“That signalled the end of the discussion. We gave those bushrangers a final warning to be gone by sunrise and made our way back here with our new companion.” Said Dougal as he concluded his tale.
“We are humbled and grateful to have you, Sir.” I announced sincerely to the c******n. “May I inquire as to your name, friend?”
Cameron answered for the old fellow. “He dinnae gang by any name, Mr. Dubrelle. We have already well established that.” A mischievous smile played upon his handsome face.
“No name?” I expostulated. “Come now, gentlemen, don’t be absurd. These circumstances are trying enough.”
The c******n answered me in a quiet but assertive voice. “A name is rope around soul. I have left all rope behind.” He smiled at me suddenly, and it was a beautiful, disarming smile. “You may ca
