She had been exempted from sharing them by the fears of
Cressingham, who, knowing that the English earl had particular views
with regard to her, durst not risk offending him by outraging one whom
he had declared himself determined to protect.
During part of this conversation, Murray withdrew to bring Lady Ruthven
and her son to share the general joy of full domestic reunion. The
happy Edwin and his mother having embraced these dear relatives with
yet more tender affections yearning in their bosoms, accompanied Murray
to the door of the barbican, which contained Lord Ruthven. They
entered on the wings of conjugal and filial love; but the for once
pensive Lord Andrew, with a slow and musing step, returned into the
castle to see that all was safely disposed for the remainder of the
night.
Chapter XXXV.
Stirling Citadel.
At noon next day Murray received a message from Wallace, desiring him
to acquaint the Earl of Mar that he was coming to the citadel to offer
the palace of Snawdoun to the ladies of Mar, and to request the earl to
take charge of the illustrous prisoners he was bringing to the castle.
Each member of the family hastened to prepare for an interview which
excited different expectations in each different breast.
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