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clear and cool, and with wonderful sunsets. As one rides back in the evening it is through a kind of golden and emerald haze. But I would give all the magnificence for a snow-covered Scots hillside, and a peat fire and a pipe with some of my ancient friends.

Jimmy Anderson (Capt. in the Gordons) stayed with me last Sunday. He used to be at B.N.C. Remember him to Wylie, please. I hope things are looking well in the ancient college. H. E. is in very good form just now, much more

optimistic & enterprising. His ups & downs are really a matter of health, I think.

The book which has most delighted me of late is Boswell's Tour to the Hebrides [underlined] a most delightful work. I am at present deep in Lady Sarah Lennox. John Edgar writes in high spirits from Cairo; he laments that it is 'Lochaber no more' for him, - a ridiculous complaint when he gets home for 3 months each year.

On Saturday - the birthday of Ayrshire's Ploughman Bard - Charlie Murray, Duncan & I, assisted by a piper from Lord K, are going to

make merry.

With love & remembrances to all my friends

Ever yours

John