" Vain would be the attempt to describe Lady Juliana's horror and amazement at the hideous sounds that for the first time assailed her ear....
"It's impossible the bagpipe could frighten anybody," said Miss Jacky, in a high key; "nobody with common sense could be frightened at a bagpipe."...
Mrs. Douglas here mildly interposed, and soothed down the offended pride of the Highlanders by attributing Lady Juliana's agitation entirely to surprise. The word operated like a charm; all were ready to admit that it was a surprising thing when heard for the first time. "

― Susan Ferrier , Marriage