Chapter V: Disputed Succession. War of Independence

⭘ Edward I. resolved to decide the fate of Scotland; the Nobles
and Clergy admitted his claim of feudal superiority, and the
Claimants of the Crown acknowledge him as their Lord Superior;
they granted Edward seisin of the Kingdom; he took possession
of the Castles, and began the swearing-in process

⭘ Claims of the Competitors for the Crown; Edward’s proceedings;
the issue lay between Bruce and Baliol; they argued their
Claims at great length, but the Lord Superior gave judgment in
favour of Baliol

⭘ Baliol crowned at Scone; his position in Scotland――The Lord
Superior insulted and humiliated the vassal King――A Parliament
at Scone; perilous state of Scotland――Treaty between France
and Scotland――Position of the Scotch Nobles

⭘ Commencement of the War of Independence――Edward I. massacred
the Citizens of Berwick――Baliol renounced his allegiance――The
Scots defeated――Edward’s march through Scotland――Baliol
deposed――Edward’s Measures for the Government of Scotland

⭘ The Scotch Nobles and the People――Wallace appeared as the
National Leader, attacked parties of the Invaders; Organised
an Army and captured Castles――Battle of Stirling Bridge

⭘ Wallace’s efforts to promote Industry; appointed Guardian of
the Kingdom; the Difficulties he had to contend with――Edward I.
again invaded Scotland――Wallace’s Tactics――Battle of Falkirk
――Wallace resigned the Guardianship

⭘ New Guardians elected――Wallace proceeded to France――Edward
continued his efforts to subdue the Scots――A Papal Bull
against his Claims on Scotland――A Truce

⭘ France and the Pope deserted the Cause of Scotland――Battle
of Roslin――Another great Invasion――Edward’s March through the
Kingdom; his Negotiations with Comyn and the Nobles; their
submission――Wallace must surrender unconditionally to Edward

⭘ Siege and Surrender of Stirling Castle――Edward’s efforts
to capture Wallace; Menteith seized Wallace――Execution of
Wallace――Influence of Wallace’s career on the Scots――Edward’s
new form of Government for Scotland