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 ( 100 ) but to be more fully unfolded by the messenger whom he had sent. When the herald arrived in Scotland, Wallace very graciously received hun; and experiencing the most cordial satisfaction at having received such an instance of distinguishing favour. he inforraed hint concerning the situation of Scot land, and the various struggles which he had had in supporting her independence; enter- talred him in the most mignent manner; loaded him with rich presents; and returned elegant and polite answer to the king of France's letter, informing him among other things that though it was difficult for him to leave his native land by consequence of the treachery and usurpation of the English king, yet he would certainly comply with his request, and repair to France, as soon as circumstances would permit. Nothing is more grateful to a generous heart, than the approbation of a mind equally magna- nimous and brave. Kindred spirits cleave to each other with a native attraction. If Wallace received in a gracious manner the complimet- tary letter of Philip the Fair, that priilee was no less transported with joy upon receiving his answer. Nor was this felicity duninished by the report which his messengers brought, of his majestic and handsome form: his perretrat- ing eye, and majestic look; the prudence of his administration, and the valour of his deeds. Hence it appears evident, from a variety of Considerations, and particularly from this cor- re