Detail from an interleaved copy of the 'Noctes Ambrosianae', 19th century.
The 'Noctes Ambrosianae' appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine' in 1822, and recorded the evening encounters at Ambrose's Tavern.
References to ice skating on Duddingston Loch in 'the shade of King Arthur' place the above extract in the Edinburgh area.
James Hogg is 'The Shepherd' or the 'Ettrick Shepherd', who submitted frequent pieces to the magazine.