On your way procure baskets and buy chickens and eggs, and take them in with you to sell.

Go hither and thither among the soldiers and hear what they say.

Gather whether among the townspeople there is any thought that foul play may be intended by the English.

Two of the band will accompany you to within a mile of Ayr, and will remain there in order that you may from time to time send news by them of aught that you have gathered.

Remember that the safety of Wallace, and with it the future of Scotland, may depend upon your care and vigilance.