At) THE LOY CRUSADERS.

the lessons of piety and chivalry which you have
learned within these walls. Fear God, and He will
support you in all dangers. Be frank and courteous,
but not servile, to the rich and powerful; kind and
helpful to the poor and afflicted. Beware of merit-
ing the reproaches of the brave; and ever bear in
mind that evil befalls him who proves false to his
promises to his God, his country, and his lady. Be
brave in war; in peace, loyal and true in thought and
word; and Heaven will bless you, and men will hold
your names in honour, and you will be dreaded in
battle and loved in hall.’

Next mornirg the brothers-in-arms rose betimes;
and, all preparations for their departure having been
previously made, they mounted at daybreak, and
leaving the castle of Wark, and riding through the
great park that lay around it, startling the deer and
the wild cattle as they went, took their way towards
Berwick, before which rode the ships destined to
convey them from their native shores.