We may have to wait some time before we find an opportunity; but even if the ten days for which I have asked, lengthen to as many weeks, Sir William will not grudge the time we have spent if we succeed.

Tomorrow morning let those who have bows go out in the forest and see if they can shoot a deer; or failing that, bring in a sheep or two from some of the folds.
As each of you has brought with you meal for ten days, we shall be able to keep an eye on Turnberry for some time." The next day Archie, with Andrew Macpherson and Cluny Campbell, made their way through the woods until within sight of the castle, which was but a mile distant.

The strongholds of the lords of Carrick stood on a bold promontory washed by the sea.
"It would be a hard nut to crack, Sir Archie," his lieutenant said.
"Unless by famine, the place could scarce be taken." "No," Archie replied, "I am glad that our mission is rather to capture the earl than his castle.

It is a grand fortalice.

Would that its owner were but a true Scotchman! This is a good place on which we are standing, Andrew, to place a scout.