But I am no boy, to sit down and weep because the luck has gone against me.

I knew the stake which I risked; we played the game boldly, and the forfeit shall be paid manfully.

And now, since my time is short, let me come to the questions that interest me most--The Prince?
has he escaped the bloodhounds ?' 'He has, and is in safety.' 'Praised be God for that! Tell me the particulars of his escape.' Waverley communicated that remarkable history, so far as it had then transpired, to which Fergus listened with deep interest.

He then asked after several other friends; and made many minute inquiries concerning the fate of his own clansmen.

They had suffered less than other tribes who had been engaged in the affair; for, having in a great measure dispersed and returned home after the captivity of their Chieftain, according to the universal custom of the Highlanders, they were not in arms when the insurrection was finally suppressed, and consequently were treated with less rigour.