The Entail; or, The Lairds of Grippy
Dirdumwhamle himself rode daily into Glasgow in the most dutiful manner; but, receiving no satisfaction from the accounts of his wife respecting the Leddy's affairs, he was, of course, deeply concerned at her situation; and, on one occasion, when he was sitting in the most sympathising manner at her bedside, he said, with an affectionate and tender voice,--  'That he hoped she would soon be well again; but, if it was ordain't to be otherwise, he trusted she would give her daughter some small memorial over and by what she might hae alloo't her in will.'  ''Deed,' replied the Leddy, as she sat supported by pillows, and breathing heavily, 'I'll no forget that--for ye may be sure, when I intend to dee, that I'll mak my ain hands my executioners.'