—C. C. R. has clearly shown what is Hume's authority for the passage quoted by Mr. Christian in his edition of Blackstone, and referred to by me in my former communication, Vol. iii., p. 477. Can he point out where the passage in Hume is found? Mr. Christian refers to Hume, iv. p. 113.; but I have not been able to find it at the place referred to in any edition of Hume which I have had the opportunity of consulting.
G.
Minor Queries Answered.
A Kelso Convoy.
—What is the origin of a Kelso convoy,—a Scotch phrase, used to express going a little way with a person?
B.
[Jamieson, in his Dictionary of the Scottish Language, Johnstone's Abridgment, thus explains the phrase:—
"KELSO CONVOY, an escort scarcely deserving the name south of Scotland. 'A step and a half ower the door stane.' (Antiquary.) This is rather farther than a Scotch Convoy, which, according to some, is only to the door. It is, however, explained by others as signifying that one goes as far as the friend whom he accompanies has to go, although to his own door.">[
Cardinal Wolsey.
—In the life of Wolsey in the Penny Cyclopædia is the following: