A True History Of several Honourable Families of the Right Honourable Name of Scot ::

A True History Of several Honourable Families of the Right Honourable Name of Scot

In the Shires of Roxburgh and Selkirk, and others adjacent. Gathered out of Ancient Chronicles, Histories, and Traditions of our Fathers. By Capt. Walter Scot, An old Souldier, and no Scholler, And one that can Write nane, But just the Letters of his Name

Scot, Walter (ca. 1614-ca. 1694)

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To the Right Honourable, and Generous Lord, JOHN Lord YESTER,

A True History of several Honourable Families of the Right Honourable Name of Scot, &c.

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Now I leave the Familie, aud return again to brave Lord Walter, and his Son Walter Earl in Scotland, where these worthy Lords were born.

Here follows how the Lord Buckcleugh affronts the Lord Scroup, first by Letters, and then by taking him prisoner out of the Castle of Carlisle by a Stratagem.

Buckcleughs Speech.

The Queens Answer.

Now follows the Antiquity of the Name of Scot.

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Now follows the several Places of Residence of the Family of Buckcleugh.

Now lest you should think that I flatter, or am a liar; I will nominate the Lands, and where they ly, for the justification of my self.

Part Second.

To the truely Worthy Honourable and Right Worshipful Sir Francis Scot of Thirlston Knight-Baronet, wishes Earths Honour and Heavens Happiness.

Satchels's Post'ral: Humbly presented to his Noble and Worthy Friends of the Names of Scot and Elliot.

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Dedicated to the Right Honourable Walter Earl of Tarras.

Dedicated to the very Honourable, and Right-worshipful, Sir Francis Scot of Thirlston.

Dedicated to that worthy and compleat Gentleman, Robert Scot,

Dedicated to the Worthy and well-accomplished Gentleman, William Scot of Rae-burn.

Dedicated to the illustrious and worthy Gentleman, Thomas Scot, of Whitslade.

Dedicated to that worthy Gentleman, John Scot of Wall,

Dedicated to the Honourable and well accomplished Gentleman, Sir William Scot of Hardin Knight.

Dedicated to the Right Honourable, Sir John Scot of Ancrum Knight, wishes Mirth and Happiness be still your attendance.

Dedicated to the Right VVorshipful, and very Honourable, and most Generous Gentleman, Sir VVilliam Scot of Hardin younger.

Dedicated to the very Worshipfull, and much honoured Generous Gentlemen, Hugh Scot of Gallow-shiells, and VValter Scot in VVauchop.

Dedicated to the Right Worshipful and truely Generous, my well approved good Friend, Sir Patrick Scot of Long-newton, appearant of Ancrum, Knight.

Dedicated to the Worshipful and truely Generous Gentleman, Robert Scot

Dedicated to that worthy and valiant Souldier, Captain James Scot,

Dedicated to the worthy and much respected generous Gentleman, James Scot of Bristo,

Dedicated to that Generous, and well approved Gentleman, James Scot, Laird of Bow-hill.

Dedicated to the Honourable and truly Noble, Sir William Ellict of Stobs, Knight and Barronet.

Dedicated to the very honourable, and much respected generous Gentleman, the Laird of Lariston.

Dedicated to the very Worthy and Valorous Gentleman, William Elliot of Dunlibire, Esquire.

Dedicated to that Worthy and Generous Gentleman, Robert Elliot Laird of Midliemill.

Dedicated to that worthy and well approved Gentleman John Elliot,

Dedicated to that much renowned generous Gentleman, William Elliot

Dedicated to that vertuous and well approven Gentleman, Master Gavin Elliot,

Dedicated to that worthy and compleat Gentleman, Robert Elliot appearant of Dunlibire.

Dedicated to the valorous and compleat young Gentleman, Robert Elliot appearant of Lariston.

Dedicated to the young and very hopeful Gentleman, Gilbert Elliot,

Dedicated to the very Honourable, and right Worshipful generous Gentleman, John Hoppringil, Laird of Torsonce.

Dedicated to the very Honourable, and right Worshipful generous Gentleman, John Riddel of Haining,

Dedicated to the learned and well approved generous Gentleman, Andrew Plummer Laird of Midlestead.

Dedicated to that worthy valiant and generous Gentleman, James Gladstains of that ilk, Laird of Cocklaw.

Dedicated to the very worthy and much respected generous Gentleman, Robert Langlands of that Ilk.

Dedicated to the worthy and much respected Gentleman, Francis Gladstains of Whitlaw.

Dedicated to the generous, and much respected Gentleman, Walter Scot of Burn-foot.

Dedicated to his worthy, and well respected good friend, Francis Scot,

Dedicated to the worshipful and very much respected and generous Gentleman, Henry Forrester of Stonegirthside, in the Kingdom of England,

Dedicated to that worthy and generous Gentleman, John Scot appearand of Headshaw.

Dedicated to the Right Reverend, and truly Pious, and vertuous generous Gentleman, Mr. Richard Scot, Parson of Askirk.

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To the Right Honourable, and Generous Lord, JOHN Lord YESTER,

Appearand Earl of TWEDDALE; Son to Jean Countess of Tweddale, who was Daughter to that Valiant Lord, Walter Earl of Buckcleugh, Your Honours worthy Grand-Father.

Seek then Heavens Kingdom, and things that are right,
And all things else shall be upon thee cast;
Holy days of Joy shall never turn to night,
Thy blessed State shall everlasting last.
Live still as ever in thy Makers sight,
And let Repentance purge your Vices past.
Remember you must drink of Death's sharp Cup,
And of your Stewardship accompt give up.
Had you the Beauty of fair Absalom,
Or did your Strength the strength of Sampson pass;
Or could your Wisdom match wise Solomon,
Or might your Riches Cræsus Wealth surpass:
Or were your Pomp beyond great Babylon,
The proudest Monarchy that ever was;
Yet Beauty, Wisdom, Riches, Strength, and State,
Age, Death, and Time, will spoil and ruine it.
Health, Happiness, and all Felicity,
Unto the end may your attendance be.

Your Honours most obedient, humble and devouted Servant, WALTER SCOT.

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To the Right Honourable, and Generous Lord, JOHN Lord YESTER,

Appearand Earl of TWEDDALE; Son to Jean Countess of Tweddale, who was Daughter to that Valiant Lord, Walter Earl of Buckcleugh, Your Honours worthy Grand-Father.