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would be raised by M. Comit in the present instance, and wrote in reply at Mt Kancius stating that the desired security would be forthcoming. M. Comit however was not satisfied that he would be supported by his Directors at home, if he gave security under the circumstances of this case, and he would not agree to enter into the bond unless the owner of the "Rona" would on their part also offer bail in the Court Suit. Some negotiations ensued between the Proctors of the different parties, the result of which was that bail was refused on both sides at about quarter to four on the 4th instant, being an hour and a quarter before the "ton's" advertised hour of sailing.
A de bene esse examination of the Chief Engineer of the "ton" who was to leave for Marseilles in her, had just been concluded at this time before the Registrar of the Court, at which I was present as Counsel for "Tom" and the Proctor for the Pond's learning M. Comit's final decision at once applied to the Registrar for a formal Warrant of arrest which was granted and given to M. Connolly, the Marshal of the Court, as he says in his report in my presence and that of my Proctor.
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