I by no means, however, wish by these observations to detract from the character of captain Vicars, as he had no concern in the cruel deed.] I shall not detain the reader by giving an account of the evidence which then transpired.

The four witnesses were examined, and the case was so far clear.

Captain Vicars, however, was sent for.

On being questioned, he did not deny that there had been bad usage, but said that the young man had died of the flux.

But this assertion went for nothing when balanced against the facts which had come out; and this was so evident, that an order was made out for the apprehension of the chief mate.