I've had some sudden calls from the red gentry, but they havena got me yet, and they'll no get me before my time.

I'm in the Lord's hands, and He has a job for Simon Frew.

Go back to your money-bags, Mr.Garvald.Beat the English merchants, my lad, and take my blessing with you.

But keep that gun of yours by your bedside, for the time is coming when a man's hands will have to keep his head.".