“What, all alane?”
“Yes, while we search, so that some one may be here if Mr Stephen comes back while we are gone.”
“But alane by her nainsel’?” faltered Watty.
“Of course. There, be off with you. Run after the men; you can easily overtake them.”
“She dinna want to go after the men,” said Watty stoutly. “She wants to find Meester Stevey, and ye said I micht stop.”
“Then you must do what I want you to do, sir. Are you afraid?”
“Aye, she’s a bit skeary aboot stopping here all alane.”
“Off with you, then!”
“Nay, she said I micht stop.”
“Then you will have to stay and keep watch by the fire.”