"_22 January._--A stiver to be stopped from each man for having his hatt cocked, which the Major hopes the regiment won't be against paying, as it is for their own advantage. "_25 January._--The troops to send the bread waggons for their hatts and gloves on Monday next, and no man to presume to alter the cock, otherwise it will be done over again, and he be obliged to pay every time it is not in shape." In 1764 further changes were made. The Regiment was ordered to be remounted with long-tailed horses! The officers and men were directed to wear epaulettes on the left shoulder instead of aiguillettes. The colour of the waistcoats and breeches was changed from blue to white, and the button-holes were ordered to be plain. At the same time, jacked leather boots were replaced by others of a lighter description, and the silver binding on the officers' coats was discontinued. On December 19th, 1768, appeared another royal warrant ordering the Regiment to wear black bearskin caps, with the thistle within the circle of St. Andrew, and the motto, "Nemo me impune lacessit," on the front of the cap. In 1788, an order was issued for sword-belts to be worn suspended across the right shoulder, instead of being fastened round the waist; also to wear an epaulette, or strap, on the right shoulder uniform with that on the left. "Account of Articles of Cavalry Equipment furnished to four Recruits of the 2nd (or R.N.B.) Regiments of Dragoons, enlisted at Head Quarters, from 25th December, 1803, to 24 January, 1804:-- 4 Pairs of Saddle Bags with Locks and Keys. 4 Corn Bags. 4 Watering Bridles. 4 Horse Logs. 4 Curry Combs and Buckles. 4 Mane Combs and Sponges. 4 Horse Pickers. 4 Lock Covers. 4 Water Sponges. 4 Pairs of Scissors. 4 Horse Cloths. 4 Surcingles." "Account of Necessaries furnished to James Thomas, a Recruit enlisted by a Party of the 2nd (or R.N.B.) Regiment of Dragoons in the Leeds Recruiting District on the 3d of June, 1803, and who deserted on the 6th of the same month, but has since been recovered and joined the Regiment the 16th Jany. 1804. One Pair of Shag Breeches. Stable Jacket and Trousers. Three Shirts. Two Pair of Worsted Stockings. One Pair of Leggins. Two Pair of Shoes. Stock & Clasps. Three Shoe Brushes. Hair Comb & Razor. Cloth Brush. Turn Key & Worm. Soap Box. Blacking Ball. Foraging Cap. Saddle Bags with Lock and Key. Corn Bag. Watering Bridle. Horse Log. Currie Comb & Brush. Mane Comb & Sponge. Horse Picker. Lock Cover. Water Sponge. Pair of Scissars. Horse Cloth. Surcingle." [Illustration: +General Thomas Dalzell's Dagger and Spoon.+] [Illustration: +Officer of the Royal Scots Greys, about 1834.+ _From a rare Print kindly lent by Messrs. Robson & Co._]