Think of our brother's feeling when you send his only son to join one he, perhaps, would call a rebel!" "If Earl Bothwell considered himself a vassal of Edward's he would not now be with Lord Loch-awe.

From the moment that gallant Highlander retired to Argyleshire, the King of England regarded his adherents with suspicion.

Bothwell's present visit to Loch-awe, you see, is sufficient to sanction the plunder of this castle by the peaceful government you approve.

You saw the opening of those proceedings! And had they come to their dreadful issue, where, my dear Joanna, would now be your home, your husband, your children?
It was the arm of the brave chief of Ellerslie which saved them from destruction." Lady Mar shuddered.

"I admit the truth of what you say.