Swords in a non-reenacting situation

[macwilkin]

When ceremonially piping in the Scotch, it's not unusual for the bearer to be followed up by someone with a drawn broadsword; I've heard that he's on guard against the exciseman.

That's what we tell folks at our Burns Supper.

Of course, our resident "hillbilly" says to be more accurate for the Ozarks, they should be carrying double-barreled shotguns.

Regards,

Todd