He's under a penance, and can neither shave nor change his dress till his silly penance is out; and I suppose it was to wash off a part of it that he gave this foolish charity to the poor woman and her children.

Come, although I condemn the folly of it, I don't like him the worse for it." "Hout awa', your honor, what is it but rank Papistry, and a dependence upon filthy works.

The doited auld carl, to throw aff his siller that gate; but that's Papistry a' ower--substituting works for grace and faith--a' Papistry, a' Papistry! Well, your honor, I sal be conform to your wushes--it's my duty, that.".