The Records of the Parliaments of Scotland to 1707, K.M. Brown et al eds (St Andrews, 2007-2024), date accessed: 28 March 2024
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For punischement of sum disorderis of studentis and bursaris
Item, becaus the bursaris, studentis and maisteris of collegis ar grytumlie drawin frome thair studies and oftymes incurris greit skaith and perrell thame selffis and dois damnage unto utheris throw thair licentious libertie in resorting nicht and day to frie burghis armed with suordis, pistolettis and utheris wapynnis, thairfoir oure soverane lord and estaitis of this present parliament ordanis the provest and ballies of his majesties frie burghis, incace thai find the foirsaidis personis or ony of thame vagand nicht or day within thair saidis townis armed in maner abonespecifiit, to tak and intromett with thair armour and to dispone upoun the same as thai think gude.
- NAS, PA2/15, f.39r.