Such was the
sentiment of Helen toward Wallace. So unlike what she had seen in
others of the universal passion, she would hardly have acknowledged to
herself that what she felt was love, had not the anticipation of even
an hour's separation from him, whispered the secret to her heart.
CHAPTER LXV.
Paris.
When they were arrived within a short distance from Paris, Wallace
wrote a few lines to King Philip, informing him who were the companions
of his journey, and that he would rest near the Abbey of St. Genevieve
until he should receive his majesty's greetings to Bruce; also the
queen's granted protection for the daughter of the Earl of Mar.
Grimsby was the bearer of this letter. He soon returned with an escort
of honor, accompanied by Prince Louis himself. At sight of Wallace he
flew into his arms, and after embracing him again and again with all
the unchecked ardor of youthful gratitude, he presented to him a packet
from the king.
It expressed the satisfaction of Philip at the near prospect of his
seeing the man whom he had so long admired, and whose valor had wrought
him such service as the preservation of his son. He then added that he
had other matters to thank him for when they should meet, and subjects
to discuss which would be much elucidated by the presence of Bruce.
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