“Why, puir Maister Colly, what is wrang wi’ ye?” exclaimed Bill, in a tone expressing fear and pity. “If ye dinna eat, mon, ye’ll dee.”
“I’m quite well,” answered Colin, “but I have had plenty, and any of you can take what is left.”
Though the hunger of Colin’s three companions was not half satisfied, they all refused to finish the remainder of his supper, hoping that he might soon find his appetite, and eat it himself.
The pleasure they had enjoyed in eating the small allowance given them rendered it difficult for them to account for the conduct of their companion. His abstemiousness caused them uneasiness, even alarm.
Chapter Forty Four.
Colin in Luck.
The next morning when the caravan started, Colin again had the care of the young black. He did not always have to carry him, as part of the time the boy trotted along by his side.
During the fore part of the day the young Scotchman with his charge easily kept up with his companions, and some of the time might be seen a little in advance of them. His kind attentions to the boy were observed by Golah, who showed some sign of human feeling, by exhibiting a contortion of his features intended for a smile.