Classics Illustrated 067 The Scottish Chiefs

When in 1296, the nobles of Scotland together with their weak King Baliol, placed Scotland under the tyrranical rule of King Edward I of England, the country seemed prouds of her chains. However, some of the Scottish nobles were very much ashamed. One of these was Sir William Wallace, who retired to his castle Elderslie. Neighbouring nobles avoided him, fearing his attitude would cause them to lose favour with their conquerors. Therefore, Wallace and his wife were surprised one day, when they had a visitor.