4876. Not even by following out the rules and regulations which Mr. Bruce has offered you?-No.
Lerwick, January 9, 1872, ADAM LESLIE, jun., examined.
4877. You are a fisherman at Toab, in Dunrossness?-I am.
4878. Have you heard the evidence of the previous witnesses?- Yes.
4879. Does it fairly describe the system under which you hold your land and fish for Mr. Bruce of Sumburgh, and the way in which you deal at his shop?-Yes, I think it does.
4880. Is there any addition you wish to make to the evidence which has been given, or any correction upon it?-No.
4881. Have you a pass-book at the shop?-No.
4882. Do you deal at the shop at Grutness for the goods you want for your family?-In part I do.
4883. Do you find that, at the end of the year, you have generally a balance in your favour, or is it against you?-I cannot say that it is much against me.
4884. Do you get payment of that balance in money?-Yes.