[337] James Melville of Hallhill, who succeeded his father, Sir James Melville. By a charter of the barony of Burntisland, granted to him 16th January 1638, he became Sir James Melville of Burntisland (Douglas' "Peerage," vol. ii. p. 112).

[338] "Ere I could be induced to forsake what concerns His honour, I must be made to suffer something far more and worse than death."

[339] Thus.

[340] See Letter CLXI. The Service-Book, which has no author's name.

[341] High Churchmen.

[342] That is, If you, in a moment of weakness, have made a rash promise that gives Christ the go-by.

[343] In having this persuasion.

[344] It is of little consequence what hundreds like me feel; yet, at the same time, I can say that faith is not drowned in me.

[345] Dunces.

[346] Wiseacres.