Index: N

Nabert, Monsieur: 45; to de Courcelles (30th Sept. 1586), 57; suit on behalf of, 337; 450.

Nairn (Narne): 630; 631.
-, — (Narne), Peter: witness of piracy, 512.

Napare, William: goods of, taken by pirates, 514.
-, — . . . (Neper): letters of, 642.

Naples: 135; 138; 365; 497.
-, — Charles II., King of: See Charles II., King of Naples.
-, — Conrad, King of: See Conrad, King of Naples.
-, — Frederick, King of: See Frederick.
-, — Jane, Queen of: See Jane.

Nasmyth, John: with James VI., 275; Morison to (10th Feb. 1586–7), 280.

Nathaniel: sent to James VI., 411.

Nau, Monsieur Jacques: statement by (10th Sept. 1586), 1; money of, seized, 7; money found in chamber of, 20; to Walsingham (17th), 21; Milles deals with, 22; charges against (21st), 30; letters in hand of, 43; a prisoner, 47; Pasquier questioned concerning (30th), 54; 64; a prisoner (4th Oct.), 78; taken to Tixall, 87; to confess before Mary, 88; note by, 106; treaty with, 118; Mary reposes trust in, 125; minute by, 126; examination of, 143; 145; to Walsingham (2nd Dec.), 179; same (21st), 199; supplications of, 200; to Walsingham (31st), 202; confession of, 219; letter to Foljambe from, 227; Mary's letter written by, ib.; books of accounts found in chambers of, 237; caused to write to L'Aubespine, 239; letter to Foljambe from, 241; letter from Englefield to, ib.; letter to Fontenay from, ib.; letter from Cherelles to, 242; well entertained at house of Walsingham, ib.; letter from Pasquier to, 248; letters to Mary from, 260; letter from Englefield to, 261; letter to Babington from, 261; Darrell's wants supplied out of money of, 269; depositions of, 270; contracted to Elizabeth Pierrepont, 281, 282; to Walsingham (21st Feb. 1586–7), 301; request of servant of, 303; to Proby, ib.; Mary examined about, 311, 312; 456; passport for, 471; money received by Mary's attendants from, ib., 472; Guise commends integrity of conduct of, in service of Mary, 489.

Navarre, King of: de Chenueraulx sent to, 49; aid to be given to (Sept. 1586), 59; Honthinton deliberates in favour of (8th Oct.), 90; James VI. inclined towards, 167; Queen Mother of France goes to see, 195; 262; negotiations of Queen Mother of France with, 286; 303; James VI. has many times refused to give help to, 304; Queen Mother of France parts from, 335; Queen Mother of France has settled nothing with, 346; advances upon Poitou, 443; word that, should be proclaimed the second person (17th Jan. 1587–8), 534; Henry d'Albret chased from, 571; 584; marriage of the sister of, 586; 605; has no children, 658; nearest of kin to the crown of France—and James VI. follow one same religion, 659; 660; 661; 662; Wemyss returning to, 677.
-, — Princess of: some would have James VI. marry, 478; marriage with, resolved in James VI.'s mind, 621; many think James VI. will match with, 638; the Chancellor for the marriage with, 655; marriage portion of, 658; 661; consultation concerning the marriage with, 677.
-, — Queen of: 320.

Naylor, Mr: 40.

Neisbath, William: See Nisbet, William.

Neper, . . .: See Napare.

Nevill, James: allowance for service supplied for funeral of Mary by, 464.
-, — Lady: at funeral of Mary, 459; 462.
-, — Sir Andrew: bears banner at funeral of Mary, 458; 461.

Nevin, Hugh: goods taken by, 516.

New Abbey, alias Sweet Heart: 641.
-, — Abbot of: to return from France, 147; 641.

Newall, . . .: beholden to Marbury (11th Nov. 1586), 151.

Newbattle, Abbot (Lord) of (Mark Ker, Master of Requests): a councillor (13th July 1587), 451; 452; (Lord Newbattle), 668.

Newcastle: 31; 40; 275; men-of-war from, 594; Bothwell will undertake to lay the country waste to, 654; it were not amiss that some man-of-war were kept at, 706.

New Forest: 663.

Newgate: fugitives from, 680.

Newgate Prison: 240.

Newhaven: 40; licence to build saltpans at, 610.

Newport (Mon.): 645.

Nichols, William (of Northam): captured at sea, 515.

Nidderie Castle: Hamilton's letter dated at (10th Oct. 1586), 94.

Nightingale , the (or Kirkcaldy): 512.

Nisbet, Mr Henry: 337; bill of merchandise furnished to Courcelles by, 414; debt owed by Courcelles to (10th June 1587), 442; goods supplied to Courcelles by (1st Aug.), 462; money paid by Courcelles to, 484; money owed by Courcelles to, 486.
-, — James: goods of, spoiled, 675.
-, — William: goods of, taken, 512.

Nithsdale, sheriffdom of: 668.

Nollan, Droghan: 644; 645.

Norfolk: Scottish men robbed in, 190; 670; 710.
-, — Duke of: actions of Mary with, 51; arraignment of, ib.; Mary seeks marriage with, 100; dealings of, with Lethington, 116; proposal of marriage to Mary by, 116; committed, 117; Mary's intention to marry (Oct. 1586), 170; secret offer of marriage by Mary to, 207; Mary's dealing in case of, 289; conspiracy of Mary with, 350; 375; plot by, 530; Mary's practices with, 565; 569; fall of, 636.

Normandy, Robert Beauclerk, Duke of: See Robert, Duke of Normandy.

North, Captain: ship spoiled by, 509; dead, 510.

Northam (Devon): 515.

Northamptonshire: soldiers to be sent to Fotheringay from (21st Nov. 1586), 162; 263.
-, — Sheriff of: See Andrews, Mr.

Northumberland: 617; 710.
-, — Earl of: offers service to Mary, 117; Mary procures rebellion of (Oct. 1586), 121; 366; 568; 569.
-, — Sheriff of: See Anderson, Mr.

Norton, Mr: 50; Lord Henry Howard's confession before, 51.

Norway: 547; 623.

Nottinghamshire: 281.

Novell, Lady: See Nevill, Lady.

Nowell, Lady: See Nevill, Lady.
-, — Sir Andrew: See Nevill, Sir Andrew.

Noyon: office of provostship royal of, in domain of Mary, 319; 321.

Nuke, the: 95.

Numa Pompilius: 133.

Numidia: 140.