Summary

Later, the village’s yearly gathering took place. Jetta went to the gathering to sell shawls. Roddy met up with Archibald, who brought him to a tavern and got him drunk for the first time. Jetta saw this and warned Roddy about their father’s reaction. Archibald bought one of Jetta’s shawls because he Jetta attractive and promptly throws the shawl into the bushes. After Roddy told Archibald about his feelings toward Flora, they sought out Flora and her friend. Roddy went off with Flora and, while still drunk, told her that he wants to marry her. Roddy then got and erection causing Jetta to slap him. After his rejection, Archibald and Roddy returned to the tavern. After Roddy danced for a while. Lachlan began to harass him. Lachlan eventually punched Roddy in the face. The next...