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looking towards them, I was on the same level with the men, – I saw Davis have the Prisoner and I then walked into the cabin, - Davis had got past me. Mr Codd. - I could not see the Cook, - It is possible that something may have been said, but I did not hear it, I did not see either of the men lay hold of the other, - Prisoner said "It served him right," "I did it in self defence." - He took it very coolly - I never heard him say that Davis had done or said anything to him, - There was no occasion for any self defence. He handled spars at Singapore that showed a good mind.
James Burtlet being duly sworn states, I am Acting Seward on board the Epsom. - On the evening of Sunday the 17th June Prisoner came on board about 6 o'clock, - Davis came on board about 8. – I was outside the Cabin door with the Mate, Davis came to us, and was telling us of the conduct of the Carpenter on shore, He stopped talking about 20 minutes after. He then walked forward on the starboard side. He met Mr Codd