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body of a murderer, or the child of a murderer,—it does not matter which,—put under the pillow of a witched bairn, will recover it from fits, were it ever so badly tormented. But, mark me well! should the person who owns the garment ever come to the knowledge of it, the fits will return again, as bad as before. Dost thou understand me?

I understand you weel enough: but will witches speak the truth, whan the deil is their teacher?

Never trouble thy head about that: we can but try. Fetch me the gown from thy sweetheart, and thou shalt have more money than this, by and by. (Gives him money.)

Since you will ca' her my sweetheart, I canna help it; though I ken weel enough it's but mocking.

Go thy ways, and do as I bid thee, without loss of time, and thou wilt soon find it good, profitable earnest. She will make a very good thrifty wife, and thou a good muirland drover, when thou 'rt old enough.[Exit.