You had a good share o' original sin to start wi', but what wi' pride and self-will and ill-will, the old trouble is sairly increased." Colin smiled gravely.

"I think you misjudge me, dominie." Then refreshments were sent for, and the two men sat down for a long mutual confidence.
Colin's life had not been uneventful.

He told it frankly, without reserve and without pride.

When he quarrelled with his father about entering Parliament, he left Rome at once, and went to Canada.

He had some idea of joining his lot with his own people there.