The same insidious policy was likewise meant to change the
aspect of the Scottish cause in the eyes of Philip of France, who had
lately sent congratulations to the regent, on the victory of
Cambus-Kenneth; and by that means deprive him of a powerful ally and
zealous negotiator for an honorable peace.
To prevent this last injury, Wallace dispatched a quick-sailing vessel
with Sir Alexander Ramsay, to inform King Philip of the particulars of
Edward's proposals, and of the consequent continued warfare.
On the twenty-eighth of February, Sir William Wallace joined Lord
Andrew Murray, on Bothwell Moor, where he had the happiness of seeing
his brave friend again lord of the domains he had so lately lost in the
Scottish cause. Wallace did not visit the castle. At such a crisis,
he forbore to unnerve his mind, by awakening the griefs which lay
slumbering at the bottom of his heart. Halbert came from his convent
once more to look upon the face of his beloved master. The meeting
cost Wallace many agonizing pangs, but he smiled on his faithful
servant. He pressed the venerable form in his manly arms, and promised
him news of his life and safety.
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