Index: B

Babthorpe, Mr: orders to, 393.

Babtista, Mr Jo.: 576, 578.

Bacon, Lord Keeper: (Sir N.) to Cecil, advice as to his office-houses, larder, &c. (17th June 1560), 425; 539.
-, —Anthony: has had fever (17th June 1560), 425.

Badenoch: Huntly's house of, 660.

Bagenall, Sir Ralph: lieutenant in Ireland (c. 1551), his broken promise to his pledge, &c., 549; is earnestly dealt with (22nd Sept. 1561), 554; 593, 609, 638, 671, 672.

Bagonie, Laird of: repents serving the French (4th Feb. 1559–60), 310.

Bagshott, captain: 45; his raid round Hawick (8th Feb.), 74; 81; placed at Yester (15th March), 96; his band and volunteers relieve Haddington (7th July), 140.

Baker (John): and band to lie at Hume (20th June), 124, 126; arrives at Berwick (26th), 127; captain of 200, 161; his worthy service before Leith (6th April), 351; 438.

Balcote. See Dalkeith.

Baldovye, John of that Ilk: licensed to abide at home to defend Dundee (27th Aug. 1548), 163.

Balfour, Hary: goes to France, 638.

Balmuryno Abbey: 52; burned by Wyndham (25th Dec. 1547), 54.

Balnaves (Banaves), Henry, of Halhill, &c.: offers to Edw. VI. (Feb. 1546–7), 2; in Castle of St Andrews (11th March), ib.; escapes (14th April) and reaches Berwick (18th), 6; to Somerset as to John Lesly, ib.; a register book found in his chamber, 14; his relief sued for to the King of France (15th Dec. 1547), 47; prisoner from St Andrews (19th May 1549), 175; to Cecil, the lords' holy objects, &c. (19th July 1559), 228; Knox thinks should be sent to Cecil (4th Aug.), 239; 250, 251; on Council for policy, requires Randolph to report proceedings, &c. against Regent (22nd Oct. 1559), 254; to Sadleir, urging answer and help (28th Oct.), 257; his bill, 258; offended at Sadleir, &c. (5th Nov.), 259; to same of Ormiston's mishap, for more money (6th), 260; the Dowager's opinion of (15th), 265; to Cecil of the lords' retreat to Stirling, &c. (19th), 268; his letters brought to Berwick, 269; to go to Berwick (4th Feb.), 310; (Balvanes), to embark at Pittenweem, 313; to report there of Randolph's sickness, 320; signs Berwick Articles (27th Feb.), 324; to Sadleir from St Andrews, of the lords' preparations, &c. (17th March), 332; at meeting on the marriage (15th Aug.), 466; 491; sent by Arran to St Andrews, 520; not loved by Mary, 566.

Balumbie, Laird of: receives Dudley at Dundee (20th Dec.), 50.

Balvaird (Bavard), laird of: commended, 307.

Bamborough, Thomas, ship captain, 319, 400.

Banke (Banff?), Laird of: Mary at his house (20th Sept. 1562), 653.

Bannester, Mr: 28, 32; in raid on Buccleuch, 60; sent to Somerset (27th Feb.), 86.

Bargany, Laird of: called before Council 556.

Bark Eger: 21; threatens Dundee (27th Oct.), 35; sent to St Colms Inch, 36:—Anchar, Luttrell asks for one such (26th Nov.), 43; back in Tay and needs anchors and cables (18th Dec.), 48–49; Wyndham in command, off Dundee (18th Dec.), 49; lacks cables and anchors, ib.; in Tay (22nd), 51; lost her tackle in Forth, 53; in Tay (12th Jan. 1547–8), 60; crew, 75; needs anchors, boat, &c. (25th Feb.), 84; men to keep, ib.; powder, &c., for, 85; in Tay, 91; reaches Newcastle (18th June), 126; in Tay, trimmed and caulked (11th March 1548–9), 172.

Barkeley, Captain: taken before Leith (15th April 1560), 366; 393; demanded from M. Doysel, 419; Morrice: 438; question on his ransom and his offer (10th July), 447.

"Barnabie": said by Randolph to know about La Marque, 288; has leave to see him, 299; Randolph's own alias, 254, &c.

Barnebowgell, laird of (Moubray): to be ridden on (27th Nov.), 44, 52; complains of Rossyth, 98.

Barons, the lesser: petition parliament (7th Aug.), 455; their convention, 456; answer to, and 6 to be lords of Articles, 458.

Barre, Laird of (Lockhart): his open speech at Glasgow (20th Aug. 1547), 15.
-, —(younger): charge against, 592; to be released on bond, 593; 596; his unwise conduct, 598; reported beheaded, 616; secretly seeks a passport (31st Aug.), 649.

Bartoun, "John a," of Craigs: grandson of John B., commissions the Michael against the Portuguese (28th May 1547), 7; his family seal, ib.
-, —Thomas: English captain, 161.

Barwick, Edward: 516.

Basing, . . . .: captain of Phenix, 30; thanked for service, 49.

Bassantin, James: Scotsman, mathematician from France, certificate to (Jan. 1559–60), 309; to Cecil his "master," from Hull, offering service as spy with cipher (17th Feb.), 317.

Basse rock, the: 151; a private gentleman's (1558), 206.

Basse, laird of: 64; his son pledge for Douglas's friends, 85; Henry Durham's landlord, 102; supplies corn to Haddington (19th June), 123; to dismantle Dunbar, 454.

"Bastards of Scotland," the: provided in chief priories (1558), 207.

Batisons, the: of Eskdale serve England 23rd Feb.), 83, 191.

Bavington, John: captain, 161.

Bawbee ("babye"), the: its value, 606.

Bawerie, Laird of: repents serving the French (4th Feb. 1559–60), 310.

Baxter, James: hurt in thigh, 490.

Baynbrig: to take powder to Haddington (30th July), 153.

Beaumount, Thomas: captain, 161.

Beckwith, Sir Leonard: instructions to (April 1551), 185; concludes treaty at Norham church (10th June), 186.

Bedford, Earl of: 235; memorial to Mary for the Queen, his mistress (25th Jan. 1560–1), 507–8; kind messages by, to Mary (20th Feb.), 516; false report of denied (26th Feb.), 519; Lennox's son gone with, 521; his courtesy to the Grand prior, &c., 570; 629.

Beggars, abundance of: (5th Jan. 1562–3), 677.

Bellenden (Balendine), Sir John: indentures by, at Berwick (4th Dec. 1553), 193. See Justice-clerk.

Bells of Mydelbye, Toftyeates, Kykconnellland, Kirk, &c., sworn to England, 83, 191–2.

Benedicti, M., of Sorbonne: 647; the "doctour," loses his books near Dover, 654.

Berne, Canton of: keeps back its men from France, 660.

Berwick treaty: Scottish lords ratify (10th May 1560), 403.

Betoun, Archibald, of Capildra: seeks cure in France (20th March 1546–7), 3.
-, —David, of Melgund: safe conduct asked for (8th June 1562), 631; "Monsieur Mildrome," son of the Cardinal, sent to baptise Martigue's daughter, 635; going further, ib.
-, —[James?]: to have a French bishopric for Arbroath (1st July 1548), 134.
-, —John: brother of Archbishop B., brings letters, &c., from France (19th Oct. 1562), 660; his news, and Randolph's opinion of him, ib.
-, —Dame Janet (Lady Wemes): "concubine" to 1st Earl of Arran, 691, 692; the Regent Arran's mother, rival statements as to, ib.
-, —Stephen: warns the Archbishop of Glasgow against Lord James (22nd March), 533.

Beza, T.: book to be sent to, 472; his "Oration" presented to Mary (17th Oct. 1561), 560; read by her, 561.

Binche in Hainault: treaty at (15th Dec. 1550), 184.

Birchall: Yaxley's lieutenant, 396.

Bischop, Thomas: Cardonald to, at Carlisle (2nd April 1547), 4–5; Glencairn to, from Douchall (11th), 5–6; Glencairn to (Aug. 31st), 16–17; a little abbey asked for him by Lennox (26th Dec.), 53; sent to Somerset, ib.; 65; accredited by Lennox to Somerset (25th Feb.), 83; (6th March), 89; to Cecil —of his services under Henry 8th, Somerset, Dudley, Edward 6th, Mary, &c.— their rewards, his losses, &c., by enmity of the Earl and Countess of Lennox, &c. (9th Feb. 1561–2), 600–2.

Bishops, "bloody": Goodman wishes Cecil to slay them (26th Oct.), 257.
-, —livings (Scotland): Act to curtail and how to be disposed (27th Dec. 1561), 582; ratified by Mary, ib.; partly approved by Cecil, 591; the Duke's groanings, &c. thereat, 592.

Black Friars, Edinburgh: a distinguished Frenchman's body brought to (1st July), 135.

Blackater, Laird of: newly assured, to be molested (16th Nov.), 40; 68; suspected of betraying Ormiston, 267; to join Morton (2nd May 1560), 394.
-, —Edward: master of the Lyon of Leith, 536.
-, —Patrick: gentleman, captain of the Lyon, charges against, &c. (12th–17th June), 535–6.

Blackness on the Forth: held by French (1558), 236; offered to Arran (11th April 1560), 357; delivered (17th), 364.

Blanerne, Laird of: reported gone to France (21st Oct.), 489, 490; a crafty false and subtle Scot, &c., 491; "John of Lumbie," sharply rebuked by Morton, 519; at home, 520; took Mary's letter of 8th Jan. to Morton, 528; declared Morton's affection to late Regent, 529; this unknown to Morton, ib.; suspicion of, 650. See Lumsden, John.

"Blast, first, of the Trumpet," the: Knox on the confutation of (12th July 1559), 224; Knox's mitigation of its rigour per Lord James (20th March), 533; his suggestions to Elizabeth as to (6th Aug.), 542; Aylmer's reply to, 678.

Blawetwod and band: sworn to England, 192.

Blood feud: among Scots nobles, nature of, 206.

Blount, Edward, captain, 161.
-, —Robert: captain, 161.
-, —Mr: collecting spent shot at Leith, 457, 462, 478.

"Bluemantell." See Atkynson, Edmund.

Bochetell, M.: secretary of France, 182.

Bohemia (Beame): religious wars in, 142.

Boig, Robert: passport for, 246.

Bolls, Scots: converted to London measure, 123.

Bonart: hopes for an English gelding, 58.

Bonaventure, the: case regarding, 561.

Boncle, barony of: 68.

Bonjedworth, Laird of: "that crafty Scot" escapes with Angus, 82; his credeuce to Lennox and Wharton, 84.

Bonner (Bonarde), bishop: in Marshalsea (7th June 1560), 422.

Bonnington (Boneintoun), laird of: Angus's "servant," unassured (16th Nov.), 39.

Bonnonour, "le sauer," 647.

"Book of Discipline," the: discussed in convention for 6 days, Randolph's doubts of (6th Feb. 1560–1), 512; papists to sign on penalties, 513; suit to Mary to establish, discussed (22nd Dec. 1561), 582.

Borowmore causeway: near Edinburgh, 45.

Borthwick, William, Lord: Katherine, his sister, m. (1) Sir Thomas Hay (1489), 691; (2) Sir Oliver Sinclar of Rosling, 692; Lord: his son christened (Oct. 1547), 34; is inconstant, and changes with the Governor (27th Nov.), 44; his house of B. to be delivered to Grey (27th Feb.), 85; with the Queen Regent (10th Nov. 1559), 261; Bothwell at his castle, 262; signs common "band" (6th May), 397; and marriage proposal (16th Aug.), 465; keeper of Liddesdale, 499; Mary, at his house (12th Jan. 1561–2), 590.
-, —Gawyn: bound to deliver Lord B.'s house, 85.
-, —Sir John: left St Andrews with Balnaves (14th April 1547), 6; (Bortyk), captain: sent by De Noailles to Lennox, "like to be a good" man, always quoting scripture (Dec. 1559), 278.

Borthwicks, the: to victual Lauder, 109.

Bothe, John: captain, 161.

Bothwell (Bodwell), earls of: Patrick, at the Edinburgh convention (2nd April 1547), 5; his promise to England found in St Andrews (18th Aug.), 14; indicted for offer to marry Duchess of Suffolk and deliver Hermitage, ib.; asks an English wife (30th Sept.), 22, 25; writes to Somerset and Grey (Oct.), 28; to have a safe conduct (26th), 31; goes to Stirling with Governor (Oct. 1547), 34; is uncertain, despite the Queen and Governor's promises (17th Nov.), 41; "sworn" to them for an abbey and 2000 merks (21st– 24th), 42; asks leave to go to London for their "weal" (27th), 44; to be spoken with by Grey, ib.; goes to Somerset unwillingly (24th Dec.), 52; to be kept till Cockburn comes, and is playing double (9th Jan. 1547–8), 56, 58; his house of Hales, 59; not to be spared (7th Feb.), 73; Hales and his standard delivered to Grey, 81; also Saltoun, his retainers seek assurance, ib.; is condemned for seeing Somerset, ib.; his message to the Governor, Langton's advice thereon (27th March), 104; may be gained to England for a reward, 106; his speech to Huntly at London, 107; Somerset as to (7th June), 119; sent by Grey to Alnwick (2nd Aug.), 154; to Somerset for passport to Scotland as promised (7th), 157; how he stands with Somerset (1st Nov.), 166; communicates with Bishop of Dunkeld (26th), 169; his fealty to Edward VI. (Aug. 1549), 178; covenants to, and requests, ib.; to Sir Thomas Smith from Ware, of Lennox's discontent, &c. (5th Sept.), ib.; with Henry 8th, watched by Bischop on the March, 601; (Bandrant), James, Earl: Admiral (1558), 207; sent by Queen Regent to Sir H. Percy (3rd Aug. 1559), 238; 242; commission to, &c. (28th Aug. 1559), 246; plunders Ormiston of 1000l., 259; his "cartel" to Arran to mortal combat (7th), 260; Arran's reply, declining, and that he lies, &c., ib.; with the Regent (10th), 261; his waylaying and wounding Ormiston, 262; his house of Crichton, title-deeds, &c., spoiled by Arran, &c., retires to Borthwick, ib.; withholds Haltown his prisoner from the French (Dec.), 275; "weary of his part "(20th Jan. 1559–60), 290; scandal as to his sister, ib.; with Q. Regent (16th–21st Feb.), 322; dispatched by Q. Regent to France (17th May), 411; not yet sailed, seeking passage in north (7th June), 421; report by Lady Buccleuch of his rich marriage in Denmark contradicted (23rd Sept.), 482; French King's death signified to (12th Jan. 1560–1), 506; reported sent by Mary to Scotland (6th Feb.), 510; looked for, 514; Mary's commission by, 519; arrives at Edinburgh, at discord with Arran and Seton (26th Feb.), 520; has two abbeys from Mary, 523; seeks reconciliation (14th March), 527; great admiral, 536; forbidden court on Arran's account, 548; Melrose held against him (24th Sept.), 555; his sister sought by Lord John, 563; gets Melrose, &c.—"nere sybbe" to Mary, ib.; to go to Jedburgh (11th Nov.), 569; wore no "deule" at the King's "exequies" (6th Dec.), 578; his assurance rejected by the Duke as his "better" (17th), 579; his, &c., disturbance at a house in Edinburgh; rebuked by Mary, banished Court till 8th Jan. (27th Dec.), 582–3; doubt of Ormiston rather than Arran, his sister's coming marriage, &c., 583; moved to own his fault to Arran, seeks a quiet life at Court (2nd Jan. 1561–2), 585; his sister's marriage at Crichton before the Queen (11th), 590; 609; captures young Ormiston, who is rescued (c. 15th March), sudden reconciliation with Arran, and conspiracy with the duke and him at Kinneill revealed to Mary (28th), 612–13; warded (29th), 614; is at St Andrew's Castle (1st April), ib., 615, 616; Arran's old demand on, 617; confronted with Arran, his challenge (10th–11th), 618, 619; demands a trial, 620; to be sent to Edinburgh (3rd May), 622; to Dunbarton, (11th), 623, 631; his trust in Border thieves (8th July), 638; escapes (18th Sept.), is fortifying Hermitage, 650; writes to Mary, &c., submitting himself (24th), 654, 655; at Leith professing service, 661; gone to France (30th Dec.), 675; the Hermitage summoned, ib.; to Northumberland from Berwick for Elizabeth's protection (7th Jan. 1562–3), 677; stayed by Randolph, Murray, and Maitland's means, Mary's opinion, 678; likened to a devil by Randolph, 679, 680; Elizabeth's good treatment of, feared (31st), 681, 686; hostility to Moray and Maitland, Randolph's hatred to, 687.

"Bowe," the: Edinburgh, 458.

Bowes, George: to get his mother's letters, 238; marshal of Berwick, knighted by Norfolk, St George's day (23rd April 1560), 375; his revenues, ib.; 453.
-, —Richard, captain of Norham; to restore Lord Hume's fishing and profits taken (4th Dec. 1553), 193.
-, —Sir Robert: warden of Middle Marches, ambassador (8th July 1547), 9; in raid against Buccleuch (17th Jan. 1547–8), 60; Scots with him, ib.; at Warkworth with Grey and Wharton (27th Jan.), 66; at Copperspeth (23rd Feb.), 80; 85, 88; in charge while Grey of Wilton at Court (15th March), 96; to Grey of Wilton from Roxburgh of the Scottish plans—his want of carriage—escape of Spanish lieutenant, &c. (22nd March), 101; George Douglas to, and verbal message by, to Lord Grey, &c. (31st), 105; on his way to Lawder (3rd April), 107; is fortifying at (4th–6th), 108; returns to Berwick, leaving L. able to resist all Scotland (8th), ib.; made warden of East and Middle Marches, shows Grey the extra cost, for help (11th), 109; leads his force to Cockburnspath (21st April), 110; at Haddington with Grey (28th), 111; burns round Edinburgh (3rd June), 115; to encamp at the Peaths (15th July), 147; his opinion to Palmer, routed and made prisoner (17th), 148; instructions to (April 1551), 185; concludes treaty at Norham church (10th June), 186; indentures by, at Berwick (4 Dec. 1553), 193.

Bowes, Mrs: Knox to, 238; Knox's "mother," 307; (Boes), Mrs: Knox wishes for, to manage his household, &c. (4th Aug. 1562), 644.
-, —bulwark (Haddington): repels French attack, 133; the rock opposite, 137; besiegers' trench towards (5th July), 139; powder relief to enter between, and Tyne water (7th), 140.

Bowmen: English, advised against the French hacbutters, 286.

Boyd, Robert, Lord: proposal as to, 28, 29; desires assurance, &c. (16th Nov.), 40; Angus's "honest" friend (18th Dec. 1547), 48; marches for Perth (25th June 1559), 218; at Edinburgh, 220; to Cecil and the Queen (19th July), 227–8; Cecil to (28th), 234; at Stirling (24th Sept.), 252; on Council for policy (22nd Oct.), 254–5, 276; at Glasgow (21st March 1559–60), 336; signs "band" against the Regent (27th April), 383; 385, 403; in parliament (8th–10th Aug.), 458; a lord of Articles, ib.; signs marriage proposal (16th Aug.), 465; at Council (20th), 468; meets Glencairn (19th Sept.), 480; before Castle Sempill, 490; at Council (20th Dec.), 498; (1st Sept. 1561), 548; at Glasgow, admitting Willock superintendent (14th), 555.

Brabston, Sir William: treasurer of Ireland (1551), 549.

"Bragyng trowble": Borthy new fort called by the Scots (27th Feb.), 87.

Brampton: Grey's servant, 66.

Branxham: meeting at, to no purpose, 66; castle only won by cannon, ib.

Brechin, Bishop of, 206.

Brende, John: at Berwick, 80; stayed by weather (27th Feb.), 86; Somerset's instructions to, for dealing with Argyll, 87; sees Argyll at Cupar in Fife (sic) (6th March), 92; to Somerset with report of meeting at Coupar near Perth, conversations, opinion of him — "greedy" and envious of Arran—his message, &c. (9th), 93–96; awaited at Berwick (6th April), 108; to Paget from Haddington, awaiting the Scots (29th), 111; instructions for, 114; to Sir T. Palmer, Haddington defensible (20th June), 123; to spread report of Somerset (27th June), 129; his dealing with Ruthven and Melvin, 130; to Paget of Haddington—the French ships scatter in a gale—the Queens go to France, &c. (2nd July), 136; to same with Gower's report of the French round Haddington, &c. (3rd), 137; to Somerset with musters (4th), 138; to Paget of the French batteries, ib.; to same, no assault yet, Queen's arrival in camp, &c. (6th), 139; to Somerset of relief preparations (7th), 140; to Somerset as to a suitor, state of charges, &c. (11th July), 145; for orders to the Germans (12th), 146; to same of rout of English horse before Haddington (17th), 148; consulted by Shrewsbury (19th), 149; to Somerset, details of loss, &c. (24th), ib.; farther thereon (26th), 150; to same, movements of French navy (27th), 151; farther thereon, and their land forces (29th), 151; instructed by Fisher (30th), 152; to Somerset of the English fleet, &c., 154; musters the army for Scotland, 14,512 horse and foot (12th Aug. 1548), 161; to Somerset, from Longniddry, that they must retreat (23rd), 162; to same, from Berwick (9th Nov.), 167; to same, enemy's motions (18th Nov.), 168; to Paget with thanks (22nd), ib.; to Somerset, of Desse's return— taking and danger of Lord Gray—the Governor and France, &c. (23rd–26th), ib.; to Sir John Mason—nothing doing—for leave to return (29th), 169; commissioner for exchange of prisoners (19th May 1549), 174.

Breste of Mutton, the: unfit for rough weather, her flag, &c., transferred (18th Dec.), 49.

Bridges, Sir John: his severity, 110.

Brinkburn monastery: sold, question as to woods worth 1000 marks, 273.

Brisack, M. de: his son taught by G. Buchanan, 598.

Brode, captain: orders to (6th May), 400.

Broke, Gerhard van: of Lübek, 202.

Brooke, William, 13; to Somerset (16th Aug. 1547), 14.

Broughton, captain: at Boulogne, 110.

Broughty (Borthie) Craig: Castle of, offered by Lord Gray to Edw. 6th (11th March 1546–7), 2; value of fishings at, ib.; sur rendered to Clynton—its state, repairs, &c. (24th Sept. 1547), 21; Sir Andrew Dudley, captain (8th Oct.), 24; siege raised, 49; victual short, and a surgeon needed (20th Dec.), 50; no store house, and place weak (27th), 53; another attack feared (9th Jan. 1547–8), 58; reinforced, ib., 59; garrison idle and vicious, partly Scots from Wark (12th), 61, 62; H. Durham allowed to fish at, 63; Argyll's attack imminent (22nd), 63; repulsed (23rd), 64; reported taken (24th), ib.; a new fort traced near by Palmer —commands the country (1st Feb.), 69, 70; in rapid progress by Scottish workmen (18th), 78; 16 French galleys attack (14th June), 121; repulsed, 124; fortifications at, 125; (d'Ambroch) on Tay, held by French (1558), 206.

Browne, John: captain, 161.
-, —one: hurt before Leith, 377.
-, —Mark: Edinburgh burgess, 451.
-, —Valentine: sent by sea with pay (27th April), 384; 396, reports reverse at Leith (8th May), 399; 438, 502; omits Randolph's pay, 578; is four months in arrear and has no warrant (27th Dec. 1561), 583.

Broxmouth (Broche mouth): to assist the Dowager (22nd Jan.), 295; and Dunbar (23rd), 296.
-, —Geo. Hume of: to dismantle Dunbar, 454.

Bruerton, Mr: murders two kinsmen of MacConnel, 672; pursued for same, 678; will take the sea (31st Jan. 1562–3), 681.

Brunston, Laird of: (Crichton), with Geo. Douglas at Norham (20th Oct. 1847), 27; 40; to Lord Grey (16th Nov.), 41; to be ridden on (27th), 44; sent to Warkworth for aid against the Governor (10th Jan. 1547–8); delivers message from Geo. Douglas, 59; again there with Grey (24th), 64; to Grey in favour of Geo. Douglas now dealing with Queen Dowager (1st Feb.), 71; at Warkworth on his and Angus's behalf, with promises, &c. (14th), 77; at Berwick (20th), 79; to keep Nunraw with fifty men (27th Feb.), 85; his goods burned in Ormiston House (3rd March), 88; 93; stones of his house carried off to Edinburgh for another (16th March), 97; house unburned, partly pulled down, new stones taken to Edinburgh and young trees cut up (6th April), 108; wants more help from Somerset, ib.; his secrecy as to raid on Dalkeith commended (9th June), 118; English horse with him (11th), 119; summoned to Berwick (13th), ib.; secret news to, 129; to practise espial, 130; shows more goodwill than service (26th July), 151; reaches Berwick from London (18th Jan. 1559–60), 286; proceeds vid Carlisle for safety (19th), 287; crosses border, 288; reaches Glasgow, sore travelled (23rd Jan.), 298; directed by Glasgow to Arran and Lord James (27th), 304; dispatched from Glasgow to Fife, 310.

Brute 1st King of Britain: 209.

Bryan, Mr: ambassador to France, 145.

Brynie, Bishop of: 181.

Bryreton alias Bryanton, Thomas: and ships, &c., to be seized (7th Aug.), 157.

Buccleuch, Laird of: attends convention if Angus and G. Douglas sent away (2nd April 1547), 5; to serve England (20th Oct.), 28; warned to prepare (26th), 32; sickness keeps him from seeing Gray (16th Nov.), 40; promises if well in ten days (21st), 42; also his son, ib.; to be punished for "wynkering" (30th), 46; frost hinders attack on (30th Dec.), 54; keeps out as a true Scotsman—at feud with Cesford, 56; Grey will scourge him (5th Jan. 1547–8), 57; raid on, Newark attacked—his towns plundered, &c. (17th), 60; his tenants offer to hold of England, 61; return to Newark to be watched (25th Jan.), 65; his deadly feud with Cesford, promoted by Grey of Wilton (27th), 66; his lands on Slittrick water, and house in Hawick burned (8th Feb.), 74; in wait to burn Jedburgh (17th), 77; in force on W. March with Maxwell, &c. (22nd March), 101; near akin to Maxwell, 247.

Buccleuch, Lady: her brother a prisoner (30th July 1548), 153; Bothwell's old lover, reports his marriage, 482.

Buchanan, Laird of: opposes Lennox (Sept. 1547), 18.
-, —(Bowhanan) M. George: a learned godly man, late young de Brisac's tutor, 598; Mary reads Livy with daily (April 1562), 615.
-, —Mr Patrick: a protestant, tutor to the Duke's children (25th Aug. 1559), 247.

Bulinger (Martin), book to be sent to, 472.

Bull, the: Wynchester captain, 294, 365.

Bullets: 2000 gathered at Leith, 457.

Bullock, Henry: plan of Debateable land by (24th Sept. 1552), 190.

Bulmer (Bowmer), Sir Ralph: commission to (Aug. 1547), 14; to Somerset for men repairs, etc. (6th Nov.), 38; to same, news by spy, and is not idle, 46; to Somerset of Cesford's news—his coals bad and uses "petes"—advice as to Kelso Abbey lands, Melrose, &c. (30th Dec.), 55; his dispute with Lord Grey (20th Jan. 1547–8), 62; warned against Buccleuch, 77; 89; his men to keep Roxburgh, 96.

Burges en Berry: Ormiston's son at (2nd May), 394.

Burnt Island: Luttrell's burnings and plunder at, 58; Castle in, ib.

Bute: French ships lying beside (9th March), 93; (Bewte): T. Bishop's exploits at, 600.

Butler, Mr: orders to (4th May), 393.

Butsyde, George: ten years prisoner in Kintyre, to Randolph for help, &c. (2nd Sept. 1561), 549; Thomas Hedley on difficulties, &c. (22nd), 554; case laid before Cecil (24th), 556; 593; MacConnell's high demand (25th Jan.), 594; ransom nearly settled, 599; looked for—MacConnell loth to part with (7th April), 615; freed and daily looked for (8th July 1562), 638; very poor, owes £20 in Ayr and Irvine, ib.; to Cecil from Edinburgh—joy at end of his eleven years' captivity—offers service (11th Dec.), 670; came without money or clothes, his debts, a tall stout man, knows the isles well (16th Dec.), 672; sent to Cantyre by Randolph (6th Feb. 1562–3), 683.

Buttencourt, M.: his brags and menacing letter to Lord James, 244; 603; licence to carry pistols asked for (26th Feb. 1561–2), 607.

Butterden, Laird of: his prisoner, 61.

Byllye tower, Lammermoor: to be garrisoned, 68; how surprised by English, 70.

Bynkes, John: Queen's messenger, 253, 435, 448.

Byston, Captain: thanked for service, 49, 294.