Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 November 1901 — Undaunted by Majesty. [ARTICLE]

Undaunted by Majesty.

The “gillies” that were a feature of Queen Victoria’s household have been retained by the king. These servants have always been noted for their faithfulness of service and frankness of speech. Recently the king, exhausted by a long day’s work, ordered some light refreshment, which was brought by a “gillie”—one Macdonald. “I think I’d like to change places with you, Macdonald,” said the king, with a smile. “Awm daurin’ tae theenk, your mawjusty,” replied the honest Scot, ! “that it takes an unco guid mon tae be aye a gullie.” l “Do you mean that I’m not ‘guid’ enough?” “Aw’ll no say that,” answered the : undaunted Mae, “but awm makin’ j bold tae tell your mawjusty that you’d hauv a bitter lot tae learn.” “You’re right, Macdonald,” was the smiling response. “Some kings are made,, but clever gillies are born, not made.”—London Mail.