We urge you no further to reveal what such innate bravery must shortly proclaim in the most honorable manner." The whole of the troop having ascended, while their wives, children, and friends were rejoicing in their embraces, Wallace asked some questions relative to Bothwell, and Murray briefly related the disasters which had happened there.
"My father," added he, "is still with the Lord of Loch-awe; and thither I sent to request him to dispatch to the Cartlane Craigs all the followers he took with him into Argyleshire.

But as things are, would it not be well to send a second messenger, to say that you have sought refuge in Glenfinlass ?" "Before he could arrive," returned Wallace, "I hope we shall be where Lord Bothwell's reinforcements may reach us by water.

Our present object must be the Earl of Mar.

He is the first Scottish earl who has hazarded his estates and life for Scotland; and as her best friend, his liberation must be our first enterprise.

In my circuit through two or three eastern counties, a promising increase has been made to our little army.