639. I suppose they paid rent to Mr. Bruce for these stores?-Yes;
at least for liberty to have the stores there.
[Page 13]
640. Who were these merchants?-Hay & Co. were put
out of the store that Mr. Bruce now occupies.
641. But they have a store at Dunrossness yet?-Yes, they have a
store there.
642. How far is it from you?-I think about a quarter of an hour's
walk.