Walter Scott

“ Let no man go with us whose truth is not known to thee. None in especial who has trafficked with the Duke of Albany — that man, I mean, who calls himself my brother — and order my litter to be instantly prepared. We will to Dunbarton, MacLouis, or to Bute. Precipices, and tides, and my Brandanes' hearts shall defend the child till we can put oceans betwixt him and his cruel uncle's ambition. Farewell, Robert of Albany — farewell for ever, thou hard hearted, bloody man! Enjoy such share of power as the Douglas may permit thee. ”

“ Let it pass your lips, and your pleasure is law to your Brandanes!"
"I was praying against temptation, MacLouis," said the heart broken King, "and you bring it to me. Would you arm a madman with a drawn weapon? But oh, Albany! my friend — my brother — my bosom counsellor — how — how camest thou by the heart to do this?"
Albany, seeing that the King's mood was softening, replied with more firmness than before: "My castle has no barrier against the power of death. ”

“ But I am willing to swear by cross and altar, by my share in salvation, by the souls of our royal parents —"
"Be silent, Robert!" said the King: "add not perjury to murder. And was this all done to gain a step nearer to a crown and sceptre? Take them to thee at once, man ”