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"Alexander Moldieward!" again cried the old "betheral," very loud, to some one on the top of the Dullarg Hill then in an ordinary voice, "come awa', Saunders man, you and your mither, an' dinna keep them waitin' they're no chancy when they're keepit." Saunders and his mother entered.
He was known in the parish as Mess John, and was full of dignified discourse and excellent taste in the good cheer of the farmers. "Alexander Moldieward, Alexander Moldieward!" cried old Snuffy Callum, the parish beadle, going to the door. Then in a lower tone, "Come an' answer for't, Saunders."
"Called, nominate, summoned to appear, upon this third citation, Alexander Mowdiewort, or Moldieward, to answer for the sin of misca'in' the minister and session o' this parish, and to show cause why he, as a sectary notour, should not demit, depone, and resign his office of grave digger in the kirk-yard of this parish with all the emoluments, benefits, and profits thereto appertaining.
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