The prisoners tried to barter with the guards for items like writing paper and books.

囚犯们试着从看守那里换取稿纸和书之类的东西。

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To open on our books a special barter account for settlements under the above contract.

打开我们的书籍，根据上述合同结算的一个特别易货帐户。

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As well as paying for books, customers are also encouraged to barter using "milk, meals and amusement".

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