The dominie had set himself positively against the introduction of a popish element and an alien people; and in this position he had been warmly upheld by Farquharson and the neighboring proprietors.

As it was, there was an antagonism likely to give him full employment.

The Gael of the mountains regarded these Lowland "working bodies" with something of that disdain which a rich and cultivated man feels for kin, not only poor, but of contemptible nature and associations.

The Gael was poor truly, but he held himself as of gentle birth.

He had lived by his sword, or by the care of cattle, hunting, and fishing.