Kings & rulers > More leaves from the journal of a life in the Highlands from 1862 to 1882

with some of the smaller things, but none of the mofet
necessary—no clothes, etc. The break with the lug¬
gage had finally broken down at Tomintoul; from
thence Blake had gone with a cart to Dufftown, where
he had got a small break, and brought the light things
on, but the heavier luggage was coming in a cart, and
they hoped would be here by twelve o'clock. At first
it seemed as if no horses were to be had, and it was
only with the greatest difficulty that some were at last
obtained. Louise and Jane Churchill left me at near
eleven o’clock.
I sat up writing and waiting for this luggage. A
man was sent out on a pony with a lantern in search
of it, and I remained writing till a quarter-past twelve,
when, feeling very tired, I lay down on the sofa, and
Brown (who was indefatigable) went out himself to
look for it. At one, he came back, saying nothing was
to be seen or heard of this luckless luggage, and urged
my going to bed. My maids had unfortunately not
thought of bringing anything with them, and I disliked
the idea of going to bed without any of the necessary
toilette. However, some arrangements were made which
were very uncomfortable; and after two I got into bed,
but had very little sleep at first; finally fatigue got the
better of discomfort, and after three I fell asleep.
Wednesday, September 25.
Slept soundly till half-past seven, and heard that
the luggage had only arrived at half-past four in the
jnorning. Breakfasted with Louise, who made my
coffee beautifully with Brown, who waited at breakfast
Ross coming in and out with what had to be carried