But if we could get a guid
price for't, a daresay we might part wi't." "What do you ask for it?"
says the stranger. "Ma brother," quoth Wull. "says it's a thing we hae
nae use for, and if we could get ought of a wiselike price for't, it
would be as well to let it gang." There were only two words to the
bargain; the gentleman and Wull agreed. Says the gentleman, "By the way,
I cannot pay you to-night; but if you have any hesitation about me, my
name is Henry Brougham, and I refer you to the Earl of Buchan, or Mr.
George Currie, of Greenhead, who will satisfy you." It will be observed
that the places of residence of this nobleman, and Henry's brother
advocate, Mr. Currie, were in the neighbourhood. On this reference,
without making any inquiry, honest, Wull immediately gave the gentleman
the pony, with the necessary trappings. Wull being a man of orderly
habits, went early to bed; and next morning, when the business of the
farm called him and Geordy together, says Wull to Geordy, "Ye was unco
late in coming hame last night; aw salt the powny." "And wha did you
sell it to?" "Oh, to a young gentleman." "And what did you get for't?"
Wull having mentioned the price--"My faith," says Geordy, "ye hae selt
it weel.
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