_Daniel Bixby_ 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._ I have not.
_By Mr. Larocque_:
_Q._ Have you ever formed or expressed any opinion as to the guilt or
innocence of the prisoners?
_A._ I have not.
_Q._ Or whether the facts, if proved, constitute the offence of piracy?
_A._ No, sir.