rhyming reply to a note from captain riddell

　　dear, sir, at ony time or tide,

　　i'd rather sit wi' you than ride,

　　though 'twere wi' royal geordie:

　　and trowth, your kindness, soon and late,

　　aft gars me to mysel' look blate—

　　the lord in heav'n reward ye!

　　r. burns.

　　ellisland.