Question

what proposal was made to the young sailor by the owner of the sheep​

Answer 1

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The owner of the ship told the young man (sailor) that if he (sailor) sailed with him (the owner of the ship) then he would pay the sailor fifty shillings down.

Answer 2

Answer:

The owner of the ship told the young man (sailor) that if he (sailor) sailed with him (the owner of the ship) then he would pay the sailor fifty shillings down.