Index: B

Badenoch: 30; 801.

——, Lord: See Huntly, Earl of.

Badinhaith (Badinheath, Banneith), Laird of: 33.

Badrowll: See Bedrule.

Bagge, James: See Bog.

Baillie, Charles: (Baily, Bally), a papist, with Mary Queen of Scots at time of Darnley's murder, 287.

——, John: pensioner of King of Spain, 360; 369.

——, John: servant of Lord Hume, 607; 610; 611; 773.

——, Matthew: bearer of Jesuit letters, 810; 824.

Balfour, Colonel: (Belforde) voluntary soldiers to serve under, 657.

——, James, minister of Edvie, 802.

——, Laird of: banished; desires to pass through England, 593.

——, Sir Michael, of Burleigh: knighted, 683.

——, Mr. Robert: letter to, seized, 832.

——, . . . ., 771.

Ballindalloch, Laird of: hurt in feud between Camerons and Macintoshes, 572.

Balnagown: (Ballingowin), 246.

——, Laird of: besieges house of Eassie, 849.

Balquhan, Laird of: See Leslie.

Balvenie: 410; (Baweny), 425.

Balwearie, Laird of (Sir James Scott): Bothwell at house of, 251; knighted, 300; 371; 460; 470; 581; 619; seeks refuge, 697; and conspiracy against the King, 700; suspected, 705; joins Bothwell's enterprise, 707; assaults Falkland Palace, 708; 709; 713; 717; 722; Bothwell with, 741; seeks refuge, 742; ready to assist Bothwell, 747; 748; 749; to be fined, 794; pleads for the Laird of Fintry, 853.

Bancroft, Dr. Richard: to Naunton (1 January, 1589-90), 225; questions of, regarding the Church of Scotland, 2267; pamphlet against sermon of, 401; 409; accusations against the King by, 410; submission of, 420; 428; 432; 448.

Banff: 117.

Bankes, Mr.: 195.

Bannatyne, James, son of Mr Thomas Bannatyne: 1.

——, Mr. Thomas (of Newtyld): senator of the College of Justice: 1.

Barbary: 224.

Bargany, Laird of (Kennedy): 266; 270.

Barker, Mr.: 76.

Barkhoult, Henrick: 604-5.

Barkley, Thomas: 229.

Barnard Castle: 671; 677.

Barnbarroch, Sir Patrick Vans of: See Vans, Sir Patrick.

Barnbougle, Laird of (Mowbray): writes to his son, 636, 639.

Barn Elms: 43; 149; 150; 194.

Barnes: letters of Bowes dated at, 593; 597; 602; 622; 627; 630; 633; 638; 643; 647; 651; 652; 654; 658; 661; 667; 670; 671; 673; 675; 679.

——, Laird of: his brother a traitor, 439; 603; letter to him as "Marquesse de May," 838.

Barnett, Stephen: 797.

Barns, Laird of: See Cunningham.

Barras, house of, 841; 842.

Barten, John: 797.

Barton, Abbot of: See Arques, Count of.

Bass, Laird of: See Lauder, Mr George.

—— Rock, the: 709.

Basse, . . .: (?) Dufford, an English pirate, 411.

Bassett, Mr.: 395.

Bateson, Christie: at Falkland raid, 743.

——, William, of Darvington: at Falkland raid, 743.

Bavaria: (Baviere), 337.

Beal, Mr: 59; judge appointed in cause of merchants, 290.

Beanston, Laird of: (Beinston) signs band against Bothwell, 559.

Beare, Captain William: an English pirate, 393; 503.

Beaton, Cardinal David: 31.

——, James, page of honour: 372.

Beatson, John, called "Jock of the Scoir" (Batyson): 455; 471.

Beaumaris: 690.

Bedlington, Richard, fisherman of West Bowden, Durham: 395.

Bedrule, Laird of (a Turnbull): Lennox and Hume ride against, 776. See Turnbull.

——, Wat (Turnbull) of: (Badrowll), signs band against Bothwell, 558; 776.

Beffords: See Belfords.

Belchester: 391.

Belde, Stean: (Bleic, Bley), 168, 170, 187.

Belfords, the: (Beffords), about Northallerton, 195.

Bell, John, of Bell's Mill: juryman, 522.

——, Richard, of the Clynte: at Falkland raid, 743.

Belle Isle: 705.

Bellenden, Sir Lewis (Justice Clerk): well affected to England, 152; appointed one of escort of Anne of Denmark, 170; 171; 175; receives dispatch for England, 251; 252; to visit the Protestant princes in Germany, 256; dryness between him and Maitland, 257; his affection for Elizabeth's service, ib.; seeks audience of Elizabeth, 267; bearer of Elizabeth's letter to Anne in Denmark, 272; his differences with Maitland, 273; to Burghley (16 April, 1590), anxious to return home, 277; 279; effect of the report of his negotiation with Elizabeth, 282; rumours, before his return, of Elizabeth's ships to surprise James, 284; 290; his success in negotiations with Elizabeth, 292; with Scotsmen who spread rumour of English ships intercepting James VI., 293; negotiation with Elizabeth, 294; to seek for author of rumours about holding up the King, 299, 303-4, 312; his negotiations with Elizabeth, 300-1; requests presented to Elizabeth by, on the King's behalf, 305; his report arouses doubt in the King's mind as to Elizabeth's intentions, 307; Elizabeth tells him of her suspicion of Colonel Stewart, 310; mediator in the purchase of Liddesdale, 322; objects to articles presented by the ministers, 325; seeks to excuse Morton, 351; 353; in the plot against Maitland, 355; 372; 373; 374; one of Council to govern in the King's absence, 376; 393; band of friendship between Maitland and Huntly drawn up by, 438; refrains from acting against Morton, 469; 479; doings of, 518; 521; receives the King's direction about Bothwell, 533; death of, 567. See also Justice Clerk, Lord.

Benefild, Mr.: 574; 575.

Bervie: 83.

Berwick: (Barrick), 3; 8; 9; 10; 11; 13; 27; 38; 44; 48; 56; 59; 66; 70; 81; 86; 89; 109; 127; 139; 141; 147; 154; 157; 167; 168; "bevies" to be stayed there, 169; 212; 215; 216; 218; 273; 283; 284; 314; 321; 324; 335; 345; 346; 353; 364; 377; 386; 390; 391; 399; 410; 411; 417; 420; 447; 451; 454; 460; 471; 476; 481; 483; 485; 486; 487; 492; 514; 538; 565; 573; 575; 577; 588; 595; 597; 607; 614; 649; 703; 724; 749; 763; Robert Bowes, Treasurer of Berwick, and payment of garrison at, 382; 402; 507-8; 510; 513; 519; 530; 537; 547; 552; 553; 567; 573; 584; 591; 619; 647; 673. See also Bowes, Robert.

Best, Edward: father of Captain Richard, despoiler of goods, 237; 238.

——, Captain Richard: despoils pirate of Scottish merchant's goods; 237; 238.

Beston, Sir George: 98; 105; 106.

Bewcastle: 743; 831.

——, Captain of: 743.

Beza, Theodore: 226.

Biggar: 711; 715.

Billie, Laird of (Byllye): signs band against Bothwell, 559.

Billingham, . . .: a rebel, 678.

Bingham, Sir Richard: governor in Connaught, 480.

Biscay: 257.

Bishop's Auckland: 619.

Biter, Stephen: gentleman from Denmark, 289.

Bittilsdean, Laird of: 456.

Black, Mr. David: late schoolmaster in England, 253.

——, John: See Macwherry, Alexander.

——, John (thought to be Mandeville): suspicious letters addressed to, 794; 795; 796.

Blackadder, Laird of, a Hume (younger): signs band against Bothwell, 558.

Blackburn, Jeffrey: mariner, 395.

Black Lion, the, of Hull: pirate ship, 503; 669.

Blackness Castle: 54; 89; 113; 145; 195; 554; 559; 570; 614; 648; 654-5; 720; 729; 757; 759.

——, Constable of: See Cochrane, James.

Blackstock, the Gudeman of: 797; 799.

Blair (Blare), Mr Patrick: his benefice in Stockingham, 20.

Blance, Laird of (Haddingtonshire): 710.

Blantyre, Lord: attempt to kill him, 857.

——, Prior of: See Stewart, Walter.

Bleic, Stene (Bley, Stephen): See Belde.

Blencko, Mr: 361.

Blensius, Johannes: to Alexander MacQueen (21 June, 1592), intercepted letter, 795.

Blithman, William: 396.

Blue Lion, the: from Denmark, 289.

Blyth, Richard: a pirate, 369; 383; 387; 390; 476.

Boast, John: a suspect, 265; papist, 855.

Bodstonne, . . .: 250.

Boeg, . . .: servant of Moray, slain by Huntly's party, 633; 635.

Bog, George: juryman, 522.

——, John: juryman, 522.

——, Mr. (i.e., Earl of Bothwell): (Bagge, James) letters to, 211, 215.

Bog of Gight: (Boggygethe) Huntly's house at, 30; 202; 428; 434; 792; 853.

Bohemia: 410.

Bold, Claus, Lieutenant: from Denmark, 289.

Boncourt, principal of: 797.

Bonjedburgh (Jedburct), Laird of: signs bond against Bothwell, 558.

Bonshaw, Laird of (Annandale): his house summoned, 713.

Booth, Richard: 613.

Bordeaux: 378-9; 576; 690; 829.

Borderers, the: written for by Bothwell, not yet arrived, 184; quarrels among, about tithes, 395; troops of Bothwell, 707, 709; spoilers at Falkland, 711, 718, 743; Bothwell and, 775, 779-80, 782, 784, 790.

Borders, the: 39; 41; feud among the clans of, 122; disorders in, the King going there, 125, 126, 127, 129; 137; 140; provisions from, for entertainment of Anne of Denmark, 159; 168; the gentlemen of, and the reception of Anne of Denmark, 169; committed to care of Lord Hamilton during the King's absence, 178, 180, 189, 190; Bothwell tries to keep peace between them and England, 187; Elizabeth pleased with James VI.'s arrangements for, 194; Elizabeth to ensure peace in, 196-7; conference about, ib.; 198; rule of Lord Hamilton there, 200-1; meeting of noblemen and barons of, with Hamilton, 202; disorders in, 205; fears of unrest there, 207; (the West), no fear for, if Maxwell prove constant, ib.; reported quiet, ib.; to give assistance against Scottish rebels, 210-11; correspondence to be kept up with the officers of, 221; Elizabeth reported preparing men there, 233; disorders in, 241; Bothwell should be asked to serve Elizabeth there, 243; disorder in, 250; the Scottish Council writes about redress there, 264; Hamilton to do justice in, 270; 274; (West) forces for Ireland sought for in, 280; measures to preserve peace in, 312; suggestions for redress in, 318; Carmichael and, 321; Hume fails to meet the Earl of Worcester there, 324; measures for redress in, 325; James VI. moved for execution of justice in, 328; the Convention to choose more Commissioners for, ib.; appointment of Commissioners for, 330; measures by Commissioners for peace in, 336; conference regarding, 346; Maxwell disposed to keep peace in, 348; the King writes to Bothwell about, ib.; the King to ride to, to enforce peace there, 352; day of law between the Tweedies and the Veitches at, 359; Commissioners for, to be appointed, 364; 368; a Jesuit to be arrested near, 370; Maxwell anxious to preserve peace on, 371; Council send Carmichael to the King about, 374; Commissioners for, not appointed; bills to be answered and redress given; the King and Council occupied with, 380; fugitives on, to be apprehended, 381; preservation of peace and redress in, 383; Bothwell seeks to be Lieutenant-General of, 390; orders to preserve peace in, 391; Bowes to execute Burghley's directions regarding causes in, 397; the Laird of Buccleuch and, ib.; Maitland and Hay to deal with Bowes about causes of, 399; (West) Lord Sanquhar would be of service in, 403; Bowes urges redress for attempts on, 410; rumours concerning, 417; redress in, 420; Elizabeth to be certified of James VI.'s resolution regarding, 429; redress in, to be hastened, 432; rising in, promised, 439; redress urged in; disputes concerning, with Bothwell, 446-7; redress in, delayed; resolutions concerning, 451; further promises of Bothwell concerning, 457; report of progress in, 458; the Laird of Buccleuch a good neighbour in, 460; witches in, to be apprehended, 463; the King unwilling to appoint Bothwell lieutenant of, 470; Bothwell anxious to be employed at English Court about, 482; order for redress in; conference on, to be held, 483; James VI. anxious to please Elizabeth about; Elizabeth asked to send representatives about, 485; peace on, promised by the King, 486-7; arrangements for redress of, 491; (West), Carmichael to continue in, 494; men for Huntly from, 497; disorders in, 515; redress in, hindered, 518; Cesford promises help on, 532; escape of Bothwell may affect, 535; the King to provide for peace of, 536; Hamilton appointed lieutenant on; the King to go to; to establish peace, 539-40; news from, 541; preservation of peace in, 544; 562; young Cesford to serve the King and Elizabeth, there, 566; Bowes asked to confer about, 575; advised to confer with Sir John Carmichael on, 583; preservation of peace on, 588-9; offers of service to Elizabeth in, 592; danger to, if Lennox becomes Keeper of Liddesdale, 596; fear of trouble in, 610; reform in, 614; 625; preservation of peace on, 626; Bothwell reported in, 627, 648, 676, 680; (West), list of Elizabeth's castles on, 663; officers of, and Bothwell, 694; Hume to stay in; redress in, 700; Hume in, 703; Bothwell shews himself in, 707; (West) Grahams of, assault the King's palace, 708; (West) 713; Bowes and peace in, 716; (West), the King pursues Bothwell in, 721; (West) 724; (West) the King's return from, 730; Bothwell at large in, 780; possible trouble among outlaws in; the King to ride to; Gray's letter dated from (5 Oct., 1592), 785-7; many from, to attend the King, 789; 790; (West of England), Bothwell said to have sheltered there, 791; 792; people from, travel to market on Sunday, 794; plot to plant Spanish garrison in, 804; band subscribed in many places in, 813; good influence hoped from Buccleuch in, 814; Bothwell goes to; the King writes to the Wardens concerning, 818; policy of Roman Catholics and foreign forces to disturb the peace of the Borders, 845, 847, 849, 859, 860, 861; Lord Hamilton's project to maintain a garrison, 858, 859.

Borders, English: raided by the Laird of Ferniherst, and others, 844, 845, 847, 848.

——, Lord Lieutenant of the Marches: See Hamilton, Lord.

Borgan, house of: 841; 842.

Borthwick Castle: 96; 98; 99; 102; 105; 110; 113; 714.

——, Lord: family connections of, 34; well affected to England, 151; notes on, 714.

Borthy, house of: 842.

Bose, . . .: a rebel, 678.

Boston, Thomas, of Lynne: 111.

Bothwell, Mr Adam: See Bishop of Orkney.

——, Countess of (Bodwell, Bothuile): a son born to, 512; seeks good will of Maitland, 513; Bowes expects to be asked by, to intercede for Bothwell, 555-6; presents letter from Bothwell, to the King, 569; the King pleased to do justice to her, ib.; at Leith; to be warded in Aberdeen; very bitter against Maitland and Huntly, 580-1; charge against, 582; disappears secretly after Holyrood raid, 619; attainted, 687; Angus has met, 781; hopes to be received by the King, 814; waylays the King; ordered to depart, 817.

——, Earl of, James (Hepburn): 29; 30; 31.

——, Earl of (Francis Stewart, Lord Hailes, Crichton and Liddesdale, Lord Admiral of Scotland): with the King, 2; confers with the King and Huntly, 5, 8, 10; the King weary of, 9; with Huntly, 10; threatens Maitland, 13; professes himself on side of Papists, 15; on Spanish side, 16; protects Crichton, 18; the King will not speak to, 20, 21; gathers forces at Kelso, 24, 25, 27; the King issues proclamation against, 25, 26; 28; titles and family connections of, 29; 31; 34; relations with Gray and Huntly, 35, 37; relations with Maitland, 38; 39; Mar and Hume seek, 40; forsaken by most, 41; to meet Huntly's forces, 44; sends articles against Maitland to the King, ib., 47; 45; 46; dealing between, and the King, suspected, 48; has mustered many broken men, 49; the King marches towards, 52, 53, 54, 57, 58; reported to be carrying on negotiations with the Lord Chamberlain, 55; 56; ready to flee to Parma, 57, 58; with Bruce, the Jesuit, ib.; his relations with Restalrig, 59; Robert Maxwell with, 61; news of, from Gray, ib., 62; orders for his apprehension, 63; 66; 68; yields unconditionally, 69, 70, 71, 75; examined with Huntly and others, 73, 77; to be arraigned, 80, 82, 83, 84; articles of his indictment, 83; his trial and condemnation, ib., 84, 85, 93; the King means to hang, 86; attempts to escape, 89; his share in slaying Sir William Stewart, ib.; in Tantallon Castle, 96, 98, 99, 105, 113; Glamis suitor for, 102; his abbacy threatened, 110; Gray's intrigues with, 116; offers eldest son as pledge, 120; agrees to terms with Maitland, ib.; reconciled with Maitland, 137, 143, 145, 146; not to be trusted, 139, 140; chased by Hume's men, 146, 148, 150; preparing ships to meet Anne of Denmark, 150; countenances Dacre, 158; likely to be at marriage of James VI., ib.; presents Francis Dacre, 159; proposal to send him for Anne of Denmark, 168; sickness of, 170; recovers, 173; his inability to escort Anne to Scotland, 175; ready to serve Elizabeth; his courtesy to her players, 178179; to act with Lennox during the King's absence, 179; enemy of T. Fowler, 181; next in command after Lennox, 182; 183; in Council, ib.; writes for borderers, 184; gone to compound quarrel between Huntly and Forbes, ib.; causes Hudson's letters to be intercepted, 185; Asheby intercedes for him with the King, 186; enemy of England, ib.; to receive Anne of Denmark, ib.; in Council, 187; works for peace in the Borders, ib.; letters from Archibald Douglas to; his joy that Elizabeth is well disposed to him; his reconciliation to the church, 191-2; displeasure of, against Fowler, 192; no letters against, found, 193; Elizabeth's private letter to; a dangerous man, but means well, ib.; correspondence with Parma, ib.; Elizabeth and Walsingham pleased with his offer of service, 194; to reconcile Huntly with Moray and the Forbeses, 196; quarrels with Hamilton and others, 197, 198; to Asheby (19 November, 1589), 197; doubts as to his promises, 199; his surmise of papist plot, 200; Asheby suggests complimentary letter, ib.; from Elizabeth (27 November), 201; 202; outwardly in agreement with the Master of Gray, 203; must be kept in good temper, ib.; James Stewart not likely to act without, ib.; unstable, but seems to mean well; professes devotion to James and Elizabeth, 204; to intercept Fowler's letters sent by Hudson, 204-5; letter to, from Elizabeth, 205; from William Crichton to "Mr. Bog" (November, 1589), 206; to be asked to help in suppressing factions, ib.; 208; how to keep him well affected, 209; could give information about cipher letter, 211; not to harm Fowler; at the christening of Lord Fleming's child, 215; letter and Matins book for him alias James Bagge, ib.; his complaint against a pirate, 216; inventory of goods in his bark, 217; at Kincardine, 218; Bowes reported unfriendly to him, 222; pensioned by the King of Spain, 225; sends Richard Douglas to Elizabeth, 238; Council's letter to Elizabeth signed by, 239; Naunton and Asheby commended to, 241; Spanish barque placed in his charge, 242; chases Spanish carvel, ib.; its pilot his servant, 243; may be induced to come to England in service of Elizabeth, ib.; Elizabeth's acceptance of his overtures; his safe conduct 244; from Lennox (February, 1589-90), ib.; Bothwell to draw up a contract to send to Elizabeth, 244-5; to write to Parma, 248-251; may allow the Captain of Spanish barque to escape, 251; to Parma (17 March), 253-6; has been with Huntly and Erroll, 257-8; Elizabeth's disapproval of his course, 258-9; denies meeting Huntly and Erroll, 259; will try to detain Spanish barque, 259-60; to be present at the King's landing, 262; persuaded to break with Spain and Parma; to follow Elizabeth's advice; prepares vessels against Spain, 263; to complete band among Stewarts against Huntly, 264; has promised to take Bishop of Derry, ib.; his foray in Liddesdale, ib.; suspected by the Spanish faction, ib.; Spanish barque in possession of, 266; his relations with Richard Douglas, 267; Elizabeth's pleasure concerning, ib.; to Bowes (8 April, 1590), 268; Elizabeth advises about Parma, 269; doings of, ib.; and Elizabeth, 270; his misrule in Liddesdale, ib.; Colville meets and reports concerning, 271; to Burghley (11 April), 272; reconciliation with Hume, ib., 273; to cut off intelligence with Parma; his relations with Elizabeth, ib.; reconciles Atholl and Montrose, 274; to attend the King on his arrival, 275; and discords of Scottish nobles, 276-7; interested in property claimed by Moray, 277; affairs of—his relations with Parma—acts as mediator, 278-9; agreement with Hume, 279; seizes Fowler's papers and jewels for the King, ib.; his letters to Parma— awaits Elizabeth's pleasure, 280; seizes Spanish barque, 281; is trusting to Elizabeth's bounty, 282; his relations with Parma, the King of Spain and Elizabeth, 282-3; goes to compose feud with Alexander Hume, ib.; requests Spanish bark to be restored to him, ib., 284; refuses to join party against Maitland, 285; discovers treachery of captain of Spanish barque, ib.; to meet the King and Queen at Leith, 287; to be at the Coronation, 289; breaks with Fintry, 292; delivers Fowler's bonds to the King, 294; his dealings with Fintry, ib.; goes to Montrose's house; his relations with the King and the Chancellor; Bowes seeks copy of letter to Parma, and restitution of Fowler's bonds and jewels, from, 294-5; the King objects to him sending letters to Parma; devotion to Elizabeth, 297; pretends to go to Fast Castle, ib.; the King refuses him admittance to his chamber; refuses him leave to go abroad; his relations with Glamis and Maitland, 297-8; the King's dealings with, 300; Laird of Niddry familiar with, 306; departs without taking leave of the King; on good terms with Maitland; satisfies Alexander Hume about death of David Hume and priory of Coldingham, 307; the King refuses to see him; relations with Maitland, and Hume of Maunderston, 311-12; has taken money, etc. belonging to late Thomas Fowler, 312, 313; comes to Leith to speak to Maitland, 315; has bonds of late Thomas Fowler's creditors, 322; the King desires to purchase Liddesdale from, ib.; comes to the King about Liddesdale, 325; sent for about Liddesdale, 328; refuses to give up any prize taken from pirates as restitution, ib.; interferes in estate of the late Thomas Fowler, 329; his grievances against the King, 331; articles between the King and, concerning Liddesdale, 331-2; to be warded, 334; passes to Caithness; may meet Huntly and Hume, 335; the King writes to, concerning Liddesdale, 346, 348-9; from the King, on Border matters, 348; to the King (7 July, 1590) about Liddesdale and the Lewes, 350; suspected by the Master of Glamis of being in league with Maitland, 350-1; seeks to strengthen his band with Maitland; declares he is going over sea, 352; commends Sir Alexander Stewart to Parma, 354; reveals plot against Maitland, 354-5, 357; prepares to leave Scotland; the King promises pardon if he reforms, 359; Thomas Gray sent after pirates by, 364; Maitland distrusts, 365; puts off voyage to Germany; Hume leaves, ib.; reconciled with the Master of Glamis, 368; seeks to be keeper of Edinburgh Castle, ib.; anxious to save the Veitches, 370-1; member of Privy Council (1587), 372, 373; refuses surety for Liddesdale; confined to the Castle; set at liberty; gives bonds of Moray and Hume, 375; dealings of the King with, 379; committed, then released; Moray gives bond for, 380; Liddesdale given by, to the King, ib.; suspicion that his bond for Liddesdale is a trap for, 382; pressed to give redress for Liddesdale; seeks to be made Lieutenant-General of the Borders; opposed by Maitland, 391; sets out against Leaguers; attacked by Henry Leslie, 399; his promises of redress in Liddesdale, ib; Maitland mediator between, and Cesford, 401; his promises to the King; his slackness, 404; the King to send for, regarding Liddesdale, 410; his slaughter of David Hume; his commission to compound with those at the horn, 411; reconciliation between, and house of Maunderston, referred to the King, 413; feud between, and house of Ochiltree to end, 415; the King unable to remove, from his Council, 416; reports rumours of raid in England, 417; his slackness in redress in Liddesdale, 420; accuses Bowes of prejudicing his office, 422; to be charged to give redress in Liddesdale, 429-30; said to have been with young Cesford after murder of Carr, 430; responsible for redress in Liddesdale, 432; 435; his men take part with Moray and Atholl in the streets, 437; offers devotion to Elizabeth, through Bowes, 438; refuses to side with Cesford against Hume, 439; to meet Scrope about Liddesdale; demands delivery of English pirates for trial, 442; Maitland tries to be friendly to, 443; the King deals roughly with; his unfulfilled promises; his demands from England, 447; threatens Carmichael; has bought Isle of May; builds at Kelso, 450; his demands; his promises of redress on the Borders, 451; eager to become Captain of Edinburgh Castle, 453; contempt of justice by; the King's dealings with, ib.; promises redress for bills of the Marches, 454-6; Moray joins him; warned by the King to remain at Kelso, 456; still promises redress on the Borders, 457; meeting between, and Sir John Forster, postponed; reports his progress on the Borders, 458-9; devoted to Elizabeth, 459; asks Burghley to help to recover his barque, ib.; favourable to friendship between Maitland, Atholl, Moray and the Stewarts, 460; against Huntly, 462; takes Niddry's part, 463; and the Borders, 470; Maxwell and Hume fail to present their men to, 472; delivers his men for redress, ib.; Burghley's notes regarding, 477, 478, 479; Maxwell and Hume relieve, 481; anxious to see Elizabeth; to go north to compound feuds among nobles there, 482; Liddesdale under, 485; his dealings with Sir John Selby; delivers men to Sir John Foster; Elizabeth thanks; his gratitude to her, 486-7; 491; underhand dealing of Maitland between, and Hume, 494; charged with evil practices with witches, 501-2; ready to go abroad, 502; accused of conspiring against King's life, 504-5; to be arraigned at a Convention, 506; accuses Carmichael and Bruce of enmity, ib.; Barbara Napier, witch, writes to, ib.; his case dangerous, 506-7; to be banished, 509; trial of, cannot proceed, 511; the King resolved to find out truth about, ib.; seeks favour from Mar and others, 512; son born to, ib.; resents postponement of trial, 513; imprisonment of, 514; accused of conspiracy with witches, 514; Border affairs not to be neglected during his imprisonment, 517; preparations for trial of, 518; charged with conspiracy, 519-20; danger to, from trial of witches, 522; accusation of, by witches; not yet at liberty, 530-1; cautioners for, 531-2; the King's conditions for his liberty, 533; Maitland acquaints, with conditions of liberty; escape of, 534-5; declared traitor; stripped of offices and possessions, 535; gives reasons for escape, ib.; and Brig of Dee raid; may seek the King of Spain, 536; proclamation against, 537; at large in the south, 538; Elizabeth instructs Bowes concerning, 538-9; conditions of his submission to the King, 539-540; doings of; the King's attitude towards, 541; the King receives keys of house of, 542; rumours of his whereabouts, ib.; attitude of the King and others to, 543; his offices given to Lennox, ib.; the Queen speaks in favour of, ib.; Maitland's favour sought on behalf of, ib.; 544; his possessions offered to Lennox and others, 546; at large; the King incensed against, 546-8; warrant of the King against (28 July, 1591), 548; plots against Maitland; eludes capture, 550; nearly taken; the King resolute against—gives possessions of, to Lennox, 551; relations of, with Sir William Stewart, the Laird of Johnstone, and Buccleuch, ib.; proclamation against, 552; the King calls for assistance to pursue; Hume ready to withdraw himself from; Buccleuch refuses to join; departs for north with Sir William Keith; his relations with Parma and Elizabeth; complains of Bowes' interference; his possessions at Roslin taken charge of by Mr William Leslie, 554-5; his destination unknown; his possessions and offices disposed of; expedition against, stopped, 556-7; band against, 558; Bowes requested to intercede for, 559; Ochiltree has commission to apprehend, ib.; rumours of his movements, 560; Huntly to help against, ib.; Glamis must declare himself free from, 564; the King resents Roslin showing favour to, ib.; the King refuses favour for his children; his friends desert him, 566; reported conspiracy of, to waylay the King; said to seek good will of Maitland; to the King (August, 1591), 567-8; conspiracy of, against the King; dealings of, with Maitland, Caithness and others; the King favourable to his wife and children, 568-9; letter to the King, craving pardon, (10 September, 1591), 570-1; Atholl promises to apprehend, 571; leaves Atholl; visits friends in the Canongate, 572-3; suspected of evil practices, 574; showing himself around Edinburgh; in Fife; the King still against, 576; escapes from Masterton's house: servant taken, 578-9; vain search for, 580; deposition concerning, 581; proclamation against, 582-3; the King's difficulty in apprehending, 584; relations of, with the King of Spain, 584-6; Jesuits hope he will become Catholic, 586; suspected of being at meeting of nobles at Dunkeld, 587; Lennox thought to favour; anxious for feud between Cesford and Farnyhurst, 589; proposes to seize Orkney to please Spain, 590-1; said to be in Caithness, 593; Hudson considers his power gone, 594; deprived of goods and honours, 595; Lennox favours, 596-7; friends of, pay his debts; expected to go to Spain, 596-7; Lennox's affection for, 598; probable danger from, 599; attempt to put friend of, in office at Liddesdale, 601; return of, to Lothian; hopes to enter Edinburgh secretly, 607; coining tools said to belong to, 608; attacks the King and Maitland in Holyroodhouse, 609-10; lurking in Lothian, 610; a Papist; discontented, 611; accused of witchcraft against the King; escapes from Castle; loses his houses and offices; outrage of, against the King, 613-5; Cesford employed in pursuit of; Lennox suspected of helping, 616-7; others suspected of consenting to outrage of, 618; 621; proclamation against, 622; fear of another attempt by, 625; proscribed by proclamation, 626; the King seeks to surprise, 627; Stewart suspected of complicity with, 628; the Crawes (?) with, 629; attempt to take; ingratitude of, to Maitland, 630-1; eludes Lennox and Huntly, 632-3; in Bute or Arran, 6345; Sandilands and others employed to apprehend, 636; Moray said to have aided, 641; 644; rides boldly abroad, 645; his helpers sought for, 648; rumour that his faction will be received in England, 649; said to be in Northumberland; Bowes accused of favouring, 650-2; the King feels strongly against, 653; attacks servant of Huntly, 654; pamphlet concerning, 656; his apprehension to be attempted, 657; the King grieved at reception of accomplices of, in England, 659; prosecuted by the King; expected to be pursued by Stewarts, Mar and others, 660-1; suspected of enterprise against the King; of being with Moray's friends, 664; goes from Broughty Ferry to Caithness; the King eager to find; seeks Spaniards, 666-8; the King enticed to seek; Master of Gray helps to escape, 668-9; friends of, pursued by the King, 670; Elizabeth reported to favour; the King inquires about, 676-7; no favour for, from Elizabeth, 678; attainder of, 679; in the Borders; Elizabeth's attitude to; Bowes to interfere, 680; attainted, 682; pursued by the King; earldom of, disposed of, 685; 687; 692; rumoured to be seeking Elizabeth's favour, 693; the King still pursues, 694; rumours concerning, and Angus, 694-5; suspected plots of violence by, 697; finds himself abandoned, ib.; 698; sought by the King, 700; rumours of attempts by, 704; rumours concerning, untrue; Maxwell leaves; slackness towards Moray's murderers helps him, 705; rumours of his enterprise, 707; assaults Falkland Palace, 708; his helpers; Angus an accomplice of, 709; news of his overthrow by the King, 710; the King to pursue in person; his followers to be punished, 711; cipher letters to; plans for relief of; his probable overthrow; rumours of English help for, 712; applications to Bowes on behalf of, 713; notes on, 714; some followers of, taken, 716; band made by, ib.; his Falkland outrage, 717; rumours of death of, 720; pursued by the King in the West Borders, 721; safety for, in Balwearie's lands, 722; Master of Gray speaks for, 723-4; his accomplices to be punished, 724; his letters to England intercepted, 726; Bowes solicited on behalf of, ib.; 728; evidence against in Colville's papers; recovery of; the King in danger from, 728-9; plot by, to seize the King; his rage at discovery, 730-2; still plotting; probable attitude of the King to; favoured by the people, 732; Caithness suspected of helping; Lennox suspected of favouring, 734; rides with horsemen to Falkland; fresh raid expected by, 735-6; report of his intended raid false; still suspected; proclamation against, 737-8; favoured by Musgrave; Bowes convinced of his designs against the King, 739-40; arrangements to punish followers of; with Colville and Gray; with Balwearie; Hume anxious to take, 741; his followers scattered, 742; Master of Gray and, 744; generally favoured, 747; his friends advised to hinder Huntly's departure, 748; welcome in Spain for, ib.; Master of Gray and Master of Livingstone suspected of being with, 749; Burleigh and Logie plotting with; said to have received money from Spain, 751; Glamis carries himself well in undertakings of, 752; attempts to unite him and Huntly, ib.; plan to bring to the King; Niddry champions; Sandilands informs against, 753; Huntly makes advances to; report of his money from Spain, 754; relations with Maitland, 755; association necessary for pursuit of; Spynie accused of receiving; the King's feelings towards, 756-7; Spynie's connection with, 758; disclosures about; the King's fear of, and precautions against, 759-60; intelligence with, would endanger Maitland and Melville, 762; dealings with Spynie's wife; report of agreement with Huntly, and of followers received in the north, 764; to Burghley (25 August, 1592), 765-6; conditions to be offered to, if he departs, 768; attempts of Privy Council to apprehend; the King troubled by, 770-1; Lennox and Hume ride against; the King stirred against, 772; Stewart's doings with; meets Stewart and Cochrane; intrigues of; letter to Lennox; his wife to meet Mar; forged letter of the Queen to trap, 774-6; causes "Cornets" to be prepared; breaks with Stewart; the King suspects his reception in England; at large in the Borders; would make terms with the King, 779-80; relations with Erroll and Stewart; writes to Lennox and others; his adversaries; reported falsely to be at Carlisle, 781; Borderers at Hawick with, 782; Farnyhurst to abandon; relations with Gray and Borderers, 783-4; Gray declares action with, to be accidental; the King's dealings with; approaches Angus, 785-7; Colville pleads with Mar about, 787; firm in points of religion, 788; secretly in Edinburgh; the King believes him to have been in North of England, 790-1; the King resolute against, 793; at St. Andrews; visits his sons openly, 801; sought for in Edinburgh, 802; proclamation of pardon to accomplices of, who confess, ib.; intrigues with Hume, Colville, the King of Spain, Parma; his dealings with the King and Elizabeth, 804-7; informs against Hamilton, 809; Bowes anxious to know how to deal with, ib.; the King and, 810-11; accuses Hamilton of designs on the King, 814; trial of, for witchcraft postponed; rumours of his departure, ib.; King's anger against; charged with seeking aid from Spain and England; Hume to deal with, 817-8; nearly caught; likely to join Hamilton against Lennox, 821; provost and ministers of Edinburgh censured for receiving, 822; lamentation of, to the ministers, 825-8; fellow-raiders of, ordered to leave Edinburgh, 830; reported to be received by Musgrave at Bewcastle, 831; letters to him from Marquis of Ceralbo, 838; returned from Kincardine House to Edinburgh, ib.; and disowns dealings with Spain, 839; allowed as Lord Admiral to have the mariners of the Spanish barque at his disposal, 840; explains his stay in the North, 841; the Humes lie in wait for him at Leith, 841, 846; rumour that he will seize Orkney, to give harbour to Spanish ships, 842; gets safe conduct to go to Elizabeth, ib.; pledges himself to deal no further with the King of Spain, 843; baptism of his daughter Elizabeth at which Queen Elizabeth is represented, 842, 852, 857, 858; expects a ship and munition from the Duke of Parma, 843; urged to quell disturbances in his part of the Borders, 845; to confer with Bowes, 851; his efforts about Spanish barque suspected, 852, 853; pleads for the Laird of Fintry, 853; result of his conference with the English Ambassador, 854, 855, 856; suggests that captain of Spanish barque be used as a spy, 856; Elizabeth's dislike of his scheme, 862.

Bowes, Ralph: (Rafe) to join his father, Robert Bowes, in assurances, 402; 658; 665; 673; 774; to receive funds on his father's behalf, 837, 857, 858.

——, Mr. Robert, English Ambassador in Scotland; Treasurer of Berwick: recommended by the Master of Gray, 93, 94; sent to Scotland by Elizabeth to mediate between Asheby and Fowler, 209; instructions for, 209-11; answer to be delivered by him to Colonel Stewart's proposition, 212-5; 217; to go to Scotland in place of Asheby, 218; to Asheby (10 December, 1589), ib.; from Asheby (14 December), ib.; the Clerk Register delays his safe conduct, ib.; Scottish Council undecided as to his safe conduct, 219; dismayed at news of Asheby's recall, ib.; gives news of Throckmorton to Asheby, 220; reported unfriendly to Lennox and Bothwell, 222; letter from Council of Scotland to Elizabeth on his appointment as Ambassador, 223; 227; 228; 240; to Burghley (9 February, 1589-90), 245; at baptism of Bothwell's daughter, 247; mediation by, 249; Bothwell's plans known to, 250; to Walsingham (16 March), 251; to Burghley and Walsingham (16 March), 252; same (20 March), 256; to Walsingham (20 March), 257; to Burghley (24 March), 258; from James VI. (31 March), 260; to Walsingham (3 April), 263; to Burghley and Walsingham (3 April), ib.; same (3 April), 265; from James VI. (4 April), ib.; to Burghley and Walsingham (5 April), ib.; to Walsingham (5 April), 266; from Maitland (7 April), 267; from Colonel Stewart (7 April), 268; from Bothwell (8 April), ib.; to Burghley (9 April), 269; to Walsingham (9 April), 271; from Mr. John Colville (9 April), ib.; to Burghley (16 April), 272; same (24 April), 280; same (29 April), 282; same (29 April), ib.; from Anna Campbell (25 April), 286; to Burghley (30 April), 287; same (9 May), 290; same, (16 May), 292; same (23 May), 296; same (23 May), 300; same (29 May), 302; same (31 May), 304; from Burghley (30 May), 302; to Burghley (31 May), 307; same (4 June), 309; same (7 June), 313; same (9 June), 314; Maitland hears from, Burghley's good opinion of him, 316; 317; to Burghley (12 June), 321; asks for audience for the Earl of Worcester, 324; Burghley's favourable letter to, 326; to Burghley (15 June), 328; same (21 June), 332; same (29 June), 334; money paid to, to be employed for James VI., 344; to Burghley (4 July), 345; same (4 July), ib.; same (11 July), 350; same (11 July), 354; same (11 July), ib.; same (14 July), 356; same (16 July), 357; same (16 July), 359; same (17 July), 361; same (23 July), ib.; to Burghley (23 July), 365; same (1 August), 368; same (8 August), 374; same (14 August), 379; from Burghley (25 August), 386; to Burghley (25 August), ib.; same (4 September), 390; to the Lords of the English Council (4 September), 392; to Burghley (17 September), 394; same (22 September), 397; same (2 October), 398; same (5 October), 403; same (8 October), 404; same (9 October), 405; same (19 October), 406; same (21 October), 407; same (24 October, ib.; same (31 October), 412; same (7 November), 415; same (20 November), 419; same (28 November), 423; same (7 December), 428; same (7 December), 432; same (18 December), 434; same (26 December), 441; same (26 December), 443; same (13 January, 1590-1), 446; from James VI. (25 January), 451; to Burghley (25 January), ib.; same (3 February), 456; to Sir John Forster (6 February), 458; to Burghley (13 February), ib.; same (13 February), 460; same (23 February), 462; same (23 February), 467; same (23 February), 473; same (23 February), ib.; same (25 February), 476; 478; 479; to Burghley (9 March), 481; same (15 March), 482-3; from Burghley (21 March), 483; to Burghley and Hunsdon (24 March), 485; to Burghley (24 March), 488; same (3 April, 1591), 491; same (3 April), 495; same (6 April), ib.; same (13 April), 500; same (15 April), 501; same (17 April), 503; same (27 April), 505; same (27 April), 508; same (8 May), 510; same (9 May), 514; same (19 May), 517-8; same (21 May), 518; same (26 May), ib.; same (8 June), 521; same (12 June), 529; same (14 June), 530; same (19 June), 531; same (22 June), 534; same (25 June), 535; from Sir Robert Cecil (30 June), 538; to Burghley (2 July), 539; same (6 July), 541; same (14 July), 542; same 21 July), 544; same (26 July), 548; same (31 July), 549; same (6 August), 553-4; same (11 August), 559; same (11 August), 560; same (16 August), 564; same (27 August), 565; same (2 September), 567; same (10 September), 568; same (17 September), 571; same (23 September), 572; same (24 September), 573; same (3 October), 575; same (19 October), 578; same (24 October), 580; same (10 November), 583; same (21 November), 588; same (4 December), 592; same (9 December), 596; same (20 December), 600; from Aston (16 December), 602; to Burghley (31 December), 607; from Aston (24 December), 608; to Burghley (31 December), 609; from Roger Aston (28 December), ib.; Burghley's notes concerning, 613, 614; to Burghley (5 January, 1591-2), 616; same (15 January), 621; same (26 January), 625; same (28 January), 628; same (2 February), 630; same (5 February), 631; expected in Edinburgh; to Burghley (10 February), 634; from Aston (8 February), 635; his presence greatly desired, 636; to Burghley (13 February), 637; from Aston (10 February), 638; to Burghley (17 February), 639; same (27 February), 643; from Aston (24 February), ib.; same, 648; to Burghley (7 March), 649; same (8 March), 651; Aston to (2 March), 652; to Burghley (11 March), 653; same (13 March); same (18 March), 654; same 22 March), 657; from Aston (18 March), 658; to Burghley (27 March, 1592), 660; same (4 April), 663; same (11 April), 665; same (14 April), ib.; from Aston (11 April), 667; to Burghley (20 April), 669; same (22 April), 670; same (28 April), 671; same (7 May), 672; from Roger Aston (3 May), 673; to Burghley (13 May), 674; same (18 May), 675; same (29 May), 677; from Aston (May), 680; to Burghley (3 June), 681; from Elizabeth (June), 682-3; to Burghley (6 June), 684; same (12 June), 693; to Elizabeth (16 June), 695; to Burghley (17 June), 698; his account of Lord Hume, 703; warns the King through Morton, Glamis and Cockburn; to Burghley (24 June), 704; same (26 June), 707; same (27 June), ib.; same (28 June), 708; [ ] to (June), 710; Sir Richard Cockburn has conference with, 710; to Burghley (1 July), 711; same (2 July), 716; same (4 July), 718; same (8 July), 721; same (16 July), 724; same (22 July), 730; same (24 July), 735; same (24 July), 736; same (24 July), ib.; same (25 July), 737; same (30 July), 739; same (July), 742; same (6 August), 745; same (10 August), 750; same (12 August), 752; same (15 August), 754; same (17 August), 758; same (17 August), ib.; same (18 August), 761; same (20 August), 762; same (24 August), 763; same (31 August), 766; same (August), ib.; same (2 September), 767; same (7 September), 770; same (12 September), 773; same (16 September), 774; same (23 September), 777; same (26 September), 779; same (29 September), 780; same (4 October), 782; same (7 October), 786; same (10 October), 787; same (13 October), 788; same (18 October), 790; same (23 October), 791; same (4 November), with instructions to George Nicholson, 803; same (11 November), 809; same (16 November), 812; same (21 November), 815; same (21 November), 817; same (30 November), 818; same (4 December), 820; same (17 December), 822; same (1 January, 1592-3), 828; same (3 January), 829; to Walsingham (27 January, 1589-90), 837; to same and Treasurer (3 February, 1589-90), ib.; to Walsingham, ib., 839; to same and Treasurer (7 February), 840; to Walsingham (ib.), 842, 843; to same and Treasurer (12 February), 844; to Walsingham (ib.), 846; to the King and Mr Patrick Galloway (16 February), 847; takes the place of Mr William Asheby on his recall, 847, 848; to Maitland, Chancellor (16 February), 848; to Treasurer and Walsingham (17 February), 849; to Walsingham (5 March), 850; to same and Treasurer (8 March), 851; to Walsingham (ib.), 854; his conferences with Bothwell, 854, 855; to Walsingham (8 March), 857; to same (16 March), 858; beholden to Thomas Fowlis, goldsmith, Edinburgh, for funds, and seeks reimbursement for him, and further funds from London, 858; to the King and Colonel Stewart (22 March), 859; to the Chancellor and Stewart (ib.), 860; to Laird of Carmichael (ib.), 861; to Walsingham (24 March), 862; to the Treasurer (1 May, 1590), 863; to same (4 May), 864; grants two safe-conducts, 866.

Bowes, Sir William: does not wish to succeed Robert Bowes, 539.

Bowness: 37; 663.

Boyd, Colonel: Papist rebel at Brussels, 532; 540; 646.

——, Robert, Lord: 31; family connections of, 33; to assist Lord John Hamilton during the King's absence, 180; Privy Councillor, 374; reported slain by Huntly, 574; against Huntly, 644; notes on, 715; his death, 850.

——, Thomas, Lord: not well affected to England, 620; suggested election of, to Privy Council, 746.

Boyne, Craig of: 117.

——, Lady: to receive Anne of Denmark, 186.

——, Laird of: 124.

Brancepeth: 671; 677.

Brand, Mr. John: minister, 329.

Brandenburg, Elector of: negotiations with, for a league against Spain, 291-2, 314, 339, 341, 408.

Brave, Jerwein: gentleman from Denmark, 289.

——, N., of the Privy Council of Denmark: accompanies Anne to Scotland, 164.

——, Stephen: sent from Denmark to Scotland to accompany the new Queen, 276; 289.

Brechin (Byrghen): 25; 36; 42; 57; 60; 133; 574.

——, Bishop of: 289; 715.

——, Dean of: 566.

Bredyman, Mr.: 139.

Bremen: 399; 689.

Brest: 690.

Bridgehouse, in London: 111.

Brig of Dee: Huntly and others at, 83; confederates still active against Maitland, 296; King not to pardon confederates of, 298; suppression of offenders at, advised by Elizabeth, 303; faction of, to be suppressed, 310-11; associates of, referred to Carmichael's instructions, 321; mild proceedings of the King against associates of, 334; the King willing to receive associates of, on certain conditions, 351; associates of, King's attitude to, 357-8; associates of, to submit to the church or be censured, 380; the King's dealings with the confederates of, 391; dangers arising from faction of, 429; frank talk by preacher against faction of, 600.

Briggs, George: 396.

Bristol: 605.

Brittany: 542; 632; 689-691; 705; 791.

Bromley, Sir Thomas, Lord Chancellor of England: 287; 688.

Bronfield, James: signs band against Bothwell, 558.

Broomhouse, Easter: (Eister Bromehowse) "husband" lands in, 832.

Broughty Ferry: 202; 666-7; (castle), 669.

Broun, Herwick: from Denmark, 289.

Brown, Captain (Browne): dealings of, with Spanish pirates, 398-9.

Brown, Mr. Gilbert, Commendator of Newabbey: 747.

——, Henry: mariner, examination of, 395.

——, John: taken prisoner, 721.

——, . . . .: 579; 669.

Broxmouth, Laird of (Haddington): 554; 710.

Bruce, Sir Alexander, Laird of Airth: Privy Councillor, 374; 683.

——, Ed.: friend of Robert Naunton, 241.

——, Ninian: father of Robert Bruce, 825.

——, Mr. Robert, minister at Edinburgh: 202; 203; 204; 208; 215; 246; privy to Bothwell's plans, 250; 263; a conciliator, 299; Hume promises amendment to, 307; Erroll and, 331; 335; 382; 491; accused by Bothwell, 506; assured by Huntly of his reform, 560; Lord ClaudHamilton not allowed to confer with, ib.; Lord Claud Hamilton desires instruction from, 587; may influence the King, 645; the King sends for, 649; Maxwell excuses himself to, 653; and the Queen's reconciliation with Maitland, 687; petitions for redress; ill; to be added to Privy Council, 745-6; Robert Bruce, the Jesuit, makes offers to, 766; has conferences with Angus and Erroll, 772; Angus comes to, 784; searcher for suspicious letters and books, 787; letters from Jesuits, intercepted by, 790; the King wants him to proceed against Huntly, 792; Jesuit letters intercepted by, 794; "libelled," 802; and Captain James Stewart, 821; false charges against, 822; to examine Ladylands, 823-4; accusation of, 829; interrogates Bothwell on his doings in the North, 841; 853; gets news from Mr. Richard Douglas, 855.

——, Robert, a Jesuit: not yet apprehended, 2, 7; seeks meeting with Huntly, 11; search for, 12; 17; meets Huntly, 18; pursued, ib.; reported with Huntly, 20; his helpers apprehended, ib.; with Bothwell, 58; 60; escapes, 62, 66; a conspirator, 83; in Lord Ogilvy's house, 100; leaves for Spain, 200; 203; letter of, 430; at Brussels, 532; in Flanders, 540; Bishop of Glasgow's servant said to have been with, 576; former secretary to Bishop of Glasgow in France; pretends service to the King; his books to Jesuits confiscated, 766-7; letters from Flanders by, 804; in Flanders, upholds King of Spain's offers to James VI., 807; remission of, 824-5; liberated and active, 850.

Bruce, R . . .: friend of Robert Naunton, 241.

Bruges: 153; 795.

Brunswick: league between, and Protestant countries, proposed, 291; convention of princes at, 297, 302, 305, 30911, 339, 340, 341, 343, 370, 401, 479, 550.

——, Duchess of: 291; 314.

——, Duke of: rumour that he is to marry, 212; marriage deferred, 252; invited to Scotland, 257; request for passport for his servant, 302; the Queen Mother of Denmark to be with, 313; James VI.'s negotiations for a league with, 314, 341, 342, 408, 412, 510, 518, 546, 549, 550; his marriage to King of Denmark's sister, 863, 864; his attitude to James's title to the English Crown, 863, 864, 865.

Brussels: 71; 206; 521; 532; 536; 576; 617; 787; 795; 797; 798; 799.

Buccleuch (Beaucleuche, Bocklughe, Buckclowghe), Laird of (Sir Walter Scott): refuses to help Bothwell, 24, 25; reported to meet Bothwell, 27; 30; 34; feud with Farnyhurst, 122; well affected to England, 151; might be stirred up by turbulent men, 181; his sister to marry Farnyhurst, 194; friend of Carr and Cesford, ib.; agreement likely between Farnyhurst and, 286; knighted, 300; James Gordon to be sent to France with, 395; quarrels among friends of, and the Earl of Angus, ib.; licensed to travel to France, 397; has done good work on the Borders, ib.; in London, 401; returning to England, 460; suggested as keeper of Liddesdale, 509; returns from Flanders; desires to kiss Elizabeth's hand, 521; keeper of Liddesdale, 543, 545-6, 547; relations of, with Bothwell, 551; breaks with Bothwell, 554-5; has the King's passport to leave country; desires same from Elizabeth, 557; keeper of Liddesdale, about to leave his office; passport for 564, 565; comes to Edinburgh, 567-8; ready to embark for Flanders, 569; likely to be recalled when Bothwell leaves the country, ib.; departs, 572; suspected of negotiations with Parma; anxious to come home, 599; has leave to return home; may receive keepership of Liddesdale, 601; leave to return will not be granted to, 603; the Queen moves for his return, 608, 610; 614; licence for return of, held up, 629; thought to have taken letters from James VI. to Parma, 633; leave to return, procured by the Queen, 814; brings Captain James Stewart to the King, 821.

Buchan: 30; 31; 33; 34; 257; 258; 259.

——, Earl of (Comyn): Count of Arques descended from, 804.

——, Earl of (James Douglas): 30; 714; 730.

——, Laird of: 462; 655.

Buchanan, George, of that Ilk: well affected to England, 152.

——, George: 227.

Buckie, Laird of: 580.

Buhy, Monsieur de: 117.

Burgh Castle: 663.

Burghley, Lord (Lord Treasurer of England): from Asheby (14 March, 15889), 1; from Fowler (14 March), 3; to Fowler, 6; reply, 6; from Asheby (18 March), 8; from Fowler (20 March), 10; same, 11; from Asheby (20 March), 12; to Fowler (21 March), 14; from Asheby (23 March), ib.; from Fowler (23 March), 15; same (28 March, 1589), 17; from Asheby (2 April), 20; from Fowler (7 April), 24; from Asheby (8 April), 26; same (11 April), 35; from James VI. (15 April), 40; from Asheby (18 April), 41; from Colville (18 April), 42; from Asheby (21 April), 44; from Fowler (30 April), 54; from Asheby (30 April), 56; letter from, received by Asheby (2 May), 58; from Fowler (4 May), 62; same (10 May), 64; Sir John Selby forwards letters to him and Fowler, 67-8; 69-70; from Asheby (11 May), 70; Archibald Douglas speaks with, about grant of land, 74; notified of failure of Wemyss' negotiations, 76; from Asheby (20 May), 77; application to, for increase of Asheby's allowance, 79; approves of return of Master of Gray, ib.; disapproves of Elizabeth helping James VI., 80; from Master of Gray (23 May), 81; from Asheby (23 May), ib.; inquiries regarding Danish marriage, 82; from Asheby (25 May), 83; Fowler writes to, about Maitland, 84; from Fowler (26 May), 85; from the Master of Gray (26 May), 86; from Fowler (28 May), 87; from the Master of Gray (4 June), 92; same (5 June), 94; from Fowler (7 June), 95; from Asheby (8 June), 98; to consult with Walsingham about piracy, 101; from Fowler, 103; from the Master of Gray (16 June), 106; from Asheby (20 June), 108; Fowler receives no commendation from, 109; has done much for Cockburn, ib.; from Fowler (24 June), ib.; from Douglas (24 June), 111; from Asheby (28 June), 112; from Douglas (28 June), ib.; from Asheby (28 June), 113; from Douglas (1 July), 114; from Asheby (7 July), 116; Naunton solicits on behalf of Asheby; moves Asheby's suit to the Queen, 116-8; from Asheby (14 July), 119; 121; from James VI. (19 July), ib.; from Asheby (26 July), 122; same (31 July), 125; from Douglas (26 July), 124; to Asheby (30 July), 125; from Aston (31 July), 127; 130; from Asheby (11 August), 137; from James VI. (15 August), 138; from Asheby (16 August), 139; de Civille's gratitude to, 141; from Douglas (19 August), ib.; from Asheby (22 August), 145; from Douglas (28 August), 149; from Asheby (29 August), 150; from Archibald Douglas, (3 September), 152; from Asheby (15 September), 155; 156; to Asheby (22 September), 157; from Asheby (25 September), 158; same (27 September), 159; same (2 October), 162; same (8 October), 165; same (10 October), 166; same (12 October), 167; same (12 October), 168; to Asheby (12 October), 169; from Asheby (15 October), 170; same (18 October), 173; same (22 October), 178; to Asheby (29 October), 182; same (30 October), ib.; from Asheby (30 October), 183; letter to (1 November), embodying Hay's memorandum, 184; from Thomas Fowler (31 October), ib.; from Asheby (7 November), 190; same (7 November), 191; same (10 November), 192; from Archibald Douglas (10 November), ib.; from Asheby (11 November), 193; same (18 November), 195; same (21 November), 198; same (24 November), 199; same (28 November), 204; sickness of, 205; memorandum by, regarding suppression of factions and disorders during James' absence, 206-7; Asheby's letters to, on Fowler's behalf, 208; Elizabeth acquainted with Asheby's letters to him, 209; to Asheby (10 December), 218; from Asheby (17 December), 219; same (9 January, 1589-90), 228; 239; Wigmore ready to serve him, 243; from Bowes (9 February), 245; same (16 March), 252; same (20 March), 256; same (24 March), 258; same (3 April, 1590), 263; same (3 April), 265; same (5 April), 265; from Archibald Douglas (5 April), 267; from Bowes (9 April), 269; from Bothwell (11 April), 272; from Bowes (16 April), 272; from Bellenden, Justice Clerk (16 April), 277; from Archibald Douglas (21 April), 278; from Bowes (24 April), 280; same (29 April), 282; same (30 April), 287; from Archibald Douglas (1 May), ib.; same (4 May), 290; from Bowes (9 May), ib.; same (16 May), 292; same (23 May), 296; same (23 May), 300; same (29 May), 302; to Bowes (30 May), ib.; from Bowes (31 May), 304; same (31 May), 307; same (4 June), 309; from James VI. (6 June), 313; from Bowes (7 June), ib.; same (9 June), 314; from Archibald Douglas (9 June), 315; from Maitland (10 June), 316; from James VI. (10 June), 320; from Bowes (12 June), 321; from Archibald Douglas (14 June), 324; from the Earl of Worcester (15 June), 324; from Bowes (15 June), 328; from Archibald Douglas (20 June), 330; from the Earl of Worcester (20 June), ib.; from Bowes (21 June), 332; from James VI. (28 June), 333; from Bowes (29 June), 334; from James Hudson (3 July), 344; from Bowes (4 July), 345; same (11 July), 350; same (11 July), 354; from Archibald Douglas (12 July), 355; from Bowes (14 July), 356; from the Master of Gray (14 July), ib.; from Bowes (16 July), 357; same (16 July), 359; same (17 July), 361; from John Leslie (20 July), ib.; from Bowes (23 July), ib.; same (23 July), 365; from Archibald Douglas (27 July), 366; from Bowes (1 August), 368; from Master of Gray (5 August), 374; from Bowes (8 August), ib.; from Maitland (13 August), 377; from Bowes (14 August), 379; from Sir John Carmichael (14 August), 384; to Bowes (25 August), 386; from Bowes (25 August), ib.; from James Rither (29 August), 388; from Bowes (4 September), 390; from James VI. (7 September), 392; from Archibald Douglas (9 September), 393; from Bowes (17 September), 394; same (22 September), 397; from James VI. (30 September), 398; from Bowes (2 October), ib.; Provost and Bailies of Edinburgh to (5 October), 402; from Bowes (5 October), 403; same (8 October), 404; from James VI. (7 October), 405; from Bowes (9 October), ib.; from James VI. (12 October), ib.; from Bowes (19 October), 406; from James VI. (21 October), ib.; from Bowes (21 October), 407; same (24 October), ib.; same (31 October), 412; from Archibald Douglas (31 October), 414; from Bowes (7 November), 415; from Maitland (10 November), 417; from Bowes (20 November), 419; same (28 November), 423; from James VI. (1 December), 426; from Bowes (7 December), 428; from Maitland (7 December), 431; from Bowes (7 December), 432; James VI. beholden to, 433; from Bowes (18 December), 434; from Archibald Douglas (19 December), 440; from Bowes (26 December), 441; from Francis Dacre (25 December), 442; from Bowes (26 December), 443; from Archibald Douglas (28 December), ib.; to Maitland, 444; from James VI. (7 January, 1590-1), 445; from Bowes (13 January), 446; from Colonel William Stewart (9 January), 450; from Bowes (25 January), 451; same (3 February), 456; same (13 February), 458; same (13 February), 460; from James VI. (15 February), 461; from Bowes (23 February), 462; same (23 February), 467; same (23 February), 473; from James Hudson (23 February), ib.; from Lord Hamilton (24 February), 475; from Bowes (25 February), 476; from James VI. (26 February), ib.; observations by, concerning Scotland (February), ib.; from Bowes (9 March), 481; from James VI. (10 March), 482; from Bowes (15 March), ib.; to Bowes (21 March), 483; from Bowes (24 March), 485; same (24 March), 488; genealogical memoranda by, 491; from Bowes (3 April, 1591), 491; same (3 April), 495; same (6 April), ib.; from Archibald Douglas (12 April), 500; from Bowes (13 April), ib.; same (15 April), 501; same (17 April), 504; same (27 April), 505; same (27 April), 508; from Archibald Douglas (7 May), 510; from Bowes (8 May), ib.; same (5 May), 511; from Bowes (9 May), 514; from James VI. (15 May), 517; from Sir Robert Melville (16 May), ib.; from Bowes (19 May), ib.; same (21 May), 518; same (26 May), ib.; from Archibald Douglas (27 May), 521; from Bowes (8 June), ib.; from Archibald Douglas (12 June), 528; from Bowes (12 June), 529; same (14 June), 530; same (19 June), 531; from Archibald Douglas (20 June), 533; from Bowes (22 June), 534; same (25 June), 535; from William Hunter (29 June), 537; from Bowes (2 July), 539; from Archibald Johnston (4 July), 540; from Bowes (6 July), 541; from William Hunter (6 July), 542; from Bowes (14 July), ib.; memorial to, from William Hunter (20 July), 544; from Bowes (21 July), ib.; same (26 July), 548; same (31 July), 549; from James VI. (2 August), 552; from Bowes (6 August), 553; from Bowes (11 August), 559; same (11 August), 560; from James Hudson (12 August), 561; from James VI. (16 August), 563; from Bowes (16 August), 564; same (27 August), 565; same (2 September), 567; same (10 September), 568; same (17 September), 571; from Bowes (23 September), 572; same (24 September), 573; same (3 October), 575; same (19 October), 578; from James VI. (20 October), 579; from Bowes (24 October), 580; same (10 November), 583; same (21 November), 588; same (4 December), 592; from James Hudson (7 December), 594; from Bowes (9 December), 596; from Lord Hamilton (11 December), 598; from James Hudson (16 December), ib.; from Bowes (20 December), 600; from Sir Richard Cockburn (20 December), 603; from James VI. (20 December), 604; Oliver and Derickson ask Douglas to move, on their behalf, 605; Tenche writes to, 606; from Archibald Douglas (30 December), 607; from Bowes (31 December), ib.; from Bowes (31 December), 609; from James Hudson (31 December), 610; from James VI. (3 January, 1591-2), 616; from Bowes (5 January), ib.; (15 January), 621; to Maitland (20 January), 623; from Bowes (26 January), 625; from Bowes (28 January), 628; from Bowes (2 February), 630; from Bowes (5 February), 631; from Bowes (10 February), 634; same (13 February), 637; from James Hudson (17 February), 639; from Bowes (17 February), ib.; same (27 February), 643; same (7 March), 649; same (8 March), 651; same (11 March), 653; same (13 March), 654; same (18 March), ib.; same (22 March), 657; same (27 March, 1592), 660; from James VI. (29 March), 661; from Bowes (4 April), 663; same (11 April), 665; same (14 April), ib.; same (20 April), 669; same (22 April), 670; same (28 April), 671; same (7 May), 672; same (13 May), 674; same (18 May), 675; same (29 May), 677; same (3 June), 681; same (6 June), 684; from James Hudson (8 June), 688; from Bowes (12 June), 693; 695; from Bowes (17 June), 698; from James VI. (20 June), 702; news of Hume from, for James VI., 703; from Bowes (24 June), 704; from James VI. (24 June), 706; from Bowes (26 June), 707; same (27 June), ib.; same (28 June), 708; same (1 July), 711; same (2 July), 716; from James Hudson (3 July), 717; from Bowes (28 June), 718; same (8 July), 721; from Master of Gray (14 July), 723; from Bowes (16 July), 724; same (22 July), 730; same (24 July), 735; from Bowes (25 July), 737; same (30 July), 739; same (July), 742; from Master of Gray (4 August), 744; from Bowes (6 August), 745; same (10 August), 750; same (15 August), 755; Mowbray complains to, of his hard treatment, 758; from Bowes (17 August), ib.; same (18 August), 761; same (20 August), 762; same (24 August), 763; from Bothwell (25 August), 765; from Bowes (31 August), 766; same (August), ib.; same (2 September), 767; same (7 September), 770; same (12 September), 773; same (16 September), 774; same (23 September), 777; same (26 September), 779; same (29 September), 780; same (4 October), 782; from Master of Gray (5 October), 785; from Bowes (7 October), 786; same (10 October), 787; same (13 October), 788; from Archibald Douglas (17 October), 790; from Bowes (18 October), ib.; from James Colville (21 October), 791; from Bowes (23 October), ib.; from Archibald Douglas (24 October), 799; 800; from Bowes (4 November), 803; directions for Atholl, Mackintosh, and concerning Papists, to be sought from, 809; from Bowes (11 November), ib.; from Archibald Douglas (13 November), 812; from Bowes (16 November), ib.; same (? 22 November), 815; same (21 November), 817; same (30 November), 818; same (4 December), 820; same (17 December), 822; same (1 January, 1592-3), 828; same (3 January), 829; same (3 February, 1589-90), 837; same (7 February), 840; same (12 February), 844; same (17 February), 849; same (8 March), 851; same (1 May, 1590), 863; same (4 May), 864.

Burghs: convention of, to be summoned, 125, 126; loth to contribute to the King's necessity, 137, 139, 140, 146, 148; alienated from England, 152; to be convened to produce their revenues for the hospitals, etc., 328; difference between, and the King, concerning impost on wine, 494; many well-affected in religion, 612; Provost of Edinburgh represents, 745-6; the King travails with representatives of, for reform, 756; urged to seek reform again, 759; disaffection to the King in, 768; assistance of, needed in the Government, 774; asked to furnish ships for the King's return, 838; their refusal, 851.

Burgundy (Bourgogne, Burgonye): 147.

Burleigh: 709; 732.

——, Laird of: conspiracy of, discovered; examined, 750-1; 753; denies Bothwell had money from Spain, 754; promises to discover confederates of Bothwell, 759; fails to do so, 771-2; (Young) 784; 794; sought for in Edinburgh, 802; intercepted Catholic letter sent to, 804; pardoned by the King; committed to Edinburgh Castle, 818.

Burnhouse (Burnehouse), David Edmonston of: See Edmonston, David.

Burntisland (Brunte Ilande): 111; 119; 122; 165; 166; 362; 377; 395; 576; 683; 728; 738.

Burroton: 153.

Burvens, the: 153.

Bute, Isle of: 487; 634.

——, Sheriff of: 612; 636; 648.

Buzenval, Monsieur de: 101; 117; 133; 164; 165.

Byng, Thomas: 115.