Evandale at once addressed Claverhouse, and calling him aside reminded him of services rendered by his family in an affair of the privy council.

" As he spoke thus an old servant rushed in to say a party of horse headed by one Basil Olifant, a rascal who was anxious to take Evandale for the sake of reward, had beset the outlets of the house.

"Follow me," said Lord Evandale to his servants, "and if we are forcibly opposed, do as I do.

And here comes Evandale with news, as I think.