He came (February 1565): Cecil and Leicester had "used earnest means" to ensure his coming.

On March 17 Mary was informed that she would never be recognised as Elizabeth's successor till events should occur which never could occur.

On receiving this news Mary wept; she also was indignant at the long and humiliating series of Elizabeth's treacheries.

Her patience broke down; she turned to Darnley, thereby, as the English intriguers designed, breaking up the concord of her nobles.

To marry Darnley involved the feud of the Hamiltons, and the return of Murray (whom Darnley had offended), of Chatelherault, Argyll, and many other nobles to the party of Knox and the preachers.