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.