14,824. Had Mr. Sandison paid your rent before?-No; I had paid it.
14,825. You had not been at the whale fishing for several years before that?-No; but I have been for the last two years. I have gone to it since I have been living in Lerwick.
14,826. Whom do you ship with?-For the last two years I have gone out for Mr. Leask.
14,827. Did you require an outfit when you went two years ago?- Yes. I got it from Mr. Leask. It cost about £5.
14,828. What were your wages?-£2, 5s.
14,829. Were you both at the sealing and whaling that year?-Yes; I went both voyages in the same ship.
14,830. Were you due a large account to Mr. Leask at the end of the year?-About £16 or £17.
14,831. Was that for supplies to your family?-Yes.
14,832. Had you any money to get for your voyage?-Yes. I had £12 to get in the first year.
14,833. Had you £28 of earnings for the year?-Yes, for the first and second payments.