Quote Originally Posted by Lyle1 View Post

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.
No need to shout... we're all in the same room.