4943. Are you sure that was not the reason why he left his father's house?-But the man he fished for did not live at that station: his house was away upon the west side.
4944. Was he not upon Mr. Grierson's land?-No, not that man.
4945. Do you know the case of any other man being challenged or threatened because he sold his fish to another fish merchant than Mr. Grierson?-Yes, I know of another case-James Shewan on the ground of Brough, belonging to Mr. Grierson's estate.
4946. How long is it since that case happened?-It was last year.
4947. What do you know about it?-Shewan did not have a chance of fishing at home for Mr. Grierson, and he also took a chance at the ness with Messrs. Hay & Co. They fished from the west voe then.
4948. What was the consequence?-The consequence was that Shewan had to pay £1 of liberty money.
4949. When was that?-This year.
4950. Was it before last settlement?-No; it was at this settlement.
4951. Is the settlement over at Quendale for last season?-Almost. There were a few boats not settled with when we came up.
4952. How do you know that Shewan had to pay liberty money this year? Did he tell you that he had had to pay it?-Yes.