text:  Scripio though he never failed to taunt the Scotch with their poverty was in reality very partial to that nation; he had a high opinion of their 'cuteness and reputation for driving a good bargain and--somewhat incongruously for he was a thorough democrat--piqued himself on his connexion with my family which was old enough in all conscience but as poor in my particular case as if I had been the lineal descendant of Lazarus