CHAPTER X.

RESUMES HIS FORMER LIFE AND HABITS.

Re-enters his desolate dwelling—Return of his family—Begins again—Redoubles his zeal—His paraphernalia—Ramble in the Balloch Hills—A successful search—A furious storm comes on—Crossing the moor—A haven—The chip-boxes destroyed—A terrible woman—His hat and insect boxes—How to preserve—A referee—Edward’s certificate from the Justices—Love of birdnesting—Accident at Tarlair—Falls from a cliff, and is rescued—Draws on his Savings Bank 181-202