Kennedy was a powerful man, and Forgue but a stripling; the latter trusted, however, to his skill, and did not fear his adversary.

He did not know what he was.
He seemed now in no danger, and his attendants agreed to be silent till he recovered.

It was given out that he was keeping his room for a few days, but that nothing very serious was the matter with him.
In the afternoon, Donal went to find Kennedy, loitered a while about the village, and made several inquiries after him; but no one had seen him.
Forgue recovered as rapidly as could have been expected.

Davie was troubled that he might not go and see him, but he would have been full of question, remark, and speculation! For what he had himself to do in the matter, Donal was but waiting till he should be strong enough to be taken to task..