CO129-078 - Sir Robinson - 1860 [7-12] — Page 68

hatek - This by the Midship hatch, about 25 or 30 feet from where I stood, - I heard Davis say to McCord, "What is the matter, have you been getting into any row on shore?" No reply was made, but McCord advanced towards Davis, and I heard the stamp of a foot. The men were about 6 feet apart when Davis spoke to Prisoner, - about 3 Minutes afterwards. I heard Davis calling for the Mate, saying he was bleeding. McCord was then on the starboard side, - about Midship hatch. The mate and I went towards Davis, who had his hands on his breast, and the other on his belly. We led him into the Cabin and laid him on the deck. He could not stand. We lifted up his clothes and found he had received a severe cut in the belly.

Cross examined. – I have been on board the ship for 2 Years. I cannot say that Davis and Prisoner ever quarrelled. I was walking to and fro with the mate when Davis went forward. McCord was nearest to me, I believe they were both dressed the same, - I could tell by the...