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A moment's hearkening convinced her that what the islanders most dreaded had become reality; a westerly gale had arisen while Neil was still in the caves. She sprang to the window; and the grey light showed her an angry sea, with the white horses leaping and hurrying towards the Corrachin headland. The tide was rising, and was being driven eastward with terrific force by the gale.
Graham, who had come all this way to watch the storm at the Corrachin Caves, and were very much astonished at this sudden encounter. 'Run, Neil, gasped Marjorie; but Neil drew himself together. 'It iss no use, he said; 'they will be watching wherever I will go, and I hev not a chance. Then to Mr. Stewart he said, 'I am not for trying to escape. I know I shall be taken.
We would like to spend an hour or two at the caves. 'Aye, aye, sir, replied Duncan stiffly. Allan and Reggie began to look intent. 'There's Rob coming forward, said Marjorie softly. The Highlander touched his cap respectfully. 'I do not think we can pe landing at ta Corrachin Caves to-night, sir, he said civilly but firmly; 'ta wind iss north-west and ta current iss running ferry strong, sir.
It's to be hoped that he is not making Gibbie tell him things that will do harm to Neil. 'Which one is the gipsy? asked Harry. 'I heard father say that they were camping on the moor not far from the Corrachin Caves. Marjorie, Allan, and Reggie looked at each other with startled eyes. Then Allan said, 'Pull away from here, will you, Reggie, and don't let them see us if you can help it.
Upon catching sight of the young people he lowered the glass and came forward. 'Euan Macdonnell, said Reggie, quickening his pace; 'let's hear whether he has any news. 'I was on the lookout for you, young ladies and gentlemen, said Euan. 'We've just got a telephone message from the Corrachin lighthouse sent by Rob MacLean.
'The Corrachin Crags, continued the Sheriff; 'the caves are remarkably fine; interesting, too, as in former times they are said to have been used for smuggling purposes, and as hiding-places for pirates and other lawless characters 'Now! burst from the lips of the gazers as the lofty cliffs came in view, with the waves tumbling at their base.
The Sheriff iss here from Stornwell and the minister iss come to call, and the laird says as it iss such a ferry fine day he iss going to take effery one out for a sail in the yacht, and Dr. and Mrs. MacGregor iss come, and we are to hev lunch on board and go over to Alvasay, and afterwards if there iss time we will pe stopping at the Corrachin Caves, for Mr.
The vessel gave a plunge or two and then steadied herself, Duncan standing with a grim face at the wheel. 'It iss ahl right now, sir, said Rob composedly; 'but we cannot pe teking her back to catch a wind tat will tek her to Corrachin after this. Dr. MacGregor was looking surprised. 'I can't think what ails the men, fumed Mr. Stewart.
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