Catherine Douglas trying to save James I of Scotland
Catherine Douglas trying to save the life of King James I of Scotland. Catherine was a lady-in-waiting to the Queen. According to legend, when men arrived to assassinate James, Catherine put her arm through the staples of the door to stop them entering. They broke the door down and broke her arm, and the King was killed. After this, Catherine adopted the surname Barlass
Picture No
13836290
Media ID
45833710
Size
2685px x 3801px
(2.0MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Cassell's History
Date
1437
