So we had best lose no time in getting out of Leith." "They would never dare to seize us, here," Oswald said.
"I don't know that.

If they have strict orders to bring us back, they would not feel much hesitation in seizing us, wherever they found us; knowing well enough that the burghers of Leith would not concern themselves greatly about the capture of two drovers, who would probably be charged with all sorts of crime.

Were it one of their own citizens, it would be different; but it is scarce likely that the burghers would care to quarrel, with a powerful noble, for the sake of two strangers of low degree.

The gates will be open before this, and we shall be safer in Edinburgh than we are here." Accordingly, they postponed their breakfast and, passing through the town without a pause, issued out by the south gate, and walked briskly to Edinburgh.

As soon as they arrived, they found a small tavern, and partook of a hearty meal.