Q. How long ago?
A. In May 1813.
Q. You were well acquainted with Mr. Cochrane Johnstone.
A. I had not been well acquainted with him at that time.
Q. Do you know, whether Mr. Cochrane Johnstone, at that time, was in possession of a garden or some premises at Paddington?
A. Yes, in Alsop's Buildings.
Q. Which he was desirous of improving?
A. He was.
Q. What was the occasion of your introducing Mr. De Berenger to him?
A. It was mere chance.