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 of Buchanan, in Dumbartonshire, where he visited all his relations and friends. But George staying longer from the court than the time allowed, the king sent him several messages to return, to which be returned no answer. At last the king sent him a letter, threatening that if he did not appear before him in the space of twenty days he would send his Lyon Heralds for him; to which George returned the following answer:—

And also give him many good admonitions and directions concerning the government of his king- dom and the well-being of his soul; which drew tears from the king's eyes when he read it.

HOW TO READ A SIGN-BOARD. A Highland drover passing through a certain town, noticed a signboard above an entry, with the following inscription:— Green Teas, Raw Sugars, Marmalades, Jellies, Capped Biscuits, and all sorts of Confectionary Goods, sold down this entry, He real it a follows:— Green Trees, Raw Sodgers, Mermaids, Jades, Scabbed Bitches, and all sorts of Confusionary Goods, sold down this entry.