Waultier De Keryngton

After Friday's visit to Dunnottar I'm thinking about Braveheart and William Wallace. There is, on the surface, much to admire about Wallace, especially his devotion to Scotland's independent status but, after his victories in taking Dundee, Forfar, Brechin and Montrose he came across the poor English defenders of Dunnottar. Despite their wretched status he , well basically incinerated them. However a local priest by the name of Waltier of Keryngton pleaded for mercy. He was ignored. Should old Softy Walter be more of a hero up here?