But have you seen MacPhadraick, mother?
and what has he said to you on my account ?" "Silver he left me in plenty, Hamish; but the best of his comfort was that you were well, and would see me soon.

But beware of MacPhadraick, my son; for when he called himself the friend of your father, he better loved the most worthless stirk in his herd than he did the life-blood of MacTavish Mhor.

Use his services, therefore, and pay him for them, for it is thus we should deal with the unworthy; but take my counsel, and trust him not." Hamish could not suppress a sigh, which seemed to Elspat to intimate that the caution came too late.

"What have you done with him ?" she continued, eager and alarmed.

"I had money of him, and he gives not that without value; he is none of those who exchange barley for chaff.