Chapter 19

“I’m not sure. Usually, I only take them as far as the border or sometimes only to the ocean, it depends on where they’re going and how they’re going to get there. I have developed a network of friendly people and places for them. If they have family in another clan that can take them in until they can get settled, we try for that since it will be easier for them to start over with some support. If the family won't take them, or if all their family is here, where they go is of little consequence so long as it is to a quiet life in a place they won't be recognized. Sometimes that can be in Scotia, sometimes I find them work in England. The same is true if they know their husband or father will hunt for them until they are found. Sometimes they want to leave the mainland to be sure they are never found, so for those women, I find a fisherman willing to take them to one of the islands for a fee. A few of the younger lasses I've sent to an abbey, but most don't want that. I’ve not sent any