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One afternoon , when Archie had escorted Mistress Bradfute to Lamington , she said to him as he bade her farewell : `` I think you can keep a secret , Master Forbes . '' `` I trust so , '' Archie replied . `` I know how much you admire and reverence Sir William Wallace . If you will come hither this evening , at eight o'clock , you shall see him . '' Archie uttered an exclamation of delight and surprise . `` Mind , Archie , I am telling you a secret which is known only to Sir William himself and a few of his chosen followers ; but I have obtained his permission to divulge it to you , assuring him that you can be fully trusted . '' `` I would lay down my life for him , '' the lad said .