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 ( 132 ) and much the same in depth, in which, accord- ing to tradition King Robert's standard was fis.d; the Royal Tent having beelt erecte near it. This Soe is well known in the neighbourhood by the name of Robert's Stave. The small river of Bannockbur, relerkable for its steep and rugged baths, ran in 2 narrow valley between the camps. The Castle of Stirling being still in the lands of the English; on the ſorementioned condi- tions, the day preceding the battle a strong body of cavalry, to the number of 800, was detached from the English camp, under the conduct of Lord Clifford, to the reliet' of tint garrison. These having marched Shrough some hollow grounds, upon the edge of the Carse, had passed the Scots army before they were observed. The King himself was tire first that perceived then the desired Thomas Randolph, earl of Murry to look towards the place where they sere, and told him that a rose had fallen from his chaplet. Randolph considering this as a reproach. because he had the charge of that part through which the English lat marched, immediately set out after them, with a party of 500 horse, who coming up with them in the plain where the tovall village of Newhouse now stands, a sirarp actida ensued, in the sight of both arraies, and of the garrison of Stirling. It was fibt wish valonr on both sides, and for one time doubtral where victory would turn King' Robert, attended by some of