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 ( 115) But the noble virtue of an individual is severe- ly matched with the base intrigue of a powerful monarch: When neither threats bribes, nor example; neither open force nor secret stratagem, could conquer the invincible wind of the brave Wallace, Edward remembered that one exped- fent yet remained unattempted Aid That the pre- fernients if and money which ili disdainfuliy rejected miglit operate uporthe mind or como one of bis confcderates, to betray him an lo'lis power Sir Joha Moriteith whose name only deaerres a place among the basést of the humai yace, and wherseritumklity will adhere to hy name and family while Scotland is a nation, proved the traitor. 2-pinga 90: bue osa 94019, mit ei olnud This the braves the gendrous, the disinter- osted deliverer of Wis country, was seized and immediately conveyed to London - This is fortime, the greatest that could befal Scotland, was inexpressibly umiesire to all its sinceta friends and lyonest deferiderk; bubit gave equal Joy and pleasure to all England. Though they Tejoiced in the war beitig apparently ended, yes even the meaneat of the wulgar commistrated the hartl fate of an enemy te justly renowned, As he passed through England, great multitudes of men, women and children, assembled from allquarters; tu gaze upon the illustrious prisoner. 29.90 ad sul 61 Jua liga 51% Arrived in London; lie was conducted to the house of one William Delett, ir Fencharca- corect. The day following the 23 August, , 1305;