The company is commanded by an English gentleman, who is a neighbour and great friend of my father.

His son is an ensign, and my greatest friend.

The men are all either Scotch or English, but most of them Scotch." "They are good soldiers, the Scotch; none better.

There are a good many in the Russian service, also in that of Austria and France.
They are always faithful, and to be relied upon, even when native troops prove treacherous.

And you like Charles of Sweden ?" "There is not a soldier in his army but likes him," Charlie said enthusiastically.