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Protestation of [Ludovic Stewart], duke of Lennox against the same

²The which day, in presence of our sovereign lord and his estates of parliament, compeared personally Ludovic, duke of Lennox, earl of Darnley, lord Tarbolton etc., and protested solemnly that the act passed in this present parliament regarding the ratification of whatsoever gifts of pensions, disposition of victual and sums of money asserted thereof, conveyed to Alexander, John and James Meldrum, lawful bairns to the late James Meldrum of Seggie, should not be prejudicial or hurtful to the said lord duke regarding his right and title that he has to the bishopric of St Andrews or any part of the duty thereof, and that he might be heard to propose his reasons and defences whensoever he should happen to be called upon his right of the same; and thereupon asked act and instruments.