Kelly's reading is "_Lang mint little dint_." Spoken when men threaten much and dare not execute--( Kelly).
_Fill fou[105] and hand[106] fou maks a stark[107] man_.

In Border language a _stark_ man was one who takes and keeps boldly.
_He that crabbs[108] without cause should mease[109] without mends[110]_.

Spoken to remind those who are angry without cause, that they should not be particular in requiring apologies from others.
_He is worth na weill that may not bide na wae_.

He deserves not the sweet that will not taste the sour.

He does not deserve prosperity who cannot meet adversity.
_Kame[111] sindle[112] kame sair_[113].