Scots Caution

Two ship-wrecked Scots had been hanging on for hours to an upturned boat and were almost at the end of their tether. Jock had been a wild loun in his day and realising he might not be able to hold out much longer, began to recount his past misdeeds and to vow that if he escaped, he would in future lead an entirely new life.

Suddenly there was a shout from his comrade in distress.

    " Haud on Jock ! Dinna commit yersel. I think I see land. "