Alexander rode across the moors to the glen head. Two or three solitary farers that he met gave him eager good day.
"Are ye getting sae weel, laird? I am glad o' that!"
"Good day, Mr. Jardine! I rejoice to see you recovered. Well, they hung more of them yesterday!"
"Gude day, Glenfernie! It's a bonny morn, and sweet to be living!"
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