After Falkirk, Edward I attempted to exploit his victory by hunting down Wallace and the remaining Scottish resistance. Punitive columns swept through the Forest of Selkirk. Wallace evaded capture. The English were unable to sustain operations deep in the forests indefinitely and withdrew as winter approached. The Scottish Guardians — Comyn and Bruce, who famously came to blows at one meeting — maintained a shadow government despite the military defeat. Edwards failure to capitalise fully on Falkirk allowed the Scottish resistance to rebuild.
English punitive columns; scattered Scottish forest bands
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