Kennedy was a powerful man, and
Forgue but a stripling; the latter trusted, however, to his skill,
and did not fear his adversary. He did not know what he was.
He seemed now in no danger, and his attendants agreed to be silent
till he recovered. It was given out that he was keeping his room
for a few days, but that nothing very serious was the matter with
him.
In the afternoon, Donal went to find Kennedy, loitered a while about
the village, and made several inquiries after him; but no one had
seen him.
Forgue recovered as rapidly as could have been expected. Davie was
troubled that he might not go and see him, but he would have been
full of question, remark, and speculation! For what he had himself
to do in the matter, Donal was but waiting till he should be strong
enough to be taken to task.
CHAPTER XXVI.
CONFRONTMENT.
At length one evening Donal knocked at the door of Forgue's room,
and went in. He was seated in an easy chair before a blazing fire,
looking comfortable, and showing in his pale face no sign of a
disturbed conscience.
"My lord," said Donal, "you will hardly be surprised to find I have
something to talk to you about!"
His lordship was so much surprised that he made him no answer--only
looked in his face. Donal went on:--
"I want to speak to you about Eppy Comin," he said.
Forgue's face flamed up.
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