Section VIII By-Boat-Keepers not to meddle with Stages, Cook-Rooms, &c., that since the said Year 1685 belonged to Fishing Ships.

And be it further enacted by the Authority aforesaid That all and every Person or Persons whatsoever that shall go over with their Servants to Newfoundland to keep Boats on a Fishing Voyage commonly called By-Boat-Keepers shall not pretend to or meddle with any House Stage Cook-Roome Train-Fat or other Conveniency that did belong to Fishing Ships since the Yeare One thousand six hundred eighty five or shall be cut out or made by Ships from and after the said Twenty fifth Day of March One thousand seaven hundred