Chapter IX
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THE SICILIAN AND THE SCOTTISH ARBITRATIONS.
Edward I. at the height of his fame. 169
April, 1286-Aug, 1289. Edward's long visit to France. 170
1289. The Sicilian arbitration. 170
1287. Treaty of Oloron. 171
1288. Treaty of Canfranc. 171
1291. Treaty of Tarascon. 171
Maladministration during Edward's absence. 172
Judicial and official scandals. 172
1289. Special commission for the trial of offenders. 172
1290. Statute of Westminster, the third (Quia emptores). 173
The feud between Gloucester and Hereford. 174
1291. The courts at Ystradvellte and Abergavenny. 174
Humiliation of the marcher earls. 174
1290. Expulsion of the Jews. 175
The rise of the Italian bankers. 176
1272-86. Early relations of Edward to Scotland. 177
1286. Death of Alexander III. of Scotland. 177
1286-89. Regency in the name of the Maid of Norway. 177
1289. Treaty of Salisbury. 178
1290. Treaty of Brigham. 178
Death of the Maid of Norway. 179
The claimants to the Scottish throne. 179
May, 1291. Parliament of Norham. Edward recognised as overlord of Scotland. 181
1291-92. The great suit for Scotland. 181
17 Nov., 1292. John Balliol declared King of Scots. 183
Edward's conduct in relation to Scotland. 183
1290. Death of Eleanor of Castile. 184
Transition to the later years of the reign. 184
Edward's later ministers. 185