7874. But you say the men thought the owners did not always fix the price conscientiously?-I thought so myself.
7875. How would you manage it so that the men could make sure of getting a fair price at the end of the season?-I would let the men stand the chance of the markets so far as the fixing of the price is concerned.
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7876. But is not that the bargain that is made now, that they get the market price at the end of the season?-I believe it is, but it was not so then.
7877. What was the difference in the arrangement then?-I cannot say. They engaged for one-half of the fish at that time, but I know that sometimes they did not get the benefit of the market price.
7878. Do you think they get the benefit of the market price now?-I cannot say, for I have not been at Faroe for five years.
7879. At that time did most of the men who were sailing with you run accounts with the merchant for their outfit and supplies?- Yes.
7880. Had they generally a balance to get in cash settling time?- Yes.
7881. Did you know any men who were behind, and had a balance against them at the end of the year?-I cannot say whether there were any in that position.
7882. You were not in that position yourself?-Never.