John Mayne (1759-1836), a native of Dumfries, commemorated the gathering in an excellent humorous poem called "The Siller Gun." [Please select]
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We've saved a pickle siller. [Please select]
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SILLER, silver, money. [Please select]
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--It had cost a hantle siller, Mr. [Please select]
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Hae ye brought the lantern and a pock for the siller. [Please select]
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"O, for pity's sake, sir," said old Alison apart to her master, "gie them siller--it's siller they're seeking--they'll murder Mr Henry, and yoursell next." [Please select]
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And then aside to her master, "Haste ye away, sir, and get the siller, or they will burn the house about our lugs." [Please select]
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