That is what has brought us here.

Already in the Swedish army there are 10,000 Scotchmen, and in Denmark they also form the backbone of the force; and both in the Swedish and Danish armies the greater part of the native troops are officered and commanded by Scotchmen.
"Hitherto I myself have been in the Danish service, but my regiment is about to take service with the Swedes.

It has been quietly intimated to us that there will be no objection to our doing so, although Christian intends to remain neutral, at any rate for a time.

We suffered very heavily at Lutter, and I need 500 men to fill up my ranks to the full strength.
"Now, Graheme, I quite rely upon you.

You were at college with Hepburn, Hume, and myself, and it will be a pleasure for us all to fight side by side; and if I know anything of your disposition I am sure you cannot be contented to be remaining here at the age of nine-and-twenty, rusting out your life as a Scotch laird, while Hepburn has already won a name which is known through Europe.".