{152a} Cecil, prior to the compact of July 24, had wished to meet Knox at Stamford.

On July 30 Knox received his instructions as negotiator with England.

{152b} His employers say that they hear that Huntly and Chatelherault have promised to join the Reformers if the Regent breaks a jot of the treaty of July 24, the terms of which Knox can declare.

They ask money to enable them to take Stirling Castle, and "strength by sea" for the capture of Broughty Castle, on Tay.

Yet they later complained of the Regent when she fortified Leith.