[1] The beginning of Duncanes reigne was ve|ry quiet & peaceable, without any notable trou|ble, but after it was perceyued how negligent he was in puniſhing offenders, many miſruled per|ſons tooke occaſion thereof to trouble the peace and quiet ſtate of the common wealth, by ſedi|tious commotions whiche firſte had theyr be|ginnings in this wiſe.