_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.

_Sir W._ That's right, do. Pray, have they tolerable accommodations at the
inn in this village?