Compare 1587 edition: 1 King William after that the towne of Ber|tha was thus deſtroyed and ouerflowed wyth water,The towne of Perth buylded began the foundation of an other towne, which was after called Perth, by a man of that name that oughte the grounde where the ſame towne was buylded.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 Furthermore to aduaunce the dignitie and augmentation of this towne,Freedomes granted to the town of Perth. the king graunted ſundry beneficial priuiledges and freedoms ther|to, that it myghte the ſooner ryſe in rycheſſe and wealth.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 EEBO page image 281The firſt foundation thereof was layde after the incarnation of our Sauiour 1210. yeares, but the name was chaunged afterwardes, and called Saint Iohns towne,Saint Iohns towne. which name it bea|reth euen vnto this day.