Note 738 — THE PREFACE (continued 3)

In MS G, "first maid Erle of Murray" In MS L 4, the commencement of this paragraph is thus amplified—"The Quene this winter preceding made Lord James Erle of Mar, as some thought to conciliat his good will quhom she had found in absence offendit. At this time he married also Agnes Keith, daughter to the Erle Marchell. Soone efter the Erledome of Murray was bestowed upon him instead of the Erledome of Mar. Lord Erskin had an old right to the Erldome of Marr."