Letters by Francis and Mary, King and Queen of Scots, narrating that brieves had been issued for serving John Schaw, of Grenok, 19th August 1560

Letters by Francis and Mary, King and Queen of Scots, narrating that brieves had been issued for serving John Schaw, of Grenok, son lawful of the late Alexander Schaw of Sauchy and Elizabeth Cunningham, his spouse, as lawful heir of his father in the lands of Grenok and others in the shire of Renfrew, and because of the mortal feud betwixt the Earl of Glencairn, John Schaw's master ('magistrum'), his uncle, the laird of Glengarnock, their kin, etc., on one side, and Robert, Lord Sempill, sheriff-principal of Renfrew, on the other, added to the sheriffs particular hatred of the said John Schaw, in respect the latter had been present at Castle Sempill last winter-tide in arms, with those who were directed by the Privy Council from Glasgow to bring the said lord before them, in his own person, for which reason neither the said sheriff nor his deputes would suffer the said John to compear before them save at the risk of his life : the king and queen therefore ordain the said brieves to be served in the tolbooth of Glasgow, and constitute Mr. Adam Wallace, James Flemyng, John Mure, or Mr. John Hall, as sheriffs in that part, to serve the said John as heir foresaid, with all necessary powers, as contained in the writ. Given under the quarter seal at Edinburgh, 19th August 1560.