Series 3 > Letters of James the Fourth, 1505-1513

290 LETTERS OF JAMES IV [1513
James would have earned the Pope’s love and charity,
of which he writes, if His Holiness had sent him the
demands (postulata) that he had made on the King of
France. He still hopes to do what will satisfy His Holiness.
Balthasar holds an important position in which he can
bring both glory and profit to his fellow-countrymen ; he
counts him not simply as a Scotsman, but as a Scot of
Scotsmen {sed nostrum ex nostris numeramus). To advance
him would be to James’s own advantage. Commends to
him the case of his secretary, about which he will be
advised by the Archdeacon of Moray. Asks him, when he
has time, to send him news of what is happening in Rome.
520. James IV, King of Scots, to the Marquis of Mantua,
Edinburgh, February 12, 1512-13. cal. ven. ii. 221
(Mantuan Archives); n.l. 388 ; brodie, 1617.
Is sending him Octavian Olarius, with a request that
the Marquis will do his best to allay the dissension that
has arisen in the Church, and will acquaint him with the
part he has determined to take and what hopes he enter¬
tains of concord. Considers it his duty to act as mediator.
521. Andrew Forman to the Marquis of Mantua, Edinburgh,
February 12, 1512-13. cal. ven. ii. 222 (Mantuan
Archives); n.l. 388 ; brodie, 1618.
Has heard by Octavian, the servant of the King, how
much the Marquis has done for him with the Pope. To¬
gether with the King, requests the Marquis to aid the holy
peace in conformity with the royal letters, of which
Octavian is the bearer.
Italian.
522. Andrew Forman to the Prince of Mantua, Edinburgh,
February 12, 1512-13. cal. ven. ii. 223 (Mantuan
Archives); n.l. 223 ; brodie, 1619.
Has received a letter from him through Octavian, which
gave his King and him much comfort. Octavian gave an