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Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character
by Edward Bannerman Ramsay
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Jacobite feeling. Jacobite lady, reason for not rising from her chair. Jacobite toasts. Jacobite's prayer for the King. Jamie Layal, old servant, anecdotes of. Jeems Robson, ye are sleepin'. 'Jemmy, you are drunk.' Jock, daft, attending funeral at Wigtown. Jock Grey, supposed original of David Gellatley. Jock Wabster, 'deil gaes ower,' a proverb. John Brown, burgher minister, and an 'auld wifie.' John, eccentric servant, anecdotes of. Johnstone, Miss, of Westerhall, specimen of fine old Scotch lady. Johnstone, Rev. Dr., of Leith, and old woman, on the decrees of God. Johnstone, Rev. Mr., of Monquhitter, and travelling piper. Judges, Scottish, former peculiarities as a type. Judges, Scottish, in Kay's Portraits.

Kail, curious use of word. Kames, Lord, a keen agriculturist. Kames, Lord, his joke with Lord Monboddo. 'Kaming her husband's head.' Kay's Portraits. Keith, Mrs., of Ravelston, her remark to Sir W. Scott on old books. Kilspindie, Laird of, and Tannachy Tulloch. Kindly feelings between minister and people. Kirkyard crack. Kirkyard crack superseded by newspapers.

Ladies of Montrose, anecdotes of. Ladies, old, of Montrose. Lady, old maiden, of Montrose, reason for not subscribing to volunteer fund. Lady, old, of Montrose, objections to steam vessels, and gas, and water-carts. Lady, old Scotch, remark on loss of her box. Lady, Scottish, Lord Cockburn's account of. Lady's, old, answer to her doctor. Laird, parsimonious, and fool. Laird, parsimonious, and plate at church-door. Laird, reason against taking his son into the world. Laird reproaches his brother for not taking a wife. Laird, saving, picking up a farthing. Laird, Scottish, delighted that Christmas had run away. Lamb, Charles, saw no wit in Scotch people. Land, differences of, in produce. 'Lass wi' the braw plaid, mind the puir.' Laudamy and calomy' Lauderdale, Duke of, and Williamson the huntsman Lauderdale, Earl of, recipe of his daft son to make him sleep Laurencekirk, change in Laurencekirk described in style of Thomas the Rhymer Lawson, Rev. Dr. George, of Selkirk, and the student Leein' Gibbie Leslie, Rev. Mr., and the smuggler 'Let her down Donald, man, for she's drunk' 'Let the little ane gang to pray, but first the big ane maun tak' an oar' 'Linties' and Scottish settler in Canada Linty offered as fee for baptism Liston, Sir Robert, and Scotchmen at Constantinople Loch, Davie, the carrier, at his mother's deathbed Lockhart, Dr., of Glasgow, and his son John Logan, Laird of, speech at meeting of heritors 'Lord be thankit, a' the bunkers are fu'!' 'Lord pity the chiel that's chained to our Davie' Lord's prayer, John Skinner's reason for its repetition Lothian, Lord, in India, St. Andrew's day Lothian, Marquis of, and old countess at table Lothian, Marquis of, and workmen

M'Cubbin, Scotch minister, witty answer to Lord Braxfield M'Knight, Dr., 'dry eneuch in the pulpit' M'Knight, Dr., folk tired of his sermon M'Knight and Henry, twa toom kirks M'Knight, Dr., remark on his harmony of the four gospels Macleod, Rev. Dr. Norman, and Highland boatman Macleod, Rev. Dr. Norman, and revivals Macleod, Rev. Dr. Norman, anecdote of an Australian told by M'Lymont, John, the idiot, anecdotes of Macnab, Laird of, his horse and whip MacNabb, Miss, and Campbell of Combie M'Pherson, Joe, and his wife. Magistrates of Wester Anstruther, and evil-doers 'Mair o' your siller and less o' your mainners, my Lady Betty' 'Ma new breeks were made oot o' the auld curtains' 'Man, ye're skailing a' the water' 'Marriage is a blessing to a few, a curse to many, and a great uncertainty to all' Marriage, old minister's address on Mary of Gueldres, burying-place now a railway Mastiff, where turned into a greyhound Maul, Mr., and the Laird of Skene 'May a puir body like me noo gie a hoast?' 'Me, and Pitt, and Pitfour' Mearns, Rev. W. of Kinneff 'Mem, winna ye tak the clock wi' ye?' 'Mending the ways o' Bathgate' Mice consumed minister's sermon Middens, example of attachment to Military rank attached to ladies Miligan, Dr., answer to a tired clergyman Milton quoted Minister and rhubarb tart Minister, anecdote of little boy at school Minister asking who was head of the house Minister called to a new living Minister, conversation with Janet his parishioner Minister in the north on long sermons Minister on a dog barking in church Minister preaching on the water-side attacked by ants Minister publicly censuring his daughter Minister reading his sermon Minister returning thanks for good harvest Minister, Scottish, advice to young preachers Minister, Scottish, remark to a young man, who pulled cards out of his pocket in church Minister, stupid, education and placing, Minister, with 'great power of watter,' Minister, young, apology for good appetite after preaching, Minister's man, account of, Minister's man, criticisms of his master's sermon, Ministers, Scottish, a type of Scottish character, Minister sending for his sermon in pulpit, Minstrelsy of Scottish Border, Sir Walter Scott just in time to save, Miss Miller (Countess of Mar) and Scottish Minister, 'Miss S——'s compliments, and she dee'd last nicht at aicht o'clock,' Monboddo, Lord, anecdote in Court of King's Bench, Monboddo, Lord, theory of primitive men having tails, Monboddo, Lord, though a judge, did not sit on the bench, Monboddo, Lord, visit at Oxford, Money, love of, discussion on, Montrose bailie's eldest son, Montrose, description of, by an Aberdeen lady, Montrose lady's idea of man, Montrose old ladies, Montrose, provost of, conversation with an old maid, 'Mony a ane has complained o' that hole,' Muilton, Jock, idiot, and a penurious Laird, Munrimmon Moor, no choice of wigs on, Murray, Mrs., and the salt spoon, 'My mou's as big for puddin as it is for kail,' Mystifications, by Miss Clementina Stirling Graham,

Na, different modifications of the word, 'Na, na, he's no just deep, but he's drumly,' 'Na, na, ye'll aiblins bite me,' 'Neebour, wad ye sit a bit wast?' Nelson, Lord, explanation of his order, Nichol, an old servant of Forfarshire, 'No anither drap, neither het nor cauld, Nobleman, half-witted, in Canongate jail, Nobleman, mad Scottish, cautious answer of, 'Noo, Major, ye may tak our lives, but ye'll no tak our middens,' Nuckle, Watty, betheral, opinion,

'Od, Charlie Brown, what gars ye hae sic lang steps to your front door?' 'Od, freend, ye hae had a lang spell on't sin' I left,' 'Od, ye're a lang lad; God gie ye grace,' Old lady speaking of her own death, Old sermons, preaching of, Old woman, remarks of, on the usefulness of money, 'On the contrary, sir,' 'Ony dog micht soon become a greyhound by stopping here,' 'Oor Jean thinks a man perfect salvation,' 'Oor John swears awfu',' Organ, mark of distinction, Organs becoming more common, 'Ou, there's jist me and anither lass,'

Papers in pulpit, Paradise and Wesleyan minister, Parishioner, coolness of, when made an elder of the kirk, Paul, Dr., his anecdotes of idiots, Paul, Saunders, of Banchory, famous for drinking, Perth, Lady, remark to a Frenchman on French cookery, Penurious laird and Fife elder, Pestilence that walketh in darkness—What is it? Phraseology, Scottish, an example of pure, Phraseology, Scottish, force of, Piccadilly, Pig, great broon, Pig, Scotch minister's account of eating one, Pinkieburn, faithful servant at, Piper and the elder, Piper and the wolves, Plugging, an odious practice, Poetry, Scottish, becoming less popular, Poetry in Scottish dialect, list of, Polkemmet, Lord, account of his judicial preparations, Polkemmet, Lord, his account of killing a calf, Pompous minister and the angler, Pony of Free Kirk minister running off to glebe, Poole, Dr., his patient's death announced, 'Powny, grippit a chiel for,' Prayers before battle, Preacher, a bombastic, reproved satirically, Preacher, Scottish, and his small bedroom at manse where he visited, Preacher, testimony to a good, Preaching old sermons, Precentor reading single line of psalm, Predestination, answer of minister about, Priest Gordon, genuine Aberdonian specimen of, Priest Matheson, Professor, a reverend, his answer to a lawyer, Pronunciation, Scottish, varieties of, make four different meanings, Property qualification, Prophets' chalmer (the minor), Proprietors, two, meeting of, described by Sir Walter Scott, Proverbial expressions, examples of some very pithy, Proverbial Philosophy of Scotland, by William Stirling of Keir, M.P., Proverb, Scottish, application of, by a minister in a storm, Proverb, Scottish, expressed by Lord Byron, Proverbs becoming reminiscences, Proverbs, immense collection of, by Fergusson, Proverbs, Scotch, some specially applicable to the Deil, Proverbs, Scotland famous for, Proverbs, Scottish, Allan Ramsay's dedication of, Proverbs, Scottish, Andrew Henderson, Proverbs, Scottish, collections of, Proverbs, Scottish, collection of, by Allan Ramsay, Proverbs, Scottish, Kelly's collection, Proverbs, Scottish, much used in former times, Proverbs, Scottish, pretty application of, Proverbs, Scottish, specimens of, in language almost obsolete, Providence, Providence, mistake of, in regard to bairns, Provost of Edinburgh in the House of Lords in 1736, Psalmody, Scottish, Psalmody, Scottish, improvement of, Pure language of Scotland not to be regarded as a provincial dialect,

'Raiment fit,' Ramsay, Allan, dedication of his proverbs in prose, Ramsay, Sir George, of Banff, and the Laird of Corb, Ramsay, two Misses, of Balmain, anecdotes of, 'Rax me a spaul o' that bubbly jock, Reason given by an old man for marrying a young woman, Recess Studies, Redd, pigeon found among, Religion, two great changes in ideas of, Religious feelings and religious observances, 'Remember Mr. Tamson; no him at the Green, but oor ain Mr. Tamson, 'Reminiscences' capable of a practical application, 'Reminiscences' have called forth communications from others, 'Reminiscences' includes stories of wit or humour, 'Reminiscences,' object and purpose of, 'Reminiscences,' recall pleasant associations, 'Ripin' the ribs,' Road, Highland, humorously described, Robbie A'Thing, Robby, a young dandy, and his old aunt, Robertson, Principal, advice to, by Scotch minister, Robison, Mrs., answer to gentleman coming to dinner, Rockville, Lord, character of, as a judge, Rockville, Lord, description of street, when tipsy, Ruling elder's answer to jokes of three young men, Rutherfurd, Lord, and the Bonaly shepherd,

Sabbath-day, and redding up drawers. Sabbath-day, eggs ought not to be laid on. Sabbath-day known by a hare. Sabbath day, where children go who play marbles on. Sabbath desecration, geologist in the Highlands. Sabbath desecration, stopping the jack for. Sandy, fine specimen of old servant. 'Sayawa', sir; we're a' sittin' to cheat the dowgs.' Scotchman, notion of things in London. Scotchman of the old school, judgment of, upon an Englishman. Scotchman on losing his wife and cow. Scotch minister and his diary regarding quarrels with wife. Scott, Dr., minister of Carluke. Scott, Dr., on his parishioners dancing. Scott, Rev. Robert, his idea of Nelson's order. Scott, Rev. R., of Cranwell, anecdote of young carpenter. Scott, Sir Walter, and the blacksmith on the battle of Flodden. Scott, Sir Walter, did not write poetry in Scottish dialect. Scott, Sir Walter, his story of sale of antiques. Scott, Sir Walter, his story of two relatives who joined the Pretender. Scott, Sir Walter, just in time to save Minstrelsy of the Border. Scotland, past and present. Scotticisms, expressive, pointed, and pithy. Scotticisms, remarks on, by Sir John Sinclair and Dr. Beattie. Scottish architect on English leases. Scottish boy cleverness. Scottish conviviality, old. Scottish cookery. Scottish dialect, difference between Aberdeen and Southern Scotch. Scottish dialect, reference of, to English. Scottish dialect, specimens of. Scottish economy, specimen of, in London. Scottish elders and ministers, anecdotes of. Scottish expressions, examples of peculiar applications. Scottish expressions, illustrated by a letter to a young married lady from an old aunt. Scottish gentleman in London. Scottish humour and Scottish wit. Scottish humour, specimen of, in a Fife lass. Scottish minstrelsy. Scottish music, charm of. Scottish peasantry, character of. Scottish peasantry, religious feelings of. Scottish peasantry, religious feelings of, changed. Scottish phraseology, articles on, in Blackwood. Scottish psalm-tunes, some written by operatives. Scottish shepherd and Lord Cockburn. Scottish shepherd and Lord Rutherford. Scottish songs, collections of. Scottish stories of wit and humour. Scottish verses, charm of. Scottish words of French derivation. Scottishness of the national humour. Seceder, an old, would not enter parish church. Secession Church, professor in, to a young student. Sedan chairs. Sermon consumed by mice. Sermons, change of character of. Servant and dog Pickle at Yester. Servant, answer of, to his irascible master. Servant, answer of, when told to go. Servant and Lord Lothian. Servant, Mrs. Murray, and the spoon. Servant of Mrs. Ferguson of Pitfour. Servant of Mrs. Fullerton of Montrose. Servant, old, reason for doing as he liked. Servant praying for her minister. Servant taxed with being drunk, his answer. Servants, domestic Scottish. 'She juist felled hersel at Graigo wi' straeberries and 'ream.' 'She's bonnier than she's better.' 'She will be near me to close my een.' Shireff, Rev. Mr., and member of his church who had left him. Shirra, Rev. Mr., on David saying 'All men are liars.' Shot, a bad one, complimented on success. Siddons, Mrs., respected by Edinburgh clergy. Silly, curious use of the word. Singing birds, absence of, in America. Sins, Aberdeen mother proud of. 'Sir, baby I'll come farther.' 'Sit in a box drawn by brutes.' Skinner, Bishop, and Aberdeen old couple. Skinner, John, Jacobitism of. Skinner, John, of Langside, his defence of prayer-book. Skinner, Rev. John, author of several Scottish songs. Skinner, Rev. John, lines on his grandson leaving Montrose. Skinner, Rev. John, passing an Anti-burgher chapel. Sleeping in church. Sleeping in church, and snuffing. Slockin'd, never, apology for drinking. Smith, Adam, marked as most eccentric. Smith, Sydney, opinion of Scottish wit. Smuggler, case of one in church. 'Sneck the door.' Snuff-box handed round in churches. Snuff, grand accommodation for. Snuff, pu'pit soopit for. Snuff put into the sermon. Snuff-taking. Soldier, an old, of the 42d, cautious about the name of Graham. 'Some fowk like parritch, and some like paddocks.' 'Some strong o' the aaple.' Songs, drinking. Sovereign, when new, a curiosity. Speat o' praying and speat o' drinking. Speir, daft Will, and Earl of Eglinton. Speir, daft Will, answer to master about his dinner. Spinster, elderly, arch reply to, by a younger member. Stipend, minister's, reasons against its being large. Stirling of Keir, evidence in favour of, by the miller of Keir. Stirling of Keir, lecture on proverbs. Stra'von, wife's desire to be buried in. Strikes, answer upon, by a master. Stewart, Rev. Patrick, sermon consumed by mice. Stone removed out of the way. Stool, a three-legged, thrown at husband by wife. Stout lady, remark of. Stranraer, old ladies on the British victories over the French. Sunday sometimes included in Saturday's drinking party. Suppers once prevalent in Scotland. Sutherland, Colonel Sandy, his dislike to the French. Swearing by Laird of Finzean. Swearing by Perth writer. Swearing common in Scotland formerly. Swine, dislike of, in Scotland. Swinophobia, reasons for. Smith, Sydney, remarks of, on men not at church.

Tailor, apology for his clothes not fitting. 'Take out that dog; he'd wauken a Glasgow magistrate.' Taylor, Mr., of London, description of his theatre by his father from Aberdeen. Term-time offensive to Scottish lairds. Texts, remarks upon. 'That's a lee, Jemmie.' Theatre, clergy used to attend, in 1784. Theatre, clerical non-attendance. 'The breet's stannin' i' the peel wi ma.' 'The deil a ane shall pray for them on my plaid.' The fool and the miller. 'The man reads.' 'Them 'at drink by themsells may just fish by themsells.' 'There'll be a walth o' images there.' 'There's Kinnaird greetin' as if there was nae a saunt on earth but himself and the King o' France. 'There's nae wail o' wigs on Munrimmon Moor,' 'There's neither men nor meesie, and fat care I for meat?' 'They may pray the kenees aff their breeks afore I join in that prayer,' 'They neither said ba nor bum,' 'Thirdly and lastly' fell over the pulpit stairs, Thomson, Thomas, described in Aberdeen dialect, Thomson, two of the name prayed for, Thrift, examples of, in medicine, Tibbie, eccentric servant, anecdote of, Tiger and 'skate, stories of, Toasts after dinner, Toasts, collection of, in the book 'The Gentleman's New Bottle Companion,' Toasts or sentiments, specimens of, Tourist, English, asking Scottish girl for horse-flies, Town-Council, 'profit but not honour,' Tractarianism, idea of, by an old Presbyterian, 'Travel from Genesis to Revelation, and not footsore,' Traveller's story, treatment of, 'Troth, mem, they're just the gudeman's deed claes,' Tulloch, David, Jacobite anecdote of, at prayers, Turkey leg, devilled, and servant, Tweeddale, Lord, and dog Pickle,

Unbeliever described by Scotch lady,

View of things, Scottish matter of fact, Vomit, if not strong enough, to be returned,

Washing dishes on the Sabbath day, Waverley, old lady discovering the author of, Waverley quoted, Webster, Rev. Dr., a five-bottle man, 'Weel then, neist time they sail get nane ava,' 'We'll stop now, bairns; I'm no enterteened,' 'We never absolve till after three several appearances,' West, going, ridiculous application of 'Wha' are thae twa beddle-looking bodies?' 'What a nicht for me to be fleein through the air,' 'What ails ye at her wi' the green gown?' 'What gars the laird of Garskadden look sae gash?' 'What is the chief end of man?' 'When ye get cheenge for a saxpence here, it's soon slippit awa,' Whisky, limited blame of, 'Whited sepulchres,' applied to clergy in surplices, Inverness, Wife, cool opinion of, by husband, Wife, rebuke of, by minister, Wife taken by her husband to Banchory, Wig of professor in Secession Church, Williamson the huntsman and Duke of Lauderdale, 'Will ye tak your haddock wi' us the day?' Wilson, Scottish vocalist, modesty of, Wind, Scotch minister's prayer for, Wolves and the piper, Wool, modifications of,

'Ye a' speak sae genteel now that I dinna ken wha's Scotch,' Yeddie, daft, remark on a club-foot, 'Ye should hae steekit your neive upo' that,' 'Ye've been lang Cook, Cooking them, but ye've dished them at last,' Young man and cards in church, 'Your hospitality borders upon brutality,'

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