The men uttered a shout as they saw him darken the light which glimmered through it; but they were incapable of pursuit; and Wallace, aware of his danger, darting across the adjoining apartment, burst open a window, and leaped out to the foot of the Lanark hills.
The oaths of the soldiers, enraged at his escape, echoed in his ears, till distance sunk them into hoarse murmurs.

He pursued his way over the craigs; through the valley, and across the river, to the cliffs which embattle the garden of Ellerslie.

Springing on the projecting point of the nearest, he leaped into a thicket of honeysuckles.

This was the favorite bower of his Marion! The soft perfume, as it saluted his senses, seemed to breathe peace and safety; and as he emerged from its fragrant embrace, he walked with a calmer step toward the house.
He approached a door which led into the garden.

It was open.