I would I could see the face of him at the thought of a long-legged lass in such a predicament! to say nothing of the levities of your affectionate daughter, and his respectful friend.' So my rascal signs herself!" continued Prestongrange.

"And you see, Mr.David, it is quite true what I tell you, that my daughters regard you with the most affectionate playfulness." "The gomeral is much obliged," said I.
"And was not this prettily done ?" he went on.

"Is not this Highland maid a piece of a heroine ?" "I was always sure she had a great heart," said I."And I wager she guessed nothing....

But I beg your pardon, this is to tread upon forbidden subjects." "I will go bail she did not," he returned, quite openly.

"I will go bail she thought she was flying straight into King George's face." Remembrance of Catriona, and the thought of her lying in captivity, moved me strangely.