This document is a student's assignment on the story of Robert Bruce. It provides biographical information on Sir Walter Scott, the author of the story. It then summarizes the story of Robert Bruce, the king of Scotland who fought for Scotland's independence from England. The student's favorite part of the story is about the spider that inspired Bruce to keep trying after facing defeat. The student likes Sir Walter Scott as an author because his novels are motivating. The document ends by listing the sources used.