"I am Archie Forbes, and I vail my bonnet to no man living save those whom I respect and honour." So saying, without another word he strode forward to the town.

Sir John looked darkly after him.
"Red Roy," he said sternly, turning to one who rode behind him, "you have failed in your trust.

I told you to watch the boy, and from time to time you brought me news that he was growing up but a village churl.

He is no churl, and unless I mistake me, he will some day be dangerous.

Let me know when he next returns to the village; we must then take speedy steps for preventing him from becoming troublesome.".