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I sent for McLeod and he came together with Chief Warder Pierpoint.
McLeod came in within a few minutes. I sent an Indian to fetch him and then I went myself for McLeod and met him on the way.
I returned with McLeod to whom Peak was.
No conversation took place that I can remember, We then were standing there for one or two minutes.
I left McLeod with Peak.
I did not tell McLeod that Peak must be suspended from duty.
On my way to my quarters I met Chief Warder Pierpoint returning to prison.
I sent him to Peak.
That is all that happened that night, so far as I personally know.
- EXAMINED BY PEAK.
The prisoner was apparently watching at the window for a visitor.
He would have to leave his bed to go and use the night stool, but he would not have to pick up the warder's cap and return it to him; neither would the warder have to run after him.
I did not see the prisoner pick up the cap, but I saw him handing it to you.
Your duties at the hospital consisted only in patrolling