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Garscadden, and another country squire, happened one day, after a keen day’s sport, to visit rather unexpectedly the residence of a Water-of-Endrick husbandman. The sportsmen were very cordially received by the family, and among other apologies the landlord regretted that dinner was over, as he had just finished some excellent chickens. “Mak nae apologies, George,” said Garscad, “I weel believe what you say, for I see the feathers (alluding to the marks of some pease brose( still on your breast.