Munro's regiment had taken no part
in the storming of Marienburg, but was formed up on the north side
of the river in readiness to advance should the first attack be
repelled, and many were wounded by the shot of the enemy while thus
inactive.
Malcolm while binding up the arm of his sergeant who stood next to
him felt a sharp pain shoot through his leg, and at once fell to
the ground. He was lifted up and carried to the rear, where his
wound was examined by the doctor to the regiment.
"Your luck has not deserted you," he said after probing the wound.
"The bullet has missed the bone by half an inch, and a short rest
will soon put you right again."
Fortunately for a short time the army remained around Wurtzburg.
Columns scoured the surrounding country, capturing the various
towns and fortresses held by the Imperialists, and collecting large
quantities of provisions and stores. Tilly's army lay within a few
days' march; but although superior in numbers to that of Gustavus,
Tilly had received strict orders not to risk a general engagement
as his army was now almost the only one that remained to the
Imperialists, and should it suffer another defeat the country would
lie at the mercy of the Swedes.
One evening when Malcolm had so far recovered as to be able to walk
for a short distance, he was at supper with Colonel Munro and some
other officers, when the door opened and Gustavus himself entered.
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