To be frank, he and John were bosom friends.

In fact, it was reported that Crookshank was never at his best in preaching except when he had an infilling of the "spirit" of the Barleycorn type.

He had a certain long-tailed coat, said to have been given to him by a fellow member of the Legislature.

This coat had large pockets in the tail wherein was carried a bottle of whiskey.

This was a source of much inspiration to Crookshank throughout his long and eventful career.
But I must leave off any further description of this notable.