He was aye getting the silly callant Alan awa wi' gigs, and horse, and the like of that, to Roslin, and Prestonpans, and a' the idle gates he could think of.

He's a rinaway apprentice, that ane.' 'Mr.Peebles,' I said, 'do not do me wrong.

I am sure you can say no harm of me justly, but can satisfy these gentlemen, if you will, that I am a student of law in Edinburgh--Darsie Latimer by name.' 'Me satisfy! how can I satisfy the gentlemen,' answered Peter, 'that am sae far from being satisfied mysell?
I ken naething about your name, and can only testify, NIHIL NOVIT IN CAUSA.' 'A pretty witness you have brought forward in your favour,' said Mr.
Foxley.

'But--ha--aye---I'll ask him a question or two.

Pray, friend, will you take your oath to this youth being a runaway apprentice ?' 'Sir,' said Peter, 'I will make oath to onything in reason; when a case comes to my oath it's a won cause: But I am in some haste to prie your worship's good cheer;' for Peter had become much more respectful in his demeanour towards the Justice since he had heard some intimation of dinner.
'You shall have--eh--hum--aye--a bellyful, if it be possible to fill it.
First let me know if this young man be really what he pretends.