_George Moeller_ 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._ Have you read the account of the capture of the Savannah? _A._
Yes, sir.
_Q._ Have you formed or expressed any opinion as to the guilt or
innocence of these prisoners?
_A._ No, sir.
_Q._ Have you formed or expressed any opinion as to whether, if the
facts were proved, as alleged, it was piracy?
_A._ I do not know what the facts are, sir. I have only read an account
of the capture.