That you have loved me was my crown of life.

Now it remains but to pay a little price soon paid, for a joy exceeding great." But the Chancellor had had enough of this.

He rose, and, stretching forth his hand towards the barrier, he said: "William of Douglas, you and your brother are condemned to instant death as enemies of the King and his ministers.

Soldiers, do your duty.

Lead them forth to the block!" And with these words he left the dais, followed by Sir Alexander Livingston.