 Johnnie Faa of Dunbar was leader of the 'Egyptians', or Gypsies, in Scotland.Faa was granted a letter under the Privy Seal from King James V in February 1540, which was renewed in 1553.It was addressed to "oure louit Johnne Faw, lord and erle of Litill Egipt" establishing his authority over all Gypsies in Scotland and calling on all sheriffs in the country to assist him "in executione of justice upoun his company and folkis", who were to "conforme to the lawis of Egipt".