Running a Race. 89

But, besides deer-stalking,the Highlanders are
fond of all kinds of manly sports and exercises,
‘as you may see by this picture. I am not sur-
prised, little ones, that it makes you laugh. You
-have seen Highlanders before now, I daresay,

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and you know that, instead of trousers, they

wear a short petticoat, called a kilt. That lady
.and gentleman are English tourists, who have
come to Scotland to see the beautiful scenery.

Fancy their astonishment, in some quiet place
among the mountains, to meet half a dezen
. bony, half-naked giants amusing themselves by
running a race.

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