"A badger had been procured, and both the dog and bitch drew the badger every time.
"Geordie Faa said to Jock Anderson, 'Let's have a big drink, the man first down to lose his dog.'
Dandie-Dinmont Terrier Dog Thistle Grove Ben (Property of Mr R. Fisher, Hawick).
"'Done,' says Jock.
"Down they sat on the green, and in eighteen hours Jock was laid out, and Geordie started off with the dogs.
"They were mated, and produced the first Pepper and Mustard, and these were presented by Geordie to James Davidson ('Dandie Dinmont')."
The foregoing account would appear to be fairly acceptable, and one that is in accordance with the gameness of these little Terriers.