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Compare 1587 edition: 1 Dauid. [figure appears here on page 263] BVt nowe to proceed with the hyſto|rie. After the deceaſſe of Alex|ander the fierce,Dauid is crow|ned king of Scotland. and firſt of that name, his bro|ther Dauid came vnto Scone, and there receiued the crowne, as lawfull heyre to his brother, for that he left no heyre behinde him.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 This Dauid according to the enſample of his noble Parents, ſet his whole care about the due miniſtring of Iuſtice, to the honour of almightie God, and the weale of his realme.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 He had no trouble by warres with any for|raine enimies, ſo long as king Henrie Beau|clerke liued.

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