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she warmly espoused his cause. She was staying in the neighbourhood of his retreat, and, on being apprised of his presence, immediately decided to assist and to save him. The Prince was dressed in female attire, and, under the name of Betty Burke, acted the character of her maid. Flora obtained from her father passports for herself, the Prince’s faithful Highlander, and Betty Burke. They first tramped across a bleak moor amid blinding rain, and after spending the night in a shepherd’s hut, which was surrounded by militia, they succeeded in reaching a wherry on the coast, in which they made for the open sea on a dark night. Miss Macdonald was nervous, but the Prince remained merry, sang gay ballads, and related stories of foreign adventure to his brave protectress. As they neared the Island of Skye they were fired at by the English soldiers; they succeeded in landing farther on, and found a temporary respite at the mansion of Lady Kingsborough, a relation of Miss Macdonald, where Charles enjoyed the unwonted luxury of a bed. He was not allowed to tarry long, and urged to continue his flight, still retaining his female disguise. On passing a stream he held up his petticoats so high as to excite the surprise and laughter of some country people on the road. Being admonished by his attendants he