The night was dark but clear, and, as they crossed the churchyard, she perceived a tall Highland officer advancing towards her, and guessing who it was, she stopped, and said to Rollo, "What is Captain Lindsay doing here?"
"How should I know?" rejoined the other. "He won't meddle with us. Come on. I'll take care of you."
"I don't feel sure of that," she cried. "I shall go back."
"No, you won't," said Rollo, seizing her arm, and detaining her.
"Ah! you have basely betrayed me," she cried. "But Sergeant Dickson will punish you."
Rollo replied by a coarse laugh, and the next moment Captain Lindsay came up.
"Free me from this man," she cried.
"He is acting by my orders, Helen," said Lindsay. "This time I have taken such precautions that you cannot escape me."
"You cannot mean to carry me off against my will, Captain Lindsay," she cried. "I winna believe it of ye."
"I hope you will come quietly, Helen," he said, "and not compel me to resort to force. But come you shall."