And bade them haste them speedilie:

‘Ane of you go to Halliday,

The laird of the Covehead is he.

38.

‘He certain is my sister’s son;

Bid him come quick and succour me;

Tell Halliday with thee to come,

And show him a’ the veritie.’

39.

‘What news, what news?’ said Halliday,