Captain Duckinfield—Early in the morning I was told of this accident.
Attorney-General—By whom?
Captain Duckinfield—One of the company, I cannot tell who, I think they were all together then, my lord of Warwick, capt. James, capt. Dockwra, and nobody else.
Attorney-General—What was their discourse?
Captain Duckinfield—They said, they believed captain Coote was killed.
Attorney-General—Did they tell you by whom?
Captain Duckinfield—By Mr. French, every body did say he was his adversary.
Attorney-General—What account was given of the action?
Captain Duckinfield—They said it was done in the dark, and capt. French was his adversary.
Attorney-General—Was there any notice taken of any duel?