If they gang empty-handed, they'll come again another day, either here or somewhere else, and it won't be long afore they get the lassie.

But if we finish with them now she can sit down wi' an easy mind.

That's why we've got to hang on to them till the polis comes.

There's no way out o' this business but a battle." He found an ally.

"Dougal is right," said Saskia.