[The thrust from the tynes, or branches, of the stag's horns, was accounted far more dangerous than those of the boar's tusk:-- If thou be hurt with horn of stag, it brings thee to thy bier, But barber's hand shall boar's hurt heal; thereof have thou no fear.] He detained him with a firm grasp until the whole herd of deer had fairly run over them.

Waverley then attempted to rise, but found that he had suffered several very severe contusions; and, upon a further examination, discovered that he had sprained his ankle violently.
This checked the mirth of the meeting, although the Highlanders, accustomed to such incidents, and prepared for them, had suffered no harm themselves.

A wigwam was erected almost in an instant, where Edward was deposited on a couch of heather.

The surgeon, or he who assumed the office, appeared to unite the characters of a leech and a conjurer.

He was an old smoke-dried Highlander, wearing a venerable grey beard, and having for his sole garment a tartan frock, the skirts of which descended to the knee; and, being undivided in front, made the vestment serve at once for doublet and breeches.