Did he displease them, they could, with their vassals and connections, place a stronger army in the field than that which the king could raise; and could at any moment, did he anger them, call in the English to his aid, and so again lay Scotland under the English yoke." "I will think of it, Sir Archie.

There is much in what you say, and I sorely doubt the Comyns.

Henceforth do not fear to give me your advice freely.

You possessed the confidence of Wallace, and have shown yourself worthy of it.

Should I ever free Scotland and win me a kingdom, believe me you will not find Robert Bruce ungrateful.
I will give orders tomorrow for the horses to be privately sent forward, so that at any hour we can ride if the moment seem propitious; meanwhile I pray you to move from the hostelry in the city, where your messenger told me you were staying, to one close at hand, in order that I may instantly communicate with you in case of need.