Although it was hoped that the Society would eventually be able to provide payment to Hooke, he was required to undertake the work without any recompense until the Society was in a position to do so.
Kahit na ito ay inaasam na ang Kapisanan sa huli ay maaaring magbigay ng bayad sa Hooke, siya ay kinakailangan upang magsagawa ng trabaho nang walang anumang pabuya hanggang ang Kapisanan ay sa isang posisyon na gawin ito.