1
The old laird changed his mind in the middle of the winter.
2
The laird started as if one had struck him in the face.
3
The laird of Glenfernie shaded his eyes and looked at the fire.
4
The laird swallowed the drops and a spoonful or two of broth.
5
The laird let him rave on: it was useless to oppose him.
6
But the young laird had no thought to spare for the crowd.
7
The laird begged Cosmo to go at once and inquire after him.
8
The same instant the laird was himself again, and sprang to him.
9
The laird did make haste, smiling at the exigence of his visitor.
10
But it was not into this room the laird led his son.
11
The laird drew himself up once more, and looked twenty years younger.
12
Dun Can is a mountain three computed miles from the laird's house.
13
She turned to take it down, but the laird followed her, saying:
14
The laird with a light heart now turned to his new plans.
15
There was much that the laird wished to say that he said.
16
The laird clenched his teeth, and for a whole minute said nothing.
