With the capture of David II and the Earl of Moray the English assumed that the Scottish threat had been neutralised, but the return of Margaret de Bruce to Scotland and the coming of age of her son, Robert Stewart, now Guardian of Scotland, has strengthened the resolve (and belligerence) of their people. War and conflict seems inevitable, but the Guardian has accepted an invitation to talk of peace.

Stakes are high.

If peace fails, England faces invasion whilst their armies are divided between the border and France and the Scottish face the death of their King at the hands of their oldest, bitterest enemies.

In war, however, there is glory and esteem to be won for king and country, and reputations to be made or broken.

The European powers watch for the results with interest. France has the most to win or lose, but the outcome could cause unexpected ripples throughout.

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