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A Parliament holden at Ster|ling.

1426

Walter and A|lexander the ſonnes of duke Mordo be|headed.

Duke Mordo and Duncane Steward Earle of Lennox be|headed.

In the yeare next enſuing, king Iames called a Parliament at Sterling, in the which he him|ſelfe ſitting with ſcepter, ſworde, and crowne in place of iudgement, Walter Steward with hys brother Alexander were condemned, and incon|tinently were led forth to a place before the Ca|ſtell, and there beheaded.

You are here: 1577 > Volume 2 > Body Text: Section 2 of 2: THE HISTORIE of Scotlande.
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Compare 1587 edition: 1 On the Morrow after, Duke Mordo hym|ſelfe, and Duncane Stewarde Earle of Lennox were conuicted of highe treaſon, and beheaded a|fore the Caſtell in ſemblable maner.

You are here: 1577 > Volume 2 > Body Text: Section 2 of 2: THE HISTORIE of Scotlande.
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Compare 1587 edition: 1 Thus by the attainder of Duke Mordo and his ſonnes, the Erledomes of Fife, Menteith, and Lennox came into the kings handes.

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