The Siege of Berwick

The Siege of Berwick: A Tragedy is a play written by Edward Jerningham in 1882. The story is set during the 14th century and revolves around the siege of Berwick by the English army, led by Edward III, against the Scottish forces. The play focuses on the tragic love story between Sir William Douglas, a Scottish knight, and Lady Margaret, the wife of the English governor of Berwick. The two lovers are torn between their loyalty to their respective countries and their forbidden love for each other. The play also features other historical figures such as King Edward III, Queen Philippa, and Robert the Bruce. The Siege of Berwick is a tale of love, loyalty, and tragedy set against the backdrop of a historical conflict.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.