The History of the Reformation of the Church of Scotland

There appeared great trouble over the whole Realm, and especially in the Countries near the borders, if the Queen had departed at that time. as she began to recover, the Earle Bothwell was brought in a Chariot from the Hermitage to Jedburgh, where he was cured of his wounds; in whose presence the Queen took more pleasure then in all the rest of the world; always by his means most part of all that were out-lawed for the slaughter of David Rizio got relief, for there was no other means, but all things must needs pass by him; wherefore every man sought to him, where immediately favour was to be had, as before to David Rizio.

There appeared great trouble over the whole Realm, and especially in the Countreys neer the borders, if the Queen had departed at that time. as she began to recover, the Earle Bothwell was brought in a Charriot from the Hermitage to Iedburgh, where he was cured of his wounds; in whose presence the Queen took more pleasure then in all the rest of the world; alwayes by his meanes most part of all that were out-lawed for the slaughter of David Rizio got reliefe, for there was no other meanes, but all things must needs passe by him; wherefore every man sought to him, where immediately favour was to be had, as before to David Rizio.

Soon after, the Queen passing along the borders, she came within the bounds of Berwick, where she viewed the Town at her pleasure a far off, being within half a Mile and less; all the Ordnance within Berwick were Discharged: The Captain came forth with fourscore Horses bravely arrayed, to do her honour, and offer her lawful service. Then she came to Craigmiller, where she remained in November till she was advertised of the coming of the Ambassadors to the Baptism of the Prince; and for that purpose there was great preparation made, not without the trouble of such as were supposed to have money in store, especially of Edinburgh; for there was borrowed a good round sum of money for the same business. All her care and solicitude was for that triumph. At the same time arrived the Counte de Briance, Embassadour of the King of France, who had a great Train. Soon after the Earle of Bedford went forth of England with a very gorgeous company to the number of fourscore Horses, and passing to Stirling he was humanly received of the Queens Majesty, and every day banqueted. The excessive expenses and superfluous apparel, which was prepared at that time, exceeded far all the preparation that ever had been devised or set forth afore that time in this Country. The 17 of December, 1566. in the great Hall of the Castle of Stirling was the Prince baptized by the Bishop of Saint Andrews, at five a Clock at Even, with great Pomp, albeit with great pain could they find men to bear the