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23.1. A copie of sir George Careis foresaid letter to the lord Fleming.

A copie of sir George Careis foresaid letter to the lord Fleming.

[1] _LOrd Fleming, if either your birth or bringing vp had wrought in you a noble mind, or estimation of credit, hardlie would you haue so much forgotten and stained your honour, as in a parlée of late with our generall you did.The lord Fle|ming charged with treache| [...] At whom vilelie and vnhonorablie shooting, you falsed that assurance of warre which souldiers submit themselues vnto: and trained him to your treason vnder trust, a thing heretofore not accustomed, nor presentlie to be allowed of. He assu|redlie pretending your owne and your freends good, commoditie to your countrie, and quietnesse to the state, twise abased and submitted himselfe, comming to confer with you thereof: but your pride ioined with a harmefull meaning,With pride, harmefull meaning and vaineglorie. to those that you professe best vnto, and selfe wilfull vaineglorie, without cause why, refused that which reason and honour comman|ded you to haue doone. Therfore, bicause his calling is presentlie with his charge better than yours, and mine not inferior; I summon you reasonablie to ex|cuse that fault supposed to be yours, or else to main|teine that traitorous act with your person against mine in fight, when, where, or how you dare. Other|wise I will baffull your good name, sound with the trumpet your dishonour, and paint your picture with the heels vpward, and beare it in despite of your selfe. In the meane time I attend your answer. From Glasco, the 22 of Maie 1570.

Subscribed George Careie.