Quote Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown View Post
Not nearly as odd as the comments made by those who (a) never met David Lumsden, and (b) have no idea at all as to how he behaved. If you had spent any time with him, I'm sure you would have come away with a sense of admiration, having met a true Scottish gentleman.

I was only responding to the accounts that you gave of his behavior! Had I met a man acting in the manner you described, I would not have come away with a favorable impression. There might be much about the man and his accomplishments that would command respect and admiration, but your description of his actions was less than favorable. And, actually, I have met a few Scottish gentlemen; they might not have been as notable as Mr. Lumsden, but they knew how to conduct themselves in public.