It was in the beginning of the month of November, 17--, when a young English gentleman, who had just left the university of Oxford, made use of the liberty afforded him, to visit some parts of the north of England; and curiosity extended his tour into the adjacent frontier of the sister country.
Walter ScottThe most learned, acute, and diligent student cannot, in the longest life, obtain an entire knowledge of this one volume.
Walter ScottI like a highland friend who will stand by me not only when I am in the right, but when I am a little in the wrong.
Walter ScottGod forgive me for having thought it possible that a schoolmaster could be out and out a rational being.
Walter Scott