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[page 761] A. He used to dodge rather vigorously. Q. Was Peter fond of sporting with the engineer and fireman? A. He never did that I saw. Q. Never laughed and took the thing in sport A. No, sir. I never saw him laugh at any thing of the kind. Q. He never regarded it himself, from his actions I am speaking of, as a piece of fun. A. Never did, no, sir. Q. Did he use to sing songs there? A. He used occasionally to sing. Q. As matter of fact wasn't he fond of sport with the men and didn't he tease them to sport and play with him? A. I never saw Peter tease a man. Q. Or try in any way to get the men to sport with him? A. No, sir. Q. Always perfectly serious and sober was he A. He was very calm unless some are spoke to him. I called the treatment to him cruel. His injuries didn't last a great while probably. Q. Was there any injury inflicted upon him by these cuffings? A. I believe it is considered imperious to pound a fellow about the ears.