72 NORTHERN MEMOIRS. 



that travels these northern remote parts : other- 

 wise it might render me ridiculous to report it, 

 and look too fabulous to gain a reputation. But 

 he that has beheld this admirable prospect will 

 credit my relation, whilst the more ignorant and 

 prejudicate suspend their censures. 



Theoph. And must we adventure to attempt 

 these tottering sands ? 



Am. Yes, indisputably we must. 



Theoph. In my opinion, then, it's requisite 

 we summons a guide. 



Arn. That's well considered, for there's no 

 passing without one. 



Theoph. So, ho ! Jockey ! 



Servus. Wha's there ? 



Tlieoph. Here's one or two want a good guide 

 to pilot us over these sinking sands. 



Servus. Ise come belive. 



Arn. Prethee come now, and direct us over 

 these quaking sands. 



Servus. Marry sail I ; Ise be your guide, I 

 tro, to speer oot the bliethest and the bonnyest 

 gate I con. Hand a plack, Ise but fet my spere 

 and cutrements, whelk, in guid fa, I may not 

 won without. 



Arn. Then take 'em with you. 



Servus. Marry sail I ; sa that now and then, 

 as I gang by the gat, gif the bourn be clear, 

 and Ise pre a guid blink ; "Ise wap a samon ore 



