"How did ye know there was treasure?" he said, to make time.
"You forgot to shut your window."
"You played eavesdropper?"
Muckle John sighed.
"The hour is late," he replied, meaningly.
"I am in your hands," said Lovat.
"Then tell me where the gold is to be landed. I could not catch the name of the place."
The old man leant forward suddenly.
"It is on the coast of Knoidart," he replied.
"You swear it?"