70 kElGtf OF ELIZABZTft. |CH. 57. Alva's coming however could be prevented. The knowledge that his intentions were discovered would of itself be a motive to him to keep quiet, and if not, there were now means by which he could be held in check ; while so long as danger from Spain could be avoided Elizabeth herself was well pleased to be addressed as the arbiter of Scotch disputes. The intimation of a treaty being on foot for the release of the Earl of North- umberland was more seriously alarming. She felt it necessary at all hazards to get the Earl into her own hands, and she sent word to Mar that if Northumber- land was given up to her, she would at least insist that Dormit securus. 2 These persons shall promise and give secur- ity that Scotland shall continue in good amity with England. Sicut erant in principle. 3 Foreign soldiers not to be received into Scotland. Nemo poteat duobus 4 Eeligion not to be changed, whereby both realms may be knit together in amity. Verba aunt hsec. 5 Difficult points to be reserved to her Ma- jesty, who will be conservatrix of the treaty. Statuta mathematica, ante 5 Particular questions to be settled by Par leges aut sine legislator Perquam regiilam. 7 Forfeitures to be declared null, and the dis- possessed to be returned to their lands. Ad quid hsec. 8 Her Majesty must see orders taken for reparation of losses which we and our friends have sustained. Qui potestatem sibi assiunit 9 Provision for Grange to remain in the Castle during the King's minority. Vencnum assiduum sub la- io These terms to be extended in the treaty bris ipsorum. for ^^ honour> guret y> and weal> Va> quam profundi estis n Convenient tbat these heads come not to the knowledge of our adversaries, but ye may open some points thereof as from yourselves. February 26 : MSS. Scotland.
