proceeded to induct himself in the grey coat of his
servant, having previously drawn the glazed hat close
over his waving and redundant hair: "if the Saganaw is
ready, Oucanasta will go."

"Sure, and your honour does not mane to lave me behind!"
exclaimed the anxious soldier, as his captain now
recommended him to stand closely concealed near the ruin
until his return. "Who knows what ambuscade the she-divil
may not lade your honour into; and thin who will you have
to bring you out of it?"

"No, Donellan, it must not be: I first intended it, as
you may perceive by my bringing you out; but the expedition
on which I am going is of the utmost importance to us
all, and too much precaution cannot be taken. I fear no
ambuscade, for I can depend on the fidelity of my guide;
but the presence of a third person would only embarrass,
without assisting me in the least. You must remain behind;
the woman insists upon it, and there is no more to be
said."

"To ould Nick with the ugly winch, for her pains!" half
muttered the disappointed soldier to himself. "I wish it
may be as your honour says; but my mind misgives me sadly
that evil will come of this. Has your honour secured the
pistols?"

"They are here," returned his captain, placing a hand on
either chest. "And now, Donellan, mark me: I know nothing