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1512] LETTERS OF JAMES IV 267
the support of the chaplains of the choir, as he will hear
fully from the Archdeacon of Moray.
481. John Anislow 1 to the Bishop of Durham, Norham,
September 11,1512. b.m., caligula, b. vi. 22; brodie,
1380.
On Monday, September 6, the Archdeacon’s son of St.
Andrews arrived in the ship of John Lawson, merchant of
Leith, with letters from the French King urging the in¬
vasion of England. The King of Scots had previously
declared his full mind in letters sent by de la Mothe and
James Ogilvy, saying that if he were paid the pension that
Louis pays to Henry he would make war on England,
otherwise he has no substance to make war with. Thinks
that this will incline James to peace, as he gets nothing
but ‘ fair writings ’ from France. The height of war is
over in Scotland for this year, but thinks it would be wise
to take precautions for next year. The great ship ran
aground in the Firth when under sail. Robert and John
Bertoun have returned and are taken into favour. Brown-
hill and Bertoun blame each other for fleeing when Falconar
was captured. The King can raise only 16 ships of war with
tops. There is good agreement at the days of truce, and
good peace on the Borders.
English.
482. Louis XII: Treaty of Alliance, Blois, September 12,
1512. r.h. : Treaties with France, no. 23.
Treaty of Alliance in the form of an open letter. In a
lengthy preamble Louis declares his devotion to the
furthering of peace and amity among the princes of
Christendom, and, consequently, his decision to renew the
ancient league made by his predecessors and the pre¬
decessors of the King of Scots. He undertakes (1) to
support the King of Scots in the event of an English attack
upon Scotland ; (2) To make war on England with all his
1 John Annesley, Constable of Norham.