Flash: somebody had something nice to say about lawyers
I watched the second and final part of "Kidnapped" on PBS tonight. If you did, I hope you noticed that Davie Balfour, Alan Breck, and Catriona (of the Glens) are sitting on a rock in the middle of the Highlands, trying to figure out what to so next. They are on the run from the murderous bounty hunters. Catriona's father (James of the Glens) is being held by the English who intend to hang him soon. Alan asks how they can get out of the mess. Davie suggests a lawyer.
So Davie goes into town (after another shootout with the bounty hunters) to talk to Mr. Rankeillor, the lawyer. Mr. Rankeillor saves the day. Well, if you don't count the final shootout with the Redcoats by Catriona.
I don't remember if Stevenson wrote it that way, but it sure did look good tonight.