He entered.
Wallace inquired how long he had been from Stirling.

"Only thirty-four hours," replied the youth, adding that he had traveled night and day for fear the news of the risings in Annandale, and the taking of Berwick, should precipitate the earl's death.
"I accompany you this instant," cried Wallace! "Ker, see that the troops get under arms." As he spoke he turned into the room where he had left the Knight of Thirlestane.
"Sir Richard Maitland," said he, willing to avoid exciting his alarm, "there is more work for us at Stirling.

Lord Aymer de Valence has again escaped the death we thought had overtaken him, and is now in that citadel.

I have just received a summons thither, which I must obey." At these words, Sir Roger Kirkpatrick gave a shout and rushed from the apartment.

Wallace looked after him for a moment, and then continued: "Follow us with your prayers, Sir Richard; and I shall not despair of sending blessed tidings to the banks of the Lauder." "What has happened ?" inquired Murray, who saw that something more than the escape of De Valence had been imparted to his general.
"We must spare this good old man," returned he, "and have him conducted to his home before I declare it publicly; but the Earl of Mar is again a prisoner, and in Stirling." Murray, who instantly comprehended his uncle's danger speeded the departure of Sir Richard; and as Wallace held his stirrup, the chief laid his hand on his head, and blessed him.