The Antiquary — Volume 02. Вальтер Скотт

G. Gynecocracy.

      4

      This refers to the flight of the government forces at the battle of Prestonpans, 1745.

      5

      Supposed to represent Glammis Castle, in Forfarshire, with which the Author was well acquainted.

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1

The author cannot remember where these lines are to be found: perhaps in Bishop Hall's Satires. [They occur in Book iv. Satire iii.]

2

It is, I believe, a piece of free-masonry, or a point of conscience, among the Scottish lower orders, never to admit that a patient is doing better. The closest approach to recovery which they can be brought to allow, is, that the pairty inquired after is "Nae waur."

3

Note G. Gynecocracy.

4

This refers to the flight of the government forces at the battle of Prestonpans, 1745.

5

Supposed to represent Glammis Castle, in Forfarshire, with which the Author was well acquainted.