Sentence:  Mr. Peter Scott, Lauder, related that Goldfinches were common in Lauderdale about forty-five years ago, and that their nests were sometimes found about that time in the grounds of Thirlestane Castle. The rocky deans near the sea-coast at Lamberton are also said to have been frequented by "<WSD>Goldies</WSD>" in former times, and they were likewise found about Fairneyside. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  The (goldfinch).