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Compare 1587 edition: 1 The meeting of the twoo kings.In the morning therefore, as was appointed, the king of Pictes meeting with king Ferguſe, declared what his ſubiectes were agreed vpon: & further opening his mind touching the eſtabliſh|ment of the peace, thought it conuenient to haue a day of meting betwixt them to ratify the ſame. Wherwith Ferguſe being well contented & glad that through his motion a peace ſhould thus en|ſue,An other day taken for the ratification of the peace. a day was appointed betwixt them and kept accordingly, ſo that comming together, the aun|cient league was in all poynts renewed, with ſome conditions added therto, auaylable as was thought, for the ſtronger confirmation thereof.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 The Bryttains go homeward diſapointed of their purpoſe.Before this, & after the firſt meeting betwixt the Scottes and Pictes, I meane ſo ſoone as the Brytains had vnderſtanding of this agreement, they had no luſt to tarie longer in the fielde, but rayſing their power, they departed their wayes homewardes, doubting leaſt the ſayd agreement might turne ſmally to theyr gayne.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 The Scottes and Pictes re|turne home in peace.The Pictes and Scottiſh men alſo after they had thus fully ratified the peace and league be|twixt them, brake vp their campes, euery man repayring to the place of his abode.

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