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 (105) mand. defeated the English, drove them out on that territory, and restored it to its rightful proprietor: some say, he received it to himself, as a present, in consequence of his valour. It is farther related of him, chat while resid- ing at the court of France, there were two treat champions, strongly attached to each other and were remarkable for their hatred of the Scots; and that one day, in conversation, they broke forth in the most opprobrions abuse of the Scots: Unwilling to quarrel with any of the French courtiers, Wallace listened with patience for a little, and even gently reminded then of the impropriety of railing against a nation, with which their own was in present alliance, But this prudent admonition only tended to inflame their rage, and to increase their insult. Enraged at last with their inso- lence, Wallace gave one of them a blow this laid him on the ground; his companion attack- ing him, he shared the same fate. The first attempting to renew the attack, was slain with a second blow, and both were soon numbered with the dead. This taught the French cour- tiers how to behave towards Wallace, and the while being made known to the king; he passed over the matter. It is also reported, that after this, some of the friends of these champions, in order to be avenged for their death; laid the following snare for Wallace. The king of France had a lion, exceedingly cruel and fierce, and two of the courtiers one day intimated to Wallace, in the king's