Historical memoirs of Rob Roy and the Clan Macgregor

MEMOIR OF ROB ROY. 191
though this was refused, our hero promised to
intercede for him, and soften the anger of the
insulted *****.
The boat at last approached the destined har-
bour. It was descried from the lofty turrets of
Castle ****.* long ere it reached the shore,
and the whole inhabitants were assembled on
the beach, anxious for its arrival. The joy of
the chief of * * * * *, cannot be described, when
he embraced his daughter, who nearly fainted
in his arms. " There, *****!" sa id Mac-
gregor, " I restore your child at the peril of my
own life. Let not your clan again say, that Rob
Roy Macgregor is incapable of generosity to
them, though they have often wronged him."
" Noble, brave Macgregor ! " replied the chief,
shaking him by the hand, " you have done me
a service never to be forgotten. Ere long you
shall be a free man. My interest is great, and
it shall be exerted to recall the decree that
hangs over you." Approaching the boat, he
observed Sir James and Percy, and instantly
drew his sword, and ran towards them, exclaim-
ing "Villains!" — but Rob Roy interposed,
and said, " Stop, ***** 1 your hospitality has
been abused, and your anger is just ; but I
have pledged my honour that the life of Sir