The Red Comyns had always done well behind the throne. The king was but an instrument, as his father used to say. They were the musicians. — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“Edward shifted from one foot to the other, then headed to one of the younger knights from Carrick, leading his horse and their father’s… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“From the woods that surrounded the burgh came a mass of men. Some rode, others ran. All carried weapons, mainly axes or spears. A… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“Robert rode beneath the banner of Carrick, the dragon shield on his left arm. He wore it proudly now in common cause; this symbol… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
The Red Comyns had always done well behind the throne. The king was but an instrument, as his father used to say. They were… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“Across the hillside, above the chaos of Montfort’s left flank, a scarlet banner was raised by Edward’s men, the dragon at its centre a… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“The unhorsing, wounding and capture of the enemy was sought, for corpses fetched little ransom, but in the blind chaos of the charge, death… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“There is a time for faith, Bishop, and a time for action. It would be a foolish man who stood on a battlefield and… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“You still haven’t told me what King Edward will do when he has all four relics,’ Robert said, fixing Humphrey with his gaze. ‘We… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“Affraig’s eyes moved to the oak tree that towered above her, its branches like antlers against the white sky. Her gaze travelled up to… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“At that moment, Robert saw James Stewart turn to him. A jolt went through him as the steward nodded. Before anyone could begin speaking… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“At the negotiations in Irvine, it became clear to me that there was no side I could stand on. The English despise me and… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
“Robert held back in the press, letting others go after the rebels fleeing before the charge. Their orders were to slaughter anyone found in… — Robyn Young Copy Share Image
