Have you had an opportunity of knowing during that time the reputation he bore in the City of London for the honour and integrity of his dealings and conduct?—I believe him to bear the highest possible character; I believe him to be a man of the highest honour, and the most amiable disposition. I have known him as connected with his eminent firm in the City, and also in private, and I have great pleasure in giving to the best of my knowledge the high character he has borne from his amiability and irreproachable conduct.
Samson Ricardo, Esq., sworn. Examined by Mr. Clarkson.
Are you a merchant of the City of London?—I am a member of the Stock Exchange.
Are you acquainted with Mr. Pedro de Zulueta?—Very well.
You know the house and the whole of the members?—Yes, perfectly.
Have you had transactions with them?—Yes.
What has been the character and reputation of the gentleman in the dock for honour and integrity in his personal conduct and his mercantile dealings?—The highest possible, and most straightforward: he is quite incapable of engaging in any transactions of a questionable nature.
The Honourable Baron Lionel de Rothschild, sworn. Examined by Mr. Clarkson.
Are you acquainted with the gentleman who stands in the dock?—Yes.
How long have you known him?—I have known him the best part of twenty years.