ABSTRACT
When Wallace entered before his tent he found not only the captains of his own army, but the followers of Soulis, and the chieftains of Lothian. He looked on this range of his enemies with a fearless eye, and passing through the crowd, took his station beside the embassadors on the platform of the tent. - The venerable Hilton turned away in tears as he advanced, and Le de Spencer came forward to speak. Wallace perceiving his intention, with a dignified action requested his leave for a few minutes, and then addressing the congregated warriors, in brief he unfolded to them the offer of Edward to him, and what was his reply. 'And now,' added he, 'the embassador of England is at liberty to declare his master's alternative.'
