On this disappointment the Southron captains retired to Glasgow, to their commander-in-chief, to give as good an account as they could of so disgraceful a termination of their siege.

Dismayed at this intelligence, our peculiar guard hurried us into Stirlingshire, and left us at the other side of the mountain.

But even then we were not free to release our charge, for, attracted by our procession, the country people followed us into the valley.

Yet had we not met with you, it was our design to throw off our disguises in the first place, and, divided into small bands, have severally sought Sir William Wallace." "But where," demanded Murray, who had listened with delighted astonishment to this recital, "where is this admirable youth?
Why, if Kenneth have learned I am arrived, does he not bring him to receive my thanks and friendship ?" "It is my fault," returned Stephen, "that Kenneth will not approach you till your repast is over.

I left him to see your followers properly refreshed.