The case for the Crown having concluded, the prisoner gave evidence. Ojagar, he said, was a good friend of his.' On the day of the assault witness was walking with cther Indians.and they met ceased. -The latter "called him out toying he understood from other metithat witness wished to' fight. Ojagar further challenged him to draw a line, but the: other Indians intervened and then walked -away, leaving deceased and witness to" gether. The quarrel recommenced] and Ojagar attempted to _strike witness. He had no intention off striking Ojagar but in swinging his stick to ward off the threatened blow the stick fell on Ojagar's head, Witness was wathing away, but! heard a noise and saw Ojagary falling.
The other Indians returned and Jcarried Ojagar to the police station. Tt was witness's intention ito go jagat's room and tell the deceased's friend to go and look after him as he was hurt; then a policeman came up and witness accompanied him to the police station.
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