 The election was done by "compromissarii" (a short-list of canons delegated to perform election), with John, Abbot of Arbroath excluded from the vote, perhaps because of his known pro-English tendencies.The seven "compromissarii" were the dean (name not known), Maurice, Abbot of Inchaffray, William, Abbot of Lindores, Michael, Abbot of Cambuskenneth, William de Eaglesham, Henry de Stirling, and Nicholas de Balmyle.They were instructed to elect from among themselves, and their decision was the promotion of Nicholas de Balmyle.