A. Yes; but I drew it out before then.
Q. And that without any concert with any body whatever?
A. Yes.
Q. Merely for the vindication of your master's character?
A. Yes.
Q. And when you had done it, what did you do with the affidavit?
A. I sent it to have it published.
Q. To whom did you send it?
A. I took it to Mr. Cochrane Johnstone. I found my master a very injured gentleman.
Q. And therefore you took it to Mr. Cochrane Johnstone, to be published?