McClure's Magazine
It was between eight and nine o'clock when the first of the enemy appeared on the road, in the persons of two smart fellows in gleaming kilts and braided jackets. It was no more than just dusk, and I saw that they were strangers to me. One was tall and broad, the other shorter...
There is a matter on my conscience which I can't excuse, but may as well confess. To deceive a maiden is a very sore thing--so sore that it had made us all hot against Constanti...
1. Chapter 1It was between eight and nine o'clock when the first of the enemy appeared on the road, in the persons of two smart fellows in gleaming kilts and braided jackets. It was no more...
2. Chapter 2The effect of my remark was curious. Denny turned scarlet, and flung his whip down on the table; the others stood for a moment motionless, then turned tail and slunk back to the...