[95] Keith, p. 293—Spottiswoode, p. 190.
[96] Keith, p. 294, et seq.
[97] Keith, p. 297.
[98] Buchanan says, foolishly enough, that the predictions of “wizardly women” contributed much to hasten this marriage. They prophesied, it seems, that if it was consummated before the end of July, it would be happy for both; if not, it would be the source of much misery. It is a pity that these predictions were not true.
[99] Randolph in Robertson, Appendix, No. XI.—Keith, p. 307. Miss Benger, vol. ii. p. 214.
[100] Keith, p. 303 and 304. This was a day or two before Darnley’s marriage.
[101] Keith, Appendix No. VII. p. 99, et seq.
[102] M’Crie’s Life of Knox, vol. ii. p. 106; and Tytler’s Enquiry, vol. i. p. 362 and 367.
[103] Knox, p. 389.
[104] Keith, Appendix, p. 264.