Davie takes a ferry from Torosay to mainland Scotland. On the way, he sees what he first thinks is an emigrant ship, bound for the American colonies, full of Scottish "criminals" being forced into exile. Davie speaks to the captain of the ship, who informs him that he is to meet with a man named John of the Claymore, who would give him further instructions as to where Davie could find Alan.
Davie heads across Morven and on the way he befriends a catechist (aka a religious instructor) named Henderland. Henderland is kind and tells Davie that Colin Campbell of Glenure, the King's Factor (agent), will soon begin turning out Stewart tenants from their homes. Henderland believes Glenure will soon die at the hands of one clan or another.
They reach Henderland's home, where Davie decides to stay for the night, rather than heading directly to James of the Claymore. Henderland then catechizes Davie, who is happy to have the man speak to him of God.
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