"I marked him yesterday, casting the bar.

Very strong--a powerful frame like yours, Glenfernie! When is he going to college ?" "This coming year.

I have kept him by me late," said the laird, broodingly.

"I like my bairns at home." "Aye, but the young will not stay as they used to! They will be voyaging," said the guest.

"They build outlandish craft and forthfare, no matter what you cry to them!" His voice had a mordant note.