Think not that I speak the language of idle gallantry.

Hitherto my thoughts have been only on Scotland, and no maiden has ever for an instant drawn them from her.

Henceforth, though I fight for Scotland, yet will my country have a rival in my heart; and even while I charge into the ranks of the English, the fair image of Marjory MacDougall will be in my thoughts." Father Anselm gave a slight start of surprise as Archie concluded, and would have spoken had not the girl touched him lightly.

She took the pledge from Archie and said, "I will keep your ring, Sir Archibald Forbes; and should I ever have occasion for help I will not forget your promise.

As to your other words, I doubt not that you mean them now; but it is unlikely, though I may dwell in your thoughts, that you will ever in the flesh see Marjory MacDougall, between whose house and yours there is, as you know, bitter enmity." "There! there!" Father Anselm said impatiently; "enough, and more than enough talk.