<P> On arriving at the border, they begin to fight, the chieftain scorning to settle their differences any other way . Though Roderick is stronger, he is less skilful, and is badly wounded; when Fitz - James stops to address him, the chieftain defiantly seizes him by the throat; but he has lost too much blood, and his strength fails him . Fitz - James wins after a long struggle, and with his bugle summons medical aid for Roderick Dhu before setting off for Stirling, where a festival is taking place . </P> <P> As he approaches the castle, he sees Douglas in the distance . Douglas has come to surrender himself in order to save Roderick and Malcolm Graeme; but before doing so, he stops to participate in the games of the festival . He wins so many events that he is brought to meet the king, but the king, giving him the purse of prize - money, will not acknowledge him as an acquaintance . Provoked, Douglas names himself, and is immediately seized . </P> <P> A messenger rushes up to announce that the Earl of Mar is about to begin battle against Roderick Dhu, and he is ordered to return with the news that both Roderick and Douglas have been captured and that no battle is needed . </P> <P> The next morning, Ellen and Allan Bane enter the guard - room at Stirling Castle, hoping to visit Douglas in prison . Ellen is taken to a furnished room upstairs to wait; Allan Bane is shown to the cell of the gravely injured Roderick Dhu, who dies as Allan sings him one last song . Meanwhile, leaning out of the window, Ellen is startled and heartbroken to hear the voice of Malcolm Graeme, singing in one of the turrets . Soon afterwards Fitz - James arrives to tell her that it is time for her audience with the king . </P>

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