My hand is weaker than it was, but I thank my old grey hairs that I have some knowledge of war yet.

Here comes Pike with intelligence .-- What news, Pike?
Another Philiphaugh job, eh ?" "Ay, ay," said Pike, composedly; "a total scattering .-- I thought this morning little gude would come of their newfangled gate of slinging their carabines." "Whom did you see ?--Who gave you the news ?" asked the Major.
"O, mair than half-a-dozen dragoon fellows that are a' on the spur whilk to get first to Hamilton.

They'll win the race, I warrant them, win the battle wha like." "Continue your preparations, Harrison," said the alert veteran; "get your ammunition in, and the cattle killed.

Send down to the borough-town for what meal you can gather.

We must not lose an instant .-- Had not Edith and you, sister, better return to Charnwood, while we have the means of sending you there ?" "No, brother," said Lady Margaret, looking very pale, but speaking with the greatest composure; "since the auld house is to be held out, I will take my chance in it.