_John Fife_ called, and challenged for principal cause:
_Q._ In a capital case, where the evidence is sufficient to convince
you of the guilt of the prisoner, have you any conscientious scruples
that would prevent your finding a verdict of guilty?
_A._ No, sir.
_By Mr. Larocque_, for the prisoners:
_Q._ Did you read the account of the capture of the privateer Savannah?
_A._ I did.
_Q._ Have you formed or expressed an opinion as to the guilt or
innocence of the prisoners?
_A._ I believe not, sir.
_Q._ Have you formed or expressed an opinion whether the facts charged,
if proved, constitute the offence of piracy?
_A._ I have not, sir.
_Q._ You think you have no bias or prejudice in this case?
_A._ No, sir.