You saw nothing of the vessel, I presume, when she sailed on the voyage?—Her voyage out, do you mean?

Yes, when she sailed from Liverpool?—No, certainly not.

Mr. Justice Maule. Of course not.

Mr. Kelly. You know that ultimately this vessel was given up to the Russian government?—Yes, I do.

Thomas James Clark sworn. Examined by Mr. Serjeant Bompas.

How old are you?—Nineteen.

Are you a sailor?—Yes.

How long have you been a sailor?—Several years.

Did you sail on board the Augusta?—Yes.

Where did you enter on board?—At Portsmouth harbour.