This was the second act in the drama.
The situations were strong and in bold relief. Would the interest deepen
in dramatic accrument?
Donald was generally suspected; but he had commenced to experience that
sympathy which was to withstand all attempts of the Government to shake
it--attempts which appealed alternately to fears and cupidity.
There was no proof against him, but even those who, if there had been
proof, would have condemned the act, would not put forth a hand to
injure him.
To understand the strength of the feeling of clannishness in this
district one must reside amongst the people.
Donald was suspected, as we have said, and a warrant was made out
against him on the charge of arson.