_The Court_: I think we must take the opinion of the juror as against himself. Set aside. [Defendants took exception.] _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. Challenge withdrawn. _Juror sworn._ _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. Challenge withdrawn. _Juror sworn._ _Tuganhold Kron_ called. Challenged for principal cause. _By Mr. Smith_: _Q._ In a capital case, where the evidence was 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._ Yes, sir. (Question repeated.) _A._ No, sir. _Q._ Do you readily understand English? _A._ Pretty well. _Q._ You did not understand me when I asked the question the first time? _A._ No, sir. _Q._ Do you understand English well? _A._ Yes, pretty well. There may be some words I do not understand. _Q._ Did you ever sit as a juror on a trial? _A._ Yes, sir. _Q._ Did you understand all the witnesses said? _A._ No, because I did not hear, sometimes. _Q._ Do you think you understand English well enough, so that you can hear a trial intelligently? _A._ I cannot say, sir. _Q._ You are not sure? _A._ No, sir. _By Mr. Larocque_: _Q._ What is your occupation? _A._ A bookbinder. _Q._ Have you an establishment of your own? _A._ Yes, sir. _Q._ The men you employ--do they speak English or German? _A._ Some English--the most of them German. _Q._ And you transact your business with gentlemen who speak English? _A._ Yes, sir. _Q._ How long have you done so? _A._ Eight years. _By the Court_: _Q._ How long have you been in this country? _A._ Seventeen years. _Q._ Have you been in business all that time?