10,211. No one there was bound to fish for his landlord or tacksman?-No. When the late Mr. Edmonstone had the fishing himself, I fished for him.
10,212. Were you bound to fish for him?-I was willing to fish for him in preference to any other, because he was my landlord.
10,213. But were you bound to fish for him?-No, he did not hold me bound.
10,214. Might you have engaged to fish for any one else, without any fear of being turned out of your farm?-I might.
10,215. Was that generally the case throughout the country?-I believe it was, so far as I can remember. What it was long before that I don't know.
10,216. You are not engaged in fishing now, or in any business?- No. I have a farm from Mr. Edmonstone.
10,217. Do you deal at the shop at Haroldswick or Balta Sound?- I just deal anywhere I find convenient, because I pay in ready money.
10,218. You don't keep an account?-No.
10,219. Do you prefer that way of dealing?-I do.
10,220. Do you get better bargains in that way?-It may be that there is not much difference, but still have the privilege of choosing where I am to deal.