The odds are fairer here than they were at Killiecrankie's battle, and 'tis all of us against the Scotch again.

We English stand together, but we stand to-night only against this threat of the ultimate fortune of the cards.

Moreover, here comes the supper, and if I mistake not, also the brother of our friend." Will bowed to one and the other gentlemen, unconsciously drifting toward his brother's chair.
"Now we must to business," cried Castleton, as the dishes were at last cleared away.

"Show him thy talisman, Pem, and let him kiss his jewel good by." Pembroke threw upon the table once more the moccasin of the Indian girl.
John Law picked it up and examined it long and curiously, asking again and again searching questions regarding its origin.
"I have read of this new land of America," said he.

"Some day it will be more prominent in all plans." He laid down the slipper and mused for a moment, apparently forgetful of the scene about him.
"Perhaps," cried Castleton, the zeal of the gambler now showing in his eye.