Extensively engaged in business?—Yes.
Do you know the gentleman who stands behind you, Mr. Pedro de Zulueta?—Yes.
How long have you been acquainted with his firm?—With his firm I have been acquainted about thirty-two years—the firm in Spain.
How long have you known the gentleman who stands at the bar?—I should think about twelve years.
What character has the house, and himself a member of it, borne for the honourable nature of their transactions, their integrity, and their compliance with the laws of this country?—I always heard that they were men of the most correct principle in all dealings; his father and grandfather always bore the best character.
Mr. Justice Maule. I understand the gentleman to give him a very high character; I cannot hear the expressions.
Mr. Clarkson. Is there a house, in your judgment, in the City of London, which bears a higher character for principle and honour than the house of Zulueta?—It stands second to none.
Thomas Hallifax, Esq. sworn. Examined by Mr. Clarkson.
Are you a banker of the firm of Glyn, Mills, & Co.?—I am.
How long have you known the gentleman who stands before you?—The firm have been known to our house, I believe, eighteen or nineteen years; I cannot say the precise time I became acquainted with Mr. Zulueta, but I should say from ten to fifteen years.