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him well to which Dan assented. The whipping I do not think was severe. It was about 2 or 3 o'clock after dinner that the whipping took place. Dan was not laid up in consequence, he going to work next day carting timber to tressle. Dan is very stubborn, having a will of his own, which no one can control. Dan is a good hand to work. I would wish no better.

Ques by Pros.  Where does Mr. Horner live?

Ans.  He lives with Mr. R.

Ques by Pros.  You say the next after after the whipping you went up the road?

Ans.  I did - but, was home to dinner and supper and saw him at work in the afternoon.

Ques by Pros.  Do you know anything about "lobelia" being put on him?

Ans.  I do. It was put on him.

Ques. by Pros.  Were you standing by?
Ans.  I was about 20 feet.

Ques by Pros.  Did he say anything about his binding him — while he was whipping him?

Ans.  He did not.

Ques by Pros.  What was he whipped for?

Ans.  Because he wanted to have his own way and was stubborn.

Ques by Def.  Where did this whipping first take place?

Ans.  It was first at the stable and then at the shed.