You have sensible women here [in England] but then, they are very devils--censorious, uncharitable, sarcastic--the women in Scotland have twice--thrice their freedom, with all their virtue--and are very conversable and agreeable--their educations are more finished.

... there's nothing but quarreling with the women; it's my belief they like it better than victuals and drink.

We continually say things to support an opinion, which we have given, that in reality we don't above half mean.

In England, I was quite struck to see how forward the girls are made--a child of 10 years old, will chat and keep you company, while her parents are busy or out etc.--with the ease of a woman of 26. But then, how does this education go on?--Not at all: it absolutely stops short.

You have sensible women here [in England] but then, they are very devils--censorious, uncharitable, sarcastic--the women in Scotland have twice--thrice their freedom, with all their virtue--and are very conversable and agreeable--their educations are more finished.

Far from having taken any positive step, I have not yet even fommed any resolution.

Insensibility, of all kinds, and on all occasions, most moves my imperial displeasure