HIGHLAND MEALS.

Among the peculiarities of highland manners is an avowed contempt for

the luxuries of the table. A highland hunter will eat with a keen

appetite and sufficient discrimination: but, were he to stop in any

pursuit, because it was meal time, to growl over a bad dinner, or

visibly exult over a good one, the manly dignity of his character would

be considered as fallen for ever.[218]

[218] Mrs. Grant.

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The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac · 第 741 / 1847 题