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formed a strong party against him; an Army was formed to oppose his administration: Gavestone was taken and beheaded without the formality of a trial. An accommodation was afterwards effected between the King, & the Barons and peace restored in 1312. In the meantime the Scots obtained three vicories over the English, and made themselves Masters of every place in Scotland, which the English had been in possession of. Hugh Spencer a Youth of great address & many accomplishments succeeded Gavestone in the King's affection.

Spencer no way intimidated,