Syne they sent me a blue letter frae the lawyer's, but I payed no attention.

Syne the factor cam' to see me.' 'Ay, and what did ye do then, Jock ?' says he.

'Oh, I payed no attention.

Syne the laird cam' himsel.' 'Ay, that would fricht ye,' he says.

'No, no a grain,' said Jock, verra calm.