4
His father was said to be Laird of Balcomie, and the Records of that family are extant among the rolls, for the assisting at several councils for the honour of Scotland. And Sir Thomas Rhymer's prophecies and sayings are still held in esteem.
He lived in the reign of Alexander III, king of Scotland, in the year 1248 much regarded, and knighted by the king that same year.
The first of his prophecies ever taken to be faithfully observed, was, That there would be a storm on a certain day, that would surprise all Scotland. Some gentlemen being with him that day, they began to joke him, and said Sir Thomas, you are now mistaken and we shall stay and see your mistake as we have heard so much of your prophecies. He told then to stay an hour longer, and they would see and believe. In an hoar an express came to Sir Thomas, from Edinburgh, of the death of Margaret, queen of Alexander III. On receiving the news, Sir Thomas said, that this was the storm, and i would give rise to greater commotions in Scotland.
