CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY 3 1924 091 754 360 Cornell University Library The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924091754360 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPER 8. THE SCOTTISH SERIES. HENRY YIII. EDWARD VI. MARY. -ELIZABETH. 150 9—15 89. Printed by Eyre and Spottiswoode, Eer Majesty's Printers. CALENDAR STATE PAPERS, RELATINO TO SCOTLAND, PKESERVED IN THE STATE PAPER DEPARTMENT OP HER MAJESTY'S PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE. VOL. I. THE SCOTTISH SERIES, OP THE REIGNS OP HENRY VIII. EDWARD VI. MAEY. ELIZABETH. 1509 — 158 9. By MARKHAM JOHN THORPE, Esq., OP ST. EDMUND HALL, OXFOED. TIMDBK THE DIRECTION OE THE MASTER OP THE EOLLS, AND WITH THE SANCTION OP HEK MAJESTT'S SECEETABT OP STATE POE THE HOME DEPAETMENT. LONDON: LONGMAN, BROWN, GREEN, LONGMANS, & ROBEETS. 1858. CONTENTS OF THIS VOLUME. Preface - - - . _ Cateotjae— Scotland. Henkt VIII. 1509-1546 Page vii 1 Edward VI. 1547-1553 - - - 61 Mart - 1553-1558 - - - 103 Elizabeth - 1558-1589 - . . 107 a3 P R E F A C E. The papers described in this Calendar consist of two parts : the first relating to Scotland, and the second relating to Mary Queen of Scots during her detention and captivity within the realm of England. The first series is one of many collections preserved in the State Paper Office which refer to those foreign countries with which England has at any time held diplomatic relations ; consisting of the correspondence between the Sovereigns and rulers of the respective countries ; the treaties which were made between them ; the communi- cations which emanated from the ministers on either side ; the letters of ambassadors, special commissioners, leaders of armies, spies, and other agents, who corresponded with the officers of state on the public affairs of the countries in which they resided or to which they were accredited. The main collection of papers relating to Scotland has always existed in the State Paper Office under the custody of the Secretary of State, but some of the letters of King Henry VIII.'s reign formed part of the Wolsey corre- spondence, and were originally deposited in the Chapter House, Westminster. The whole series extends over a period of ninety-five years, from the first year of the reign of King Henry VIII. to the death of Queen Elizabeth. It embraces, as regards Scotland, part of the reign of King James IV., the reign of King James V., comprising the regency of the Duke of Albany, the reign of Queen Mary, (commonly called Mary Queen of Scots,) whose reign further comprised the regencies of the Duke of Chatelherault, of Mary of Guise, (Queen Dowager of a4 VlU PREFACE. Scotland,) and of the Earls of Murray, Lennox, Mar, and Morton, down to that period of the reign of King James VI. when, upon the death of Queen EUzabeth, the King of Scotland ascended the throne of England, and the two countries were united under one rule. As a collection of oflScial papers relating to one country for a comparatively short period, the Scottish series is as remarkable for its extent as for its integrity; and for historical interest it is scarcely too much to say, that it is without a parallel, illustrating as it does, and describing with such minuteness, all those great scenes in the fearful drama which commenced with the battle of Flodden, and ended with the so called conspiracy of Gowry. No other portion of our national history is so full of tragic incident : wa^ succeeds war with strange rapidity : new leaders appear upon the scene of action, and fall as suddenly as they rise : plot follows plot, murder, follows murder, as the scenes of a vision or the fancies of a dramatist. Scotland was at this period, in the estimation of the English, essentially a foreign nation ; as foreign to England as .France is now : passports were required, and the journey from London to Edinburgh was an aifair of time and considerable danger : there was, in fact, very little inter- course between the two countries, opposed, as they were, in their political relations, and separated still more effectually by jealousies, unworthy rivalry, and mutual ignorance. Scotland was engaged with England in one great cause, the Reformation of Religion; but Scotland had been so long and so intimately connected with France, that the efforts of the Scottish Reformers were not so successful or so general at first as they were in England ; and it was in order to counter- act this French influence and advance the cause against Rome, that the successive wars which were then waged between these now united portions of Great Britain were undertaken. PREFACE. ix The papers in the reign of King Henry VIII. are not very numerous, although extremely interesting. They open with a confirmation of the treaty with Scotland, which had been made by Henry VII., and the same leaf of the calendar which contaiflfe the treaty bears the records of its violation, and the narrative of the disastrous battle of Flodden. The letter of Queen Margaret which follows,* has hitherto been assigned 'to a later date, but it is supposed by the compiler to have been written to Queen Catharine of Arragon in reply to a letter of condolence which that lady may have sent to the Queen of Scotland when the certainty of King James' fall on the battle-field had been ascertained. The extensive series of letters of Margaret Queen of Scotland, King Henry's sister, the widow of King James IV., will be found of much interest, and very characteristic, and some notices will be observed of her son King James V., which are very suggestive of that Monarch's character. One letter from the Earl of Surrey to Car- dinal Wolsey,f tells us that the young King struck a gentleman with his dagger, who " contraried " his opinion ; other letters shew his partiality for field sports ; and one of his statesmen, writing, to Mr. Secretary CrumweIl,J suggests that a young lion, which had been purchased for King Henry VIII., in Flanders, should be presented to King James, " such pleasures not being getable in Scotland, " and the King being a prince delighting in such things." The other events of this reign, illustrated by the State Papers, are the Duke of Albany's expedition into England in 1522 ; the invasion of Scotland by the English army under the Earl of Surrey in 1523, and the ravaging of the coasts of the Frith of Forth at the same time ; another * Page 2, Vol. I., No. 1 1. t Page 13, Vol. II., No. 12. t Page 39, Vol. V., No. 13. X PREFACE. invasion under the command of the Duke of. Norfolk in 1542 • the battle of Solway Moss, and the death of King James V., who fell under the weight of that great calamity. The singular condition of society at the period is shewn in many letters, as well as the barbarous lawlessness of the times, and a cause for this is suggested in a letter of Bishop Barlo's to Mr. Secretary Crumwell — a long letter on the miserable misorder, ruinous decay, and intolerable calamity , of the King's subjects on the Borders. " There is no know- " ledge," says the Bishop, " of Christ's gospel, although " there be plenty of priests,^ sundry sorts of religions, multi- " tudes of monks, and flocking companies of friars."* The year 1543, brings us to a new truce with Scotland, and new overtures of peace ; a marriage also is requested between King Henry's son, Prince Edward, and the infant Queen Mary, but, writes Sir Ralph Sadleir,f the English Ambassador at Edinburgh, " the Scots would lever suffer " extremity than submit to the obedience and subjection " of England. The kirkmen," he continues, " labour to " hinder the union of the two realms, but the nobles and " all the temporality desire the marriage, and perfect friend- " ship." A second bond of union is also attempted in the proposed marriage of the Princess Elizabeth,J afterwards Queen Elizabeth, to the son of the Regent of Scotland, but both these schemes prove abortive. The instructions of the English Monarch to his Ambassadors in Scotland in 1544, give us an insight into some of the motives of his policy at this time. Certain conditions are required of the Scots before the King will aid them, the principal being the true teaching of the Word of God and the marriage of the young Queen of Scotland with the King of England's son. § The records of the two last years of Henry Vlllth's reign * Page 33, Vol. IV., No. 36. f Page 43, Vol.. VI., No. 13. t Page 44, Vol. VI., No. 21. § Page 46, Vol. VII., No. 6. PEEFACE. xi will be found of much interest. Cuthbert Tunstal, Bishop of Durham, and Sir Ralph Sadleir transmit to the King a letter in cipher from the Earl of Cassillis, and tell that Monarch that " the nature and practices of the Scots are very strange and their proceedings full of dissimulation."* A few days afterwards the Privy Council of England write to the King's Lieutenant- General in the north respecting an offer from the said Earl of Cassillis for the killing of Cardinal Beton, which the King " mislikes not ;"f and shortly afterwards other letters are \vritten in which the proposed assassination of the Cardinal is sanctioned and commended as a matter of " good service both to God and to his Majesty."J Meantime the English army is preparing to enter Scotland, and the Privy Council instruct their General to place no confidence in any Frenchmen, unless they give some proof of their sincerity " by entrapping or killing the Cardinal, or some other man of estimation."§ During the progress of this third invasion of Scotland the letters of the English General to the Earl of Hertford are full of graphic details. The invaders •' never thought to find so fair a country in Scotland," but they wasted and destroyed it with most wanton barbarity ; not so much harm having been done, as they said themselves, these hun- dred years.|| The abbeys of Melrose and Dryburgh, with thirteen or fourteen villages and the whole of the harvest, were destroyed in one incursion : a few days afterwards a foray of ten hours was made along the waters of Teviot, fourteen villages were again destroyed and the Abbey of Jedburgh : a second foray was also made in East Teviotdale, and Irish- men were employed because the English borderers would not burn their neighbours' corn.^ There is a full list** of *Page 51, Vol. VIIL, No. 26. t Page 51, Vol. VIIL, No. 28. X Page 52, Vol. VIIL, No. 41. § Page 55, Vol. VIIL, No. 75. II Page 56, Vol. VIIL, No. 80. f Page 56, Vol. VIH., No. 82. ** Page 57, Vol. VIIL, No. 86 in. xii PEEFACE. the "fortresses, abbeis, fryerhouses, market townes, villages, " toures, and places brent, rased, and cast downe, betwene the " 8th of September and the 23rd of the same ;" and theEnghsh General informs the Secretary of State a few days afterwards that a letter from Scotland reports that the Governor is dead, or very near dead, of very melancholy.* The next page of the Calendar reveals to us that Cardinal Beton has been assassinated ; there are various reports about the mur- derer ; and one of our informants, a spy, tells us that " all things are turned, there is no mass said, no divine service." The reign of King Edward VI, was also one of intense hostility to Scotland. The object of the war was stated to be, " to bring to good effect the godly purpose of the marriage between King Edward VI. and Queen Mary,"t and early in this reign was fought the disastrous battle of Pinkie. The letters of the English leaders at this period also are very curious. All the North is march- ing forward. An English herald has been with the Governor to stop this gathering, " and has gotten his answer— a sharp one as men judge." J Instructions are issued to the Earl of Warwick to invade Scotland; the troops are to muster at Newcastle, and Lord CUnton, an English Admiral, has somewhat similar orders. The Queen and Governor of Scotland are at Edinburgh setting out proclamations " accompanied with few Lords, but certain " churl priests."§ " If it were not for fear of the great " men and the priests, the people would be glad to submit " to the King of England's pleasure." There is a cry in Angus and Fife for "a good preacher, and Bibles and " Testaments, and other good English bookes of Tyndale " and Frith's translation ;"|| while the English Admiral * Page 57, Vol. VIII., No. 88. j Page 66, Vol., I, No. 53. t Page 64, Vol. I., No. 28. § Page 66, Vol. I., No. 48. II Page 69, Vol. 11., No. 26. PREFACE. xiii " trusts soon to suppress an Abbey or two," and promises that he " will not leave one town nor village, nor fisher boat unburned from Fifeness to Combe's Inch." * The fiery cross is therefore despatched through Scotland ; Dundee is fortified ; Balmerino Abbey destroyed ; Argyle marches with his Highlanders to Perth to resist the English invaders ; the English sailors burn a nunnery, and the Admiral brings away all the nuns and many gentlemen's daughters ; Dundee is won, and the church destroyed, and the Earl of Argyle is, at length, " spoken with" touching the goodly purpose of marriage and peace.f But the war still goes on : Dryfe's Dale is laid waste ; Drumlanrig besieged ; above five hundred of the Scots taken, slain, or drowned in the Nith ; J the prisoners, priests, and friars led in halters, and the country on all sides in great fear. Admiral Wyndham, riding at anchor in the river Tay, writes, at this time, to the Protector Somerset for another great ship ; then he hopes to do good service, for " unless the enemy be handled with fire and sword they never will be good."§ There is tampering with the Scottish nobles ; the Earl of Argyle remonstrates with Lord Grey for slanderous imputations on his honour ;|| the Master of Ruthven asks how much he shall receive for setting forth the King of England's purpose ',% reports fly abroad that the Enghsh Princess, afterwards Queen Mary, is dead,** and the little Queen of Scotland lies sick at Dumbarton, "in the small pokis."ff James Skea flies from Orkney, " for fear of burning for the Word of God ;" J{ and the Duke of Somerset instructs Lord Grey " to burn as much corn and houses beyond * Page 72, Vol. II. No. 57. f Page 78, Vol III., No. 33. t Page 80, Vol. III. No. S3. § Page 82, Vol. III., No. 69. II Page 83, Vol. HI., No. 77. f Page 82, Vol. III., No. 72. ** Page 83, Vol. HI., No. 78. ft Page 83, Vol. III., No. 79. iX Page 83, Vol. IH., No. 81. XIV PREFACE. Musselburgh water as he can."* That gallant officer " feels an English heart within him, not dreadful of Spanish, " Italian, or other brags,"f and does his duty ; there is gambling and duelling among the soldiers, but fifteen mills are burned, and all the country destroyed three miFes west of Edinburgh. J The English General proceeds in his career ; drives the Governor of Scotland to sharp sickness, and to the point of death ; then he suggests that it may advance the King's interests to have two or three preachers sent down to him, and a physician to cure the body.§ He destroys Dunbar, which burns " handsomely ;" fortifies Berwick, in anticipation of the arrival of French forces to aid his enemies ; Hadington is invested ; the marriage of the young Queen with the Dauphin is determined, and peace at last proclaimed. The papers of the reign of Queen Mary of England are few, but those of Queen Elizabeth extend to sixty-nine volumes, and are of the utmost importance. Here new actors appear upon the scene, and among them John Knox, the Reformer, William Maitland, Laird of Lethington, the most subtle of Queen Mary's statesmen. Lord James Stewart, called the good Earl of Murray, and Sir William Kyrkcaldy, Laird of Grange, who served his Queen and her enemies alternately, but ultimately lost his life in her cau«e, when the Castle of Edinburgh was surrendered to the English forces in 1573. The Reformers now took up that firm position which they never afterwards abandoned, and anxiously solicited the support of the English Queen. The correspondence of Knox and his associates with Sir William Cecill and Queen Elizabeth at this period is replete with interest. Cecill's letter to Sir Henry Percy of the 4th of * Page 84, Vol. III., No. 87. t Page 83, Vol. III., No. 83. t Page 86, Vol. IV., No. 19. § Page 86, Vol. IV., No. 21. PREFACE. XV July 1559,* in which the aid of England is promised to the Lords of the Congregation "rather than that they who " maintain the truth of the Christian religion should be " oppressed by any foreign power," is remarkable as having been returned to its writer in accordance with his orders. Knox's letter to Queen Elizabeth of the 20th July 1559,t wherein he defends himself for publishing his " First Blast of the Trumpet against the monstrous regiment of women," which had been given to the public in the preceding year, is worth attention, as it varies from the copy of the epistle as it exists in print ; and the letter of Christopher Goodman of the 26th October of the same year f about the observances in Queen Elizabeth's private chapel will also attract many readers. § The zeal of the Protestants appears to have been great, and Knox || complains of the " foolish boldness of two young plants," probably meaning Lord James Stewart and the Earl of Arran. Proclamation of war is made by Queen Mary against the English on the 2d February 1560; and again Lord Grey enters Scotland with an English army, the Laird of Grange, on behalf of the Protestants, ravaging his country between Leith and Musselburgh.1[ It is proposed to besiege the Queen Dowager's party and the French in Edinburgh Castle. Hostilities continue, and an attempt is made at treaty : meantime, Leith is assaulted and the English forces defeated, their general. Lord Grey, laying the blame on the * Page 112, Vol. I., No. 52. f Page 113, Vol. I., No. 63. J Goodman was anM.A. of Oxford, and published various books ; among others, one with this title, " How superior powers ought to be obeyed of " their subjects : and wherein they may lawfully by God's worde be " disobeyed and resisted ;" printed at Geneva in 1558. This is a violent attack upon Queen Mary of England, and the book of Knox's, above quoted, was also attributed to him. § Page 119, Vol. I., No. 122. || Page 130, Vol. II., No. 33. t Page 138, Vol. II., No. 105. XVI PREFACE. Duke of Norfolk in having hastened his proceedings, the Duke repelling the charge by saying that he " never advised him to nothing."* Further overtures of treaty were made, which ended ultimately in peace, and a truce occurred during the progress of the treaty, when courtesies were exchanged between the besiegers and the besieged in Leith. Upon this occasion the English Ambassador bears willing testimony to the valour of the French soldiers, their necessities and endur- ance, and mentions the difference between the " vivers " of the two parties, cheerfully contrasting the roast beef of the English with the baked horses and roasted rats of the French.f In this successful embassy Sir William Cecill was one of the Queen of England's Commissioners, and appears to have attained his object, according to his own statement, when other expedients had failed, by " sending a brawling message" to the Commissioners on the other side.J The ratification by Parliament of the " Confession of Faith, as professed and believed by the Protestants of Scotland, "§ was one of the consequences of this treaty. After Queen Mary's return to Scotland, upon the death of her husband. King Francis, in l56l, || the State Papers are for a short period of a more pacific character, — the Queen's gentleness and Mr. Knox's vehemence, the endeavour on all sides to shake the lady's constancy in her faith, and the various overtures of marriage which were . made to her, forming the chief points of the narrative. An anonymous letter will be found in the Appendix ^ respecting the suit of Lord Robert Dudley, and curious mention in it of the Queen's objections to that nobleman ; and of a rival suitor in the person of Lord Darnley. This letter is undoubtedly * Page 149,.Vol. III., No. 76. ■[• Page 823, Vol. IV., No. 21 a. t Page 155, Vol. IV., No. 36. § Page 160, Vol. V., No. 9. II Page 174, Vol. VI., No. 63. ^ Page 825, Vol. IX., No. 47 a. PEEFACE. xvii in the handwriting of the Laird of Grange, and the various devices which were adopted to conceal the authorship of the letter and ensure its safe delivery are very remarkable. At this time the communications between the two Queens are of an interesting and familiar character. Queen Elizabeth's letter of the 15th of October 1562,* respecting a massacre of Protestants in France, is especially valuable ; and in the end of the letter is an allusion to a " heart " which Queen Mary had presented to her good cousin ; respecting which heart, " adamas in cordis eflSgiem sculptus, quem Maria Elizabethae Angliae misit," some verses may be found among the published editions of the poems of George Buchanan. It may be sufficient here to say that all the great events in Queen Mary's career are illustrated most profusely in these records : her marriage with Lord Darnley : the murder of Riccio: the alleged implication of John Knox in that dark deed, which, be it observed, is not proved by these State Papers : the murder of Darnley : the hasty marriage with Bothwell : the flight of that murderer : the Queen's imprisonment at Lochleven and subsequent escape : and finally, as regards her career in Scotland, the last stand made by her friends at Langside, and the consequent flight into England. Then comes the long narrative of the Queen's imprisonment in England, with the contemporaneous history of the government of Scotland in her absence by the four successive regents, the Earls of Murray, Lennox, Mar, and Morton, two of whom were assassinated, and the last publicly executed for murder ; and then Queen Mary's death at Fotheringay. * Page 185, Vol. VIL, No. 84. XVIU PREFACE. King James's reign also presents many events of great interest, such as the mysterious conspiracy against the King's person, alleged, but not proved, to have been con- trived by the Earl of Gowry ; and the numerous plots and factions which existed at the latter end of that King's reign in Scotland, although his reign was a period comparatively of civilization and peace. The letters of Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary may be contrasted profitably, perhaps to the advantage of the latter ; the extraordinary epistles of the Queen of England to King James, with that monarch's pedantic replies, throw light upon their respective characters, and will well repay the reader's attention : nor will they "be without their use to the philologist. The correspondence of Queen Elizabeth's statesmen. Lord Burghley, the Earls of Leicester and Sussex, Lord Hunsdon, Sir Francis Walsyngham, and others, will be found to sustain their writers' reputation for ability. The letters of the Earl of Leicester to Sir Nicholas Throkmorton, relating to the detention of Queen Mary at Lochleven by her rebel nobles, may be pointed out as hitherto un- known, and of exceeding interest. The reader's atten- tion is also directed to the extraordinary minuteness and value of the despatches of four gentlemen succes- sively resident in Scotland, the ambassadors and special correspondents of those times, — Thomas Randolphe, Henry Kyllygrew, Robert Bowes, and George Nicolson. The letters of the last-mentioned person, in particular, furnish very graphic details of the life and times of King James VL Is it too much to say that the history of this not very remote period remains yet to be written? That new biographies of the three personages who stand out most prominently in these pages, viz. Queen Elizabeth, Queen PEEFACE. xix Mary, and King James, are required ? Their letters, and the other documents which relate to them, and which are here described, will furnish ample materials for a fairer and far more agreeable portraiture of the two Queens than has been hitherto presented: a less agreeable, but perhaps a juster one, of King James. A careful perusal of the Calendar may place Queen Elizabeth's conduct to Queen Mary in no unfavourable light, and will remove somewhat of the general impression which exists as to the guilt of Queen Mary. It is not, however, only as illustrative of affairs of State and the political history of the times, that these records are valuable. They contain much that is exceedingly inte- resting from the light it throws on the condition of society, and the manners and customs of our ancestors. The laws of the country, and the severity with which they were administered ; the condition of the army and navy ; the state of science, especially of medical science, — are illus- trated by many papers ; and a few hints about pictures will interest the lover of the fine arts. There are also some very curious notices of the contem- porary literature of the period. Mention will be found of Miles Coverdale, of Tyndale and of Frith, of Calvin, Beza, Peter Martyr, Hieronymus Cardanus, BuUinger, John Knox (whose name has already been mentioned). Parsons the Jesuit, James Tyrie Knox's opponent, George Buchanan and others. Two letters of Buchanan's, in page 416, may be pointed out especially. Buchanan was Queen Mary's preceptor, and read Livy with her daily, as Mr. Randolphe tells Sir William CeciU, in a letter dated the 7th April 1562.* Subsequently, he was tutor to King James ; and that Monarch was more * Page 180, Vol. VII., No. 32. b 2 XX PREFACE. happy, the same ambassador thought, to have had Buchanan for a master than Alexander the Great was to have had AristQtle. An interesting letter will be found from Mr. Kyllygrew to Secretary Walsyngham, (dated June 30th, 1574,*) containing an account of a visit to King James when he was barely eight years old. It is recorded in the letter that the little King made some pretty speeches about the Queen of England ; translated a chapter from the Bible from Latin into French and from French into English, extem- pore ; and that his preceptors, Buchanan and Peter Young, made the King dance before the ambassador, which he did with a very good grace, Buchanan's conduct to Queen Mary is illustrated by passages in subsequent letters, and there are some notes about his published works. Of Thomas Churchyard the poet, the author of " Chips concerning Scotland," (first published in 1575,) a notice will be found,f which seems to confirm the statement of his irregularity of life. The English ambassador resident at the Scottish Court, begs that his letters may be properly addressed with his full title as ambassador, *' to save his " throat from cutting, lest he be taken but as a companion " of Churchyard's, who is now great at the Court ;" and then he asks, " Who was it whom Churchyard slew last ?"J The attention of the literary antiquary will be arrested by the interesting letter of Mr. Alexander Dicsone,§ evidently a gentleman of taste and education, who appears, like other collectors, to have incurred suspicion by having books * Page 385, Vol. XXVI, No. 28. j Page 418, Vol. XXIX., No, 13. •| In the Calendar of State Papers, (Domestic Series, Reign of Queen Elizabeth,) edited by Robert Lemon, Esq., and of which one volume has lately been published, will be found other curious notices of the same eccentric personage, § Page 691, Vol. LVL, No. 84, PEEFACE. xxi • and manuscripts in his possession ; and his letter, in which he specifies some of his treasures, preserves to us the title of some of the writings of Sir Philip Sidney. There are also other allusions to Sir Philip Sidney : * one recording his mission to the Court of France in 1584, to condole with the King upon the death of the Duke of Anjou. Another notice occurs of Mr. Dicsone.f " There is " a book in preparation," writes Mr. George Nicolson, " of Walter Quin, the Irishman, concerning the King's " title to England ; Waldegrave has refused to print it. " Quin is answering Spenser's book, whereat the King " is offended ; and Dixon, that taught the Art of Memory " in England, is answering Doleman."J The name of Barnaby Rich, " one of the phalanx of poets " who united their endeavours under Elizabeth to free the " Low Countries from the weight of the Spanish yoke," (among whom were Sir Philip Sidney, Churchyard, and others,) will be found at page 683 of the Calendar. Rich had published various works : among others, " A right excellent " and pleasant Dialogue between Mercury and an English " Souldier, containing his Supplication to Mars, beautified " with sundry worthy histories, rare inventions, and politike " devises." London, 1574, 4to. And in 1581, appeared his " Straunge and wonderful Adventures of Simonides, a Gen- tilman Spaniard." In the same year also was published " Riche his Farewell to Militarie Profession ; conteinyng * Page 480, Vol. XXXV., No. 61. f Page 747, Vol. LXIL, No. 6. I [n the Bodleian Library is a copy of Dicsoiie's work, thus entitled, " Alexandri Dicsoni Arelii de vmbra rationis et judicii, sive de memoriae " virtute Prosopopseia. Ad illustrissimum D.D. Kobertum Dudlaeum, " comitem Licestaraeum, &c. Londini, excudebat Thomas VautroUerius, « typographus, 1583." XXU PREFACE. " verie pleasaunt discourses fit for a peaceable tyme. " Gathered together for the onely delight of the courteous " gentlewomen, bothe of Englande and Irelande, for whose " onely pleasure thei were collected together, and unto " whom they are directed and dedicated by Barnabe Riche, " Gentleman. Imprinted at London, by Robert Walley, " 1581." It appears from a letter of Mr. George Nicolson's to Mr. Bowes,* (dated 18th June 1595,) that a later edition of this "Farewell "was published in 1694, which King James evidently thought the first, — an edition which is not mentioned by modern bibliographers ; and in the con- clusion of this book, called " Rich his Farewell," writes Mr. Nicolson, " such matter is noted as the King is not pleased " with." " He says little," adds the writer very ominously, " but thinks the more." A reference to " The Conclusion " of this curious book will present to the reader the grounds of King James' complaint, and he will find that in a subse- quent edition of Rich's book published in 1606, the word " Constantinople " is substituted for " Scotland," and the name of " the Turk " for that of " the King." King James VI's Court was graced very frequently by the presence of men of letters, as these Papers testify, and his Majesty was well supplied with the literature of the day. On the 12th November 1596,t Mr. Bowes writes to Lord Burghley of another insult offered to his Majesty of Scotland : " Great offence hath been conceived by the King " against Master Edmund Spenser, for pubhshing in print, in " the second part of the Fairy Queen, Chapter 9, some dis- " honourable eff'ects, as the King deemeth, against himself " and his mother deceased. I have satisfied his Majesty," * Page 683, Vol. LVL, No. 13. j Page 723, Vol. LIX., No. 66. PREFACE. xxiii says the Ambassador, " about the privilege under which " the book is published, yet he still desireth that " Edmund Spenser for this fault may be duly tried and " punished." The matter complained of is evidently that contained in Book V. Canto IX., where a prisoner is brought to the bar before Marcella — " Then was there brought as prisoner to the barre, A ladie of great countenance and place, But that she it with foule abuse did marre ; Yet did appears rare beautie in her face, But blotted with condition vile and base. That all her other honour did. obscure, And titles of nobilitie deface ; Yet in that wretched semblant she did sure The people's great compassion unto her allure." In these volumes will be found the description of many ballads, in black letter, and some other printed documents of great rarity, with a few proclamations. There are also numerous notices of authors and books whose names are less well known at the present day than those already mentioned : of Master Quin the Irishman,* for instance, who is writing verses and presenting them to King James, to that Monarch's great satisfaction, — verses afterwards published by their author in a " Sertum Poeticum" printed at Edinburgh in I6OO: of Henry Constable the author of " Diana, or the excellent conceitfuU Sonnets of H. C," printed at London in 1584, and many others. One notice wiU be found of the great Lord Bacon,f in a letter of his friend and former companion at the Court of France, Sir Amias Powlet ; and there are two paragraphs which probably refer to John Lilly, the dramatist — " Euphues " Lilly," called by Blount " the only rare poet of that time. * Page 700, Vol. LVIL, No. 78. f Page 981, Vol. XVH., No. 13. XXIV PEEFACE. " the witty, comical, facetiously quick and unparalleled " John Lilly." Some notices of plays and players are very suggestive, while the numerous references to poets and poetry also afford room for speculation. For instance, one William Wilson,* " pretending to be a poet," was at Edin- burgh in 1592. Is some known poet concealed under this name ? If so, who is meant ? Frequent allusions are made to other illustrious English- men besides those previously noticed : to Sir Francis Drake, for instance, and Sir Walter Raleigh, then in the zenith of his fame, of whom there is curious mention in a letter of Anthony Babington's, written the day before that traitor's execution ; and some valuable historical particulars are to be found relating to the trial and execution of the Duke of Norfolk for the contemplated marriage with Queen Mary, and the conspiracies of Parry and Babington against the life of Queen Elizabeth. The genealogist will find numerous pedigrees and carefully compiled lists of the nobility of Scotland of great value, and materials for local history, necessarily very ample as regards Scotland, with some curious notices of a similar character relating to England. The future historian of • Staffordshire, for example, will find interest in the full particulars about Tutbury, Chartley, Cannock, Beaudesert, Lichfield, Burton, and other places : and the occasional mention of the gentry, whose descendants still reside in the county, such as the Gresleys, the Bagots, the Pagets, and the Chetwynds. Some papers of great curiosity about witchcraft will be found in the Calendar; not the least singular being an accountf of a long oration made by King James before the judges of * Page 617, Vol. XLIX., No. 45. t Page 592, Vol. XLVH., No. 61 1. PREFACE, XXV Scotland in the Tolbooth at Edinburgh, in which he reproves them for their ignorance of the Law in having acquitted some wretched creatures charged with this dark crime, and explains to his officers what a witch, in his opinion, really is. Other strange papers are those which refer to the pro- posed excommunication of Archbishop Patrick Adamson, partly on account of " some errors noted in his sermons " before the King, as also for his extraordinary favour " towards a witch, in saving her from that due punishment " which should have been inflicted on her."* The documents described in the Appendix consist of a portion of the so called " Conway Papers," being the State Papers which were formerly in the possession of the Lords Conway, Secretaries of State during the reigns of James I. and Charles I. They are of various dates, and some are of exceeding interest. The correspondence of Sir Nicholas Throkmorton was among these "Conway Papers," and is of much value. The second series of papers relates to Mary Queen of Scots after her flight from Scotland, and consists of the correspondence which passed between Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, and their respective ministers ; the reports and letters of the nobles and others who were successively appointed to take charge of the captive Queen ; the corre- spondence of her friends and servants ; some of the evidence supposed to have been produced against the Queen at York and elsewhere ; the alleged love-letters to the Earl of Bothwell ; and a large mass of papers which it is stated * Page 461, Vol. XXXIIL, No. 80. XXVI PREFACE. were seized in the Queen's apartments at Chartley Castle in 1586, upon the discovery of Babington's conspiracy against Queen Elizabeth. These papers consist chiefly of letters in cipher, with contemporary deciphers, and it is stated that they were written by Queen Mary to foreign princes and divers ecclesiastics and others, her agents abroad, for the re-estabhshment of the Romish religion in England, and the subversion of the throne of Queen Elizabeth. The reader's attention is requested not only to the contents of these records, but also to the circumstances imder which they are preserved to us. The evidence they contain is all important, there is abundance of insinuation, there is much assertion of guilt, but proof nowhere as far as the compiler has been able to seek it. He wishes therefore to point out especially, first, that the monstrous letters to Bothwell are not in Queen Mary's handwriting; secondly, that there is not, in the State Papers here described, any one which shows participation on the Queen's part in the murder of Darnley ; and, lastly, that all the letters in cipher, above alluded to, profess only to be copies, copies in cipher, and copies deciphered. They are nearly all in the hand- writing of one Mr. Thomas Phelippes, a person of much in- genuity and ability in the use of his pen, who was employed by the English ministers to decipher letters. Occasionally he counterfeited them ; and his conduct was subsequently in- vestigated and brought to light in the reign of King James. The attention of many readers will be arrested by those passages wherein Mr. Phelippes* and others artfully connect Queen Mary's name with Babington's ; and some may wonder, perhaps, what those plans of Mr. Phelippes could *Page 988, Vol. XVII., No. 58. PREFACE. xxvii have been which the captive Queen's stern keeper, Sir Amias Powlet, dared not put into execution.* Considerable difficulty has been found in fixing the dates of some of the papers. It must not be assumed that the dates here assigned, are, in all cases, correct. The com- piler has done what he could to fix them correctly; but many of the facts mentioned in these letters find no record in the pages of historians ; so that he has been without any other guidance than such as was afforded by the documents themselves. It is hoped that none of the papers are ma- terially misplaced ; and that if the reader discovers an error, he will attribute it to any cause rather than to a want of due care and attention. Very difficult was it to determine, in certain cases, whether particular letters should be classed with the Scottish Papers or with those relating to the Borders : and impossible to ad- here to the rules of classification usually observed, without depriving many important documents of their greatest interest. The compiler has been allowed therefore oc- casionally to insert the letters of the Border officers among the Scottish Papers, when those letters referred exclusively to Scottish affairs. Care has been taken, in describing the contents of the letters, to preserve the language of the original documents as far as was possible ; whereby the writers have been left to tell their own stories, and express their own opinions, in their own words. On no occasion have invidious terms been used which do not exist in the letters : and in cases where errors of expression occur, the writers themselves must be held responsible for them. An endeavour, in fact, has been made to preserve in the abstracts the features observable in * Page 994, Vol, XVIII-, Nos. 22, 23, xxviu PEEFACE. the entire documents : to retain the vigour and the colour of the originals without distortion or exaggeration. In conclusion, the compiler desires to testify very grate- fully and affectionately his sense of the kindness and efficient help he has received, during the progress of the work, from his friend Robert Lemon, Esq. ; in his anxious zeal, and energy in the public service. Markham John Thorpe. St. Edmund Hall, Oxford. SCOTLAND. HENRY VIIL Vol. I. 1509—1622. 1509. 1509. June 29. 1. Confirmation by King Henry VIII. of the Treaty of Peace Westminster, between England and Scotland, made by King Henry VII. with King James IV. Lat. June 29. 2. Another copy. 3. Oath of King Henry VIIl., to observe the treaty of perpetual peace and amity made between his father, King Henry VII., and James King of Scotland. 1511. 4. Safe conduct from Henry VIII. to the Earl of Argyle, Lord Drummond, Sir Kobert Lauder, Sir Wm. Scott, Sir John Ramsay, and Mr. James Henderson, Ambassadors from Scotland, to come to England, to negociate a treaty. Lat. 1512. 5. James IV., King of Scotland, to Henry VIII. Requests a pass for Tho. Ramsey, with a ship of 100 tons, to trade into England. 6. Archibald Earl of Angus to [Henry VIII.]. Has received the credence of Edward Cuyk ; his mind was set the same way ; pro- mises, under his hand and seal, to fulfil the King's wish ; he [King Henry] may pass to London or where lie pleases, and take no thought of these matters, for they shall be ended at his desire. 1513. July 16. 7. King James IV. to King Henry VIII. Details various injuries Edinburgh, and harms lately done unto himself and his subjects, which had obliged him to band with France. Desires him to desist from further invasion of the King of France, in whose defence he is obliged to take part. Aug. 1 2. 8. King Henry VIII. tp. King James IV. In answer to the pre- ceding. Urges the various injuries received by England from Scotland. Knows him not for a competent judge in so high a matter as regards further attempts against England's enemy the French King. As he shall do xmto England so shall it be acquitted him hereafter, by the help of the Lord and Saint George. Aug. 29. Ilauworth. 1511. Julv 26. Knoll. 1512. July 18. Edinburgh, Oct. 29. Edinburgh. 1513. SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 1513. Sept. 7. WoUerhaugh. Sept. 9. Nov. 11. Perth. Vol. I. 9. Challenge of the Earl of Surrey and others to King James IV. They had oifered to give him battle on Friday, but since his promise to meet them he has put himself into a place more like a fortress than an indifferent ground for battk. If he will place his forces in the MOl Field on the morrow they will meet him between 12 and 3 o'clock. 10. Accoimt of the battle between the King of Scots and the Earl of Surrey, in Brankstone Field [Flodden], on the 9th of September. ~ 11. Margaret Queen of Scotland to the Queen of England. 'In reply to a letter- of condolence on the adversity which has lately happened to her. Thanks her for her loving and hearty mind and great compassion, as Friar Bonadventure hath shewn on her. behalf. Begs also that her dearest brpther's [King Henry's] kindness may be made known to her lieges and her realm. 1515. 12. Queen Margaret to Adam Williamson, Clerk. His counsel right pleasant if it had been possible to follow it ; but the people of that land are so inquisitive, and there are none whona, she may trust but her husband [the Earl of Angus] and his uncle. 13. Thomas Lord Dacre of Gillesland to the Privy Council of Eng- land. The Pope's briefs for the Bishop elect of Dunkeld ; the King's intercession in his behalf; arrest of the messengers by whom he sent them to Scotland; examination of the Bishop by the Duke of Albany ; the archbishopric of St. Andrews obtained by the Bishop of Moray; the Captain of Stirling committed to ward. Incloses, 1 3. I. Dacre to Queen Margaret. The King's intercession with the Pope in behalf of Mr, Gawen Douglas for the bishopric of Dv/nJceld. Revocation of the authority of the arch- bishopric of St. Andreius. Kirkoswald, July 2. 13. II. Dacre to Gawen Douglas, Bishop elect of Dunkeld. Letters from the King ; two briefs from the Pope who consents to his appointment to the bishopric ; revocation of the Pope's authority to the Archbishop of JSt. Andrews, who is fled out of Flanders, and is thought to be hidden in Scotland. Kirkoswald, July 2. 13. III. Dacre to Dp. Douglas. To the same effect as the preceding, his communication being repeated on account of the arrest of his servant at Moffut with the former Utters. Holme Abbey, JuVy 6. July. 14. [Lord Home?] to Lord Dacre. In reply to his letter desiring him to write to the King that he should never, be entreated to the Duke's ways ; explains why , he has not been able to write ; and this day they have taken all his places, so that he is " at the point." [Signature torn off."] 1515. Jan. 22. Perth. July 14. Carlisle. SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 1515. Aug. 4. Naward. Aug. 8. Edinburgh. Aug. 9. Aug. 10. Edinburgh, Aug. 10. Edinburgh. Aug. 12. Harbottle. Aug. 13. Harbottle. Aug. 14. Edinburgh. Aug. 17. Harbottle. Vol. T. ] 5. Lord Dticre to the Privy Council. Lord Home fast and sure upon the Queen of Scots' party. Albany set to have the children. Angus charged by the Duke to starve out the Queen at Stirling. Conflict there. The Earl's escape. The Queen's intentions in case of a second attempt. Money wanted for the Earl, &c. 16. John Duke of Albany to Lord Dacre. Has written lately by Lion King-at-Ai-ms. Begs him to keep good rule until the last of August, when the Commissioners shall be convened. 17. Memorandum of assent given by Lord Dacre to Da\dd Purves, at the request of the Duke of Albany, for making redress for slaughters. 18. Albany to Dacre. Hopes he will persevere in his efforts to preserve peace. Will put a remedy for the three slaughters committed by Scots. Has appointed Lord Maxwell to have the rule of the West Marches and the Laird of Cessford of the Middle Borders. Defends his conduct against Lord Home by reason of his damnable enterprize against the King. Denies that he has usurped the King's authority. 19. Albany to Dacre. Requests credence for Thomas Fasintoun, one of his chaplains, whom he has instrticted to shew him certain things in his name. 20. Dacre to Albany. In respect to his appointment of Lord Maxwell and the Laird of Cessford to have rule on the Borders. Approves his choice of the former, but cannot and will not meet the latter. Has consented to the convening of the Commissioners on a deferred day. Reported assembly of forces in Scotland to besiege Berwick. 2L Dacre to Albany. The comprehension last made is not likely to be kept. Sorry for his displeasure against Lord Home. De- precates the assembling of forces on the Borders as likely to cause unkindness betwixt the realms, and to be chargeable to the King, his master. 22. Albany to Dacre. Desires that the comprehension may be augmented by all good and honest means. Cessford not likely to take any revenge for the murder of his father by English- men. Has assembled his forces to chastise the Chamberlain, and in the execution of the King's service shall raise forces as often as need requires ; but has suspended the assembly, the Chamberlain having surrendered his places into his hands. 2.3. Dacre to Albany. The comprehension must be augmented by the King of England and his Council. Must be content with the appointment of Cessford. Glad that he has suspended the assembly. If he send Mons. de Villebresme to the French King, prays God that he will also send to King Henry, as his Highness regards his nephew of Scotland marvellously. A 2 SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 1515. Aug. 20. Edinburgh. Aug. 22. Edinburgli. Aug. 29. Edinburgh. Vol. I. 24. Margaret Queen of Scotland to King Henry VIII. Certain things which she has done contrary to his pleasure. Determination of Parliament respecting the custody of the King and his brother, her sons. Is deliberate to take one part with her cousin [Albany], but begs he [King Henry] will send some wise man to make a, ' sicker ' way betwixt them. Intends to take to her chamber within twelve days, as she has not past eight weeks to her time. 25. Queen Margaret to King Henry. Received his letter by the French messenger. Thanks for his good mind. The Duke of Albany so set to peace that he will come to England himself to bring it to a good end. Wishes some wise man were sent there to consider how the peace may be sickerest made. 26. Duke of Albany to Lord Dacre. Sends back Mons. de ViUe- bresme, instructed with his intentions, to be communicated to the King. Begs continuance of his good mind towards the peace. Fr. Aug. 31. Edinburgh. Oct. 13. Edinburgh. Oct. 13. Edinburgh. Oct. 14. Edinburgh. Dec. 27. Edinburgh. Dec. 28. Morpeth. 27. Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. The Duke of Albany having postponed sending her letters of the 20th, on account of liis endeavours to bring the realm to peace, she writes to certify that she is still in the same mind. 28. Albany to King Henry. Knowing by experience that they on the Borders hinder him from learning the truth, sends Kouge- croix to assure him of liis intention as regards the peace, and to receive his commands. Fr. 29. Albany to the Duke of Suffolk. The hindrance to the com- prehension made by the Borderers. Has instructed the bearer Rougecroix to show the King his mind and intention, and begs to know the King's pleasure in return. 30. Albany to Cardinal Wolsey. The hindrance made by the Borderers. He himself will be found appliable in all good and honourable ways towards tlie entertainment of the comprehension. 31. Albany to Lord Dacre. Understanding the Kings opinion of their labours, and being about to send to him again, they wish information about the diet appointed at Carlisle, that it may he held after the receipt of the King's answer, if it be necessary. 32. Christopher Garneys to Henry VIII. Removal of the Queen of Scots ; her feebleness. Scottish visitors. The Lord Chamberlain's devotion to the King. The stuff sent to the Queen of Scots by King Henry. Au ambassador from the Duke of Albany. Mag- nificence of Lord Dacre 's arrangements in lionour of the Queen of Scots. Her excessive weakness and marvellous mind upon her apparel ; gowns of cloth of gold and silk ; more wanted. Death of the Prince. SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. Vol. I. 1516. 33. Lord Dacre and Dr. Tho. Magnus to Henry VIII. Great infir- mity of the Queen of Scots ; if she were recovered of her ache she would be strong enough to stir, sit up, stand and go, which she cannot do at this time. Requests the speedy sending of another physician. 34. Sir Anthony Ughtredd, Captain of Berwick, to Wolsey. His reception of the Scotch ambassadors. Whatsoever the King shall require they dare in no wise deny, being so timorous and dreadful of his displeasure. 35. Albany to Dacre. In reply to his letter, stating that he is not bound to abstain from making any invasion into Scotland, if his Sovereign commands it. Will not enter upon the subject until the coming of his secretary, Jean de Barbon, who, he hears, has been taken at sea by Englishmen. April 18. 36. Duke of Albany's instructions to Unicora Pursuivant, of matters to be declared to Lord Dacre; of the proposed truce; Ambassadors to be sent to England, &c. 1516. Jan. 6. Morpeth. April 11. Berwick. April 18. Edinburgh. April 21. Whittingham. Oct. 20. Edinburgh. 37. Dacre to Alban)'. Strange that he makes new overtures every time he writes. The affairs of Scotland cannot be mixed with those of France. Has no power to arrange for any cessation of war at this time. Marvels that he gives credence to such light tales as that about De Barbon. Oct. Dec. 1. Harbottle. 1517. Jan. 1. Edinburgh. [Feb.] 38. Albany to Cardinal Wolsey. Being sure of his aid in maintaining peace between the two realms, sends him a letter respecting the late attemptates on the Borders, which he cannot con- jecture can proceed of aught else than the evil mind of those who have the rule on the English side. 39. Cardinal Wolsey to Queen Margaret. The persons whom Lord Dacre had sent into Scotland for her conjunct feoffment, jewels, plate, and stuff have been well received by the Duke of Albany. 40. Dacre to Wolsey. Albany's favourable reception of the King's letters. His willingness to visit the King on his way to France. Meeting with the Scottish Commissioners at Morpeth. Abstinence agreed upon. Border garrisons, &c. 1517. 41. James Betoun, Arclibishop of Glasgow, Chancellor of Scot- land to Wolsey. Understands his good, true, and constant mmd towards peace and amity between England and Scotland. The Governor is set all ways for peace, and he himself will do his poor " davour" thereto. 42. Certain articles concerning the King of England's mind and pleasure, to be declared to the Duke of Albany by Clarencieux King-at-Arms. King Henry's consent to see the Duke of Albany. The Duke's request for the King's acknowledgment of his title as Governor of Scotland. The truce to be void in case the Duke refuses tp come to the King's presence, &c. SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 1517. March 13. Edinburgh. Marcli 17. Carlisle. Vol. I. 43. Arclibishop Betoun to Cardinal Wolsey. Received his letters by Clarencieux, by which he understands his noble, good, and constant mind to the continuance of peace ; refers to Clarencieux, and begs he will continue in the same mind henceforward. Thomas Benolt, Clarencieux, to Wolsey. Reports his proceed- 44. ings with the Duke of Albany and- Council of Scotland respect- ing the prorogation [prolongation of truce], and the desired provision for the Queen of Scotland. They swear many great oaths that her Grace shall be right heartily welcome, and that the Duke and all the nobles will meet her. [April 6.] 45. James V., King of Scotland. Safe conduct, as amended in England, for his mother. Queen Margaret, to come into Scotland, and to enjoy all the revenues, profits, and emoluments of her dowry. [April 6.] 46. Thfe additional article to the above safe conduct, as suggested in England, in case the Queen do any offence in Scotland. With a note at the foot, in the hand of Queen Margaret, promising obe- dience. [April 15.] 47. Clarencieux to Lord Dacre. The provision for the Queen oi Scots granted, and the letters of prorogation. Robin Car is the man who hath given the Queen the worst advisement. The truce to be published to day. April 15. Holyrood. April 16. Edinburgh. April 17. Na^ward. April 17. Naward. May 28. Doncaster. July 26. Dieppe. Aug. 7. Edinburgli. 48. Duke of Albany to Dacre. Thanks for his good mind towards the tranquillitj'^ between the two realms. Requests him to deliver up George Home, the Prior his brother, and their accomplices. 49. Archbishop Betoun to Wolsey, Return of Clarencieux to England. Himself and Albany always set for the continuance of peace. 50. Dacre to Albany. Knows not where Geo. Home and his brother the Prior are. Will not receive the bastard son of the Chamberlain without the Duke's leave. 51. Dacre to Wolsey. Clarencieux to return to Scotland. The safe conduct for the Queen. Truce proclaimed. A book which he has drawn up for the defence of the Marches. Arms brought into Scotland. The Duke's intention to remove the King. Angus sent for by the Duke, &c. 52. George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, to Wolsey. Letters from the Queen of Scots to the King's Highness. Her journeys and sickness. The custody of Sir Richard Bosom, who is unquiet and unwell in his mind. 53. Duke of Albany to Wolsey. Sends the request for the safe conduct for their ambassadors. The fault can only be that of the scribe. Glad that the King knows that it was no fault of his that he did not pay his reverence to him, as well as for that which he told Malyne respecting the prorogation of the truce. Fr. 54. Queen Margaret tc Henry VIII. The King, her son, fares well and is in good health. Requests a passport for Marchmon^ Herald to go to France. SCOTLAND—HENRY VIII. 1517. Aug. 18. Dandee. 1518. March 5. Harbottle. June 8, Harbottle. July 25. Cawmyllis. Sept. 4. Edinburgh. 1519. [Nov.] [Nov.] [Nov.] 1520. Nov. 16. Edinburgh. Nov. 22. Harbottle. Nov. 24. Edinburgh. Vol. I. 55. Archbishop Betoun to Cardinal Wolsey. Eeceived, his letters by Clarencieux. Beseeches him to nourish tranquillity between the realms, as -well for the honour of the King as the Governor, who is set and given all ways towards it. 1518. 56. Lord Dacre to Wolsey. Evil treatment of the Queen of Scots ; her safe conduct ; her plate and jewels in pledge. Eenuncia- tion of all right to her property by Angus. Necessity of helping her. 57. Dacre to Wolsey. Arrest of the French Orator by David Home. Expedience of the latter having 'his pardon. The Queen lies in Edinburgh like a poor suitor. Strength of Wark Castle, &c. . 58. David Howm, of Wedderbiirn, to Wolsey. Being a banished man, on account of his trouble and business, he has taken the Orator of France as a means for- obtaining pardon. Lord Dacre, however, having laboured for the release of this Orator, he cannot hold him, but sends him up with his brother Alexander Home ; and as he cannot depend on the Duke of Albany nor the Lords of Scotland, who slew Lord Home, requests that intercession may be made to the King of England for the pardon of himself and his family. 59. King James V. to King Henry VIIL Bequests a passport for John , with a ship of 100 tons, to trade to England. [Signed, James, Ckomcdlor.'] 1519. 60. The first article of a treaty of truce between England and Scotland for a year. Lat. 61. Translation of the same. 62. Another article, probably of the same treaty. 1520. 63. King James V. to Lord Dacre. The truce expiring on the Feast of St. Andrew, and, as he may not easily at this time send an Ambassador to England, requests him to procure a commission, with sufficient authority for the continuation of the truce. 64. Dacre to King James. No time to get the commission required. Had asked for the names of Ambassadors in July. Sees no remedy now but that one of his Graces Council should meet him on Tuesday or Wednesday, in the Middle Marches, and take an abstinence for a month. ' 65. John Campbell to Lord Dacre. Is appointed by the Lords of Council to meet him. As the weather is bad, begs that he will ba in Ridenfurd on Thursday. ,- ^ . 8 SCOTLAND— HENRY Vm. 1520. Nov. 26, Edinburgh. Nov. 27. Edinburgh. Nov. 27. Dunbar. Nov. 29. Nov. 30. Harbottle. Nov. 30. Harbottle. Dec. 6. Edinburgh, Vol. I. 66. King James V. Letters patent, appointing Thomas, Abbot of Kelso, his Commissioner, to treat with Lord Dacre for continuation of the peace with England. Lat. 67. King James to Lord Dacre. Master John Campbell, of Thornton, should have passed towards him for the prorogation of the truce ; but tjirough certain urgent causes, and especially the arrival of the Sieur D'Aubigny and M. de Planis, from France, the Abbot of Kelso and Master Thomas Nudry are appointed in his stead. 68. Mons, Jehan de Planis, French Ambassador in Scotland, to Dacre. Urges the prolongation of the truce between England aiid Scotland, Fr. 69. " Copie of the Mynet of Abstinence" [between England and Scotland], " to endure unto the furste daye of January." 70. Lord Dacre to M. de Planis. Expresses satisfaction at Jiis arrival in Scotland, and informs him that a -new abstinence has been taken until the 1st of January. 71. Dacre to the Treasurer of Scotland [John Campbell]. So many names are put in the safe conduct, that it is thought they will send but light personages to make requisition to the King of England for peace. Kecommends that six only be named, two bishops, two lords, and two clerks, and one of each of these to he selected by the King and CounciL 72. Jehan de Planis to Lord Dacre. Satisfaction at the proro- gation of the peace. Suggests its further prorogation for four or five months. Hopes that arrangements will be made for the settlement of the Border matters. Dec. 6. 73. John Campbell to Dacre. Explains the reasons on account Edinburgh, of which the names of so many persons were set down in the safe conduct. Thinks the abstinence too short, and prays a further prorogation. 1.521. 1521. Dec. 1. 74. Duke of Albany to the Cardinal of Ancona. In commendation Stirling Castle, of James, Archbishop of Glasgow, whom he nominates and recom- mends to the office of Archbishop of St. Andrews, vacant by the death of Andrew Form an. Lat. Dec. 1. 75. Albany to the Senate of Cardinals. To the same effect as the Stirling. preceding. Lat. Dec. 9. 76. James V. to Henry VIII. Requests safe conduct for Walter, Edinburgh. Abbot of Glenluce, and twelve in his company, to come to England to his Majesty. Signed by Albanjr. Dec. 10. 77. Albany to King Henry. Informs him of his arrival in Edinburgh. Scotland on the 18th of November. Has made reverence to the Queen, and assures him of his intention to preserve the peace between the two kingdoms. Fr, SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 9 1521. Dec. 10. Edinburgh. Dec. 10. Edinburgh. Dec. 11. Edinburgh. Dec. 16. Edinburgh. Vol. I. 78. Duke of Albany to Katharine Queen of England. His arrival in Scotland ; his intention to maintain peace. His Secretary sent to the Catholic King, her nephew, whose mission he begs she will aid. Fr. 79. Albany to Cardinal "Wolsey. Eequests him to inform the King of his arrival, and to assure liim that he is come solely for the desire he has to do service to the King his nephew, and tlie Queen his sister. Fr. 80. Albany to Wolsey. The King of England's orders for the reformation of the disorders on the Borders. If matters depended on himself, they would serve not only for the good of those countries, but of all Christianity. The letter demanded by Clarencieux is inconsistent Vith his honour. Is willing to give the Earl of Angus leave to visit the Queen, &c. Fr. 81. Albany to Henry VIII. Rcqi:csts safe conduct for John Duncanson, clerk, to pass into England and beyond sea. Dec. 24. 82. Gawin Douglas Bishop of Dunkeld to Cardinal Wolsey. Waltham Cross. Informs him of his arrival in England as Ambassador from the Earl of Angus and the Lords of Scotland. Requests his favour- able aid. Dec. 31. London. 1522. Jan. 2L Berwick. Jan. 31. The Inn of Carlisle, Feb. 15. Norham. 83. Bp. Douglas to Wolsey. Informs him that Walter, Commen- dator of the Abbey of Glenluce and Secretary to the Duke of Albany, accompanied by Eoss, Herald, and Carrick, Pursuivant, and their servants, have come to London. Requests he may have audience of the King as soon as they have, as he might give His Majesty some information concerning them. 1522. 84. Sir Anth. Ughtredd to Wolsey. Informs him that the Duke of Albany has taken the castle of Tantallon from the Earl of Angus, and has in his company the Earls of Huntly, Argyle, Arran, Len- nox, and others, to the number of 7 Earls ; and that the Earl of Angus has come in and submitted to Albany, contrary to his oath on the Evangelists to Lord Dacre. Has raised 250 men to defend Berwick, ] 50 of whom he has since discharged. The Abbot of St. Mary is lately dead. 85. Bp. Douglas to Wolsey. So full of vehement annoy that he dare not come to his presence. Begs compassion, as he has erred for those who have now wrought their own perpetual shame. Is weary of his life. Promises not to take part with Albany nor Angus, or to go to Scotland. Alludes to a design of the Duke to marry the Queen. Hopes he shall see him punished, &c. 86. Dacre to Wolsey. At the coming of Clarencieux, diets were appointed to be held, at which it was declared by the Scottish Commissioners, that until they were sure of peace there should be no redress. Clarencieux has uttered his credence to the Queen, the Duke, and the estates in open Parliament ; and the Duke is resolved to remain in Scotland. .10 SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 1522. ^«^- ^• March 14 87. Lord Dacre to Cardinal Wolsey. The French King s servant Norham Castle, conducted to Scotland. Departure of Angus and his brother for France. Begs him to write to the Pope in favour of the Bishop of Dunkeld, for the Archbishopric of St. Andrews. March 22. 88. Dacre to Wolsey. Has received his Grace's letters, dated Norham. Feb. 20, about the King of France sending a gentleman with letters to Albany, directing him to go to France; which gentleman arrived at Berwick on Thursday, Marph 6, and from thence had been con- veyed into Scotland. The Dvvke has summoned the Estates to meet him. March 30. 89. Duke of Albany to Wolsey. Req^uests a passport for Edinburgh. Champaigne, Officer at Arms of France, to pass from Dover to Boulogne. -Fr. March. July 3. Norham. .90. Instructions from Henry VIII. to John Kite, Bishop of Carlisle, to join Lord Dacre as his Counsellor and Treasurer, in the payment of the garrison, as well as for rewards to be paid to tlie gentlemen of- the Borders who shall do the King acceptable service in resistance of the authority of the Duke of Albany. 91. Dacre to Wolsey. Has received his letters ordering him to repair to the King's presence, which he could not do at that present, the Duke of Albany being on the Borders with his army unskaled. July 30. 92. Instructions from Henry VIII, to the Earl of Shrewsbury, his Highness' Lieutenant General in the North. To repau' to York and assemble troops to resist any invasion of England by the Duke 'of Albany. ' [August.] 93. Albany to the Captain of Berwick [Sir Ant. Ughtredd]. The man to whom he had sent Clarencieux's letters has seen them, and requests the safe conduct for two reasons : one, to know the date of the letters; the other, to know what surety there would be, as Car- rick, a Pursuivant, had lately been arrested by Lord Dacre. He wishes also to know if Dacre hg-s power to make truce or abstinence of war. [August.] 94. Ughtredd to Albany. The safe conduct is in his hands, and he will insert what names he wishes. Will show the King's safe conduct to any trusty and secret servant that Albany will send. August 19. Berwick. 95. Ughtredd to Wolsey. The Duke of Albany^s not coming in person to Berwick, but has sent the Lord Fleming and two Earls with great power, towards the Borders, under pretence of seizing the Lord Chamberlain and destroying his lands. Warrant for money for the Abbot of St. Mary's to Wm. Pawne or Geo. Lawson. SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 11 Vol. I. 96. Albany to Xlghtredd. Seeing the ill treatment that Carrick received, he will not trust any of his servants into England ; but, for the esteem he bears hira, has sent a Herald to receive the safe conduct. Bequests answer to that part of his first letter rela- tive to Dacre's powers. 97. Ughtredd to Albany. Cannot answer for any other man's deeds, and Dacre must answer about Carrick. Cannot send the safe conduct for reasons specified, but sends a true copy, and will deliver the original to those who should come to Berwick. Dacre has full power to take abstinence of war and peace. ., 98. Albany to Ughtredd. Is satisfied with the explanations in his last letter ; and when he has received answer from the Queen's Grace, and understood her intention, he will act accordingly, 99. Ughtredd to Albany. Clarencieux has procured the safe conduct. Begs to know whether he mil have it or not in such manner as he has explained in his former letters. Cardinal Wolsey to Albany. Truce procured by mediation of the Queen of Scots for a month, which is rather displeasant than acceptable to the King, who was desirous to have tried his righteous quarrel, with- the aid of God, by force of battle. And albeit he [Albany] threatens vengeance,, yet God is so equal that he often avei-teth it to the necks of them that intend it. October 8. 100. Albany to Dacre. Bequests that the bearers. Sir James Edinburgh. Cocks and Alex. Mure, vi^ho are going into Flanders for redress on both sides, for ships, merchandize, and gear taken, may have sure passage, &c. according to their safe conduct. 1522. August 27. Edinburgh. August 29. Berwick. August 30. Edinburgh. Sept. 3. Berwick. [Sept.] October 14. Hexham. October 17 Edinburgh. Dec. 18. Stirlincr. 101. Dacre to Albany. In reply to his req«iest for further absti- nence, advises the sending of some honourable Lord to meet them of the part of England. Suggests the prolongation of the truce for a complete month, and requests a meeting at Coldstream for the settlement of Border matters. ] 02. Albany to Dacre. Sends the bearer with copy of his letters to Wolsey. Begs him to help the peace. ] 03. Archbishop Betoun to Dagre. Beceived his letters. Thanks him for his^good will therein expressed. The Lords have gladly accepted the prorogation of peace lately sent by the Ambassadors and Clarencieux, and seals shall be interchanged accordingly. 1-523. [Feb.] Vol. II. 1623, 1524. 1523. 1. Kino- Henry VIII. to James V. Having demanded restitu- tion of certain spoil, and such spoil being justified by his Council, fears that he shall be enforced to cause such things to be done, whereof, for the love he bears him, he will be right sorry ; but begs he will attribute the same to his own Governors and Council. 12 SCOTLAND— HENRY VHI. 1523. ^°^^- ^^' Feb. 11. 2. Captain David Falconnar to [the Earl of Surrey]. _ Recommends Hariing. a Captain of Lanceknights, Zownkcarskep van Gej'ssindam, in case his Lordship takes any men of war into Scotland. March 25. [March.] April 10. Newcastle. April 13. Berwick. April 15. Newcastle. May 10. Skate Koad. May 21. Alnwick. Aug. 14. Newcastle. Sept. 2. Newcastle. 3. Queen Margaret to Sun-ey. Being informed that he is come to the Borders, requests his protection of the Prioress of Coldstream, who is nearest the skaith, and whose place has been troubled divers times before. 4. Thomas Howard Earl of Surrey to Cardinal Wolsey. Arrange- n^ents for an invasion into Scotland with ten thousand men. Expects Lord Dacre to-night, and Sir Wm. Bulmer to-morrow, who has invaded the Merse, and of whom, he trusts, they shall hear of a good journey. Thinks the fault of the misorder of the men of war rests with Madyson of Hull. 5. Surrey to Wolsey. Will keep his letter secret. Nine ships gone to fetch the Duke of Albany. Sir Anthony Poynter had need have 12 or 14 sail to intercept him. 6. Sir Anthony TJghtredd to Surrey. The Earls of Huntly, Argyle, and Lennox are gone to Edinburgh to hold a Parliament there. Lord Hamilton is sent to Wedderburne for fear the English- men enter suddenly. Recommends his Lordship to come with a great number. 7. Surrey to Wolsey. Remonstrates that letters of thanks have been sent from the King to Sir Wm. Bulmer and others for their con- duct in the late rode into Scotland, but that many other and higher noblemen and gentlemen, whom he names, and who have done equal sei-vice, have been entirely overlooked. Requests that a son of the late Lord Monteagle may marry one of his [Surrey's] daughters. 8. William Sabin to Surrey. Operations with the fleet. Frus- trated intention to burn TantaUon and Kilkhorn ; a fight at the latter place. Bombardmenr of Leith. Chace and boarding of a ship of Copman haven [Copenhagen]. Had he had two good ships to have landed 500 men, he would have burnt half a dozen good villages, as they stand very well and near the water side. 9. Surrey to Wolsey. Informs him that at the last journey the people of the Bishoprick had done good service, and he should pay them 6d. per day. Requests answer to the articles contained in the King's letter, and to know where he shall remain. The Lord Warden is coming up to his Grace. 10.- Surrey to Wolsey. The King's commands for the burning of Jedworth ; want of powder and shot. Great divisions among the gentry. Border thieves. 11. Surrey to Henry VIII. ^ Has arrested several thieves of Ridsdale and Tindale, and put James Dod, of the Burn-mouth, to execution. Others of the prisoners have been rescued by Lord Dacre's tenants. SCOTLAND — HENRY VIII. 13 1523. ^o^- II- Sept. 4. 12. Surrey to Wolsey. Reported alteration in the mind of the Newcastle. Queen of Scots, by reason of gifts from the Frenchmen. Probability of the Lords' consent to the King's removal. The King says he will no longer be confined, and struck a gentleman with a dagger who con- traried his opinion. The bad feeling towards the Duke of Albany. Want of ordnance. [Sept. 4.] 13. "Newes oute of Scotland." A longer respite desired for the Duke's coming refused by the Lords. The Government to be committed to four Temporal Lords. The Duke dispatched from France with a great power. His threats to give bat^e to England. The King's dissatisfaction with him. Sept. 17. Morpeth. Oct. 1. Newcastle. Oct. 1. Newcastle. Oct. 3. Newcastle. Oct. 18. Norham. Oct. 19. Norham. 14. Surrey to Wolsey. Letters from the Queen of Scots, one of which was devised by the Lords, and not to be credited. Promises from the Homes and Douglas to support the King ; expedience of having them into England. Indoles, 1 4. I. Earl of Surrey to Queen Margaret. Letters to her from Ki'ihg Henry. The King of Scots put to some liberty ; his prosperous estate. Peace will never he till the nobles abandon the Duke, and till that is done the King will not desist to make vxir with Scotland. \This letter was to he " shewed to the Lords of Scotland." The following was private.] Mm^eth [Se23t. 16.] 14. II. Surrey to Queen MargaMt. If she takes the King out on Monday or Tuesday she can do nothing more for his Grace's surety ; the sooner she causes the Lords to send for peace the better. {Sept. 16.] received her letters by copies of which he has 15. Surrey to Queen Margaret. Has Patrick Sinclair, and his instructions, the sent to the King. Begs her to persist in the noble and virtuous mind she is in, and to trust nothing to the Duke or Frenchmen. It 16. Surrey to Wolsey. Requests to be discharged of his office after this brunt is passed, when the Duke shall have essayed all he can The country being in such good order through his rule, that all the thieves are gone to rob about London. Recommends Lord Dacre as liis successor. 17. Surrey to Wolsey. A right good journey made by Buhner and Eure into Scotland. Two other good rodes. Hourly expecta- tion of the Duke's invasion, with the help of the Frenchmen. 18. Sir William Bulmer to Surrey. News from spies. Tlie Duke keeps his journey, hath sent part of his ordnance, and is coming to Wark. 19. Bulmer to Surrey. News from a ?py. The Duke's ordnance sent forward to Lauder. Albany's doubts about the Earl's [Sur- rey's] fighting him. The King viewed the ordnance. Carts with swords on either side, A foray expected. Jk^ 14 SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 1523. Oct. 19. Oct. 19. Newcastle. Oct. 20. Norham. Oct. 22. Norham. Oct. 24. Noi'ham. Vol. II. 20. Queen Margaret to the Earl of Surrey. Sends letters and requests a good and honest answer, tliat the Governor may see her writings are taken thankfully, and that the King, her brother, will do more for her than any other. 21. Surrey to Wolsey. Thanks for letters ; will do his best, and fears nothing but that the Scots will not dare join in battle. News from Scottish spies as to the Duke's movements. 22. Sir Wm. Bulmer to Surrey. News from a spy. Huntly's and Lennox's excuses for not joining the Duke; The Duke's preparations for battle. New guns in carts, &c. 23. Bulmer to Surrey. The Queen of Scots will send to him to- morrow. Sandy Trotter and another Trotter are coming to him, both of whom are spies of the Duke, and not to be trusted. 24. Bulmer to Surrey. The Duke of Albany the night previous was at Hadington, and it was uncertain whether he would go to Wark or Berwick. One of Bulmer's spies taken. Requests directions if the Duke should go to Berwick and not to Norham. [Oct.] 25. Queen Margaret to Patrick Sinclair. England with the French King's Great Seal, him to keep this letter secret. ^Subscribed Adam Dundas gone to Dreads treason. Prays ' Tours ze wyie."] Nov. 1. 26. Surrey to the Prior and Chancellor of Durham. Thanks them Holy Island, for apprehending the person that called himself the Duke of Albany's brother. Draws near the enemy to-morrow, but fears they will not stay to meet him. [Nov. 3 & 4.J 27. Surrey to Wolsey. Shameful entry and flight of the Duke of Albany. Want of money. The good service of the nobles and others who have attended hi^f^ Begs to be discharged, and recom- mends Lord Dacre as his successor. Nov. 5. 28. Surrey to Wolsey. Names of gentlemen to whom he recom- Ainwick. mends the King's thanks. Shameful departure of the Duke of Albany. Reproaches of the Scottish gentlemen. Good conduct of the soldiers. Nov. 7. Newcastle, Nov. 10. 29. Surrey to Wolsej'. Money wanted for the garrisons. Ar- rangements for invasions twice a fornight. The Duke the worst spoken-of man that ever was. Begs to be dischai-ged, and recom- mends Lord Dacre as his successor. A general Council summoned by the Duke at Edinburgh. 30. Queen Margaret to Surrey. Expresses her desire to make a peace between the realms ; begs him to assist her, and requests that for her sake he will grant an abstinence from war for three or four montRs. SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 15 1523. Nov. 10. Nov. 11. Berwick. Nov. 13. Newcastle. Vol. II. 31. Queen Margaret to Surrey. Requests a safe conduct for her servant, John Cantley, to come to him, and speak the errands she has charged him with. 32. Anthony Ughtredd to Surrey. Arrival of James Dogge, a messenger from the Queen of Scots, who requested a safe conduct for Master John Cantley. 33. Surrey to Wolsey. The army paid and fully contented, there being 900 horsemen and 700 footmen, besides 300 at Berwick. Re- quests that Dr. Magnus may have leave to go to London. Relates money matters and the persons and companies discharged, viz. Sir Edwd. Ringley, Wm. Pawne, Tho. Atclyf, Edw. Madyson,'and others. Received letters from the Queen of Scots for safe conduct for John Cantley, who is coming to him ; his object supposed to be for nego- tiating a peace. Divers French ships of war on the coast. 34. Surrey to Wolsey. Has taken order between the Lord Dacre, Sir Wm. Bulmer, and Sir Wm. Eure, Lieutenants of the Marches, for the good rule and governance of the same. Recommends that Sir Wm. Heron should be appointed Sheriff of Northumberland. [Nov. 24.J 35. Queen Margaret to Surrey, John Cantley coming to him Stirling. again, for whom she requests a safe conduct. Begs answer to a former letter, and good words for the Prioi-ess of Coldstream. Nov. 19. Newcastle. Nov. 28. Newcastle. 36. Surrey to Wolsey. Letter from Sir John Bulmer, by which it appeared the Duke of Albany intended to make a marriage between the Scottish King and the French King's daughter. The French Ambassador, with 500 or 600 men on board ships endeavouring to pass to France, has been driven back by contrary wind. Requests they may be looked out for between Dover and Calais, as they surely wUl pass with the first fair wind. Dec. 2, 37. Queen Margaret ta Albany. Received his letter and fair words by M. de GonzoUes ; when his deeds and his words are all one she will thank him. Complains of the Lords' decision that she should not abide with her son. They have done her the greatest displeasure, but she sees her reward, and trusts to God for help in her just quarrels and causes. 38. Surrey to Wolsey. Letters from the Queen of Scots, that she was put from the person of the King, her son. Albany thought to be going to France, and that he intends to take the young King with him. If Albany does not go, he will be poisoned. Dec. 2. Newcastle. Dec. 5. 39. Surrey to Wolsey. Has received letters countermanding his Tuxford. return and ordering him stay at Newcastle ; has consequently sent back his retinue, but he himself must prosecute his journey to London, for reasons which he specifies. Dec. 27. Dacre to the Duke of Albany. Sends back Carrick, Pursuivant, Morpeth, with an answer to some proposals for a universal 'peace. Will put his own eflectual endeavour to help it. [^e 1524, Jan. S.J 16 SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 1523. Dec. 31. Edinburgh. Dec. 1524. Jan. 2. Edinburgh. Jan. 8. Morpeth. Jan. 10. Naward. Jan. 2:). Coldstream. Jan. 31. Glasgow. Feb. 1. Edinburgh. Feb. 1. Glasgow. Feb. 8. ilorpeth. Vol. IL 40. Albany to Dacre. Receipt of letters. Glad to have remem- brance of the words they had together when they met. Fr. 41. Queen Margaret to the Earl of Surrey. Received his letters by Master John Cantley. Visit of the Governor and Lords to the King, her son. Her complaint to them that the King was taken from her custody ; the Governor's explanation ; her consent to the arrangement. The Lords refuse consent to the Governor's going to France ; supposed reason for their doing so. The vacant benefices. The Lords wish her away from her son, and refuse her permission to coin gold or silver to pay her expenses. The King of England must help her. The Lords suspect tliat she will take her son into England. Thanks for 200 marks. If it were not for her brother's help she should be constrained to leave thp kingdom. Has refused a pension offered by the French Ambassador. 1524. 42. Albany to Dacre. Has despatched Jehan de Barbon, one of his secretaries, instructed with his answer to that which has been sent to him by Carrick on the part of the Earl of Surrey. Fr. 43. Dacre to Alban3^ Has no authority to conclude a shorter truce than for the minority of the young King of Scots ; and having no power to grant his desires for safe conduct for Ambassadors, or for an abstinence, will advertise his Sovereign of his wishes. 44. Dacre to Wolsey. Transmits letters from the Queen of Scots, and his answers to them. 45. John of Barboun to Dacre. The Governor marvels greatly at his long tarrying, therefore begs an answer with aU speed. Has a safe conduct for his servant. 46. Letter of attorney of Allain Steward, Captain of Dumbarton Castle, appointing William FuUarton his proxy to receive 350 ducats of gold of David Balfour, a servant of my Lord D'Aubigay's, and a man at arms under his charge in the castle of Milan. 47. Queen Margaret to the Duke of Albany. Sends her servant, John Cantley, to inform him of her affairs. Begs that he wiU aid him for the love he bears to herself. Fr. 48. James Steward, Postulate of Dryburgh, to Mr. Matthew Steward. Informs him that the Lord Governor has given the Abbey of Dryburgh to the Earl of Lennox, who has disposed of it to him. Gives directions for the raising of money for procuring the buUs from Rome, by borrowing of the bankers of Paris. 49. Dacre to Wolsey. Has received his letters with two safe conducts ; and has sent his servant to the Duke of Albany about them. The Duke has sent Jo'.in de Barboun who is to proceed to his Grace to procure tbem for his passage into France.- The Duke has taken bond of the Lords of Scotland that they shall take no peace or truce with the King's Highness without his consent. Great dearth in Scotland. Divers instructions, letters, memorials, &c. SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 17 1524 ^^«^^- "• March 1. 50. Duke of Albany to Cardinal Wolsey. Thanks for letters in Edinbm-gh. .answer to those sent by Jehan de Barbon, and for his good offices towards peace. Remarks on his having sent his secretary (Barbon) to France, without knowing what he had in charge. Wishes an answer ; and to see Barbon without delay. Fr. March 1. 51. [Albany to Jean de Barbon.] Not contented with his con- Edinburgli. (Juct Considering what he had in charge ; nor ought he to have gone to France till his instructions were carried out for a truce or cessation as well for France as Scotland. Fr. March 4. 52. Lord Dacre to Wolsey. Justifies his communications with the Morpeth. Dukc of Albany. Albany's intention to leave Scotland. Arrangements for annoyance of the Scots. Money wanted for the soldiers' wages. April 30. 53. Albany to King Henry VIII. Requests safe conduct for Edinburgh. Richard Bothvile, Hew Douglas, and others, merchants of Edin- burgh, to trade into any of the ports of England or to Calais without search. May 24. 54. Sir W. Bulmer to Wolsey. A sermon by an Observant Friar Norham. of Jedworth. Talk about the King of Scots. The Queen and the Duke all one. The Duke's request to go to France. His un- popularity. June 12. 55. Dacre to Wolsey. Has delivered safe conduct to Master David Norham Baton, the bearer, who is sent from the Chancellor of Scotland to neo-otiate a peace between the two realms. June 25. 56. Bulmer to Wolsey. Receipt of letters ; one to the Observant Norhatii. Friar. Has conveyed his thanks to the garrison of Norham. Death of David Hume. The Observant Friar will answer the letters addressed to him within eight or ten days. June 26. 57. Bulmer to Wolsey. Forwards letters from the Queen of Scots, Njfliam. who is about to meet certain Lords in Galloway, in secret, and she trusts they will take the King her son's part. July r. 58. Stephen Gardyner to Wolsey. Arrangements for supply of Baraet. money to the Earl of Angus. The King thinks Master Ratclyff a very meet personage to go to Scotland. The Earl is to come to Barnet to take leave. July 17. 59. Dacre to Wolsey. Letters between Queen Margaret and Morpeth. King Henry VIII. The letter sent from King Henry to the King of Scots by the friar. The Chancellor's consent to the taking forth of the young King. Conditions on which the Queen will mediate for Angus. July Id 60. Duke of Norfolk to Wolsey. Letters from the Queen of Scots and Dacre. Probabilities of the King's being at liberty. The Chancellor very subtle. The Queen not joyful about Angus' coming. If he (Norfolk) may at once go on to Newcastle, the King's party will be the bolder. 18 SCOTLAND— HENRY VHI. 1524 July 24. Jedburgh. August 5. Edinburgh. Vol. IL 61. Archibald Douglas, Earl of Angus, to Cardinal Wolsey. Letters from King Henry by Clarencieux. The whole authority of the realm put into the hands of King James. Shall be diligent and afald to him. OflFers his service whenever it shall please his Grace [Wolsey] to charge his simpleness. 62. King James V. to King Henry VIII. Thanks for his letter and kindness. Has well weighed his letter ; and, following his advice, has taken upon himself, with the help of his mother, the government of his realm, and expelled all authority of the Duke of Albany. August 24. 63. " Statutis maid in Parliament at Edinburgh ye xx day of August, ye zere of God 1524,' respecting Haly Kirk ; the removal of Albany from his office of Governor; coin, &c. AuoTist 31. 64. Duke of Norfolk to Henry VIII. Has permitted the Earl Newcastle, of Angus to go up to his Grace, according to his earnest desire. Without his Highness' help, the Earl and his friends wiU be in great danger. August 31. 65. Norfolk to Wolsey. Has given licence to Angus to repair to Newcastle, the King's Highness, without whose help, he and his friends are likely to take great hurt in Scotland. Aug. 31. 66. Lord Dacre to Wolsey. Angus remained at Newcastle at the Newcastle. King's request, till the matters in hand for the Scottish King should take effect, although at the first he had ?eave to go into Scotland, and now he is coming up to London to ask licence to do so. Sept. 3. 67. James V. to Wolsey. Begs his intercession with the King iMinburgh. of England and the Pope in behalf of John Maxwell for the Abbacy of Melrose, the Archbishop of St. Andrews having written in favour of some one else, in defiance of his authority. Sept. 7. Eome. 68. Pope Clement VII. to the Archbp. of St. Andrews, calling his attention to a previous Bull, sub plumbo, against marrying withm the prohibited degrees, and directing him to publish the same in all places. Lat. Oct. 5. 69. A-bbots of Holyrood and Paisley to Norfolk. Good health and Edinburgh, prosperity of the young King ; their devotion to his service. Hope the Queen will have good counsel and grace to use it. [Oct. 18.] 70. [Norfolk] to [the Queen of Scots]. Transoiits a letter fi-om the Lord Cardinal, and a safe conduct for the Ambassador going to England, which he has received since the sealing of his other letter to her. Thinks she will, not have answer of her letter to the King till the coming of Mr. Magnus. Nov. 3. 71. The. Magnus and Roger Radclyff" to Wolsey. The Queen of Kdinburgh. Scots very Conformable at first to the King's pleasure. Horses sent as a present to the King of Scots. The Queen's vacillation ; her great favour to Henry Stewart ; her orders to Angus. The Arch- bishop's fear. General feeling in favour of Angus. SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 19 1524. ^of- II- Nov. 12. 72. Duke of Norfolk to Cardinal Wolsey. Has received letters Newcastle, from Magnus and Radelyff in Scotland, and sends copies of his answer to them. Requests to know if Lord Dacre shall accompany the Scotch Ambassadors to London. Nov. 12. Newcastle. Nov. 15. Edinburgh. Nov. 16. Newcastle. 73. Norfolk to Magnus and Radelyff. Leaves the delivery of his letter to the Queen of Scots to their discretion, seeing her wilful- ness towards her husband. Directions for the money for the 200 men. They must endeavour to win the Bishop of St. Andrews. 74. Magnus and Radelyff to Norfolk. Will follow his advice about the delivery of the money to the Queen. A suggestion for sending the Archbishop of St. Andrews in ambassade. The Bishop of Dunkeld sticketh much, chiefly, as they conjecture, for want of money. 75. Norfolk to Wolsey. Wishes to know if he shall advance any money to the Bishop of Dunkeld. Requests advice as to his depar- ture. A fleet sailed for Zealand. Nov, 22. Edinburgh. Nov. 26 Ho jTOod. Nov. 27. Edinburgh. 76. Magnus Nov. 27. Edinburgh. Nov. 27. Edinburgh. Nov. 29. Edinburgh. and Radelyff to Wolsey. Request passports for various persons, by the desire of the Archbishop of St. Andrews, and beg the release of a doctor's servant, who had been detained on his way to France for medicines. 77. King James V. to Wolsey. Requests that one Master George Hay, clerk and student of Paris, who had been taken in Flanders and detained in England, may be released and sent into Scotland, as he is a cunning man of knowledge in literature. 78. Queen Margaret to King Henry VII L Begs he will write to the Pope touching the abbacies of Melrose and Dundrennan. The King has taken upon himself the government, and discharged the Duke of Albany. Begs that he will not solicit the Pope in behalf of William Douglas for the priory of Coldingham, as the King has given it to Adam Blacader. 79. Queen Ms^garet to Wolsey. Informs him that, notwith- standing the peace concluded by the Duke of Norfolk and Earl Cassillis, a Scotch ship which had been sent to France for wines for the Royal Household has been captured by two English ships and a Fleming. * 80. Queen Margaret to Wolsey. Requests that her servant, John Bertoun, may be permitted to bring a quantity of barley for the use of the King, such grain having somewhat failed in those parts. 81. Queen Margaret to Wolsey. Requests him to further the release of James Cant, a Scotchman, who is imprisoned in the Fleet for reckless words said at Boston, B 2 20 SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 1524. [Dec. 1.] Dee. 2. Home, Dec. 3. Darlington. Dee. 4. Edinburgh. Dee. 14. Edinburgh. Dec. 15. Killraaurs. Dec. 16. St. Andrews. Dec. 2.3. Edinburgh. [Dec, Vol. II. 82. Tlio. Magnus to the Archbishop of St. Andrews. Departure of the Lords Ambassadors to England. Urges the importance and advantage of hisji going up himself, when, he doubts not, he will be rewarded " with the dignity of a Cardinal." 83. Pope Clement VII. to Queen Margaret. Congratulates Lev on the elevation of her son to the government of his kingdom, and upon the treaty made wath England. Lat. 84. Duke of Norfolk to Cardinal Wolsey. Arrival of the Scottish Ambassadors in England. Blame attributed to him for detention of letters. Folly and ungodly appetite of the Queen. Starts home- ward to-morrow. 85. King James V. to Wolsey. Begs that he will solicit the King, his brother, to write to the Pope for the revocation of the appoint- ment of Andrew Dury to the abbacy of Melrose, such appointment having been surreptitiously procured by the Arclibishop of St. Andrews, in defiance of his own recommendation of John Maxwell. 86. Magnus to the Earl of Angus. Remonstrates I'especting the use of the monastery of Paisley by himself, the Earl of Lennox, and attendants, as if it were theii' own. Commends his behaviour towards the King, by which conduct a much better v/ay may be taken for his reconciliation to the Queen. 8'7. Angus to Magnus. In reply to a report that Lennox and himself purposed to use the monastery of Paisley as their own, stating that they intend to do nothing to the displeasure of the Lord of that house. 88. Archbishop of St. Andrews to Magnus. Received his loving writing from Wm. Hadryngtoun. Cannot give his deliberate mind till he hears from Master Radclyff. Wishes to know if any letters have come' from the King of England to the Queen of Scotland anent the matter of Melrose, for if it is well conducted to the weal of his cousin, it will cause him the rather to do service. 89. Queen Margaret to King Henry VIII. In behalf of some Scottish merchants, that they may have certain salmon fislies de- livered to them, upon which there was an arrest in the Exchequer at the suit of the town of Berwick. i)0. Articles given by Margaret Queen of Scots to the Earl of Cassillis to shew in her name and behalf to the King's Grace, her brother of England, respecting the proposed marriage between King Henry's daughter and her son ; and other matters. SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 21 1525. Jan. 16. Feltoun. Vol. III. 1525—1530. 1525. _ 1. Earl of Cassillis to Cardinal Wolsey. Peace lias not for a hna; time been better kept, nor fewer attemptates made by the Scots"; hopes tliat rule will be as well kept on the English side. Jan. 30. 2. Dr. Magnus to Wolsey. In commendation of [Robert Shaw] Edinburgh. Abbot of Paisley, who has been nominated to the Bishoprick of Moray. Feb. 21. 3. Queen Margaret to Wolsey. Prays him to favour her servant on his journey to Rome on pressing errands, and begs him to speed the furthering of money to Rome for her pension. March 12. 4. The Council of Scotland to King Henry VIII. Thanks for his friendship towards hisnepliew, their sovereign. Have sent the Earl of Cassillis instructed to show their minds to his Highneas, and to treat for an abstinence of war. March 13. 5. King James V. to Henry VIII. Thanks for his good and loving Edinburgh, nilnd. Sends the Earl of Cassillis with tlie other Ambassadors, to treat with him for abstinence of war between the two realms. March 15. 6. Gawin Dunbar Bishop of Aberdeen to Henry VIII. Acknow- Edinburgh. ledges the receipt of letters by Master Magnus, and expresses his gratification at the King's tender and singular love to the King of' Scotland, his nephew. March 15. 7. Bishop Dunbar to Wolsey. His gratification in the King's Edinburgh, letters, and his evident great affection towards the King of Scots, his nephew. Has answered Wolsey 's letter by my Lord of Cassillis, Avho is presently instructed to him with the other Ambassadors. March 22. 8. Queen Margaret to' Henry VIII. Requests tliat the Bishop of Bath [John Clerk], his orator at Rome, may not solicit anything against the Archbishop of Glasgow, in the annulling of an exemption granted to him. March 29. 9. Archbishop Betoun to Robert Cockbum Bishop of Dunkeld- Edinburgh. Peace concluded by the Parliament. Parliament dissolved. Cassillis g one to England. Orders for the good rule of the Scotch Borders. May 25. Edinburgh. May 27. - Edinburgh. June 24. Mirefleur. 1 0. James V. to the Cardinal of Ancona. Begs him to move the Pope to impose silence on some monks who objected to the appointment of Donald Campbell to the Abbacy of Cupar. Lat. 11. Earl of Argyle to Henry VIII. Will not fail to serve his master as a true servant and subject, and to do all the good he can to the furtherance of love betwixt them, as Mr. Magnus can show him. 12. Duke of Albany to the Conte de Carpy. Absent fi-om the Court on account of colic. Begs him, after being informed by Octa vian and his agents at Rome of the affairs of Scotland, and having read the duplicates of his letters to the Pope, the College, and others, to communicate vs^ith the Cardinal of Ancona. Fr. 22 SCOTLAND — HENRY VIII, 1525. June 24. Mireflenr. June 24. Mirefleur. July 18. Edinburgh. [July.j Gondolle. Aug. 12. Edinburgh. Aug. 26. Edinburgh. Aug. 27. Edinburgh. Aug. 27. Edinburgh. Sept. 9. Edinburgh. Vol. m. 13. D)ike of Albany to the [Cardinal of Alcona.J Has written to the Pope on the affairs of Scotland, as he may be more amply informed by the Count de Carpy and his Secretaries, for whom he begs faith and credence. Fr. 14. Albany to some Ecclesiastic. Identical with the preceding. 15. T. Magnus to Sir W. Eure, Lieutenant of the Middle March. Peace having been prolonged for fifteen days, and now again for twenty days, begs that it may be proclaimed, and good rule kept on the Borders, as it is likely there will be a firm peace with Scotland. 16. Albany to the King of Scotland. Receipt of letters. Was absent from Court when the bearer arrived through an attack of colic, but sent him to the Queen-mother. Expresses continued desire and affection to do his Majesty service. Fr. 1 7. Magnus to Cardinal Wolsey. The Lord Chancellor of Scotland does not think the Prior of St. Andrews, being Secretary, so sure a man as he was. Suggests that all business to Rome and other places TL&j be done through the medium of the bankers of London. The taking of the French ship causes much exclamation. 1 8. King James V. to King Henry VIII. Requests restitution to James King, merchant of Edinburgh, of his kyst, containing spices, silver spoons, and. other goods, of which he has been spoiled off Tynemouth, by Master Akeris, of Blakeney, and others. 19. Magnus to Wolsey. In favour of Pat. Sinclair and John Chesholme, particularly the latter, who is coming to England from the Scottish King to obtain safe conduct for Robt. Barton and him- self for one year. 20. Magnus to Wolsey. The Chancellor has obtained for a kins- man, the King's letters for the abbacy of Melrose, and wishes Wolsey to write to the Bishop of Bath to expedite the buUs at Rome. 21. Magnus to [Wolsey]. News of the peace concluded between France and England. Reported comprehension of Scotland in the treaty. The King loves his Highness [Henry] and lovetli not to hear of the Frenchmen. Sept. 9. 22. Bishop of Dunkeld to Magnus. Has conferred with the Dunfermline. Chancellor who holds faithful to the opinion of the King of England, and much inclined for this bairn [James V.] that is his godson. [Sept.] 23. Bishop of Dunkeld to Magnus. France at a poor point ; no Dunfermline, government but by Madame and her Chancellor. England had never such appearance for business there. Sept. 27. 24. Duke of Norfolk to Wolsey. Has received letters from lioushton beside the Queen of Scots desiring safe conduct for two ships to come ere am. ^^ Lynn, or any other port in England, to buy stuff for the King's Household and her own. SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 23 1525. [Sept.] De& 30. Edinburgh. Dec. 31. Dec. 31. 1526. Jan. 10. Edinburgh. Jan. 16. Berwick. March 22. Edinburgh. April 6. Edinburgh. April 9. Berwick. [June.] Edinburgh. Vol. III. 25. King Henry VIII. to King James V. Complains that justice and redress are refused for the slaughters lately committed upon the subjects of England. If anything hereafter shall arise between them, he and his Council must not pre'tend ignorance, nor must other Princes think that the breach of the comprehension insurseth of England. ^ ^ 26. James V. to Henry VIII. Thanks him for applying his mind to certain articles sent lately to him by the Scottish Council touching the " treeing " and observation of peace. 27. The Council of Scotland to Henry VIII. Returns thanks for the kindness evinced to their Sovereign in the acceptation of their articles. Have made arrangements for a meeting on the Borders for the conclusion of peace. Archbishop of St. Andrews to Henry VIII. My Lords have received his letters and credence by Master Magnus, and thank him for his regard to his nephew their Sovereign. He the [Archbishop] has always given his whole care and labour to the conclusion of peace, and hopes that His Majesty will be his good Prince and Master in such errands as he has to solicit of the Pope. 1526. 28. Earls of Angus, Argyle, and Lennox, to the Earl of West- moreland. In answer to letters desiring to know if the diet upon the Borders shall hold or not, which evil disposed persons are attempting to set aside. Mr. Magnus will inform him of the truth of the matter, and they beg him to remain on the Borders in readiness. 29. Tho. Magnus to Cardinal Wolsey. In favour of divers Scotch- men applying for safe conducts, especially Adam Steward, whom Lennox recommends, and others ; and suggests compliance with the request on account of the universal satisfaction at the conclusion of peace. 30. James Archbishop of St. Andrews, Primate and Chancellor, to Wolsey. Had before sent Mr. Peter Houstoun to London on his way to Rome in order to obtain Wolsey's writings in his favour ; but Houstoun, finding him engaged, had left another to confer with him. Magnus will inform Wolsey more at length. 31. James V. to Magnus. Sends Patrick Sinclair with special writings, and requests him to send them with all diligence to my Lord Cardinal. 32. Patrick Syngclar [Sinclair] to Magnus. His mission from the King of Scotland to my Lord Legate. An Ambassador coming from France. The King [James] much altered, and given to virtue and good manners. The Queen and the Archbishop out of favour. 33. James V. to Henry VIII. Commends, for preferment in Ireland, "Dene" Maurice Ocongaly, monk of the abbey of De Rupe, within the diocese of Cashel, who has made residence at the schools in Scotland for divers years past. 24 SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 1526. Aug. 24. Edinburgh. Sept. 16. Edinburgh. Sept. 17. Paris. Oct. 21. Coldstream. Oct. 28. Edinburgh. Oct. 28. Edinburgh. Oct. 28. Edinburgh. 1527. Jan. 1. Edinburgh. Jan. 3. Berwick. Vol. III. 34. King James V. to King Henry VIII. Had formerly -written letters to him complaining of some conspiracy of the Archbishop of St. Andrews, but did this when he was not at hid own liberty and kingly freedom. Requests now that he will write to the Pope in favour of the Archbishop, who only acted at the instance of the Queen, his Highness' sister, to, have him out of partial keeping, and that he might resort among his lieges. 35. Earl of Angus to Cardinal Wolsey. Communicates particulars of an attempt by the Earl of Lennox and others to take the King at Melrose, and of a subsequent attempt by a great army of the King's unfriends, and of their defeat by the Earl of Arran and himself. 36. Duke of Albany to Wolsey. Thanks for his good will as conveyed by Mons. Sausse, and begs him to be the means to estab- lish friendship between the King and the King of Scots his nephew. Refers to Dr. Taylor, the English Ambassador in France. 37. Patrick Syngclar to Wolsey. Arrival in Scotland. The King at Edinburgh ; interview with him ; his shame at the reports of liis ill manners. Arrival of Angus and his friends. Angus misguiding the King ; his defence. Ambassadors to be sent to England to treat for a perpetual peace. Parliament ; the Queen ; and Henry Stuart. Death of Lennox. Capture of Stirling Castle. Divorce between the Queen and Angus. 38. Angus to Henry VIIL In answer to his letters appi-ov- ing the congress and late meeting of the Lords, and the matters attempted by them by force. Thanks him for his evident good wiU to the King, and informs him that he and my Lord of Arran have been at great trouble and expense to defend the King's castles and strengths from the mean and subtle attempts of Albany and his assisters. 39. Earl of Arran to Henry VIIL To the same effect as tlie the preceding letter of Angvis. 40. Angus to Wolsey. Thanks him for his good will towards the weal of the kingdom. Neither he nor my Lord of Arran knew of Patrick Sinclair's mission from the King of Scots to Henry VIIL 1527. 41. Queen Margaret to Wolsey. The King of Scots has granted, in reversion, to Dame Issobell Home, the abbey of North Berwick. Prays that the Cardinal will use all his influence with Henry VIIL and with the Pope, to have the necessary bulls executed for securing the reversion, and that every assistance be rendered to the various agents employed. 42. Syngclar to Wolsey. Meeting ^ of the Scotch Parliament. The agi-eeraent between the Queen and Angus. The Queen wholly set against the King of England. The Archbishop with the King of Scots. Intended destruction of Angus. The Queen entirely guided by Harry Stewart. SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 25 152'r. Vol. III. Jan. 8. 43. King James V. to T. Magnus. Begs him to send three or four Edinburgh, brace of the best ratches in the country for hares, foxes, and greater beasts, and a brace of bloodhounds of the best kind that will ride behind men on horseback. Jan. 8. Holyrood. Jan. 10. Edinburgh. Feb. 11. Fontefract. ii. Queen Margaret to Magnus. To- the same effect, and in the same words as the preceding. 45. James V. to King Henry VIII. For safe conduct for John Douglas, and others, to come to England. 46. Duke of Richmond to James V. Glad to hear of his l^ealth and prosperity. ■ Sends him ten couple of bounds, and Nicholas Eton, liis yeoman hunt, to show the manner of hunting with them. Will send some lyam hounds as soon as he can obtain them. [Feb. 11.] 47. Magnus to James V. In reply to his request for some hounds. The Duke of Eichmond has sent him ten couple, and will provide him some lyam hounds as soon as he can. [Feb. 11.] 48. Magnus to Queen Margaret. Richmond's present of hounds to the King. Glad that she is with her son. The King of England and the Court pleasant and merr^'. Ambassadors there. A solemn embassy coming from Almaigne. The French King coming to England in person. [March 9.] 49. James V. to the Duke of Richmond. Thanks for his honest Edinburgh, present for the game of hunting ; sends two brace of hounds good for the deer ; will send some red hawks. March 9. 60. James V. to Magnus. Thanks for his diligence anent Edinburgh, the hounds, and for the acquaintance he is thereby making with the Duke of Richmond. March 30. 51. Earl of Angus, Chancellor, to the Earl of Northumberland. Edinburgh. The answer to his letter delayed till the King's return to the North. Is ready to meet him on the Borders for redress of attemptates when he is at leisure. April 4. 52. James V. to Cardinal Wolsey. Requests that Andro Charteris, Edinburgh. yf]^Q jjad departed out of Scotland in his " zoutheid " without the advice of his friends, and who is now holden in captivity in Eng- land, may be put to liberty and his error forgiven. April 5. 53. Queen Margaret to Wolsey. Requests that Andrew Charteris, Edinburgh, cousin to the King of Scotland, who is in firmance and subjection in England, may be put to liberty and his eiTor forgiven. August 10. 54. Angus to Henry VIII. Has done his utmost to appre- Edinburgh. hend Sir William Lisle and his son, but has not yet met with success. [August,] 55. Memorial of Matt. Lothis about the forcible taking of some horses from himself and another by Wm. Lisle. 26 SCOTLAND— HENRY VIIL 1527. Nov. 2. Edinburgh. Nov. 16. Edinburgh. Nov. 27. Edijjbnrgh. Nov. 27. Edinburgh. Nov. 27. Edinburgh. Dec. 22. Edinburgh. 1528. Jan. 5. Jan. 14. Edinburgh. March 8. Stirling. March 8. Stirling. March S. Stirling. Vol. III. 56 Earl of Angus, Chancelloi-, to King Henry VIII. The King his master has done and will do everything in his power for the apprehension of Sir "Wm. Lisle and his son. 57. King James V. to Henry VIII. Eequests that a certain Master Doctour, clerk,' of Tynemouth Abbey, may be compelled to make restitution to Evangelist Passour of a sum of money which he had deposited for safety in the said Master Doctour's hands when driven by stress of weather into Tynemouth Harbour. 58. James V. to Cardinal Wolsey. Bequests that Robert Bewmond and others may be compelled to pay certain monies in which they are indebted to David Falconare of Leith. 59. Queen Ma-rgaret to Wolsey. Begs the payment to David Falconare of certain sums of money due to him by Bobert Bewmond and others. 60. Angus to Wolsey. Bequests that certain persons may he constrained to pay to David Falconare, of Leith, certain monies in which they are indebted to him. 61. Angus to Wolsey. Bequests licence for Alexander Kay to buy all manner of grain and victuals in the realm of England. 1528. 62. .Tames V. to Henry VIII. Bequests safe conduct for James Creichtoun, doctor in theology, to pass and repass to England. 63. James V. to Henry VIII. Bequests his influence with the King of France to prevent the Duke of Albany from coming again into Scotland, and that Dunbar Castle may be given up. 64. Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. Thanks for letters. Means to take his advice in all her weighty matters. Bequests safe conduct for James Stewart, whom she sends instructed with her mind Was lately informed that his Grace should have been deceased, whereof she conceived most inward and high displeasure. 65. Queen Margaret to Wolsey. Bequests safe conduct for James Stewart, brother german to Lord Evandale, presently directed towards the King of England in answer to his letters. 66. Queen Margaret to the Earl of Northumberland. Beceipt of letters from King Henry by Florence Forester. Sends answer by Stewart, brother german to Lord Evandale, for whom she requests safe conduct. March 10. 67. William Hamilton, of Macknariston, to Wolsey. Complains London. of his loug detention in London, and begs the delivery of his safe conduct to his King. March 20. 68. James V. to Wolsey. Bequests him to give to two Fran- Edinburgh, ciscans certain briefs which he has obtained of the Pope for the weal of their order, because the same may further good rule, and repress the insolence of them that would eschew the yoke of God, and follow their sensuality. SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 27 152!!>. March 27. Edinburgh. March 27. Edinburgh. March 28. Edinburgh. March .30. Edinburgh. April 2. Ancona. Vol. III. C9. King James V. to King Henry VIII. In answer to his advice to prevent the return of the Duke of Albany. Shall be able to find remedy for anything he may do by the assistance of France or others. Eequests redress for Eobert Bertoun, spoiled by English- men. 70. James V. to Cardinal Wolsey. Tlianks for his good mind towards continuance of unity between the two realms. The King shall at all times find him his kind brother and nephew. 71. Earl of Angus, Chancellor of Scotland, to Henry VIII. Assures him that he has spared no labour nor diligence for the apprehension of Sir William Lisle and his accomplices. Doubts not that his Majesty will have good cause to prevent the return of Albany. 72. Angus to Wolsey. Assures him that all proper diligence was used for the apprehension of Sir William Lisle and his accomplices. Expresses his own continual endeavours for the preservation of peace. Complains of injuries inflicted upon Scotland by England ; and, in respect to the threatened return of Albany, states that the King has no dread of his coming, and does not presume he can come against his will. 73. Attested copy of the sentence of divorce between Margaret Queen of Scotland and the Earl of Angus her husband, pronounced by the Cardinal of Ancona in the Court at Rome on the 11th March. April 2. 74, 75. Two other copies of the above document. April 7. 76. James V. to Henry VIII. Requests safe conduct for George Edinburgh. Lokhart and others to pass through England beyond sea. April 16. 77. James V. to Wolsey. Requests restitution of certain wines Edinburgh, seized of two Scottish merchants, Alex. Bertoun and William Guld, at London. April 26. 78. James V. to Wolsey. Requests that he will write to the Stirling. Pope for the promotion of Alexander Douglas to the Bishoprick of Moray. May 11. 79. Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. Requests a safe conduct, in Edinburgh, accordance with a letter which she had formerly written and sent to the Earl of Northumberland. Mav 27. 80. Angus to Sir Christopher Dacre. The King intends to raise Edinburgh, an army on the 22nd of June for repressing the trespassers on the Borders. Invites an assembly df the English, to see that no malefac- tors are harboured in England. June 19. 81. James V. to the Eai-1 of Northumberland. Informs him that he Stirling. has ordei'ed an army to be led against the thieves, rebels, and tres- passers of his Borders, and requests him to advertise the King of England of the same. 28 SCOTLAND— HENEY VHI. 1528. June 23. Stirling. June 23. Stirling. June 26. Edinburgh. July 14. Edinburgh. Vol. III. 82. King James V. to King Henry VIII. His raid on the Borders delayed. Discontent at the ill rule of the Earl of Angus. A general Council to meet at Edinburgh on the lOtli July, that a direct and right order of justice may be ministered. 83. James V. to the Earl of Northumberland. Hearing that great misrule is beginning on the Borders has given orders to his -wardens and lieges, and requests that he will take similar care on the English side. 84. James V. to Cardinal Wolsey. Begs his good offices to increase the friendship between him and King Henry, (lood order is kept on all the Borders except by Mr. Leysens, Captain of Norhara. 85. James V. to Wolsey. Begs his favour to Patrick Sinclair, presently sent to the King of England instructed in matters affecting the weal of the two realms. July 18. 86. James V. to Wolsey. Prays continuance of his affection. Edinburgh. Requests credit for Patrick Sinclair instructed with his mind in divers matters. July 23. 87. James V. to Henry VIII. Thanks for letters. An insur- Jedburgh. rection attempted against his authority which his true lieges have repressed. Is in travail now to settle the disorders on the Borders. Sept. 10. 88. James V. to Wolsey. Thanks for letters received by Sinclair. Edinburgh Sends Lion Herald with his mind at length. Begs his assistance touching the wrong and unkindly information made of him to King Henry. Sept. 10. 89. Earl of Angus to Henry VIII. Complains of a pretended Coldingham. doom given upon him and his friends against the laws, and requests the King's protection, that the Earl of Northumberland and the Borderers may assist him. Sept. 10. 90. The Chancellor and CouncU of Scotland to Henry VIII. Edinburgh. Acknowledge letters by Sinclair. The Parliament has found Angus guilty of the crimes imputed to him. Request that Commissioners may be sent to the Borders for treating of peace. Sept. [14.] 91. Angus to Henry VJII. Letter of credence for the bearer bis Coldingham brother german, whom he begs the King will hear, as he is so heavily and wrongfully done to by his unfriends. Abbey. Sept. 14. 92. Angus to Wolsey. Sends his brother germane to declare the Coldingham. manifest wrongs done to him. Sept. 22. 93. Northumberland to Wolsey. A letter from Angus. The King Topciiff. of Scots' little regard to the King of England. A great army raised by him ; doubts about its object. No redress to be made on the Borders till Angus be restored to authority. Incloses, 93. 1. Angus to Northumberlamd. Requests credence for his brother german [Geo. Douglas], and prays his Lordship to give him the best advice and counsel he can, in this his time of need. Coldingham, Sept. 14. SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 29 1528. "V^OL. ni. Oct. 5. 9-1.. Queen Margaret to the Earl of Northumberland. Letters Edinburgh, received by Mattliew Holyday. Thanks for his good mind towards the continuance of the truce. His servant has obtained good answer to his writings from the King and Council. Oct. 5. 95. Henry Lord Methven to Northumberland. Has procured Ediuburgh. audience of the King and Queen for his servant, Matthew Holyday. Shall be glad to further his wishes. Oct. 9. 96. King James V. to King Henry VIIL Eespectiug the detention Edinburgh, of Jeffry Middleton and his servant in Scotland while on a pilgrimage to St. Ninian's. Professes regret at their molestation, and will send instantly for the Warden and set them at liberty. Oct. 18. 97. James V. to Henry VIIL Eequests safe conduct for William Edinburgh. Stewart, Ambassador to the King of France, to go through England and return. Oct. 22. 98. James V. to Cardinal Wolsey. Begs that William Stewart, Edinburgh. Ambassador to France, may be well treated and surely conveyed. Oct. 31. 99. James V. to Henrj' VIIL Acknovvledges letters about Edinburgh, the ship Laurence, of Dantzic, taken off Scarborough by Frencli- men and brought into Leith. Has given order to have justice administered immediately. [Signed Thos. Hay.] Nov. 7. 1 00. James V. to Northumberland. Thanks for his letters, dated Edinburgh. 3 Nov., and for the safe conduct brought by Lion Herald for the Commissioners to treat at Berwick. Nov. 13. 101. Angus to Henry VIII. The Commissioners meet on the Coldingham. Qth of next month for final conclusion of the peace. If truce be taken between the realms without his own affairs being ordered therein, he and his friends ai'e utterly destroyed. Dec. 2. 102. T. Magnus to the Archbp. of St. Andrews. Congratulates Berwick. him on being recalled to the Court of Scotland, and states that in consequence of the discords that have been between Henry VIII., the Pope, the Emperor, the I'rench King, and other Princes, his Majesty has been prevented from increasing his coi-respondence with the King of Scots, and that he (Magnus) has been for the last three years with the Duke of Richmond. Dec. 2. 103. Magnus to Adam Otterburn. Begs him to consider what Berwick, is to be done for the Earl of Angus. A clear negative or denial, in a case where two such great Princes are concerned, will be neither honourable nor effectual. Dec. 6. 104. Archbp. of St. Andrews to Magnus. In answer, expressing Edinburgh, his zeal to increase the amity between the two realms, &c. Dec. 14. 105, Treaty of peace and friendship between Henry VIII. and . Berwick. James V. Dec. 14. Another copy. [See 12 May 1534.] 30 SCOTLAND— HENEY VIII. 1529. Feb. 4. Paris. Feb. 4. Paris. Feb. 5. Edinburgh. Feb. 5. Edinburgh. May 18. Preston. 1530. Dec. Eome. Vol. III. 1529. 106. Duke of Albany to King Henry VIII. Understanding his wishes and his good will towards the King of Scotland, begs him to know and believe, by M. de la Koquette, whom the King of France sends accredited in his matters, that he shall be ready to do him service whenever he pleases to employ him. Fr. ] 07. Albany to Cardinal Wolsey. To the same purpbrt as the pre- ceding, in respect to a proposition from the King of England, very advantageous, as he thinks, for the King of Scotland, and_ referring to the bearer the Captain de la Eoquette, whom he has instructed with what he thinks best in the matter. Fr. 108. Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. Thanks for his consider- ation in the settlement of the last peace. Eefers to Magnus for the expression of her good will towards the perpetuation of peace between his Grace and his nephew. 109. Queen Margaret to Wolsey. Acknowledges the considera- tion the King had of her in the late peace, to the accomplishment of which all her efforts had been used. Refers to Mr. Magnus. 110. Earl of Angus to Wolsey. Eefers to the bearer, whom he has instructed with his mind. Is so sharply pursued that he may not well remain within the realm. 111. to 1530. Henry VIII. Eeceipt of letters, Glad that it Will do all diligence in pleases his Grace to use him in such sort, his affairs that they may be dressed to his pleasure, as he kens that it is the King's Grace his master's affectitous desire, [1531.] [Dec] 1532. [March.] Nov. 20. Edinburgh. Vol. IV, 1531—1536. 1531. 1 . Articles of credence given by the King of Scotland to Eob. Hert, Bute Pursuivant, to be declared to Henry VIII., relative to the land of Canoby claimed as Scottish ground. 1532. 2. Instructions signed by Henry VIII., to Carlisle Herald-at- arms, sent to James V., to promise redress of his complaints against the Earl of Northumberland, and to propose the appointment of Commissioners to settle the dispute about Canoby, whether it is English or Scotch ground. 3. James V. to Henry VIII. Complains of the Earl of North- umberland and his Borderej-s, who with the Douglases have com- mitted most detestable and notorious crimes by burning of church lands and corn, and murdering and burning of Scotchmen in the silence of night. Bequests redress, and sends Thomas Scot fully in- structed in the matter. SCOTLAND— HENEY VIII. 31 1533. ' [July 10. Newcastle. July. Sept, 27. Newcastle. Nov. 22. Cupar. 1534. Feb. 27. Stirling. March 18. Falkland. April 10. Stirling. [April 10.] Stirling. May 11. London. May 11. London. May 11. London. May 12. May 12. May 12. Vol. IV. 1533. 4. Sir Geo. Douglas to See. Crumwell. Cawmills, of which he has the keeping, must be rebuilt to be capable of defence against the Scots. [Dr. Thomas Magnus] to Henry VIII. Received his letters, which he has communicated to the other Commissioners. Devices for the capture of the Cawmills. A "Welshman at Edinburgh. His arrest. The King still at Edinburgh with his Council. The King and the nobles are all marvellously minded towards the peace, and the Bor- derers strive all they can to break it. 5. Thos. Magnus and others to Crumwell. Their pleasure at the King's content with them in their proceedings in the truce with the Scots. Have sent the French Ambassador's letter to Scotla,nd. 6. King James V. to King Henry VIII. Credence for Mr. Adam Otterburn, a personage in whom he has singular trust and confidence. 1534. 7. James V. to Henry VIII. Requests credit for the Bishop ot Aberdeen, and Rob. Abbot of Kinlos, sent in embassy, Instructed with all matters necessary for the weal of the peace. 8. James V. to Henry A'^III. Complains of invasions and violence done on the Borders by the English ; and especially of one attemp- tate, the greatest during the whole war, committed by the Dods and others under Sir Ralph Fenwick. 9., James V. to, the Duke of Albany. Cany vet is to write to him, in cypher, instantly of what has occurred since the departure of the Ambassador. Fears he will think some ill is devised ; begs, therefore, that he will be vigilant and diligent. 10. James V. to the Abbot of Arbroath, Ambassador in France. The state of affairs requires all his diligence. Has written, in cypher, to Albany, and requests his best counsel ; also that he will per- suade Lorge Montgomery to come to Scotland. 11. Treaty of peace between England and Scotland, concluded at London by Lord Chancellor Audley, Mr. Secretary Crumwell, and others on the part of England j and Wm. Bishop of Aberdeen and Sir Adam Otterburn, on the part of Scotland. With the ratification of the treaty by Henry VIII., made at Guildford on the 2d of August following. Lat. 12. Counterpart of the same treaty on the part of Scotland. With Kinof James's ratification, dated at Holyrood, June 30, 1534. Other copies of the above treaties, and ratifications. [Vide Laws of Marches, Vol. i.Jol. 76, 162 ; and Vol. ii. Jol. 32.] 1 3. Article concluded between the Ambassadors of England and Scotland for the cession of the house or fortress of Edrington or Cawmills, to the King of Scotland. 14. The same. With King James's ratification. 15. Another copy of the same. 32 SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 1534. ^""- ^^• May 24. 16. Magnus to Secretary Crura well. Recals to his remembrance Maribourne near that he has several times been sent into Scotland, and that the King Wcsiminster. ^^.^^ ^^j^^g ^^ ^j^g remembered the Queen with his letters. Doubts not but he will consider what is to be done at this time. May 25. 17. Sir Adam Otterburn to Crumwell. The Bishop [Stewart] is Ferrybridge, gone forward to York. Recommends the bearer. Expresses fidelity to the King of England. May 26. 18. Brian Tuke to Crumwell. In reply to a letter desiring Havering, him to pay the Earl of Angus' money, assures him that he never had warrant to pay him any yearly sum, and cannot say that one penny is due to him. Has given order for the payment of 500 marks, but wishes be made certain of the King's pleasure. [May.] June 3. Tlie Merse. [Jime 5.] June 16. AsWiy dela Zouch. 19. William Stewart Bishop of Aberdeen to Crumwell. They were to have had final resolution on Friday or Saturday, but knows he is greatly occupied ; begs to be despatched, as he has service of his master's to do at home. 20. Bishop Stewart and Otterburn to Crumwell. Request that Commissioners may be appointed to meet with those of Scotland on the Borders for mutual redress of grievances. 21. King James V. to King Henry VIII. Had received his letters by his Bishop and Treasarer. Will truly and constantly persevere in kindness towards him. ?. 22. Earl of Huntingdon to Crumwell,-. Reports the apprehen- sion by the Mayor of Leicester of a lewd and evil disposed fellow who had spoken seditious' words in an hostelry ; and incloses his con- fession : — 22. I. The confession of Symon Morton, taken before George Earl of HurMngdon, as to words [spoken by him in respect of the wages that would be given by the King of Scots to those who would serve him, probable effect of the King of Scots' coming into England, <&c. 16 June. August 3. 23. Henry VIII. to James V. Understanding that he has given his solemm oath for the observation of the treaty of peace, Lis in like manner done the same, and shall always observe it in right loving, sincere, and hearty manner. August 3. 24. Henry VIII. to Margaret Queen Dowager of Scotland. Thanks her for her exertions in promoting peace between the two kingdoms, and doubts not she will continue to shew her good mind for its continuance. [Sept.] 25. Memorial of the Earl of Angus and his brother Sir Geo- Douglas to Henry VIII. Referring to tlieir faithful service, and begging letters to the King of Scots that they may be restored to their country and possessions. [October.] 26. Instructions from Henry VIII. to Lord William Howard, Ambassador to. Scotland, to propose an interview between, the two ■■■ Kings in England, to propose a subsequent interview with the French King, to offer King James the Garter, and to solicit him for the restitution of the Earl of Angus and his brother. SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 33 1534. Vol. IV. October 3. 27. King Henry VIII. to King James V. Credential letter for Southampton. Mr. Barlo, Prior of Bisham, instructed in certain great and weighty- causes in liis behalf. Dec. 11. 28. Henry Lord Methven to Mr. Sec. Cruinwell. Requests that Edinburgh, the King of England may be assured of his willingness to do him service before all princes in the world, saving only the King of Scotland His Highness's nephew. Dec. 12. 29. Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. In respect to the desired Edinhurgh. meeting between His Grace and her son, who will not only visit him, but loves him better nor any man living next himself, and will take his part against all living creatures. She, his sister, has b^en the labourer hereof, he is her only brother, and she is his only sister, and since so it is she hopes that no divorce or contrary may have place. Dec. 1 2. 30. Queen Margaret to Crumwell. Details her efforts in respect Edinburgh, of the proposed meeting between her son and King Henry. The King her son's long journej'' to give audience to the Ambassadors ; her own journey in very bad weather. The King's consent to the meeting. The opposition made in a sermon by a black friar, whom she will remember. [Dec. 12.] 31. Queen Margaret to the Duke of Norfolk. Informs him of her efforts in respect of the Ambassadors Barlow and Holcroft, who have had audience and received answers in confoi-mity with their wishes. Dec. 12. 32. Adam Otterbum to Crumwell. Was handled with a sudden Edinburgh, soreness on his knee, so that he could not do fit service to the King of England's Ambassadors. Thinks tliem honourable per- sonages ; and though they could not agree concerning the authority of the Pope and Kirkmen, yet he knows the King will keep the treaty. 1535. 1535. Jan. 3. 33. Otterbum to Crumwell. Requests the removal of the Edinburgh, restraint against the selling of horses by Englishmen to the Scots. Jan. 30. 34. John Chesolme to Crumwell. Returns thanks for his exer- Edlnburgh. tions in recovering some debts. Sends him two barrels of salmon against Lent. Feb. 1. 35- William Barlo Bishop of St. Asaph to Crumwell. Reports his Yorlt. arrival with Lord William Howard at York, on their way towards Berwick ; they are well matched together and he trusts they shall continue so. Feb. 10. 36. Barlo to Crumwell. A long letter on the miserable mis- Bervrick. order, ruinous decay, and intolerable calamity of his Grace's subjects on the Borders ; there is no knowledge of Christ's gospel although there are plenty of priests, sundry sorts of religions, multitudes of monks, and flocking companies of friars. 34 SCOTI-AND— HENRY VIII. 1535. March 4. Edinburgh. March 4. Edinburgh. March 31. Eome. May 13. Stirling. July 8. Edinburgh. Aug. 1. Edinburgh. Oct. 23. Dijon. Dec. 19. Stirling. 1536. Jan. 4. Stirling. March 5. Falkland. March 24. Berwick. Vol. IV. 37. Bishop Stewart to Mr. Sec. Crura well. Acknowledges receipt of his letters by my Lord Ambassador [Howard], who has delivered King Henry's presents, and the Order of the Garter, to the King of Scotland. 38. Adam Otterburn to Crumwell. Acknowledges receipt of his letters by the Ambassador, to whom no fault may be imputed, although all things which he proposed have not been brought to the desired end. 39. " Processus erectionis CoUegij iustitiis in Scotia." [This in- strument, wliich directs how the revenues for the College are to he raised, is the act of Jerome de Ghinucci, Bishop of Worcester, Auditor of the Pope's Chamber ; and recites the Commission of Pope Paul III. to Ghinucci, dated 1 0th March preceding.] 40. Queen Margaret to King Henry VIII. Professes her afFection ; the King also has perfect love to him. Requests answer to her credence delivered to Lord William Howard, as she got infinite skaith in the late war in the Merse, Colbrand's path, and elsewhere. 41. Bp. Stewart to Crumwell. The King of Scotland would soon send his proxy to be installed Knight of the Garter. No assistance has been given to the rebels in Ireland. State of the Borders. 42. Bp. Stewart to Crumwell. Lord Erskine is coming as the King of Scots' proxy to be installed at Windsor. His intention to treat for marriage with some near to the King of France ; Lord Erskine instructed in the matter, and passport requested for him to France. 43. Bp. Stewart to Crumwell. Eeturns thanks for the kindness shown them by the English Ambassadors. Bequests that the Secre- tary of Scotland and the Abbot of Kinloss, who are now returning from France, may have audience of the King and expedition. 44. King James V. Safe conduct for Arthur Plantagenet, Lord Lisle, Deputy of Calais, to come with a ship to Scotland. 45. James V. to [- 1536. Wharton ?]. Demands the delivery of Alex. Murray, a traitor, who has fled into England, 46. James V. to Henry VIII. Bequests credence for Sir Adam Otterburn, of Reidhall, knight. 47. Earl of Angus to George Douglas. Begs him to speak to Master Adam Otterburn, and to pray him to be good in their matter; and that King Henry may write to Lord William [Howard] to intercede with the King- of Scotland for them. The clergy are sitting in council at Edinburgh and were never so ill content. Pro- bable meeting of tke two Kings. SCOTLAND— HENRY Vlll. So 1536. April 24. Berwick. April 25. Edinburgh. April 27. Down in llonteith. April? May 2. Edinburgh. [May 6.] Westminster. May 6. Westminster. May 12. Edinburgh. May 13. Edinburgh. May 13. Ediiiburgh. Vol. IV. 48. James Ham^dton, Sheriff of Linlithgow, to Mr. Sec. Crumwell. Incloses a copy of the sentence given against him by the Bishops. Prays the King of England will write to the King, his master, in his favour ; and he will tarry on the Borders till he hears further. Incloses, 48. I. Sentence of expulsion e foro ecclesiastico pronounced by the Bishops of Scotland against James Hamilton, of Kincavile, for divers heretical opinions. Lat. Aug. 27. 49. Lord William Howard to Crumwell. Conference with the King of Scotland at Stirling on Good Friday. He is much turned from the mind in which he left him, and denies that he promised to come to York. 50. Queen Margaret to King Henry VIII. The exertions of Lord Howard to arrange the interview between His Majesty and the King, her son, at York. The Council think Newcastle the most convenient place, and the time next Michaelmas. Petition of James Hamilton to Henry VIII. Having been forced to leave his native country for setting forth God's word and speaking against the usurped power of the Bishop of Rome, he has depended entirely on his Grace's bounty ; being forced, for his sustentation and living, to be in service he begs to serve his Highness, and to receive such wages or annuity as he shall think necessary. 51. Howard to Crumwell. ' Requests a passport for John Thornton, parson of Benholme, going to France. 52. Henry VIII. to James V. In answer to his letters by Sir Adam Otterburn, desiring an interview, appointing it either to take place at York within fourteen days before Michaelmas, or to be deferred till next year, 53. Henry VIII. to Lord Howard and the. Bishop of St. Davids. Directs them to ascertain from the King of Scots whether he will meet at York as now proposed ; and if he decline it then to take leave and return home. 54. Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. Requests information respect- ing the proposed meeting ; and whether she may visit him herself. 55. Lord Howard and William Barlo, Bishop of St. Davids to Henry VIII. Unsteadiness and mutability of the King of Scotland ; his dissimulation as regards the proposed meeting. John Thornton sent to Rome to procure the Pope's command to him, not to meet the King of England. The Queen is in high displeasure. The marriage with the divorced gentlewoman not to be dissuaded. Murray discharged. Aberdeen out of favour. 56. Howard and Bishop Barlo to Crumwell. Strange news from Otterburn. The King's dissimulation about the meeting. A chaplain to go to Rome to prevent it. The Queen in high displeasure. The King's marriage. Murray discharged. The Treasurer out of favour. Buccleuch and Carr released and sent to the Borders. c 2 36 SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 1536. May 19. Jedburgh. May 20. Linlithgow. Vol. IV. 57. Bishop Stewart to Mr. Sec. Crumwell. Commends Lord Howard. The King will do what is desired by the King of England as to the Sheriff of Linlithgow, but he must first be reconciled by the Pope. 58. King James V. to King Henry "^III. Explains respecting the proposed interview between them. Denies that he ever agreed to meet at York, and his Council are not willing he should go farther into England than to Newcastle. Will believe nothing but that he is his most faithful and kind uncle. May 20. 59. Duplicate of the preceding letter. Linlithgow. May 23. 60. Bishop Barlo to Crumwell. Has stayed after my Lord's Edinhurgh. departure at the request of the Queen, who hopes to receive some relief of her sorrow ; but it will be no more unpleasant for liim to depart than it was for Lot to pass out of Sodom. May 25. 61. Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. Lord William Howard and Edinburgh, the Bishop will inform him of everything. All came not to purpose as they intended. Entreats his remembrance in the matters regard- ing herself. May 25. G2. Queen Margaret to Crumwell. Begs that he will be her good Edinburgh, friend in certain private matters, of which she has written by Lord William. June 10. 63. Henry VIII. to James V. In reply to his letter, of a right Westminster, loving sort and fashion, which contains, nevertheless, a certain argument and disputation respecting their deferred interview : yet he shall accomplish as much friendship towards him as he himself promises. Refers to Sir Adam Otterburn. July 18. 64. Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. Will remain in Scotland according to his advice. Is in great distress on account of debts contracted in preparing for her proposed journey to England, and requests his assistance. July. 65. Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. Beseeches him to help her and not let her be dishonoured, and earnestly requests answer in these her most weighty matters. [August.] 66. Henry VIII. to Queen Margaret. Surprised at her application for money considering how liberally their father. King Henry VII., had provided for her at her marriage. The things procured by her for the interview are such as may be restored to the owners. August. 67. Henry VIIL to James V. Acknowledges his letters of 18th July, requesting a safe conduct for his Master of the Horse to France. Thinks no travail ill bestowed on him, and has granted it. August 12. 68. Queen Margaret to Henry VIIL Implores his mercy and Perth. forgiveness for her daughter, Lady Margaret Douglas, who has incurred his displeasure by making a promise of marriage to Lord Thomas Howard. SCOTLAND — HENRY VIII. 37 1536. [August.] Von. IV. August 28. Stirling, Sept. 3. Stirling. Sept. 17. Edinburgh. Oct. 4. Edinburgh, Nov. 6. Sion. Dec. 24. Edinburgh. 69. Queen Margaret to Kiug Henry VJII. Informs him of the peril which the King, her son, lias been in at sea, having been driven ao-ainst his will round the most part of his realm. Entreats his aid in her own private matters, and she will not be so cumbersome again, 70. King James V. to Henry VIII, Eequests licence for Mungo Tennent, merchant of Edinburgh, to trade to England with a ship of 200 tons for one year. 71. James V. to Henry VIII. Requests safe conduct for Adam Stewart and six persons to pass through England to France. [It appears to be worth observation that at the time this letter professes to have been signed at Stirling, King James was on his way to France. By a letter from Thomas Sutehyll to the Lord Admiral, dated 1 536, September 4, [see State Papers, Vol. v.,] it will be seen that the King set sail from Kirkaldy in Fife on September 2, and on the morning of the 3rd passed along the coast by the town of Berwick with a fleet of six ships, keeping their course southwards.] 72. Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. Requests licence for Andrew Brus to trade into England. 73. Sir Adam Otterburn to Lord Crumwell, Requests safe conduct for the bearer to pass through England into France. Agnes Abbess of Sion to Crumwell. Expresses her willingness to receive the Lady Margaret Douglas into her convent according to the King's pleasure. [/See Domestic Papers, 1536, 6 Nov.'] 74. Queen Margaret to Crumwell. Requests a safe conduct for Katherine Hamilton to pass through England on her way to France. Vol. V. 1537—1542. 1537. Jan. 7. Feb. 17. Edinburgh. March. 1537. Queen Margaret. 1. Henry VIII. to Queen Margaret. Refers to former letters. Sorry that her son uses her not as beseemeth him. The accounts given by Sir John Campbell of her situation in Scotland, and those which the King had received from other sources are so contradictary that he really knows not which to believe, and desires therefore she will give him more explicit information. 2. Gawin Dunbar, Archbishop of Glasgow, Chancellor, William Earl of Montrose, and Robert Lord Maxwell, the Regents of Scot- land, to Henry VIII. Request safe conduct for Andrew Abbot of Melrose, who is. going to France to James V. 3. Instructions from Henry VIII. to Ralph Sadleir, then returned from Scotland, directing him to proceed to France and remonstrate with James V. King of Scotland, on his conduct towards his mother the Queen Dowager, and to endeavour to prevail on him to do her justice in her suit, and to try the validity of her marriage with Stewart Lord Methven, 38 SCOTLAND— HP:NEY VIII. 1537. llarch 28. Amiens. April 24. Edinburgh, May 14. [May.] June 7. Aug. 9. Stantford. Oct. 16. Vol. V. 4. Ralph Sadleir to Lord Crumwell. Reports on the affairs of France. The Scottish King is at Rouen, where he intends going to-morrow to deliver his instructions. 5. Queen Margaret to King Henry VIII. Having got no answer to her letters sent by Mr. Sadleyr, thinks he has forgotten her affairs. The King purposes to return soon, and has written in her behalf to the Lords there. Lord Privy Seal [Crumwell] to Queen Margaret. Has travailed with the King in her behalf, and his Highness, like her most kind and loving brother, hath been glad to advance her Grace's quiet and commodity. Wishes to be advised of the news of those parts, and begs her acceptance of a poor token of cramp rings. 6. Instructions by the King's Ma*'^ given unto Ralph Sadleyr sent at this tyme unto the King of Scottes : — To explain that the warlike preparations in England are intended only for defence against the Bishop of Rome ; to warn the King of Scotland against the craft and deceit of the said Bishop ; to submit to him that he is able of his own wits to understand Christ's Word as well as his clergy ; to request him to treat the King's slanderers as the Emperor hath lately done the King's rebel. Cardinal Pole; and to persuade him to. a meeting with his Majesty in some commodious part northwards. 7. Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. Thanks for his present of 200J. Her disposition to serve him in Scotland. The King in a good mind towards his Grace ; the Abbot of Arbroath to be sent to express it. Her divorce and partition is now at the giving of the sentence. Refers to Master Sadleyr, to whom she prays liis Grace will give credence. 8. David Betoun, Abbot of Arbroath, to Crumwell. Being in embassy, from Scotland, and hearing the King is in those parts, requests to know where and when he shall have an interview. 9. Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. The King has stayed her divorce, pretending that she means to marry him that was Earl of Angus. Her son is more unkind to her daily, and she had lever be dead than treated as she is. Shall never have another husband, and unless she gets some remedy she shall pass to some religious place and bide with them. Nov. 3, Stirling. Nov. 13. Linlltligow. 10. King James V. to Henry VIII. Respecting some naval stoi-es belonging to the King which had been captured by French ships and carried into Leith, of which goods Henry VIII. demands restitution, but which cannot be found. 11. James V. to Henry VIII. Congratulates him on the great benefit shown to him by Almighty God in the birth of his son, a grace not only unto him, but to himself, his kinsman, and to the support, strength, and comfort of them both. [Nov.] U. 12. Queen Margaret to Crumwell. Thanks him for his jovful tidings of the birth of a prince to the King, her brother. She is as heavily troubled as any gentlewoman may be. Begs he will be her sjiecial friend in considering the letter which she has written to the King. [Dated October 14, in error-l SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. S9 1537. Dec. ]. Edinburgh, Vol. V. 13. Thomas Scott of Pitgorno to Mr. Sec. Crumwell. Suggests tliat he should, of his own head, advise that a young liou, purchased for the King of England in Flanders, should be presented to the King of Scots ; such pleasures not being gettable there, and the King being a Prince delighting in such things. Dec. 29. 14. Queen Margaret to King Henry VIII. Informs him that Sir Thomas Erskine and the Abbot of Kinloss are to be dispatched to England by the King of Scotland, to inform him anent the passage of his marriage. 1538. 1538 Feb. 19. 15. King James V. to Lord Crumwell. Requests that the bearer, Stirling. a man-at-arms of the King of France, may have a safe conduct through England in the best and most hasty sort. [June.] 16. Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. Begs he will afford her some money and silver work to enable her to appear according to her rank on the occasion of the arrival of this lady, the King her son's spouse, in Scotland. 17. Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. Arrival of the young Queen, who behaved very honourably towards her. Now that there is another Princess she hopes he wUl be a loving brother to her. Shall think it long till she has answer to her writings. 18. Sir Wm. Kingston to Crumwell. Ross Herald has brought a letter from the King of Scots requesting safe conduct for certain lords and gentlewomen [Madame de Montreuil and others] from Scotland into France. King Henry wishes some one to keep them company, and good cheer to be made them ; but they are to make no great haste because his Majesty may perhaps be near Dover when they come to the sea side. 1539. James V. to Crumwell, Privy Seal. Begs licence for the bearer, Thomas Udart, to buy sixteen pieces of Malmsey and other stock wines, four dozen bows, two cases of arrows, and other sriiall things, in London, for his own [King James's] use and pleasure. [Jan. 26.] 19. Robert Holgate, Bishop of Llandaff, to James V. Being appointed President of the Council in the North, informs him of a certain ballad lately published by some of his subjects full of railing and injuries against the King of England, and requests that all such railing ballads and libels may be called in and burned. July 31. Edinburgh. [Aug.] Mr. Shurley's house. 1539. Jan. 22. Linlithgow. 154^1 [Feb. 4.] 1541. 20. Heiiry VIII. to James V. Has received his letters by Sir John Campbell. Will cause the Scottish rebels who have fled into England to be given up as sqpn as the English rebels in Scotland are delivered to the Wardens of the English Borders. 40 SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 1541. March 1. Edinburgh. March 12. Holyrood. Vol. V. 21. Queen Margaret to King Henry VIII. Begs a safe conduct for Friar Joachim, Sacristan of the Holy Sepulchre at Jerusalem, who is coming from Scotland to England to solicit alms for the redemption of the abbot and monks of his convent, taken prisoners by the Saracens ; and that the said friar may procure and receive alms of his Majesty's lieges. 22. King James V. to the Duke of Norfolk. Expresses satisfaction at his arrival on the Borders. Thanks him for the apprehension of James Douglas and others. Has given orders for the detention of all English rebels. May 12. Stirling. May 19. Talkland. July. Aug. 27. Oct. 11. Aberdeen. [Nov.] [Dec] 23. Queen Margaret to Henry VIII. The King and Queen of Scotland in great distress, in consequence of the death of the young Prince and liis brother. Bequests that her letters may always be kept secret, as otherwise it may do her great hurt. 24. James V. to Henry VIII. In reply to his demand for the delivery of certain kirkmen, his subjects, alleged to be in Scotland ; has always observed the treaty of peace, and if he could have delivered them he would have done so. Denies that anything has been attempted to his own hurt or skaith by the kirkmen of Scot- land, from whom he has always received faithful and true obedience. Cannot alter or change anything in the Kirk of Scotland. 25. Mr. Secretary Wriothesley to an Ambassador coming from Scotland to England. Informs him of the King's dissatisfaction at the answer brought by Master Sadleyr relative to the delivery of certain English rebels ; also of the King's displeasure at the assump- tion by the King of Scots, in a little book called the " Trumpet of Honour," of the title of " Defender of the Christian Faith," which is the more pricking because he added the Christian faith, as though there should be any other than the Christian faith, which seems to have a further meaning than one good Prince should esteem of another. 26. Henry VIII. to James V. Is glad the message, returned by Mr. Ballenden, pleased him. Will also be glad to receive the Coun- sellors he intends to send to England. 27. James V. to Henry VIII. by Adam Logan, the bearer. Sends some falcons of a good kind 28. Henry Bay, Berwick Pursuivant at Arms, to the Lords of the Council. Reports particulars of the last illness and death of Mar- garet Queen Dowager of Scotland, and that she died intestate. 29. Duplicate of Articles delivered by the King of Scots to the Bishops of Aberdeen and Orkney and Mr. Thos. Ballenden, to be declared to the King of England, relative to the depredations com- mitted on the English Borders, of which a summary is subjoined. SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. - 41 1541. ^«^- ^- [Dec] 80. Articles which the Scottish Ambassadors [Bp. of Aberdeen and others] -will agree to : — That the King of Scotland shall meet King Henry at York, on the 1 5th of January next ; and that they wiU remain as hostages in England. [Dec] 31. Answers to be given by the Privy Council, in the King's name, to Articles delivered by the Bishops of Aberdeen and Orkney and Mr. Thos. Ballenden, Ambassadors of James V., King of Scotland, principally relating to the Scottish King's evading the meeting with King Henry at York. [Dec] 32. Fair copy of the proceeding minute, with additions and cor- rections by Mr. Secretary Wriothesley. [Dec] 33. Another copy, incorpoi-ating Wriothesley 's alterations ; with many additions and corrections in the avitograph of King Henry. 1542. 1^*2. October 18. 34. Names of "the persons of Scotland that were at the rode [an incursion into England by Lord Home] the xviii* day of October." October 26. 35. Names of the persons who " mette all together at ffogoe in the Marse the xxvj*® daye of this instauiit Octobre." [Lord Home's party.] [October.] 36. Clause of a treaty between England and Scotland, forbidding the subjects of either side from passing without safe conduct. Nov. 24. 37. List of " noblemen and gentlemen of Scotland takene prisoners upon Eske and thereaboutes, on Friday the xxiiij day of No- vembre." [The battle of Solway Moss.] List of the Earls of Scot- land ; list of Scottish ships of the Crown ; memoranda of distances of places between London and Berwick, &c. [Chiefly in the hand- writing of Bishop Tunstal.] Nov, 24. 38. " The yerely value of the landes, and also the value and sub- staunce in goodes of the Scottishe prisoners lately taken at Salowe Mosse." [Nov.] 39. " The names of the prisoners of Scotlande nowe sent downe to Carlisle, w' the names of suche persones as be appointed to come in to lye in pledge for them ; and also the names of the noble- men and gentlemen to whome the said pledges shal be comytted." [Nov.] 40. Advertisements out of Scotland from John Heron, prisoner, sent by a servant of Sir R. Bowes, also a prisoner. Creighton sent to France to get help from the French King. Intended invasion of England. Number of Scottish horsemen at the late battle. Huntly called a coward. Scottish artillery, &c. And advertisements from a servant of Sir Cuthbert Eadcliffe, who arrived out of Scotland Nov. 19. [Nov.] 41. Narrative by Berwick, Pursuivant, of the murder of Somerset, Herald, by three banished Englishmen, J ohn Priestman, Wm. Leche, and his brother, on November 25, 1542, between Edinburgh and Dunbar. 42 SGOTLANB— HENRY VIII. 1542. ^«^- ^■ Nov. 30. 42. King James V. to King Henry VIII. Expresses his grief for Edinburgh, the murder of Somerset Herald ; and requests safe conduct for James Leirmouth, Master of the Household, John Campbell, Knight, and Eothsay and Ross, the Heralds, to inform liim of the truth and manner of the said slaughter ; and that punition may follow according to the quality of the crime. Dec. 10. 43. Henry VIII. to James V., in reply. The murder is so cruel, so Hampton Court, abominable, and so barbarous, that no declaration can be made by Leirmouth and the others for whom he desires a safe conduct, unless he first deliver up the persons whom he declares to have com- mitted the murder. [Dec] 44. Names of the towns that were burned in the Marches of Scotland, and the names of the towns burned since the departure of the English army, from Nov. 1 to Dec. 12. 1543. Jan. 19. Carlisle. Vol. VI. 1543. 1543. 1, Names of the pledges of the noblemen and gentlemen of Scot- land taken prisoners at the battle of Solway Moss, delivered to the Earl of Cumberland and Sir Thomas Wharton at Carlisle. Signed by the Earl and Sir T. Wharton. Jan. 19. 2. Earls of Cassilis and Glencairn and the Lords Flemyng and Carlisle. Maxwell to Henry VI 1 1. Report their arrival at Carlisle, and delivery of their hostages to the Lord Warden and the Earl of Cumberland. This day they depart for Scotland. .Tan. 30. 3. Henry VIII. Safe conduct for the Bishop of Moray, to repair Westminster, to the English Court, with twelve persons in his company. [Feb. 12.] 4. Agreement for cessation of hostilities with Scotland on the part of King Henry VIII. until the 1st of June. [Feb. 12.] 5. Another draft of the agreement for cessation of hostilities. Feb. 20. 6. Mary Queen of Scotland. Confirmation of the agreement for Edinburgh, an abstinence of war, and cessation of hostilities between England and Scotland tUl the 1st of June next ensuing. Signed by James Earl of Arran, as Governor of Scotland. Feb. 20. Feb. 20. 7. Contemporary copy of the preceding instrument. 8. Another copy of the above. March 8. 9. Earl of Arran to the Duke of Suff-olk. Requests free passage for Edmburgh. an agent sent to France to watch the motions of the Duke of Guise and Ead of Lennox, in respect of their alleged purpose to come intq SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 43. 1543. ^«- ^I- March 16. 10. Earl of Angus and Sir George Douglas to Lord Lisle. In- Ediuburgh. form him of the negociations of the Scottish Lords lately returned from England with the Earl of Arran, Governor of Scotland ; and of the first proceedings of Parliament relative to the treaty with England. [March 2.5.] 11. King Henry VIII. to the Earl of Arran. Acknowledges the receipt by Lyon Herald of the Statutes of the Order of the Garter, with the collar and garter, appertaining to the late King of Scots. March 25. March 27. Edinburgh. 12. Copy of the preceding letter. Lord — ] 3. Sir Ralph Sadleir to written in his letter to the King. March. April 14. St. James's. — . No news but what he has The Scots would lever suffer extremity than submit to the subjection of England. The kirkmen labour to hinder the union of the two realms, but the nobles and all the temporality desire the man-iage, and perfect friendship with England. March. 14. Henry VIII. to . Is desirous of knowing the forces Westminster, of the realm, in case of a war with Scotland. Orders a Muster to be made of all able men, horse and foot, of his tenants, &c. [Circular, signed with a staTnjp.'] 15. Memorandum,, suggesting the appointment of certain coun- sellors, and naming them, to attend to the weighty affairs of the realm of Scotland, the Governor being but a young man and easy to be led. 16. Henry VIII. to Sir Ralph Sadleir. In answer to his letter of the 6th, and giving him minute directions for his negociations in Scotland, particularly with respect to Angus and Sir George Douglas ; and to get certain strong fortresses into the hands of the English party. Overtures for peace, -and for the marriage of the young Queen with the Prince, the King's son. 17. Another copy of the above letter. 18. Privy Council to Sadleir. Directs him in his negociations with the Governor, the Earls of Angus, Glencairn, Cassilis, and others, as to the proposed marriage of the young Queen. Transmit articles which the King is willing to agree to. 19. Articles to be proposed to the Ambassadors of Scotland, which if they will not agree to, then the King of England may follow his purpose by force. 20. Earl of Arran to Henry VIII. Returns his thanks for an overture of marriage between his noble daughter, the Princess Eliza- beth, and his eldest son [Lord James Hamilton]. Has given full powers to the Earl of Glencairn and Sir George Douglas to perfect the said contract. April 14. May ]. May 1. May 6. . Edinburgh. 44 SCOTLAND— HENRY Vni. 1543. ^«^- ^I- May 6. 21, Private instructions from the Earl of Arran, Governor of Scotland, to the Earl of Glencairn and Sir Geo. Douglas :— To thank Hen. King VIII. for his proposal of a marriage between the Princess Elizabeth and his eldest son, Lord James Hamilton, and to enter into negociations relative thereto. May J 3. 22. Privy Council to Sir Ralph Sadleir. Received his letters to the King of the 1st, 5th, and Cth May. Inform him of the coming of Marco Grimano from the Pope. Advise that the Governor should aiTest the Cardinal and the Earl of Lennox. May 13. 23. Heads of the preceding letter. May 20. 24. Sadleir to the Privy Council. Reports his intei-view with the Glasgow. Governor in respect of the coming of the Legate [Grimano]. Arran's anxiety for peace with England ; his intention to reform the abuses of the church ; his summons to Lennox to deliver Dum- barton Castle. Lennox's promise of submission and his flight to the Highlands. Resistance by the Captain of Dumbarton. Lennox aided by the Cardinal. Convocation of the clergy at St. Andrews, &c., &c. [May.] 25. Instructions from the Privy Council to Douglas on his return to Scotland. To procure a commission from the Government there for concluding a peace and a treaty of marriage between Prince Edward and the young Queen. July 1. 26. Agreement between the English and Scotish Commissioners for the ransom of the Scottish prisoners in England, specifying the names of each, and the sums to be paid for their ransom. Lat. July 1. 27. Treaty concluded by the Commissioners of England and Scotland for a marriage between Edward Prince of Wales and Mary Queen of Scotland. Lat. [In the handwriting of W. Maitland.l 28. Another copy of the above treaty. 29. Another copy. 30. Contemporary abridgement of the above. 31. Heads of the articles in the above treaty. 32. Another copy of the same. 33. Treaty of peace between England and Scotland. Lat. [ With memoranda in the hand of Sir W. Cecill] 34. 35. Two copies of the same treaty. 36. Abstract of the articles of the above treaty. 37. Memoranda from the preceding treaties of peace and marriage. 38. Secret obligation given by the Scottish prisoners to use their utmost endeavours to fulfil the treaties of peace and marriage, and that they would bear allegiance to Henry VIII. July 1. July 1. July 1. July 1. July 1. July 1. July 1. July 1. July 1. [July 1.] SCOTLAND — HENRY VIII. 45 1543. . ^«^-^I- July 7. 39- King Henry VITI. Commission to Sir Ralph Sadleyr to Westminster, require from the Queen and Governor of Scotland the confirmation of the treaties of peace and marriage. Lat. Sept. 8. 4-0. Sadleir to the Earl of Arran. In respect to the reports of his Edinburgh, sudden departure to Stirling to join the party of the Cardinal. Disbelieves the report, but requests to know by letter how he remains affected towards the King's Majesty and the accomplish- ment of his oath. Sept. 9. 41. Henry VIII. to the Magistrates of the town of Edinburgh. Hearing that his Ambassador has been threatened with violence, warns them for fear of his extreme displeasure to forbear from any such outrage. Nov. 11. 42. Sadleir to Arran. His " strange behaviour and practices " TantaUon. digress in no way from his office as the King's Ambassador. Con- siders his commission to be in force till it shall please his Majesty to revoke him. Sept. 11. 43. Sadleir to Lord Parr. Sends letters. Assures his Lordship Edinburgh, that never so noble a Prince's servant was so evil entreated as he is among these rude unreasonable people, and never had man to do with so inconsistent and beastly a nation. Nov. 17. 44. Arran, Governor of Scotland, to the Earl of Angus. Desires Lindores. him to cause Sir Ralph Sadleyr, who has been directing and receiving letters to and from divers great men of the realm, to depart out of his house of TantaUon, and thereby to avoid the suspicion which has arisen of himself Nov. 26. 45. Arran to Angus. Commands him by Rothsay Herald, in the Linlithgow. Queen's name, to cause Sir Ralph Sadleir, who has been endeavour- ing to corrupt the faithful subjects of the realm, to quit TantaUon Castle immediately. Dec. 16. 46. Message sent by Heniy VIII. to the Government of Scotland, by a Herald, denouncing war, if the terms of the treaties are not immediately fulfilled. Dec. 1 6. 47. Copy of the preceding. 1544. Jan. 13. Greenside Chapel. Jan. 14. Edinburgh. Vol. VII. 1544. 1544. ' 1. Agreement between the several Commissioners on the parts of the Earl of Arran, Governor of Scotland, on the one side, and the Earls of Angus and Lennox on the other side, for mutual obedience to the Queen of Scotland, and for faithful, true, and manly resist- ance to their old enemies of England. 2. Agreement made by the Earls of Murray, Argyle, and others, respecting the pledges to be given by Angus and others for perform- ance of the conditions in the preceding contract. 46 SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 1544. Jan. 30. Rome. March 5. "Dalkeith. [March.] March. March. [April.] May. May 17. Carlisle. [May.] Vol. VII. 3. Bull of Pope Paul III. appointing Cardinal Betoun to be Legate, a latere, in the kingdom of Scotland. 4. Archibald Earl of Angus to King Henry VIII. Assures His Majesty of his faithful mind, notwithstanding that the contrary hath been vehemently showed against him. Requests credence for the bearer, his Majesty's chaplain. 5. Lord Maxwell to Secretary Paget. Has been a long time in prison, and requests to be tried. Denies that he has been unfaithful to the King since lie has been a prisoner. If his son has not done the King's pleasure he shall get nothing which he can hold from him, and shall have his malediction. 6. Instructions from Henry VIII. to Lord Wharton and Sir Robert Bowes, his Commissioners : — To meet at Carlisle with other Commissioners appointed by the Earls of Lennox, Angus, and others, to settle the conditions upon which the King will consent to send an army into Scotland to aid their party against the Cardinal and the Earl of Arran ; the points of the conditions being the delivery of host- ages in England, the true teaching of the Word of God in Scotland, the marriage of the young Queen of Scotland with the King of England's son, &c. 7. Copy of the preceding minute of instructions. 8. Other instructions for Lord Wharton and his colleagues : — To suggest to Angus and others the delivery of Tantallon and certain towns into the hands of the English ; and to procure the marriage between Prince Edward and the young Queen. 9. Instructions, corrected in many places by Secretary Paget, to Lord Wharton and Sir R. Bowes : — To enter into articles of agree- ment on the King's behalf, with the Earls of Lennox and Glencairn, the former instructions being cancelled as far as regards the Earls of Angus and Cassilis, on account of their having joined the party of the Earl of Arran and Cardinal Betoun. 10. Indenture of agreement between Lord Wharton and .Sir Rob. Bowes on the part of the King of England, and Hugh Cun- ningham and Thos. Bishop on the part of Lennox and Glencairn, by which the Earls agree to put the King in possession of several of the strongest fortresses in Scotland, and to promote the marriage of the young Queen with Prince Edward ; Lennox to' be appointed Governor of Scotland and marry Lady Margaret Douglas, the King's niece, and Glencairn to receive a pension of 1,000 crowns annum. per 1]_. Memorial of instructions for John Winter, Esq., on his appointment as Commander of a squadron of the King's ships ap- pointed to act with the Earl of Lennox, and to co-operate in taking possession of Rosse Castle and the Isle of Bute. SCOTLAND — HENRY VIII. 47 1544. [May.] [May.] [May.] June 8. London. [June.] Stirling. June 26. Vol. VII. 12. Memorial of instructions to Sir Rice Mansel and Ricli. Broke : — To take possession of the castle of Rosse and the Isle of Bute on behalf of the King, and to retain the same, when delivered to them b}'- the Earl of Lennox. 13. Memorial of instructions for Sir Peter Mewtas and Thos. Awdeley to proceed with the Earl of Lennox to the castle of Dum- barton, and to fortify and victual the same, and to take the Musters. 14. Instructions for Mr. Mewtas and Mr. Maxwell for the safe custody of Dumbarton Castle when delivered to their charge, and the oath to be taken by them. 15. " An estimate for wagis of th'armeye late sent out of the Teamys, and nowe retornede from Scotlande, havinge seruyde bye the space of 53 dayes." 16. Agreement of the principal Scottish nobility, made at the Convention at Stirling, to support the authority of the Queen-mother, Mary of Guise, as Regent of Scotland, against the Earl of Arran, who is deprived of that office. June 26. [June.j [June.] [June.] August 8. West Chester. Oct. 29. 17. Agreement between King Henry VIII. and the Earl of Lennox, whereby the Earl agrees to surrender to the King the castle of Dumbarton and Isle of Bute ; and the King on his part confirms the agreement made on May 17, 1544, with Lord Wharton and Sir R. Bowes. Consents to his mamage with Lady Margaret Douglas, and grants him lands to the value of 1,700 marks sterling per annum. 18, 19. Two other copies of the above agreement. 20. Articles to be observed on the part of the Earl of Lennox :— To cause the word of God to be duly preached ; to surrender his title to the throne of Scotland to Henry VIII. ; and to acknowledge him as his supreme Lord and Governor of Scotland ; and to support him therein. 21. Draft of part of the preceding articles. 22. Henry VIII. to the Lords, &c., in Scotland, in answer to their letter by the Laird of Fyvie. and act with Lennox. Promises his support, if they will join 23. Matthew Earl of Lennox to the Privy Council. Thanks for their letters. Glad that the King knows the falsity and untruth of the Lords of Scotland. His ship is departed to sea, but he goes by land to Beaumaris, and thence shall take voyage with all diligence. 24. Certain articles of covenants to be observed by the Laird of Fernihurst, and divers Scotsmen, whose names are subscribed, towards King Henry VIII., to serve his Majesty against all enemies, as well Scottish as French ; to deliver pledges as security for the performance of the conditions, &c. With the names of the pledges delivered into the hands of Sir Ralph Eure, Knt., Lord Warden of the Middle Marches. 48 SCOTLAND— HENEY VIII. 1544. [Oct. 29.] Oct. [Dec. J Vol.. VII. .25. A statement of the lands belonging to the Scotchmen who have entered into bond to serve the King of England against all his Highness's enemies. 26. List of the pledges specified in the preceding agreement, for ■whom they are security, and to whose custody they are assigned. 27. Instructions from King Henry VIII. to the Earl of Lennox. — To go to Carlisle, and from thence to treat with the Earl of Angus, and to bring him to the intei-ests of the King of England ; and to concert measures to get the present Governor of Scotland deposed from that office. 1545. Feb. Feb. 15. Edinburgh. Feb. 19. Feb 19. Feb. 23. Dumfries. Feb. 25. Carlisle. Feb. 25. Lauder. Feb. 25. Lauder. Vol. VIII. 1545. 1545. 1. Sir George Douglas to Sir Ralph Eure. Arrival of French ships. The order of France brought to the Governor. An ai-my coming from France. Angus's Lieutenancy. Expediency of sending an English herald to the Borders to win the Scots to the King of England's side. 2. Douglas to Henry VIII. Did not wi'ite before because he understood that his Highness was displeased with him. Begs now to know his pleasure, and what service he may render him. 3. Henry VIII. to Douglas. In answer to a communication made by him to Sir Ralph Eure, that the Governor, Queen, and Noble.?, were desirous of sending Ambassadors. Desires he will influence his brother to leave the Lieutenantship ; and pardons his past ungrateful conduct. Ambassadors to meet on both sides at Alnwick, for the marriage between Prince Edward and Queen Mary. 4. Another minute of the above letter, with various additions and corrections. 5. Robert Maxwell to the Earl of Lennox. Requests his influence to procure the liberty of Lord Maxwell, his fatlier. And that he will specify what services he can render to the King to accomplish that object. 6. Lennox to Maxwell. In answer to the preceding letter. Advises that he should obey his father's commandment to do all he can to the pleasure of the King of England, as the best means of procuring his father's release. 7. Sir George Douglas to Henry VIII. Assures him that he never deserved his displeasure, States the injuries inflicted upon him during his imprisonment. Informs him of certain reports respecting his Majesty's intended "plain conquest" of Scotland, which turn the Scotch people's hearts from his cause. 8. Douglas to Sir Ralph Eure. Forwards a letter to the King. Begs that his plate left at Berwick may be restored. SCOTLAND— HENRY VIIT. 49 1545. Feb. 28. March 25. Carlisle. March 27. Carlisle. March 28. Carlisle. March, Vol. Vlir. 9. Obligation of Gilbert Earl of Cassillis, who was taken prisoner at Solway Moss. Undertaking to go to Scotland with the object of entering into negotiations for peace between tlie two countries, and then to return into England. 10. Cassillis to the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lieutenant of the North. Incloses a letter from Kobert Maxwell, and his answer. The delay in his servant's return is probably because the Earl of Argyle was not at Edinburgh. 10. I. Robert Maxwell to Cassillis. Requests information reta- tive to his father. Lord Maxwell, a prisoner i/n the Tower. Dumfries. March 24. 10. II. Cassillis to Maxwell, in answer. Has had no special conversation with the King on the subject of his father's liberty. Advises him to effect it by aiding the King's pim-pose. Carlisle. March 25, 11. Cassillis to King Henry VIII. Credit given by the Earl of Angus and his brother to his [Cassillis'] servant. Starts to-day for the Convention, and will advertise him of the Noblemen's minds, Hopes his Majesty's purpose will have good end. Incloses, 11. I. The credit from my Lord of Angus, George Douglas, and the Sheriff of Ayr, to he declared to Cassillis by his servant on his return from Scotland, as to peace, m,arHage of the Queen, cf-c. March. 11. Ti. Licence for the Earl of Cassillis, prisone/i' in England, to come into Scotland for twenty days, unharmed and un- troubled, even for his passing away to England without leave, provided that he do not corrupt or seduce any Scots to the faith and opinion of England. Edinb. March 21. 12. Cassillis to Shrewsbury. His servant spoke to none of the Lords to whom he sent him, except Angus, his brother, and the Sheriff of Ayr. Starts for the Convention. He will perceive by the security what an opinion they have conceived of him. Incloses, 12. I. Robert Master of Ershyn to Cassillis. Glad of his return. Cannot get the writing sent to the Queen by the King's Majesty. • ' Stirling. March 20. 12. II. Hew Campbell, of London, to Cassillis. Hopes he will be at the Convention on Palm Sunday, and labour some good way for both the realms. London. March 22. 12. III. Laird of Crossraguell to Cassillis. Wishes him home there being great troubles and mMny unfriends, and he is evil loved of my Lord Governor and divers Nobles for his departure into England. Crossraguell. March 23. 13. Privy Council to Cassillis. Advise him to inform the King of the occurrences in Scotland, lest His Majesty should withdraw his clemency and favour. 50 SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. ] 545. April 2. Edinburgh. Vol. VIII. 14. Earl of Cassillis to King Henry VIII. Conference with the Governor and Cardinal Betoun on the subject of his mission. The matter deferred till the Queen and the Earls of Argyle and Huntley were present. Another meeting summoned for the 1 5th. Their content that the peace and marriage take effect. Suggests that there be no great invasion of Scotland. [In cipher.'] April 2. 15. Contemporary decipher of the above letter. April 2. Edinburgh. A.pril 10. April 20. 16. Cassillis to Henry VIII.. The Master of Maxwell's devotion to the King's service. Suggests that his father, Lord Maxwell, should be sent to the Borders. Final resolution to be taken at the Convention on the 1 5 th. 17. Privy Council to Cassillis. The King will forbear taking revenge if the Scottish Nobility, at the Convention on the 1 5th, will agree to the treaties of peace and marriage. Hope that the Earl of Angus and his brother may prove worthy of favour, but his Majesty does not think proper to release Lord Maxwell. 18. CassilKs to Henry VIII. States that in the Convention the influence of the Queenjthe Governor, and the Cardinal prevailed to the deferring of his Majesty's purpose. Eecom.mends therefore that he should immediately invade Scotland ; first sending Sir iRalph Sadleir or others to make assurance to his supporters, and to publish a proclamation that he only intends the weal of the young Queen. [I^i cipher.] 19. Contemporary decipher of the above letter. 20. Lord Maxwell to the Privy Council. Counts himself a dead man without the King's pardon. Begs his mercy, and he will do him such service as no Scottish man shall do the like on the West Borders. 21. Maxwell to the Privy Council. Had written before, that they would intercede with the King for bis pardon. Does not desire liberty but that he may be held a prisoner at Carlisle, so that he may be able bj communication with his friends to make some recompense for the great trespass he has committed against his Majesty. [April.] 22. The confession of Lord Maxwell as to the offers made to Angus, Sir George Douglas, and himself, by the Queen of Scotland and the Council. [April.] 23. Another confession of Lord Maxwell, of his communications with the Governor of Scotland, his imprisonment, the imprison- ment of Angus, and his brother, &c. [May 2.] 24. Henry VIII. Commission to Edward Earl of Hertford, as Westminster.] Lieutenant and Captain General in the North parts, to levy troops for the invasion of Scotland. April 20. [April.] [April.] Tower. SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 51 1545. May 4. May 18. Darlington. May 21. Darlington. Vol. VIII. 25. Privy Council to the Earl of Cassillis. Thank him for his letter of April 20; and inform him that his Majesty has his forces in such order and readiness that he may be able to advance when he sees opportunity to the comfort of his friends and the destruction of his enemies. They have directed Sir Ralph Sadleyr to meet a,n autho- rized agent from him, Cassillis, and others, the King's friends in Scotland, to concert measures for issuing a proclamation as suggested, 26. Cuthbert Tunstal, Bishop of Durham, and Sadleir to King Henry VIII, Transmit a letter in cipher from the Earl of Casillis. Sadleyr is ready to proceed to Alnwick to mget an agent from the Earls of Angus and Casillis. The nature and practices of the Scots are very strange, and their proceedings full of dissimulation. 27. Bp. Tunstal and Sadleir to Henry VIII. Letters from Cassillis. The Scotch Earls have altered their purpose of sending an agent to Alnwick to meet Sadleyr, and propose that a gentleman should be sent into Scotland to confer with them. May 30. 28. The Privy Council of England to the Earl of Hertford, Lieu- Greenwich. tenant General in the North. In reference to a letter from the Earl of Cassillis, containing an offer for the killing of the Cardinal [Betoun.] Inform him that the King reputes the fact not meet to be set for- ward expressly by himself, and yet not misliking the offer, tliinketh good that Mr. Sadleir, to whom the letter was addressed, should write to the Earl and advise him what he [Sadleir] would do, were he in the Earl's place, and so able, as he is, to do his Majesty good service. Informs him also of the King's consent that Mr. Forster shall be sent to Scotland to practise with the Lords. 29. Earl of Hertford to Mr. Secretary Paget. Eecommends an invasion of Scotland as the only way to bring them to conformity. Means to take Home Castle, to encamp at Kelso, fortify the church, and devastate and destroy the country beyond. 30. Hertford, Bp. Tunstal, and Sadleir to Henry VIII. Acknow- ledge receipt of the letter of May 30. Sadleyr will write to Lord Cassillis in the matter touching the Cardinal ; and Mr. Forster shall be sent to Scotland to confer with the Earls the K ing's friends. June 3. 31. Original minute of the above letter. [June.] 32. Intelligence from Scotland. French troops about Haddington. Artillery. The Lords with the Governor and Queen, Angus. Jamie Dog, &c. June [10.] 33. Instructions to Thos. Forster to go into Scotland and confer with the Earls of Angus, Glencairn, and Cassillis, and Sir George- Douglas, and other the King's friends, to ascertain in what thmr really intend to serve his Majesty, and what they expect he should do for them in return. D 2 May 31. Darlington. June 3. Newcastle. 52 SCOTLAND— HENEY VIII. 1545. ^«^- ^"^• June ]0. 34. Earl of Hertford to Mr. Sec. Paget. Explains an apparent Newcastle, difierence in his two last letters as to the time of the proposed invasion. If he had a proper supply of provisions now he could do more service with 8,000 than he could do at St. Bartholomew Tide with 16,000 men. June [11. J 35. Robert Scot, of Wamphray, to Lord Wharton. Landing of the French. Meeting of the Lords, &c., to consult at Edinburgh. [June 11.] 36. Patrick Murray, of Fallow HiU, to the Laird of Wamphray. Intelligence of the landing of the French, with 3,000 foot, 1,500 horse, &c. [June.J June 12. Carlisle. June 18. Darlington. July 9. Darlington. July 12. Darlington. July 19. Darlington. 37. James Twedie to the Lord Warden. the bearer. Requests credence for 38. Credence of Archy Were, Scottishman, from the Laird of Dummelyer, called James Twedie. Landing of the French at Dum- barton ; their forces, &;c. 39. Hertford to Lord Maxwell. Thinks his son forgets his duty. Refuses to make suit to the King that he should go into Scotland, because he can as well practise with his friends there by means of letters, and such as choose may come to Carlisle. 40. Hertford to Paget. Thinks his proposition to borrow some plate in all the churches the most ready and present relief for his Majesty, as God's service cannot thereby be anything diminished ; the worst that he sees in it is that a bruit may arise that the King is driven to shift for money. 41. Hertford, Bishop Tunstal, and Sir Ralph Sadleir to Privy Council. Transmit letters in cipher from the Laird of Brunstone to Sadleir, relative to the killing of Cardinal Betoun ; and copy of Sadleir 's answer, who has also written on the same subject to the Earl of Cassillis, but received no reply. Inclose, 41. I. Sir Ralph Sadleyr to the Laird of Brunstone. In reply to his letter concerning an offer,- for a small sum of money, to take him out of the way that hath been the worker of all their m,ischiefs. Judges that he means the Cardinal ; and it is his opinion that it would be acceptable service to God to take him out of the way. The King will not meddle in the matter, but it will be good service, both to God, and to his Majesty. When the act is executed he will undertake that the reward shall be paid immediately, though himself should bear the charge. 42. Hertford, &c. to Paget. Intelligence from Scotland. Robert Maxwell not over hasty to become pledge for his father. If he does not come at a day fixed, they intend to send Lord Maxwell back to the Tower. Carlisle may be made tenable against the power of Scot- land. Request pikes and money. SCOTLAND— I-IENEY VIII. 53 1545. ^°^- ^"I- July 22. 43. Earl of Hertford, fee. to King Henry VIII. The Scots in- Darlington. tend to assemble an army at Roslyn Muir at the end of the month. Request to know if they shall levy troops to attack them, or defend themselves in the manner of Border warfare. July 27. 44. Hertford, &c. to Mr. Sec. Paget. The Scots intend something Newcastle, on the frontiers. Have sent Lord Stourton with 5,000 men to garrison Berwick, and have ordered Lord Maxwell to be conveyed back to the Tower of London. July 28. 45. Commission from Donald Lord of the Isles and Earl of Ross Eillane. and the Barons and Council of the Isles to Rory Macalister, Bishop [Eigg islaDd.] jjjg^^. ^f ^j^g jg^gg^ ^^^ ^^ Patrick Maclean, to enter into treaty with Matthew Earl of Lennox, and to give their bands to the King of England. July 29. Newcastle. 46. Hertford, &c. to Paget. The Scots have postponed assembling their army at Roslyn till the arrival of the French fleet. Lord Maxwell dislikes being sent back a prisoner to the Tower. Have consented he should remain at York till the King's pleasure is signified. August 1. 47. Hertford, &c. to Paget. The Scots in expectation of the Newcastle, arrival of the French fleet. Have spread a report in Scotland that they have been defeated by the English at the Isle of Wight. August 5. 48. Donald Earl of Ross and Lord of the Isles to Henry VIII. Knockfergus. Thanks for letters and his magnificent gift, made at the suggestion of Lennox, to whom he promises fidelity, and to serve whom he has come to Ireland attended with 4,000 soldiers. Sends two Com- missioners to his Majesty, the Bishop of the Isles and Maclane of Do ward. Lat. August 5. 49. Earl of Ross to the Privy Council. Thanks them for the Knockfergus. present of 1,000 crowns from the King, and his promise of a yearly pension of 2,000 crowns ; and promises his faithful service to his Majesty and Lennox. August 5. 50. Agreement concluded between the Lord of the Isles and other Knockfergus. Chieftains and the Commissioner of Lennox, promising to assist the King of England in regard to the marriage of the Princess of Scot- land, and to be faithful to Lennox. August [5.] 51. Articles proposed by the Commissioners of the Lord of the Isles to the Privy Council, as the basis of an , agreement to be entered into with the King of England for the service of certain troops, and to bring the Scots to his obedience. August. 52. The Commissioners of the Lords of the Isles to the Privy Council. Explain the preceding articles. Promise eight thousand men to assist Lennox. Beg protection for Ross ; and inform them of the persecution which they of the Wild Isles have ever suffered from Scotland ; and recommend an immediate descent upon that kingdom, 54 SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. Vol. VIII. 53. Earl of Hertford, Bishop Tunstal, and Sir Ralph Sadleir to Mr. Sec. Paget. Intelligence that the Scots have suddenly assembled their army with intent to attack the Borders. Detail, how they have stationed the foreign troops in various parts, and placed 3,000 at Berwick. 54. Hertford, Tunstal, and Sadleir to Paget. Their neighbours waxing hot in their proceedings. Beg money, powder, pikes, demy lances, harness, and staves. 55. Hertford to Paget. Berwick and Wark in a proper state of defence. The Scottish army drawing near the Borders. 56. Hertford, &c. to King Henry VIII. Hertford intends to march forward towards the frontiers. Has sent for troops from Yorkshire to repulse the Scots and requite their malice. If they retire he purposes to invade Scotland, to fortify Kels®, to take Home Castle, overrun, waste, and bum a great part of the country. 57. Draft of the preceding letter, in the handwriting of Sadleyr. 58. Hertford, &c., to Paget. Request money and munitioa Have taken order for troops from Yorkshire ; it will be four days before they reach the Borders, and they must be informed if the King approves not the charge. 59. Hertford, Tunstal, and Sadleir to Henry VIII. Retreat of the Scots. Have therefore stayed the power which they had sent for from Yorkshire. Suggest the putting in execution their proposition for the fortifying of Kelso, and wasting the country in Scotland, as the corn is very forward, and, if they can destroy it, the Scots will have to live in the more penury all the year. Aug. 14. 60. Draft of the preceding letter. 1545. August 6. Newcastle. Aug. 7. Newcastle. Aug. 9. Newcastle. Aug. 11. Newcastle. Aug. 11. Newcastle. Aug. 11. Newcastle. Aug. 14. Newcastle. Aug. 14. Guildford. 61. Privy Council to Hertford. The King thanks him for his discreet and temperate proceedings ; and not doubting his foresight approves his device for the assembling of a power to resist the Scots and for the fortification of Kelso. Aug. 19. Newcastle. Auff. 19. Aug. 23. Okins;. 62. Hertford, Tunstal, and Sadleir to Henry VIII. The Scots assembling on the Borders. The King's approval of his plan for the fortification of Kelso. Money. Wants the assistance of Sir Richard Lee, or some other person skilled in fortification. 63. Draft of the same letter, in the hand of Sadleyr, 64. Privy Council to Hertford. The King desires to confer with the Earl of Lennox, relative to some letters received from the Lord of the Isles, D^ath of the Duke of Sufiblk SCOTLAND— IIKNRY VIIL 55 1545. Aug. 25. Newcastle. Vol. VIII. 65. Earl of Hertford, Bishop Tunstal, and Sir Ralph Sadleir lo King Henry VIII. Intended enterprise against Kelso. A procla- mation to be issued on the armj-'s entering Scotland. Eeturn of Mr. Forster from Scotland. Inclose, 65. 1. Earls of Angus, Marshall, Gassillis, and Sir Geo. Douglas to Hertford. Inform him that they have united to serve the King of England. Advise that he should invade Scotland at this time of harvest, with his substancious armies, and proclaim that they mean no hurt to them who will assist in bringing about the peace and m,arriage. The French Captain is not likely to remain long on the Borders. Melrose, Aug. 16. 66. Draft of the preceding letter, in the handwriting of Sadleyr. 67. Hertford, &c., to Mr. Sec. Paget. The Earl of Lennox sets out immediately for London ; but Hertford requests he may return as soon as possible and go with him into Scotland. 68. Draft of the preceding letter, in the handwriting of Sadleyr. 69. Agreement between Henry VIIL, and the Commissioners of the Lord of the Isles, whereby the latter receives a pension of 2,000 crowns, and engages to furnish 8,000 men to serve under the command of the Earl of Lennox in the invasion of Scotland. 70. Henry VIII. to Donald McOneU Earl of Ross, Lord of the Isles. Has made honourable answer to his credence delivered by the Commissioners from the Isles ; and conferred with Lennox thereon. Encourages him to proceed like a noble man, and to believe that he has given himself to the service of such a Prince as will consider his well doings. 71. Heniy VIIL to Hector McLean, Lord of the Isles. To the same effect, and in the same words as the preceding. 72. Privy Council to the Earl of Ormond. Convey the King's commands that he should accompany Lennox in conducting 3,000 Irish kerns and gallo-glasses to the aid of Donald Lord of the Isles. 73. Hertford, Archbp. of York, Bishop Tunstal, and Sadleir to Paget. Forward plans for the fortification of Kelso. Have written to Angus and his party. The Earl intends to encamp on Monday. Want of money. 74. Paget to Hertford. French news. Commission from the Lord of the Isles to the King. The agreement made with him to serve the King of England with troops in Scotland. 75. Privy Council to Hertford. Doubts raised in the Council about the fortification of Kelso. Caution him against placing confidence in any Frenchmen, unless they give some proof of their sincerity by entrapping or killing the Cardinal, Lorges, the Governor, or some other man- of estimation. Sept. 9. 76. Original minute, from which it appears that the preceding letter was remodelled; , ; '^ & Aug. 25. Aug. 27. Newcastle. Aug. 27. Sept. 4. Oatlands. Sept. 4. Oatlands. Sept. 4. Oatlands. Sept. 4. Oatlands. Sept. 5. Newcastle. Sept. 5. Sept. 9. 56 SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 1545. Sept. 9. Irwen. Sept. 9. Sept. 11. Kelso. Sept. 13. Kelso. Vol. Vin. 77. Earls of Angus and Cassillis and Sir Geo. Douglas to the Earl of Hertford. In reply to his summons that they should joia the King's army ; but before they do so they must know the manner of his proceedings, and be used as friends. Wish to send him their advice, because they should have more experience than the Enghsh, how he may best annoy the army. [Cipher.'] 78. Decipher of the same letter. 79. Hertford, Sir H. Knyvet, Sir Ealph Sadleir, and others, to King Henry VIII. Arrival of the army before Kelso. Attack on the abbey by the Spaniards ; they retire. Summons to surrender refused. Assaults with ordnance. The church won ; the steeple still defended. Night : escape of some of the Scots with ropes. Morning : capture of the place, and slaughter of the Scots within it. Impos- sibility of fortifying Kelso. Intend to rase it, to burn Melrose and Dryburgh, and all the corn and villages in their way. 80. Hertford, Knyvet, Sadleir, and others, to Henry VIII. Expediency of fortifying Home Castle instead of Kelso. Burning of Melrose Abbey and town, Dryburgh Abbey, and thirteen or fourteen towns and villages, and corn. Not so much harm done these hundred years. The army to move to Jed worth on Tuesday, and thence to Wark, burning and wasting the country in their way. 81. Hertford and Sadleir to Mr. Sec. Paget. Letter in cipher from Angus, Cassillis, ^nd Douglas. The latter offers to make the onset upon the Governor. Whether he mean it or no they shall not take him [Hertford] at any advantage. Money wanted for the troops. 82. Hertford and others to Henry VIII. March of the army from Kelso. Burning on either side of them. Ten hours foray along the water of Teviot. Destruction of fourteen or fifteen villages. Burning of Jedburgh Abbey and town. A parley with some gentlemen of Teviotdale. Another foray in East Teviotdale ; Irishmen employed, because the Borderers would not burn their neighbours property. Corn burnt. The fair country. The forward harvest. Great im- poverishment. A foray by the Scots on the English Borders. Home Castle. The plague in the army. Good conduct of the foreigners. Sept. 18. 83. Hertford and Sadleir to Paget. As they are about to dissolve Warkeshaugh. the army, request him to send them money with as much haste as possible. Sept. 19. 84. Hertford to Henry VIII. Robert Maxwell and divers others Warkeshaugh. taken prisoners. Ill luck of the Scots. God's just judgment against them for their untruth. Sept. 23. 85. Hertford and others to Henry VIII. Reasons for not Horton. assaulting Home Castle. Progress of the army through the Merse. The plenteous country burnt and wasted throughout. Piles and buildings overthrown. Burning of Dunse Castle, and the simple and peevish town. Good service of Sir John Ellerker. A chase after some Scotch prisoners. Dissolution of the army. Sept. 13. Kelso. Sept. 18. SCOTLAND— HENRY VIII. 57 1545. Sept. 27. Newcastle. Vol. VIII. 86. Earl of Hertford and Sir Ealpli Sadleir to King Henry VIII. Have given permission to Robert Maxwell to have conference with his father, Lord Maxwell, in their presence, they being inclined to surrender their castle of Lochmaben to the King. Inclose a device of Sir George Douglas to promote the King's interest in Scotland. Statement of the towns destroyed. Never thought to find so fair a country in Scotland. Inclose. 86. I. Sir George Douglas to Hertford. Begs that he will not destroy his estates of Coldingham and Bonlcill, or those of his kinsmen the Lairds of Wedderbum, Blackadder, and West Nishat. Tantallon. September 20. 86. II. Opinion of Douglas as to the best means to be adopted for obtaining the King of England's purpose in Scotland, proposing that two armies enter Scotland, one by the West the other by the East Marches. September. 86. III. " The names of pie fortresses, abbeis, fryerhouses, market toiunes, villages, toures, and places brent, rased, and cast downe, by the commandment of Th'erl of Hertford, the King's Ma*^ Lieutenant Generall in the Worth parties in his invasion into the realme of Scotland, betwene the viij* of September and the xxiij''^ of the same, 1545.'' 87. Hertford &c. to Henry VIII. Report particulars of a confer- ence with Lord Maxwell and his s»n, in which Maxwell engaged to deliver his castle of Lochmaben to the King, as soon as he could get it out of the possession of his second son. Oct. 3. 88. Hertford to Mr. Sec. Paget. A letter from Scotland reporting Newcastle, that the Governor is dead or very near death ; has heard sundry times that he was fallen sick of very melancholy. Oct. 3. 89. Hertford to Paget. If the news touching the Governor be Newcastle, true, the going of Lennox into Scotland may serve to great purpose. Oct. 1. Newcastle. Oct. 5. Newcastle. 90. Hertford to Paget. Maxwell's practices Jbr the delivery of his houses to the King are but practices indeed, and come to nothing, so he shall send him back to Pontefract. Strength of the Scots army. The Governor not dead. The Earl of Angus and the Governor at great difiference. The Frenchmen weary of Scotland. The plague raging on the Borders. 91. Journal of the operations of the army under the command of the Earl of Hertford, in tlie invasion of Scotland between the 8th and 23d of September 1545, minutely detailing their daily proceed ings, with a list of the towns burnt each day. [Addressed to Mr. Se

vard to all Scots who have served the King of England. 80 SCOTLAND — EDWARD VI. 1548. ^^'^^ ™- Feb. 25. 53. Earl of Lennox and Lord Wliarfcou to the Duke of Somerset. Annan. Eeport their proceedings iu Scotland since the 21st. The Earl of Angus's warning to his friends. Burning of Dusdere [Dryfe's Dale]. Siege of Di-umlanrig. Flight of Angus. Tlie enemy compel their liorse to retreat to the mountains. News of the destruction of their horsemen. Two hours' fight. Arrival of the horse. Another skir- mish. Above five hundred of the enemy taken, slain, and drowned in the Nith. Names of the prisoners. Flight of the Master of Maxwell. Arrival at Dumfries. All their carriage horses, with men and victuals, spoiled and taken. Forced retreat to Annan. Prisoners, priests, and friars led in halters. Good service of some Scotsmen. Inclose, 53. I. Angus to his son-in-law Lennox. Hears that he is about to come on the Laird of Drumlanrig. Begs to know his good mind towards himself, and his friends, in this journey. Drumlanrig, Feb. 22. 53. II. Angus to Wharton. In reply to a request that he would set forward the godly purpose, trusts that they will think it sufficient that he has sent his seal and handwriting, which he never brake, nor never intends to break. Are his friends to be untroubled ? Brumlanng, Feb. [22], 53. III. Lennox and Wharton to Angus. Shcdl be friendly with all those that are. favourers, aiders, and assisters of the godly marriage and peace. As they agree so near in their letters, trust that they shall put the same in good execution. Feb. 22. Feb. 25. 54. Thomas "Wyndam to the Duke of Somerset. State of the In the baike shipping. Begs his Grace to be good and gracious unto the poor K\or'of"Taye. "^^'^"^^'^"^ ^^'^ soldiers who have been these seven months unpaid, and have worn out their clothing. Bequests three large ships, and two great boats to each. [Feb.] 55. " The ordre taken for the laudyng out of the shipps by Mr. Wyndham." Men to serve " for the battayle," others " for the wyngs of the battayle," others " remaynyng to kepe the shipps," &c. [Feb.] 56. "A remembranse ffor the schj'pes " at Broughty Crag. Muni- tions to be furnished to particular ships, and to the whole fleet. Feb. 27. 57. William Lord Grey to Somerset. Reports the capture of the Bei-wick. houses of Yester and Waughton. Arrangement for their preservation for the King's use. News of the defeat of Lord Wharton. Dismay. Retreat to Berwick. Suggests the capture of Dunbar. Hears that the French King will countenance the banishment of Monsieur de Guise's son, and will send ten thousand men into Scotland about the middle of March. Incloses, 57. I. Thomas Whario7i and Thomas Gray to William Lord Grey. Reported overthrow of Lord Wharton and all his com- pany by the Scots. It ill do to the best of his power for the sure keeping of Carlisle and the country about it. Has advertised the Protector that he may take order for their 'relief. Carlisle, February 23. SCOTLAND— EDWARD VI. 81 1548. Feb. 27. Berwick. Feb. 27. Broughty. [Feb.] March 1. Berwick. Marcli 1. Berwick. Marcli 2. Warkworth. March 2. Moffet. March 6. Castle of Wreyssell. March 6. Newcastle. Vol. III. 58. William Lord Grey to the Duke of Somerset. Has had a conference with the Lords of Lothian respecting the defence of their country. Expediency of investing Dunbar. Suggests the placing of some ships to prevent the French from transporting the Queen to France. 59. Sir Thomas Palmer and Sir Andrew Duddeley to Somerset. The Earl of Argyle has offered his command in those parts to Patrick Lord Gray. Arrival of troops under Sir John Campbell at Dundee ; their hasty retreat. The Earl of Eothes hath protested he will flee to Denmark. They of Dundee require much to have a safeguard. The fort [Broughty] advanceth to strength apace. 60. Duke of Somerset's instructions to John Brende, about to proceed to Scotland : — To repair to Lord Grey, thence to Broughty to Sir Andrew Duddeley to express his Grace's approval of the money lately delivered to Argyle ; to treat with Argyle respecting the mar- riage of the Queen, and to offer him a certain sum of money by year, land, &c., if he will bring it to pass ; mentioning also certain terms as to the situation in which the two countries will stand towards each other, and the relative authority of each of the sovereigns, if the marriage take effect. 61. Grey to Somerset. Having no one whom he can send to declare and debate with his Grace as himself, thinks his absence would nothing hinder the service. Begs instructions as to the Scottish Qvieen's servant. Remarks respecting the expenses of the last journey. 62. Grey to Somerset. Reports the retaking of Saltoun by the Governor of Scotland, and the burning of the Laird of Ormistoun's house. Begs that a great power be sent to fortify Dunbar or Had- ington, to be a continual refuge to their friends and a continual scourge to the enemj-. 63. Grey to Somerset. Is informed that the Governor intends to send Argyle and Rothes to commune with him for peace. Re- quests his Grace's pleasure. Begs that the Archbishop of York be ordered to levy men for the light horse. Explains in regard to the loss of Saltoun. 64. Robert Moffet of the Grantoun to Lord Wharton. Reports the departure of the Queen to Dumbarton. Arrival of some ships at Bute to take her a.way. Departure of the Lord Lieutenant to Hadington, and of the Governor, to win other houses against those which my Lord Lieutenant won. 65. Earl of Lennox to Somerset. Returns thanks for being employed in the King's service. Advises that no confidence be placed in Patrick Colquhounj who is a very untrue and crafty fellow. 66. Grey to Somerset. Complains of reduction in the number of his attendants. Requests some credible man to be sent for the better order of the Spaniards. Reminds the Duke of their want of pay. 82 SCOTLAND— EDWARD VT. 1548. ]\rarch 6. Broughty. Vol.. III. 67. Sir Thomas Palmer and Sir Andrew Duddeley to the Duke of Somerset. Report the state of the fortiiications at Broughty, lack of timber, &c. Arrival of Sir John Luttrell at Broughty, and the Earl of Argyle at Cupar, where William Lord Grey and Mr. Brende have ridden to commune with him. The country on both sides is in great fear. March 6. 68. Sir John LuttreU to Somerset. Has ruinated the fortiiications Broughty Craig of Combys Inche [Inch Colra], and arrived in the Tay. Was forced, on account of the desertion of one of the hoys, to burn some of the pro- visions. Returns thanks for his appointment as Governor of Dundee, in case it be fortified. Has been there with Sir Thomas Palmer, and thinks it will require six hundred men at least to keep it. Shall endeavour, in the meanwhile, to aid Mr. Dudlye the best he may. March 6. In the bark Ager in the river Tay. March 7. Dundee. March 7. 'Wurkworth. March 7. Broughty Craig. March 8. AVavkworth. March 8. AVarkworth. March 9. AVarkworth. [March.] 69. Thomas Wyndam to Somerset. Arrival of a ship from London with provisions. The Mary Hanborow returned from Inch Colm with Sir John Luttrell. Begs another great ship. Hopes then to do good service, for unless the enemy be handled with fire and sword they never will be good. 70. Sir Thomas Palmer to Somerset. Has viewed Dundee. Hears that proclamation was made at St. Johnston's that all men from 16 to 60 should on Friday next be at Dundee, on pain of death, with 15 days victuals. Argyle said that he had received the King's money, but should yet prove himself truer than a great many of them that say so, and asked to be furnished with a thousand men to win Broughty. Thinks their design is to garrison Dundee, but will in the meantime make aU things sure about Broughty. 71. Lord Grey to Somerset. Is advertised that Lord Eure is dead. Requests instruction as to the filling up of his place as Warden of the East Marches, .and recommends. his son Harry Eure. 72. Sir Andrew Duddeley to Somerset. Mr. Brende hath been with Argyle. Trusts his Grace shall have him, if a Scotsman may he trusted. Lord Grey hath taken great pains in the matter. . Progress of the work at Broughty. The Master of Ruthven hath sent to know what he shall have for the setting forth of the King's purpose, and the delivery of St. Johnston's. 73. Grey to Somerset. Begs favour for Unfrye Tompson, post of Berwick, who has served honestly in his charge. 74. Grey to Somerset. In favour of William Farewell, as a man of honesty and ability, to fill the office of Surveyor of his Majesty's in Northumberland. 75. John Brende to Somerset. Reports the result of his interview with Argyle. States the effect produced on him by his different propositions as to the delivery up of the Queen, the letting the Earl of Huntly return home, and the tempting him with the government of the country. Commends Lord Gray for his diligence in the matter and advises that he be rewarded. " 70. Orders given by Lord Grey on his repair to the Court out of the North, for the fortifications at Lauder and Yester. SCOTLAND— EDWAED VI. 83 1548. ^o^" "I- March 1 5. 77. The Earl of Argyle to Lord Grey. States that Master Alexander Castle Carrick. Gordon had told the Queen thut he (Grey) had bidden the Laird of Fyvie to break the Northland, and commit slaughter there, for tlie Earl of Huntly would not come home so long as the wars lasted. That himself (Argyle) favoured England and promised kindness to them, and had got a great sum of angel nobles. Believes his Lord- ship is not the man to allege such tales without being able to " true" them, but advertises him beforehand that he may be the readier to defend himself honestly. March 16. Colstoun. March 20. Newcastle. 78. Nynianc' Cokbourn to the Duke of Somerset. Communicates the result of an interview with the Queen [Dowager]. Hears that the Princess [Mary] is dead, but trusts it is not a verity. Hopes his Grace will remember the Laird of Ormistoun, whose part was honester than the Master of Maxwell's or the Laird of Cloisburn's. 79. Earl of Huntly to Somerset. Is informed that the Governor repents that the Queen is gone to Dumbarton, and is labouring to bring her back again to Stirling, but she has been very sick in the small " pokis." The Governor may be brought to a good appoint- ment. Commissioners to be sent to the Borders. Will do all he can for the furthering of the King's purpose. March 22. 80. Sir Robert Bowes to Lord Grey. Has come to Roxburgh for Roxburgh, preparation of carriage horses, and intends setting forward on the morrow for Lauder. The Governor is at Edinburgh with three or four hundred men and is coming to Peebles. The Earl of Angus and Sir George Douglas are with the hke number at Dalkeith. March? 81. Petition of James Skea of Orkney to Somerset. To be admitted into his service, having been obliged to fly to England, for fear of burning for the Word of God ; and being willing to show his Grace all the use, fashion, and order of his country in such a way as shall be of most profit to England, now in the time of these March? 82. Petition of Henry Durham, Scottishman, late Captain of Broughty Castle, to Somerset. For the recompense which had been promised to him on his surrender of the said castle to Sir Andrew Duddeley ; and to be accepted into the King's Majesty's service. March 27. 8.3. Lord Grey to Somerset. Denies certain charges of ill will towards the Spaniards, brought against him by their Captain Camboo [Gamboa]. Feels an English heart within him, not dreadful of Spanish, Italian, or other brags, and shall take his revenge after the order and law of his own country. March 27. 84. James Cokburn, Laird of Langtown, to Somerset. Informs him that the Earl of Bothwell sent a servant lately to the Governor saying, that he was holden against his will. Angus and his brother George be come to Tantallon. Believes George and the Governor shall not agree. F 2 84 SCOTLAND— EDWAED VI. 1548. March 29. Newcastle. March 31. Ferry-Bridge, Vol. III. 85. The Earl of Huntly to the Duke of Somerset. Requests a safe conduct for the Bishop of Dunkeld to come to speak to him at Berwick, which he understands will much further the King's affairs. Reports the situation and movements of the Queen and the Governor. Incloses, 85. I. James Earl of Arran, Governor of Scotland, to Hvmtly. Has ordered certain noblemen of the Secret Council to convene on the 10th of April, and then will advertise him of his mind. March 26. 86. William Lord Grey to Somersett Reports a communication between Sir Robert Bowes and Sir George Douglas ; the latter being unwilling to join with them unless they entered Scotland with a good power. Requests his Grace's opinion as to whether he is to he trusted. Begs also, for their security, that the demilances and the strangers, especially Captain Andrea, be dispatched to him. [2/iis ' letter is dated 1547 instead of 1548.] [March]. 87. Duke of Somerset's Instructions [to Lord Grey] for the fortifi- cation and furnishing of Lauder, Home, Hadington, &c., and to burn as much corn and houses beyond Musselburgh Water as he can. [March.] 88. Duke of Somersef.'s instructions to Grey, more fully set out, for the victualling of Broughty Craig, Lauder, Home, Hadington, &c. [March ] 89. Anne estimate what workmen and labourers, withe the pro- vycyone and caryages, must be hadde fFor Lawdar. [March.] 90. James Henrison to Somerset. Offers various suggestions for the furtherance of his Grace's purpose towards Scotland, in regard to the Earl of Huntly, the expediency of fortifying Dundee, the Earl of Bothwel], the Master of Home, &c. Requests a passport to Edinburgh to his friends, and that his Grace will be gracious to certain prisoners in Colchester. Begs also the deanery of Oikland [Auckland ?] in recompense of his damage and losses. 1548. April 3. Tyneraouth. April 3. Wnrk-fforth. Vol. IV. Apeil — Decembek, 1548. 1548. 1. Lord Grey to Somerset. Intei-view with Huntly ; his conversa- tion in reference to a letter which liad been written to him by the Queen, an expected .interview with the Abbot of Paisley, and a former one wiih Bothwell in London, who said to him that he was there by restraint. 2. Grey to Somerset. Arrangements for victualling the forts; condition of the shipping. Sir Robert Bowes is on his way to the fortifications to prosecute his Grace's directions. [Dated 1547 by mistake.] SCOTLAND— EDWAED VI. 85 J 548. April 6. Berwick. April 8. Berwick. April 11. Warkworth. April 11. Warkworth. Vol. IV. 3. William Lord Grey to the Duke of Somerset. Operations of Sir Robert Bowes in the fortification of Lauder. Discontent of the Spaniards. Need of some ready money, and increase of numbers. Begs that Mr. Harleston be dispatched with the demilances. Eequests barbes and shafrons. Destruction of the Laird of Brunstone's house. Proceedings of the Governor and of the Lairds of Ormistoun and Brunstone. Victualling of Broughty. 4. Grey to Somerset. Reports the completion of the fortification of Lauder, and the means adopted for its victualment. 5. Grey to Somerset. Prays dispatch and favour for a suit of Sir Robert Bowes, appointed to the office of both Wardenries, without further pay, or consideration for his necessary expenses. 6. Grey to Somerset. Forwards a note of the munitions remain- ing in store ; and, as the new fortresses are to be furnished, requests such furniture as may be convenient. April 11. 7. Sir John Luttrell to Sir Thomas Holcrofb and Sir Francis Broughty. Leyk. Requests supply of biscuit, beer, butter, and fish, lime, stone, coal, masons, &c., for the garrison at Broughty. April 12, Newcastle. April 20. Warkworth. April 23. Berwick. April 28. Hadington. 8. Grey to Somerset. Explains in reference to a former demand for money ; but the want thereof shall not stay the journey an hour. 9. Grey to Somerset. In behalf of one Pistor, Lieutenant under Captain Broughton, whom he had brought from Boulogne, and who has sustained much travail and charge in the last journey in Scotland. 10. Grey to Somerset. Reports his arrival at Berwick. Has ordered the assured men to meet the Lord Warden at Cowperspethe on Saturday ; intends following himself with the rest of his power, so as to be at Hadington by Tuesday. Trusts to answer his Grace's expectation in the appointed exploit. 11. Grey to Somerset. Has arrived at Hadington and appointed out the fortification. Doubts not to overcome all difficulty. Expects the enemy to-night or to-morrow. The Governor is out of hope to have any further aid from France. Recommends Master Wilford as leader of the expedition. Hopes to put all the country into his Majesty's hands. April 29. 12. Grey to Somerset. Understands that the Governor is at Hadington. Musselborough, and intends to give him the assault immediately. Will yield his Grace [Somerset] a fortress defensible, or leave his bones in defence of it. April 29. 13. John Brende to Sir William [Paget]. Cannot but signify their Hadington. expectation of the enemy's coming, which will be this night or to-morrow morning. By the next news he will hear that either they shall be past peril, or else have accomplished their enterprise in quiet. 86 SCOTLAND— EDWARD VI. 1548. April 30. Broughty. [April.] May 21. Vol.. IV. 14. Sir John Luttrell to the Duke of Somerset. Want of artificers, provisions, fresh men and pay. Begs a reinforcement, as the Scots and French have determined to take the garrison out of hand. Reports an attack upon him by the Bishop of Dunkeld. Advises the fortification of St. Andrews. Requests his Grace's protection _ in regard tea ward of his whom Sir Gawyne Carew keeps from him, contrary to all equity and reason. 15. Account of provisions sent from Berwick to Hadington for supply of the army. 16. "Remembrances" to John Brende, for the instruction of William Lord Grey and the army at Hadington. May 21. 17. Another copy of part of the same instructions. June 3. Haddington. June 4. Hadington. June 7- Hadington. June 8. Hadington. June 9. lJadina;ton. 18. Grey to Somerset. Reports a duel, through a quarrel at dice, between Captain Oholmeley and Lamberd, a man at arms, in which the former was slain ; has charged an inquest and will report further. ] 9. Grey to Somerset. Reports the seige and capture of Dalkeith Castle ; took prisoners the Master of Morton, George Douglas' son, and several others. Tlie Lord Warden burned 15 mills and destroyed all the country three miles West of Edinburgh to Musselborough Water. The Earl of Angus had professed to agree with England. Hears that the French are expected at Leith about the 20th, pur- posing first to go to Broughty. Incloses, 19. I. Grey to Angus. Intends the destruction of certain places, hut will give him sufficient recomjjense for any dama,ge he may sustain if he be friendly to the godly purpose. June, 1548. 20. Grey to Somerset. The Governor so grieved and passioned at the devasting of Dalkeith that he hath thrown himself into a sharp sickness, and lieth at the point of death. The Queen discon- tented with the French. Sends some coins thrown up out of the ditch, which he sends, not for any plenty he hath, but for their strangeness. ■ Scarcity of horse meat. 21. Grey to Somerset. In behalf of the Master of Ruthven, who hath, in all points, shewn himself to be a pkin party on their side. Desires instruction as to Angus. Thinks it will advance the King's interest to have two or three preachers of the country there. Great want also of a physician to cure the body. Intends to depart from Hadington on Monday. 22. Grey to Somerset. Reports the burning of Musselborough. Fas granted Angus a safe conduct to commune with the Queen. Has dismissed George Douglas' wife who hath promised to bring her husband to their side. Begs that the places of some garrison- in en who had deserted be supplied with Yorkshiremen. SCOTLAND— KDWARD VI. 87 1548. June 11. Hadington. June 12. Berwick. June 13. Holy Island. June 14. Berwick. June 15. Berwick. June 16. Berwick. June 17. Berwick. June 17. Berwick. June 18. Berwick. June 18. Berwick. June 19. Berwick. June 19. JJerwick. Vol. IV. 23. William Lord Grey to the Duke of Somerset. Reports tlie state of Hadington as to men, victuals, artillery, &c. Has devised with the gentlemen of Lauder for their defence against the Governor of Scotland. 24. Grey to Somerset. Reports his departure from Hadington. Destruction of Dunbar, which burned handsomely. The French fleet. Bothwell. Hadington. Orders requested. Needs help. Horsemen of the Bishoprick. Lord Shrewsbury. Distressed state of the horse. The French navy bending towards Leith. 25. Grey to Somerset. Has depeched Sir Thomas Palmer to his Grace. Begs his full resolution on all points with speed. 26. Grey to Somerset. Sends the French Captain that was in Yester. Reports as to other prisoners. 27. Grey to Somerset. Details a skirmish with some French who had landed at North Berwick. Intends to send the two hundred men, who had arrived from Lord Shrewsbury, to Hadington. Wants more men still. 28. Grey to Somerset. In behalf of Lewes and Chapman, two men at arms, for help and remedy for their losses. 29. Grey to Somerset. Reports the movements of the French navy, as comimunicated to him by the Lady of Fast Castle. Explains in reference to the delay in putting his last attempts into execution. Is proceeding with the fortification of the town. 30. Grey to Somerset. Details further movements of the French and their reported strength. Despair of the Earl of Angus and his brother. Requests men and money. Has sent Lord Shrewsbury's two hundred to Hadington. Is just advertised that the gaUies are departed to besiege Broughty. 31. Grey to Somerset. Has been forced to comply with the demands of Gamboa, who hath raised an hundred hacbutteers on horseback, which be like to do right good service. 32. Grey to Somerset. Hears that the greater part of the French navy have landed at Leith, in number about 10,000. The Governor is resolved to deliver up Edinburgh and Dunbar. All the power of Scotland is to assemble on the 25th. Has written to Lord Wharton for assistance. Begs that he be ordered to send horse as well as foot. 33. Grey to Somerset. Explains as to the sore travail of their horse. Thanks for the promised assistance of Lord Dacre. Begs that other than Marshmen accompany him. Explains about an error in the computation of the victuals at Hadington. Reports the landing of the French, and the names of certain of their Captains. 34. Grey to Somerset. Iri'lbehalf of Mathew Kempe, who hath been forward in service^ and of sobriety and tractableness in the conservation of the Spaniards in good order. 88 SCOTLAND— EDWARD VI. 1548. June 20. Berwick. June 20. Berwick. June 20. Berwick. June 20. New fort at Broughty. Vol. IV. 35. Jolm Brende to Sir Thomas Palmer. Reports their progress in the fortification of Hadington. Thomas Windham's bulwark raised. Houses to be taken down to clear the curtain, &c. 36. William Lord Grey to the Duke of Somerset. Having received intelligence of the enemy, has sent to Lord Wharton for Baker, with his bands, meaning to lay them at home. Reports an ineffectual fire on Broughty by French gallies. Has sent for the Bishoprick horse- men, to keep Teviotdale and the Merse. 37. Grey to Somerset. Sends James Ramsey, a kinsman of Hugh Douglas, diseased with the stone, for remedy thereof to London, being unwilling to suffer him to pass into France. 38. Sir John Luttrell to Somerset. Reports an engagement with the French, and another with the Laird of Kynfauns. Details the advanced state of his fortifications. June 23. 39. Grey to Somerset. Details two skirmishes with the Scots, Berwick, under the Bishop of Dunkeld. Complains of the defection of 40 men. Has received intelligence of the French. June 25. 40. Grey to Somerset. Want of pickaxes and money. Is pro- Berwick, ceeding with the fortification of Berwick, Requests advice as to Mr. Wjmdam and the ships. Begs that Sir John Luttrell be written to in regard to the payment of the labourers. June 26. 41. Grey to Somerset. Hears that the French have set forward Berwick, towards Hadington. Has written to the Captain there, putting him in mind of a great support by sea and land, but intends to have the messenger intercepted by the enemy. Rejoices in the diligence, good will, and courage of the Lord Warden and Mr. Holcroft. Begs to know the exact number of the reinforcement coming from Lord Shrewsbury. Incloses, 41. I. Grey to Master Wilford. Thinks the enemy are about to lay siege to him. Assures him of great reinforcement. June 26. June 26. 42. Grey to Somerset. Hears that the French intend to besiege Berwick. Hadington, and that they march forward tliis day. Has much need of horsemen. Has written, in vain, to Lord Wharton, the Bishop of Durham, and the Earl of Westmoreland. June 27. 43. Earl of Lennox to Somerset. Informs him that his wife had Templehurst. received letters from the Earl of Angus and Sir George Douglas, in behalf of the prisoners taken at Dalkeith. Thinks it better that he keep fast those whom he hath, but requests his Grace's pleasure on the subject. Incloses, 43. I. Angus to the Countess of Lennox. Informs her that the house of Dalkeith has been destroyed, and begs her to see if she can get the 'prisoners, or any of them, put into friends' hands and gently treated, especially the Laird of Glenbervie, who is a sickly tender man, and hath nine motherless bairns. Edinburgh, June 20. Scotland — edward vi. 89 1548. June 27. June 27. June 28. Berwick. June 28. Berwick. June 29. Newcastle. June 30. Berwick. June 30. Berwick. June 30. Berwick. July 1. Berwick. July 1. Berwick. July 2. Berwick. July 2. Berwick. Vol. IV. 44. Memorial for Thomas Fisher, appointed to repair with all diligence into the North to the Earl of Shewsbury and Lord Grey : Containing instructions for the defence of Hadington, and for the other necessary movements of the King's army and his officers in Scotland. 45. Instructions for Thomas Fisher: — To repair to Sir John Luttrell at Broughty, and to commune with him and with Lord Gray of Scotland ; to devise with him as to communication with the Earl of Argyle ; and to treat with the Earl according to certain articles proposed. 46. Grey to the Duke of Somerset. Begs the reversion of the manor and lordship of Stockton, in the county of Durham, as a means whereby he shall be better able to live, and also to serve the King. 47. Grey to Somerset. Understands, that the French have not marched to Hadington, but still remain at Edinburgh. Hears that four galleys have departed towards Dumbarton to convey away the Queen. Has given all care to see Hadington sufficiently furnished. Complains of the inefficiency of the Bishopric horsemen. Has wrought with the Master of Morton to practise with his father. 48. Sir Thomas Palmer to Somerset. Has arrived at Newcastle and taken order for munition. Reports the state of the forces, situation of the enemy, and the great prospect of success. 49. Grey to Somerset. Reports a skirmish with the Laird of Waughton and his band. Hears that it is determined to contract a marriage between the young Queen and the French King's son. Has sent more men to Hadington. Progress of the enemy there. Desertion of light horsemen. 50. Grey to Somerset. Details two unsuccessful assaults upon the English by the French at Hadington. 51. Palmer to Somerset. An attempt by the Spaniards to enter Hadington. Wonders done at the fortifications. A holiday. A march to the hills in great triumph. 5 2. Sir Thomas Palmer and Sir Thomas Holcroft to Somerset. TJie French come to view Hadington. A skirmish ; the French driven back ; M. Dess^ a great personage, wounded. Pedro Strozzi. The enemy's ordnance to be planted to-night. 53. Palmer and Holcroft to Somerset. Have not heard anything more from Hadington, but communicate intelligence of the French leaders, the Earl of Angus, Sir George Douglas, the Governor, the Queen, the Abbot of Paisley, &c. 54. Palmer and Holcroft to Somerset. Intelligence from one that came out of Hadington yesternight. The Captain, and the gentlemen, with all the soldiers, the most gladdest men now that they see they shall be assailed. 55. Palmer and Holcroft to Somerset. Detail the position and movements of the enemy, both Scots and French. News from Edinburgh of one that was interred with no small ceremony, thought to be " the Count de Veitue, or Dandelot Shattylyon's brother." 90 SCOXI/AND— EDWARD VI. 1548. July 2. Berwick. July 3. Berwick. July 3. Berwick. Vol. IV. 56. John Brende to Sir William Paget. Keports the progress of affairs at Hadingtou. The power of the Scots not yet come, but the nobility are there, and the Earl of Argyle, much contrary to all men's expectation. Design of the French to win Aberlady. Eesolved departure of the Queen and Governor to France. 57. Sir Thomas Palmer and Sir Thomas Holcroft to Somerset. Are informed that the French have commenced their battery on the side towards Ledyngton, but have not done much hurt. 58. Brende to Paget. Cannot write more than is contained in the inclosed letter, brought by a spy from Hadington, 58. I. T. Gower to John Brende. Situation of the French camp. Arrival of ordnance from, Dunbar. Argyle arrived with hut sixty men. The Governor. The Earl of Angus. Strength of the Scots. Aymouth. July. 59. Palmer and Holcroft to Somerset. Further intelligence. Tlie men slay the French so fast that they carry them away hourly in carts. He that was hurt in the pap is dead ; uncertain whether it be Pedro Strose or not. Sir Adam Otterbume hurt in the head. 60. Palmer to Somerset. Further intelligence from one that came from the seige at 8 o'clock in the morning. The enemy began the battery again, but all for nought. Pedro Strose hurt, but not enough. Lord Grey intends putting in some men and powder between this and Monday. 61. Brende to Somerset. Sends a book containing the number of the men in Hadington, according to the musters taken six days before the siege. 62. Brende to Paget. It is thought the enemy will shortly give the assault, and then he may expect to hear of their repulse. All other things seem unworthy the advertisement. 63. Palmer and Holcroft to Somerset. Send intelligence from one of their most assured spies. Strosa shot with an " arcabus." The Queen is come to Hermestone [Ormistoun,] where, it is said, there shall be a Council for the conclusion of the marriage. Intend to-morrow to aid Hadington with men and powder. 64. Palmer and Holcj-oft to Somerset. Report an assault by the enemy at a little wall at Bowes' bulwark, and their repulse. The breach was filled up by the morning. 65. John Brende to Paget. The French have not yet given the assault, and will not 'till the Lords have assented to the marriage. The Queen [Dowager] is come into the camp ; and the sceptre, crown, and sword are sent for, to be delivered to the Lieutenant of France. The succours to be attempted to-morrow. July 7. 66. Holcroft and Brende to Somerset. Send the numbers of those ^onThis sideThJ ■■^PP°i"'^*':^. ^° go to the relief of Hadingtou. This day the enemy Pe^e.° ^ ^®^P Parliament about the conclusion of the marriage. "' July 4. Berwick. July 4. Berwick. July 4. Berwick. July 4. Berwick. July 5. Berwick. July 6. Berwick. July 6. Berwick. SCOTLAND-^EDWARD VI. 91 1548. July 9. [July.] July n. Berwick. July 11. Berwick. July 11. Vol. IV. 67. James Henrison to Sir John Thyn and Mr. Cecill. Deplores the dissension between the two realms. Begs leave to put in print a little book, with such title as my Lord's Grace shall think good. Re- quests the rest of his pension ; and permission to go to the Emperor's country where he has been slandered. Advises that the Earl of Huntly be made to cause his servants and friends to serve the King. 68. The Godly and Golden Booke for Concorde of England and Scotland ; containing the godly things that James Henrison did wish the King's Ma*'° of England to sett forth in his Highenes name for the welth of both (he realmes. [This is doubtless the booh men- tioned in the preceding letter ; it has not been printed,, but, accord- ing to a note by the authoo^ at the end, was revised by the Protector.] 69. John Brende to the Duke of Somerset. In behalf of one Richard Suffoike in the French camp, who hath practised for his pardon. 70. Brende to Somerset. Sends a book containing the monthly charge, and certain number, of all the garrisons and men of war in those parts, except Hadington and Broughty. 71. Privy Council of England to the Earl of Shrewsbury. Intel- ligence having been received from Lord Grey that 400 soldiers had departed for the relief of Hadington, request him to make prepara- tions for throwing reinforcements into the town, and to proceed towards Newcastle with 3,000 or 4,000 of the best men, and the rest to follow ; to send information of his advance to Lord Grey, and, if Grey should march with the main force towards Hadington, to advance himself on Newcastle. July 1 2. 72. Brende to Somerset. Begs two more clerks ; prays also to be Berwick, kept in remembrance for some certainty of living, in recompence of his services. July 13. 73. Sir Thomas Palmer and Sir Thomas Holcroft to Somerset. Berwick. Understand that the French intend making their assault to-morrow. Report the condition of the enemy. . Skirmish with Captain Dogg The Queen [Dowager] gone to Dumbarton, to deliver the young Queen. The Earl of Argyle gone to fetch more men. July 14. 74. Palmer and Holcroft to Somerset. The French have again Berwick, driven off the assault till to-moixow. Lord Grey intends to encamp with all his horse at the '' piece." July 15. 75. Palmer and Holcroft to Somerset. Attempted assault by the Berwick, enemy and their repulse. Disagreement between the Governor and Mons. Dessd - Desertion of a thousand Scots. About to set out for the " piece." July 17. 76. John Brende to Somerset. Unhappy news. Consultations. Berwick. A charge by the horse : success. An assault by the French footmen ; confusion and defeat. Palmer taken ; escape of Holcroft and himself. Noble service of Capt. Gamboa and others. The chase; numbers taken and slain ; the principal horsemen consumed. 92 SCOTLAND — EDWAKD VI. 1548. ^^^- ^^• July 19. 77. Earl of Shrewsbury and Lord Grey to the Duke of Somerset. Berwick. Propose waiting the arrival of Lord Clinton by sea. Request his Grace's pleasure as to their further movements ; and beg a speedy supply of money. July 22. 78. Mr. Wilford, Captain of Hadington, to Lord GreJ^ Begs him Hadington. not to adventure a battle, unless his power be very strong, for the town is five times as strong as it was. July 23. 79. Wilford to Lord Grey. Strength of the town. As such things Hadington. as he wants may be conveyed to him in the night, wit.h a reasonable power, there is no need to adventure a battle, wherein the success is doubtful. July 24. 80. John Brende to Somerset. Details the disastrous spoil of the Berwick, horsemen in the last overthrow. Complains of men unfurnished being appointed to Captains' wages. July 26. 81. Shrewsbury and Grey to Somerset. Shall take order for the Berwick, placing of the soldiers and sparing of victuals. Think the Earl of Derby's preparing in j)erson shall very much advance the King's service. Inclose, 81. I. Shreivshjury to the Earl of Derby. Begs him, for the advance- Tnent of the King's affairs, to repair to him ivith his friends and as many horsemen as possible, as soon as he conveniently may. Berwick, July 26. 82. Brende to Somerset. The enemy has removed with his artillery to the nunnery one mile from Hadington, his intention being either to lie in hope to have the battle, or else to fortify Dunbar, Aberlady, or Leith. 83. Brende to Somerset. Arrival of the English fleet ; removal of the French ships ; probable intentions of the French. Thinks it unlikely they will remain longer in camp, as all their Scotchmen are departed away. 84. Brende to Somerset. Movements of the French fleet. The Earl of Argyle coming towards them. Lord Clinton sets forward to-mon-ow. Proposed relief for Hadington, as the siege is like to continue. 85. Thomas Fisher to Somerset. Has stayed a post to signify his arrival, with Sir Richard Lee, at Berwick. Reports the capture of a French galley. 86. Fisher to Somerset. Has participated his instructions with Shrewsbury, Grey, and Brende. Reports the number of men able to serve. Intended reinforcement of Hadington. Departure of the English fleet. Situation of the French. Proposed ransom of Mr. Pettit, Surveyor of Calais, for the Lady of Buccleuch's brother. Want of money. Bad state of the garrisons. July 30. 87. Fisher to Mr. Cecil. Begs two words to know in what part Berwick. Us Grace takes his letter, Peter Strose is alive. Sir John Ellerker amended. July 26. Berwick. July 27. Berwick. July 29. Berwick. July 29. Berwick. July 30. Berwick. SCOTLAND — EDWARD VI. 93 1548. July 30. Berwick. Aug. 2. Berwick. Aug. 3. Berwick. Aug. 6. Penshurst. Aug. 6. Aug. 7. Berwick. Aug. 7. Alnwick. Aug. 9. Berwick. Vol. IV. 88. John Brende to the Duke of Somerset. Departure of Lord Clinton with the fleet from the island [Holy Island]. Eemoval of the Almaynes from the French camp. 89. William Lord Grey to Somerset. Will stay the Earl of Bothwell according to his Grace's direction. Hears that the Princess is departed out of Scotland. Tlie French camp still at the nunnery. Lord Clinton detained by contrary winds. Incloses, 89. I. Patrick Master of Ruthven to Lord Grey. Cannot bring his purpose to pass instantly. The Queen hath taken ship- board. Has been deprived of his office of Mayor of St. Johnston's. Hopes he ivill not be melanchoUous for the late disaster, as the Lord will bring their affairs well to pass, as he did to the bairns of Israel. July. 90. Grey to Somerset. Has advertised Lord Clinton of the number of the French fleet. Hears that the young Queen is embarked. 91. Earl of Huntly to Somerset. Begs that a letter which he has written to his servant in Scotland maj'' be forwarded by the King's post. Trusts his Grace Avill not forget to write to Lord Clinton, that none of his friends may be troubled. 92. Earl of Shrewsbury and Lord Grey to Lord Clinton. Advise that he enter the Frith at once and drive the French higher up ; and beg that he will leave 40 or 50 soldiers with Sir John Luttrell at Broughty. 93. Grey to Somerset. Is about to consult with Lord Shrewsbury about the relief of Iladington. Mons. Dandelot smitten all to pieces with a gun. Is informed that the young Queen is not yet transported, but lleth within a galley on the Clyde ; and advises that some ships be sent that way. Incloses, 93. I. Mr. Wilford, Captain of Hadington to Grey. Cannot sus- tain a hundred fresh horsemen for ivant of forage. Begs supply of munition, and advises how it is to be conveyed to him. Hadington, August 3. 94. Earl of Bothwell to Somerset. Complains of being unjustly kept at Alnwick, which will be hardship and ruin extreme to him, unless he may have a passport to transport himself, and his baggage, to his own country. 95. Shrewsbury and Grey to Somerset. Demur as to the policy of his Grace's order for the discharge of 2,000 or 3,000 men. Money has arrived in Scotland from France. Aug. 10. 96. Lord Clinton to Shrewsbury and Grey. Reports the burning Leith Road, of twelve of the enemy's ships. Hears that they are gone for more aid to the King of Denmark. Explains as to his delay in the mouth of the Frith. Aug. 10. Berwick. 97. Lord Grey to the Captain of Hadington. Promises relief in a few days. Begs him to be sparing of his victuals, and all other necessaries. 9^1 SCOTLAJTD— EDWARD VI. 1548. Aug. 10. Bervick. Aug. 11. Berwick. Vol. IV. 98. The Earl of Shrewsbury and William Lord Grey to the Duke of Somerset. Have not yet been able to relieve Hadington, and cannot see how it is to be done at present. 99. Shrewsbury and Grey to the Captain of Hadington. Intend deferring his relief for seven or eight days, but, if he cannot tarry so long, will make the more speed, though the whole rout both of French and Scots be in the field. Aug. 1 00. to . Is this instant advertised that the French intend to famish the town or else to have the battle. Reports a sally. Workmen to be sent to Aberlady. Five or six hundred coming to fortify Dunbar. [A postscript to a tetter, probably from Lord Grey.^ Aug. 12. 101. The muster of men to enter Scotland, with the names of their leaders. [Signed by Mr. Brende, and addressed to Somerset] Aug. 18. 102. Shrewsbury and Grey to Somerset. Communicate the Camp at reported burning of Kinghorn, Kirkaldy, &c., by Lord Clinton. Prendergast. jjgg^j. ^jjg^^ ^]^g French intend to assault Hadington to-morrow or Monday night. Report an engagement between the men at Lauder, under Sir John Ellerker, and the enemy's light horse. Aug. 2.3. 103. Grey to Somerset. Refers further advertisement to his Camp teside Lieutenant [Lord Shrewsbury]. Encamped this day somewhat nearer Long Netherey. ^j^q enemy. Begs that he may be exempted from the payment of a subsidy. Incloses, 10.3. I. The schedule of the sums levied upon Lord Grey as a subsidy. Aug. Aug. 23. 1 04. Shrewsbury, Grey, Sir Richard Lee, Sir T. Holcroft, Lord Prom the camp Dacre, Thomas Awdeley, Francis Fflemyng, and John Brende to atSpyttellHiU. Somerset. Shall be enforced to return home, and to leave undone that which his Grace wisheth, and which their own hearts most desireth, unless they have a speedy and sufiicient supply of victuals. Aug. 29. 105. Grey to Somerset. Begs, being quit of his Lieutenantship, The Camp, to be allowed to return home, more especially as his reputation is decayed, and he cannot endure to serve longer. Sept. 8. Sion. Sept. 17. Fort of Dunglass. Sept. 25. Windsor. 106. Somerset to Shrewsbury, will still keep the army together, lack of provisions. Cannot a little marvel that he Is not a little displeased at the 107. Sir Thomas Holcroft to Mr. William Cecill. Information as to certain money which had been sent for the purchasing of victuals. Advises a strict watch at Hadington. Returns thanks for the pre- sentation to the college of Ripon. 108. Privy Council to Lord Grey, wants at Hadington, &c. Have made provision for certain SCOTLAND— EDWAED VI. 95 1548. Sept. 27. Nov. 1. Haddington. Nov. Nov. Nov. 9. Berwick. Nov. 11. Hadington. Nov. 18. Berwick. ' Nov. 22. Berwick. Nov. 23. Berwick. Nov. 26. Berwick. Nov. 29. Berwick. Dec. 11. 1548? Vol. IV. 109. The Duke of Somerset to Mr. Wilford, Captain of Hading- ton. Begs him to get the Master of Ruthven into liis hands, and to send him up immediately, that hfe may know at his coming wliat it is to falsify his faith. Has taken order that his wants be supplied. 110. James Wylford to Somerset. Begs assurance for the Laird of Fernihurst's brother to go to his house to serve the King. Reports the bad state of his garrison. Commends two burgesses who have served honestly. Requests orders as to the Earl of Both well. 111. Somerset to the Earl of Shrewsbury. Requests that the horsemen at Home be removed to some other part nigh Berwick, that the victuals tliere may be spared till the beginning of the year. 112. Minute to the same effect. 113. John Brende to Somerset. In behalf of Mr. Worlington, a man at arms, taken prisoner in the last defeat at Hadington, and the bearer of a letter from the Laird of Dunkeld, for the exchange of certain prisoners. 314. James Wylford to Somerset. Recommends Mr. Ashetoii to supply his place on his repair to the Court. Will procure as much corn as he can. Advises as to the enterprise at the church. Want of house-room. Landing of the ships' men at Dundee. A fight with Jayme Dog and his band. Mishap of his horsemen in a skirmish witli the Laird of Newton. 115. Brende to Somerset. Hears that the English liave burned Dundee and shipped the spoil. The Rhingrave proposed the defence of St. Johnston's, but lies sick of the plague there and like to die. 116. Brende to Sir W. Pagett. Returns thanks for the obtain- ing of his suit for Roger of Wytherington, for the occupying of Lamerton. 117. Brende to Somerset. All the French have returned, so that they will not attempt Dundee at present. Has heard that Patrick Lord Gray of Scotland was taken, but dares not affirm it for a verity. 118. Brende to Somerset. Monsieur Dessd and the Rhingrave, and all their band, have returned to Edinburgh. The Lord Gray is a prisoner. The Governor repenteth of his covenant with France. 119. Brende to Sir John Mason. No great enterprise to be looked for this winter since the men have abandoned Dundee. The enemy full of variance and suspicion. The Governor like one that holdeth a wolf by the ears, in doubt to hold and in danger to let go. 120. Duke of Somerset's instructions to Mr. Wylford for his conduct during the winter ; to keep well at home, and give his whole attend- ance to the strength and custody of his piece [Hadington], so as the enemy may be empeched of his purpose to take advantage of him. 121. Minute to Dr. Wotton, Ambassador in France, touching a conference had in England with the French Ambassador about the title of King Edward VL to the sovereignty of Scotland. 96 SCOTLAND— EDWARD VI. 1548. 1548? 1548? Vol. IV. 122. Petition of Alexander Storye, Scotsman, taken prisoner in the castle of St. Andrews by the French, to the Duke of Somerset^ begging money to pay his debts, and to be accepted into his Grace's service. 123. Articles on military discipline, and the mode of conducting a battle. 1549. March 11. In the bark Ager. March 15. Castell Wresil. March 19. Broughty. March 20. Newcastle. Vol. V. 1549—1553. 1549. 1. Thomas Wyndam to the Duke of Somerset. Will repair to Tynemouth with all the ships as directed. Details his intended move- ments and the state of the shipping. Doubts not to keep the river in spite of all France and Scotland. 2. Margaret Countess of Lennox to her fatlier the Earl of Ang-us. After desiring his blessing, complains of his great unnaturalness in having refused to see her, and in being so unstable that everybody may turn him. If he would agree to this godly marriage no blood need be shed. Her uncle George and Drumlanrig would be glad to see him in his grave ; her uncle says that he will make all his [Angus's] sons bastards ; but, if she lives, he shall have the least part, or else many a man shall smart for it. 3. Sir John Luttrell to Somerset. Has taken charge of the new fort beside Broughty, and doubts not to yield his Grace a good account thereof Hears that the Governor will be there shortly after Easter. Has also heard that the young Queen is dead, but is assured that she is alive, and has lately recovered from the measles. 4. Earl of Huntly to Sir Ralph Fane. The Governor of Scotland likely to agree. Thanks for good entertainment and for the setting forward of his affairs. Keeps his man until his hawks and grey- hounds come. March 21. 5. Luttrell to Somerset. Has entered on his duty at the new Broughty. fort. Trusts to yield a good account of it, if famine do not more hurt than fear of other attempts. March 21. 6. Hugh Lord Somerville to Lord Wharton. Wishes to leave Cothele. Scotland. States his services in endeavouring to promote the godly [Couthalley.] n^j^j.i.iage. Trusts he shall ever be found of a true mind to perform the promise which he made to set it forward. March 21. 7. Sir Andiew Duddeley to Somerset. The new fort groweth to Broughty Craig, a good strength. Good service of Mr. John Rosset, the Italian, whom they have appointed Master of the Ordnance. March 22. Dundee. 8. Patrick Lord Gray to Somerset. In respect of a cruel report that he had not used himself to the furtherance of the King's affairs. Assures him that he shall ever be ready to spend his life in the King's service. Explains his reasons for treating with the Earl of Argyle. Has not received his wages nor the 300 horsemen. SCOTLAND — EDWARD VI. 97 1549. March 22. Dundee. March 22. Broughty. March. March. March. May 19. May 19. May 22. May 22. Vol. V. 9. Alexander Whytlaw to Somerset. In behalf of Lord Gray ; had his conduct been otherwise it would more have hindered than furthered the King's service. In behalf of Lord Gray, of services. States the advan- 1 0. Sir John Luttrell to Lord Grey. Scotland, for some recompence for his tages that may ensue tliereby. 11. Alexander Whytlaw to Somerset. Refers for further adver- tisement to Sir Andrew Duddeley. Will labour in the King's service faithfully. Lord Gray and his friends are in great danger. 12. Instructions given to Sir John Luttrell and Thomas Fisher, Esq., to confer with Argyle and sundry others, the Nobles of Scot- land, for the retui-n of the Queen from France and accomplishment of the godly purpose of marriage. 13. Articles gathered and devised by Sir John Luttrell and Mr. Fisher to confer with Argyle and others, according to the preceding instructions. 1 4. Instructions for Sir T. Holcroft, Sir John Harrington, Sir F. Leke, and others, appointed Commissioners for the exchange of prisoners, between England and Scotland. 1 5. Memorial for Edmund Atkinson, Bluemantle Officer at Arms, presently to repair to the Earl of Arran, Governor of Scotland, to order the revoking of a proclamation issued by him, for the putting to death of all Scotsmen taken in the field bearing arms against him. 16. Proclamation by the Duke of Somerset for allowing no quarter to any Scots taken in battle, until the Governor of Scotland shall have manifestly and openly revoked his own most cruel proclama- tion to the same effect. 17. King Edward VI. Safe conduct for the Commissioners ap- pointed to treat for the exchange of prisoners. June 7. Warrant to Mr. Beaumont to pay lOl. to Capt. Cunstable, for his charges in coming out of Scotland and rettu'n. [Docquet] August 2. 18. Sir Thomas Holcroft to Mr. William Cecill. Proposes a plan Camp at for the relief of those who have served at Hadington. Intends llom^*CastL ™3''^i°g ^ book of all his devices for the service of the King. Wishes to reward Francis Asillaby and Mr. Wilton. August 10. 19. James Henrison to Sir John Thyn, Master Cecill, and Master Windshorne. Evan. Complains that his claims for wages and reward are referred to the Council, that neither knoweth him nor his service. Begs that the Duke of Somerset be moved that his promise be kept, lest God punish unthankfulness. August. 20. Declaration by Patrick Earl Bothwell promising fealty, Westminster, homage, and service to King Edward VI., as the superior and natural Lord of Scotland. Q 9S SCOTLAND— EDAVAllD VI. 1549. August. Sept. 5. Ware. Sept. 17. Camp at Endervpick. 1549? 1549? 1550. 1550. May ] 9. August 8. Edinturgh. August 11. August 11. Sept. 18. Edinburgh. Sept. 19. Edinburgh. Sept. 20. Edinburgh. Vol V. 21. Covenant proposed to tlie Earl of Bothwell for the maintenance of the King of England's interest, and for assisting the most godly- union of both the realms, and his Highness's title and most just quarrel. 22. Earl of Botliwell to Sir Thomas Smith. My Lord of Lennox is angry with Mr. Steward because he desires to serve the King of England. He [Bothwell] would be gladder if Lennox would come himself, so that they might all serve together. 23. Mr. Fisher to Sec. Cecill. The question of abandoning Hading- ton. An attempt to relieve it to be made to-night. Situation and strength of the French. Diminution of the English forces ; the whole number, tag and rag, not above 3,500. Would give three parts of his living to be away ; and wishes to be spared like service in future. 24. Questions worthy to be consulted on for the commonwealth and union of the two realms of England and Scotland, by James Henrison. 25. List of treaties made between England, France, and Scotland, from 1327 to 1549. 1550. Treaty of peace between King Edward VI. and Mary Queen of Scotland for the limits of the two countries, in accordance with the treaty concluded between Edward VI. and the King of France on March 24, 1549. Lat. [Laws of Marche.^, Vol. i., p. ^2.] Translation of the above treaty. [Ibid., p. 101.] 26. " An acceptation of the Comprehension by the Scottish Queen [Mary] accorduig to a treaty between Edward VI. and the French King." 27. James Earl of Arran, Eegent of Scotland, to Edward VI. Requests letters of safe conduct for David Meynzeis, merchant of Aberdeen, and others, with a certain ship, to pass to any part of England. 28. Edward VI. Passport for the Queen Dowager of Scotland, minding to make her repair from Scotland into France. 29. Edward VI. Passport foi- two hundred horses belonging to the Queen Dowager of Scotland, together with their keepers, &c. ; m all 140 persons, to be sent to France through England. 30 Earl of Arran to Edward VI. Requests letters of safe conduct for Andrew Mylne and Adam Fullerton, mercliants of Edinburgh, to pass with a ship to any port or town of England, and to buy and carry forth any merchandize within the same. 31. Arran to Edward VI. Requests letters of safe conduct for James Hamiltoun to pass through England to France and back. T f^'iif^^^ ^° Edward VI. Requests letters of safe conduct for John Udwart and Henry Ramsay, merchants of Edinburgh, to pass with a certain ship to England, and to buy and export all manner ot merchandize. SCOTLAND— EDWARD VI. 99 1550. Sept. 20. Edinburgh. Sept. 23. Edinburgh. Sept. Edinburgh. Oct. 25. Edinburgh. 1551. March 26. Jedburgh. April 1. Augsburg. April J. May 8. May 10. May 10. Voi>. V. 33. Earl of Arran to Edward VI. Requests letters of sate conduct for George Todrik and Alexander Ramsay, merchants, and others, to pass with a certain ship to any part of England, and to buy and export all manner of merchandize. 34. Arran to Edward VI. Requests letters of safe conduct tor James Sym, merchant of Edinburgh, Gilbert Wedderbume, of Leith, and others, to pass with a certain ship to England to buy merchan- dize, &c. 35. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Edward VI. Begs a passport for the bearer to France, and favour towards the object of his mission. Fr. 36. Arran to Edward VI. Requests letters of safe conduct for David Tod, merchant of Edinburgh, with others, to pass with a ship to any part of England to buy, sell, and export all manner of mer- chandize. 1551. 37. Obligation by certain noblemen of Scotland to observe strict rule in their several lordships or possessions. [Indorsed " The Coppie of the olde bands renewed by my I. of Arran."'\ 38. Treaty of peace made between Charles V., Emperor of Ger- many and Mary Queen of Scotland ; negotiated by Louis of Flanders, Lord of Praet, &c., and Sir Thomas Ersklne. \Gopy, authenticated by John Slcenel] 39. Preamble of the same treaty. With a copy of Queen Mary's commission to Sir Thomas Erskine to negotiate the same in her behalf, dated Sept. 8, 1650. Commission for the Bishop of Orkney, Lord Maxwell, and others, to treat with England. [Copy. This is bound up at the end of the reign of Edward VI., with other papers.] 40. Instructions given by the King's Majesty to Sir Robert Bowes, Sir Leonard Beckwith, and Sir Thomas Chaloner, appointed Com- missioners to negotiate a treaty between England and Scotland, and more especially respecting the true limits and ancient bounds between the two kingdoms. Entry of the above. p. 343.] [See Domestic Papers, Eliz., Vol. cxxix.. May 10. 41. The same instructions. May 14. 42. Sir T. Chaloner to Mr. William CecUl. Likes that country Norhara. little ; October is fairer than May. Begs to know how their doings are taken by my Lords of the Council. [Dated " xiiij. Maij, vel potius Novembris."] June 6. 43. Earl of Arran to King Edward VI. Requests letters of safe Peebles. conduct for Alexander Guthre and David Forster, burgesses of Edinburgh, to pass to any part of England to do their lawful errands and business. G 2 100 SCOTLAND— EDWARD VI. 1551. ^«^- ^• June 6. 44. Earl of Arran to Edward VI. Bequests letters of safe con- Peebles, duet for Master Richard Strang, burgess of Edinburgh, to pass to England on his lawful business. •June 10. 45. Treaty of peace between Edward VI. and Mary Queen of Norham, Scotland. Lat. June 10. 46. Copy of the same treaty, the Scotch counterpart. Lat. June 10. 47. A contemporary translation of the same. June 10. Two other copies of the same treaty. [Laws of Marches, Vol. ii., p. 42.] June 10. 48. The concluding p.arfc of another copy of the same treat}'. June 10. 49. Another copy of the same treaty ; ratified at Guildford, August 2. June 10. 50. Another copy. June 10. 51. Another copy, with ratifications dated at Edinburgh, August 14. June 27. 52. Earl of Arran to Edward VI. Requests letters of safe con- Edinburgh, duct for Robert Carnegy, of Kinuaird, on a mission to tlie King of France, to pass to any part of England and thence into France and back. June 28. 53. Arran to Edward VI. Requests credence and " depesche'' for Edinburgh. Robert Carnegy, on a mission for the confirmation of peace, and for the conclusion of the treaty made between the Commis.sioners of both realms at the Borders. Jure 29. 54 Arran to Edward VI. Requests letters of safe conduct for Edi.iburgh. William Quhite, of Dysart, to pass with his factors and servitoi-s to any part of England to sell and buy all manner of merchandize. June 30. 55. Queen Mary. Commission empowering Robert Carnegy, of Edinburgh. Kinnaird, to receive the ratification of the treaty witli England, Lat. Aug. 29. 56. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Edward VI. Requests Amiens. safe conduct for the bearer to pass to Scotland and back. Fr. Oct. 10. 57. Arran to Edward VI. Requests safe conduct for Robert Edinburgh. Craig, burgess of Edinburgh, and others, to pass into England to do their lawful errands and business. Oct. 14. 58. Arran to Edward VI. Requests safe conduct for John Lmiithgow. Johnstoun, Nicolas Wilkin, William Mawjoribankis, and James Johnstoun, merchants, to pass into England to do their lawful exrands and business. Oct. 14. 59. Arran to Edward VI. Requests safe conduct for John Cun- Edinburgh, iiynghame, to pass into England for his lawful business. SCOTLAND— EDWARD VI. 101 1551. Oct. 17. Linlithgow. Oct. 17. Linlithgow. Oct. 17. Linlithgow. Nov. Westminster. Dec. 21. Dec. 21. 1552. Feb. 14. Edinburgh. Feb. 24. Edinburgh. April 28. Linlithgow. June 10. August. August ? August ? Sept. 24. Vol. V. 60. Earl of Arran to Edward VI. Requests safe conduct for Gawin, Cominendator of Kihvynning, to pass from France, through Eng- land, to Scotland. 61. Arran to Edward VI. Requests safe conduct for John Arch- bishop of St. Andrews to pass through England into France, for recovery of his health, and remedy of the sickness wherewith he is now heavily vexed. 62. Earl of Arran to King Edward VI. Requests safe conduct for James Archbishop of Glasgow to pass from France, through England, into Scotland. 63. Edward VI. to the Governor and Council of Scotland. Urges the appointment of good officers on the Borders, for preservation of peace between both realms. Complains of the murder of four Englishmen. 64. Edward VI. to the Queen Dowager. In answer to complaints against Lord Conyers by Lord Maxwell. Justifies Conyers and blames Maxwell. 65. Edward VI. to the Governor, on the same subject, for redress of the wrongs done by Maxwell. Looks 1552. 66. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Edward VI. Requests credence for the Sieur D'Oysel, the King of France's Lieutenant in Scotland. Fr. 67. Arran to Edward VI. Requests safe conduct for William Knox, of Prestoun, and others, to pass into England with merchan- dize, &c. 68. Arran to Edward VI. Requests safe conduct for Duncan Livingstoun and William Ker, burgesses of Edinburgh, to pass into England with merchandize, &c. Passport for Jerome Cardanus and G. Casanatus, physicians, to go into Scotland. [Bocquet.] 69. Certificate by Claude Delaval, French Ambassador in England, respecting the limits . of the debateable land between England and Scotland ; and the decision which was come to at a conference held at Southamiiton August 16, 1552. Lat. The partition of the debateable land, describing its boundaries. [Laws of 3f arches, Vol. il,fol. 128.] 70. Coloured plan of the debateable land between England and Scotland. [Signed Henry Bullock.] 71. Treaty settling the limits of the debateable land between England find Scotland. Lat. 102 SCOTLAND — EDWARD VI. 1552. ^«^" "^• Sept. 24. 72. The Scottish Commissioners' counterpart of the preceding treaty settling the liini;fcs of the debateable land. November. 73. Minute of the proxy for Sir Thomas Dacre and Sir Richard Musgrave to receive and deliver the treaty touching the debateable land. 1553. 1553. January. 74. An abstracte of the Scotsmen bound and sworne to serve the Kynge's Ma*'® as apperethe by their bonds remayning in recorde. 1543—1553. 1543 — 1553. Various treaties described at their respective dates. SCOTLAND. MAEY. 1553-1558. 1553. 1553. Sept. 25. 1. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Queen Mary of England ■ Edinburgh. Expresses satisfaction at her Majesty's disposition of friendship and peace towards the Queen of Scots. Eefers to M. de Noailles, and begs her attention to some disorders on the Borders. Fr. . Sept. 25. 2. Earl of Arran, Regent of Scotland, to Queen Mary. Informs Edinburgh, her Majesty of divers great hardships, slaughters, and ether enor- mities committed upon the Scots, on the frontiers, by the English ; and begs that order may be put thereto. Sept. 30. 3. Arran to Queen Mary. Desires safe conduct for Dr. Wm. Edinburgh. Cassynnet to pass through England to France. October. 4. Mary Queen of England to Mary Queen of Scotland. Has Westminster, appointed two knights of her Council, to meet with two others of Scotland, to hear and determine such matters of quarrel as are past on both sides, and to give order for avoiding the like hereafter. October. Commission by the Queen to Sir Thos. Cornwaleys and Sir Robt. Bowes to treat with the Scottish Commissioners for settling the diflFerences between the two kingdoms and the fishing of the Tweed. [See Bom., Eliz., Vol. 134, p. 238.] October. Instructions by the Queen to Cornwaleys and Bowes, for the above purpose. [J&id] Dec. 4. 5. Coppie of the indenture conteininge articles concluded and Berwick, agreed between the Commissioners of both the realmes of Englande and Scotlande at a convention uppon the Borders. [Another copy a'tnong a collection of Treaties at the end of the reign of Edward VI.] 1554. . 1554. Jan. 12. 6. Mary Queen of England to the Queen Dowager of Scotland. Understands by Mons. D'Oysel, the assured good mind of the King of France to continue the peace' and good amity between them, and will always remain of like- good disposition towards him and his allies. 104 SCOTLAND— MARY. 1554. Jan. 7. Queen of Scots to the Queen of England. Keturns thanks for the assurance of her friendship, and will correspond on her part so sincerely, that there shall be perpetual remembrance of their invio- lable amity. Fr. .Feb. 15. 8. Queen Mary of England. Safe conduct for Andrew Camb, Westminster, merchant of Leith, to come to England with merchandize, and to carry out aU such wares, &c. as are not prohibited. June 28. 9. Mary Queen Dowager and Regent of Scotland to the Queen of Edinburgh. England. Requests safe conduct for Thomas Udwart and Luke Wilsoun, and others, to go to England, and either to return to Scotland, or go to France. Sept. 28. 10. Queen Dowager of Scotland to the Queen of England. Re- Edinburgh, quests safe conduct for Master NichoU Elphingstoun, to pass to England, and return to Scotland, or go to France. Oct. 2. Oct. 9. Edinburgh. October. Pai-is. Dec. 10. Edinburgh. 1556. Feb. 1556? 1557. May 1 0. ViUiers Cotterets. 11. Queen Dowager of Scotland to the Queen of England. De- sires safe conduct for Arthur Erskine and John Fleming, through England, to France and back. 12. Queen Dowager of Scotland to the Queen of England. Re- quests safe conduct for Michaell Nasmyth and others to .pass to England. 13. Patent granted unto the Scots by Henry II., King of France " concerning the exempting them of y** new impositions." Fr. 14. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Queen Mary of Englaml. Begs safe conduct for Alexander, Titular Archbishop of Athens, and others, to pass through England to France. 1556. 15. Instructions for Sir Thomas Chaloner, sent to the Queen Dowager of Scotland, respecting some offences committed by the subjects of Scotland in Ireland, more partic^ilarly the intended usurpation of his father's estate -by Callough O'Donell, and his marriage with the Earl of Argyle's daughter, the better to compass his naughty purpose. 1 6. Memoranda of the proceedings of divers Kings of Scotland in their Parliaments, from 1010 to 1556, in reference to the levying of taxes, &c. 1557. 17. Mary Queen of Scots to Mary Queen of England. Begs safe conduct for John Mowbray, of Barnbugall, to pass through England into Scotland. May 17. 18. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Queen Mary of England. Edinburgh. Requests safe conduct for Alexander Forrester of Garden, to pass through England into France, and other parts beyond sea. SCOTLAND— MARY. 105 1557. May 24. 19. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Queen Mary of England. Edinburgh. Has given favourable audience to Doctor Hussey, engaged in the cause of Lady Margaret Douglas, concerning the inheritance of the Earldom of Angus, but cannot meddle in the matter of the rebellion of her husband Lennox. June 11. 20. Tho. Martyn to Queen Mary. Reports a private conversation Carlisle. between the Earl of Westmoreland and others the English Com- missioners, and the Earl Cassillis, and others, the Scottish Commis- sioners, respecting the breach with France and the general object of their mission, viz., the prevention of a rupture, in consequence, with Scotland. July [2.] 21. Philip and Mary. Instructions to the Earl of Westmoreland^ the Bishop of Durham, and others. Commissioners in the North, for the settlement of the differences between England and Scotland, occasioned by the inroads of the Grahams and others. July 2. Westminster. July 13. Carlisle. July 17. Carlisle. July 18. Carlisle. July 7 8. Carlisle. [Dec] Han. 22. Instructions to Lord Dacre, Warden of the West Marches, to exchange pledges with the Scots, in case they shall be content to come to the conditions of agreement to be proposed to them by the Commissioners. 23. T. Martyn to Queen Mary of England. Communicates the result of an interview with the Bishop of Orkney, in regard to the expected war with Scotland, as a consequence of the rupture between England and France, and the general desire for a proclamation to be made by the English wardens for the keeping of peace. 24. Cuthbert Tunstall, Bishop of Durham, to Queen Mary. Requests credit and favour for Doctor Martyn, one of his fellows, than whom it shall be hard to find any more meet than he is, to treat the secret and weighty matters of the realm. 25. Earl of Westmoreland, Bishop Tunstall, Robert Hyndmer, and Thomas Martyn to Queen Mary. Have done their uttermost en- deavour for the preservation of Her Majesty's honour, and the con- tinuance of the peace, but have prorogued their meeting again until September 15. Inclose, 25. I. Proclamation by the Commissioners of England and Scotland, Tuade at Carlisle, for the keeping of peace between the tivo kingdoms until September 1 5. July 1 7. 25. II. General orders on the same subject to the Wardens of both realms for the taking of pledges, &c. July 17. 26. Contemporary copy of the preceding letter. 27. Instructions by Philip of Spain, as King of England, to M. Christophle D'Assonleville, Ambassador to England and thence to Scotland, for the more sure settling of peace between the two kingdoms, and respecting some hostile inroads made by the Scots about Berwick, principally caused by the practices of the French. Fr. 106 SCOTLAND— MARY. 1557. [Dec] 28. Declaration [by Mons. D'Assonleville] in the name of King Philip, to the Queen of England, showing his opinions in regard to the differences between England and Scotland. Lafc. 1558. 1558. 29. Paper entitled " Estat et puissance du royaulme d'Ecosse," showing its situation, strength, government, power of the French there, dearness of grain, want of horses, &c. Er. Jan. 21. 30. Philip and Mary. Safe conduct for Ives du Rubarye and Westminster. William Maitland, of Lethington, Ambassadors from the Queen Dowager of Scotland, to the Court of England. Lat. Jan. 21. 31. Philip and Mary. Commission for Thomas Earl of Northum- Westminster. berland and Dr. Robert Hyndmer, appointed to treat respecting a truce between the kingdoms of England and Scotland. Lat. 32. Instructions to the same Ambassadors on the same subject. Jan. 23. Jan. 23. Jan. 24. Jan. 23. Jan. 23. 33. Queen Mary of England to the Bishop of Durham. Has appointed the Earl of Northumberland and Dr. Hyndmer, Commis- sioners, to negotiate a treaty between England and Scotland, and begs his good advice and counsel for them in such points as they shall doubt of. 34. Queen Mary of England to the Mayor of Harwich. Begs good treatment for the Count of Feria, in case, by force of weather or other- wise, he happen to arrive in that town. 35^. Queen Mary of England to the Earl of Northumberland. Has received his letters and could have wished he had not consented to an abstinence of arms with Lord Home. Sends general orders as to the truce with the Scots. Has 36. Queen Mary of England to Dr. Hyndmer. Has appointed the Earl of Northumberland and himself to negotiate a treaty of peace with the Scots. Requests him to repair to the Earl forthwith. Feb. 10. 37. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Philip of Spain. Is as Edinburgh, desirous as himself of peace and tranquillity, however many wrongs Scotland may have received from England. Lat. Feb. 11. 38. Mary of Scotland to Mary of England. Hears her Majesty's Edinburgh, godly inclination and good mind to have tranquillity and quietness among Christian princes, and has sent William Maitland, of Lethington, in that behalf. [ March 1 .] 39. Mary of England to Mary of Scotland. Cannot treat with her [Mary of Scots'] allies for peace, nor make herself a mean thereof, therefore sends back her Counsellor [Maitland]. April 19. Marriage treaty between Francis II. King of France and Mary Queen of Scotland. [Treaty Booh, Vol., ii. p. 130.] SCOTLAND. ELIZABETH. 1558. Nov. 21. Hatfield. 1^58? 1559. Feb. 17. Hull. Feb. 26. Edinburgh. March 4. Edinburgh. April 2. Cambray. April 2. April 2. Vol. I. 1558, 1559. 1. Queen Elizabeth. Gommission for Henry Earl of Arundel, William Lord Howard of Effingham, Thomas Bishop of Ely, and Dr. N. Wotton, to treat with Scotland. La.t. [This document was first made out on September 27, in the last year of Queen Mary : the alterations are vn the hand of Sir William, Gedll.] 2. Memoires des occasions et causes de caste demifere guerre suruenue entre les royaulmes d'Angleterre et d'Escosse. 1559. 3. A paper, showing " how the Queen's Majesty is cheife Sove- raigne of Scotland, as appeareth by the severall homages done by the Kings of Scotland to her Majestie's most noble progenitors the Kings of England." 4. James of Bassantyne to . Being at Hull, where some Scots merchants have arrived, thinks he may chance to hear some matter of consequence, therefore sends an alphabet that he may be able to write secretly to him. [The " alphabet " is at the bottom of the letter.'] 5. WiUiam Maitland to Sir Henry Percy and Sir James Croft. Since his return to the Court has so favourably reported to the Queen his mistress, that she has agreed once again to essay what God will Work by her means in this good purpose, therefore hopes to find the Queen their Sovereign inclined to an honourable recon- ciliation, and begs security for his safe passage froin the Earl of Northumberland. 6. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Begs credence for Wm. Maitland of Lethington on a mission to the King and Queen Dauphin. 7. A some or mynute of a treaty to be made with Scotland. [This is the project of a treaty prior to that of Gambray, and differs from it materially. Indorsed by Sir. W. Cecill.] 8. Treaty of peace between Francis and Mary King and Queen of Scotland and Elizabeth Queen of England. Lat. 9. Another copy of the same treaty. 10. Another copy of the same. 108 SCOTLAND- —ELIZABETH. J559. April 16. Stirling. May 10. May 12. Auckland. May 13. Warkworth. May 15. Stirling. May 15. Alnwick. May 16. May 18. Stirlinff. May 19. Berwick. May 21. Stirling. May 21. May 21. Vol. I. 11. M. dentin, Seigneur D'Oysel, to Sir James Croft, Captain of Berwick. Requests to know if the King of France's subjects will be allowed, after the publication of peace, to pass tlirough England as they were wont to do before the war. . 12. Commission for the Earl of Northumberland, the Bishop of Durham, and others, to conclude upon certain articles, regarding Scotland, included in the treaty made at Cambray. Lat. 13. Cuthbert Tunstall Bishop of Durham to Queen Elizabeth. Begs that a new commission be sent with the date of the day of the month, which is wanting in their former one ; also that it be mended in regard to certain other subjects which are mentioned. 14. Thomas Percy, Earl of Northumberland, to Sir James Croft. Has received the Queen's commission for him. Bishop Tunstall, Lord DacrCj and himself. Incloses, 14. I. Queen Elizabeth. Instructions to the Earl of Northum- berland and other Covimissioners in the North, for settling certain articles about Scotland, included in the treaty made at Cambray. Westminster, May 8. 15. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Requests safe conduct for George Jlopper and others to pass to England. 16. Earl of Northumberland to Sir James Croft. Sends a copy of his letter to the Queen Dowager. Advises as to the place of their meeting with the Scottish Commissioners. 17. Queen. Elizabeth to the Bishop of Durham. Sends a new Commission, properly dated. Authorises him to prorogue the treaty, if it be necessary. Instructs him as to the Isle of Lundaye and Lome. 18. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Re- quests safe conduct for James Loch, of Leith, and others, to pass to England and to any parts beyond sea. 19. Sir James Croft to the Privy Council of England. Great dissension in Scotland. Arrival of Knox ; his preaching at Dundee. The preachers are summoned before tlie Regent, and put to the horn. A summons to the nobility. Expulsion of friars at St. Johnston's. Argyle's brother puts on secidar weed. Names of nobles who are parties to these doings ; adherence of Huntly. A messenger .sent to the Queen. An offer for the preachers to dispute with the clergy ; the messenger's dismissal. A fight with the French troops, &c. 20. Francis and Mary King and Queen of Scotland. Commission for James Earl of Morton, Alexander Lord Home, and others, to treat with the English Commissioners for confirmation of certain articles not concluded upon in the treaty of Cambray. Lat. 2 1 . Anotlier copy of the same commission, L?it, 22. Another copy. Lat, SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 109 1559. May 22. Berwick. Vol. I. 23. Sir James Croft to the Privy Council. The variance between the Scots and French is not true. Tlie dissension in religion continues. Knox and other preachers remain at St. Johnston's, supported by the nobility. Tlie Regent preparing to suppress them by force. Great appearance of battle. May. 24. Queen Elizabeth, Commission to William Lord Howard of Westminster. Effingham, Dr. Nicholas Wotton, and Sir N. Throckmorton, to take the oath of the King and Queen of Scots, in the matters about Scotland, in the treaty of Cambray. Lat. May [25.] 25. Francis Dauphin of France and Mary Queen of Scotland to Faris. Elizabeth. Their great pleasure at her Majesty's friendship, and at the good news brought by the Ambassadors Howard and Wotton ; and beg her to be assured of a similar feeling in themselves. Fr. May 26. 26. Earl of Northumberland to Sir W. Cecill. Thinks the dispute Alnwick, about religion likely to be qualified, because the Duke [of Chatel- herault] and the Earl of Huntly have promised to assist the Queen Dowager. Begs advice as to the taking bond for Lord Keith, a prisoner. May SO. 27. Queen Elizabeth to Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland. Has i-eceived from the French King and from the King and Queen Daupliin, their ratifications of the treaty of peace, and has ratified the same herself. Begs her Majesty to see the like done on her part. May 31. 28. Treaty between England and Scotland, in consequence of that made at Cambray, concluded at Upsatlington, May 31 ;• with the Ambassadors' commissions. Lat. May 31. 29. Copy of the same. Lat. May 31. 30. Preamble of the Scottish Commissioners' counterpart of the same treaty. Lat. May 31. 31. Another copy of the same. Lat. June 5. 32. Earl of Northumberland to Ce^cill. Pjicification of aflTairs be- Berwick. tween the Queen Dowager and her Commons. The matter of the religion deferred until the Parliament. Difficulties about the treaty with the Scottish Commissioners. June 5. 33. Sir James Croft to Cecil. The Duke has sent to Knox and his Berwick, party at St. Jolinston's. The town is prepared for defence. The opinions on both sides. Ultimate arrangement with the preachers and their party. , June 14. 34. Croft to Sir Thomas Parry, Treasurer of the Queen's House- Berwick, hold. The stir about religion. The nobles wholly joined togethei-. A Council summoned by them at St. Johnston's, they being wholly bent to set forth God's word. Their hope of the Queen of Eno-land's assistance. The Duke of Chatelherault expected to join them. His son to be fetched home. They will presume to motion a marriage, " he knows where." 110 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1559. ^^^^^ ^• June 16. 35. Proclamation made at the church of Norham, oi the treaty of peace concluded at Upsatlington, between the English and Scottish Commissioners. June 18. 36. Earl of Northumberland, Bishop Tunstal, William Lord Dacre> Norham. and Sir James Croft to Queen Elizabeth. Communicate the result of their treaty with the Scots. Have concluded and made perfect the peace begun beyond the sea betwixt the two realms. June 1 8. 37. Northumberland to Cecill. Sends the treaty of peace just Alnwick, agreed upon. The proceedings of Argyle and the Prior of St. An- drew's in defacing the churches and the pulling down of images. The Dowager greatly offended. June 18. 88. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Begs Edinburgh, a Safe conduct for John Hart, of Edinbiirgh, and others to pass into England and thence beyond sea. June 23. 39. W. Kyrcaldy, Laird of Grange, to Cecill. Their present The Grange, estate. Need of his counsel. Open defiance to idolaters. The pro- fessors of God's word and their enemies. St. Johnston's com- mitted to the care of soldiers. Craft of the Queen and the Papists ; their design to bring in French soldiers. Help looked for from England. June 24. 40. Privy Council to the Earl of Northumberland, the Bishop of Durham, &c. Look daily for advertisement of their conclusion with the Scottish Commissioners. Aymouth must be razed to the ground. Jime 28. 41. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Begs Edinburgh, safe conduct for Andrew Lambe, of Leith, and others, to pass through England and thence beyond sea. June 28. 42. Sir Henry Percy to Sir Thomas Parry and Sir William Cecill. Norham. Letter from Kyrkcaldy, who has spoken in secret with Argyle and others of his faction. Hears that they mind to come forward to Edin- burgh, which is suspicious. A good eye to be kept on France. Incloses, 42. I. W. Kyrkcaldy to Percy. Begs him, to look over his letter to Cecill and send it with all haste. Movements of Argyle, Glencairn, &c., for the taking of St. Johnston's. The Queen will not resist, hut purposes to keep Edinburgh if she can. The Gh'ange, June 25. June 28. 43. John Knox to Cecill. This is the fourth letter he has written St. Johnston s. since his departure from Geneva. In one he desired leave to paas through England, to communicate matters to some person of solid judgment, which he will not commit to paper and ink. Under- stands that his name is become odious to the Queen, but England hath never received hurt by him. His eye hath long looked to a perpetual concord between the two realms, and the preaching of Jesus Christ crucified will effect it. The reformation is somewhat violent because the adversaries be stubborn. None that profess Christ Jesus intend to usurp anything unless strangers be brought in. Eequests that he may come to England ; and begs him to assure her Majesty that willingly he never offended her. SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. Ill June 30. Auckland. July 1. 1559. ^'°^- ^- June 28, 44. Privy Council to Nortljumbeiiand and the other Commis- sioners in Scotland. Have received the treaty, and beg them to see the several points of it put into execution. Request Northum- berland to forbear coming up for the present. [As the document vias first wntten, permission was given the Earl to repair home. The alteration is in the autograph of Ceoill.] [June 29.] 45. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Begs Edinburgh, her to appoint Commissioners to join with others of Scotland to treat upon the ransoming of the prisoners taken in the late wars. June 30. 46. Bishop Tunstall to Elizabeth. Having concluded the treaty, Auckland, begs leave to repair to Her Majesty, to, declare the state of the two realms, and that he may see her once this summer, because he does not look to live long. 47. Tunstall to Cecill. Begs him to further his suit to see the Queen at once, as he can the easier carry his old carcase in the summer. 48. W. Kyrkcaldy to Sir Henry Percy. The coming forward of the congregation. Their only intention is the reformation of religion. Retirement of the Queen and the Frenchmen to Dunbar. Adherence of the Duke and Nobles to the congregation. Good will towards England as long as it maintains the gospel of Christ. The manner - of their proceeding in the churches, cleansing them of images, abolishing mass, reading the book of godly King Edward instead, &c , &c. [2his letter is signed " Yo^^ as ze hnaw to the deathe." There is a postscript hy Percy respecting a letter which Knox had written to Oecill, and inclosing the following list.^ 48. I. " The names of the Erlles, Lords, w^ some principall barons and gentilmen of the congregation." In the auto- graph of W. Kyrkcaldy. July 1559. 49. John Knox to Percy. Requires such friendship of him that there may be conference and knowledge from time to time between the faithful of both the realms. Begs him to persuade himself, and assure others, that they mean neither sedition, nor yet rebellion, against any just and lawful authority, but only the advancement of Christ's religion, and the liberty of the poor realin. 50. Sir James Croft to Cecill. A herald sent by the Queen of Scots to the Queen of England. The protestants at Edinburgh in great numbers " intending " to Kelso and all the abbies westward. The Queen at Dunbar in great fear. [In cipher.] 51. Sir Thomas Parry and Sir William Cecill to Percy. Have received his letters, and have imparted the matter in Kyrkcaldy 's, where it ought to be imparted. Cecill does presently write a letter as Secretary in ansvfer to it, which he requests may be shewn to Kyrkcaldy, but not delivered out of his hands. July 1. Edinburgh. July 3. July 4. 112 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1559. July 4. Greenwich. July 4. Greenwich. July 8. Berwick. July 8. July n. Berwick. July 12. Edinburgh. July 12. Berwick. July 13. Greenwich. July 14. Berwick. Vol. I. 52. Sir W. Cecill to Sir Henry Percy. Desires him to see Kyrk- caldy and thank him for his letter. Wishes him to learn, in case support should be sent from England, what manner of amity would ensue between the two realms. Eather than that kingdom, and especially those who maintain the truth of the Christian religion, should be oppressed by any foreign power, the authority of England would adventure with power and force to aid thejn. [l7i,dorsed by Cecill " My Ire to S'' H. Percy retorned ageyn to me."\ 53. Draft of the same letter in Cecill's autograph. 54. Sir James Croft to Cecill. Departure of the Duke of Chatel- herault from the Queen. A message from the Protestants to her, about the maintenance of religion, and the dismissal of the French. \In cipher.'] 55. Cecill to Croft. Wishes his neighbours could be advertised of certain news from France. Intends to essay the Protestants first with promises, next with money, and last with arms. Begs him to keep them in comfort, that England will not see them ruined ; and to kindle the fire, for, if it should quench, the opportunity will be lost. 66. Croft to Cecill. Reports the state of the fort at Aymouth. Requests advice as to its being razed Incloses, 56. I. A letter of intelligence out of Scotland respecting the Queen Dowager and the Protestants, and the general opinion that the Duke of Chatelherault would take part with them. [In cip>her.] July 11. 57. John Knox to Cecill. Begs the delivery of a letter to the Queen wherein is his confession as to what he thinks of her authority. Hears there is a confutation set forth of his " First Blast." The time is come that Christ must reign, and the hearts of the inhabitants be joined together. If the most part of women be such as they would not willingly have to reign over them, they ought, in establishing one who is indeed godly and profitable to her countiy, to take heed lest they give interest, and title, to many who would bring their country into bondage, and slavery. Mr. Whitlaw has arrived, from whom he understands the matters for which he has laboured ever since the death of King Edward. The news brought to Mr. Kyrk- caldy will be joyful to all when thej^ are divulged. 58. Croft to Cecill. Has instructed Whytlaw. The Protestants are about to meet the Queen's Commissioners. Trusts that the French power will be sent away immediately. [Partly in cifher.] 59. Queen Elizabeth to Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland. Ex- presses her intention to appoint Commissioners for the ransoming of prisoners, in pursuance of the late treaty. 60. Croft to Cecill. Has spoken witli Kyrkcaldy, who will give him knowledge of the Protestants, and what amity they will offer. Believes that in anywise they will put forth the French. [Partly in cipher.l SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 113 1559. July 18. Edinburgh. July 19. Edinburgh. July 19. Edinburgh. July 19. Edinburgh. July 20. Edinburgh. July 20. Berwiclc. Vol. I. 61. W. Kyrkcaldy to Sir W. Cecill. Has declared the contents of his letter, which were accepted in very good part ; dares not make the matter known to many at first, on account of the suspicions of the Queen Dowager, and the chance of corruption among the poorer nobility. 62. Earls of Argyle and Glencairnj James Prior of St. Andrews, and Lords Euthven, Boyd, and Uchiltre to Cecill. Their joy at liis letter, which has been notified to them by Kyrkcaldy. Their only purpose is to advance the glory of Christ, to preach his Evangill, and to remove superstition. They desire nothing on earth so much, as perpetual amity with England ; and utterly abhor such infidelity as the revolting to France. Are seeking Heaven now, rather than earth, and, even if they should look anything to temporal commodity, should not return to that yoke, the burthen of which, they begin to perceive and to feel, Would be intolerable. [In the handwriting of John Knox-I 63. Argyle, Glencairn, Prior of St. Andrews, Euthven, Boyd, and Uchiltre, to Queen Elizabeth. Have enterprized to enter in battle against the' devil and against idolatry. Knowing that her Grace has enterprized like reformation in religion, request such sup- port in this their present danger, as may declare her Grace and her Council unfeignedly to " thrust" the advancement of Christ Jesus and of His glorious Gospel. 04<. Henry Balnaves of Halhill to Cecill. Knowing his earnest love and constancy towards Christ's holy religion, begs him so to labour, that the message sent to the Queen by the Lords of the Con- gregation may take good success-. 65. John Knox to Queen Elizabeth. Her unjust displeasure a grievous and almost intolerable burthen to him ; maliciously nor of purpose he never offended her or her realm. ■ Cannot deny the writing of a book against the unjust " regiment " of women, but it toucheth not her Grace in special ; and how can he envy that which most he has " thrusted ?" Tlianks God that her head has been exalted to the manifestation of His glorj'-. He loves and reverences her, and prays that her reign may be long, prosperous, and quiet. If he should flatter her Jie were no friend. The only way to retain the benefits which God Jias so abundantly poured out upon her, is to give Him the whole glory of her exaltation. She must consider how from fear of her life she did decline from God and bow to idolatry ; and her authority must not be grounded upon law, but upon His providence that hath exalted her, contrary to her deserving. 66. Sir James Croft to Cecill. Communications between the Protestants and the Duke of Chatelherault. Death of the French King. Kyrkcaldy has not yet declared himself by reason of his poverty. [Partly in cipher.] Incloses, 66. I. The Queen Bowager of Scotland to Croft. Will give him warning, so that he may either come or send to view tlie fort of Aymouth when its demolition shall be ended. Dunbar, July 17. 114 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1559. July 22. N orham. July 22. Berwick. July 23. Leith. Vol. I. 67. Sir Henry Percy to Sir W. Cecill. Has sliown his letter to Kyrkcaldy. Has written to Mr. Knox, as desired, and has appointed Kyrkcaldy to make communications with Sir James Croft as well as himself. [Partly in cipher.] 68. Sir James Croft to Cecill. Reports his conversation with Whytlaw on his departure towards the Court. Is surprised that the French have not been put out ; and thinks the Protestants in great peril. Begs that great care be had for Berwick. [Partly in cipher.] 69. Articles agreed upon with the Protestants of Scotland :— for the evacuation of Leith, the delivery up of the stamping irons for the coinage, the obedience to be paid to the King and Queen, and the Regent, cessation of hostilities with Churchmen until January 10, &c. Fr. July 23. Norham. July 24. Berwick. July 25, July 26. Berv ick. July 26. Berwick, July 27. Otford. 70. Sir Henry Percy to Cecill. Has received answer from Knox, and has conveyed a letter to the Lord Prior. All the Merse and Teviotdale goeth towards the Dowager. Explains why he has not yet been able to receive the castle of Tynemouth. [Partly in cipher.] 71. Croft to Cecill. The secretary who writes his letters in cipher does not know their contents. Doubts lest the Bishop of Durham will resign his office. Advises the disposing of Norham. [In cipher.] 72. Proclamation by the Lords of the Congregation, made at the Market Cross of Edinburgh, of the agreement between the Pro- testants and their adversaries lately made at Leith. 73. Croft to CeciU. Reports a meeting between the French army under the Duke and Mons. D'Oysel, and the Protestants, a respite of further proceedings for three days, and intended departure of the Queen to Dunbar. 74. Croft to Cecill. Has received intelligence from Kyrkcaldy, who hath declared himself and is with the Protestants. Iimloses, 74. . W. Kyrkcaldy to Croft. Reports particulars of the agree- ment n/xde between the Queen and the Lords of the Con- gregation on July 23. Edinburgh, July 24. 75. Privy Council of England to the Lords of the Congregation. Express satisfaction at their good meaning towards God's glory and the freedom of their country. Trust that theii- famous isles may be conjoined in heart as it is in continent, in one uniformity of language, manners, and conditions. [Indorsed by Cecill, "Not sent."] July 27. Otford. 76. Draft of the above, in the autograph of Cecill. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH, 115 1559. July 28. July 29. Vol. L 77. Sir William Cecill to the Lords of the Congregation. The proceedings in Scotland for the abandonment of idolatry, and the maintenance of the freedom of their country from strangers, are such as all Christian men ought to allow. Nothing can be more joyful to them in England who have exalted their Queen to her kingdom, and brought in their Saviour Christ Jesus, than that the same blessing may come to Scotland. Has doubts whether they are taking the surest way, and marvels that they do not help themselves, for the young Queen [Mary] swears to destroy the whole house of the Hamiltons. They in England should be utterly void of zeal to God were they not to favour the Lords' purposes. 78. Sir W. Cecill to Sir J. Croft. Mr. Whytlaw has gone without his answer because of the expected arrival of Mr. Knox. Begs that the Protestants be kept from coming to any agreement with France, and that they be assured of help from England. August 1. 79. Croft to Cecill. The Duke of Chatelherault will take part Berwick, •'with the Protestauts. Eefusal of the inhabitants of Edinburgh to hear mass. Addition to the strength of the Protestants in the Earl Morton and the Master of Maxwell. August 3. 80. Croft to CeciU. Particulars of an interview with Mr. Knox, Berwick, who was to have come to him in secret in behalf of the Protestants, but he was so well known that his being there was soon published abroad. He said that the Protestants would leave France and enter into amity with England, the Queen of England to have some one in Scotland to advise them, the government of Scotland to be altered, Arran to be conveyed to England, and, if he was misliked, then the Prior of St. Andrews was to be thought of. Incloses, 80. I. [John Knox to Sir Javies Croft. Sends the] Instructions given to him, by the Congregation as to the entering into a league with England ; begs that he will signify them to the Queen of England or her Council, and that he mil make Sir H. Percy participant of the same. July 30. August 4. 81 . Sir Henry Percy to Cecill. The unsecret manner of Mr. Berwick. Knox's coming to Holy Island has subjected him to great mistrust from the Queen Dowager. Has received a letter from Knox, and another from the Lord Prior. Had sent the latter a cipher. Requests instructions as to receiving the house of Tynemouth. Incloses, 81 . I. John Knox to Percy. Begs him, to do all possible diligence that amswer may be had from England with expedition, and that the entry of the Lord Marischal, his prisoner, be prolonged. Holy Island, Aug. 2. 81. II. James Stewart Prior of St. Andrews to Percy. Has received his writing ; and the man he desired shall meet him at AlnvAch or Neivcastle. Has received the cipher, and shall use it accordingly. [Not signed.] Aug. H 2 116 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1559. August 4. Berwick. August 5. Berwick. August 6. Stirling. August 6. Stirling. August 6. August 7. Vol. L 82. Sir James Croft to Sir Wm. Cecil]. Departure of Knox, with Whitlaw, to Scotland. The former, unwilling to leave his flock, desires that Mr. Balnaves should be sent to him [Ceeill] in his stead. [In cipher,] 83. Croft to Ceeill. Has sent the letter directed out of France to the Protestants ; is in good hope of their proceedings ; hears that they intend to assemble again against tlie Frenchmen. Begs permis- sion for Sir John Forster to cipher with him. 84. John Knox to Croft. Has arrived safely, but A. W. was chased three miles. A convention is appointed at Glasgow on the 10th, and the Council must be forward in the matter. The Protestants cannot abide suspicion, and, unless they have present support, they shall seek the next remedy. 85. Earl of Ergill [Argyle] and Prior of St. Andrews, to Croft. Mean only truth, equity, and justice. Are sorry that they should be judged slow or negligent, but he knows how difficult it is to persuade a multitude to revolt against authority. Have appointed a Con- vention at Glasgow, that all things may be resolved«fuIly. [TJiis letter is in the autograph of Knox.] 86. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Northumberland. Has appointed Sir Ralph Sadleir and Sir J. Croft to join with him, for the reformation of the disorders commitred by the Scots upon the frontiers. 87. Queen Elizabeth to the Queen Dowager of Scotland. Under- stands, notwithstanding the treaty which was made, f(U' redress of certain misdemeanours on the frontiers, that such not only remain, but daily increase ; has therefore appointed Sir Ralph Sadleir to join with the Earl of Northumberland and Sir Jas. Croft, to concur and conclude for the reformation of the siime. 88. Queen Elizabeth's instructions to Northumberland, Sadleir, and Croft, for redress of the disorders on the frontiers. 89. Queen Elizabeth to Sir R. Sadleir. Having appointed him to do her service on the frontiers, authorises him to confer, treat, or practise with any person of Scotland, for the furtherance of her service ; and to reward any manner of person as he shall think meet ; but to do the same secretly. 90. " Memorial of things to be cmparted to y" Queen's Ma"'." [This is a paper of memoranda for the Queen's final instructions to Sadleir before his departure to Scotland.] August 8. 91. Anonymous to Sir W. Ceeill. Communicates respecting the connections, possessions, fee, of the Master of Maxwell, lately escaped out of prison. Offers to bring him to the Queen's presence, and to procure ofi'ers and petitions from him in writing. 92. Anonymous to the Privy Council of England. Communi- cates further respecting the Master of Maxwell. Offers to speak with him, and to do any business for their honours in Angus. [Indorsed by Ceeill, " Menvill's report, Air. Maxiuell."] 93, Jnraes Duke of Chatelherault to Ceeill. Returns thanks for kindness to his son the Earl of Arran, and prays his assistance in procuring hira a passport through England into Scotland. August 8, August 8, August 8 August 8. Aiigust 9 IlAmilton. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 117 Vol. I. 94. Queen Elizabeth to the Queen Dowager of Scotland. Hears that she has appointed the Earl of Bothwell and others to treat about the disorders on the frontier.^. Has already deputed Sir R. Sadleir, and doubts not but much good will ensue therefrom, ,95. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Begs safe conduct for Patrick Wans and others, to pass to England, and thence to France. 96. Earl of Argyle and Prior of St. Andrews to Sir William Cecill. Are disappointed at the unsatisfactory nature of his letter, and desire a plain answer ; that they may either prepare themselves to join with hira for their common defence, or else provide some other means to avoid the present inconvenience. 97. John Knox to Cecill. Complains that his answer was not more plain and especial. Unless they be furnished with money to pay their soldiers, they shall be compelled to seek the nextAvay they can. Their destruction will be England's greatest loss ; and when France shall be their full masters they shall be but slender friends to England. Requests a plain answer. It Avas much marvelled at tliat the Queen wrote no manner of answer, considering that her father disdained not to write more lovingly to men fewer in number and far inferior in authority. August 16. 98. Patrick Lord Forbes to Cecill. Begs him to forward a little London. writing to my Lord Duke [of Chatelherault], who will be very glad of some of his news. August 17. 99. Mons. Jehan de Faub .... to Mons. Louvel, Secretary to the Edinburgh. Governor of Berwick [Sir James Croft]. Sends medicine with directions. Fr. 1559. August 10. August 10. Edinburgh. August 1-3. Glasgow. August 15. St. Andrews. August 17. Edinburgh. August 20. Berwick. August 24. Edinburgh. August 28, Edinburgh. August 29. Berwick. 100. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Begs credence for an Ambassador, deputed to inform her of the particulars of the disorders on the Borders. • 101. Sir Ralph Sadleir and Sir James Croft to Cecill. Policy of encouraging those with whom they have to deal, and comforting them to follow their enterprizes. A communication with Knox. Necessity of the presence of the Earl of Arran. The little account made of the French power, which is expected, but, if they come, help will be required from England. 102. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Requests safe conduct for Robert Boig and others to pass to England, and thence beyond sea. 103. Francis and Mary, King and Queen of France and Scotland. Commission for the Earl of Bothwell and others, to treat respecting the ransoming of prisoners, and for settling the disorders on the frontiers. Lat. 1 04. Sadleir to Cecill Intends to take the assistance of Sir James Croft in preference to that of Sir H. Percy or the Earl of Northum- berland. Thinks the former not in any wise comparable to Croft, and the latter very unmeet for the charge committed to him 118 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1559. ''*'"• ^• August 29. 105. Sir R. Sadleir and Sir J. Croft to Sir WilUam CeciU. Have Berwick, heard nothing from the Protestants, but understand that they have had sundry meetings at Glasgow and Stirling. Arriva,! of French- men in the Firth. Knox's name is changed to Sinclair in aU the letters that pass between them. Inclose, 105. I. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to the Earl of Northum- berland, Sir R. Sadleir, and Sir J. Crofi. Cam,not give a resolute answer ii/iitil the coming of certain persons, whom she has appointed to join with them. Edinburgh, August 23. 105. II. John Knox to Sir James Groft. The Queen Dowager Tnarvellous busy in'assemhli/ng all she can. Ordnance has been sent to Stirling. Begs that his wife be allowed to come to him, as his wicked carcase needeth her service. \This letter is signed m the assv/med narnie of John Sinclair.^ Londye, in Fife, Aug. 23. August 30. 106. Queen Elizabeth. Confirmation of the treaty made with Hampton Court. Scotland, at Upsatlington, on May 31. Lat. 107. Sadleir and Croft to CecilL Arrival of the Earl of Arran in Teviotdale. Their meeting with the Scottish Commissioners. Necessity of a new commission, more specific as to the ransoming of the prisoners. 108. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Begs safe conduct for John Levingston and others to pass through England to France, on certain her Majesty's affairs requiring expedition. Sept. 12. Berwick. Sept. 14. Edinburgh. Sept. 14. Edinburgh. Sept. 19. Berwick. Sept. 21. Hamilton. Sept. 21. Hamilton. Sept. 27. Berwick. Sept. 27. Berwick. 109. Queen Dowager of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Begs safe conduct for James MelvUl and James Levingstoun to pass to Eng- land, and thence to France and other places beyond sea. 110. Sadleir and Croft to CeciU, Joy in Scotland at the coming home of the Earl of Arran. Incursions on the West Marches by the Graymes, which Lord Dacre winketh at. They suspect that the Earl of Northumberland is advertised by the Clerk of the Council of all secret matters concerning him. [The latter part of this letter is in cipher.'] 111. James .Hamyltone, Earl of Arran, to Sir Ralph Sadleir. Begs the forwarding of some letters to the Queen of England's Secre- tary. Requests that Randolph be sent to him as soon as may be. 112. Duke of Chatelherault to Sadleir. Returns thanks for friendship shown to his son [the Earl of Arran], whose presence and safety is his greatest wordly rejoicing. 113. Sadleir to CecilL Proclamation of the Queen Dowager, pro- hibiting communication with the English at Berwick, but the Scots came as usual on market day. Understands that she holds him [Sadleir] in great suspicion. 114. Alexander Whitlaw to Cecil!. The order of things since the return of An-an. His home-coming is no small comfort to his country ; and the people have long thirsted for an end of the war. The defection from the French is very great. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 119 1559. Sept 30. Berwick. Oct. 14-. Berwick. Vol. I. 115. Sir E. Sadleir and Sir J. Croft to CecUl. Have advertised Whitlaw in regard to the persecution of the Master of Maxwell by the Graymes. Advise the recall of Lord Dacre, and think that he may well be charged with great negligence. [The greater part of this letter is in cipher.] Oct. 4. 116. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Edinburgh. Requests an audience for M. de Croc, about to repair to France on certain her affairs. Oct. 5. 117. Queen Elizabeth to Sir R. Sadleir. It being needful that his Westminster, neighbours should not lack relief, sends 3,000Z., and directs him how to dispose of the remaining portion of a former sum. Oct. 12. 118. Sadleir and Croft to Cecill. Glad of the sending of the Berwick. 3,000Z. Communication between the Regent and the Duke. Re- fusal of the Congregation to obej' the Regent's summons. Reported assembly of the Protestants and forwardness of the Earl of Arran. The Queen's excuse for fortifying Leith. 119. Sadleir and Croft to Cecill. Have received a letter in cipher from Randall [Randolph] alias Barnabe. Inclose a copy of the same, 119. I. Thomas Randall [Randolph] to Sadleir and Croft. Strength of Leith. The Council chosen by the Protestants. All men bent against the Queen Dowager. Arran and Argyle desire to be doing. The preaching of Knox and Goodman. A letter to the Regent, demomding the departure of the French. Proceedings to be taken dgai/nst her. [This letter is dated " 22, hora tercia," and indorsed by Cecill " 22 Octob."] Oct. 22. 120. List of the Council of the Protestants " erected by common election of Earls, Lords, and Barons convened at Edinburgh ;" also the " names of the whole twenty-nine Earls, &c., out of which they were chosen." Oct. 23. 121 Lords of the Congregation of Scotland to the Queen Dowager. Edinburgh. Perceiving her evil mind against them, they have suspended her com- mission, and being determined by force of arms to set that town at liberty, wherein she has wrongfully planted her soldiers and strangers, request her to remove herself and all Frenchmen within twenty-four hours. Oct. 26. 122. Christopher Goodman to Sir William Cecill. Constrained by Edinburgh, sundry injuries done him in his native country, he has been in Scot- land six weeks, where he finds his services, which were rejected at home, everywhere desired and thankfully received. Fears there is not the like thirst for God's word in England as in Scotland, and thinks it right to tell him of many things in England which wound the hearts of the godly, as crosses and candles placed upon the Lord's table and that in the Queen's' chapel, papists' apparel, pluralities, non-residents, lordly bishops instead of necessary ministers. Saints' days, the wafer-cake, &c. Is sure that God is highly displeased, and trhreateneth some sure plague to come. 120 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1559. Oct. 28. Edinburgh. Oct. 28. Edinburgh. Oct. 29. Nov. 4. Nov. 5. Nov. 6. Edinburgh. Nov. 10. Ber-wick. Nov. 10. Nov. 10. Stirling. Nov. 10. Stirling. Vol. I. 123. Henry Balnaves to Sir R. SacUeir and Sir J. Groft. Can assure them that, if they cause not money to be furnished to them with all possible haste, it shall repent them much, and time will be lost which can never be recovered. 124. James Stewart Prior of St. Andrews to Croft. Defers an- swer to a letter. Their necessities in all things he refers to the "bill" of Master Harry Balnaves. 125. Thomas Randolphe to Sadleir, The Protestants think them- selves much bound to the Queen's Majesty. Finds great good will in them, but they laclc ability. Their hatred towards the French and desire to join with England are equally great. [Subscribed " Thomas Barnaby."] 126. Sadleir and Croft to Thomas Eandolphe. Have received a conmiission from the Court to support the Congregation with a further sum, in addition to the thousand pounds sent by the Laird of Ormis- toun, and beg his opinion as to its use. More Frenchmen are coming. If they do not take Leith soon the whole purpose will be frustrated. Sends certain devices for the better order of their affairs, if they shall think good. Have heard ill news of Ormistoun, and that the money sent by him hath been •' surprised." 127. Sadleir and Croft 'to Randolphe. Sorry to hear of Ormistoun's mishap. The Lords of the Congregation must say that the money was theirs, and must learn how it came to pass that Bothwell lay in wait for him. Trust that the Queen will take the matter in good part. Balnaves must be assured that they remain his friends. 128. Henry Balnaves to Sadleir and Croft. The loss of the money sent by Ormistoun. A thousand pounds at the least must be sent immediately, or it will be the occasion to frustrate all the former " interprysal." 129. Sadleir and Croft to Sir W. Cecill. Have intelligence that the Protestants remain at Linlithgow, and intend taking revenge on the French. Request orders as to the supplying them with money. 130. Paper of " Intelligence out of Scotland." Situation of the Queen Dowager and her adherents. Names of the Regents ap- pointed by the Congregation. Deprivation of the Queen Dowager. Her removal with the Frenchmen to Leith. Bothwell's attack upon Ormistoun. Bothwell's house [Crichton] invested by the Governor. A skirmish with the French. Spoil of Crichton Castle. Prepara- tion for war for the maintenance of the Word of God. 131. The Duke of Chatellierault, Earl of Argyle, Earl of Glen- cairn, and the Prior of St. Andrews to Cecill. Beg credence and advice for the young Laird of Lethington, whom they have directed unto the Queen's Majesty. 132. Prior of St. Andrews to Sadleir and Croft. Craves their assistance in the common cause as heretofore. Begs they will concur with the bearer, his friend, and further his affairs to the same effect. SCOTLAND— ELIZABP:TI-L 121 1559. ^°'^- ^• Nov. 10. 13-3. Duke of Chatelherault to Sir William Cecill. Returns Stiriing. thanks for gentleness shown to his son. Will not fail to follcw his advice, and to let him understand that the benefit he has received has not been ill bestowed. Nov. 13. Francis and Mary, King and Queen of France, Scotland, England, Blois. &c., to the Queen Dowager of Scotland. Credit Mons. de la Brosse and the Bishop of Amienp, and atithorize her to proclaim their authority against the rebels, and to take certain measures for the re-establishment of peace. Lat. [Treaty Book, II-, p. 162.] Nov. 13. Another copy. [With other papers at Dec. 4 ] Nov. 13 13i. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Has Edinburgh, heard that the rebellers against her authority have received support from her Majesty and expect still more. Begs an answer on the subject by the bearer, Mons. du Eubay. Nov. 13. 13.5. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Edinburgh. Begs Safe conduct for Thomas Stewart to pass to England, and thence to France and other parts beyond sea. [The Queen, in this docM7n,ent, still styles herself Regent of the realm.] Nov. 13. 136. Mary Queen Dowager to Queen Elizabeth. Complains Edinburgh, that the ship Marie of Leith, bound from Dieppe, which had been driven ashore near Ross, in Bamburghshire, has been detained by the Baillie of Ross, and the goods, some part of which belonged to Mons. D'Oysel, unjustly and wrongfully seized ; and begs that due restitution be made to the owners. Nov. 14. 137. Privy Council to Sir R. Sadleir and Sir J. Croft. Send Mr. Westminster. Randolphe with a sum of money to be used as occasion shall require. Think it needful that he be sent into Scotland secretly, to comfort the Protestants, with the assurance of the Queen's intention to aid them, as well as to observe the state of the French. Nov. 15. 138. Prior of St. Andrews to Sir W. Cecill. Returns thanks for St. Andrews, hjs good mind towards the common cause, and in particular towards himself, and begs that it may continue. Nov. 15. 139. Sadleir and Croft to Cecill. Divers rumours about the Pro- Berwick, testants. Report of the coming into England of young Lydington, Mr. Balnaves, and David Forest. A proclamation of the Qiieen Dowager to the inhabitants of Edinburgh to induce them to return home. Nov. 17. 140. Earl of Arran to Cecill. Informs him of his communications St. Andrews, witli his friends ; their resolution to join their forces for the forth- setting of the true religion; their determination to prevent the fortification of Leith ; the delay which ensued in getting their men together on account of the harvest ; consequent strength of their adversaries, desertion of the countrymen, and ultimate necessity of changing their purpose. Nov. 17 141. Arran to Sir James Croft. Expresses his obligation for St. Andrews, past kindness, and returns thanks for a morion and target. Refers to Lethington. Nov. 17. 142. Arran to Sadleir. Refers to the bearer, the Laird of St. Andrews. Lethington, for the expression of his obligation for the humanity shewn to him in his passage, and for assistance in their common cause. 122 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1559. Nov. 17. Berwick. Vol. L 143. Sir Ealph Sadleir and Sir James Croft to Sir William Cecill. Letters in cipher from Randolphe, and as he has discovered himself he must remain there. Have written to him, but their messenger durst not pass Edinburgh. As there is such altercation, things must rest awhile till he [Cecill] shall hear what Lethington bringeth. Will in the mean season comfort and encourage the Protestants according to his advertisement. Inclose, 143. I. Thomas Randolphe to Sadleir and Croft. Ill success. A hot skirmish with the French. Retreat of the Congrega- tion to Stirling. Defection of MoHmi. Suspicion of one Blacater. His betrayal of Ormistoun. Dispatch of Le- thington. Challenge from, Bothwell to Arran. Ershime determined to keep the castle from the Queen Dowager. Stirling, Nov. 11. 144. John Kno^to Cecill. Begs, if he be of mind to join with them in the common cause, that his support be not so long delayed, as nothing has been, is, nor shall be more hurtful to them than the dissembling of his favours. 145. Earl of Arran to Cecill. Cannot satisfy himself without certi- fying by the bearer how ready he shall be to follow any advice that may proceed from him, either for the Queen's service or otherwise. , 146. Henry Balnaves to Cecill. Proceedings of the Congregation ; their Convention at Stirling ; coming to Edinburgh, and retiring back to Stirling. Begs him, as the time and occasion require hi,s open support, to labour so as the reasonable desires of my Lords may take good success. 147. Sadleir and Croft to Cecill. Send letters. Position of the Lords. A report of the death of the Queen Dowager, which they think too good to be true. Arrival of letters and 3,000?. by Captain Randall. Intend sending him to the Protestants. Lething- ton expected hourly. 148. Sadleir and Croft to Cecill. Advise delay in the determina- tions of the Privy Council till they shall hear more of the Protestants' intents and purposes. Expected arrival of Lethington, and still reported death of the Dowager. 149. Queen Elizabeth to the Queen Dowager of Scotland. Has given audience to M. du Rubay, and thought divers things very strange which he mentioned. Marvels much that her Majesty makes no surer account of her honour but to respect the vain reports of such as she calls rebels. Has given orders as to the ships driven ashore in Northumberland, that such direction may be taken as to the case in reason and equity doth belong. 150. Commission by Francis and Mary King and Queen of France, Scotland, &c., appointing the Marquis D'Elbeuf their Legate and representative within the kingdom of Scotland, during the absence therefrom of the Queen Dowager, who is about tp return to France for the benefit of her health. Lat. Dec. 4. Another copy. [Treaty Book, 11., 165.] Nov. 18. St. Andrews. Nov. 19. St. Andrews. Nov. 19. St. Andrews. Nov. 21. Berwick. Nov. 23. 'Berwick. Nov. 23. Westminster. Dec. 4. Blois. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 123 1559. Dec. 5. Berwick. Dec. 9. Berwick. Dec. 10. Berwick. Dec. 1 2. Dec. 15. Berwick. Vol. I. 1 51. Sir R. Sadleir and Sir J. Croft to Sir W. Cecill. Send letters from the Earl of Arran and the Lord James, who have ^vritten for 2,000?. for the relief of Lord Erskine in the castle of Edinburgh. Suggest the importance of keeping the castle out of the hands of the French. 151. Inclose, I. Uarl of Arran to Sadleir and Croft. Prays continuance of their good mind for the furtherance of the common cause. Begs credit for the bearer. St. Andrews, Nov. 29. 151. II. Arran and the Prior of St. Andrews to Sadleir and Croft. Return thanks for powder. Are compelled, as the castle of Edinburgh stcmdeth in such danger, to beg the remittance of 2,0001. by the bearer, Alex. Whitlaw. St. Andrews, Nov. 30. 152. Sadleir and Croft to Cecill. Have advertisement that 300 Frenchmen have come to Aym9uth, and that 500 more are expected, intending to fortify there ; and request to know the Queen's pleasure, in case it be true. 153. Sadleir and Croft to Cecill. The report of the coming of the Frenchmen to Aymouth is not true. Beg that the sale of some woods at Brinkeborn be stayed. 154. " A memorial! of suche thyngs as are to be answered unto by Mr. Secretarie touchynge the affayres of Scotlande, yf yt please the Queues IVTa*'^ that Thomas Eandolf retorne agayne." \This is a paper of queries in Randolphe's own handwriting, as to the treat- ment of different parties and matters, in case of his being again sent to Scotland; Cecill has written answers to several of the questions onthe margin.] 155. Sadleir and Croft to Cecil. Inclose letters. Beg that the Treasurer be furnished with money, to pay the wages of the 2,000 men who are coming there. Inclose, 155. I. Earl of Arran and Prior of St. Andrews to Sadleir and Croft. Have given charge for the listing of 1,000/oof and 200 horse. The Barons are ready to list upon forty- eight hours warning. Are travailing to have some ships to the sea as soon as they may. St. Andrews, Dec. 11. 155. II. Aleona/nder Whitlaw to Sadleir and Croft. The gentle- men are very willing to be in the field. The suspended Regent is nothing amended. My Lord Duke and the rest are gone to take the Lord Semple's house. Lord Erskine is unwillimg to part with the castle. St. Andrews, Dec. 10. 155. III. Sadleir and Cfoft-to Arran and the Prior of St. Andrews. Send 2,O0OZ. for the furtherance of the common cause. Lord JErskine must be persuaded to keep the Castle of Edinburgh out of the hands of the French. Huntly, Marshall, Morton &c., must be won to their party. Dec. 6. 155. IV. [Robert Melville] to Croft. Cruelty of the French to the Scots in Edinburgh and Leith. Retiring of Lord Seaton from fhe Court. Disposition of Bothwell, Huntly, and the Northland Lords. The other Lord that he spake of ■ was with the Queen but once. Dec. 10 124 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1559. Dec. 20. Kinghorn. Dec. 20. Kinghorn. [Dec] Dec. 2L Mr. "Wade's House. Dec. 26. Dec. 28. Dec. 31. Berwick. Dec. 31. Glasgow. Vol. J. 156. Earl of Arran and the Prior of St. Andrews to Sir William Cecill. Report the arrival of Melville, and their intended Convention on the 21st at Stirling. Complain of the daily incoming of the French, and beg that the ships which should keep the Frith be hastened unto them. Hear that the Earl of Lennox has agreed with the Queen Dowager. 157. Arran and Prior of St. Andrews to Sir R. Sadleir and Sir J. Croft. [This letter is an exact counterjjart of the preceding.] 158. Paper of questions, in the hand of Sir W. Cecill, to be put to a servant of the ErtI of Lennox as to the object of his mission to Scotland from the Earl, his visits to the French Ambassador, &c. 159. Depositions of Lawrence Nesbitt in answer to the preceding questions, respecting the object of his mission to Scotland from the Earl of Lennox, his conversations with the French Ambassador, the Duke's claim to two Earldoms, &c. 160. William Maitland, Laird of Lethington, to Cecill. Thinks the matter a crafty fetch of the Queen Dowager's. Many messages have evidently passed between him [Lennox] and Scotland. He and my Lady are known enemies to the religion. Thinks it shall be well to drive time with him, and give him no direct answer to his suit. 161. An argument made in a conference had in the Treasurer's chamber, in the presence of him, the Secretary, Mr. Cave, and Mr. Sackville, for the prevention of the possession and conquest of Scot- land by the French. [Fn the autograph of Cecill.] 162. Sir R. Sadleir and Sir James Croft to Cecill. Hear that the French have arrived at Stirling, and that the Protestants be assem- bled with all the power they can make to resist them. Have written to Arran and the Lord James to comfort them with news of the coming of the Duke of Norfolk, the Lord Grey, and the English navy. Inclose, ] 62. I. Earl of Arran and the Prior of St. Andrews to Sadleir and Croft. The French have " liftit" their whole power and come to Stirling, as they suppose, to destroy the bridge, but when the English ships are in the Firth it shall little advantage them. Repmied arrival of Randolphe in Glasgow. Kinghorn, Bee. 2Bi. 162. 11.^ John Knox to -Sir James Croft. A great enterprize is in hand by the French, it is feared they will take Stirling or St. A ndrews, and so he has been sent by the Lords to advertise that their earnest desire is, that the English ships may show themselves upon the coasts with all possible expe- dition. [The first part of this letter is apparently wanting.] St. Andrews, Bee. 26. 163. Thomas Bamabye [Randolphe] to Sadleir and Sir J. Croft. Movement of the French towards Stirling. Suspected advance on Glasgow. D'Oysel was on the wajr, but suddenly returned to Edin- SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 125 1559. Vol. I. burgh ; probable cause of this. Erskiue's threat. French at Stirling, Preparations of Arran and the Lord James to meet them. The Lords to be in readiness with all their Ibi'ce by the 1 0th of January. 1559 ? Safe conduct for Matthew Cant, a Scottish merchant, to trade in England or France. [See Warrant Book, No. I., 2y-^i-] Vol. II. January — Makch, 1560. 1560. 1560. Jan. 8, 1. Earl of Arran and Prior of St. Andrews to Sir R. Sadleir and Coupar in gir James Croft. Have been continually " impeschit " by the French, "■'■ and have been constrained to retire to St. Andrews. State the position of the enemy, and request relief Jan. 10. 2. W. Maitland of Lethington to Sir W. Cecill. Begs to know the Queen's mind as to sending her navy to Scotland. Urges it strongly lest the Protestants be driven from hope to despair. The proceedings of the Frencli are those of desperate men who are tempting fortune. Jan. 12. 3. Thomas Randolphe [to Croft]. Reports the capture of Mods. La Glasgow. Marque, a messenger from the French King to the Quern Dowager. The other affairs are dependant entirely upon the return of Robert Mel- ville ; yet they [the Protestants] will be ready by the day appointed. Martignes has arrived, and D'Oysel and De la Brosse are gone with more men into Fife. Inclose copieft of letters ■which La Marque brought tuith hiin, 3. I. G. de Noailles, Ambassador from France to England, to the Queen Dowager of Scotland. Refers to the bearer, for the expression of the Queen of England's professions for the preservation of peace between the three kingdoms. Fr. London, Jarv. 2. 3 II. Francis II. King of France to the Queen Dowager of Scot- land. Has sent the bearer to know concerning her health ; wishes she could come and see him, as she will find no better remedy than in her daughter and himself. Fr. Blois, Dec. 23. 3 III. Francis Prince of Lorraine to Mons. de la Brosse and . Begs them, after they have well considered the pur- pose for which the King has sent the bearer, to expedite his return as much as possible. Fr. Not dated. 3. IV. Francis II. to Mons. D'Oysel. Has sent the bearer for in- formation concerning the Queen Dowager. Refers to him for further intelligence. Fr. Blois, Dec. 25. 3. V. Francis II. to De la Brosse. Has sent La Marque for the purpose which he himself will communicate. Fr. Dec. 25. 3. vr. Duke of Guise to D'Oysel. Has communicated all that he could have written, to La Marque, who is dispatched only to report concerning tlie health of the Queen Dowager. Fr. Dee. 25. 126 SCOTLAND— ELIZAEETH. 1560. Jan. 13. Settrington. Jan. 13. Jan. 15. Jan. 20. Dysart. Jan. £0. Dysart. [Jan.] Jan. 20. Berwick. Jan. 21. Glasgow. Vol. II. 4. Matthew Earl of Lennox to Sir William CecilL Understands that his servant, Lawrence Nesbitt, has been committed to the Tower. Requests to know his offence, as he had notTiing in charge from him but to travail concerning his rights in Scotland. 5. Privy Council of England to the Duke of Norfolk. Inform him that Nesbitt, the servant of the Earl of Lennox, has been found to be in communication with the French Ambassador, and that they have committed him to the Tower. Beg him to be vigilant, but not to let it appear to the Earl, or his wife, that he has any knowledge of the matter. Explain as to the im- his behaviour should 6. Privy Council to the Earl of Lennox, prisonment of his servant. Are sorry that hinder his Lordship's reasonable causes. 7. Earl of Arran to the Laird of Lethington [Maitland]. The Frenchmen's intention to go to St. Andrews. Two ships taken ; fifty or sixty of their men slain. The whole country weary. Long tarry of the English ships. Reported determination in France to depose the King, on account of his slaughter of the Saints of God. Delayed help of England. Friendship of the Earl of Sutherland. 8. Arran to Cecill. [To the same efiect as the precediTig, but written in cipher, and subscribed with ike symbol of a heaH pierced by an arrow.1 9. Earl of Huntly to the Earl of Sutherland. Recommends that the English, before they enter Scotland, bring 1,000 or 2,000 bowmen; and that the Earl of Arran be not allowed to adventure himself [Probably an inclosure of the preceding letter.'] 10. Duke of Nonolk, Sir R. Sadleir, and Sir J. Croft, to Cecill. Arrival of the Laird of Brunstone, and his departure again [to Scot- land] . A message from the Queen Dowager respecting La Marque. Dangerous situation of Arran, the Lord James, and their party. Great need of the English ships. Necessity of appointing a Sheriff of Durham. Inclose, 10 I. M. Be la Brosse to the Duke of Norfolk. Wishes to know if he can use with safety a passport which has been granted him by the Queen of England. Fr. - Edinb., Ja/ti. 9. 10. II. Arran and Prior of St. Andrews to Sadleir and Croft Report a skirmish wiih the French atbd the taking of two ships. Great discouragement to the Protestants on account of the long tarry of the English fleet. Wemyss, Jan. 15. 10. III. SadleirandCroftto Airan and the Prior of St. Andrews. Assure them of the speedy arrival of the English ships. Advise them not to adventure a battle. Berwick, Jan. 20. 11. Thomas Randolphe to Sadleir and Croft. Capture of La Marque; his treatment, behaviour, and conversation. Arrival of Martignes, and taking of the two ships. A talk of the Queen's and Mons. D'Oysel's return to France. Disposition of the Lord Home, Lairds of Fernihurst, Cesfford, &c. Skirmishes with the French in SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 127 1560. Jan. 21. Berwick, Jan 21. Dimbar, Vol. IL Fife. Fears about Lord Erskine. Condition of Dumbarton, &c. Incloses, 11. I. The Queen Dowager to M. La Marque. Is much displeased at his detention ; if the Bulce do not release hvm wiihi/n five days, he shall feel that there are means, both there and in France, to resent the insult, and in such manner as he shall recollect all the days of his life. Fr. Edinh., Jan. 17. 11. II. M. La Marque to the Queen Bowager. Informs her Majesty of his detention in Dumbarton Castle. Fr. Dumbarton, Jan. 20. 12. Sir James Croft to the Earl of Arran and Prior of St. An- «drews. Informs them that part of the Queen's ships have arrived, but they lack boats, mariners, and victuals. He has 500 men in readiness to send to them. 1 3. to the Queen Dowager. Arrival of the English ships. [Jan. 22.] Jan. 22. Newcastle. Jan. 22. Edinburgh. Jan. 22. Edinburgh. Jan. 23. Ediaburgh. The Duke of Northumberland is come, and Lord Dacre is to marshal the footmen. Fr. 14. Paper relating the taking of La Marque, burning the Eaird of Grange's house ; skirmishes with the French, &c. [Apparently the postscript to a letter.] 15. Duke of Norfolk and Sir R. Sadleir to Sir W. Cecill. Inform him of the course of the fleet under Admiral Wyntei", and of its arrival before Berwick. Incloses, 15. I. NoifolWs instructions to Admiral William Wynter, for the assistance of the Earl of Arran and others, the Queen of England's friends, and the annoyance of their enemies. January. 15. II. Ad/miral Wm. Wynter to the Duke of Norfolk. Forwards his instructions for his perusal, relative to the fleet com- mitted to his charge. Captains Gorges and Malyn will ■ inform him of their progress hitherto. Incloses, ' Coldingham Bay, Jan. 20. 15. II A. Journal of Admiral Wynter'' s voyage with his fleet from, Gilli/ngham Water, near Queenborough, to Aymouth from Dec. 27 to Jan. 20. Jan. 20. 15. III. Sir Jas. Croft to Wynter. Has sent his letters to the Duke, and directs him, wind and weather permitting, to sail into the Firth, and intercept the French. Berwick, Jan. 21. 16. Jean du Faultrey to his brother M. du Faultrey. Alarm at the discovery of 8 vessels ; uncertain whether they be French or English ; prays God that it may be the Marquis [D'Elbeuf ]. Fr. 17. Jean du Faultrey to M. de Villeparisis [D'Oysel], Lieutenant- General of the French troops in Scotland. Communicates respecting the arrival of some English ships. Fr. 18. M. de Villemont (?) to . Complains of illness. Refers to the bearer for news. Fr. 128 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1560. Jan. 23. Edinburgh. Jan. 23. Settrlngton. Jan. 24 Newcastle. Jan. 2-5. Glasgow. Jan. 25. Jan. 25. On board the Lion, Burnt Island Road. Jan. 26. Newcastle. Vol. IL 19. Bishop of Amiens to M. de la Brosse and M. de Villeparisis [D'Oysel]. Communicates respecting the arrival of the shipping, and the Queen's intentions in case they are found to be English. 20. Earl of Lennox to the Privy Council of England. Is sorry his servant Nesbitt has given offence. His only charge from him was to sue forth a licence for his private affairs in Scotland ; therefore begs he may be released. 21. Duke of Norfolk and Sir K. Sadleir to Sir W. Cecil!. If the horsemen an-ive by Feb. 10, they will be in good time. Cannot see how the Queen's aid to the Scots can any longer be stayed without dishonour, and great danger, to both the realms. There is great enmity between the French and the Protestants. Inclose, 21.1. Sir Jas. Croft to Norfolk. No occasion to send soldiers into Fife. The French are sending their ordnance hack to Leith. Begs authority to keep from trouble such ships as are friends to their cause. Berwick, Jan. 22. 21. II. Farl of Arran and the Prior of St. Andrews to Sadleir and Croft. Retreat of the eneiny to Kingorne, and them- selves to Dysart. Huntly. 2'he Farl of Sutherland wounded in the arm. Are assured by the French mi- nisters that the whole Congregation are ready, to take the field under a Prince of the Court. Need of the English shipping. Dysart, Jan. 19. 22. T. Raiidolphe to Sir R. Sadleir, or, in his absence, to Sir James Croft. Arrival of the Laird of Brunstone. Gratitude of the Lords to tlie Queen. Want of reinforcement in Fife. Intended march on Stirling, where are only 300 Frenchmen. Want of some ships in the Firth. 23. Randolphe to Sadleir. The Duke's purpose towards Stirling still intended. It is thought tliat the Queen Dowager wiU very shortly be received into the castle of Edinburgh, with her attendants only. Disaffection of her party. Incloses, 23. I. Earl of Arran to Randolphe. Good news ; eight or nine of the English ships have arrived in the Frith ; the rest to follow. Cupar, Jan. 23. 24'. Wm. Wynter to Norfolk. Has arrived in the Firth, and sent letters to Arran and the Lord James. Intelligence of the movements of the French in Scotland. Has taken two French ships, and run others aground on Fife side. Force in Leith. Snowdon Herald has been sent to him ; their interview. 25. Duke of Norfolk to Cecill. A letter from Sir Jas. Croft about the disposition of the Homes and Carrs to join them. Thinks it bootless any longer to dissemble their intentions [the intention of England towards Scotland]. Incloses, 25. I. Sir Jas. Croft to the Duke of Norfolk. Appointment with Lord Home and his friends, and their apparent inten- tions. Great comfort in Fife by the arrival of the ships. Berwick, Jan. 25. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 129 1560. [Jan. 26.] Jan. 28. Newcastle. Jan. 28. Newcastle. Jan. 29. Newcastle. Jan. 29. Newcastle. Vol. IL 26. Earl of Arran to [Thomas Randolplie]. Believes that the French are about to return to Leith. [Imperfect} 27. Duke of Norfolk to Sir William Cecill. Incloses letters. Prays his helping hand, as there is now great likelihood of success. Incloses, 27. I. Sir James Croft to the Buhe of Norfolk. Retreat of the French on the discovery of the ships. Commencement of hostilities by Admiral Wynter. Berwick, Jan. 27. 27. II. Sari of Arran and James Prior of St. Andrews to Sir Ralph Sadleir and Sir James Croft. The French have not retired from Leith, hut are repairing the walls. Arrival of the ships. Hasty retreat of the French towards Stirling. Intend to assail them on Sunday or Monday. Aberdour, Jan. 26. 27. III. Sir James Croft to Admiral Wynter. Advises himto proceed as he has begun, but to be cautious in regard to the enterprize of the Lords against Leith. , Berwick, Jan. 27. 27. IV. Sir James Croft to the Earl of Arran and the Prior of St. Andreius. Has sent the Laird of Brunstone to let them, know how soon the army will be ready to assist them. Trusts that their determination to assail Leith is grounded upon good consideration. Jan. 27. 27. V. Duke of Norfolk to Sir James Croft. Approves of his pro- ceedings. Begs that he will consider as to the means and expediency of conveying a reinforcem,ent of 1,000 oi' 1,500 soldiers to the Protestants ; the French now being in such distress that the matter might take good end without further charge. Newcastle, Jan 28. 28. Duke of Norfolk to Admiral Wynter. Commends liis doings-. Directs him to send some ships to Berwick to receive 500 or 600 soldiers to serve on board the fleet, and to confer with the Earl of Arran and Lord James Stewart. 29. Duke of Norfolk, Eaii of Westmoreland, Lord Dacre, Lord Wharton, Sir Ralph Sadleir, and Sir Francis Leek to the Privy Council. Report an action between Mr. Wynter and the English fleet and the French ships lying at Inchkeith, Burnt Island, and Leith, and the capture of two French men of war. 30. Duke of Norfolk to Sir William Cecill. Communication with the Earl of Westmoreland, Lord Dacre, &c., as to the purport of Mr. Wynter 's letters, and his proceedings against the French. The materials captured in the ships were evidently provided by the French for the fortification of St. Andrews. Incloses, 30. I. Sir James Croft to the Duke of Norfolk. Had received a letter from Mr. Wynter about his prizes. States the pur- port of his reply, and begs to know into which haven he may receive the ships and prisoners. Berwick, Jan. 28. SO. II. Duke of Norfolk to Sir James Croft. Gives instructions as to the prizes taken by Mr. Wynter until he shall know further of the Queen's pleasure, Newcastle, Jan. 29. I 130 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1560. Jan. 29. Kewcastle. Jan. 29. Aberdour. Jan. 29. St. Andrews. Vol. II. 31. Duke of Norfolk to Admiral Wynter. Thanks for his proceed- ings in the Firth. Hopes Capt. Holstock has joined him with the Swallow, the Falcon, and the Jerfalcon. Directions as to the prizes. 32. Earl of Arran and James Prior of St. Andrews to Sir Ealph Sadleir and Sir James Croft. Thanks for liberality in their present necessity. Are compelled to accept it, and request delivery of the sum promised to the bearer, Master Whitlaw. 33. John Knox to Gregorie Eailton, Opportune arrival of the English shipping. Necessity that men of authority and judgment be joined with the Lords of the Congregation. He himself is judged too extreme, so he has extracted himself from all public assemblies. Foolish boldness of " two young plants." Prudence and courage of the Laird of Grange and the gentlemen of Fife. Names of the latter. Support to be given to some particular men. Uselessness of their footmen. Wants a good horse. Jan. 29. 3i. Transcript of the same letter. 35. Admiral Wynter to the Duke of Norfolk. Interview with the Earl of Arran. The French have recovered Stirling, and are ad- vancing to Leith. Want of victuals in the fleet. Disposal of prisoners taken in the prizes. Incloses, 35. I. Wynter to Lord James Stewart. Has sent Gapt. Holstock to him, to procure 14 days victuals for the fleet. [Jan. 31.] 36. Certificate of the writer's good opinion of James Bassantin, born in Scotland, and educated in France to the attaining of great knowledge in the mathematical sciences, and who is desirous to return to his native country. 37. Sir James Croft to the Duke of Norfolk. Kesult of his com- munication with Lord Home ; his desire to remain neutral. Prac- tices of the Regent to take the Laird of Lethington. Proceedings Jan. 31. The Lion in Leith Koads. Jan.? Feb. 1. Berwick. of the Congregation. Progress of the French towards Leith. Feb. 4. 38. Thomas Randolphe to Sir Ralph Sadleir. A meeting desired Glasgow, between the Duke of Norfolk and the Lords of the Congregation. Retreat of the French from Fife. Conduct of certain gentlemen of Fife. Destruction of the Laird of Grange's house. Divers houses burnt by the French; their cruelty. Capture of Sir Andrew Oliphant. Situation of the Queen Dowager. The fortifications at Leith. Misery of the French. Hostages. The Earls of Sutherland and Huntly, &c. 39. James Prior of St. Andrews to Sir Ralph Sadleir and Sir James Croft. Begs that the bearer, Master Whitlaw, may have the thing which the other writing requireth. Feb. 7. 40. Earl of Lennox to Sir William Cecill. Reports the arrival of Settringtoa. the Laird of Gaston from Scotland, his interview with the Queen Dowager, and her desire to send letters by him to the French Ambassador. Feb. 6. St Andrews, SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 131 1560. ^^^- "• Feb. 8. 41. John Knox to Sir William Cecill. Eequests assistance in the St. Andrews, matter of one of his friends named Eichard Anderson, who had departed for France in October on business, and not having since been heard of, is supposed to be detained in ilSngland. He is one of their party, and his mother the most faithful matron, and most liberal to the afflicted saints, in those quarters. 42. Duke of Norfolk, Lord Grey of Wilton, Sir Ralph Sadleir, Sir George Howard, and Sir Francis Leek to Sir William Cecill. News from the fleet. The French returned to Edinburgh. The exploit on Leith deferred until the conference with the Lords of the Congre- gation. Arrival of Sir James Croft, Mr. Wynter, Lord Grey, &;c. Names of the pledges. Feb. 10. 43. Thomas Randolphe to Sir Ralph Sadleir and Sir James Croft. Glasgow. Arrival of the Lord James and others of the Congregation. Their wish to meet the Duke of Norfolk at Berwick on the 23rd. Pro- ceedings of the Earls of Huntly, AthoU, Montrose, and others. Feb. 8. Newcastle. Feb. 10 ? 44, to -. Arrival of Monsr. D'Oysel with the French at Edinburgh on Friday [Feb. 9]. Burning of Kynneil on their journey. The Earl of Arran still with his father at Hamilton. [Without date, signatiure, or superscription. Probably it is the copy of a letter from the Earl of Huntly.] Feb. 11. 45. Duke of Norfolk, Lord Grey, Sir Ralph Sadleir, Sir George Newcastle. Howard, and Sir Francis Leek to Sir William Cecill. Forward letters. By the Queen Dowager's proclamation he may perceive that they look for nothing but open war. Inclose, 45. I. Queen Dowager to the Duke of Norfollc. Intends to send Mons. Jean de iLontaignac to the Queen of England, and requests to know by the bearer, Islay Herald, whether he may have safe passage. Edi/nb. Feb. 6. 45. II. Duke of Norfolk to the Queen Dowager. Knowing no such innovation as should be any impedivient to such as it shall please her to send to the Queen of England, will take order that M. Jean de MontaigTiac may pass safely to the Court. Newcastle, Feb. 12. 45. III. Proclamation by Francis and Mary, King and Queen of Scotland, commanding all Scotchmen, between the ages of 60 and 16, to Tneet cut Edinburgh on a certain day, for resistance of the invasion of the English. Edinb., Feb. 2 Feb. 12. 46. Admiral W. Wynter to the Duke of Norfolk. Reports the Leith, aboard arrival of two vessels with victuals. Begs 1,000Z. for hose and shoes the Lion. ^^^^ requests that 300 " harcabuttiers " be sent to him. The Lords are still at Glasgow. Details his arrangements for the prevention of supplies arriving to the French. Friendship of the Scots, &c. Feb. 14. 47. Duke of Norfolk, Lord Grey, Sir Ralph Sadleir, Sir George Newcastle. Howard, and Sir Francis Leek, to Sir William Cecill. Projected meeting with the Lords. Preparations of the Marquis D'Elbeuf. Reinforcement of the navy. Negligence of the posts. I 2 132 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1560. Feb. 16. Feb. 16. Newcastle. Feb. 17. Feb. 18. London. Feb. IcS. Edinburgh. Feb. 19. Ne-vreastle. Feb. 20. Newcastle. Feb. 23. Feb. 2.3. Berwick. Feb. 23. Glasgow. Vol. IL 48. Privy Council of England to the Duke of Norfolk. In favour of the bearer, the Laird of Lethington, a man of understanding and knowledge, and of an earnest affection to his country ; that he may not be intercepted, or endangered, by any practice of the French, as they have heard hath been purposed. 49. Duke of Norfolk to Sir William Cecill. Begs to know the Queen's pleasure in the approaching meeting with the Scots. Want of provisions. The sheriflidom of Durham still vacant. The Queen's ships in safety. Delay in the posts. 50. Answer to be made to Mons. de Sevre, the French Ambassador, by Sir William Cecill and Sir John Mason, touching the King and Queen of France's practice of using the style, and bearing the arms, of England, and stating the Queen of England's intention of keeping peace with France unless she have contrary occasion. 51. The Chevalier de Sevre to the Duke of Norfolk. Respecting some French vessels laden with corn and victuals, which had been driven by stress of weather into Scarborough and Newcastle. Fr. 52. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Sends the bearer to know her Majesty's mind anent the restitution and reparation of the attemptates and enterprises committed by Admiral Wynter in the Firth ; and begs that tlie same be communicated also to the French Ambassador. 53. Lord Grey to Sir William Cecill. In respect to the proposed appointment of Sir James Croft to join with him in the approaching entry into Scotland, and requesting that it may be signified to him by the Queen or Council. 54. Duke of Norfolk, Lord Grey, Sir Ralph Sadleir, Sir George Howard, and Sir Francis Leek to Sir. William Cecill. Sends the names of certain ships of Newcastle appointed to sail in the Firtli. Necessity for the levy of 1,000 more footmen. Intend a meeting with the Lords on the morrow. 55. Thomas Randolphe to Sir Ralph Sadleir and Sir James Croft. State of Dumbarton Castle, and its means of defence. Earls of Eglinton and Cassillis. La Marque is detained. The French at Stirling sent for to Leith. Huntlj' remains always in his purpose Arran is willing to further the cause. 56. Sir James Croft to Sir William Cecill. Complains of having been appointed to go with William Lord Grey into Scotland, and Avithout any warning. Prays him, if he cannot do him any good, to do him no harm. If he is appointed he must per force answer that he cannot go. 57. Duke of Chatelherault (o the Duke of Norfolk. Expected landing of D'Elbeuf in Dumbarton. Will leave nothing undone to stop their enterprise. Begs that the army be hastened forward. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 133 1560. Feb. 24. Berwick. Feb. 25. St. Andrews. Feb. 26. St. Andrews. Feb. 27. Feb. 27. Feb. 27. Feb. 28. Berwick. Feb. 28. Berwick. Feb. 29. Berwick. [Feb.] Feb. 29. Berwick. Vol. II. 58. Duke of Norfolk, Lord Grey, Sir Ralph Sadleir, Sir George Howard, and Sir Francis Leek to Sir William Cecill. Inclose a paper of Chester Herald, who had been sent to confer with the Queen Dowager. Arrival of the Laird of Lethington. The Lord James and others have come for the appointed meeting. Inclose, 58. I. Report by Chester Herald of his reception at the Queen Dowager's Court. Her conversation about the proceedings of the English navy. State of that part of Scotland through which he 'passed, disposition of the people, &c. Feb. IQ. 59. Pass granted by the Lords of the Secret Council of Scotland to William Makesoun, Captain of a ship called the William, engaged against the French and other enemies of the country. Lat. 60. Earl of Arran to Oecill. Capture of French vessels by the English Admiral. Provisions for the army, against their in-coming. Appointment with Lord Huntly, of whom they have good hope, to meet them at St. Johnston's. 61. Contract made at Berwick between the Duke of Norfolk, on behalf of the Queen of England, and the Lords of Scotland, and others of the Congregation, for mutual aid and assistance against the French and others, their enemies. 62. Minute of the same contract, corrected by Sir William Cecill. 63. Translation of the same contract. Fr. 64. James Prior of St. Andrews to Cecill. Returns thanks for two letters, and for advice, and for his good will, and most earnest labour, in their common action. 65. Patrick Lord Ruthven to Cecill. Begs that, his son, one of the pledges for the security of the late contract, may be put to the School in Cambridge, to be brought up in the fear of his Lord God. 66. Duke of Norfolk to Cecill. Uncertainty as to the manner of proceeding with the siegd. Some requests of the Lords of the Con- gregation, whicli they have not dared to answer. 67. Paper of memoranda, in the form of question and answer, by Sir William Cecill, respecting the fittest manner of commencing the siege of Leith, the want of sufficient numbers to carry it on with effect, the need of the Queen of England's further assistance, &c. ■ 68. Duke of Norfolk, Lord Grey, "Sir Ralph Sadleir, Sir George Howard, Sir James Croft, and Sir Francis Leek to the Privy Council. In respect to certain requests made by the Lords of Scot- land, and their determination to send the Laird of Lethington to her Majesty for her answer to their requests ; in the meantime they are to prepare their forces, and to join the English power on March 25 . Inclose, 68. I. Certain questions proponed to the Lords of Scotland, an- swered and resolved by them, in regards to the expulsion of the French, the assistance of England, their otvn strength, &c. Feb. 20 134 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. Vol. IL March'l. 69. William Lord Grey to Sir William CeciU. Insufficiency of the Berwick. Scottish forces ; begs reinforcement. Complains of the pmallness of his allowance, and its inadequacy to his position as Lieutenant of this "journey." March [6]. 70. Queen Elizabeth to the Queen Dowager of Scotland. Means Westminster, nothing more than good and sure peace, how contrary soever the proceedings of others may have been. Has referred the inquisition of the attemptates of Admiral Wynter to her cousin of Norfolk. March 6. 71. Patrick Lord Ruthven to Cecil!. Knowing his good mind Ruthven. towards the forthsetting of the true word of God, requests his assistance in the same matter. Dares not write to the Queen, not being yet acquainted with her Majesty. March 7. 72. Francis II. of France to the Earl of Arran. Desires credence Amboise. for the bearer, the Bishop of Valence. Fr. March 7. 73. Mary Queen of Scots to the Earl of Arran. To the same Amboise, effect as the preceding. Fr. March 7. 74. Fiarl of Huntly to Queen Elizabeth. Expresses his gratitude Perth. and devotion for her Majesty's good mind towards the liberty of his country, and for her good opinion of himself. March 7. Perth. 75. Earl of Huntly to Sir William CeciU. Expresses thanks for his good disposition towards the union of the two realms. Thanks God that he is in such place and credit that he may be an instrument to accomplish their desires. The union may succeed more easily now than before. The bearer will declare why he has not joined with the Duke, my Lord of Arran, and the rest of the Nobles of the Congregation. March 7. 7fi. Earl of Huntly to the Laird of Lethington. Has spoken with Innerpeffray. the Lords lately in Perth. Requests counsel and convoy for the bearer. Desires that he [the Laird of Lethington], when he comes home, will come over to him. March 8. 77. James Prior of St. Andrews to the Duke of Norfolk. Disposi- Pittenweem. tion of the Earl of Huntly towards their cause. Recommends tbat his letters to the Queen and Sir William CeciU be kept in store for all adventures. March 8. Pittenweem. 78. James Prior of St. Andrews to Sir William Cecill. God's favour is prospering His work. My Lord of Huntly, with a great part of the North, is expected to join them. Recommends that his writings be kept in store. March 10. 79. Earl of Arran to the Duke of Norfolk. Has met the Earl of Burnt Island. Huntly at St. Johnston's, and finds him appliable to , join them in this action, and to declare himself a plain partaker therein, as well in religion as concerning' the commonweal. March 10. 80. Earl of Arran to Sir William Cecill. Burnt Island, preceding. To the same effect as the SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 135 15fi0. March 11. March 12. March 12. March 14. Newcastle. Vol. II. 81. Paper addressed to the Lords of Scotland, explaining the motives of Queen Elizabeth's conduct in entering into certain articles with the French King, on his promising to discontinue the use of the style and arms of England. 82. Cardinal of Lon-aine and Duke of Guise to the Queen Dowager of Scotland. Fair words of the Queen of England. Pro- mised assistance of the King of Spain. The Queen of England repentant of having gone so far. Preparations to succour her [the Queen Dowager]. Discovery of a conspiracy against them [the writers]. [In cipher.] A decipher of the same, in English. [Vide April 29, post] 83. Duke of Norfolk to Sir William Cecill. Has deferred the meet- ing with the forces of the Congregation until the 31st. Has written to Mr. Wynter to use no hostility against the French unless provoked. Begs the office of Master of the Ordnance for Sir George Howard. March 15. 84. James Prior of St. Andrews to the Duke of Norfolk. In respect St. Andrews, to his having deferred the day of meeting. The craft, false invention, and lies of the French. Trusts in God that their time is short. March 17. 85. Henry Balnaves to Sir Kalph Sadleir. Necessity that the army St. Andrews. \)q gent forward. Vacillation of the Scots. Reports of the Queen Dowager about England. Promises of the Earl of Huntly. Letter from the Duke of Guise to the Queen Dowager. March 18. 86. James Prior of St. Andrews to Norfolk. Impossibility of alter- St Andrews, ing the day of meeting. Craft of the French. Letter of the Duke of Guise to the Queen Dowager, in cipher, which he has sent to Sir William CeciU. March 19. 87. Duke of Norfolk, Lord Grey, Sir Ralph Sadleir, and Sir George Newcastle. Howard to Cecill. The use of the style of England by the King and Queen of France. The Duke and the other Lords preparing to take the field ; the Earl of Huntly also. Reported departure of eight ensigns of Frenchmen towards Stirling. Inclose, 87. I. Duke of Ghatelherault to the Duke of Norfolk. Gomplai/ns of the false reports made of him by the French Ambas- sador. Denies having any such thought as that with which they have burthened him. [The body of this letter is in the autograph of Thomas Randolphs.] Glasgow, March 5. 87. II. " Creditt comytted v'nto Thomas Randolphe by the Duke's Grace of Ghatelherault to be declared vnto the Duke's G. of North efolke," d^enying certain reports made of the Duke of Ghatelherault by the French Ambassador. March. March 21. 88. James Duke of Ghatelherault to the French Ambassador in Hamilton. England. Denies having sought pardon for himself and friends from the King and Queen of France. Fr. March ? 89. " Intelligence of a Commission wherein the French King used the style of England." Fr. 136 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1560. ^°'- "• March 21. 90, Eaii of Aman to the Duke of Norfolk. Believes the Ecarl of Hamilton. Huntly will do conformably to his promise. His [Arran's] father and the rest of the Noblemen of thcat country, will in no ways go back. The deferring of the day of meeting will do little skaith. Maich 21. 91. Duke of Chatelherault, Earl of Argyle, Earl of Glencairn, and Glasgow. Lord Boyd to the Duke of Norfolk. An accident to the French at the Bishop's palace at Glasgow, by an explosion of powder. Skir- mish between the Scots and French at Callandar wood. March 21. 92. Duke of Norfolk, Sir Ralph Sadleir, Sir Francis Leek, and Newcastle. Sir George Howard to Sir "William Cecill. Letters from the Queen Dowager. March of the French to Glasgow to impede the meeting between the Scots and English. Inclose, 92. I. Queen Dowager to the Duke of Norfolk. Desires lii/in to take order for redress of certain altemptates committed by Admiral Wynter in the Firth. Edinh., March 1*J. 92. II. Duke of Norfolk to the Queen Doxvager. Has already written to Adyniral Wynter as to the alleged disorders committed by him. Informs her that the French troops had, contrary to the promise of the French Ambassador, departed out of Edinburgh, Leith and Stirling [towards Glasgow] to empeclie and annoy the Lords of Scotland, and begs to know her mind in the matter. March 21. 92. III. " The attemptatis committit be Williame Winter sen his arrivall in the Firthe." March 21. March 22. 93. Duke of Norfolk, Lord Grey, Sir Ralph Sadleir, Sir George Newcastle. Howard, and Sir Francis Leek to Sir William Cecill. Inclose letters and acknowledge the receipt of others. About to start for Ber- wick. [It does not exactly appear which were the letters inclosed, but probably Henry Balnaves, the Prior of St. Andrews', and the Earl of Arran's of the \7th, 18th, and 2lst of March.] March 25. 94. Thomas Randolphe to the Duke of Norfolk. Zeal of the Duke Glasgow, and his party. Arrival of the Lairds of Drumlanrig, Lochinvar, &c. Desire of the Queen Dowager to treat. Ill conduct of the French ; their departure towards Stirling. Incloses, 94. I. Lords Erskine and Home to the Prior of St. Andrews. Solicit CO conference befoi'e the army comes forth out of England. Edinb., March 19. 94. II. Prior of St. Andrews to Lords Erskine and Home, ansiver to the above. [ Unfinished.] In March 27. Berwick. 95. William Maitland, Laird of Lethington, to Cecill. The hope that the Earl of Morton and all the neutrals will join them. The French numbers are much reduced. Stratagems for destroying the powder and victuals. Disposition of the Lairds of Cessford and Fernihurst, and Lord Home. SCOTLAND— ELIZABEl H. 137 1560. Miiich 27. Dunbar. March 27. Edinburgh. March 27. March 28. Vol. II. Mons. D'Oysel to the Cardinal of Lorraine and Duke of Guise. Great necessity among his men ; want of victuals. Fortification of Leith and Dunbar. Want of powder, &c. [Copy in cipher, with an interlinear explanation. French Corresp., May 22.] Queen Dowasrer to the Cardinal of Lorraine and Duke of Guise. The Queen of England's doings, Mons. de Sevre. Plan to draw the Duke of Chatelherault into suspicion. Best plan of succour. Want of money. Fortification of Leith. Men of war, victuals, &c. [In cipher, with an interlinear explanation. French Oorresp., May 22.] Mons. de la Brosse and the Bishop of Amiens to the' Cardinal of Lorraine and Duke of Guise. Mons. de la Brosse's intended departure. Recommend the Dean of Glasgow for the Bishoprick of Ross. Refusal of the Duke of Norfolk to grant Mons. D'Oysel a passport. [In cipher, tvith interlinear explanation. French Corresp., May 22.] 96. Thomas Randolphe to Sir Ralph Sadleir. Determination of the Duke of Chatelherault and Earl of Arran to join with the Duke of Norfolk at once. Probable number of their friends. The Lord James and the rest likely to be delayed. The Queen Dowager resolved to go into Edinburgh Castle, Incloses, 96. I. Copy of the letter sent by the Lords of the Congregation to the neutral Lords, requiring them to join with the English, and to aid in the expulsion of the French. Glasgow, March 27. 97. " Ordres for the maintenaunce and governyng of the garri- sons of horsemen and footemen " in Scotland. " Knox to be a counsale to see that the money was employed to the common action," &c., &c. 98. Duke of Norfolk to Sir William Cecill. March of the English army under Lord Grey to enter Scotland. Uncertainty as to the Earl of Huntly. Mr. Wynter appointed to receive the hostages. Incloses, 98. 1. Queen Doivager of Scotland to the Dulce of Norfolk. Attempts of Admiral Wynter. Cannot think that the Queen of England tvill assist the rebels, but, if she does so, believes that she shall be as able to resist such unjust enterprizes as the essayers thereof shall be to assist and invade. Edinh., March 25, 98. II. Duke of Norfolk to the Queen Dowager. Admiral Wynter provoked by the French. Must do his endeavour and duty to empeche the forces of the French prepared against the realm. Berwick, March 28. March 29. 99. Sir Ralph Sadleir to Cecill. Matters like to do well. Leith Berwick, not inexpugnable, although there be many good soldiers in it, and time will be required. Want of money. Sir James Croft deter- mined to show himself serviceable. March ? March 29, Berwick. 138 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1560. ^«^- 1^- March 29, 100. Confirmation by Queen Elizabeth of a contract made at "Westminster. Berwick on Feb. 27, between the Duke of Norfolk and the Lord James Stewart and other Scottish Lords, for the present delivery of the realm of Scotland from its danger of conquest by the French. March 29. 101. Another copy of the same. March 29. 102. Another copy. Marcli 30. 103. William Lord Grey to the Duke of Norfolk. Hears that the At the Camp. Duke of Chatelherault has driven the French from Stirling. Intends marching to Douglas with the light horsemen and 500 or 600 footmen, to give their neighbours of Dunbar a good morrow, on Sunday morning. March 31. 1 04. Sir Ralph Sadleir to Sir William Cecill. Begs him so to tra- Berwick. yail that lack of money may be no hindrance to the advancement of their cause, and her Majesty's service. March 31. 105. Lord Grey to the Duke of Norfolk. Reports an attack made Linternbrigges. upon the French in their trenches by his son, with a company of 30 men, and arrival of his army at Linternbrigges. The Laird of Grange is foraging the country between Leith and Musselburgh. 1560. April 1. Amboise. April 1. Berwick. April 2. Berwick. Vol. III. April, Mat, 1560. 1. Commission by Francis and Mary King and Queen of France and Scotland to the Bishops of Valence and Amiens and Mons. De la Brosse, to treat with the Scots who have forgotten their duty, and to assure them of pardon if they return to their obedience. Fr. 2. Duke of Norfolk to Sir William Cecill. The French unwilling to accept their offers, but resolved to abide the extremity. Begs advice as to the treatment of the Bishop of Valence in case he should venture into Scotland. The hostages are with Mr. Wynter ; and it will be much to the Queen's honour to have them placed at school either in Cambridge or Oxford. Incloses, 2. I. The names of the pledges of the Scots, with their ages ; with a note, by Sir William Cecill, of the names of the persons in whose hands they were placed. March 26. 3. Duke of Norfolk, Sir Ralph Sadleir, and Sir Francis Leek to Cecill. In respect to the Queen's desire to have matters accorded with the French by treaty, have done as much as they can, but the French are resolved to proceed to extremities. The English and Scotch power are joined together, The b^ittery pieces are in the Firth. . ■ ^ SCOTLAND— ^ELIZABETH. 139 1560. April 4. Berwick. April 4. Saltpreston. April 5. Salt Preston. April 5. Salt Preston. April 6. The Camp at Lastorick. [Restalrig.] April 6. Berwick. April 7. Berwick. April 7. Berwick. Vol. III. 4. Duke of Norfolk, Sir Ealph Sadleir, and Sir Francis Leek to Sir William Cecill. The Queen Dowager unwilling to fall to any composition till she have authority out of France. Detention of the English Herald by the French at Dunbar. Desire instruction as to the pledges. Inclose, 4. I. Lord Grey to the Duke of Korfolk. The Queen Dowager v/nwilling to fall to any composition wnless she have authority. Doubt as to the treatment of the Bishop of Valence. Arrival of the ordnance. Scarcity and high price of victuals. Salt Preston, April 3. 5. Lord Grey to the Duke of Norfolk. Has made a proposal to the Lords of the Congregation to besiege Edinburgh Castle. Begs advice. Want of a miner, money, and fresh forces. 6. Lord Grey to the Duke of Norfolk. In regard to the Queen's wish that Sir Ralph Sadleir be joined with him. Urges the neces- sity of reinforcement, and states the ill effects which would ensue from the removal of the navy. 7. Lord Grey, Lord Scrope, Sir James Croft, and Sir George Howard to the Duke of Norfolk. Eeturn of their messenger from the Queen Dowager without any answer to their proposals. Intended encampment at Leith to-morrow. Great need of Sir Ralph Sadleir 's assistance. Probable consequence of the removal of the navy. Want of reinforcement. Inclose, 7. I. The Lords of Scotland to the Queen Dowager. Pray that the whole power of the French be presently removed out of the realm, or they will, without delay, endeavour them- selves to expel them, by force. Dalkeith, April. 8. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. Honourable doings and successful beginning of Lord Grey. The Queen Dowager's feelings in respect of the arrival of the English army. Zeal of the Duke of Chatelherault. False reports made of him by the French. The Queen Dowager s doings, life, and behaviour. The daily adventures of the Earl of Arran. Zeal of Lord Ogilby. Lairds of Drumlanrig and Lochinvar. Earls Morton and Huntly. The Bishop of Athens, &c. 9. Duke of Norfolk, Sir Ralph Sadleir, and Sir Francis Leek to CecilL Lord Grey's, proposal to besiege Edinburgh Castle. Inex- pedience of removing the navy from the Firth. 10. Norfolk, Sadleir, and Leek to Cecill. Arrival of the Bishop of Valence. Impossibility of giving him a passport. His anger and resolution thereon. Capture of some of the Marquis D'Elbeufs horses at sea. 11. Norfolk, Sadleir, and Leek to Cecill. French bravery. A skirmish before Leith. Interview between Sir James Croft, Sir George Howard, and the Queen Dowager. Her -desire to win time by treaty. Inclose, 11. I. Lord Orey, Lord Scrope, Sir James Croft, and Sir George Howard to the Duke of Norfolk. Skirmish before Leith. Interview with the Dowager. The points on which she will agree. Need of Sir Ralph Sddhir's assistance, &c. Lestarick, April 6. 140 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1560. April 7. Berwick. April 8. Before Leitli. April 9. Marmoustre. ■) r il 9. Vol. III. 12. Heury Kyllygrew to Sir William Cecill. Arrival at Berwick with the Bishop of Valence. The Bishop's behaviour on the way, and his conversation with some Frenchmen about the number of their forces and strength of Leith, his ill usage by the Queen of England, probable assistance of the King of Spain, &c. 13. W. Maitland, Laird of Lethington, to Cecill. Details the contents of some letters of the Marquis D'Elbeuf and others, which had been taken by the Admiral in a Flemish ship, and which had been hidden in a barrel of onions. Cardinal of Lorraine and Duke of Guise to the Queen Dowager of Scotland. Sorry that they have not been able to assist her. Have sought by all means to soften the Queen of England. Her disdainful proposals. Will do everything possible to put things in trim, and to get succour from Flanders and elsewhere. Send money and powder. Beg her Majesty to keep all those places which are best fortified. Communicate an attempt to assassinate the King of France. [This letter, with the exce23tion of a few lines at the end, is in cipher. It is dated April 9, 1559, Tnore Gallica.no, according to which the year commenced on Easter Day. This day, in 1560, fell on April 14, therefore the above letter is, by the present mode of reckoning, of the date of ] 560. A duplicate was written, and dated from Amboise on April 8.] A copy of the same letter, in the cipher used at this time by the English Secretary of State and the Ambassador in France. Another copy, in the same cipher. Another similar copy. April 9. Another copy in. English cipher, having been copied from the duplicate dated at Amboise. April 9. The commencement of another copy of the same letter, in the same cipher as the original. April 9. A contemporary decipher of the same. [These seven documents will be found in the French Correspondence.^ April 9. 14. Memorandum of two articles desired by the Scots of the Queen Dowager. Removal of the French soldiers, &c. April 9. 15. W. Maitland to Sir Ralph Sadleir. All doubt resting on one Prom the Camp, point, the lack of money to continue the Queen's forces there. His own object the union of the two kingdoms in a perpetual amity. Explains how this can alone be efi"ected. The attempts at treaty very hurtful to their cause. Begs his presence and assistance. April 10. 16. W. Maitland to Cecill. Matters of Ireland. Callogh O'Donnell, From the Camp. James M'Onell. General dislike at the attempt to treat with the Queen Dowager ; the object desired can never be obtained by such means. If battle be too hazardous, the siege should be continued. Begs the continuance of the Queen of England's assistance in their cause, lest they be driven to make appointment with the French, April 9. April 9. SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 141 1560. ^«^- "I- April 10. 17. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. Neither time lost Holyrood House.nor the cause hindered by the attempt at treaty. Desires of the Scots ; tlieir high opinion of him [Cecill]. Earls of Morton and Huntly. The Earl of Arran's inquietude. Good conduct of Sir Henry Percy. April 10. Berwick. April 1 0. Berwick. 18. Duke of Norfolk to Cecill. The matter depending on certain articles proposed by the Dowager ; thinks that unless they be well weighed, they may turn the Queen's Majesty to save a pound and spend ten. Danger of any Frenchmen remaining there. Any union of the Scots and French must be avoided. 19. Duke of Norfolk, Sir Ralph Sadleir, and Sir Francis Leek to tlie Privy Council. The Scots loth to have the matter compounded by treaty unless the Dowager be deprived of her government. Insuf- ficiency of their forces to prevail against Leith. Inclose, 19. I. Lord Grey, Lord Scrope, and Sir James Croft to the Duke of Norfolk. Nearly ready to plant the battery. Obstinacy of the Scots in respect to any composition. Beg hivi to consider ivhether it be better to proceed to force or to compound the matter in part. Ijestarrick, April 9. April 11. 20. Thomas Eandolphe to Sir Ealph Sadleir. Grieved that their Holyrood. godly purpose should quail when they thought it most ripe. Great need of his presence. A meeting this day between the Lords of the Congregation and the Dowager's party. An offer made to the Earl of Arran for the surrender of Blackness. [Signed, Thos. Barnabie.] April 11. 21. Memorial to be sent to the Queen Dowager of Scotland [by Mods. Chapperon], in respect to the Queen of England's reception of tlie Bishop of Valence. The Avicked conditions proposed by hei-. The King of France's intention to assist the Queen Dowager. [In French, and the greater part in cipher. Dated 1-559, tnore Gallicano.'] April 11. April 11. Berwick. 22. An English been intercepted. nation.] copy of the same memorial, the original having [In English cipher, wiih an interlinear expla- April 12. Berwick. 23. Duke of Norfolk, Sir RaljDh Sadleir, and Sir Francis Leek to' Cecill. Sir Ralph Sadleir to go to the camp with the rest of the footmen. Sir Francis Leek to accompany him with a band of horse- men under the conduct of Sir John Forster. Inclose, 2.3. I. W. Maitland to the Duke of Norfolk. Doubts the sincerity of the French. Is assured that no appointment with them can please his countrymen. Complains of the responsi- bility of his situation, and begs the assistance of Sir Bcdph Sadleir. Camp before Leith, April 9 21;. Duke of Norfolk to Cecill. Great pensiveness and fear of the Scots in respect to the attempt at treaty ; the hindrance thereby to their cause. Trusts that the Queen and Council will well consider how that it is cheaper to finish the war now begun, than hereafter to begin anew. 142 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1560. April 12. Eerwick. April 13. Holyrood. Vol. III. 25. Henry Kyllygrew to Sir William Cecill. The Bishop ol Valence ; his desire to return home ; his opinion as to the Queen of England's power to drive out the French ; his grief at the result of his embassy. 26. Duke of Chatelherault to Queen Elizabeth. Explains the reason why the Lords of the Council have refused speech of the Bishop of Valence. Incloses, 26. I. BuJce of Chatelherault and the other Lords of the Congre- gation to the Bishop of Valence. Having seen letters to the Marqids D'Elhceuf declaring great preparations of hostility against them, cannot agree to grant him safe passage, whereby their enemies m,ay have intelligence to their annoyance. Holyrood, April 13. April 14. 27. Henry Kyllygrew to Cecill. The French deserving to be more Berwick. quickly used. The Bishop of Valence better able to treat for the Queen s honour than any other. Is about to set forth to solicit a hearing for him. Incloses, 27. I. W. Maitland to Master Kyllygrew. Nothing resolved as to the Bishop of Valence. Fears that they shall he driven, against their hearts, to make an evil appointment [with the French]. Much doubt. Twenty thousand men thought to be insufficient for the siege. Begs him to confer with Sir Ralph Sadleir. Gamp before Leith, April 10. [April ] 4. J 28. Queen Elizabeth to the Duke of Norfolk. Has received his letters by Sir George Howard, and heard him at length respecting the proceedings of her army in Scotland. Wishes that he had not been sent, considering his place and charge. [Indorsed " Not sent."] April 15. Berwick. .[April 15.] Holyrood. April 17. Before Leith. 29. Duke of Norfolk to Cecill. The Queen's desire for an amiable peace. Has already sent Sir Ralph Sadleu-, who is the meetest mstrument to serve her Majesty, and best esteemed with the Scots. Some ships have passed by to-day; hopes it is the ordnance. Sends the names of the pledges, and their ages. 30. Thomas Randolphe to Henry Kyllygrew. General desire for the expulsion of the French. The Bishop not to come there. Singu- lar wisdom and godliness of the Earls of Arran and Argyle, and of the Lord James Stewart, quondam Prior of St. Andrews. Refusal of the French to commune with Lord Maxwell and the Laird of Lethington. Commencement of hostilities. Money ; provisions. The Earls of Huntly and Morton. 31. W. Maitland to Cecill. Groundless fears about the taking of Leith. Firmness of their party. The Earl of Huntly and the other neutrals rendered cold only by the attempt at treaty. The Earl of Arran in possession of Blackness. Edinburgh Castle not hostile. The King of Spain more likely to hurt himself than them. The points required for their surety if the matter be settled by treaty. Passage granted to the Bishop of Valence. More to be feared from treaty than otherwise. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 143 1560. April 17. April 18. Berwick. April 19. Berwick. Vol. til 32. Answer to the Duke of Norfolk's " Articles," by Lord Grey, Loi-d Scrope, Sir James Croft, and Admiral Wynter, in respect to the sti'ength of Leith and the state of Inchkeith ; with a list of the Queen of England's ships in Scotland, names of the Captains, &c. Also the Duke of Norfolk's instructions to Sir Ralph Sadleir and Sir Francis Leek, on being sent to Lord Grey, the General of the Queen's army in Scotland. 33. Duke of Norfolk to Sir William CeciU. Reports a skirmish with the French before Leith. Names of English officers wounded. 34. Norfolk to Cecill. No lack of forwardness in Lord Grey. The Lords of Scotland desire much to take Edinburgh Castle. The Bishop of Valence about to set out into Scotland. April 19. April I April i April 20. Berwick. April 21. Berwick. 35. Duke of Norfolk to Lord Grey. Desires him immediately to entertain a thousand footmen of the Scots, pioneers, &c., and to expedite his approach to the enemy. Informs him of the intended departure of the Bishop of Valence to the Queen Dowager, and begs that he may be well used. 36. Dr. Nicholas Wotton to CeciU. Affairs of Scotland. Promised assistance of the King of Spain to the French in Scotland. Expe- diency pf sending to King Philip. Religion. The desired removal of the French from Scotland. Disposition to be observed towards France by England, &c. 37. [Dr. Wotton to Cecil!.] Remarks upon the King of Spain's promised assistance to the French in Scotland, and suggests various plans for preventing it. 38. Henry Kyllygrew to Cecill. Zeal and fidelity of the Scottish Lords ; their promised reinforcement. The Earl of Argyle. Faults committed by their men. Message from the Earl of Huntly. Bishop of Valence. Expected success and termination of their proceedings. 39. Duke of Norfolk, Sir George Howard, and Sir Ft-ancis Leek to Sir William Cecill. The French loss in the late skirmish. The enterprise to Leith more feasible than before. Beg the Queen's resolution in regard to the besieging Edinburgh Castle and Inchkeith Sir George Howard arrived yesterday and wiU be dispatched to the camp. Inclose, 39. I. Lord Grey to the Duke of Norfolk. The French loss in the late skirmish. Want of powder, matches, &c. Lestarrick, April 20. 39. II. Sir Ralph Sadleir to the Duke of Norfolk. Expected arrival of the Earl of Huntly. Loss of the French in the late skirmish. The Scots chieftains are in better hope, and about to furnish reinforcement. Edinburgh, April 19. 144 SCOTLAN D— ELIZABETH. 1560. April 22. At the Camp. Vol. III. 39. III. Thomas Randolphe to the Buke of Norfolk If a certain course were pursued, and such diligence used as ought to be, the matter might be settled in a few days. Expected arrival of the Earl of Hunthj. Bishop of Valence. Holyrood, April 19. 39. IV. Alexander Gordon, Bishop of Galloway, and titular Archbishop of Athens, to the Duke of Norfolk. Assures him of the concurrence of his brother the Earl of Huntly in their common and godly action, and that he will be in their camp on the Wth or 2\st Edinb., April 18. 39. V. "MyLordErllofHuntleisdesirisandcounsall"ofcon' ditions to be observed by the Lords of the Congregation towards him in case of his supporting them. April 18. 39. VI. "Answer to y" articlis send be my Lord of Huntly to my Lord Duk's Grace and y" Counsall." 40. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. Opportune arrival of Sir Ralph Sadleiv. Good feeling of the Scots towards the Queen of England. The Bishop of Valence. Daily expectation of the Earl of Huntly. Discovery of Thomas Ker'.s privy practices with the Queen Dowager. The Dowager's desire to speak with the Lord James, which he will not consent to. A message from Lord Erskiue to him. Arran. 41. Duke of Norfolk to Cecill. Disapproves of the Soots making any agreement for Frenchmen to be left in Dunbar. Has knighted Mr. George Bowes this day. Incloses, 41. I. Thomas Randolphe to the Duke of Norfolk. Commends the zeal and fidelity of the Scots Lords. The Bishop of Valence greatly to be suspected. Huntly not yet arrived. The Bishop of Athens and Thomas Ker are gone to meet him. The Camp, April 22. 41. II. Lord Grey, Sir James Croft, and Sir Ralph Sadleir to the Duke of Norfolk. Explain as to the reason of their delay, and the reported dissatisfaction of the Scots. Arrival of the Bishop of Valence. His visit to the Dowager and con- ference vjith the Lords. Preparations for the siege of Leith. Lestarrick, April 22 42. Lord Grey, Lord Scrope, Sir Ralph Sadleir, and Sir James Croft [to the Duke of Norfolk]. Skirmish with the enemy before Leith. Conference of the Bishop of Valence with the Lords. Want of money. Arrival of the Earl of Huntly. April 2.5. 43. Thomas Randolphe to the. Duke of Norfolk. Arrival and fair words of Huntly. Expected issue of the conference between the Bishop of Valence and the Lordsi April 23. Berwick. April 25. Lestalrig. SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 145 1560. April 26. Uerwick. 44. Duke of Norfolk Giey. Leith not so stron. Vol.. III. to Sir William Cecil!. CoBcluct of Lord is forward enough, ij3 as rey)orted. Lord Grey but all is not in him that hath been thought. Advises him to forbid all treating, and to command the assault. The mariners offer to enter Leitli or die, if they may have the spoil. Incloses, 44. I. Sir James Croft to the Duke of Norfolk. The Lords again about to attemjjt a treaty with the Bishop of Valence. Jteports in what points the proposed treaty consisteth. The Queen of Englarud will derive little benefit from her assist- ance to the Scots unless she tnarry the Earl of Arrom. Lestarrich, April 24. 44. II. Duke of Norfolk to Sir James Croft. Differs with him, in respect to the expediency of treaty, and urges hi/m at once to commence the siege. Berwick, April 25. 44. in. Duke of Norfolk to Lord Grey. Sends the Queen's letters commanding him, to proceed to the siege of Leith, and begs that he will use all possible diligence therein. April 21. 44. IV. Duke of Norfolk to Lord G-rey. Approves of his preparor- tions against Leith. Disapproves of any arrangement for French forces to remain in Dunbar. Complains of the irregularity of his advertisements. April 2.3. 45. WiUiam Maitland to Cecill. Reports the different points of the conferences with the Bishop of Valence : — On the causes of the war, the desired demolition of the fortifications at Leith, the removal of the French forces, the Queen's refusal to surrender Leith, com- munication with her party, the impossibility of agreeing to their propositions, and breaking up of the conference. Incloses, 45. I. The Queen Dowager's ansvjer to the articles desired of her by the Duke of Chatelherault, and the other Lords of his party, for the demolition of Leith, and the removal of the French troops out of Scotland. April 25. April 27. 46. Duke of Chatelherault and Earl of Glencairn to . Have Before Leith. made proclamation for all men to join them at the camp on the 2nd of May, and beg that he himself will come forward with all the power he can make. April 26. Camp before Leith. April 27. Berwick. 47. Duke of Norfolk to Cecill. Overthrow of the Dunbar men. No way so sure for their purpose as the sword. Has sent Sir Richard Lee to prick them forward. Could not send the money, as it is in such cumbersome coin that it can only be carried in carts, of which there are none in the country. Incloses, 47. I. Lord Grey to the Duke of Norfolk. A skirmish with the companies of Dunbar ; another with some Frenchmeoi before Leith. A strange and rare "chance" of a horseman who ran a Frenchman through the body, and broke hi staffs on the ground. Progress of the Bishop of Valence^s attempted treaty ^uith the Lords. Lestarrich, April 25 and 26. 146 SCOTLAND- ELIZABETH. Leith. 1560. ^°^- "^• April 28. 48. Duke of Chatelherault, Earl of Arran, Earl of Huntly, Earl Camp foranent of Argyle, Earl of Glencairn, John brother of the Earl of Men- teith, the Lord James Stewart, Earl of Rothes, Lord Ruthven, Lord Boyd, Lord Ogilvy, Lord Uchiltre, and the Master of Maxwell to Queen Elizabeth. Have heard the Bishop of Valence at large in compliance with her wish, but found so little surety in the Queen Dowager's offers that they have been forced to end all communica- tion with him. Return thanks for her Majesty's liberal support and favourable help. April 28. Camp tefore Leith. April 28. At the Camp. April 28. Camp tefore Leith. April 28. Bervrick. April 28. At the Camp. April 29. Benvick. April 29. Camp hefore Leith. 49. The Lords of Scotland to Mary Queen of Scots. In reply to the letters of credence brought by the Bishop of Valence, and explaining the grounds on which they have taken up arms, and, though theyj are minded to prosecute the quarrel for preservation of her Highness's interests, yet they mean to continue her Majesty's most faithful and obedient subjects. 50. Thomas Randolphe to the Duke of Norfolk. The Bishop of Valence well satisfied with his treatment. The Lords better con- tented to give any adventure, than to enter again in communication with the Dowager. Their numbers ; their constancy in the cause. The Earl of Huntly. The Earl of Morton's shifting and delay, who signs the bond secretly, and has sent again to the Lord James, but he, having been deceived twice, is loth to have further to do with him. 51. William Maitland to Cecill. Forwardness anent the siege. Exploit at Dunbar by Su- Harry Percy and others. A defeat of the French in the ditches of the town. Good will of the Scots towards England. The Lord of St. John's. 52. Duke of Norfolk and Sir Francis Leek to Cecill. Evident design of the French in the proposed retention of Dunbar. No sure way but the capture of Leith. 53. Lord Grey to the Duke of Norfolk. Reports an attack by Captain Somerset and Captain Markham upon the French in the trenches, last night ; Captain Markham wounded and three others. Begs that letters of thanks be sent to Mr. Pelham and others. Complains of the want of horses and men. [This xuas probably inclosed in the following letter.^ 5i. Duke of Norfolk to Cecill. Refers to a letter of Lord Grey's. If things liad been handled with celerity before, Leith had not been now to be won. Begs that a letter of thanks from the Queen be sent to Lord Grey and others. Has stayed the giving of any authority for the besieging of Edinburgh Castle ; and requests to know whether King Philip is to be treated as an enemy if he should land any men in Scotland. 55. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. The Earl of Huntly; his fair promises, but he has signed the bond. Arrivals of Lord Home and Cessford. The Lord of St. John's to be sent as Ambassador to the Queen of England, my Lord of Aixan desiring to be excused. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH, 147 1560. April 29. E^burgh. April. Vol. III. 56. Mary Queen Dowager of Scotland to MM. D'Oysel and De la Brosse. A letter from her brothers. Breaking up of the parley upon the article of the league witli England. Her men desirous to take Edinburgh Castle ; has victualled it the best she can. Complains of ill health. Fr. [/w cipher.l 57. to Mons. D'Oysel. Difficulty of communication. De- April 29. parture of the Bishop of Valence ; his fear of being made prisoner. Fr. [In cipher.^ 58. Translation of the two preceding letters, in English. April 30. 59. Sir Henry Percy to Sir WiUiam Cecill. Thanks for letters. Fromthe Camp. Expresses his intention to do his duty in spite of any frownings ■whatever. Reports particulars of the skirmish at Dunbar. Good service of the Laird of Grange. Begs remembrance of some private affairs. May 1. Berwick. May 1. Berwick. May 2. Berwick. May 2. Chenonceau. May 2. May 2. Camp before Leith. 60. Duke of Norfolk to Cecill. Forwardness of their affairs. Arrival of the Bishop of Valence ; his infringement of his safe conduct. Arrival of Lord Home, &c. Incloses, 60. I. Lord Orey, Sir Ralph Sadleir, and Sir James Croft to the Duke of Norfolk. Impossibility of besieging Udinhurgh Castle till after the assault on Leith. The Bishop of Valence detained at Hadingtonfor lack of safe conduct. The Camp, April 30. 61. Duke of Norfolk to Cecill. Incloses a letter of Lord Grey's ; thought pity to keep from him so good news. 61. I. Lord Orey to the Duke of Norfolk. Reports a very terrible fire in Leith, which yet burns marvellous vehemently, and which they help to increase by their artillery as much as m,ay be. April 30. 62. Duke of Norfolk to Cecill. Quenching of the fire in Leith. The assault to be given on Saturday. Mr. Vaughan well deserving the Queen's favour. [Signed also by Sir Francis Leek.] Incloses, 62. I. Lord Grey, Lord Scrope, Sir Ralph Sadleir, and Sir James Croft to the Duke of Norfolk. Trust they shall be ready to give the assault on Saturday. Beg letters to the Council in favour of Captain Vaughan. Before Leith, May 1. 62. II. Orders for the assault upon Leith on Saturday morning next [May 4], with list of the Captains and forces to be employed therein. May 1. 63. Commission by Francis and Mary King and Queen of France and Scotland to the Bishops of Valence and Amiens, the Seigneur D'Oysel and others, to go to Scotland and to negotiate for the restoration of amity between France and England. Fr. 64 Copy of the same. 65. Lord Grey, Sir Ralph Sadleir, and Sir James Croft, to the Duke of Norfolk, Delay in planting the battery. Trust to keep the appointed day of assault. Huntly is forward enough in words. What Morton "will do they know not. K 2 148 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1660. May 2. Catnp liefore Leith. May 4. Berwick. May 4. Camp before Leith. May 5. Vol. III. 66. William Maitland to Sir William CeclU. A straiter bond devised by the Earl of Huntley than any before. The Earl of Morton comes to the camp to-morrow. The Earl of Home gone home. Laird of Cessford. Capt. Blacater coming with Mortpn. The assault to be given soon. Bequests in behalf of the Laird of Ormis- toun, that his son may return from France. 67. Duke of Norfolk to Cecill. Lord Grey in hope of good success. Incloses a letter from him, and four other letters in cipher. [These letters in cipher are frobahly those described at April 29 ante, and elsewhere.'] 67. I. Ijord Grey to the Dvlce of Norfolk. Detention of Lord Erskine's man. The battery is planted, but the gunners have not yet found the just proportion of their mark His letters must now he short and sweet. The Carap before Leith, May 3. 68. Lord Grey, Lord Scrope, and 8ir James Croft to the Duke of Norfolk. Report an unsuccessful battery of Leith, without being able to make a breach available for assault. Men on both side.s slain in the trenches. Their power far too weak. Queen Dowager to Mons. D'Oysel. Breaking up of the nego- tiation. The Queen of England still " dissimulacious." Promise of the King of Spain to assist them. Discovery of their cipher. Purpose of the enemy in the late assault. Their further intentions. Lord Grey's boasts, &c. [In English, and partly in cipher, see French Correspondence.] May 5. 69. Duke of Norfolk to Sir William Cecill. Behaviour of Lord Berwick. Grey ; his service consists of courage only, without " conduct." Every man who can lead a band of horsemen is not fit for so gi-eat an enterprize. May 5. 70. Henry Kyllygrew to Cecill. The Bishop of Valence's arrival Darlington, there. His desire to speak with Mons. Chapperon. Regret at the failure of his mission. Attempt at another treaty by the Queen Dowager, through Lord Erskine, &c. May 6. 71. Lord Grey to the Duke of Norfolk. Trenches cut. Destruction At the Camp, of some corn mills abandoned by the enemy. Skirmishes. Many Frenchmen slain. May 6. 72. Thomas Randolphe to Sir- William Cecill. Forwards some At the Camp, letters and commends the zeal and affection of the Avriter to their cause. Reports the signing of the common bond hj the Earl Morton and others. May 7. 73, Sir George Howard and Thomas Hogan to the Duke of Edinburgh. Norfolk. Particulars of the assault upon Leith ; no breach made ; want of scaling ladders ; marvellous great loss ; the wounded soldiers lying in the streets ; want of discretion in their leaders. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 149 1560, May 8. Berwick. Vol. IIL 74. Duke of Norfolk to Sir William Cecill. Encloses Lord Grey's lettei's reporting another assault. The affair marvellously ill handled. Has sent to levy 2,000 men. When he has digested his melancholy he will write at more length. Incloses, 74. I. Lord Grey, Lord Scrope, Sir Ralph Sadleir, Sir' James Croft, and Sir Oeorge Howard to the Buke of Norfolk. Report an attack upon Leith, and- their repulse through the cowardice and inexperience of their men. Are not able to make any more assaults. Beg advice, reinforce- ment, and fresh supply of m,unition. The Gamp, May 7. 74. II. The order of the assault upon Leith. May 7. 74. III. List of the killed and wounded in the same. May 7. 74. IV. Lord Grey, Lord Scrope, Sir Ralph Sadleir, and Sir James Croft to the Buke of Norfolk. Perceiving that their case is worse than was at first supposed, have sent Mr. Killing- hale to report the same. May 7 75. Articles for Francis Killinghale to communicate to my Lord's Grace [of Norfolk] and to the Lords of the Council, in respect to the assault on Leith, necessity of reinforcement, want of victuals, &c. 76. Duke of Norfolk to Sir William Cecill. Arrival of Francis Killinghale. Great loss of footmen. Leith not to be won under twenty thousand men. Lord Grey has sent him word that he would not have made the assault but for the hastening he received by letters, but he [Norfolk] never advised him to nothing. 77. Lord Grey to Queen Elizabeth. Eeports the assault on Leith. States the reason of their defeat. Without a speedy reinforcement they shall not be able to serve her expectation. The Scottish nobility are painful and willing, but there is no trust of help to be given by them. 78. Lord Grej'' to Sir WiUiam Cecill. Eeports the assault upon Leith, and their defeat, and urges the necessity of instant reinforce- ment. May 9. 79. Duke of Norfolk to Cecill. Mr. Killinghale is sent to satisfy Berwick. Lord Grey and the rest. Has given some credit to Sir Nicholas L'Estrange. Refers to Lord Gi'ey's complaints against himself. May 9. 80. Minute of particulars to be comimunicated to Sir William Cecill by Sir Nicholas L'Estrange, in regard to the late assault on Leith, and the causes of the defeat of the English. [In the autograph of the Buke of Norfolk] May 9. 81. Report by T. Gower of the powder, shot, and other munition« remaining at the camp on May 9. May [10.] 82. Ratification by the Duke of Chatelherault and other Scottish Lords of the contract made at Berwick on February 27, 1560, between the Duke of Norfolk, in the name of the Queen of England, and the Lord James Stewart and others, on behalf of the Lords of the Congregation, for mutual aid and assistance against their enemies. May 10. Another copy of the same. [Treaty Book, I., 225.] May 8. May 8. Berwick. May 8. Camp befoi-e Leith. May 8. Camp before Leith. 150 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1 r«A Vol. in. May 1 1 . 83. Lord Grey to Sir William Cecill. Their loss not so great as At the Camp, reported. Complains of the defection of his men, and requests rein- forcement. May 11. 84. Lord Grey, Lord Scrope, Sir Ralph Sadleir, and Sir James Croft At the Camp to the Duke of IN'orfolk. Advise the detention of Mons. Chapperon at Berwick. Report the arrangements for their defence, and their further intentions. Message from the Dowager, and promised inter- view of the Lords with her. May 11. 85. Sir Ralph Sadleir to the Duke of Norfolk. Complains of his From the Camp, ju provision for the field. Their great loss. Defection of their men. Begs immediate reinforcement, especially the aid of Mr. Leek .and his band. May 1 4. Camp before Leith. May 15. Berwick. May 17. Jamp before Leith. May 17. Camp before Leith. 86. W. Maitland to CeciU. Reports the different points of the communication between the Queen Dowager, himself, and the Lords ; her desire to see the Earls of Huntly and Glencairn ; her professed wish to remove the French ; refusal to agree to the compact with England, &c. 87. Duke of Norfolk to Sir William Cecill. The Queen's intention to go through with the exploit. Letters of Lord Grey. The Queen Dowager's devices for delay ; her blubbering not for nothing. Tmsts that God will think the last assault punishment enough for them ; but hitherto they have called upon his name with nothing but swearing. Dr. Martin's foolish prating. Sir Richard Lee worthy of thanks for his plat of Leith. Incloses, 87. X. Lord Orey, Lord Scrope, Sir James Croft, and Sir Ralph Sadleir to the Duke of Norfolk. Communication with the Queen Dowager ; her apparent willingness to remove the French troops. Discontent about the league with Unglcmd. Delay her only object. Breaking up of the Conference. Skirmishes with the enem,y, &c. The Ga/mp, May 13. 87. II. Lord Grey, Lord Scrope, Sir Jar/ies Croft, and Sir Ralph Sadleir to the Duke of Norfolk. Want of munition, powder, &c. Conference of Lord Seaton vnth the Laird of Grange. Idle reports about the Dowager. Danger of sending the money by sea, &c. The Gamp, May 13. 88. W. Maitland to Cecill. Arrival of Mons. Chapperon. Purport of his letters to the Queen Dowager. His mission only for a crafty conveyance of intelligence. 89. Duke of Chatelherault, Earls of Huntly, Argyle, and Glen- cairn, and the Lord James Stewart to the Duke of Norfolk. Much grieved at the hostilities committed by their ships against the Flemings and Portuguese. Have taken order to prevent the same in future. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 151 1560. May 18. Berwick. May 19. Berwick. May 21. Edinburgh Castle. May 22. Vol. in. 90. Duke of Norfolk to Sir William Cecill. Thanks for his gentle letter. Has -written to Lord Grey. There shall be no quarrel made by him [Norfolk]. Has also written to the Lords of the Congre- gation of the Queen's forwardness to the revenge of this last mishap. 91. Norfolk to Cecill. Explains the reason of his detention of Mens. Chapperon, and the breaking up of his packet of letters, from the French King to the Queen Dowager. Incloses, 91. I. Lord Grey, Lord Scrape, Sir Ralph Sadleir, Sir James GrofC, and Sir Francis Leek to the Dulce of Norfolk. Detention of M. Chapperon hy the Lords of the Congre- gation. Return of Lord Erski/ne's man. Capture of some French mariners, &c. Gamp before Leith, May 17. 91. II. W. Maitland to the Duke of Norfolk. In reference to the detention of Mons. Chapperon, and informing him that the Lords will follow his Grace's pleasure. Camp before Leith, May 17. 92. The Queen Dowager of Scotland to [Mons. D'Oysel]. Informs him of the progress of the enemy's works. Her device to communi- cate with him. Both well desirous to go to France. Capture of a gentleman from France, supposed to be Captain Chapperon, Fr. [The first part of the letter is dated on May 16, the second part on the 19th, and the last on the 21si.] 93. Memoranda by Sir William Cecill of questions to be con- sidered relative to Scotland and France. May 25. 94. W. Maitland to Cecill. Great comfort from the Queen of Camp before England's message. Hope of the remaining neutrals joining them. Leith. Affection of the Earl of Morton and Master of Maxwell to her Highness's service. May 25. Greenwich. May. May. May. 95. Commission for Sir William Cecill, Dr. Nicholas Wotton, Sir Ralph Sadleir, and others, "to treat upon the wars at Leith." Lat. 96. " An Alternatyve Discourss as well on y^^ part of England as France," respecting the assumption of the English title by the French King, and the desired removal of the French forces out of Scotland. [In the autograph of Sir William Cecill] 97. Paper of " Questions," in the autograph of Sir William Cecill, whereupon the instructions were to be formed for himself, and the other Commissioners, appointed to treat with the French in Scotland, in respect to the removal of their forces, and the other points dis- puted between them. 98. Answers to the same questions ; also in Sir William Cecill's autograph. 152 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1560. May 26. May 26. May 28. May 30. Greenwich. 1560? 1560? Vol. ni. 99. Instructions given by the Queen's Majesty unto Sir William Cecill, Knight, Dr. Wotton, Sir Ealph Sadleir, Sir Henry Percj^ and Sir Peter Carew, Knights, Her Majesty's Commissioners appointed to meet and treat with the French King's Commissioners, for the pacifi- cation of aifairs between the several countries of England, Scotland,, and France. 100. Copy of the same. 101. Sir John Mason to Sir William Cecill. Wishes him health, and success in his mission. Urges the importance of peace [with Scotland], on which he is about to treat. [This letter bears the date 1590, which is a manifest error. 1 102. Bernard Hampton to Sir William Cecill. The Queen is anxious for his health. Her reasons for appointing Sir Henry Percy in the Commission, to the exclusion of the party he knows of, but her Majesty desires his opinion. 103. A Discourse against the government of the French in Scot- land before the warres of Leith. Lat. 104. Another copy of the same. Lat. 1560. June 4. June 4. Berwick. June 6. Musselburgh. June 7. Greenwich. June 7. Berwicli;. Vol. IV. June, July, 1560. 1560. 1. Sir William Cecill and Dr. Nicholas Wotton to the Duke of Norfolk. Inform him of the expected arrival of M. de Eandan and the Bishop of Valence at Newcastle, and advise that they be pre- vented from coming near Berwick or Leith. 2. Duke of Norfolk to Sir William Cecill. The Lords desirous that the French Ambassadors come no nearer Scotland than Newcastle. Fear about the neutrals. The French likely to yield. 3. Sir Henry Percy to the Duke of Norfolk. Communication with Mons. D'Oysel. His acknowledgment of their distress. Desire to speak with him ; and wi.sh to surrender to him rather than to Lord Grey. The Queen Dowager in great danger. 4. The Privy Council to Sir William Cecill and Dr. Wotton. In ^reference to the affairs of France and Spain. The French King is content that the King of Spain shall name umjiires to compound the dififerences between him and the Queen of England. [Signed by the Marquess of Northampton, Earl of Pembroke, Lord W. Howard, Sir Thomas Parry, Sir E. Rogers, and Sir William Petre.] 5. Duke of Norfolk to Sir William Cecill. Lord Ruthveh and the Laird of Lethington minding to be with him on Monday [9th]. Inexpediency of the French comiag to Berwick. The Queen Dowager is either dead or in great periL SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 153 1560. June 7 & 8. Holyrood House. June 10. June 10. June 10. Vol. IV. 6. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. Nonfulfilment of their promises by the Northland Lords, excepting the Earl Marshall. Message from the Earl of AthoU ; probability of gaining him to their cause. Lady Drummond's promise. Lord Oliphant. Earls of Cassillis, Montgomery, and Both well. Dangerous state of the Queen Dowager ; the Duke and his son intending to visit her ; interview of the Earl Marshall and Lord James with her ; her desire to speak with Mr. Wyllock, &c. 7. Articles agreed on by the Bishop of Valence and Mons. de Randanj the French Commissioners, at a conference held at Newcastle on June 8 and 10, with Sir William Cecill and Dr. Wotton, the English Commissioners, respecting the restrictions under which they were to enter Scotland. Fr. 8. Minute of the same, by Sir William Cecill, in English. 9. "Things to be demanded of the French in the approaching Conference," and " Things to be demanded by the Scots only," in • regard to the removal of the French forces, use of the style of England by the French, the future government of Scotland, &c. [In the autograph of Sir William Cecill.'] 10. Articles concluded at Berwick on June 14, 1560, between the English, French, and Scottish Commissioners, for the place and time of the treaty, entry of the Commissioners into Scotland, suspension of arms, &c. Fr. 11. Memoranda of the same articles, partly in Latin and partly in English, in the autograph of Sir William Cecill. [June 14.] 12. Another version of the same articles, as devised by the French Ambassador. Fr. [June 14.] 13. Another copy of similar articles. Fr. June 15. 14. The Privy Council to Sir William Cecill and Dr. Wotton. Greenwich. Instructions as to the treating with the French Ambassadors. The expediency of allowing them to have communication with those in the town, &c. [Signed by the Marquesses of Winchester and Northampton, Lord Clynton, Sir Thomas Parry, Sir William Petre, and Sir Richard Salcevyle.'] June 17. 15. Sir Nicholas Bacon, Lord Keeper, to Cecill. Advises him in his negotiation to agree to no other end but to deliver Scotland clearly from the French. A certain Frenchman is committed to the Tower — a lewd man in hisjudgment. All things go on well at his [Cecill's] house. His young boy, Anthony [Bacon], hath been sharply handled with a fever. June 18. 16. Anonymous to Mons. D'Oysel in Leith. Death of the Queen Edinburgh Dowager. Arrival of the English and French Commissioners. The Castle. purport of their memorials. Wishes to know for how long he is furnished with victuals ; and names certain signals by which they shall understand the same. [Partly in cipher.] June 14. June 14. 154 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1560. June 19. Edinburgh. June 19. June 19. June 19. June 20. Berwick. June 22. June 24. Greenffich. June 24. Greenwioh. June 24. Berwick. June 25. June 26. Edinburgh. Vol. IV. , 17. Sir William Cecill to Queen Elizabeth. State of her army there; peculation by the captains ; excess of apparel, some captains carrying 20 and 40 soldiers in their hose. Sir James Croft's neglect of his duty. The Laird of Lethington of most credit there. The Lord James not unlike to be a king soon. Earl of Argjde. Earl of Arran. Advantages of amity with Scotland. Hopes God will direct her to make choice of a husband. [Sir James Croft's name is in cipher.] 18. Articles proposed to the French Ambassador for the ceasing of, and compensation for the use of, the style and arms of England by France. [In the autograph of Sir William Cecill.] 19. The same articles, in French. 20. Duke of Norfolk to Sir WiUiam CeciU. Commends Sir Ealph Sadleir and Mr. Randolphe. Wishes Lord Wharton to have the Queen's letters for his appointment. Urges the want of arms. Sir James Croft to be there within three days. 21. Norfolk to Cecill. Arrival of the armoury. Necessity of a great army. .Reconciliation between the Laird of Lethington and Sir James Croft. 22. Sir Thomas Parry to [Sir William Cecill]. 22,000Z. sent from the Treasury. The advertisements from France are confirmed out of all parts. 23. Sir WiUiam Petre to Sir WilUam Cecill. The King of Spain's Ambassadors made privy as he advised. Mr. Jones to be sent to Mr. Throkmorton. The Duke of Holstein to have the Order pre- sented to him this day. 24. Queen Elizabeth to CeciU and Dr. Wotton. Gives instructions in their treating with the French Commissioners as to the recompense or satisfaction for their use of her style and title, for the estabUsh- ment of a garrison at Berwick in case of the retiring of the French forces, suspension of hostilities, &c. 25. Duke of Norfolk to Cecill. Non-arrival of their whole numbers. Money. Hopes to have aU things ready for his [Norfolk's] entry by the 2nd or 3rd of July. 26. Declaration of the general requests of the nobility of Scotland, touching the removal of the French power, demolishing of the for- tresses, meeting of the Parliament, «Sic. [Indorsed hy Sir WiUiam Cecill as " altered."] 27. Sir WiUiam CeciU to the Duke of Norfolk. Informs him of the several points Ukely to be agreed on with the French Commissioners. There would have been no accord without him. Leith is well ordered and painfully defended. Length of the trenches. Lord Grey valiant, painful, and careful. Randolphe wise, painful, and skilful — a very odd man for this service. AbiUty of Vaughan and Admiral Wynter. Hopes they shaU accord on Saturday. SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 155 1560. June 26. Berwick, June 28. Greenwich. June 28. Greenwich. Vol. IV. 28. Duke of Norfolk to Sir William CeeiU. Glad to hear of the chance of peace. All Sir James Croft's men are gone to London to meet their master, who returneth in great triumph. 29. Sir WilHam Petre to Sir William Cecill. The Duke of Holstein returned. Mr. Throkmorton desirous to see the treaty between the Scottish Lords and France. Jones sent to him five days past. 30. Queen Elizabeth to Cecill and Dr. Wotton. Instructs them as to their course of proceeding if the French Commissioners will not agree to the continuance of the treaty made between her Majesty and the nobility of Scotland. Incloses, 30. I. Extract of a treaty or mutual obligation of the estates of France and England, to he hound for performa/nce of a treaty of peace made hetween King Henry VIII. and the King of France. Lat. June 29. 31. Duke of Norfolk to Cecill. Has spoken with the Treasurer Berwick. for dispatch of the money. Want of corslets and harquebusses. June 29. 32. Drafts of one article of the proposed treaty between the Commissioners of England, Scotland, and France, suggested by the Bishop of Valence, in regard to the preservation of the liberty and rights of the several kingdoms of England and Scotland, and of their respective Sovereigns. Lat. June SO. 33. Earl of Huntly to Sir William Cecill. Expresses thanks for Huntly. liis assistance in helping to put their realm at liberty. Will think himself the more happy if it be in his power to do her Majesty any service. [This letter is dated 1556 instead of 1560.] June. 34. " The names of suche Cap"" as did best serve in Scotland under the L. Grey of Wylton, as well the gentilmen of the country as also the old Cap™^" July 2. 35. Sir William Cecill and Dr. Wotton to Queen Elizabeth. Eeport Edinburgh, their unsuccessful attempts to persuade the French Commissioners to agree to the article about the recompense to be given for the French use of her Majesty's style and arms, and for the continuance of the league between her Majesty and Scotland. July 2. 36. Cecill and Wotton to Queen Elizabeth. Eeport a new device Edinburgh, of Sir William Cecill " by sending a brawling message " to obtain their purpose ; and their partial success. [Draft by Sir William Cecill, written on the back of the preceding letter.] » July 4. 37. The Privy Council to Sir William Cecill and Dr. Wotton. Greenwich. Inform them of the reported embarkation of some Spanish troops for Scotland, and request that warning of the same be given to Admiral Wynter. July 4. 38. Duke of Norfolk to Cecill. Glad to understand that affairs Berwick. are like to grow to so good an end. Sir George Howard is desirous to take the news to Court. Want of money. 156 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1560. Vo^- I^- July 5. 39. Duke of Norfolk to Sir William Cecill. Complains of some Berwick. slight afc Court. Hopes Strange has not neglected his duty. Treasure arrived, but to no great sum. July 6. 40. Articles proposed to the Bishop of Valence and M. de Randan, as desired on the part of the nobility and the people of Scotland. Fr. July 6. 41. " Accord betwixt the French Kinge and the Queene of Scottes and the Lords of Scotland." Fr. July 6. 42. Treaty of peace between Francis and Mary, King and Queen of France and Scotland, on the one part, and Elizabeth Queen of England, France, and Ireland on the other part, made at Edinburgh, July 6, 1560. Lat. July 6. Another copy of the same treaty. {Treaty Book, 1., 228.] July 6. Another copy. [Treaty Booh, II., 77.] July 6. 43. Another copy. July 6. 44. Another copy of the treaty, with the exception of the Ambas- sadors' commissions, and the concluding paragraph. July 6. 45. Another copy, perfect, but with the articles differently arranged. July 1 46. The first drafts of the several articles of the same treaty, in the autograph of Dr. Wotton, and corrected in some places by Sir WiUiam Cecill, but differing in many points very materially from the treaty as finally settled. July ? 47. Another draft of different articles of the same treaty, cor- rected throughout, and also varying from the document as ultimately agreed on. Lat. July ? 48. Part of the 4th article of the same, relating to the demolition of the fortifications at Aymouth ; in the autograph of Sir William Cecill. Lat. July ? 49. The 8th article of the treaty, relating to the comprehension of the King of Spain in the same ; also in Sir William Cecill's autograph. Lat. July ? 50. Part of the same treaty, comprising two articles which were rejected. Lat. July? 51. The latter part of the 3rd article of the same, arranging a suspension of hostilities. Lat. July ? 52. Drafts of two articles which were not inserted in the treaty, relating to the detention of hostages in England, and the ratification of the treaty by Parliament. July ? 53. Draft of the article concerning the recompense to be obtained for the use of the style and arms of England by the French King ; also of another article not inserted in the treaty. SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 157 1560. Vol. IV. July ? 54. Memorandum, by Sir William Cecill, of the diffef ent articles to be included in the treaty, and their order of arrangement ; and on the back is another draft of the commencement of the 5th article of the treaty, relating to the French use of the style of Eugland, &c. July ? 55. Draft of three articles, by Sir William Cecill, proposed to be inserted in the treaty. July ? 56. Draft of one other article, also by Sir William Cecill. July 1 67. Draft of another article, also in the handwriting of Sir William Cecill. July ? 58. Draft of the 5th article of the treaty, relating to the French use of the style and arms of England, corrected by Cecill. July ? 59. Copy of the same article. July ? 60. Another draft of this article in Cecill's autograph. July? 61. Another draft of the same. J uly ? 62. Another ditto. July ? 63. Another copy of the same article, varying from that adopted in the treaty. July ? 64. The same article, as ultimately agreed on. July? 65. The 1st, 5th, 9th, and 10th articles of the same treaty, with with the French King's commission to his Ambassadors. July ? 66. Draft of the 7th article. July ? G7. The commencement of a paper of articles proposed by the French Commissioners to tlie Lords of the Congregation. Fr. [This is not a part of the foregoing treaty.'] July ? 68. Otlier articles in French respecting the removal of the forces, &c. Fr. July ? 69. The manner devised for the demolition of Leith, and for the removing of the French forces being within the same out of the realm of Scotland. With memoranda, partly genealogical, by Sir William Cecill, about the Scottish nobility. July ? 70. Rough draft of the same, corrected by CeciJl. July ? 71 . The same, in French. July ? 72. Articles agreed upon as well for the demolition of Leith and the new fortifications at Dunbar and Inchkeith as of the forts and trenches in the camp, and for the removing of the French forces and retirement of the English army out of Scotland. July 8. 73. Sir William Cecill and Dr. Wotton to Queen EKzabeth. Edinburgh. Report the proclamation of peace, and give a summary of the different articles of the treaty. 158 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1560. July 9. July 9. Edinburgh, July 9. July 10. Greenwich. July 10. July 30. Berwiclc. Vol. IV. 74. Sir William Cecill to Queen Elizabeth, In answer to some letters of her Majesty's about Calais, which had not arrived until after the conclusion of the treaty : hopes her Majesty will not only allow their doings, but will think it a good hap that they had not her letters before. 75. Sir "William Cecill and Dr. Wotton to Queen Elizabeth. Sorry that her letters respecting Calais did not arrive before, and express their opinion of the impossibility of having obtained her desires, even if they had arrived in time to make the attempt. 76. Draft of the same letter, in the autograph of Sir William CeciU. 77. The Privy Council to Sir William Cecill and Dr. Wotton. Direct them to give order to Mr. Wynter to repair with the fleet to Portsmouth, and on his way thither to waste such merchant ships and other small vessels as shall have the conducting of the French soldiers out of Scotland. 78. " Y" heidis and articlis necessair for ye intertinement and con- tinewance of y° peax betuix yir realmis of Scotland and Ingland." [Indorsed by Cecill, " Mr. Maxwell, for ord^ upon y' Borders."] 79. Duke of Norfolk to Cecill. Arrival of Master Carew. Mr. Barkley desirous to be removed. Wishes to know who is to succeed himself as Governor of Berwick. July 15. 80. Sir Thomas Parry to Cecill. Thankful for his success. Twenty At the Court, thousand pounds thought sufficient for that month for the " charges." Bequests his opinion. July 15. 81. Sir William Cecill to the Privy Council. The ships to keep Edinburgh, their course to Portsmouth on their return. Mr. Wynter's opinion as to the fittest place for grounding them. Embarkation of the French. July 15. 82. Draft of an article, corrected by Sir William Cecill, respecting Edinburgh, the transportation of the troops out of Scotland, and the appoint- ment of hostages for their safe passage. Lat. July 15. 83. Draft of the obligation of the Bishop of Amboise and Mens. Edinbui-gh. De la Brosse to be sureties for the fulfilling of the conditions of the late treaty on the part of France. Lat. [In the autograph of Sir William Cecill.} July 16. 8k to [the Earl of Huntley]. Begs him to join fast July 17. Edinburgh. July 19. Greenwich. with the rest of the nobility in the just defence of their liberties. 85. Duke of Chatelherault, Earl of Arran, Earl of Argyle, Lord James Stewart, Lord Kuthven, John Stewart, and Robert Stewart to Queen Elizabeth. Return thanks for her Majesty's assistance in procuring the settlement of the late treaty. 86. Sir William Petre to Cecill. Sir Francis Leek to be placed in charge of Berwick. Letters from Spain ; promises of the King. The Duke of Alva's wishes about the treaty. SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 159 1560. Vol. IV. July 22. 87. The Privy Council of Scotland, in the name of Queen Mary, Edinburgh, to Queen Elizabeth. Bequest letters of safe conduct for Henry Kinloch and Mark Browne to pass to England, and thence to France and other parts beyond sea. [Signed by the Duke of Chatelherault, Earl of Arran, Earl of Argyle, Earl of Morton, Lord James Stewart, and W. Maitland.] July 29. 88. W. Maitland to Sir WiUiam CeciU. Begs the delivery of some Edinburgh, letters to the Frencli Ambassador. A great part of the Lords to meet at the Parliament. Doubts if it be expedient to propose the ratification of the league publicly. Incloses, 88. I. Earl of Arran to Queen Elizabeth. Returns thanks for having procured his delivery frorti those who sought his death, and for her services to his country, as well as for the opportunity she has given him of contemplating and admiring those singular graces with which God has so liberally endowed her. Proffers obedience and service. Fr. [In the autograph of W. Maitland.] Edinburgh, July 18. July 29. 89. Thomas Randolphe to CeciU. Arrival of some French ships Edinburgh, with victuals. Flight of the Abbot of Dunfermline to Dunbar. The Bishop of St. Andrews a sore enemy to their cause. Sickness of the Earl of Huntly, &c. 1560. August 1. Edinburgh. August 1. Edinburgh. August 2. Newcastle. Vol. V. August — December, 1560. 1560. 1. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. Forbes returned from Dunbar. The ships were ladeu only witL. biscuit, cider, lard, &e. Sarlabos very gentle in receiving the message from the Lords. The fortification not sufficiently demolished but that it may be restored within ten days. The Bishop of Dunfermline to be at the Parliament. 2. Earl of Arran to Cecill. Has written to the Queen, and begs him to accompany his letter with his good commendation. Having before been delivered from danger in his greatest troubles, so now he trusts to find like continuance of his good will. 3. Robert Cornewaylle to Cecill. Reports in respect to the pur- posed demolition of Dunbar, and his success in obtaining promise of the services of some French makers of harquebusses. Incloses, 3. I. " The manner and order of the devicon ofthefforte of Dun- barrforthe demolishenge of the same." Aug. 2. 160 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1560. ^«^- ^• August 3. 4. Admiral Wynter to Sir William Cecill. Reports ui regard to Aboard the Lion, the number of the French troops which had embarked from Scotland. 4. I. The names as well of English ships as French and others, with the numbei's of the Frenchmen that were shipped out of Scotland from Leith, Inchkeith, and Dunbar into every of them the l7th and 18th of July 1560, and landed at Calais, [/m Admiral Wyntefs autograph.] Aug. 3. August 6. 5. Earl of Arran to Sir William Cecill. Expresses gratitude for Edinburgh, the Queen's care of himself and his father, and proffers liis service. [Dated 1561 by m,ista7ce.'\ Aufmst 8, 6. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. Arrival of the Nobles. Excuse of 9 & 10. Huntly. Lethington chosen Speaker. XJiicertainty who is to be Edinburgh, sent to France and England ; also about the Councillors. Dingwall, the Herald, to be sent to France, for the King and Queen's consent to the Parliament. Proposed confirmation of the treaty with England. Favourers of the same. Meeting of the Barons ; their desire to sit in Parliament. Negligence about the demolition of Dunbar. Victuals there for three or four years. Satisfaction at the amity between King Philip and the Queen of England. The Duke's [Chatelherault's] wish to go to France. Meeting of the Parliament ; the Laird of Lethington's speech, and the other proceedings there. Names of the Lords assembled, and the Lords of the Articles. Lethington's determination not to go to France ; his reasons. Lady Fleming desirous to have a passport, &c. August 1 5. 7. W. Maitland to Cecil!. Meeting of the Parliament ; their Edinburgh, proceedings. Ratification of the treaty. The Lord of St. John's to go to France. Choosing of the Lords of the Articles. Passing of the Confession of Faith. Councillors to be chosen. Persons appointed to go to England. Unwilling himself to go to France. [August] 15. 8. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. Proceedings of the Lords of Edinburgh, the Articles. Persuasions with the neutral Lords ; Earls Marischal, Atholl, and Crawford, Lord Patrick Gray, Earl of Eglinton, Bishops of St. Andrews and Dunkeld. Refusal of the latter to hear Mr. Knox. Daily preachings. Tardiness in the demolition of Leith and Dunbar. Intended confirmation of the contract with England. Necessity of the Laird of Lethington's going to England. Knox, Wyllok, &c. Incloses, 8. I. Copy of the letter sent by the Lesser Barons of Scotland to the Lords in Parliament, claiming to sit with tliem. Aug. 7. August 17. 9. The Confession of Faith, as professed and believed by the Protestants of Scotland, presented by them to Parliament, and by the Estates thereof ratified and approved. [Printed in the Acts of the Parliament of Scotland, Vol. 11., pi}^. 526—534.] SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 161 1560. August 18. Edinburgh. Vol. V. 10. W. Maitland to Sir William Cecill. Remarks about the paper inclosed. Wishes it had been treated more secretly, but thinks it the only means to join them in an indissoluble union. The Con- fession of Faith passed by common consent. Incloses, 10. I. Gopy of the Commission of tlie Estates of the Parliament of Scotland to move Queen Elizabeth to marry the Earl of Arran. [Printed. Scotch Acts, II., 605.] Aug. 16. August 19. 11. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. Interview with the Lord James, Edinburgh, the Earl of Argyle, and others, on the proceedings of Parliament and the general desire for the Queen of England to marry the Earl of Arran. Disposition of the Earl of Argyle, my Lord James, and Lethington in the matter. Appointment of the Ambassadors. Final resolution of the Parliament. Consent to the Barons' petition. Ratification of the Confession of Faith. Speeches of the Lord Lindsay, Laird of Lundie, my Lord James, the Lord Marischal, Lord Erskine, &c. August 20. 12. Earl of Argjde to Sir William Cecill. Has received a writing Edinburgh, from O'Neill, and delivered the same to Mr. Randolphe. Begs his advice. August 20. 13. Privy Council of Scotland, in the name of the Queen, to Edinburgh. Queen Elizabeth. Beg letters of safe conduct for John Clark to pass to England, and thence to France and other parts beyond sea. [Signed by the Duke of Chatelherault, Earls of Arran, Morton, and Glencairn, Lord James Stewart, Lord Boyd, and the Laird of Lethington.] August 22. 14. Privy Council of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Beg letters Edinburgh, of Safe conduct for the Lord Harry de Valois and Lady Fleming to pass through England to France and other parts beyond sea. [Signed by the Duke of Chatelherault, Earls of Arran, Argyle, Mor- ton, and Glencairn, Lord James Stewart, and Lethington.] [August.] 15. " The nomber, colours, and qualyties of the horsses whyche my Lord Harrye de Valloj^s and my Ladve fflemmyng broughte w*!^ them ffurthe of Scotland." August 25. 16. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. Message from Edinburgh. O'Neill. Tattered condition of his Ambassador. Departure of Argyle ; his singular zeal and probity. Controversy about the Ambassadors to be appointed. The Duke's anxiety for his son's marriage with Queen Elizabeth ; general opinion of its expediency. Obstinacy of the Earl of Cassillis. Earls of Atholl, Montgomery, and Marischal. Departure of Lord Gray. Absence of the Bishops of St. Andrews, Dunkeld, and Dunblane. Proceedings of the Bishop of Athens, Mr. Wyllok, Knox, and Goodman. The book of Com- mon Reformation to be sent to Calvin, Beza, Martyr, and BuUinger. The Confession of Faith to be put in print. Places appointed for Knox, Wyllok, and Goodman to preach at. Good will of the Duke towards the Queen and himself [Cecill]. Earl of Arran desirous to hear from him. No fear about the King of Sweden's son. &c. 16^ SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1560. August 27. Edinburgh. [August.] Vol. V. 17. W. Maitland to Sir William Cecill. Looks for his advice in the matter of the suit to the Queen of England. _ The treaty of T5erwick confirmed by Act of Parliament. The Laird of St. John's to go to France. 18. The Estates of Scotland to the King of France. Announce their intention of soliciting the Queen of England to marry the Earl of Arran, and beg his concurrence therein. Fr. August 27. 19. Thomas Kandolphe to Cecill. Confirmation of the treaty of Edinburgh. Berwick. Deposition of the Pope. Abolition of mass, &c. Proro- gation of Parliament. The Duke of Chatelherault, Arran, and my Lord James desirous of courtesy towards the Lady Fleming. August 29. 20. W. Maitland to Cecill. Eeturns thanks for advice about the Edinburgh.' confirmation of the treaty. Sorry for Sir James Croft's disgrace. Will do what he can to reconcile the Master of Maxwell and Lord Wharton. August 29. 21. Thomas Eandolphe to Cecill. Glad to hear of Sir Nicholas Edinburgh. Throkmorton's return. Sorry for Sir James Croft. James Ormistoun to be sent to convey the Duke's son out of France. All things well and quiet. August 30, Edinburgh. August. Sept. 4. St. Andrews. Sept. 4. Windsor. Sept. 6. Edinburgh. Sept. 7. Edinburgh. 22. The Privy Council of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Beg letters of safe conduct for David Hamilton, son of the Duke of Chatelheraidt, to pass from France, through England, into Scotland. [Signed by the Dulce of Chatelherault, the Earls of Morton and Olencairn, the Bishop of Galloway, and the Laird of Lethington,] 2.3. Commission for Sir Nicholas Throkmorton, English Ambas- sador in France, to ratify there, on the part of the Queen of England, the treaty made between her Majesty and the King and Queen of France and Scotland. Lat. 24. Lord James Stewart to Sir William Cecill. Eeturns thanks for his kindness and labour in the common cause, and profiers his services. The Earl of Argyle desires that the Queen may be assured of his earnest and good mind towards her. 25. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Argyle. Commends his zeal and constancy towards the maintenance of the concord of her realm, and will not forget his good will towards herself in particular. 26. W. Maitland to Cecill. Anxious to hear from him. A mes- sage sent by the Cardinal of Lorraine to the Queen. Complaint of the clergy ; intromission with livings. 27. Thomas Eandolphe to Cecill. Good reception of the Confession of Faith ; the chapter in it about obedience to magistrates to be left out. Morton suspected to be unfit for the "journey " to which he is appointed. Mr. Grymston. False report about the Cardinal of Lorraine. Meeting of the Earls of Argyle and AthoU and the Lord James about the Earl of Huntly. Determination to besiege the Laird of Semple's house. Demolition of the fortifications at Leith, &c. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 163 1560. Sept. 13. Edinburgh. Sept. 17. Dunbar. Sept. 19. Dumbarton. Sept. 23. Edinburgh. Sept. 23. Sept. 28. Edinburgh. Oct. 1. St Germain, Oct. 1. Oct. 7. Edinburgh. Vol. V. 28. William Maitland to Sir "William Cecill. An oration made to the Pope in the name of the King and Queen of France. Begs to know if there be anything in the Confession of Faith -which he mislikes. Urges him to think better of the desired marriage between the Queen and the Earl of Arran. 29. Captain Sarlabos to the Scottish Lords. In respect to the Laird of Semple, who had taken refuge with him, refusing to give him up until he have advice from the King and Queen. Lat. 30. Earl of Glencairn to the Earl of Arran. Respecting the forces prepared by the Earl of Argyle and others against Castle Semple. Thinks he had better be in Hamilton by Tuesday with more " hagbuters." Details a skirmish at Castle Semple. 31. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. Cecill's contemplated retire- ment. The Earl of Argyle. The Earl of Arran. Lady Fleming. Retreat of the Laird of Semple to Dunbar. Breaches of the cove- nant by the French. Aymouth. Number of French in Dunbar. St. Colm's Inch. Bishop of Galloway. Mr. Knox and his history ; he wants help. Mr. James Magill. Reported marriage of the Earl of Bothwell. The Earl of Huntly. Laird of Semple. League between the Earls of Argyle and AthoU and the Lord James to bridle the Earl of Huntly. Capt. Sarlabos' reports about the Queen's marriage. Incloses, 31. I. Bishop of Galloway to Mr. Randolphe. Begs his assistance in procuring for his diocesans of Galloway a passport to the North parts of England. [ With a memorandum of Randolphe's reply.'] Perth, Sept. 9. 32. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. In great distress at the receipt of his letters. Is willing to serve the Queen for nought for a month or two, rather than she should lose the affection of that country towards her. 33. Earl of Arran to Cecill. Begs credit for the Earls of Morton and Glencairn and the Laird of Lethington, and favour towards their suit, on which depend the weal of the country, their honours, and his own life. 34. Mary Queen of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Begs letters of safe conduct for George Lord Seaton to pass to England, thence to Scotland, and back again to France. 35. Earl of Arran to Cecill. Begs him to accept the Earl of lencairn as his assured friend. 36. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. Detention of the Ambassa- dors. Signing of the contract. Earl of Argyle. Castle Semple. Reported conversion of the Bishop of St. Andrews. Master of Maxwell and Lord Wharton. Lady Fleming; her intended de- parture for France. Robert Leslie. Lord Erskine's resignation of the custody of Edinburgh Castle. Incloses, 36.1. Earl of Argyle to Mr. Randolphe. Thanks for letters. Has not heard fro^n the Lord Deputy of Ireland. Sept. 30. L 2 164 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1560. Oct. 11. Edinburgh. Oct. 15. Berwick. Oct. 21. Hamilton. Oct. 21. Hamilton. Nov. 15. Edinburgh. Nov. 16. Orleans. Nov. 17. Edinburgh. Vol. V. 37. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. Incloses the fol- lowing letter and remarks upon matters between the Master of Maxwell, Lord Wharton, and Lord Dacre. The care of Lethington to set forth the Queen of England's honour. The Lord James not returned from the North. Argyle wriltea for. Tlie Duke at Hamilton. Hrran at Castle Semple ; his wilfulness. Alexander Clark's letters out of France have greatly encouraged them to per- severe against the French. 37. I. John Master of Maxwell to Mr. Randolphe. Complains of want of redress from Lord Dacre in respect to some Border disputes, and begs that he will eomvnunicate the same to Sir William Gecill. Dumfries, Oct. 7. 38. Earls of Morton and Glencairn and the Laird of Lethington to Cecill. Have sent the bearer, Eobert Melville, to receive a sum of money. Beg him to see his writing delivered. 39. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. Surrender of Castle Semple to the Earl of Arran. Intended destruction of the "little fort called the Defender of the Faith ;" simple doings altogetlier. Intended meeting of the Lords at Edinburgh. Disorders on the Borders. 40. Eandolphe to the Laird of Lethington. Details particulars of the siege and surrender of Castle Semple ; and commends the good service of the Laird of Grange and Earl of Arran. 41. Randolphe to Cecill. The Duke of Chatelherault and the Earl of Arran waiting to hear from France. Their affection towards England. Disorders on the Borders. Laird of Semple and his family. The Earl of Montgomery's intention to go to France. Bishops of St. Andrews and Moray. Refusal of the Clerk of the Register to sign the confirmation of the treaty. Letter fi-om Argyle, &c. Incloses, 41. I. Earl of Argyle to Thovias Randolphe. Has written to the Duke and Earl of Arran to explain the cause of his absence from the Council. Begs credit for the hearer. [Randolphe has ivritten underneath a minute of the Earl's " credit " to the bearer of the letter, professing his good will towards the Qaeen of England, &c.] Strachur, Nov. 7- 42. Francis II. of France to the Estates of Scotland. Displeased at their proceedings. Desires nothing so much as that they may return to the good path from which they have strayed. Has deter- mined to send two Ambassadors to assemble the Parliament legitimately, and to see such things done as they may tliink con- sistent with their duty. Fr, 43. Duke of Chatelherault to Lord Grey, Warden of the East Marches. Acknowledges the receipt of some letters, and sends an answer from the Council. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 165 1560. Nov. 26. Edinbursh. Nov. SO. Settrington. Nov. 30. Settrington. Dec? [Dec] [Decj [Dec] Dec 8. - Dec 9. Dec 12. Vol. V. 44. Thomas Eandolphe to Sir William Cecill. Incloses letters from the King of Denmark. The answer to be given as in times past. The Earl of Arran about to repair to the Borders to put order there. Incloses, 44. I. FredericJc II. King of Denmark to the Duke of Chatel- herault, Earl of Arran, and the rest of the Council of Scotland. Requests restitution of the Orkney Isles, unjustly held by them, and luhich rightfully belong to his kingdom, by virtue of the marriage contract between Christian I. and Margaret daughter of James King of Scotland. Lat. Oct. 23. 45. Eajl of Lennox to Queen Elizabeth. Eequests permission that he may sue to the Queen of France for the settlement of some private affairs. 46. Earl of Lennox to Sir William Oecill. Begs the delivery of his letters to the Queen, and his assistance in the furtherance of his cause. Desires also that the same may be kept secret from the Earls of Morion and Glencairn. 47. Genealogical memoranda, in the handwriting of Sir William Cecill, of the families of the Earls of Morton, Glencairn, and others. 48. Queen Elizabeth to the Privy Council of Scotland. In reply to the commission of the Earls of Morton and Glencairn and W. Maitland. ^Unfinished draft by Sir William Cecill.'] 49. " A motion of the Lords of Scotland for a marriage of the Queen's Majesty to the Earl of Arran ;" in which are showii the great benefits that would for ever ensue from the desired match between Queen Elizabeth and the Earl. [Probably presented by the Ambassadors, the Earls of Morton and Glencairn and W. Maitland, to Queen Elizabeth.] 50. Copy of the same. 51. " The Queen s Majesty's answer declared to her Council con- cerning the request of the Lords of Scotland," promising her assis- tance to the Scots on any future occasion, but declining the match with the Earl of Ai'ran ; her Majesty not being disposed presently to marry, although it may be that the necessity and respect of her realm may hereafter constrain her. 52. Letter of instructions from Queen Elizabeth to Lord Grey, authorizing him to repair into Scotland, and confer with the Lords there whenever occasion shall require. 53. Credit given to the Laird of Galstone, sent to the Earl of Lennox by his friends in Scotland, counselling him to follow the advice of the Queen of England about his affairs, to endeavour to obtain pardon of the Queen of Scots, &c 166 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. looO, Dec. 1 6. 54. Sir William Cecill to the Earl of Lennox. Informs him of the WestmiDster. staying of the Queen's purpose in his cause, on account of the death of the French King. Dec. 16. 55. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Lennox. Thinks it requisite, on account of the death of the French King, that his affairs be stayed for a short time, not doubting but that it wiU give her better occasion to further them. [Dec] 56. Minute of answer to be made to the Earl of Lennox if he allege straight handling or ingratitude, or brag upon the covenants of Henry VIII. Dec. 20. 57. Duke of Chatelherault, Earl of Arran, and others. Circular Edinburgh, letter requiring the attendance of the person addressed at Edin- burgh on January 1 5, to commune respecting the return of the Laird of St. John's from France, and upon the death of the King. Dec. 23. 58. Thomas Eandolphe to Sir William Cecill Eetum of the Earl Edinburgh, of Arran. Kestitution of order on the Borders. Joy at the death of the French King. Duke of Chatelherault. Earl of Lennox. Con- vention at Dunbar. Case between the Earl of Eglinton and his wife. The Earl of Cassillis. The Earl of Argyle. Appointed meeting of Parliament, fee. Incloses, 58. I. Extract of those things that were done at Jedburgh by my Lord of Arran, for order upon the Borders. Nov. 58. II. The names of those that were at the Convention at Dunbar December 10, 1560. [At the bottom, is a memorandum by Thomas Randolphe about a charge against the Laird of Ormistoun, his challenge of the accuser, &c.'\ Dec. 10. Dec. 26. 59. W. Maitland to Lord Eobert Dudley. Glad that he has not Edinburgh, forgotten their meeting at Hertford Castle. His most earnest wishes are that the two Princesses be united in a tender friendship, and he begs that his Lordship will not weary to travail in so just a matter. Dec. 27. 60. Thomas Eandolphe to Cecill. Eeport of the Queen of Scots' Edenbourge. intended alliance with Denmark ; its effect. Friendship towards England. The Earl of Argyle. The Lord James. Laird of St. John's. Lord Seaton, &c. [Dec. 29.] 61. Queen Elizabeth to Thomas Eandolphe. Wills him to remain in Scotland, and to further the continuance of the good intelligence between the two realms. Dec? 62. Note of the sentence in the Court of Admiralty in a suit between William Kerr, Archibald Greme, and others against Thomas Claveringe, for the spoil of a ship and goods, of theirs, arrived at Saterborne. Dec. 63. Queen Elizabeth to the Treasurer of Berwick. Ordering payment of money per diem to her servant Thomas Eandolphe, now residing in Scotland. SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 167 Vol. V. 1560? 64). Pedigree of a branch of the Douglas family, deduced from Archibald Earl of Angus, who was slain at the battle of Flodden. 1560 ? 65. Bond of Walter Ker, of Cessford, John Ker, of Farnihurst, and Halph Grey of Chillingham, wherein they stand bound to the Queen of England in 1,000?. for the appearance of Lord Gray, of Scotland, taken prisoner in the late wars, and now returning into Scotland with the Queen's permission. 1561. Jan. 1. Berwick. Jan. 1. Berwick. Jan. 1. Edinburgh. Jan. 2. Berwick. Jan. 3. Edinburgh. Jan. 6. Edinburgh. Jan. 10. Edinburgh. Jan. 10. Edinburgh. Vol. VI. 1561. 1. W. Maitland to Sir William Cecill. Begs his favour towards the suit of two Scottish merchants stayed at Berwick by Lord Wharton in Queen Mary's days. The pledges who be at Newcastle are desirous to be removed to some other place. 2. Earl of Morton to Cecill. Begs his remembrance of a former request that his cousin Robert Douglas, pledge for the Lord James, may be removed either to the Court or to Cambridge. 3. Alexander Clark to Cecill. Communicates the particulars of an enterprise, confessed to him by Lord Seaton, as designed by the French, for the occupation of Holy Island, siege of Berwick, &c. [The subscription to this letter has been very carefully defaced.] 4>. Lord Grey to Cecill. Arrival of the Scottish Ambassadors. Berwick service at the church, " which they liked very well." Lord Morton admitted to view the new works ; a soldier's dinner to him. 5. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. The Earl of Arran's intention of sending to the King of Navarre ; more matter meant than is openly signified ; no man privy except Knox. Reported arrival of the Ambassadors. Lord Seaton. Alexander Clark. His own long absence from England. 6. Earl of Arran to Cecill. Returns thanks for his good will towards him ; and begs that the bearer may have a passport to France. 7. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. The hasty despatch of Lord Forbes into France. The Laird of Lethington's good will towards England. The Queen's pleasure for his [Randolphe's] stay in Scotland. 8. W. Maitland to Sir William Cecill. Intended meeting of the Estates ; discontent at the Queen's refusal of their suit. The Earl of Arran's dispatch into France. More court made to their Sovereign now than was wont, &c; 168 SCOTLAND — ^ELIZABETH. 1561. ^-- ^^- Jan. ? 9. Instructions to Simon Prestoun, of Craigmillar, James Ogilvy of Finlatar, &c., being sent from the Queen of Scotland to the Estates, to announce the death of the French King, and to assemble the Parliament ; and for the proceedings to be taken thereupon. Jan. 18. 10. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Begs letters of safe Orleans. conduct for Simon Prestoun of Craigmillar, James Ogilvy of Fin- latar, and others, to pass through England into Scotland. Jan. 22. Charles IX. of France to the Estates of Scotland Has sent the Orleans. bearer, the Sieur de Lisle, by whom they shall understand how much he desires their friendship. Fr. [Vide June 1.] Jan. 22. Catherine de Medicis, Queen. Mother of France, to the Estates Orleans, of Scotland. Explains the reason of the Ambassadors coming to them ; and assures them of the great pleasure she will feel in the continuance of the amity between the kingdoms of France and Scotland. Fr. [Vide June 1.] Jan, 28. 11. The Privy Council of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth.^ Beg Edinburgh, letters of safe conduct for John Hart to pass to England, and to export corn therefrom to France. [Signed by the Dulce of Chatel- herault, the Earls of Arran, Glencairn, and Morton, W. Maitland, and others^ Jan. 31. ] 2. Master of Maxwell to Sir William Cecill. Complains of Lord Edinburgh. Dacre, who refuses to make exchange of a Scotch fellow, who has been the principal causer or slayer of eleven Englishmen, for siklyke an Englishman, who of late slew a man within the city of Carlisle. Feb. ]. 13. Privy Council of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Bequest Edinhurgh. letters of Safe conduct for W. Henrysoun to pass through England to France, and other parts beyond sea. [Signed by the Duke of Ghatelherault, the Earls of Arran, Argyle, Glencairn, and Morton, Lord James Stewart, and Lord Ruihven.] Feb. 4. 14. Privy Council of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Bequest Edinburgh, gafe conduct for the Lord James Stewart, who is about to repair to the Queen in France for the common affairs of Scotland. [Signed by the Luke of Ghatelherault and eight other members of the Council.'] Feb. 4. 15. Privy Council of Scotland to the Privy Council of England. Edinburgh. Beg favour toAvards Cormok O'Conochor, a gentleman of Ireland, in his suit to the Queen, for pardon of offences committed in his youth, and to be restored to his lands. [Signed by the Duke of Ghatelherault, the Earls of Arran, Morton, c6c.] Feb. 6. 16. W. Maitland to Cecill. Meeting of the Estates. Yehemence Edinburgh, of their proceedings about religion. Ambassadors to be sent to the Queen of Scots. Desire for her to come to Scotland. Queen Elizabeth's advice to be asked. Motion to renew the league with France. General devotion towards their Sovereign. Opinion of himself [Maitland] in France ; his danger ; way to salve it ; the Queen informed of his proceedings, &c. SCOTLAND — ELIZAEETH. 169 1561. ^o^- VI- Feb. 6. 17. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. Meeting of the Edinbursih. Parliament. The matter of religion. Book of discipline. General proceedings. Security through the French King's death. Rejection of the Scottish suit to the Queen. The Laird of Lethington's zeal and abilitj'. Desired renewal of the treaty with England. Proposed renewal of the treaty with France. Purport of the last contract. Lord Ruthven. Appointment of the Lord James as Ambassador to the Queen. Persons to go with him. A proposal about the Papists. Suit in favour of Cormok O'Conochar. Earl of Argyle. Master of Maxwell. Earl of Glencairn. Lord Seaton. Lord Huntly. Traffic between the merchants of the two countries. The Queen's wish for him to stay there, &c. Incloses, 17. 1. The Privy Council of Scotland to the Kmg of Denmark. Defer giving an answer to his demand on account of the absence of their Sovereign. Lat. Edinb. Jan. 31. Feb. 7. 18. Lord James Stewart to Sir William Cecill. Requests his aid Edinburgh, in procuring him a safe conduct for France. Is obliged for his favour in the affairs of George Paris. Feb. 19. Note of monies and plate, chiefly new money, sold and sent into Scotland by Edward Barwicke, Leonard Stockdale, John Har- rison, and others of Kendal. [The latest date on this paper is Feb. 16, 1561.] Feb. 20. 20. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Returns thanks Fontainbleau. for good offices expressed by the Earl of Bedford, whose visit was most agreeable, as conveying the assurance of her friendship. Fr. Feb. 26. 21. W. Maitland to Sir William Cecill. Division in the kingdom ; Edinburgh, three several parties. Desired marriage of the Earl of Arran with the Queen of Scots ; and for her return home. Object in the assembly of the Parliament. Desired renewal of the league with France. His own perilous situation. Feb. 26. 22. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. Coming of the four Lords Com- Edinburgh. missioiiers [from Queen Mary] ; indecision respecting them ; their arrival ; meeting with the Laird of Lethington ; purport of their commission. The Queen's intention to come home ; the I'rench King's present to her ; her further purposes ; the many marriage suits to her. The false report spread by John of Lumbie about the Earl of Bedford and his commission to Queen Mary. Parliament to be summoned. Noailles coming. Projected confirmation of the league with France. Probable effect of the Queen's return. Expec- tation of Lord Huntly. Arrival of Bothwell. A report about the Earl of Lennox's son having gone over with the Earl of Bedford, &c [With a postscript in cipher.'] Feb. 28. 23. W. Maitland to Cecill. The purposed coming of Noailles Edinburgh, to Scotland to renew the league with France. Begs favour towards the bearer, William Henderson, for his passport into that country. 170 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1561. March 4. Edinburgh. March 5. Edinburgh, March 11. Edinburgh. Vol. VL 24. Thomas Randolphe to Sir WilHam CeciU. Arrival of Arran ; his object in sending to France. Discontent of the Duke of Chatel- herault at his doiugs ; his wish to marry the Queen. 25. Randolphe to Cecil!. Projected renewal of the league. Sus- picion of the Duke of Chatelherault. Laird of Semple. Bothwell. Bishop of Orkney reforming his diocese ; licence to eat flesh in Lent ; administration of the communion, 1,300 admitted. Super- intendents to be elected ; Mr. Willock to be elected for Glasgow. Mr. Knox thinks his state honourable enough and will receive no other. 26. Earl of Glencaim to CeciU. to remain at Newcastle. Begs that his pledge be allowed March 11. 27. Earl of Argyle to CeciU. Assures him of his earnest desire Edinburgh, to do the Queen's Majesty any acceptable service consistent with his duty to his Sovereign. [March 12.] The harangue made by the Ambassador [De L'Isle] at a Con- ference with the Lords of the Scottish CouncU in regard to the death of the French King, and his successor's desire to continue the friend- ship between the two kingdoms. [This " harangue " has no date but was probably spoken at the Conference with the Lords, mentioned in the following letter of Thomas Randolphe's as having taken place on March 1 2. It is in the autograph of W. Maitland. See June 1.] [This is also with the [March 12.] The Council's reply to the Ambassador. preceding.] March 14. 28. Thomas Randolphe to CeciU. Assembly of the Lords. The Lord James Stewart to take his journej' out of hand. Summon- ing of Parliament. Zeal and good will of the Lord James. Arrival of the Ambassador from France. Conference with the Lords. The Duke in marvellous doubt. Earl of Arran about to send to France. Poverty of Noailles. Proclamation against leaving the country. A bruit of Sir Ralph Sadleir's coming. Lord Huntly. Abbot of Kilwinning, &c. Incloses, 28. 1. Earl of Arran to Sir William CeciU. Informs him of his intention to send to France, and refers for particulars to the bearer. [Draft by Thomas Ra/adolphe of a letter which the Earl of Arran witended to write to Sir William CeciU, if his purpose of sending to France did not change.] Undated. March 16. 29.- Thomas Stewart, Laird of Galstoun, to Sir WiUiam CecUl. Edinburgh. Informs him of the intention of the Earl of. Lennox's friends to apply to the Queen of Scots for the Earl's pardon and that he may have leave to enjoy his own in Scotland March 16. 30. Laird of Galstoun to the Countess of Lennox. Begs tlie Edinburgh, forwarding of letters to Sir WUUam CeciU. The common report in Scotland is that the Lord Darlye [Damley] is gone to France to be a, suitor to the Queen of Scotland. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 171 156L ^«- ^I- March 16. 31. Laird of Galstoun to the Earl of Lennox. Informs him of Edinburgh, the determination of his friends to essay their credit with the Queen's Grace of Scotland in his favour. March 18. .32. Privy Council of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Beg safe Edinburgh, conduct for William and Robert Hamilton and . others, to pass through England to France and other parts beyond sea. [Signed by the BuJce of Ghatelherault, the Ect/rl of Arran, Lord James Stewart, Lord Ruthven, tfec] March 18. 33. Dute of Ghatelherault to Sir William Cecill. Refers to the Edinburgh, bearer, the Lord James Stewart, for the expression of his gratitude for his own, and the Queen's, gentleness towards him and his house. March 20. 34. " Memoriall to Thomas Randolphe, to execute divers things for the service of the Queen's Majesty in Scotland," in regard to the firmer establishment of the Protestant religion, the promotion of peace between the two kingdoms, inexpediency of the Queen's making a foreign match, &c. Signed by Sir William Cecill. March 20. 35. James Earl of Mortoun to Sir William Cecill. Begs to know Edinburgh, if there be anything in which he can do him pleasure, and that the bearer, whom he has directed to the Queen of Scotland, may have safe conduct if he require it. March 20. 36. Duke of Ghatelherault to Cecill. Begs him to procure safe Edinburgh, conduct for his servants, Robert and William Hamilton, who are going to France to receive payment of certain debts owing to them. March 20. Berwick. March 22. Langoring. March 22. Langoring. March 29. Edinburgh. June 1. Edinburgh. June 1. 37. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. Arrival of the Earls of Huntly and Sutherland ; their disposition to maintain amity. The Duke and the Earl of Arran. Treatment of the Ambassador. Robert Leslie. Mr. Knox desires a conference with the Ministers at Ber- wick; mitigation of his book. Departure of Lord Forbes for France. 38. Stephen Betoun ? to the Bishop of Glasgow. Informs him of his intention to visit him in France, and begs him to do what lie can, so that the Queen may give no credit to the Prior of Saint Andrews [the Lord James Stewart]. 39. Another copy of the same letter, subscribed "S. Stephan Beton." 40. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. Offences committed against the Portuguese. The "Lion" of Leith. Letter of marque. A tax levied by the King of Portugal to redeem it. A pestiferous Cardinal. 41. The Council of Scotland to King Charles IX. of France. Thanks for letters by De Lisle, and professions of friendship. Will return his good offices, reserving their duty to their Sovereign. Lat. The Council of Scotland to Catherine de Medicis. Thanks for letters. Will endeavour^^to do that which may be agreeable to her. Lat. ; . ■ •■ 172 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. June 17. Leith. June 29. Paris. July L L561. ^«^- ^'- June 5. 42. Lord James Stewart to Sir William Cecill. Thanks for his Edinburgh, exhortation. Will leave nothing undone that may establish the true word of God in those parts. June 12. 43. Supplication of John Edwards, Englishman, owner of a ship called the Mary, of Hamptoun, to the Lords of Session and Secret Council of Scotland, complaining of the capture of his vessel by one Patrick Blacater, captaia of a Scotish ship called the Lion. 44. " Testimonial" of David Kinter, Vice- Admiral of Scotland, addressed to the Privy Council of England, of the true state of the case between John Edwards and Patrick Blacater. 45. Mary Queen of Scots to William Maitland. He need not fear calumniators, such having no credit with her. Points out how any scruple he may have in regard to his acquaintance with England may be removed, and how he may assure her of his good faith. Wishes to live in friendship with the Queen of England. Is setting out for her kingdom. On her arrival will have need of some ready money which she requests he will procure for her. Fr. 46. Queen Elizabeth to Thomas Randolphe. In regard to the probable change in things through the Queen's return, especially in respect to the progress of religion and the devotion of many that be addicted to herself ; and instructs him how to act with the Estates for the ratification of the treaty, and with the Duke of Chatelherault and Earl of Arran for the safety of their title to the Crown, failing issue to the Queen. 47. Queen Elizabeth to the Estates of Scotland. Disavows certain reports of her design upon that Crown. Complains of the difierent pretexts in answer to her desire for the ratification of the treaty. Wishes them to understand that such answers cannot long content her, and desires them to consider the matter deeply. 48. Queen of Scots' instructions to Mons. D'Oysel, Ambassador to the Queen of England, to request passports for herself, and company, to pass through England into Scotland. Fr. 49. Privy Council of England to the Duke of Chatelherault, and others, the Privy Council of Scotland. In respect to the matters in dispute between the Lord Dacre and the Master of Maxwell, and certain disorders alleged to have been committed by the Grahams. [Signed by Lord Keeper Bacon and eleven others^ 60. Queen Elizabeth to the Queen of Scots. Has received her letters by Monsieur D'Oysel, and has returned him for certain reasons, which he will report to her. Fr. 51. The substance of the Queen of England's answer to Monsieur D'Oysel, in reply to the message brought by him from the Queen of Scots, expressing her surprize that the Queen of Scots has not ratified the treaty accorded by their Commissioners, and respecting the Queen of Scots' desire to pass through England, &c. Un the handwriting of Sir WiUiam Cecill.] July 1. July 11. July 13. London. July 15. August 15. SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 173 156L August 6. Edinburgh. August 6. Edinburgh. Vol. VL 52. Lord James Stewart to Queen Elizabeth. His anxiety that a good intelligence between the realms may endure. Conformitj' of religion. What can hinder the union, if the heads be united as the members ? And they are tender cousins, both Queens, in the flower of their age, and much resembling each other in most excellent and godly qualities. Wishes to God his Queen had never made claim or title to England, and, if a midway could be picked out, they should have a perpetual quietness. 53-. Lord James Stewart to Sir William Cecill. Begs the delivery of his letter to the Queen. Unless some good arise from his or a like overture, the amity begun between the two kingdoms cannot long continue. August 6. 54. Letter from the Lords of Scotland for assembling the Estates Edinburgh, qu the last of August, on the occasion of the Queen's return. August 6. Edinburgh. August 15. Edinburgh. 55. John Knox to Q^een Elizabeth. The Queen of Scots is labouring to have his " First Blast of the Trumpet " confuted, and to inflame the hearts of all Princes against the writer. Her crafty Council are shooting at a farther mark than regards her own estate. For himself he is not now desirous of innovation. 56. W. Maitland to Cecill. Arrival of Captain Ainstruthei-. The Queen coming home. The Queen of England's refusal to give her a Necessity of keeping August 16. Henyngham. August 16. Henyngham. August 22. Carlisle. safe conduct, and opposition to her return, some power at Berwick. His own danger. 57. Queen Elizabeth to Queen Mary. Her answers about the ratification of the treaty are not satisfactory. Requires nothing but that to which she is bound by her hand and seal. Professes friend- ship, and disavows any intention to hinder her passage home. 58. Bough draft of the same letter, in the autograph of Sir William Cecill. 59. John Master of Maxwell to Queen Elizabeth. Satisfied about the " attemptates " committed during the amity. Professes gratitude for her Majesty's assistance to his country, and his desire to continue in peace with her. August 25. 60. Queen Elizabeth to Queen Mary. In respect to some piracies committed upon the subjects of the Kings of Spain and Portugal, begging her to have good regard thereto, and to cause certain pirates to be delivered up to Mr. Randolphe. August 25. 61. Queen Elizabeth to Thomas Eandolphe. Desires him to instruct himself as to the pirates, also as to Queen Mary's intentions with regard to the ratification of the treaty. Sept. 1. C2. Lord James Stewart to Sir William Cecill. Begs his assis- Ilolyrood House, tance in the furtherance of his device, as expressed in a former letter, for the establishment of peace between the two realms. 174 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1561. Sept. 2. Sept. 2. ICintyre. Sept. 6. Holyrood. Sept. 10. Edinburgh. Sept. 17. Enfield. Sept. Sept. 18. Sept. 22. Berwick. Oct. 4. Holyrood. Oct. 5. Edinburgh. Oct. 7. Holyrood. Oct. 1. Holyrood. Vol. VI. 63. Verses addressed to Queen Mary on her entry into Edinburgh Sept. 2, 1561, commencing, — " Witimxnt, 0' ^nuuerame, toeltomt, 0' natfiue queitf , WSzXtamt to 6S 50' iv&ittii flreatE an* jfrnalfe, WS.t\tamt, E Sage, ti>tn from tiie 6rrte Splene, SCO jitinfturalfte, go' ^pttic princtjall." [TAts was an inclosure in a letter from Thomas Bandolphe to Sir William Cecill, of Sept. 7, 1561, wkjch is now in the Cotton Collec- tion, Calig., B. X., 151.] ; 64. George Butsyde to Mr. Kandolphe. Has been prisoner with the Lord James M'Oifell ten years, having been left unransomed by Sir Ralph Bagnall when Lieutenant of the Queen's forces in Ireland. Begs his assistance with the Duke and my Lord of Argyle to get him released. 65. Mai-y Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Has made order for the prevention of piracies^ and shall satisfy her desire for the delivery up of certain pirates to Mr. Randolphe. 66. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. Departure of the Queen for Linlithgow. Nobles to go with her. Dinner with the Lord James. Affairs of Ireland. Foolish sermon preached before the Queen ; prayer for Saints. News from France. 67. Commission for Sir Peter Mewtas to ratify, on the part of England, the treaty made between England and Scotland on July 5, 1560. Lat. 68. Petition of Adam Logan and others to the Queen of Scotland, in respect to the detention of their vessel called the John, of Leith, by some ships of the Queen of England. 69. Queen Elizabeth to Thomas Randolphe. Likes the Queen of Scots' resolution in regard to the pirates. Wishes that such of her own subjects as have haunted the seas were also apprehended. 70. Thomas Hedley to Mr. Randolphe. In respect of Mr. Butsyde detained in the custody of James M'Onell. 71. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. In regard to the case of the John, of Leith, begs that the ship and goods may be restored to their owners. 72. Earl of Ai-gyle to Sir William Cecill. Begs his assistance to procure the Queen's pardon for Cormok O'Conochor. 73. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. In answer to her Majesty's congratulations on her prosperous journey and safe arrival in her realm. Means nothing more earnestly than continuance of tender amity and good intelligence. 74. Lord James Stewart to Cecill. Professes his earnest desire for the advancement of the true rehgion. as well as for a perfect amity between their Sovereigns, and begs him to be an earnest instrument to move the Queen's Majesty thereto. SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 175 156L ^°-VI- Oct. 8. 75. Thomas Kandolphe to Queen Elizabeth. An interview with Edinburgh, the Queen of Scots ; her conversation with him ; her pleasure that her Majesty had sent so good and ancient a gentleman to her ; her thanks for her Majesty's good will ; her desire for peace ; peace were fitter for none, she said, more than for women. Oct. 8. 76. Lord James Stewart to Sir William Cecill. In behalf of Holyrood. Thomas Nycolson, merchant tailor of London, exiled for the slaying of one Roger Tempeste. Oct. 12. 77. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabetlk Begs letters of Holyrood. safe conduct for "William Cranstoun, and others, to pass through England to France. Oct. 13. 78. W. Maitland to Thomas Randolphe. Desires the delivery of Edinburgh, some letters of the Queen of Scots to Monsieur the Grand Prior and Monsieur D'Anville. Oct. 17. 79. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. Disorders on the Borders. '.Edinburgh. Measures to suppress the same. Appointment of the Lord James as Treasurer. Conversation with the Queen. Made her a present of Beza's oration, A letter from Mr. Willock. Oct. 24. 80. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Begs that the Holyrood. causB of certain merchants whose ship and goods had been intro- mittit with by one Thomas Clavering, may be looked to, and order taken therein. Oct. 25. 81. W. Maitland to Cecill. Urges him to bring about a good Edinburgh, understanding between the two Sovereigns. Gentle behaviour of the Queen of Scots. Knox's vehemence with her. The Queen of England might do much with her in religion, if they once enter in a good familiarity. Oct. 27. 82. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. Has to traffic now with other Edinburgh, kind of merchants than before. Wishes to be removed, and some one else sent in his place. The Queen determined to have some one to serve her in England. Complains of his condition, and of the interception of his letters. Oct. 31. 83. Randolphe to Cecill. In respect to the Lord Home and the Berwick, maintenance of justice on the Borders. Thinks that little good will ever be had at his hands. Nov. 8. 84. Lord James Stewart to Cecill. Recommends his consideration Holyrood. of the afiairs depending between their two Sovereigns. Returns thanks for courteous treatment by the Queen's officers on the Borders. Nov. 15. 85. Randolphe to Cecill. Requests, on behalf of the Queen of Edinburgh. Scots, that she may have permission to buy some ambling geldings in England to send to her friends, noblewomen, in France. Nov. 16. 86. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Begs favour for Holyrood. the Laird of St. Colm's Inch in his passage through England into France. 176 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1561. Dec. ? Dec. 7. Edinburgh. Dec. 10. Edinburgh. Dec. 2L Edinburgh. Dec. 26. Edinburgh. Dec. 3L Edinburgh. Vol. VL 87. Queen Elizabeth to Queen Mary. Complains of the barba- rous outrages of James M'Onell, and begs that order be put thereto. 88. W. Maitland to Sir William Cecill. Assures him of the affec- tion of his Sovereign towards the Queen of England, and urges him to promote the good understanding begun between them. 89. Thomas Eandolphe to Cecill. Good will of Mons. de Foix towards her Majesty. The Queen of Scots in health and merry. Arrival of the Earls of Huntly and Argyle. Punishment of the thiev6s. 90. Duke of Chatelherault, Earl of Argyle, Lord James Stewart, and Earls of Glencairn and Menteith to Queen Elizabeth. Beg that the pledges in England be now set at liberty, according to the contract made between them and the Duke of Norfolk. 91. W. Maitland to Cecill. Defers his Sovereign's answer to the Queen's letters until he shall hear from him. Begs him to write his mind plainly ; and requests to be informed of the news from France, Spain, &c. 92. W. Maitland to Cecill. All things are quiet. Thomas Ran- dolphe says he [CeciU] finds fault with his seldom writing, and yet this is the fifth letter he has written this month. [The conclusion of a letter only.} 1562. Jan. 1. Holyrood. Jan. 2. Edinburgh. Jan. 4. Scaton. Jan. 5. Seaton. Vol, VII. 1562. 1. Lord James Stewart to Sir William Cecill. In behalf of the Master of Marischal, that a reasonable ransom may be fixed for him to the Commissioners on the Borders. Rejoiced to know that he [Cecill] is so fervent about the religion, for in other times he took Thomas Randolphe for too precise a Protestant. 2. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. Queen Mary's satisfaction at his Sovereign's letters. French news. The Queen of Scots' friends wish her no further kindness than a true knowledge of Christ. The quarrel between Bothwell and Arran. Earl of Lennox. Project of the Queen's going to England. Case of tlie Duke of Nemours, &c. 3. Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth. Disquieted about the Duke of Guise. Begs that her Majesty will command her Ambassador in France to confer with the bearer of her letter, or the Duke her imcle, on the subject. Fr. 4. Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth. In answer to her Mnjesty's desire for the ratification of the treaty of Edinburgh, and explaining the causes that move her to delay the same. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 177 1562. Jan. 5. Seaton. Jan. 5. Seaton. Jan. 14'. Vol. VII. 5. "William Maitland to Sir William Cecill. The Queen of Scots' answer to Queen Elizabeth. Her letters to the l3uke of Guise. Expediency of friendship between the two Queens, &c. Jan. 15. Edinburgh. Jan. 15. Edinburgh. Jan. 15. Edinburgh. 6. Mary Queen of Scots to - Jan. 17. Edinburgh. •. The Queen of England having offered that he should do her service in France, begs him to embrace the business concerning her and her uncles, with care and diligence. 7. Queen Elizabeth to the Queen of Scots. Has had no conve- nient leisure to make answer to her letters about the ratification of the treaty ; and has not been able to send her her picture, as she requires ; assures her that neither shall be forgotten, and professes friendship. 8. Maitland to Cecill. Requests to know how the Queen of Scots' answer about the ratification of the treaty is taken. Has no one whom he can confer with except the Lord James [Stewart]. Begs that he will write to him, that they two, both shooting at one scope, may not deal together as strangers. Assures him of Queen Mary's love towards the Queen of England. Desires news of France. 9. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. Christmas pastimes. Lord John's marriage with Bothwell's sister ; presence of the Queen. The Lord James' pageant next, who is to marry Marischal's daughter. Appointed meeting of the Convention. The Earl of Arran ; his intention still to go to France. Master of Maxwell's quarrel with Lord Dacre. 10. Randolphe to Cecill. The Laird of Lethington's good will towards England ; his danger. Project for the meeting of the two Queens. Diminution of the church livings. The Duke begins to groan. Many a Hamilton will go a-begging. Licentiousness of th6 Bishops. A merry tale. How Cardanus treated the Bishop of St. Andrews, and put a devil in him. A couple of children. Con- duct of some Bishops. Great expense of the Court. The reason for " being bold " upon the Kirkmen rather than to burthen the people. The hostages. Earl of Lennox. Laird of Barre. Ratification of the treaty. The Queen's anxiety to hear from France. Shane O'Neill. Disorders on the Borders. The Lord James ; his approach- ing marriage, &c. 11. Maitland to Cecill. In respect to certain matters in dispute between the Master of Maxwell and Lord Daere. Jan. 25. 12. Earl of Argyle to . The pirates in the West seas. James Linlithgow. McQnell and Mr. Butsyde. Projected meeting of the two Queens. Jan. 28. 13. Lord James Stewart to CecilJ. Writes to refresh the memory Lynlithgow. of their happy acquaintance. Importance of the continuance of amity between their two Sovereigns ; its promotion the surest means to advance the true religion. M 178 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1562. Jan. 29. Linlithgow. Jan. 80. Edinburgli. Vol. VII. 14. William Maitland to Sir William Cecill. The Queen of Scots' anxiety to see the Queen her sister ; if it shall produce good every honest man should further it. He [Cecill] always writes in parables ; unless he writes more frankly he [Maitland] must write to the Queen. The French will not object to the amity with England. Thanks him for offers to convey the Queen of Scots' -packets, which are not likely to contain anything prejudicial to the Queen of Eng- land or her realm, 15. Thomas Eandolpheto Cecill. The Queen's disposition towards lier Majesty of England. Earl of Lennox. Probability of the Queen's marrying the Lord Darnley. Duke of Guise and the Cardinal of Lorraine. A report that the Cardinal has persuaded the Queen to embrace the religion of England. Mr. Ktiox. Good report of the Lord Robert [Dudley] ; general desire for his advance- ment. Earl of Arran received with kisses by the Queen ; his requests complied with. Who is fittest to be sent as Ambassador to England ? Mr. George Buchanan. Popish Bishops. Lord Dacre. James M^Onell, &c. Incloses, 15. I. Hurl of Arran to Thomas Eandolphe. Returns thanJcs for news. Requests to know if it he true that the Earl of Lennox and his lady are jput im, ward. Hamilton, January 28. Jan. SO. 16. John Willock to Thomas Randolphe. Informs him of a Glasgow, great convention of the Irish, to " agree" James Maconell and Maclean ; but that they parted without coming to agreement, so that further mischief is begun. Feb. 3. 17. Maitland to Cecill. Begs him to procure a passport for the Edinburgli. Marquis D'Elbeuf to go through England to France. Feb. 4. 18. Randolphe to Cecill. Begs the hastening of the Marquis Edinburgh. D'Elbeufs passport. Departure of a pirate towards Emden. The " Apologie" well liked. Hassent one to the Bishop of Ross, and another to the Bishop of St. Andrews, but not to do them good, for that is impossible. Feb. 12. 19. Randolphe to Cecill. The Queen's desire for the interview. Edinburgh. Certain sentences of divorce. The imprisonment of Lennox. Notable marriage of the Earl of Mar [quondam Lord James Stewart]. The Queen drinks to the Queen of England's health at supper. Honour done to himself A gold cup. Mistrust of the Papists. The report about the Queen's embracing the religion of England. A vehement wipe given to the cross and csgidles. Mr. Knox; his prayer for amity with England. The Earl of Arran ; his sudden sickness ; its cause. Intended present from Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth. Feb. 12. 20. Earl of Argyle to CeciU. Glad of the submission of Shane Hoiyrood. O'Neill. Begs that he will find the means that Calwach O'Donell and his wife may be set at liberty. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 179 1562. ^«^- ^"- Feb. 14. 21. Mary Queen, of Scots lo Queen Elizabeth. Requests letters Edinburgh, of safe conduct for Luke Wilson, merchant, to go to England and through that kingdom to France. Feb. 16. 22. '■ — to the Queen of Scots. Hath it in. charge to attend to her Majesty's and her uncle's affairs, and wiU not fail to do the best he can. Feb. 21. 23. Thomas Eandolphe to Sir William Cecill, The Master of Edinburgh. MaxweU and Lord Dacre. The hostages. Gratitude towards the Queen. Reports about the Earl of Arran. The Duke of Chatel- herault's desire for his son's marriage. Disputes between Lord Grey and Lord Home about the receipt of money for some " attemptates." Departure of Forbes. Arran's inquietude. Feb. 20. 24. Randolphe to Cecill. Requests leave for Mons. Butteneourte Edinburgli. and his company to carry their pystoletts for their better security in their journey to France. Feb. 28. 2-5. Randolphe to Cecill. Satisfaction at the departure of the Edinburgh. Marquis D'Elbeuf Desired interview between the two Queens. Queen Mary's determination to send the Laird of Lethington to negotiate the same. The Earl of Arran and his father. The Duke's inconstancy. Arran's fantasies. The Papists and the King of Navarre. A book sent to Mr. Knox. James M^Onell, &c. Feb. 28. 26. William Maitland to Cecill. The Queen unwilling to employ Edinburgh, any other than himself in the treaty for an interview between their Majesties. Begs him to deal frankly, that he may not be employed in a negotiation of which no good is likely to follow. March 2. 27. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Requests letters of Holyrood. safe conduct for James Wallace and others to pass to England and thence to France. March 16. 28. James Stewart, Earl of Mar, James Douglas, Earl of Morton, From Scotland, and William Maitland to Lord Grey, Governor of Berwick. Re- quest his consideration of the complaints of divers of the Merse, who had trafficked with the town of Berwick, and supphed victuals, &c., to the soldiers upon credit. March"26. 29. Queen Elizabeth to the Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal. Westminster. Directing the making' 6nt of a passport for Luke Wilson, a Scottish man, to trade between England, Scotland, and France. March 31. 30. John Master of Maxwell to Sir William CecU]. Offers his Dumfries, services, if there be anything due to his countrymen that lies in Ms power. March 31. 31. Randolphe to Cecill. Good treatment of the Marquis D'Elbeuf Falkland, in England. The Queen's satisfaction at the letters from Queen Elizabeth. Her desire for an interview with her Majesty; the oppo- sition to it. A certain desired divorce. Lennox in the Tower. The Queen's determination- not to marry Lord Darnley. Shane O'Neill, Master of Maxwell, and Lord Dacre. Quarrel between the Earls of Bothwell and Arran j> their sudden reconciliation. Plot against the Queen, the Earl of Mar, and the Laird of Lethington. Earl of Arran's confession of the same. His flight. M 2 ISO SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1562. April 7. Vol. VII. 32. Thomas Eandolplie to Sir William Cecill. The desired divorce. St. Andrews. Earl of Angus. The Justice Clerk. The conspiracy against the Queen. Axran's ravings. Examination of the Earl of Bothwell and the Abbot of Kilwinning. The Queen's interview with Arran. His madness. The Queen's displeasure with Bothwell. She reads Livy daily with Mr. George Buchanan. The clergy. George Butsyde, James MeOnell, Lord Darnley, &c. April 9. St. Andrews. April 9. St. Andrews. April 24. St. Andrews. April 25. St, Andrews. May 3. St. Andrews. May 10. Loch Leven, May 11. Edinburgl, May 23. Holyrood. May 23. Edinburgh, 33. Kandolphe to Queen Elizabeth. Gives a detailed account of the Earl of Arran's confession of the conspiracy ; his insanity ; and committal to prison. The Queen's good disposition towards him and his father. The Queen's great favour to Bothwell. 34. Kandolphe to Cecill. Thinks that he will shortly hear news of their Metropolitan for saying mass on Easter Day. 35. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Requests that the Lord Gray, who was taken prisoner during the wars in the time of Queen Mary, may have a reasonable ransom assigned for his release. 36. Kandolphe to Cecill. Meeting between Arran and BothweU in the Qaeen's presence ; Arran's denial of his father's participation in the conspiracy ; arrival of the Duke of Chatelherault ; his trial before the Queen and Council ; deliveiy up of Dumbarton Castle ; and acquittal. The projected interview between the two Queens. Queen of Scots' amusements. His own interview with the Duke ; the Duke's grief about his son, and protested innocence. The Queen's suspicions of Arran. Bothwell's desire to be tried. Difficulties in the way of the projected interview. Arrival of an Ambassador from Sweden. Sickness of the Bishop of St. Andrews, &c. S7. Randolphe to Cecill. The Queen's dissatisfaction at the pro- ceedings in France. Certainty of the interview. Reports about the Swedish Ambassador. Delivery of Dumbarton Castle. Arran and Bothwell to be sent to Edinburgh Castle. 38. William Maitland to Thomas Randolphe. The Queen in great care since her late accident. Trusts to be with him by Tuesday. 39. Randolphe to Cecill. The proposed interview. The accident to the Queen. The Swedish Ambassador. The Earl of Arran and the other prisoners. 40. Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth. Requests letters of safe conduct for David Wans and others, to pass to England and to transport goods to France and other parts beyond sea. 41. Randolphe to Cecill. Forwards letters respecting an affair between the Swedish Ambassador, an Ambassador from France, and a third person whose name is not mentioned, charged with some fault. Queen Mary's great desire to have an interview with the Queen of England. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 181 1562. May 25. Holyrood. May 26. Edinburgh. May 26. Edinburgh. May 26. Edinburgh. May 26. The Court May 29. Edinburgh, May 29. Edinburgh. May 30. Edinburgh. June 1. Holyrood. June §. Edinburgh. Vol. VIL 42. Mary Queen of Scots to Sir William Cecill. Eequests credit and depeche for the Laird of Lethington. 43. Thomas Eandolphe to Queen Elizabeth. Signifies on the part of the Queen of Scots the continuance of her good will, and the great desire she hath to see her Majesty. Also the general desire of the Scots that an interview may take- place, in the hope that her Majesty shall be the instrument to convert their Sovereign to Christ and a knowledge of His true word. Eefers for other matters to the bearer, the Laird of Lethington. 44. Randolphe to the Privy Council of England. In respect to the case of certain merchants whose ships have been spoiled and taken from them by Scotchmen in the waters of the King of Denmark. 45. Randolphe to Cecill. The Queen of Scots' desire for a per- petual amity between the two countries. The Swedish Ambassador's desire of Cecill's acquaintance. The Earl of Arran's case. James McOnell. The divorce. Earl of Mar's desire to bring Mr. Goodman with him into England if the interview takes place. A request by the Laird of Cawdor. 46. James Stewart Earl of Mar to Cecill. The great advantage of amity between the two realms ; happy the Ministers who shall procure it. The Laird of Lethington presently sent- from the Queen of Scotland, with an overture of the surest and readiest means to bring it to pass. 47. Randolphe to Cecill. The Queen of Scots's sorrow at her uncles' unadvised enterprize. Her affection towards the Queen of England. Great desire for the interview. Earl of Mar's opinion thereon. The Swedish and French Ambassadors. 48. John Wyllok to Sir William Cecill. Requests, for certain reasons stated, that he may be • allowed to keep the parsonage of Loughborough and reside in Scotland. 49. Randolphe to Cecill. In behalf of the suit of Mr. Wyllok, that he may have the Queen of England's licence to retain the living of Loughborough during his stay in Scotland, on finding a sufficient person to discharge his duty there. 50. Maiy Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Requests safe conduct for Arthur Granger, merchant, and others to England, and thence to France and other parts beyond sea. 51, Randolphe to CecilL Departure of the Swedish Ambassador . Presentation of his Sovereign's picture to Queen Elizabeth. The charge against a certain nobleman. Proclamation against mass. Opinions- about the interview. A visit by the Earl of Mar and other Lords to the Earl of Arran in prison. Incloses, 51. I. Mary Queen of Scots to the Laird of Ormistoun. Bequests that he will prepare to accompany her in her approaching journey to meet the Queen of England, and that as she and her whole train will he in " dule," that he and his company may he addreesed in the same sort. Edinh., May 30. 182 SCOTLAND^ELIZABETH. 1562. June 8. Holyrood. June 9. Edinburgh. June 10. Dunfermline. June 12. Edinburgh. June 17. Edinburgh. June 26. Stirling. July 5. Stirling. July 7. Stirling. July 8. Stirling. July 10. Stirling. Vol. VII. 52. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Requests safe conduct for David Betoun, of Melgund, to pass through England from France into Scotland. 53. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William CeciU. The Queen of Scots' satisfaction at Lethington's letters, and desire for the interview. Arrival of Fettiplace, Whitehead, and others (pirates) in the West seas, with wine and sugar. 54. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Requests safe conduct for Signor Pompeo Cintheo and others with horses, to pass through England to France. 55. Randolphe to CeciU. Requests favour for the Signor Pompeo Cintheo in obtaining his passpOffc to France, with horses sent from the Queen of Scots to her friends there. 56. Randolphe to Cecil!. The Queen of Scots' satisfaction at the Laird of Lethington's and the Queen of England's letters. Her desire for the interview. Her professions of affection toward her Majesty. The Queen of England's letters placed next her heart. An intended present. Lord Honie's letter to her, about English ships coming to aid the Protestants. The Earl of Mar. The little appearance that Queen Mary wiU alter her mind in religion. 57. Randolphe to Cecill. Arrival of a Legate from the Pope; consultations about his deception ; his object. Suspicion of the Queen of Scots and the Duke de Nemours. Report of the King of Sweden's coming. A difficulty about Alexander Douglas, who has been in prison almost a year, at the suit of Renold Lee, of York, and j-et nothing proved effectually against him. -.1-- ' ; 58. Randolphe to Cecill. Doubt about the interview. The Queen of Scots' unchangeable affection to her Majesty ; her displeasure at' the discourtesy of Mons. D'Auniale. Disbelief of the news from France. Earl of Mar's proceedings on the Borders. , The Ambassador from the Pope. Quarrel between, the Lord Ogleby and a son of the Earl of Huntly. M. Le Croc. Earl of Eglinton's 59. Randolphe to Cecill. Requests favour for some officers of the Queen of Scots' household, that they may obtain a passport to France. 60. Randolphe to Cecill; Proceedings of the Earl of Mar against the thieves on the Borders. Jamefe M'^Ohell. George Butsyde. The Queen ignorant of her uncles' overthrow. 61. Randolphe to Cecill. Begs favour for certain persons in the procuring their passport to France. Incloses, 61. I. A list of the names of certavn persons desiring passports to France. ' ' July ] 0. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 183 1562. July 15. Stirling. July 15. Greenwich. Vol. VIL 62. Thomas Kandolphe to Sir William Cecill. The Queen's pre- parations for the interview ; her professions towards the Queen of England. Anxiety about the Queen of England's sickness. Diver- sity of opinion about the interview. Excuses of the Duke of Chatelherault and the Earl of Huntly. Disorders in Liddesdale. <^ Severity of the Earl of Mar. Pirates in the isles, &c. --J 63. Contract for deferring the meeting between the Qneens of England and Scotland until the next year, and then to meet at York between May 30 and August 31. 6'1. Another copy of the same. Another copy. [See Tregdy Booh, I., 232.] 65. Sir Henry Sydney to Sir William Cecill. Keports his arrival, his audience of the Queen of Scots, and the sad effect of his commu- nication of the postponement of her interview with the Queen of England. 66. WiUiam Maitland to Cecill. Sorry for the stay of the inter- view. Begs him not to let his good will towards the Queen of Scots be diminished by the proceedings of her uncles. Hopes there will be no hindrance for the interview next year. 67. Randolphe to Cecill. Secret interview of the Pope's mes- senger with the Queen. Laird of Lethington's opinion of its purport. Arrival of the Duke' of Chatelherault; his desire to maintain amity. Eeports about him and the Bishop of St. Andrews. Sick- ness of the Earl of Huntly. Escape of Huntly 's son from prison. August 1. 68. Petition to the Queen of Scots of William Caulstoun, William Smyth and others, merchants, whose ships had been taken from them and spoiled by certain Scotchmen. With the Queen's answer. July 15. July 15. July 25. Edinburgh. July 29. Edinburgh. August 1. Berwick. Lord Cawdor's desire for his son to go Mr. Knox's wish for his mother-in-law August 4. 69. Randolphe to Cecill. Berwick, to one of the Universities. to come to him in Scotland. Case of the merchants whose ships were taken from them in the King of Denmark's waters. Case between Mr. Lee and a Scot named Douglas. August 10. 70. Randolphe to Cecill. The Queen of Scots' favourites. Their Edinburgh, approaching departure. The Queen sends a dagger to the Lord Robert. Her intended journey to Inverness. Master of Maxwell's complaints against Lord Dacre. Reports about the latter 's unfitness for his office. Capture of some pirates. Captain Heiborne's insult to the Queen ; ribald verses and an indecent drawing ; her desire for his apprehension. .Her frequent sickness at mass ; hopes that it will drive her from the mass altogether. Her displeasure with the Duke of Chatelherault. Dislike at her uncles' doings in France. Intended journey of Mr. Knox and Mr. Goodman to visit the chui-ches. August 10. 71. List of the attendants of the Queen of Scots who go to France with Mons. Pinguillon. Fr, , ,. 184 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH . 1562. V"^- ^"• August 15. 72. Earl of Mar to Sir William Cecill. In favour of his brother- Stirling, in-law, the Master of Marischal, taken prisoner in Queen Mary [of England's] days by my Lord of Northumberland, that a reasonable ransom may be set on him for his release. August 16. 73. Thomas Kandolphe to Cecill. Miserable state of the Pro- testants in France. The Queen's sorrow. Negligence of the nobility about religion. John Knox's proceedings; his suppli- cation to the Queen. General desire to help the Protestants. As- sembly of the Lords. August 31. 74. Kandolphe to Cecill. Arrival of the Queen at Aberdeen ; her Aberdeen, displeasure with the Earl of Huntly; refusal to go to his house. State of religion. Earnest* and vehement preaching. . Mr. Knox and Mr. Goodman. Supplication to the Queen. Contract for the interview. News from John Knox. Laird of Barre's desire to go to France, &c. Incloses, 74. I. Contract for a meeting between the Queens of England and Scotland, at York, between August 20 and September 20, 1563. Perth, August, 1562, 75. Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth. Begs that a Commis- sion be appointed to inquire into the case of the bearer and his colleagues, whose goods had been spoiled by certain her Majesty's subjects of Northumberland. 76. Randolphe to Cecill. The Queen's displeasure with the Earl of Huntly ; his taking up arms. Opposition to her entry into Inverness Castle ; subsequent surrender of the same ; hanging of the Captain. The Queen's mirth and courage ; her regret that she was not a man. Interception of letters by Huntly. The Queen's fear of the Queen of England's aid against her uncles. Desire for an interview with her next year. The Earl of Mar appointed to the Earldom of Murray. Bothwell's fortification of the Hermitage. Sept. 24. 77. Randolphe to CeciU. Earl of Huntly 's proceedings ; his intention to intercept the Queen at the Spey ; rising of the country to her support. Passage of the Spey. The different reports. Ge- neral expectation of a fight. Arrival at the Laird of Banff's, house. Sir John Gordon's refusal to surrender Finlater Castle. Anival at Aberdeen ; entertainment by the inhabitants. Submission ot Bothwell. Sept. 24. 78. Paper of news out of Scotland, about the Earl of Huntly 's rising against the Queen; expected fight at the Spey; and flight of his men. Sept. 2. Aberdeen. Sept. 18. Spynie. Sept. 30. Aberdeen. 79. Randolphe to Cecill. Preparations against the Earl of Huntly. Demand of the delivery of a cannon at Stratlibogie ; compliance with the same. Huntly 's professions of obedience ; and declaration of his wife ; his few friends. Hope of the good which will be done by the Earl of Murray. Strange stories of the Laird of Finlater. Detention of the Master of Marischal by the Earl of Northumberland. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 185 1562. vo^- vn. Oct. 1. 80. William Mai tland to Sir William Cecill. Has commissioned the Aberdeen, bearer to declare the state of things. Huntly is thought to err through too great simplicity. Wishes his opinion. [Oct. 11. J 81. Queen Elizabeth to Thomas Randolphe. Instructs him in what terms to justify to the Queen of Scots the sending of English forces into Normandy. Oct. 12. Aberdeen. Oct. 13. Aberdeen. Oct. 15. 82. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. Attempt to take the Earl of Huutly and his house [Strathbogie] ; subsequent delivery of the keys, and the Queen's refusal to receive them. Committal of Mr. Thomas Kerr. Approaching meeting of Parliament. News from France. Victories over the Protestants. 83. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth, Begs safe conduct for Robert Watson and others to pass and repass to England, with goods, &c. 84. Queen Elizabeth to Queen Mary. Fears she will think that she has drunk the waters of Lethe, but there is no such river in England. Another thing hindered her from writing, lest she should pain her by the tragedies with which her ears have been too much troubled every week. While the ravens only croaked she had the stopped ears of Ulysses, but now she has called to her aid Prome- theus ; and, when she recollected that she [the Queen of Scots] was touched in the matter, how her heart stirred. She passes by the horrible details ; but what rhubarb shall rid her of the rage which their tyrannies have engendered ? The fault rests with the wicked chiefs of the quarrel. Slie will not suffer such ills, but will not be accused of deceit, and has promised nothing which she will not accomplish. Trusts in this heart \a present frora Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth] which she keeps, that it will no sooner change its disposition, than when the rivers shall rise above their natural level. Fr. 85. Randolphe to CecilL News from France and Italy, of the pro- ceedings of the Protestants and their adversaries. Earl of Huntly put to the horn. Attack on the Queen's forces by Sir John Gordon. Determination to take Strathbogie. Huntly strengthening himself in Badenoch; confession of his designs by Thomas Ker. The Duke of Chatelherault's desire for his son's release. Doubt about his taking Huntly 's part. The Queen's refusal to speak with the Countess of Huntly. The Earl's enemies, &c. Incloses, 85. I. Alexander Lord Home to the Earl of Murray. Gom- plains of the injustice of Mr. John Selby, poHer of Ber- wick, in respect of a thief who had stolen away from him. Home, Oct. 5. Oct. 28. 86. Thomas Randolphe to Sir WUliam Cecill. Earl of Huntly's Aberdeen, progress towards Aberdeen. March of the Queen's forces against him ; capture of his sons ; his defeat and death. Oct. 23. Aberdeen. 186 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1562. Nov. 2. Aberdeen. Vol. VIL 87. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. Interview , with the Queen. Presentation of the Queen of England's letters. Her conversation about the interview next year; and about Queen Elizabeth's sickness, supposed to be small pox. The doings of her uncles in France ; and the designs of the Earl of Huntly ; also par- ticulars of his defeat. [Nov, 2.] 88. Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth. Rejoices at her recovery from the small pox, and that her fine face wiH lose none of its per- fection. Fernel,, the physician, that gave her a wash for her own face, is dead. Thomas Randolphe will advertise her of the pacifica- tion of the troubles. Fr. Dec. 11. 89. George Butsyde to Cecill. Returns thanks for his assistance Edinburgh, in procuring his release from James M^OneU. Dec. 1-2. 90. Randolphe to Cecill. Complains of his situation, and the Edinburgh, inadequacy of his salary to meet his necessary expenses. Dec. 16. 91. Randolphe to Cecill. The Master of Maxwell's complaints Edinburgh, of Lord Dacre. George Butsyde's release ; his qualities. Dispute between James M'^Onell and Shane O'Neill. Detention of Lord Forbes and some other Scotsmen by Clavering. John Knox's mis- trust of the Queen ; he hath no hope she will ever come to God ; doubts whom she will marry ; Knox's complaints about her dancing ; an interview with her, and little liking was there between them. Dec. 24 92. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. Begs favour in Edinburgh, behalf of Manon Hogge, a suitor for the pardon of his son taken in Wales on suspicion of piracy. Dec. 30. 93. Randolphe to Cecill. The Queen's anxiety to hear from laJrdofOrmes-her Majesty of England. Letters from France. The talked of match with Spain. The Queen's movements. Festivities. Mr. Knox is so hard that much of their dancing is laid aside. A cuff" to one of the Queen's priests. Her musicians revise to play at mass or even-song. The poor soul much troubled for the preservation of her silly mass. ton's house. 1563. Jan. 3. Edinburgh. Jan. 5. Holyrood. Vol. VIII. 1563. 1. William Maitland to Sir William Cecill. Some mystery must have caused the cessation of their intercourse. The Queen desirous for reformation of the disorders on the Borders. Complaints of the Master of Maxwell on the subject. An aff^iir of one Graham, who is reduced to poverty by long delay in his suit. Things in good quietness. 2. Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth. Requests her considera- tion of the Master of Maxwell's complaints against Lord Dacre ; also of the case of one Graham, whose goods had been seized by the inhabitants of Northumberland. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 187 1563. Jan. 6. Edinburgh. Jan. 7. Berwick. Jan. 22. Holyrood. Jan. 22. Edinburgh. Vol. VIIL 3. Thomas Kandolphe to Sir William CecilL The Queen's sorrow at the news from France. Fear about the interception of her Secretary Roulet. Suspicion of the doings of the English Parliament. The new laws about wines, great hose, and costly apparel. The great difficulty wiU" be about the beggars, for the ground will not bear many more. Victuals are already very dear. 4. Earl of Bothwell to the Earl of Northumberland. Has been driven by storm into Holy Island, and detained at Berwick. ' Fears being sent into Scotland, and begs that he will solicit the Queen of England to take him under her protection. 5. MAry Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Requests safe con- duct through England for divers Scottish persons, who had been driven by storm into her town of Lowestoft. 6. Eandolphe, to CeciQ. James M^Onell well affected to his Sovereign ;. his enmity to Shane O'Neill The Queen of Scots and the news from France. Detention of the Earl of Bothwell. A suspicion of the Queen's favourable disposition towards him. Opinion of the Earl of Murray, Laird of Lethington, &c. Expediency of his , being kept out of Scotland. Illness of Murray. The Queen's wish for Bothwell to be sent back to Scotland; his ill will towards ; England. Arrival of Mons. Roulet. News of the defeat of the Queen of England's forces by the RMngrave. Interview with the , Queen of Sccrts thereon ; she keeps her chamber ; her determination to write forThrokmorton's release. Continued good will towards England. Approaching marriage of John Knox to a young lass of sixteen. Conviction of Paul Meffane, a disciple of Miles Coverdale, of adultery. Morton created Chancellor. Master of Maxwell and Lord Dacre. Bishop of Saint Andrews, &c. 7. Randolphe to CeciU. Queen of Scots' intention to send to England ; her mind as to the doings in France. BothweU not deserving good treatment. James Mac Onell; his good will towards England, and enmity to Shane O'Neill. Offers froni divers gentlemen to serve the Queen of England in France. 8. Randolphe to CecUl. In respect to the suit of a Mr. Pertridge for a ship taken out of the waters of the King of Denmark, which suit the Council desire may be brought before the Lords of Session. 9. Randolphe to Cecill. Proceedings of the Guisians in France. Indignant feeling ^against them-' in Scotland. People can scarce refrain from writing aboiit them on the Queen's doors. What the preachers say about it in the pulpits. The talk among the Queen's fair Mstries. Mons. Pigilion. James MoOneU's good wiU towards England. Argyle willing to attempt anything aga,inst Shane O'Neill. Lethington to go to England. Feb. 6. ' 10. Randolphe to Lord Robert Dudley, Lethington to go to Edinburgh. England. The Queen of Scots desirous to have the controversies in France accorded. Her affection to her uncles. John 31. Edinburgh. Jan. 31. Edinburgh. Feb. 6. -Edinburgh. 188 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1563. Feb. 12. Edinburgh, Feb. 15. Edinburgh. Feb. 15- Edinburgh. Feb. 28. St. Andrews. Marcb 8. Edinburgh. March 10. St. Andrews. Vol. VIIL 11. James Stewart Earl of Murray to Sir William Cecill. Refers to the Laird of Lethington. Will never leave off to set forward their godly and profitable work. 12. Murray to Cecill. Requests such favour as his quality demands "for a gentleman [W. Forbes], who has committed a slaughter on one of his countrymen, and whose pfealty has been exchanged by the Queen's clemency from death unto exile. 13. Randolphe to CeciU. Violence attempted upon the Queen of Scots in her bechamber, by Cliartellet. The Earl of Murray sent for, and commanded by the Queen to stab him. The infamy which must foUow. The mischief of over great familiarity. Suspicions. 14. Randolphe to Cecill. Further particulars of CharteUet's infa- mous assault on the Queen ; his confession, and execution. The Queen begins to be merry again. The great sorrow of the Eaii of Mra-ray. Good hope of the Laird of Lethington's mission to Eng- land. Fear of Queen Mary's making another alliance with France. The Duke and his sons. Disorders in Liddesdale. Turbulence of BothweD. Appointment of Lord Ruthven to the Council. 15. Earl of Morton to Cecill. Begs favour for his friend William Forbes, who in cummer with a gentleman, had com- mitted a slaughter, but, having made satisfaction to the party, the Queen has spared his life and banished him from her realm during her pleasure. 16. Randolphe to Cecill. The Queen of Scots' anxiety about her uncles. General hope of Queen Elizabeth's influence abroad. His own unpleasant and ill paid situation. Great desire of the Scots to be entertained in the Queen of England's service abroad, for fear of the Papists prevailing. The matter may easily be managed without the Queen of Scots' knowledge. March 18. 17- Randolphe to Cecill. Great sorrow at Court at the death St. Andrews, of the Duke of Guise. The Queen is marvellous sad, and her ladies shed tears like showers of rain. Mons. Roulet to go to France with letters of comfort. 18. Earl of Arran to Lord . Is in danger of his life for revealing the treason against the Queen. Fears he shall have his throat cut, and begs him to take compassion on him. March 21. 19. William Barlow, Bishop of Chichester, formerly Ambassador in Scotland. Declaration of his knowledge in the case of the Lady Margaret Lennox, relative to the divorce of Margaret Queen of Scots, sister of King Henry VIIL, from the Earl of Angus, and her subsequent marriage to Lord Methven. March 21. 20. Copy of the same. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 189 1563. [?] m Vol. VIII. 21. The allegations and leasons of James Hamilton, pretended Earl of Arran, touching the title to that Earldom, and to the Crown of Scotland. And the answers of Matthew Earl of Lennox to the same. 22, 23. Two copies of the above. 24. Paper of information of the relative rights of the Earl of Arran, called the Duke of Chatelherault, and the Earl of Lennox, and alleging the illegitimacy of the former. [?] 25. Paper in the handwriting of William Maitland, respecting the alleged illegitimacy of the Earl of Arran, [Duke of Chatel- herault]. [?] 26. Statement against the legitimacy of Margaret Countess of Lennox. [Indorsed by Sir William Cecill.'] [?1 27. Letter of Peter, Cardinal of Ancona, confirming the sentence of divorce between Margaret Queen of Scotland and Archibald Earl of Angus, pronounced by the Cardinal of Ancona, at the Court of Rome, on March 11, 1527. Dated from Ancona, April 2, 1528. March 23. 28. Deposition of John Englyshe before Mr. Secretary, concerning Captain Fettiplace and Johnson, pirates, James MacOnell, &c. April 1. 29. The Privy Council to Captain Fettiplace and Johnson, pirates. Will pardon them for their evil living, if they will do some service against the rebels in Ireland, Shane O'Neill and others. April 1. 30. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William CeciU. The favourable St. Andre-ffs. news from France. The Queen's sorrow. Her pleasure in riding, hawking, and hunting. Her friendlessness. Her tears at the receipt of the Queen of England's letter. The ladies gave him many a bitter curse because they knew not its contents. The Queen at dinner. News of the death of the Grand Prior. Merry hearts and heavy looks. The Queen's tears in reading her uncle's Testament. A letter to her from one of her servants, a long, young, evil conditioned man without . a beard, giving particulars of the manner of her uncle's death, attributing it to the Admiral and Mons. de Beza. The Queen reads Queen Elizabeth's letter a third time. Long and many pur- poses. A laughter or two. This sorrow will break no hearts. His own unpleasant and expensive situation. April ] 0. 31. Randolphe to Cecill. Falkland. France ; her evident desire to of England and the Queen of towards England. Earl of Bothwell. from his being received again into credit. Shane O'Neill. James M^Onell. No religion. Letters from the Queen Mother of create discord between her Majesty Scots. Queen Mary's friendship The ill effects likely to result Disorders on the Borders, change in the Queen's 190 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1563. April 23. St. Andrews. April 26. St. Andrews. April 30. St. Andrews. May 1. St. Andrews. May 15. Vol. Vin. 32. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Bequests safe con- duct for John Achesoun to pass through England to France and back. 33. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Bequests safe conduct for Thomas Forbes to pass through England to France. 34. Thomas Bandolphe to Sir WUllam Cecill. Begs favour for Captain Forbes, about to go to France, and that he may buy an ambling gelding to take with him. 35. Bandolphe to Cecill. Letters from Lethington from France ; his dislike of the doings there. Designs of the Queen Mother. Apprehension of some priests in the West country, for saying mass and ministering to the people in secret houses, in bams, in woods, and on hills. James M^Onell able to do'. good service. The Queen going to Argyle. Submission of the Earl of Sutherland, &c. Incloses, . ■ . , , •■ - 35. I. James MacOnell of Dunnavaig to Bandolphe. Informs him of his agreem,ent with Captain Pers. Begs that he will send/ him a. fine how by the hearer. Kintyre, April 16. 36. Bandolphe to Cecill. Arrival of M. Le Croc. The Cardinal St. Andrews, of Lorraine's proposition for a match between the Duke of Aus- tria and the Queen of Scots ; the Queen's desire to know the Earl of Murray's mind. Affairs of Newhaven. Merry tidings to be ex- pected of the Arcbishop of St. Andrews, who is to be arraigned on Wednesday, with other priests, for saying mass last Easter. May 20. 37. Bandolphe to Cecill. Mons. Le Croc going to England. Edinburgh. The Archbishop of St. Andrews has had twelve new godfathers, and is this day entered into Edinburgh Castle. Proceedings against the Prior of Whythorne. The clergy know not where to hide their heads. The Queen sanctioned this strange tragedy, and he [Bandolphe] entertained the nobles at supper. June 3. 38. Bandolphe to CeciU. Sorrowful judgment upon the Arch- Edinbnrgh. bishop of St. Andrews ; his desire to turn Protestant ; his many enemies and danger. Friar Black and his leman. Interception of letters. Friar Maltman, alias Hearne, the -greatest liar that ever was. Opening of Parliament by the Queen ; their proceedings. Doubts of the Protestants. Strange opinioijs of the Laird of Lethington. Happy beginning at Newhaven. Eeported liberation ofBothweU. [June 5.] 39. Queen Elizabeth to Mr. Valentine Browne, Treasurer at Berwick. Directs the payment of Mr. Thomas Bandolphe's diets, on his return to England, for a season, on his own business. [June 5.] 40. QuCen Elizabeth to Queen Mary. Informs her of the recall of Mr. Thomas Bandolphe to England for a short period on his own private business. [June 5.] 41. Queen Elizabeth to Thomas Bandolphe. Licenses him to return to England for his private business, but leaves it to his discre- tion to remain to watch the proceedings of the new Parliament. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 191 1563. Vol. VIIL June 13. 42. Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. Proceedings of Parliament ; Edinburgh, its proi'ogation. Permission for his return to Ehgland. The Queen of Scots' reception of her Majesty's letters. Affairs of France and Newhaven. [June 16.] 43. Queen Elizabeth to the Queen of Scots. In behalf of the Earl and Countess of Lennox, that therein such consideration may- be had, as in honour and reason the same shall merit. June 16. 44. Another copy of the same letter. June 19. 45. Randolphe to Cecill. Anxiety at the Laird of Lethington's Edinburgh, delay in France. His own return deferred till Lethington's arrival. General indignation at the opening of some Scotch letters at Berwick. Affairs of Newhaven. Disorders on the Borders. 46. Randolphe to Cecill. Arrival of Lethington. Satisfaction at A dispute between June 26. Edinburgh, hjg doings. Arrival of a Swedish Ambassador. Lethington and Murray. July 10. 47. William Maitland to Cecill. The Scottish Queen and Council Glasgow, are content for a meeting of Commissioners to settle the affairs of the Borders. Desires that Thomas Clavex-ing who is annoying Lord Home, and may cause mischief on the Borders, may be made prisoner. August 4, 48. Commission for Lord Scrope, Sir John Foster, Sir Thomas Windsor. Gargrave, and Dr. Rookesby to treat with the Queen of Scots respecting certain disputed matters of the Borders. August 4. 49. Copy of the same. August 4. 50. Instructions from Queen Elizabeth to Lord Scrope, Sir John Foster, and others, for settling the disputes on the Borders. August [4.] 51. Copy of the same. [August.] 52. Memoranda by Thomas Randolphe of questions to be put to Sir William Cecill before Lis [Randolphe's] return to Scotland, on divers affairs of that kingdom, the taking away of certain pensions granted by King Edward VI., the ransom of some jDrisoners, the safe conveyance of letters into Scotland, &c. August 20. 53. A memorial of certain matters committed to the charge of Thomas Randolphe, Esq., sent by the Queen of England to her good dear sister the Queen of Scots, to be by him declared to her ; — in respect to the expedience of her marriage, the advantages or disad- vantages that would ensue from the same if not duly considered, &c. [Nine pages, in the autograph of Sir William Cecill, and corrected in several places by Queen Mizabeth.} August 20. 54. Copy of the same. August 20. Entry of the above. [See Bom. Eliz., Vol. cxxxiv., p. 449.] August 20. 55. Another copy, or rather an abstract, of the same memorial, in Randolphe's autograph, written in the first person, as he would speak it to the Queen of Scotland, 192 1563. August 21 Dumfries. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. Vol. VIIL 56. William Maitland to Sir William Cecill. Sorry for the ren- up of Newhaven to the French. Thinks that the Queen's dering up of Newhaven to the French. resolution with his mistress had better be put in practice at once, as her estate is such as may not long stand in doubtful terms with foreign princes. August 23. 57. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Murray. Assures him that he will find no lack on her part for the accomplishment of the amity with her sister, and requires him to give such counsel to his Sovereign as may serve to maintain the same. August. 29. . 58. Maitland to Cecill. Requests that the bearer, Mons. Roulet, Borthwick. directed to France by the Queen of Scots, may have a favourable passport. Sept. 4. 59. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. His arrival at Edinburgh. Edinburgh. Dinner with the nobles. His honorable reception by the Queen ; her frequent interruption of his address. The matter [the Queen of Scots' marriage] referred to the Earl of Murray and Lethington. The Queen is more Spanish than Imperial. Sept. 8. Holyrood, Sept. 23. Stirling. Sept. 23. Sept. 23. Sept. 23. Sept. 23. Oct. 2. Stirling. Oct. 2. Stirling. Oct. 6. Edinburgh. 60. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Requests safe conduct for James Hamylton to France. 61. Earl of Murray to Cecil! Thanks him for his advice. Is assured that the Queen will not take resolution in so great a matter without the advice of her friends ; will not himself give other counsel than shall most serve to the advancement of her honour and the maintenance of amity between their two Sovereigns. 62. Treaty of peace between Elizabeth Queen of England and Mary Queen of Scotland, negotiated by the Lord Scrope and other Commissioners, in consequence of the disorders on the Marches. 63. Another copy of the same 64. Another copy. Another copy. [Law of Marches, Vol. ii ., p. 64] 65. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Requests safe conduct for certain her servants with graith for her escurye from France. 66. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Requests safe conduct for Bartholomew Villemoir, Thomas Maitland, and others to France. 67. John Knox to Sir William Cecill. If better hand be not holden to a certain matter betimes, the greater part will draw the better over the score ; if the man most dear to them be such as their hearts wish, the few that remain will still resist the force of the multitude. He has laid his own accounts and finds his debts discharged by Jesus Christ. The multitude of calamities coming upon the isle through the inordinate affections of her that is born to be a plague to the realm is more fearful to him than ten deaths. Their lusty bloods will to France whether God wiU or not. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 193 1563. Oct. 6. Edinburgh. October 9. Edinburgh. Vol. VIII. '68. John Knox to Lord Robert Dudley. God hath placed him in such authority that he may greatly advance the purity of religion if he will apply his wits and power thereto. The zeal of the Scottish nobility has waxed idle. Laments the gross superstition and vain ceremonies still retained ; doubts not in whom the fault consisteth. 69. Address of John Knox to the brethren of the Congregation. Informing them of the accusation of Patrick Cranstoun and Andrew Armstrong of felony, pretended murder, &c., and for invading the Queen's palace, whereas they only went to see what persons repaired to the mass ; and requesting the attendance of his brethren of all estates on the day of trial at Edinburgh. 70. Memorial of instructions for Thomas Randolphe sent by the Queen's Majesty of England to the Queen of Scots ; of matters to be communicated' by him to the Queen of Scots in reply to her answer to the Queen of England's letter of advice about her maniage. Nov. 17. 71. Copy of the same. Nov. 17. Entry of the above. [See Dom. Eliz., Vol. cxxxiv., p. 45 LJ Nov. 17. 72. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Requests safe Stirling. conduct for William Campbell, of Skeldoun, through England to France. Nov. [16.] Nov. 17. Stirlinff. Dec. 10. Hamilton. Dec. 13. Edinburgh. 73. William Maitland to Sir William Cecill. Recommends, at the desire of the Queen of Scots, that the English Ambassador in France be empowered to give safe conduct to any of her servants about to proceed to Scotland. 74. Duke of Chatelherault to Thomas Randolphe. Requests that he will- write to the Captain of Norham for the release of Captain Forbes, his servitor, lately returned from France. 75. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. Arrival at Berwick. Want of justice on the Borders. The Queen's illness through over much travail in dancing. An interview with her. Reception of the Queen of England's present. Queen Mary's two rings. Her health. Suspicions of the Queen of England's meaning towards her. Her frequent melancholy and tears. 76. Randolphe to Cecill. Continued sickness of the Queen. His inability to speak with her on the subject of her Majesty's letters. Causes of the assembly of the Lords. Contention for the Sheriffdom of Fife. John Knox and the preachers. Cause of the Queen's sick- ness. A misfortune at Court. Non-arrival of Michilet, the Queen's musician. Dec. 22. 77. Thomas Rnndolphe to Sir William Cecill. Announces the Edinburgh, arrival of Mons. Michilet, and requests help for him to recover his wardrobe. N Dec. 21. Edinbvirgh. 194 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1563. Dec. 29. Dec. 3L Edinburgli. Vol. VIII. 78. Certificate of the petition of John Baron, minister of the Kirk of Gawston, to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in respect of his wife, Ann Goodacre, who had left his house and gone to England ; with the Assembly's answer, citing the said wife to appear before them. 79. Eandolphe to Ceciil. Interview with the Queen of Scots. Her conversation about the Queen of England's advice as to her marriage. Opinion of the Earl of Argyle. Chance of his going to England about it. The Queen's sickness. No suspicion of the Lord Eobert. The Lord Treasurer to do penance on Sunday, and Mr. Knox to preach. The French potticarie and a woman hanged. An interview with Bothwell. 1564. Jan. 15. Edinturgh. Jan. 20. Holyrood. Jan. 20. Edinburgh. Jan. 21. Edinburgh. Jan. 22. Edinburgh. Vol. IX. 1564. 1. Thomas Eandolphe to Sir William CecUl. Want of justice against certain pirates. Christmas festivities at the Court. The Queen's conversation about the message concerning her marriage. The Earl of Murray's good mind towards it. Arran inclined again to his old humour ; his strange condition; the yellow ganders. The Duke's zeal in religion ; the frequent mutterings on that subject. Desire for Bothwell's release. The Queen's favour towards him. Capture of a Scotch coiner, &c. 2. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Eequests that a certain ship and goods belonging to some merchants at Dxmdee, which had been stayed by the English in Lowestoft road, may be restored to the owners, and the merchants set at-liberty. 3. WiUiam Maitland to Sir William CecUl. Eequests favour towards the case of the merchants of Dundee, that they may have such justice as the cause deserves. 4. Thomas Eandolphe to Queen Elizabeth. Never had better words than are now given him by the Queen of Scots and her councillors. An interview with the Queen. French opposition to her marriage with an English subject. The Lord Eobert or Lord Warwick ; her Majesty to take one, and to give the Queen of Scots the other. A secret message from France. Fair weather to Queen Mary, who thinks nothing less of herself Spain. Her favour towards BothweU. 5. Eandolphe to Ceciil. Arrival of the Laird of Sheldon from France. Their desire to re-establish their amity with Scotland. Their offers to procure the same. Other news from that country. Chance of the Queen's marrying in Spain. Her desire for the release of Sir Nicholas Throkmorton. Her favour towards the Earl of Bothwell, SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH, 195 1564. ^«^- I^- Feb. 4. 6. William Maitland to Sir William Cecill. Eequests his assist - Edinburgh, ance towards my Lord Bothwell, his friends having obtained the Queen of Scots' permission that he may go abroad. Feb. 5. 7. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Begs that the Earl Holyrood. of BothweU may have freedom to depart to such countries beyond sea as shall seem to him most convenient. Feb. 7. 8. Thomas Randolphe to CeciU. In behalf of the bearer, the Earl Edinburgh, of Both well, that he may find such favour at the Queen of England's hands as may be to his contentment. Feb. 10. 9. John Spottiswood, Superintendent of Lothian, John Knox, Edinburgh. « Minister of Christ Jesus his Holy EvangiU," and John Craig, to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Request his Grace to publish an edict, summoning Ann Goodacre, who had fled from her husband into England, to appear at the Consistory Court of Edinburgh on May 25 following, to answer to certain crimes which shall be laid to her charge by her husband, John Baron. [Feb. 11.] 10. Queen Elizabeth to Mr. Randolphe. Informs him of the decision of the Judge of the Admiralty in the case of the merchants of Dundee. Feb. 17. 11. Randolphe to CeciU. A grand banquet given by the Queen Edinburgh, to the nobility last Sunday. Honour done to the Queen of England. Feb. 17. 12. Randolphe to the Privy Coimcil of England. A report about Edinburgh, the arrival of a ship with artillery from France. The Queen of Scots' good will towards England. Troubles likely to arise among the nobles. Feb. 17. 13. Thomas Randolphe to Lord Robert Dudley. Finds no such Edinburgh, matter as is doubted of by the Council, and believes he is not deceived in the Queen's good wiU towards England. Feb. 20. 14. Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth. Desires safe conduct for Holyrood. Henry Bishop of Ross to go to France, for his health, and to return. Feb. 21. 15. Randolphe to Cecill. Difficulties in the way of the Queen Edinburgh, of Scots' marriage with Lord Robert Dudley. Amity towards Eng- land. The Queen's noble stomach. Who is most worthy in England ? But could her Majesty [Elizabeth] part with him, or could he alter his mind? Elizabeth's fitness for marriage. Interview with the Queen of Scots. Disposition of Lethington and Murray. Mention of the Earl of Darnley. Unkindness between the Queen and the Earl of Murray. Report of ships from France. Shrovetide feast ; honour done to the Queen of England, Disorder on the Borders. The Queens' sudden journey to Dunbar. Certain coiners. Both- weU. Feb. 26. 16. Queen Elizabeth to the Queen of Scots. Has signified unto Windsor. Mr. Randolphe the report of the Commissioners on the case of the merchants of Dundee. N 2 196 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1564. ^''''- ^^■ Feb. 28. 17. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecil!. _ Rumour of the Edinburgli. Queen's flight to France, and of the arrival of ships with artillery, the arrival of Bothwell, and imprisonment of the Earl of Murray. Safe conduct requested for the Bishop of Ross. March 8. 18. Thomas Randolphe to Queen Elizabeth. Queen Mary's Edinburgh, answer to her Majesty's proposal. Princes have not their wills, but her heart is immutable. General good will towards England ; but he always trusts more to tlie word of a Prince than the mutable mind of the inconstant people. March 8. 19. Randolphe to Cecill. Interview with the Queen of Scots. Edinburgh. Conversation about the marriage of Queen Elizabetli as well as of her own. Queen Mary's excuses. Her affection towards England. Communication with the Lords. Rumours of the coming of the French. Alteration in the Court of Session, &;c. March 12. 20. Randolphe to Cecill. Suspicion of the Queen's mind towards Edinburgh. England. Dislike of her strange behaviour. Her letter and Le- thington's. Garrisoning the Inch, &c. March 12. 21. Randolphe to Queen Elizabeth. Talk with the Queen of Scots. Edinliurgh. Incloses the following letter, and one from Queen Mary. There never could be such dissimulation in any man as in William Maitland, unless he means what he says. 21. I. William. Maitland to Thomas llandulplie. Sends a letter from the Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Desires him to set forth her affection iuicards her Majesty in all the colours of rhetoric he can. Letldngton, March 10. March 18. 22. .Randolphe to Cecill. Being now .specially informed of the Edinburgh, person whom her Majesty wishes to be accepted of the Queen of Scots, intends communicating the same immediately. John Knox reported to be married to Margaret Stewart, at which the Queen stormeth wonderfully. March 30. 23. Randolphe to Queen Elizabeth. An interview with the Berwick. Queen of Scots about the Lord Robert Dudley; she heard him with patience, and will think more of the matter. Good mind of the Laird of Lethington and the Earl of Murray. Tlie Emperor is an earnest suitor for his son. {Dated 1563, by Tnintake.] March 30. 24. Randolphe to Cecill. Particulars of the Queen of Scots' con- ;Berwioli. versation about her Majesty's proposal of the Lord Robert Dudley ; her objections to the proposal. Interview with the Earl of Murray, William Maitland, and the Earl of Argyle ; their desire to know her Majesty's mind further in the matter. April fi. 25. Randolphe to Cecill. Has sent to the Court to announce the Berwiclt. Governor's [Earl of Bedford] arrival, and to request that some one may be sent from the Queen of Scots to meet him. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 19/ 1564. April 14. Berwick. May 5. Berwick. May 7. Berwick. May 13. Edinburgh. Vol. IX. 26. Thomas Randolphs to Sir "William Cecill. Appointment of the Laird of Cessford to meet the Earl of Bedford. Expectation of a further message from her Majesty about the Queen of Scots' marriage. The great good likely to arise from an interview between the two Queens. 27. Thomas Randolphe to Queen Elizabeth. Incloses two letters. Knows who are like to be the workers of these great attemptates that are suspected. Incloses, 27. I. to Thomas Randolphe. Power of the Earl of Murray . Good will towards himself. Mons. Roulet not well received by the Queen mother. Little to be expected from France. The Queen displeased with her uncles. Lennox to come home. Likelihood of the Queen's favouring his son [the Earl of Barnley.] Necessity of Bothwell's being kept quiet. The Bishop of St. Andrews is desirous to speak with Mr, Knox, &c, [The signature to this letter has been care- fully obliterated.] St. Johnston's, April 30 27. IT. John Knox to Thomas Randolphe. Mons. Roulet' s tidings. The Tnass shall up. The Earl of Bothwell to come home. Expected return of Lennox, his lady, and son; sus- picion of favour shown them at the English Court. The saltman's labourers armed with rnattocks, &c. ; more looked for. Journey of Lorraine. Threats of the papists. Preparations of the Germans. Arrival of some vessels in the Inch. Edinburgh, May 3. 28. Randolphe to Cecill. Has received his letter with certain knowledge of the Queen's Majesty's mind towards the Queen of Scots. Trusts to send a speedy answer. 29. Randolphe to Cecill. Incloses two letters in favour Scotchman who was taken long since among some pirates. of a 29. I. John Wishart, Comptroller of Scotland, to Thomas Ran- dolphe. Begs that he will write to the Lord Admiral for the release of one Alexander Hog, a prisoner at HaHford West, taken by Sir John Perrot. Perth, April 26. 29. II. Earl of Murray to Thomas Randolphe. Begs the release of one Alexander Hog, taken prisoner among some Eng- lish pirates. Perth, April 27- May 13. 30. Randolphe to Cecill. Begs favour towards the bearer, his host, Edinburgh, to whom he is much beholden. May 22. 31. Randolphe to Cecill. No interview between the Queens to Edinburgh, be looked for this year. Report of the imprisonment of certain persons for making a book against the Queen of England. Coming of the Earl of Lennox. A message from Denmark. 198 SCOTLAND— E;JLIZABETH. 1564. June 2. Holyrood. June 5. Edinburgh. June 5. Edinburgh. June 6. Lochleyen. June 23. Edinburgh. June 23. Edinburgh. July 13. Edinburgh. July 13. Edinburgh. July 15. Edinburgh. July 17. Jnly 17. Vol. IX. 32. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Begs that speedy restitution and redress be made to certain merchants of Wigton whose ship and goods had been seized and spoiled by Shane O'Neill, and others, of Ireland. 33. Thomas Kandolphe to Sir William CeciU. Reports the defer- ring of the intervie-w between the two Queens for that year by. the Scottish Queen and her Council. 34. Thomas Randolpbe to Lord Robert Dudley. Begs a few days more before his return. He [Dudley] need not be at any charges for the interview, as it is determined that the Queen may not leave her country this year ; the causes, the reasons, and the Queen's sorrow, he shall know at bis coming. 35. Maitland to Cecill. Explains the cause of the cessation of his letters. Professes the same affection towards him, and the amity between their two countries, as heretofore. If a conjunction be earnestly meant, he will find conformity enough on their part ; and if they conferred more frankly matters would sooner grow to a conclusion. 36. WiUiam Maitland to the Earl of Pembroke. Complains of the nonpayment to certain merchants of a sum of money borrowed of them on the assurance of the Queen, the Duke of Norfolk, and him- self 37. Maitland to Cecill. Wonders at the deferring of resolution in a matter wherein there is so great demonstration of good mean- ing on both sides ; if they were more frank they should both be better able to mend what is amiss. 38. Earl of Murray to Cecil!. Denies any intention of opposing the return of the Earl of Lennox. Thinks it cannot stand with the Queen of England's honour to be the occasion of it, and is assured that it cannot hinder or alter religion thereaway. 39. Maitland to Cecill. Disclaims, on the part of the Earl of Murray and himself, any desire to oppose the return of the Earl of Lennox. Wonders at the opposition of the Queen of England. Dares not mention it to the Queen of Scots. Is sure that his return will not breed trouble in religion or any other way. 40. Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth. Requests letters of safe conduct for George Hopper, merchant, and others, to pass to England to buy goods, &c. 41. Commission from Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Bedford and Sir John Forster to treat of the limits of the Marches. Lat. 42. Queen Elizabeth's instructions to the Earl of Bedford and Sir John Forster to settle the limits of the East and Middle Marches, SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 199 1564. ^°^- I^- July 27. 43. William Maitland to Sir William Cecill. Does not see how St. Johnston's, they stand at disparity. Cannot see what danger can come to them from writing freely to one another ; or to him [Cecill] by favouring the Queen of Scots, if his own Sovereign's affection towards her re- mains the same. August 24. 44. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Bequests safe Gartly. conduct for James Murray, of Tullybardine, to pass to England to buy goods, &c. Sept. 18. Edinburgh. Sept. 18. Holyrood. Sept. 19. Edinburgh. Sept. 23. Sept. 26. Holyrood. Sept. 28. Sept. 28. Holyrood. Sept. 30. Holyrood. 45. Maitland to Cecill. The matter propounded by Mr. Ean- dolphe not lightly or coldly treated by them; himself as well disposed as ever to promote the amity between the two kingdoms. Is bound not to oppose the return of Lennox. Never shot at any other mark than the service of his mistress, the weal of his country, and the preservation of amity between the two realms 46. Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth. Bequests safe conduct for Master John Sinclair, Dean of Bestalrig, to return from France through England into Scotland. 47. Earl of Murray to Cecill. Grieves that Queen Mary's letter and his own should be thought so strange. The Earl of Leimox's coming home is against his will, and nothing was written by which any of them intended to displease the Queen of England in any way- 48. Queen Elizabeth to Sir William Cecill. Perplexed for an answer to the Queen of Scots, how to satisfy her. Bequests his opinion. [In Latin, endorsed by Cecill, " The Q. writing to me being sich/'l 49. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Bequests safe conduct for Adam Hume, who is going to France on certain her affairs and business. 50. Minute of the proceedings of the Scottish Council from the 21at to the 28th of September, in regard to the disorders between the Earl of Cassillis and all his surname, the Crawfurds, and Fergusons, the return of the Earl of Lennox, his reception, &c, 51. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Perceiving by her letter how entirely she tenders the causes of the Earl of Lennox and his wife, informs her that she intends to restore them to their privi- leges, liberties, and old titles. 52. Matthew Earl of Lennox to Queen Elizabeth. Has delivered her letter, to the Queen of Scots, who not only imparted her Ma- jesty's [Elizabeth's] goodness to him, but showed such graciousness that he thinks himself more bound to her than ever. Begs her Majesty to show the same favour to her poor kinswoman his wife. 200 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1564. ^*^'" ^^• Sept. SO. 53. Earl of Lennox to Sir William Cecill. Informs hirn ot liis Edinburgh, gracious reception by the Queen of Scots, and thanks him for his pains and friendship towards his causes. [Oct. 4.J 54. Memorial of instructions delivered to Tliomas Eandolphe, being sent to the Queen of Scots in message from the Queen's Majjesty of England, in respect to the proposition made to the Queen of Scots about her marriage, the Earl of Lennox's return to Scotland, the disorders on the Borders, &c. Oct. 4. Entry of the above. [*S^ee Bom., Eliz., Vol. cxxxiv., p. 454.J Oct. 4. Another copy. {See Nov. 17, 1563.] Oct. 6. 55. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Bequests safe con- Hoiyrood. (Juct for David Allane, through England to France. Oct. 6. 5Q. Queen Elizabeth's commission to the Earl of Bedford and Thomas Eandolphe to treat with Commissioners on the part of the Queen of Scots respecting the affairs of the Borders, and other matters. Oct. 7. 57. Instructions for the Earl of Bedford and Thomas Eandolphe, to confer with certain Commissioners of the Queen of Scots, and to propose to her Majesty to niarry the Earl of Leicester. Oct. 9. 58. Thomas Eandolphe to Sir William Cecill. Incloses the two Huntingdon, letters following, relative to the pirate Hog, and begs that he may receive such lawful favour as in like cases is usually granted. Incloses, 58. I. Earl of Murray to Thomas Eandolphe. Begs that ha will procure a letter frorii Sir William Cecill for the delivery of a certain prisoner in the custody of Sir John Perrot. Dunottar, September 4. 58. II. W. Maitland to Thomas Eandolphe. Begs that he will procure commandment for Sir John Perrot to deliver up one Alexander Hog, taken prisoner in Wales. Edinburgh, Sept. 24. Oct. 10. 5D. Mary Queen of Scots to the Queen of England. Bequests Ilolyrood. safe conduct for William Lokkert and two others to jjass to England, to buy and sell merchandize, &c. Oct. 16. 60. Eandolphe to Cecill. In regard to the case of Archibald Dunbar. Graham, and the probability of its proving a great hindrance to many of his countrymen's suits there. Oct. 24. 61. Hedley to Thomas Eandolphe Eeported coming of the Ber-wick. French. Idle bruits. Purloined lettere. My Lord saj's that he [Eandolphe] must be open, and not mistrust him to be a "col- prophet," or a cormorant of othei's' deserts. Capel is come and Sir Bi chard Lee. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 201- ]564. VOL.TX. Oct. 24. 62. Thomas Randolplie to Sir William Cecill. A conversation Edinburgh, -vsrith the Earl of Murray and Maitland about the purport of his mission to Scotland. Lennox's hospitality and magnificence ; his presents to the Queen of Scots and each of the Maries. Expectation of the Countess and Lord Darnley. Interview and long conversation with the Queen about the dissatisfaction of the Queen of England at the return of the Earl of Lennox. Doings of the Laird of Cessford. Proposed conference with the Earl of Bedford. A murder by some of the Elliotts. An execution by torchlight. Marriage of a daughter of the Justice Clerk ; attendance of the Queen of Scots' and the three Maries. The Queen entertained by the Earl of Lennox at supper ; she drinks to the Queen of England ; a long dance ; dice playing; a jewel lost to Lennox, The Duke and Argyle expected. The Laird of Lethington and Mary Fleming. George Buchanan, &;c. Oct. 25. 63. Queen Elizabeth to Queen Mary. Requests her considera- St. James's, tion of the case of one William Clarke, of Yarmouth, whose ship and goods had been taken by the French, through the principal aid of some Scots. Oct. 31 to Nov. 3. Edinburgh. Nov. 4. Edinburgh. Nov. 5. Edinburgh. Nov. 7. Edinbui'gh. 64. Randolphe to Cecill. The Queen of Scot^ not averse to his Sovereign's wish, if she earnestly mean as is pretended. The common report of her affection for Lord Darnley. Her charge to Lennox and the Duke of Chatelherault ; disputes between them. The Earl of Arran's melancholy, and his desire to be released. The Duke's apprehensions. Suit of Archibald Graham. Appointment of the Earl of Murray and Maitland to commune with himself and the Earl of Bedford. 65. William Maitland to Cecill. Defers writing at length until he hears the particulars of Thomas Randolphe's instructions. Assures him of his disposition to maintain amity. him that his labour and the amity betwixt their Nov. 9. Holyrood. Nov. 12. Berwick. 66. Earl of Murray to Cecill. Assures industry shall not be spared to further Sovereigns. 67. Randolphe to the Earl of Leicester. The Prince of Conde is become a suitor, supported by the Cardinal. Wishes he could be at Berwick by the 18th, for then something may be said of hira that will tend to little good. How happy must his life be to be tossed to and fro between these two Queens. His luck will be ill if he light not in one of their laps who love play so well. 68. Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth. Requests safe conduct for Thomas Douglas and Robert Bog to pass through England to France. 69. Randolphe to Cecill. Reports his arrival at Berwick to confer with the Earl of Bedford. A project to get the Laird of Lethington and the Earl of Murray to Berwick. Arrival of Beton. The Queen's dissatisfaction with her sweet uncles. Doubt of Welche's having spoken with the Queen ; his imprisonment. 202 SCOTLAND-^ELIZABETH. 1664. Nov. 23. Berwick. Dec. 2. Edinburgh. Dec. 3. Edinburgh. Dec. 4. Edinburgh. Dec. 8. Edinburgh. Dec. 14. Edinburgh. Dec. 15. Edinburgh. Dec. 1 C. Edinburgh. Vol. IX. 70. Francis Earl of Bedford and Thomas Kandolphe to Sir William Cecill. The Earl of Murray's and Lethington's opinion of Queen Elizabeth's marvellous strange dealings. A conference with them on Sunday at Berwick. Letters from Flanders and France. 71. Thomas Eandolphe to Cecill. The Queen not averse to the subject of their conference. Hope of its growing to some good issue. Probable ill eifects of Lord Darnley's coming. Confirma- tion of the Earldom of Angus to the young Earl. Meeting of the Parliament. 72. Earl of Murray and William Maitland to Cecill. Their desire to promote their Sovereign's honour and prosperity; will do what they can to induce her to embrace such a marriage as shall content the Queen of England. Desire to know her Majesty's real meaning. It must not be thought strange if, in default of friendly dealing on the part of England, they change their minds and save themselves the best way they can. 73. B,andolphe to Cecill. Forwards the preceding letter. Their wills seem good. Thinks that the Queen is not privy to their writing. 74. Randolphe to Cecill. Requests that the bearer, Mr. Beton, may have audience of the Queen of England. Refers to him to report the state of things there. 7-5. Randolphe to Cecill. A conference with the Earl of Mur- Ta.y and Laird of Lethington ; their good will towards her Majesty and the Earl of Leicester. Desire for the match between the latter and the Queen of Scots. Expectation, of a full and plain answer to their letter. Necessity of the Queen's marriage. No man likely to be more acceptable to the people than my Lord Robert. Talk about the Earl of Darnley. Pitiable situation of the Duke of Chatelherault and his family. A positive statement made to Mr. John Leslie by the Earl of Lennox that his son should marry the Queen. 76. Randolphe to Cecill. Proceedings in Parliament in respect to the restoration of the Earl of Lennox. The Queen's speech. Pro- fessions towards England. Law against mass, adultery, fee. ; a pretty way to get money to the Queen's coffers. Arrival of Angelo Manelio, the saltmaker ; a present made to him by the Queen, The Queen's interception of letters to France from her Coui-t. Mons. RoTilet out of favour. Mons. Riccio in his place. 77. Randolphe to CeciU. Grieved at a complaint of his insuffi- cient dealing with the two Lords at Berwick. A dinner to the Earl of Murray. Another dinner. A packet received by Thomas Ran- dolphe at 10 o'clock, [this letter evidently contained news of the illness of Queen Elizabeth^ ; its effect on the Earl of Murray and Lethington ; their disposition to England. SCOTLAND^ELIZABETH. 203 1564. Dec. 16. Westminster. Dec. 24. Edinburgh. Vol. IX. 78. Sir William Cecill to the Earl of Murray and William Mait- land. A sudden sickness of the Queen prevented his answering them sooner. Their letters show much appearance of aifection towards the honour of both Queens, but in this he challenges them both. They will see by his curious long recital of the points of their letter that he is not negligent to consider well of their writing. The Queen [Elizabeth] had thought it meet to forbear further dealing, but now, except by their negligence they pass over the opportunity offered by their Sovereign s marriage to make a per- petual amity, they shall not need to fear the practices of any abroad. How can they desire plainer speech ? He ]ias conferred with the Queen, and finds her of one mind to preserve her natural love to her sister, and to advise that which shall be most beneficial to her. What can they find but a plain intention in his Sove- reign ? How ready hath she been ever to promote peace. What good hath ensued to the people of both countries ; and how affectionate she hath been towards her sister, all persons can testify, so careful of her sister's well doing, as to forget her own estate and needfulness of marriage. It was from this hearty love that pro- ceeded her advice as to the choice of a husband, and then, being pressed to particularities, she named one. But what is to be thought of their conduct in the late Conference at Berwick ? To propose that their Queen should marry where she would, to ask a yearly revenue out of England, and that her succession to that crown might be established by Parliament ! Surely my Lord of Lethington knows how to make a bargain. As they mean now to fall roundly to work, so will he also. The Queen was loth to meddle in their Sovereign's marriage, but, being required, she gave her advice, and named a noble gentleman, noble in aU. qualities requisite, and comparable to any Prince born ; and now they must have the estab- lishment of their Queen's title as second to her Majesty. Truly she will never consent with any creature to so much of this request as with this noble gentleman already named ; but all that she mindeth' to do must be ruled by her laws. After he had written thus far he had a second conference with the Queen. She wiU proceed on terms and conditions meet for friendship only, and not by way of contract. They know how tickle a matter it is for Princesses to be provoked to determine of their successors ; wherefore he hopes they will not let this negotiation be made a mere bargain or purchase, so that, in the unwrapping thereof, there be found no other intention than to compass a kingdom and a crown which may be sooner lost than gotten. [13 pages-l 79. Earl of Murray and William Maitland to Sir William Cecill. He might in fewer lines have comprehended matter more to their contentation. Are unwilling to give their Sovereign advice to do that which may be dishonourable and unsafe. Queen Elizab'feth's love towards her is not ill bestowed. Their words, in the Conference at Berwick, implied no disrespect towards the Earl of Leicester. Think it right that the Queen should have her free choice.. Demanded no yearly revenue out of England. Desire to have the Queen's title 204 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1564. Dec. 24 Edinburgh. Dec. 25. Edinburgh. Dec. 25. Edinburgh. Vol. IX. declared by Parliament. He says he has written plainly, but they think there be as many ambiguities in his letter as words ; and wish to have certain points explained. Will not induce their Sovereign to marry an Englishman unless the Queen of England will establish the succession of her Crown. 80. Thomas Eandolphe to Sir William Cecill. Queen Mary's grief at her Majesty's sickness. The Earl of Murray and Laird of Lethington wholly bent towards England. Disposition of the Duke of Chatelherault, Argyle, and Erskine. Professions of Shane O'Neill. James MacOnell. Affairs of Ireland. Pirates, &c. 81. William Maitland to Sir William CeciU. For private friend- ship recommends the matter in consideration to him earnestly ; and assures him of the Queen of Scots' disinterestedness. The settlement of her title would remove all objections. Begs him to speak freely where he has so good ground to do so. 82. Randolphe to Cecill. Murray and Maitland's discontent at his letters. Another appeal to be made to his frankness. Maitland's earnest professions towards England. One cheer and one counten- ance always in the Queen. Vol. X. January — July, 1565. 1565. Jan. 1. 1. John Stuart, Sieur D'Aubigny, to the Earl of Glencairn. Erom his house Rejoiced to hear of the good fortune of his brother, the Earl of ofLaVererie. j^g^jQ^, in Scotland. Trusts they will not forget him, being their friend and old acquaintance. Jan. 9. 2. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William CeciU. The two Lords are in Edinburgh, great agonies and passions about the .issue of the matter they have in hand. Approaching marriage of Mary Livingston. The claim of Archibald Graham. " Cumber " between the Lords Morton and Seton. Jan. 9. 3. Randolphe to the Earl of Bedford. Particulars of a con- Jidinburgh. spiracy against him. Plan to get him to the Scottish Court to the marriage of Lord Livingston's sister. The Laird of Cessford to be sent for out of hand. A pretty boy to serve at the Earl's table. Jan. 13. 4. Randolphe to CeciU. The meaning of his last letters to him Edinburgh, and the Earl of Leicester was only to provoke the Earl, wherein he thinks he is over slow, and to .induce liimself [Cecill] to come to ' Scotland. The delay in the answer to the two Lords is satisfactory. Matters of Ireland. James MacOnell honest. The Queen of Scots going over the water for twenty days to pass her time from place to place. SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 205 1565. Jan. 15. Edinburgh. Jan. 16. Edinburgh. Jan. 18. Edinburgh. Jan. 28. St Andrews. Vol. X. 5. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. James MacOnell's professions. Earl of Argyle. The Ji;stice Clerk's marriage. Angelo Manelio in disgrace ; Roulet also. Suit of Eichard Springham. Snow storm. 6. William Maitland to Cecill. Their conceptions not far dis- crepant. Matters ripe and of necessity to be taken in hand. The fruit of his labours not to be lost. The Queen of England shall not repent any good turn she may do the Queen of Scots. Himself ready to join, if he [Cecill] will meddle earnestly. 7. Randolphe to Cecill. Lethington dissatisfied with his letters. Arrival of Adam Hume and the Laird of Livingston from France. The Queen of Scots receives Arran with a kiss ; his few words to her. The Earl of Lennox. James Stewart his chief enemy. An attack upon the Captain of the Guard in the street. 8. Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth. Requests letters of safe conduct for David Wans of Leith, and others, to pass to England to do their- lawful errands and business. Jan. 29. St. Andrews. Feb. I. St. Andrews. 9. Randolphe to Cecill.. Expects soon to return. The Queen of Scots about to send some one of credit to France. to Cecill. Thanks for liis friendly and ever takeia him as a pattern, and will follow his gentle 10. Maitland letter. Has footsteps as near ai he can. In this last letter he sees liis good meaning for the first time. He himself has thought him slow and fearful, but he would not permit any one else to have a wrong impression of him. Their friendship ouglit to be the means to establish a like feeling between their Sovereigns, and tliey ought to sacrifice tlieir very lives to attain it. Prays him, therefore, to go forv.^ard as he has begun, and to suffer neither the malice of fortune nor the envy of man to overthrow the work he has built on so good a foundation. Feb. 5. n. Tiiomas Randolphe to Queen Elizabeth. Queen of Scots' Edinburgh, reception of her Majesty's letters. Her stay at St. Andrews ; her merry life there ; the Bourgeois wife, and not the Queen of Scots ; her obligation to France. Long conversations about her marriage ; desire to please Queen Elizabeth ; unwilling to forsake offered friend- ship for uncertainty ; his i-eplles. The Queen of Scots willing to follow her Majesty's advice ; and desires to live in friendship with her. Her mind towards the Earl of Leicester. Satisfaction of the Earl of Murray and Lethington. Feb. 5. 12. Randolphe to Cecill. Conference with tlie Queen of Scots. Edinburgh. Good will of the Earl of Murray and Laird of Lethington. Neces- sity of her marriage. Desire of a fuller resolution from England. Severity of the winter. General sickness. A fond tale of armed men fighting nightly in the streets. 206 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1565. Feb. 7. Struther. Vol. X. 13. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Bequests that she will give order to her justices to consider and decide the case of Walter and Andrew Brechin, whose goods, &c. had been spoiled by one Anthony Curteney, and others, pirates. Feb. 9. 14. William Maitland to Sir William Cecill. Begs that he will St. Ninians. give his aid to the cause of Walter Brechin, who had been inhu- manly spoiled of his goods by Anthony Curteney, and others. Feb. 12. 15. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. Great expectation of what Berwick, further word shall come from the Queen's Majesty. Dissatis- faction at Lord Darnley's coming. French news. Arrival of Darnley. Feb. 19. 16. Randolphe to the Earl of Leicester. Will do all honour Edinburgh, and Service to the Lord Darnley that may be in his power. His reception by the nobility. His welcome by the Queen. A great storm. Feb. 19. 17. Randolphe to CeciU. Lord Darnley's arrival. His reception Edinburgh, jjy the nobles and the Queen of Scots. General disposition towards him. Probable results of his coming. Anxiety to hear from Eng- land. The Earl of Murrav's zeal, &c. Feb. 21. 18. Earl of Lennox to Queen Elizabeth. Returns thanks for her Dunkeid. Majesty's great goodness towards his causes, and especially in per- mitting his son to return to Scotland. [Feb. 27.] 19. Substance of a letter addressed to the Queen of Scots, respectiug the piracies of one Andrew White upon divers Welshmen, whose goods were taken into Scotland and sold there. Feb. 27. 20. Randolphe to Cecill. A dinner with Lord Darnley, at my Edinburgh. Lord of Murray's. Great praise of Lord Darnley ; he goes to hear Mr. Knox ; dances a galliard with the Queen. Letters from Denmark. Report of the King's overthrow. Feb. 28. 21. William Maitland to Sir William Cecill. Glad to hear that Edinburgh, he has recovered his health. Find some lacks in him, which he has wished to see reformed, but hopes he will suffer neither the evil weather nor the evil world to kill him ; for himself, he has always one merry hour out of the four and twenty, but those that be in love are ever set upon a merry pin. March 1. 22. Randolphe to Cecill. A suit from the Earl of Bothwell ; its Edinburgh, probable result. News frojn France ; the Cardiaal's desire for the Queen to marry there ; her misliking towards the matter. Anxiety about her marriage ; disposition to follow the advice of the Queen of England. General good will towards the Earl of Leicester ; his advantages in the match. Murray's responsibility. Good hope of the Queen. An Italian singer her Secretary in Roulet's place, &c. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 207 1565. Vo"^- X- March, -i. 23. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. Great storm. A Edinburgh, great dinner at the Earl of Murray's ; the Queen sorry she was not bidden. A marriage. Conversation with the Queen ; her ex- pressions towards the Queen of England ; her firmness in religion ; disposition to please Queen Elizabeth in her marriage. The Master of Marischal. Chance of cumbers on the Borders. The .Earl of Lennox and his son at Court. Death of Captain Borthwick and the Earl of Menteith. Straight handling of the Master of Marischal. March 10. 24. Earl of Lennox to Cecill. Begs that he will procure him a new Hoiyrood. licence to remain there three months longer, that he may accomplish the assurance of his lands to his son. March 1 2. Edinburgh. March 13. Edinburgh. March 15. Edinburgh. March 17. Edinburgh. March 27. Edinburgh. March 30. Hoiyrood. 25. Earl of Murray and William Maitland to the Earl of Leicester and Sir William Cecill. Beg that they will move the Queen's Majesty in favour of the Master of Marischal, in custody of Sir Henry Percy, and that a reasonable ransom may be set on him. 26. Earl of Murray and William Maitland to the Earl of Leicester and Sir WUliam Cecill. Beg that they will procure the suspension or delaying of a certain act respectilig the apparel of ministers. 27. Randolphe to Cecill. The Queen of Scots anxious to know her Majesty's resolution. Suspicions of delays. Earl of Bothwell's arrival. The Queen's displeasure against him. His dishonourable words of the Queen, and his threats against Murray and Lethington. Lord Seton obliged to fly to France. Sickness of the Earl of Argyle. His dissatisfaction at Lord Darnley's return. The Queen's courtesy to Darnley. 28. Randolphe to Cecill. A communication from Queen Elizabeth to the Queen of Scots ; her commotion. The Laird of Lethington to be sent to France. Tears. Lethington averse to further delay. Distress of the Earl of Murray. General discontent, trouble, and fear. 29. Thomas Randolphe to the Earl of Bedford. News from France. The Queen's sorrow. Proposed marriage with the Duke of Orleans. Lethington to go to France. The Queen desirous to please her Majesty. Fears of the Earl of Murray. Effect of a match with France. A commotion about the great attendance at mass at Hoiyrood. The Laird of Lundie's request to the Queen on the same subject, when she visited him in Fife ; his spiteful words against the mass ; his request granted. The Queen and Lord Darnley. Requests safe conduct for pass through England to 30. Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth. George Lord Setoun, and others, to France. March 30. 31. Randolphe to Cecill. Case of the Master of Marischal. Order respecting the apparel of preachers. Strange news from England. Queen Elizabeth and the preacher ; her beads and crucifix. Bonar. A marriage between France and England. Arrival of Beton. The new Bishop of Dunblane. Bothwell iu dis- grace, &c. 208 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1565. April 7. Edinburgh. Vol, X. 32. Thomas Randolphe to the Earl of Bedford. The strange news a very tale. Departure of Murray from Stirling ; the Court very quiet in consequence. The Queen most fervent in her de- votions. Darnley ill with the measles ; favour towards him ; mut- terings. Cause of Murray's retirement from the Court. Different reports. Lent ; the Queen eats flesh in Lent. What next ? The doctor a fool. Discovery of a cave at Musselburgh ; pillars of great strength and strange monuments. A game at biles ; Mistress Beton and himself against the Queen and Lord Darnley. Darnley loses and pays. April 13. 33. Laird of Ormistoun to Sir William CeciU. Begs his interest Ormistoun. towards procuring him some compensation for loss sustained in obtaining the release of one William Rabye, an Englishman, who had been taken prisoner by the French Bask. April 13. 34. Laird of Ormistoun to the Privy Council of England. Respecting one Rabye and another. Englishmen, for whom he had been surety, and who had left the kingdom without paying him. 35. Randolphe to Cecill. Growing suspicion of the Queen's familiarity to Lord JDarnley. Discontent of the Laird of Lethington. Certain ill effects of such a match. The Queen of England suspected to be the cause of it. Lethington informed of the truth. His own insufficient salary. 36. Randolphe to Cecill. Begs his favour towards th(! cause of one William Clerke. April 15. Berwick. April 16. Edinburgh. April 18. Berwick. April 24. April 29. Edinburgh. 37. Randolphe to Cecill. Confirmation of the reports about the Queen of Scots and Lord Darnley. Fear of the result, and that it will break the amity with England. Distressing reports about Darnley. Fears of the Duke. The godly undone. His own ill paid and painful situation. The cave at Musselburgh. 38. Instructions to Sir Nicholas Throkmorton, Kt., sent from her Majesty to the Queen of Scots, to negotiate and confer with her in respect to her reported intention of marrying the Lord Darnley, to oppose the match, and to adviseher acceptance of the Earl of Leicester. 39. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. Queen Elizabeth's letters for the return of the Earl of Lennox and Lord Darnley. Counter orders. Suspicion of her Majesty's intent in sending Lord Darnley. The Queen of Scots' care and tenderness over him. Discontent of the people. The Earl of Murray about to keep a day of law against Bothwell. Never man in more suspicion than Murray is now. Letter inclosed from a friend. Never greater triumph in any time of most popery than in this last celebration of Easter. The Queen and her women parade the town like Bourgeois wives collecting money. Lethington not so welcome as he looked for, &c. Incloses, 39. I. [Alexander Clark] to Randolphe. Money matters. The Queen's care of Lord Darnley. Earls of Argyle and Atholl. Tfeatmeoit of a priest for saying mass ; the Queen's anger and interference. Nobility at Court. Bothwell going to France. Attack of the Elliotts on some Scots their neighbours. Edinburgh, April 22. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 209 1565. May 1. May 2. May 3. Edinburgh. May 8. Edinburgh. May 11. Edinburgh. May 11. Berwick. Vol. X. 40. Determination by the Privy Council of England upon the marriage of the Queen of Scots, and against the Lord Darnley. [This is a copy of the paper which was delivered to Sir Nicholas Throkmorton, as appears by a note at the end in the autograph of Sir Wm. Gecill. The signatures have been very carefully copied in facsimile by Sir Win. Gecill.] 41. " A memoriall of the instructions given to Sir Nicholas Throk- morton, Knight, sent to the Q. of Scots." To express the Queen of England's misliking of the marriage with Lord Darnley, to threaten the withdrawal of her affection, to give her full liberty to make choice of any of the English nobility excepting Darnley, to suggest a conference, and to promise the consideration and disquisi- tion of her title to the throne of England. Also to persuade her of the advantages which will attend her marriage with the Earl of Leicester, 42. Thomas Eandolphe to Sir Wm. Gecill. The Earl of Murray's assembly against Bothwell. The Queen's displeasure. General discontent at her doings. Dislike of the proposed match with Lord Darnley. Suspicion of the Earl of Murray. Quarrel between Murray and Argyle. The Duke of Chatelherault. Fear of the preachers. Bond between Murr.ay and Chatelherault. The Earls of Glencairu, Morton, and E-uthven. General suspicion and dis- order. Mr. Fowler's reports of Qaeen Elizabeth's threats ; satis- faction thereat. Suspicion of the Laird of Lethington. The chief movers of the match. Lord Lennox's poverty ; impudence of his men. Meeting and consultation of the Protestants. The Master of Maxwell's "works" in Annan. Murray going to Court. Expec- tation of Sir Nicholas Throkmorton. 43. Eandolphe to Cecill. Murray's gracious reception at Court ; his refusal to agree to the marriage with Lord Darnley. Alter- cation with the Queen. In disgrace: suspected to be led by England. Intended meeting at Stirling. The Laird of Lethington to be stayed in England for the present. Himself [Eandolphe] in danger and his credit lost. Foray by the Elliotts. 44. Eandolphe to Cecill. Sir Nicholas Throkmorton coming to treat touching the marriage with Lord Darnley. The Queen of England ought not to be deceived. More passed between Lord Darnley and the Queen of Scots secretly than they would like to be known, or that he can put in writing. Intended advancement of Lord Darnley. The Nobles. The Earl of Murray. Other expected advancements. Probable reception of Sir Nicholas Throkmorton. Imprisonment of James Mac Onell. The Elliotts and the Scotts ; their services to be procured for England, if required. False report about the abolition of mass. 45. WiUiam Maitland to the Earl of Leicester. Had received fresh instructions from the Queen of Scots, and orders to return to England ; states his reason for not doing so ; doubts how the Queen of England will take it. Sorry that her Majesty's letter to o 210 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1565. May IL Berwick. May IL Berwick. Vol. X. Sir Henry Percy, in the Master of Marischal's matter, had served to so small purpose. Murray's sincere meaning and uprightness deserv- ing to be vi^ell thought of. 46. Sir Nicholas Throkmorton to the Earl of Leicester and Sir William Cecill. Arrival with the Laird of Lethington at Berwick. Intended meeting of the Nobles at Stirling, concerning the marriage. Queen Mary's earnestness and vehemence about it. Her determination to send to France to declare the matter to her uncles. Eeceipt of fresh instructions by the Laird of Lethington on his return to Scotland. The Queen's message contained in them, to marry whom she will, and to be fed with yea and nay no longer. Inducements held out to William Maitland to go to France ; he refuses ; his great perplexity and passion. General averseness to the » match. Efforts to stay himself [Throkmorton] from coming to Scotland. Necessity of the Earl of Northumberland's being stayed in the North. The papists are rousing themselves. Disorders in Lid- desdale. Incloses, 46. I. Thomas Randolphe to Sir Nicholas Throkmorton. Sends a paper by which he Tuay see what haste is made to that which they would be at. Hopes that they shall both be at the marriage, though they would well be spared. Edinburgh, May 10. 47. William Maitland to Sir William Cecill. Complains of Sir Henry Percy's refusal to take any Scotsman's bond for the Master of Marischal. May 12. Berwick. May 15. May 18. Stirling. May 20. Stirling. 48. Sir Nicholas Throkmorton to the Earl of Leicester and Sir William Cecill. The Laird of Lethington much grieved about the case of the Master of Marischal. Lord Darnley to be created Earl of Eoss. The simple Duke [Chatelherault] yields to the marriage. The Earl of Murray will not, unless the Queen of Scots leaves the mass and quits Popery. She and Lord Darnley refuse. The Earl of Argyle refuses to come to the Convention, although sent for by the Queen. Straight espial over himself, Majestas et amor. A suit in favour of James Meynis. 49. Note of the honours conferred this day on Henry Stewart, son of the Earl of Lennox, by the Queen of Scots, with the forms of the oaths taken by him as Knight and Earl, and the names of four- teen knights created by him. 50. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Requests safe conduct for James Makgill, through England into France. 51. Earl of Murray to Sir William Cecill. Requests Ins favour towards his brother-in-law the Master of Marischal, that he may have a reasonable ransom by which he may redeem his liberty according to the law of arms. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH, 211 1565. May 21. Edinburgh. May 21. Edinburgh. May 21. Edinburgh. May 21. Edinburgh. Vol. X. 52. Sir Nicholas Throkmorton to Queeii Elizabeth. Attempt to stay him from going to the Court. Honours to be conferred on Lord Darnley. Journey to Stirling. Refused an immediate audience. Subsequent interview with Queen Mary. Names of the nobility with her. Delivery of his instructions. Remon- strance on her hasty proceedings with Lord Darnley. The Queen's reply. Impossibility of preventing the marriage. The marriage to be deferred to obtain her Majesty's consent. Some one to be sent to England. Dinner with the Queen. Her Majesty [Elizabeth] still able to dissolve the match if she like. The Earl of Bedford's return to Berwick is necessary. Dangerous pi'actice intended in Yorkshire. Honours bestowed on Lord Darnley. Intended summoning of Parliament, and assembly of the clergy. Mr. John Hay to be sent to England. Other matches proposed to the Queen. Incloses, 52. I. Wote of the honours conferred on Henry Stewart [Lord Darnleyl by the Queen of Scots. May 15. 53. Sir Nicholas Throkmorton to Sir William Cecill. The mar- riage indissoluble but protracted. Her Majesty [Queen Elizabeth] able to dissolve it by violence, or obtain a composition. Memorial inclosed. Suit from the Master of Marischal. Thomas Randolphe worthy of some gracious consideration ; his diet insufficient. 53. I. Memorial from, Sir Nicholas Throkmorton to the Earl of Leicester and Sir William Cecill. Containing advice to he submitted to the Queen of England for prevention of the marriage between the Queen of Scots and Lord Darnley, or for the obtaining a good composition. May 21 . 54. Thomas Randolphe to the Earl of Leicester. Pitiful state of the poor Queen of Scots. The amity with England like to be dis- solved. Lord Darnley's pride and violence. His coming attributed to England. Murmurings. Ill will towards himself The Queen not able to retract. No good from the match. Some demon.stratioB expected from his Lordship [Leicester.] 55. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. The Queen's affection for Lord LJarnley declared in the Council. Zeal of Sir Nicholas Throkmorton ;, his failure. The Queen's carelessness and contempt of advice ; her unseemly passion. Lord Darnley keeps his chamber ; his furious passions; his offer to stab the Justice Clerk. Earl of Lennox. Simpleness of the Duke ; Argyle's stoutness in de- fence of religion. Murray's truth and honour. Laird of Lething- ton ; Earl of Ruthven ; Earl of AthoU ; and the Earl of Murray. Haste to have matters ended before Sir Nicholas Throkmorton's arrival ; iU success of his mission. Incloses, 55. I. Thomas Randolphe to the Queen of Scots. Announces the arrival of Sir Nicholas Throkmorton, and requests delay in her determination towards the Lord Darnley, until she shall know the m,ind of the Queen of England. May 11. o 2 212 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1565. May 24. May 27. Stirling. May 30. Stirling. June 3. Edinburgh. June 3. Edinburgh. Vol. X. 56. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. Complains of the insufficiency of his allowance, and recommends that a sum of money be appropriated, to retain certain of the Queen of England's friends in Scotland. 57. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Requests safe con- duct for Master James Thorntoun, Ambassador, for certain her affairs, to France. 58. Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth. Requests safe conduct for James Murray, to France. 59. Thomas Randolphe to the Earl of Leicester. The Queen's love ; shame and princely honour laid aside ; neglect of her kindred and friends. Murray goes where he listeth. Letliington has time to make love. David [Riccio] chiefly in favour. Won- derful reports. Lord Darnley's violence. General danger. Lord Darnley must be removed or his enemies supported. Why should not her Majesty [Elizabeth] do it by force? The Queen of Scots' intentions towards England and France. Alteration in her ; they say she is bewitched ; the doers are named, and the tokens, rings, and bracelets found, which contain the sacred mysteries. . 60. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. Convention appointed for the 10th. Report of the Queen of Scots' intentions about religion. Papists in England. Boast of the Earl of Ruthven. Opinion of the Earl of Atholl. Carelessness about England. Overtures to France. Queen Mary's supporters. Intelligence from Spain. Indecision of the Queen's adversaries. Intended promotions. Lord Darnley's income. Arrival ofMons. Mauvissifere. Fear of the Pro- testants. Arrival of Mons- the Convention. June 3. 61. Randolphe to Sir Nicholas Throkmorton. Edinburgh. Mauvissifere. , Earl of Murray. Deferring of Mistrust of the Papists. June 4. 62. Summary of the consultation and advice given by the Lords and others of the Privy Council [of England], collected out of the sundry and several speeches of the said Councillors, in respect to the proposed marriage of the Queen of Scots with the Lord Darnley. June 4. 63. Copy of the same: June 8. 64. Queen Elizabeth to Thomas Randolphe. Understands that by the marriage with the Lord Darnley the cause of religion shall be disturbed, and instructs him to encourage all those who are well- minded to preserve the same, and to assure them of her support. June 12. 65. Randolphe to Cecill. Mr. John Hay sent to the Queen of St. Johnston's. England; his knowledge of the inconvenience of the match with Lord Darnley ; the object of his mission ; little likelihood of his success. Suspicion of Lethington. Queen Mary's determination. Value of her Majesty's [Elizabeth's] friendship to them ; ready means to let them know it. The Ambassador's good will towards the Earl of Murray. Suit of Archibald Graham. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 213 1565. ^^'^^ ^- June 12. 66. William Maitland to Sir William Cecill. Trusts that, how- st Johnston's, ever other matters fall out, their private friendship shall not be violated. Desires a continuance of the mutual intelligence between their two Sovereigns. Complains that he has not been well used in respect to the suit of the bearer. June 14. 67. Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth. Desires credit for Mr. John St. Johnston's Hay, sent to her Majesty on certain matters of importance tend- ing to the maintenance and conservation of the amity between them. June 14. 68. Maitland to Cecill. Bequests that the bearer, the Com- St. Johnston's, mendator of Balmerino [Mr. John Hay], sent from the Queen of Scots to her Majesty, may have favourable audience and depesche. June 15. 69. Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth. Sends the bearer [Mr. St. Johnston's. Hay] to assure her Majesty of her desire to embrace all rea- sonable means to prevent her from being therwise than heretofore. Fr. June 18. 70. Queen Elizabeth to the Queen of Scots. Has commanded the Westminster. Earl of Lennox and Lord Darnley, being her subjects, to make their return to England, and requests that she will give them her safe conduct for their speedier coming through her country. June 27. 71. Queen Elizabeth to the Queen of Scots. Sorry to find so Greenwich, small cause of satisfaction in the message of Mr. Hay, after such cause ofi"ered to her of offence and misliking. June ? 72. Supplication to the Queen's Majesty of Scotland from her subjects professing the Evangel of Christ Jesus -—reciting the late planting^ of the true religion in Scotland, and its establishment by Parliament, but that of late these godly beginnings have been stayed, and that idol, the mass, set up again ; — and requesting a speedy reformation of this and other enormities, and a favourable answer to their petition, which is contained in certain " Articles " appended. [The " Articles " request the suppression of the " papis- tical and blasphemous mass, Avith all papistry and idolatry," the appointment of proper provision for the ministry, the appointment only of ministers who shall be tried by the superintendents or visitor of the church, the restoration of all lands " founded to hospitality " to their original use, and the punishment of all such horrible crimes as now abound in Scotland, as idolatry, blasphemy, Sabbath breaking, witchcraft, sorcery, &c.] July 6. 73. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. A gathering of the Earl Edinburgh, of Argyle against the Earl of Atholl. Summons from the Queen of Scots to Lord Home. Earl of Mvurray. Assembly of the Pro- testants. 214 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1565. July 7. Edinburgh. July 9. Edinburgh. July 10. July 10. July 16. Edinburgh. July 16. Edinburgh. July 18. Stirling. July 23. Edinburgh. July 23. Prom the Tower. July 24 Edinburgh. July 24. Edinburgh. July 28. Vol. X. 74. Thomas Eandolphe to Sir William Cecill. Return of Mr. Hay from England. Ill success of Ms journey. The Queen of Scots in hard case. Strange behaviour of Lord Damley ; enmity towards him. The gathering of the Earl of Argyle against the Earl of AthoU. The Queen's endeavours to prevent a contest. His own absence from the Court; his reasons. The Queen's Majesty [Elizabeth] may have the Queen of Scots again at her wiU, for tour or five thousand pounds. 75. Randolphe to Cecill. Requests his favour towards Mons. Mongomerie and William Guthrye going to France. 76. Queen Elizabeth to Thomas Randolphe. Instructs him to give advice to the Queen and Nobles of Scotland, in respect to the troublesome condition of the country, through the contentions among themselves. 77. Copy of the same. 78. Thomas Randolphe to Queen Elizabeth. Informs her Majesty of the secret marriage of the Queen of Scots with the Lord Darnley, not above seven persons being present. 79. Copy of the letter sent by the Queen of Scots to divers of her subjects, disclaiming any intention of opposing them in their religion and conscience, and requesting them to tittend upon her with their friends prepared for war. 80. Duke of Chatelherault and the Earls of Argyle and Murray to Sir William Cecill. Beg his assistance in their present hard case, and request credit for the bearer, instructed to declare the same to him. 81. Thomas Randolphe to Queen Elizabeth. The bearer sent to inform her Majesty of the pitiful condition of the country, and the danger of some of the best of the realm. Their humble request is, that her Majesty will be pleased to have pity on them, to support them, and assist them, as the importance of their cause requires. 82. Margaret Countess of Lennox to the Lord Chamberlain and Sir William Cecill. Implores them to intercede with the Queen of England that she may be restored to her favour, and begs them, as fathers, to consider how much she suffers in being separated from her husband and children. 83. Randolphe to Cecill. Great fear of her Majesty [Elizabeth's] displeasure. Levy of 300 men. Lord Darnley going to take the Musters. 84. Randolphe to the Earl of Bedford. Unjust persecution of the Earl of Murray. Suggests plans of harassing the Queen of Scots. 85. Thomas Randolphe to the Earl of Bedford. Lord Darnley proclaimed King. Capture of the Earl of Bothwell's friend, the Laird of Ricarton. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 215 1665. • ^ ^*^^- ^• [July 29.] 86. Queen of Scots' answer to the articles presented to her by the Protestants of Scotland for the abolition of mass, &c. [July 30.] 87. Queen Elizabeth to Mary Queen of Scots. Has received a letter by Beton containing friendly offers ; but, considering her late actions, not allowable in the way of friendship, cannot de- termine what to answer otherwise than as she has commanded a servant to declare to her. July 30. 88. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Bedford. Desires credit and advice for John Tamworth, sent in message to the Queen of Scots. July 30. 89. Queen Elizabeth to Thomas Randolphe. Desires credit for John Tamworth, sent in message to the Queen of Scots. July 30. 90. Queen Elizabeth's instructions for John Tamworth, one of her Majesty's Privy Chamber, sent to the Queen of Scots, in message, in respect to her " strange" proceedings, her marriage, consequent dis- orders in the country, &c. 1565. August 1. Bichmond. August 2. Edinburgh. August 2. liOcWeven. August 7. Edinburgh. August 7. Vol, XI. August — Decembek, 1565. 1. Queen Elizabeth to John Tamworth. Instructs him to inform the Queen of Scots on the various points in which she mislikes her marriage with Lord Darnley. [Indorsed by Sir William Cecill, " A second Instruct, for Mr. Thomworih, hut not sent."] 2. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. Choice of a Lieu- tenant-General. Lord Gordon to be set at liberty. Process against the Earl of Murray. The coming of any one from England likely to serve to good purpose. Refusal of the Earl of Lennox and Lord Darnley to return to England. 3. Earl of Murray to the Earl of Bedford. Requests that he will assure the passage of his servant, Nicol Elphinstone, between New- castle and Berwick^ and of a boat which he has sent to Holy Island with ordnance. 4. Randolphe to the Earl of Bedford. The Earl of Murray put to the horn. My Lord Ambassador [Tamworth] to have audience to-day. Matters full of difficulty, and the Queen [Elizabeth] must take part with the Nobles. 5. The speech that was used to the Queen of Scots, by Mr. John Tamworth, in regard to heir " strange" proceedings ; her marriage with Lord Darnley ; her detention of him and the Earl of Lennox ; disorders in her realm ; religion ; persecution of the Earl of Murray, &c. 216 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1565. ^«^- ^^• August 10. 6. John Tamwortli and Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. Edinburgh. Interview with the Laird of Lethington. Little hope of recon- ciliation between the Queen and the Earl of Murray. Discord between the Earl of Lennox and Xord Darnley, aud the Nobles. The Earl of Murray put to the horn. Proclamation in Lothian. Interview with the Queen. The Duke, the Earls of Argyle, Murray, and Rothes are together. Their need of lier Majesty's support. August 10. 7. John Tamwortli and Thomas Randolphe to the Earl of Edinburgh. Leicester. The Nobles will be overthrown if they have not her Majesty's support, The Queen of Scots' marvellous fear of her. General hope of her assistance. August 10. 8. John Tamwortli to the Earl of Leicester. Discord between Edinburgh, the Queen of Scots and her Nobles. She rejects the Queen of England's assistance, and evidently hates her mortally. If he [the Earl Leicester] intends to do any good he must look well about him. August 12. 9. " Answer for the part of the Queenis Maiestie of Scotland to the proposition maid be Mr. Thomwith [Tamworth], upon the behalf of the Quene of England," in respect to the marriage with Lord Darnley. . August 12. 10. English copy of the same. August 13. 11. Offers to be propounded to the Queen of England upon the behalf of the King and Queen's Majesty [of Scotland], in regard to their marriage, future amity between them, alteration in religion succession to the Crown of England, &c. [In the autograph of Randolphe. Indorsed by Sir William Cecill, " Brought by Mr. Tamworth."] August 13. 12. Another copy of the same. August 13. 1 3. Another copy. August 14!. 14. Laird of Ormystoun to Sir "William Cecill. Begs his Edinburgh, assistance in the procuring a sum of money due to him by William Raby and Edmond Stringer, who had been captured by the " Baske," and whom he ransomed. August IS. 15. Earl of Murray to Cecill. Returns tha.nks for his care and Dunoon. diligence iu the furtherance of their suit. Doubts not that he will continue their friend, and begs he will consider the danger of delay. August 20. 16. Thomas Randolphe to Queen Elizabeth. No man could have Berwick, used greater diligence and care than Mr. Tamworth. Marvellous alteration in the Queen of Scots. Finds little will in her to recom- pense her Majesty for the injuries done to her. Never were there more men in Scotland well addicted to England than there are now. [This letter is dated from Berwick by mistake for Edinburgh.] SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 217 J 565. ^«^- ^I- August 20. ] 7. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. Care and diligence Edinburgh, of Mr. Tamworth. Interview with the Council. Case of certain parsons who had been spoiled by pirates. Another case regarding pirates. Threats a.gainst himself for practising with the Queen',s rebels. The Eavl of Lennox and Lord Darnley's refusal to return to England. August 21. ] 8. John Tamworth to Cecill. Informs him of his detention at Hume Castle. Home Castle, by warrant of the King and Queen of Scotland. August 23. 19. Queen and King of Scotland to the Master of Maxwell. Re- Edinburgh, quests him to meet them at Stirling on Monday next, at night ; having heard that he has meddled, and had intelligence, with the rebels, with whom they are presently discontented. August 27. 20. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. Interview with the Council Edinburgh, and the Queen about the detention of Mr. Tamworth. Queen Mary's conversation about the succession to the English Crown. Leicester and Darnley. Mr. Tamworth to be set free. Suspicion of himself The Queen's enmity towards Murray. Departure to Stirling or Glasgow. Restoration of Lord Gordon. General confusion. Arrival of ships from Flanders ; the Earl of Sutherland suspected to be in one. August 28. 21. Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth. Has sent a gentleman to Stirling. the King [of France], her brother-in-law, to report to him the state of her affairs, and requests that she will expedite him on his journey. Fr. August 31 Edinburgh. 22. Randolphe to the Earl of Bedford. Arrival of the Duke of Chatelheraultj the Earl of Murray, &c., to the number of a thousand persons. A gentleman to be sent from them to his Lordship, to whom he will please to give credit as to themselves. [August ?] 23. Petition of James Nicolson and John Johnston, Scotchmen, to Queen Elizabeth. Complain that they have been put to the last extremity by their Sovereign, in consequence of their having con- veyed an aid of money sent by her Majesty, through Mr. Tamworth, to the Earl of Murray. Sept. 1. 24. Randolphe to CeciU. Arrival of the Duke, the Earl of Edinburgh. Murray, &c., with J, 200 horse. The Earl of Argyle expected with as many more. Edinburgh the fittest place for them. Little chance of their success. The Queen's confidence in the castle. Intended movements on both sides. Hope of her Majesty's assistance. Intended defence of Leith. Sept. 1. 25. The French Ambassador in England [Mons. Paul de Foix] London. to the Queen of Scots. Mons. Mauvissifere about to be sent to her from the King of France to try and compose the. difficulties in her kingdom. Interposition with the Queen of Euglandi- Some one from thence to be sent also. Much friendship and affection in the Queen of England towards her, in Sir William Cecill also. The Queen of England unwilling to release the Countess of Lennox. Fr. 218 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1565. Sept. 1. Sept. ?. Sept. 2. Edinburgh. Sept. 4. Edinburgh. Sept 7. Stirling. Sept. 7. Stirling. Sept. 8. Glasgow. Sept. 8. Dumfries. Sept. 8. Dumfries. Sept. .9. Edinburgh. Vol. XI. 26. Divers Lords of Scotland to Queen Mary. Complain of her unjust persecution, and disclaim any other purpose than the mainten- ance of the true religion. 27. Letter published by divers Lords of Scotland, complaining of the Queen's fury against them, disclaiming any other object than the maintenance of the true religion, and desiring all persons that profess the Lord Jesus with them, to assist them in this their great danger, as they will avoid God's heavy displeasure. 28. Thomas Eandolphe to Sir William Cecill. Little comfort for the Lords in that town. The Qaeen's close pursuit of them. Battery from the Castle. The townsmen likely to turn against them. Little good to be done without a^ssistance from England. Certain persons likely to be heard of at the East or West Marches.' 29. llandolphe to Cecill. Departure of the Lords from Edin- burgh. The Queen's movements. The Duke. Master of Maxwell joined to them. Defection of the Queen's forces. Her suspicion 'of Morton. Keport of her carrying arms. Murray's last refuge. Plans against him. Hope of the Queen of England's support. Reported arrival of the Earl of Sutherland. The Earl of Bedford's commis- sion too confined. Great necessity of help from her Majesty. Means of getting the Queen of Scots into England. Death of James MacOnell. 30. Mary Queen of Scots to Thomas Randolphe. Mons. de Mauvissi^re and the Minister from England, purposed to be sent to her to treat of all causes of misliking between them, shall be welcome and well received, but she will not consent that her good sister shall meddle in any wise between her and her subjects. 31. English copy of the same. 32. Queen Mary to the Earl of Bedford, Governor of Berwick. Understands that the Earl of Sutherland, in his passage to his native country, has been detained prisoner at Berwick, and requests that he may be put at liberty. 33. Duke of Chatelherault, Earl of Murray, and Earl of Glencairn to Thomas Randolphe. Request hira to warn my L[ord] B[edford] that they suspect that the man who should come [Beton] means not truly. All that they themselves seek is the establishment of the religion they profess, and that the country may not be governed by strangers. Beg him to write to the Earl of Bedford that certain H. and B. [harquebusses and pikes] may be sent to Carlisle. 34. Earl of Murray to T[homas] R[andolphe]. Has seen the letter about the arrival of Mons. Mauvissifere, and, as to the conclusion, requests, if the matter shall tend to that effect, that he may be kept in remembrance for licence for himself and others to " play " for certain years. Begs also that he will write to the Earl of Bedford, that the soldiers they wait for may be sent to Carlisle. 35. Randolphe to Cecill. Difficulty of access to the Queen. Her mind towards the Lords. Deserted by Morton. General disorder. The Queen's movements and intentions. SCOTLAND —ELIZABETH. 219 1565. Sept. 9. Edinburgh. Sept. 10. Dumfries. Sept. 10. Dumfries. Sept. 10. Dumfries. Sept. 10. Dumfries. Vol, XL 86. Thomas Kandolphe to the Earl of' Bedford. Forwards letters, and requests him to dispatch them to Mr. Secretary. 37. Earl of Murray to Queen Elizabeth. Returns thanks for her Majesty's goodness towards him. Is compelled for the present to make residence with the rest of the Nobles who are joined in action with him. 38. Earl of Murray to Sir William Cecill. Had purposed to have gone to England to have thanked the Queen for her liberality granted to them in their necessity, but is forced to defer his journey by great and weighty matters from which he may not be absent. Sends the bearer [Eobert Melvill] to declare their -whole estate and proceedings, and to require his counsel. 39. Duke of Chatellierault, Earls of Murray, Glencairn, and Rothes, Lord Uchiltre, Master of MaxweU, and Laird of Drumlanrig to Cecill. Desire credit for the bearer [Melvill], and beg that he will further his suit, at this time so necessary to them. 40. Duke of Chatelherault, Earls of Murray, Glencairn, and Rothes, Lord Uchiltre, Master of Maxwell, and Laird of Drumlanrig to Queen Elizabeth. Inform her Majesty of their Sovereign's sudden and furious proceedings against them, whereby the troops they required for their protection have been cut off from them. Request her aid in defence of their religion, lives, and heritages, and desire credit for the bearer. 41. Instructions given to Robert Melvil by the Lords of Scotland, to be declared to the Queen of England, as to the number of forces, &c., requisite for the accomplishment of their object. 42. Queen and King of Scots to . Inform him that certain rebels have taken up arms against them, are fortifying various houses and strengths, and mind to draw in strangers to help them ; and desire his attendance therefore at Stirling on September 20, with aU the force he can make and twenty days' victuals. 43. Duke of Chatelherault, Earls of Murray, Glencairn, and Rothes to Robert Melvil. Understand from the Earl of Bedford that he has neither aid nor money for (hem, at which they marvel much. Urge him diligently to crave of the Queen's Majesty and their friends there [in England] that their support be hastened to Scotland as soon as may be possible. 44. Intelligence from Edinburgh. Arrival of Francis Yaxley and his interview with Lord Darnley. Yaxley's mission to Flanders with the offer of the Queen ofScots to place herself, her husband, and whole country under the protection of the King of Spain, and to remit all her title to England to his judgment and direction. Sept. 19 & 20. 45. Randolphe to Cecill. Hopelessness of the Lords' cause. Great Dumfries desire that this great plague be taken away. Earnest request for her Majesty's assistance. Summons to arms. The Queen's movements. A benevolence obtained at various towns. General disorder. Re- ported arrival of Bothwell. Her Majesty's power over them. Want of justice in several cases towards Englishmen. Sept. 10. Sept. 13. Dundee. Sept. 15. Dumfries. Sept. 15. 220 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1565. Sept. 21. Dumfries. Sept. 22. Dumfries. Sept, 22. Sept 22. Edinburgh, Sept. 2i. Holyrood. Sept. 28. Dumfries. Vol. XL 46. Earl of Murray to the Earl of Bedford. The number of soldiers wanted. Persecution of their friends. Inability to lielp them. General discouragement. If the aid be not sent them by the 4th or 5th of the next month it will be hard to recover their loss. 47. Duke of Chatelherault, Earls of Murray, Glencairn, and Kothes to the Earl of Bedford. Understand the good will of the Queen his Sovereign towards their cause. The Queen of Scots is levying forces to take the houses holden against her. On the 21 st of next month she is to besiege Hamilton Castle. Bequest the imme- diate aid of 3,000 men. 48. Information to be given iiO the Queen's Majesty of England and her most honourable Council in favour of the Church of Christ Jesus within Scotland, now begun to be persecuted in the chief members of the same. 49. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. State of the country; its ill condition ; government by strangers. The Queen's suspicions. General dissatisfaction. TJnworthiness of LordDarnley. The remedy lies in the hands of Queen Elizabeth. Disorders on the Borders. The Queen's promises. The suspicion of assistance from England. 50. Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth. Bequests safe conduct for George Lord Seytoun and others to pass through England from France. 51. Duke of Chatelherault to Cecill. Bequests the conveyance of a letter to his servant, Bobert Hamilton, making suit at the Court of France for his revenues of Chatelherault. Sept. 24&29. 52. Memoranda by Sir William Cecill of the result of consul- tations by the Privy Council respecting the Queen of Scots. The injuries done by her towards England. Matters to be required of her. Mr. Bandolphe to be written to. An army to be sent to the Borders, &c. Sept. 80. 53. Thomas Bandolphe to the Earl of Bedford. Begs that he Edinburgh. -w^iU license two servants of the Lord Darnley, Englishmen, who are desirous, as obedient subjects, to return to their native country, to pass to their friends. Sept. SO. 54. Bandolphe to the Earl of Bedford. Understands that this Edinburgh, will be the l^st day of his liberty. The Queen's anger against the Lords. The Duke of Chatelherault and others put to the horn. Begs, if he is imprisoned, that his Lordship will take care that Mr. David Chamber be safely lodged until his delivery. Lord Darnley at the preaching this day. Sept. 30. 55. Message from Queen Elizabeth to the Duke of Chatelherault and others, deploring their situation, and stating her intention to send some persons of good authority to treat with the Queen of Scots. [In the handwriting of Sir William Cecill and indorsed by him, " The copy of an answer for Robert Melvyn to show to the Duke and others, but it is not if very answer gyven tohym, from the Queen's Majesty."] SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH, 221 1565. Sept. Oct. 1. Oct. 2. Kdinburgli. V Oct. 4. Edinburgh. Oct. 4. Edinburgh. Oct. 6. Aboard the "Aid" thwart Berwick. Oct. 8. Edinburgh. Vol. XI. ' 56. Articles to be submitted to the Queen of Scots from the Queen of Englcand, appointing Thomas Randolphe to be joined Avith Mons. Maiivissifere in his mission from the French King, and suggesting certain measures in regard to the Queen of Scots' marriage, &;c., for the re-establishment of amity between the two Sovereigns. 57. Message from Queen Elizabeth to be delivered by Robert Melvill to the Lords of Scotland, assuring them that she will endeavour to procure them a reconciliation with their Sovereign, stating her reasons for not sending forces as required by them, but promising to do so if the Queen's indignation may not be appeased. [In the handwritivg of Sir William Gecill.'] 58. Captain Cokbourn to Sir William Cecill. Arrival at Edin- burgh. Particulars of an interview with the Queen of Scots. His speech to her. Wondrous sore weeping. Interview with him and Mons. Mauvissi^re. More tears. Strife between the Queen and King about the choice of a Lieutenant. Claims of the Earls of Lennox and Both well. Intentions against the Protestants. 59. Thomas Randolphe to the Earl of Leicester. Persecution ot the Lords. Their intentions and determination. The Queen of Scots' injuries to England ; communication with Spain and Flanders ; consultations with witches ; mi.sgovernment of her countrj-. Defection of the Lord Cliancellor. Threats against himself, &c. Incloses, 59. I. Address ivritten in the name of the "nobility arid congre- gation j^rofessing the right religion " in Scotland, ex- plaining the motives of their proceedings, compilaining oj their persecution by their Sovereign, &c. [Entitled by Thomas Randolphe, " The griefs of the Lords touching the Government.' '\ Dinnfries, Sept. 19. 60. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. The Queen of Scots' proceedings against the Nobles. Future intentions. Expected force under Lord Gordon. Promises of the Earl of Bothwell. Need of help from her Majesty. Ill success of Mons. Mauvissiere. Excitement at the arrival of an English ship, " the Aid." Threats against him. 61. Anthony Jenkynson to the Privy Council of England. Reports his voyage along the coast towards the Frith. Safe arrival of the Earl of Bothwell in Scotland. Driven into Inch Keith. Shot at from the Castle. A messenger from the Queen of Scots. Arrivfil at Berwick. Lord Seaton. 62. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Complains of her unjust displeasure against herself and the King, her hu,sband, and of the threats of her officers on the Borders. If she chooses to make her cause that of rebels, she will be compelled not to conceal so great a wrong from all the Princes, her allies. Fr. 222 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1565. Oct. 8. Edinburgh. Oct. 12. Edinburgh. Oct. 13. Edinburgh. Oct. 14. Carlisle. Oct. 14. Carlisle. Oct. 17. Newcastle. Oct. 18. Edinburgh. Oct. 19. Edinburgh. Oct. 21. "Ware. Vol. XL 63. Thomas Eandolphe to Sir William CecUl. The Queen of Scots setting forward to Dumfries with all her force. Dislike of her doings, and general distrust. She is joined by Lord Gordon; his restoration to ihe Earldom of Huntly. AthoU, Bothwell, and Huntly her chief trust. Mons. MauvissiSre and Cokbourn to receive their dispatch. 64. Eandolphe to Cecill. Return of Melvill to the Lords. Their satisfaction at her Majesty's answer. Promises of the Abbot of Kilwinning. Lethington, Morton, and Ruthven well affected towards them. Good report of Lord Erskine. 65. Eandolphe to Cecill. Insincei-ity of the Queen of Scots towards her Majesty. Misplaced confidence in the Earl of Bothwell. Cause of the misunderstanding between her and the Earl of Murray. Jars between her and her husband. Scarcity of money. His own danger, &c. 66. Earl of Murray to the Earl of Leicester. Complains of the Queen's Majesty's coldness in their cause. Immediate support wanted to save the shedding of innocent blood. Nothing to be charged against them by the Queen of Scots. Great danger to all the nobility, and to all godly and virtuous persons in the country. 67. Earl of Murray to Cecill. Complains of her Majesty's cold- ness in their cause. Reminds him that she was the principal instigator of their proceedings, and entreats that support be hastened to them with all possible expedition, 68. Duke of Chatelherault to Cecill. Requests his favour towards the Abbot of Kilwinning, about to proceed to the Court of England with the Earl of Murray. 69. Randolphe to the Earl of Leicester. Melancholy state of the kingdom. Wilfulness and indiscretion of the Queen and her hus- band. The cause of their marriage not to be written. The present great cause of discontent. Condition of the Nobles. Hope of assist- ance from England, and from his Lordship in particular. His own estate. Permission to retire to Berwick. Difficulty of doing so. Lady Murray. The three Maries still unmarried. The best horse the Queen has was once his Lordship's. 70. Randolphe to Cecill. The Earl of Murray's absence. His visit to England. His return much anticipated. The hope of her Majesty's aid and assistance. Queen of Scots' arrival at Edinburgh. 71. Earl of Murray to the Earl of Pembroke and others of the Privy Council. Has understood her Majesty's desire not to treat with him openly at present, and has therefore stopped on his journey to abide her further determination. , SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 223 1566. i^°^" ^^■ Oct. 23. 72. [Privy Council of England ?J to [the English Ambassador in France ?]. Lest the part which the Queen hath taken in the matter of the troubles in Scotland should be falsely reported at the Court of France, they detail at length the particulars of the flight of certain of the Scotch nobles, who had incurred their Sovereign's displeasure, into England ; how the Queen forbade their coming further into her realm, but how the Earl of Murray had arrived at Royston before he received her Majesty's letters; of the reasons which induced her to give him audience, before the French Ambassador and her Council ; of the petition which the Earl made to the Queen upon his knees ; of her Majesty's reply to him ; of the Earl's statement as to his conduct, and the Queen's speaking very roundly to him, that she would by her actions let it appear that she would not maintain any subject in disobedience against his Prince. [In the handwriting of Sir John Mason and Sir William Cecill.] [Oct. 24.] 73. Instructions for certain persons to be sent into Scotland to commune respecting the troubles in that kingdom, the Queen's marriage with Lord Darnley, violation of the treaty with England, maintenance of pirates, retaining of soldiers, assaults upon Mr. Tarn- worth and Thomas Randolphe, the Queen of Scots' title, &c. Oct. 25. 74. Queen Elizabeth to the Queen of Scots. Understanding her earnest desire for amity, intends to send an ambassade of persons of good estimation to understand her disposition, and has desired Mr. Randolphe to request her special safe conduct for such persons. Oct. 29. 75. Queen Elizabeth to the Queen of Scots. Has given charge to Mr. Randolphe to make her certain offers, which she trusts she will accept, and has declared to him the particulars of her interview with one of her subjects. Fr. [This letter appears to have been substi- tuted for the preceding.~\ Oct. 29. 76. Queen Elizabeth to Thomas Randolphe. Instructs him of her ■Westminster, proceedings in the matters of Scotland since the coming of the Scottish Lords into her realm, of the coming of the Earl of Murray to her Court, her interview with him, &c. Oct. 30. 77. Earl of Murray to Queen Elizabeth. Has had little repose Westminster, since his departure from her Highness. It would be more easy to bear if he knew how he had deserved such hard treatment. Intends, on his departure, to leave Mr. Melvill to know more of her Majesty's disposition towards him. Oct. 31. 78. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. The Queen with Edinburgh, child. Mens sibi conscia ; her remorse at her late doings. Pro- ceedings in Fife. Master of Maxwell's endeavours for a reconcilia- tion ; possibility of such an event. AthoU's preparations against Argyle. Lennox quiet at Glasgow. Both well's "great virtue." David [Riccio] ; he that may attain to it is worthy to wear it. Lethington in love, and like to go stark staring mad. An offer to the Duke if he will yield his title to the Crown. Hasty marriage of the Lady Mary with the Serjeant Porter. 224 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1565. ^^'^^ ^^• Oct. 31. 79. William Kyrkealdy, Laird of Grange, to [the Earl of Alnwick. Leicester ?]. Received two letters in cipher. A letter to Bedford, from which they may draw little comfort. Unless a force of men and ships come with the Ambassadors, their travail shall he in vain. [October.] 80. Statement by the Queen of Scots in defence of her marriage with Lord Darnley. [Four pages, holograph, in French.] Nov. 7. 81. Thomas Eandolphe to Sir William Cecill. Receipt of the . Edinburgh. Queen of England's letters. Queen of Scots willing to do all she may. The safe conduct granted, and all shall be welcome. Nov. 8. 82. Randolphe to Queen Elizabeth. Interview with the Queen Edinburgh, of Scots. Delivery of his instructions. Her professions and desire for friendship. Her willingness to receive her Majesty's Ambassadors. Her enmity and impatience against Murray. [Nov. 8.] 83. Randolphe to Cecill. State of the Nobles and their cause. Effect of yielding to the Queen of Scots' will. Reports about the intentions in England towards the Lords. Expectation of the Com- missioners, &c. Nov. 8. 84. Randolphe to Cecill. Chance of accord. Her Majesty Edinburgh. [Elizabeth]'s determination not to assist the Nobles ; effect of the same ; the faction utterly discouraged. Necessity of some consi- deration towards the Protestants and the Earl of Murray. Chance of a reconciliation with him. Sharp words with the Queen of Scots about Lord Darnley 's title. Final determination. The new Coun- cillors. Nov. 12. 85. Randolphe to Cecill. Murray's arrival at Newcastle. Result Edinburgh, of his journey. Effect of the same. The Duke a petitioner for pardon Laird of Grange. Miserable condition of the whole party. The' Queen with child. Reports. Arran not like to live. [Nov. 1 3.] 86. Copy of the safe conduct granted by Mary Queen of Scots to certain personages of good quality and estate, to be sent into her realm by the Queen of England to confer and treat upon all matters standing in question between them. Nov. 19. 87. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. False report of Edinburgh, the Queen's pregnancy ; her sickness. Arrival of Mr. George Chamber. The French King's opinion about tlie controversies there. Effect of her Majesty's treatment of Murray. Expectation of the Ambassadors from England ; their safe conduct. Determina- tion of the Earl of Argyle. The Earl of Atholl. Affairs of Ireland. Nov. 23. 88. Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth. Requests passport for Hoiyrood James Stewart, Archer of the French King's Scottish Guard, to return to France. House. Nov. 24. 89. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Informs her of the Hoiyrood. detention, at Berwick, of the Earl of Sutherland, on his passage from beyond sea to his native country, and desires his immediate liberation. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 225 1565. ^o^- ^■ Nov. 24. 90. Earl of Murray to Sir William Cecill. Eeturns thanks for NewcasUe. his good counsel. Begs that he will be a means to the Queen's Majesty for the restoration of himself and the rest of the nobles to their Sovereign's favour, and for relief of their present necessity. Nov. 26. 91. Queen Elizabeth to Thomas Kandolphe. Does not think it meet to send any persons to Scotland, as the case at present standeth between her and the Queen of Scots. Instructs him of her present intentions, and desires him to explain that he had mistaken the purport of her message on the subject. Dec. 1. Holyrood. Dec. 1. Edinburgh. Dec. 3. Newcastle. Dec. 3. Newcastle. Dec. 3. Edinburgh. Dec. 4. Newcastle. Dec. 7. Westminster. 92. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Requests safe conduct for James Duke of Chatelherault, and forty other persons with him, to pass through England to the parts beyond sea. 93. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. Queen Mary's sickness. The Duke likely to speed well in his suit to be restored. The Queen's mind towards the Earl of Murray. Arrival of Melvill. Mind of the Earl of Argyle. Complaints of the Earl of Lennox. The Earl of Atholl at Court; lament at the Earl of Mun-ay's absence. Suspicion of the Earl of Morton and the Laird of Lethington, &c. 94. Duke of Chatelherault to Queen Elizabeth. Informs her Majesty of the result of his suit to the Scottish Queen ; the hard conditions imposed on him, and compelled exile ; and requests her letters of safe conduct, that he may conform to the same. 95. Duke of Chatelherault to Cecill. Result of his suit to his Sovereign; hard conditions imposed on him; constrained exile. His determination. Required safe conduct. Incloses, 95. I. Memorial of the offers to he made by the Buhe of Chatel- herault to the King and Queen of Scotland in respect to his offences, and the conditions upon which he may obtain their Majesties^ pardon. Bee. I, 1565. 96. Randolphe to Cecill. Her Majesty's mind about the Am- bassadors. Queen of Scots gone to meet her husband ; reports of her pregnancy. Suit of the Duke ; the Queen willing to be quit of him. The Queen and the Earl of Lennox. Marvellous pride of the Papists. The Bishop of St. Andrews in great credit. 97. The Earl of Murray to Cecill. Begs his furtherance of the requests of the Duke of Chatelherault for a safe conduct out of the realm. 98. Queen Elizabeth to the Queen of Scots. Declines setting the Earl of Sutherland at liberty, and states her reasons for doing so. [Signed "Eliz"...., the signature being unfinished, her Majesty having possibly altered her mind, about sending the letter.] Dec. 7. 99. Draft of the same letter, in the autograph njf Cecill. 226 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1565. Dec. 7. Ne'wcastle. Dec. ] 5. Edmburgh, Dec. 23. Edinburgh. Dec. 25. Edinburgh. Vol. XL 100. The Earl of Murray to Sir William Cecill, Eequests his recommendation to the Archbishop of York for Mr. Goodman^ that he may have licence to preach within his Grace's jurisdiction. 101. Thomas Eandolphe to Cecill. Interview with the Queen of Scots about her Majesty's wish for the meeting of Commissioners. Her complaint of his [Eandolphe's] many evil ofEces ; the matter referred to the Council ; probable result. 102. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. Interview with the Council about her Majesty's wish for the sending of Con^mis- sioners ; doubts and difficulties ; refusal to send any. Further con- ference with the Queen ; her ultimate agreement to it. Summons to the Scots Lords in England to attend the Parliament. Departure of Fowler. Incloses, 102. I. The copy of his [Randolphe' s'\ Tnemorial or notification to the Council of Scotland, stating his Sovereign's inten- tions in regard to the sending of Commissioners to treat respecting the controversies between the King and Queen of Scotland and their subjects. Deo. 23, 1565. 103. Eandolphe to Cecill. The Queen's uncertainty about proper Commissioners. Correspondence with the French Ambassador. Lord Seaton. . The Earl of Darnley at mass, but the Queen sat up the most part of the night at cards. Fears about religion. Disposition towards England. No favour for the Earl of Murray ; his miserable condition. The Queen and Lord Darnley. New coinage. Amantium irse, or household words. Dec. 25. Newcastle. Dec. 26. Newcastle. Dec. 31. Newcastle. 104. The Earl of Murray to the Earl of Leicester. Eefusal of the King [Darnley] to subscribe the Duke of Chatelherault's " appoint- ment." Nothing meant towards him and his friends but all extremity. Begs his I'emembrance of their cause to the Queen's Majesty. 105. Murray to Cecill. The Duke's "dres" granted. Notjiing meant to them but extremity and " forfalture." Begs liis intercession with the Queen's Majesty in their behalf 106. Murray to Queen Elizabeth. Informs her of his little chance of favour from his Sovereign, unless through her means ; begs, therefore, that she will be pleased to travail with the Queen of Scots in his favour, and for the other nobles joined with him. Dec. 31. 107. Murray to Cecill. Has understood that there is little Newcastle, favour to be looked for by him and the rest except through the Queen's Majesty ; craves, therefore, his accustomed goodness and friendship, now in the time of his greatqgt and most gi-ievous need. SCOTLANP— ELIZABETH. rfi2l 1565. Dec. 81. Vol. XL 108. Poem, by Thomas Jenye, entitled " M^ister Randblphe's Phantasy ; a brief calculation of the proceedings in Scotland, from the first of July to the last of December." [This poem extends to about 800 lines, and is dedicated to Thomas Randblphe, in an epistle dated by the author, " At his Chamber in Edinburgh." It professes to give an account of the proceedings and troubles in Scotland, consequent on the marriage of the Queen with Lord Darnley, and is supposed to be narrated by Thomas Randolphe.] 1566. Jan. 8. MouUines. Jan. 9. Newcastle. Jan. 9. Jan. 10. Jan. 27. Berwick. Jan. 29. Newcastle, Vol. XII. 1566. 1. Captain Cokbourn to Sir William Cecill. Certain persons at Court. Mons. de Guise. Packets from Mons. de Foix, and from Scotland. Report of the Queen of Scots' pregnancy. Her Majesty well served by her Secretaries, David [Riccio] and James Balfour. 2. Earl of Murray to Cecill. Craves his favour and" help in this his greatest extremity, and begs that he will move the Queen of England to travail with his Sovereign for their relief. 3. Queen Elizabeth to the Queen of Scots. In answer to her letter respecting an alleged entry and slaughter, in Scotland, committed by certain subjects of England, and in reply to her complaint of the conduct of the Earl of Bedford, her Lieutenant on the Borders, in that and other matters. Knows of no such entry, and thinks that the complaint against the Earl of Bedford is made by some who have more disposition to pick quarrels than to compound them ; and supposes the matter to be one whereof she heard in December last, wherein the English were first spoiled, robbed, and taken prisoners by the Scots ; but she has given charge to her Lieutenant to have good and earnest regard to these complaints as he will answer to her at his peril. 4. Queen Elizabeth to Thomas Randolphe. Has appointed the Earl of Bedford and Sir John Foster, her Commissioners, to meet with others from the Scottish Queen, to treat respecting the resto- ration of the Earl of Murray and other Scottish Nobles unto their country. 5. Thomas Randolphe to Cecill. Begs, on the behalf of the Earl of Murray, that he will be a mean to the Queen's. Majesty for the deliverance of the Earl of Sutherland, who has promised to use his interest with the Queen of Scots for Murray's restoration. 6. Murray to Cecill. Begs his interest for the liberation of the Earl of Sutherland ; is assured that he will let no occasion slip- that may profit their cause. P 2 228 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1566. Jan. 30. Jan.? Feb. r. Edinburgh. Feb. 9. Edinturgh. Feb. 11. Edinburgh. Feb. 11. Edinburgh. Feb. 11, Edinburgh. Feb. 12. Edinburgh. Feb. 12. Holyrood. Feb. 17. Edinburgh. Vol. XII. 7. Clapham, merchant, of Scotland, to Sir William Cecil!. Acquaints him of his knowledge of a person named Foular, of his voyage with him to Yarmouth, and subsequent journey to London ; his movements in London, concealment, secret writing, &c. 8. Paper of answers by Mr. FowUer, in respect to his knowledge of certain communication between England and Scotland. The King and Queen of Scots' great trust in the Earl of Leicester, as the person best affected towards the amity between the two countries, &c. 9. Thomas Eandolphe to Sir William Cecill. Probability of the Queen of Scots' favour towards the Lords. Messengers from France. Queen of Scots' title to England. A new bond to re-establish popery. Arrival of Mons. Ramboilet ; his intent and disposition. Celebration of mass at Court on Candlemas day. Disorder in the Court. That fellow David yet in place. No good for the Earl of Argyle. The Queen's pregnancy ; signs to the contrary. 10. William Maitlandto Sir William Cecill. Glad to understand his disposition for amity. Nothing so far past but that aU may be reduced to their foi'mer state. No certain way unless they chop at the root, and he knows well where it lieth. The bearer is informed of his mind. Begs him to have pity on Fowler. 11. Eandolphe to Cecill. The bearer, Mr. MelviU, commissioned to treat in certain matters tending to the amity and concord between their Majesties. 12. William Maitland to Cecill. Requests credit and instruction for Mr. MelviU that he may perform his charge profitably. Begs him to continue his good offices. 13. Mary Queen of Scots to the Earl of Bedford, Governor of Berwick. Requests the delivery of certain goods and money, the cargo of a ship which had beien wrecked upon the coast. 14. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. In consequence of the many false reports to her prejudice, sends the bearer, Mr. MelviU, to assure her of her friendship. Remonstrates on her unjust treat- ment of Mr. Fowler, a servant of the King her husband's, and begs the deferring of his execution. Adverts also to the hard case of her mother-in-law [the Countess of Lennox], and appeals to her whether she deserves punishment for merely wishing weU to her chUd. Fr. 15. Mary Queen of Scots to Sir WiUiam CeciU. The bearer, Robert MelviU, addressed to England on business which he wUl know. Requests the continuance of his good offices towards the maintenance of the good intelligence with her dearest sister, and that MelviU may have audience. 16. Randolphe to Cecill. Requests that the bearer, Mr. Douglas, may have licence to pass into France, SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 229 1566. ^*^^- ^"- Feb. 19. 17. Thomas Randolplie to Sir William Cecill. Queeu of Scots' Edinburgh, mind about the Commissioners. An accusation brought against him [Randolphe] before the Queen and Court, of lending money to the Earl of Murray ; his reply. Is ordered to quit the country. Safe conduct required for certain persons named to go to France. Feb. [20.] 18. Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth. Informs her Majesty of the ill deportment of Mr. Randolphe, her Minister there ; and in particular of his having supplied her rebels with a certain sum of money. Will send the accusation against him in five or six days. Has given the matter in charge to Mr. MelArill. Fr. Feb. 24. 19. Queen Elizabeth to the Queen of Scots. States her opinion Greenwich, of the case of the Earl of Murray and his party, and the causes which moved them to their late proceedings, and requests that she will again receive them into her favour. , Feb. 24. 20. Draft of the same letter, in the autograph of Sir WiUiam CeciU. [This letter was not delivered to the Queen of Scots, having been stayed for a reason mentioned in a letter of Thomas Ran- dolphe and the Earl of Bedford, of March 6, below.] Feb. 25. 21. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. The Queen of Edinburgh. Scots determined as to his departure. Object of Mr. MelviU's being in England. Lennox and Argyle about to talk together. Reported condition of Argyle's and Murray's restoration. Great suspicion of Lord Darnley towards David. Marriage of the Earl of BothweU. Feb. 26. 22. Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth. Requests safe conduct for Holyrood. David Anstruther, directed towards the parts of France for her particular affairs. Feb. 27. Edinburgh. Requests favour March 3. March 3. Greenwich. March 6. Berwick. March 6. 23. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. to Mr. Anstruther for his passport to France. 24. Queen Elizabeth to the Queen of Scots. Complains of her ' strange and uncourteous treatment of Mr. Randolphe. Informs her that she wiU return her Minister in England [Melvill] in like manner; that, if she wiH not take the Earl of Murray into her favour, she cannot but see him relieved herself ; and that, if her Ministers on the Borders stiU refuse to act with justice, she shall be forced to give charge to the English ministers to deal in like fashion. 25. Another copy of the same letter. 26. Earl of Bedford and Thomas Randolphe to Queen Elizabeth. There is a matter of no small consequence intended there [in Scot- land], and they hope that, by means thereof, my Lord of Murray shall be brought home without her further suit. They have thought good to stay her letters in his behalf. 27. Copy of the same letter, in the autograph of Thomaa Randolphe. 2S0 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. ,1566. March 6. - Berwick. March 6. Berwick. March 8. • Berwick. March 8. Berwick. March 8. Newcastle. March 11 Berwick. Vol. XIL • '28. The Earl of Bedford and Thomas Kandolphe to Sir WiUiam Oeeill. A great attempt intended by Lord Darnley to advance himself. Discord between him and the Queen about the Crown -matrimonial. His assured knowledge" of the Queen's intolerable conduct. His design to apprehend and execute a certain person whom he is able to charge with having done him the utmost dis- honour. Conditions between him and the Nobles ; their intentions. Ineh^e, : . ,t - 28. I. Paper of articles or conditions to be observed by the Earls of Argyle, Murray, Glencairn, and others, to Henry, King of Scotland, husband to their Sovereign Lady : — To take part in all the King's lawful and just causes .pmd quarrels ; to consent vn Parliament to his -receiving the Grown matrimonial ; to support the religion established by their Queen on her arrival in Scotland; and to be loyal and true to the King, as becometh true subjects.. March, 1566. 28. 11. Paper of counter articles to be observed, by the King of Scotland towards the Earls of Argyle, Murray, Olencairn, and the rest of their friends now in England : — to obtain the remission of their offences, and restoration to their rights. March, 1566. 29. Thomas Randolphe to Sir William Cecill. An order from the Lords for his departure from Scotland. His refusal ; reasons for it. Other orders to the same effect ; compelled to go. Conference with the Earl of Bothwell. Arrival at Berwick. The charge against him. Displeasure towards the Earl of Morton. The Seal to be given to David [Eiccio]. .30. Earl of Bedford and Thomas Randolphe to the Earl of Leicester and Sir William Cecill. The enterprizes there are growing to the desired point. The Earls of Argyle and Morton are accorded with all. Murray to be at Edinburgh to-morrow. The intention towards a certain person to be executed before Murray's coming. 31. Randolphe to Cecill. Receipt of her Majesty's letters. Eo man can be more happy than he is in serving such a mistress. The good will of the Scots towards her is reviving, and it shall be nourished and kindled daily. 32. Earl of Murray to Cecill., Returns thanks for his favour towards his cause. He and the rest of his company are summoned home for the weal of the religion, and the avoiding of great inconvenience ; the bearer [Mr. Wood] to declare the occasion thereof to him. Desires also his hearty thanks to her Majesty. , 33. Earl of Bedford to Cecill. Departure of the Earl of Murray and other Lords for Edinburgh ; his honourable behaviour during his being in England. David [Riccio] is dispatched and dead, as he had heard it should be. Now that so great an enemy . to reUgipn is taken away, there is the greater hope of peace and quietness. S0OTLA] such, good advice Edinburgh, to her Majesty that his letter to her be notitak^n in evil part. Intends to keep the meeting himself. August 25. 66. John Wood to the Earl of Leicester. Assures him of the Berwick, sincerity and honour of the Earl of Murray, from his bairnhood^ and begs that her Majesty may be informed of the truth respecting hira. ; August 25. 67. John Wood to Sir William Cecill. Proceedings of the Earls i^erwick. of Huntly and Argyle. Situation of the Earl of Murray. Begs the Queen wUl consider how he has been driven to his present position by the French faction, the Hamiltons, the murderers, and the Papists' August 29. 68. Earl of Murray to Cecill. Begs his furtherance of the ESinburgh honourable passage of James Clerk, an old servant of theirs, who is going to France. August. 69. Paper of intelligence from Scotland : the doings in Parliament ; proceedings of the Regent ; capture of Hamilton Castle ; and names of them of Lothian who have come in to the Regent. Sept. 1. Dumfries. Sept. 3. Edinburgh. Sept. 6. Edinburgh. Lord Herries to the Earl of Murray. Requests to know if the obedient subjects of his Sovereign will be molested by the other party in their return from England. Entreats him to reform the disorders in those parts, and to put some good man into the War- denry thereof ; and begs that he may regain certain houses which have been taken from him during his absence in England. {See Sept. 11.] 70. Earl of Murray to Cecill. Sends a letter for the Queen of England. Hopes their answer may be favourable. 71. John Wood to Cecill. Preparation of the Lords for the appointed day at Richmond. Bad faith of their adversaries. Anxiety of the Regent, who says he must speak with him [Sir William Cecill] by one means or other. [TMs last passage is in cipher.'] SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 267 1568. Sept. 7. Kdinbui'gh'. ' Sept. 8. Edinborgb. Sept. 9. Edinburgh. Sept. 11. Edinburgh. ,, Sept. 18. Edinburgh. Sept. 20. Sept. 24. London. Sept. 28. ■Berwick. Oct. 2. Oct. 4. Vol. XV. 72. Earl of Murray to Sir "William Cecill. Begs that he will draw the Queen's attention to the designs of the French towards the King of Scotland's party. Assures him that he will keep the appointed day, and begs a safe conduct, as well as for certain other noblemen mentioned. [On the last leaf of this. Ifitter.is a draft, by Sir William Cecill, of a pass for the Earl of Murray and others to come into England, to meet.at-Yorh and commune with certain English noblemen concerning the affairs of the Queen of Scots.'] 73. Robert Steuart to Cecill. Forced to remain there longer than he expected. Begs to know what is doing in the matters wherein he had charge. 74. Murray to Oecill. Begs that the bearer, Mr. John Wood, directed by him to the Queen's Majesty, may. be furthered and expedited in his charge. 75. Earl of Murray to Lord Herries. Means to keep the absti- nence to aU except those who are forfeited. Accuses him as being -the cause of all the disorders in his parts. Justifies himself for taking certain houses from him. 76. Earl of Murray to Queen Elizabeth. The movements of the King's disobedient subjects. The suspension of his own proceedings against them, in compliance with her desire. 77. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Murray. Assures him of the falsity of a report that she had determined to restore the Queen of Scots to her kingdom, whether she be found guilty or not of the ■ horrible murder of her husband. ■ one Robert Lawder, Scots to the French Oct. 6. York. 78. John Wood to Cecill. Informs him of who is going with letters from the Queen of and Spanish Ambassadors. 79. Earl of Murray to Queen Elizabeth. Great comfort from her Majesty's letter, signifying her intention with regardto the Queen of Scots, in answer to the letters dispersed through the whole country that, whether she were convicted or acquitted, her Highness intended to restore her to her kingdom. 80. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Murray. Advises him to forbear fi-ofn the sale, or other disposition, of the jewels of the Queen of Scots. 81. A memorandum or memorial of certain attemptates against the King and his obedient subjects of Scotland, committed by the Earls of Huntly, Argyle, and others, that pretend obedience to the Queen, since the time that ray Lord Regent, at the Queen of England's desire, left oif and forbore all prosecution of arms. 82. Earl of Murray to Queen Elizabeth. Means to obey her command in respect to the Queen of Scots' jewels, and will make answer to her Majesty's Commissioners of the other complaints brought against him. 268 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1568. ^"'" ■^^" Oct. 12. 83. Earl of Murray to Sir WiUiam CecUl. Requests that the York. hearer, his servant, Nicholas Udert, may have a passport to France. Oct. 24. 84. Eohert Steuart to Cecill. Had deferred his voyage [to France] London, by the advice of my Lord Cardinal. Is going now, and waits his commands. Vol. XVI. 1569. 1569. Jan. 8. 1. John Hamilton, Abbot of Arbroath, to Sir WUliam Cecill. HamUton. Begs that the bearer, going to France to his father [the Duke of Chatelherault], may have the Queen's passport. Jan. 14. 2. Queen Elizabeth's warrant for the safe passage of certain Hampton Court, geldings, and bows and arrows, belonging to the Earl of Murray, who is about returning to Scotland. Jan. 18. 3. Acknowledgement by James Earl of Murray, Regent of Scot- Westminster, land, of a loan of 5,000L from Queen Elizabeth, in their great necessity for the maintenance of peace and resistance of their enemies; promising to repay the loan, in two sums of 2,500?. each, in .Tune and November. Jan. 21. 4. Earl of Murray to Sir William CecOl. Incloses letters. De- Huntingdon, precates the injustice and untruth of his enemies' charges against him. Incloses, 4. I. Protestation of the Earls of Huntly and Argyle touching the murder of the King of Scots, showing that the Earl of Murray and Laird of Lethington were the authors of the same, and offering to prove it by the lavj of arms. January. 4. II. William Kirhaldy to the Earls of Huntly, Argyle, and others. A certain letter from the Queen contrived by her enemies. No accusation 'made against her at York. Murray's disinterestedness, &c. Edinburgh Castle, January 14. Jan. 22. 5. Proclamation by the Queen of England, declaring the untruth Hampton Court, of certain malicious reports devised and published in the realm of Scotland, respecting an alleged secret practice between her and the Earl of Murray in regard to the Queen of Scots. Jan. 6. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl and Countess of Mar. Assures them of the untruth of an accusation brought against her by the Queen of Scots, of having made a contract with tlie Earl of Murray to the prejudice and peril of the young Prince of Scotland. Feb. 8. 7. Earl of Murray to Sir William Cecill. Proceedings of their Stirling Castle, adversaries during his absence. The Queen of Scots' letter to the Earl of Mar. Feb. 17. 8. Earl of Murray to Queen Elizabeth. Returns thanks for her Stirling. Majesty's gracious favour and acceptance of his service. SCOTLAND — ^ELIZABEl H. 269 1569. Feb. 17. Stirling. Feb. 21. Stirling. Feb. 24. Stirling. Feb. 25. Stirling. Vol. XVI. 9. Earl of Murray to Sir William Cecill. Informs him that he is again constrained to take up arms against his adversaries, and that he has requested Lord Hunsdon to support him. Incloses, Mary Queen of Scots to the Earl of Gassellis. Begs Mm to continue in assisting the Earl of Argyle in her behalf. The rebels not likely to get that support from England that they pretend. [_See Mary Queen of Scots' Corr., Vol. III.] Boston, January 17. Lord Boyd to the Earl of Gassellis. Probability of a war between Spain and England. Queen of Scots' good opinion of him, &c. \See Mary Queen of Scots' Corr., Vol. III.] Boston, January 18_ 10. Earl of Murray to Cecill. Forwards letters. Reminds him of her Majesty's letter to be sent to the King of Denmark about the Earl of Bothwell. 11. Earl of Murray to Queen Elizabeth. Requests safe -conduct for George Hopper, burgess of Edinburgh, to pass and repass to England on business. 12. Earl of Murray to Cecill. Arrival of the Duke of Chatel- herault with Lord Herries. Their proceedings with the Earl of Argyle and others. Refusal to redress the wrongs committed by them. Immediate necessity of taking up arms against them. Disorders in the Middle and West Marches. Feb. 26. 13. EarlofMuiTay to the Earl of Leicester. About to take the field. Stirling. Arrival of the Duke of Chatelherault and Lord Herries. Necessity of repressing the King's enemies in the Marches. The Queen of- England can do no less than assist them. Feb. 28. 14. Queen Elizabeth. Warrant directing the payment of 5, OOOZ. Westminster, to the Earl of Murray, on his giving a bond for repayment of the same before the 1 st of November. March 11. 15. Earl of Murray to Queen Elizabeth. Proceedings of the Stirling. King's enemies during his absence in England. Capture of Hamilton Castle. Siege and capture of the King's house at Dingwall. Assault at Douglas, Roslin, and other places. Spoils committed by them on the King's subjects. State of things on his return. The force he raised against the King's enemies. The falsehoods set forth by them ; their evident object. Their expected help from Spain and France. Suggests that her Majesty should send some one to Scotland to report matters to her. March 11. 16. Earl of Murray to Sir William CecUl. State of matters in Stirling. Scotland. Proceedings of the Duke of Chatelherault and others, the King's enemies ; their expectations from Spain or France. 270 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1569. March 13. Vol. XVI. 17. The heads of the coinmuning at Glasgow betwixt my lord Regent's Grace and the nobility with him on the one part, and the Earl of Cassillis, Lord Herries, &c. and the Abbot of Kilwinning, in the name of tTie Duke of Chatelherault, and other nobles his adherents, on the other part : — The Duke and his partj- to acknow- ledge the King's sovereignty ; forfeitures to be cancelled ; the coiu'se to be adopted by the Regent towards the Queen, &c. [These articles were devised by the Earl of Murray but not agreed upon.] 18. William Mai tland to Sir William Cecill. Interview between Lord Heri-ies, the Duke, Regent Murray, &c. ; the chance of an union among them. The Regent disposed, to follow the direction of the Queen of England. 19. Earl of Murray to Cecill. Matters are like to frame contrary to hi« expectation. Sends the bearer, John Wood, instructed in his behalf. March [24.] Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Murray. Credits Mr. Henry Westminster. Middlemore, instructed to inquire into the troubles in Scotland, which are tending towards a kind of civil war. [See Border Corr., March, 1569.] •March 22. Edinburgh. .March 23. Edinburgh. March [24.] Westminster. 20. Minute of the same letter, corrected by Sir William Cecill. April 15. 21. Earl of Murray to Sir William Cecill. Commends the suit of Edinburgh, two poor merchants of Scotland, lately spoiled of their goods on the coast of Cornwall, as they were returning from France. April 16. 22. William Mai tland to Cecill. Begs his good will towards the Edinburgh, case of two merchants, spoiled of their goods on the coast of Cornwall. May 16. May. May 22. June 5. Aberdeen. June 5. Aberdeen. 23 Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Murray. Begs him to con- sider well a declaration entrusted by her to Mr. John Wood. 24. Copy of a paper delivered to Mr. John Wood, on the part of Queen Elizabeth, containing propositions for the fature government of the kingdom of Scotland, treatment of the Queen, state of religion, regency of the Earl of Murray, &c'. 25. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Murray. Begs him to be favourable to the Lord Boyd, that he may go to his home, to his wife and children, and make some provision for his livelihood. 26. Earl of Murray to Queen Elizabeth. Received her letters by Mr. John Wood. Returns thanks for her continued good will towards him. Is forced, for reasons wliich he states, to delay answering her proposition. . 27. Earl of Murray to Sir William Cecill. Acknowledges the receipt of her Majesty's letter, and professes his desire to obey her wishes therein ; begs that a short but necessary delay in his answer may be taken in good part. SCO ILAND— ELIZABETH. 271 1569. Vol.. XVI. June 10. 28. John Wood to Sir William Cecill. Lethington. of Lethington's being sent to England. Argyle and other Lords to the Regent. Probability of the Laird Submission of the Earl of Prospect of general quiet. June. June. July .5. Edinburgh Castle. • ■ July 5. Edinburgh. July 7. Aberdeen. July 7. Aberdeen. July 10. Edinburgh. July 13. Aberdeen. July 17. July 17. July 24. 29. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Murray. Requests him to allow the officers and servants of the Bishop of Ross quietly to 'collect and receive the revenues of his Bishopric. 30. Queen Elizabeth. Licence for George Lord Seton to pass from Berwick to London, being on his way to France. 31. Lord Herries to the Queen of England. Defends his conduct generally. Explains his intei-view with the Earl of Murray. Denies that he had ever spoken ill of his Sovereign or acted against her ; and assures her Majesty that he is not, as reported, kept in ward by his own consent. 32. Lord Herries to Sir William Cecill. Forwards a copy of the preceding letter, and assures him of the imtruth of the accusations brought against him. 33. Earl of Murray to Queen Elizabeth. Submission of the Earl of Huntly. Hope of general obedience and conformity. Lord Boj^d. Although he has always wished that these weighty matters may be handled wisely and secretly, yet they are all discovered to the Queen of Scots, and principally by letters from the Bishop of Ross. 34. Earl of Murray to Sir William Cecill. Complains that his designs have been impeded through divers servants of the Queen of Scots having been allowed to come from England ; has been obliged therefore to convene the nobles for the 25th. 35. John Wood to Cecill. The Convention for the 25th. That which was delivered to him as a secret is divulged. The Laird of Lethington to go to England. Condition of the South parts and frontiers. 36. Earl of MuiTay to the Privy Council of England. WiU employ great care for the apprehension of a person named in their letter. 37. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Murray. Admonishes him of the long delay which has occurred in the sending some personage to negotiate the matter between them, and of the disadvantage which may happen thereby. 38. Queen Elizabeth to Lord Hunsdon. Authorises him to con- vey a letter to the Earl of Murray, and to write to him privately for speedy answer to the proposals made by her to Mr. John Wood. 39. Lord Herries to the Earl of Murray. Recapitulates the cir- cumstances under which he had come to him ; remonstrates on his imjust imprisonment ; complains of injuries and spoil committed on his tenantry ; and begs to be released. 272 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1669. July 2i. Dundee, July 24. Dundee. July 26. Berwick. Vol. XVI. 40. Earl of Murray to Queen Elizabeth. Begs to be excused for the delay in ansvrering the matters imparted to him, in Her Majesty's name, by Mr. John Wood ; and the Convention is likely to bring matters about more quickly than he could have done himselt 41. Earl of Murray to Sir William Cecill. Begs him to supply the imperfections in his letter to the Queen, and to excuse the delay which has taken place in answering her. 42. Henry Carey Lord Hunsdon to Cecill. Forwards a letter from the Earl of Murray. His own stay there likely to continue if dependant on the coming of the Marshal. July 28. 4.3. The names of the noblemen and others of the Estates of Scot- land, present at the Convention held at Perl,h on July 28, 1569. August 1. 44. John Wood to [Sir William Cecill]. Danger to the Earl of St. Johnston's. Murray and the King ; and probable effect of the proposition made to the Nobles. Refers to the bearer. August 3. 45. Earl of Murray to Queen Elizabeth. The communication of St. Johnston's, her proposition, sent by Mr. John Wood, to the Lords. Their opinion of the same ; rejection of certain articles ; and final con- clusion. August 3. 46. Earl of Murray to Sir William Cecill. The bearer instructed St. Johnston's, with the state of affairs there. Requests that he will return a letter, which he had sent to him, from the Queen of Scots to the Earl of Mar. August 5. 47. Lord Hunsdon to Cecill. The Scots' reception of the Berwick, articles proposed to them. Suspicion of the Laird of Lethington ; his danger. Projected union between the Hamiltons and Murray. A commission of divorce between the Queen and Bothwell. The Lords displeased with her. The Regent has again sent for aid in Liddesdale. August 10. 4!S. The declaration or deposition of Nicolas Aubert, alias Paris, concerning the death of the King of Scotland, at which he was present ; made at St. Andrews, August 10, 1569. Fr. August 12. 49. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Murray. Dissatisfied at the Guildford, answer to her proposition. Sends his servant back that he may consider the matter better, as he values the continuance of her favour. August 18. 50. Earl of Murray to . Sends a "tarsell" and a falcon, St. Andrews, although he believes he has little time for hawking. August 20. 51. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Murray. Advises him, as he Farnhara regards the continuance of her favour, to make some more resolute *^" answer to the articles sent by Mr. Wood, and also that he will forbear from besieging the castle of Dumbarton, and from sending any force towards the West country. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 273 1569. Vol. XVL August 22. 52. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Murray. Suggests that the execution of one Paris, a Frenchman, suspected to be concerned in the murder of the Lord Darnley, may be deferred. Sept. 5. Stirling. Sept. 5. Stirling. Sept. 8. Alnvrick. Sept. 15. Wingfield. [Sept.] Oct. 5. Kelso. Oct. 5. Kelso. Oct. 12. Kelso. Oct. 13. Oct. 22. Hawick. Oct. 22. Hawick. Oct. 23. 53. Eavl of Murray to Queen Elizabeth. Has advised the Council to send the Commendator of Dunfermline to confer on the articles proposed by her Majesty. Has sent no force to the "West parts. Is not besieging Dumbarton Castle ; and has already executed Paris. _ 54<. Earl of Murray to Sir William Cecill. Sorry for her Majesty's displeasure. Begs the expedition of my Lord of Dunfermline's safe-conduct. The cause of his altered conduct to the Laird of Lethington ; a public charge having been made against him and Sir James Balfour, as having been concerned in the murder of Lord Darnley. 53. Lord Hunsdon to Cecill. His advertisement of the Laird of Lethington is true. Arrest of Sir .lames Balfour. They are both charged as devisers of the murder of Lord Darnley. The execution of Paris. The late Convention. 56. John Bateman to Cecill. Informs him of the general hope this his there that he will befriend the Laird of Lethington in extremity. 57. Earl of Murray to Cecill. Reminds him of a complaint made by the Scots, of incursions committed upon them by the inhabitants of the West Marches. 58. Earl of Murray to Queen Elizabeth. Begs that she will give favourable audience and firm credit to my Lord of Dunfermline, in that which he shall speak' in their behalf. 59. Earl of Murray to Cecill. Requests credit for my Lord of Dunfermline ; and begs that a notorious trespasser, one David Ker, may be delivered up to him. 60. Murray to Cecill. Begs the delivery of a letter to my Lord of Dunfermline. 61. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Murray. Desires him to procure all the proofs he can of the Duke of Norfolk's having first motioned to him the matter of his marriage with the Scottish Queen. 62. Earl of Murray to Queen Elizabeth. Will collect all the information he can as to the moving of the marriage between the Duke of Norfolk and Queen of Scots. 63. Murray to Cecill. Assures him that neither diligence nor good will shall be wanting to procure the information required by her Majesty as to the projected marriage between the Duke of Norfolk and Queen of Scots. 64. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Murray. Has heard the Com- mendator of Dunfermline, finds no clear resolution in their answer, and requests to be further satisfied. 274 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1569. Oct. 23. Edinburgh Castle. Oct. 23. Edinburgh Castle. Oct. 29. Dumfries. Oct. 29. Dumfries. Oct. 29. Dumfries. Oct. 3L Manderstoun. [Oct.] Nov. 7. Edinburgh. Nov. 19. Edinburgh. Nov. 22. Edinburgh, Nov. 27. St. Andrews. Vol. XVL 65. William Maitland to Sir WiUiam CecUl. Thanks for his accus- tomed good, will, which he hears from Archie Stewart. All public men are subject to the malice of the world. The Regent has yielded more to his accusers than he would of his own nature. Doubts not that by their calumnious accusations they will impeach his honour in England as well as in Scotland, but he trusts her Majesty knows his uprightness, and will not condemn him till he has been heard and admitted to purge himself. 66. William Eyrkcaldy to the Earl of Bedford. The Laird of Lethington's imprisonment caused by the malice of his enemies ; the issue will be to his honour and innocence. There are reports against himself, but nothing shall make him spot his poor honesty, for which he has greater respect than for his life. 67. Earl of Murray to Queen Elizabeth. Communicates all the particulars which had occurred between him and the Duke of Norfolk, in respect to the Duke's proposed marriage Avith the Queen of Scots. 68. Earl of Murray to Queen Elizabeth. Has dealt plainly and sincerely in what he has declared to her, and begs some advertise- ment of her mind. 69. Murray to Cecill. Complains of his want of sincerity. Trusts that matters may be handled more plainly and frankly in future. 70. John Wood to Cecill. Prosperous journey of the Regent on the frontiers. Dumbarton in great strait. A charge of deception against himself 71. Murray to Cecill. Laird of Lethington's refusal to accuse the Duke of Norfolk. Result of his " voyage " on the Borders, Good words of Lord Herries. State of the West March. The auld Papist Laird of Seyfeld is become a good Christian man. 72. Murray to Cecill. His participation in the matter of the pro- posed marriage between the Duke of Norfolk and the Queen of Scots ; the Laird of Lethington's also. Willingness of the latter to go to England to vindicate himself. 73. Murray to Cecill. A letter from the Bishop of Ross to Lord Herries. Help for Queen Mary coming from France. The motion of the marriage between the Queen and Duke of Norfolk. 74. Murray to Cecill. A day of law for the Laird of Lethington ; his opposition to it ; the result. Having heard of the commotion in the North of England against the Queen under pretence of the papistical religion, he has offered to take part with her Majesty with the whole power of the realm of Scotland. 75. Proclamation made by the Regent of Scotland, directing all persons to observe the peace with the Queen of England. SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 275 Vol. XVI. 76. Thomas Ratcliffe, Earl of Sussex, to the Earl of Murray. Informs him of his readiness to march against the Earls of Northum- berland and Westmoreland ; and advises him how to act in case of their joining with the adverse party in Scotland. 77. Proclamation by the Regent of Scotland, commanding all persons between the ages of 60 and 16 to be in readiness to meet him on a certain day against divers rebellious subjects in the North of England who had ravaged their country, and were expected to retreat into Scotland. 78. Proclamation by the King of Scotland, forbidding all skippers, masters, and mariners of Scotland to receive into their vessels, or have any intelligence with, certain rebellious subjects of England. 79. Proclamation by the Regent of Scotland commanding all persons to meet him, "well bodin in feir of weir," at Peebles, on December 20, for resisting the invasion and entry into Scotland of certain rebellious and seditious Englishmen. 80. Earl of Sussex to the Earl of Murray. Informs him of the flight of the Earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland into Liddesdale, and requests him to do what he can to apprehend them. .81. Earl of Murray to Queen Elizabeth. Has received letters respecting the repair of her rebels to the frontiers. Will omit nothing, either by force or policy, that may tend to the advance- ment of her Majesty's service. 82. Earl of Murray to the Earl of Sussex and others of her Majesty's Council in the North. Communicates his movements against the rebellious Earls. Shall omit nothing, either by force or policy, by which her Majesty may have proof of his affectionate mind towards her. Dec. [22 ?]. 83. Instructions for the Marshal of Berwick, to treat with the Regent of Scotland for the delivery into custody of the Earls of Westmoreland and Northumberland. Dec. 22. 84. Instructions for Mr. George Carey, by the Earl of Sussex, Lord Hunsdon, and Sir Ralph Sadleir, being presently depeched about the Queen's Majesty's affairs to the Lord Regent of Scotland, to treat for the delivery into custody of the Earls of Northumber- land and Westmoreland, who had fled into Liddesdale. Dec. 22. 85, Earl of Murray to Sir William Cecill. Retreat of the rebels Peebles. to the Harlaw Woods. His movements and intentions against them. Expedience of her Majesty's keeping a force of footmen ou the Borders. Diligence of the Marshal of Berwick. Dec. 24. 86. George Carey to the Earl of Sussex, Lord Hunsdon, and Sir Hawick. Ralph Sadleir. Care and diligence of the Earl of Mun-ay. His proceedings for the capture of the rebel Earls. !J 2 1569. Dec. 4. York. Dec. 8. Edinburgh. Dec. 14. Edinburgh. Dec. 18. Dec. 21. £xham. Dec. 22. Peebles. Dee. 22. Peebles. 276 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. Vol. XVI. 1569. 87. Earl of Murray to Sir William Cecill. Apprehension of one Dec. 26. Burton, Master of the Horse to the Earl of Northumberland. Death Jedburgh, of Captain Berth wick, slain by the outlaws. 1569 ? 88. Instrument by the Earl of Murray, showing how the Queen of Scots is the ground or fountain from which all the tumults, practices, and daily dangers in the kingdom How; and that her remaining in England gives better opportunity for the same ; that it is fit that the Queen of England be moved to send her back into Scotland, and that hostages be offered for security of her honourable and safe treatment. 1569? 89. A note of the places in Scotland where one John Prestall resorted. 1570. Jan. 2. Jan. 2. Jan. 2. Edinburgh. Jan. 3. Jan. 4. Durham. Jan. 4. Jan. 10. Durham. Vol. XVII. January — Apeil, 1570. 1 . Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Murray. Returns her hearty thanks for his prompt proceedings against her rebels. Requests that he will deliver the Earl of Northumberland and others into custody. 2. Earl of Murray to Sir William Cecill. Has instructed the bearer [Nicholas Elphinstone] in certain matters of importance, and hopes he will show himself, as always, his very friend in the same. 3. John Knox to Sir William Cecill. He strikes not at the root. The branches that appear to be broken will bud again, and more quickly than men can believe. Exhorts him to turn his eye to God when matters of such weight lie upon him. More days than one would not suffice to express what he thinks. [Signed " John Knox, ^v' his onefoote in the grave."] 4. Instructions by Queen Elizabeth to [John Vaughan or Sir Henry Gates] appointed to go to Scotland to treat with the Earl of Murray for the delivery into custody of the Earl of Northumberland and other rebels taken in Scotland. 5. Earl of Sussex and Sir Ralph Sadleir to the Earl of Murray. Return thanks in the name of the Queen of England for his prompt measures against her rebels, and for the apprehension of the Earl of Northumberland ; and suggest various measures for the capture of the Earl of Westmoreland and others. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Murray. Requires him to deliver up the Earl of Northumberland into the custody of the bearer. [See Jan. 2.] 6. Instructions given to Sir Henry Gates, Knight, one of the Queen's Ma'''' Council in the North, by the Earl of Sussex, her Ma*y'« Lieutenant in the North, upon such matters as the same Sir Henry is appointed by her Ma*=^ to treat of with the Regent of Scotland. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 277 1570. Vol. XVII. Jan. 10. 7. Earl of Sussex'' to the Earl of Murray. CreclitH Sir Hei'ry Durham. Gates sent from her Majesty to receive the Earl of Northumberland into custody, and requests the delivery of certain other rebels into the hands of the Wardens of the Marches. Jan. 14. 8. Earl of Murray to Sir William Cecill. Requests the delivery Stirling Castle, of some letters to Mr. Nicholas Elphinstone. Jan. 19. 9. A note, or summary, of the principal matters iu the instructions of Nicholas Elphinstone, sent into England by the Earl of Murray. [In the autograph of Sir William Oecill.] Jan. 24. 10. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Murray. Intends to send some trusty person to answer the matters impartpd to her by Nicholas Elphinstone. Requests that the rebels remaining in Scot- land may be apprehended. Jan. 28. ll. John Erskine Earl of Mar to Sir William Cecill. Begs, for the Stirling Castle, affection he bore to his nephew [the Earl of Murray], whose daj'.s are shortened by the malice of men, that he will deliver a letter to the Queen of England, and procure him a favourable answer thereto. Jan. 28. 12. Earl of Mar to Queen Elizabeth. Informs her of the danger Stirling Castle, that has arisen to the King of Scotland, in his custody, by the shameful murder of the Earl of Murray ; and craves her Majesty's assistance to withstand the same. Jan. 29. 13. Queen Elizabeth to the Regent Murray. Expresses her grief at the devilish attempt upon his life. Sends Mr. Randolphe to under- stand of his good estate, and for answering the matters imparted to her by Mr. Elphinstone. o Jan. 29. 14. Queen Elizabeth to certain Lords of Scotland. Authoiizing Mr. Randolphe to treat with them for the peace of the kingdom in the event of the death of the Earl of Murray. Jan. 29. 15. Instructions for Mr. Thomas Randolphe about to proceed to Scotland, how he is to act in the event of the Earl of Murray's death, or otherwise ; to advise with Sir Ralph Sadleir, &c. [Feb.] 16. The Regentis Tragedie, ending with ane Exhortatioun A ballad, in black letter. Imprentit at Edinburgh, be Robert Lelc- preuiclc, 1570. Commencing, " Bamei [D— ELIZABETH. 313 1571. April 22. Westminster. May 4. Stirling. May 4. May 7. Edinburgh Castle. May 7. Dalkeith. May 11. May 13. Leith. May 1 3. May 14. Leith. May 14. Leith. Vol. XX. 29. Queen Elizabetli to the Earl of Lennox. Glad that he has regained possession of Dumbarton Castle, and hopes that he will make a good choice in the person to whom he will confide the charge thereof 30. Earl of Lennox to Queen Elizabeth. Hopes to use Dumbarton Castle to her liking. Her wish about measures to be adopted in Parliament. Proceedings of their adversaries. The Queen's party now caU themselves the King's. Edinburgh full of soldiers. Need of her support. 31. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Lennox. Bequests that a certain English fugitive, calling himself Johnson, but whose real name is Herlle, taken in Dumbarton Castle, may be sent to Berwick speedily. 32. Laird of Grange to the Earl of Morton. Understands that the Regent is coming there with his forces. Informs him that if he comes peaceably, with no other intent than to treat for the quiet of the realm, he may do so unmolested, but if, on the contrary, he comes with other intent, he will have no entry there but what he may obtain by force. 33. Earl of Morton to the Laird of Grange. Defers answering his letters till the Regent and Council shall see it. Has been of good mind to see the quiet of the realm. He [Grange] can testify who has caused the disturbance thereof 34. Extracts of three letters from Lord Hunsdon, dated the 28th April and 7th and 10th of May, addressed to Alexander Home, to the Regent of Scotland, and to the Laird of Cowden Knowes, relative to matters of the men of Stichell, Home, Fastcastle, &c. Certified by Sir William Drury. 35. Earl of Morton to the Laird of Grange. Himself the cause of the Regent's coming to Edinburgh in arms. Legality of the Regency. Lennox's fitness for the office. His [Laird of Grange's] defection from the King's party. His threats against them, and disturbance of the public peace, &c. 36. Charles Prince of Denmark to the King of Scotland. Com- mends one Captain John Clark, who had served as a vigilant officer in the war against Sweden, and requests his Majesty to intercede with the King of Denmark to extricate him from some difficulty into which he had fallen. Lat. 37. Earl of Lennox to Queen Elizabeth. Has sent a certain Englishman [Herlle], taken in Dumbarton Castle, to Berwick. Begs to be made participant of such things as may be learnt from him as to his dealings with the Bishop of Ross and the estate of Scotland. 38. Earl of Lennox to Lord Burghley. John Hall [Herlle], the Englishman, apprehended at Dumbarton, has been sent to Berwick. Is ready to hold the Parliament, which the Laird of Grange, the 314 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1571. May 14 May 20. May 21. Westminster. May 22. Edinburgh. May 22. Edinburgh. May 23. Berwick. May 24. Berwick. May 25. Edinburgh. May 25. Edinburgh, Vol. XX. Captain of Edinburgh Castle, and the party with him, will try to prevent, having made all kinds of fortifications in the town, and lately Teceived succour from France.' .S9. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Morton. Kecommends to him the case of Acerbo Velutelli, an Italian merchant, from whom a cargo of wood had been taken at sea by pirates, and thence carried . to Scotland and sold: 40. Queen Elizabeth to Sir William Drury. Instructs him to proceed to Scotland, and to confer with the Regent Lennox on the one part, and the Laird of Grange and Lethington on the other part, as to the hostilities between them, and to inquire as to the probability of the Eegent's recovering the Castle of Edinburgh. 41. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Lennox. For the desire that she has that the contending parties in Scotland may be brought to concord again, she has sent Sir William Drury, Marshal of Berwick, to that country, and requests credit for him. 42. Duke of Chatelherault and Earl of Huntlyto Queen Elizabeth. Inform her of the proceedings of themselves and others professing obedience to the Queen of Scots, and that, in consequence of their adversaries' behaviour about the late attempted treaty, they cannot any longer, in honour or conscience, suffer the people to be abused and blindly led into error ; at the same time, they assure her Maiesty that they mean no alteration in the good intelligence with England. 43. Duke of Chatelherault and Earl of Huntly to Lord Burghley. Request his mediation with the Queen of England, that their letter may be well accepted by her. 44. Sir William Drury to the Privy Council. March of the Re- gent with his troops to Stirling. A battle near Leith. Shots from the castle. The troops of Edinburgh issue forth against Morton. The armies within a mile of one another, but do not fight. Money received by the Laird of Grange. General dislike of the Regent. Requests directions concerning Hawle [Herlle], who was taken at Dumbarton. 45. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Starts to-night to meet the Regent and Morton, to confer with them according to her Majesty's instructions, and will procure an abstinence if he can. Has given orders for the apprehension of John Cobham. Sends some answers from Hawle [Herlle]. Capture of a, ship with munition for the castle. A man of war and pinnace off the coast with letters of marque from the Prince of Orange. 46. Circular letter issued by the Duke of Chatelherault, the Laird of Grange and their adherents for the assembly of forces on the part of the Queen of Scots. 47. Another copy of the same letter, SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 315 1571. May 26. Stirling. May 26. Stirling. May 28. Stirling. May 28. May 28. May 29. Dalkeith. May 30 Edinburgh Castle. May 30. May 30. Edinburgh Castle. May 30. May 30. Edinburgh Castle. May 31. Berwick. Vol. XX. 48. Earl of Lennox to Queen Elizabeth. Requests audience for the bearer, James Cunningham, commissioned to inform, her Majesty of the state of aifairs in Scotland, which have fallen out contrary to her meaning. 49. Earl of Lennox to Lord Burghley. Requests credit for the bearer, James Cunningham, and begs the furtherance of his business. 50. Earl of Lennox to Queen Elizabeth. Has received her letter and conferred with Sir William Drury, and has shown him his mind at large to be imparted to her Highness. 51. Statement by the Earl of Lennox of his present position in Scotland, his strength, the movement-s of his enemies ; foreign aid ; need of money ; his future intentions ; possibility of taking Edin- burgh castle, &c. 52. Patrick Lord Lindsay to Mr. Eandolphe. Requests him to find some means that he may be discharged of certain prisoners. Master Swinbum and others, whom he had taken to pleasure the Queen of England. 53. Earl of Morton to Lord Burghley. Great troubles there, the I)rincipal cause being the defection of the Laird of Grange. Grange's open deeds against them. Forces levied by him. Money received by him from England and France. The town of Edinburgh at his devotion. Need of the Queen of England's aid to defend them against the power of foreign princes. • 54. William Maitland to Queen Elizabeth. Complains, of the reproof of Sir William Drury. Vindicates himself from the calum- nies of his enemies. Justifies his dealing with the Queen of Scots and his behaviour genex'ally, as tending to the quiet of the realm. 55. Contemporary copy of the same letter. 56. William Kyrkcaldy to Queen Elizabeth. Complains of the injustice of the reproof from her Majesty, conveyed to him by Sir William Drury. Recapitulates the charges brought against him, and vindicates himpelf from them severally, more especially as to his taking arms against the Regent. 57. Contemporary copy of the same letter. 58. William Maitland and William Kyrkcaldy to Sir William Drury. Request him to procure a passport for Mr. Melvill, or some other person, whom they intend to send to the Queen of England, instructed from them, and that he will not neglect the complaint of the Laird of Lethington against iny Lords of Sussex, Leicester, and Burghley, for not answering his letters. 59. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Returned from Scot- land this morning. The Regent is at Stirling and Morton at Dal- keith. Their opponents prepare to take the field. All the Regent's party can do is to defend, themselves. 316 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 157L ^°^- ^^• [May 31.] 60. Notes by Sir William Drury for the instruction of Captain Brykwell whom he sends to the Queen of England to convey the answers of the Eegent, the Lairds of Grange and Lethington, &c., to the communications made by him to them on the part of her Majesty. May 31. Paris. June 1. Stirling. June 2. Berwick. June 2. June 4. Stirling. June 4. Berwick. 61. Lord Seton to the Laird of Lethington. Reports particulars of an interview, long conversation, and high words with the Queen- mother of France, as to some suit from Scotland, and requests a letter of credence to the Duke of Alva. 62. Earl of Lennox to the Countess of Lennox. Requests her assistance at the English Court in the procuring a passport for the bearer, James Stewart, an archer of the corps, going to France. 63. Sir William Drury to Queen Elizabeth. Sends the answers of the Regent, and the Queen of Scots' party, in reply to the com- munications made by him to them on behalf of her Majesty. 64. Particulars of proceedings in Scotland on the 1st and 2d of June, a fight between the forces of Edinburgh and the Earl of Morton, the pursuit by Morton, names of persons slain and taken prisoners. 65. Lennox to Drury. Has written respecting the last skirmish, and begs that, as soon as he receives answer from England, he will communicate the same to him. Master Thomas Buchanan, Ambas- sador to Denmark, has returned to Scotland this day. 66. Drury on Dalkeith, be expected, obeyed. to Lord Burghley. The attempt of the Hamiltons Letter from the Earl of Morton. Another attack to A proclamation by the Regent which wiU hardly be 66. I. Earl of Morton to Sir William Drury. Reports the particulars of an assault on Dalkeith by the whole forces of Edivhurgh, and begs him to advertize her Majesty, so that aid may be hastened to them. Dalkeith, June 3. June 5. 67. Earl of Lennox to [Sir William Drury]. Communicates the particulars of a letter from the King of Denmark about the Earl of Bothwell, and the reasons tor which the Earl is still detained in custody in Denmark. [Apparently the postscript to a letter.] June 6. 68. Memoranda by Lord Burghley of matters relating to Scot- land ; — money to be sent there for payment of troops, things to be required of the Regent in respect of his prosecution of the Laird of Lethington and others, forces to be sent to Scotland to guard the person of the King, &c. June 7. 69. Queen Elizabeth to Sir William Drury. Instructs him as to the obtaining a cessation of arms in Scotland ; the providing for the security of the person of the King ; and the sending of Commissioners from Scotland to treat with her. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 317 1671. June 9. Berwick, June 9. Edinburgh. June 10. Dalkeith. June 10. Edinburgh. June 11. Berwick. June 11. Edinburgh Castle. June 13. June 11;. Stirling. June 15. Edinburgh. June 15. Leith. Vol. XX. 70. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Deaths by an explo- sion of gunpowder. Houses to be destroyed in the Canongate. Fortification of the walls of Edinburgh. Keturn of Mr. Thomas Buchanan from Denmark. The Bishop of Dunblane arrived from France. Herries, Maxwell, Lochinvar, and their party expected to-night at Edinburgh. 71. Alexander Gordon, Bishop of Galloway, to the Earl of Morton. Requests him to appoint some place for himself, Lord Herries, and the Laird of Lochinvar, where they may keep tryst with him, and may inform him of certain things concerning himself and the quiet of the country. 72. Earl of Morton to the Bishop of Galloway. Will give him an answer to the matters he has to impart to him if he will come to Dalkeith, but cannot appoint a trysting place without informing the Regent. 73. Bishop of Galloway to the Earl of Morton. Informs him that he has it in commission from the Queen of Scots, his Sovereign, to speak with him, and requests to know whether he will or will not appoint a place of meeting with him. 74. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. The Queen's pleasure for his [Drury 's] return to Scotland. Did not start yesterday, because it was the fair-day at Berwick. Her Majesty's treatment of Captain Brykwell. She is the only Phoenix. Accord between Lord Semple and the Hamiltons. 75. Laird of Grange's challenge and denial of certain slanderous reports spread against him, more particularly in respect to the slaughter of the late Earl of Murray ; and stating that any person who has used such language against him, hath unhonestly, falsely, and mischievously lied, in his throat. 76. Names of the Bishops, Abbots, Priors, Earls; and Lords, in a Parliament holden in the name of the Queen of Scots, at Edinburgh, June 1 5, 1 571. Proceedings of the said Parliament ; " fencing " of the Parliament holden in the name of the King, sup- plication from the Queen respecting her capture, imprisonment at Lochleven, compulsory resignation of the Crown of Scotland, &c. 77. Answer to the challenge of the Laird of Grange, setting forth his shameless brag and lies, and stating, that if he will appoint a day and place, out of the reach of the cannon of the castle, there will not only be found one, but any one out of a hundred, to maintain the truth of the accusations brought against him. 78. Bishop of Galloway to the Earl of Morton. Reminds him of his request for a meeting to hear that which he has in charge from the Queen of Scots to declare to him. 79. Eai-1 of Morton to the Bishop of Galloway. Has found no reason to alter the resolution taken by him at first in respect to his request. As he seems to have little care for the trouble of the country, he has the King's will to "have to do " with him. 318 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1571. June 17. Leith. Vol. XX. 80. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. A Parliament held by the Duke, the Earl of Huntly, and the Queens party. Inter- view with the Laird of Grange; what he said about holding the Parliament. Another interview with the Regent. The Queen's party issue forth from Edinburgh ; he prevents hostilities. Want of money. [June 17.] 81. Paper of Memoranda in the autograph of Sir William Drury, apparently made out for the instruction of Captain Brickwell, who was going to England to communicate the result of Sir WiUiam Drury's proceedings in Scotland, briefly reported in the preceding letter. [June 17.] 82. "The Bischop of Gallowayis preching in ye powpet of Edin- burgh vpoun ye Son day eftir ye defait was gevin yame [i.e., the Queen's party] be Mortoun vpoun Sattirday befoir, transportit word be word by ye maist copeous auditour beand yair for the present." [This defeat of the Queen's party by the Earl of Morton took jylace near Holyrood on Saturday, June 16. The sermon above described chiefly enjoins prayer foo' the Queen of Scotland, as the lawful magistrate of the country, even although sJie was, liJce King David, a sinner, an adulterer, and a murderer.] June 18. 83. Charles IX., King of France. Instructions to the Sieur Gaillon. Verac being sent to Scotland to communicate with the Duke of ChatelheraiSt, the Laird of Lethington, and others, and to urge them to endeavour to bring about the restoration of the Queen of Scots. Fr. June ? 84. Articles of the conditions upon which the Regent of Scotland and the King's party will accede to the Queen of England's request for a cessation of hostilities. June ? 85. Answer made by the Regent of Scotland to the articles pro- posed to him by Sir William Drury, on behalf of the Queen of England, for a cessation of hostilities. June ? 86. Answer made to the same articles by the Duke of Chatel- herault, the Earl of Huntly, and others, adherents of the Queen of Scots. June ? 87. Another copy of the same. June ? 88. Another copy of the same. June 21. 89. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. His endeavours for a Leith. cessation of hostilities. His dangerous situation there. Has nar- rowly missed being shot. Want of money. June 23. 90. Laird of Lethington and Laird of Grange to [Sir William Edinburgh. Drury]. Inform him of their wish to send a messenger to the Queen of England, to deal with her Majesty in their behalf, and to declare their past actions and future intentions. June 25. 91. William Lord Ruthven to the Countess of Lennox. The Leith. King increases daily in person and in judgment, to the comfort of all his subjects. Good success of her husband, the Regent, in all his proceedings. Requests her to procure a "placket" for the trans- porting some horses and mares out of England. SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 319 1571. June 25. Leith. June 26. Leith. June 27. London. June SO. Leith. June 30. Edinburgh. June 30. Edinburgh. June. June. July 1. July 2. July ]. Berwick. Vol, XX. ,92. Earl of Lennox to Queen Elizabeth. Commends the zeal ot Sir William Drury in his endeavours to procure peace ; and laments his want of success. 93. Earl of Lennox to Lord Burghley. Requests his favour towards John Crawfurd, in a suit depending in the Court of Ad- miralty, in respect of a ship and goods which had been stayed at Bristol. 94. James Cunyngham to [Lord Burghley]. Reminds him of the Queen's wishes in regard to Henry Ker, that he may not have a passport from France ; that the Bishop of Ross may have no pardon till she hears from the Regent of Scotland ; and that Lord Herries and others be apprehended. Begs also that he will move her Ma- jesty to send some money to the Regent of Scotland. 95. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. A trench made by the Regent round Edinburgh. Proclamations by both parties. Daily skirmishes. Horsemen hidden in a church. Attempted capture of the Laird of Farnihurst ; his retreat to the town walls. Persons wounded: one Story killed. Rubhven appointed Treasurer. Letters for the Regent from Lady Lennox. Want of money, Morton's expectations from Flanders and France, &c. Incloses, 95. I. William, Leslie to the Ahhot of Newhottlo. Matters likely to fall out in Scotland otherwise than expected. Con- ditions upon which France will send aid there. Advises him to keep by the Laird of Orange and the Secretary, Dieppe, June 6. 96. Alexander Gordon, Bishop of Galloway, to Queen Elizabeth. Assures her of the good disposition of the nobles on the Queen of Scots' side towards the common quiet of the realm, and to her Majesty's service also ; and requests a sure passage for his letters. 97. Bishop of Galloway to the Earls of Sussex and Leicester, and Lord Burghley, Assures them, of the good feeling of the Queen of Scots' party to her Majesty [of England], and towards the quieting of the realm. Begs that his letters may have free passage. 98. realm. x>egs luat jus lei/ters may nave nee passage. Paper of " Demands by the Regent," of shipping, munition, and money, wanted by him for the support of his party. 99. Another paper of a similar description. ] 00. Queen Elizabeth to Sir William Drury. Thinking it good service to Almighty God to be a peacemaker, sends him certain fresh instructions to make propositions to the Regent, and to the Queen's party in Scotland, for a cessation of hostilities. 101. Minute of the same letter, with alterations by Lord Burleigh. 102. Sir WiUiam Drury to Lord Burghley. Disorders on the Borders. Arrival of a ship irom France. General dislike of the Regent. Endeavours to divide him and the Earl of Morton. Strength of the latter ; weakness of the former. French support to them of the castle [the party of the Queen of Scots.] 320 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1571. July 4. Berwick. July 5. Leith. July 6. Berwick, July 8. Berwick. July. July 10. Edinburgh Castle. July 11. Berwick, July 14. Berwick. Vol. XX. 103. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Capture of John Chylsome, Master of the Ordnance of Scotland. Munition found in the ship which conveyed him from France, the said munition being intended for the castle. An enterprize against Tantallon, to relieve Lord Home, prevented by the Earl of Morton. 104. James VI. King of Scotland to Frederick King of Denmark. Eequests the sending into Scotland of one Captain Clark, unjustly detained in Denmark. Defers the case of the Earl of Bothweil for the present. Lat. 105. Drury to Burghley. Chisholme's confession as to the money he brought from France. Arrival of Mons. Vei'ac. Lord Home. Ships from Denmark. His own necessity. The Earl of Morton expecting something from her Majesty. He and the Eegent not likely to agree long. A person i,o be found to whom a pension will be well employed. 106. Sir William Drury to Lord Bui-ghley. Satisfaction at her Majesty's recovery to health. Fresh articles to be proposed to the Regent of Scotland. Writings found on Mons. Verac. Capture of " furniture " by the Queen's party of the castle. The combat between the Laird of Grange and Garlics deferred till August 25. Necessity of paying for intelligence. Aspersions against himself. 107. Paper of intelligence from Scotland respecting Mons. Verac, the substance of his instructions from France to the Queen of Scots' party, letters to the Lairds of Lethington and Grange, and from them, a letter from the Queen of Scots to Mons. Verac respecting an intention to poison her, &c. [Probably inclosed in the 'preceding letter.'] 108. The Lairds of Lethington and Grange to Sir William Drury. Have yielded to the principal articles proposed by the Queen of England, as will appear by their answers delivered to the bearer. 109. Drury to Lord Burghley. Expects to have an answer to- morrow to the Articles sent to the Regent by the Under Marshal. 110. Drury to Burghley. A.nswers from tlie Regent and tlie opposite party to the articles proposed to them on behalf of her Majesty by the Provost Marshal. The dislike of the Regent increases, and the same is not hindered by the Earl of Morton. His own necessities. Incloses, 110. I. Earl of Lennox to Sir William Brury. Returns answer to the several articles projwsed to him by the Provost Marshal, in regard to the tovm of Edinburgh, and a cessation of hostilities against the Queen's party. Leith, July 11. 110. II. Ansiver by the Earl of Lennox to Mr. Case (Provost Marshal) in reply to propositions made to him by Sir William Brury, on the behalf of the Queen, of England for a cessation of hostilities. July 1 1 ? SCOTLANU — ELIZABETH. 321 1571. July 15. Berwick. July ] 8. July 24. Berwick. July 24. Berwick. July 27. Leith. July 27. Leitli. July 27. Kdinbiirgh Castle. July 80. Berwick. [July.] Vol. XX. 110. III. Articles proposed to the Lairds of Lethington, Orange, &c. by John Case, Provost Marshal of Berwick, in the name of the Queen of England, and their answers thereto ; for the removal of all soldiers out of the town of Edinburgh ; and for the observance of other conditions during the proposed truce or abstinence July 10. 110. IV. Memorial to the Provost Marshal of Berwick from the Lairds of Lethington and Grange, containing a request frovfi the former in regard to his property, and from both for the restitution of Lord Home's house, &c. Jidy 10. 111. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. An attack by them of the castle and toV(-n upon Holyrood Abbey. Captain Arthur Hamilton and others are sore hurt with shot. 112. The charge of 500 footmen and 200 horsemen, entertained in wages by the Lord Regent of Scotland. 113. Drury to Burghley. Private affairs. A meeting and agree- ment between the Earls of Morton and Mar, and others. Captain Cotj'n is beheaded, greatly to the contentation of the people, espe- cially the women ; but Huntly says he will have revenge. Various skirmishes, and many horses killed. 114. Drury to Burghley. Letters from the Regent. Has depeched the Provost Marshal to him, and to them of the castle, with the Queen of England's letter. 115. Earl of Lennox to Queen Elizabeth. Expresses the opinion of himself and other nobles, of the great inconvenience that would arise to the cause of the King and his supporters, by agreeing to an abstinence from hostilities, as desired by her Majesty, until the coming of her Majesty's Commissioners to the frontiers. 116. Earl of Lennox to Sir William Drury. Has answered her Majestj'^'s letter. Begs the conveyance of a pacquet to his wife by the post. 117. William Maitland and William Kyrkcaldy to Sir William Drury. Inform him of their willingness to agree to her Majesty's wishes for the sending oi Commissioners, and for the making an abstinence with their adversaries. lis. Drury to Burghley. Sends the bearer, with answers from the Regent, and the other party, to her Majesty's propositions. 119. Memoranda by Sir William Drury of Scottish matters;— of the state of the parties in that kingdom, the Regent's misliking of the late articles sent by the Queen of England, &c. [Apparently made out for the instruction of the bearer of the preceding letter.] 322 SCOTLAND —ELIZABETH. 157L [July.] July: July? July. Vol. XX. 120. " A memorye for James Cunningham of such instructions as he received of my Lord Regent of Scotland, most humbly craving answer of the same from the Queen's Majesty of England;" — re- questing her open support of the King of Scotland, the recovery of Edinburgh, her aid in the entertainment of troops, to write to the King of Denmark for delivery of the Earl of Bothwell, that the Bishop of Roga may not be set at liberty, that Maitland, late Secre- tary, who is convicted of the murder of their late Sovereign be not suffered to come into England, &c. 121. James Cunningham's last "memorye" of instructions to him from the Regent of Scotland. The Regent's requests of the Queen of England, &c. 122. Archibald Douglas to the Earl of Lennox and Council of Scotland. Requests that he may be tried for certain offences alleged against him, and on account of which the rents of the parsonage of Glasgow have been withheld from him. 123. Sir William Drury's bill of expenditure for getting intelli- gence, sending into Scotland, and other necessary causes for advanc- ing the Queen of England's service in that country. •August 4, Berwick. August 5. Leith. ' Vol. XXI. August — Decembee, 1571. 1. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Mons. Verac licenced to repair to the Earl of Mar. The Parliament was opened yesterday. Intended assault of Edinburgh by the King's party. Robert Melvill an enemy to the King's cause. A bruit of the Queen of England's marriage. 2. Earl of Lennox to Queen Elizabeth. Has again sent the bearer, James Cunningham, to her, instructed by himself and others of the King's Council on the state of matters in Scotland. [August.] 3. Paper of memoranda by Sir William Drury, probably made out for the instruction of Cunningham on his being again sent to England ; respecting the position of the Regent in Scotland, and his need of the Queen of England's assistance. August. 4. Countess of Lennox to Lord Burghley. Begs his attention Hackney, towards the dispatch of some person to Scotland, now that he is wholly satisfied of the proceedings there, by Fowler, and as my Lord her husband looks daily for the bearer's return. August 10. 5. John and Thomas Ogilvye to their brother Lord George Loiwain. Ogilvye of Dunlugus, in Banff. Are not willing to return home this summer for sundry causes. Lord Seton invited them to return with him, and has offered them other kindnesses, for which they desire he may be thanked. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 323 157L ^«^- ^XI- August 11. 6. Sir WiUiam Drury to [Lord Burleigh]. The order taken Berwick. -with Mons. Verac is altered, and he is commanded to remain at at St. Andrews. An alarum at the town walls by the Eegent's foot bands. Challenge by the Laird of Wermyston [Ormistoun ?] to the Laird of Applegarth ; its acceptance ; prevention of the fight ; increasing use of the pistolet and harquebuss. August 12. 7. Articles agreed upon between the Earls of Morton apd Mar, Stirling. and the Earls of Argyle, Cassillis, Eglintoun, and Lord Boyd, whereby the latter agree to serve the King and the Regent, and the former to "remit" them for want of obedience to the King in times bygone. August 12. 8. Another copy of the same paper, indorsed by Randolphe, Stirling. having been forwarded by him for the approbation of the Queen of England. August 12. 9. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. The Eegent's discon- Berwick. tent at the reports about him and his disagreement with the nobles. The Laird of Applegarth and others of his party taken prisoners. TJnkindness between the Laird of Farnihursfc and the town of Jedworth. August ? 10. Drury to [Burghley]. The Earls of Morton and Argyle not to agree till they hear from him [Drury]. Morton expects a pension from the Queen of England ; he and his party are to keep good terms with the Regent. [Probably a postscript to the preceding letter.] August 13. 11. Earl of Argyle to the Duke of Chatelherault. Explains his Stirling, reasons for joining the King's party, and offers his services to pro- cure him some ease and quiet after this " langsuin " trouble. August 17. 12. Earl of Argyle to the Duke of Chatelherault and Earl of Glendaruail. Huntly. Will not go to Edinburgh, according to their summons, to put the title to the Crown of Scotland under the judgment of any other Prince, believing that no one has received power to do so from the Queen. Aug. 13 & 17. 13. Copy of the two preceding letters. August 22. 14. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. The reports concerning Berwick, the disagreement between the Regent and the nobles. His own conduct in the matter. The Regent's devotion to Queen Elizabeth. The report of her Majesty's marriage. August 22. 15. John Case to Sir William Drury. Morton's thankfulness for Leith. the money, and his devotion to the Queen of England. Advice for the Regent. Border matters. August 23. 16. Earl of Morton to Queen Elizabeth. Had received her letter Leith. expressing her sorrow that her motion for cessation of hostilities had not taken effect. Is obliged for her Majesty's loving dealing towards them, and for her particular consideration towards himself. August 23. 17. Earl of Morton to Sir William Drury. Thanks for 500 marks Leith. with which it has pleased the Queen of England tovisit him. Good effect of her counsel in her letters to the Regent. Will aid the Regent all he can. Sundry of the nobles are come over to the King's obedience, and there is good appearance that more will follow. X 2 324 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 167L Vol. XXI. August 24. 18. Sir William Druiy to Lord Burghley. Money given to the Earl Berwick, of Morton ; Lis offers and promises. Present and future advantage. Argjde and others have subscribed to the King. Failure of a strata- gem in Edinburgh. Mons. Verac. Lady Lennox. The soldiers paid " in soveraynes [and] x^ peasys." August 25. 19. Earl of Lennox to Queen Elizabeth. Thanks for her favour Leith. towards the King and himself. Aspersions against him. Has endeavoured to preserve the nobles in friendship. Has done nothing without the advice of the Council. His intentions in regard to the murder of the late King. Has in hand no particular cause of his own. Inexpediency of an abstinence. August 25. 20. Earl of Lennox to Lord Burghley. The reports about the dis- Leith. agreement betwixt himself and the nobles of Scotland and with the Earl of Morton in especial. Necessity of her Majesty's supporting him, or he shall be forced to leave the place he is in. Lady Mar's reports are untrue. August 26. 21. List of the Nobles of Scotland on the sides severally of the King and Queen. August. 22. A similar paper, endorsed by Drury, "The names of the nobility of Scotland, and how they are affected.'' August? 23. The names of them that are to be forfeited at the Parliament in August by the King's party. August? 24. A similar list of the Nobles and others of Scotland, "to be forfeited " in the Parliament of August. August ? 25. A list of the Nobles and others against whom doom of for- feiture was pronounced in the Scottish Parliament held August 28, 1571.. Also a list of the persons "to suffer assize or else letten to surety.'' The names of persons found guilty of treason, against whom the doom is suspended during the Regent's will, and the speech of the young King of Scotland in the Tolbooth. [AugustSQ.] 26. Anonymous to [Sir William Drury?]. Communicates the par- ticulars of an attack upon Leith by the whole force of Edinburgli, the capture of Lord Home, &c. Sept. 1. 27. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Misliking of the Berwick. Regent's government. Ormistoun has brought Mons. Verac to the castle. Hor.ses and cattle taken from Lord Lindsay. A great skir- mish at night between them of the Castle and them of Leith. Nightly offences by the men of Teviotdale. Incloses, 27- I. John Case to Sir William Brury. Parliament. Letter in cipher from the Castle. Alleged- abuse of the Queen of Ev^jland by the Regent and Earl of Morton. Conversation between Morton and Mons. Verac. Alteration in Mmion. Pitiable condition of the Regent; his poverty. The requests of the Ministers made at the Parliament, &c. Stirling, August 29. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 325 1571. Sept. 2. Berwick. Sept. 4. Berwick. Sept. 2. Louvain. Sept. 3. Edmburgh Castle. Sept. 4. Sept. 6. Vol. XXL 28. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. The skirmish hetween them of Edinburgh and Leith. Capture of Lord Home. Corruption of his taker. More of the castle side captured than of the other. 29. Drury to Burghley. More particulars of tire late skirmish. Attack on Lord Lindsay's house. Inconstancy of the Earl of Argyle. Necessity of the presence of Lord Hunsdon. The little King's oration in the Tolbooth. Incloses, 29. I. John Case to Sir William Drury. Parliament. Intended remonstrance luith the Regent. Morton's devotion to the Queen of England. The Regent offended with him. Beter- inination of the nohility to take Edinburgh, &c. Stirling, September 2. 29. II. Earl of Morton to Drury. Promises, for the reverence he bears to the Queen of England, and on account of their own private friendship, to prevent all discord between the nobles who 'profess obedience to the King of Scotland. Stirling, August 31. 29. III. List of those persons found guilty at the Parliam,ent, and doom of forfeiture pronounced against them. August. 29. IV. The speech made by the King of Scotland in the Tolbooth. August 28. 30. George and John Durye to the Laird of Dunfermline. Had written to various friends in Scotland after they had answered in the schools for their Bachelor Act. Have been kindly i-eceived by Lord Seton, the Queen's Ambassador in Louvain, who presses them to receive money to " hold " them at the schools. If he leaves them any money they beg that it may be repaid to him. 31. William Maitland and William Kyrkcaldy to Sir William Drury. They wish as much health and prosperity to the Queen of England as any in Christendom, and do not desire that any gentle- ness which they require her Majesty to use towards their Sovereign should breed any unsurety to herself. They think the Queen of Scots should yield to any honourable conditions which may content the Queen of England, and are willing that the treaty should pro- ceed. The nobles have long since named their Commissioner, Master Melvill, and he has only been delayed on account of the danger of his passage. 32. Anonymous to Sir William Drury. Communicates particu- culars of a surprize this day upon Stirling by the Queen's party, under the Earl of Huntly. Their capture of the Nobles of the King's side, defence of Lord Morton's house until it was nearly burnt, rescue of the nobles, and death of the Regent Lennox. [ Written by some person who was in the house of the Earl of Morton at the time of the attach.'] 33. " Advertisement of some of the partie of the Regent," of the attack upon Stirling by the Queen's party under the Earl of Huntly and death of the Regent. 326 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1571. Sept. 5. Sept. 5. Berwick. Sept. 5. Berwick. Sept. 6. Berwick. Vol. XXL "Advertisement from some of the partie of the Castell" of the same affair, of the surrender of the Eegent, the Earl of Morton, and other nobles ; their rescue, and death of the Regent. 34. Anonymous to Lord Burghley. A narrative of particulars since August 24. Mons. Verae taken to -Edinburgh by the Laird of Ormis- toun. Capture of Lord Lindsay's house. Assault on Leith. Opening of Parliament by the King. The attack upon Stirling by the Queen's party. Death of the Eegent. Mar appointed in his place. 85. Sir William Drury to Burghley. Sends an advertisement from Scotland \fprohahly the letter of the ith, ante,] from a person of credit. 36. Drury to Burghley. Other advertisements from Scotland. Reported death of the Regent : if it be true the Queen of England hath received a great loss, as she will never find the like affection towards her in any other Scottish-born person. 37. Drury to Burghley. Letter from the Lairds of Grange and Lethington. If the posts do not their duty, beg that they may hear of it. Incloses, 37. I. WilliaTn Kyrkcaldy Lavrd of Orange to Sir William Drury. Informs him, of the enterprise against Stirling. The capture of the Lords of the Ring's party, and their subsequent escape. Death of the Regent. A great enter- prise lost by negligence. Edinburgh Castle, Sept. 5. 37. II. William Maitland and William Kyrkcaldy to Sir Wil- liam Drury. Fa/rticulars of the enterprise of their men against the adverse faction at Stirling ; the march of the troops, under the Earl of Hu/ntly, by night ; the horses left a mile from Stirling. The capture of the Earl of Lennox and all the nobles, except the Earls of Mar and Angus, who were in the castle. The defence of the Earl of Morton's house ; its compelled surrender by fire ; the soldiers and Borderers rush to the spoil. Buccleuch's movement to save Morton from the Hamiltons ; consequent disorder. Death of the Regent by some of his own party, and escape of Morton and the rest of the nobles. Lennox was not hurt by any of their [the Queen's] side. The Earl of Mar is appointed Regent in his stead; and what the Queen of England may look for at his hands they leave to her own judgment. ' Edinburgh Castle, Sept. 6. Sept. 7. 38. Duke of Chatelherault, Earl of Huntly, and the Lairds of Edinburgh. Lethington and Grange to the King of France. Return thanks for his interest in the affairs of their Queen. Beg a continuance of his protection ; and assure him that they will do to the utmost of their power to preserve the ancient friendship between the two countries. Fr. SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 327 157L Sept. 7. Vol. XXL 39. Mons. Verac to the King of France. Informs him of the satis- faction of the nobles of the Queen of Scots' party at the death of the Earl of Lennox, but of their fears from England ; and of their wish, of the Laird of Grange especially, that his Majesty will aid them with some forces. Fr. Sept. 7. Berwick. 4<0. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Fresh advertisement respecting the death of the Regent, and the election of the Earl of Mar in his place. Sept. 7. 41. George and John Durye to John Davidson, at Lord Dun- liouvain. fermline's in Scotland. Marvel that they have received no answer to their letters sent through Mr. George Halket. Request him to "remember" their Msecenas that they shall want a good sum of money for the cold winter to come, and to enable them to proceed in their studies. Sept. 7. 42. George and John Durye to their brother, Peter Durye, or, in LouTain. }x[s absence, to Henry Durye. Michaelmas is approaching, and they need furnishing. The money which Lord Seton offered them, •" for their Maecenas' sake, they durst not receive, because they knew nob his will, and were expecting help from Scotland. The pest is vehement in sundry towns thereabouts. Beg him to remind their mother of the sarks and gowns they desired in their last writings, Sept. 10. 43. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Delays acting upon Berwick, her Majesty's instructions, in consequence of the death of the Regent. Order given for the thieves of Teviotdale. The brave conduct of the Regent at his death. Her Majesty's loss in him. Sept. 13. Leith. 44. John Lord Erskine and Earl of Mar, Regent of Scotland, to Sir William Drury. William Stewart appointed to carry his letters to her Majesty. Falsehood of the Laird of Grange's reports as to the death of the late Regent, his death, and that of many other nobles, having been conspired, and determined to be put into exe- cution. Sept 13. Edinburgh. 45. Mons. Verac to ■ — . Requests him to act as interpreter in some communications which he has to make to the Earl of Morton ; to thank him for his efforts with the Earl of Lennox to procure his release ; and to require a passport for Frahce. Fr. Sept. 13. 46. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Determined enmity of the Berwick. Regent Mar, who has accepted the Regency, and the Earl of Morton against them of the castle. Intended assault of Edinburgh. Cap- tain Cockburn to go to France. Execution of Captains- Bell and Cawder ; the latter after the manner of France. Their confession with respect to the murder of the late Regent Lennox. 328 SCOTLAND — ^ELIZABETH. 1571. Sept. 14. Berwick. Sept. 15. Berwick. Sept. 16. Leith. Sept. 17. Leith. Sept. 19. Berwick. Sept. .19. Vol. XXI. 47. Sir William Drury to Lord Burgliley. Negligence of the posts. Letters from the Regent and the Earl of Morton. The general opinion of the new Regent's disposition to peace. Want of money there. Money is the man in Scotland. Incloses, 47. I. Earl of Mar, Regent of Scotland, to 8ir William Drury. Acquaints him of his election to the Regency, and requests his good will ; begs him also to procure some money from the Queen of England for payment of his soldiers. Leith, Sept. 11. 47. II. Earl of Morton to Sir William Drury. Commends the fitness of the Earl of Mar for the trust reposed in him. Trusts the Queen of England will countenance him ; and begs him to procure some money from her. Leith, Sept. 1 J . 47. III. Letter of remonstrance from the Nobles and Estates of Scotland to all persons remaining in the boivugh and castle of Edinburgh, setting forth the injuries done by them to their country, and advising them not to persist in the same. {^September.} 47. IV. Examination of Captain Gem'ge Bell, touching the murder of the Regent Lennox Stirling, Sept. 3. 47. V. Second examinatimi and deposition of George Bell on the same subject. Stirling, Sept. 6. 47. VI. Confession of James Cadder, as to the murder of the Regent Lennox. Stirling, Sept. 6th. 48. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. William Stewart going to England instead of Captain Cockburn. Reported intention of Lord Claude Pamilton to have burned Glasgow. Incloses, 48. I. Ea7'l of Mar to Sir William Drury. Complains of spoils committed on the land of Thomas Cranstoun, the husband of Lady Gorshy, by some of the Homes, and requests him to give order to the Captain of Home Castle, for redress of these disorders. Leith, Sept. 14. 49. Earl of Mar to Sir William Drury. Returns thanks for his good will and friendship, and requests him to continue therein. 50. Earl of Morton to Sir William Drury. Sorry to hear of the troubles to some noblemen in England, and is glad for the Queen'.'^ sake that their practices are discovered. Their neighbours of Edinburgh are minded to lift more men of war, and Mons. Verac intends to lift a band in the name of the Cardinal of Lorraine. 51. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Credits the bearer [John Case] who is instructed by him in Scottish matters, and directed to receive the Queen of England's commands thereupon. 52. Memoranda of Scottish matters by Sir William Drury for the instruction of John Case, who is going to England from him to have audience of Queen Elizabeth.' SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 329 1571. Sept. 27. Berwick. Sept. 29. Stirling. Sept. SO. Berwick. Sept. SO. Lei;h. Oct. 1. Oct. 2. Oct. 2. Berwicli. Oct 4. Vol. XXI. 58. Sir William Drury to Loi'd Burgliley. Negligence of the posts. Lady Lennox. Sir James Hamilton and the Duke of Chatelheranlt are reconciled. Great preparations for the defence of Edinburgh. Battering pieces prepared by the Eegent. Mons. Yirac's letter to the French King contained _ a request for 200men to be sent from France. 5i. Earl of Mar to Sir William Drury. Bequests him to send him a packet which James Cunningham had directed to the late Eegent. Is now preparing to set the town of Edinburgh at liberty. Finds great good will and forwardness in the nobles, who have promised obedience to the King. 55. Sir William Druiy to Lord Burghley. Intercepted letters of Mons. Verac. Murderous designs against the King's party. Morton the chiefest mark to be shot at. Apprehension of a French boy with letters concealed in a staff or cudgel. Want of money ; if the Regent and his adherents have not cause to speak English, they will presently give themselves to speak French. Incloses, 55. I. The heads of certain intercepted letters of Mons. Verac' s, directed to the French King, the Queen Mother, and others, with marginal remarks by Sir William, Drury. 56. Earl of Morton to Drury. Purport cf James Cunningham's letter to him [from England]. The Queen of England's disposition towards the Eegent. A chase and fight between thirteen horsemen of Edinburgh and ten of his [Morton's] servants, iu which the former were beaten. A complaint by Sir Andrew Ker of shots fired at him, when on his own ground, from Wark castle. 57. Demands made by James Cunmingham to the Queen of England, for aid of money, men, and munition, to aid the King's j)ai-ty in Scotland. 58. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Mar. Expresses her satisfac- tion at his appointment to the Eegency, and informs him that in consequence of certain pernicious practices of the Scottish Queen against her, she does not mean to deal farther by treaty, or other- wise, in her favour. Lord Hunsdonis appointed presently to repair to Scotland, to treat and conclude with him, and the rest of the nobiKty, for the common repose. of both the realms. 59. Sir William Drtuy to Lord Burleigh. A message by a servant of the Bishop of Ross to them in the castle, with which they seem well pleased. Mons. Verac much misliked by them. Letters from the castle to France intercepted. Edinburgh to be defended to the risk of their lives. A fierce and cruel fight. Eepair of Berwick bridge. 60. Queen Elizabeth to Sir William Drury. Has ordered 1,000L to be sent to him, and authorizes him to pay it to the Eegent as secretly as he may, for the satisfaction of his waged soldiers, if necessary. 330 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1571. Oct. 6. Berwick. Oct. 6. Berwick. Oct. 10. Edinburgh Castle. Oct. 12. Camp before Edinburgh. Oct. 12. Camp before Edinburgh. Oct. 12. Camp before Edinburgh. Oct. 13. Oct. 13. Oct. 13. Oct. 13. Vol. XXL 61. [Sir William Drury] to the Lairds of Lethington and Grange. Informs them of the alteration in her Majesty's mind towards the Queen of Scots, in consequence of the discovery of certain high and dangerous practices tending to the manifest danger of her own royal person ; and advises them, therefore, for their own safety, to yield themselves wholly to the obedience of the King of Scotland, who is most like to rule, whatsoever opinion they may hold to the contrary. 62. Sir William Drury to Lord Burleigh. His persuasions with the Lairds of Lethington and Grange, to induce them to quietness. The march of the Regent to Leith. Suspected betrayal of the town of Edinburgh ; its fortifications. Brass pieces, and other munition, from Hamburgh, bought by the Regent. 63. William Maitland and William Kyrkcaldy to Sir William Drury. Acknowledge tlie receipt of his communication, made to them on the part of the Queen of England. Think it of such weight that they intend to send a messenger to her and request safe conduct for him. 64. Earl of Mar to Queen Elizabeth. Returns thanks for her favourable disposition and resolution towards the troubled state of that kingdom. Look for her further mind on the arrival of Lord Hunsdon. The sooner their present enterprise is taken in hand the better will it be for all parties, and less chargeable to her Majesty Little faith to be placed in their adversaries. 65. Earl of Mar to Sir William Drury. Trusts that Lord Hunsdon is arrived. Thanks him for his good services with the Queen. John Case and tlig bearer [James Cunningham] instructed of other matters. 66. Earl of Morton to Drury. Thanks for his good and friendly dealing. John Case informed of the state of affairs. James Cun- ningham sent to Berwick to attend Lord Hunsdon's coming. 67. Memoranda by James Cunningham of matters imparted to him by the Regent of Scotland, to be required of Lord Hunsdon and Sir William Drury, for aid, &.c., to the King's party in Scotland ; and in answer to certain proposals submitted to the Regent on behalf of the Queen of England. 68. Memoranda by John Case of the answer of the Queen of Scots' party to the proposals made by him to them on behalf the .Queen of England, his observations as to their condition, strength of Edinburgh, number of their forces, &c. 69. Memoranda respecting the Regent and the King of Scotland's party, their strength, condition, &;c. 70. Memoranda of the number of soldiers on the sides respec- tively of the King's party and those of the castle and town of Edinburgh. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 331 1571. Oct. 15. Berwick. Oct. 15. Berwick. Oct. 19. Berwick, Oct. 20. Oct. 22. Oct, 22. llichmond. Vol. XXI. 71 . Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. The Regent's and the opposite party's reception of the Queen's letters. Support of money and munitions required by the Regent. Good services of the bearer [Scudamore]. Private matters. 72. Sir William Drury to the Privy Council of England. Informs them of the strength and number of men in the castle and town of Edinburgh, also of the strength of the Regent's party, and their need of help. Refers to the bearer Scudamore. 73. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. A report of his [Drury 's] death, but he hopes still to do his Queen good service. Commencement of the battery against Edinburgh. Confidence of them of the town. A fight between Adam Gordon and the Forbes. Repair of Berwick bridge. Incloses, 73. I. Duke of GhatelherauU, Earl of Huntly, and others to the King of France. Return thanks for his interest in the affairs of their Queen, and will do all they can to Ivring the country to her obedience, and to preserve the ancient alliance between Scotland and Frcmce. Fr. 1571, Sept. 7. 73. II. Buke of GhatelherauU and others to Catherine de Medicis, Queen Mother of France. Return thanks for her affection to the cause of the Queen of Scotland their Sovereign. Fr. 1571, Sept. 7. 74!. Queen Elizabeth's instructions for Lord" Hunsdon on his going to Scotland : — To obtain the reduction of the castle and town of Edinburgh to the obedience of the Eing of Scotland ; to procure conditions for the Lairds of Grange and Lethington at the hand of the Regent, if they deliver up the castle ; to deal with Grange and Lethington ; to prepare aid of forces for the Regent to recover the castle, &;c. 75. Queen Elizabeth's amended instructions to Lord Hunsdon on his being sent to Scotland. 76. Minute of the same instructions. [Oct. 22.] 77. Abstract by Lord Hunsdon of the instructions received by him from Queen Elizabeth on teing sent into Scotland. Oct. 26. Edinburgh Castle. 78. William Maitland to Lord Burghley. Expresses his satis- faction at the recommencement of communication between them. Justifies his past conduct, and denies that he has transgressed the bounds of his duty. In the matters of England and the " practices" so much bruited he has not meddled. The Laird of Grange and himself desire to send a special messenger to the Queen of England to confer with her on the proposals which have lately been made to them by Sir William Drury. 332 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1571. Oct 29. Berwick. Nov. 4. Berwick. Nov. 5. Berwick. Nov. 10. Berwick. Nov. 11. Berwick. Nov. 14. Leith. Vol. XXI. 79. Sir William Drury to Lord Burleigh. A letter from the Laird of Lethington. They of the castle have only acted hitherto to gain time. The Kegent would be content that the troubles were ended, but Morton rules all, and is unwilling that the Queen's party should be treated with at all. The King's party look for aid from the Queen of England. The Master of Forbes is with the Eegent, soliciting aid against the Gordons. 80. Henry Carey Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. His arrival. Has sent to the Regent, the Lairds of Lethington and Grange. James Kyrkcaldy, who brought the last money, is gone again to France. The King's party intrenched at Leith. A combat between two soldiers of the King's and Queen's party ; the Queen's man slain. Powder. Want of money by the King's party. The thieves ol Liddesdale. Weakness of the Bishoprick. 81. Lord Hunsdon to the Lairds of Lethington and Grange. Informs them of the Queen of England's determination to support the King of Scotland's authority, and utterly to withdraw all his enemies. Exhorts them to remember the lamentable state of their poor afflicted country; how pleasant and profitable a time it is for murderers and thieves ; how they [Lethington and Grange] will deserve the curse of the poor, whose cries will surely reach to Heaven ; and advises them, therefore, to conform themselves' to the King's obedience, and become his true and faithful subjects as they have been heretofore. 82. Lord Hunsdon to the Lairds of Lethington and Grange. Has received their letters, by which they seem to wish to have matters compounded. Explains the reasons of her Majesty's not sending particularly to the Duke of Chatelherault and the Earl of Huntly, having addressed them [Lethington and Grange] as the principal promoters and nourishers of these troubles. He has no commission to enter Scotland, and so cannot come to them as they desire, although he would not be unwilling to do so. They seem to mislike delay, and yet do little else; so he advises them to send some one to meet the King's Commissioners, who are to treat with him on Wednesday or Thursday next. 83. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Difficulty of making any agreement. Tullibarne went to the castle from Leith, but for what purpose they know not. Stealing of the Earl of Morton's sheep by the castle party. Morton's message to the Laird of Grange, begging their return. Grange's answer. Grange gone to France for money. Soldiers sent by the Earl of Huntly to maintain the Gordons against Lord Forbes. 84. Earl of _ Mar to Lord Hunsdon. The Commissioners on the part of the King of Scotland will be with him on Sunday. Advises that the Commissioners for the Queen's party be not suffered to go further than Berwick, as he suspects they intend some unlawful ■practices. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 333 1571. Nov. ] 6. Ber\rick. Nov. 18. Nov. 21. Berwick. Nov. 22. Berwick. Nov. 22. Berwick. Nov. 2-i. Nov. 2.5. Berwick. Vol. XXr. 85. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Bux-gUey. Earl of Morton not come, according to his expectation. The King's party treating with them of the castle. The Regent will not agree to the delivery of the Earl of Northumberland. Strength of the castle. Difficulty of his charge. Incloses, 85. I. William Maitland aud William Kyrkcaldy io Lord Hunsdon. Intend shortly to send Mr. A ndreiv Melvill to make some overtures to him. Edinburgh Castle, Kov. 15. 86. Instructions given to Andrew Melvill by the Lairds of Grange and Lctliington, to be communicated by him to Lord Hunsdon, explaining the causes of the contest between the two parties in Scotland, and the difficulties of their position as regards the autho- rity due to the Queen or King of Scotland, and requesting the appointment of a government by the nobility, of whom half should be of the party of the Queeii. 87. Lord Hunsdon to the Lairds of Lethington and Grange. Marvels at their demands sent by Andrew Melvill, which they know the Queen of England will not agi'ee to. Advises them to take another course, as, he assures them, this is the last time of asking. . 88. Lord Hunsdon to the Privy Council of England. Arrival of Morton and Abbot of Dunfermline to treat with him for quieting the troubles there. Their consent to give hostages for the safe return of the Queen of England's soldiers. The need of her Majesty's aid botli in men and money. Forces required for the winning of the castle. The required delivery of the Earl of Northumberland and the rest of the Queen of England's rebels. The plain intention and unreasonable demands of them of the castle. Incloses, 88. I. Instnietions given to Andrew Melvill by the Lairds of Grange and Lethington of matters to be communicated by him to Lord Hunsdon. 1571, JYov. 18. 89. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Has sent John Case again to them of the castle, but looks for no better answer. Necessity of two or three thousand men being put in readiness to take the castle. Glad to hear of Lord Oxford's marriage so soon. Has written to his [Hunsdon's] wife, that does or hinds may not be wanting. 90. Queen Elizabeth to the Regent of Scotland. Desires his good will towards the causes of her dear cousin the Lady Margaret, Countess of Lennox. 91. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Ariival of letters from the French Ambassador. Money received, and men and munition coming, from France. Devices of tlie Queen of Scots' party to gain time. The longer the Queen of England delays the worse it will be for lier. Need of one of her Majesty's pinnaces there. 334 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH, 1571. Nov. 25. Nov. 26. Vol. XXL 92. The Earl of Morton's " demands" of Lord Hunsdon, in respect to the number of the Queen of England's forces that would be required to take the castle of Edinburgh, and of other assistance requested by the King of Scotland's party. 93. Lord Hunsdon's answer to the Earl of Morton's preceding " demands," [Nov. 26.] 94, A note of " What ordinance and other furniture the Regent's Grace can make towards the expugnation of the castle." Nov. 27. Berwick. Nov. 28. Berwick. Nov. 28. Nov. 28. Berwick. 95. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghlej', Necessity of the Queen of England's proceeding in the action there without further delay. Force requisite for the winning of the castle. If her Majesty will be at the charge of 4,000 men for a month all Scotland shall be brought to do what she pleases. His own wish to have the charge of the enterprize. Till the castle be won they will never leave craving for money. 200 men lost in the quarrel between the Forbeses and the Gordons. Wreck of a ship of Hull. 96. Lord Hunsdon to Queen Elizabeth. They of the castle mean nothing less than either to submit to her Majesty's direction or to the obedience o^the King. Their desire for the setting up of the Queen of Scots and her son jointly. Force must be used, and at once. The numbers of troops required to win the castle ; hopes that her Majesty will give him leave to be at it himself; that she will not let him beat the bush and others have the birds. 97. Lord Hunsdon to the Privy Council. Answer from them of the castle. Necessity of her Majesty's using force against them. Strength of the castle. Forces required. They [the English] must win it themselves. Cart-horses wanted to convey the ordnance. The Earl of Morton requests money, j;heir soldiers' pay being in arrear a month. Incloses, 97. I. William Maitland and William Kyrkcaldy to Lord Hunsdon. See no reason why the Queen of England, his mistress, should allow of any particular government of their kingdom more than another ; think their own plan quite as likely to preserve the amity between the two kitig- doms ; do not allow themselves to he guilty of any crimes, and will not he judged by other than their lawful magis- trate; leave a large field for her Majesty to walk in at her pleasure, it being too narrow a close that hath hut one passage to go out at. Edinburgh Castle, Nov. 24, 98. Earl of Morton and Robert Abbot of Dunfermline to Lord Burghley, Inform him of their late proceedings as the King of Scotland's Commissioners, with the view of treatiug with Lord Hunsdon. Delivered a writing to Sir William Drury, which he will communicate to him. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 335 1571. Vol. XXL [Nov. 28.] 99. Instructions to Sir William Drury to be comnmnicated to the Queen's Majesty of England, upon the behalf of James Earl of Morton, and others, the Commissioners on the part of the King of Scotland. Dec. 3. Leith. Dec. 4. Berwick. Nov. ? 100. Ane admonitioun to my Lord Kegentis Grace. A ballad against the bringing in of English forces into Scotland, commenc- ing, " Maist loyall Lord, ay for yi la-wtie lowitt, Now be no' lakkit for deloyaltie, Thocht to ye princes place thow be promowit, Be not abusitt be authoritie, But sohaw tby treuth and thy integritye, Sen we sa far o'sellfis hes submittit, And King and cowntray, lawis and libertie, Onto thy cair and creditt hawe committit." 101. Earl of Mar to Lord Burghley. Credits the bearer, his cousin [Cunning] lam], addressed to the Queen of England, and re- quests him to further his business. 102. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Danger of delay. Captain Cunningham addressed to the Court to hasten the Queen of Eng- land's resolution. Sorry the Duke [of Norfolk] hath deserved so ill as to be indicted. The Queen must look to her own safety ; though he is loth to counsel her to blood. If she do not send forces to Scotland all her money will be lost. Sorry for the revenge taken by his [Hunsdon's] son upon one Cartwright, and grieved at her Majesty's displeasure about it. 103. Hunsdon to Burghley. Daily conferences between the King's and Queen's party ; dislike on both sides against any English forces entering into Scotland. Great talk of the benefits received from France. Lord Home. A fight, in which the Regent's party took 50 or 60 prisoners. News from Flanders and France. Incloses, 103. I. " Ane admonitiounto mi/ Lord Begentis Grace." [Another copy of the ballad described above, indorsed by Lord Burghley "A ballet to y^ Begent agaynst coming in of JEnglishmen."] Dec. 18. 104. Hunsdon to Burghley. Necessity of the Queen of England's Berwick, sending her forces there. Practices of the Queen of Scots' party with foreign powers. Supply of money. Overthrow of the King's party in the North. Certain safe conducts refused by the Regent. Danger of delay. If the Duke [of Norfolk] be condemned, hopes the Queen will let liim [Hunsdon] have the custody of his house. Incloses, 104. I. Uarl of Mar to Lord Hunsdon. Divers of her Ma,jesty's rebels arrived from Flanders. Lord Seton coming with Tnoney for the Qiieen of Scots' party. Overthrow of the King's authority in the North, Leith, Dec, 1 6. Dec. 14. Berwick. 336 SCOTLAND —ELIZABETH. 1571. Dec. 29. Berwick. 1571? 1571? Vol. XXL 105. Lord Hunsdon to Queen Elizabeth. In reply to her hesita- tion about proceeding with tlie Scots, and her wish to have matters accommodated by treaty ; explains that he demanded surety of the Scots, in return for her friendship, because he never yet heard or read that they kept any promise longer than it served their own turn. The only way to bring them to accord by fair means is to deal harder with their Queen. 106. A note of those things wherewith the Regent hath gratified the Earl of Morton and his friends since the time of his regency. 107. "A Lewd Ballet taken w' y'^ L. Seton's writings." A ballad alluding to John Knox, coramencing, " Ffirst quhen tlie newis begonthe to ryse grctly they maid me wondre, Quhow that so grett a gospellar so fellouniy could fondre, Bott seing quhow all erdly thingis wor subiect to mutatioun, Then, said I, it no grett mervaill albeit the Congregatioun Wor no les than y° puir Papistis Inclynit to fornicatioun." 1572. Jan. 3. Edinburgh Castle. Jan. 5. Araboise. Jan. 6. Berwick. Jan. 6. Berwick. Vol. XXII. January — Apkil, 1572. 1. William Maitland to Lord Burghley. Expresses his desire for a renewal of their correspondence. Sends a " Remonstrance " for the settlement of the debates in Scotland. Vindicates himself from " starting " from the late Earl of Murray, for he never left him till the Earl had left all honesty, and deep dissembling had entered in the place where most men thought was sincerity. 2. William Kyncaid to Burghley. Letters presented at the French Court by the Bishop of Glasgow and James Kyrkcaldy. Kyrkcaldy requests support of men, and Lord Fleming has got ten thousand francs of the Queen of Scotland's dowry. Lord Fleming lands in Galloway at a castle where Lochinvar and Lord Herries' people lie, but it will be Candlemas ere he is ready. •3. Lord Hunsdon to Queen Elizabeth. They of the castle seem more conformable. They desire an " indifferent " order of Govern- ment, and to refuse all foreign aid. Incloses, 3. I. William Maitland and Wiliia'in Kyrkcaldy to Lord Hunsdon. Sorry that the Queen of England should conceive an ill opinion of them. She shall have no cause to use her forces against them, and they ^uill do anythimg to serve her turn, their own safety provided for, hut this they cannot see so long as their enemies bear rule. Edinburgh Castle, Jan. 3. 4. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Better conformity of them of the castle. They desire some equality in the Government, and will not avail themselves of foreign aid when it arrives. Mons. Verac is not idle, and communicates daily to the Regent how her Majesty deals with them of the castle. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 337 1572. Jan. 7. Edinburgh Castle. Jan. 11. Lcilh. Jan. 11. Berwick. Vol. XXIL 5. William Maitland and William Kyrkaldy to Lord Hunsdon. Inform him of the intention of their adversaries to take the revenues of their " livings," and request him to prevent their doing so. 6. Earl of Mar to Lord Burghley. Begs him to give credit to James Cunningham, to whom he has sent some communication for the sake of expedition. 7. Lord Hunsdon to the Earl of Mar. Requests to know what articles of composition he will jdeld to, and desires him to forbear from levying the revenues of his adversaries. Proposes an absti- nence. Jan. 13. Berwick. 8. Hunsdon to Burghley. Has received no answer from either party about the proposed abstinence. Incloses a letter from the Regent. 8. I. Earl of Mar to Lord Hunsdoii. Defers further answer to his letter till the arrival of his servant, Cunningham, from England. Will do what he can to prevent the evil that may arise from the entry of foreign forces. Leith, Jan. IL Jan. 15. 9. Earl of Mar to Lord Hunsdon. Informs him upon what terms Leitb. lie will agree with the King's disobedient subjects in Edinburgh Castle. Excuses himself in regard to the levying of their forfeited revenues, and explains why he cannot agree to any fresh abstinence. Jan. 18. 10. Hunsdon to Burghley. A plot against him [Burghley] and Berwick, the Queen of England. Hopes the rack will make them confess their setters on. The Lairds of Grange and Lethington's desire for some one to deal between them. Daily attempts at agreements without her Majesty's aid. The proposed abstinence. Incloses, 10. I. Lord Hunsdon to the Earl of Mar. Requests to knoiv tvhat articles he will agree to with the Queen of Scots' party. Desires him to forbear from levying their revenues. Proposes an abstinence. {^Duplicate, described ante.] Berwick, Jan. 11. 10, II. Earl of Mar to Lord Runsdon. Terms of agreement with their adversaries. Their forfeited revenues. Proposed abstinence, \puplicoie. described ante.] Leith, Jan. 15. 10. III. Lord Hunsdon to Lethington and Grange. Has sent his servant to deal with the Regent respecting their fmfeited revenues. Desires to know their full resolution . as to their obedience to the King. Berwick, Jan. 1 1. 10. IV. Maitland and Kyrkcaldy to Lord Hunsdon. Will agree to an abstinence, and will draw up a statement of the aHicles upon which they will agree with the King's party. Edinburgh Castle, Jan. 14. Y 338 SCOTLAND- -ELIZABETH, 1572. Jan. 26. Berwick. Jan. 31. Jan. 31. Feb. 1. Berwick. Feb. 7. Blois. Feb. 11. Berwick, Vol. XXn. 11. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Desired abstinence. Prin- cipal points of difficulty. Inexpedience of the delay of her Majesty's resolution. Incloses, 11. I. Articles offered by the Lairds of Lethington and Grange for composition of the controversies in Scotland, and for the establishment of a Government. Jan. 22. 11. II. Maitland and Kyrhcaldy to Lord Hunsdon. Deny that the town of Edinburgh was taken and fortified during an abstinence. Are content to agree to a neiv one, their adversaries doing the like. Edinburgh Gastle, Jan. 22. 1 ] . III. Earl of Mar to Lord Hunsdon. Malice of their adver- saries. Inexpedience of an abstinence. Listing of a hundred horsemen to join with Lord Fleming and the forces expected frovi France. Leith, Jan. 23. 12. "Articles generally containing the intention of the Queen's Majesty [of England] for the reducing of the realm of Scotland to an inward peace, and so to continue free from civil wars and dis- sension." \Gorrected by Lord Burghley.] 13. Addition to the same, "of more secrecy," in the autograph of Lord Burghley, the first point stating that the party adverse to the King must directly understand that the Queen of Scots hath of late attempted such, and so many, enterprises against the Queen of England, that her Majesty will never suffer her to have liberty to attempt the like again, and, therefore, that any expectation of her ruling alone, by restitution to her realm, or jointly with her son, is in vain. 14. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Sorry that resolution in such important matters is delayed. Does not think Mr.. Randolphe can do any good there. Wishes that the Duke of Norfolk's second son might marry his [Lord Hunsdon's] daughter, which he would strain himself to pay for. Sorry that Monsieur [the Duke of Anjou] is so scrupulous about religion, but religion is the mei'e cloak, and he does not think she [Queen Elizabeth] will ever marry. God amend the hinderers, and send the devil to fetch them. 15. Henry Duke of Anjou to the Laird of Lethington. Informs him that the King of France has sent the bearer, Mons. Le Croc, to negotiate for the pacification of Scotland, and requests him to accept any reasonable conditions which shall be proposed. Fr. 16. Hunsdoii to Burghley. Arrival of Mr. Marshal [Sir William Drury] and Mr. Randolphe. Little good to be done by them. Daily disorders in Scotland. Conspiracies in England, and none of the conspirators, executed. Bad policy of such mercy. He would respect the Duke's [Norfolk's] life as much as any man, but con- sidering the Queen's first, he would renounce him if he were his son. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 339 Vol. XXIL 17. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghlej'. Bad weather. Departure of Sir William Drury and Mr. Randolphe for Leith. Money- required for the King's party. Sorry for the many alterations about the execution of the Duke of Norfolk. His grief for her Majesty's displeasure to his [Hunsdon 's] son. .18. Sir William Drury and Thomas Randolphe to the Earl of Leicester and Lord Burghley. Have dealt according to their instructions, and written to Lord Hunsdon. The country is in great calamity and misery, and much honour will be gained by her Majesty in bringing it to quietness. Feb. [23.] 19. Certain notes of a conference between the party of the Queen of Septs, the holders of Edinburgh Castle, and "Thomas Eandolphe and Sir "W^illiam Drury, touching a proposed abstinence. 1672. Feb. 18. Berwick. Feb. 23. Leith. [Feb. 23.] 20. The names of the burgh. Lords at Leith and in the castle of Edin- Feb. 24. 21. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Anxiety of the King's Berwick, party for money. Landing of Lord Seton at Harwich. Negligence at the ports and landing-places in England. Incloses, 21. I. Sir William Drury and Thomas Randolphe to Lord Hunsdon, Report their going to Leith ; reception there ; entertavnment by the Regent ; conference with him. Reception at Edinburgh, and subsequent interviews with the Lairds of Grange and Lethington. Leith, {February'] 23. 21. II. Certain notes of a conference between the Lairds of Lethington and Ch^ange and Sir William Drury and Thomas Randolphe, touching an abstinence. {Duplicate above.] " . February 23. 21. III. The 7iames of the Lords of the party of the King of Scotland and Queen Mary, now present in Leith and Edinburgh Castle. {Duplicate above.] February 23. Feb. 24. 22. Lord Hunsdon to Sir William Drury and Thomas Randolphe. Berwick. Has uo commission to send them money to make payment for the Scottish soldiers for two months, as they require. Feb. 26. Leith. 23. Sir William Drury and Thomas Randolphe to Lord Hunsdon. In reply to the preceding, urging the necessity of money being sent to pay the Regent's soldiers. [Feb, 26.] 24. Narrative of the late occurrences in Scotland. Order made about the admission of Bishops and others on their entering into spiritual promotions. Troops sent by Farnihurst and Buccleuch to burn Jedburgh ; horsemen sent by the Regent for the relief of Jedburgh. Houses burned at Dalkeith by the soldiers of the castle of Edinburgh. Marriage of the Lord of Lome to the Countess of Murray. Persons committed to ward by the Regent for favour- Y 2 340 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH, 1572. ^-- ^^"- ing the party in the castle. Houses destroyed m Edinburgh. Argyle favours the Eegent. Marriage of Lord Maxwell. Submission of Lord Herries to the Regent. Death of Lieutenant George Dundas, who was wounded in a skirmish. Donald Fr'aser, Archdeacon of Eoss, slain. Arrival of Lord Seton from Flanders. [Feb. 26.] 25. A project of an accord for compounding the controversies of Scotland, sent from them of the Castle. [This is a project for the establishment of a Government in Scotland, composed of a certain number of the nobility of both sides, chosen with the advice of the Queen of England. It is in the handwriting of the Laird of Lethingion, and has satirical notes on the inargin, in Latin, by Lord Burghley.] March 3. 26. A " ticket," sent from the castle party to Thomas Randolphe and Sir William Drury, complaining of their unfriendly manner of dealing. [In the autograph of the Laird of Lethington.] March 4. 27. " Articles generally containing the intention of the Queen's Majesty [of England] for the reducing of the realm of Scotland to an inward peace, and so to continue free from civill warres and dissension. With the answers to every one of them/' by Queen Mary's party. March 6. 28. Notes, by Sir William Drury, for the in.struction of John Case, apparently going to England. March 6. 29. Statement of the case of Lord Home ; the keeping of his house from him, fee. ; and begging that the Queen of England will cause the same to be restored to his wife. March 6. Leith. March 6. Leith. March 6. Harwich. March 6. Leith. -30. Eai'l of M orton _to the Earl of Leicester. Understands the foreign preparation intending to disturb the quiet of the kingdom, and trusts that the Queen of England will use "timous" provision to prevent the same. 31. Earl of Mar to Queen Elizabeth. Recapitulates the late pro- ceedings with the Queen of Scots' party, and attempts at treaty. Urges her Majesty to make them comformable by force, and states the great necessity of her sending a supply of money. 32. John Lord Darcy to Lord Burghley. Informs him of the detention of a Scotch ship sent from. London. The vessel in which Lord Seton arrived contained two double bases and two single bases of iron, without chambers ; also corslets, callivers, dagges, arming gloves, and three small barrels of powder. 33. Archibald Douglas to Lord Burghley. Returns thanks for a hundred pounds delivered to him by Sir William Drury from the Queen of England. Will do her Majesty all the pleasure and lawful service that he may, in those parts. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 341 1572. March 7 Leith. March 7. Leith. March 8. Berwick. March 8. Berwick. March 11. Berwick. March 17. Vol. XXIL 34. Sir William Drury and Thomas Randolphe to Lord Burghley. Have dealt earnestly to put an end to these unnatural dealings. The heart burnings on both sides. Tlie Regent's party the stronger. Obstinacy of the Queen's party ; their dislike of the Regent ; their new devised " Aristocratia." Necessity of her Majesty's interposing for them. The Regent's need of money. Incloses, 34). I. " Ticket " sent by Thomas Randolphe and Sir William Drury to them of the castle, urging them to yield obedience to the King of Scotland. March 2. 34. II. Answer to the same, declining to yield to their proposal, as certain points will be most prejudicial to them,. March 3. 34. III. Another " ticket " from the castle party. They must know further of certain points before they yield to them. [March 4.] 35. Thomas Randolphe to Lord Burghley. Sorry to trouble him so much in so brabbling a matter. In so weak a body as Lethington's has never found a man less mindful of his God or more unnatural to his country. 36. Lord Hunsdon to Qeen Elizabeth. Ill success of Randolphe and Sir William Drury. The Queen's party refuse obedience to the King and the acknowledgment of the Regent. The demand for money made by Drury and Randolphe for the King's party ; his reasons for refusing it. 37. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Sir William Drury and Thomas Randolphe's request for money for the King's party ; his refusal to send it. Little good done by them. Difficulties. Their desire to have all the honour of the matter to themselves. Lord Seton speaks bravely of his landing and passing through England, and says he met Sir Ralph Sadleir, who gave him two shillings. 38. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Particulars of the monies expended by him in Scotland. Wishes to know of Mons. Le Croc's coming. Marvels at Sir Peter Carew's having the Stannery. Incloses, 38. I. A "brief" of the money disbursed by Lord Hunsdon for extraordinary expenses. March 11. 39. Queen Elizabeth to Sir William Drury and Thomas Randolphe. Instructs them to declare to the Queen of Scots' party in the castle her displeasure at their proceedings ; and that, if they will not yield obedience to the King, she shall cease to treat with them. The vessel which conveyed Lord Seton to England \$ forthcoming; and the papers contained in it have disclosed such practices that she has stayed Mons.'Le Croc's going to Scotland. 342 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1672. March 17. [March.] [March.] March 19. Leith. March 20. Berwick. Vol. XXIL 40. Lord Burghley to Sir "William Drury and Thomas Randolphe. Informs them of the Queen of England's reasons for staying Mons. Le Croc from going to Scotland ; and of certain practices and intentions of the Queen of Scots, which prevent the Queen of England from yielding to anything that shall better the said Queen of Scots' condition. 41. Heads of Mons. Le Croc's instructions from France in behalf of the Queen of Scots. 42. Alteration of the 6th article of the instructions of Mons. Le Croc, sent from France in behalf of the Queen of Scots, respecting the required acknowledgment by the Queen's party of the authority of the King of Scotland, her son. [In the autograph of Lord Burghley.}, 43. Sir Wilham Drury and Thomas Randolphs to the Earl of Leicester and Lord Burghley. Express their willingness to submit their proceedings to the direction of Lord Hunsdon. Send something privately to them in respect to the Lord Seton's practice with the Duke of Alva. 44. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Incloses a letter from Drury and Randolphe. Complains of the Queen of England's carelessness of herself Her destruction is the only thing which her enemies seek. He would not advise her. to be bloody ; but, if she cannot be sure without it, it were better that some members were cut off than the whole body should perish. 44. I. Drury and Randolphe to Lord Hunsdon. The Regent has comw,anded that the Earl of Northumberland may not be set at liberty. Little hope of agreement there. Practices of them of the castle with Spain. Need of m^oney for the Regent. The Earl of Argyle's submission to the King's authority. The Regent disposed to do well if he is treated well. SJcirmish. Capture and recapture of the Laird of Lethington's house. Lord Methven shot with a culverinfrom the castle. Leith, March 19. [March.] 45. John Earl of Mar, Regent of Scotland. Licence for Lewis Thorntoun to return to .Scotland, having been banished for the slaughter of Henry Sands, by the negligent shot of a dagg. March 26. 46. Names of the Nobles and others of Scotland present with the Regent the 26th March, 1572, and the members of his horse- men, as well as of the Queen of Scotland's party in Edinburgh Castle. [Partly in the writing of Randolphe.'] March 27. 47. " An article for the treaty " between the King of France and Queen of England ; to send Ambassadors for the pacification of Scotland and to defend the country from foreign invasion ; the Queen of England being left at liberty to compel by force any evil disposed Scots who shall continue to support her rebels. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 343 March 31. Lelth. 15^2 Vol. XXIL March 28. 48. "A consideration of the matter of Scotland, how the same might be ordered to the indifferent satisfaction of both the Princes, the French King and the Queen of England." [In the autograph of Lord Burghley.] March 28. 49. Fair copy of the same. March 28. 50. Another paper, to the same effect as the preceding. [In the autograph of Lord Burghley.] 5L Sir William Drury and Thomas Eandolphe to Lord Burghley. Interview with the Regent and Earl of Morton. The Queen of Scots' practices with Spain. The desired " accord " betw^een the two factions. Intention to convey the Earl of Northumberland to Flanders. Untowardness of them of the castle to peace. Doings of Lord Seton. Le Croc. Demand for money. Have delivered 1,000L to the Regent. Wondrous zeal of the Lairds of Lethington and Grange. Edward Dacre. His Lordship's secret advice that no force be used against the " Castilians" [the Queen of Scots' party in Edinburgh Castle]. A conference with Lethington and Grange. Their delay. Lethington's answer, as to the necessity of looking to their own safety. Their request to send a gentleman to the Queen of England. A subsequent interview with the Regent. Incloses, 51. I. GeHam demands of them, in the Castle to he granted by the Regent, delivered to Sir William, Drury and Mr. Itan- dolphe at the Castle, hy the Lairds of Lethington and Grange. [In the autograph of Lethington.] March 28. 51. ir. Articles proposed hy the Regent of Scotland to the Queen's party in the castle of Edinhurgh for pacification of the troubles in Scotland, delivered to Sir William, Drury and Thomas Randolphe, March 30. 52. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. The castle of Blackness at the devotion of them of the castle. Practice in hand for Dum- barton. Suspicion and unkindness between Grange and Lethington. The coining of base money is in hand at Dalkeith, which will breed great misliking in the common people, and greatly raise the prices of all things. 53. Thomas Waye, Keeper of the Marshalsea, to Lord Burghley. Details information which had been given him by a prisoner, respecting the practices of Lord Seton and Leonard Dacre in Flanders with the Duke of Alva, &c. 54. Account of the money due to the soldiers of the King of Scotland for one month, to April 1. 55. Lord Hunsdon to Queen Elizabeth. Further dealings with them of the Queen's party in the castle. Their answer. They promise obedience to the King if their safety is provided for. The ill behaviour of the King's party to her Majesty. Their unwillingness to deliver up her rebels, and their excuses about some who are set at liberty, March 31 . Leith. March. March. April 1. Berwick. 344 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1572. ^«^- ^^"- April 1. 56. Lord Hnnsdon to Lord Burghley. Conditions on which they Berwick, of the castle will yield obedience to the King. The Queen of England's rebels set at liberty. Tliree books received out of Flanders ; one in defence of the Queen of Scots' honour, one about the succession to the Crown of England, and the third about the "regiment" of women. Incloses, 56. I. WilliaTn Maitland and William Kyrhcaldy to Lord Hunsdon. Assure him that the delays which have occurred have been much against their will, and remind him how dangerous and prejudicial it would be to them to submit to their capital enemy. Refer to the death of Lord Methven, for xvhich they doubt not they are sore blamed. Edinburgh, March 30. April 1. 57. "A brief note of such things as the Queen's Majesty [of England] was content to assent unto upon matters propounded by Mons. de Foix in presence of the Duke of Montmorency and Mons. de la Mothe Fendlon," in regard to the treatment of the Queen of Scots, her liberty to ride abroad, number of her serva,nts, &c. April 2. 58. Answer by the Commissioners appointed by the Regent of Scotland, to certain articles submitted to them by Sir William Drury and Mr. Randolphe ; — for reducing the realm of Scotland to peace, the establishment of the King's authority, inquiry to be made about the persons for whom the Queen's party in the castle are treating, whether they include the murderers of the King's father, -fee. April 2. 59. Instructions of Mons. Le Croc sent by the King of France to Bloys. negotiate Avitli the Queen of England, respecting the Queen of Scot- land and the troubles in that kingdom. Fr. April 2. 60. Translation of the same in English. [April.] 61. Articles propounded to the French Ambassador by A B. and C. D., Deputy Commissioners appointed by the Queen's Majesty of England to treat with the said Ambassador respecting his instruc- tions and his intentions in regard to the state of Scotland. [April] 62. Another copy of the same. April 7. 63. Articles generally containing the intention of the Queen's Majesty [of England] for the reducing of the realm of Scotland to an inward peace. {These " articles " were submitted to the different parties in Scotland on various occasions, and duplicates will be found at other dates.'] April 7. 64. Duplicate of the same. April 8. 65. Earl of Mar to Mr. Randolphe. The little appearance of Xeith. their adversaries yielding to the last demands. Fears it will be long before this fashion of dealing brings peace either by victory or treaty. The Q)ieen of England's irresoluteness ; effect of the same upon the King's party. Has written to her Majesty for the delivery of Home and Fast Castles. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 345 1572. April 9. Leitli. April 9. Leith. April 10. Leith. April 10. April 10. Leith. April J 1. The Castle. April 11. Edinburgh Castle. VoT.. XXIL 66. Earl of Morton to the Earl of Leicester. Requests the redress of certain injuries and skaiths committed upon liira, liis friends and tenants, by the Queen of England's subjects, the inhabi- tants of the West Marches under the charge of Lord Scrope. 67. Earl of Morton to Lord Burghley. Begs the redress of cer- tain injuries committed upon his tenants hy the inhabitants of the West Marches. 68. Thomas Randolphe to Lord Burghley. Begs that he may have one or two little books written against the " home match" [the marriage of the Queen of England], a great number of which Lord Seton says were in the ship in which he came home out of Flanders. 69. An answer to certain articles submitted to the Qu'een of Scots' party, and conferred upon with the English Commissioners ; — the religion to be maintained, no remissions required, the murderers of the Earls of Murray and Lennox, forfeitures to be cancelled, &c. 70. Sir William Drury and Mr. Randolphe to Lord Hunsdon. Articles submitted to the two parties in Scotland. Hostilities on either side. Herries and Maxwell about to submit. Jar between Lord Seton and the Laird of Grange. Their own danger and wish to be recalled. Lochleven's conditions [2,000Z. sterling] for the delivery up of the Earl of Northumberland. Maxwell denies supporting Edward Dacre. Seven boats laden with corn, which should have gone to Clydesdale, have been intercepted. Huntly's brother is strong in the North. Incloses, 70. I. Additional articles proposed to the ttuo parties in Scot- land ; — religion to stand as it is, the writing of slander- ous libels, boohs, and ballads to be forbidden, prisoners who are to be released, forts to be delivered to the King, &o. April 10. 71. William Maitland and William Kyrkcaldy to Lord Burghley. Two of the articles submitted to them, one touching the Sovereignty and the other the Government of the realm, are such as, if they once yield to, they can neither live with reputation or safety ; beg him therefore to move the Queen of England to make such an accord as may continue without the prejudice of either side. Have drawn a "plat" of that which they may be brought to. 72. Maitland and Kirkaldy to Sir William Drury. Send him a " plat " of that whereunto they may be brought if they are well used and favourably dealt with, whereby it may appear what good will they bear to satisfy the Queen of England ; so they will desire him and Lord Hunsdon to mediate for them. Inclose, 72. 1. A plat of that which the Queen of Scots' party may be brought unto, touching the two articles submitted to them by Sir William Drury, respecting the title to the Grown, of Scotland, and the administration of the authority. [In the autograph of the Laird of Lethington.} April 1 1. 346 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1572. April 13. Leith. April 14. Vol. XXIL 13. Sir "William Drury to Lord Burghley. An overture from the castle party which is to be kept secret from France. Opposition of the Duke of Chatelherault and Lord Seton ; their willingness to leave the country ; cause of the unkindness between the latter and the Laird of Grange. An agreement with George Pringle for certain disclosures, &c. 74, Alteration of the 6th article in the instructions of Mons. Le Croc, in respect to the Sovereignty of Scotland. [Corrected by Lord Burghley, . and indoi^sed by him " Not lyked by the Queen's Majesty."] April ] 4. 75. The same article, further altered by Lord Burghley. April 14. Berwick. 76, Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. A letter from the " Cas- tilians " [the Queen of Scots' party in the castle of Edinburgh]. Terms on which an agreement may be made between the two parties. Incloses, 76. I. Willia^m Maitland and William Kyrkcaldy to Lord Hunsdon, Inform him of their willingness to treat sincerely with him and the Marshal of Berwick [Sir William Drury], but decline further treating with Mr, Randolphe, as they take him to be more addicted to the adverse faction than reason or his Queen's service require. Edinburgh Castle, April 11. Keply by Mr. Kandolphe and Sir William Drury to the answer of the Lairds of Grange and Lethington to the articles submitted to them from the Queen of England. [With Ho. 80.] 77. Queen Elizabeth to Lord Hunsdon. Instructs him to recall the Marshal and Mr. Eandolphe, if by their next letter it sliall appear that the accord will not takeplace. Could be content to pay 2,000L for the delivery up of the Earl of Northumberland, but wishes him to procure an appointment for his certain delivery, and then the money shall be paid. 78. List of the Scotch noblemen "come to the obedience of the King," in the handwriting of Thomas Randolphe. 79. Demands of the " Castellans " [the Queen's party holding the castle], in respect to the title to the Crown of Scotland, and the administration of the authority. . April 17. 80. Thomas Randolphe and Sir William Drury to the Lairds of Lethington and Grange. Request their resolution as to the first two points of the conditions submitted to them, which being yielded by them less difficulty will be made in performance of what they desire. April 15. Leith. April 16. April 17. April 17. April 18. Berwick. 81 . Lord Hunsdon to Queen Elizabeth. These controversies not to be compounded by treaty. A hot skirmish; four horsemen of the castle taken and hanged ; five on the other side hanged in revenge. Her Commissioners request leave to return homa SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 347 1572. April 18. Berwick. Vol. XXII. 82. Lord Huusdon to Lord Burghley. No chance of an end to the controversies by treaty. Desire of Mr. Marshal and Thomas Ran- dolphe to return. The former shot at with two Iiarquebusses. Little gratitude for the money sent to the King's party; the l,000i. received with scorn to have so little. FiVe men hanged for revenge, one of them a Douglas. Lord Seton returning to Flanders. Incloses, 82. I. Sir William Drury and Thomas RandoVphe to Lord Hunsdon. Beg that they m,ay be licensed to return. Accusations against Archibald Douglas by the Regent. Reported death of the Earl of Morton. A hot skirmish. Four horsemen hanged up together for company. A mill destroyed. Blachness clean revolted from the Regent. Lord Fleming and others coming from France. Leith, April 17 82. II. " The extract of the substantiall points of the Lord Seaton's negotiations with Duke D'Alva at his last audi- ence with him." April 18. April 18. Leith. April 19. 83. King James VI. Charles Stewart. Lat. Grant of the Earldom of Lennox to Lord 84. Reply by Thomas Randolphe and Sir William Drury to the answer of the King of Scotland's party to the articles submitted to them from the Queen of England. Feb. 23 to 85. " A copye of such Articles and other Matters as was exhybited April 19. by the Marshall" of Berwyck and Mr. Randall [Randolphe] to my L. Regent's Grace for pacyfyeing the controversies in Scotland," with their answers, the rejoinders, &c. April 20. 86. Memorandum of agreement between the French Ambassador going to Scotland and Queen Elizabeth. In respect to a certain article in his instructions which the Queen of England wished to be suspended. Fr. April 22. 87. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Resolute answer from both Berwick, sides. Where the greatest difficulty is. The principal hinderers. Return of the Commissioners. Incloses, 87. !• Sir William Drury to Lord Hunsdon. The executions at Leith. Six were appointed to die, but one named Bruce was rescued. Slanderous speech against them [Drury and Randolphe], but no punishment followed their com- plaint. The accusations . against Archibald Douglas ; his reported . consent to the Tnurder of the Regent; his numerous enemies. Leith, April 18. 88. AVilliam Maitland and William Kyrkaldy to Sir William Drury. In behalf of Lord Home, that her Majesty will not press him to join the King's party, and communicate certain conditions upon which he will be quite as earnest to maintain peace between the two realms. April 23. Edinburgh Castle. 348 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1572. April 23. Berwick. April 24. Edinburgh Castle. April 24. April 22. Edinburgh. April 22. April 25. London. April 26. l)undee. April 26. Vol. XXIL 89. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burgliley. Keturn of Mr. Marshal and Thomas Eandolphe. Apprehension of an Irish Bishop going to Flanders. It will be two or three days before he has an answer how the Earl of Narthumberland shall be delivered. 90. Maitland and Kyrkaldy to Lord Hunsdon. Hear that he is shortly to repair to the English Court. Hope that he will report their intentions favourably, and that her Majesty will graciously accept their offers. 91. Answer by the Queen of Scots' party, to the last conditions submitted to them by the Queen of England's Commissioners ; — declining answer to the two principal articles till they know more certainly of the remainder. 92. Mons. Verac to the French Ambassador in England. Details of the conferences of Sir William Drury and Mr. Randolphe with the Queen's party in Edinburgh Castle, the general articles submitted by them in regard to the Queen of Scots, about religion, the recompense to be made to the Laird of Grange, &c. The departure of the Commis- sioners. Arrest of Archibald Douglag. The reports of the Queen of England's "bravades" to tlie King of France, and the complaint of the King of France's conduct among the Queen of Scots' party. [In cipher.^ 93. Decipher of the same. Fr. 94. M. le Croc to Lord Burleigh. Eequests that he may have post horses to go to Scotland, and begs that he may be able to convey his letters safely to the King of France, his master. Fr. 95. Maurice Archbishop of Cashel to the Earl of Mar. Informs him of the particulars of his intended journey to the King of Spain, his master, of his detention at Dundee, and of the seizure of his letters ; and requests liberation and the restoration of his letters. 96. " A summary of the articles propounded to both parties [in Scotland], with a note of the answers and the varieties both from the articles, and amongst themselves." [In the autograph of Lord ^urghley.] April 27. 97. Another paper on the same subject, also by Lord Burghley. April 27. Leith. April 28. Leith. 98. Nicholas Arington to Lord Hunsdon. The Regent will send a gentleman to deal for the safe delivery of the Earl of Northum- berland, and respecting the Irish Bishop. Five soldiers slain by the " Castilians," in the Canongate ; others hanged by Lord Morton. Two hanged presently afterwards by the Queen's party, who were sorry they had no more. Mr. Eetre hath deciphered all Mr. Archibald Douglas' letters, but none are yet revealed. 99. Earl of Morton to Lord Burghley. Reminds him of a former request for the redress of certain injuries committed upon him and his friends by the Queen of England's subjects in the West Marches, SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 349 1572. April 28. Leith. April 27 & 28. Berwick. April 28. Berwick. April 29. Berwick. April 29. April 80. Leith. April 30. leith. April 30. April 30. April 30. Vol. XXII. 100. Earl of Morton to the Earl of Sussex. Requests his inter- cession with the Queen of England for the redress of certain losses sustained by his servants at Preston, in Galloway, and that the subjects of England may be restrained from any invasion of Lord Maxwell, who has now submitted to the King's authority. Fergus Graham is gone towards the Court. Some good order ought to be taken in respect to his bygone enormities. 101. Lord Huusdon to Lord Burghley. Little likelihood of finish- ing the troubles there. Le Croc's coming to Scotland. Looks hourly to hear respecting the delivery of the Earl of Northumberland. Necessity of her Majesty's getting rid of the Queen of Scots. The Irish Bishop. Killing and hanging on both sides. 102. Lord Hunsdon to Alexander Home of Manderstoun. In reference to some proceeding against the men of Stiehell and Couche Carrell. Warns him that he had better not meddle Avith either Home Castle or Fast Castle, and complains of his discourtesy. 103. Thomas Randolphe to Lord Burghley. In favour of his old friend Captain Cokbourn, who is going to end his life in France ; the better to serve his countrymen there, than where so great account has not been made of him as he hath deserved. lOi. " Answer from the Regent of Scotland to the reply of the Queen of England's Commissioners," in regard to the articles sub- mitted to him by her Majesty for the pacification of the troubles in Scotland. 105. Earl of Mar to Queen Elizabeth. Now that the obstinacy of their adversaries is known, they look that her Majesty will no longer delay to resolve in this cause of Scotland, and that, as favourable admonitions avail not, she will use the next remedy. ] 06. Earl of Mar to Lord Burghley. Remonstrates on the Queen of England's manner of dealing with him. Prays him to move her to send a speedy answer touching their long and "troublous," affairs. Informs him of the detention of the Archbishop of Cashel, and will be glad to know her Majesty's mind about him. 107. Queen Elizabeth to Lord Hunsdon. Informs him that she has determined to allow Mons. Le Croc to go into Scotland, and that she' has instructed Sir William Drury to join with him, to treat for the restoration of tranquillity in Scotland, and to establish the King's authority; as she cannot endure that the Queen of Scots should be restored, on account of her evil demerits against herself. 108. Queen Elizabeth to Thomas Randolphe. Licences him to return from Scotland, and informs him of her having assented that Mons. Le Croc should repair there, and that Sir William Drury should join with him. 1 09. Queen Elizabeth to Sir W^illiam Drury. Instructs him to join with Mons. Le Croc, and to mediate and commune with him for the pacification of the troubles in Scotland, and the establish- ment of the King's estate. 350 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1572. ^°''- ^™- April SO. 110. Queen Elizabeth's instructions for Sir William Drury to treat in conjunction witli M. le Croc, the French Ambassador, for the pacification of the troubles in Scotland. April .30. 111. Copy of part of the same. April. 112. " A brief note of that which seemeth reasonable" in the articles submitted by the Queen of England for the pacification of affairs in Scotland. April. 113. The same in French. [April.] 114. Summary of the articJes submitted by Queen Elizabeth for the pacification of the troubles in Scotland, with the articles added by them of the castle [the Queen of Scots' party]. Fr. April ? 115. Consideration of what might seem lawful, honourable, and profitable for both the Priuces [of England and France] in respect to the sovereignty of Scotland. April? 116. "Advertisements of the firenche King's intent towardes Scotland." 1572. May 1. Berwick. Vol. XXIII. May— December, 1572. May 2. Berwick. May 2. May 3. Berwick. 1. Lord Hunsdon lo Lord Burghley. Arrangements for the delivery up of the Earl of Northumberland, but they will not deliver him without the money, The Regent desires that his life may be spared, and the Bishop of Ross delivered up in return. The Irish Bishop is put into the castle of [sic]. The Castilians are in harder case than heretofore. Hopes he shall not ofiend her Majesty if by chance he can get Lord Seton into his hands on his return to Flanders. 2. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Wishes to know how he is to treat Mons. Le Croc. Earnestness of the Regent for money. Begs the 2,000Z. for the delivery of the Earl of Northumberland. Lord Burghley appointed a Companion of the Order. 3. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Mar. Thanks liim for his favour and good will towards her dear cousin the Countess of Lennox, and for the granting of the Earldom of Lennox to her son Charles, by which he plainly shows the good regard he has of the father, who spent his blood, and his life, in the service of the King and realm of Scotland. 4. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. His danger in going again to Scotland, as he is ordered to do, with Mons. Le Croa The Irish Bishop. Has sent him [Lord Burghley] two pedigrees. Archibald Douglas committed to ward. The Regent and his forces are gone to Hamilton, to offend the Hainiltons and win the castle. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 351 1572. May 5. Berwick. May 7. Berwick. May 8. Leith. May 8. Edinburgh. May 8. Edinburgh. May 8. Edinburgh Castle. Vol. XXIIL 5. Queeu Elizabeth to James VI. King of Scotland. Desires the delivery of a rebel, Thomas Percy, Earl of Northumberland, to the Lord Hunsdon, in accordance with the treaties between the two realms of England and Scotland. 6. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. My Lord Hereford and my Lord Admiral to be called to degrees fit for them, and himself [Lord Burghley] and Lord Leicester to be officers accordingly, for which he is not sorry. Common report has given him [Lord Hunsdon] every office which has for a long time fallen, but bis pap is made of the yolk of an owl's egg, and therefore his only desire is, that having served there four years, he may be recalled. The Castilians send word that they will agree neither to the Regent's Government nor the delivery of the castle, so Mons. Le Croc's coming is in vain. The 2,000?. must be sent with speed, as they will not deliver the Earl without the money. 7. Earl of Mar to Queen Elizabeth. Apologises for delay in respect to the Irish Bishop, Eeminds her of his need of her aid and support of money to pay their men of war. Begs that Home and Fast castles may be delivered to him, that the people of Scotland may be " resolved " that she does not mean to retain any of the holds of the country in her power, 8. William Maitland and William Kyrkcaldy to Queen Elizabeth. The strands will not serve, and so they have recourse to the fountain. They have abstained from foreign practices on her only account. They know her noble nature to resemble the lion's, which she " gives" in her arms, so they take the boldness to write to her, to give up their selves and their causes wholly into her hands; and under her pro- tection they trust to find an assured quiet, and to enjoy with honour the fruit of a common peace. 9. Alexander Lord Home to Lord Hunsdon. Begs his intercession with the Queen of England for the restoration of his houses and living, as he never ofi'ended her Majesty, nor gave her occasion to deal hardly with him. ] 0. Maitland and Kyrkcaldy to the Earls of Sussex and Leicester and Lord Burghley. Being sore pressed by her Majesty's Commis- sioners to come to some accord with the adverse party, and the afflicted state of their realm requiring a speedy end of this unnatural division, they have recourse to their Lordships and request their aid. If they three jointly will promise to be their friends they will repose confidence in them, and go on until the matter takes a full end. They are content to submit their cause to the Queen of England ; and hoping that her Majesty will deal graciously and liberally to them they dare to trust her. They will yield full obedience to the King of Scotland, hoping that with time her Majesty shall enter into better terms with their Queen ; and as to' the administration of the authority, they shall be content to yield to any neutral and indifferent Government which shall be appointed. 352 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1572. May 8. Edinburgh Castle, Vol. XXIII. 11. "William Maitland and William Kyrkcaldy to Lord Hunsdon. Request his intercession with the Queen of England for the re- storation to Lord Home of his houses ;. and promise certain conditions for him. May 9. 12. Lord Hunsdou to Queen Elizabeth. A resolute and final Berwick. answer from them of the cjistle. Two points utterly refused, and they say plainly that no one shall bring them to yield to them. Delay in the delivery of the Earl of Northumberland. Incloses, 12. I. Maitland and Kyrkcaldy to Lord Hunsdon and Sir William Dritry. Think his dealing stran,ge, and that they have desired- belter terms than the inconveniences and hard conditions with which he presses thein. Seeing that the Queen of England takes the Prince under her 'protection as King of Scotland, they \vill yield full obedience to him, trusting that in time her Majesty will enter into better terms with their Queen. Cannot acknowledge the Earl of Mar's government, and 'mention the late case of the cruelty of Alexander Home of Man- derston to the goodman of Thirlston manse, as an iiistance of the Earl's unfitness for the office of Regent; but tuill yield to any neutral and indifferent Govern- 'ment. As to the delivery of the castle, they flatly and plainly refuse it, until they shall be compelled to do so by force. Edinburgh Castle, May 8. May 0. 13. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. A resolute answer fl-om Berwick, the castle. The two principal points utterly refused. No hope of treaty. An earnest solicitation in behalf of Lord Home. Difficulty about the delivery of the Earl of Northumberland. The Irish Bisliop. The taking and burning of Thirlstane manse hath mar- vellously hardened them of the castle. Incloses, 1 3. I. Earl of Mar to Lord Hunsdon. Has written to the Queen about the delivery of the Lord Bishop. Difficidty of con- veying the Earl of Korthwmberland safely. His [Lord Hunsdon s'] charge against Alexander Hovne of Manders- ton. Leith, May 8. May 12. Berwick. 1 4. Sir William Diuiy to Lord Burghley. Certain correspondence by Captain Cokbourn and his servant with France. A plan to take Lord Seton, who is the Queen of Scots' greatest friend. Arrival of Mons. Le Croc. May 12. 15. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Arrival of Mons. Le Croc; Berwick, detention at Berwick ; no end can follow from his going to Scot- land, as he [Hunsdon] has received a lesolute answer from the Queen's party, that they will neither yield to the Regent's govern- ment nor deliver the castle. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 353 1572. May 13. Leith. May ] 4. May 15. Berwick. May 1 6. Berwick. May 17. Berwick. May 20. Berwick. May 22. Berwick. May 22. Edinburgh Castle. May 23. Leith. May 23. Leith. Vol. XXIIL 16. Earl of Mar to Lord Hunsdon. Delayed delivery of the Earl of Northumberland. Answer of his adversaries in respect to their promised obedience to the King ; their complaints against him [Mar] about his usage of the Cranstouns. His opinion of the matter of Alexander Home. Request for the delivery of the Bishop of Ross. Safe conducts for Sir William Drury and Mons. le Croc. 17. Lord Burghley to Lord Hunsdon. Informs him of the Queen of England's wishes in regard to the safe reception of the Earl of Northumberland ; also about the Irish Bishop, and the requested delivery of Home Castle to the Lord thereof. 18. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Glad that her Majesty begins to proceed so roundly with the Queen of Scots. Safe conducts requested of the Regent for Mons. le Croc and Mr. Marshal. Re- quired delivery up of the Bishop of Ross, in return for the Earl of Northumberland. 19. Lord Hunsdon to the Earl of Mar. The delay in the delivery of tlie Earl of Northumberland. The doings at Thirlstane manse. Charge against Alexander Home of Manderston. Request for the delivery up of the Bishop of Ross. 20. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Has let Mr. Marshal have 4:01. towards his entertainment in Scotland, or else he could not have gone. Begs tlie Queen's leave to lie at Bransby during the summer. 21. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Has received the 2,000Z. ; sees no haste made for its receipt by him to whom it is sent, but has written to the Regent, and expects answer to-day or to-morrow, unless there be a pad in the straw. 22. Lord Hunsdon to the Earl of Mar. Requests, on behalf of the Queen of England, that there maybe no further delay in the delivery of the Earl of Northumberland. Her Majesty hopeth not to find such uncourtesy in him as to stay the Irish Bishop, he being the born subject and dependant of the King of Spain, only in respect of his Popish religion. 23. William Maitland and William Kyrkcaldy to Lord Hunsdon. Return thanks for his procuring their request in regard to the delivery of Lord Home's houses. Offer themselves as sureties for the due performance of the promised conditious. 24. Earl of Mar to Lord Hunsdon. Has given direction for the delivery of the Earl of Northumberland. In respect to the Irish Bishop, will direct some one to her Majesty instructed to satisfy her as far as may be reasonable and possible. 25. Mons. le Croc to Lord Burghley. Respecting some despatches for Mons. Edn^lon. Himself and the English Ambassador there shall part good friends. z 354 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1572. May 25. Berwick. May 25. Berwick. May 28. Edinburgh Castle. May 29. Berwick. May 30. Bestalrig. May 8L Berwick. Vol. XXIII. 26. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burgliley. Has received a letter from Mr. Marshal. Kequests instruction as to giving a passport to Mons. Verac. Expects to receive the Earl of Northumberland this -week, but assures him that the Irish Bishop shall not be had. Incloses, 26. I. Sir William, Drury to Lord Hunsdon. Mons. Le Oroc's request for Mons. Virac to join with him. The Re- gent's answer, and his own. Interview with the Regent. Mons. Le Croc fain to go to Edinburgh. A sJcirmish. Fifty heefs and one hundred muttons gotten irito the castle. Restalrig, May 2i. 27. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. The Regent's misliking of his [Hunsdon's] conduct. Ill usage of himself by Lord Home and the Earl of Morton. Home looks to govern all the March. Inexpedience of restoring Home and East Castles. In respect of the craving for more money, her Majesty may see "whether that "which she hath already given be "well bestowed. 28. William Maitland, Laird of Lethington to Mons. le Croc and Sir William Drury. Expresses the willingness of himself and the rest of the Queen of Scots' party to abide by any decision which they shall agree to as just and reasonable, and likely to facilitate that which they have in charge. Fr. 29. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burgliley. Delivery of the Earl of Northumberland to him by the Laird of Clyshe, and payment of the money. Something was begged for one Douglas who had the keeping of him, and so he gave him 20L 100?. paid to the Laird of Clyshe would be to good purpose. The Earl [Northumberland] readier to talk of ha,wks and hounds than anything else, although he is very sorrowful and fears for his life. No likelihood of the delivery of the Irish Bishop, as her Majesty will not deliver up the Bishop of Ross. They would fain have promise of his dehvery, and then perhaps they will make merchandise of him as they did of the Earl, for they do all for money. The Irish Bishop said that they would rather the muckle devil ruled them than her Majesty. 30. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. l!nterview of himself and Mons. Le Croc with the Regent. The Regent's harsh treatment of Le Croc. Interview with the castle party, and final answer from the Laird of Lethington. The Irish Bishop. Arrival of Lord Fleming with money ; preparations to intercept him. Incloses, 30. I. "A memorye to my Lord Ambassador of England," declaring the final resolution of the Queen of Scots' party as- to the government of Scotland, declining to acknow- ledge _ the Regent, and proposing a Government by the nobility. [In the autograph of Lethington.^ May. 81. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Mons. Le Croc's son-in-law going to France, his object being to get fresh authority from the King. Final resolution from the castle. Arrival of Lord Fleming with money. Departure of Lochinvar, Herries, and others to in- tercept him. SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 355 1572. ^°^- ^^™- June. 32. Memorandum by Lord Burghley, respecting the delivery of Home and Fast Castles to Lord Home, when he shall be reconciled to the grace of the King of Scotland. June 4. 33. Mons. Le Croc to Lord Burghley. Begs the delivery of some Edinburgh, letters to Mons. De La Mothe Fenelon from the Lords of Scotland. Fr. June 4. 34. Mons. Le Croc to Lord Hunsdon. Begs the forwarding of Edinburgh, some despatches for France from the Lords of Scotland. Fr. June 7. 35. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Has received a packet from Berwick. Le Croc, of letters written to France by the nobility of Scotland. Looks hourly for a discharge of the Earl of Northumberland, as ,he is forced to keep watch and ward against him day and night. Means to lend the Regent some powder. Thanks for news, and hopes that he [the Duke of Norfolk] shall not go alone. June 8. 36. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Uncourteous entertainment Berwick, of Le Croc. Receipt of 2,000 crowns brought by Lord Fleming. Nicholas Elphinstone to be sent to the English Court. The delivery of Lord Home's houses not requisite. Deserts of the Earl of Morton at the hands of her Majesty. The Castilians anxious for her Majesty's reply to their last answer. The Regent's want of powder. His own desire to be rid of the Earl [of Northumberland]. Incloses, 36. I. Sir William Brury to Lord Hunsdon. Requests made hy Mons. le Croc to the Regent, and the Regent's answers. Arrival of a man-of-war ; Frenchmen arrived in her. Other ships arrived. Hostilities. Executions. Great heat and rain. The uncourteous usage of Le Croc. His oivn good treatment. Money received by the Gastilians. Satis- faction of the Regent and nobles at the execution of the Duke of Norfolk. Suggestions for getting hold of the Irish Bishop. Restalrig, June 7. 36. II. Laird of Lethington toM. le Croc and Sir William Brury. Expresses the willingness of himself and the rest of the Queen's party to abide hy any reasonable decision which they shall agree to. Fr. [A duplicate ante.~\ Edinburgh Castle, May 28. 36. III. A ' ticket ' or letter from the Queen of Scots' party in the castle of Edinburgh to the English Commissioners, submitting the unreasonableness of the demands made upon them, and showing the necessity of some security being offered befoo'e they can subTnit to be bound by the conditions proposed. June 6. June 10. 37. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Taking of Calder Kcstalrig. house by a boy named Gawntlett. Capture of cattle. Effect there- from. Preparations for the safe convoy of Lord Fleming. The Regent intends to prevent it. A motion to assault Edinburgh. Execution of the Duke of Norfolk. Earl of Morton ; practice to breed a pique between him and the Regent. Mr. Elphinstone going up to the English Court. z 2 356 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 15172. Vol. XXIIL [June IL] 38. "Matters -wherewith the Queen of Scots is to be charged :" assuming the arms and title of England, marrying Darnley, designed marriage with the Duke of Norfolk, procuring the rebellion in the North of England, her servant Morgan's practice with Parry to kill the Queen of England, &c. June 11. 39. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Details the particulars Eestalrig. of a fight between the forces of the castle and the Eegent, and flight of the Queen's party. June 12. 40. Sir WiUiam Drury to Lord Burghley. Recommends Eestalrig. Mr. Elphinstone presently dispatched to the English Court by the Eegent. Morton is desirous of some further consideration from her Majesty. Huntly led the Queen's party in their late overthrow by the Regent, and his horse was slain under him. June 13. 41. Earl of Morton to Lord Burghley. Returns thanks for his , Leith. good will towards him. Doubts not that he will show himself a special instrument to the entertaining of the amity between both the realms. Refers to his cousin the bearer, Mr. Nicholas Elphinstone. June 13. 42. Earl of Mar, in the name of the King of Scotland, to Queen Leith. Elizabeth. Requests the delivery up of Master John Lesley, late Bishop of Ross, according to the conditions of certain treaties and contracts of peace between the kingdoms of England and Scoltand. June 13. 43. Earl of Mar to Queen Elizabeth. Hearing of some proceed- Leith. ings against the Queen of Scots in the English Parliament, has sent the bearer, Nicholas Elphinstone, to know her good mind and pleasure, and requests credence for him in those things which are committed to his charge. June 13. 44. Earl of Mar to Lord Burghley. Finding matters there tend Leitli. to no end by treaty, and standing uncertain of her Majesty's resolu- tion, he has directed Mr. Elphinstone towards her Highness, amply instructed. June 16. 45. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Attack upon Makerston Berwiclt, house by the Castilians. Rescue by the Regent. Flight of the Queen's party. Huntly 's horse shot under him. M. le Croc treated as a prisoner. The books which Drury mentions are about the Queen of Scots murdering of her husband and of her letters to Bothwell. Incloses, 45. I. Sir William Drury to Lord Hunsdon. Supply of oatmeal to the castle. Execution of six prisoners, one a school- master. Promised revenge of the Castilians. Hurt of the Earl of Huntly' s brother. The Queen's party refuse to give up the castle. Difficulty of luinning it. Attack on Makerston house. Send some hooks, two for Lord Burghley. Restalrig, June 14. SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 357 1572. June 20. June 2L Restalrig. June 22. Eestalrig. June 23. Berwick. June 25. Ediubnrgli. June 25. Edinburgh. June 27. Eestalrig. Vol. XXIII. 46. " Memoir of certane heads of my present message of the quhilk it will pleis yo'' hono'' to obtein full resolution of her Ma*'''." Requesting the Queen of England's aid of money and forces to win the castle of Edinburgh to the King's party, respecting Home and Fast Castles, the Earl of Northumberland, the Bishop of Ross, &c. [In the autograph of Nicholas Elphinstone, and made out for Lord Burghley.] 47. Sir William Drury to Lord Hunsdon. Proclamation at Leith. Intended journey to Clydesdale. Skirmishes. Determination of Grange to keep the castle, or deliver it to some foreign power. Comfort received by him out of France. 48. Sir William Drury to Lord Hunsdon. A complaint of Mons. Le Croc about his supplying the Regent with powder. Charge against himself of secret dealing for the castle. Dissatisfaction at the Queen of England's keeping Home and Fast Castles. Money borrowed to pay the soldiers at Leith. • Great " cumber " between Lord Ruthven and Mr. Andrew Monrowe. 49. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. As they of the castle will not yield it, he sees not to what end Mr. Marshal should tarry in Scotland. Trusts to receive some order for his guest, the Earl of Northumberland, whom he would fain be rid of 50. Mons. Le Croc to Lord Burghley. In respect to the convey- ance of his despatches, and remonstrating on their detention. Fr. 51. Mons. Le Croc to Sir William Drury. In respect to his despatches ; if he does not receive answer to some now sent within fifteen days, he shall suspect that their conveyance is obstructed by England. Fr. 52. Sir WiUiara Drury to Lord Burghley. Obstinacy of the Queen of Scots' ]iarty. More money brought to them. Their com- plaints of his answers. The Queen of England's help to their adversaries ; his own insufiiciency to deal with them. Refusal to deliver up the Irish Bishop. Money coined in Edinburgh, which is prohibited to be current by the Leith party. Incloses, 52. I. Sir William Drury to the Lairds of Lethi/ngton and Gh'ange, Remonstrates on their obstinacy _ in not yield- ing to the frcpositions of the Queen of England ; shows how advantageous it would he to them to do so, and how vain is their hope either of receiving foreign aid, or in the restoration of their late Queen. Restalrig, June 25. 52. II. William Maitland to Sir William Drury. They wish to please the Queen of England, bid think his letter very strange. See no such danger as to move them to offer any farther than they have done. Edinburgh Castle, June 26. 52. III. Substance of the speech of the Lairds of Lethington and Orange to Mr. Arington, on his being sent by Sir William, Drury to them for answer to certain propositions made to them for peace ; — refusing to deliver the castle of Edin- burgh to any but the King of France. June 26. 358 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1572. Julys. July 3. Berwick. July 4. July 8. Kestalrig. July 9. Bestalrig. July 12. Bestalrig. July 14. July 16. Kestalriff. Vol. XXin. 53. Advertisements out of Scotland, in respect to the slaying of Patrick Home, the assault upon Makerston, Captain Home's wound, &c. 54. Sir "William Drury to Lord Burghley. Cipher given to him by George Pringle. Thanks for a new warrant for his [Drury's] diets. The intentions of the CastiUans in respect of the required surrender of the castle. 55. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Mar, Regent of Scotland. Sorry that her labours to bring that realm to quietness have not succeeded ; blames him and his party as the cause thereof by standing to such hard terms with their adversaries, and advises more conformity. The bearer [Elphinstone] is advised of what she mislikes, and what she is desirous to have them assent to, for the respect of the King and country. 56. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. A victory over the King's party at Brigham, by Adam A'Gordon. The Regent to make a journey to recover it. Certain Frenchmen gone to Edinburgh. An accident by discharge of a volley. Crawford and Montgomery left at Hamilton. Further particulars of the affair at Brigham. 57. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. The proceedings of Adam A'Gordon at Brigham. Two hundred prisoners taken. Win- ning of Montrose, Arbroath, and Forfar by the Queen's party. Suspicion respecting the conduct of Crawford and others. The Regent and the Earl of Morton at Dundee, A skirmish and alarum at dinner time. Cattle taken by the Castilians. 58. Sir William Drury to Lord Hunsdon. Shot discharged at him by one of Captain Home's company. Interview with the Lairds of Letbington and Grange. Overthrow of Captain Crawfurd by the Laird of Arbroath. Skirmish upon Craggingate. Justice dead on both sides. A man and woman hanged at Leith. The castle party advance often to the field. Richard Jackson still makes on, and the devil smiles on them for the present. Elplilnstone arrived on Wednesday. 59. Propositions made to the Regent and Lords of the King of Scotland's party by Monsieur Le Croc, Ambassador from the King of France, in the presence of Sir WiUiam Drury, for the delivery of Homie castle to some Scottish gentlemen, and the cessation from hostilities for two months. Fr. 60. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Interview of himself and Mons. Le Croc with the Regent. Communication with the Castilians. Le Croc authorized to offer pensions to some on both sides. The Frenchmen to be sent away from the castle. Extremity of Lord Fleming through his hurt. Captain Montgomery not likely to live. Incloses, 60. I. William Maitland and William Kyrkcaldy to Sir William Drury. Inform him of their willingness to agree to an abstinence, but pray him to think that they are not in such necessity as to be driven in anything against their own pleesures. Edinburgh Castle, July 13. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 359 1572. July 17. July. July 18. July 18. Kestalrig. July 18. July 19. July 20. July 30. Leith. July 30. July 30. July 30. August 1. Edinburgh. Vol, XXIIL 61. Communication by the Lairds of Grange and Lethington to Sir William Drury. Making certain offers of service in case the Queen of England will ensure their safety, and receive them under her protection. 62. A summary of the preceding paper, called " The answers of the Castell to Tyllebarne." 6S. Paper of intelligence by Sir William Djury, for my Lord of Burghley, in respect to the return of Captain Cockburn's servant with communications from France, TuUibarne's dealing with the Laird of Grange [on the part of the Eegent], M'ons. Le Croc's charge against the Laird of Grange, &c. Inclosing, 63. I. The speech passed between Tullibame and the Lairds of Orange and Lethington, in respect to the proposed abstinence, the required delivery of Edinburgh Castle, &c. July 17. 64. Sir WiUiam l^rury to Lord Burghley. Interview of himself and Mons. Le Croc with them of the castle. Their answers in respect to the abstinence. Assembly of the nobility. The Queen of England's content that the Laird of Grange should keep the castle, &c. Interview with Morton. Articles proposed. Letters from France. 65. Note by the Lords of the King's party, of questions to be answered in respect to the proposed abstinence. 66. Answer of the " Lords of the castle " [the Queen of Scots' party], to Sir William Drury and Mons. Le Croc, in reply to the above questions. 67. Paper of intelligence by Sir William Drury. Endeavours of the King's party to make an agreement without his knowledge. Promises of the Castilians. Argyle going to France. Huntly will join with Grange and Lethington to be at the Queen of England's devotion. TuUibarne's letter to the castle. 68. The forme of the abstinence grantit be my Lord Eegentis Grace, and Lordis subscriuand with him, to the Lordis within the Castell and Toun of Edinburgh, and thair adherentis. Black letter. Imprinted at Edinburgh, by Thomas Bassandyne. 69. MS. copy of the same. 70. The same, as subscribed by the " Castilians," or Queen's party holding Edinburgh Castle ; slightly varying from the other. 71. The conditions and form of an abstinence given in to the Lords of the King's party by Sir William Drury, on the 24th July, and subscribed by them on the 30th. 72. Earl of Mar to Lord Burghley. Informs him of their having accorded to the abstinence for reverence of her Majesty. Hopes never to minister occasion unto her Highness to conceive an ill opinion of him. 360 SCOTLAND— ELIZA 13P:TH. Vol. XXIIL 73. The declaration of my Lord Regent's Grace, touchingthe observation of the abstinence. 74. Commission appointing the Earl of Morton the King of Scot- land's Lieutenant and Justice in the Sheriffdom of Edinburgh, the Constabulary of Hadington, Linlithgow, Berwick, Roxburgh, Selkirk, Peebles, &c. 75. Robert Melvill to Lord Burghley. Thanks him for his advice to the Lairds of Grange and Lethington. Commends the impartiality of Mr. Marshal [Sir William Drury]. Expresses the gratitude and devotion of himself and his party towards her Majesty. 76. Alexander Gordon, Bishop of Galloway, to Lord Burghley. Professes his constancy towards the union of the two realms. Requests the Queen of England's permission and " conduct" that he may speak with her Majesty, and with the Queen of Scotland his mistress. 77. Earl of Morton to Mr. Thomas Randolphe. In respect to the treatment of Mr. Elphinstone, in England. Vindicates his own conduct towards the pacification of the kingdom. Will wait till the Queen of England shall think more favourably of him and his doings. 78. Earl of Morton to Lord Burghley. Has done good service to the Queen of England ; has sought the continuance of amity between the realms ; and has been as desirous of the quiet of his country as any of his calling. 79. Sir WiUiam Drury to Lord Burghley. Has advertised Lord Hunsdon of the late proceedings there ; the rest he vnll receive by the bearer, Mr. Arington. The crowns of France will work gi-eater effect than the words of England. 80. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Mons. Verac's peace made with the Regent. The desire for some one of more sufficiency than himself to treat vsdth them. His own wishes on the subject. His danger there. 81. William Maitland and William Kyrkcaldy to Sir William Drury. Inform him of the rigorous treatment of the poor inhabitants of Edinburgh who take part with them, and request him to write to the Earl of Mar on the subject ; also to procure a letter from the Queen of England to complain of it. August 16. 82. Maitland and Kyrkcaldy to Sir William Drury. Inform him Edinburgh of the intention of Captain Wood to dispose of the corn belonging to ^^ ^' Lord Home, and request him to procure a letter from her Majesty to prohibit the same. [August 20.] 83. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Complaints from the Berwick. Lords of the castle. Requests in behalf of the Earl of Huntly and Lord Home. Tullibame still dealing with the Castilians. Incloses, 83. I. "A memoir of the Lords of the castle, complaining of the King's party for injuries done by them." [Augv^t] 1572. August 1. Edinburgh. August 2. August 2. Edinburgh Castle. August 3. Edinburgh. August 5. Edinburgh. August 5. Edinburgh. August 6. Berwiclt. August 11. Berwick. August 11, Edinburgh Castle. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 361 1572. August 27. Berwick. August. Sept. 4. Berwick. Sept. 14. Leith. Sept. 15. Berwick. Sept. 22. Dalkeith, Sept. 24. Leith. Vol. XXIIL 84. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Her Majesty seems weary of these Scottish matters, but the French King is not so. Mons. le Croc's eflbrts to make a league between the Regent, Grange, and Lethington. Meeting at St. Andrews. Intended Convention of the Nobles. Movement of troops. Lord Seton agreed with the Eegentj &c. Incloses, 84. I. William Maitland and William Kyrkcaldy to Sir William Drury. Complain that they have not heard in what part her Majesty takes their offers. Intend to direct Mr. Melvill towards her Majesty, and request a passport for him. Edinburgh Castle, August 23. Queen Elizabeth's instructions to Mr. Henry Kyllygrew, being sent by her to Scotland for the pacification of the troubles there ; to request the Nobles and others to take warning, by the strange accident in France, in which the Admiral and a great number of the noblemen of the Reformed Religion have been murdered, what efforts are being made to eradicate and destroy all such as shall make pro- fession of the true religion, and that some efforts may be made by pensions and fair pi-omises to entrap the nobility of Scotland. [Dom. Eliz., Vol. cxxxiv., pp. 264, 463.] 85. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Requests that he may have particular instruction, in writing, as to the Queen's wishes about the affairs of Scotland. 86. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley and the Earl of Leicester. Interview with the Earl of Morton ; his assurances of amity towards England. Alleged pensions to be offered by Mons. le Croc. Little chance of peace. The startling news from France. Good disposition towards himself. 87. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. In reference to tlie late most horrible and detestable murder committed in France. Will earnestly persuade the Lairds of Lethington and Grange to the effect of his letter. Incloses, 87. I. Robert Melvill to Sir William Drury. Sorry for the news. Prays God that the troubles may be quieted, as it appears that great practices are used for the overthrow of religion. Sept. 11. 88. Earl of Morton to the Earl of Leicester. The matter he writes of [the massacre of St. Bartholomew] both pitiful and lamen- table. Submits the importance of amity and friendship between their two countries ; perceives his good will to bring the same to pass, and so, on his own part, no good oflSce shall lack to further the same. 89. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley and the Earl of Leicester. Good hope in a matter which they wot of. Hopes of peace. Mons. Le Croc's loss of credit with the Regent and Morton. Lethington must go into England, if it come to a peace, and her Majesty put to some charges and security for Grange, in respect of the castle and his obedience to the King. Fresh encouragement should be given to Morton. 362 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 15^2. Vol. XXIIL Sept. 29. 90. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley and the Earl of Leicester. Edinburgh. Things not so ripe there as could be wished.. The Eegent and Morton willing towards the matter of which they wot. EflFect of the late advertisements [from France]. Fears for the safety of the King. General desire to join with England. Le Croc afraid to remain in Scotland. Escape of the Irish Bishop. Oct. 1. 91. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. The lamentable news Berwick, from France. Eeports against himself [Drury] and his dealings in Scotland, and that he is sent to the Tower. Oct. 1 ? 92. [Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley]. Vindicates himself from certain aspersions cast against his conduct while in Scotland. Morton's chief cause of complaint is because he procured him no more money. Oct. 1. 9-3. Earl of Morton to Lord Burghley. Bequests his intercession Edinburgh, with Lord Scrope for the release of William Graham, confined in Carlisle Castle for selling a horse to Edward Dacre. Oct. 1. 94. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. Requests his inter- Edinburgh, cession with Lord Scrope, for the delivery of the same William Graham. [Oct. 2.] 95. The copie of the Proclamatioun set furth be the Kingis Maiestie and his Counsall, for ane Conventioun of the Professouris of the trew religioun within this realme, to consult and deliberate upon the imminent dangeris and Conspiracies of the Papistis. Black letter. Imprentit at Sanctandrois. Oct. 7. 96. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. AiTival of Mons. Berwick. Le Croc, his son-in-law Verac, and others from Scotland. Mons. Farryer, a Frenchman, is going to France, and will communicate with him ; he hath a black beard with some white hairs, and if he [Burghley] will take him by the little finger of the right hand, he wiU do his best to return through England. Oct. 8. 97. Abstract of the contents of a letter of Henry Kyllygrew, on the" affairs of Scotland, and of another of the Lord Deputy of Ireland, on Irish matters ; the latter dated September 25. Oct. 9. 98. William Maitland to Lord Burghley. Has received his Edinburgh letter advising him to prefer the quiet of his country before his own Castle. ,, particular." Has always been determined to follow that course, but cannot altogether neglect himself Oct. 15. 99. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. In case the Regent Edinburgh, will not answer his expectation, is assured that the great matter shall be brought to pass without him. Incloses, 99. I. Bobert Melvill to Henry Kyllygrew. Assures him, that they [the Queen of Scots' party] mean truly and faith- fully to join themselves in friendship with the rest of the cowntry for the preservation of religion and avoiding of strangers. As he is a Christian, they mean no otherivise but to m/ilce a present end, craving nothing but surety in times to come, and not intending to perform any of those designs which their enemies invent against them. October 1. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 363 1572. Oct. 19. Stirling. Oct. 19. Berwick. Oct. 20. Vol. XXIIL 100. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley and the Earl of Leicester. Dinner with the Regent, where he saw the King, a very forward Prince both in wit and person. Communication with the Regent respecting the " Castilians ; " his anxiety touching the " gTcat matter ;" his coldness in it arises rather from want of skill than lack of good will ; his need of money. 101. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Ill condition of letters last received. Little good done by Mons. Le Croc. Efforts to press the Castilians to remit their causes to her Majesty. Expe- dience of Robert Melvill's going to England. His own feeling towards Mr. Kyllygrew, &c. 102. Articles of the Ministerie and Commissioners of the Reformit Kirk of Scotland in their Assemblie, gevin at Edinburgh, the 20 daie of Octobre, 1572, to be presentit to the King's Ma''« o"" Souereine Lord, the Councell, Nobillitie, and Estates of his Hienes realme when they shall be convenit. 103. Declaration, by Mr. Stuard, touching the effect of Le Croc's dealings in Scotland, Grange's promise to keep the castle of Edin- burgh for the Queen of Scots as long as he lived, the promise of the French King to aid him, the late cruel proceedings in France, &c. 104. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. The Regent still inclined to peace. Expediency of his [Burghley's] writing to Lethington. Probable effect of pensions to Grange, the Regent, Lethington, and Morton. 105. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley and the Earl of Leicester. Dangerous condition of the Regent. The matter they wot of not likely to satisfy their expectation, unless it be squared to better proportion. 106. " Certain notes given me [Kyllygrew] in writing by the Abbot of Dunfermline, in the name of the Regent and lay Lord of Morton," being conditions for the future government of Scotland, the custody of the castle of Edinburgh, &c. Nov. 4. 107. Queen Elizabeth to, the Earl of Morton. Sorry to hear of Windsor Castle, the death of the Regent. Trusts in his wisdom to set things in good order. Has written some part of her advice to Mr. Kyllygrew. Nov. 11. 108. Mr. KyUygrew to Lord Burghley. The death of the-Regent. Edinburgh. Assembly of the Lords doubtful, through the opposition of the Queen's party! Argyle proposed for the Regency by them. Par- ticulars of a foul murder. An-ivals from France ; money received by Grange. Danger of a certain matter he wots of being spread abroad. Nov. 21. 109. Names of the Noblemen, Lairds, and others present at a Convention, held at Edinburgh the 19th of November. Oct. 21. Oct. 24. Edinburgh. Oct. 28. Edinbui'gh. Oct. 28. 364 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1572. Nov.2L Edinburgh. Vol. XXIII. 110. Henry Kyllygrew to Leicester. Fresh propositions, revoked. Lord Burghley and The castle wells dry. tJie Earl of Wishes to he Nov. 23. 111. Henry Kyllygrevp- to [the Privy Council]. Replies to two Edinburgh, great charges brought against him. Denies that he has passed [exceeded] his commission in a certain great cause, or mentioned her Majesty's name in it ; and vindicates himself for receiving certain propositions from the King of Scots' party. Requests to be recalled. Nov. 112. Form of the demands, or articles, made by the King's party for the pacification of affairs in Scotland. Nov. 113. A similar paper, entitled " The Lords' answer to the castle's demands." Nov. 114. The reasons and causes alleged by the Regent why they cannot allow of the castle's demands, and why they cannot agree that the Laird of Grange should continue in the keeping of the castle. [Nov.] 115. The names of sic personnes that hes gevin in their suppli- cacions before the minister, eldaris, and deacones of the kirk of Edinburgh, desiring reconsiliacion within the saied kirk and [with] our Souereine Lord the King's Ma"" for their defectioun during the laite trubles ; w"" the aunswer of the kirk theirto. 116. Earl of Morton, as Regent of Scotland, to Lord Burghley. The knowledge of the Queen of England's meaning the chief cause of his acceptance of the Regency. Hopes for her protection, and present relief of money. 117. Henry Kyllygrew to Queen Elizabeth Reports his proced- ings with the Earl of Morton before his election to the Regency. Is about to try and procure a prolongation of the abstinence. 118. William Maitland and William Kyrkcaldy to [Sir WiUiam Drury]. Sorry for the little effect of his negotiations, and that there seems rather less appearance of a good end now by the appointment of that man [Morton], whom they most mislike, to the Government. Commend his [Drury 's] honourable dealings with them, and deny that there has been any giving or taking, lending or borrowing, or any indirect dealing as is alleged by their enemies. Dec. 10. 119. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. Desired prorogation of Edinburgh, the abstinence. Effect of abstinences with the CastiHans, who get time by them, and expect aid from France. Money already received from France. Regret of the Queen's party in having acknowledged the King's authority ; their obstinacy. Poverty of the Regent ; his doubts ; probable overtures to him from France. Desire for peace. Argyle. The Regent's indisposition. The " great matter." Dec. 1. Edinburgh. Dec. 2. Edinburgh. Dec. 9. Edinburgh Castle. SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 365 1572. D^c. 17. Berwick. Vol. XXIIL 120. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. Conference with Mr. Marshal [Sir William Drury], Submission of Lord Gray to the King. Offer of the Earl of Rothes. Dangerous illness of the Regent. Lord Home. The Earl of Argyle. Improbability of the prorogation of the abstinence. Desires to return to England. 1573. Jan. I. I^eith. Jan. 1. Jan. 16. Leitb. Jan. 17. Jan. 17. Jan. 17. Edinburgh. Jan. 18. Dunbar. Jan. 19. Berwick. Vol. XXIV. Januaet— March, 1573. 1. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. The abstinence broken. Money received to be distributed in Scotland. Recovery of the Regent. He will give up the Government unless her Majesty help him. The money is in gold, which is most unprofitable to them in Scotland. 2. A brief declaration how materis lies prpcedit during the lait abstinence ; and how, in the defalt of the rebellis withhalderis of the Castell of Edinburgh the weir is renewit. Black letter. Imprintit at Edinburgh, be Thomas Bassandyne. 3. David Lyndesey to Mr. Kyllygrew. Certain articles concerning religion to be ratified in Parliament. That which he desired him to remember touching the murder not likely to pass, lest it should hold back some that are willing to come to composition. Great shooting and little harm from the castle. Names of the Lords assembled at the Parliament. 4. Particulars of the opening of the Parliament of Scotland, and names of the Lords, and others, assembled, on the loth, 16th, and 17th of January. 5. Another copy of the same. 6. Nicholas Elphinstone to Mr. Kyllygrew. The Duke of Chatel- herault and Earl of Huntly in terms of appointment. The Duke will refuse no lawful means to settle the state in quietness. The other matter may not be touched, as the murder is not to be spoken of at present. Order kept with the castle ; their means of exit will shortly be cut off". Want of money. 7. Mr. Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. Cannot see what is to be done in the great matter, nor what to judge of the Regent's inten- tion towards the Duke and Earl of Huntly. Begs to be recalled. 8. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Incloses a letter from Mr. Kyllygrew. Reports respecting a well from which they of the castle had been observed to procure water, and which the Regent has ordered to be "taken away;" and which will.be of no small consequence to them. Incloses, 8. I. Mr. Kyllygrew to Sir William Drury. Requests the for- wa/rding of some letters and a printed paper. Dvmbar, Jan. 18. 366 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1573. Jan. 20. Huntly. .Tan. 25. Edinburgh. Vol. XXIV. 9. Earl of Huntly to the Earl of Argyle. Begs that he will pro- cure a farther abstinence to be made between the lieges of the realm, with as favourable conditions towards the castle as conveniently may be. 10. Mr. Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. Had made a speech before the Scottish Parfiament, to move the Regent to " accord " with the Duke, Earl of Huntly, &c., which had a good effect. 87 cannon shot from the castle, which only killed one dog that was going to the Regent's house. A well filled up, and the ditch drained, so that they must want water in the castle. Preparations for the siege. Incloses, 10. I. Robert Melvill to Mr. Kyllygrew. Sends an answer to a fi-oclamation which their adversaries had unfairly set forth against them, tJiat they had refused all reasonable conditions. Begs him to cause the truth to be known, and to send bach the bearer in safety. Edinburgh Castle, Jan. 23. 10. II. Kyllygrew to Melvill. If thei/r public deeds deserved love of the people, no papers or writings could cause their hate. Will prefer any demands they may make to the Parliament the best he may. Edinburgh, Jan. 24. Jan, 25 ? 11. Names of the Nobles which convened at the Parliament at Edinburgh the 15th January, and the Titles of such Acta as were passed in the said Parliament from the 15th to the 24!th of January. Jan. 26. 12. "The Table of the Acts of the Parliament begun at Edin- burgh the 1 5th of January, and concluded on the 26th ; with the substance of the Acts that cannot be well known by the titles." Jan. 26. 13. Another copy of the same table. Jan. 26. 14. Another copy of the same. Jan. ? 15. Anonymous letter. Great default and corruption in the Kirk ; the Regent's zeal to provide a remedy. Want of preachers. The Acts of Parliament against Papists to be enforced diligently. Jan. 16. Anonymous letter. The future custody of the King. Claim to the Earldom of Lennox. Huntly may conform if he be satisfied about the Chancellorship. Jan. 29. 17. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. The enterprise agakist Edinburgh, the castle verj' easy ; preparations ; men wanted ; cannon. Arrival of James Kyrkcaldy from France: arms and money brought by him ; promise of further assistance thence for the Queen's cause. Projected union abroad against the Protestants of Scotland and England. A letter from him that shot the good Regent The book with the honest preface, which some are compiling in France; will observe his advice. The Bishop of GaUoway and Huntly are in the North ; will meet them and observe his duty. Cannot think Lethington SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 367 Jan. 29. Berwick. Feb. 1573 Vol. XXIV. will assent to so vile a deed, but -will search. Gordon is to be suspected, and his friends in England. Persons concerned in it. " Ado " about some jewels, which he has got into his hands spite of the Act of Parliament. Incloses, 17. I. Giovan Ambruogio de Sarcli, Doctor of Laws, to Henry Kyllygrew. The tragic nuptials at Paris. Death of Dr. Christopher Mont. The Rochellers. Marshal Mont- onorency. The Pope, and his jubilee for the defeat of the heretics by the King of* France. Revolt of the Morescoes in Spain. A Pole to be elected to the throne of Poland. A design by Strozzi on the Isle of Wight ; failing which, some practice is intended in Scotland to the prejudice of the Queen of England. Ital. Leipsic, Nov. 3, 1572. 18. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Preparations for the siege. Will do his best. Arrival of James Kyrkcaldy, from France, at Blackness. Arrival of ships. Apologises for putting a pair of gallows on a letter which required no particular haste. 19. Decree of the Scottish Council assigning the custody of the person of the King of Scotland to Alexander Erskine, stating the rules to be observed in the admission of persons to Stirling Castle, the King's education to be continued by George Buchanan and Peter Youg, his present pedagogues, &c. 20. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord BurghleJ^ Fitness of the bearer to be Master of the Ordnance in the present "journey " on account of his knowledge of the place. Letters of James Kyrkcaldy 's taken. Siege of Blackness, Professions of Lord Herries towards the Queen of England ; his opinion as to the coming of the French. 21. John Maitland to the Earl of Huntly. Arrival of James Kyrkcaldy at Blackness; the Regent's immediate movements to inclose it on the land side. Begs him to cause certain Captains, with their companies, to take ship and come round to release Blackness, which may be done easily. 22. Henry Kyllygrew to Sir Thomas Smith. Delays and shifts of the Earl of Huntly. Good hope of the Regent. Edinburgh Castle to be taken within a month. Ships, horses, &c. Hostages. Cannon. Capture of Blackness ; money taken there. The money bestowed on the Regent by the Queen of England. James Kyrkcaldy to be brought before the Regent and examined. Inquiry about the mur- ders of Darnley and the two Regents to be deferred. Expediency of a pension for the Regent. Feb. 8. 23. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. Feasibility of the Edinburgh, enterprise against the castle, and increasing reputation of the Regent. Names of new persons who have come in and subscribed to the King's authority. Feb. 1. Berwick. Feb. 1. Edinburgh Castle. Feb. 5. Edinburgh. 368 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1573. Feb. 8. Edinburgh. [Feb.] Vol. XXIV. 24. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. Has written what he means to do at his meeting with the Earl of Huntly. Will inform himself of the qualities of Gordon and Chambers ; but Gordon follows in the steps of his father. Shall remember the question to be moved to the Laird of Grange. 25. Advices out of Scotland, from Mr. Kyllygrew, of the proceed- ings in Parliament ; protests of Lords Eglinton and Lindsay in respect to religion ; the Earldom of Lennox ; siege and surrender of Blackness Castle ; distress of the garrison in Edinburgh Castle ; Lethington carried into a vault because he cannot abide the shot ; the wells filled up and poisoned, &c. 26. Copy of a portion of the same paper. 27. The examinations or statements of two Scotchmen, James Frazer and Alexander Menzies, concerning fheir knowledge of certain reports as to the King of France's intention to make war against England. 28. Mr. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. Conference between the Lords of both sides at his lodging. Probable accord between the Hamiltons and Huntly ; the castle will then be the only obstacle to the peace of the kingdom. Necessity of sending the aid demanded by the Regent. 29. Mr. Henry Kyllygrew to [Sir Thomas Smith]. Conference between the Lords of either side. Probable result. Nothing demanded touching the King's murder. The first article agreed an. is resistance to the bloody decree of the Council of Trent. The castle only opposed to the King. Course most expedient for the Queen of England. Professions of the Earl of Huntly towards her, and his complaints against the Queen of Scots' party. Feb. 19. 30. Earl of Morton to Mr. Kyllygrew. Professes his desire towards Edinburgh, the quieting of the troubles, but submits his difficulties, and urges the necessity of her Majesty's supporting him. Consents to meet the Earl of Huntly. Feb. Feb. 17. Feb. 18. St. Johnston's. Feb. 18. St. Johnston's. Feb. 23. Perth. Feb. 23. Feb. 23. Feb. 23. 31. The accord, or pacification, agreed to by the Earl of Huntly and the Hamiltons, being their submission to the authority of the King of Scotland. Copy of the 14th and 17th articles of the same. [With Ifo. 28, Vol. XXV.] 32. " The Earl of Huntly 's and the Hamiltons' accord to abide the Queen's Majesty [of England's] order in all their causes." 33. Declaration, or promise, made by Mr. Kyllygrew, to be surety for the Earl of Huntly and others in the performance of the agree- ments made with them, and by them,- in their submission to the King of Scotland, and particularly in reference to the murders of the Earls of Murray and Lennox. SCOTLAND — ELIZ ACETII. 369 1573. Feb. 23. Feb. 23. Vol. XXIV. 34. Another copy of the same. [Another copy of this paper will be found in 1 579.] 35. Williana Maitland and William Kyrkcaldy to the Earl o^ Huntly. Are persuaded that the Queen of England will not send forces, nor meddle with their affairs openly lest France should do the like. Urge him, therefore, not to yield without being forced to do so, and assure him of the certainty of help from France. Feb. 23. 36. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghleyr Letter from the St. Johnston's. Bishop of Galloway. A letter from Huntly to the Bishop. His desire for his son to return from France. Incloses, 36. I. Alexander Gordon, Bishop of Galloway, to Mr. Kyllygrew. The appointment not kept by tny Lord his nephew [Huntly] at Perth. Desire for his son [Johii Gordon] to comefroin France, ivho wishes to retire thence since the late cruelty. Tongueland, Feb. 11. Feb. 23. 37. Henry Kyllygrew to Sir Thomas Smith, Announces the Terth. signing of the articles of accord on both sides, the castle excepted. Is going to Aberdour with Huntly to embrace the Regent, and shall then enter into treaty for the Oastilians. Feb. 26. York. Feb. 26. 38. Henry Kyllygrew to Sir Thomas Smith. The Regent's Aberdeen, thanks for her Majesty's meaning to assist him in the recovery of the castle. Fernihurst's remonstrance with Huntly for leaving the Queen of Scots' party. A device to deliver her out of England. Continued obstinacy of the Oastilians; everything going against the.m. Incloses, 38. I. " The first a7'ticle of the Pacification," requiring adherence to the Confession of the Christian Faith, as decreed in the first year of the King's reign, and resistance to the cruel decrees of the Council of Trent. November. 39. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. " Credits " his servant Williams, commissioned to declare to him sundry secrets respecting the "journey" against the castle of Edinburgh. Accepts the com- mand of her Majesty's forces, and will play his part to his power. Feb. 26. 40. Bishop of Galloway to Mr. Kyllygrew. Thanks for his fiiend- Tongueland. ship. Complains of a certain advocate in Edinburgh who had not delivered certain letters. Feb. 27. 41. Laurence Gordon to John Gordon at the Court of France. Tongueland. A. godly pacification and final agreement made throughout the country by the " incessive " labours of my Lord Ambassador of England. Their father [the Bishop of Galloway] has written for him to come home ; in his passage through England he may, perhaps, find him [the writer] at Cambridge. Feb. 27. 42. Bishop of , Galloway to Alexander Hay. Jfon-delivery of some Tongueland. writings to Mr. Kyllygrew. Blasphemations in a book of his son John's against the principal Counsellors of England. His own and son's conditions. A A 370 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1573. March 2. Edinburgh Castle. March 2, March 4. Edinburgh, Vol. XXIV. 43. William Maitland and William Kyrkcaldy to Sir William Drury. Assure him that he may lead them to do anything ■whicli will not tend to their utter undoing ; and that such moderation shall be perceived in all their actions as may be required at the hands of true men. 44. Act of the Parliament of Scotland for a league to be made with England ; for resisting and repressing the treasonable cruelty of the papists. 45. Henry Kyllygrew to [Sir Thomas Smith.] The Regent's determination respecting Lethington's and Grange's conditions of submission. The custody of the castle ; obstinacy of those therein ; expected help from France ; the Regent's intention not to send to them again until the arrival of the army, and then to summon the castle to surrender. News from Flanders. No peace as long as the Queen of Scots lives, which he [Kyllygrew] told the Regent he might " help." Incloses, 45. I, The aoiswer of the Lairds of Lethington and Orange to Nicholas Arington, sent to them by Henry Kyllygrew, being a statement of the conditions on which they will submit to the authority of the King of Scotland. March 2. March 7. 46. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Provision by the Berwiclt. Castilians for their defence ; " comfort " is received by them from some quarter. Their sally is yet open, and they still get water. 1,000 men too few for the undertaking. March 9. 47. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. Danger of her Edinburgh. Majesty's not giving her assistance to the Regent ; causes of her hesitation. Proceedings and designs of the Laird of Lethington and his party ; their hopesi of France, &c. Necessity of recovering the castle. March 11. 48. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. Remarks upon some Edinburgh, letters written by John Gordon to the late Earl of Murray, when Gordon was in France ; also upon a book of Gordon's set forth at Paris. March 13. 49. Earl of Morton to Lord Burghley. Begs his intercession with Edinburgh, the Queen of England that certain things may be speedily considered of and provided for. March 14. 50. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. Chance of war between Edinburgh, England and France. Reasons why her Majesty may "oversee" the murders [of Lords Dari^ley, Murray, &c.] Persons to be con- sidered of with pensions ; Argyle will accept 200/J, a-year from her Majesty, but he may have 2,000 francs from France ; and even the Regent haa been dealt with by Seton. The Hamiltons need no pensions, but should have a gentle letter. The castle must be taken, and the Regent must be assisted with money. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 371 1573. March 17. Edinburgh. Mareli 23. Spynie. Marcli 25. Berwick. Marcli 26. Holyi'ood. Marcli 27. Edinburgh. March 28. March 29. Edinburgh. March 29. Berwick. March. Vol. XXIV. 51. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. The desires of Lethington and Grange. Intercepted letters. Dependance on France. Submis- sion of the Earls of Argyle, Huntly, &c., to the King. The preachers cry out against France as though the fact were committed but yesterday. Great joy at the arrival of some munitions. Incloses, 51. I. Laird of Lethington to the Lady Livingston. Begs her to use all the means she can to induce Alexander Erslcine to keep possession of the young Prince, and of the custody of Stirling Castle. Edinburgh Castle, February 23. 52. Earl of Huntly to . Accepts the Regent's answer in good part. Means to continue in honest and upright dealing and keeping of the peace. 53. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Receipt of letters and instructions. Necessity of placing some more men in readiness in Yorkshire and in the Bishopric. Arrival of the powder. 54. Earl of Morton to Lord Burghley. Begs his intercession with the Queen of England, that by her speedy aid and forces the danger there may be removed, and their foreign and domestic enetnies frustrated, 55. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. Nothing left undone to end the troubles there by composition. The Regent's eflforts with the Laird of Grange and the party in the castle in that respect. Fresh offers to them ; their answer. They all seem ill with over- working and watching ; and Robert Melvill much amazed in his mind. Incloses, 55. I. Henry Kyllygrew to the Lairds of Lethington and Grange. Sends the articles of pacification accorded at St. Johnston's; and entreats their resolute answer. Assures them that they will never have the like offer again, that they have no hope of support, and^ that if they yield not they will fed the cannon within eight days, March 27. 56. Answer of the R,egent of Scotland to certain matters commu- nicated to him from the Queen of England as to the disposition of her forces in Scotland, hostages, &c. 57. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. The hostages for security to her Majesty are sent for. Good faith of the Regent ; policy of admitting him to the Order of the Garter. The lives of some Edin- burgh burgesses spared at his [Kyllygrew's] request. Pensions. Will make another effort himself with them of the castle. He left the jewels with Mr. Treasurer, and they are worth the money [2,500^.] Hopes her Majesty will long enjoy them. 58. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Letters. Necessity of hastening the forces. Estimate. State of the castle of Edinburgh. 59. Mr. Arington's report to Sir William Drury of his mission to the castle of Edinburgh on the 27th March, of the offers made to the Queen of Scots' party there ; their answers, state of the castle, hostile preparations, &c. A A M 372 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1573. March 29. March 30. Edinburgh. Vol. XXIV. 60. An estimate of the charges of a battery to be made against Edinburgh castle for the expulsion of the King's rebels there. 61. Mr. Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. Good meaning of the Earl of Huntly. The Duke. Hostages. Another effort to be made with them of the castle. The Regent's diligence. Arrangements for the siege. Suit for George Pringle. March 31. 62. Bishop of Galloway to his son, John Gordon, in France. Tongueland. Desires to know the truth of certain reports as to his having pub- lished certain libels against the principal Counsellors of England, and requests him to retui-n home. March. 63. A list of letters and other writings sent in a packet by Mr. Kyllygrew to England. 1573. April 4. Edinburgh. April 4. Berwick. April 5. April 6. Edinburgh. April 7. Edinburgh. April 7. Holyrood. Vol, XXV. April — December, 1573. 1. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Bm-ghley. Survey of the castle, which cannot long hold out. The obstinacy of them within it can only arise from their hope of succour from France. What Lord Lindsay told the Earl of Morton before he was Regent, that Mar should die, Morton succeed him, the castle be captured, and the Captain hanged. Fresh persua.sion with the Laird of Grange by Lord Rothes. Hostages. Submission of the Duke of Chatelherault and Earl of Huntly to the King. AthoU's scruples about religion. Lord Seton likely to yield to the King's authority. 2. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Survey of the castle. Preparations for the siege. The Yorkshiremen coming. Setting forward. The ordnance. 3. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. A chance of peace. Necessity of taking care of the Regent if it take place. Pensions. Preparations still going on. Submission of Lord Seton and the Earl of AthoU to the King. 4. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley and the Earl of Leicester. Eflforts of Lord Rothes with them in the castle, the offers made to them by the Regent, and the probabilities of peace. The good effect of the smell of the Queen's forces. A suit for himself. Preparations for the worst. 5. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley and the Earl of Leicester. Examination of Lady Livingston and James Kyrkcaldy. Pension for the Regent. Delays of the Castilians. Preparations for the siege. 100 pioneers coming from Berwick, 6. Earl of Morton, Regent of Scotland, to Lord Burghley. Good beginning of her Majesty's endeavours for the quiet of that country. Begs that her Majesty will stay Mods. Verac from coming to Scot- land. The like stay is also needful for Lord Livingston and others who are coming from France. Scotland— ELIZABETH. 3/3 1573. April 11. Greenwich. April 11. Greenwich. Vol. XXV. 7. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Huntly and Lord John Hamilton. Is of opinion that all inquiries concerning the murders of the two late Regents should be suspended until the King come to the government of his country. Promises to, be security for the fulfilment of any agreement entered into between them and the Regent. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Morton. Commendation for receiving Huntly and others into his favour. Advice as to the remission of all inquiries as to the murder of the two Regents. Her Majesty's promise to the Hamiltons, &c. [With No. 28.] April 11. 8. Extract from the same letter respecting the murder of the two April 11. Berwick. April 13. Uolyrood. April 3 4. Edinburgh. April 14. London. April 14. London. April 14. London, April 15. Holyrood April 17. Berwick. late Regents. 9. Sir William Drury to Lord Burgbley. The great charges of this "journej-." The hostages. His [Burghley's] wishes as to getting possession of the castle without using force. Harm done in the late attempt at treaty by Lord Rothes. Enters Scotland with the Queen's forces on Wednesday. 10. The Kingis Maiesties Proclamatioun beiring the verie occa- sioun of the present incuming of the Inglis forces, with his Hienes' commandement for thair gude Intreatment and freindly usage. Black Letter. Imprentit at Edinburgh, be Thomas Bassandyne. 11. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley and the Earl of Leicester. Obstinacy of Lethington. No more parley. The hostages. Procla- mation. Parliament to be held before the siege. No reason without the cannon. Professions of Argyle. A great man from Ireland. Pensions for the Regent, &c. The coming of Mons. Verac. Incloses, 11. I. The proclamation resp>ecting the incoTning of the English army. [MS- copy.^ Holyrood, April \5. Mons, Verac to the Earl of Morton. Informs him of his mission from the King of France, and of his detention in England ; and requests him immediately to forward his safe conduct that he may execute his commission. Fr. \With No. 20.] 12. Mons. Verac to Sir William Drury. Begs that he will give the bearer a passport to Scotland, where he is going to procure a safe conduct for himself Fr. William Lord Livingston to the Regent Morton. Begs that he will write to the Queen of England that he may have licence to come to Scotland. [With No. 20.] 13. Earl of Morton to Mr. Kyllygrew. Informs him of a request for a parley from the castle, and of his answer thereto. 14. Kyllygrew to Lord Burgliley. A sally by the Castilians and repulse. Requested parley. Their sad condition. To be summoned on Monday. 374 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH . Vol. XXV. 13. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. March of the General's bands. The hostages received, The Order of the Garter requested for the Regent. 16. The indent or agreement made between Sir William Drury tamberton Kirk, and Lord Euthven respecting the English forces about to enter Scotland ; their treatment ; mutual conditions ; spoils ; the persons in the castle, &c. IT. A draft of the preceding agreement, slightly differing from it. [Indorsed by Lord Burghley, " Articles betwixt the Q. Ma*^ and y^ King of Soottes for y^ sending of ayde out of England to recover Edinburgh Castle."] 18. Names and qualities of the hostages to be delivered in Eng- land for the security of the Queen during the stay of her forces in Scotland. 1573. April- 17. Berwick, April 17. April. April 18. April 18. Berwick. 19. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Receipt of the hostages. The soldiers setting forward. Charges of tlie " journey." April 23. 20. Alexander Home of Manderston to the Earl of Morton. Coldingham. Reports the arrival of a Frenchman, servant to Mons. Verac, and a Scotsman, servant to Livingston, at the bound road. Forwards their letters and requests to know how they are to be used. April 24. 21, John Brand, Minister of the Canongate, to the Countess of Argyle. Informs her of the intention to excommunicate her in consequence of her non-adherence to her husband, but appoints a time and place for her to defend herself before the passing of the sentence. [April] 22. Declaration by Sir William Drury of certain orders to be observed by his soldiers on their entry and stay in Scotland. Blach Letter. Imprented atEdAnburgh, be Robert Lepreuik. 1573. [April] 23. Another copy. April 25. 24. King James VI. to Sir David Lindsay, Knight, Lion King at Holyrood. Arms and his Brother Heralds. Desiring them to summon William Kyrkcaldy, Knight, to render and deliver up his Majesty's castle of Edinburgh. April 27. 25. Advertisement from Scotland ; landing of the ordnance ; summons to the castle ; its defiant answers, &c. April 27, 26. Henry Kyllygx-ew to [Lord Burghley and the Earl of Leicester]. Edinburgh. Wise and discreet handling of the General, Mutiny in the castle prevented by Lord Home. Their obstinacy. Expected aid from France. Zeal of the Regent. Mons. Verac's man and Lord Livingston's. Cry of the ministry against the French King. The Regent's care for the appointment of preachers, Parliament. The summons to the castle ; their defiant answer. Excommunication of the Countess of Argyle. Delivery of the hostages. Incloses, 26. I. Names of those that are come to the Parliament. April 27. 26. II. Sir William Drury to Sir William Kyrkcaldy. Desires him to surrender the castle of Edinbiwgh to the use cmd behoof of the King of Scotland. Edinburgh, April 25. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 375 1573. April 29. Holyrood. Vol. XXV. 27. The agreement or promise made by the Regent of Scotland to the Earl of Huntly and certain others, touching the remission of the murders of the Earls of Murray and Lennox. April 29. April 30. April 30. April 30. April 30. April 30. April 30. May 2. Holyrood House, May 2. Edinburgh. Mays. Dundee. Copy of the same. [With No. 28.] 28. A declaration of the Eegent and King's Council to the same efifect, 29. Names of Lords and others present at the ending of the Parliament, and the sum of the matters past during its sitting, 30. Another copy of the same. 31. Another copy. 32. Various acts passed during this Parliament. 33. Other copies of the same. 34. Earl of Morton to the inhabitants of Edinburgh. Desires that the prices of victuals and lodging be not raised to the " men of war," and that the pioneers be ready in the morning. 35. Henry Kyllygrew to the Earl of Leicester. Time appointed for the planting of the battery. Obstinacy of those -within the castle ; their names " tag and rag." Eighteen of the best of them would fain be out, Incloses, 35. I. The names of thefn luithin the castle of Edinburgh. [May 1, 1573.] 36. The Bailies and Council of Dundee to the Regent Morton. Inform him of the arrest of the Laird of Melgund and other persons, according to his order, who had arrived from France. May 5. 37. Kyllygrew to [Lord Burghley.] Foreign news. The accord Edinburgh, with the Earl of Huntly. Landing of the ordnance. Planting of the batteries. Lord Herries' request to parley with them in the castle. The Regent's answer. May 6. 38. Kyllygrew to [Lord Burghley.] Edinburgh, man porter of Berwick for William Mr. Lovell deceased. Requests the place of gentle- Scopeham, in the room of May 8. 39. A trew copie of the mutuall band betuix the castell and toun of Edinburgh, contractit in the obedience of the Kingis Maiestie our Souerane Lord, publischit that all men may the better persaue how the Laird of Grange, aganis his faith, honour and promeis, is and hes bene, the Instrument and occasioun of the present vnquyetnes and bypast vastatioun of the toun, to the suppressing of the exercise of Goddis trew Religloun, the hinderance of Justice and Policie, and calamitie of the hail commoun wealth. Black letter. Imprentit at Edinburgh, be B. LeJepreiiiJc, 1578- May 11. 40. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. A request from the Edinburgh, Laird of Grange refused. The battery to be on Wednesday. A skir- mish at the well, at night. Has been twice narrowly missed. 376 SCOTLAND —ELIZABETH. 1573. May II. Kdinbursh. May 12; Edinburgh. May 13. Bdinburgh. May 17. Edinburgh. Vol. XXV. 41. Thomas Sutton, Master of the Ordnance at Berwick, to Lord Burghley. In reference to the appointment of Nicholas Arington to have charge of the ordnance, a place which he had requested for himself. Expresses his intention of serving as a private soldier during this "journey," and requests his favour. 42. Henry Kyllj'grew to Lord Burghley. A dinner to tlie General [Drury] and his officers by the Regent. Case of Mr. Archibald Douglas. Words spoken against her Majesty by them in the castle. Indignation of the Regent. Slowness of the prepara- tions for the siege. Difficulty of working the trenches. AH to be ready by the 18th. 43. Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley and the Earl of Leicester. Books against George Buchanan. Tirye's against John Knox. Preparations for tha battery. Obstinacy of them in the castle. Powder. The mine very near the block-house, which they fear much. Twenty to one against them. 44. Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. Speaking of the cannon ; no doubt about the result. No cause to complain of the Scottish forces. Zeal and attention of the Regent. Delay ; cause of the same. Commencement of hostilities. Good fellowship bf the English and Scottish troops, who fight arm-in-arm. Effecl; of the cannon. A great and lamentable cry from the castle. Feuds between the nobility. Attempted communication with the castle. Mr. Cecill came to be a soldier, not as Ambassador, and keeps with the General. Incloses, 44. I. A secret cominunicatimi respecting the number of the Eng- lish forces, place where the Marshal is lodged, &c. [Copy, the original having been written in cipher, and an attempt having been tnade to shoot it into the castle.] [May.] Maj' 18. 45. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Discovery of a purpose Edinburgh, intended against him, from letters which shovild have been shot into the castle with an arrow. Good success of the cannonade. Great cries and shouts of the women. The castle soldiers showed themselves in numbers on David's Tower, displaying two ensigns, and shooting at every advantage. Incloses, 45. I. A secret communication for the infornudion of those in the castle of Edinburgh, as to the number of English forces, and their intentions against the castle. [May.] May 22. 46. Kj-Uygrew to Lord Burghley and the Earl of Leicester. Edinburgh. The cannonaide hindered by the fire from the castle. One soldier only slain. The cannon planted to dismount the castle pieces. If powder fail not the matter will be dispatched in two days, and ready for the assault. The mine not yet finished. Vigilance of the officers. May 23. 47- Sir Henry Lee to Lord Burghley. No show as yet of what he Edinburgh, suspected, but they hope the best, and are ready to withstand the worst. SCOTLAND— Elizabeth. W 1573. May 23. Ediuburffh. May 24. Kdinburffb. May 27. Edinburgh. May 2". Edinburffh. May 28. Edinburgh. May 28. Edinburgh. May 28. Holyrood House. May 28. May 28. May 28, May 29. Holyrood House. 1573? May 30. Edinburgh. Vol. XXV. 48. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. The battery. Can- nonade from the castle against Drury Mount ; one man only hurt, whose head took a knock with a stone. Their cannon silenced. Fall of David's tower. Good behaviour of Mr. Thomas Cecill. 49. Henry Kyllygrew to Sir Valentine Browne, Treasurer and Governor of Berwick. Instruction as to the prevention of Mons. Verac and Lord Livingston from coming to Scotland. The King recovered from the small-pox. Scottish forces, &c. Unanimity between the English and 50. Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. Request from the Casti- lians to speak with the General and himself; consequent truce. Expediency of not offending the Regent or his nation. The castle cannot hold out. 51. Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley and the Earl of Leicester. Request made by the Lairds of Grange, Lethington, &c., for their lives, surety, &c. Answer to Mons, Verac forbidding his coming to Scotland. 52. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Taking of the " Spur.'' Good behaviour of Mr. Thomas Cecill. Shall not hearken to the requests of the Castilians further than the Regent and the English Ambassador will allow. Arrival of powder. 53. Drury to the Privy Council. Capture of the " Spur " by escalade. Assault on the back part of the castle. Numbers wounded and killed. Parley with the Captain of the castle for two hours. Proposals to be made by him and his party in writing. 54. Declaration made by the Regent of Scotland of his pleasure in regard to the persons in the castle of Edinburgh, on its being recovered ; names of those exempted from pardon, &c. \Thi8 was the Regent's answer to certain proposals made by the Queen of Scots' party in the castle, as conditions of its surrender.] 55. Another copy of the same. 56. Another copy. 57. Another copy. 58. Another declaration by the Regent. Commanding procla- mation at the Market Cross of Edinburgh, respecting the treatment of the soldiers who shall come out of the castle, violence to them on pain of death, 59. " Names of English Gentlemen, Catholics, and of the Faction." A paper found in Edinburgh Cctstle. 60. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley'. Sends Sir Henry Lee to report the good conformity to which they have grown with the Cas- tiliansi and firbidding 378 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1573. ^"^" ^^^- June 1. 61. Sir "William Druiy to Lord Burgliley. Half the prisoners Edinburgh, remain with him [Diury] and half with tlie Kegent. Letliington was to have been lodged with Mr. Kyllygrew, but the clamour of the people was so great when he was brought out of the castle, that he [Drury] has been forced to take charge of him. Particulars of the winning of the castle referred to Sir Henry Lee. Shipping of the ordnance. Discharge of the labourers, &c, June 3. 62. Duke of Chatelherault to Mr. Kyllygrew. Credits his cousin Hamilton Castle. James Hamilton instructed with his mind in certain aft'airs. June 5. Lelth. June 5. Edinburgh. June 9. Grecn'wich. June 10. Leith. June 12. Edinburgh. [June.] June 13. Leith. June 14. Leith. June 1 8. Benvick. 63. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Departure of his sol- diers and prisoners to Leith. Arrangements about the ordnance. Number of shot " bestowed" on the castle. Most of the bullets have been brought back, and a bawbee paid for each. 64. Sir William Drury and Mr. Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley and the Earl of Leicester. Request their favour towards one Slingesbye, a tall man engaged in the late rebellion [in England] : and beg m- struction as to any future suits of like nature. 65. Queen Elizabeth to the Regent Morton. Congratulates him on the reduction of the castle without any great bloodshed. Doubts not that he will do all he can to insure the preservation of peace. Desires to know the quality and quantity of the offences wherewith the prisoners are chargeable, and that it may be brought to her by Mr. Kyllygrew. Recommends that the inquiry about the murder of the two late Regents be suspended. Begs protection for the Countess of Argyle against her husband. 66. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Refers to the bearer Mr. William KnoUes, instructed of all occurrents there since the departure of Sir Harry Lee, and commends his good sei-vice, 67. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. Informs him of the Regent's pardon of Lord Livingston. The ordnance has sailed, and probably by this time arrived at Berwick. 68. A " memoir " of the King of Scotland's jewels now in the Marshal of Berwick's hands, and which had been in the custody of the Laird of Grange, 69. Declaration by the Laird of Grange respecting the Crown jewels of Scotland, which had been in his possession. [Copy, attested by Sir William Drury.] Earl of AngTis* mar- Money matters. His 70. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. riage. Arrival of the ordnance at Berwick. return " up." 71. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. Delivery of his prisoners, Lord Home, Grange, and others, to the Regent. Arrival with the soldiers at Berwick. Has been earnestly pressed by AthoU and others that Lethington's body may be buried, and not remain above earth as it does. Arrival of the hostages and Lord Livingston. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 379 1573. ^"^- ^^^- June 19. 72. Patrick Adamson to Mr. Kyllygrew. Sends a copy of verses St. Andrews, written in praise of Queen Elizabeth, wbicli lie has written to the printer to commit to type, and begs that he will commend him [Adamson] to the Kegent. Lat. June 20, 73. Mr. ICyllygrew to Lord Burghley. Respecting the delivery Edinburgh, up of the prisoners by the General. Trusts that he [Burghley] will not easily be won to sue for any favour for them. Hopes something of the " great matter." [June 20.] 74. Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. Order taken about the wounded and the wives of the killed. The surrender of the Castilians made only through necessity. The letters found in the castle. The French King's purpose to aid them. Something burned by Lethington. Arbroath to be rendered. Argyle to besiege Paisley. The soldiers who served in the castle to go to Sweden. Marriage of the Earl of Angus. Hopshawe, a great thief, slain by Bucclevich. Subscription of papists to the King's rule, &e. June 21, 75. Proclamation by the Regent of Scotland commanding the Leith. inhabitants of Edinburgh to leave the town on accoimt of the genral luinger, dearth, and scarcity. June 26. 76. Earl of Morton to Lord Burghley. Thanks him for his and Holyrood House.the Queen of England's assistance in restoring quiet to the kingdom. Complains of the slender good will and forwardness of the General of her Majesty's forces. Commends Mr. Kyllygrew. Requests advice as to the treatment of the prisoners according to their deserts. June. 77. " Memoirs of me, the Lord Regent of Scotland, to the Queen's Holyrood House. Majesty of England's Ambassador, Mr. Henry Kyllygrew, returning toAvards her Highness," to deliver notes of the charges against the prisoners taken in Edinburgh Castle ; to request help in settling the disorders on the Borders ; to have Fast Castle delivered ; to negotiate for a treaty between the two kingdoms ; and to remind her Majesty that the ground of all the trouble still remains in hfer Majesty's hands. June. 78. A copy of the same. June 26. 79. Earl of Morton to Mr. Thomas Randolphe. Thanks for coti' HdyroDd House, gfatulations on the late success, and professing friendship. June 26. Jtdy 26. Stirling. 80. A summary of things happened in Scotland from the 20th January to the end of June 1573, with abstracts of letters passed between the Queen of England, the Regent, Mr. Kyllygrew, and others. 81 . Letter addressed to some pel'son in Flanders, lamentitig the calamities in that country, and professing the desire to send relief. Captain Robert de Montgomery is expressly directed towards theta to learn the truth of their affairs. S80 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1573. ^-- ^^^- Aug. 1. 82. Captain Cokbourn to Mr. Kyllygrew. Edinburgh, burgh, and reception by different persons. [Kyllygrew] to return to Scotland. News of Lord Seton, the Earls of AthoU and Argyle, &c.. His progress to Edin- General desire for him Aug. 2. Edinburgh. 83. Robert Montgomery to Mr. Kyllygrew. Is directed by the Regent to go to Flanders, and offer certain assistance to the Prince of Orange in " the general cause." August 5. 84. Earl of Morton to Mr. Kyllygrew. Execution of the Laird Holyrood House. of Grange and others. Offers made in his behalf The King's jewels. Intercepted -letters The King of France an enemy to the King's estate. Reported league between the Emperor, the King of Spain, the King of France, and the Pope, to assail Scotland. Incloses, 84. I. Offers made in the name of five score gentlemen of Scotland in iehcdf of the Laird of Grange for the saving of his life. [Jtdy.] August 5. 85. Earl of Morton to the Countess of Lennox. Informs her Holyrood House, of the execution of the Laird of Grange and others. Requests her to deal with the Marshal of Berwick for the delivery np of certain jewels of the King of Scotland which were in his custody. August 6. Lethington House, in Prison. August 12. I.«thington House. August 14, Lethington House. Augtist 19. Holyrood. August 19, Holyrood. August 19, Edinburgh. 86. Robert Melvill to Lord Burghlej'-. Returns thanks for the Queen of England's intercession for his life and for his own favour, and professes his heart and service towards him to his life's end. 87. Robert Melvill to Lord Burghley. Begs that her Majesty may wi'ite again to the Regent in his behalf, and that he himself will also write for him, as his enemies are busying themselves to " hinder" him. 88. Robert Melvill to Lord Burghley. Begs him to continue in requesting the Queen to write in his favour to tlie Regent. Has never consented to any murder or bloodshed, and has only fallen into this trouble from a promise he made to the Queen of Scots, and being moved by others. 89. Earl of Morton to the Countess of Lennox. Thanks her for her great care and good will towards the affairs of the King of Scots. Instruction and information as to the jewels in the possession of Sir William Drury and others. 90. Earl of Morton to Lord Burghley. Commends the behaviour of Mr. Kyllygrew during his embassy in Scotland. Requests that he will be a mean with the Queen to procure answer on certain points in his last letter. 91. Alexander Hay to Mr. Henry Kyllygrew; Huntly means truth and peace ; reasons for his brother [Adam Gordon's] going to France. Inexpediency of the Queen's advice about the murders. Assembly of the ministry. Some of the jewels have been recovered by the Regent, but not that " piece" which was in the hands of the Queen of England, and until she delivers it up she will find little favour. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 381 1573. August 30. Kelso. Sept. 18. llolyvood. Vol. XXV. 92. Earl of Morton to Lord Burghley. Commends the conduct of the English Wardens in the redress of certain disorders on tlie frontiers, and requests that particular instruction may be given them in future. &3. Earl of Morton to Lord Burghley. Surprised that he has received no answers to letters sent by Captain Cokbourn and Mr. Kyllygrew. Begs particularly for an answer in one point in them, respecting the delivery of Home and Fast Castles into his hands. Nov. ] 2. 94. Laird of Earnherst to Sir John Forster. Complains of the Oxnam Craig, destruction of his woods and slaying of his deer by the soldiers about Jedworth, and requests that they may be removed, otherwise he shall be forced to run another course for relief Nov. 13. 95. Earl of Morton to Lord Burghley. Requests the furtherance Dalkeith, of certain suits made by him to the Queen of England, respecting the Scotch ordnance at Home Castle, &c. Begs that Sir Simon Miisgrave may have the stewardship of GiUesland. Nov. 13. 96. Paper of information about Scottish matters at various periods. Fears of the French intentions towards Scotland in the time of Queen Mary the Regent. The said Queen's conduct. Frenchmen placed in the public offices of the state. The poisoning of four of the Am- bassadors who went to Fr.ance for the marriage of Mary Queen of Scots with the Dauphin, The travail of Murray and Atholl for her marriage with Lord Darnley. Queen Mary's plate marked with the arms of England. Robert Melvill's declaration of his knowledge of her actual marriage to the Duke of Norfolk, The offices and lands held by Lethington. The offices and possessions granted to Bothwell. 1573 ? 97. "A New Plot of Edinburgh ;" a plan of the castle, probably made after the siege and during some repairs, 1573 ? 98. Plot of Edinburgh, of a later date. Vol. XXVI. 1574—1575, 1574. 1574. Jan. 20. 1. Earl of Morton to Lord Burghley. Requests his favour towards Hadington. Francis Dacre, son of the late Lord Dacre, that he may be restored to that of which the offence of his brother has barred him. Jan. 21. 2. Earl of Morton to Lord Burghley. Expected assistance from Hadington. her Majesty of money and powder. . Proceedings of Adam Gordon in France, to alter the Government in Scotland. Expediency of her Majesty's writing to his brother, the Earl of Huntly. Feb. 2. 3. James Melville to Lord Burghley. Begs his favour towards his In Scotland, brother Robert, and assures him of his good will to acquit himself to him, and his, so far as his ability shall reach. 38S SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1574. ^«^- ^^^^• March 17. 4. Earl of Morton to Sir Valentine Browne, Treasurer of Berwick. Holyrood House. Arrangements respecting a certain ship of Newcastle. False reports of sedition in the North of Scotland. News from Flanders and France. April 27. Francis Walsyngham (?) to the Eegent of Scotland. Sends copy of an intercepted letter from the Laird of Killsyth. The bearer is stayed at Berwick. Henderson lately departed towards Scotland is a person vehemently to be suspected. [Dom. Eliz., Vol. xlv., p. 43.] May 9. 5. Earl of Morton to Lord Burghley. Thanks for his continual Dalkeith, care for the increase of this good amity. Quiet state of affairs in Scotland, and on the Borders. [May.] [May.] May 22. Berwick. 6. Sir WiUiam Livingston of Killsyth, Knight, to Mr. Secretary Walsingham. Denies certain aspersions as to his ill will against the Queen of England. Merely went to Newcastle to hunt. Complains of the proceedings of his enemies against him. 7. Contemporary copy of tlie same letter. 8. Sir William Livingston of Killsyth to Mr. Walsingham. Com- plains of the severity of the Regent against him. Assures him that his stay in England has not been to practise evil. [May 22.] Walsyngham (?) to the Regent of Scotland. The Queen is deter- mined to send Mr. KyUygrew to Scotland. The news out of France behoves both England and Scotland to awake. Sends letters from the Laird of Killsyth. No news from France since the imprisonment of the two Marshals. KiUsyth's excuse in respect of his enter- tainment of the Bishop of Ross. [Dom. Eliz., Vol. xlv., p. 59.] May 22. 9. Instructions from Queen Elizabeth to Mr. KyUygrew, being presently sent into Scotland; — to observe the Regent's affection towards England ; how. his government is liked ; what party the Queen of Scots hath there ; whether there have been any practices with France ; to arrange respecting the ordnance taken in Home Castle ; respecting a mutual contract for maintenance of the reli- gion, &c. Entries of the same. [Dom. Elis., Vol. xlv.,^. 44, and Vol. cxxix., fp. 266, 465.] Francis Walsyngham to the Regent. Has delayed writing till her Majesty should have come to a decision respecting his demands propounded by Mr. KyUygrew. Her opinion as to a league offensive and defensive between the two Crowns. Restitution of ordnance taken by the Earl of Sussex at Home Castle. The Queen will support him if he is driven to any extraordinary charges, \pom. Eliz., Vol. xlv., p. *45.] May 22. Queen Elizabeth to the Regent of Scotland. Has dispatched Mr. Henry KyUygrew with an answer to the articles contained in his memorial. Trusts that he [the Regent] wUl be satisfied with the causes which have delayed his return. [Dom. Eliz., Vol. xlv., p. 47.] May 22. May 22. London. SCOTLAND —ELIZABETH. 383 1574. V«^- ^^VI- May 23. 10. Earl of Morton to Mr. Kyllygrew. His proceedings against HolyroodHouse.a certain counterfeiter of coin, an Englishman, whom the Treasurer had failed to arrest as he had requested him. Doings of George Douglas, Lochleven's brother, -vvho has returned into Scotland. Conveyance of intelligence to the Queen of Scots by him. Queen Mary's communication with Lady Livingston by means of one of Buccleuch's men, a man with a little round black beard. Convey- ance of letters to the Queen by a woman called Janet, high of stature, with yellow hair, and others. May 23. 11. Earl of Morton to Lord Burghley. Begs that command- HolyroodHonse. ment may be sent to Berwick for the apprehension of a certain Italian who has counterfeited the King's money ; also that good heed may be taken to some persons about the Queen of Scots, May. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Morton. Explains the delay Hampton Court, in sending an Ambassador, the cause of which Mr. Kyllygrew will explain on his arrival. [With No. 13.] June 1. Leith. 12. Earl of Huntlj' to Queen Elizabeth. Will never hazard the least point of anything which her Majesty has promised for him, but shall give proof both of his truth to the King his Sovereign, and of his thankfulness to her Majesty for her favour. June 4. June 6 & 8. Berwick. 13. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Morton. The late death of the French King, although he might well be spared considering his bloody disposition, cannot but be perilous to the safety of England and Scotland, considering who is to succeed him They must have their eyes open, seeing so many tokens of the approaching storm. 14. Henry Kyllygrew to Mr. Walsingham. Arrival. Visit of Huntly to the Regent. Caithness very obsequious to the Eegent. Death of the French King. Spoils upon the Scots by some pirates. An alteration in Scotland, which cannot be remedied with words. The Earl of Shrewsbury much decayed in body and in memory. June 8. '15. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. Spoils upon the Scots Berwick. \^y some pirates. Complaints. Huntly 's visit to the Regent. Sub- mission of Caithness. KiUsyth. Hopes of a good harvest ; great fall of rain. Weakness of the Earl of Shrewsburv. June 17. 16. Henry Kyllygrew to Mr. Walsingham. Practising for France. Edinburgh. Obedience to the Regent. Huntly and AthoU on good terms with him. Mischief done by the .English pirates. Escape of a coiner from Berwick. Killsyth's excuses about his writing to the Bishop of Ross. 3,000 Scots lost in Sweden. Scottish archers warned to return to France. Two men landed from a Bristol ship with false coin. A book of a scholar of St. Andrews against the Regent's order for placing of ministers. Miners arrived from Germany to work in Crawfurd Moor. Great controversy about church policy, &c. 384 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1574. June 21. Edinburgh. June 23. Edinburgh. June 23. Edinburgh. June 23. Edinburgh. Vol. XXVI. ] 7. Henry Kyllygrew to Mr. Walsingham. Examination of tlie boy [Stewart]. Suspicions of the Scots. The Regent still very devout for the " great matter." A confession by Kyllsytb, who is pardoned on promise of amendment. Incloses, 17. I. The examination of John Stewart, taken in the presence of Mr. Henry Kyllygrew, as to his knowledge of commu- nications between the Queen of Scots, the Lady Living- ston, Alexander Ham,ilton, and others. June 20. 18. Henry Kyllygrew to Lord Burgliley. Has not dared at present to venture with the Regent upon a matter which he received in charge. Begs to be recalled. 19. Henry Kyllygrew to Mr. Walsingham. The bearer sent by the Regent to seek some remedy for spoils committed upon the Scots by English pirates. 20. Henry Kyllygrew to Mr. Walsingham. Sends him a hodge- podge of news. Things which he had in chiirge from the Queen. One concerning " Madame, &c.," not mentioned yet. The old Countess of Argyle he saw at the Regent's board, and so he thought she needed no recommendation. Foreign news. The " great matter" to be compassed only in a certain way. Incloses, 20. I. " Observations and occurrences " in Scotland, being a pa-per of intelligence from, Kyllygrew ; concerning the Regent. Offers made to him, from, France. The young King's education in the French tongue. Nobles about the Regent. Marriages am,ong the nobility. Grudging against the Regent by the clergy. Davidson's book against the Regent's ordering of ministers. Speculations about the next Regent, if God take this one. Persons on whom pensions may be bestowed. The Regent's great expenses. Abuse in the Colleges. Grange's wife. Foreign iiews. Delay of the " great mxitter." Courtesy shown him [Kyllygrew^ by the Regent. Many visiters. Border m,atters. June. 21. The names of persons thought fit to be entertained in Scot- land [with pensions from England]. 22. A similar list. 23. Another list ; — of " persons commended by the Regent," and others not commended by him, and yet by others thought meet to ■ be entertained ; with remarks on each person. June 24. 24. Earl of Morton to Lord Burghley. Wishes greater forward- Holyrood House, ness in their deliberations touching matters there. In respect of some piracies, thinks that the Scots are heavily used, and prays that further inconvenience may be " timously" removed. 25. Petition of William Burnesyde to the Earl of Morton, praying the redress of certain violence committed on him and his ship by an English pirate ship, full of cruel and merciless thieves. [June.] [June.] [June.] June. SCOTLAND—ELIZABETH. 385 lo7:l<. June 24. IjJiubiirKh, Vol. XXVL 26. Henry Kyllygrew to Mr. Walsyngham. Chance of her Majesty's losing the fruit of the great liberality bestowed upon the Scots. Advantages of a league between the two countries. The sum of money which would serve that " turn." Suspicions of the Scots. The " wooing" of France, &c. [June 25.] Queen Elizabeth to the Eegent of Scotland. The Laird of Farni- hurst, who was intending to proceed into France, has been stayed by Sir John Forster, her Warden of the Middle Marches. Does not mean to intercede for him, but submits to his consideration the oflFers made by the said Laird of Farnihurst, and points out the incon- venience of his going to France. Desires also that instructions may be sent to the Earl of Argyle to prevent the levying of men in the "West of Scotland by one Sorleboy, to aid the rebels in Ireland. [Border Gorr., Feb. 1576.] June 25. Edinburgh. June 80. Ediaburgh. July I. July 5. 27. Mr. Kyllygrew to [Mr. Walsyngham]. The Laird of Grange had become a mortal enemy to England, and, therefore, it is no harm he is gone. Pirates. The Regent will not hear of Farnihurst. The Laird of St. John's is going to England to try the baths. The Regent's treatment of the reconciled factions. No good to be done in Scotland without pensions. A certain matter he will write about in cipher when he returns from Stirling, but it cannot be performed without many and many a Council, and this would mislike their delicate ears in England. Incloses, 27. I. The sume of the examinations of Captain Robert Isted and other pirates. 28. Henry Kyllygrew to Mr. Walsyngham. Visit to the King of Scotland ; his pretty speeches about the Queen of England ; his growth and learning ; he translates a chapter of the Bible from Latin into French, and from French into English, extempore ; his preceptors, Buchanan and Peter Young, made the King dance before him, which he did with a very good grace. Robert Melvil's grati- tude to the Queen of England for saving his life. Foreign news. 29. The remanent examinations of the pirates apprehended at Montrose, and executed at Leith. 30. Examination of Roger Fremon, master of a ship of Bristol, before the Regent and others, touching certain false "hardetts" [spurious coin] brought by him into Scotland. 31. Agnes Lady Home to Queen Elizabeth. Thanks for her July 10. Edinburgh. Majesty's letter to the Regent in her favour. Reasons of its not taking full effect. How her offences and Lord Home's may be repaired. The offers they have made to the Regent. July 12. 32. Henry Kyllygrew to Mr. Walsyngham. Accusations of the Edinburgh, boy Stewart against Hamilton. His content to come to England. His stay at Buxton. The Eegent not resolved touching Adam Gordon's desire to come out of France. Instruction wanted as to going with his Grace into the North, B B 386 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1574. July 12, Edinburgh, July 18. Edinburgh, Vol, XXVL 33, The examination of Peter Fisher, Scotsman, a pirate, one of the company of Captain Isted, an Englishman, concerning his pro- ceedings in piracy for eight years past, 34. Henry Kyllygrew to Mr. Walsyngham. Inquiry concerning Hamilton. Conspiracy of Archibald Ruthven against the King of Sweden. Apprehension of pirates. Need of her Majesty's inter- ference for my Lord of Argyle and his lady. Movements of the King of Sweden's navy. Conspiracy of French Nobles to take the King of Scotland from the Regent, &c. Incloses, 34,1, Names of certain pirates taken in Scotland, July. July 18. Edinburgh, 35. [Mr. Walsyngham] to Mr. Kyllygrew. Her Majesty willing that he should assist Mr. Melvill in obtaining his full pardon. Inex- pedience of his return until he has found how the Regent is aflFected towards the " great matter." Pirates, ^ Foreign news. July 21, 36. Kyllygrew to Walsyngham. Letter from the Regent to the Edinburgh, Ambassador in France touching Adam Gordon, Money received from Killsyth. Wishes instruction as to the ordnance of Home Castle, the Earl of Argyle, Robert Melvill, his own return, &:c, July 23, 37. Kyllygrew to Walsyngham. Thinks that no good can be done in a certain matter, of which he writes by Mr. Davison, unless they there [in England] be of other minds than he takes them to be of. [Not signed.} July 30, Woodstock, July, August 3. Edinburgh. August 3, Edinburgh. 38. Mr, Walsyngham to Mr, Kyllygrew, Instructs him to com- municate to the Regent, that her Majesty has so great trust in him that she will send the Queen of Scots into Scotland, if he will take upon himself the charge of her safe keeping, 39. Account of the Earl of Argyle's "progress " in July 1574, Ms holding justice courts, number of persons executed, treatment of those suspected of witchcraft, &c, 40. Mr, Kyllygrew to Lord Burghley. Nothing further to be expected ; therefore begs his revocation. Departure of the Regent towards Aberdeen. Arrangements in his absence. Weak state of Berwick. Pique between the Church and the Regent. A letter written by the Laird of Grange to the Queen of Scots not two days before his death. Jewels pawned to Sir William Drury for 600^., which the Regent means to claim, 41. Mr. Kyllygrew to Mr. Walsyngham. The Regent's northern " voyage ;" Council appointed in his absence. Pirates. Increase of the French faction. Lady Seton's intention to speak with the , Scottish Queen. Suit of the Earl of Argyle. Death of the Arch- bishop of St. Andrews, Slaughter committed by the Master of Saltoun. Great diArision at Berwick. The Home Castle ordnance. His own revocation, &c. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 387 1574 ^^''- XXVL [August 12.] 42. Conditions upon which the Regent of Scotland, at the request of the Queen of England, will agree that the Earl and Countess of Argyle shall retain in their hands certain jewels belonging to the King of Scotland. August 16. 43. Earl of Morton to the Queen of England. Mr. Kyllygrew's Aberdeen, good servioe in Scotland. Expedience of some one being appointed to watch over the Wardens. Difficulty of his [the Regent's] situ- ation without her Majesty's support. Good estate of the young King. Custody of the King's jewels by the Eai"l of Argyle. Injuries done by the English pirates. August 16. 44. Earl of Morton to the Earl of Leicester. Commends the Aberdeen, services of Mr. KyllygTew, and expresses regret at his departure. Sends a cast of falcons. August 16. Aberdeen. 4.5. Earl of Morton to Lord Eurghley. Expresses regret at the recall of Mr. Kyllygrew. Returns thanks for his Lordship's con- tinued good will towards the King of Scotland. August 16. 46. Memorial from the Regent of Scotland to my Lord Ambas- sador [Kyllygrew], returning towards England ; — of requests to be made to the Queen of England respecting Border matters; the Regent's need of her Majesty's aid; the custody of the King's jewels ; the ordnance of Home Castle, &c. [August 16.] 47. Another paper, entitled "the Regent's Memoriall for Mr. Kyllygrew." August 18, Cairney. August 19, Argyle. August 19. Argyle. August 1 9, Argyle, August 19. Argyle. August 23. Edinburgb. 48. Robert Melvill to the Earl of Leicester. Returns thanks for his intercession with the Queen of England in his behalf Professes constant love and faithful service to her Majesty. Excuses his late attachment to the Queen of Scots. 49. Earl of Argyle to Queen Elizabeth. Returns thanks for her intercession with the Regent in his behalf, so that he has been released from the horn ; and proffers his service to her Majesty in future. 50. Amias Keyth, Countess of Argyle, to Queen Elizabeth. Thanks for her Majesty's intercession with the Regent for her and her children. 51. Earl of Argyle to Mr. Kyllygrew. Returns thanks for his mediation with the Regent. Expresses his intention to agree to the conditions proposed to him and his Countess, in respect to the King's jewels, iA regard of which they have been so " extremely" handled. 52. Countess of Argyle to Mr. KyUygrew. Returns thanks for her Majesty's great humanity and kindness towards her ; and for his own diligence and travail in her behalf. 63. John Arnott's naemorial to my Lord Ambassador of England, respecting spoils committed on him and his ship's company by cer- tain English pirate's, PB 2 388 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH, , .w , Vol. XXVL lo74. August 24. 54. Sir Richard Maitland of Lethingfcon to Queen Elizabeth. Edinburgh. Beg.s her intercession with the Regent for his restoration to his "living," and for the liberation of his son from custody. Never offended the King or his Regents, and his late son's proceedings were very displeasing to him, [August] 55. A communieatioin made by Sir Richard Maitland [to Mr. Kylly- grew] of particulars as iso the occupation of the house of Lethington by his late son ; the taipng possession of the same by the Regent Lennox, &c. ^ Sept. 10. 66. Countess of Argyle to Queen Elizabeth. Complains of further Arpjle. demands made by the Regent respecting the King's jewels, since the departure of Mr. Kyllygrew, and requests that her Majesty wiU again write to him. Incloses, 56. I. The conditions granted by the Regent of Scotland, and accepted by the Earl of Argyle, touching the custody of the King's jewels, August 1 2, 56. II. The Regent's Grace his answers to the Earl of Argyle's articles concerning the King's jewels. [August] 56. in. Earl of Argyle to the Regent of Scotland. He and his wife are content to satisfy his Grace's desire, and request him to appoint a day for the exhibition of the jewels. Argyle [August], 56. IV. Earl of Morton to the Earl of Argyle. Not being satisfied that he means to fulfil the conditions required, declines granting his " relaxation." A berdeen [August 28]. 56. V. The Earl of Argyle's answer to the Regent's " memoir," denying that he is the King's rebel, and expressviig his intention to agree to the terms proposed about the custody of the King's jewels. [August. ] 56. VI. The answers of the Countess of Argyle, to the Regent's objections against the Earl's articles, and offers concerning the King's jewels. [August] 56, VII. Conference between the Regent and my Lord of Argyle's servant touching the King of Scotland's jewels. [September!] 56. viii. The Regent's answer to the Earl of Argyle, sent by his servant [September.] 56. IX. Reply of the Ea/ii of Argyle to the preceding. [September.] Sept. 67. A "remembrance," by Mr. Kyllygrew, for the information of Mr. Secretary Walsyngham, touching the answering of several Scottish letters and petitions to the Queen of England. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 389 Sept. 19. Edinburs-li. Sept. 22. Dalkeith. Sept. 22. Dalkeith. Oct. 15. Hendon. Vol. XXVI. 58. Robert Fletcher to Mr. Kyllygrew. Reasons why the Earl of Argyle cannot exhibit the jewels by the day appointed. Neces- sity of her Majesty's intercession with the Regent. 69. Earl of Morton to Mr. Kyllygrew or Sir Francis [sic] Walsyngham. Persons arrived from France to inquire respecting the friends of the Queen of Scots. Charges against certain coiners. " Shifting " of the Earl of Argyle. Charge against Sir John Forster. Frequent stealths by the English Borderers. Hawks. A passport for geldings. 60. Earl of Morton to the Earl of Huntingdouj President of the Council in the North. Thefts committed by the Borderers. French practices and designs towards Scotland. Incloses, 60. I. The names of certain thieves, fugitives from the laivs of Scotland, received into England. 61. Henry Kyllygi'ew to Mr. Walsyngham. Fears inconvenience if the Regent treats the Earl of Argyle hardly. Begs his advice in case he should have occasion to write to the Regent and others in Scotland. Oct. 17. London. Nov. 27. Dalkeith. Nov. 27. Dalkeith. 62. Henry Kyllygrew to Mr. Walsyngham. Begs that the Queen may write to the Regent in favour of the Countess of Argyle. 63. Earl of Morton to the Earl of Huntingdon. Complains of the conduct of Sir John Forster, as Warden of the Middle March, where the Scottish fugitives are received and maintained. 64. Earl of Morton to Sir Francis [sic"] Walsyngham. Wishes to know the name of a certain person who spake with the French Ambassador in England, and whether he returned to France or Scotland. The gentleman who has custody of the King is sure and honest. Improbability of a certain marriage. Suggests that the French Ambassador who is coming to Scotland may be terrified with the plague. [Nov. 27.] 65. A decipher of part of the preceding letter. 1575. 1575. Jan. 15. 66. Walsyngham to the Queen. Sends letters from the Regent of Scotland, and instructions delivered by the Bishop of Ross to Lysley, his servant. By them she will, see how hardly the two great Princes, her neighbours, are affected towards her, and what unsound subjects she has at home. Though the Cardinal of Lor- raine is dead the peril is not past, and no longer delay should be suffered for the suppression of the latent sparks of treason, which otherwise will break out into an unquenchable fire, Jan. 16. 67. EdWard Carye to Francis Walsyngham. The Regent's letter Hampton Court, to the Queen specified a cipher which has not been received. The man mentioned in the letter should be immediately apprehended. The Queen desires that he [Walsyngham] will draw up the instruc- tions to the Regent, and send him a letter of thanks for his adver- tisements. 390 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH, 1575. V«^- X^VI- . Jan. 17. 68. Edward Carye to Francis Walsyngham. The Queen will her- Ilampton Court, self communicate to the Council the substance of the matter con- tained in the Scottish letters sent by him. Feb, 18. 69. Earl of Morton to the Privy Council of England. Infoi-ms Holyrood. them of the abduction into England, of a grand-daughter of the late Lord Carlisle, a subject of the King of Scots ; and requests an order for her delivery into his custody. March 20. 70. Francis Walsyngham to the Queen. His opinion respecting London. the directions given to Mr. Kyllygrew for his embassy to Scotland. Recommends that pensions be given to certain of the Nobles of Scotland, as requested by the Regent. April 1. Dalkeith. April 19. Dalkeitli. May 27. June 10. Hatfield. June 10. June 26. London. June July 8. Berwick. 71. Earl of Morton to Walsyngham. Wishes to know if an Ambassador is coming to Scotland, and whether he is to have any answer to certain matters of importance of which he has written. Complains of Sir John Forster's receiving certain Scottish outlaws. General quiet in Scotland. 72. Earl of Morton to Queen Elizabeth. Returns thanks for her Majesty's friendly entertainment of a young gentleman, named John Seytoun on his visit to her Court. Queen Elizabeth's instructions to Mr. Henry Kyllygrew on his being sent into Scotland ; — to explain her reasons for deferring the making of a mutual league with Scotland against foreign attempts, and especially for the cause of religion ; to assure the Regent of her good will towards the kingdom ; to thank him for his advice for the safe custody of the Queen of Scots, &c. [J5om. Eliz,, Vol. cxxxiv., p. 267.] Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Morton. Desires him to receive into his favom- Mr. James Murray, whom she believes to be well affected to him and his administration. [Bom. Eliz., Vol. xlv.,^. 47.] Francis Walsyngham to the Earl of Morton. Commends the energy, and success with which Mr. Murray had performed his difficult mission, and his endeavours to promote amicable relations between the two countries. [Bom,. Eliz,, Vol. xlv., f. 48.] 73. Mr. Kyllygrew to Mr. Walsyngham. Concerning the non- deliverjr of the ordnance of Home and Fast Castles to the Regent, explaining that Sir Valentine Browne had not delivered it because it had not the King of Scotland's arms or marks upon it. Incloses, 73. I. The ticlcet of the artillery that ivas taken out of Home Castle. 74. A note of things misliked in the Regent, in respect chiefly to his regulations about the coinage of silver. 75. Mr. Kyllygrew to Mr. Walsyngham. Fray between the Lord' Warden of the Middle Marches and the Laird of Carmichael [th6 Raid of Reidswyre]. Pfobability of dttngerous consequences. General quiet in Scotland and obedience to the Regent. SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 391 1575. July 8. Dalkeith. [Julys.] July 12. Kenilworth. July 16. Benvick. July 17. Berwick. July 19. Berwick. [July.] July 20. Berwick. AiigUst 8, Berwick. Vol. XXVI. 76. Earl of Morton to Sir Francis [sic] Walsyngliam. Has written to the Queen and Council of England I'especting the Late unhappy accident at the Middle March, and is ready to take such means as shall be thought best for eschewing of further mischief. 77. James Home, Laird of Coldenknoys, to Mr. Kyllygrew. Is come to the East March to stay any inconveniences which may arise from the affair at Reidswyre, and is desirous to speak with him. 78. Secretary Walsyngham to Mr. Kyllygrew. Instructs him. to demand of the Regent of Scotland, in respect to the late " disorder " in the Middle Marches, the slaying of Sir George Heme and others, that the Laird of Carmichael may be committed to Edinburgh Castle, and that the other persons concerned may be duly punished. 79. Mr. Kyllygrew to Mr. Walsyngham. The matter " chanced " between my Lord Warden and the Laird of Carmichael. Defers going onwards to Scotland until he receives answer about the Home Castle ordnance and other matters. The posts use their discretion about th.e conveyance of letters unless a man paint a gallows and write many "lives " upon the packets, which he cannot do ; for he thinks that a note of the time of delivery should suffice to remind them of their duties. 80. Mr. Kyllygrew to Mr. Walsyngham. Particulars of the late " accident.'' Names of the slain. The Regent's intention to provide that like inconveniences may be prevented in future. 81 . Mr. Kyllygrew to Mr. Walsyngham. About to set out for Edinburgh; Reasons why he did not stay my Lord Warden from going further into Scotland. Will persuade the Regent to meet the Lord President [of the Council of the North] himself, if possible. Slaying of John of the Stone-house, who was the bravest man at this last brabble. 82. Queen Elizabeth to Mr. Kyllygrew. Instructs him to express her indignation to the Regent of Scotland in respect to his strange and insolent manner of dealing towards her in the detention of her Warden. Were she to be moved to take just revenge on such conduct, he would learn what it were in one of his base calling to offend her. His excuses only aggravate his fault, as her officers bear her no such small respect and reverence as he supposes. She has appointed the Earl of Huntingdon to deal with him, and himself only. He also [Kyl- lygrew] has not been so careful in her service as in duty he is bound. 83. Nicholas Arington to Mr. Walsyngham. Mr. KyUygrew'a instructions to him on his being sent into Scotland in respect to the detention of Sir John Forster. The Regent's answer to the same, and subsequent conduct ; he seems much to lament the matter, and anxious to content her Majesty, and to preserve the quiBt of both realms. 84. Mr. Kyllygrew to the Earl of Leicester. Excuses for his silence. His difficult position there ih l-eference to the late " odious fact." His usage with the Regent. Begs the Earl to shield his fattlts, as they have not been committed maliciously. ,392 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1575. ^«^- ^^^r. August 12. 85. Earl of Morton to Queen Elizabeth. Has forborne to trouble Dalkeith, lier Majesty in respect to the late trouble happened at the Keids- wyre, until his conclusion with the Earl of Huntingdon in the matter, which he hopes for shortly, to her Majesty's honour and contentment. August 14, Benrick. August 17. Berwick. 86. Mr. Kyllygrew to the Earl of Leicester. Advice given to him by my Lord President to delay telling the Regent of her Majesty's great misliking of his conduct ; but in general terms he has let the Regent know how her Majesty is offended with him, as may appear by the inclosed copy of his letter to her Majesty. Incloses, 86. I. The Earl of Morton to Queen Elizabeth. [Described at the date.'] Dalkeith, Aug. 12. 87. Mr. Kyllygrew to the Earl of Leicester. The meeting between the Regent and my Lord President. Urges his own return, and that Mr. Davison should take his place. August 19. Berwick, August 19. Sept. 6. Seton. Sept. Sept. 18. Newcastle. Sept, 20. Dalkeitli. 88. Mr. Kyllygrew to Mr. Walsjoigham. His desire to return. The late raid. The English Warden not clear in the affair. Per- sons fit to take his [Kyllygrew's] place. 89. Mr Kyllygrew to [Lord Burghley]. Blame imputed to him in respect to the meeting between the Regent and my Lord President. Expiration of bis commission ; his desire to return ; persons proper to succeed him. The Regent's feelings towards her Majesty, &c. Incloses, 89. I. A relation of the late occurrences in Scotland. Adam Gordon's news from France. Attempt against Arbroath by some friends of the late Earl of Murray. Condition of the Earl of Arran. The Regent's disposition towards England. The late raid, &c. August. 90. Lord Seton to Queen Elizabeth. Returns thanks for her courtesies shown to his son, who will do her Highness most humble and assured service, as becometh him. 91. Declaration made by the Regent of Scotland to the Earl of Huntingdon, concerning the late misi-ule and disorder which hap- pened at the meeting between the Lord Warden of the Middle March and the Keeper of Liddesdale, on Jnly 8th last. 92. Mr. Kyllygrew to Sir Thomas Smith. Good service done by the Queen's Commissioners. Has received his letters of revoca- tion. Taking leave of the Regent; His Grace's professions. Had hoped to have been at Com-t by this time, but for a mischance, his horse having almost trodden off the nail of his great toe. 93. Earl of Morton to Mr. Walsyngham, Sends his cousin John Carmicbael to report the result of the conference respecting the late accident. Hopes it will be satisfactory. SCOTLAND —ELIZABETH. S93 1575. Sept. 24. Balkeith. Oct. J. Holyrood. Oct. 4. Holyrood. Oct. 14. Nov. 4. Edinburgh. Nov. 4. Holyrood. Vol. XXVI. 94. Earl of Morton to Mr. Kyllygrew. Begs that he will procure him an answer to cert.un requests made previously. 95. Earl of Morton to Mr. Kyllygrew, News from France ; escape of Mons. D'Alen^on from Paris ; reported league between England and Scotland against France; correspondence with the Queen of Scots. A progress made by him [the Regent] ; his friendly treatment by the nobles. 96. Earl of Mortoii to Sir Francis [sic] Walsyngham. Requests permission for Michael Sym, a goldsmith, to procure some "toyles" for coining, and some plate for his own [Morton's] use. 97. Walsyngham to the Earl of Morton. Glad that his doings have shown the world how free he is from evil meaning towards her Majesty. Remarks on foreign news. Thanks him for a cast of falcons. 98. Captain Cokbourn to Lord Burghley. The war prevented by the English Ambassadors. Ill speeches against Mr. Kyllygrew ; good offices done by him. Need of such a person there now, such a man, he means, as kens perfectly all their papists, iron shoe wearers, and them that trows and believes in witches and warlays ; it would serve for mickle and more than he looks for. My good Lord of Hunsdon is hanging all their thieves, and takes as great pleasure in it as other men do in hawking and hunting. 99. Earl of Morton to Mr. Kyllygrew. Thieves on the Borders. Expected answer to certain notes. Thanks for the release of John Carmichael, Robbing of some merchants. Counterfeiters of money. 1576. Jan. 9. Feb. 7. London. Vol. XXVII. 1576—1579. 1576; 1. Anonymous to Monsieur Pinart. Respecting a projected meeting between " their Majesties." Thanks from the Countess of Montgomery for his good will, whose eldest daughter requires a passport, being resolved not to remain in England. 2. "Ye wait quha" to Lord ■ — . Is ready to depart to Scotland. Professes devotion towards A [the Queen of Scots ?] and towards his Lordship. Hopes he will not forget the business he spake about. Feb. 26. 3. Privy Council of England to the Regent of Scotland. Request Westminster, him to take order with Lord Maxwell for the restoration of certain cattle taken by his brother from the Grahams. March 15. 4. Alexander Hay to Henry Kyllygrew. Good feeling towards ■Edinburgh, him in Scotland. A suit against Lord Robert, who is still in Edinburgh Castle. False coin. Incursion from Teviotdale on Lord Angus' lands. Quiet at Edinburgh. 394 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1576. April 2i. Hackney. May 27. Dalkeith. June 19. Dalkeith. July 15. t. James's. August 18. Dalkeith. August 18. Dalkeith. Oct. 19. Edinhurgh. Nov. 6. Dalkeith. 1577. Jan. 30. Feb. M. 26. Vol. XXVII. 5. [Countess of Lennox] to Lord Euthven. Takes no small comfort in his letter, and especially to hear of her sweet jewel the King's Majesty. This is the first time she has written since her son's death. Wishes some information as to the Earldom of Lennox, whether it is " heritable" by her son's daughter or no. Begs him also to send her a pedigree of the Lennox family, with arms and matches, for she is about a monument which requires the help thereof 6. The Eegent Morton to Lord Burghley. Begs that order may be given to Sir John Forster, respecting the restoration of the goods taken at the Reidswyre. A new trouble is suspected between the Fenwicks and the Rutherfords. 7. Earl of Morton to Lord Burghley. Begs that the passport for Mr. George Halkett, going to Flanders through England, may be expedited. 8. Privy Council to the Regent Morton. Inform him of Sir John Forster 's answers to cei'tain matters alleged against him, the restoration of the goods taken at the Reidswyre, the challenge sent by Fenwick, &c. 9. Earl of Morton to Lord Burghley. This old gentleman, Captain Cokburne, going to France, and intending to visit the English Court by the way, he sends these few lines by him, with his hearty commendations. 10. Earl of Moi-ton to Sir Francis [sic] Walsyngham, Knight. Recommends Captain Cokbourn, the bearer, Avho is going to France. Returns thanks for news of foreign affairs. 11. Alexander Hay to Sir Francis [sic] Walsyngham. Commends Mr. Thomas Smetoun, a very honest mnn and well learned. A suit of the Laird of Cessford to the Regent is not obtained yet. The Regent intends to be in Teviotdale himself at Martinmas. 12. The Earl of Morton to Sir Francis [sic] Walsyngham. Recom- mends the sons of Mr James Makgill for a passjoort to France and other parts beyond sea, for the attainment of further knowledge in letters. 1577. 13. Secretary Walsyngham to the Regent Morton. Begs that satis- faction may be made to certain merchants of Westchester, who have been, spoiled by one White, a Scotchman, at sea. 14. Queen Elizabeth to the Regent Morton. Retufns thanks fol* his advice and anxiety respecting the protection of her person from her enemies. Commends his continual care and pains in the admi- nistration of justice in Scotland. 15. Walsyngham to the Regent Morton. His letter well received by the Queen ; bfer care fdr good neighbours. News from tlie Ldw Countries. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 395 151717 Vol. XXVIL May 3L 16. Earl of Morton to Lord Burgliley. Requests his favour in Holyrood House, the cose of Certain Scots who have been spoiled by Englishmen. July 23. 17. Nicholas Elphinstone to Henry Kyllygrew. Good agreement Hoiyrood House, made between the Earl of Angus and Lord Scrope. Compliments to Walsingham, with whom he is not yet so well acquainted as he hopes to be. July 25. 18. Earl of Morton to [Lord Burghley]. Recommends to his Hoiyrood House, notice the state of the Borders, and certain disorders lately com- mitted there. August. August 21. Sept. 6. Edinburgli. Sept. ? Deo. Windsor. 1577. 1577? 1577? 19. Earl of Leicester to Secretary Walsyngham. Has talked with the Queen about a certain matter [of Scotland], and sees that she wishes due redress and satisfaction to be made to the Regent. Information for their future proceedings may be obtained from Mi*. FuUarton. 20. Secretary Walsyngham to the Earl of Morton. Returns thanks for his honourable dealing in the suit of one William Nut- shawe, 21. Richard Bannatyne to [Mr. Randolphe]. In respect to a certain book set forth by one Mr, Archibald Hamilton " De confu- sione Calvinianse sectse apud Scotos, Ecclesise nomen ridicule usur- pantis," full of "shamefull impudent lyes," and more especially concerning the death of Mr. Knox. The King, when he was told of the book, said he loved the matter so ill, not so much because the author was a Hamilton as because he was an apostate. 22. Statement of the claim of the Countess of Lennox to her dower, ' the iright title of inheritance to the Earldom of Lennox being in the Lady Arbella, daughter of Charles late Earl of Lennox. 23. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of AthoU. Recommends the removal of the differences between him and the Regent. Has sent tlie bearer, Robert Bowes, to reside in Scotland, to travail with him and others of the nobility that amity and concord may be preserved among them. 24. " The presente estate of the nobilitie in Scotland,^' liow they stand affected, their ages, possessions, &c. 25. Account of all the Peers of Scotland, their origin, possessions, power, connectionsj &e. 26. A similar papef, slightly altered. 1578. 1578. 27. Memoranda, by Lord Burghley, for the making out of instruc- tions for an Ambassador [Mi-. Randolphe] going to Scotland. 396 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. Vol. XXVIL I078. Jan. 30. 28. Queen Elizabeth's instructions to Thomas Randolphs, sent into Scotland to the King and the Regent ; — to express the Queen's affection and care for the King of Scots ; to mediate between the Regent and the Earls of Argyle, Atholl, and others ; and to com- municate these instructions to Mr. Bowes. Feb. 7. 29. An article to be added to the foregoing instructions. [March.] 30. " Tlie proceeding at the funerall of the Countesse of Lenox," i.e., the oi'der of the persons who attended the funeral ; with drawings of armorial bearings, and a pedigree, deduced from James Earl of Angus, who married the daughter of Robert III. King of Scotland. 1578 ? 31. Earl of Arj-an to his gossip, my Lord Ambassador of England. Informs him of rumours from England of attempts in Scotland to disturb the Christian amity. 1578? 32. John Graham of Halzards to my Lord Ambassador of England. Has heard that he is about to depart from Scotland, and wishes to know his " diet," that he may speak to him before he goes. March 30. 33. Thomas Randolphe to Mr. Kyllygrew. Discharge of the Edinburgh. Regent. Broken state of the country. Slaying of the Chancellor. An Am^bassador going to England. March 28. 34. Earl of Morton to Lord Burghley. Has dimitted the govern- Daikeith. ment to the King. Professes anxiety for preservation of amity between the two countries. 1578? 85. Anonymous to [Sir Francis Walsyngham]. Communication with a certain person supposed to be a Scot and conversant with the the Earls. Persuasions to the King of Scots to become French. The King of France "s absolute proceedings against the protestants. Mr. Rogers' journey to Germany, &c. 1578 ? 36. The same [to Walsyngham ?]. Mr. Blount's departure. Repair of certain French out of Germany. King of Navai-re. The Queen's motion for reconciliation with the King of Scotland's subjects, &c. [May.] 37. Articles preferred to the King of Scotland by the Earls of Argyle, Atholl, &c., at Edinburgh, respecting the place of holding the Parliament, the custody of the Crown Jewels, &c. May 12. 38. The King's answer to the same. [May 20.] Queen Elizabeth to James VI. King of Scotland. Assures him of her love and friendship. Hopes that the reconciliation between some of the most powerful nobles of his kingdom may be attended with success. Recommends him to admit the Earl of Morton as one of his Counsellors. [Dom. Eliz., Vol. xlv.,p. 50.] May 20. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Mar. Accepts the evidence of his friendship. As the custody of the King's person is now confided to him, warns him to be jealous of his safety, and to choose as his counsellors such as are sound in Migion and liot factious. [Z)o77i. Eliz.) Vol. xlv., 2J. 51.] SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 397 , .wo Vol. XXVII. Io7o. May 20. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Argyle. Commends his endeavours to maintain the friendship between the two Crowns. Hopes that an amicable conclusion may put an end to the differences between him and the Earl of Morton. Desires him to use his influence with the King that Morton may be admitted to his Council. [Bom. Eliz., Yol. xlv.,p. 51. May 20. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Morton. Is pleased to see a reconciliation amongst the nobles who court the friendship of England. Assures him of the continuance of her friendship. Desires him not to retire entirely into private life, but hopes that the King will avail himself of his great experience. [Bom. Eliz., Vol. xlv., p. 49.] May ? 39. A list of the " malcontents " in Scotland at this present, May ? 40. A list of the " biencontents," May ? 41. Articles upon the dissolving of the forces in Scotland, after the proclamation of the King. May 1 42. Names of nobles and others who voted in favour of the Earl of Morton's being elected of the King's Council, and names of those who voted against him. June ? 43. The names of the Counsellors as they be at this present in Scotland, and how they be well or evil affected to or against the amity with England. June 18. 44. The names of all the Counsellors present at the resolution of the election of the Abbot of Dunfermline to be sent in " ambassadge " to the Queen's Ma'^ of England ; with their votes in the same. July 1. 45. James VI. King of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth. Thanks for Stilling Castle, her great care and natural love towards him. The Earl of Morton joined with the rest of the Council. The abiding of Mr. Bowes in Scotland acceptable. July 7. 46. Lords John and Claude Hamilton to Queen Elizabeth. Beg Hamilton her Majesty's letter to the King of Scots and Council, that they Cast e. jjj^y. i^g persuaded to continue in good will towards them. July 9. 47. Earl of Morton to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Sorry for his Stirling. absence from Court. Thanks him for certain advice to their Ambas- sador my Lord [the Abbot] of Dunfermline. July 16. 48. Names of the King's ordinary Council, and of the Lords of the Articles in the Parliament at Stirling. July 30. 49. Demands of the Commendator of Dunfermline, Ambassador from the King of Scots to the Queen of England, with her Majesty's replies, in respect to religion, a league between the two kingdoms, &c. July 30. * 50. Another copj' of the Queen of England's answer to the pre- ceding " demands." 398 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. jgyg Vol. XXVIL July 30. 5]. Answer to certain parts ofa writing entitled "the sum of that which the Scotch Ambassador hath declared requisite," in respect to certain disorders in Scotland, pirates, the Earldom of Lennox, &c. July 30. 52. Copy of the same. July 30. 53. Detailed report by the Abbot of Dunfermline of his embassy in England, in behalf of the King of Scots. Signed, " Thomas Wilson." July 30. 54 Copy of the same. July 30. 55. Another copy. Aug. 13&;14. 56. "Articles agreed upon in Scotland between the King and the Lords," in respect to dissolving the forces, access of certain Nobles to the King's presence, &c. August 19. 57. Requests made by the Lords at Edinburgh, and sent to Mr. Robert Bowes, to procure answer for the better expedition of the reconciliation of the nobility. August. 58. The answers of the King and Council to the requests afore- said. August. 59. Demands propounded by the Lords of Scotland to her Majesty the Queen of England in respect to the King's Council, the custody of Edinburgh and Dumbarton Castles, &c., and her Majesty's answer to the same. 1579. 1579. April 15. 60. Quefen Elizabeth to Lord Herries. Thanks him for his zeal Westminster, in the administration of justice, and in repressing and punishing the disorders of those who seek to disturb th e amity between the two countries. June 1. 61. Advertisements from Scotland : — The holding of Parliament ; AthoU and Montrose to hear trial concerning the poisoning of their father ; proclamation forbidding the trysting with Englishmen, &c. July 3. 62. King James to Lord Burghley. Credits James Murray Stirling Castle, directed to his dearest sister the Queen of England. [July.] 63. Mr. James Murray's request to her Majesty the Queen of England on behalf of the King of Scots, respecting the state of the Borders. [July.] 64. The Queen's Majesty's answer to the same. [July] Another copy. [With No. 77.] July 28. 65. Queen Elizabeth to the King of Scotland. Has given answer to Mr. Murray respecting the Border causes. Assured him of her protection against all attempts upon his person or state, SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 399 1579. Vol. XXVII. [August.] 66. Queen Elizabeth to the King of Scotland. In respect to certain causes commended to her by his servant FuUarton, and to which her Council have given answer ; but in this age of corruption it is no marvel if good wills produce not the success desired. [August.] 67. Privy Council of England to that of Scotland. The causes solicited by FuUarton of certain Scottish subjects damnified by Eng- lish pirates ; reason why the result is not moi'e satisfactory ; her Majesty's arrangements for the future. August 18. 68. The Commendator of Dunfermline to Secretary Walsingham. Stivling Castle. The King is desirovis that the appointing of Commissioners to inquire into the Border matters should be delayed until the arrival of the Governor of Berwick. [Sept.] 69. Petition of Gawin Hamilton and others of the same house to Queen Elizabeth, praying her intercession with the King of Scotland for their remission in respect to the murder of the Earl of Murray, and for restoration to their lands, livings, &c. [Sept.] 70. Extract of a letter from the Earl of Huntingdon to Secre- tary Walsyngham, containing the sum of the petition of Lord Claude Hamilton, for restoration to his possessions, &c. Sept. 13. Queen Elizabeth to the King of Scotland. Excuses Sir John Greenwich. Forster for receiving Lord Claude Hamilton, lately fled out of Scotland. [With No. 70.] Sept. 13. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Morton. Credits the bearer [Arington] sent to Scotland to remove the mislike conceived there by the receiving and harbouring in England of the Lord Claude Hamilton, [^ith No.lO.] Sept. 14. Queen Elizabeth to Captain Arington. Has need of his service in Scotland, and commands him to put himself in readiness to perform the same. Meantime to inform himself of the state of Scotland, and to inquire if there be any speech of the King's marriage. [With No. 70.] [Sept. 1 6.] Instructions given by the Queen's Majesty of England to Mr. Ni- cholas Arington, Provost Marshal of Berwick, on his being sent into Scotland ; — to mediate for Lord Claude Hamilton respecting the charge made against him and his brother, of participation in the murders of the Earls of Lennox and Murray; to explain the reason of her delay in sending Lord Hunsdon, into Scotland ; and to request the Earl of Morton to aid her Majesty in her intercession for the Hamiltons. [With No. 70.] Oct, 5, 71. King James to Queen EHzabeth. Complains of Sir John Forster's conduct in receiving Lord Claude Hamilton into his charge, and requests that he may be delivered up. The causes why the Hamiltons are prosecuted. Remission of their crimes reserved by her own advice. The pacification extended not to the remission of the two murders [of Murray and Lennox]. 400 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1579. Nov. 7. Greenwich. Nov. 7. Vol. XXVIL 72. Queen Elizabeth to King James. Means not to intercede for the Hamiltons further than she is bound to do in honour. Refers to the agreement made about the murders in 1572 [Feb., 1573]. There is nothing omitted on her part to induce her officers to do justice on the Borders. 73. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Morton. Expresses her sur- prise at the tenor of his late letter conoerning the murders of the two Regents, and reminds him of what was formerly determined on between them. Refers to Mr. Arington. [Nov. 7-] 74. A memorial for Nicholas Arington ; — to repair to the King of Scotland with her Majesty's letters, in respect to the delivery of the Lord Claude Hamilton ; the former proceedings on the subject of the murders of the Regents ; the " pacification " made on the subject in 1573, &c. [Dom. Corr., Elizabeth, Nov. 7. Entry of the above, dated Nov. 5. Vol. cxxxiv., p. 467.] [Dec] 75. Extracts of a letter, of a former date, from Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Morton, relating to the arrangement respecting the murder of the two Regents. Dec. 27. King James to Queen Elizabeth. In answer to her Majesty's llolyrood. defence of her protection of the two rebels. Lord Claude and Lord John Hamilton, and respecting the agreement made in 1 573 for the non-prosecution of the murderers of the two Regents. [ITiiA No. 75.] Dee. 27. Earl of Morton to Queen Elizabeth. Whatever he promised Dalkeith, he effected. Her mediation for the Hamiltons unreasonable. {With No. 75.] Dec. 31. Nicholas Arington to Secretary Walsyngham. Conference about Berwick, the matter of the Hamiltons. The whole State resolved against them. Border matters. [ With No. 75.] Dec. 31. Nicholas Arington to the Privy Council. Reports the result Berwick, of his proceedings for the settlement of certain disorders on the Borders. [With No. 77.] Dec. 76. " Memoire" touching the Border causes, delivered to Nicholas Arington, to be sent and communicated from the King of Scots to his dearest sister the Queen of England. Dec. 77. Another copy of the same. Dec. An accorde for Border matters. [ With No. 77.] [Dec] 78. Memoranda of the different periods at which Thomas Ran- dolphe went into Scotland and other countries, from 1558 to 1579. 1579? 79. Adam FuUarton to Sir Francis Walsyngham. In behalf of the Scottish merchants spoiled of their goods by English pirates. Desires recompense for the time he has spent in that service. SCOTI^ AN D— ELIZABETH. 401 Vol. XXVIII. 1580. 1580. Jan. 29. Uolborn. Feb. 22. Westminster. 1. Lord Claude Hamilton's vindication of himself from certain charges brought against him, and particularly in being airt and part of the murders of the Earls of Darnley, Murray, and Lennox ; addressed to the Queen of England. Jan. [29.] Copy of the same. [ With Fo. 83.] 2. Queen Elizabeth to King James. Gives her reasons for re- questing that such sharp dealing should not be continued against the Hamiltons. Reminds him of her great services to his coimtry. Desires that the prosecutions may cease ; and that those living out of the country, obedient to him, may be allowed to enjoy the fruit of their livings. [Feb. 22.] Instructions from Queen Elizabeth to Captain Aiington, sent as bearer of the preceding letter, and to recommend the cause of Lord Claude Hamilton apd his family. [ With No. 2.] March. 3. A list of persons commended by the Earl of Morton, when he was Regent, as most meet to be entertained with pensions. 4. The names of noblemen and others, the friends and allies of the Earl of Morton. 5. Robert Commendator of Dunfermline to Thomas Randolphe. Assures him that a certain matter shall be brought to a speedy trial. 6. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. RLsing of the Earl of Lennox. Intended overthrow of the Earl of Morton. A letter to be sent for to France to prove him privy to the murder of the King's father. Offer made to Lord John Hamilton in Spain, to enable hira to alter the religion in Scotland. Errands of weight from France. The Convention is appointed at Stirling, but he doubts whether Morton will go till he is better satisfied. April 2. A copy of the preceding letter. [ With Fo. 83.] March ? April 1. Holyrood. April 2. Berwick. April 5. Berwick. April 7. Berwick. April 10. Berwick. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Morton's thanks to the Queen for her friendship. Sudden prorogation of the Convention on Argyle's return to the Court. Suspicions. Proceedings against the Earl of Morton. The Earl of Lennox to give up his offices or subscribe to the religion. A guard for the King's person. Danger of his going to Dumbarton. Drumquhassel's delivery of Dumbarton Castle. General discord. [With No. 83.] 7. Robert Bowes to Lord Burghley and Sir Francis Walsyngham. Forwards a letter out of Scotland from Mr. Arington. 8. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Distrust by the Earls of Lennox and Argyle of the Earl of Morton. Expected recourse to arms. April 10. Copy of the same. [With No. 83.] c c 402 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1580. V«^- X^V^"- April 11, Nicholas Arington to Mr. Bowes. Suspected plot for the re- Stirling, moval of the King. General alarm at Stirling. Morton still at Aberdour and knows nothing. The King's trouble about D'Aubign^ [the Earl of Lennox]. Lennox's courage, &c. [Pf'-i^A. No. 83.] April 12. 9. Kobert Bowes to Lord Burghley and Sir Francis Walsyngham. Berwick. Forwards a letter from Mr. Arington. Proposed alterations of the Government when the King attains the age of fourteen. Undue haste. April 12. Copy of the same. [With No. 83.] 10. Queen Elizabeth to King James. Has sent her servant, the Treasurer of Berwick [Mr. Eobert Bowes], to endeavour to stay the troubles that have arisen among i\\e nobility in Scotland. AprH 16. April 16. April 16. April 16. April 16. Berwick. Copy of the same. [ With No. 83.] 11. Queen. Elizabeth to Mr. Bowes. Instructs him to repair to Scotland on account of some troubles likely to fall out there, and to frame his speeches and conferences with the King according to the tenor of the instructions sent herewith. Copy of the same. [ With No. 83.] Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Suspected plot by Lennox and Argyle to remove the King to Dumbarton. Confessed intention of alterations in the Government. Help requested of her Majesty. Argyle and others promise to keep the King in Scotland. Morton's danger. A mission to France. [ With No. 83.] Nicholas Arington to Lord Burghley and Sir Francis Wal- syngham. Practices respecting the custody of the King. Influence of Lennox. Approaching dangers. Morton's desire thai; an Ambas- sador be sent from England. Lennox's religion. Professions of Drumquhassel, &c. [With No. 83.] 12. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Bowes. Instructs him, on the part of the Queen, to express to M. D'Aubign^ her approbation of his good meaning towards the King of Scotland, and to advise him as to his behaviour for the future. Copy of the same. {With No. 83.] 13. Lord Burghley and Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Bowes. Instruct him of the Queen's pleasure as to his mission to Scotland, of her wishes as to Edinburgh and Dumbarton Castles, her suspicions of Mons D'Aubignd, of an expected intention to take the young King to France, &c. Copy of the same. [With No. 83.] 14. Queen Elizabeth's instructions to Mr. Bowes ; — for the reducing the credit of M. D'Aubignd in Scotland ; for the supporting of Morton ; reconciliation of Argyle to Morton ; pensions to be be- stowed on some of the chiefest in authority to effect her purpose, &c. April 19. Copy of the same. [With No. B,^:\ April 16. Berwick. April 17. April 17. April 17. April 17. April 19. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 403 1580. ^<^^- ^^™- April 19. 15. Queen Elizabeth to M. D'Aubignd. Thanks him for his pro- fessed anxiety for the continuance of amity between the two Crowns, but reminds him of the jealousies that have arisen since bis stay in Scotland. Doubts not that his future actions will stop the mouths of his accusers, Fr. April 19. Copy of the same. [With No. 83.] April 23, Berwick. 16. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Acknowledges the receipt of his instructions. The Convention is likely to be pro- rogued by the secret labour of Morton. April 23. Copy of the same. [ With No. 83.] April 27. 17. Robert Bowes to Lord Burghley and Sir Francis Walsyngham. Pdinburgb. Divisions among the nobility. Fury of the people. Morton gone to Stirling, with his friends, in armour. Presents to the King and Lennox from the French King. April 27. Copy of the same. [With No. 83.] April 27. 18. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Requests par- Edinburgh, ticular instructions as to whom he is to address his letters. Thanks for 500Z. ' April 27. Copy of the same. [With No. 83.] May 2. A declaration by the King and Council of Scotland respecting the appointment of a Commission for Border matters. [With No. 88.] -May 3. Mr. Bowes to Lord Burghley and Sir Francis Walsyngham. The Stirling. Master of Mar's and Drumquhassel's denial of any intention to take the King to France. A meaning to make some secret reformation of abuses. Audience of the King. His acknowledgment of her Majesty's goodness. The Hamiltons' cause. Earl of Morton's vindication of himself in the Council; his 'anger at the reports spread against him. Complaint of the Earl of Mar. A secret conference with Morton. Confirmation of the bruits respecting the intended transportation of the King to France ; Argyle's denial of the same. Intended Progress of the King. Help desired from JEngland to support his guard. [With No. 83.] Hay 3 19. Walsyngham to Mr. Bowes. Informs him of certain reports respecting an intended alteration of religion in Scotland. Thinks __ [the name obliterated] one of the aptest and ablest persons to do good in the matter, and wishes him to spare no cost. May 3. Copy of the same, [With No. 83.] May 10. King James to Queen Elizabeth. Thanks for her care a^d Stirling Castle, friendship towards him. Conditions on which the case of Lord Claude Hamilton may be left to her decision. [With No. 8B.] CC 2 404 SCOTLAN D— ELIZABETH. 1580. May 10. Stirling. May 10. Stirling. May. Vol. XXVI ri. Mr. Bowes to Lord Burghley and Sir Francis Walsyngham. Conference with Commissioners about the case of the Hamiltous, in respect to the murders of the two Regents. Conditions proposed by the King. Border causes. Complaint against the Grahams. What the intended practices of late tended to in respect to a new form of Government. Intentions towards certain of the Queen of Scots' friends, the Earl of Morton, and the house of Mar. Tlie King's confession to Mr. Bowes. Morton's doubts. The King's misliking of him. His opinion of the Earls of Argyle and Lennox. The King's disposition towards her Majesty, &c. [ With No. 8.3.] 20. Bowes to Walsyngham. False news of the Bishop of Ross. The way for her Majesty to bind Scotland unto her is open now and all things are ready. 21. Bowes to Walsyngham. Conference with the King; advice to him ; his perplexity ; professions towards her Majesty. Influence of the Earl of Lennox over him. Lennox's danger. Likelihood of the Earl of Morton's reinstatement. Plan for amity with her Majesty. May. 22. Robert Bowes to Walsyngham. preceding letter in cipher.] \The original of part of the May 12. Alnwick. Sir John Forster to Sir Francis Walsjmgham. Prorogation of the meeting for redress of certain grievances. To what time the redresses should extend ; a precedent ; tis own opinion. [With No. 83.] Earl of Lennox to Queen Elizabeth. Denies certain accu- sations against him of endeavouring to alter the religion of the country, and to break the amity with England ; and professes the most devoted service to his Sovereign. Fr. [ With No. 83.] Earl of Morton to [Sir Francis Walsyngham]. Practices of the papists against religion. Diligent service of Mr. Bowes ; necessity of his stay in Scotland. Expedience of her Majesty's assistance to the King. His own devotion towards her Majesty, &c. [With No. 83.] 23. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The Bishop of Ross at Dieppe. Departure of Farnihurst to Spain. Direction respecting a certain person [the name in cipher], whom it is necessary to have on account of the danger. An assembly of forces making by Lennox. Incloses, 23. I. Earl of Lennox^ to the Laird of Buchanan. Bequests that he will meet him on a certain day ^vith his traim, argli. Sept. 19. Sept. 21. Sept. 21. Sept. 21. 45. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. A request for him [Walsyngham] to write to the King in favour of Dunfermline. A summons by the King to the Justice Clerk refused. Fears for Gowry. Contention between Arran and Colonel Stewart. Alleged discontent of the King. 46. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Persons at Court seeking to quarrel with him. Movements of the King. The Parliament to be prorogued. Edinburgh Castle to be put into the hands of AiTan. The Earl of Mar ordered to leave the realm ; his supplication to the King not read. Rothes remains at home disquieted ; one of his friends advises him to hang Sir Robert MelviU to recover the good opinion of his former friends. John Maitland to be Secretary. Stewart to have Dunfermline. Huntly to have Paisley. 47. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Bowes. Informs him that her Majesty does not think fit to continue his service any longer in Scotland, in consequence of the little account made of her advice and good meaning by the King, and for other reasons stated. 48. Sir Francis Walsyngham to King James. Begs the discharge from imprisonment of the Abbot of Dunfermline, in consideration of his long and faithful services. 49. Proclamation by the King of Scotland, offering to forgive all those who will crave his pardon for the public attempt committed against him this last year [at the Raid of Ruthven]. '458 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1583. Sept. 22. Durham. Sept. 22. Oatlands. Sept. 23; Edinburgh. Vol. XXXIIL 50. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Lord Burghley. An offer made to remove the ill-affected from about the King of Scots. A speedy answer necessary, and that the matter may be used secretly. 51. Queen Elizabeth to Mr. Bowes. Licenses him to leave Scot- land, in consequence of the violent and strange course of things in that realm, and to repair to his charge at Berwick ; and instructs him to communicate her commands to the King of Scots. 52. Mr. Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Glad of his revoca- tion. Liberty to be granted to Dunfermline on certain conditions. Proclamation by the King and Council; their evident designs. Fears of the Court. Examination of Gawin Hamilton, Livingston going to France to bring home the Duke's son. Sept. 25. 53. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Bowes. A better warrant for his revocation. Little assurance in the proclamation. Hope of hearing from the Court touching the causes now in hand. The Ambassadors at the English Court from Navarre. [Sept.] 54. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Lord Burghley. Reasons for his Durham, stay there. A legation from the King of Navarre. The levy of horse and foot in Scotland will not go forward for lack of means. Anxious to have her Majesty's resolution touching the contents of his last letters.. .:Sept. 26. Durham. ; Sept., 28. JSdinhurgfa. Sept. 30. York. Sept. 30. York. 55, Sir Francis Walsyngham to the Privy Council. In respect to divers great spoils and outrages committed by the Scots upon the English Borders. 56. Mr. Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Takes his leave of the King to-morrow. Impetuous proceedings at the Scottish Court. Levying of troops. Want of money. Arran appointed Keeper of Stirling Castle and Provost of the town ; Montrose and Crawfurd Provosts of Glasgow and Dundee. Offers made to Gowry ; his fears. Colonel Stewart hunting for the escheat of Lochleven. His great " bravery " against England. The King's adherence to the Lords ; his reported purpose to go to France. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Bowes. A certain cause going forward. Great assurances made that the King shall be altogether at her Majesty's devotion. Colonel Stewart and Mr. Colvile to be advised t6 go where they may live at the least charges, for they are like to have no support from England. [With No. 58.] Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Bowes. Great assurances were given that the King of Scots would be altogether at Queen Eliza- beth's devotion. It is supposed that the Hamiltons wiU be shaken off for saving of charges. Advises him to hasten his return. \With No. 58.] "- SCOTLAND —ELIZABETH. 459 jggg Vol. XXXHL Sept.^0. [Sir Francis Walsyngham ?] to Mr. Beale, He will perceive by York. ^ the letter from Lord Scrope what nightly attempts are committed upon her Majesty's subjects on the West Borders. Refers the con- sideration of redress to the Council. Intends to return to the Court with all convenient speed. His health is much decayed through want of sleep and appetite. [TFiiA. No. 58.] Sept. 30. List of the nobility and gentry of Scotland. [ With No. 58.] Sept. 30. Names of the principal gentlemen residing in the Marches of England and Scotland. [T^i^A. iVo. 58.] Sept. 30. List of Scottish nobility, with their opinions in religion. [With No. 58.] Sept. 80. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Queen Eliz^,beth. He has instructed Mr. Bowes to proceed no further in the proposed enterprizes Scot- land looks for succour from Spain. Is disappointed that he has not been able to arrange the difference between her Majesty and the young King, who is not to be trusted. [With No. 58.] [Sept. 30.] 57. Heads of instructions for an embassy to Scotland. • Sept. 58. "Various papers, described at their respective dates. Oct. 1. 59. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The King's Edintiurgh. desire for him to stay in Scotland. His professions towards her Majesty. Strife between Arran and Colonel Stewart. - Disputes aboiit the escheat of Loehleven. An Ambassador expected from France. Arran's suspicion of Huntly. Desire to change Stirling Castle for that of Edinburgh. Offers to Gowry, ^c. - Oct. 4 60. King James to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Has set the Abbot Falkland, of Dumfermline at liberty, according to his request. Hopes that he wiU explain the heads of the late Conference between them, according to his true meaning, and as will best tend to disappoint the practices of those who are seeking to cast jealousies between him and the Queen of England. Oct. 9. 61 . King James to Mr. Bowes. Begs him to " hold hand " and to Falkland, travail with Master Walsyngham to assure the Queen of his desire to entertain the amity between them, and to do everything to her liking and contentation. , Oct. 10. 62. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Defends himself Berwick, in respect to his behaviour towards Mr. Colvile when he was impri- soned by the King of Scotland, and afterwards released upon security at his [Mr. Bowes'] request. Oct. 11. 63. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Change in the Berwick. King's movements. Intention to remove the Captain of Edinburgh Castle. No haste to send an Ambassador to England. Chance of 460 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1683. Oct. 13. Edinburgh. Oct. 16. London. Oct. 17. Oct. 20. Edinburgh. Oct. 20. Berwick. Oct. 22. Berwick. Oct. 24. Stirling. Vol. XXXIIL Dunfermline's being brought into new troubles. Envy between Arran and Stewart. The guard about the King is very strong. Sudden fears and alarms. Incloses, 63. I. Alexander Clark, Provost of Edinburgh, to Mr. Bowes. Money matters. The King thinks Ms advice very good, and is inclined of himself to clemency. Oowry great in his favour, and Lindsay. Angus to be restored. Troops reported to have been sent by the Queen of England to the frontiers. Edinburgh, October 10. 64. Thomas Smeton to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Thanks for a book of Mr. William Whitaker's, a valiant soldier in God's church. In the colleges in Scotland there is no small number of youths well trained up in Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and philosophy, but when once they become Masters of Arts there are no means for those who wish to dedicate themselves to God, and so the greatest part are driven to I'rance, where they make shipwreck both of their con- science and religion. Begs his help, therefore, for a scholar. Master William Lynne, who wishes to follow the study of Divinity at Oxford or Cambridge. 65. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Bowes. Neither the Queen nor the Lord Treasurer are disposed to entertain " the bye course " in regard to Scottish matters. Her Majesty's good opinion of him [Bowes] is not altered. An arrangement for the procuring of intelli- gence from Scotland. 66. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Bowes. A mistake about the detention of some person. Begs him to obtain the King of Scots' answer to certain " griefs/' which he had communicated to him from her Majesty. 67. King James to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Thanks for courtesy and favours shown to Mr. Colvile, and for his disposition towards the amity between the two countries. 68. Eobert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Offers made by the Lords at Court to the Earl of Mar and by Arran to the Earl of Angus. The Duchess of Lennox to be brought to Scotland to pursue those who were the cause of her husband's death. • Boyd gone to France. Strict treatment of Drumquhassel. Church affairs, 69. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Excuses made by Gowry and others for not attending the King's summons. Strict manner of keeping Stirling Castle. The Court in no little fear. Reported enterprises in hand. Church matters. Mar; Dunferm- line. 70. Proclamation by the King of Scotland, denying his inten- tion to proceed against those persons who were concerned in the public attempt committed against him last year [at the Raid of Ruthven.] SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 461 jggg Vol. XXXin. Oct. 26. 71. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. A reply of the Berwick. King of Scots to Certain matters. Straiglit keeping of Stirling ; suspicion about Argyle ; his earnestness for Mar. James Melville to be sent to England. Colonel Stewart seeking to draw in the Hamiltons. Conditions to be proposed to Angus before he shall be restored. Oct. 31. 72. Proclamation by the King of Scotland, offering pardon to all Stirling. persons concerned in the " public offence committed at Ruthven." [Oct.] 73. Extract out of the several proclamations of the King of Scotland of the 21st September and the 24th and 31st of October, touching the enterprisers in the action at Ruthven. Oct. 31. 74. King James to Queen Elizabeth. Requests safe conduct for Stirling. the Archbishop of St. Andrews, who purposes going to " the Plum- biers " [Plombiferes], for the benefit of his health. Oct. 31. 75. King James to Queen Elizabeth. Begs safe conduct for George Stirling. Lord Seton and the Prior of Pluscardine, his son. Ambassadors to France. Nov. 1. 76. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The King's re- Berwick, ception of a petition from the Ministers ; private interview with the King on the subject ; his promises. Mar to leave the realm. Angus. Lord Seton going to France as Ambassador. Drumquhassell released. Levy of troops. Nov. 2. 77. Mr. David Lyndesey to Mr. Bowes. Informs him of the Leith. King's intention in regard to certain Church matters, and the general quiet of the country, and urges the expediency of the King's having some advice from Sir Francis Walsyngham, whom his Majesty esteems as the wisest man that ever he spoke with. Nov. 7. 78. James Melville to Mr. Henry Kyllygrew. The King is minded Halhill. to do what he can to satisfy her Majesty. The Bishop of St. Andrews will inform him of the state of matters in Scotland. Begs him to write to Mc-as. de ViUiers, Counsellor to the Prince of Orange, in favour of his brother WilUam, who is not so well treated as he was. Nov. 7. 79. James Melville to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The King of Halhill. Scots' intention to do all amiable oflSces for the satisfaction of her Majesty, and to use clemency to his subjects. Object in sending- Lord Seton to France. Nov. 9. 80. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Opposition to Berwick, the King's coming to Edinburgh. Lord Seton's commission to the French King. Livingston to go with him to bring home the Duchess of Lennox and her son. Purpose to send James Melville to England. The departure of the Archbishop of St. Andrews to be hastened ; he is suspended, and may, perhaps, be excommuni- cated, as well on account of some errors noted in his sermons before the King, as also for his extraordinary favour towards a witch in saving her from that due punishment which should have been inflicted on her. Favour shown by the King to the Laird of Wemyss and to BothwelL Tyrie and other Jesuits are ready to come into Scotland. 462 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1583. Nov. 14. Berwick, Nov.16. Berwick. Nov. 20. Nov. 20. Berwick. Nov. 21. Holyrood. Nov. 23. Berwick. OV. 28. Berwick. Dec. 1. London. Vol. XXXIII. 81. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Wafsyngham. Begs his favour towards James Col vile, Laird of Ester Wemyss, who is going to the King of Navarre. 82. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The King's purpose to come to Edinburgh. Dissuasions of Arran and others. Arrival of the young Duke of Lennox. 83. James Robertson to his brother Robert. They are all burdened with the furnishing of my Lord Seton in his journey to' France. Extent and object of his commission to renew the old League. The Archbishop of St. Andrews to go to Lorraine for the same purpose. Arrival of the Duke of Lennox. 84. Mr. Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The bringing of young Lennox to the King. Dissuasions to keep his Majesty from Edinburgh. Arran's arrival there. Straight keeping of the town. Promises of the King for reformation. Bothwell at Court. A bond between Arran and others. Mar refused permission to stay in the country. Archbishop of St. Andrews suspended. Arran to have Edinburgh Castle. 85. Colonel William Stewart to Sir John Forster. Begs that he will allow the bearer to procure him some horses according to a " plaket/' which he received from the Queen of England. 86. Mr. Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham, Suspicions of the King and Court. Proclamations in consequence. The King's proceedings in the promised reformation with respect to the actors in the Raid of Ruthven. Mar stayed, and to be examined. The King's liking of young Lennox. Fair words to Gowry. Montrose besieging Glasgow Castle. Seton ready to pass to France. 87. Mr. Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Certain persons appointed to confer with such as are esteemed rebels. Offers made to Mr. Colvile and others. Convention to be held. Little hope of reformation. Arran to be Chancellor. Quarrel between Bothwell and Crawfurd. Death of Ormistoun. Incloses, 87. I. Commission granted by the King of Scots to certain Ministers and others, authorizing them to deal with his rebels, to m/orm them of his clemency, &c. Holyrood, Fov. 23. 87. II. Speech made by the King of Scots to Mr. David Lindsay and others, respecting certain rebels, and the conditions on which they were to be allowed to leave the country. Nov. 25. _ 88. Archibald Douglas to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Thanks for his intention to move her Majesty in his behalf His content to abide her pleasure. His imprisonment pr^udicial to her service. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 46^ John Colvile to go beyond sea for the space jggg Vol. XXXIII. Dec. 1. 89. Archibald Douglas to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The Laird of Ester Wemyss is promised some Consideration from her Majesty by Sir George Carey and Mr. Bowes. Arrival' of the Bishop of St. Andrews, who is lodging at the Three Crowns in Broad Street. Dec. 1. 90. William Fouler to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The King going Edinburgh, to hunt ; reported assembly of horsemen ; who they were. Mar to go to Ireland. Fray between Bothwell, Lord Home, and others ; its results. Seton ready to go to France. The Bishop to go to Geneva, to know whether it stands with God's Word that ministers may use such bold speech against Princes. ' I Dec. 3. 9L Licence for Mr. Holyrood. of three years. Dec. 4. 92. Patrick Adamsonj Archbishop of St. Andrews, to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Forwsiirds such other articles as he had in credit from the King of Scotland, in accordance with the wishes of her Majesty expressed yesternight. Dec. 93. Certain "heads" delivered by the Archbishop of St. Andrews to the Queen of England, in respect to Border matters, amity between Scotland and England, and in respect of the late attempts against her Majesty. [Dec] 94. Archbishopof St. Andrews to [Sir Francis Walsyngham]. Begs the Queen's licence to bide at Cambridge or Oxford for the benefit of the baths and wells, and to have conference with the Archbishop! of Canterbury. Requests him to peruse a few verses, and to accept a gaUoway. Dec. 6. 95. Mr. Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. None of the Lords Berwick, came to the Convention but Rothes. Alteration in the King^ pur- pose to send for Go wry. Orders sent by -the King to Angus. Assembly of his friends and servants ; alarm in consequep.ce. William Stewart sent out to the fields ; Angus's reception of him. Mar gone from his house. Arrangements with Lochleven and others. Heads of a secret commission given to Lord Seton. Dryness between Colonel Stewart and Robert Melvill. The late fray between Bothwell and Home. 96. An Act of the Assembly, to condemn the enterprisers at Ruth- ven that shall not submit themselves to the King's authority, or shall refuse his offers of clemency. 97. Mr. John Colvile to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Appeal^ to his bounty in consequence of the hard forni used against him in Scotland, and the extremity to which he is driven. Angus, Rothes, and Gowry must take something in hand or perish. 98. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Sweet speeches of the King to Rothes in favour of Angus and the others. Bothwell commanded to ward ; his feeling against Arran. Situations of Angus and Lochleven. Mar embarked for Ireland. Conditions to be exacted of Mr. Colvile and others. Dec. 7. Holyrood. Dec. 9. Berwick. Dec. 10. Berwick. 464 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1583. Dec. 12. Berwick. Dec. 12. Edinburgh. Vol. XXXin. 99. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Meeting of the Assembly. Summonses to divers Lords. Resolution to condemn the action at Ruthven. The Commissioners appointed to deal in that matter are weary of their offices. Orders sent to Angus and Gowry. Reported conference between them and others, and result. 100. Alexander Hay to the Lady Lochleven. Remonstrates that the Abbot of Cambuskenneth and the Laird of Clyshe have not accepted the offers made to them in regard to their participation in the action at Ruthven, and urges their taking the remission offered to them. Dec. 13. 101. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Bowes. Her Majesty wiU St. James', not consent that he [Bowes] should be dispensed with, in regard to the advertisements from Scotland. Cannot yet draw any resolution from her in regard to that country. Dec. 17. 102. Instructions for the Sieur Mauvissifere, French Ambassador, St. Germain, going to Scotland. Fr. 103. Mr. Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Efforts of the Commissioners with Angus, and their success. Preparations also of Lochleven and others to obey the King's orders. Mar driven back into Argyle. Suspicion of the King and Court. Accusation against John Dury, for approving the Raid of Ruthven in a sermon. 104. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Bowes. Allen has put him in mind of the hundred pounds desired to be bestowed on a certain party ; but her Majesty is so coldly disposed to have any further dealings with that country that he does not mean to trouble her in the matter. ] 05. Mr. Bowes to Sir F. Walsyngham. Different acts passed at the Convention. Great offence done to the Church by the King, in releasing a man who had been committed to prison for deriding the Fast. Charges against John Dury, a minister ; threats against him ; their effect ; his recantation in the pulpit. Death of two of the learned of that realm, Mr. Alexander Arbuthnot and Thomas Smeton. Angus entered into ward. Mar resolved to go to Ireland. Severity intended against all those who caused Lennox's departure. Quarrels between Argyle, Arran, and Crawford. Illness of Argyle. Submis- sion of Gowry. 106. Petition of Alexander Douglas to Sir Francis Walsyngham : Begging the Queen's letters, and his own, to the Lord Deputy of Ireland and others, in favour of a certain action depending before them. 107. Mr. Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Message sent by Gowiy to the Earl of Mar. Persuasions to attempt " an enterprize ;" failure; Gowry's consequent resolution to submit to the King. The King informed of Angus's intention to have suprised him in tlfe fields ; the matter dissembled for the present. Dec. 23. Durham. Dec. 28. Dec. 29. Berwick. [Dec] Dec. 29. Berwick. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 465 1583. Dec? Vol. XXXin. 108. Account of losses sustained by David Mackgill, by piracies, of bonnets, hats, velvets, silks, jewels, &c. 109. " Certain particular causes wherein the Scottish Ambassadors desire redress, by way of justice," — for piracies and other wrongs suffered by divers Scotchmen from 1553 to May 1583. 1584. Jan. 1. Berwick. Jan. 1. Berwick. Jan. 1. Berwick. Jan. 8. Holyrood. Jan. 11. Newcastle. Jan. 11. Newcastle. Jan. 15, Vol. XXXIV. January— May, 1584. 1. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The Laird of Cleisb Mr. John Colvile's brother compelled to obey the King's order to leave England ; Mr. C civile accompanies him to London. Good deserts and services done to her Majesty by the latter. Arrangement made with him for the procuring of information out of Scotland. "Wishes himself to be rid of the charge. 2. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Arrangement made with Lord Serope as to the reception of Endermarkye at Carlisle, whom, it had been reported, the Earl of Arran had practised with to kill the Earl of Angus. Inclination in Scotland towards the King's mother, and the repeal of Acts relating to her. Holt and other English papists are going to France with Lord Seton. 3. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Thanks for the preservation of his credit. Defection is increasing, and the French favourites prevail daily. The advice of the Queen of Scots governeth all things.' 4. King James to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Begs his favour towards the bearer, who is going through England, to the parts beyond sea to bring home men skilful and expert in the minerals. 5. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Dunfermline returned to Court, and graciously entertained by the King Glamis to return. Angus fed with fair words. Mar's friends to find favour. 6. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsingham. Arrangements, for the taking of Holt, Brereton, and others, who are reported to be going to France with Lord Seton. Expedience of my Lord of Huntingdon's creeping into the bosom of a certain person, from whom he may draw such secrets as will greatly benefit her Majesty's service. Expectation of troubles in England. The King wholly governed by the Queen of Scots. [Partly in cipher.^ 7. Queen Elizabeth to Sir Andrew Keith. Understands the King of Scots' wish to send an Ambassador unto her, and expresses her willing assent thereto. a a 466 SCOTLAND — ^ELIZABETH. 1584. Jan 20. Berwick. Jan. 20. Berwick. Jan. 23. Jan. 24. Berwick. Jan. 24. Berwick. Jan. 28. Berwick. Jan 31- Berwick. Jan, 31. Berwick. Vol. XXXIV, 8. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. A Convention appointed to choose an Ambassador to send to her Majesty. An arrangement to relieve the King of the care of public affairs. The King's promise to restore Angus. Hatred between Arran and Colonel Stewart. Quarrel between Arran and Bothwell. Departure of Lord Seton with Holt and others for France. Reported rebellion in England. 9. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Embarking of Lord Seton and his company. Arrangements for taking the English rebels out of his ship. Reported commission to Lord Seton from the Queen of Scots. Soldiers to be brought to Scotland. Expected troubles in England. Patrick Thompson to be employed for the Queen of Scots. Mar and Glamis together in Ireland. The parties in the late intended purpose blame Rothes. Another work purposed by them. [The names chiefly in cipher.] 10. Copy of a letter written by Archibald Douglas to some person in Scotland, showing the reasons which have induced her Majesty the Queen of England to make certain offers to the King of Scotland ; and remonstrating generally on the indifference mani- fested in that country towards her Majesty's friendship. [In the autograph of Lord Hunsdon.] Detention of two Escape of Lord Seton and his company. The Earl of Rothes' endeavours to procure Angus's liberty. Discord at Court between Arran and Crawfurd. Bothwell's challenge to Arran. The King's promise to the French in respect to his marriage. 12. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Certain pur- poses for a change at Court to be put in execution at once. Their authors wholly devoted to the Queen of Scots. The King's affection towards the Queen of England utterly quenched. Expected fami- liarity between Lord Seton and Norton in France ; and it may be that Norton's son George, who is willing to be employed, may procure them some information. 13. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Holt, the papist, has been left behind by Lord Seton. Arrival of two English gentle- men at Farnihurst ; their object. 14. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Dissolution of the Convention. Strict measures against Mar, Glamis, Gowry, Bothwellj Angus, &c. No servants of Angus or Mar to come near the King by twenty miles. Accusation made against Angus by Applegarth of an intention to surprise the King's person. 15. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Thanks for supply of money, and. for procuring his discharge from the task of procuring intelligence from Scotland. Begs leave to. go into the the country. The intended "reformation" likely to fail. The two Englishmen at Farnihurst. 11. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsingham. persons from Norfolk, suspected to be papists. SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 467 1584. [Jani] Vol. XXXIV. 16. A copy of the general band subscribed by the King of Scot- land and the Earls of Angus, Huntly, and Gowry, for the defence and support of his Majesty, and for the preservation of unity amongst themselves. Feb. 2. 17. Guillaume Tessier to the Earl of Gowry. Has arrived in London. London safe and sound, having been six months in Scotland, and has met with a good man from France, called the Seigneur Guillebert, whose virtues have reminded him of the necessity they have of such a person in Scotland. He is of such skill that he heals, all sorts of incurable infirmities by the spagyric art, by means of distil- lations which he prepares himself. He can serve them much in Scotland, and is forced to leave England on account of the hatred conceived against him by the common doctors, through the miracles he has performed in certain so called hopeless cases, by means of his drinkable gold. Fr. Feb. 5. 1 8. Mr. Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyiigham. The two Englishmen Berwick. at FarnihuTst have changed their names. A suit made by them to the King. An offer made to him [Bowes] to "surprise" them ; its danger. Other Englishmen arrived to Scotland. Attempted recon- ciliation between Arran and the Hamiltons. Mens. D'Aumale to come from France. Feb. 7. 1 9. Mr. Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The Englishmen' at Berwick. Farnihurst ; report of letters brought by them from the Queen of Scots to the King ; their fears of surprise ; their mission by the Queen of Scots to Huntly. Shall accept the offers made to him touching these persons, but doubts if he shall succeed. Feb. 13. 20. Mr. Bowes to Sir Francis "Walsyngham. Favour shown . to Berwick. Angus hj the King. Reconciliation of Arran and Crawfurd. An intention among the courtiers to have apprehended Gowry. Mar and Glamis to depart the realm. The Acts made against the mur- derers of the King's father and the Regent are dispensed with in favour of the son of Sir James Balfour. Feb. 13. 21. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. George Norton Berwick, ready to undertake " the matter." His object at Rouen and Paris. The Englishmen at Farniherst removed to Huntly. A course to be resolved on and followed forth by Mai*, Gowry, and others. [Partly in cipher.] Feb. 17. 22. James Hudson to Mr. Colvile. My Lord Cambuskenneth Boroughbridge. coming secretly to London to advise with him in his proceeding. Mr. Secretary to be acquainted with it. An answer required with as great speed as may be. March 4. 23. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Norton- going to Berwick. France immediately ; instructions given to him ; letters he is to have from the King to the Bishop of Glasgow, Seton, and others. The two Englishmen gone to Strathbogie; their favourable entertainment at Seton, and interview with Arran and the King ; one of them G G 2 468 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1584. thought Vol. XXXIV. to be Sir Thomas Gerard. Intends to try and get posses- sion of them. Mar and others are resolved. Acknowledgment of his error by Kothes. Intelligence sent to the King of Scots of the condition of his mother ; forces to be sent to the Borders ; ships at sea, &c. [Partly in cipher.'] [March 19.] 24. John Colvile to Sir Francis "Walsyngham. Arrival of Mr. Xondon. James Roland, a merchant from Scotland. His news of discontent there, and the object of his visit. March 23. 25. John Colvile to Sir Francis "Walsyngham. Begs the sending of an enclosure to one Hamilton, of the King of France's Guard. Concerning the Bishop, the more he thinks the more sure he is, that he and all other strangers of his opinion should be removed. April ]. 26. Mr. James Lowsone, Minister of Edinburgh, to Sir Francis Edinburgh. Walsyngham. In favour of WiUiam Cokburn, to whom an English- man is indebted in a great sum of silver, of which he cannot get payment, and whose gear has been spoiled at sea by pirates. April 6. liondon. [April] Berwick. 27. John Colvile to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The news is good. A letter from Ester Wemyss, which he speaks of as inclosed, not been received. has April 15. H^burgli. April 16, London. 28. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Gowry, Rothes, and others are returned into known ground in Scotland, wherefore the parties are encouraged, and proceed speedily in their intentions. The principals likely to convene in Lothian. Gowry to come to Tantallon. Certain persons not to join at present. The encourage- ment he [Bowes] has given them. [Chiefly in cipher.'] 29. Richard Douglas to Sii- Francis Walsyngham. Returns thanks for past favours shown to himself and his uncle, Mr. Archibald Douglas, and begs redress for losses sustained from pirates. SO. John Colvile to "his loving brother" [William Colvile] in Scotland. What he has written in the name of the Lords is very acceptable, and the substance of their articles is set down in a form inclosed. Answer cannot be obtained so hastily as he thinks, but her Majesty's expressions towards the nobles evidently declare her affection to them. England has never dealt with Scotland until an honourable party was in the field, maintaining an innocent and just cause, not that her Majesty would any way push them to an enterprise, for she fears the event. A messenger has been'sent from the King and Arran offering to follow her advice in all things, vin- dicating their own conduct, and making that of the distressed nobles to appear most odious and detestable, adding also information of an intended attempt against the King by Gowry, Mar, and others, with other plausible persuasions to allure her Majesty to trust them. The sooner therefore they hasten their commission to England the better, but no one must be sent till the nobles have taken the field, for if advertisements had been sent to England before the execution of David, the taking of the Queen at Langside, or of Arran at SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 469 1584. April 19. Berwick. Vol. XXXIV. Ruthven, none of these good actions had ever been effected, and they know that after they were accomplished, the Queen ever com- forted the enterprisers. The nobles must join together in secret manner to deliver the King as was done at Ruthven, or pursue the present abusers till they are apprehended or reduced to extremity. 31. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. No intelligence of the purpose intended to have been begun yesterday. Fears that the apprehension of Gowry hath stayed and altered it. [April 20.] 32. John Colvile to Mr. Davison. News of the capture of Gowry by Colonel Stewart. All is well, even supposing he is taken. April 20. 33. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Reported taking Berwick, of Stirling by the Earl of Mar. Slow progress afterwards, so there is little hope of success. Alteration of the resolution in England towards Scotland. The reported power of the King is confirmed" by the apprehension of Gowry. April 20. Berwick. 34. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. A letter con- cerning the intended action. Confidence of the Lords who have taken it in hand. His own difficulty in respect to certain offers which are continually made to him. April 20. 85. The effect of the petitions of the Earls of Angus, Mar, Glarnis, and others entering into the action at Stirling, to the Queen of England, praying her Majesty's assistance. April 25. 36. Instructions for A. B., to be presently sent into Scotland from England, to advise the King in respect of the present troubles which have arisen in his realm, and to recommend the calling of a Parliament. April 27. 37. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Ill success of the Berwick, enterprise. Blame and disgrace to himself [Bowes]. It is high time that he should be released from the service. April 29. Berwick. April 29. At the Court. May 1. Berwick. May 2. london. 38. Earls of Angus and Mar to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Inform him that they have been forced, for the safety of the King and for other causes, to take certain measures which are conceived in ill part, and which have obliged them to leave Scotland. Hope that the Queen of England will allow them to remain quietly in her country. 39. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Informs him of the Queen's wish that he should not proceed to Scotland at present, in consequence of advertisements from Mr. Bowes of the hard case in which the well effected stand there. 40. Robert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsingham. In behalf of William Coekburne, for the recovery of certain money owing him by one John Gierke, of London, for wines. 41 . John Colvile to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Thanks for his cave of the distressed noblemen of Scotland. Will deliver her Majesty's mind to them. Will Mr. Davison go to Scotland or not ? 470 SCOTLAND-^ELIZABETH. 1584. May 4. Wodrington. May 4. UreenVichi May 4. Berwick. May 4. Bemck. , May 4. May 4. Stirling. May 4. Stirling. May 5, May 5. May 6. May 6. Berwick. May 6. Berwick. Vol. XXXIV. 42. Lord John Hamilton to Mr. Davison. Sends the bearer to know whether he has any commission to deal for his relief. ; 43. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Her Majesty's uncertainty in consequence of the late "accident" in Scotland. The French Ambassador has requested to go there, and her Majesty has consented that he should do so. 44. Mr. Davison to Lord Burghley. Delayed his journey on account of the ill success of the late enterprise at Stirling, and the flight of Angus and Mar into England. Begs instruction. Receipt of a thousand pounds ; he delays disbursing it in consequence of the late " accident." 45. Mr. Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham, journey in consequence of the news of the ill success Has delayed his of the late entei-prise at Stirling ; and has reserved the distribution of a thousand pounds which he had received of Sir John Forster. 46. Copy of the same. 47. King James to Queen Elizabeth. Requests the delivery up of certain rebels who had made an attack upon the town and castle of Stirling, and fled into England. 48. King James to the Deputy Governor of Berwick. Begs him to expedite the journey of the bearer to England. 49. John Butterweke to Mr. Davison. Reported flight of Mar, Angus, and his accomplices to Berwick. Taking of Lord Lindsay. Himself [Davison] better thought of than Randolphe or Bowes. No good expected from his embassy. Fears for the King of Scots' religion. Mutterings about foreign power expected from France. 50. Sir Francis Walsyngham to the Earls of Angus and Mar. Informs them of the Queen's intention to provide for their safety during their abode in England, and to use the best means she can for their restoration to their Sovereign's favour. 51. Mr. Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Reported execution of the Earl of Go wry. General exasperation and discontent. Expe- diency of her Majesty's giving countenance to the exiled Lords ; reasons for her doing so. 52. Mr. Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. His advice to Angus, Mar, and Glamis to write to the Queen. Their intention to send some one to her Majesty ; their preparation to depart to Newcastle. Movements of the Court. Execution done on two Douglases. Cowry's life is ended, or wiU be very shortly. •63. Earls of Angus and Mar and Thomas Master of Glamis to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Beg that they may have her Majesty's leave, to send some sufficient person to her to inform her at length of the circumstances of their situation, that her Majesty may be the rather moved to show her gracious goodness towards them. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 471 . .„ . Vol. XXXIV. 1584. May 6. 54. Kobert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The Lords very- Berwick, desirous to send the Master of Glamis to her Majesty. Fears of her . displeasure. Sundry things in Scotland not rightly conceived of in England. May 6. 65. - Mr. Bowes to Lord Burghley. His advice to Angus, Mar, &c., Berwick, to write to her Majesty. Their expectation of Mr. John Colvile. Their wish to send Glamis to her Majesty. May 7. Berwick. 56. Mr. Bowes to Sir Francis "Walsyngliam. Thomas Livingston, lately in France, is going with letters to the Queen of Scots from the King. Execution of Gowry. Summonses to certain Ministers. The Earl Marischal summoned and warned by a friend, Keported escape of Lindsay from Tantallon, and arrival of Lord Seton with ships at Leith. Expectation of further troubles. May 8. 57. Mr. Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Other nobles con- Berwick, earned in the late action. What might have been done. Good to be done yet. Danger of deserting them. May 9. 58. Mr. Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Necessity of his Berwick, having advice from her Majesty. Manifest devotion of the Court of Scotland towards the King's mother. Proceedings a,gainst those who are favourers of religion and the amity with England. Object of Mauvissifere's coming to Scotland. Gowry's the first part in the tragedy ; Lindsay's to be next. 59. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Her Majesty, finding her credit in Scotland impaired, intends to allow the French Ambassador to repair to Scotland, and one also from the Queen of Scots, and himself [Davison] and most probably Mr. Beale to be joined with them. 60. Mr. Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Condition of Glamis' friends at home. Custody of Edinburgh Castle ; the person in charge desired to give it up ; fears of the Lords on the subject. Her Ma- jesty's countenance desired, and money. Importance of the Castle to the King. Argyle withdrawn from Court. Marischal. Huntly to have the lands of Mar. 61. Kobert Bowes to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Thanks for letters, and for obtaining leave for him to go into th,e country on his own afiairs, and to the Court. 62. John Colvile to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The two brethren [the Hamiltons] resolved not to receive conditions from the King. Their concurrence with the distressed Lords. The persuasions of the Lords to them. Their case not desperate. Gowry the cause of their late overthrow. Their power, and devotion to her Majesty. May 13. 63. Thomas' Randolphe to William Davison. The posts. Livlng- St. Peter's HiU. ston's arrival. Mr. Beale gone to the Queen of Scots. Mauvissifere to go to Scotland. Archibald Douglas received into Queen Elizabeth's favour again. Heavy fortune of the Scottish nobles. May 10. At the Court. May 11. Berwick. May 12. Berwick. May 12. Berwick. 472 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1584. ^«^- ^X^I^- May 13. 64, "The principal points contained in the French Ambassador's letter to Queen Elizabeth, respecting the solicitation made by Lord Seton that he would intercede -vrith her Majesty in behalf of the Queen of Scots. May 14. 65. Mr. William Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The Ber-wick. Scottish Parliament put oiF. Morton and others come to the Court. Situation of diiferent Lords, Argyle, Eothes, Lindsay, &c. Charges. against the ministry for practising with the Lords in the late action. May 14. 66. Copy of the same letter. May. 67. The names of such of the nobility and others of Scotland as are presently distressed, of which some are without the realm, and some within the reahn. May 14. 68. to Mr. Bowes. The Parliament to be held on Tuesday. The Lords sent for. Certain persons in England extremely hated and will perish. Montrose to be Treasurer. Bothwell constrained to agree with Arran. The King's conference with some Ministers. Details of the trial of Gowry shall be sent with the next messenger. May 15. 69. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Demand has been Bam Elms, made by the King of Scots for the delivery of the nobles who have withdrawn to England ; and her Majesty has declined yielding to his request. May 15. 70. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Her Majesty Barn Elms, cannot allow that the Constable of Edinburgh Castle should forbear the delivery of the same if ordered to do so by the Parliament. The only way to relieve the distressed nobles is by mediation, and she will omit nothing that it may take good effect.' May 17. 71. " Reasons to shew that it were neither meet nor honourable to make delivery of the noblemen according to the King's request." May 19. 72. Queen Elizabeth to King James. Has appointed the bearer. Mr. Davison, to deliver her answer touching his request for the delivery of certain of his nobles. If her advice had been followed, this disorder in his realm had been avoided. Time and too dear experience may enable him to see how perilous it is for Princes to have such dangerous and wicked instruments about them, and to see his error in neglecting the counsel of those who have shown such care for his well coing and safety. May 19. 73. Copy of the same. May 19. 74. Thomas Randolphe to Mr. Davison. Sends an inclosure. St. Peter's. Wishes him good luck and a safe return. [May.] 75. Mr. Davison to Mr. Kyllygrew. Apology for not writing more frequently. Acts of the Scottish Parliament. The present power of Arran in Scotland. SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 473 ^584 Vol. XXXIV. May 19. 76. Earls of Angus and Mar and Thomas Master of Glamis to Sir Newcastle. Francis Walsyngham. Have directed Mr. Colvile to set forth their case to her Majesty. Beg that he will not be ashamed to deal for them in loving manner, as he has done heretofore, for they are her Majesty's assured friends.. 77. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Instructions for him to answer the King of Scotland's request for the delivery up of his rebels. Mainevile's going to Scotland is broken oif, as the Queen of Scots stands on very high terms, and refuses to mediate for the distressed nobles. Private suit of his [Davison's] for money. 78. Thomas Master of Glamis to Mr. Davison. He and the two young nobles are waiting to hear from Mr. Colvile whom they have sent to the Queen. Sends him the instructions they have given to Mr. Colvile. Hopes the Lord Treasurer will suspend his judgment. 79. Instructions from Queen Elizabeth to Mr. Davison on his going to Scotland, in respect to the King's demand for the delivery up of certain his rebels who had withdrawn themselves into England. 80. Instructions given to Mr. Colvile by the distressed Lords of Scotland, to lay their case before the Queen of England. 81. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. The stay of the French Ambassador's journey to Scotland, with a Minister from the Queen of Scots, is fully resolved on, by reason of the Queen of Scots' unthankful construction of her Majesty's meaning. Arran has been suggested by Lord Hunsdon as a fit instrument with whom her Maje.'sty may mediate with the King of Scotland. May 22. 82. Draft of the same letter. May 2.3. 83. Mr. Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Doings of the Berwick. Scottish Parliament. The King's speech. An offence taken by the Earl Marischal. Proceedings of the Countess of Cassillis and the friends of Glamis. Bothwell in favour. Fears for the Church. May 20. Green-wich. May 22. Newcastle. May. May 21. May 22. Greenwich. May 23. London. May 24. Berwick. May 25. London. May 26. Berwick. 84. Archibald Douglas to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Sends letters to be forwarded to the Queen of Scots. The Ambassador's bed-fellow is sick, and desires to borrow his " asine," for the use of her milk. 85. William Davison to Mr. Alexander Hume. Is commissioned by the Queen of England towards the King of Scots, and begs him to procure safe conduct for his passage. 86. John Colvile to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Begs that he will procure him audience of the Queen, on behalf of the distressed nobles. Recapitulates the substance of his commission from them. 87. William Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. States the pecuniary difficulties under which he is labouring, and begs his assistance to extricate him from them. 474 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1584. May 27. Berwick. May 28. Hutton Hall. May 28. Berwick. May 28. May 28, Berwick. May 29. Berwick. May 29. Berwick. May 29. Newcastle. May 31. Vol. XXXIV. 88, Williani Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Acts of the Scottish Parliament. Order for the apprehension of Ministers. Montrose made Treasurer. Argyle in disgrace. Apprehension of a messenger whom he [Davison] sent for his safe conduct. History of the dealing of Arran and Sir Robert Melvill with Gowry. Incloses, 88. I. " The Practise of Arran and Sir Robert . Melvill against the life of Oowrie ; " a narrative of an interview between Arran, Melvill, and the Earl of Gowry, in which the latter was induced by Arran to write a letter to the King, which letter was used as a means to procure the Earl's condem- nation and execution. 89. Alexander Hume of Hutton Hall, to Mr. Davison. Has left a servant to attend to the matter of his safe conduct, being forced hastily to leave the town. His [Davison's] man not misused, but detained tiU the Council take trial of some things whereof he was before suspected. 90. Mr. Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Proceedings against the Church. The Queen of Scots sits at the stern of the Government there, although elsewhere in person, and disposeth the King as she listeth, and how this can breed any surety for religion, or safety for her Majesty, he [Davison] knows not. 91. Copy of the same letter. 92. William Davison to Alexander Hume. Requests to know the reason of the detention of the messenger whom he sent for his safe conduct. 93. William Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Receipt of his safe conduct. His messenger, released. Sets forward for Edinburgh to-morrow. 94. Another copy of the same letter. 95. Thomas Master of Glamis to Mr. Davison. States the kind of support required of her Majesty by himself and the distressed Lords. Begs him to confer with a gMitleman named John Reid, who is in Edinburgh Castle. Proposes a plan for their secret cor- respondence. 96. John Colvileto Sir Francis Walsyngham. Has scribbled out a melancholy letter to the desolate noblemen as near his answer as he could remember. The other letters inclosed are on his private matters. 97. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Directs him to require the King of Scots to take some order in reference to certain disorders committed by the Borderers. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 475 1584. June 2. Bichmond. Vol. XXXV. June, July, 1584. 1. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Desires him to inform the King of Scotland that her Majesty has appointed Lord Hunsdon to treat with. the Earl of Arran for a continuance of amity, and that she is content that Commissioners should be appointed for Border causes. June 3. Westminster. June 3. At the Court. 2. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Little comfort received by Lord Seton from France ; the cause. The Garter to be sent to the King of France. Offers made by the Queen of Scots for procuring the relief of the distressed nobles. 3. Sir Francis "Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. The Queen com- mends him greatly, and intends to reward him. The poor gentlemen retired into England [Angus and Mar] are likely to receive but cold comfort there. June 3. 4. Archibald Douglas to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The French London. Ambassador and the bearer desire to have an audience of him to prefer a request. A conference between the Ambassador and Lord Burghley in reference to the Queen of Scots. [June 6.] 5. Sir James Melville to the Laird of Pittenweem or Sir Kobert Melvill. Meeting with the English Ambassador to Scotland. Purport of his commission. His friendly disposition. Duty to his Sovereign. Affection towards the King of Scots. The King's disappointment with her Majesty's proceedings wh^n Walsyngham was sent there, and on other occasions. June 10. 6. Mr. Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Arrival. Interviews Edinburgh. Tfvith the Provost and Bailies, with Mr. Kobert Melvill, and Sir, James Melville. Audience of the King ; the offers made by her Majesty to him; the King's answer; his vehemence against the exiled Lords. A proposition for their removal out of England. Border matters. Little chance of his doing any good. June 10. 7. Mr. Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Details the reasons Edinburgh, whereby he judges the King and Court of Scotland to be guided and governed by the Queen of Scots. June 10. 8. Mr. Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Extreme proceed- Edinburgh. ings of the Court. Decay in the people's love towards the King. Persecution of the Ministers. Lindsay delivered from Tantallon. Treatment of the Ladies Mar and Cassillis. Condition of others of the persecuted. Arran made Chancellor. Proceedings of the Arch- bishop of St. Andrews against the Ministers. June 10. 9. Thomas Randolphe to Mr. Davison. Sorry for the state of affairs there, and that the King has revolted from his religion. Death of Monsieur [the Due d'Alen§on]. A notable alteration like to «nsue. News from the Low Countries. 476 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1584. June 15. Edinburgh. June 15. YoL. XXXV. 10. Mr. Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Constant expecta- tion of the execution of Lord Lindsay. Escape of Dunfermline. Charges against some Ministers. Protestation of the Provost against them. Might of the Professors and Students of St. Andrews. Lord Seton expected daily. 11. Earl of Arran to Lord Hunsdon. Communicates the King of Scotland's objections to the reasons alleged by. her Majesty for not delivering up certain fugitives and rebels as had been requested of her. Complains of wrongs done by the English Borderers. June 15. 12. Another copy of the same letter. June 17. 13. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Angus, the Earl of Mar, and Kichmond. the Master of Glamis, at Newcastle. Sorry that they had been forced , to fly from Scotland on account of the false calumnies whispered to the King, their master. Being persuaded of their innocence, she will not fail to use all thp means possible to remove the King's displeasure. June 17. 14. Sir Francis Walsyngham tro Mr. Davison. His pi-oeeedings At the Court, are well allowed of. The death of Monsieur hath hindered his suit. The noblemen remain at Newcastle, and receive no great comfort. June 22. 15. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Instructs him on Eichmond. the part of her Majesty to try and dissuade the King of Scotland from the violent and bloody course he has entered into in banishing, imprisoning, forfeiting, and executing his noblemen and other per- sonages of quality. [Jtme 22.] 16. Copy of the same. June 23. 17. Mr. W. Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. A conference Edinburgh, -with the Secretary ; his opinion as to the means of her Majesty's winning the King of Scots ; his promise to win the King over. An invitation and visit from Arran ; his professions towards her Majesty ; his opinion in respect to the fugitive Lords. A motion respecting the charge of Edinburgh Castle. June 23. 18. Mr. Davison to Lord Burghley. Watch set over him by Edinhurgh. Arran. Illness. Influence of the Queen of Scots in Scotland ; efi'ects to be looked for. Dangerous state of things there. Open trafficking in justice by Arran's wife. Crawfurd and Arran at daggers drawn. Situation of Lord Lindsay. Church matters, &;c. June 23. 19. [Mr. Davison] to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Eeconciliation Edinhurgh. between Crawfurd and Arran. Colonel Stewart's proceedings. His. expectation to have the captaincy of Edinburgh Castle. Lord Seton daily looked for. The College of St. Andrews abandoned. Procla- mation and military summons. June 23. 20. Archibald" Douglas to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Receipt of a letter from France by the French Ambassador ; its contents. The Queen Mother to behave herself as heir to Monsieur. SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 477 Vol. XXXV. 2L Mr. Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Recommends the expediency of his making fair weather with the Court of Scotland, and states his reasons for advising him to do so. 22. Mr. Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. A visit from Arran and others, and their professions towards her Majesty. Commis- sioners required for Border matters. 23. James Colvill, Laird of Ester Wemyss, to Sir Francis Walsyng- ham. Proffers his services to the Queen of England, and requests advice. Begs also to know the news from Scotland. 24. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. A letter from Arran to Lord Hunsdon. Her Majesty's intention to try the King of Scotland and Arran again, and see whether any better fruits can be obtained of them. Lord Hunsdon to have the charge of the mission. Himself [Davison] to be recalled. June 29. 25. Copy of the same. 1584. June 26. Edinburgh. June 26. Edinburgh. June 26. Paris. June 29. Bichmond. 26. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Instructs him to complain to the King of injuries done to certain poor fishermen of Yarmouth by the Scots about the islands. 27. Henry Reygnoldes to Mr. Davison. Monsieur buried at St. Denis ; the Queen Mother his heir. A fatal quarrel. Interference of the Duke of Guise, and rescue. The King of France's anger. Her Majesty's progress to Portsmouth is stayed by the sickness that reigneth there. 28. Queen Elizabeth's instructions for the Lord Hunsdon, Lord Governor of Berwick, on his going to Scotland, to confer with the King in respect to the Scottish nobles fugitive in England. July 1. 29. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Arran's extraordi- At the Court, nary kindness groweth through the cold answer received from France. His [Davison's] revocation. Appointment of Lord Hunsdon to deal with Arran. Reported preparation of ships in Scotland to assail the English fishermen in Iceland. June 29. Bichmond. June 80. The Court at Bichmond. June 30. July 2. Bichmond. July 3. Ealkland. 30. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Lord Hunsdon's appointment to treat with the King. Her Majesty's consent to appoint Commissioners for Border causes. 31. Sir John Maitland to Mr. Davison. Border matters. A good disposition in the King to continue the amity and good intelligence between the two Crowns of England and Scotland. July 3. 32. Copy of the same. July 4. 33. Mr. Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. A quarrel between Edinburgh. Arran and Crawfurd. The letter sent by the King to be subscribed by the Ministers ; Blackburn's refusal to sign it. Craig's sermon ; Arran's interruption, and threats; Craig's reply. Treaty between Arran and Hamilton. Arrival of M. de la Fontaine at Leith. 478 SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 1584. July 4. Edmestoun. July 4. London. [July.] July [4,] Edinburgh. July 4. Newbottle. July 4. Edinljurgh. July 5. Edinburgh. July 5. London, July 5. July 6. Edinburgh. July 6. July 6. Edinburgh. July 6. Vol. XXXV. 84. Sir John Edmestoun to Mr. Davison. Sends the names of certain persons who had stolen fifty old wethers from him. 35. Mr. James Lowson and Walter BalcanqwaU, Ministers of Edin- burgh, to Mr. Davison. Thanks for service. Fear that they shall -find little occasion for teaching the Word there. Beg him to state to the King of Scots the grounds on which they have retired from Scotland. 36. Letter of Mr. James Lowson,' addressed to his dear brethren of the Session of the Kirk and Council of Edinburgh, stating the reasons for which himself and others have absented themselves from their, flocks; and setting forth the various measures lately. brought forward by the Court, so dangerous to the Kirk of God. 37. Mr. Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Is continually pressed in the motion touching Edinburgh Castle ; advantages of following it up. Provision made for a rainy day. Expedience of the Queen's writing to the Earl of Argyle, and to what efiect. Secret movement of Arran. Situation of Lindsay. 38. Lord Herys to Mr. Davison. Begs him to write to Lord Scrope to procure the liberation of one Maxwell, who had been taken and imprisoned by the Grahams of Netherby and Fauld. 39. David Chambers of Qrmond to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Begs that he will forward a letter for hirh to the Queen of Scots, and that the answer may be sent to him through my Lord Ambas- sador in Scotland. 40. Mr. Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The untruth of the reiport of Arran's journey to the Borders. La Fontaine and his object in Scotland. A private matter. Col. Stewart's professions. Argyle, Rothes, and Bbthwell about to leave the country. 41. Thomas Milles to Mr. Davison. News from Flanders and France. Reported death of the King of Spain and of the Queen Mother of France. The embassy with the Garter put off". 42. Earl of Leycester to Mr. Davison. A lease granted him [Davison] by the Queen. Intelligence of the assassination of the Prince of Orange. 43. WiUiam Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Expresses his satisfaction at Lord Hunsdon's coming, and hopes the Queen will allow his own revocation. Reported preparation of hostile ships. Case of the fishermen of Yarmouth. 44. Copy of the same. 45. WiUiam Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. A letter from Secretary Maitland touching the late attemptates in Liddesdale. Complaints on the subject from the King. Blame laid on the English Warden. Incloses, ^5.1. Sir John Maitland to Mr. Davison. Border matters. The King's disposition to continue the good intelligence between the two countries. July 3 46. Copy of the preceding letter of Mr. Davison. SCOTLAND — ELIZABETH. 479 1584. V°^- ^XXV. July 6. 47. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. At the Court, the Prince of Orange ; trouble in consequence, bestowed the Queen's 1,000?. ? Assassination of Where has he July 6. London. 48. Thomas Randolphe to Mr. Davison. Foreign news. Eeported death of the King of Spain. Hopes that Lord Hunsdon's coming to Berwick will relieve him of many troubles. July 6. 49. Henry Kyllygrew to Mr. Davison. The bearer can inform Westminster, bim of the news. Expresses good wishes towards him. July 6. July 8. July 10. July 10. Falkland. July 12. At the Court. 50. Henry Carmichael to Mr. Davison. David Hume of Dunbar has written a history of the last years since 1579, which would be a great treasure to them all if it could be obtained. Need of the Queen's taking great heed of herself. Death of the Prince of Orange. Execution of Throckmorton. 51. An extract from a sermon preached by Mr. John Howeson, In the Black Friars church at Cambuslang, on Acts iv., 19, in reference to the persecution of the ministry by, the King's wicked, godless, and villainous Council. 52. Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Argyle, Expresses her sorrow for the ills that have arisen in Scotland, and begs him to interpose his counsel, credit, and authority to, divert them. 53. King James's commission, appointing the Earl of Arran to treat with the Lord Hunsdon for effectuating and securing the observation of the league between England. 54. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Her Majesty con- sents that he should give 2001. to Alexander Erskine for the furnish- ing of Edinburgh Calstle. Hopes given of the Hamiltons by Mr. Col- vile. The bye course between Hunsdon and Arran. Strange dealing of Lord Burghley in regard to Scotland. He [Davison] must " dis- cover " the Irishmen, and promise pardon to Nugent, who is attainted. [Chiefly in cipher.'] July 12. 55. Draft of the same letter. July 14. 56. Mr. Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Murder of the Edinburgh. Prince of Orange. La Fontaine ; the object of his journey to Scot- land. A secret journey made by Arran. Eeported intentions of the banished Lords to slay the King. Condition of the burgesses. The Countess of Gowry. Glencairn. The coming of Lord Hunsdon. The motion respecting Edinburgh Castle. July 21. 57. Earl of Arran to Mr. Davison. The King's intention to see justice done in regard to the disorders committed on the Borders. July 23. 58. Lord Hunsdon to Mr. Davison. Hopes his meeting w'ith Berwick. Arran will take good effect ; Faulden the usual place of meeting in such cases. Execution and stubborn conduct of Francis Throck- morton. Reported capture of Charles Arundel. 480 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1584. July 29. Edinturgh. July 28. Berwick. July 28. Berwick. July 29. Nonsuch. July 29. Vol. XXXV. 59. Ml-. Davison to Lord Burghley. La Fontaines' stay at the Court of Scotland ; object of his coming there. Arran's pretensions of misliking it ; his anxiety to meet Lord Hunsdon. Limited recon- ciliation between the Hamiltons and the exiled Lords. Object of Lord Hunsdon's secret negotiation with Arran. 60. Lord Hunsdon to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The cause of his not yet having met Arran. Letters from him and the King. Begs permission to go to Scotland to see the King. Incloses, 60. I. JEarl of Arran to Lord Hunsdon. Professes his anxiety to meet him. Attributes the want of success in former negotiations between their two Sovereigns to the pernicious instruments thereof. The King hopes to see him in person. July 20. 60. II. King James to Lord Hunsdon. Thanks him for former good offices. Begs him to visit him, and he shall know his Tiiind anent those matters wherein he has covimission to deal. Falkland, July 26. 61. Lord Hunsdon to Mr. Davison. The reason why he has not yet met the Earl of Arran. Faulden the fittest place of meeting. The mission of Sir Philip Sidney to France to condole with the King on the death of Monsieur. Death of the. Prince of Orange. Aid required of her Majesty from the Low Countries. 62. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Hopes of friendship with Scotland, in consequence of the profession of the King and Arran. Instruction for him [Davison] in case a certain speech, which the Queen made to the French Ambassador, in disparagement of the position of Scotland, should come to the ears of the King. 63. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Lord Hunsdon. Reasons for the Queen's suspecting some hoUow dealing on the part of the King of Scotland. Propositions made by Lord Seton to the King of France. July 31. 64. Earl of Leycester to Mr. Davison. Had been obliged to retire North Mimms. from Court on account of the death of his son whom God has taken to his mercy. Begs him to write, and to forward certain letters to Roger Aston, the King of Scotland's servant. Vol. XXXVI. August — Decembee, 1584, 1584. August 2. 1. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Warns him of a Nonsuch, reported intention of the Queen of Scots' party to intercede with the King for the Lords -John and Claude Hamilton. August 2. 2. Draft of the same letter. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 481 1584. August 2. Nonsuch. Vol. XXXVL 3. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Instructs liim to inform the Earl of Arran of her Majesty's favourable disposition towards him. Her Majesty is desirous to know what has been done in the Border matters. August 2. 4. Draft of the same letter. August 2. At the Court. August 2. 5. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Encouragement to be given to the Earl of Arran. The French Ambassador's threats against him. Expediency of his being induced to intercede for the banished Lords ; his footing in Scotland but slippery. The party dependant on Argyle worth having. Great hope of recovering the Hamiltons in France. The French King not greatly affected to the King of Scotland. Her Majesty coldly affected towards Lord Hunsdon. [Chiefly in cipher.'] 6. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Lord Hunsdon. Her Majesty does not think it convenient that he should go into Scotland till he has met the Earl of Arran. Aiigust 2. 7. Earl of Leycester to Mr. Davison. Has been absent from the „?^°™^''*J'^', Court to comfort his sorrowful wife, God having lately taken from House* ^^ them their only little son. Thanks him for information respecting some alleged hard speeches of his [Leycester's] against the King, which he denies. His bringing up has been too long about Princes for him to be so ill spoken of them ; so he is to tell the party who gave him the information that if he [Leycester] be honest, honour- able, or a Christian man he never passed any ill words of the King of Scotland to any one. As to the other matters stated by the Archbishop of St. Andrews, he never saw him but once ; that Prelate is like some of theirs in England, who can say well in the pulpit, and do unhappily out of it ; God mend them ! For himself, he trusts the Lord will give him peace to live in His fear, to behave faithfully to his Sovereign, and honestly to the world. August 3. Berwick. August 4. August 4. Edinburgh. 8. Lord Hunsdon to Mr. Davison. Surprised at the delay of his sei-vant in Scotland. Arran's "greatness" with Maitland and Eobert Melvill is suspicious, for they are both the Scottish Queen's body and soul. Eeported visit to the King of a Scotchman named Balladyne from Paris. Death of Lord Leycester's son and Lord Russell. 9. The sum of the examinations of George Drummond of Blair, in presence of the Lords of Secret Council at Edinburgh, the last day of July, and at Falkland the 4th day of August, 1584, in respect to a plot in which be was concerned against the Earl of Arran. 10. William Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The Earl of Crawford's information against George Drummond. Arran's alarm. Examination of the accused. The "boots" sent over for the " examination" of one Forsyth, who had been at Stirling. Delayed meeting between Lord Hunsdon and Arran. Fears ot" the latter. Practices in the West ; Church matters, &c. H H 482 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1584. V«- ^^^^I- Augusts... 11. William Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham, Nothing Edinburgh, heard from Argyle. His utter mislike of." this course." Alexander Erskine depending on him. Expedience of himself being recalled before things break out openly. August 7. 12. Lord Hunsdon to Sir Francis Walsyngham. A conspiracy Eci-ff against the King and Arran. A certain person, " very inward with '■ the Scottish Queen/' desires to speak to him [Hunsdon]. Two Englishmen at Kinghornj their names and movements. Incloses, 12. I. Earl of Arran to Lord Hunsdon. Particulars of a , conspiracy against the King and noble^ just discovered, , and wMcTi had delayed his reply' before. Will meet him on the 13th. Falkland, August 5. August 8. 13. Mr. Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Summons from the Edinburgh. King to the Captain of Edinburgh Castle; his pusillanimity and flight into England. Arran in possession. General regret. The late "pretended" conspiracy. Treatment of the conspirators. Conceit of Arran. Border matters. August 12. 14. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Lord Hunsdon. Her Majesty's regret for the jealousies and violent practices in Scotland. Her hope that the Nobles retired into England will be. able to clear them- selves of matters wherewith they are charged. Her anxiety for his meeting with the Earl of Arran. Her indecision as to making trial of him [Arran] and his professions. August 13. 15. Sir F. Walsyngham to Mr. Daviaon. Her Majesty not willing Oatlands. for his revocation ; the suspicions against him. Cold treatment of the Scottish ministers in England. Glad of his caution touching Edinburgh Castle ; her Majesty only is informed of it. The Council generally are equally aflfected both to the King and Queen of Scots. Great discontent at Court. Arran sends the Master of Gray to Hunsdon. A certain matter all abuse. Lord Hunsdon wiU work his [Davison's] disgrace. Underhand dealing of the Earl of Leycester in Scotland ; he [Walsyngham] has charged him with it, but he denies it. August 13. 16. Draft of part of the preceding letter. August 14. 17. Lord Hunsdon to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Mfeeting with Berwick, -the Earl of Arran. Offers for the King's marriage. Proposals made to him to deal against her Majesty. Attempt to stay the ParHament. Arran's professions towards her Majesty. The Master of Gray to go to England. August 14. 18. Another copy of the same letter. [August 14.] 19. The names of such noblemen and gentlemen as came with the Earl of Arran to meet Lord Hunsdon. [August 1 4.] 20. Certain articles propounded to the Earl of Arran bv Lord Hunsdon. "^ [August 14.] 21. The answer of the Earl of Arran to the same. [August 14.] 22, 23. Copies of the two preceding papers. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 483 ^584. Vol. XXXVL August 14 24. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Apparent sincerity of Berwick. Arran ; Lis influence over the King ; his authority over the other Counsellors. The late conspiracy, in which the exiled Lords are said to have been concerned ; necessity of removing them further into England. The Master of Gray ; his reputation. August 14. 25. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Instructs him Oatlands. to inquire into the truth of a certain matter much at variance with the earnest protestations of friendship made in Scotland. August 14. 26. Jean Baptiste Aurelio to Mr. Davison. Begs to know whether London. Adam FuUerton be living, and if so what means he has of paying a very old debt which he has against him. Fr. [August 14.] 27. Alexander Hay to Mr. Davison. Danger of coming to him. Has heard nothing of the association this twelvemonth. Small regard of La Fontaine ; his errand. Eeports in France as to the object of Arran's meeting with Lord Hilnsdon. A counterfeit base brother of the King of Scots at Kome. August 1.5. 28. Sir Edward Hoby to Lord Burghley. The meeting between Berwick. Arran and Lord Hunsdon. Arran's professions towards her Majesty. His princely presence, bearing, and authority. The King's affection towards his Lordship [Burghley]. August 15. 29. Sir Edward Hoby to Mr. David Parry. The meeting between Ber-wick. Lord Hunsdon and Arran ; their agreement together. His own conversation with Arran as to his [Arran's] former life and present position ; his wisdom, his appearance, &c. August 15. 30. Henry Kyllygrew to Mr. Davison. News. Three thousand London. redshanks landed in Ireland, which will keep the Irish soldiers from being idle. Family affairs. Is bound himself to Throgpole to save his corn and sell his cattle, intending to make an end of his country life and become civil. August 16. 31. Mr. Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Arran's taking Edinburgh, possession of Edinburgh Castle, and breaking open the jewel chests. His immense power. The Master of Mar's remonstrance to the King. Offers made to him. An interview with Arran. Little good to be done while the Lords are in England. Arran's immoderate ambition. Persons to be forfeited. Impudence of the Countess of Arran. Pro- ceedings against the ministers. An unconfirmed report about the Hamiltons. Church affairs. August 17. 32. Lord Hunsdon to Mr. Davison. A conversation with Arran Berwick, as to the exiled Lords, who states that they were concerned in the late conspiracy, and suggests danger if the Queen intercedes for them. An offer from Glamis. The matters between Arran and himself. August 17. 33. Mr. Davison to Sir Francis "Walsyngham. Recompense made Edinburgh, to the Master of Mar by the King in respect of the custody of Edinburgh Castle. Heartbui'nings between Colonel Stewart and Arran. A letter from Argyle after the delivery of the castle to Arran. Eeports in France as to the King's marriage with Lady Frances Haward. Arran's interview with Lord Hunsdon. H H 2 484 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. Vol. XXXVI. August 'l 8. 34.. Mr. Davison to Lord Burghley. flecompense made to Mar Edinburgh, by the King. Heartburnings between Colonel Stewart and Axran. Keported object of the meeting between Arran and Hunsdon. Am- bition of Arran. August 18. 86. Mr. Davison to Lord Hunsdon. Arran's charges against the Edinburgh. Lords in England. Hopes that the good beginning between his Lordship and Arran will repair the unkindnesses subsisting between the two Sovereigns. [August.] 36. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Lord Hunsdon. Instructs him to deal with the King of Scots, to take a more mild course with the exiled Lords, that they may have their livings, &c., and in case he refuse to do so to show what inconveniences he wiU bring upon himself, and what opinion her Majesty wHl conceive of his profes- sions towards her. August 20. 37. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. A conspiracy is laid to the charge of the exiled Lords; her Majesty desires, therefore, that for the present they should not repair to Berwick. Auonst 20. 38. Lord Burghley to Lord Hunsdon. Informs him of the Queen's dissatisfaction generally with the Earl of Arran's reply to him, and of certain articles particularly to which she does not give credit in respect of the harbouring of Jesuits in Scotland, and matters connected with the Queen of Scots. Expresses her consent to receive the Master of Gray, although she doubts greatly of his good meaning. August 21. 39. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Her Majesty's Barneims. dissatisfaction with Arran. Her reasons for not recalling him [Davison] at present. August 22. 40. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Desires him to use Loudon. all the means he can to discover the truth as to one James M'Onell's having been at the Court of Scotland in January last when the plot was laid for the attempt of Ireland. August 23. 41. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Lord Hunsdon. A safe conduct for the Master of Gray. The matter of Ireland enterprised in Scotland by James M'Onell. The Scottish Lords' denial of the conspiracy alleged against them. August 24. 42. Mr. Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Informs him of Edinburgh, certain particulars he has learned from the Countess of Argyle in reference to the reported landing of two or three thousand Scots in Ireland. August 24. 43. Mr. Davison to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Sitting of the Edinburgh. Parliament. Ladies forfeited. Inhumanity to the Countess of Gowry; her useless appeal to the King. Other forfeitures. The open traf- ficking in justice by the Countess of Arran. Character of the Master of Gray. The King distracted by Arran and his wife. New keys made for the jewel chests. The Countess of Arran's skill in subtrac- tion ; the Queen's wardrobe surveyed by her. Argyle not sleeping. Church matters. The pretended conspiracy. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 485 1584. August 24. Edinburgh., August 24. London. August 26. - Edinburgh Castle. Vol. XXXVL 44. Mr. Davison to (Sir Francis Walsyngham. Necessity of his recall. My Lord of Hunsdon grown into a great opinion of his new acquaintance. What the real ground of all this traffic is. A present to the King of shirts, &c. Danger to the cause of religion, and to her Majesty. 45. Mr, M. Carmichael, Minister of God's Word, to Mr. Davison. Thanks for services. Some books which he wishes may be pro- cured for the brethren in England. They are all desirous to have Mr. Knox's history, if it can be procured from his wife. The matter of Ireland, if it be true, will give new occasion to point out the double treachery of Arran. 46. Earl of Arran to Lord Hunsdon. The "griefs" complained of are caused chiefly by the King's enemies. Her Majesty hath the prime place in the King's heart, if the organs of the devil would cease by lying and deceit from averting his mind and heaping up suspicions. The answers to the "griefs" inclosed. Incloses, 46. I. Answer to certain griefs or complaints presented to the King of Scotland by Lord Hunsdon, on behalf of the Queen of England, as to the strait dealing towards those affected to her Majesty, the reception of Jesuits in Scotland, the association with the Queen of Scots, a reported mes- sage sent by the King to the Pope, &c. August. 47. Lord Hunsdon to Mr. Davison. Border disturbances. Begs him to deal with the King in the matter, and procure redress for the outrages committed by the Scots. August 27. 48. Sir Edward Hoby to Lord Burghley. A letter from the King Berwick, of Scots. His own devotion to her Majesty. Malice of his adver- saries. The King of Scots' favour to him. Advances made to him by Arran. August 28. 49. Earl of Angus to Mr. Davison. Apologises for not writing to Newcastle, him. Kefers, for the declaration of the causes of his delay, to the letter of the Master of Glamis. August 29. 50. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Jealousy of some person. Berwick. Has dealt as earnestly for the Lords as he could. Offence taken by Mr. Davison. Speeches he used to the King. Ability of the Master of Gray to serve her Majesty, from his knowledge of the practices of the Scottish Queen with France. The continual posting between Mr. Secretary, Davison, and others. Expediency of removing the Scottish Earls further into England. -August 29. 61. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Arran's and the King's Berwick, answers to the articles he proposed to them. Doubts about their assertion in regard to the association with the Queen of Scots. Passport for the Master of Gray. [August 29.] 62. Lord Hunsdon to Lord Burghley. Attempt of a young Scotchm*!, belonging to the Earl of Angus, to learn the particulars of the secret negotiation between him [Hunsdon] and the Earl of Arran. His resolution to prevent such practices in future. August 26. Berwick. 486 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 1584 August 29. Bamelms. Vol. XXXVL 53. Sir Francis Walsyugham to Mr. Davison. Instructions to deal for the .Scottish noblemen. Her Majesty's anxiety as to the news from Ireland, and to know whether the King had authorized M'Onell to make an invasion. August 29. 54. Queen Elizabeth to Lord Hunsdon. Instructs him to deal with the Earl of Arran, as Mr. Davison is directed to deal with the King, in behalf of the exiled Scottish Lords, whose lands and goods, they expected,, were intended to be forfeited at the present Parlia- ment. August 30. 55. Petition of William Gyttins, of Bristol, to the Privy CoTmcil, praying that he may take redress for losses sustained from a Scottish pirate. [August.] 56. Another petition to the same effect as the preceding, but set out more fully. [August.] 57. Earl of Arran's instructions to the Master of Gray on his , being, sent to England; in respect to the Scottish rebels in England, and a league. [August.] 58. Adam FuUerton to Mr. Davison. Desires to be commended, to her Majesty,' my Lord Treasurer, and other persons named ; and reminds him of certain spoils committed on himself and others. August. Sept. 1. Oatlands. Sept. L Edinburgh. Sept. 1. Oatlands. Sept. 5. Cosmopoli. Sept. 5. Cosmopoli. Sept. 6. Edinbnrgli. 59. List of persons forfeited in the Parliament held at Edinburgh the 22nd of August 1584 ; with the titles of the Acts passed in the said Parliament. 60. Queen Elizabeth to King James. Revokes Mr. Davison, and requests licence for him to return to England. 61. WiUiam Davison to [Sir Francis Walsyngham]. Recommends Mr. Duncan Davidson to his favour. 62. Sir Francis Walsyngham to Mr. Davison. Forwards her Majesty's letter for his revocation, and begs him to hasten home as soon as he can. 63. J. Mackatney, Doctor of Medicine, to the Laird of Fintry. Father Gordon has arrived there with Thomas Tyrie; Father Crichton and others are detained at Flushing. Requests his advice. Fr. 64. Copy of the same letter. 65. Mr. Davison to the Earl of Leycester. The King satisfied in respect to the untrue reports against him [Leycester]. The Arch- bishop of St. Andrews' assertion of the Queen of England's foreknow- ledge of the Raid of Stirling. King James' foreknowledge of the last plot against the life of the Queen of England. The real ground of the King's jealousy against him [Leycester] was the report of an intended match between his [Leycester's] son, whom God hath taken, and the Lady Arbella Stewart. The Master of Gray's religion and disposition. Argyle very sick. Arrival of some Jesuits. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 487 1684. Sept. 6. Sept. 6. Sept. 6. Edinburgli. Sept. 7. Edinburgh. Sept. 7. Edinburgh. Sept. 8. Sept. 11. Berwick. Sept. 14. Edmburgh. Sept. 16. Berwick. Vol, XXXVL 66. Ml-. Davison to Lord Burghley. The conference between Hunsdon and Arran kept secret from him. Fears in regard to the Master of Gray's going to England ; his religion' and disposition ; his preparations. Vaunts of Arran ; his devilish practices and his wife's; his designs upon the Crown. Argyle's sickness. La Fon- taine's endeavours for relief of the Queen of Scots, 67. Copy of the . Catholic' cause in Scotland. Money received from the Prince to be distributed there. Huntly's dissembling of religion, to gain possfission of the King. Practices of Crichton, the Jesuit. Conduct of Tyrie. BotKweWs offer to assist the King of Spain, &c. Fr: Mdinburgh, January 24. < .i - -w 11. IV. Another copy. Fr. ~ January 2^. 11. V. Material points contained in the letters of the Earls of ; Huntly and Morton, Lord Claude Hamilton and Robert Bruce, sent in cipher to the King of Spain and D.U/ke of Parma. . January ^41. 11. VI. Another copy of the same. January 24<. 11. VII. Another copy. January 24. 11. VIII. Farl of Huntly to the Prince of Parma. Thanhs for letter's. The ten thousand crowns to be applied only to the m,ost urgent necessities of thei/r , cause.. , .Threats against him [^Huntly]. Forced against his will to sign the Confession of Faith. His consequent favour with the King and power over him. Shall be ahle with his [the Prince of Parma's] assistance to deprive the heretics of their authority. Fr. Edinburgh, January 24. Earl of Erroll to the Prince of Parma. Assurances of fidelity to his Catholic Majesty and hiTuself. Fr. [ With the preceding.] Edinburgh] January 24. 11. IX. John Jamieson to William French [John Chisholm, to Colonel Sempill], His safe arrival. Detention of letters. Their factor [the Prince of Parm.a .?] assured of their affection. Fr.^ January. 11. X. Robert Bruce to William French [Colonel Sempill]. Money received from their miller [the Prince of Parma]. The. landlord's [King of Spain's] hands may be increased. The pilot [Huntly] wanted a third of the money. ■ Leith, January 24. [Feb.] 1 2. Anonymous to some person in England. Particulars of the designs against England and Scotland by Spain. The King to be taken and made a catholic. Other purposes. The best way for the assurance of England. [Feb.] 13. Another copy of the same letter. Feb. 27. 14. "William Asheby to Lord Burgbley. Huntly sent to the Edinburgh, castle a prisoner by the King. The King's stoutness. Fidelity and wisdom of the Chancellor. The city put in arms for the King's J defence. Many Spaniards about the city. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 555 1589. [Feb.] Mai-cliL March 1. March 2. March i. Edinburgh. March 5. Edinburgh. March 5. Edinburgh. March 6. Edinburgh. March 6. Edinburgh. March 7. Edinburgh. Vol. XLIII. 15. King James to the Earl of Huntly. A general, letter of remonstrance on his offences, and entreating him to , make amends by confessing all his pretences, how and by whom .he was moved, aad to discover plainly the butt he shot at. 16. Thomas Fouller to Sir Francis. Walsyngham, The King's reluctance to proceed against Huntly. His committal to prison. .Flight of ErroU and others. The .King's kindness .to .Hufitly. Determination of the better sort against him. [Part An evphe7'.]i 17. Decipher of the ciphered part of the preceding letter. 18. William Asheby to Lord Burghley. The King's unwillingness to believe the letters. Huntly's committal to the castle. Flight of Erroll and others. The King's subsequent kindness to Huntly. 19. William Asheby to Lord Burghley. The King's proceedings towards Huntly alarming. Expediency of the Queen's sending a gentleman to him. If her Majesty will back the well- affected, the papists will now be vanquished. 20. William Asheby to Lord Burghley. Assertions that the intercepted letters were forged in England. Flight of the Earl of Erroll. Claude Hamilton offers himself to the King, and it is expected he will be committed this day. Good opportunity for the Queen to support the well-affected there. A penny spent now will save many a hundred. 21. William Asheby to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The mild pro- ceedings of the King. Necessity of the Queen's backing the Chancellor. Expectation by the papists of assistance from Spain. Incloses, 21. I. A list of" the papists and discontented Earls and Lords," and of ", the protestants and well-affected to the course of England." March. 22. Thomas Fouller to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Had cautioned the Ambassador to be secret. His good qualities. The King and Council's suspicions of him. The Chancellor and others looking for their desires. Bothwell would fain be in the Queen's books. Huntly disposed towards England. General confusion. Pitiful state of the' King. Anxiety about the man who was taken with the intercepted letters. [Part in cipher.] 2.3. Thomas Fouller to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The King's favour to Huntly. His doubts about his guilt. His resolution against the other papists. His danger. The Queen would do weU. to encourage him. Need of help against the Spaniards. Erroll, Crawford, and others expected to-day, 24. William Asheby to Sir Francis Walsingham. The King willing to send away the Spaniards. Cause of their stay hitherto. Difficulty of getting rid of them. Poverty of the King and his country. Lord Claude Hamilton sent to the castle. Huntly set at liberty. ErroU fled. 556 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH, 1589. March 8. Kdinburgb. March 8. Edinburgh. March 9. Westminster. March 10. Edinburgh. March 14. Edinburgh. March 14. Edinburgh. March 14. March 14. Edinburgh. March 15. Edinburgh. Vol. XLIII. 25. William Asheby to Lord Burghley. Claude Hamilton sent to the castle. Huntly liberated, and in gi'eat favour. Flight of Erroli and others. Eeason that the Spaniards have not been sent away ; the King's order against them ; difficulty of getting rid of thera. Pitiful state of the King ; his reason for delivering Huntly. Danger of the Chancellor. 26. Thomas Fouller to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Increasing strength of the Papists. Danger to England. Representations made to the King against England. A speech of BothweU's to the King. A licence granted him to send to the Prince of Parma, Claude Hamilton committed to the castle, Huntly liberated. The King must be supported. 27. Lord Burghley to Mr. Thomas Fouller. The Queen's good allowance of his careful and dutiful service there. If the cause be wisely handled, the King may work safety both for God's cause, himself, and all his good subjects, 28. William A.sheby to Lord Burghley. The King's favour to Huntly. Fears of the well-affected. The King's promise to content her Majesty ; his inability to do it without her help. Designs against the Chancellor; his danger. The Spaniards to be sent away. Piracy. 29. William Asheby to [Sir Francis Walsyngham]. Variable state of things there. The King's treatment of Huntly. Huntly's invitation to the King to dinner. The city reported to be in arms. Huntly's flight. Arming of the protestants. Interview between the King and ErroU. Names of those who have fled. 30. Thomas Fouller to Lord Burghley. Expresses his satisfaction at the Queen's and his Lordship's good opinion of him, and promises' to do them service which can hardly be done by the Ambassador. 31. [Thomas Fouller] to Lord Burghley. The King's great affec- tion for Huntly. His love for the Chancellor. The Chancellor's merits ; his plain speaking with the King in regard to Huntly. 32. Thomas Fouller to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Complaint made by Huntly against the Chancellor ; his stout defence. Huntly discharged from the Guard ; his invitation to the King. Reported rising of the city. Meeting with ErroU ; his conference with the King. Huntly's retirement. Strength of the papists. 33. William Asheby to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The fire not to be quenched without the aid of her Majesty. The King's behaviour to Huntly. The invitation to dinner. Reported rising of the city. Huntly's retreat. The King not likely to support the papists. Levy of horsemen. The protestants on their guard. Secret conference between Erroli and the King. None apprehended but Claude Hamilton. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 657 1589. March 1 5. March 18. Edinburgh. Vol. XLIII. 34. Eoger Aston to James Hudson. Danger of a change at Court. Huntly restored to the Guard. The Chancellor to levy a hundred horse. Huntly's invitation to the King. The town reported to be in arms. Huntly's flight. 35. William Asheby to [Lord Burghley]. Pringle's arrival at Berwick. The King will not take notice of it tiU ErroU has rendered himself. The King's fond aff^ection for Huntly. The King much abused by flattery. The Chancellor able, with her Majesty's aid, to overcome the papists ; their designs against him. Huntly retired from Court. The King has written to her Majesty. Bothwell does great hurt. Pirates. 36. Thomas FouUer to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The design of Erroll and Bothwell in meeting the King in the fields. A conference at Huntly's house between Erroll and others. Bothwell comes to Court ; his hot speeches ; the King takes him up and puts him to silence. Letters from Huntly. Huntly gone northward. The King's melancholy. March 20. 37. Thomas Fouller to Lord Burghley. The King's little autho- rity ; his weariness of life ; his high opinion of his Lordship. Assistance necessary to be given him by her Majesty. March 18. Edinburgh. March 20. Edinburgh. March 20. Edinburgh. 38. Thomas Fouller to Lord Burghley. Reports the particulars of a lon£c conference he had with the Kinor, in which the King defended the Earl of Huntly from the several charges brought against him. 39. William Asheby to Lord Burghley. Mr. Fouller "s conference with the King respecting Huntly. Bruce, Crichton, and Chisholm not to be found. Huntly's policy towards the Chancellor; his com- plaint against him for taking up 100 hoi'semen. The Laird of Wemyss setting forward for England ; object of his mission. March 20. 40. Thomas Fouller to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Sorry for his Edinburgh, sickness. BothwcU stirred against the Chancellor. Erroll not likely to surrender. The Chancellor and his party in need of comfort. The King's affection for Huntly, and excuses for him. March 21. 41. Lord Burghley to Mr. Thomas Fouller. The Queen's acceptance of his diligence and fidelity. Her great misliking of the contrarious proceedings of the King. March 23. 42. William Asheby to Lord Burghley. The Queen's letter to Edinburgh, the King in regard to the stay of Sir George Carey. Favour will be shown to Huntly till he be found guilty. Erroll put to the horn. The King's mild nature likely to be abused by the Papists, if he be not urged by her Majesty, The Spaniards to be sent away. Guilt of Huntly. The marriage with Denmark, March 23. 43. Thomas Fouller to Lord Burghley. Difficulty of the King's doing as he promises. The papists gone home. Bothwell malcon- tent. Some great alteration expected. The Queen of England to be requested to send an Ambassador there. 658 SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH. 15S9. ^«^" ^^I^I- March 3]. 44. James Hudson to Sir Francis Walsyngham. . A letter from Robert Scot. If he wishes to hear more particulars of Modena Mr. Fouller can inquire of his cousins. March 31. 45. King James to Queen Elizabeth. In favour of Mr. Patrick Holyrood. Blare, to whom had been granted, seven years past, at the request of Sir Francis Drake, the benefice of Stoekingham,^ in Devonshire ; but into which benefice another person had been put . in possession, in consequence of the repair of the said Blare to his Majesty in , Scotland. •April's. 46. King James to Sir Francis Walsyngham. In fa'yrour of John Holyrood. Robertson, merchant, of Edinburgh, for satisfaction for some losses. April 5. 47. Thomas Fouller to Sir Francis Walsyngham, No fear from Edinburgh, the papists unless Spaniards arrive. Wemyss expected to bring satisfaction to the King from England. Gray not . desired there. Ill opinion of him. A proclamation against him and other papists. April 7. 48. William Asheby to Sir Francis Walsyngham. An inclosure Edinburgh, from Mr. Fouller. The smoke turned into flame. The King abused by Huntly. He begins to be moved, and wiU not desist tiU he has wracked the papists, if the Queen will back him. April 8. 4.9. William Asheby to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Plots to take Edinburgh, the King and the Chancellor ; their failure. Himtly and his con- federates come to Dunfermline. Bothwell at Dalkeith with 600 horse. Capture of one of the King's servants. Their excuses for being in arms. Aprils. 50. Robert Carvill to Sir • Francis Walsyngham. A great stir Berwicli. and hurley-burley in Scotland. Bothwell levying men at Kelso ; his intentions. April 9. 51. Thomas Fouller to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Bothwell's Edinburgh, oifer to yield himself on conditions. The King has refused them. His intention to march against him. A messenger from the Prince of Parma ; his object. April 10. 52. William Asheby to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Arrival of Edinburgh. Lord Hamilton. Frustration of the attempt to take the King! The King's anger; his intention to march against Bothwell and Huntly. April 10. 53. " A note of the especial particularities concerning the present estate of the nobility of Scotland-;" memoranda of their ancestors, relatives, possessions, and offices, and genealogical notes, by Lord Burghley. April 11. 54. William Asheby to Lord Burghley. Movements of the King. Edinburgh. Mr. FouUer in attendance on him. Piracies. Incloses, 54. I. Thomas Fouller to William Asheby. Reported defeat of Glamis and his forces. Grief of the King. Spaniards suspected to be coming very shortly. Weakness of the King's party. Linlithgow, April 11. SCOTLAND— ELIZABETH . 659 1589. Vol. XLIIL April 11. 65. James Hudson to Sir Francis Walsyngham. An attempt to London. take the King, and its failure. The King to declare what Pringle has discovered at the Convention. Mons. de Lisle arrived from Rochelle. April 14 66. William Asheby to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The King's 'Edinburgh, persecution of the malcontents. Mr. FouUer attending on the King. Mr. Colviles good disposition and carefulness. Movements of Bothwell. Incloses, 66. I. Mr. John Golvile to Mr, Asheby. The malcontents fled to Aberdeen. Capture of the Master of Glamis. The King much irritated. Fruitless pursuit of Bothwell. Stirling, April 12 57. King James to Lord Burghley. Recommends to his consider- ation the affairs committed to his Ambassador, the bearer, the Laird of Wemyss. 58. William Asheby to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Mr. FouUer attendant on the King. The King's persecution of the confederates. The Jesuits and priests with Huntly and ErroU. Bothwell's over- tures to the King. The King's resolution. Great amazement that no help comes from England. 59. William Asheby to Lord Burghley. The King's vigorous persecution of the confederates ; increase of his forces ; his poverty. Her Majesty's help most requisite. April 18. 60. William Asheby to Sir Francis Walsyngham. To the same Edinburgh, effect as the preceding. April 18. 61. John ' Colvile to Mr. Asheby. March of the malcontents Aberdeen, to Aberdeen. Preparations to meet them. The night spent under arms. The King's behaviour as a good Captain. Defection of Crawfurd and Huntly. Overtm-es of submission. Expedience of encouraging Lord Hamilton. April 20. 62. Archibald Douglas to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Has spoken with my Lord Chancellor, who would have been contented with the offer if her Majesty had not said to him that she would have none to meddle in the matter but himself [Walsyngham]. April 15. April 1 5. ^ Edinburgh. April 18. Edinburgh. April 20. Bervick. April 23. Aberdeen, 63. Anonymous to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Bothwell's inten- tion to raise forces, and to unite with Lord Seton and Huntly to seize the King. Hopes the King's company is true to him. Their horse are commanded' by Robert Maxwell and others. 64. Thomas Fouller to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The King's march against the rebels ; his pains and toil. Preparations for to-morrow against Huntly, Erroll, and their confederates. Escape of the Master of Glamis. Libels against the Chancellor. Persons with the King's army. Spaniards still expected. Gathering of forces by Bothwell. The Chancellor accused of high treason by Bothwell. 660 SCOTLAND —ELIZABETH. 1589. April 23. Berwick. April 24. Vol. XLIIL 65. William Fownde to Sir Francis Walsyngham. An offer of intelKgence about the traitors now in Scotland ; sum demanded for it. Bothwell going with his forces into Fife. Intentions of Huntly. Suit for a place as gunner at Berwick. 66. John Colvile to the Laird of Wemyss, Scottish Ambassador in England. Most of the Barons entered. Obstinacy of Erroll, Cluny, and others ; intention to demolish their houses. Need of help for the King from England. The King much solicited in the matter of Denmark. April 26. 67. James Hudson to Sir Francis Walsyngham. The King pre- Edinliurgh. vailing ; Glamis sent to him, and the other factious Lords dispersed. Both well's company still together ; his object. April 26. April 27 and 28. Part at Strath- bogie, and part at Aberdeen. AprU 30. Edinburgh. [April.] 68. "A summarie of that which male be awnswered to the propo- sitions presented by the Laird of Wemyss, Ambassador for the King of Scotland to her Maj^y,'' in regard to his title, an error committed by Mr. Asheby in making certain overtures to him, the title to the lands of the Earl of Lennox, &c. 69. Thomas FouUer to Sir Francis Walsyngham. Overtures from Huntly to yield to the King's mercy. The King rejects them. A device to take him ; its success. The King's joy ; his need of help to carry out his purposes. Different proposals in regard to Huntly. Necessity of winnings Lord Hamilton to consent to Huntly's execution. Hopes that Bothwell and others wiU be brought to the same pass. 70. William Asheby to Lord Burghley. Glad of the Queen's gracious meaning towards the King of Scotland. Bothwell is still with his company, but half repentant. 71. A memorial of instructions for Mr. James Hudson to intercede with the King of Scots for the Master of Gray, and for his restora- tion to the friendship of the Chancellor of Scotland. [In the auto- graph of Sir Francis Walsyngham.'] END OF VOL. I.