SCOTTISH GAEDENS 



were other landowners to follow his example, each 

 hoisting the heraldic bearings to which he is entitled ; 

 for deeply as we revere the flag which is famed (with 

 scant historical accuracy) for having " braved a thou- 

 sand years the battle and the breeze/' it loses some 

 of its significance when it is flown from any public 

 house or tea-garden. 



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