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agreeable. Amongst the shepherds I met with men 

 thoroughly acquainted with the topics of the day. 

 Living amongst the mountains he has plenty of time 

 for reading whilst tending his large flock. Contented 

 with his lot, which appears to be a little dull 



No thoughts hath he but thoughts that pass 

 Light as the wind along the grass. 



Of the keepers too high praise cannot be given; 

 thorough sportsmen, first-rate breakers and managers 

 of dogs, well acquainted with the habits of every 

 description of game and their haunts and favourite 

 spots during different periods of the year, it is in their 

 power to aid the shooter greatly in making a good bag, 

 more especially if they find they are working with a 

 true sportsman, who appreciates their exertions. 



After wishing a cordial good-bye to those dwelling 

 in the Spital of Glen Shee and the immediate vicinity, 

 we posted at a rapid rate to Blairgowrie, thence by 

 train to Perth, where we received every possible 

 attention ; our luggage was carefully disposed of, not a 

 package being found wanting, though their name was 

 legion. Shown into a similar carriage to that in which 

 we travelled when going north, we in due course went 

 to bed, to find on awaking that we were within twenty 

 miles of London. Our party broke up on arrival at 

 Euston, mutually pleased with the sport and society we 

 had enjoyed, and regretting the necessity of drawing 

 our visit to a close, and bidding farewell to the 

 Highlands for awhile. 



