No, my friend, say what you will I feel that I am indebted to you for the safety of my wife and child, and so long as I live I shall be deeply your debtor." The following day Malcolm with his party marched away.

The count had presented him with a suit of magnificent armour, and the countess with a gold chain of great value.

Handsome presents were also made to Sergeant Sinclair, who was a cadet of good family, and a purse of gold was given to each of the soldiers, so in high spirits the band marched away over the mountains on their return to the village..