_Thomas Costello_ called. Challenged for principal cause.
_By Mr. Smith_:
_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._ You know that this case is an indictment for piracy against the
prisoners. Have you formed or expressed any opinion upon their guilt or
innocence?
_A._ No, sir.
_Q._ Have you formed or expressed any opinion whether the facts charged
against them, if proved, constitute the offence of piracy?
_A._ I have not, sir.