CO129-008 - Foreign Office - 1844 — Page 190

We and stabbed him. I saw this. The 2nd mate turned round when he was stabbed. The Prisoner's back was then to the 2nd Mate. Iran with No Smith

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(the Supercargo) to get the knife out of the Prisoner's hand. He grasped it so tightly that Mr. Smith could not do so until we struck his hand against the Bite. The Findal and Lascars came at once as soon as the knife was taken from the Prisoner, who was then secured. I then wished to render the 2nd mate assistance, but he begged me to go for the Doctor who was on shore, Powered a boat and did so. The Knife used by the Prisoner was like that which all manilla men wear. Double-edged and sharp pointed. Store it in his belt. It was not a clasp knife. The Prisoner was originally shipped as an A.B. or person who can steer the vessel. It had been reduced.

He Does not know whether Mr. Hopkins' report led to Prisoner's being reduced or not. Has seen Mr. Hopkins strike the Prisoner before. About three weeks previously only once. Prisoner on that occasion turned round and at Mr. Hopkins gave a black look. Means a menacing look. Thought the look denoted that the Prisoner would serve him (Mr. Hopkins) out at some other time. Mr. Hopkins observed, that he should like to know what the Prisoner meant by such a look. Witness had no idea that the Prisoner intended to stab Mr. Hopkins. Witness has had no conversation with the Prisoner. He used to look black when his meals were given to him generally; he was laughing.

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