Tourist. "Oh, yes."

Highland Shepherd (doubtingly). "Ye'll get porter tae yir parrich?"

Tourist. "Yes, if we like."

Highland Shepherd. "Cra-ci-ous!"

[Speechless with admiration.


TENACITY

First North Briton (on the Oban boat, in a rolling sea and dirty weather). "Thraw it up, man, and ye'll feel a' the better!"