sustain, they were disposed to add disagreement and disunion concerning the character and extent of such as were only imaginary.
32
The gallows.
33
Swearing.
34
Kissed the book.
35
Tobacco-pouch.
36
A kind of worsted gloves, used by the lower orders.
37
i.e. Was able to do.
38
i.e. The quieter.
39
Avoid the gallows.
40
The notorious Mandrin was known as the Captain-General of French & smugglers. See a Tract on his exploits, printed 1753.
41
Red John the warrior, a name personal and proper in the Highlands to John Duke of Argyle and Greenwich, as MacCummin was that of his race or dignity.
42
In 1828, the Author presented to the Roxburgh Club a curious volume containing the 'Proceedings in the Court-Martial held upon John, Master of Sinclair, for the murder of Ensign Schaw, and Captain Schaw, 17th October 1708.'
43
Pass.
44
Seal.
45
Justice of Peace.
46
The executioner, in livery of black or dark grey and silver, likened by low wit to a magpie.
