rhyming reply to a note from captain riddell

    dear, sir, at ony time or tide,

    i'd rather sit wi' you than ride,

    though 'twere wi' royal geordie:

    and trowth, your kindness, soon and late,

    aft gars me to mysel' look blate—

    the lord in heav'n reward ye!

    r. burns.

    ellisland.