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( 6 ) as to what is yet to come, there is some remark will yet happen, when the time draws nigh: Such as, "When Tarbet's Craigs are tumbled into the sea: And the next season or summer thereafter, great sorrow and bloodshed happen to this realm, the chief thereof, especially such as harling on sleds, and chopping off heads." This Tarbet stands near the root of the river Clyde: but whether its being tumbled into the sea, shall happen by an earthquake, thunder, or by the hands of men, is a mystery unknown.

There is also mention made of a Lord with a lucken or double hand, which certainly is of royal blood, and will breed great stir and confusion in Britain. This man is alive in this very present age, and of the Stewart's race, now in Italy. There is plainly pointed out, that in his time, a great battle shall be seen in Fife,

Where saddled horses should be seen,  Tied unto the trees green.

Not only in Fife, but the four chief rivers of the realm, there should be a battle on each of them, that should make the rivers run with blood, viz. Tweed, Clyde, Forth and Tay.

Last of all, a bloody, desperate battle in Northumberland, on the river Tyne. Also great havock and slaughter about the broad walls of Berwick. All these things are yet to come to pass: and when the first appears, the rest will soon follow after.