_Robert Taylor_ 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 read of the capture of the privateer Savannah?
_A._ I think I have.
_Q._ Did you form or express any opinion as to the guilt or innocence
of the prisoners?
_A._ Not that I know of, sir.
_Q._ Have you formed or expressed any opinion whether the facts, if
proved, constitute the offence of piracy?
_A._ No, sir, not any.