38; vol.iv.p.

167, 168.

Spotswood, p.200.Keith, p.

374.
**** Keith, p.372.Anderson, vol.ii.p.

3.
[Illustration: 1-467-mary_stuart.jpg MARY STUART] Mary took his demand of speedy justice in a very literal sense, and allowing only fifteen days for the examination of this important affair, she sent a citation to Lenox, requiring him to appear in court, and prove his charge against Bothwell.[*] This nobleman, meanwhile, and all the other persons accused by Lenox, enjoyed their full liberty;[**] Bothwell himself was continually surrounded with armed men; [***] took his place in council;[****] lived during some time in the house with Mary;[v] and seemed to possess all his wonted confidence and familiarity with her.