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in 1564 in his memoir. This often-quoted passage includes their discussion of the comparative attributes and accomplishments of the two queens. Elizabeth showed him miniature portraits and arranged for him to hear or overhear her play the
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Balmuto in Fife. Her father was said to have been a devout Catholic who welcomed a visit of Mary, Queen of Scots as an opportunity for his seven sons to hear mass said in their home.
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Scotland in 1561 she gave Melville a pension and an appointment in her household. Sent to England as a diplomat, Melville included an account of his meeting with
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in August 1594, standing behind her and making speeches for her in French to the ambassadors who brought gifts.
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Selections from unpublished manuscripts illustrating the reign of Mary Queen of
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Melville conducted several diplomatic missions of importance, and won the confidence of
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on 17 May 1590. Melville was delegated to entertain the
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Sir James
Melville died at Halhill on 13 November 1617. He was buried in
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Christian Melville, who married John Bonar of Lumquhat
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when the king took the government into his own hands.
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Memoirs of Sir James Melville of Halhill, 1535-1617
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