Not So Daft As Reputed
THERE was a certain Daft Will, who was a privileged haunter of
Eglington Castle and grounds. He was discovered by the noble owner one
day taking a near cut, and crossing a fence in the demesne. The earl
called out, Come back, sir, that's not the road.--Do ye ken, said
Will, whaur I'm gaun?--No, replied his lordship. Weel, hoo the deil
do ye ken whether this be the road or no?