“What is that?” (pointing to a dog.)
“Bow-wow.”
“What are you?”
“Wild man.”
“Where were you found?”
“Hanover.”
“Who found you?”
“King George.”
About the year 1746 he ran away, and, entering Scotland, was arrested as an English spy. His captors endeavored to force from him some terrible disclosure, but could obtain nothing, not even an answer, and it was something of a puzzle to them to determine exactly what they had captured.
They at last resolved to inflict punishment upon him for his obstinacy, but were deterred by a lady who recognized him and disclosed his history.