"And it was sung about the cradles before you or me were ever dreamed of; and your name remembers it still.

Ah, if you could talk that language you would find me another girl.

The heart speaks in that tongue." I had a meal with the two ladies, all very good, served in fine old plate, and the wine excellent, for it seems that Mrs.Ogilvy was rich.
Our talk, too, was pleasant enough; but as soon as I saw the sun decline sharply and the shadows to run out long, I rose to take my leave.

For my mind was now made up to say farewell to Alan; and it was needful I should see the trysting wood, and reconnoitre it, by daylight.

Catriona came with me as far as to the garden gate.
"It is long till I see you now ?" she asked.
"It is beyond my judging," I replied.