Index: V

Vaises, M. de: prisoner (1549), 175.

Valence, Bishop of: accredited by Francis and Mary to Arran (7th March 1559–60), 328, 329; sent first to Elizabeth to learn her meaning, 331; commission to (1st April 1560), 344; Grey's inquiry as to (5th April), 346–7; arrives at Berwick with Elizabeth's letter, his discussion with Norfolk (6th), 350; Killegrew's reports of their journey—the Bishop's haste, demeanour by the way, &c. (7th), 351; sent from Francis II. to the Q. Regent, 357; ill-contented with Berwick (12th April), 359; the Lords refuse entry to, and write to him (13th), ib.; his views on treating with them (14th), 360; must return without meeting, 361; meeting granted to please Elizabeth (17th), 364; to enter Scotland (on 20th), 366, 367; leaves Berwick for camp (20th April), 370; Randolph's fear of his meeting Huntly, 372; his reception only for Elizabeth's sake, 374; his "venimous" words to Randolph reported to Norfolk (22nd), 375; his escort from Haddington—audience of the Q. Regent—treating with the Lords &c., 376; discourse with Grey, &c. (25th) 377; Croft's opinion, 379; his "painted tales," 380; Maitland's report of his negotiations (21st–26th), broken off, 381– 2; 385; found himself too late, 386; departed (28th April), 389, 390; reached Berwick (30th), 391; reported at Haddington (30th), 392; commission to, &c., by Francis and Mary (2nd May), 394; is at Darlington, much dissatisfied (5th), 396–7; letters, &c., to, stayed, 408; 410, 411; Cecil, &c., to meet (26th May), 413, 414; expected at Newcastle (5th June), 417; paid money to Queen Regent, 418; agreement with Cecil, &c. (8th–10th), 422; condition of seeing the Regent, 423; agreement at Berwick for suspension of arms, &c. (14th), ib.; at Leith (17th), 424; articles proposed to (19th), 427; treaty in hand (21st–22nd), 429; clause suggested by (29th June), 437; Cecil's dealing and "bluster" with (1st–2nd July), 439; reply to the Lords' message (5th), 440; proposals for evacuation, ib.; "Conte de Valleuce et Dye," signs agreement, 441; his seal, ib.; Scots' proposal to (6th), 442; signs treaty at Edinburgh (6th), ib.; 463; Morton's reference to, 529–30.

Valoys, Lord Harie de: bastard son of Henry II., safe conduct sued for (22nd Aug. 1560), 468; his master and horses, &c., ib.

Vane. See Fayne.

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

Varrance, M., Swedish co-adjutor: his long audience (27th May), 628; his chain at leaving—message to Randolph (1st June), 630; announces the King's coming (5th July), 637.

Vaughan, Captain: reports on Aymouth, 223; his stoutness praised, 366; with 240 men, put in new fort at Leith (25th April), 378; "doing" in his fort, 387; a worthy soldier, his wife's suits commended (2nd May), 393; 394; orders to for assault (4th May), ib.; measures ditch and rampart— his ensign hurt (3rd), 396; orders for (6th), 398, 400; (Wawghthan): captain of Mount Pelham, &c., meet French officers (20th June), 429; praised by Cecil, 435; "Cutbert" V., 438.
-, —Geoffry: at Newcastle, 301; at Hull, 319.

Vaughan's fort: E. side of Leith, 404.

Vavasour, John: captain, 161.
-, —Sir William: captain, 161.

Vertue, Count de: before Haddington (1st July), 134; supposed slain and buried in Edinburgh, 135.

Vesie, Cutbert: a homicide, 501.

Vielleville, M. de: arrived, 649.

Vila Serga, Captain: little esteemed, 90.

Villegaignio, Captain: refuses to land the young Queen at Dunbarton (6th Aug. 1548), 157; (Veale Ganzeoun): knight of St. John's, lieut.-general of French galleys, safe conduct to (22nd May 1549), 176.

Villayne, Captain: slain before Borthy (23rd Jan.), 66, 67.

Villemor, M. de: 296; to M. Lissiet from Edinburgh by his servant (24th Jan. 1559– 60), 297; (Villermont), M.: late controller departs, 564; (Villemort), M.: meets Mary—his evil report to her, 668; a false flattering varlet, Randolph thinks, 669.

Vincent, John: captain, 161.

Viret (at Geneva): book to be sent to, 472.