So, perishes thy dishonor! So perish all the enemies of Scotland!"
**It is recorded that the memory of Cressingham was so odious to the
Scots, they did indeed flay his dead body, and made saddles and girths
and other things of his skin.-(1809.)
"And with the extinction of that breath, Kirkpatrick," cried Wallace,
looking serenely from the head to him, "let your fell revenge perish
also. For your own honor commit no indignities on the body you have
slain."
"'Tis for you to conquer like a god!" cried Kirkpatrick; "I have felt
as a man, and like a man I revenge. This head shall destroy in death;
it shall vanquish its friends for me; for I will wear it like a Gorgon
on my sword, to turn to stone every Southron who looks on it." While
speaking, he disappeared amongst the thickening ranks; and as the
victorious Scots hailed him in passing, Montgomery, thinking of his
perishing men, suffered Murray to lead him to the scene of his humility.
The ever-comprehensive eye of Wallace perceived him as he advanced; and
guessing by his armor and dignified demeanor who he was, with a noble
grace he raised his helmed bonnet from his head when the earl
approached him.
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