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Rh ened to lay his men in ambush, and to prepare for their reeeptionreception [sic]. WallaeeWallace [sic], perceiving that Fenwick, who had slain his father and brother, eommandedcommanded [sic] this party, resolved to be avenged, or fall in the combat. Of the English there were 180, but WallaeeWallace [sic] had only 50 men; the former well armed on horsebaekhorseback [sic], the latter on foot. Wallace's soul fired with indignation at the sight of Fenwick, and, rushing upon him, eutcut [sic] his body in sunder. About 100 of the English were slain, and the rest fled when they behold the fate of their leader. WallaeeWallace [sic] seized the horses, baggage, armour, and money, whiehwhich [sic] proved a very aeceptableacceptable [sic] supply.

He now took his route towards Argyleshire and the northern border of Lennox. Wandering about in the woods, he eamecame [sic] near to Gargunnock, where the English were strongly garrisoned, and after having examined the strength and situation of the pass, he determined to attack it. He accordingly hastened forward, and, favoured by the darkness of the night, took the place, put the men to the sword, but set the women and ehildrenchildren [sic] at liberty. Among the faithful few who had marshalled under his banner, was one Stephen, an Irish man of great strength and eouragecourage [sic], to whom WallaeeWallace [sic] gave the eommandcommand [sic], while he and a few of his men paid a visit to the town of Perth. Informing Stephen that they had provisions for several days, he told him to lurk secretly in the neighbouring wood of Methven until he returned, or to be prepared for aetionaction [sic] when he should hear the sound of his horn. Matters being thus adjusted, they proeeededproceeded [sic] to Perth. Before they could gain admittance, the provost was sent for, who, seeing WallaeeWallace [sic], a tall, strong man, asked if they were all SeotsmanScotsmen [sic], and from what part of the country, they came. "My name is William Maleolm [sic]|Malcolm," said WallaeeWallace [sic]; "we have come from EtttriekEttrick [sic] forest, in the south, to seek