The Privy Council of Scotland, in whom the practice since the union of the crowns vested great judicial powers, as well as the general superintendence of the executive department, was met in the ancient dark Gothic room, adjoining to the House of Parliament in Edinburgh, when General Grahame entered and took his place amongst the members at the council table.
"You have brought us a leash of game to-day, General," said a nobleman of high place amongst them. "Here is a craven to confess--a c**k of the game to stand at bay--and what shall I call the third, General?"
"Without further metaphor, I will entreat your Grace to call him a person in whom I am specially interested," replied Claverhouse.
"And a whig into the bargain?" said the nobleman, lolling out a tongue which was at all times to
