705. You brought a pass-book and handed it to Mr. Irvine, and
asked him to put your account into it as the articles were
furnished, and he refused to do so?-Yes; I wished to have a
knowledge of how I was going on.
706. When does the annual settlement take place?-Generally in
February or March.
707. Where do you meet for the purpose of settling?-At
Sumburgh, at Mr. Bruce's office.