King Robert had promised to go on crusade in order to atone for a past sin, but died before he could fulfill his vow. His friend, Black Douglas, undertook to fulfill the vow for him. With the heart of Robert the Bruce in a small casket around his neck, he rode against the Moors in Spain. He flung the heart of the Bruce at the Saracens, saying, "Lead on, Brave Heart, as thou hast led so many times before. Lead on, and I will follow thee." Black Douglas was slain in battle and the heart of Robert Bruce was transported to Melrose Abbey in Scotland. Bruce was the one originally given the name "Braveheart." Share
Monday, March 19, 2007
Was Robert Bruce a Leper?
King Robert had promised to go on crusade in order to atone for a past sin, but died before he could fulfill his vow. His friend, Black Douglas, undertook to fulfill the vow for him. With the heart of Robert the Bruce in a small casket around his neck, he rode against the Moors in Spain. He flung the heart of the Bruce at the Saracens, saying, "Lead on, Brave Heart, as thou hast led so many times before. Lead on, and I will follow thee." Black Douglas was slain in battle and the heart of Robert Bruce was transported to Melrose Abbey in Scotland. Bruce was the one originally given the name "Braveheart." Share
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