Say thou hast slain two of the thieves in defence of the Standard--say but one--say thou hast struck but a good blow in our behalf, and get thee out of the camp with thy life and thy infamy!" "You have called me liar, my Lord King," replied Kenneth firmly; "and therein, at least, you have done me wrong.

Know that there was no blood shed in defence of the Standard save that of a poor hound, which, more faithful than his master, defended the charge which he deserted." "Now, by Saint George!" said Richard, again heaving up his arm.

But De Vaux threw himself between the King and the object of his vengeance, and spoke with the blunt truth of his character, "My liege, this must not be--here, nor by your hand.

It is enough of folly for one night and day to have entrusted your banner to a Scot.

Said I not they were ever fair and false ?" [Such were the terms in which the English used to speak of their poor northern neighbours, forgetting that their own encroachments upon the independence of Scotland obliged the weaker nation to defend themselves by policy as well as force.