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 (5) WALLACE was of an incredible strength body, and had arrived at that period of life when the feelings are strong and ardent, and every pulse beats with a generous glow towards the objects of affection. These frequent con- verratia and the outrages of the English at Dended where he rezided at school appear first to have roused his spirit in defence of bis bleeding country. All places of power and wealth throughout the kingdom were given to Englishmen; and, among others, one Selby bead been elevated to the dignity of Constable of Dundee. Young Wallace was either insulted, or deemed himself so, by his son; and, as he was not of a temper to receive any insult with impunity, far less from an Englishman, he at- tacked falls, and, in the presence of any of his companions, slow him with his own vader. But such was his strengh and agility that he escaped unhurt. During his fight, while keenly pursued by the English, exhausted with fatigue he rustad into an inn, where he was formerly acquainted. with the hostess, and ear estly entreated her protection. With a celerity dictated by female affection: he was instant dressed in the autre: of a female servant and was brisite poyed twirling his distaff' and humming his song, when the pursuers searched tie house into which they had seen him enter. Riv this means. he eluded their vigilance and fury; but convinced that he could no longer be safe that town, be left the house of his kind deliverer, and hast- A3