Note 180 — XII OLD TIMES AND NEW
Reading edition
Here is a formal rent from Burt (ii. 56):—
Donald Mac Oil vic ille Challum.
Money £8. 10. 4. Scots £0. 5. 10⅛.
Butter 3 lb. 2 oz.
Oatmeal 2 bushels 1 Peck 3 Lip.
Sheep ⅛ and ⅟₁₆.
Other tenants paid in shares the rest of the sheep. Then there would be ‘services,’ engaging Donald’s time and labour.