"And pray now, Ringan, tell us what has become of the two rebels?"
"They were covenanted Christians," said I; "my son lies buried with those that were slain on that sore occasion."
"But your brother; he was of course younger than you?"
"No; he was older."
"Well, well, no matter as to that; but where is he?"
"I believe he is with his Maker; but his body lies among the rocks at the bottom of the Orkney seas."
The steadiness of the Lord Kelburne's countenance saddened into the look of compassion, and he said to Murray,—
"There is no use in asking him any more questions about them; proceed with the ordinary interrogatories."
There was a murmur of satisfaction towards his Lordship at this; and Murray said,—
"And so you say that those in the late rebellion at Bothwell were not rebels?"