Sir Gilbert Elliot

Famous quotes containing the words sir, gilbert and/or elliot:

    Fight on for Scottland and Saint Andrew
    Till you heare my whistle blowe.
    —Unknown. Sir Andrew Barton.

    EnSB. English and Scottish Ballads (The Poetry Bookshelf)

    You’ve no idea what a poor opinion I have of myself—and how little I deserve it.
    —Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836–1911)

    I’ve heard the lilting at our yowe-milking,
    —Jean Elliot (1727–1805)