Note H — Chapter XII · LATER SCOTTISH INVASIONS 1424–1542

This body was commanded by Sir David Home, the father of the famous ‘Seven Spears of Wedderburn.’ He himself was slain by Howard in single combat, and with him fell his eldest son. At Wedderburn Castle is a portion of a standard which was probably the rallying-point of this unfortunate detachment. After the fight it is said to have served as Sir David’s winding-sheet.