Chapter XVII: Suspicion Falls Upon Donald, and a Warrant Is Issued Against Him

This was the second act in the drama.

The situations were strong and in bold relief. Would the interest deepen in dramatic accrument?

Donald was generally suspected; but he had commenced to experience that sympathy which was to withstand all attempts of the Government to shake it--attempts which appealed alternately to fears and cupidity.

There was no proof against him, but even those who, if there had been proof, would have condemned the act, would not put forth a hand to injure him.

To understand the strength of the feeling of clannishness in this district one must reside amongst the people.

Donald was suspected, as we have said, and a warrant was made out against him on the charge of arson.