The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-27
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 had admitted them, rushed into the cell to say that the batlie Nichol Jarvie, had ar- rived, and that the head keeper of the prison was admitting him. At first Camp bell seemed to prepare for fight, but he changed his mind, and as the bailie was ushered in he sat down in chair smilingly, calmly awaiting the event.
 Seeing strangers in the prison at that hour of the night, the ballle stared in astonishment Then, evidently recogniz- ing Campbell he ordered the head keeper to go outside and keep tn door. Turning to the brawny Scotchman, the bailie poured out a torrent of mixed abuse and praise, reproaehed him for his reckless ness and declared that were they not of kin, and Scottish relationship more sacred than even his duty as an officer of the city, he would have the intruder ironed hand and foot preparatory to hanging him at the Cross of Glasgow.
 Frank discovered from the conversa- ton that his mysterious friend was none other than the celebrated Highland robber and levier of blackmail, Rob Roy Me Gregor, thrice proclaimed outlaw at the High Cross of Edinburgh, whose life was forfeit to the crown and who, with his clan, was even then engaged in rebel lious schemes against the government and in favor of the exiled house of Stuart.
 Rob Roy only smiled at his kinsman' s threats and reproaches, and called to his mind their common relations in Highland glens and mountain fastnesses. Sworn officer of the law as he was, the bailie evidently was not a little proud of his relationship to the famous chief, and Frank saw that his friend was in no danger from that quarter.
 What had brought the bailie to the jail at that early hour of the morning was soon explained. He, as well as Mac Vittie, MacFfn & Co.,, was corresponds ent of the elder Osbaldistone and had profited much by his dealing with his 1 firm. He deplored the fact that Owen had not come to him upon his arrival in Glasgow. The bailie had heard on Satur- 1 day night of Owens arrest, but his con- science would not permit him to come to his rescue until the clock had marked the last hour of the Sabbath. So he had sat up all night Sunday and then had hastened to the Tolbooth. He would talk, upon himself to advance money, if need be, to clear the way of Osbaldistone & Tresham's affairs in Glasgow, and would go bail for Owen.
 l Owen introduced the worthy bailie tc Frank, and Jarvis said, "Weel, weel, we have 10 days yet to meet the obligations
 At these words Frank gave a start drew from his pocket the packet giver him by Diana and opened it. A letter ! fell to the floor. It was addressed ir Diana's handwriting to Rob Roy Nc. | Gregor Campbell, and the chieftair 'coolly picked it up, opened it ano read it.
 MT Osbaldistone," said he, afte, reading 1t, 'I dwell not overfar from here My kinsman can show you the way, and if you will come to the l Clachan of Aberfoil some one will .bs l there to guide you to me. I may have something to say to you which vii | pleasure you and further your father. affairs. And. kinsman, you come, too There's my thumb upon it, I will no beguile you, and, further will pay yo, the tn housand pounds Scotch you lonec me lang syne."
 So 1t was agreed that they should 1 keep the tryst at the little inn of Aber | foil, and the Bailie passed tn em ou of the prison as friends of his."
 Rob Roy disappeared in the dark ness In response to low whistle from l Dugald, the warden who had admitted them and had now deserted his post, ht | being, in fact, none other than a clans man of McGregor's whom the chic | found it convenient to take on as warder of the Glasgow prison that h, 1 might be at a post where his services might be of vital importance to an out l lawed man.
 owen, released on bail next day, be l gan with Bailie Jarvie an examination of the Glasgow affairs of the elder Os baldistone. "As for you," said Baili' 1 to Frank, Ego and see the town" | was evident that he had no very grea idea of that youths business ability and he was justified in his opinion. So it hannAnAd that Frank. walking