Procedure: protest; asking of instruments

The which day, Thomas Erskine, eldest son to Alexander Erskine of Gogar, protested solemnly that the said ratification and act of parliament passed and pronounced this present day in favour of David [Lindsay], earl of Crawford, touching the lands which pertained to the late Master George Crichton, should in no way prejudice or hurt [...] Erskine, [...]† lady Ruthven or her son concerning their claim, title and right whatsoever to the same lands, and thereupon asked instruments.

  1. NAS, PA2/13, f.24v. Back
  2. It is not clear to whom this refers. Dorothea Stewart, widow of William Ruthven, earl of Gowrie, is referred to in earlier legislation as the Countess of Gowrie. Back