James Drummond - Artist Info

About James Drummond

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    Note: The Scots soldiery was aroused at around daybreak on Sunday 23rd June 1314. Maurice, the aged blind Abbot of Inchaffray celebrated mass for the army. On seeing this, Edward II is reputed to have said: "Yon folk are kneeling to ask mercy." Sir Ingram de Umfraville, a Balliol supporter fighting for Edward, is said to have replied: "They ask for mercy, but not from you. They ask God for mercy for their sins. I'll tell you something for a fact, that yon men will win all or die. None will flee for fear of death." "So be it", retorted Edward. Robert the Bruce addressed his soldiers, informing them that anyone who did not have the stomach for a fight should leave. A great cry re-assured him that most were ready for the ba...

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