There is such abundance of good prepared, that something may be reasonably expected for the poor. It may also be a delicate allusion to the failings of the aristocracy.
Where there's muckle courtesy there's little kindness.
Where there's naething the king tines his right.
While ae gab's teething anither's growing teethless.
Whiles you, whiles me, sae gaes the bailierie.
"Spoken when persons and parties get authority by turns."—Kelly.
White legs wad aye be rused.
Whitely things are aye tender.
White siller's wrought in black pitch.
Wi' an empty hand nae man can hawks lure.