8781. Are the fishermen there bound to fish for them in any way?-I don't think they are; at least not to my knowledge. They have tenants there; at least they are not tenants exactly, but Messrs. Hay are factors for the Earl of Zetland. I don't know how Lord Zetland's tenants do, but I don't think they are bound.
8782. At any rate they are not bound by their tacks in any way?- Not so far as I am aware,
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8783. Is it mostly Lord Zetland's tenants who fish for Messrs. Hay in Fetlar?-I think not.
8784. Do some of Lady Nicholson's tenants fish for them also?- Yes; I should think about half-and-half.
8785. Are there any other proprietors in Fetlar than Lord Zetland and Lady Nicholson?-Not for the fishermen. There are other proprietors in the island, but none of their tenants fish.
8786. I see here, under date June 1, 1871, an entry against George Gaunson, 'Cash for penalty per current account, £4, 2s. 2d.:' what does that mean?-He was summoned to court for some wrecked timber that he was in possession of, and that was his penalty, which was paid by me for him.
8787. You entered that to his debit?-Yes. What meant by 'current account' is, that I paid the money at Lerwick, and it was charged to me at current account, and I gave Hay & Co. credit for it in my book at Fetlar.
8788. How many tons of dry fish did you sell from Fetlar last year?-We sold the following quantities for 1871:
Tons. Cwt. Qrs. Lbs.
Ling, 32 2 3 11
Tusk, 5 2 1 22
Cod, 3 16 3 17
Saith, 0 18 2 15