Scott's pistols and sabre. Used when Quarter--Master of the Edinburgh Light Dragoons. Scott's sword. 'A Highland broadsword, with engraved basket hilt and Andrea Ferrara blade.' Scott's own gun. An old Spanish double-barrelled flint-lock. Officer's sword. Worn by the second Sir Walter when in the 15th Hussars. Pair of gilt dress spurs. Worn by the second Sir Walter when in the 15th Hussars. The Armoury paintings consist chiefly of Scott's servants and friends: John Swanston. Gamekeeper. 'A fine fellow, who did all he could to replace Tom Purdie.' Painter uncertain; initialled 'G. D.'; date 1851. Peter Mathieson, with 'Donald,' the pony. Coachman. 'I cannot forget how his eyes sparkled when he first pointed out to me Peter Mathieson guiding the plough on the haugh. "Egad," said he, "auld Pepe" (this was the children's name for their good friend)--"auld Pepe's whistling at his darg. The honest fellow said a yoking in a deep field would do baith him and the blackies good. If things get round with me, easy shall be Pepe's cushion"' (Lockhart, vol. ix.). Painter uncertain; initialled 'G. D.'; date 1851. Tom Purdie. Described in 'Redgauntlet' (see Lockhart, vol. vi., p. 121). Painted by Sir Edwin Landseer, R.A. James Ballantyne. Painter unknown. 'James was a short, stout, well-made man, and would have been considered a handsome one but for those grotesque frowns, starts, and twistings of his features, set off by a certain mock majesty of walk and gesture, which he had perhaps contracted from his usual companions, the emperors and tyrants of the stage.' Miniature of Claverhouse. Painter unknown. Charles Mackay, as 'Bailie Nicol Jarvie.' 'The man who played the Bailie made a piece of acting equal to whatever has been seen in the profession. For my own part, I was actually electrified by the truth, spirit, and humour which he threw into the part. It was the living Nicol Jarvie' (Scott to Terry, April, 1829). Miniature of Prince Charlie. James IV. (contemporary portrait, 1507). Portrait of Allan Ramsay. By Allan Ramsay, junior. The Scotts of Raeburn. By Sir John Watson Gordon. Scott in his study. By Sir William Allan. Medallion of Scott. Medallion of Christopher North. By Andrew Currie. Hinse of Hinsfeldt. Scott's cat. See description of the Castle Street 'den.' 'Ginger.' Scott's dog. Painted by Landseer. Drawing of Queen Elizabeth dancing. By Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe. 'This production of Mr. Sharpe's pencil, and the delight with which Scott used to expatiate on its merits, must be well remembered by everyone that ever visited the poet at Abbotsford.' 'The Dish of Spurs.' By Sharpe. 'When the larders of our ancestors were bare, and fresh meat was desired, the housewife placed a pair of spurs on a dish to remind the men-folk that the moment was come for a raid on their neighbour's cattle.' 'The Reiver's Wedding.'