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She ordered D'Oisel to begin some fortifications at Eyemouth, a place which had been dismantled by the last treaty with Edward; and when the garrison of Berwick, as she foresaw, made an inroad to prevent the undertaking, she effectually employed this pretence to inflame the Scottish nation, and to engage them in hostilities against England.[****] * 12th April, 1554. ** Knox, p.
89. *** Keith, p.70.Buchanan, lib.
xvi. **** Buchanan, lib.xvi.Thuan.lib.xix.
c.
7. The enterprises however, of the Scots proceeded no farther than some inroads on the borders: when D'Oisel of himself conducted artillery and troops to besiege the Castle of Werke, he was recalled, and sharply rebuked by the council.[*] * Knox.p.
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