It did seem as if there was nothing to be afraid of as the days grew longer. Life went back to normal. Conn Looked forward to Spring and a time when he could impress his cousin with new sword skills.
But at the beginning of February they heard that an army of Redcoats was heading their way.
Worse, at its head was Captain Robert Campbell, one of heir ancient enemies.
MacIain laughed. He had singed the oath, hadn't he? There was nothing to worry about. But he did not trust soldiers not to steal a few guns and blades while they were nearby.
'Hide them in the peat stacks and under instructed. 'Let them have only the rusty and blunt ones if they do come thieving.