In vain they sought to restrain that outbreak of rejoicing, in respect to the royal presence; they had pined, they had yearned for action, and Sir Henry was too good a knight himself not to understand to the full the patriotic fervor and chivalrous spirit from which that shout had sprung.

Proudly and joyfully the Bruce looked on his devoted adherents, and then addressed the English knight.
"Thou hast our answer, good Sir Henry," he said; "more thou couldst scarcely need.

Commend us to your master, and take heed thou sayest all that thou hast heard and seen in answer to his challenge.

In the Park of Methven, three days hence, he may expect the King of Scotland and his patriot troops with him, to do battle unto death.

Edward, good brother, thou, Seaton, and the Lord of Douglas, conduct this worthy knight in all honor from the hall.