The History of the Reformation of the Church of Scotland

Within four days the said John was called before the Queen and Council,¹ betwixt 6 and seven a Clock at night; the season of the year was the midst of December; the report rising in the town, That I. Knox was sent for by the Queen. The Brethren of the Town followed in such number, that the inner Close was full, and all the Stairs, even to the Chamber door where the Queen and Council sate, who had been reasoning amongst themselves before, but had not fully satisfied the Secretaries mind. And so was the Queen retired to her Cabinet, and the Lords were talking one with another, as occasion served. But upon the entry of John Knox they were desired to take their places, as they did, sitting as Councillors one against another.

Within four dayes the said Iohn was called before the Queen and Councell,¹ betwixt 6 and seven a Clock at night; the season of the year was the midst of December; the report rising in the towne, That I. Knox was sent for by the Queen. The Brethren of the Town followed in such number, that the inner Close was full, and all the Staires, even to the Chamber door where the Queen and Counsell sate, who had been reasoning amongst themselves before, but had not fully satisfied the Secretaries minde. And so was the Queen retired to her Cabbinet, and the Lords were talking one with another, as occasion served. But upon the entry of Iohn Knox they were desired to take their places, as they did, sitting as Councellors one against another.

1. 1John Knox called before the Queen and Counsell in Decemb. 156•.Iohn Knox called before the Queen and Counsell in Decemb. 156•.

The Duke, according to his dignity, began the one side, upon the other side sate the Earle of Argile, and consequently followed the Earle of Murray, the Earle of Glencarne, the Earle of Marshall, the Lord Ruthven, the common Officers, Pittaro then Controller, the Justice Clerk, with Master John Spence of Condie Advocate, and divers