Then hearts were wild to watch us pass, Yet laith to let us go!

I was laith to mak' awa' wi' the auld dowg, his like wasna atween this and Thornhillbut, 'deed, sir, I could do naething else."

I wad be laith to rin an' chase thee, Wi' murdering pattle!

Laith, loath.

I was laith to make awa wi' the auld dowg, his like was na atween this and Thornhill,but, 'deed, sir, I could do naething else."