(interrupting) Yes, about
forty-eight years ago—perfectly right.
Dr. Scott. No sae fast—
Cornet Lilly. It can't be much less, for my father—
Dr. Scott. Stay, stay, no sae fast, young gentleman. I say, as near as I can recollect, it occurred about forty-eight years before Christ.
Lieut. Honeywood. }
Cornet Lilly.} Before Christ!
Lieut. Honeywood.
Cornet Lilly.
Before Christ!
Dr. Scott (snuffing). Ay, nae far fra' twa thoosand years ago.
[There was now a general laugh, and all became suddenly learned on this point; even Lieut. Honeywood and Cornet Lilly, who now affected to say that they meant to quiz the Doctor; but most betraying blushes, and unlucky countenances belied the insinuation.]