The History of the Reformation of the Church of Scotland

The like Letter she wrote to every Lord, Baron, and Gentleman, of this Tenor.

The like Letter she wrote to every Lord, Baron, and Gentleman, of this Tenour.

The Queen Regents Letter to the Barons. Trusty friend, after hearty commendations, We doubt not but you have heard of the Appointment made beside Leith, betwixt the Duke, the Earle of Huntlie, and Monsieur Dosell, on the one part; And the Lords of the Congregation, on the other part: Which Appointment We have approved in all points, albeit it was taken without Our advise, and is minded to observe and keep all the contents thereof for Our part. Nevertheless, as We are informed, the Lords of the Congregation intend shortly to convene all such persons as will assist them, for enterprising of some high purpose against Us, Our Authority, and Tenor of the said Appointment; which we cannot believe, seeing they neither have, nor shall have any occasion given thereto on Our part. But in case against all reason they should mean any such thing, We have thought it good to give warning to Our special friends of the advertisement We have gotten; and amongst the rest, to you, whom We esteem of that number, praying you to have your self, your kin and folks in readiness to come to Us, and so forth, as in the other Letter above sent to the Duke, word by word.

The Queen Regents Letter to the Barons. TRusty friend, after hearty commendations, We doubt not but you have heard of the Appointment made beside Leith, betwixt the Duke, the Earle of Huntlie, and Monsieur Dosell, on the one part; And the Lords of the Congregation, on the other part: Which Appointment We have approved in all points, albeit it was taken without Our advise, and is minded to observe and keep all the contents thereof for Our part. Neverthelesse, as We are informed, the Lords of the Congregation intend shortly to convene all such persons as will assist them, for enterprising of some high purpose against Us, Our Authority, and Tenour of the said Appointment; which we cannot believe, seeing they neither have, nor shall have any occasion given thereto on Our part. But in case against all reason they should mean any such thing, We have thought it good to give warning to Our speciall friends of the advertisement We have gotten; and amongst the rest, to you, whom We esteem of that number, praying you to have your self, your kin and folks in readinesse to come to Us, and so forth, as in the other Letter above sent to the Duke, word by word.