In Byways of Scottish History

by Louis A. Barbé

[ [156] brute, report.

[ [157] to bear the freey in court—this expression, which is evidently intended to convey the idea of influence or exalted position, may be connected with the French faire les frais.

[ [158] Randolph to Cecil, 31 Oct., 1565.

[ [159] Randolph to Cecil, 4 July, 1565.

[ [160] Ibid., 19 July, 1565.

[ [161] Cecil's Journal.

[ [162] Randolph to Cecil, 12 Oct., 1565.

[ [163] Diurnal of Occurrents.

[ [164] Randolph to Cecil, 2 July, 1565.

[ [165] Diurnal of Occurrents.