Index: F

Fairefaxe, Sir William: captain, 161; 393, 438.

Fala Moor: Scottish army summoned to (31st Aug. 1547), 18.

Falcon, the: 293, 294; Hare, captain, ib., 306; (Fawcon): brings the lords to Berwick (24th Feb.), 321.
-, —Lisle, the: tonnage, etc., 12.
-, —the (galliasse): tonnage, &c., 13.
-, —of Plymouth, the: tonnage, &c., 13.

Falconer, Captain Peter: to siege St Colme's (Oct.), 34.

Fangbye, Yorkshire: given to Thomas Bischop, 600.

Farewell, William: commended to Somerset, 93.

Farnese, Cardinal: to the Queen, on Dunkeld and Glasgow (26th March 1548), 103.

Fast (Fawoest) Castle: Scots garrison at (8th Nov.), 38; Lady of, attendant on the Queen, reports to Grey of Wilton on the French (17th June 1548), 121.

Faubusson, Jean de, the Regent's apothecary: prescription by, 245.

Faultrey, Jean du: to his brother, 295; to M. D'Oysel, ib.

Fayne (Vane), Sir Ralph: Huntly to, Lady F. and her daughter, &c,, with thanks for good cheer, &c. (20th March), 99; his hawks and grey hounds, ib.
-, —Sir Rolland son (?) of Sir Ralph: Huntly's commendations to, 99.

Fenton, John a: de Villemor's servant, 296; sent to Fife (24th Jan.), 297; taken by Wynter, paid ransom, 338.

"Fernando," a Spanish captain: sent by Wynter to Norfolk, will report on Leith, &c. (31st Jan.), 308; " Fairand," 337; his good service before Leith (6th April), 351; (Fardenando): attacks French foragers (12th May), 407.

Feria, Conte de: to be suitably received at Harwich (23rd Jan. 1557–8), 205; (Ferrys), Conte de: his letter to Antwerp for Aubigny, 278.

Fernel, M.: the King's physician, dead, 666.

Ferniherst, Laird of: to serve England (20th Oct. 1547), 28; warned to prepare (26th), 32; surety for Ayton (16th Nov.), 40; his son enters (7th Feb.), 73; a longer day asked for, 74; summoned by Grey to Berwick (11th June), 119; proffers service (26th July), 151; taken by Governor, asks release of his son, or license for his brother to serve Edward VI. (1st Nov. 1548), 165; 289; Morton to bring him to camp (6th April 1560), 349; signs " band" against Regent (27th April), 383; signs common "band" (6th May), 397; his prisoner, 500; Sir John Ker, bound for Lord Gray's re-entry, 503.

Ferniherst, young: joins the Lords (27th March), 340; in the English camp (6th April, 349; young Laird of: his father just dead (10th Aug. 1562), 646; plundered, ib.

Fettiplace: in Lochryan, 631, 640; a pirate, 680.

Feu (fewe) holding: explained, 55.

Figueroa, Messire Jehan de: Spanish ambassador in London, 202.

"Fillspotte" on Tweed: Selby of Twisell's ring net at, 194.

Filton, Sir Edward: before Leith (20th June) 429, 438.

Findlater, Laird of: Huntly's 2nd son, 377; comes with Bishop of Valence to camp (25th April), 381; (John Gordon) signs "band" against the Dowager, &c. (27th), 383; in a scuffle hurts Lord Ogilvy's arm, 637; broke prison and escaped (25th July), 643; summoned to Aberdeen and Stirling, takes up arms, &c., 651; ordered, but fails to intercept Mary at the Speyhis house held against her, 653, 654; story of his marriage to the widow Ogilvy—her stepson's disinheritance — and Gordon's treatment of her, &c., 655–6. See Gordon, John.
-, —Laird of: (Ogilvy), Regent's envoy (10th May), 405; looked for, 514; Maitland on, 516, 517: Randolph as to (26th Feb.), 518–19; is in Lothian, 520. See Ogilvy, James.
-, —house of: summoned by Mary (21st Sept., 1562), 653; keys of, brought to Moray—refused, 658.

Fisher, Thomas: instructions by Somerset to, for Lords Shrewsbury and Grey of Wilton (27th June), 129; also to see Luttrell and confer with Argyll and Gray, give them gold chains, &c., 130; reports himself to Somerset from Berwick (29th July 1548), 152; also his conferences with Lords Shrewsbury, Grey, &c. (30th) 152; to Master Cecil to know how Somerset takes it, and will report further after spying things amiss, 153; instructions to, with Luttrell, to deal with Argyll, Athol, &c. (March 1548–9), 173; articles by, 174; to Cecil from Innerwick camp—as to abandoning Haddington—its misery—bad state of the army — himself like to die, &c. (17th Sept. 1549), 178–80; his prayer, 180.

Fitzwilliam, Brian: wounded in leg, 366; captain, 393, 438.

Flemyng (James), Lord: prisoner (19th May 1549), 175; his poisoning in France (in 1558) 417; the Duke's son-in-law, ib.; (John), Lord: in parliament (8th–10th Aug.), 458; his hall falls down, 598; to marry Lord Ross's heiress at Court (10th May 1562), 622; his marriage "banckquet," 626.
-, —Jean, Lady: her French servant brings her letter to Grey at Berwick (20 Feb.), suspected of plot, 79; refused leave to land the young Queen at Dunbarton (6th Aug. 1548), 157; her text from Scripture (Joel ii. 13), 429; suing passports for herself and bastard son (10th Aug. 1560), 459; their former honour at English court, ib.; passport sued for, and her son (22nd Aug.), 468; for her ladies, steward, &c., 20 horses, ib.; its despatch urged (27th), 474; (7th Sept.), 478; passport not yet delivered (23rd Sept.), 481; to depart with her son to-morrow (7th Oct.), 486; her promise to Randolph, ib.; bastard sister of James V., 494; 522; her daughter Lady Livingston, 525.
-, —Francis: to Somerset from Spyttell Hill (28 Aug. 1548), 163.
-, —John: 195.
-, —Mary: her contention on exchange of prisoners (6th Feb.), 683; taken by the Queen as bedfellow (10th March), 688.
-, —. . . lieutenant of Orduance, 394.

Foix (Foys), M. de: ambassador to Mary, received at Holyrood, 575; made known to Randolph, ib.; his good speech of Elizabeth —the "religion"—his sufferings therefor— yet attends Mass (3rd Dec.), 577; his long talk with Randolph—repentance—soon to depart, &c. (6th), ib.; asks Randolph's letter to Cecil (7th Dec.), 578; his good report of Elizabeth (10th), 579; not liked by the French, 580; Arran's secret speech with, 583; his predecessor not pleased with (2nd Jan. 1561–2), 584.

Foljambe (Fuliambe), Sir James: captain, 161.

Fontpertuis, Mlle. de,: of Mary's chamber, high in her favour, returns to France, recommended to Elizabeth (10th Aug.), 645, 647.

Forbes, Lord: coming forward (5th July 1547), 9; his conduct to the Ruthvens, 155; not "declared," 220.

Forbes (Phorbes) John, master of: signs "band" against the Regent (27th April), 383.
-, —Arthur: signs "band" against the Regent (27th April), 383.
-, —William of Corsinday: banished homicide, recommended by Moray to Cecil (15th Feb.), 684; and by "his friend" the Chancellor Morton to same (8th March), 687.
-, —(Forboys), W.: to Cecil (16th Aug. 1559), 244; captain: sent to view ships at Dunbar (29th July 1560), 452; reports (31st), ib., 453; to go to France for David Hamilton, 457; 480, 481; his report to Randolph of Charlabois' story, and bet on Arran's marriage, 482–3; placed in Castle Sempill with 10 men (21st Oct.), 489, 490; sent by Arran to France (3rd Jan. 1560–1), 504; license asked for (6th), 505; to be looked after, ib.; 506, 516; letters &c. brought by, 520, 521; unwilling to go back, 526; takes the Duke's letters to France (20th March), 532, 533; in Arran's attempt, 585; sent by Arran to France secretly— the Queen's displeasure (12th Feb. 1561–2), 603; his mission from the Duke, 606; stayed at Bamburgh with the Duke's French rents, 672; still kept, the Duke writes for (30th Dec.), 675.
-, —clan of, stirred against Huntly, 661.

Forman, surveyor of works, killed at Dalkeith (3rd June 1548), 116.

Forrest (Forret, Fowrus), David, accused by Bothwell, 104; message to, 129; burgess, Edinburgh, 186; leaves Scotland for the troubles (15th Nov. 1559), 265; 457; to keep M. de Noailles company (20th March), 532; D. "Foster," merchant, his interest in letter of marque, 534; not loved by Queen Mary, 566; desires her agency—is likeliest, 598; Mr. David, Randolph's Edinburgh host, 661.
-, —George, brother to Davy F., burgess Haddington, in English interest (1st Nov. 1548), 166.
-, —Gilbert, of Leith, 554.
-, —(Farrat), John, Lord James's servant, 295; sent to Arran from the Admiral (23rd Jan. 1559–60), 300; and directed back ib.

Forrester, Alexander of Carden: "to vesey " France, &c. (17th May 1557), 197.
-, —James, vice-treasurer of Scotland, 1.

Forster, Sir John: Northumberland no friend to (5th Aug. 1559), 239; escorts Sadleir and Leek to Leith (11th April 1560), 358; 502; his demand on the Grand prior and D'Anville, 562; meeting with Lord James at Kelso, 575; 627; to receive 2 chief Elliots from Cesford (15th July), 639, 676; complaints, 686.

Fortescude and 3 Poles: go to France, 669.

Fortune: Lord Grey of Wilton's opinion of, 121.

Fothringham, John: councillor, Dundee, 33.

Fowleraw on Slitterick; laird of Gledstane's burned, 74.

Francis I.: Secretary Paniter on his death (March 1546–7), 3; his treaty with Henry VIII., 436, 437.
-, —II. (Dauphin) K. of Scots: to Elizabeth from Fontainbleau, ratifying treaty of Cambray (21st April 1559), 211; for a trader's passport (18th May), 212; appoints commissioners (21st), 213; to make oath to treaty of Cambray, ib.; to Elizabeth from Paris with amity (25th), ib.; to same (18th June), 216; 242, 246; commission to Bothwell, &c. (28th Aug. 1559), 246; notes as to his rule, &c. (31st), 249, 250; the Regent suspended by the Lords in his and the Queen's names (19th–23rd Oct.), 255; proclamation by (13th Nov. 1559), 263; to Elizabeth, 264; commission to M. D'Elbeuf (4th Dec.), 271; accredits La Marque to learn the Queen Regent's health (23rd Dec.), 283; to M. D'Oysel (25th), 284; and M. la Brosse, ib.; proclamation by (2nd Feb. 1559–60), 314; accredits Bishop of Valence to Arran (7th March), 328) distrusts Elizabeth, sends to know her meaning and prepares ships (12th), 331; report of Chatelherault submitting to, 334–5; his assumption of stile of England, &c., ib.; commission to Bishop of Valence, &c. (1st April 1560), 344; to the Queen Regent, with advice, money, and promise of aid (11th April), 357; Dr Wotton as to, 367–8; commission by, 394; 451; how he likes the peace? (29th July) ib.; St John's embassy to his mother and brothers, &c. (17th Aug.), 463; 468, 475; the Scottish Estates to in favour of Arran (31st Aug. 1560), 476; treaty of Edinburgh ratified by Elizabeth ib.; oration to the Pope for, 479; his officer at Dunbar refuses Sempill's delivery (17th Sept.), 480; from Orleans, to the Estates by St John (16 Nov. 1560): 492; is dead, (16th Dec.), 496; God praised for his death by Arran, Randolph, &c., 498; to be signified to the Duke, Archbishop, and 5 others (12th Jan. 1560–1), 506; a great benefit of God, Maitland thinks, 510.

Fraser, Archibald (Leith), 7.

Frederick II.: King of Denmark, offers to redeem the Orkneys (23rd Oct. 1560), 493; his envoy arrives (22nd Nov.), ib.; the Council's reply to (31st Jan.), 516; a suitor to Mary (26th Feb.), 518.

French, the: ambassador, embarks in Brittany, 54; with 50 officers, arrives at Dunbarton (25th Dec.), 55; at Stirling with 3 chief captains (26th), 55, 57; a chief captain slain before Borthy (22nd Jan. 1547–8), 64; anonymous discourse against the, 417; suspension of arms with (14th17th June 1560), 424–5.
-, —garrison (Leith): agreement, &c., for transport of (15th July 1560), 449; total number landed at Calais, 455.
-, —John's boat of Rye: in Scots' hands, 36.

Friars, the: (Haddington) closed in, &c., 123.

Frithe, [ ]: his books wanted in Angus and Fife (1st Nov. 1547), 35.

Fullertoun, Adam, merchant, Edinburgh, 183.

Fulmerston: Norfolk's servant, 350.

Fuyllyr: Cecil's nephew, 429.

Fynne Doungall, castle of: in Scots' hands (Feb. 1555–6), 196.

Fyvie (Fyvesee) Lord of: to speak with Dudley (27th Feb.), 87; his charges against Lord Gray and Argyll, shown to Earl Marshall, 96; to be sent for by the Dowager ib.