and as I have the sheep in charge. I think Domet ought to pay me on the spot before I give them up. I shall send you a bill of all the expences but if I give up the sheep and run we never shall be paid for our troubble. Keeping possession for him for a year and halfe at great expences he may depend he must pay for it before I give up the sheep. As I was told the other day by Alexander if I give up the sheep I would never get paid. I wish to hear from you as soon as possibble and let me no what to do and I shall write you in return without delay. The [?] will not take charge before January which gives us time to consider