After Bruce's defeats at Methven and Dalrigh, he sent his wife Elizabeth, daughter Marjorie, and sisters to seek sanctuary at the shrine of St Duthac at Tain. The Earl of Ross violated the sanctuary and captured them, handing them to Edward I. Elizabeth was imprisoned in a cage-like bower; Marjorie, aged twelve, was similarly imprisoned. They remained captive for eight years until Bannockburn enabled their ransom.
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