15,274. Have you got that book with you?-I have not seen it for the last six months.
15,275. You will go for that book, and show it to me here?-Yes.
Lerwick, January 30, 1872, LAURENCE THOMPSON, examined.
15,276. Are you a seaman in Lerwick?-I am.
15,277. Have you gone frequently on sealing and whaling voyages from this port?-Yes.
15,278. By what agent, have you been engaged?-I have gone from them all.
15,279. Did you have an account for outfit and supplies from the agent who engaged you every time you went?-Yes.
15,280. When did you go first?-In 1858.
15,281. Did you go as a green hand then?-Yes.
15,282. Where did you get your outfit?-From Mr. Leask.