Part 93 (2/2)

Them that canna ride maun shank it

”'To shank,' to travel on foot”--_Jamieson_

Them that likesna water brose will scunner at cauld steerie

”'_Cauld steerie_,' sourether in a cold state”--_Jamieson_

Used as a taunt to those who complain of common food

Them that winna work maun want

Them that's ill fleyed are seldoude are eydent in ill

The ae jumpin' awa aft come limpin' hame

Them wha stand on a knowe's sure to be noticed

Or they who elevate themselves to a public position are sure to be conspicuous

Then's then, but noo's the noo

”'Weel, Lindy man,' says Colin, 'that's a' true, But then was then, my lad, an' noo is noo; 'Bout then-a-days, we'd seldom met wi' cross, Nor kent the ill o' conters or a loss

But noo, the case is altered very sair'”--_Ross's Helenore_

The name o' an honest woars

A jocular salutation to those who drop in to visit a friend

The next time ye dance, ken wha ye tak by the hand

”Spoken to theed with so or too hard for them”--_Kelly_

The peasweep aye cries farthest frae his ain nest

The piper wantsis wanting which is actually necessary”--_Kelly_

The poor man is aye put to the warst

The poor man pays for a'