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Cousin of York, thus once more we embrace thee; Welcome to James of Scotland! For thy safety. Know, such as love thee not shall never wrong thee. Come, we will taste awhile our court delights. Dream hence afflictions past, and then proceed To high attempts of honour. --FORD.
The Duke of York arrived off Leith. While the messengers were going to and fro, and preparation was made to disembark, he and his principal friends were assembled on the deck of their vessel, regarding this strange northern coast with curiosity, wonder, and some contempt.