15,293. Why did you not incline?-I had no particular reason for it.
15,294. Had you run up an account with Mr. Leask the year before?-Yes.
15,295. Had you left him clear?-Yes; and I had got £2 in cash.
15,296. Had you a second payment of oil-money to get that year?-Yes.
15,297. Did you get payment of that in money?-Yes.
15,298. Was that before or after you had engaged with Mr. Tait?- It was before.
15,299. How long did you continue with Mr. Tait?-I went five voyages with him.
15,300. Did you get all your supplies during that time from him?- Yes, whatever I asked or wanted.
15,301. Did you always get your balances paid to you in cash?- Yes.
15,302. Had you no difficulty in getting that?-No; whenever I asked them I always got them.