It was not after the manner of these men to make demonstration either of their loyalty or of their courage.
Cameron's speech at the last came haltingly.

On the one hand his Highland pride made it difficult for him to accept gifts from any source whatever.

On the other hand his Highland courtesy forbade his giving offense to those who were at once his hosts and his guests, but none suspected the reason for the halting in his speech.

As Western men they rather approved than otherwise the hesitation and reserve that marked his words.
Before they rose from the supper table, however, there were calls for Mrs.Cameron, calls so insistent and clamorous that, overcoming her embarrassment, she made reply.

"We have not yet found out who was responsible for the originating of this great kindness.