He heard the company frequently referring to this gentleman's residence in Piccadilly, to his house in Piccadilly, and so on.

When addressed by the gentleman, he commenced his reply, anxious to pay him all due respect--"Indeed, Piccadilly," etc.

He supposed Piccadilly must be his own territorial locality.

Another instance of mistake, arising out of Scottish ignorance of London ways, was made by a North Briton on his first visit to the great city.

He arrived at a hotel in Fleet Street, where many of the country coaches then put up.