He is hemmed in by enemies.

Alas, how closely are they connected with him! Not the English only, but the most powerful of his countrymen are leagues against him.

They sold my father to captivity, and, perhaps, to death; and I, wretched I, was the price.

To free him, the noblest of Scottish knights is now engaged; but such hosts impede him, that hope hardly dares hover over his tremendous path." "Then," cried the stranger, "let my arm be second to his in the great achievement.

My heart yearns to meet a brother in arms who feels for Scotland what I do; and with such a coadjutor, I dare promise your father liberty, and that the power of England shall be shaken." Helen's heart beat violently at these words.