Edward had just given two priceless gifts to his welsh subjects - those of peace and prosperity. He had also given them his son as their Prince, and for the first time in many years the land was quiet and free from strife. Now we come to Scotland, which was the greatest trouble of Edward's reign. Among the rival claimants to the throne, only two had any real claim; John Balliol, and Robert Bruce, both of whom were related to the Scottish royal family. The Scottish nobles referred the dispute to Edward of England...