Introduction

Some were nervous about the arrival of their new monarch. relations with scotland hadn't always been easy. Tioners rushed to press petitions into his hands, urging him to reform. Puritans begged for greater reform towards the true church of the godly. catholics hoped that james would bring toleration with him. It is fair to say that james was thoroughly looking forward to being king of three kingdoms and a principality. The venetian ambassador indeed observed slightly dryly, that james intended to dedicate himself to his books and to the chase.