But I put him back into the bog, and recovered my hawking bag, which he had taken when I was at disadvantage." Sir Patrick paused for an instant.

"We have heard," said he, "of the Lord of Johnstone, and of his followers.

Little is to be had by meddling with them.

Smith, tell me, did you endure this ?" "Ay, faith did I, Sir Patrick, having command from my betters not to help." "Well, if thou satst down with it," said the provost, "I see not why we should rise up; especially as Master Oliver Proudfute, though taken at advantage at first, has, as he has told us; recovered his reputation and that of the burgh.

But here comes the wine at length.