7761. Does that include Messrs. Adie, Mr. Anderson, and Mr. Inkster?-Yes.
7762. Were you aware that that was always done when you were in Mr. Anderson's employment?-No, it was not always done, but it was practised before I came into Mr. Anderson's employment at all.
7763. But when you were in Mr. Anderson's employment, was it not always done?-No, not always.
7764. You mean that the arrangement ceased for a while, and was renewed?-Yes.
7765. How long is it since it was renewed?-I cannot tell.
7766. Was it before William Inkster came to Mr. Anderson?- Yes, some time before that.
7767. Did you know that it was done in other cases besides Inkster's?-Yes.
7768. Was it done in many cases?-I don't remember of many.
7769. Was it commonly known among the fishermen that there was such a rule?-Yes, latterly, I believe, it was generally known.
Hillswick, Northmavine, January 12, 1872, JOHN ANDERSON (recalled).