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constable, in order to obtain information. This man told them where he was, but added, "When you bring Johnny Kippen thro' Methven, I'll gi'e you half a mutchkin o' whisky." The officers swore that they knew his character well, and they would take care he should not escape from them. The constable shook his head, and desired them to try their strength to the utmost. They accordingly found John at work in a field two miles west from Methven They immediately seized him, one on each arm, & were carrying him forward in triumph, when they met the honest farmer with when Kippen had been at work, going to the field. The Farmer then stopt them, and asked the reason for taking away his servant? John told him it was on account of the fishing. The Farmer said he would give bail to any amount for him, rather than he should go to prison. He was told no bail would be taken. John then looked very earnestly at his master,
