I am therefore resolved to hang up my broadsword, never to be drawn more unless against the enemies of Scotland." "And should Scotland call for it," said Catharine, "I will buckle it round you." "And, Catharine," said the joyful glover, "we will pay largely for soul masses for those who have fallen by Henry's sword; and that will not only cure spiritual flaws, but make us friends with the church again." "For that purpose, father," said Catharine, "the hoards of the wretched Dwining may be applied.

He bequeathed them to me; but I think you would not mix his base blood money with your honest gains ?" "I would bring the plague into my house as soon," said the resolute glover.
The treasures of the wicked apothecary were distributed accordingly among the four monasteries; nor was there ever after a breath of suspicion concerning the orthodoxy of old Simon or his daughter.
Henry and Catharine were married within four months after the battle of the North Inch, and never did the corporations of the glovers and hammermen trip their sword dance so featly as at the wedding of the boldest burgess and brightest maiden in Perth.

Ten months after, a gallant infant filled the well spread cradle, and was rocked by Louise to the tune of-- Bold and true, In bonnet blue.
The names of the boy's sponsors are recorded, as "Ane Hie and Michty Lord, Archibald Erl of Douglas, ane Honorabil and gude Knicht, Schir Patrick Charteris of Kinfauns, and ane Gracious Princess, Marjory Dowaire of his Serene Highness David, umquhile Duke of Rothsay." Under such patronage a family rises fast; and several of the most respected houses in Scotland, but especially in Perthshire, and many individuals distinguished both in arts and arms, record with pride their descent from the Gow Chrom and the Fair Maid of Perth..