The History of the Reformation of the Church of Scotland

But the crafty fox foreseeing that in fighting stood not his security, ran to his last refuge, that is, To manifest Treason, and so consultation was taken how that the force of the others might be broken. And at the first were sent the Laird of Grange, and the Provost of S. Andrews (knowing nothing of the Treason) to ask why they molested my Lord Governor in his journey. Whereto ⟨p. 44⟩they answered, That they meant nothing less, for they came at his Graces Commandment, to have kept the hour in Dundee appointed by him; which because they saw prevented, and knowing the Cardinal to be their friend, they could not but suspect their unprovided coming forth of the Town, and therefore they put themselves in order, not to invade, but to defend, in case they were invaded. This answer reported, was sent to the Bishop of Saint Andrews, the Abbot of Paisley, Master David Panter, the Lairds of Balcleuch and Coldinknowes, to desire certain of the other company to talk with them; which they easily obtained (for they suspected no treason.) After long communication, it was demanded, If that the Earle and Lord, and Master Henry aforesaid, would not be content to talk with the Governor, provided that the Cardinal and his company were on the place: They answered, That the Governor might command them in all things lawful. But they had no will to be in the Cardinals mercy. Fair promises enow were made for their security. Then was the Cardinal and his Band commanded to depart, as that he did, according to the purpose taken. The Governor remained, and a certain number with him: To whom came without company, the said Earle, Lord, and M. Henry. After many fair words given to them all, to wit, That he would have them agreed with the Cardinal, and that he would have Master Henry Balnaves the worker and instrument thereof, he drew them forwards with them towards Saint Johnston, whereto the Cardinal was ridden. They began to suspect (albeit it was too late) and therefore they desired to have returned to their folks, for putting order unto them: But it was answered, They should send back from the town, but they must needs go forward with my Lord Governor: and so, partly by flattery, and partly by force, they were compelled to obey;

But the crafty fox foreseeing that in fighting stood not his security, ran to his last refuge, that is, To manifest Treason, and so consultation was taken how that the force of the others might be broken. And at the first were sent the Laird of Grange, and the Provost of S. Andrews (knowing nothing of the Treason) to ask why they molested my Lord Governour in his journey. Whereto