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quite the reverse; but I did never say, that if you would come to Innerwick and employ me, that I would go all the way to Dumfries on such an errand, that is what never so much entered into my thoughts. He answered, What were your thoughts I don't pretend to know, but I can depend on my information these were your words, but I see you are in some disorder, I will wait upon you when you have more presence of mind.
By this time we were at James Dicksons inclosure, below the church-yard; and when I was recollecting in my mind, if ever I had spoken these words he alledged, be broke off from me through the church-yard with greater violence than any man on horse-back is capable of, with such a singing and buzzing noise, as put me in greater disorder than I was in all the time I was with him. I came to my house, and my wife observed more than ordinary palenesa in my countenance, and alledged that something ailed me. I called for a dram, and told her I was a little uneasy. After I found myself a little refreshed, I went to my closet to meditate on this most astonishing adventure
Upon the 5th of March, 1722, bring at Harehead, baptizing the shepherd's child, I came off about sun-setting, and near William White's march, the Laird of Cool came up with me as formerly; and after his first salutation, bade me not be afraid. I told him I was not in the least afraid, in the name of GOD and Christ my Saviour, that he would do me the least harm; for I knew that he in whom I trusted, was stronger than (illegible text) together; and if any of them should attempt to do even to the horse I now ride upon, as you have done to Doctor Menzies's man, I have free access to complain to my Lord and
