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ABBOTSFORD.
121
In grateful remembrance
of the faithful and attached services
of twenty-two years,
and in sorrow for the loss of a humble, but sincere friend,
this stone was erected by
Sir Walter Scott, of Abbotsford.
Here lies the body of Thomas Purdie,
Wood-Forester, at Abbotsford,
who died 29th of October, 1829, aged sixty-two years.
"Thou hast been faithful over a few things;
I will make thee ruler over many things."
Matt. xxv. 21
