He had not been in Edinburgh
Not three-quarters of a year,
But some did give him, and some said nay,
And some bid ‘To the deil gang ye!
13.
13.1 ‘fere,’ companion.
‘For if we should hang any landless fere,
The first we would begin with thee.’
‘Now welladay!’ said the heir of Linne,
‘Now welladay, and woe is me!