“The whole [Scotch] nation hitherto has been void of wit and humour, and even incapable of relishing it.”

“We grant, although he had much wit, He was very shy of using it.”

“Much may be made of a Scotchman if he be caught young.”

“To laugh, if but for an instant only, has never been granted to man before the fortieth day…”

“Let down the curtain: the farce is done.”

“The Indians do not regret that capable natives can exercise the franchise. They would regret if it were…”