human
Since Henry Morton has influence with these rascals, I am glad he has so exerted it; but I hope he will get clear of them as soon as he can. Indeed, I cannot doubt it. I know his principles, and that he detests their cant and hypocrisy. I have heard him laugh a thousand times at the pedantry of that old presbyterian scoundrel, Poundtext, who, after enjoying the indulgence of the government for so many years, has now, upon the very first ruffle, shown himself in his own proper colours, and set off, with three parts of his cropeared congregation, to join the host of the fanatics.--But how did you escape after leaving the field, my lord?
gpt
I rode for my life, as a recreant knight must, answered Lord Evandale, smiling.
human
I took the route where I thought I had least chance of meeting with any of the enemy, and I found shelter for several hours--you will hardly guess where.
gpt
At Castle Bracklan, perhaps, said Lady Margaret,
human
No, madam. I was repulsed, under one mean pretext or another, from more than one house of that description, for fear of the enemy following my traces; but I found refuge in the cottage of a poor widow, whose husband had been shot within these three months by a party of our corps, and whose two sons are at this very moment with the insurgents.
gpt
Indeed? said Lady Margaret Bellenden;
human
Far from it, madam, continued the young nobleman;
gpt
It was nobly done, said Miss Bellenden;
human
I am running up an arrear of obligation on all sides, Miss Bellenden, during these unfortunate occurrences, replied Lord Evandale;