Вальтер Скотт - The Antiquary — Volume 02

As Edie Ochiltree approached the front of Glenallan House, 5 5 Supposed to represent Glammis Castle, in Forfarshire, with which the Author was well acquainted. an ancient building of great extent, the most modern part of which had been designed by the celebrated Inigo Jones, he began to consider in what way he should be most likely to gain access for delivery of his message; and, after much consideration, resolved to send the token to the Earl by one of the domestics.

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The author cannot remember where these lines are to be found: perhaps in Bishop Hall's Satires. [They occur in Book iv. Satire iii.]

It is, I believe, a piece of free-masonry, or a point of conscience, among the Scottish lower orders, never to admit that a patient is doing better. The closest approach to recovery which they can be brought to allow, is, that the pairty inquired after is "Nae waur."

Note G. Gynecocracy.

This refers to the flight of the government forces at the battle of Prestonpans, 1745.

Supposed to represent Glammis Castle, in Forfarshire, with which the Author was well acquainted.