Had I not believed that Scotland was unworthy of freedom, I should never have appeared upon her borders; but now that I see that she has brave hearts within her, who not only resist oppression, but know how to wield power, I detest the zeal with which I volunteered to rivet her chains.

And I repeat, that never again shall my hostile foot impress this land." These sentiments were answered in the same spirit by his soldiers; and the Scots, following the example of their leader, treated them with every kindness.

After dispensing amongst them provisions, and appointing means to convey the wounded in comfort, Wallace bade a cordial farewell to the Earl of Gloucester, and his men conducted their reconciled enemies over the Tweed.

There they parted.

The English bent their course toward London, and the Scots returned to their victorious general..