Repeat as nearly as you can the oath which you administered to Darragh?—"I (John or James, whichever the case may be), do swear allegiance to the present republic now virtually established in Ireland; that I will maintain its independence and integrity at every risk, and I will obey the command of my superior officers. I take this oath in the true spirit of an Irish soldier at liberty to free my country. So help me God."
Did you know Darragh before that?—I did, in the regiment of the depot of the 2d Queen's.
Were you ever in the 2d Regiment?—I was. I volunteered from them.
Had you any facilities for enrolling men in the barracks?—Yes. I was told off for that special purpose, and a good many of the men knew me and would not stop me going in and out of the gate.
Were Geary and the prisoner previously acquainted when you introduced them?—I could not say they were.
Did they shake hands as if they knew each other?—They shook hands as a member should be introduced, in a manner.
Did you hear Geary give any instructions to the prisoner for his guidance?—Yes. He gave Darragh instructions in my presence to go about the barracks, and find out any men that would join the society and bring men down to Geary's house, but not to deliver the oath,—to bring them to me or to himself. If I was not there he would swear him in. Accordingly he did, and the first man he brought was Butler to Geary's house.
How long was that after you swore Darragh in?—To the best of my belief from a fortnight to three weeks.
Did the prisoner say anything about any particular corps that he would work in?—Yes, he said he would wish to work in no other regiment but his own.
Did the prisoner bring any other soldier to you or to Geary to be sworn?—He took none to me but Butler. I cannot speak as to Geary.