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CHAPTER III.
CONTENTS.
The Earl and his brother Alexander arrive at Perth from the
Highlands. Lady Margaret Douglas, Mistress of Angus,
proposed as a Wife to the Earl. Account of her. His
intention of going to Dirleton. Is prevented by the King's
Letter to his Brother. Mr. Alexander goes to Falkland,
and appears to be graciously received by the King. Anec-
dote of the Queen. Mr. Alexander hunts with the King-
The King informs him he is to ride to Perth. His pre-
tence for the Journey. Anecdote of a Gentleman of the
Family of Moncrief. The Earl's employments on the last
day of his life. Mr. William Row, Minister of Forgan-
denny. The Earl's Visitors that day. Andrew Hender-
son arrives. The Earl's Company at Dinner. Is inform-
ed of the King's approach. Master of Oliphant. Mr.
William Rhind. The Earl meets the King, who proceeds
to Gowrie House. The King's Dinner. Fiction of the
Man with a Pot full of Gold. A Description of Gowrie
House.
It was Thursday July 81, or Friday August 1,
or rather Saturday August % 1600, that the Earl
of Gowrie, with his brother Alexander, arrived at

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History of the life and death of John, Earl of Gowrie
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