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Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland
At a meeting to discuss how Scotland should be ruled, John Comyn is murdered at Greyfriars Church. Facing ex-communication and eternal damnation, Bruce flees to ask Bishop Wishart for forgiveness. Bruce is absolved by Wishart and plans are made to crown him king.
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