Robert Bruce was the king of England. His army was defeated
again and again against King Edward I of England. Being defeated for ‘six
times, he lost all hope. One day sitting up in his hiding place, he was
brooding over his misfortune. Suddenly he noticed a spider trying to reach the
ceiling with the help of its silken thread to complete the cobweb. The spider
tried, again and again, to go up but dropped down every time. Six attempts,
made by the spider failed one after another. But still, it did not give up the
struggle and went on trying. Bruce observed the spider with keen interest and
saw that the seventh attempt of the spider succeeded. The perseverance of the
spider encouraged Bruce. He saw a ray of hope. Filled with new hope he brought
together his scattered forces and faced his enemies once more with renewed
energy. This’ time he prevailed over his enemies and succeeded in defeating
them.