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The style in which his message was delivered was probably modified by the fact that he found Malcolm seated with his grandfather at their evening meal of water brose and butter; for he had been present when Malcolm was brought before the marquis by Bykes, and had in some measure comprehended the nature of the youth: it was in politest phrase, and therefore entirely to Duncan's satisfaction in regard of the manner as well as matter of the message, that he requested Mr Duncan MacPhail's attendance on the marquis the following evening at six o'clock, to give his lordship and some distinguished visitors the pleasure of hearing him play on the bagpipes during dessert.
But the other night comes a Highland quean of a lass, and she flashes, God kens what, out at the eastmost window of Mrs. MacPhail's house, that's the superior tenement. I believe the auld women wad hae agreed, for Luckie MacPhail sent down the lass to tell my friend Mrs.
But the other night comes a Highland quean of a lass, and she flashes, God kens what, out at the eastmost window of Mrs. MacPhail's house, that's the superior tenement. I believe the auld women wad hae agreed, for Luckie MacPhail sent down the lass to tell my friend Mrs.
He looked suddenly savage, and Dr Macphail, getting out of bed, saw that he was heavily tattooed. Horn made him a sign to come on to the verandah. Dr Macphail got out of bed and followed the trader out. "Don't make a noise," he whispered. "You're wanted. Put on a coat and some shoes. Quick." Dr Macphail's first thought was that something had happened to Miss Thompson. "What is it?
"Duncan MacPhail's nae bluid o' mine the mair's the pity!" said Malcolm sadly and told her all he knew. Miss Horn's visage went through wonderful changes as he spoke. "Weel, it is a mercy I hae nae feelin's!" she said when he had done. "Ony wuman can lay a claim till me 'at likes, ye see," said Malcolm.
The cook sent a maid with it to Lady Florimel, and Malcolm waited until she returned with thanks and a half crown. He took the money, and returned by the upper gate through the town. The next morning, soon after their early breakfast, the gate keeper stood in the door of Duncan MacPhail's cottage, with a verbal summons for Malcolm to appear before his lordship.
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