He then appears to have settled for a time in Arbroath , where he began to practise under his step - father , Dr. Arrott ; .
He then set out on a long hike in Europe , by foot through France to Switzerland , and on to Italy .
He then appears to have settled for a time in Arbroath , where he began to practise under his step - father , Dr. Arrott ; but he then set out on a long hike in Europe , by foot through France to Switzerland , and on to Italy .