human
The more I think of it, said the one,
gpt
D--n seize me if I forgive him for it, though! replied the other;
human
Why, man, you should forget and forgive. Better take the start with him along with the rest, and join the ranting Highlanders. We have all eat King James's bread.
gpt
Thou art an ass; the start, as you call it, will never happen,--the day's put off. Halliday's seen a ghost, or Miss Bellenden's fallen sick of the pip, or some blasted nonsense or another; the thing will never keep two days longer, and the first bird that sings out will get the reward.
human
That's true too, answered his comrade;
gpt
Like a prince, man, said Inglis.
human
Evandale is the man on earth whom he hates worst, and he fears him, besides, about some law business; and were he once rubbed out of the way, all, he thinks, will be his own.
gpt
But shall we have warrants and force enough? said the other fellow.
human
Few people here will stir against my lord, and we may find him with some of our own fellows at his back.
gpt
Well, well, you are my officer, you know, said the private, with true military conscience,
human
I'll take the blame, said Inglis.
gpt
Come, another pot of ale, and let us to Tillietudlem.--Here, blind Bess!--Why, where the devil has the old hag crept to?
human
Delay them as long as you can, whispered Morton, as he thrust his purse into the hostess's hand;
gpt
To Fairy Knowe? No; alone I could not protect them. I must instantly to Glasgow. Wittenbold, the commandant there, will readily give me the support of a troop, and procure me the countenance of the civil power. I must drop a caution as I pass.--Come, Moorkopf, he said, addressing his horse as he mounted him,