He was knighted in 1571 , served as MP for Kent in the parliaments of 1571 and 1586 -- 7 , and was High Sheriff in 1576 .
Scott quickly became prominent in public affairs .
Scott was knighted in 1571 , served as MP for Kent in the parliaments of 1571 and 1586 -- 7 , and was High Sheriff in 1576 .
Scott quickly became prominent in public affairs .