The Hawaiian gazette., 1871-09-27
ReminIscenec. of Abbos.rS-d.

relates the following "reminiscences IN the August
number Of Old and Nslp:
Scott had been. from my childhood ny wonder
and delight; and It was not without seusbilisy
that found myself in his presence. bad only
time, however, to receive the impression that he
was no more lame and stout than expected,
when his CHEEKY voice and cordial greeting took
possession Of as and we folt at ease and AZ home.
The hall into which he led Us. abo1t forty feet
long by about bali that breadth and height. was
paved with black and white marble, lighted BY
two tall windows Of stained glass. WainseOtsd
high up in oak. the eornice above, as also the
frame work Of oak that passed 10 shallow srehes
across the ceiling, we're adorned with smblazoned
shields Of his own progsnitors and othe. border
families. On one side Of the huge fireplace Of
dark sandstone, opposite the entrance from the
courtyard, opened door into the dawing-rooEl,
and further along on the same side another into
the great library. At the west end Of the ball,
between two inches, was door to the staircase.
diniug-room, boudOir, and small srmory. Sir
Wslter led US along the hall trampiDg as be
went, with cane and limping gait, tcvard tho
other end Of it, where, between two figures in
complete steel, one in chain. and the otbe. in
platS-mail, We followed him into his sancium.
Throwing himself into chair, Of dimensions
sufficiently capaeiOus for bis full, burly frame.
after first providing his guests with seats a= at
tractve If not as spacious, his largo hound shich
had followed him into the house, stretched him
self at his isst. Scott removed the purple plaid
cap from his head. and We saw in all its grandeur
that remarkable face Shich displayed the ebaae-
teristies familiar to US thsough portraits. His
towering forehead was displayeS in all its ampli-
lude while bis expression, radiant N:th courtesy
and kindness, brimmed over with good S;,mor
One could not bat be impressed with the woS-
drous vitality Of the man. not only 10 intellectual
vigor and kindness Of heart. bot in a magnetism
imparting its intensity to whoever approached.
He read with attention our credentials, the
letter Of Introduction from bis friend Mr. 1iekner.
after whom be inquired with aifeclionate warmth.
as also after many other American acquaintances
In reply to some inquiry after his own health, ho
spoke iavorably Of its general condition. adding.
however, that he began to feel the symptoms Of
the failure Of a strong man. His Egs was far
short Of the average limit Of life, and be looked
as if he might have in store many years Of en-
joyment and comfort. But THIS was not % De.
His severe mental labor, that herculean task that
in six years paid of nearly million Of debt, had
already made sad nrOads on bis constitution
and, two years later, bis lie was brought to
premature close.
For about an hour conversation fitted from
topic to topic when he told Is that sha dinner
hour was approaching, and that, after our drive.
we might need repOse and Fefreshmenk he rang
the bell, summoned an elderly servant to show
Us to our apartments, and we left him. As We
passed out Of the door, we saw him ascending
the stairs TO the gallery which connected with
bis own sleepingFoOm. Night or morning. be
could pass at once without delay, between couch
and desk.
Some allusions to the beautiful creature which
daring the interview had kept an eye on his
master, led to his mentioning that the animal
slept on a rug BY bis bedside. When the sun
was up. or at some other early hour at which it
was his habit, when weather permitted, 10 20
forth the dog placed bis paws heavily on bis mas
ters breast, TO intimate that the time bad cone.
and be must be up and away to The Gslds and
woods
He said he had long wished 10 visit America,
but bad been prevented. He told Us that during
the year 1872 he came near being taken there
against bis will. He was cruising around the
Hebrides in yacht, With the Lighi-House Com
mission, when one Of our cruisers chased them
for several hours, and they weald have been
taken. bot that they ran into shoal sateE, where
the cruiser could not follow.
The conversation generally vas brisk and an
mated. Another incident gave It a t1rn. Ata
certain season in Scotch diDner--certainiy asbis
tabe-smal cups Of raw vbiskey we're handed
round, snd drunk Of By the experienced without
difficulty The sip took, not knowing what It
was, burnt my throat. The cups we're Of different
forms and material. each having its story. The
one given TO ny companion vas made Of tres
under which Wellington stood at The battle Of
Waterloo. Scott having been ior some tine
busiIy engaged on bic Life Of Napoleon" had
much 70 say about him and his battles. Ai.ar
the ladies' withdrew, cigars Eere broa=hl and
having acquired the accomplishment 81 Harvard,
Of which iHsii.dtion / vas then studens. was
glad to think afterwards had had ny puG With
the great wizard.
At that season. 20 far north as Scotland, Il
was not sunset shen We len The 5inina.room;
and as We passed into Iosg aas narrow hail.
extending through the house from fr1nt 70 rear,
lbous sizteen feet in width. our attention vas
directed By our hosPitabIs host 70 ssords and
pears, daggers and pistols. and vast 8anbsr Of
1thsr fighting implements that covered tbs ualIa
Zach had attached 70 it lone special association;
lnd though tine pas wanting ioE thorough ex-
where al vas &c deserving Of aiady,
be most remarkable Wsis pointed ont tor
IT Is not what people saf. bat Hhli tbsy digest
hat makes them strong. Il 3 u0z what fBsJ rad,
lut what they fei1embsr that nakes fbsm iearned