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Compare 1587 edition: 1 This Robert the ſecond tooke to wife one I|ſabel Mure, a damoſell of right excellent beutie, ſhe was daughter to ſir Adham Mure knight, and brought foorth iſſue,Iohn ſteward, otherwiſe Ro|bert. three ſonnes and three daughters. The eldeſt ſonne hight Iohn Ste|ward otherwiſe named Robert, who ſucceeded immediatly after his fathers deceaſſe in gouer|naunce of the crowne.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 The ſecond called Robert was made Earle of Fyfe and Menteith, alſo he was created duke of Albanie,Duke of Al|bany. and ruled the realme of Scotlande vnder the name of Gouernour, for the ſpace of xv. yeares.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 The third ſonne named Alexander was earle of Buchquhane and lord of Baudzenot.Alexander ſte|ward, ſonne to king Robert the ſecond.

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