 Lauder's signet is attached to that treaty.On 3 February 1424, Sir "Robertus de Lawedre de Bass, chevalier", with 18 men, had a safe-conduct with a host of other noblemen etc., as a hostage for King James I of Scotland at Durham.Tytler states that Sir Robert Lauder of Bass "was one of the few people whom King James I admitted to his confidence.