Before long he gave a deep sigh, and presently showed other signs of revival.

When at length he opened his eyes, he stared around him wildly, and for a moment it seemed to all of them he had lost his reason.

But the laird said he might not yet have got over the drink he had taken, and if he could be got to sleep, he would probably wake better.

They therefore removed some more of his clothes, laid him down again, and made him as comfortable as they could, with hot bottles about him.

The laird said he would sit with him, and call Lady Joan if needful.