For there will be no wenching or drinking here.” Alick didn’t bother to hide his disappointment, but shook his head. “Fine, fishing it is then.” Starting forward, he added, “But I’m no’ staying the full two weeks with ye if all we’re doing is fishing. A couple o’ days, mayhap.” “As ye like,” Aulay said with feigned disinterest as he headed out of the lodge. But, in truth, he was glad the lad didn’t plan to stay long. He’d wanted to come on his own anyway.

