Indeed, in July, Mr.Touris, writing to me, mentioned that you had been seen beyond Inverness.

But the Highlands are deep and you traveled rapidly.

Of course, when it was known that the Prince had landed, your acquaintance assumed your joining him and becoming, as you have become, an officer in his army." He made a little bow.
Ian inclined his head in return.

"All at Black Hill are well, I hope?
My aunt--" "Mrs.Alison is a saint.

All earthly grief, I imagine, only quickens her homeward step." "What grief has she had, sir, beyond--" "Beyond ?" "I know that my aunt will grieve for the break that has come between my uncle and myself.