True relation of William Earle of Monteath's affair concerning the Earldome and title of Straitherne

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^ 6. That the Renunciation produced to the s d
Sherif was formed and penned by the s d Advocat
himself, and written by M r William Maxwell his
servant, and that the samen was insert in three Re-
gisters at the least, presented and given in thereto
be the Advocat or his servants at his direction.
'' 7. That the signature of Orchatwas penned by
the direction of the said Advocat and was docked
by him (whilk his Majestie is only accustomed to
read). And in the docket thir Essential words are
left out (That the Earl of Straitherne was un-
doubted heir of blood to the Earl David), altho
the samen were insert in the Charter.
" 8. That the samen Charter is granted with con-
sent of the King's Treasurer, and a clause insert
therein, obliging his Ma" e never to move action,
claim, or process upon the samen.
fr 9. That the Patent of Honour is likewayes dic-
tated and penned be the said Advocat, wherein his
Majestie is made both to approve the services &
Retour, and acknowledge and accept of the foresaid
Renunciation; and that the samen was lawfully
subscribed publickly in the Exchequer be ane
sufficient number of the haill officers; and being
written and sealled at the great Seall, was deli-
vered