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12 some time in prison for her principles. This passage the same John Wilson reported several times to many.

16. In the year 1680, after the murdering of Mr. Cameron, and these worthies with him at Airdsmoss, Mr. Peden was near Mauchline, in the shire of Ayr: one Robert Brown of Cross-house, who lived near the New-mills, and one HighHugh [sic] Pinaneve, factor to the East Lothian, stabled their horses in that house where he was, and went to the fair in Mauchline; and in the afternoon, when they came to take away their horses, they got a drink in the time of it. The said Hugh, a very wicked man, both in principle and practice, broke out in a railing against sufferers, particularly against Mr. Cameron: Mr. Peden being in another room overhearing all, was so grieved, that he came to the chamber door, and said to the said Hugh, Sir, hold your peace, e're twelve o'clock thou shalt know what for a man Mr. Cameron was: God shall punish that blasphemous tongue and cursed tongue of yours, in such a manner as shall be astonishing to all that see you, and shall set you up as a beacon to all railing Rabshakehs." Robert Brown knowing Mr. Peden, hasted to his horse, being persuaded Mr. Peden's words would not fall to the ground, and fearing some mischief might befal him for being in the said Hugh's company, he rode hard home. Robert went to his own house, and Hugh to the Earl's house; and casting off his boots, he was struck with such a sickness and pain through his body, with his mouth so wide, and his tongue hanging so far out in a fearful manner, that they sent for the said Robert; being