Historical memoirs of Rob Roy and the Clan Macgregor

NOTICES OF LADY GRANGE. 285
had become their commander. Two of Rob
Roy's sons belonged originally to this associa-
tion, and though not constantly along with him,
occasionally assisted with their men, when any
desperate achievement was to be undertaken.
Upon entering Lady Grange's room, Buchanan
found her still reclining on her miserable bed.
He apologised for his intrusion ; but said that
he wished to serve her, and requested to be
informed of her real situation, and why she
travelled with an armed escort. The apparent
sympathy of the brigand and his offer of ser-
vice received her thanks. She told him the
whole of her story, and promised him a large
reward if he and his party would restore her to
her friends. He desired her to keep quiet and
remain where she was, saying that he would
concert measures for her relief.
He then left her, and hastening to his com-
panions, told them what he had learned, when
the prospect of a large sum made them resolve
to set the lady at liberty. It was therefore
agreed that her attendants should be secured in
their apartment, until they had carried the lady
to such a distance that she might elude their
pursuit, and that this was to be put in execu-
tion the following night.