13,036. Do you think the fish which they cure are as good as yours?-Not unless they have a factor. When they cure them by their own hands they are never so good.
13,037. What do you mean by them having a factor?-A man set over the fish to look after the curing of them, the same as I have.
13,038. Do the fishermen who cure for themselves have a factor?-Yes; the men at our place have a man to whom they pay so much per ton per every ton of dried fish which are produced.
13,039. In that case, where the fishermen agree to employ a factor, do you think the curing is as well done as it is by you?-It is, when they get an experienced man for the purpose.
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13,040. In that case do the men club together in order to buy implements, vats, and other things for curing?-Yes.
13,041. It is it sort of co-operative system?-Yes.
13,042. Do you do anything in hosiery?-No.
13,043. Do you buy eggs, and pay for them in goods?-Yes.
13,044. Are the prices of the goods in your shop the same as in Mr. Tulloch's?-They are generally the same.