The men of peace and of war, that is, Bailie Macwheeble and Ensign Maccombich, after many profound conges to their superiors and each other, took their places on each side of the Chieftain.

Their fare was excellent, time, place, and circumstances considered, and Fergus's spirits were extravagantly high.

Regardless of danger, and sanguine from temper, youth, and ambition, he saw in imagination all his prospects crowned with success, and was totally indifferent to the probable alternative of a soldier's grave.

The Baron apologized slightly for bringing Macwheeble.

They had been providing, he said, for the expenses of the campaign.