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I slept late on the next morning, so that it was near nine o'clock ere I was up and dressed. By the time that I broke my fast I had had some leisure to reflect upon the events of the preceding night and the consequences which should ensue. Nicol came to me as soon as the meal was over, and together we sat down to consult.
"This is the Sabbath, your honour," said Nicol, "so ye may consider yoursel' free for the day at ony rate."