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Hoodwinked by a villainous uncle and swept away into slavery aboard a ship bound for the Americas, a young man embarks on one of literature's great adventures. Befriended by a Scottish soldier running from the British crown, they fight off the ship's crew and escape, only to be accused of murder. Forced to flee across the Scottish countryside, their dangerous journey becomes one in which a boy becomes a man, learning the meaning of loyalty, friendship, and honor.

Die zwei Freunde waren wie gelähmt! Schweiß brach aus den Poren der jungen Männer und sie zitterten - zitterten aus Angst! Todesangst! Ihr Leben hing am seidenen Faden und im Grunde genommen war ihre Situation ausweglos... Die Tatsache, dass der mysteriöse Mann sie mit einem scharfen, rotglühenden Dolch bedrohte, machte deutlich: Das Ende war nah!

Clorinda laments being poor around Christmastime to her Aunt Emmy. Emmy remarks that some of the best presents aren't bought and paid for and declines to explain, only asking Clorinda to think it out. When she does this, Clorinda determines to give a little bit of herself in priceless presents to her loved ones near and far.

The End of the Young Family Feud: A week before Christmas, Aunt Jean wrote to Elizabeth, inviting her and Alberta and me to eat our Christmas dinner at Monkshead. We accepted with delight. Aunt Jean and Uncle Norman were delightful people, and we knew we should have a jolly time at their house.