Bruce took Perth — one of the most important towns in Scotland and heavily garrisoned — by a remarkable personal act of leadership. After feigning retreat to lull the garrisons vigilance, Bruce returned by night and personally led his men across the moat, carrying a long ladder. He was the first over the wall. The English garrison was routed. Perth was demolished. Bruces willingness to personally lead the most dangerous assaults inspired extraordinary loyalty from his men. The fall of Perth effectively ended English control of central Scotland.
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