Donald Ross of Heimra (Volume 1 of 3)

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William Black. Donald Ross of Heimra (Volume 1 of 3)

CHAPTER I. GODIVA

CHAPTER II. YOUNG DONALD

CHAPTER III. THE CAVE OF THE CROWING COCK

CHAPTER IV. THE BAINTIGHEARNA

CHAPTER V. THE MEALL-NA-FEARN BOG

CHAPTER VI. GILLEASBUIG MÒR

CHAPTER VII. THE PIRATE'S LAIR

CHAPTER VIII. FACE TO FACE

CHAPTER IX. THE BATTLE OF RU-MINARD

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"And if I am not the laird," said Miss Stanley, as the three of them took their places at table – for Mr. Purdie had accepted an invitation, and had come along from the inn to dine with the two young ladies – "if I am not the laird, I want to know who is the laird: I mean, I want to know all about my rival. What was it the stubborn old crofter called him? Young Donald – Young Ross of Heimra – well, tell me all about him, Mr. Purdie!"

But to Mary's surprise, the Little Red Dwarf remained sternly mute. Yet there was no one in the room besides themselves except the maid who was waiting at table – a tall and good-looking Highland lass, whose pretty way of speech, and gentle manner, and shy eyes had already made a pleasant impression on her young mistress. All the same, the factor remained silent until the girl had gone.

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And now it was Mary's turn to interpose, which she did eagerly and gladly, for she was ever on the alert for some actual and definite thing to tackle.

"Oh, really, Mr. Purdie, that is too bad! How can you expect them to be diligent with the fishing, if the steamer only calls in once in three weeks? That must be put right, and at once!" said she, in her generous ardour. "I will appeal to the Government. I will appeal to the Treasury."

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