| Description | 15 December 1708 session of the Justices of the Peace, regarding a complaint given against Alexander Couts, that he imposed himself upon Margaret Moir 'and offered to force her chastity and persisted therin till for her own safetie she was forced to give him her hand and promise to marrie him…' Couts also committed this act on a Sunday. The Justices fine Couts £10 scots for his act, and order his imprisonment until the sum is paid. |