Hewnt Brecrox, a French seaman, serving gri board the British ship, Weymas Castle, was summoned by Captain Shields for neglect of duty as night watchman.
Defendant not understanding English, the evidence was interpreted to him in French by the magistrate.
The complainant deposed that twice on the morning of Thursday last, before daylight, he found the defendant had deserted his post, which was at the after part of the ship, and had gone forward. When called, he did not answer, but was seen on each occasion to quietly' come round the other side of the forecastle from where he was being called. He said he went for a light for his pipe. Hi hours on watch were from six till off duty all day, and he ought not to his post during his period of duty.
Defendant now said he went the second time to fetch his overcoat. that was not true; and was away much longer sary for that purpose. He did not answer on her occasion when cal i was im]
lo to say where he had how Jong he had left his dut; There was every indication of bad weather coming on, and ho (complainant) went on deck to see it matters were all right, and so discovered the defendant's absence.
Ordered to forfeit two days' pay, and to pay the cost of samiri R. v, Pawar Orme, W. Arwoup, and R, W. Wane.
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