Chapter Seventeen of "Kidnapped"

After leaving Henderland's home, Davie heads into Appin. Once there, he asks a small group of travelers the way to Aucharn, where Alan is supposed to be waiting for Davie. The travelers turn out to be none other than Colin Campbell of Glenure, his lawyer, and two other men. Glenure begins to question Davie about his business when he is suddenly shot and killed. The lawyer accuses Davie of being an aide to the crime, and Davie must flee again. Alan, who has apparently been fishing nearby, pulls Davie into a bush. Alan swiftly leads him away into the woods. After nearly an hour of running, the two collapse in the forest.