But the table at which they sat was not less demonstrative than Tallisker's face; for once he absolutely controlled himself till the story was told.

Then he said to Crawford, "I'll no tak any responsibility in a matter between you and your conscience.

If you gie it, gie it without regret and without holding back.

Gie it cheerfully; God loves a cheerful giver.

But it isna wi' me you'll find the wisdom to guide you in this matter.