Sir W. Pray what regiment was it that was passing yesterday through the village of Bannow?
Gilb. I do not know, indeed, sir.
Sir W. That is to say, you saw they were Highlanders, and that was enough for you—you are not fond of the Scotch, Gilbert?
Gilb. No, sir, I can’t say as I be.
Sir W. But, Gilbert, for my sake you must conquer this prejudice. I have many Scotch friends whom I shall go to visit one of these days—excellent friends they are!
Gilb. Are they, sir? If so be you found them so, I will do my best, I’m sure.
Sir W. Then pray go down to the inn here, and inquire if any of the Scotch officers are there.
Gilb. I will, sir. I heard say the officers went off this morning.
Sir W. Then you need not go to inquire for them.
Gilb. No, sir. Only as I heard say, the drum-major and band is to stay a few days in Bannow, on account of their wanting to enlist a new bugle-boy. I was a thinking, if so be, sir, you thought well of it, on account you like these Scotch, I’d better to step down, and see how the men be as to being comfortable.