Alan and Davie continue their hike through the woods. Davie is still very angry, and he can't bring himself to forgive Alan. Alan apologizes, but Davie remains bitter. Alan offers to allow them to part, since he doesn't want to stay where he isnt wanted. Davie scolds him, asking Alan if he thought Davie would turn his back on a friend. Alan points out that he owes Davie both his life and his money now, which is clearly a burden to him, and asks that Davie realize that. Davie becomes even more angry with Alan and a little with himself, and creates a mean attitude.
However they continue to hike for many days. Davie becomes increasingly cold and sick, and remains angry with himself and Alan. Alan asks if he can carry Davie's pack, and Davie responds crossly. Alan takes this coldness from Davie as an excuse to think that they are now even, and even begins to taunt Davie as a Whig (aka someone who supported the revolution).
Finally, Davie can't take it any longer. He begins to insult Alan. Alan insults straight back. Davie draws his sword and challenges Alan to a duel, but Alan doesn't have the heart to do it. This makes Davie realize his misbehavior, and already feverish state, Davie pretends that he is about to die. Alan, worried, takes him to a nearby house, and admits that he respects Davie even more since they have quarreled.
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