When was the payment made?—The 29th of August, 1840.
You said the book was returned to them frequently?—Yes, I imagine so, that they would call for it: they call for it, or send for it.
When it is called for, it is put into the hand of the caller, and sent away?—Yes.
About how frequently?—It depends upon circumstances; some persons send frequently.
Do, for God’s sake, put out of your mind all other customers of your principals, but Messrs. Zulueta?—It is not my department, and I really do not know how frequently they send.
I have taken it that they had it returned frequently?—I imagine so; I think so.
That is, you think so, from knowing it?—No; from the general custom of merchants of their standing.
What you do know is this: that the payment is entered in the book; that the course is to return the book: whether it has ever been returned you do not know?—No, I do not; of my own knowledge, I do not: I believe so.
I thought it might probably appear that Messrs. Zulueta & Co. had this cheque.
Mr. Serjeant Bompas. Are either of your principals here?—I am not aware of it.