This book is a transcript of the records of criminal trials held in Scotland during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. Covering a range of crimes from theft to murder, these records provide a fascinating glimpse into the workings of the Scottish legal system at a time of great social and political change. With detailed annotations, a glossary, and a bibliography, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Scottish law and society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.