1591. From whom did you get it?-From Mr Robert Sinclair.
1592. Have you sometimes got these lines from knitters?-Yes; often.
1593. They wanted money, and could not get it at the shops, and brought their lines to you?-Yes; I have often taken a line and given them money for it in order to meet their necessities, because they would not get money elsewhere.
1594. You kept these lines until you could make some use of them yourself?-Yes. Whenever I required any little thing, I sent to the shop for it, and paid for it with these lines.
1595. Have you any of these lines belonging to other women in your hands just now?-I have not.
1596. How much money may you have had lying out in that way at a time?-Not very much; perhaps a few shillings now and then.
1597. Are the lines generally for a large amount?-No; from 8s. to 7s. or 8s., or thereabout.
1598. May you have had two or three of them at a time?-Perhaps one or two.
1599. Have you known other, people taking lines in the same way?-Yes;, I believe there are many who do it.
1600. Do you know any one who is often applied to in that way?- I cannot say exactly; but I have often taken a line from Miss Elizabeth Robertson, who was examined on Monday, and given her money for it, because she was in necessity.