It is more than five hundred years since the body of Bruce was first laid into the tomb; and how many, many millions of men have died since that time. It was a great thing to see that the wisdom, courage, and patriotism of a King could preserve him for such a long time in the memory of the people over whom he once reigned. But then, my dear child, you must remember that it is only desirable to be remembered for praiseworthy and patriotic actions, such as those of Robert Bruce. It would be better for a prince to be forgotten like the meanest peasant than to be recollected for actions of tyranny or oppression. NOTES AND QUESTIONS =Discussion.= 1. What was the condition of King Robert at the opening of the story? 2. What is said about King Edward III? 3. Who were the “red-shanks”? 4. Why could these forces move so easily and quickly? 5. Describe the Scottish camp on the Wear. 6. What was King Edward’s proposition? 7. What was the lesson Douglas gave the young King? 8. What do you think of this exploit? 9. What is the story of the fisherman and the fox? 10. What is the significance of this story? 11. What was Douglas’s plan of escape? 12. What qualities does Douglas show in these exploits? 13. What part did the Scottish peasantry take in the struggle for independence? 14. What were the terms of the treaty of Northampton? 15. What was King Robert’s great regret? 16. Describe the finding of Robert Bruce’s remains in Dunfermline. 17. Pronounce the following: dexterous; adversaries; subtlety; affronted; advantageous; tyranny. If you have enjoyed these stories, inquire at the library for a copy of _Tales of a Grandfather_, and read other stories, such as “Macbeth,” “Tournaments,” “King David,” and “James I.” =Phrases= acquired in consequence, 318, 9 lay waste, 318, 25 wooden spits, 319, 1 dexterity in marching, 320, 20 Saint George, 320, 34 Saint Andrew, 320, 36 pavilion of the King, 321, 12 audacious adversaries, 321, 28 renounced all pretensions, 323, 2 King’s Court of Exchequer, 323, 32 THE PARTING OF MARMION AND DOUGLAS SIR WALTER SCOTT Not far advanced was morning day, When Marmion did his troop array, To Surrey’s camp to ride; He had safe conduct for his band, Beneath the royal seal and hand, And Douglas gave a guide.