Chapter 9

THE SICILIAN AND THE SCOTTISH ARBITRATIONS.

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