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 situation. In one place, I was disturbed in the morning by the crowing of a cock; in another, by the barking of a dog; and in the third, by the pattling of a parrot. In brief, my silent disposition makes me miserable every where; therefore I am determined to immediately return to London, where, in the variety of noise, neither cocks, dogs, pigs, nor parrots, can be particularly noticed; and till my arrival, I subscribe myself,

The Bellman of Kirriemuir read a written Advertisement in the midst of the multitude on a Fair day, as follows: “Notish, all persons driving their cattle through the lands of Logie, to or from the market, will be prosecuted with the utmost rigour of law.” And immediately added, by way of sedative to the natives, “Ye needna mind a’ this, lads, its only a haver o’ the grieve’s.”