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three or four cuts – prisoner was pulling him towards where witness stood – witness was then as far off as to the road [ILL] the Court house – at first there were only two or three persons near them – A crowd [ILL] collected – [ILL] going [ILL] &c – When deceased [said do you?] [ILL] to a people drew near [ILL] witness stood [ILL] gave deceased a [ILL] [blow?] then deceased laid hold of him & they fell down together – they were parted by a Gentleman he does not know him – Prisoner went with his
Sword to his Bungalow – deceased followed but fell down near the door – much blood then flowed from his wounds – a great crowd collected about the [door?] some calling out to break in and seize him – he came to the door again with his sword drawn & threatening the Crowd – They fell back – his Bibbee came up wrested the sword from him & [picked?] him [ILL].

To Questions by the Prisoner
Is Servant to Dr. Rasmyth – was going home when the affray happened – deceased was a