Alan and Davie move through the night and reach the house of James Stewart, the leader of Alan's clan. James, his family, and his clansmen are extremely nervous because James is certain he will be blamed for the murder of Colin Campbell.
However, this doesn't stop James from being a good house guest. He offers Davie and Alan a change of clothes. Alan refuses though and James goes back to bustling about his home, worrying, as his men bury the swords and guns, and his son burns incriminating documents.
James then arms Davie and Alan with a pistol and a sword each, preparing them for their future life on the run. James tells Alan that he will have to blame Alan and Davie for the murder if they come after him. James will give their descriptions to the Campbells, who will then have the English army searching for them. Alan easily agrees, but Davie doesn't agree as easily. He knows he had nothing to do with the murder. However Davie, not wanting to abandon his friend, reluctantly agrees. Alan and Davie then leave James' house.
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