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 ( 25 ) co their blood-bound, which traced them with a speedy step. They were soon again in sight of each other, and the flying Scots had two miles of rising ground before they could reach a place of defence. Wallace urged on his in- trepid followers, and gave the example, by ascending the hill with firm and hasty steps. Night was fast approaches which filed the Scots with so good hope it all followed the example of their chieftain, except one Fawdon, who, wearied with fatigue declared he was unable to proceed. His companions encouraged him to exert his strength, but to no purpose. Fawdon had formerly been su- spected of treason, and Wallace did not hesitate to draw his sword, and put an end to his exist- ance. His followers unanintously concurred o the justice, of the act; and the chestia again cheered his bani, and ascended the hill. The English advanced faster than they re- treated from the fleetress of their coursers, and the Scots, upon consideration, judged it' more expedient to disperse, us the slain corpse of Fawdon would stop their bounds, besides, they were unable to risk another combat, pud by thus dispersing, they might retire home until they had raised reinforcements, and again be able to attack the enemy with advantage. Kierly and Stephen concealed themselves in a wood, eastward of Duplin, and as the English approached the body of the slain traitor, mingled with the throng: and as Sir George Ideron bowed; to examine the corpse;