But I should be truly sorry if they sent the poor light-hearted old man to lie for weeks in a jail.

I am convinced the confinement would break his heart." Thus finished the conference.

Lord Glenallan, having taken leave of the ladies, renewed his offer to Captain M'Intyre of the freedom of his manors for sporting, which was joyously accepted.
"I can only add," he said, "that if your spirits are not liable to be damped by dull company, Glenallan House is at all times open to you.

On two days of the week, Friday and Saturday, I keep my apartment, which will be rather a relief to you, as you will be left to enjoy the society of my almoner, Mr.Gladsmoor, who is a scholar and a man of the world." Hector, his heart exulting at the thoughts of ranging through the preserves of Glenallan House, and over the well-protected moors of Clochnaben--nay, joy of joys! the deer-forest of Strath-Bonnel--made many acknowledgements of the honour and gratitude he felt.

Mr.Oldbuck was sensible of the Earl's attention to his nephew; Miss M'Intyre was pleased because her brother was gratified; and Miss Griselda Oldbuck looked forward with glee to the potting of whole bags of moorfowl and black-game, of which Mr.Blattergowl was a professed admirer.