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In the days before decimalisation a local poacher was making one of his periodic appearances in a Border Court.  He was, as usual, found guilty and a fine of forty shillings (£2) was imposed with the option of ten days imprisonment.

Again, as usual, he pled his inability to pay and the Sheriff asked him how long it would take him to raise the money.

"Weil, ma Lord" replied the accused with a bland look of innocence "it's hard fir ti say.  It aw depends on hou the fush come up the watters."

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