Albany, who was despatched by his royal brother at the beginning of the fray, had not arrived till now on the scene of action.
He instantly applied himself to Douglas, and in his ear conjured him to temper his passion.
"By St.Bride of Douglas, I will be avenged!" said the Earl.

"No man shall brook life after he has passed an affront on Douglas." "Why, so you may be avenged in fitting time," said Albany; "but let it not be said that, like a peevish woman, the Great Douglas could choose neither time nor place for his vengeance.

Bethink you, all that we have laboured at is like to be upset by an accident.

George of Dunbar hath had the advantage of an audience with the old man; and though it lasted but five minutes, I fear it may endanger the dissolution of your family match, which we brought about with so much difficulty.

The authority from Rome has not yet been obtained." "A toy!" answered Douglas, haughtily; "they dare not dissolve it." "Not while Douglas is at large, and in possession of his power," answered Albany.