186.
** Habington, p.

432.
*** Holingshed, p.665.Grafton, p.656.Hist.Croyl.

Cont.
p.

533.
**** Hall, fol.187.Habington, p.

433.
Notwithstanding the great animosity which prevailed between the kingdoms, Scotland had never exerted itself with vigor, to take advantage either of the wars which England carried on with France, or of the civil commotions which arose between the contending families.