Very well, Sir Archie, since you seem to have set your mind upon it I will not say nay.
At any rate we can give the matter a trial, understanding that you take the charge of them and are responsible for them in all ways.
Now, lads," he said turning, "you have heard that your lord, for he is your rightful lord, and will, if Scotland gains the day, be your real lord again, has answered for you.

It is no boys' play in which you have taken service, for the English, if they conquer us, will show no further mercy to you than to others of my band.

I understand then that you are all prepared, if need be, to die for Scotland.

Is this so ?" "We are, sir," the lads exclaimed together.
"Then so be it," Sir William said.

"Now, Sir Archie, do you fix a place for their encampment, and make such other arrangements as you may think fit.