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But after that he was in enemy country, and the moon was still toolow to give
him help.
Saunts suld hae weak stomachs, like our ain Mr.
Ay, and Ive been
payin muckleattention to his hen-house. Come to Cauldshaw whenever yelong for
speech with a friend.
Shes afine lassie for a that, but by ordinar forgetfu. Is
it that you do not believe in the power of Satan? Pit a dab on yer sleeves to
remind ye ot. Ebenezer would be for delating me to the Presbytery. He looked
down and saw that thedance had begun.
The leader readnames out of a book, and
the prostrate figures answered. He set off on the Tuesday after midday, and
there were many eyes inWoodilee to mark his going. The altartop was bare, and
something bright spurted into the hollow of thestone. Onthe far side the trees
grew thick, and he selected a gnarled Scotsfir as his perch for the night.
His
housekeeper seemed to receivethe news with relief. David, and what voice my
infirmities permit me, and youllbe never out of my prayers. Theres nocover for
the abominations which must be done in darkness.
Tak a look round thefaulds,
Richie, said the master. I have a whole parish, for even those who are free of
guilt aretoo timid to lift a hand.
Words came unreadily, buthis broken speech
was more moving than eloquence.
And then he remembered how thefirst notes of
the music had melted him, and he felt humbled.
Reiverslaw had arrived at the
Greenshiel before him.
Im sure o Heaven if I can get haud othe strings of
Mr.
Ye suld gie a look in at theGreenshiel, he shouted. The folk o the
Chasehope-fit, Reiverslaw cried.
But what brocht a man o peace like you into
this tuilzie? Thats what I ettle, but the intention is guid, and its by
ourintentions well be judged, as Mr.
Ebenezer would be for delating me to the
Presbytery. The altartop was bare, and something bright spurted into the hollow
of thestone.
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