snowyday Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 In the house of a certain ancient family in Teviotdale in Scotland, it was the custom to place in the sleeping apartment of each guest a Bible, along with a bottle of strong ale. Now it happened that on one occasion a number of clergymen spent the night there, and, following another custom, several of the reverend gentlemen were lodged together in one large barrack room. The butler took care that each of the divines was presented with a Bible and a bottle of ale. The servant had scarcely left the room when a whispered conference was held, and he was quickly recalled to the chamber. “My friend,†one of the venerable gentlemen said to him, “you must know that when we meet together as brethren, the youngest minister reads aloud a portion of the Scriptures to the rest. Only one Bible, therefore, is necessary. Take away then the other six and bring six bottles of ale instead.†* * * * snowyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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