Do you know the house of Zulueta & Co., of which this gentleman is a partner?—I have no personal knowledge of the gentleman, but I know the house by character.
What character did the house bear in the City of London for general honour?—They have a very high reputation in every respect as mercantile men.
Frederick Huth, Esq., sworn. Examined by Mr. Bodkin.
Are you a merchant in the City of London?—I am.
I believe you are one of the Directors of the Bank of England?—My son is.
How long have you known the house of Zulueta & Co.?—For the period of forty years. I have known them forty years.
Are you acquainted with the member of the firm who is unfortunately where he is now?—Perfectly so.
How long have you known him?—For twelve years.
As to individual character, how can you speak of him during the time you have known him with regard to integrity and humanity?—I cannot better describe him than that I know of no man in the City of London or any where else, a merchant, of whom I should give a higher character.
Have you ever heard a suggestion against his character as an individual, or against his regularity as a merchant?—Nothing whatever.