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 way up in the stage coach he had passed 

 near Sir Walter's seat, and had stood up 

 and craned his neck in vain to get a 

 glimpse of the home of a man to whom, 

 he says, he was indebted for so much 

 pleasure. He and Scott were in many 

 ways kindred spirits, men native to the 

 open air, inevitable sportsmen, copious 

 and romantic lovers and observers of all 

 forms and conditions of life. Of course 

 he will want to see Scott, and Scott will 

 want to see him, if he once scents his 

 real quality. 



Later, Professor Jameson showed 

 Audubon much kindness and helped to 

 introduce him to the public. 



In January, the opportunity to see 

 Scott came to him. 



" January 22, Monday. I was paint- 

 ing diligently when Captain Hall came 

 in, and said : ' Put on your coat, and 

 come with me to Sir Walter Scott j he 

 wishes to see you now.' In a moment I 

 was ready, for I really believe my coat 



