Seeing this, Bruce ordered them all to disperse, and, accompanied only by his foster brother, attempted to escape by speed.
As they sped along the mountain side they were seen by Lorne, who directed his henchman, with four of his bravest and swiftest men, to follow him.

After a long chase the MacDougalls came up with Bruce and his foster brother, who drew their swords and stood on the defence.

The henchman, with two of his followers, attacked Bruce, while the other two fell on his foster brother.

The combat was a desperate one, but one by one the king cut down his three assailants, and then turned to the assistance of his foster brother, who was hardly pressed.

The king's sword soon rid him of one of his assailants, and he slew the other.