A. It was between me and Mr. Devereux; and I heard the two boys Pearson and Cruise speak of it.
Q. How many men did the whole crew consist of?
A. About six and twenty.
Q. At what time of the day did the fact happen which you have related?
A. Some time in the forenoon.
Q. You heard no conversation about it, except that between the two boys?
A. No.
Q. Are these boys now absent?
A. I heard so, but cannot say.
Q. How many of the mariners do you think are now in this country?