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CONTENTS.
The Duke of Norfolk passes the Tweed 525
Intrigues of Cardinal Beton 527
The Gathering of Lochmaben 528
Solway Moss 531
Murder of an English Herald 532
Death of James V. 534
 

 
CHAPTER XX.
 
THE FRENCH WAR.
 
Attitudes of the European Powers 535
Consequences of the Defeat at Solway 538
Imprisonment of Beton 540
Prospect of a Union with England 541
Return of the Solway Prisoners 545
Agitation in France 546
Regency of the Earl of Arran 548
Discussion of the Terms offered by England 549
Character of Beton 550
Meeting of the Scottish Parliament 552
Reviving Jealousy of England 554
Toleration of the Protestants 554
Temper of Parties 556
Mary of Guise 557
Release of Beton 559
Intrigue and Treachery 561
Doubtful Disposition of the Regent 563
The Clergy declare for War with England 566
Second Message from Henry 569
Efforts of the Peace Party 569
Menaces of the Clergy 572
Defeat of French Ships by the English 573
The Queen is carried off by Beton 575