before any delay. Runs will not be easy got. If that run of MacLean's is a good one I would sooner give him his price for than buy land hear at ten shillings. As you say and I allways told you sheep must have room to do aney good with them. I do not no whither I have done right or wrong. I sold the old Hobertown mare for £60 and I got the first foal to Tanner. She is old and will not have more than tow foals if she has that. I thought it was best to take the offer but the Maid of Islay will not be sold you may depend as she is your favourite and my own to. I am sorry we had so little time together when last we met but it could not be helped.