NEGOTIATIONS
OF
STATE
AFFAIRS
,
BETWEEN
The
Lord
Burleigh
,
and
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
,
in
the
Reigns
of
Qu:
Elizabeth
,
and
Charls
the
9.
of
France
.
Anno
Dom:
1570.
Instructions
for
Francis
Walsingham
Esquire
;
sent
by
the
Queens
Majesty
to
the
French
King
,
for
the
Matters
following
,
the
11
of
August
,
1570.
in
the
12
year
of
Her
Majesties
Reign
.
ELIZABETH
R.
FIrst
,
you
shall
conferr
with
our
Ambassador
Sir
Henry
Norris
knight
,
upon
this
Charge
now
committed
unto
you
,
and
as
you
two
shall
think
best
,
to
proceed
therein
for
our
Service
,
so
we
are
well
content
to
allow
your
doings
;
and
for
the
repair
and
delivery
of
our
Letters
to
the
French
King
,
and
to
the
Queen
Mother
,
with
such
other
circumstances
thereto
belonging
;
you
shall
also
follow
the
advice
and
discretion
of
our
said
Ambassador
.
The
charge
which
we
doe
commit
to
you
,
resteth
only
and
principally
upon
this
speciall
Matter
following
;
whereunto
we
will
that
you
direct
your
whole
actions
.
We
desire
that
the
Accord
betwixt
the
King
our
good
Brother
,
and
the
Prince
of
Navarre
,
Prince
of
Condé
,
and
the
Admirall
,
with
the
rest
of
the
Company
,
being
the
Kings
Subjects
,
might
be
made
as
favourable
for
the
reasonable
contentation
and
surety
of
the
said
Princes
and
their
party
,
as
may
be
possible
to
the
maintenance
and
continuance
of
them
in
the
liberty
of
their
Consciences
for
the
cause
of
Religion
.
And
because
we
consider
that
there
is
no
small
labour
made
by
some
directly
to
impeach
this
accord
,
and
by
some
others
though
not
openly
to
withstand
is
,
yet
by
doubtfull
dealing
in
the
granting
to
their
Requests
to
ruine
the
said
Princes
and
their
party
in
the
end
:
We
finde
it
the
more
necessary
for
us
to
use
all
good
means
to
countervail
such
contrary
labours
,
and
to
procure
not
only
a
good
Accord
,
but
therewith
a
continuance
thereof
,
as
a
matter
which
in
our
Conscience
and
Honor
we
think
good
both
for
the
King
and
his
whole
Estate
.
And
therefore
after
you
shall
understand
the
state
of
the
Negotiation
of
this
matter
by
the
Deputies
of
the
two
Princes
with
the
King
,
and
wherein
it
shall
be
profitable
for
them
that
our
Ambassador
and
you
shall
deal
with
the
King
or
Queen-Mother
in
our
Name
;
Our
meaning
is
,
you
shall
in
this
manner
,
or
the
like
,
declare
our
Intentions
,
as
Grounds
whereupon
you
may
lay
the
rest
of
our
Reasons
and
perswasions
that
shall
be
thought
good
to
be
propounded
to
the
King
.
First
,
you
shall
say
that
we
earnestly
request
the
King
to
set
apart
all
manner
of
Jealousie
that
either
hath
been
,
or
may
be
insinuated
to
him
,
of
our
meaning
in
this
cause
betwixt
him
and
his
Subjects
:
for
that
we
mean
as
well
,
and
so
alwayes
have
to
him
and
his
Estate
,
as
if
we
were
his
naturall
Sister
,
and
never
had
any
intention
to
maintain
or
comfort
any
of
his
Subjects
against
him
to
move
any
trouble
to
his
estate
,
or
to
diminish
any
parcell
of
his
Crown
.
And
yet
you
shall
say
,
That
we
will
in
this
sort
be
plain
with
him
,
thinking
yet
best
to
agree
with
good
Friendship
and
Honor
,
that
we
could
never
be
well
satisfied
or
content
in
our
minds
,
to
have
the
said
Princes
and
their
party
,
for
professing
of
the
Religion
whereof
they
have
freedom
granted
to
them
,
to
be
overthrown
or
distressed
by
means
of
partiality
of
their
private
Enemies
,
as
long
as
they
never
required
in
substance
any
other
thing
of
the
King
,
then
a
permission
to
enjoy
the
benefit
of
the
former
Edicts
granted
unto
them
for
the
exercise
of
their
Religion
.
In
the
which
we
doe
also
consider
that
they
had
been
so
long
suffered
as
a
great
portion
of
people
of
his
Realm
had
been
in
their
young
years
therein
nourished
and
established
,
and
without
opinion
of
damnation
of
their
souls
,
they
could
not
change
the
same
,
so
as
we
pray
the
King
to
take
this
our
plain
dealing
in
good
part
,
and
to
interpret
of
our
advice
that
we
are
bold
to
give
him
,
as
one
that
meaneth
first
and
principally
best
to
him
and
his
estate
,
and
no
otherwise
to
his
Subjects
,
then
shall
in
our
Judgment
further
the
quietness
,
repose
,
and
augmentation
of
him
in
Honour
,
Wealth
and
Surety
.
You
shall
next
to
this
say
,
that
we
have
partly
considered
of
such
Petitions
and
Demands
as
we
be
informed
his
Subjects
have
in
most
humble
sort
required
to
be
granted
to
them
:
And
we
note
the
substance
of
them
to
consist
specially
upon
these
points
.
The
first
,
that
they
may
be
restored
to
his
favour
and
grace
as
most
humble
and
faithfull
Subjects
;
a
thing
most
meet
for
a
King
to
be
granted
both
readily
and
bountifully
,
and
consequently
to
serve
him
with
their
lives
,
lands
,
and
goods
:
a
thing
also
for
a
King
most
profitable
to
imbrace
&
accept
.
And
the
next
,
that
they
may
be
permitted
to
serve
almighty
God
by
exercise
of
Christian
Religion
,
according
to
their
Profession
,
and
to
quietness
of
their
Conscience
;
a
thing
also
in
the
sight
,
of
God
most
commendable
,
and
needfull
of
all
Christian
Subjects
.
And
last
,
that
they
may
have
assurance
hereof
in
some
better
sort
,
then
by
former
experience
they
have
had
,
a
matter
of
most
moment
to
be
regarded
for
a
full
perfection
of
all
the
rest
,
and
without
the
which
the
rest
are
of
no
account
.
In
these
Suits
most
humbly
presented
,
of
Subjects
to
a
most
Christian
King
,
of
so
great
a
multitude
of
People
,
consisting
of
such
sundry
kinds
and
estates
,
of
Princes
of
his
blood
,
of
noble
Captains
,
of
learned
men
meet
for
Government
and
Counsel
,
of
valiant
Souldiers
,
of
great
Burgesses
,
rich
Merchants
,
yea
of
Women
,
Children
,
and
all
inferior
sorts
almost
innumerable
,
we
cannot
see
,
but
the
more
speedily
,
the
more
bountifully
and
assuredly
the
King
shall
deal
with
them
,
as
a
Father
with
his
Children
,
the
more
shall
be
his
own
quietness
,
his
comfort
,
his
riches
,
his
strength
,
as
we
doubt
not
but
he
seeth
without
Declaration
;
and
glad
we
are
to
hear
it
commonly
reported
,
how
well
disposed
he
himself
is
to
receive
them
to
his
favour
:
And
therefore
you
shall
say
,
it
needeth
not
to
discourse
with
him
,
though
he
be
young
in
years
,
what
infinite
dis-commodities
and
lamentable
mis-haps
hath
within
a
short
time
grown
to
his
Estate
,
by
denying
to
his
Subjects
of
their
reasonable
requests
.
And
though
there
be
per
case
by
some
hard
hearted
persons
,
cavilations
found
to
reprehend
some
part
of
their
requests
in
particular
,
yet
we
require
him
to
think
how
meet
it
is
for
him
,
the
Soveraign
Prince
,
not
to
want
profit
and
honor
of
so
general
a
Peace
in
his
Kingdom
,
by
re-uniting
to
himself
of
such
a
multitude
of
serviceable
Subjects
,
which
indeed
is
of
such
a
moment
,
as
no
cavilation
would
be
admitted
against
any
particular
point
that
may
stand
with
his
Estate
,
and
accelerate
the
Peace
.
But
to
consider
the
King
being
the
Soveraign
to
command
,
and
they
his
Subjects
to
obey
,
and
so
by
nature
alwaies
to
live
in
fear
,
are
to
be
rather
comforted
with
a
large
grant
to
their
requests
,
and
a
full
satisfaction
of
assurance
,
then
by
denying
any
Portions
of
their
demands
,
to
be
nourished
in
doubt
and
anguish
of
mind
;
whereby
neither
part
should
rest
in
assurance
,
neither
the
King
,
for
he
had
denyed
,
nor
the
Subjects
,
for
they
could
not
obtain
;
and
so
as
it
hapneth
in
sickness
,
the
recidivations
might
be
most
perilous
.
And
after
you
have
dealt
with
the
King
for
furtherance
of
any
particular
impediments
,
you
shall
also
say
,
that
we
do
promise
the
King
,
and
will
be
content
to
make
any
assurance
,
that
he
shall
require
meet
to
be
made
betwixt
Princes
;
that
if
it
shall
please
him
to
be
a
gracious
Lord
unto
them
,
at
this
time
,
in
their
requests
,
and
not
to
abridge
the
same
to
their
misliking
,
whereby
they
may
gather
doubtfulness
and
fear
of
continuance
of
that
which
shall
be
granted
them
;
if
any
of
them
shall
contrary
to
their
promises
and
submissions
,
attempt
any
thing
directly
or
indirectly
to
the
trouble
of
the
Kings
Estate
,
and
contrary
to
the
duties
of
true
Subjects
,
we
shall
not
only
condemn
them
in
our
own
judgemen●
and
so
pronounce
them
to
the
world
,
but
shall
also
,
as
the
King
shall
find
it
meet
,
prosecute
them
as
common
enemies
to
our selves
.
And
for
any
particular
matter
,
that
you
shall
be
by
the
Deputies
of
the
Princes
requested
to
further
,
you
shall
do
well
to
be
instructed
how
to
maintain
their
Demands
,
which
shall
be
committed
to
you
with
such
reasons
as
may
be
agreeable
to
be
mentioned
by
you
,
having
respect
that
you
shall
deal
therein
for
us
,
being
a
Queen
and
a
Monarch
with
a
like
Prince
.
And
if
any
on
the
Kings
behalf
shall
object
to
you
,
that
our
dealing
for
those
Princes
and
their
company
,
being
subjects
in
this
sort
,
to
have
liberty
granted
to
them
for
exercise
of
Religion
in
other
sort
then
the
King
himself
,
and
the
common
Authority
of
the
Realm
doth
profess
,
is
not
agreeable
with
our
own
actions
and
proceedings
against
our
Subjects
that
have
lately
sought
in
like
manner
liberty
to
use
the
Roman
Religion
contrary
to
our
Profession
;
you
may
answer
thereto
very
well
,
that
if
they
mean
this
by
a
late
rebellion
stirred
up
this
last
year
,
in
a
part
of
our
North
Countrey
,
by
the
Earls
of
Northumberland
and
Westmerland
.
First
it
is
very
true
,
that
they
only
coloured
outwardly
their
rebellious
attempts
,
with
a
pretence
of
Religion
.
And
you
may
say
,
seeing
the
matter
is
objected
,
that
it
is
well
known
,
and
you
are
warranted
to
avow
it
,
that
the
principal
cause
of
that
Rebellion
was
wrought
(
you
will
not
say
by
the
Queen
of
Scots
)
but
sure
you
are
,
by
her
Ministers
both
here
in
England
and
Scotland
,
and
by
some
of
the
principal
parties
of
the
Nobility
in
Scotland
,
that
do
hate
Roman
Religion
.
Besides
that
,
it
is
evident
,
that
the
two
Earls
that
were
the
heads
thereof
,
before
they
did
begin
their
Rebellion
,
did
at
no
time
shew
themselves
unwilling
to
exercise
the
rights
of
the
Religion
established
by
Law
in
this
Realm
;
but
as
they
gave
their
consents
when
the
order
thereof
was
first
established
in
Parliament
,
so
did
they
ordinarily
resort
from
the
beginning
of
our
Reign
in
all
open
places
to
the
Churches
and
to
Divine
Services
in
the
Church
,
without
contradiction
or
shew
of
misliking
.
Thirdly
,
if
either
they
,
or
any
other
of
our
Subjects
,
would
make
request
to
be
at
liberty
to
acknowledge
the
Authority
of
the
Church
of
Rome
,
as
the
Pope
would
challenge
it
in
this
Realm
,
and
as
by
his
Bulls
and
Decrees
he
doth
declare
his
meaning
,
how
he
would
exercise
it
to
the
ruine
of
our
Crown
,
it
is
so
manifest
,
and
that
even
by
late
experience
notoriously
well
proved
,
that
such
a
provision
to
be
granted
,
induceth
necessarily
the
party
to
be
criminal
of
treason
and
as
in
no
wise
any
such
permission
can
be
by
us
granted
to
any
Subjects
within
our
Realm
;
without
we
would
therewith
also
,
yield
our
Right
and
Royal
Title
to
the
will
of
Traytors
,
wherein
manifestly
appeareth
a
notable
difference
betwixt
such
a
permission
as
the
Kings
Subjects
do
require
for
exercise
of
their
Religion
,
which
also
hath
been
by
the
Kings
Authoritie
granted
heretofore
to
them
,
and
the
permission
that
were
to
be
granted
to
any
of
our
Subjects
,
that
would
exercise
the
Roman
Religion
in
our
Realm
,
and
obey
the
Commandments
,
Decrees
and
Bulls
of
the
Pope
;
for
we
never
could
perceive
,
that
the
exercise
of
the
Religion
professed
by
the
Princes
,
and
their
adherents
in
●rance
,
did
any
way
prejudice
the
Kings
Title
and
Right
to
his
Crown
,
but
that
the
Professors
thereof
did
alwaies
with
all
humbleness
and
constancie
,
acknowledge
and
maintain
the
same
,
without
adhering
to
any
other
Power
or
Authoritie
;
but
we
see
it
manifest
,
and
have
lately
proved
it
,
and
duly
punished
it
,
in
such
as
seek
to
erect
up
the
Authoritie
of
the
Pope
in
our
Realm
,
and
do
directly
and
manifestly
not
onely
impugn
our
Estate
Royal
;
but
labour
to
remove
us
from
the
Throne
of
our
Kingdom
,
whereunto
Almightie
God
hath
placed
,
maintained
,
and
preserved
us
;
a
matter
so
manifestly
full
of
danger
,
as
neither
we
may
yield
unto
,
no
,
nor
none
of
our
good
Subjects
will
never
assent
thereto
,
but
in
that
quarrel
will
adventure
all
their
lives
,
lands
and
estates
,
as
of
late
against
the
Rebellion
that
was
coloured
with
a
pretence
of
Romish
Religion
,
we
did
sufficiently
prove
generally
in
all
parts
of
our
Realm
,
and
in
all
Estates
and
persons
by
the
readiness
of
their
service
.
And
thus
you
have
a
general
note
how
to
direct
you
in
the
prosecution
of
the
purpose
intended
by
this
your
journey
;
not
doubting
,
but
both
in
this
,
and
all
the
rest
of
your
Charge
,
you
will
joyn
your self
with
our
Ambassador
,
who
for
his
Acquaintance
and
his
Experience
,
can
very
sufficiently
inform
you
how
to
deal
.
If
any
thing
shall
be
moved
to
you
for
the
Queen
of
Scots
cause
,
you
may
say
,
that
before
your
departure
,
and
within
two
or
threes
daies
after
that
Monsieur
de
Poigney
had
been
with
us
,
we
had
certain
intelligence
from
Scotland
,
that
the
Lord
Levinston
,
which
was
sent
from
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
to
solicite
the
leavying
of
Arms
,
and
to
bring
some
of
the
Nobilitie
to
confer
both
with
us
and
her
for
ending
of
the
troubles
,
had
been
with
the
Duke
of
Chastelheranlte
,
the
Earl
of
Argile
,
and
others
joyned
with
them
before
the
20
of
the
last
moneth
,
for
so
his
own
Letters
do
testifie
to
our
Cousin
the
Earl
of
Sussex
our
Lieutenant
,
upon
our
borders
towards
Scotland
;
and
that
he
found
them
well
content
with
the
Articles
accorded
by
us
with
the
French
Ambassador
,
and
the
Bishop
of
Ross
,
and
that
he
was
well
forward
in
his
Commission
,
so
as
we
do
look
now
daily
both
for
a
general
ceasing
of
Arms
there
,
and
for
the
access
of
the
Noblemen
on
both
parties
of
that
Realm
here
,
to
treat
and
conclude
upon
the
Queen
of
Scots
cause
.
And
if
any
further
matter
be
moved
unto
you
in
this
,
you
shall
say
,
that
you
have
no
more
to
say
therein
.
When
you
have
been
with
the
King
,
and
entred
so
far
into
this
Charge
as
our
Ambassador
and
you
may
see
likelihood
of
the
end
hereof
,
we
would
be
advertised
with
all
speed
possible
.
And
if
our
Ambassador
and
you
think
that
the
hastie
yielding
of
the
Deputies
in
their
negociation
,
may
bring
peril
to
the
cause
,
we
think
it
good
that
they
might
be
induced
to
stand
somewhat
hard
therein
,
as
policie
may
serve
them
,
without
making
to
them
any
further
aids
of
money
.
But
as
yet
,
we
do
rather
give
them
some
countenance
to
use
more
earnestness
for
their
own
suretie
.
Cecil
.
To
the
Right
Worshipful
my
very
loving
Friend
,
Mr.
Francis
Walsingham
Esquire
.
SIr
,
the
French
Ambassador
hath
sent
hither
a
Servant
of
his
,
to
demand
audience
of
the
Queens
Majestie
,
who
reporteth
,
that
he
is
to
advertise
her
Majestie
of
the
conclusion
of
the
Peace
which
was
published
on
Thursday
last
:
And
for
that
I
could
not
as
yet
this
morning
speak
with
her
Majestie
,
I
thought
good
to
give
you
signification
thereof
,
to
the
intent
you
might
stay
,
until
I
have
herein
spoken
with
her
Majestie
;
and
by
my
next
Letters
advertise
you
,
whether
her
pleasure
be
,
that
you
should
wholly
stay
,
or
otherwise
go
on
your
journey
with
some
other
Instructions
.
And
so
I
wish
you
well
to
do
,
from
Chenys
,
this
Sundaie
morning
the
13
of
August
.
1570.
Your
assured
William
Cecill
.
To
the
Right
Honorable
Sir
William
Cecill
Principal
Secretary
to
her
Majestie
.
According
to
your
Honours
order
,
I
mean
to
stay
till
I
hear
further
from
you
,
how
her
Majestie
meaneth
to
dispose
of
my
service
;
and
so
in
the
mean
time
leaving
to
trouble
you
,
I
most
humblie
take
my
leave
.
From
London
the
13
of
August
,
1570.
Your
Honors
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
our
trusty
and
well-beloved
.
F.
Walsingham
,
Esq.
presently
sent
unto
the
French
King
.
ELIZABETH
R.
TRusty
and
well-beloved
,
we
great
you
well
;
having
this
daie
received
Letters
from
the
French
King
,
by
his
Ambassador
,
making
mention
of
towardness
of
a
Peace
made
with
his
Subjects
;
so
as
the
Ambassador
affirmeth
,
that
he
taketh
it
to
be
assuredly
published
at
Paris
,
the
II
of
this
moneth
;
and
yet
because
otherwise
we
do
not
make
full
account
thereof
,
but
think
it
meet
you
shall
keep
on
your
journey
,
with
this
order
,
that
if
it
be
not
accorded
before
your
coming
,
then
you
shall
proceed
as
before
you
were
appointed
;
and
if
it
be
concluded
,
then
shall
you
deliver
these
our
Letters
which
we
now
send
,
directlie
to
the
French
King
,
by
which
we
do
signifie
unto
him
,
how
we
had
dispatched
you
before
,
to
move
him
to
make
some
good
end
with
his
subjects
;
and
now
hearing
by
his
Ambassador
of
the
conclusion
,
we
cannot
forbear
,
but
charge
you
to
proceed
,
specially
to
congratulate
with
him
for
so
happy
a
benefit
,
as
by
his
reconciliation
of
his
Subjects
to
him
,
we
certainly
are
perswaded
that
God
could
not
give
him
a
greater
.
And
so
our
pleasure
is
,
you
shall
use
all
good
language
to
express
the
joy
thereof
;
and
to
offer
all
manner
of
endeavour
that
is
in
our
power
,
to
further
the
good
keeping
and
continuance
thereof
.
And
in
like
manner
we
would
have
you
,
by
means
of
our
Ambassador
,
to
cause
the
Admiral
and
his
party
to
understand
our
intention
in
the
sending
of
you
this
time
,
making
it
appear
to
them
how
careful
we
are
of
their
well-doings
,
and
shall
be
willing
to
do
any
thing
in
our
power
reasonable
,
to
continue
to
them
the
fruits
of
this
Accord
:
And
to
let
them
also
understand
,
that
the
special
sending
of
you
over
at
this
time
was
chiefly
for
their
cause
.
Given
under
our
Signet
at
Henly
the
15
of
August
,
the
12
year
of
our
Reign
1570.
A
Copy
of
the
Letter
sent
to
Master
Secretary
,
touching
the
negotiation
had
with
the
King
the
28
of
August
,
1570.
SIr
,
it
may
please
your
Honour
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
the
King
accepted
in
very
good
part
her
Congratulation
,
as
from
his
good
Sister
and
Neighbour
,
who
hath
alwaies
wished
his
well-doing
and
prosperity
(
for
these
were
his
words
)
after
Congratulation
done
to
the
King
.
The
Queen
Mother
,
having
inquired
of
me
of
the
well-doing
of
her
Majestie
,
asked
me
how
the
Queen
of
Scots
did
.
I
answered
her
,
that
at
my
departure
,
for
any
thing
that
I
knew
to
the
contrary
,
she
did
very
well
;
then
she
proceeded
to
enquire
of
me
touching
her
present
estate
:
I
answered
,
according
to
the
tenor
of
my
Instructions
,
in
what
state
she
stood
at
my
departure
,
wherewith
she
seemed
to
rest
very
well
satisfied
:
And
then
she
fell
to
protestation
,
that
for
her
own
part
she
was
so
well
perswaded
of
the
Queens
Majesties
merciful
disposition
,
as
she
knew
right
well
,
that
if
she
did
deal
any
thing
hardly
with
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
it
rather
proceeded
from
some
of
her
Ministers
,
then
from
her
Majesties
self
.
I
replied
,
that
I
was
glad
to
understand
,
that
she
conceived
so
well
of
the
Queen
my
Mistress's
good
disposition
;
so
was
I
sorry
,
that
she
should
think
that
she
would
be
,
by
any
of
her
Ministers
or
Councellours
,
drawn
to
any
thing
,
eithe●
towards
her
,
or
any
other
,
that
might
not
stand
with
her
honour
;
for
that
her
skill
and
years
was
now
to
direct
,
and
not
to
be
directed
:
I
desired
her
therefore
,
in
her
Majesties
name
,
that
she
would
evermore
reserve
an
ear
for
her
(
a
thing
that
would
not
in
equity
be
denied
to
the
meanest
person
in
France
)
who
in
all
her
actions
hitherto
towards
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
had
dealt
with
that
regard
to
her
honour
,
as
she
was
right
able
to
justifie
herself
both
towards
the
King
her
good
Brother
,
as
also
toward
all
other
Princes
.
Then
she
made
great
protestation
of
her
indifferencie
,
and
that
she
is
no
less
affected
in
good
will
towards
her
Majestie
,
whom
it
pleaseth
saith
she
,
to
do
me
the
honour
as
to
call
me
by
the
name
of
a
Mother
,
then
to
the
Queen
of
Scots
her
Daughter
in
Law
:
And
therefore
,
in
wishing
her
liberty
,
I
do
it
,
saith
she
,
as
much
for
the
Q.
your
Mistress
quientness
sake
,
as
for
any
other
respect
,
which
without
her
libertie
can
hardly
grow
unto
her
.
This
Sir
,
in
effect
,
was
the
whole
course
of
the
speech
that
passed
from
her
in
that
behalf
,
which
she
had
then
with
me
apart
;
the
King
being
then
in
talk
with
my
Lord
Ambassador
.
Then
she
caused
the
King
to
deal
with
me
in
that
behalf
;
to
whom
I
shewed
the
state
of
her
cause
,
according
to
the
contents
of
my
Instructions
,
wherewith
he
seemed
to
be
satisfied
:
He
told
me
,
that
he
wished
that
the
Queen
his
good
Sister
,
according
to
her
merciful
inclination
,
would
have
some
compassion
of
her
cause
,
and
grow
to
some
speedy
conclusion
in
that
behalf
.
I
told
him
,
that
I
doubted
not
but
that
her
Majestie
would
for
his
sake
do
that
which
should
be
to
his
contentation
so
far
forth
as
might
stand
with
her
hononr
and
safetie
:
Then
he
protested
,
that
otherwise
he
would
not
desire
it
.
Thus
having
imparted
to
your
honor
the
effect
of
my
Negotiation
,
to
the
end
you
may
advertise
her
Majestie
,
I
most
humblie
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
29
of
August
,
1570.
Your
Honours
to
command
.
F.
Walsingham
.
I
have
caused
by
my
Lord
Ambassadors
means
,
according
to
her
Majesties
order
,
Monsieur
Cavanes
,
one
of
the
Commissioners
for
the
Princes
,
to
advertise
them
of
her
Majesties
intention
of
sending
me
into
these
parts
,
as
tending
chiefly
to
their
benefits
,
which
thing
he
hath
alreadie
advertised
;
and
as
I
learn
there
cometh
forthwith
a
Gentleman
from
the
Queen
of
Navarre
,
and
the
rest
of
the
Nobilitie
,
the
King
here
being
made
privy
thereof
,
to
give
her
Majestie
thanks
for
the
great
favour
shewed
them
in
this
their
troubles
.
Thus
Sir
,
having
advertised
you
of
the
Accomplishment
of
that
which
was
appointed
to
me
to
be
done
by
vertue
of
my
Instructions
,
to
the
end
you
may
impart
the
same
to
her
Majestie
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
The
Copy
of
my
Letter
to
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
RIght
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
;
for
that
I
know
my
Lord
Ambassador
here
,
imparteth
unto
your
Lordship
,
the
present
state
of
things
here
,
I
shall
need
the
less
to
trouble
your
Lordship
in
that
behalf
.
Touching
my
Message
of
Congratulation
,
the
King
accepteth
the
same
in
very
good
part
;
he
professeth
good
will
towards
the
Queen
my
Mistress
,
and
touching
the
Peace
,
he
protesteth
to
keep
and
observe
the
same
inviolably
,
which
his
proceedings
hitherto
doth
very
well
confirm
the
same
.
The
mutinous
Messiems
of
Paris
,
he
hath
fundry
times
since
his
repair
hither
,
very
sharply
rebuked
,
and
charged
them
with
contempt
;
he
adviseth
them
to
take
another
course
,
and
saith
,
he
will
be
known
to
be
a
King
:
And
therefore
for
that
his
meaning
is
that
the
Edict
should
be
duly
observed
,
he
commandeth
them
straitly
to
look
to
the
due
observations
of
the
same
.
The
like
advertisement
hath
he
given
to
the
Presidents
of
his
Parliament
here
,
who
seem
as
yet
to
stand
in
some
terms
with
him
:
For
whereas
the
King
would
have
them
sworn
to
the
observation
of
the
Edict
,
they
refuse
the
same
—
alledging
,
that
in
the
entrance
into
their
Government
,
they
ordinarily
take
an
oath
to
observe
all
such
Edicts
,
as
by
the
King
shall
be
published
;
what
will
be
the
issue
of
the
refusal
,
I
know
not
.
The
King
telleth
them
,
that
the
passions
of
some
of
his
Councellors
hath
been
of
more
value
then
his
Authoritie
;
and
therefore
he
assureth
them
(
which
he
confirmeth
with
many
an
oath
)
that
unless
they
turn
over
another
leaf
,
he
will
provide
him
of
new
Presidents
,
and
extend
such
punishment
towards
them
,
as
their
contempt
deserveth
,
and
may
be
admonishment
to
others
to
avoid
the
like
.
As
,
I
can
gather
in
the
time
of
my
short
abode
here
by
such
a
Conference
a●
I
have
had
with
some
of
judgement
,
I
find
the
grounds
of
the
continuance
of
the
Peace
to
be
in
number
five
,
his
own
disposition
,
necessitie
,
pleasure
,
the
Kings
misliking
,
with
certain
of
his
Council
,
and
his
late
favouring
of
others
.
His
disposition
of
Peace
,
is
not
grown
to-him
of
late
,
but
hath
been
from
the
beginning
,
as
those
that
have
well
observed
him
do
testifie
;
and
therefore
there
is
the
more
hope
of
continuance
of
the
same
.
His
necessity
hath
two
parts
:
first
,
he
lacketh
treasure
to
maintain
the
charges
of
further
Wars
.
Secondly
,
those
that
have
served
him
in
these
wars
,
are
grown
so
weary
of
them
,
as
men
judge
,
that
hardly
they
could
have
been
drawn
to
continue
them
any
longer
.
Pleasure
and
Warrs
are
direct
contraries
,
and
he
being
so
much
inclined
to
the
one
,
as
he
is
an
enemy
unto
the
other
,
it
is
thought
therefore
,
that
hardly
any
thing
will
bring
him
to
do
that
that
may
hinder
his
pleasure
.
His
misliking
towards
the
house
of
Giuse
continueth
,
who
have
been
the
nourishers
of
these
wars
:
And
though
of
late
the
Cardinal
of
Lorrain
hath
had
access
to
the
Kings
presence
,
yet
is
he
not
repaired
in
credit
,
neither
dealeth
he
in
Government
.
His
favour
to
Montmorencie
,
a
chief
worker
of
this
Peace
increaseth
,
who
now
carrieth
the
whole
sway
of
the
Court
,
and
is
restored
to
the
Government
of
Paris
;
besides
,
he
hath
procured
the
displacing
of
Monluc
,
Monsieur
d'Escars
,
and
la
Vale●t
,
and
procured
to
be
placed
in
their
rooms
,
&c.
These
,
my
Lord
,
be
the
grounds
that
I
can
gather
of
the
new
accord
,
the
doubts
of
the
not
continuance
are
in
number
three
:
First
,
it
is
thought
that
this
Marriage
with
the
Emperours
daughter
,
may
draw
him
from
this
peaceable
inclination
.
Secondly
,
the
great
conference
that
is
between
the
Q.
Mother
and
the
Cardinal
breedeth
some
doubt
of
some
practise
to
impeach
the
same
.
Lastly
,
it
is
a
common
fear
,
that
Monsieur
can
hardly
digest
to
live
in
the
degree
of
a
Subject
,
having
already
the
reputation
of
a
King
:
he
seemeth
yet
to
run
one
course
with
the
King
in
liking
and
misliking
;
but
so
to
continue
it
,
is
altogether
thought
unlikely
.
I
have
been
desirous
underhand
,
to
search
out
somewhat
touching
the
thing
your
Lordship
gave
me
secret
informations
of
,
yet
I
can
learn
nothing
thereof
;
though
that
would
be
dangerous
,
yet
I
pray
God
there
be
not
a
thing
attempted
of
more
danger
,
which
may
with
more
ease
be
brought
to
pass
.
I
leave
your
Lordship
to
consider
,
by
that
which
hath
been
shewed
,
both
hope
and
fear
of
the
continuance
of
this
peace
:
What
will
be
the
issue
of
this
Tragedy
,
I
pray
God
that
fall
out
that
may
be
to
his
glory
;
and
so
committing
your
Lordship
to
his
tuition
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
29
of
August
,
1570.
Yours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
Master
Secretary
.
SIr
,
being
in
doubt
whether
I
might
return
before
advise
given
or
no
,
my
Negociation
being
done
;
in
the
end
,
I
concluded
with
my self
,
that
it
was
better
to
stay
and
to
attend
her
Majesties
order
,
then
to
return
home
at
all
adventure
:
This
therefore
shall
be
to
desire
your
Honor
,
that
I
may
by
your
good
means
understand
her
Majesties
pleasure
in
this
behalf
.
Touching
the
state
of
things
here
,
I
forbear
to
write
unto
your
honour
,
for
that
I
know
my
Lord
Ambassador
hath
fully
advertised
you
:
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
you
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
To
our
trusty
and
well-beloved
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
present
in
the
Court
of
France
about
our
affairs
.
ELIZABETH
R.
TRusty
and
well-beloved
,
we
great
you
well
;
we
perceive
by
your
Letters
written
from
Paris
the
29
of
the
last
moneth
unto
our
Secretary
,
how
diligently
and
orderly
you
have
performed
the
Message
and
Charge
committed
unto
you
,
which
we
take
in
very
good
and
acceptable
part
;
being
glad
to
understand
your
abilitie
and
fitness
to
do
us
further
service
hereafter
.
And
where
,
among
other
things
,
you
desire
to
know
our
pleasure
for
your
return
unto
us
,
or
further
stay
there
.
Forasmuch
as
we
have
made
choice
of
you
to
be
our
Ambassador
Resident
with
our
good
Brother
the
French
King
,
instead
of
Sir
Henry
Norris
,
whom
we
are
very
shortly
to
revoke
,
we
would
be
very
glad
,
so
it
would
stand
with
your
commoditie
,
and
without
returning
back
hither
,
you
did
remain
there
still
for
that
purpose
;
which
if
you
can
do
,
upon
signification
thereof
unto
us
,
we
shall
give
order
for
our
Letters
of
Credence
to
be
addressed
unto
the
said
King
,
and
to
be
sent
forthwith
unto
you
,
for
your
placing
with
him
as
our
Ambassador
Resident
there
:
Howbeit
,
if
the
necessitie
of
your
business
be
such
,
as
you
must
of
force
be
driven
to
return
over
,
and
to
settle
your
things
here
,
before
you
can
be
able
to
do
us
service
there
,
then
are
we
well
contented
,
if
there
be
no
other
remedie
,
that
you
repair
over
some
short
while
,
to
prepare
your self
to
return
back
again
for
our
service
,
with
as
convenient
speed
as
may
be
.
Given
under
our
signet
at
Rycot
the
7
of
September
the
12
year
of
our
Reign
1570.
To
our
Right
trusty
and
well-beloved
Sir
Henry
Norris
,
our
Ambassador
Resident
with
our
good
Brother
the
French
King
.
ELIZABETH
R.
TRusty
and
right
well-beloved
,
we
greet
you
well
;
whereas
Monsieur
Moulenet
being
lately
with
us
,
did
not
only
bring
several
Letters
from
the
French
King
our
good
Brother
,
and
the
Queen
Mother
;
by
which
the
said
King
and
she
expresly
required
us
to
use
towards
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
all
honest
and
favourable
treatment
due
to
a
Queen
of
her
quality
,
and
to
set
her
at
libertie
,
and
aid
her
to
be
restored
to
her
Realm
with
Authoritie
due
to
her
;
but
also
according
to
the
credit
given
by
the
said
Letters
,
he
the
said
,
Moulenet
did
at
length
with
very
earnest
speech
deal
with
us
therein
,
alledging
,
that
in
this
doing
we
should
much
satisfie
the
King
his
Master
,
and
procure
to
our self
great
honor
;
adding
many
other
Allegations
to
induce
thereunto
to
the
maintenance
of
the
said
Moulenets
speeches
and
negotiations
.
Thereunto
we
have
made
some
brief
Answers
,
as
the
time
then
served
,
and
as
we
thought
meet
to
satisfie
them
.
But
yet
finding
them
to
continue
in
their
earnest
solicitations
,
and
in
the
end
earnestly
requesting
our
Answer
to
the
French
King
,
we
told
them
,
that
the
time
did
not
then
conveniently
serve
us
to
send
such
an
answer
to
them
(
as
the
case
required
)
to
our
good
Brother
,
but
we
would
shortly
impart
our
meaning
herein
more
at
large
by
you
,
being
our
Ambassador
there
Resident
,
in
such
sort
,
as
we
trusted
our
said
Brother
and
the
Queen
Mother
should
find
the
same
reasonable
.
And
so
will
we
,
that
you
shall
with
your
best
opportunitie
resort
to
them
both
,
and
declare
unto
them
,
that
because
of
the
length
and
varietie
of
the
matters
which
we
have
committed
unto
you
to
be
declared
;
yet
per
case
it
be
hard
for
you
to
express
the
same
so
orderly
and
readily
in
speech
as
you
gladly
would
do
,
you
may
require
of
the
King
license
to
read
unto
them
in
such
sort
as
you
have
turned
it
into
French
,
a
thing
usual
to
this
their
Ambassador
,
and
not
to
be
misliked
,
especially
in
you
that
most
herein
use
their
language
,
and
not
your
own
natural
;
as
their
Ambassador
doth
here
,
to
his
great
commoditie
.
And
this
being
granted
,
when
you
read
it
,
our
meaning
is
not
,
you
shall
deliver
the
same
out
of
your
hands
to
be
kept
or
copied
,
unless
it
be
very
earnestly
prest
by
them
.
And
thus
it
followeth
that
you
shall
declare
:
We
have
considered
of
the
Letters
sent
unto
us
by
Moulenet
from
them
both
,
with
also
the
further
explanation
of
the
Contents
thereof
by
him
,
according
to
the
credit
given
unto
him
.
The
sum
whereof
,
was
to
require
our
favour
towards
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
in
using
her
with
favourable
treatment
due
to
a
Queen
of
her
qualitie
,
and
aiding
her
with
our
power
to
be
restored
to
her
Realm
,
and
obedience
of
her
Subjects
:
And
though
we
did
suddenly
say
somewhat
to
Moulenet
on
our
own
part
,
to
have
satisfied
him
,
as
we
have
done
the
like
at
sundrie
other
times
to
their
Ambassador
here
Resident
;
yet
not
knowing
how
they
have
conceived
or
delivered
our
speeches
to
the
King
our
good
brother
,
nor
how
therewith
he
is
satisfied
,
which
we
are
desirous
to
do
in
all
reasonable
requests
,
according
to
the
good
Amitie
that
is
and
ought
to
be
between
us
,
we
have
thought
good
at
some
more
length
,
to
impart
to
our
good
Brother
and
Queen
Mother
,
both
our
doing
and
meanings
in
all
this
case
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
nothing
doubting
but
the
same
being
by
them
considered
with
their
indifferent
judgements
,
it
shall
appear
that
we
have
done
nothing
hitherto
,
in
this
case
,
contrary
to
honour
and
reason
,
or
otherwise
then
very
necessary
and
urgent
cause
hath
moved
us
,
or
might
have
moved
any
other
Prince
having
the
like
cause
;
neither
yet
in
deeming
the
request
of
our
good
Brother
the
King
in
such
sort
and
condition
as
it
it
made
,
have
we
given
him
any
occasion
of
offence
towards
us
.
And
this
to
do
,
we
are
moved
in
good
will
,
in
respect
of
the
mutual
Amitie
that
is
betwixt
the
King
and
us
,
and
not
of
any
necessitie
we
have
to
be
accountable
to
any
person
for
our
actions
;
and
so
we
trust
the
King
will
accept
the
same
in
friendly
manner
.
And
before
he
shall
know
what
is
to
be
said
on
our
part
,
we
do
earnestly
require
them
both
,
as
a
good
Brother
,
and
a
good
Sister
,
according
to
the
fervent
offers
of
their
good
amitie
and
perfect
love
made
to
us
,
not
only
by
their
Letters
,
but
by
Messages
,
that
they
both
will
give
ear
hereunto
,
as
Princes
and
Persons
standing
indifferent
in
this
cause
,
without
declination
of
their
affection
,
or
adverting
their
judgements
to
the
instigations
of
any
particular
persons
that
are
more
affectionate
of
nature
to
the
person
of
the
said
Queen
,
then
to
the
truth
of
the
matter
;
and
this
being
granted
,
as
in
honour
it
cannot
be
denied
,
specially
betwixt
friends
,
as
we
make
account
of
them
both
in
all
our
honorable
causes
,
we
doubt
not
but
we
shall
well
see
,
that
in
stead
of
request
or
expostulation
made
to
us
,
we
shall
be
found
to
have
deserved
praise
and
thanks
for
our
doings
past
,
and
shall
not
be
disallowed
in
forbearing
hereafter
to
grant
simply
to
the
requests
as
they
are
made
.
And
after
the
King
and
his
Mother
shall
grant
to
us
this
reasonable
request
,
you
shall
proceed
and
say
,
First
,
we
require
our
good
Brother
to
consider
what
part
of
his
request
hath
been
alreadie
accomplished
of
our
natural
disposition
;
and
next
,
what
part
we
have
not
as
yet
yielded
unto
;
and
then
also
,
he
shall
see
uponwhat
just
reasons
we
forbear
to
assent
to
the
rest
of
their
requests
,
as
it
is
made
,
where
we
are
required
to
use
all
honest
and
gracious
treatment
due
to
a
Queen
of
her
qualitie
:
The
truth
is
,
since
her
flying
into
our
Realm
,
where
she
escaped
an
evident
danger
of
her
life
,
we
caused
her
to
be
alwaies
honorably
attended
by
persons
of
Nobilitie
,
and
such
as
were
of
the
ancient
Families
of
our
Realm
;
we
have
entertained
her
at
our
charges
with
a
company
of
her
own
,
of
such
Lords
and
Ladies
as
she
her self
made
choice
of
to
remain
with
her
,
and
appointed
her
houses
of
such
Commoditie
of
pleasures
and
pastimes
as
the
Countrey
would
afford
:
And
herein
being
constrained
to
say
somewhat
more
for
our self
,
then
otherwise
we
would
,
but
to
answer
calumniations
,
we
are
assuredly
informed
,
that
for
her
own
Person
,
her
Diet
and
commoditie
of
Past●me
meet
for
the
conservation
of
her
health
,
she
for
the
most
part
when
she
lived
at
her
own
will
in
Scotland
,
had
no
better
Entertainment
or
Diet
,
but
rather
many
times
worse
and
baser
,
as
it
is
well
known
to
all
persons
that
understand
both
:
So
as
for
the
state
,
and
honest
and
favourable
treatment
of
her
own
Person
,
we
are
sure
no
lack
can
be
found
—
suppressed
,
or
rather
untrulie
reported
of
us
,
wherein
we
have
been
much
wronged
,
contrary
to
our
deserts
,
the
King
our
good
Brother
,
a●d
his
Mother
,
not
a
little
abused
with
such
untruths
.
If
fault
have
been
found
that
she
hath
not
been
used
according
as
a
Q.
of
her
quality
,
if
therein
be
meant
,
that
she
hath
not
such
honour
done
in
the
services
of
her
,
as
are
due
to
a
Queen
,
she
herself
is
to
answer
to
the
same
,
for
by
her
own
servants
she
hath
been
,
and
is
continually
served
.
And
we
think
not
but
that
they
have
therein
accomplished
their
duties
according
to
her
desire
,
at
the
least
,
to
speak
the
truth
,
we
are
crediblie
informed
,
that
in
Scotland
she
had
commonly
less
reverence
done
to
her
in
her
services
by
the
self
same
servants
,
then
hath
been
by
them
here
.
And
as
to
such
of
ours
as
have
attended
upon
her
,
we
think
they
have
not
forborn
to
do
their
duties
at
all
times
agreeable
to
her
estate
,
except
per
case
she
her self
have
of
her
courtesie
at
sometimes
remitted
some
part
thereof
to
them
.
But
for
our
part
truly
,
notwithstanding
such
great
offences
as
she
hath
diversly
made
unto
us
,
we
have
been
alwa●es
careful
of
her
person
to
be
honorably
used
,
and
of
her
health
to
be
by
all
possible
good
means
preserved
,
esteeming
it
our
honor
so
to
have
her
treated
and
used
,
being
brought
into
calamity
,
and
flying
into
our
Realm
as
she
did
.
But
now
if
the
rest
that
be
required
,
be
not
granted
,
that
is
,
to
have
her
aided
with
our
power
to
the
restitution
of
her
Realm
;
we
trust
to
make
it
manifestly
appear
,
that
to
consent
thereunto
,
as
is
required
,
were
not
only
a
great
follie
in
us
,
and
dangerous
to
our
Estate
,
but
against
all
common
reason
,
and
such
an
errour
,
that
neither
Prince
nor
private
person
,
having
any
sense
of
understanding
,
would
commit
,
the
circumstances
being
well
considered
.
And
though
many
things
be
well
known
commonly
to
the
world
,
for
maintenance
of
this
our
judgment
,
yet
the
beginning
of
these
things
could
not
be
known
to
the
King
our
good
Brother
,
in
respect
of
his
young
years
,
and
to
the
Q.
Mother
,
though
they
have
been
well
known
,
yet
either
her
time
since
occupied
with
her
own
dangerous
causes
,
or
the
continuance
of
perpetual
informations
for
the
Scotish
Queen
,
or
else
some
part
thereof
touching
the
time
of
her
worthie
husband
King
Henry
,
and
her
son
also
King
Francis
,
may
per
case
have
brought
the
most
part
of
things
to
oblivion
,
or
at
least
,
have
altered
her
judgement
,
or
else
move
her
to
give
the
less
heed
to
them
,
being
now
remembred
:
nevertheless
,
as
briefly
as
we
can
,
with
passing
over
of
a
great
number
of
accidents
and
scruples
of
offences
,
and
especially
such
as
concerned
the
time
of
King
Henry
,
or
King
Francis
the
●econd
,
which
were
of
no
less
importance
then
the
assailing
of
our
Crown
and
Title
,
as
the
world
knoweth
,
we
will
lay
before
their
eyes
these
things
following
,
to
shew
how
the
acts
and
dealings
of
the
Scotish
Q.
towards
us
have
provoked
us
to
deal
in
another
manner
with
her
,
then
hitherto
we
have
.
First
,
she
is
the
person
by
whom
,
and
for
whom
only
it
is
manifestly
known
,
that
our
Kingdom
and
Crown
was
Challenged
almost
as
soon
as
Almightie
God
called
us
by
right
thereunto
.
And
how
many
waies
that
Challenge
was
furthered
and
maintained
,
prosecuted
and
published
,
needeth
not
to
be
recited
,
for
all
Nations
of
Christendom
understand
it
.
And
if
we
should
enter
to
inform
our
good
Brother
the
King
,
of
the
particularities
thereof
,
howsoever
the
same
should
touch
the
time
of
his
noble
Father
King
Henry
,
and
his
Brother
King
Francis
,
it
may
be
thought
he
being
Son
and
Brother
of
such
Kings
,
yet
he
would
in
his
judgement
inwardly
with
himself
think
us
not
well
used
.
But
for
avoiding
of
things
displeasant
,
and
considering
since
the
same
unkindness
was
shewed
in
his
Fathers
and
Brothers
times
,
a
reconciliation
of
Amitie
hath
followed
,
which
we
observe
firml●
;
we
will
omit
all
other
parts
,
and
remember
only
the
things
done
by
the
Scotish
Queen
after
the
death
of
her
husband
King
Francis
,
when
she
was
at
her
own
libertie
.
We
sent
our
Ambassador
to
her
,
and
being
in
France
,
we
required
,
according
to
a
certain
T●eatie
of
Peace
concluded
in
Iuly
,
156C
.
by
sufficient
Commission
from
King
Francis
the
second
her
husband
,
and
the
Q.
her self
,
under
the
several
hands
and
seals
,
aswel
of
Scotland
as
of
France
,
to
confirm
the
said
Treaty
,
as
was
by
their
Commissioners
having
Authoritie
,
covenanted
and
concluded
.
In
which
Treatie
was
concluded
Articles
of
good
Amitie
betwixt
us
and
her
in
our
Countreys
,
and
those
as
beneficial
for
her
as
for
us
.
And
also
a
provision
and
especial
Covenant
,
that
she
should
forbear
from
thenceforth
to
attempt
or
offer
us
any
like
wrong
by
challenging
of
our
Crown
as
she
had
done
before
time
.
To
this
our
request
,
delay
was
made
,
not
with
alledging
any
thing
to
the
contrary
of
our
right
or
maintenance
of
her
former
Challenges
.
But
yet
she
must
now
(
being
a
Widow
,
and
sole
Governor
of
her
Kingdom
of
Scotland
)
in
these
causes
have
the
presence
of
some
of
her
Nobilitie
or
Counsellours
of
the
Scotish
Nation
;
at
whose
coming
she
would
confirm
the
said
Treatie
.
This
was
not
much
misliked
of
us
:
Shortly
some
of
her
Nobilitie
and
Counsellours
came
to
her
from
Scotland
;
and
then
being
e●tsoons
required
in
most
friendly
manner
,
to
be
remembred
of
her
promise
by
the
Ambassador
,
having
Commission
so
to
do
,
and
offering
to
deliver
unto
her
the
reciprocal
of
our
part
under
our
Great-Seal
,
it
was
again
deferred
,
until
she
should
her self
return
into
Scotland
;
which
she
said
should
shortly
be
,
and
then
she
would
not
fail
to
perform
it
well
,
though
these
delays
were
not
convenient
to
nourish
friendship
,
but
rather
to
ingender
suspicion
,
with
some
other
practises
then
discovered
,
yet
in
respect
of
our
natural
desire
to
have
her
come
into
her
own
Kingdom
,
and
then
to
live
neighbourly
with
us
,
we
forbore
to
shew
any
great
offence
for
those
great
delays
.
And
when
she
returned
into
Scotland
,
we
e●tsoons
sent
to
her
,
and
demanded
the
same
again
,
with
offer
of
all
manner
of
good
friendship
,
which
being
again
deferred
,
upon
pretence
she
was
not
fully
settled
in
her
Realm
,
we
forbore
also
for
that
time
,
though
not
without
great
cause
of
misliking
;
and
then
in
the
mean
season
following
,
notwithstanding
many
good
offices
used
on
our
part
,
by
sending
sundry
times
both
Messages
and
Ambassadors
to
visit
her
,
to
offer
unto
her
all
good
offices
.
It
chanced
that
a
young
Nobleman
,
our
near
Kinsman
,
brought
up
in
our
Court
named
the
Lord
Darlie
,
was
secretly
intised
to
pass
into
Scotland
upon
other
pretences
,
for
private
suits
for
Lands
,
and
such
like
.
And
there
without
our
knowledge
,
according
to
the
same
former
practises
,
whereof
we
were
not
altogether
ignorant
,
though
we
would
not
seem
so
jealous
of
the
same
;
he
was
suddenly
accepted
by
that
Q.
to
be
affied
in
contract
of
Marriage
with
her
,
as
one
thought
to
be
a
meet
person
to
work
troubles
in
our
Realm
for
her
advantage
,
yea
contrary
to
the
advice
of
the
wiser
sort
of
her
Councel
;
and
consequently
contrary
to
our
will
and
liking
,
was
married
to
her
in
all
haste
.
And
after
that
it
was
there
devised
to
make
him
an
instrument
to
work
danger
to
us
and
our
Estate
by
sundry
practises
,
not
only
with
certain
of
our
subjects
,
but
also
with
some
forein
persons
,
as
far
forth
as
the
power
of
the
same
Q.
and
her
said
husband
being
our
borne
Subject
could
extend
;
In
which
their
doings
,
sundry
their
practises
were
discovered
to
us
,
and
made
frustrate
:
And
yet
after
that
nevertheless
,
when
the
said
Queen
had
a
Son
of
that
marriage
,
we
were
of
nature
moved
to
set
aside
all
unkindnesses
,
and
did
send
thither
an
Ambassador
,
a
person
of
honour
,
the
Earl
of
●edford
,
to
assist
the
Christening
of
her
Son
,
to
whom
we
also
were
Godmother
.
At
which
time
unkindness
being
known
to
be
between
her
and
her
husband
,
although
he
had
grievously
offended
us
,
we
having
compassion
of
the
unnatural
discord
betwixt
them
,
and
fearing
some
event
thereof
,
caused
our
said
Ambassador
at
that
time
to
use
all
the
good
means
he
could
with
her
to
repair
the
same
which
he
was
not
able
to
do
,
such
was
become
her
misliking
of
her
husband
,
although
in
him
on
the
other
side
(
as
we
heard
say
)
was
found
all
manner
of
lowliness
meet
for
him
to
recover
her
favour
.
And
then
also
we
required
her
to
perform
that
which
in
Justice
and
Honor
she
was
bound
to
do
,
and
had
so
often
delayed
;
which
was
,
to
confirm
the
Treatie
afore
concluded
,
sending
unto
her
at
the
same
time
under
our
hand
and
seal
the
reciprocal
for
our
part
.
But
then
she
began
to
alledge
a
matter
not
before
heard
of
;
which
was
,
that
from
some
words
in
a
certain
part
of
the
Treaty
,
it
was
doubted
,
that
she
might
be
prejudiced
in
such
right
as
she
pretended
to
be
due
to
her
next
after
us
,
and
the
children
of
our
bodie
;
whereof
we
being
advertised
,
caused
it
to
be
answered
,
that
if
there
were
any
such
words
,
we
were
content
they
should
be
rased
out
of
the
Treaty
,
and
she
should
not
be
moved
to
confirm
any
such
Clause
.
But
that
answer
being
not
accepted
,
which
was
very
strange
and
unreasonable
;
a
new
matter
of
delay
was
invented
,
pretending
that
she
would
send
some
of
hers
shortly
into
England
,
to
treat
with
us
thereupon
,
and
so
finish
that
which
we
did
demand
;
whereof
indeed
nothing
ever
followed
well
,
although
we
had
these
great
causes
of
miscontentation
,
as
indeed
indifferent
persons
may
well
perceive
,
and
did
now
clearly
see
whereunto
these
delays
did
tend
very
ungrateful
and
not
without
danger
,
if
we
should
not
regard
our self
well
;
yet
when
a
miserable
calamitie
ensued
shortly
after
to
her
,
that
the
King
her
husband
,
with
whom
of
late
she
was
grievously
offended
,
was
cruelly
strangled
,
and
horriblie
murthered
,
and
the
principal
murtherer
named
the
Earl
Bothewell
,
having
a
vertuous
lawful
wife
(
of
a
great
house
)
living
—
because
suddenly
her
husband
being
first
immediately
upon
the
murther
committed
,
and
directly
and
openly
imputed
to
him
—
advanced
by
her
to
high
degrees
of
honor
and
estates
of
lands
,
who
nevertheless
vildly
misused
her
,
to
the
great
grief
of
all
her
subjects
and
friends
;
we
were
stricken
with
inward
compassion
of
this
her
great
extream
miseries
and
infamie
,
which
was
spread
upon
her
,
and
sent
to
her
special
Messengers
,
not
then
to
request
her
(
as
we
had
done
before
)
to
confirm
the
Treaty
,
but
to
have
regard
unto
her
honour
,
and
to
relinquish
such
an
odible
person
,
being
the
known
murtherer
of
her
husband
,
an
unlawful
person
to
be
married
to
her
;
and
generally
so
evil
a
man
in
all
vices
,
as
he
had
the
common
name
to
excel
all
others
in
iniquitie
,
wherein
no
advice
of
ours
could
prevail
.
But
in
the
end
he
being
hated
of
all
her
Estates
,
and
seeking
by
force
to
subdue
them
that
intended
to
prosecute
the
Murtherers
,
was
forced
to
flie
the
Realm
:
And
leaving
her
lamentably
in
the
field
desolate
,
she
was
conducted
from
thence
to
a
place
of
restraint
,
where
she
refused
to
renounce
the
said
Murtherer
,
whilest
she
was
thereby
in
present
danger
to
have
her
life
taken
away
from
her
by
furie
of
her
Nation
,
as
she
well
knoweth
:
We
by
speedy
Messages
,
and
other
kind
of
earnest
means
used
towards
them
that
were
most
irritated
against
her
,
saved
her
life
:
A
benefit
such
,
as
she
never
received
the
like
of
any
worldly
creature
;
and
full
glad
we
were
,
that
God
gave
us
such
power
and
disposition
of
mind
,
to
bestow
so
great
a
benefit
of
her
,
who
nevertheless
had
offered
us
the
greatest
worldly
injuries
that
could
be
devised
.
It
followed
,
that
when
she
had
found
means
to
escape
to
her
libertie
,
whereof
we
were
very
glad
,
she
sell
again
,
by
Gods
suffering
,
into
a
second
calamitie
as
dangerous
as
the
former
;
for
having
attempted
,
by
force
,
to
overcome
the
party
that
adhered
to
her
son
,
that
was
then
crowned
,
and
accepted
King
by
the
States
of
the
Realm
,
and
that
also
with
her
consent
,
as
they
affirm
,
her
party
was
overthrown
in
her
own
sight
,
and
she
thereby
forced
to
escape
,
by
flying
with
a
very
small
number
.
And
being
hardly
pursued
,
she
was
driven
for
safety
of
her
life
to
enter
into
a
simple
vessel
,
and
crossing
over
an
Arm
of
the
sea
,
came
into
England
,
unknown
in
the
Port
where
she
landed
;
yea
,
she
herself
dissembled
her
person
for
a
time
.
But
yet
shortly
after
being
discovered
who
she
was
,
and
we
hearing
thereof
,
within
three
or
four
daies
(
for
sooner
we
could
not
,
in
respect
of
the
distance
of
the
place
)
set
forth
by
Commandment
to
have
her
comforted
,
and
honourably
used
:
And
afterwards
warned
certain
persons
of
honor
and
credit
to
attend
and
wait
upon
her
,
to
bring
her
from
the
borders
of
our
Realm
,
where
she
was
in
manifest
danger
of
her
contrary
part
of
Scotland
to
be
suprized
:
And
granted
her
to
remain
further
within
our
Realm
,
in
a
Castle
of
an
ancient
Nobleman
,
with
all
her
company
that
escaped
with
her
,
and
with
some
others
that
did
also
follow
her
;
and
there
she
had
such
entertainment
(
altogether
upon
our
charges
)
as
was
meet
for
a
Queen
,
and
for
a
person
brought
into
such
calamity
,
or
for
one
that
had
notoriously
challenged
our
Crown
,
and
would
not
perform
that
she
was
bound
to
do
for
our
satisfaction
.
After
she
had
been
there
some
time
,
and
that
she
had
now
through
her
whole
Realm
been
newly
charged
with
the
former
crimes
,
as
to
have
been
directly
the
procurer
and
deviser
of
the
horrible
murther
of
her
husband
,
to
have
married
the
principal
murtherer
,
to
have
defended
and
succord
all
the
rest
of
the
murtherers
,
whereof
some
of
the
principal
were
her
own
servants
,
with
a
number
of
infamous
crimes
:
We
caused
her
to
be
friendly
dealt
withal
,
to
understand
what
she
would
have
us
to
do
for
her
,
that
with
our
honour
we
might
do
—
to
relieve
her
of
the
infamies
wherein
we
were
nearly
touched
,
even
in
the
inward
part
of
our
heart
,
considering
the
fresh
death
of
her
husband
was
not
yet
punished
,
he
being
next
Kinsman
both
to
her
and
us
living
,
on
the
King
our
Fathers
side
,
and
on
hers
also
.
After
many
things
propounded
,
at
length
she
agreed
,
that
her
cause
of
Criminations
should
be
tryed
as
one
that
was
not
guilty
of
the
principal
crime
,
the
murther
,
and
that
we
should
have
her
allegations
for
her
defence
;
whereunto
we
assented
,
assuring
her
,
that
if
by
any
means
it
might
appear
,
that
she
was
not
to
be
duly
charged
to
be
a
deviser
and
procurer
thereof
,
as
she
was
charg'd
,
her
accusers
should
be
with
all
severity
punished
,
as
reason
was
.
And
she
should
have
our
aid
to
be
speedily
restored
to
her
State
;
but
what
followed
hereupon
,
and
what
was
the
cause
why
she
did
not
cause
her
Commissioners
to
answer
to
the
matters
produced
against
her
,
we
do
omit
for
this
time
,
having
been
heartily
sorry
,
that
where
so
many
matters
were
produced
,
to
charge
her
to
be
culpable
,
and
she
by
her
Commissioners
thereof
made
privy
,
did
not
suffer
the
same
to
be
further
tried
of
what
value
they
were
to
have
such
credit
as
they
did
pretend
:
And
in
this
great
matter
,
being
so
hainous
,
it
is
well
to
be
considered
of
our
good
Brother
and
Sister
,
to
what
respect
more
of
her
honor
,
and
care
of
her
,
then
of
our self
,
we
hitherto
forbore
to
notifie
abroad
the
mutitudes
of
the
Arguments
produced
against
her
;
by
which
if
we
had
been
by
any
waies
disposed
to
hinder
her
,
as
per
case
some
of
her
friends
would
have
thought
of
us
,
we
could
have
made
,
and
yet
can
make
no
small
advantage
to
abase
her
estimation
to
the
whole
world
,
and
yet
publish
nothing
but
the
only
rude
and
bare
arguments
and
matters
as
they
have
been
manifestly
and
orderly
produced
,
leaving
to
the
world
to
consider
of
the
same
as
should
seem
most
profitable
.
But
herein
have
we
esteemed
more
her
honor
,
then
our
own
profit
,
having
an
intention
to
overcome
evil
,
if
it
might
be
with
good
;
and
the
rather
,
for
that
Almightie
God
hath
so
fortified
our
estate
otherwise
with
his
blessings
,
and
so
abased
hers
with
the
lack
thereof
,
as
,
we
thank
him
,
we
have
no
need
of
such
means
to
abase
our
Enemies
,
or
evil
willers
.
And
thus
far
did
things
pass
until
this
last
year
,
in
which
time
,
whilest
we
were
occupied
and
travelling
at
her
request
with
the
States
of
her
Realm
,
who
had
accepted
and
acknowledged
her
son
as
their
King
,
to
come
to
some
Conformitie
with
her
for
her
return
into
her
Realm
,
and
for
a
concord
to
be
made
between
her
and
her
States
;
she
again
had
,
without
our
knowledge
,
entred
into
a
secret
dealing
of
marriage
with
a
principal
Nobleman
of
our
Realm
;
and
not
contented
therewith
,
when
we
did
mislike
it
,
she
by
her
Ministers
entred
into
such
an
intelligence
with
certain
of
our
Noblemen
in
the
North
part
of
our
Realm
,
as
they
now
since
Michaelmas
,
burst
out
into
an
open
Rebellion
,
making
their
outward
shew
of
intent
,
to
change
the
state
of
Religion
,
contrary
to
the
Laws
of
our
Realm
;
but
in
very
deed
,
as
manifestly
it
is
to
us
more
known
,
and
truly
discovered
,
their
meaning
was
chiefly
to
set
up
her
,
not
onely
in
her
own
Countrey
,
but
in
this
our
Realm
.
And
though
it
pleased
God
to
animate
all
our
Subjects
generally
of
all
Estates
so
to
accord
to
serve
us
in
the
speedie
suppression
hereof
;
yet
her
manner
of
unkind
dealing
against
us
in
this
da●gerous
sort
is
not
the
less
to
be
weighed
in
respect
of
that
which
was
by
her
intended
to
our
utter
subversion
;
a
matter
worthie
consideration
of
all
such
as
have
States
and
Governme●t
,
and
that
mean
to
preserve
them
from
subversion
by
such
Rebellions
,
wherein
the
verie
Crown
of
the
Prince
is
sought
.
And
thus
having
as
shortly
as
so
many
matters
of
so
many
years
continuance
could
suffer
,
passed
over
no
small
number
of
unkind
and
dangerous
enteprises
against
us
;
and
contrariwise
,
of
our
manifold
kind
and
aboundant
benefits
towards
her
in
all
her
necessities
,
we
doubt
not
but
now
,
if
the
requests
that
are
made
to
us
to
aid
her
to
our
power
,
to
restore
her
forthwith
to
her
Realm
,
shall
be
applid
to
the
former
things
preceding
,
no
indifferent
person
of
any
judgement
will
,
or
can
think
it
in
conscience
reasonable
to
move
us
to
commit
such
a
dangerous
folly
,
as
to
be
the
authour
our self
to
hazard
our
own
Person
,
our
State
,
our
quietness
of
our
Realm
and
People
at
one
instant
,
without
further
consideration
how
we
might
preserve
the
same
,
as
God
hath
given
them
unto
us
,
and
not
to
be
lost
(
as
it
were
wilfully
)
and
with
contemning
or
neglecting
of
the
wisdom
that
God
hath
bestowed
upon
us
,
to
possess
and
to
maintain
our
Crown
and
Dignitie
with
publike
peace
and
quietness
amongst
our
Subjects
:
And
therefore
,
although
now
lately
in
this
time
of
Rebellion
,
whereunto
we
well
understand
that
she
hath
a
party
,
we
did
cause
her
to
be
removed
further
into
our
Realm
,
from
the
parties
where
the
Rebellion
was
stirred
,
and
there
forbad
resort
to
be
made
unto
her
,
as
before
was
common
for
all
persons
,
but
of
her
own
Countrey
and
ours
,
we
see
not
why
this
our
dealing
in
so
dangerous
a
time
should
be
blamed
,
being
assured
that
no
Christian
Prince
in
like
case
,
would
have
done
less
.
And
therein
we
durst
appeal
to
the
judgement
of
any
Prince
or
Potentate
in
the
world
that
will
profess
any
indifferencie
in
judgement
;
yea
,
we
dare
think
,
that
even
herself
and
her
most
affectionate
friends
cannot
think
us
here
to
have
dealt
unreasonably
.
The
like
might
be
thought
also
,
in
that
we
have
of
late
restrained
one
,
whom
she
used
as
her
Ambassador
,
being
a
Bishop
,
whom
we
used
almost
as
one
of
our
own
,
for
her
sake
,
upon
due
information
that
he
hath
been
a
principal
motioner
and
nourisher
of
this
late
Rebellion
,
by
divers
means
:
A
matter
to
be
as
much
allowed
for
us
to
do
,
in
the
stay
from
subversion
of
our
Realm
,
as
were
to
stay
and
restrain
one
that
would
bring
more
fire
to
a
Citie
,
which
he
hath
already
set
on
fire
.
In
this
sort
we
have
so
nearly
represented
to
the
King
our
good
Brother
,
and
the
Queen
his
Mother
,
some
part
of
such
circumstances
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
cause
,
as
we
doubt
not
but
reason
,
honor
and
good
will
shall
move
them
to
conceive
of
us
,
as
we
should
be
the
like
to
conceive
of
them
,
if
they
had
the
like
cause
with
any
other
Prince
,
as
we
have
with
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
having
thought
meet
to
omit
a
multitude
of
other
circumstances
,
tending
also
to
this
end
▪
because
we
would
not
extend
this
our
letter
to
overmuch
length
for
wearying
the
King
with
Declaration
thereof
.
But
if
the
King
could
but
imagine
,
or
the
Queen
Mother
for
him
,
how
some
other
Prince
might
have
attempted
the
like
dangers
to
his
Estate
and
Crown
,
and
continued
the
like
offences
towards
him
,
where
he
had
shewed
kindness
,
we
are
assured
they
might
think
it
somewhat
in
us
,
if
we
should
,
after
the
truth
declared
,
move
the
King
for
any
particular
respect
of
a
third
person
to
consent
to
that
,
which
should
plainly
after
hazard
his
Estate
,
being
our
Friend
;
and
by
some
such
imagination
of
a
like
cause
,
we
think
their
judgements
shall
be
best
directed
thereof
:
Sorry
would
we
be
that
any
like
indeed
should
happen
unto
him
,
to
inform
him
how
to
judge
in
our
case
.
When
you
have
thus
done
,
if
the
King
or
his
Mother
shall
object
any
thing
hereupon
,
as
it
were
in
excuse
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
or
intreating
further
for
her
,
you
may
say
in
answer
,
—
That
whatsover
it
shall
please
them
to
move
unto
you
,
you
will
make
report
thereof
,
and
doubt
not
,
howsoever
the
Queen
of
Scots
doings
have
deserved
other
dealing
,
yet
our
natural
inclination
towards
her
,
is
by
our
doings
so
manifest
,
as
in
any
reasonable
request
;
we
doubt
not
,
but
we
should
be
found
reasonable
to
have
regard
to
the
King
our
good
Brothers
motions
and
requests
,
that
may
stand
with
our
honor
and
safetie
to
accord
unto
;
and
so
we
trust
the
K.
meaneth
,
not
to
propound
any
thing
unto
us
,
otherwise
then
in
good
terms
of
friendship
,
whereby
alwaies
they
that
are
to
make
demands
or
requests
to
their
friends
,
do
regard
how
they
may
stand
to
the
safetie
of
their
friends
;
and
so
hath
Moulenet
and
the
French
Ambassador
certified
unto
us
,
that
the
intention
of
our
good
Brother
is
to
no
other
end
.
You
shall
also
inform
the
King
,
that
after
we
had
given
order
to
cause
thus
much
to
be
written
,
his
Ambassador
came
to
us
,
and
signified
the
good
will
of
our
good
Brother
,
in
imparting
to
us
the
double
of
such
answers
as
he
had
made
to
the
Demand
of
the
Queen
of
Navarre
,
and
the
Prince
of
Navarre
,
and
Conde
and
others
,
for
the
which
his
dealing
with
us
in
such
friendly
sort
to
make
us
participate
of
his
doings
we
heartily
thank
him
▪
and
as
we
answered
his
Ambassador
so
you
may
say
also
to
the
Queen
,
That
except
we
might
understand
what
the
said
Queen
,
and
the
rest
,
with
others
have
to
say
to
this
offer
,
we
cannot
give
any
resolute
judgement
thereof
.
But
we
think
the
King
shall
do
a
godly
act
,
and
both
honourable
and
profitable
to
himself
and
his
Country
,
if
he
shall
give
them
assurance
of
their
lives
;
So
as
they
may
change
that
common
opinion
which
is
in
the
World
,
that
they
have
their
lives
more
safe
whilest
they
take
up
Armes
,
then
they
were
in
time
when
the
peace
was
granted
to
them
,
such
hath
bin
the
insolency
of
evil
ministers
to
break
the
Kings
commandement
and
endanger
the
Credit
of
his
word
and
promise
;
And
in
our
opinion
nothing
is
so
hard
in
all
this
matter
,
as
assurance
to
them
to
enjoy
that
which
shall
be
granted
,
and
if
our
Credit
or
opinion
with
them
may
help
them
—
to
accept
the
Kings
favour
,
so
as
we
might
see
in
what
sort
they
might
—
therefore
be
sure
notwithstanding
the
interruptions
of
evill
ministers
,
we
would
be
glad
to
be
the
furtherer
of
so
good
an
act
,
as
thereby
the
King
might
have
an
universall
quietness
in
his
Countries
.
The
Ambassador
also
now
moved
us
that
we
would
take
Care
that
no
aid
of
Armor
or
Weapon
should
be
by
us
or
our
license
Conveyed
to
Rotchel
,
to
the
maintenance
of
the
Kings
Subjects
there
,
whom
he
n●meth
Rebells
,
whereunto
our
answer
was
that
we
did
direct
no
person
thither
,
or
licensed
any
to
carry
any
thing
thither
that
might
offend
the
King
.
But
generally
we
must
permit
our
subjects
as
Merchants
to
resort
for
their
trade
to
all
places
indifferent
in
France
,
wishing
that
they
might
find
like
trade
in
others
parts
for
their
necessitie
as
they
do
by
likelyhood
in
Rotchel
,
and
that
we
would
not
doubt
but
they
would
follow
their
Comodity
in
other
places
and
not
at
Rotchel
;
for
generally
Merchants
follow
where
gain
is
most
with
surety
and
friendly
usage
,
and
so
you
may
make
report
to
the
King
.
Lastly
the
Ambassador
moved
us
in
the
Kings
name
to
understand
whether
he
might
assure
the
King
that
we
made
no
leavie
of
Souldiers
in
Almaigne
,
as
it
was
commonly
reported
,
whereunto
we
answered
that
presently
we
made
none
,
but
yet
we
have
such
friendship
with
sundrie
Princes
of
Almaigne
,
as
if
we
should
have
need
to
require
any
numbers
for
our
service
,
if
any
unkindness
by
force
should
be
offered
us
by
any
our
neighbours
we
can
speedily
thereof
be
furnished
,
and
for
the
state
of
our
Realm
we
are
determined
indeed
to
prepare
a
force
both
by
Sea
and
by
land
;
whereof
if
the
King
shall
hear
,
we
require
him
to
conceive
no
jealousie
of
our
evill
meaning
towards
him
and
his
Countries
,
trusting
that
from
him
no
occasion
shall
grow
to
alter
our
Amitie
.
Given
under
our
signet
at
our
Honour
of
Hampton
Court
the
23
of
Febr.
1569
in
the
12
yeare
of
our
reigne
.
A
Note
of
such
doubts
as
I
desired
to
be
resolved
of
by
her
Majestie
before
my
entring
into
my
charge
.
WHether
I
should
treat
onely
with
the
King
;
and
in
Case
the
King
either
with
sickness
,
or
to
follow
his
pleasures
,
refer
me
over
to
his
mother
or
to
Monsieur
his
brother
,
Whether
it
be
her
Majesties
pleasure
I
shall
treat
with
them
.
For
that
the
King
giveth
a
deaf
eare
to
a
long
negotiation
,
whether
having
occasion
to
deal
with
him
from
her
Majestie
in
some
matter
of
weight
and
length
,
I
shall
not
exhibite
the
same
to
him
in
writing
,
declaring
first
by
mouth
the
effect
thereof
,
and
if
I
shall
exhibite
it
in
writing
whether
her
Majestie
shall
not
think
it
most
expedient
to
deliver
the
same
either
in
Italian
or
Latin
for
avoiding
of
such
Cavelling
as
may
be
made
upon
the
translation
to
French
,
whereof
Sir
Henry
Norris
hath
had
experience
.
How
far
forth
,
and
in
what
sort
from
time
to
time
I
shall
deal
with
the
Rebells
that
presently
are
retired
into
France
,
or
hereafter
shall
retire
.
How
I
shall
behave
my self
in
any
publick
Assembly
towards
the
Ambassador
,
aswell
of
Spain
as
of
Portugall
,
either
in
taking
or
giving
place
.
To
my
very
loving
Friend
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
appointed
for
Ambassador
to
the
French
King
.
SIr
I
send
you
herewith
the
Queen
Majesties
instructions
as
they
are
finished
;
and
her
Majesties
pleasure
is
;
that
you
should
not
forbear
your
journey
but
proceed
;
and
if
on
the
way
you
come
to
certain
knowledge
of
the
Kings
speedier
entrie
into
Paris
—
meet
to
accelerat
my
Lord
of
Buckhurstes
comming
thither
,
her
Majestie
would
have
you
send
some
in
haste
back
.
And
so
not
well
able
to
write
any
further
,
but
to
end
with
my
heartie
wishing
you
a
prosperous
journey
to
your
hearts
desire
,
23
December
1570.
Yours
assuredly
William
Cecil
.
Instructions
●iven
to
our
trusty
and
wel-beloved
servant
Fra.
Walsingham
Esq
presently
sent
to
be
our
Ambassador
Resident
with
our
good
Brother
the
French
King
,
the
19
of
December
1570.
ELIZABETH
R.
FOrasmuch
as
we
are
already
determined
to
license
our
trustie
and
wel-beloved
Sir
Henry
Norris
Knight
,
who
hath
of
a
long
time
served
us
faithfully
as
our
Ambassador
with
the
French
King
our
good
Brother
,
to
repaire
over
unto
us
,
and
to
leave
that
place
;
and
that
we
have
made
speciall
choice
of
you
upon
a
singular
liking
of
your
vertuousand
good
conditions
to
serve
us
in
the
same
place
,
wherein
we
trust
our
expectations
shall
be
well
satisfied
of
your
fidelitie
and
diligence
.
And
for
the
rest
also
we
doubt
not
but
by
the
experience
which
you
shall
daiely
have
,
you
shall
be
able
to
accomplish
that
which
shall
be
requisite
:
and
for
the
better
instruction
of
you
,
we
have
thought
meet
to
cause
to
be
delivered
unto
you
in
writing
these
few
things
hereafter
following
by
way
of
memoriall
.
After
you
have
delivered
you
letters
,
and
and
bin
presented
to
the
King
by
our
foresaid
Ambassador
whom
you
shall
suceed
,
for
the
doing
whereof
our
said
Ambassador
can
sufficiently
direct
you
,
and
will
we
doubt
not
,
but
make
good
recommendations
of
you
to
the
French
King
,
to
the
Queen
,
Mother
and
others
such
as
shall
be
thought
meet
;
we
will
that
you
shall
use
such
speech
unto
them
,
that
it
may
appeare
that
your
special
Charge
is
to
be
a
Minister
for
the
conservation
of
the
good
Amitie
that
is
betwixt
us
and
the
King
,
and
Consequently
to
preserve
Concord
and
mutuall
entercourse
betwixt
the
Subjects
of
both
our
Countries
,
according
to
the
good
Treaties
that
remaine
betwixt
us
for
that
purpose
:
and
therefore
considering
you
are
so
determined
for
your
dutie
sake
to
us
,
and
for
the
good
that
may
ensue
thereof
,
you
shall
require
them
if
at
any
time
any
thing
to
the
contrarie
shall
be
conceived
of
you
(
as
we
trust
shall
not
,
because
you
mean
to
give
no
occasion
)
yet
it
may
please
them
before
any
such
judgement
be
conceived
of
you
,
it
may
be
in
some
wise
declared
as
they
may
understand
our
answer
,
wherewith
you
doubt
not
but
to
satisfie
them
.
Your
office
consisting
of
sundry
parts
,
the
first
and
principall
shall
be
to
continue
there
aswell
to
execute
our
commandement
,
and
to
deliver
our
letters
and
messages
upon
matters
occurrent
,
as
to
require
and
to
receive
answers
;
and
to
the
best
that
you
can
,
to
procure
thereupon
reasonable
and
speedy
resolutions
,
as
the
nature
of
the
matter
,
shall
import
:
for
the
well
doing
whereof
,
we
must
referre
you
hereafterwards
to
such
particular
directions
as
we
shall
send
you
by
our
speciall
Letters
,
whereby
you
shall
be
best
directed
in
manner
to
proceed
.
The
second
shall
be
,
to
have
continual
regard
to
all
manner
of
their
doings
there
,
aswell
private
as
publick
,
that
may
be
prejudiciall
to
us
or
our
estate
:
And
therefore
after
good
consideration
and
knowledge
thereof
had
,
to
advertise
us
diligently
and
secretly
;
and
to
this
end
,
you
shall
do
well
to
require
of
our
said
Ambassador
(
your
predecessor
)
some
good
information
by
what
means
you
may
atta●n
to
the
knowledge
of
things
needfull
and
requisite
,
and
whom
you
may
best
trust
and
use
to
attaine
to
the
more
certenitie
;
and
if
any
thing
be
discovered
unto
you
at
any
time
,
that
shall
seem
of
importance
,
that
the
information
thereof
may
well
abide
the
time
of
your
advertisement
to
us
,
and
to
answer
again
,
we
leave
it
to
your
consideration
and
discretion
to
omit
no
time
convenient
,
but
to
resort
to
the
King
,
or
some
other
,
as
you
shall
think
meet
,
to
declare
what
you
understand
and
mislike
,
and
in
what
sort
it
is
hurtfull
to
the
Amitie
betwixt
us
;
And
therefore
to
require
some
information
,
or
some
plain
answer
,
meet
to
be
imparted
to
us
,
for
discharge
of
your
duty
.
And
that
in
this
behalf
you
shall
not
use
,
by
way
of
complaint
upon
any
light
intelligence
,
but
you
do
first
by
conference
of
things
together
,
find
the
matter
to
be
true
and
worthy
of
complaint
,
least
hereafter
lesse
regard
be
had
to
you
,
when
you
shall
have
just
cause
to
complain
.
The
third
is
,
to
have
regard
to
such
suites
,
as
our
Subjects
(
using
the
trade
of
Merchandise
within
those
Realms
)
shall
have
cause
to
make
;
that
they
may
have
by
your
soliciting
readie
expedition
,
with
justice
,
upon
causes
of
depredations
or
arrests
,
or
any
such
injuries
or
molestations
;
and
therein
to
solicite
such
of
the
Kings
Counsell
,
as
you
shall
find
to
have
charge
thereof
;
letting
them
to
understand
,
that
besides
the
bond
of
Justice
,
whereunto
they
do
direct
the
King
such
favourable
expedition
of
our
Subjects
,
shall
provoke
us
and
our
ministers
to
do
the
like
,
and
shall
also
breed
mutuall
love
betwixt
the
Subjects
on
both
parties
,
and
give
cause
to
a
more
frequentation
of
intercourse
of
Merchants
,
being
a
thing
beneficiall
to
both
the
Realms
.
And
because
you
shall
be
the
more
able
to
understand
,
and
to
treate
in
your
conferences
&
negotiation
upon
any
thing
generally
touching
the
Amitie
betwixt
the
King
and
us
;
or
more
particularly
,
for
the
deciding
and
determining
of
any
causes
that
may
come
in
controversie
for
the
trade
and
intercourse
of
Merchandise
betwixt
the
Subjects
of
both
our
Countries
&
kingdoms
,
you
shall
do
well
to
have
with
you
some
Copies
of
the
treaties
now
remaning
in
force
betwixt
us
and
the
King
,
by
the
which
you
shall
be
very
well
informed
&
directed
,
as
by
certain
rules
how
to
treate
and
deal
in
all
causes
that
may
there
come
in
controversie
,
and
thereby
be
bound
to
require
due
observation
as
cause
and
matter
shall
require
.
We
doubt
not
but
you
do
consider
,
how
profitable
a
thing
it
is
for
quietness
of
us
and
our
Realm
,
to
have
that
party
in
France
which
hath
professed
reformation
of
Religion
,
to
be
maintained
and
contained
in
the
favor
,
which
the
King
hath
granted
them
by
his
Edict
;
And
therein
we
would
have
you
at
all
times
(
when
occasion
shall
be
given
you
)
let
it
appear
to
the
King
,
that
we
think
nothing
can
procure
more
assurance
of
inward
quietness
in
his
Realm
,
then
the
due
observation
of
those
things
which
he
hath
granted
to
his
subjects
in
his
Edict
;
and
you
may
say
that
he
hath
more
cause
by
experience
to
believe
us
therein
,
then
any
other
Prince
that
is
his
Allie
besides
us
,
that
shall
be
of
a
contrary
mind
.
And
so
experience
hath
taught
us
already
to
think
,
and
may
well
ascertain
him
,
considering
he
hath
seen
and
felt
the
continuance
of
the
troubles
of
his
Realm
,
whilst
he
followed
the
advise
of
other
Princes
and
Potentates
,
and
disswading
him
from
granting
such
favour
as
he
hath
done
to
his
subjects
.
And
in
any
other
thing
wherein
you
shall
be
able
at
any
time
to
further
and
advance
the
observation
of
the
matters
of
the
Edict
in
favour
of
them
of
the
Religion
,
we
would
you
should
endeavour
your self
in
such
sort
as
may
stand
with
our
honour
.
And
of
this
our
intention
we
will
that
you
give
understanding
to
such
of
the
principals
of
that
part
as
have
interest
therein
,
which
you
shall
best
do
by
the
advise
of
your
predecessor
,
who
has
best
acquaintance
with
these
persons
.
Lastly
,
for
certain
matters
lately
treated
of
here
by
the
French
Ambassador
as
touching
the
Queen
of
Scots
cause
,
and
the
preparations
of
ships
and
men
of
war
made
in
Brittanie
,
you
shall
at
your
coming
to
our
Ambassador
,
learn
in
what
state
he
hath
left
those
things
,
and
how
he
hath
answered
the
King
,
and
so
you
may
persist
in
the
same
course
untill
you
shall
be
by
us
otherwise
directed
.
We
have
by
our
Letters
to
our
foresaid
Ambassador
willed
him
to
make
deliverie
unto
you
of
all
such
our
Plate
as
he
had
delivered
unto
him
at
his
entrie
into
his
charge
,
which
you
shall
receive
of
him
by
Indenture
,
if
you
shall
have
need
thereof
.
Where
we
meant
that
you
should
have
accompained
the
Lord
of
Buckhurst
in
his
journey
to
the
French
King
,
&
so
have
bin
presented
with
him
to
the
said
King
;
now
that
we
cannot
understand
the
certainty
of
the
said
Kings
entrie
into
Paris
,
at
which
time
our
meaning
was
and
is
that
the
said
Lord
of
Buckhurst
should
be
there
,
we
would
not
that
you
should
abide
any
longer
but
proceed
in
your
journey
;
and
if
on
your
way
you
do
perceive
that
the
Kings
entry
will
be
now
in
the
beginning
of
Januarie
[
our
will
is
]
that
you
shall
without
attending
any
longer
for
the
coming
of
the
said
Lord
of
Buckhurst
,
proceed
by
our
Ambassadors
means
to
be
presented
to
the
King
,
and
to
take
the
place
of
our
ordinarie
Ambassador
,
so
as
our
former
Ambassador
Sir
Henry
Norris
may
return
at
his
Commodity
.
We
would
have
you
inform
your self
,
by
the
judge
of
the
Admiraltie
of
all
causes
depending
betwixt
our
subjects
and
those
of
France
,
upon
pretence
of
depredations
,
that
you
may
the
better
answer
complaints
which
either
ours
or
the
others
shall
make
.
And
farther
we
would
have
you
to
acquaint
your self
by
his
means
,
with
a
complaint
lately
exhibited
by
the
French
Ambassador
in
the
name
of
the
Merchants
of
Roan
,
and
what
answers
hath
bin
made
to
the
same
,
by
such
as
we
did
ordain
to
devise
the
same
,
whereof
the
said
Judge
was
one
.
You
shall
also
receive
a
complaint
which
certain
of
our
Merchants
of
London
trading
to
Roan
do
presently
make
for
the
Innovation
of
certain
taxations
by
the
Magistrates
of
Roan
upon
the
goods
of
our
said
subjects
,
contrarie
to
the
common
use
,
whereupon
you
shall
(
being
well
informed
)
of
the
inconveniencie
thereof
,
and
the
injustice
;
sollicite
the
remedie
thereof
,
so
as
time
shall
conveniently
require
.
William
Cecil
.
Ended
the
22
of
December
1570.
To
the
right
Honourable
,
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earle
of
Leicester
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
I
write
unto
you
at
this
present
rather
to
use
this
as
an
earnest
of
my
diligence
hereafter
to
follow
,
then
for
any
good
matter
that
I
have
to
write
.
Passing
through
Canterbury
,
I
visited
the
Cardinal
,
and
delivered
unto
him
your
Lordships
Letters
,
who
gave
me
as
much
light
as
he
could
touching
the
present
state
of
France
,
concerning
the
matter
whereof
it
pleased
your
Lordship
,
to
give
me
a
watch-word
,
there
passed
nothing
betwixt
us
.
The
picture
your
Lordship
desired
,
I
will
take
order
shall
be
sent
to
you
with
what
convenient
speed
may
be
,
beseeching
your
Lordship
wherein
my
poore
service
may
stand
you
in
stead
,
to
use
me
with
such
boldness
as
I
may
thereby
assure
my self
that
your
Lordship
maketh
accompt
of
me
;
and
so
further
leaving
to
trouble
your
Lordship
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
,
at
Bullen
the
second
of
Ianuary
1571.
Your
Lorships
to
command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
right
Honourable
Sir
William
Cecill
,
her
Majesties
principall
Secretary
.
SIr
,
I
arrived
here
at
Bullen
the
first
of
this
month
,
where
I
could
learn
nothing
worthy
the
advertisement
,
for
you
know
,
Sir
,
that
frontier
news
are
never
of
any
great
value
;
onely
this
I
learned
of
the
Governours
Son
in
law
here
,
a
Gentleman
of
good
accompt
,
and
one
of
the
Order
,
who
accompanied
with
divers
other
Gentlemen
came
to
visit
me
from
the
said
governour
Monsiuer
de
Calliac
,
who
told
me
that
the
Kings
entrie
is
deferred
untill
the
middest
of
Febr.
but
hereof
for
the
observing
of
the
time
,
here
is
no
more
assurance
than
there
was
before
of
the
first
of
Ianuary
.
Leaving
Bullen
,
I
have
not
forgot
to
enform
your
honour
of
the
great
exactions
used
by
the
Inn-keepers
at
Gravesend
,
Canterbury
,
&
Dover
,
in
the
prices
of
Victualls
,
whereof
besides
mine
own
experience
,
I
learned
by
certain
strangers
that
passed
over
with
me
,
they
are
so
great
as
in
no
Countrie
is
used
the
like
,
where
all
things
bear
so
unreasonable
prices
in
the
market
,
and
the
people
so
free
from
impositions
of
the
Prince
.
Surely
,
Sir
,
it
were
well
done
that
there
might
by
your
good
means
and
furtherance
,
some
order
be
taken
for
the
Redress
hereof
,
aswell
for
her
Majesties
honour
,
as
for
the
ease
of
the
poore
travellers
.
Thus
Sir
,
having
no
further
matter
worthy
the
advertisment
,
I
leave
to
trouble
your
honour
,
most
humbly
taking
my
leave
from
Bullen
the
second
of
Ianuary
1571.
Your
Honours
most
bounden
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
right
Honourable
,
Sir
Walter
Mildmay
,
one
of
her
Majesties
privie
Counsell
.
SIr
,
you
know
that
Frontiers
are
commonly
better
furnished
with
fables
then
of
matters
of
truth
,
and
therefore
I
leave
to
make
you
partaker
of
such
brutes
as
are
here
occurrent
;
at
the
Governours
hands
here
I
was
well
received
,
who
is
one
that
hath
alwaies
shewed
himself
well
inclined
to
our
Nation
in
these
times
of
jealousie
and
unkindnesse
,
that
hath
raigned
betwixt
the
two
Countries
.
Touching
my
own
particular
,
if
my
charges
continue
as
they
begin
,
whereof
there
is
small
hope
to
the
contrary
,
except
there
be
some
extraordinary
consideration
had
of
me
by
your
good
means
in
transportation
,
my
allowance
will
not
suffice
to
beare
half
my
charges
;
I
would
therefore
most
humblie
desire
you
at
the
time
of
the
receipt
of
the
bill
to
weigh
it
accordingly
.
Before
my
departure
,
I
was
earnestly
requested
by
Mr.
H.
Cobham
to
recommend
unto
you
,
a
cause
in
controversie
between
him
and
Mr.
Cartwright
,
committed
to
your
hearing
and
redresse
,
who
desireth
your
convenient
favour
,
which
I
beseech
you
,
Sir
,
the
rather
he
may
receive
for
my
sake
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Lordship
at
this
present
,
I
commit
you
to
Gods
protection
.
From
Bullen
the
2
Ianuary
1571.
Your
Lordships
to
command
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Queen
most
excellent
Majesty
.
MAy
it
please
your
most
excellent
Majestie
to
be
advertised
;
receiving
your
Highness
Letters
of
the
16
of
Ianuary
,
and
perceiving
your
gracious
pleasure
touching
my
Revocation
,
I
cannot
but
aswell
for
this
,
as
your
most
favourable
acceptance
of
my
service
during
my
residence
here
,
in
most
humble
wise
acknowledge
those
favours
of
you
;
And
after
having
conference
with
Mr.
Francis
Walsingham
,
at
good
large
,
further
of
your
Majesties
meaning
,
we
both
sent
to
the
Court
to
demand
Audience
,
but
the
King
being
then
newly
removed
from
Chantilly
,
and
the
Queen
Mother
repairing
hither
to
Paris
,
our
Audience
was
by
her
deferred
untill
the
Kings
coming
to
Madrid
,
where
the
Court
being
setled
the
21
of
Ianuary
,
we
were
requested
in
the
Kings
name
to
come
thither
,
the
25
of
the
same
;
and
repairing
thither
at
the
pointed
time
,
we
were
entertained
by
Monsieur
de
Lause
,
who
by
the
Kings
appointment
dined
with
us
.
After
dinner
being
once
ended
Chevalier
de
Sener
was
likewise
sent
from
the
King
to
accompany
us
;
so
after
we
were
advised
by
Sir
Gihoronovi
Gondi
to
repaire
to
the
Kings
presence
,
and
staying
a
while
in
the
Chamber
of
presence
,
being
curteously
intertained
by
the
Duke
of
Nevers
and
the
Nobilitie
;
The
King
came
forth
.
Then
I
Sir
Henry
Norris
,
drawing
near
to
him
,
said
;
That
her
Majestie
perceiving
nothing
more
necessarie
to
entertain
the
good
Amitie
and
intelligence
between
Princes
,
then
their
devotion
of
good
Ministers
,
had
chosen
this
Gentleman
,
Mr
Francis
Walsingham
,
being
discended
of
a
good
house
,
approved
vertue
,
and
like
sincerity
,
to
succeed
me
,
and
to
reside
your
Majesties
Ambassador
near
his
person
;
not
doubting
,
but
according
to
your
Majesties
charge
given
him
in
that
behalf
,
he
would
use
all
means
possible
to
entertaine
the
good
and
neighbourly
Amitie
between
your
Majestie
,
and
likewise
the
continuance
of
the
entercourse
and
traffique
between
your
Realms
and
Subjects
;
which
I
praied
God
long
to
continue
,
to
his
glory
,
to
the
increase
of
your
Honours
,
and
tranquilitie
of
your
Realms
,
and
all
Christendom
.
Also
I
declared
that
your
Majestie
had
sent
certain
Letters
unto
him
,
his
wife
,
and
mother
;
whereupon
the
King
giving
you
most
hearty
thanks
,
of
your
choise
of
a
Gentleman
so
well
qualified
,
and
desirous
to
continue
that
thing
which
he
so
much
wished
,
he
required
me
to
cause
the
Gentleman
to
come
to
him
.
Then
I
Francis
Walsingham
being
thus
presented
by
Sir
Henry
Norris
,
after
ordinary
salutations
done
,
I
delivered
your
Majesties
Letters
,
which
after
he
had
caused
to
be
read
by
his
Secretarie
Pinart
,
I
shewed
him
the
great
charge
you
gave
me
so
to
direct
my
course
in
this
service
,
as
might
best
tend
to
the
maintenance
of
the
good
Amitie
between
your
Majesties
;
as
also
the
free
traffique
and
Intercourse
between
the
Subjects
of
both
your
Realms
,
which
thing
aswell
for
duties
sake
towards
your
Majestie
,
as
the
reverence
I
beare
him
,
and
the
great
benefit
that
would
grow
to
both
your
Realms
,
I
said
I
would
not
faile
to
observe
with
what
care
and
sincerity
I
might
:
And
therefore
desired
him
that
I
might
come
to
my
answer
,
which
I
doubted
not
should
be
such
,
as
he
should
rest
therewith
satisfied
,
and
I
justified
.
To
this
,
after
enquire
made
of
your
Majesties
health
,
he
answered
,
That
he
he
could
not
but
conceive
great
hope
of
continuance
of
Amitie
betwixt
her
Majestie
and
him
,
for
that
you
had
made
choise
of
one
to
supplie
this
place
,
so
well
inclined
to
entertain
it
,
as
he
hath
given
him
to
understand
by
his
Ambassador
,
that
I
was
;
he
said
therefore
that
I
was
very
welcome
,
and
should
at
all
times
receive
at
his
hands
,
for
your
Majesties
sake
,
gracious
Audience
;
for
the
which
I
rendred
him
most
humble
thanks
;
and
told
him
,
That
I
hoped
that
I
should
do
nothing
unworthy
the
good
opinion
he
had
conceived
of
me
,
And
touching
the
gracious
Audience
promised
,
I
doubt
not
but
that
his
Ministers
both
heretofore
had
,
and
hereafter
should
receive
the
like
at
your
Majesties
hands
.
Those
ordinarie
Ceremonies
ended
,
being
requested
by
the
Deputies
of
the
Princes
of
the
Religion
,
to
recommend
their
cause
at
this
present
;
for
it
is
generally
conceived
that
the
Ambassador
sent
hither
from
the
Princes
of
Germany
,
who
besides
congratulating
the
Marriage
,
recommended
the
observation
of
the
Edict
,
which
was
a
thing
procured
by
your
Majestie
,
as
with
whom
you
have
some
secret
league
,
do
concurre
in
all
things
that
tend
to
the
advancement
of
Religion
,
me
thought
I
could
do
no
lesse
but
say
somwhat
in
that
behalf
,
both
for
that
I
thought
the
opinion
conceived
of
the
League
and
concurrencie
worthy
the
nourishment
;
as
also
for
that
by
your
Majesties
instructions
,
I
am
appointed
to
do
any
thing
that
may
advance
their
cause
,
so
farre
forth
as
may
stand
with
your
Honour
;
and
to
that
end
your
Majestie
may
judge
,
whither
I
kept
my self
within
that
compasse
.
I
thought
it
my
dutie
to
send
you
the
effect
of
that
I
said
,
whereby
if
I
failed
in
any
thing
,
being
by
your
Majestie
admonished
thereof
,
I
may
hereafter
avoid
to
offend
in
the
like
.
I
declared
unto
him
,
that
your
Majestie
willed
me
to
signifie
unto
him
,
that
you
(
as
his
good
and
loving
sister
who
wished
unto
him
all
prosperitie
,
and
thinketh
none
so
great
as
quietness
of
Government
,
)
do
not
a
little
rejoyce
to
heare
of
the
great
care
he
taketh
for
the
due
observation
of
the
Edict
lately
published
,
as
that
thing
which
maketh
him
honourable
,
and
of
great
reputation
with
all
Princes
,
that
are
not
carried
away
with
passion
;
and
that
you
do
not
a
little
wonder
to
see
his
Majestie
in
these
young
years
,
able
(
through
his
great
foresight
and
wisdome
)
to
quench
a
fire
of
so
great
a
Consequence
and
danger
as
lately
was
kindled
and
dispersed
through
his
whole
Realm
,
and
now
through
Gods
goodness
,
and
his
good
order
was
at
this
presence
utterly
extinguished
:
an
example
for
the
rareness
thereof
,
worthy
to
be
honoured
in
him
,
and
followed
in
all
other
Princes
who
preferre
good
Goverment
,
and
the
preservation
of
their
Subjects
,
before
tyrannie
and
destruction
of
the
same
.
I
told
him
further
,
that
your
Majestie
hoped
that
he
now
findeth
a
difference
between
the
advise
of
those
Princes
his
neighbours
,
that
advised
him
to
continue
the
Warres
,
to
the
hazarding
of
his
State
,
and
destruction
of
his
Subjects
and
yours
,
and
other
Princes
,
that
exhorted
him
to
the
contrary
,
who
judged
alwaies
Peace
and
concord
tending
most
to
his
safetie
and
their
preservation
.
And
therefore
for
that
experience
,
now
(
the
best
means
)
hath
taught
him
to
know
the
inconveniences
of
the
one
,
and
the
profit
of
the
other
,
your
Majestie
doubteth
not
,
but
as
of
his
own
inclination
he
hath
alwaies
bin
given
rather
to
peace
,
to
preserve
his
subjects
,
(
a
property
of
a
good
and
loving
Prince
)
then
by
sword
and
violence
to
consume
them
(
a
thing
most
fit
for
a
Tyrant
.
)
So
he
will
continue
the
said
course
that
tendeth
most
to
the
due
execution
of
his
said
Edict
,
the
only
meanes
to
preserve
quietness
that
now
reigneth
in
his
kingdome
;
This
course
unto
God
so
acceptable
,
for
himself
so
honourable
,
and
for
his
subjects
so
profitable
,
if
any
should
seek
to
impeach
,
for
that
it
is
most
commonly
seen
,
that
good
purposes
(
aswell
in
Princes
as
privat
men
)
have
many
hinderers
,
be
he
either
a
subject
unnaturall
,
or
a
neighbour
evill
affected
,
as
envious
at
his
repose
:
Your
Majestie
offereth
your self
with
all
aid
and
power
to
assist
him
to
your
uttermost
,
against
all
such
as
shall
seek
or
hinder
him
in
so
good
and
godly
a
purpose
;
And
as
your
Majestie
resteth
herein
affected
towards
him
,
so
you
doubt
not
but
God
who
hath
wrought
this
godly
inclination
,
will
raise
up
other
Princes
to
assist
him
,
and
to
be
likewise
affected
towards
him
in
this
behalf
:
And
that
therefore
your
Majestie
prayeth
God
to
blesse
him
in
this
course
,
and
to
remove
from
him
all
such
as
shall
hinder
him
in
so
noble
an
enterprise
;
to
whom
your
Majestie
wisheth
as
prosperous
successe
,
as
ever
Prince
had
that
occupied
his
place
and
Seat
.
To
this
he
answered
,
that
he
had
right
good
cause
to
accept
in
good
part
your
Majesties
advertisement
,
whom
he
must
needs
acknowledge
to
have
alwaies
as
his
good
Sister
and
as
on
carefull
of
his
well
doing
,
advised
him
to
that
which
was
best
,
both
for
himself
and
his
Country
;
he
willed
me
therefore
to
assure
your
Majestie
,
that
the
onely
care
he
presently
had
,
was
to
entertain
the
peace
,
whereof
the
Q.
of
Navar
and
the
Princes
of
the
Religion
could
well
be
witnesses
as
also
generally
the
whole
Realm
;
To
this
I
replied
that
I
could
not
fail
to
advertise
your
Majestie
both
of
his
well
accepting
of
your
advertisment
,
as
also
of
the
good
inclination
towards
the
sincere
observation
of
the
Edict
,
which
newes
I
did
assure
would
be
to
your
Majestie
most
welcome
.
After
I
had
thus
ended
with
the
King
,
and
finding
the
Queen
his
wife
absent
(
who
by
report
the
night
past
had
a
fit
of
a
fever
)
I
signified
unto
him
that
I
had
further
Commission
from
your
Majestie
to
present
unto
her
your
Letters
,
and
shew
unto
her
notwithstanding
you
Majestie
had
made
choise
of
a
personage
honourable
to
congratulate
their
Marriage
,
whose
comming
onely
staied
upon
the
certainty
of
his
entrie
,
yet
your
pleasure
was
that
in
the
mean
time
I
should
have
also
executed
the
said
office
,
which
I
would
have
gladly
done
,
if
it
might
have
bin
without
her
trouble
,
whereunto
he
answered
,
that
the
night
passed
she
had
the
fit
of
a
fever
,
which
he
thought
would
not
long
co●tinue
.
But
hoped
that
within
four
or
five
daies
she
would
be
in
that
good
state
of
health
,
as
I
might
have
accesse
unto
her
,
unto
whom
he
assured
me
that
both
your
Majesties
Letters
,
as
also
the
office
of
congratulation
,
whereunto
I
was
appointed
,
should
be
accepted
in
very
good
part
,
as
from
their
good
and
loving
Sister
.
This
is
the
effect
of
my
speech
unto
the
King
from
your
Majestie
,
the
which
ended
,
making
our
reverences
we
were
conducted
by
Monsieur
de
La●sac
to
the
Queen
Mother
;
and
because
incontinent
after
dinner
,
we
understood
by
Sig.
Gondi
,
some
alteration
of
wonted
custom
;
and
that
we
should
for
the
Solemnitie
,
visit
apart
the
Queen
Mother
and
her
two
Sons
;
we
thereupon
resolved
to
keep
one
course
in
our
several
speeches
to
them
,
and
coming
to
the
Queen
,
I
Sir
Henry
Norris
declaring
the
qualitie
of
the
Gentleman
your
Majestie
had
sent
to
be
presented
your
Ambassador
Resident
,
his
good
inclination
towards
the
continuance
of
the
Amitie
between
your
Majestie
and
the
King
her
Son
;
she
eftsoons
answered
,
that
she
nothing
doubted
of
your
Majesties
good
election
;
she
required
the
Gentleman
to
come
to
her
.
Then
I
Fr●ncis
Walsingham
,
after
due
salutation
,
presented
your
Majesties
Letters
,
and
used
to
her
speeches
,
as
before
to
the
King
,
concerning
your
Majesties
charge
given
me
for
the
entertaining
of
the
good
Amitie
between
the
King
her
Son
and
you
.
I
also
recommended
unto
her
the
observation
of
the
Edict
,
being
so
requested
to
do
by
the
Deputies
of
the
Princes
of
the
Religion
;
as
also
so
to
do
the
like
to
the
Kings
Brethren
:
My
speech
therefore
from
your
Majestie
unto
her
in
this
behalf
was
,
that
you
were
glad
to
hear
that
she
had
not
only
the
reputation
and
honour
to
be
a
chief
maker
of
Peace
and
Union
lately
accorded
,
but
also
to
be
a
chief
Conserver
of
the
same
;
wherefore
,
as
one
that
wished
unto
her
all
honour
and
reputation
,
you
could
but
wish
unto
her
preservation
in
this
course
,
so
much
to
her
honour
,
to
the
Kings
safety
,
and
to
the
general
benefit
of
his
Countrey
.
Whereunto
she
answered
,
that
she
could
not
but
accept
in
very
good
part
,
both
recommending
your
choice
so
well
inclined
to
entertain
the
Amitie
between
your
Majesties
,
as
they
were
fully
assured
thereof
by
their
Ambassador
Resident
in
England
,
doubting
not
but
such
effects
should
follow
,
as
should
redound
to
both
your
Majesties
contentations
.
Being
thus
licensed
of
the
Queen
,
we
were
streight
brought
to
Monsieur
de
Anjous
Chamber
;
where
I
Sir
Henry
Norris
,
declaring
this
Gentleman
to
be
sent
by
your
Majestie
to
succeed
me
,
was
not
only
commanded
by
you
to
entertain
the
good
Amitie
,
but
likewise
to
bear
that
respect
unto
him
,
and
the
Duke
his
Brother
,
as
towards
your
good
Cousins
and
Parsonages
of
great
account
and
value
.
The
Duke
thanking
me
for
this
my
good
relation
,
requested
the
Gentleman
to
come
unto
him
.
Whereupon
I
Francis
Walsingham
,
approaching
near
unto
him
,
making
reverence
,
I
shewed
him
,
that
you
willed
me
to
do
your
commendations
to
him
,
and
further
to
tell
him
,
that
your
were
glad
to
understand
that
he
did
so
honorably
concur
together
with
the
King
his
Brother
in
sincere
and
due
observation
of
the
Edict
,
whereby
he
did
not
only
get
generally
with
all
men
the
honour
to
be
reputed
a
Prince
of
courage
in
time
of
war
,
but
also
of
Councel
in
time
of
peace
;
which
courage
you
doubted
not
but
he
would
continue
,
in
respect
of
the
good
will
he
bare
to
the
King
and
his
Countrey
,
and
the
regard
that
he
had
of
his
own
honour
.
And
further
,
I
shewed
him
that
your
Majestie
gave
me
commandment
during
my
charge
here
,
to
behave
my self
towards
him
and
the
King
his
Brother
with
that
good
respect
as
was
fit
for
me
towards
your
Cousins
and
Princes
of
that
qualitie
that
they
were
of
.
Whereunto
he
answered
,
with
great
courtesie
,
that
he
thanked
your
Majestie
for
your
commendations
,
as
from
a
Princess
of
that
honour
you
are
,
and
whom
he
so
much
reverenced
.
Secondarily
,
for
the
good
encouragement
you
gave
him
to
be
a
good
instrument
for
the
observation
of
the
Edict
,
which
thing
he
was
bound
to
do
in
respect
of
his
dutie
towards
the
King
and
his
Countrey
;
so
shall
your
advertisement
be
of
no
small
force
with
him
in
who
is
one
that
hath
alwaies
shewed
himself
well
inclined
to
our
Nation
in
these
times
of
jealousie
and
unkindnesse
,
that
hath
raigned
betwixt
the
two
Countries
.
Touching
my
own
particular
,
if
my
charges
continue
as
they
begin
,
whereof
there
is
small
hope
to
the
contrary
,
except
there
be
some
extraordinary
consideration
had
of
me
by
your
good
means
in
transportation
,
my
allowance
will
not
suffice
to
beare
half
my
charges
;
I
would
therefore
most
humblie
desire
you
at
the
time
of
the
receipt
of
the
bill
to
weigh
it
accordingly
.
Before
my
departure
,
I
was
earnestly
requested
by
Mr.
H.
Cobham
to
recommend
unto
you
,
a
cause
in
controversie
between
him
and
Mr.
Cartwright
,
committed
to
your
hearing
and
redresse
,
who
desireth
your
convenient
favour
,
which
I
beseech
you
,
Sir
,
the
rather
he
may
receive
for
my
sake
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Lordship
at
this
present
,
I
commit
you
to
Gods
protection
.
From
Bullen
the
2
Ianuary
1571.
Your
Lordships
to
command
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Queen
most
excellent
Majesty
.
MAy
it
please
your
most
excellent
Majestie
to
be
advertised
,
receiving
your
Highness
Letters
of
the
16
of
Ianuary
,
and
perceiving
your
gracious
pleasure
touching
my
Revocation
,
I
cannot
but
aswell
for
this
,
as
your
most
favourable
acceptance
of
my
service
during
my
residence
here
,
in
most
humble
wise
acknowledge
those
favours
of
you
;
And
after
having
conference
with
Mr.
Francis
Walsingham
,
at
good
large
,
further
of
your
Majesties
meaning
,
we
both
sent
to
the
Court
to
demand
Audience
,
but
the
King
being
then
newly
removed
from
Chantilly
,
and
the
Queen
Mother
repairing
hither
to
Paris
,
our
Audience
was
by
her
deferred
untill
the
Kings
coming
to
Madrid
,
where
the
Court
being
setled
the
21
of
Ianuary
,
we
were
requested
in
the
Kings
name
to
come
thither
,
the
25
of
the
same
;
and
repairing
thither
at
the
pointed
time
,
we
were
entertained
by
Monsieur
de
Lause
,
who
by
the
Kings
appointment
dined
with
us
.
After
dinner
being
once
ended
Chevalier
de
Sener
was
likewise
sent
from
the
King
to
accompany
us
;
so
after
we
were
advised
by
Sir
Gihoronovi
Gondi
to
repaire
to
the
Kings
presence
,
and
staying
a
while
in
the
Chamber
of
presence
,
being
curteously
intertained
by
the
Duke
of
Nevers
and
the
Nobilitie
;
The
King
came
forth
.
Then
I
Sir
Henry
Norris
,
drawing
near
to
him
,
said
;
That
her
Majestie
perceiving
nothing
more
necessarie
to
entertain
the
good
Amitie
and
intelligence
between
Princes
,
then
their
devotion
of
good
Ministers
,
had
chosen
this
Gentleman
,
Mr.
Francis
Walsingham
,
being
discended
of
a
good
house
,
approved
vertue
,
and
like
sincerity
,
to
succeed
me
,
and
to
reside
your
Majesties
Ambassador
near
his
person
;
not
doubting
,
but
according
to
your
Majesties
charge
given
him
in
that
behalf
,
he
would
use
all
means
possible
to
entertaine
the
good
and
neighbourly
Amitie
between
your
Majestie
,
and
likewise
the
continuance
of
the
entercourse
and
traffique
betwen
your
Realms
and
Subjects
;
which
I
praied
God
long
to
continue
,
to
his
glory
,
to
the
increase
of
your
Honours
,
and
tranquilitie
of
your
Realms
,
and
all
Christendom
.
Also
I
declared
that
your
Majestie
had
sent
certain
Letters
unto
him
,
his
wife
,
and
mother
;
whereupon
the
King
giving
you
most
hearty
thanks
,
of
your
choise
of
a
Gentleman
so
well
qualified
,
and
desirous
to
continue
that
thing
which
he
so
much
wished
,
he
required
me
to
cause
the
Gentleman
to
come
to
him
.
Then
I
Francis
Walsing●●
being
thus
presented
by
Sir
Henry
Norris
,
after
ordinary
salutations
done
,
I
delivered
your
Majesties
Letters
,
which
after
he
had
caused
to
be
read
by
his
Secretarie
Pinart
,
I
shewed
him
the
great
charge
you
gave
me
so
to
direct
my
course
in
this
service
,
as
might
best
tend
to
the
maintenance
of
the
good
Amitie
between
your
Majesties
,
as
also
the
free
traffique
and
Intercourse
between
the
Subjects
of
both
your
Realms
,
which
thing
aswell
for
duties
sake
towards
your
Majestie
,
as
the
reverence
I
beare
him
,
and
the
great
benefit
that
would
grow
to
both
your
Realms
,
I
said
I
would
not
faile
to
observe
with
what
care
and
sincerity
I
might
:
And
therefore
desired
him
that
I
might
come
to
my
answer
,
which
I
doubted
not
should
be
such
,
as
he
should
rest
therewith
satisfied
,
and
I
justified
.
To
this
,
after
enquire
made
of
your
Majesties
health
,
he
answered
,
That
he
he
could
not
but
conceive
great
hope
of
continuance
of
Amitie
betwixt
her
Majestie
and
him
,
for
that
you
had
made
choise
of
one
to
supplie
this
place
,
so
well
inclined
to
entertain
it
,
is
he
hath
given
him
to
understand
by
his
Ambassador
,
that
I
was
;
he
said
therefore
that
I
was
very
welcome
,
and
should
at
all
times
receive
at
his
hands
,
for
your
Majesties
sake
,
gracious
Audience
;
for
the
which
I
rendred
him
most
humble
thanks
;
and
told
him
,
That
I
hoped
that
I
should
do
nothing
unworthy
the
good
opinion
he
had
conceived
of
me
,
And
touching
the
gracious
Audience
promised
,
I
doubt
not
but
that
his
Ministers
both
heretofore
had
,
and
hereafter
should
receive
the
like
at
your
Majesties
hands
.
Those
ordinarie
Ceremonies
ended
,
being
requested
by
the
Deputies
of
the
Princes
of
the
Religion
,
to
recommend
their
cause
at
this
present
;
for
it
is
generally
conceived
that
the
Ambassador
sent
hither
from
the
Princes
of
Germany
,
who
besides
congratulating
the
Marriage
,
recommended
the
observation
of
the
Edict
,
which
was
a
thing
procured
by
your
Majestie
,
as
with
whom
you
have
some
secret
league
,
do
concur●e
in
all
things
that
tend
to
the
advancement
of
Religion
,
me
thought
I
could
do
●o
lesse
but
say
somwhat
in
that
behalf
,
both
for
that
I
thought
the
opinion
conceived
of
the
League
and
concurren●ie
worthy
the
nourishment
;
as
also
for
that
by
your
Majesties
instructions
,
I
am
appointed
to
do
any
thing
that
may
advance
their
cause
,
so
farre
forth
as
may
stand
with
your
Honour
;
and
to
that
end
your
Majestie
may
judge
,
whither
I
kept
my self
within
that
compasse
.
I
thought
it
may
dutie
to
send
you
the
effect
of
that
I
said
,
whereby
if
I
failed
in
any
thing
,
being
by
your
Majestie
admonished
thereof
,
I
may
hereafter
avoid
to
offend
in
the
like
.
I
declared
unto
him
,
that
your
Majestie
willed
me
to
signifie
unto
him
,
that
you
(
as
his
good
and
loving
sister
,
who
wished
unto
him
all
prosperitie
,
and
thinketh
none
so
great
as
quietness
of
Government
,
)
do
not
a
little
rejoyce
to
heare
of
the
great
care
he
taketh
for
the
due
observation
of
the
Edict
lately
published
,
as
that
thing
which
maketh
him
honourable
,
and
of
great
reputation
with
all
Princes
,
that
are
not
carried
away
with
passion
;
and
that
you
do
not
a
little
wonder
to
see
his
Majestie
in
these
young
years
,
able
(
through
his
great
foresight
and
wisdome
)
to
quench
a
fire
of
so
great
a
Consequence
and
danger
as
lately
was
kindled
and
dispersed
through
his
whole
Realm
,
and
now
through
Gods
goodness
,
and
his
good
order
was
at
this
presence
utterly
extinguished
:
an
example
for
the
rareness
shereof
,
worthy
to
be
honoured
in
him
,
and
followed
in
all
other
Princes
who
preserve
good
Goverment
,
and
the
preservation
of
their
Subjects
,
before
tyrannie
and
destruction
of
the
same
.
I
told
him
further
,
that
your
Majestie
hoped
that
he
now
findeth
a
difference
between
the
advise
of
those
Princes
his
neighbours
,
that
advised
him
to
continue
the
Waves
,
to
the
〈…〉
of
his
State
,
and
destruction
of
his
Subjects
and
〈◊〉
,
and
other
Princes
,
that
exhorted
him
to
the
contrary
,
who
judged
alwaies
Peace
and
concord
tending
most
to
his
safetie
and
their
preservation
.
And
therefore
for
that
experience
,
now
(
the
best
means
)
hath
taught
him
to
know
the
inconveniences
of
the
one
,
and
the
profit
of
the
other
,
your
Majestie
doubteth
not
,
but
as
of
his
own
inclination
he
hath
alwaies
bin
given
rather
to
peace
,
to
preserve
his
subjects
,
(
a
property
of
a
good
and
loving
Prince
)
then
by
sword
and
violence
to
consume
them
(
a
thing
most
fit
for
a
Tyrant
.
)
So
he
will
continue
the
said
course
that
tendeth
most
to
the
due
execution
of
his
said
Edict
,
the
only
meanes
to
preserve
quietness
that
now
reigneth
in
his
kingdome
;
This
course
unto
God
so
acceptable
,
for
himself
so
honourable
,
and
for
his
subjects
so
profitable
,
if
any
should
seek
to
impeach
,
for
that
it
is
most
commonly
seen
,
that
good
purposes
(
aswell
in
Princes
as
privat
men
)
have
many
hinderers
,
be
he
either
a
subject
unnaturall
or
a
neighbour
evill
affected
,
as
envious
at
his
repose
:
Your
Majestie
offereth
your self
with
all
aid
and
power
to
assist
him
to
your
uttermost
,
against
all
such
as
shall
seek
or
hinder
him
in
so
good
and
godly
a
purpose
;
And
as
your
Majestie
resteth
herein
affected
towards
him
,
so
you
doubt
not
but
God
who
hath
wrought
this
godly
inclination
,
will
raise
up
other
Princes
to
assist
him
,
and
to
be
likewise
affected
towards
him
in
this
behalf
:
And
that
therefore
your
Majestie
prayeth
God
to
blesse
him
in
this
course
,
and
to
remove
from
him
all
such
as
shall
hinder
him
in
so
noble
an
enterprise
;
to
whom
your
Majestie
wisheth
as
prosperous
successe
,
as
ever
Prince
had
that
occupied
his
place
and
Seat
.
To
this
he
answered
,
that
he
had
right
good
cause
to
accept
in
good
part
your
Majesties
advertisement
,
whom
he
must
needs
acknowledge
to
have
alwaies
as
his
good
Sister
and
as
on
carefull
of
his
well
doing
,
advised
him
to
that
which
was
best
,
both
for
himself
and
his
Country
;
he
willed
me
therefore
to
assure
your
Majestie
,
that
the
onely
care
he
presently
had
,
was
to
entertain
the
peace
,
whereof
the
Q.
of
Navar
and
the
Princes
of
the
Religion
could
well
be
witnesses
as
also
generally
the
whole
Realm
;
To
this
I
replied
that
I
could
not
fail
to
advertise
your
Majestie
both
of
his
well
accepting
of
your
advertisment
,
as
also
of
the
good
inclination
towards
the
sincere
observation
of
the
Edict
,
which
newes
I
did
assure
would
be
to
your
Majestie
most
welcome
.
After
I
had
thus
ended
with
the
King
,
and
finding
the
Queen
his
wife
absent
(
who
by
report
the
night
past
had
a
fit
of
a
fever
)
I
signified
unto
him
that
I
had
further
Commission
from
your
Majestie
to
present
unto
her
your
Letters
,
and
shew
unto
her
notwithstanding
you
Majestie
had
made
choise
of
a
personage
honourable
to
congratulate
their
Marriage
,
whose
comming
onely
staied
upon
the
certainty
of
his
entire
,
yet
your
pleasure
was
that
in
the
mean
time
I
should
have
also
executed
the
said
office
,
which
I
would
have
gladly
done
,
if
it
might
have
bin
without
her
trouble
,
whereunto
he
answered
,
that
the
night
passed
she
had
the
fit
of
a
fever
,
which
he
thought
would
not
long
continue
.
But
hoped
that
within
four
or
five
daies
she
would
be
in
that
good
state
of
health
,
as
I
might
have
accesse
unto
her
,
unto
whom
he
assured
me
that
both
your
Majesties
Letters
,
as
also
the
office
of
congratulation
,
whereunto
I
was
appointed
,
should
be
accepted
in
very
good
part
,
as
from
their
good
and
loving
Sister
.
This
is
the
effect
of
my
speech
unto
the
King
from
your
Majestie
,
the
which
ended
,
making
our
reverences
we
were
conducted
by
Monsieur
de
Lassac
to
the
Queen
Mother
;
and
because
incontinent
after
dinner
,
we
understood
by
Sig.
G●ndi
,
some
alteration
of
wonted
custom
;
and
that
we
should
for
the
Solemnitie
,
visit
apart
the
Queen
Mother
and
her
two
Sons
;
we
thereupon
resolved
to
keep
one
course
in
our
several
speeches
to
them
,
and
coming
to
the
Queen
,
I
Sir
Henry
Norris
declaring
the
qualitie
of
the
Gentleman
your
Majestie
had
sent
to
be
presented
your
Ambassador
Resident
,
his
good
inclination
towards
the
continuance
of
the
Amitie
between
your
Majestie
and
the
King
her
Son
;
she
estsoons
answered
,
that
she
nothing
doubted
of
your
Majesties
good
election
;
she
required
the
Gentleman
to
come
to
her
.
Then
I
Fr●ncis
Walsingham
,
after
due
salutation
,
presented
your
Majesties
Letters
,
and
used
to
her
speeches
,
as
before
to
the
King
,
concerning
your
Majesties
charge
given
me
for
the
entertaining
of
the
good
Amitie
between
the
King
her
Son
and
you
.
I
also
recommended
unto
her
the
observation
of
the
Edict
,
being
so
requested
to
do
by
the
Deputies
of
the
Princes
of
the
Religion
;
as
also
so
to
do
the
like
to
the
Kings
Brethren
:
My
speech
therefore
from
your
Majestie
unto
her
in
this
behalf
was
,
that
you
were
glad
to
hear
that
she
had
not
only
the
reputation
and
honour
to
be
a
chief
maker
of
Peace
and
Union
lately
accorded
,
but
also
to
be
a
chief
Conserver
of
the
same
;
wherefore
,
as
one
that
wished
unto
her
all
honour
and
reputation
,
you
could
but
wish
unto
her
preservation
in
this
course
,
so
much
to
her
honour
,
to
the
Kings
safety
,
and
to
the
general
benefit
of
his
Countrey
.
Whereunto
she
answered
,
that
she
could
not
but
accept
in
very
good
part
,
both
recommending
your
choice
so
well
inclined
to
entertain
the
Amitie
between
your
Majesties
,
as
they
were
fully
assured
thereof
by
their
Ambassador
Resident
in
England
,
doubting
not
but
such
effects
should
follow
,
as
should
redound
to
both
your
Majesties
contentations
.
Being
thus
licensed
of
the
Queen
,
we
were
streight
brought
to
Monsieur
de
Anjous
Chamber
;
where
I
Sir
Henry
Norris
,
declaring
this
Gentleman
to
be
sent
by
your
Majestie
to
succeed
me
,
was
not
only
commanded
by
you
to
entertain
the
good
Amitie
,
but
likewise
to
bear
that
respect
unto
him
,
and
the
Duke
his
Brother
,
as
towards
your
good
Cousins
and
Parsonages
of
great
account
and
value
.
The
Duke
thanking
me
for
this
my
good
relation
,
requested
the
Gentleman
to
come
unto
him
.
Whereupon
I
Francis
Walsingham
,
approaching
near
unto
him
,
making
reverence
,
I
shewed
him
,
that
you
willed
me
to
do
your
commendations
to
him
,
and
furtsher
to
tell
him
,
that
your
were
glad
to
understand
that
he
did
so
honorably
concur
together
with
the
King
his
Brother
in
sincere
and
due
observation
of
the
Edict
,
whereby
he
did
not
only
get
generally
with
all
men
the
honour
to
be
reputed
a
Prince
of
courage
in
time
of
war
,
but
also
of
Councel
in
time
of
peace
;
which
courage
you
doubted
not
but
he
would
continue
,
in
respect
of
the
good
will
he
bare
to
the
King
and
his
Countrey
,
and
the
regard
that
he
had
of
his
own
honour
.
And
further
,
I
shewed
him
that
your
Majestie
gave
me
commandment
during
my
charge
here
,
to
behave
my self
towards
him
and
the
King
his
Brother
with
that
good
respect
as
was
fit
for
me
towards
your
Cousins
and
Princes
of
that
qualitie
that
they
were
of
.
Whereunto
he
answered
,
with
great
courtesie
,
that
he
thanked
your
Majestie
for
your
commendations
,
as
from
a
Princess
of
that
honour
you
are
,
and
whom
he
so
much
reverenced
.
Secondarily
,
for
the
good
encouragement
you
gave
him
to
be
a
good
instrument
for
the
observation
of
the
Edict
,
which
thing
he
was
bound
to
do
in
respect
of
his
dutie
towards
the
King
and
his
Countrey
;
so
shall
your
advertisement
be
of
no
small
force
with
him
in
that
behalf
.
For
my self
,
he
told
me
,
that
during
the
time
of
my
service
here
,
I
should
receive
,
for
your
Majesties
sake
,
any
favour
he
could
do
for
me
.
And
after
we
had
taken
our
leave
of
the
Duke
,
anon
we
were
brought
to
the
Duke
of
Alansons
Chamber
,
to
whom
,
after
we
had
used
part
of
such
speeches
as
we
thought
aptest
for
his
capacity
;
and
he
making
such
answer
as
may
be
expected
of
his
young
years
,
we
departed
from
him
,
returning
to
the
place
of
our
retreat
,
and
so
that
night
to
Paris
.
This
being
as
near
as
our
memories
can
serve
us
of
all
that
in
this
Presenting
and
Negotiation
hath
been
either
delivered
by
us
,
or
received
from
them
,
the
which
we
humbly
submittting
to
your
Majesties
wisdom
and
consideration
,
beseech
the
Almighty
long
to
preserve
you
in
all
prosperity
.
From
Paris
the
nine
and
twentieth
of
Ianuary
,
1571.
Your
Majesties
most
humble
Subjects
and
Servants
,
Henry
Norris
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honorable
Sir
William
Cecil
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
.
SIr
,
I
have
received
at
Sir
Henry
Norris
hands
,
aswel
all
such
Copies
as
concern
the
Scotish
affairs
,
whereby
I
may
be
the
better
directed
hereafter
how
to
proceed
therein
;
as
also
all
other
instructions
as
may
concern
her
Majesties
affairs
.
Touching
common
matters
,
I
refer
your
Honour
to
this
inclosed
of
common
Occurrents
.
The
matters
of
secrecie
here
,
at
the
least
such
and
so
many
as
I
can
learn
are
these
:
The
Pope
,
the
King
of
Spain
,
and
the
rest
of
the
Confederates
,
upon
the
doubt
of
a
match
between
the
Queen
my
Mistress
and
Monsieur
,
do
seek
by
what
means
they
can
,
to
disswade
and
draw
him
from
the
same
:
They
offer
him
to
be
the
head
and
chief
executionar
of
the
League
against
the
Turk
,
a
thing
now
newly
renewed
,
though
long
ago
meant
;
which
League
is
thought
to
stretch
to
as
many
as
they
repute
to
be
Turks
(
although
better
Christians
then
themselves
.
)
The
cause
of
the
Cardinal
of
Lorraigns
repair
hither
from
Reyms
(
as
it
is
thought
)
was
to
this
purpose
.
The
King
as
lately
he
uttered
to
le
Sieur
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
,
seeming
very
much
to
mislike
hereof
,
utterred
these
words
unto
him
,
If
this
matter
go
forward
,
it
beho●eth
me
to
make
some
counter-league
.
I
find
the
Germans
(
saith
he
)
well-affected
towards
me
;
and
as
for
the
Queen
of
England
,
I
know
she
hath
good
cause
to
mislike
of
this
League
,
as
I
my self
have
;
and
therefore
(
I
suppose
would
be
glad
to
joyn
with
me
.
To
whom
the
other
replied
,
that
he
was
glad
that
he
saw
his
danger
,
for
that
he
hoped
he
would
provide
for
the
remedy
;
and
wished
his
Majestie
that
he
would
not
forstow
the
matter
.
And
therefore
advised
him
,
for
that
the
Princes
Ambassador
of
Germany
were
not
departed
,
that
the
mat●er
might
be
broken
to
them
;
which
thing
the
King
thought
not
convenient
,
for
that
that
he
thought
their
Answer
would
be
,
that
they
had
no
Commission
to
deal
in
any
such
matteer
;
but
rather
thought
it
more
meet
to
send
one
of
his
own
.
Then
the
other
told
him
,
that
if
he
did
did
send
any
body
,
it
behoved
him
to
make
choice
of
one
that
was
no
Catholique
,
for
otherwise
he
should
not
be
to
them
either
grateful
or
trustful
.
Whereupon
the
King
named
Monsieur
Biron
,
though
he
be
not
thought
to
be
a
Hugonot
,
yet
is
he
not
taken
to
be
your
enemie
.
Whereupon
the
other
answered
,
that
he
had
made
choice
of
a
very
fit
person
.
After
he
had
made
me
acquainted
with
this
matter
,
he
asked
me
how
I
thought
the
King
should
find
the
Queen
affected
.
I
asked
him
whether
he
had
any
Commission
so
far
forth
to
deal
with
me
.
He
told
me
,
no
;
but
he
desired
me
to
say
frankly
my
opinion
how
I
judged
the
Queen
my
Mistress
would
be
inclined
.
To
whom
I
answered
,
that
for
my
own
private
opinion
,
I
thought
not
but
that
her
Majestie
would
very
well
like
of
it
,
First
,
in
respect
of
the
common
cause
of
Religion
.
Secondly
,
in
respect
of
the
good
will
she
beareth
the
King
,
whose
friendship
,
above
all
other
Princes
,
she
doth
chiefly
embrace
.
And
lastly
,
in
respect
of
her
own
safety
.
And
as
for
my self
,
for
these
respects
,
when
the
matter
shall
grow
to
some
further
moving
,
it
shall
not
lack
any
furtherance
that
I
can
give
him
.
The
said
party
,
the
day
before
this
Message
,
came
unto
me
,
and
told
me
,
that
he
was
wished
from
I.
to
give
me
to
understand
,
that
Malicorne
(
who
was
sent
into
Spain
to
congratulate
the
Marriage
,
and
is
lately
returned
)
reporteth
,
that
Iulian
Remero
at
his
being
here
,
was
dispatched
from
the
Court
to
Ireland
,
where
he
was
to
do
some
great
enterprise
.
Further
,
he
reported
unto
me
,
that
the
King
here
is
angry
,
for
that
his
Congratulation
was
not
accepted
of
the
King
of
Spain
.
in
so
good
part
as
he
looked
for
▪
but
seemed
to
take
some
exception
of
the
Kings
Letters
,
for
that
certain
words
of
controversie
to
be
usually
put
in
such
Letters
as
passed
between
them
,
were
now
omitted
.
And
further
to
the
increase
of
this
unkindness
,
the
King
of
Portugal
,
to
whom
the
Kings
Sister
was
offered
in
Marriage
,
sent
an
answer
by
Malicorne
,
that
they
were
both
young
,
and
that
therefore
about
eight
years
hence
that
matter
might
be
better
talked
of
;
which
disdainful
answer
,
is
accepted
here
in
very
ill
part
,
and
is
thought
not
to
be
done
,
without
the
counsel
of
Spain
.
And
amongst
all
others
,
none
taketh
the
matter
more
grievously
then
Queen
Mother
,
who
thinketh
her self
not
a
little
injured
for
the
late
friendship
she
hath
professed
to
Spain
.
He
forgot
not
to
renew
the
speech
that
passed
between
us
touching
the
League
,
desiring
me
to
use
some
means
to
feel
how
her
Majestie
is
inclined
;
which
I
promised
to
do
.
And
therefore
I
shall
desire
you
to
move
her
Majestie
in
that
behalf
,
that
I
may
receive
some
direction
how
to
proceed
therein
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
honor
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
leave
.
From
Paris
the
28
of
Ianuary
,
1571.
Your
Honours
to
Command
.
Fr.
Walsingham
.
The
Lord
Seton
,
who
lately
came
out
of
Flanders
to
demand
succour
(
as
I
am
informed
)
is
deferred
over
for
answer
untill
the
Entry
be
past
.
He
●●eth
here
,
as
I
am
given
further
to
understand
,
with
good
store
of
Horse
and
Armour
,
and
very
well
furnished
with
money
.
To
the
Right
Honorable
Sir
William
Cecill
,
her
Majesties
Principal
Secretary
.
SIr
,
after
the
closing
up
of
my
Letters
,
I
was
certified
by
a
Gentleman
that
came
presently
from
the
Court
,
that
the
King
is
grown
very
sick
of
a
burning
Ague
;
whereupon
it
is
thought
,
that
the
time
appointed
for
the
entry
should
be
put
over
until
after
Easter
.
I
will
seek
by
what
means
I
can
for
the
certaintie
,
and
so
afterwards
advertise
you
.
So
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humblie
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
28
of
Ianuary
,
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honorable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
RIght
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
touching
the
present
state
of
France
I
refer
you
to
the
common
Occurrents
here
inclosed
,
and
leave
unto
you
by
them
to
judge
what
likelihood
there
is
of
continuance
of
the
Peace
lately
here
amongst
them
accorded
.
The
best
ground
of
continuance
that
I
can
learn
,
by
those
that
can
best
judge
,
is
the
Kings
own
inclination
,
which
is
thought
sincerely
to
be
bent
that
way
.
Touching
his
affection
towards
the
Queen
my
Mistress
,
if
outward
entertainment
may
be
a
just
argument
of
inward
affection
,
then
surely
there
is
great
likelihood
of
continuance
of
Amitie
and
Concord
.
For
first
,
I
was
in
all
those
places
where
the
King
had
Governors
,
very
well
received
.
Then
at
the
time
when
Sir
Henry
Norris
and
I
were
appointed
to
have
access
to
the
Court
for
my
presentment
(
which
was
at
Madrill
)
we
were
invited
to
dinner
presently
upon
our
Arrival
there
;
Laufay
by
the
Kings
appointment
received
us
,
and
brought
us
to
the
place
where
our
dinner
was
prepared
,
where
we
lacked
no
store
of
good
meat
;
immediately
after
dinner
,
Chevaleir
Thaers
,
sent
by
the
King
,
came
and
told
us
,
that
he
was
readie
to
give
us
audience
;
to
whom
we
repaired
,
and
were
most
graciously
received
at
his
hands
,
who
made
great
demonstration
,
by
outward
speech
and
countenance
of
great
good
will
towards
the
Queen
my
Mistress
.
Besides
my
ordinarie
speeches
,
concerning
her
Majesties
charge
,
to
behave
my self
in
such
sort
as
might
tend
to
the
best
continuance
of
Amitie
between
their
Majesties
,
I
recommended
the
Peace
,
being
so
requested
by
the
Deputies
of
those
of
the
Religion
,
which
he
seemed
to
accept
in
very
good
part
.
Having
thus
ended
with
his
Majestie
,
finding
the
new
Q.
not
there
,
for
that
it
was
given
out
she
was
sick
of
a
fever
.
I
declared
unto
him
,
that
I
had
Commission
from
the
Queens
Majestie
,
to
have
presented
unto
her
her
Majesties
Letters
;
as
also
to
have
used
some
office
of
Congratulation
of
the
late
Marriage
between
them
;
notwithstanding
that
her
Majestie
had
made
choice
of
a
Personage
of
calling
honourable
,
to
do
that
office
,
whose
coming
stayeth
only
upon
the
certaintie
of
the
knowledge
of
his
Majesties
entry
;
for
that
by
the
Q.
Majestie
my
Mistress
,
he
is
appointed
to
honour
the
same
.
The
King
alledged
sickness
for
excuse
,
and
told
me
,
that
there
should
be
another
time
appointed
me
,
for
the
execution
of
her
Majesties
Commission
in
that
behalf
;
which
both
of
him
and
her
could
not
but
be
accepted
in
as
good
part
as
it
was
meant
.
Having
thus
ended
with
the
King
;
whereas
before
it
was
customably
to
be
found
(
as
I
learned
by
Sir
Henry
Norris
)
to
have
present
at
the
Audience
both
Queen
Mother
and
the
Kings
Brethren
in
place
with
the
King
,
we
found
now
each
of
them
to
keep
their
several
Estate
,
and
so
were
driven
to
repair
unto
them
all
severally
to
their
Chambers
;
and
though
from
her
Majestie
I
had
no
further
Commission
to
have
done
any
Message
,
but
to
the
King
,
and
unto
the
two
Queens
,
yet
for
that
at
my
last
being
there
,
exception
was
taken
at
me
,
for
omitting
my
dutie
to
Monsieur
;
and
besides
,
being
requested
by
the
Deputies
of
the
Religion
,
to
recommend
the
observation
of
the
Edict
unto
them
severally
;
therefore
after
access
had
to
Queen
Mother
,
my
Letters
being
delivered
and
certain
ordinary
speeches
used
,
with
the
recommendation
of
those
of
the
Religion
,
I
repaired
to
Monsieur
,
who
very
courteously
,
and
with
good
countenance
received
me
.
To
whom
my
speech
from
her
Majestie
was
,
that
she
willed
me
to
present
unto
him
her
commendations
;
and
further
to
say
unto
him
,
that
she
was
glad
to
understand
that
he
did
concur
together
with
the
King
,
in
that
good
and
honourable
meaning
of
the
observation
of
the
Edict
,
whereby
he
did
not
only
win
generally
the
reputation
and
honour
to
be
thought
a
Prince
of
courage
in
time
of
War
,
but
also
of
Councel
in
time
of
Peace
;
which
courage
she
doubted
not
but
that
he
would
continue
,
in
respect
of
the
good
will
he
beareth
to
the
King
and
his
Countrey
,
and
the
regard
he
had
to
his
own
honour
.
Whereunto
he
answered
,
with
great
courtesie
,
that
he
thanked
her
Majestie
,
First
,
for
her
commendations
,
as
from
a
Princess
of
honour
that
she
was
,
and
whom
he
so
much
reverenced
.
Secondarily
,
for
the
good
encouragement
that
she
gave
him
to
be
a
good
instrument
for
the
observation
of
the
Edict
;
which
thing
,
as
he
was
bound
to
do
,
in
respect
of
his
Duty
towards
the
King
and
his
Countrey
,
so
should
her
Majesties
advertisement
be
of
no
small
force
with
him
in
that
behalf
.
For
my self
,
he
told
me
,
that
during
my
service
here
,
I
should
receive
,
for
her
Majesties
sake
,
any
favour
that
he
could
shew
me
.
Having
thus
done
,
I
repaired
to
his
Brother
,
to
whom
I
used
,
besides
Commendations
,
some
short
Speech
in
recommendations
of
the
Edict
,
for
manners
sake
.
I
do
rather
,
my
very
good
Lord
,
dwell
upon
those
particularities
,
in
respect
of
your
Lordships
request
.
In
observing
Monsieur
,
I
had
at
this
present
,
by
reason
the
place
served
very
well
for
the
purpose
,
good
occasion
to
view
him
;
in
stature
,
by
judgement
of
others
that
viewed
us
talking
together
,
he
was
esteemed
three
fingers
higher
then
my self
,
in
complexion
somewhat
sallow
,
his
bodie
of
very
good
shape
,
his
leg
long
and
small
,
but
reasonably
well
proportioned
;
what
helps
he
had
to
supply
any
defects
of
nature
,
I
know
not
:
touching
the
health
of
his
person
,
I
find
the
opinion
diverse
,
as
I
know
not
what
to
credit
;
and
for
my
own
part
,
I
forbear
to
be
over
curious
in
the
search
threof
,
for
divers
respects
;
if
all
be
so
well
,
as
outwardlie
it
sheweth
,
then
is
he
of
bodie
sound
enough
.
And
yet
at
this
present
,
I
did
not
finde
him
so
well
coloured
,
as
I
esteemed
him
to
be
at
my
last
being
here
.
Since
my
Arrival
here
,
there
hath
been
great
search
made
by
divers
means
,
how
I
am
inclined
to
Monsieurs
attempt
.
My
general
answer
is
,
that
I
left
my
private
passions
behind
me
,
and
do
here
submit
my self
to
the
passions
of
my
Prince
,
to
execute
whatsoever
she
shall
command
me
,
as
precisely
as
I
may
,
not
presuming
to
do
any
thing
further
then
I
shall
be
commanded
.
And
as
for
her
marriage
,
whensoever
it
shall
please
God
to
incline
her
to
that
Change
,
I
should
forget
my
dutie
towards
her
and
my
Countrey
,
if
I
should
not
like
very
well
thereof
,
though
my
present
calling
requiret●
me
to
do
no
more
neither
in
that
nor
in
any
other
thing
further
forth
then
I
am
prescribed
.
This
answer
seemeth
very
well
to
satisfie
those
that
would
further
this
matter
,
for
that
I
was
fore-judged
to
be
a
very
passionate
Enemy
.
Touching
the
pictures
your
Lordship
desired
,
they
can
by
no
means
be
gotten
,
for
no
man
may
make
any
counterfeit
of
the
King
or
his
Brother
,
without
license
;
if
he
do
,
the
punishment
is
great
.
Thus
having
imparted
to
your
Honour
that
which
at
this
present
I
thought
worthy
the
advertisement
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
28
of
Ianuary
,
1571.
Your
Lordships
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honorable
Sir
Walter
Mildmay
of
her
Majesties
Privy
Councel
.
SIr
,
I
most
humbly
thank
you
for
your
favour
promised
me
,
by
your
Letters
of
the
16
of
this
Moneth
,
touching
my
allowance
for
transportation
.
Surely
,
Sir
,
I
find
my
charges
daily
increase
,
through
the
extream
prises
of
things
here
.
The
expences
of
my
horses
at
this
instant
grow
to
4
l.
the
day
,
and
yet
is
my
daily
diet
(
through
the
meaness
thereof
)
not
such
as
the
place
I
supply
requireth
.
True
it
is
,
the
entry
causeth
the
dearth
to
be
so
great
and
some
hope
there
is
,
that
hereafter
things
will
be
more
reasonable
;
but
in
the
mean
time
▪
I
find
the
burthen
over
heavie
;
and
when
things
shall
be
best
cheap
,
yet
shall
I
find
it
heavie
enough
.
But
herewith
I
leave
further
to
trouble
you
at
this
instant
.
The
25
of
this
instant
moneth
,
I
was
presented
unto
the
King
at
Madrill
,
where
he
now
presently
lieth
,
being
received
by
him
with
great
courtesie
and
favour
,
as
also
by
his
Mother
and
Brethren
.
I
leave
,
Sir
,
to
you
to
gess
the
cause
of
this
kindness
;
and
yet
I
should
do
Monsieur
de
la
Motte
Ambassador
with
her
Majestie
,
great
wrong
,
if
I
should
not
acknowledge
some
part
of
this
good
entertainment
,
to
proceed
from
the
good
report
he
hath
made
of
me
,
as
one
that
will
do
what
lieth
in
me
to
entertain
the
Peace
.
Touching
the
state
of
things
here
,
I
refer
you
to
this
inclosed
Note
of
Occurrents
;
and
though
they
seem
to
give
some
doubt
of
the
Kings
sincerity
,
yet
surely
,
Sir
,
they
that
know
him
throughly
,
are
of
opinion
,
that
if
the
matters
grow
to
new
troubles
,
he
will
incline
to
those
of
the
Religion
.
This
Oration
,
Sir
,
whereof
I
send
you
a
Copie
,
pronounced
and
delivered
to
him
,
and
to
the
Ambassador
of
the
Princes
of
Germany
,
hath
put
him
in
some
good
courage
;
whereas
before
,
by
the
faction
of
the
Guises
,
he
was
put
in
great
fear
of
the
Catholicks
,
aswel
Forraign
as
at
home
.
Thus
,
Sir
,
you
see
,
for
that
he
is
not
settled
in
Religion
,
how
he
is
carried
away
with
wordly
respects
,
a
common
misery
to
those
of
his
Calling
.
God
make
those
of
his
calling
more
truly
Religious
then
we
are
:
To
whose
tuition
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
,
and
commit
you
to
God
.
At
Paris
the
27
of
Ianuary
,
1571.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
Sir
,
I
beseech
you
,
when
you
have
read
and
perused
this
Oration
,
that
then
it
would
please
you
to
send
the
same
to
Sir
N.
Thorckmorton
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Sir
William
Cecill
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
.
SIr
,
it
may
please
you
to
be
advertised
,
that
the
last
of
Ianuary
,
I
received
a
Letter
from
my
Lord
of
Buckhurst
by
one
Hollinshed
,
wherein
he
gave
me
his
notice
of
proceedings
onward
on
his
journey
hitherward
.
Whereupon
I
sent
forth
M.
Beal
to
the
Court
,
being
still
at
Madrill
,
to
advertise
the
King
and
Queen
Mother
from
me
.
First
,
that
the
said
Lord
of
Buckhurst
,
who
was
deputed
from
the
Queen
my
Mistress
to
Congratulate
his
Marriage
,
had
sent
over
thirty
of
his
Train
,
and
that
he
himself
about
the
first
of
this
moneth
,
was
minded
to
be
at
Dover
,
there
to
imbark
himself
and
the
residue
of
his
Company
.
Secondarily
,
for
that
I
heard
the
Queens
Majestie
was
sick
,
whereby
it
was
doubtful
when
she
should
be
in
state
able
,
without
her
trouble
,
or
some
peril
,
to
give
the
said
Lord
Buckhurst
access
unto
her
,
to
execute
his
charge
from
the
Queens
Majestie
,
my
Mistress
;
that
therefore
I
desired
to
know
of
his
Majestie
,
and
the
Queen
his
Mother
,
whether
there
were
any
hope
of
her
Majesties
speedy
recovery
,
whereby
the
said
Nobleman
may
proceed
in
his
journey
,
to
accomplish
his
said
charge
;
or
otherwise
,
whether
I
might
not
with
his
advice
and
favour
,
write
unto
the
said
Nobleman
some
Letters
of
stay
or
return
,
if
he
were
passed
the
sea
,
or
onward
his
voyage
,
until
such
time
as
he
should
be
hereafter
further
advertised
of
her
Majesties
speedy
recovery
.
In
answer
whereof
,
I
received
this
inclosed
from
Secretary
▪
Pynart
;
and
for
that
Mr.
Beal
,
whom
he
made
privy
to
his
Letter
,
did
not
see
his
answer
directly
touching
that
point
,
which
concerned
his
access
to
the
Queen
,
he
desired
to
know
what
was
the
Kings
mind
in
that
behalf
.
To
whom
he
answered
,
for
that
it
was
doubtfull
by
reason
of
the
Queens
sickness
,
whether
the
Lord
of
Buckhurst
,
should
have
any
access
unto
her
(
the
only
stay
of
her
Entry
and
Coronation
)
therefore
the
King
referreth
it
to
my
Lords
own
judgement
,
whether
he
will
come
now
,
or
stay
until
the
other
Entry
.
I
have
made
my
Lord
privy
of
my
proceedings
herein
;
as
also
,
what
answer
I
received
from
the
King
,
referring
him
to
do
therein
,
as
his
Instructions
should
best
direct
him
.
I
have
made
him
also
acquainted
with
my
private
opi●ion
in
this
behalf
;
which
is
,
if
her
Majesties
direction
may
bear
it
,
rather
to
proceed
then
otherwise
:
First
,
in
respect
his
coming
now
will
be
here
accepted
in
as
good
part
as
at
any
time
hereafter
.
Secondarily
,
in
respect
of
her
Majesties
charges
and
his
own
.
Thirdly
,
in
respect
that
the
Governour
of
Picardie
Monsieur
de
Pa●ne
,
and
other
Gentlemen
,
who
are
appointed
to
repair
to
to
Bullen
to
receive
him
,
should
lose
their
labour
,
if
he
should
not
proceed
forward
.
And
as
touching
the
Queens
sickness
,
whereby
his
access
unto
her
,
to
congratulate
the
Marriage
growth
doubtful
(
judged
here
the
chief
cause
of
her
repair
hither
)
I
do
not
think
the
contrary
,
but
that
her
Majesties
honourable
and
good
meaning
will
be
accepted
in
as
good
part
,
as
if
by
access
unto
her
he
might
have
executed
the
same
,
for
that
the
let
and
impediment
groweth
only
from
God
;
and
for
confirmation
thereof
,
there
was
lately
sent
an
Ambassador
from
Luca
,
to
execute
the
like
office
,
who
by
reason
of
her
sickness
could
have
no
access
,
and
so
was
driven
to
deliver
over
his
Message
to
the
King
,
which
was
accepted
at
his
hands
very
graciously
,
and
so
was
dismissed
,
as
I
heard
,
rewarded
with
a
very
honourable
Present
.
Thus
having
been
over
long
in
this
behalf
,
I
leave
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
,
and
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
first
of
February
,
1571.
The
Copy
of
Secretary
Pynarts
Letter
.
MOnsieur
je
vous
a
envoye
la
pasporte
que
ce
porte●r
m'
ay
demandé
de
vostre
parte
.
Et
j'ay
faict
entendre
a
leur
Majestes
conme
vous
m'
avez
mande
que
le
my
Lord
de
Buckhurst
devoit
arriver
au
jourd●y
à
Do●ure
,
&
que
desia
a●cuns
des
gentlehommes
de
sa
troupe
estoient
passes
à
Bullougne
,
&
que
vous
desires
d'
entendre
si
les
dictes
Majesties
auroient
agreable
que
le
dit
Seigneur
my
Lord
,
&
sa
troupe
se
dimin●ast
&
que
ie
vous
ferois
plasir
de
vous
mander
quand
feroit
l'
Entrée
,
Surquoy
les
dictes
Majesties
m'ont
faict
dire
que
iceluy
.
Sr
my
Lord
de
Buckhurst
&
sa
dicte
troupe
seront
les
tresbiens
venus
&
fort
voluntiers
venus
&
receus
,
mais
que
la
maladie
de
la
Royne
avoit
esté
cause
que
l'on
auise
que
le
Roy
seulement
feroit
sans
grand
ceremonie
son
entrée
le
primier
dimanche
de
Quaresme
prochaine
,
&
que
le
sacre
de
la
dicte
Dame
Royne
&
son
entrée
estoient
remis
à
une
autre
fois
,
a
cause
de
sa
dicte
maladie
,
dont
ie
n'ay
voulu
faillir
de
vous
advertir
,
Et
saluer
pour
la
fin
de
ceste-cy
vre
bonne
grace
de
mes
bien
humbles
recommendations
,
priant
dieu
Monsieur
vous
doner
le
bon
jour
.
An
Chasteau
Boulloigne
le
primier
de
feuriere
,
1571.
Vre
bien
humble
avous
faire
service
Pynart
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Sir
Henry
Norris
and
Mr.
Francis
Walsingham
,
Ambassadors
for
the
Queens
Majesties
in
France
,
or
to
either
of
them
.
I
Am
presently
,
as
this
bearer
can
inform
you
,
unable
to
regard
any
matter
,
and
therefore
excusable
to
you
both
,
though
I
write
not
any
longer
Letter
,
this
that
I
write
is
in
my
bed
,
and
therefore
unperfect
of
necessitie
.
Upon
a
Letter
of
yours
,
Sir
Henry
Norris
sent
to
me
last
by
Nanfa●t
,
which
I
shewed
to
her
Majestie
,
touching
the
advertisement
that
you
had
of
the
French
attempts
in
Ireland
.
Although
her
Majestie
understood
the
like
from
Ireland
,
and
hopeth
,
when
the
season
of
the
year
shall
mend
,
the
same
shall
be
remedied
;
yet
she
complaineth
hereof
to
the
French
Ambassador
,
requiring
to
let
the
King
understand
that
such
kind
of
obliquites
do
not
accord
with
the
offers
of
the
Kings
Amitie
,
so
often
by
him
the
Ambassador
remembred
.
And
in
like
manner
,
her
Majestie
would
that
the
King
should
be
enformed
by
you
both
,
if
your
commoditie
may
serve
,
to
negotiate
joyntly
,
or
else
by
you
Mr.
Walsingham
,
if
you
be
entred
into
your
charge
,
requiring
the
King
,
that
her
Majestie
may
know
his
intention
herein
:
so
,
as
if
those
attempts
be
not
speedily
redressed
and
stayed
by
his
Authoritie
,
and
according
to
his
friendship
,
that
then
her
Majestie
may
otherwise
provide
for
the
remedie
,
whereof
cannot
but
follow
such
inconveniences
as
shall
not
be
meet
for
their
Amities
.
You
shall
not
make
the
matter
dangerous
of
it self
,
but
onely
the
attempts
of
such
as
are
his
ordinary
Subjects
do
shew
a
contrary
effect
of
that
which
it
hath
pleased
the
King
to
offer
to
her
Majestie
,
and
whereof
her
Majestie
took
great
comfort
.
I
am
utterly
tired
with
this
writing
,
and
am
forced
to
remit
the
rest
to
this
bearer
.
In
my
bed
,
at
my
house
of
Westminster
the
26
of
Ianuary
1571.
Your
assured
loving
friend
at
command
,
William
Cecil
.
Totle
Right
Honourable
Sir
William
Cecil
,
her
Majesties
principall
Secretary
.
SIr
,
the
third
of
this
moneth
I
received
a
Letter
of
yours
,
directed
to
Sir
Henry
Norris
and
to
me
;
and
after
that
I
was
entred
into
my
charge
,
and
Sir
Henry
Norris
had
taken
his
leave
of
the
King
,
I
as
a
thing
pertaining
to
my
charge
,
forthwith
sent
to
the
Court
for
Audience
,
which
is
appointed
me
the
6
of
this
present
;
so
soon
as
I
shall
receive
the
Kings
answer
to
the
message
I
shall
do
unto
him
in
her
Majesties
name
,
I
shall
not
fail
with
speed
to
advertise
.
If
la
Roches
attempt
be
done
with
his
privity
,
as
in
reason
hardly
me
thinketh
,
otherwise
it
nothing
agreeth
to
the
great
profession
of
good
will
he
maketh
here
unto
us
her
Majestities
ministers
;
Which
to
the
outward
shew
is
done
in
that
sincerity
,
as
he
that
trusteth
least
,
may
right
easely
thereby
be
deceived
.
And
yet
when
I
consider
how
he
is
not
fully
restored
to
the
reputation
of
a
King
,
and
that
daily
many
disorders
of
contempts
are
here
committed
,
I
see
some
cause
of
stay
in
condemning
,
but
hereof
by
his
answer
,
or
at
least
,
by
execution
of
that
which
he
shall
promise
,
her
Majestie
shall
—
whether
inward
meaning
,
or
outward
profession
doe
agree
.
I
was
right
sorry
to
understand
that
the
gout
hath
of
late
newly
assailed
you
,
after
so
small
time
of
respit
:
Surely
,
Sir
,
seeing
that
both
God
and
Nature
doe
so
require
,
you
must
with
importunacie
desire
her
Majesty
so
to
use
your
service
,
as
you
may
long
serve
;
of
whose
lack
I
pray
God
she
may
never
have
tryall
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
,
beseeching
him
to
send
you
your
health
,
and
continuance
of
the
same
.
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
third
of
February
1571.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
my
very
loving
friend
Mr.
Francis
Walsingham
,
Ambassador
Resident
for
the
Q.
Majesty
in
France
.
MAster
Walsingham
,
I
thank
you
for
your
Letters
written
at
Bullen
I
doe
make
no
lesse
accompt
of
your
good
will
indeed
,
then
you
have
offered
and
assure
your self
to
find
to
my
power
as
much
Friendship
at
my
hands
as
at
any
mans
hands
in
England
.
We
have
no
cause
of
new
matters
to
write
unto
you
▪
here
hath
bin
and
is
much
speech
of
the
man
and
matter
I
talked
with
you
of
in
my
closet
at
Hampton
Court
,
as
yet
there
is
no
overture
made
directly
of
that
side
,
and
till
then
little
will
be
said
unto
it
;
in
the
mean
I
pray
you
inform
your self
throughly
of
them
,
and
let
me
hear
some
p●ec●
of
your
opinion
of
them
;
I
confesse
our
estate
requireth
a
match
,
but
God
send
us
a
good
one
and
meet
for
all
parties
.
My
Lord
of
Buckhurst
will
set
forward
in
four
or
five
daies
after
this
date
:
so
my
good
Francis
farewell
,
in
some
hast
this
16
of
Ianuary
1571.
Your
assured
Friend
Robert
Leicester
.
To
the
right
Honourable
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
YOur
Lordships
of
the
25
of
Ianuary
,
I
received
the
third
of
February
,
by
the
which
I
perceive
the
matter
your
Lordship
and
I
talked
of
hath
bred
some
speech
there
with
you
,
and
here
the
matter
passeth
not
in
great
silence
,
but
is
taken
to
be
much
more
forward
then
I
percieve
it
is
,
I
meane
amongst
the
Common
sort
:
so
far
as
I
can
learn
,
there
will
be
no
further
overture
of
this
matter
then
alreadie
is
,
for
here
they
stand
upon
the
reputation
,
and
therefore
would
be
loth
to
move
speech
unlesse
they
were
in
full
hope
to
speed
;
The
experience
of
others
that
have
heretofore
attempted
like
matter
,
maketh
them
more
doubtfull
how
to
proceed
;
In
my
poore
opinion
the
Commodities
or
discommodities
of
taking
or
refusing
may
easily
be
seen
;
and
therefore
when
they
are
once
weighed
,
a
speedie
resolution
were
best
to
cut
off
many
inconveniences
that
delay
of
time
commonly
bringeth
.
By
my
last
of
the
27
of
Ianuary
I
made
your
Lordship
acquainted
with
my
opinion
so
farre
forth
as
I
could
enform
my self
,
using
such
circumspections
in
that
behalf
as
is
fit
for
me
,
considering
the
jealousie
already
conceived
of
me
:
But
when
I
shall
be
further
enformed
,
I
will
not
fail
further
to
advertise
your
Lordship
.
And
so
for
this
time
having
no
leisure
to
write
any
more
at
large
,
I
most
humblie
take
my
leave
,
from
Paris
the
third
of
February
1571.
Your
Honours
to
command
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
right
Honourable
,
Sir
William
Cecil
her
Mejesties
principall
Secretarie
.
SIr
,
it
may
please
you
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
before
I
had
accesse
unto
the
King
,
I
sought
by
what
means
I
could
to
be
informed
of
the
Irish
attempts
by
those
of
this
country
.
And
being
given
to
understand
that
de
la
Roch
,
who
as
I
learned
by
Rogers
,
was
the
partie
that
should
lead
the
Souldiers
that
made
the
invasion
there
,
was
here
in
this
Town
;
I
found
the
means
to
cause
Monsiuer
Brickmals
,
for
that
he
said
De
la
Roch
had
served
under
him
,
to
deal
with
him
,
and
to
aske
him
,
whether
he
had
not
bin
in
Ireland
;
who
answered
,
he
had
not
bin
there
,
but
in
such
cold
terms
he
denied
it
,
as
he
gathered
by
divers
circumstances
,
and
his
manner
of
speech
,
that
true
it
was
he
had
bin
there
,
which
thing
he
seemed
to
be
loth
to
affirme
,
for
that
(
he
said
)
he
was
well
assured
that
whosoever
they
were
that
dealt
in
the
enterprise
,
the
King
would
disavow
them
.
Hereupon
at
the
time
of
my
accesse
,
which
was
the
6
of
Febr.
at
the
Cardinall
of
Burbons
Lodging
in
Paris
,
I
thought
good
to
temper
my
speech
accordingly
in
such
mile
sort
using
this
speech
following
:
I
told
him
after
ordinary
commendations
done
,
that
though
the
Q.
Majesty
my
Mistress
,
was
advertised
from
her
Viceroy
of
Ireland
,
That
one
de
la
Roch
his
Subject
,
had
landed
certain
men
there
,
who
confederated
with
certain
Rebells
in
that
Island
,
did
commit
(
by
way
of
hostility
)
certain
out-rages
,
not
answerable
to
the
good
Amitie
that
rested
between
their
Majesties
.
Notwithstanding
her
Majestie
was
so
well
perswaded
of
his
great
good
will
and
sincere
affections
towards
her
Majestie
;
whereof
she
had
received
by
his
Ambassador
from
him
so
earnest
assurance
and
protestation
,
that
she
could
not
but
do
him
wrong
to
think
that
this
disoder
should
proceed
from
him
,
but
rather
from
some
evill
Minister
of
his
,
such
as
do
mislike
and
envie
the
good
Amitie
that
presently
resteth
between
them
:
And
therfore
so
doubted
not
,
but
that
his
Majestie
as
her
good
Brother
,
unto
this
good
advertisement
given
,
would
in
such
sort
extend
his
Authority
for
the
redresse
of
this
inconvenience
,
as
she
might
have
just
cause
to
think
,
that
the
new
and
earnest
lately
professed
friendship
was
grounded
on
sincerity
,
which
could
not
but
bring
forth
fruits
answerable
to
the
said
profession
.
To
this
in
few
words
he
answered
,
That
of
his
faith
he
knew
of
no
such
matter
,
and
therefore
willed
me
to
give
him
the
names
of
all
such
as
I
could
learn
any
waies
offendors
in
that
behalf
;
and
that
he
would
so
punish
them
,
as
that
her
Majestie
his
good
Sister
should
well
p●rceive
what
good
accompt
he
made
of
her
friendship
.
After
I
had
thus
ended
with
him
,
I
repaired
to
the
Q.
Mother
,
both
for
that
she
ruleth
all
here
,
as
also
,
for
that
the
rest
of
the
Ambassadors
here
observe
the
same
course
,
and
declared
unto
her
as
unto
the
King
,
that
it
was
her
Majesties
pleasure
that
I
should
so
do
;
requiring
her
Majesties
name
,
to
be
a
good
mean
to
avoid
all
such
offences
as
may
any
way
impeach
the
good
Amitie
that
presently
is
between
the
King
her
son
,
and
the
Q.
Majestie
my
Mistris
.
I
received
at
her
hands
for
answer
,
divers
good
words
of
assurance
and
continuance
of
Amitie
,
which
she
promised
to
further
so
much
as
lay
in
her
power
,
and
that
she
found
the
King
her
Son
so
well
inclined
thereto
as
the
Q.
my
Mistris
might
full
well
assure
her self
,
that
whosoever
should
go
about
to
disturbe
the
same
,
should
receive
such
punishment
,
as
should
be
to
the
Q.
my
Mistris
satisfactions
.
I
thanked
her
in
her
Majesties
name
,
and
shewed
her
,
that
I
would
not
fail
to
make
report
unto
the
Q.
my
Mistris
of
this
her
good
affection
towards
her
.
Wherefore
though
herefore
she
had
received
good
assurance
,
yet
that
friendship
was
of
that
Nature
as
it
is
alwaies
desired
to
be
entertained
with
the
exercise
of
mutuall
good
offices
.
This
Sir
,
was
the
effect
of
the
speech
that
passed
between
the
Kings
Majesty
,
Q.
Mother
,
and
me
,
at
this
present
accesse
.
Now
to
the
end
that
there
may
be
some
triall
whether
these
words
were
as
well
meant
as
they
were
uttered
,
I
have
made
choise
of
one
to
send
to
Britain
,
to
search
out
the
names
of
the
offenders
,
to
the
end
I
may
present
them
unto
the
King
,
to
see
whether
he
will
be
as
good
as
his
word
in
punishing
of
them
;
further
by
him
,
that
I
said
I
meant
to
take
order
there
,
to
be
advertised
from
time
to
time
from
thence
of
such
preparations
as
may
any
way
reach
to
any
of
her
Majesties
Dominions
,
which
I
see
a
thing
very
needfull
,
because
this
Town
is
full
of
brutes
.
As
I
was
in
writing
,
I
was
certified
by
one
,
from
whom
my
Predecessor
Sir
Henry
N●rris
had
his
best
intelligence
,
who
repaired
secretly
unto
me
,
and
told
me
this
news
following
.
How
that
the
enterprise
of
Ireland
is
of
great
consequency
and
danger
,
whereof
though
he
thought
the
King
was
not
privie
,
yet
he
did
assure
me
that
the
faction
of
G●ise
were
great
dealers
in
it
.
Further
he
said
,
that
the
Popes
Nuntio
labored
what
he
might
to
draw
Monsieur
into
the
practise
,
promising
him
for
the
maintenance
thereof
,
to
be
paid
in
Paris
100000
for
his
encouragement
;
he
made
no
difficulty
to
bring
the
said
enterprise
to
passe
,
in
respect
of
the
great
intelligence
that
they
have
both
in
England
and
Ireland
;
and
that
the
same
being
won
,
it
would
be
an
easie
step
to
a
step
of
more
consequence
,
meaning
England
.
Lastly
,
he
shewed
me
,
that
if
he
would
not
accept
this
enterprise
,
yet
notwithstanding
it
was
resolved
it
should
go
forward
,
and
that
the
bills
of
credit
for
the
said
some
of
100000
are
already
here
;
if
this
advertisement
prove
as
true
,
as
others
that
heretofore
have
bin
given
by
him
to
my
Predecessor
,
then
are
they
not
to
be
neglected
.
By
another
means
I
was
advertised
,
that
Stewkley
in
Spain
presented
an
instrument
unto
the
King
there
,
not
onely
subscribed
with
the
names
of
the
most
part
of
the
Irish
Noblity
,
but
also
the
names
of
divers
in
England
of
good
quality
,
ready
to
be
at
his
devotion
;
I
learned
further
,
that
of
late
,
fithence
the
Lord
Setons
comming
hither
,
there
hath
bin
some
greater
conference
between
the
Spanish
Ambassador
,
and
the
Ambassador
of
Scotland
.
Further
I
learned
,
that
the
greater
part
of
those
that
are
landed
in
Ireland
,
were
Levied
by
the
Earle
of
Argile
in
the
King
of
Spains
name
,
within
the
said
Earles
Government
,
being
promised
pay
by
the
said
King
of
Spains
Ministers
;
they
were
imbarked
at
the
Mule
,
or
streight
of
Kenutire
.
One
Skeldon
,
an
ordinary
servant
of
the
Q.
of
Scots
,
arrived
lately
here
with
Letters
of
some
importance
,
as
it
is
thought
,
for
that
oftentimes
he
hath
had
accesse
to
the
Court.
Thus
having
made
your
Honour
privy
of
all
such
things
as
I
could
learne
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
8
of
Febr.
1571.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Sir
William
Cecil
,
her
Majesties
principall
Secretary
.
SIr
,
I
thought
good
to
make
you
privie
to
this
private
Letter
,
directed
privatly
to
your self
,
of
certain
talke
passed
between
the
Queens
Mother
and
me
,
which
I
desired
her
by
protestation
that
she
should
receive
at
my
hands
,
as
from
a
private
person
,
not
having
commission
as
a
publike
person
to
say
any
more
then
that
which
concerned
le
Roches
attempt
;
I
protested
unto
her
,
that
the
onely
mark
that
I
would
shoot
at
,
during
my
service
here
,
should
be
to
continue
so
much
as
might
lie
in
so
mean
a
Minister
,
good
Amitie
between
the
two
Crowns
as
a
thing
profitable
unto
them
both
.
And
therefore
I
desired
her
Majesty
,
first
to
consider
how
necessary
it
was
for
the
safety
of
both
Realms
,
to
have
a
firm
league
concluded
between
the
two
Princes
;
Then
to
weigh
how
fit
this
present
was
for
the
same
.
Touching
the
first
point
,
I
shewed
her
,
that
though
France
enjoyed
now
through
Gods
great
goodness
a
generall
peace
with
all
his
neighbours
,
yet
that
it
should
so
continue
it
was
not
to
be
looked
for
;
And
that
therefore
in
time
of
peace
,
politique
Princes
were
not
unmindfull
,
that
after
peace
wars
commonly
follow
,
for
that
the
earth
is
subject
to
alterations
.
In
which
consideration
,
they
commonly
weigh
the
neighbours
,
who
are
by
consequence
of
reason
likest
to
attempt
any
thing
against
them
,
which
they
see
evidently
to
be
that
Prince
that
is
nearest
by
situation
,
and
in
forces
mightiest
;
against
whom
,
besides
ordinary
forces
,
which
they
have
alwaies
prepared
,
they
seek
to
strengthen
themselves
,
and
the
Princes
confederats
.
Now
if
your
Majesty
by
this
measure
of
mightiness
and
nearness
measure
your
neighbours
;
you
shall
then
find
,
that
it
is
England
,
whose
conderatie
is
chiefly
to
be
desired
:
he
that
thinketh
himself
mightiest
will
be
well
advised
before
he
deal
with
each
of
you
.
Touching
the
other
point
▪
I
told
her
,
that
I
thought
this
time
most
fit
;
first
,
for
that
there
was
in
both
Princes
a
like
affection
,
being
both
of
their
own
proper
inclinations
peaceably
inclined
,
with
conformity
of
disposition
,
as
one
of
the
best
knots
of
assured
friendship
.
Then
,
because
there
reigneth
some
unkindness
between
other
〈◊〉
neighbours
,
with
whom
her
Predecessors
heretofore
had
both
long
and
good
unity
.
These
circumstances
well
weighed
,
I
concluded
with
her
,
that
the
time
was
now
fit
,
and
the
thing
it self
most
fit
to
be
prosecuted
;
and
that
her
Majesty
was
most
fit
to
bring
the
same
to
good
effect
,
as
she
in
whom
the
King
(
as
he
had
just
cause
so
to
do
)
reposed
the
direction
of
his
whole
Government
.
To
this
she
replied
,
That
first
at
my
hands
,
both
the
King
and
she
did
look
for
nothing
else
but
good
offices
,
tending
to
the
maintenance
of
good
Amity
.
Secondarily
,
that
as
at
present
they
enjoyed
peace
,
so
they
had
good
hope
of
the
maintenance
of
the
same
generally
with
all
their
neighbours
.
Lastly
,
that
she
hoped
that
the
Amity
between
the
Q.
my
Mistris
,
was
of
all
parties
very
sincerely
meant
.
Notwithstanding
,
if
she
should
desire
to
enter
into
some
streighter
league
;
she
was
of
opinion
nothing
would
be
more
gratefull
to
the
King
.
To
this
I
answered
,
that
I
was
glad
to
receive
at
her
hands
so
good
hope
of
the
Kings
inclination
in
that
behalf
.
This
in
effect
was
that
,
that
passed
between
her
Majesty
and
me
.
The
reasons
that
moved
me
to
use
this
speech
were
these
:
first
,
for
that
Spain
seemeth
not
to
be
at
this
present
very
well
inclined
towards
the
Q.
my
Mistris
.
Secondarily
,
for
that
the
King
hath
no
great
liking
of
Spain
,
as
before
advertised
.
Lastly
,
for
that
I
was
advertised
,
how
that
the
Admirall
had
advised
lately
the
King
and
Q.
Mother
by
his
Letters
,
to
seek
to
strengthen
himself
by
confederacy
with
the
Princes
of
Germany
,
and
the
Q.
Majesty
my
Mistris
.
Sir
,
having
now
made
you
acquainted
with
my
speech
,
as
also
with
the
reasons
that
moved
me
thereto
,
I
shall
most
humblie
desire
you
according
to
your
promise
to
advertise
me
of
my
errors
either
in
this
or
otherwise
in
this
my
present
service
,
which
you
shall
perceive
that
I
will
accept
in
so
good
part
,
as
you
shall
think
your
advise
well
bestowed
,
and
thereby
to
be
better
able
to
serve
her
Majestie
with
more
skill
.
In
my
other
Letters
,
as
that
which
was
to
be
shewed
to
her
Majestie
,
I
forbeare
to
set
down
the
Popes
Nuntios
perswasions
he
used
towards
a
disswading
Monsieur
from
the
Q.
which
were
,
First
she
was
an
Heretique
,
Secondarily
that
she
was
old
,
by
whom
he
could
scarse
hope
after
issue
;
And
lastly
that
England
,
which
he
said
he
was
well
assured
,
was
the
mark
he
chiefly
shot
at
,
might
be
atchieved
,
and
that
right
easily
by
sword
to
his
great
Honour
,
and
lesse
inconvenience
,
then
making
so
unfit
a
match
.
Thus
you
see
Sir
how
they
make
the
accompt
without
their
host
;
I
hope
they
shall
have
more
will
then
power
to
hurt
us
,
and
that
God
will
still
reserve
our
poore
Country
for
a
sanctuary
for
his
poor
persecuted
flock
.
To
whose
tuition
I
commit
you
,
most
humbly
taking
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
8
of
Febr.
1571.
To
the
Right
Honourable
my
very
good
Lord
the
Earle
of
Leicester
.
SIthence
I
last
wrote
unto
your
Lordship
,
which
was
the
third
of
this
moneth
,
I
have
learned
nothing
fit
for
your
knowledge
,
saving
of
some
practise
that
concerneth
Ireland
,
wherein
I
referre
your
Lordship
to
Mr.
Secretaries
Letters
.
Touching
the
other
matter
,
they
think
here
you
do
but
dally
,
and
though
no
overture
hath
bin
made
,
notwithstanding
I
find
this
already
hath
bin
done
underhand
,
if
the
matter
go
not
forward
,
will
breed
some
disdaine
,
for
that
they
take
their
peny
to
be
so
good
silver
,
as
they
think
them
evill
used
,
if
it
may
not
passe
as
current
.
To
the
end
that
there
may
grow
lesse
harm
thereof
(
as
some
there
must
needs
)
your
Lordship
shall
do
well
to
hasten
it
to
some
〈◊〉
with
what
speed
you
may
,
which
I
pray
God
may
be
as
good
as
ever
happened
in
like
case
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Lordship
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
,
committing
you
to
his
protection
.
From
Paris
8
February
.
Your
Lordships
to
command
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Sir
Walter
Mildmay
,
one
of
her
Majesties
,
privy
Counsell
.
SIr
,
I
understand
by
my
servant
Mills
who
followeth
my
suite
,
how
it
hath
pleased
you
of
late
both
to
recomend
the
same
unto
Mr.
Secretarie
,
as
also
to
the
B.
of
London
,
so
that
the
hinderance
I
was
like
to
receive
by
Mr.
Haddo's
death
,
is
now
,
Sir
,
by
your
good
means
remedied
,
whereby
I
hope
my
cause
will
grow
both
to
a
speedy
and
a
good
end
.
Sithence
I
last
wrote
to
you
,
there
hath
faln
out
here
no
alteration
,
saving
that
the
entrie
which
should
have
bin
performed
with
preat
solemnitie
,
is
now
like
to
go
forward
the
6
of
this
next
moneth
,
being
so
published
with
the
sound
of
the
Trumpet
,
without
any
great
pompe
of
Ceremonies
,
by
reason
of
the
new
Queens
sickness
,
who
is
now
in
way
of
recovery
.
Of
late
by
her
Majesties
commandment
,
I
dealt
with
the
King
about
de
la
Roches
attempt
in
Ireland
,
who
denieth
that
ever
he
was
acquainted
with
the
matter
;
and
therefore
promiseth
to
see
him
or
any
other
that
hath
dealt
in
that
behalf
punished
,
whensoever
I
shall
enforme
him
of
their
names
,
if
the
redresse
hereof
fall
out
to
be
better
then
heretofore
was
wont
to
be
yielded
by
his
predecessors
of
like
promises
,
in
like
cases
,
it
will
be
but
all
in
words
,
for
such
is
the
expedition
of
this
Court
,
in
promise
speedy
,
in
performing
slow
.
At
this
time
surely
there
are
great
practises
in
hand
for
the
invasion
of
Ireland
,
wherein
the
Pope
and
Spain
joyn
:
And
as
for
the
Cardinall
de
Lorrain
,
as
he
may
may
underhand
,
he
faileth
not
to
further
the
same
to
his
uttermost
.
I
have
herein
advertised
her
Majesty
what
I
can
learn
in
that
behalf
,
hoping
that
there
will
be
good
eye
had
thereto
in
time
,
least
Ireland
,
through
too
much
securetie
,
be
neglected
,
as
Callis
was
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
with
my
humble
commendations
to
my
Lady
,
I
commit
you
to
Gods
protection
.
From
Paris
the
8
of
Febr.
1571.
To
the
right
Honourable
Mr.
Francis
Walsingham
,
Ambassad●r
Resident
for
the
Q.
Majestie
of
England
.
SIr
,
my
Lord
of
Rutland
hath
such
confidence
in
your
friendship
as
I
think
it
superfluous
otherwise
therein
then
to
thank
you
for
the
good
offers
you
made
him
at
your
departure
,
whereof
he
hath
made
to
me
on
your
behalf
very
good
report
.
In
my
opinion
you
shall
do
his
Lordship
a
great
pleasure
to
take
occasion
to
present
him
to
the
King
as
soon
as
you
may
,
that
he
may
be
known
before
my
Lord
of
Burkh●rst
comming
.
In
expressing
of
his
linage
you
may
boldly
affirme
him
to
be
a
kin
to
the
Q.
Majestie
both
by
King
Henry
the
eight
her
Father
,
and
also
by
the
Q.
Mother
,
and
he
is
of
the
blood
Royall
in
the
same
degree
that
my
Lord
of
Huntingdon
is
,
the
difference
being
onely
that
my
Lord
of
Huntingdon
is
of
a
Brother
of
King
Edward
the
4.
and
my
Lord
Rutland
of
the
S●ster
of
the
same
King
,
and
indeed
thereby
he
is
as
near
in
blood
,
though
further
in
danger
of
fortunes
wheel
,
which
is
busie
with
carriage
of
Kings
Crowns
to
and
fro
.
I
am
not
able
to
write
any
more
by
weakness
of
my
bodie
presently
tormented
with
pain
,
from
my
house
at
Westminster
the
28
Ianuary
1571.
Yours
assuredly
,
William
Cecil
.
To
the
right
Honourable
Sir
William
Cecil
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
.
SIr
,
any
that
you
shall
at
any
time
recommend
,
cannot
but
receive
at
my
hands
any
favour
,
or
friendship
that
I
can
shew
them
;
But
my
Lord
of
Rutland
,
who
besides
your
commendations
and
his
own
calling
hath
so
many
good
parts
in
himself
that
do
recommend
him
,
as
he
may
well
assure
himself
of
any
honour
,
or
aid
that
I
can
procure
him
;
Sithence
my
last
which
were
dated
the
8
of
this
moneth
,
I
have
learned
nothing
to
any
great
purpose
.
The
complaints
of
those
of
the
Religion
have
here
but
a
very
deaf
eare
given
unto
them
:
The
King
committeth
them
over
to
the
Q.
his
Mother
,
and
to
Monsieur
his
Brother
,
being
himself
altogether
given
to
pleasure
.
To
our
trusty
and
welbeloved
Francis
Walsingham
,
Esq
our
Ambassador
Resident
with
the
French
King
.
ELIZABETH
R.
TRusty
and
welbeloved
we
greet
you
well
,
we
have
received
Letters
jointly
from
Sir
Henry
Norris
our
late
Ambassador
and
you
,
dated
the
29
of
the
last
moneth
,
by
the
which
we
perceive
in
what
sort
you
were
presented
to
the
King
there
by
Sir
Henry
Norris
,
as
to
remain
our
Ambassador
.
And
in
what
sort
you
did
orderly
proceed
in
declaration
of
our
good
will
to
continue
the
good
Amitie
with
the
King
,
and
to
appoint
you
as
minister
for
the
same
,
wherein
we
do
not
mislike
of
such
speech
as
by
our
Letter
appeared
to
us
,
you
used
to
the
King
to
comfort
him
in
the
maintenance
and
continuance
of
the
inward
peace
of
his
Realm
,
according
to
the
benefit
of
his
Edict
lately
granted
to
his
Subjects
for
the
matter
of
Religion●
We
have
also
seen
and
consider●d
another
matter
of
some
weight
,
whereof
you
willed
our
Secretary
by
your
private
Letters
to
him
to
advertise
us
,
concerning
some
motion
made
unto
you
by
le
Sieurs
de
upon
certain
conferences
had
by
the
King
with
him
,
and
therein
we
find
that
which
you
answered
to
the
said
Sir
,
J.
A.
to
be
discreet
and
agreable
to
our
mind
,
and
and
if
you
shall
find
any
likelihood
that
such
a
matter
may
be
further
dealt
in
,
and
that
it
be
meant
bona
fide
to
proceed
further
,
we
would
have
you
not
only
as
of
your self
,
but
as
occasion
shall
be
given
to
further
it
in
our
name
,
for
we
do
hold
it
so
good
and
beneficiall
,
as
we
rather
doubt
that
some
impediment
may
grow
to
hinder
the
successe
thereof
then
of
any
speedie
furtherance
:
And
therefore
you
shall
do
well
to
look
well
into
the
matter
what
likelihood
there
may
be
to
have
it
go
forward
before
you
discover
our
intention
to
the
King
,
otherwise
then
as
you
find
necessary
to
provoke
him
thereto
.
By
some
other
your
Letters
,
we
perceive
that
the
King
there
is
well
content
that
the
Lord
of
Buckhurst
shall
come
forward
notwithstanding
the
sickness
of
the
Q.
and
so
we
would
have
him
proceed
notwithstanding
the
same
.
After
we
had
caused
thus
much
to
be
written
hereof
,
we
thought
good
to
will
you
to
take
some
occasion
of
speech
with
the
King
of
Spains
Ambassador
there
Resident
;
and
first
to
let
him
understand
,
that
now
about
the
tenth
of
this
moneth
we
have
here
received
a
Letter
from
the
Duke
of
Alva
,
signifying
thereby
to
us
that
the
matter
which
he
had
to
impart
to
us
from
the
King
his
Master
,
was
only
an
offer
from
the
said
King
to
do
any
good
office
that
in
him
might
lie
to
procure
some
good
end
of
the
cause
betwixt
us
and
the
Q.
of
Scots
,
without
any
particular
respect
to
himself
▪
but
only
for
the
common
quietness
of
us
both
,
and
of
our
Countries
.
And
in
this
behalf
the
Duke
requireth
to
understand
,
in
what
sort
we
will
have
the
King
to
deal
,
assuring
us
of
the
said
Kings
earnest
intention
to
pleasure
us
in
any
thing
he
may
.
Of
thus
much
you
shall
say
,
we
thought
good
to
advertise
the
Ambassador
,
and
to
let
him
understand
,
that
we
do
very
thankfully
accept
the
Kings
offer
,
and
would
be
glad
to
take
the
good
will
and
friendship
,
if
there
were
any
cause
thereof
in
this
office
,
as
at
this
time
there
is
not
;
for
he
shall
understand
,
that
we
have
already
entred
so
far
into
a
treatie
with
the
Q.
of
Scots
for
all
causes
and
differences
betwixt
us
and
her
,
as
there
remaineth
nothing
of
any
great
value
or
difference
betwixt
us
,
so
as
the
finall
ending
thereof
resteth
upon
the
execution
of
the
matters
accorded
,
and
some
further
treatie
remaineth
now
to
compound
certain
matters
betwixt
her
and
her
Subjects
;
for
which
purpose
there
be
commissioners
already
come
hither
from
her
,
and
a
part
of
the
Nobility
of
Scotland
;
and
such
as
are
to
come
as
Commissioners
from
the
other
part
,
are
(
as
we
think
)
on
their
journey
hitherward
.
We
have
also
by
these
last
Letters
of
the
Duke
in
expresse
words
,
that
he
himself
is
earnestly
disposed
to
do
any
thing
that
may
maintain
the
Amitie
that
is
betwixt
the
King
and
us
,
and
particularly
that
he
hath
accorded
to
have
restitution
made
,
as
our
Merchants
on
both
sides
have
thought
it
meet
,
and
meaneth
to
send
over
some
speciall
person
of
credit
to
explain
some
small
differences
rising
thereof
,
and
to
put
the
whole
in
execution
.
These
kinds
of
dealings
and
offices
you
may
say
are
very
agreeable
unto
us
,
who
by
many
means
made
it
appeare
,
that
the
late
differences
have
not
grown
of
us
,
nor
as
we
think
)
of
the
Kings
own
disposition
,
but
by
untowardness
of
ministers
;
and
now
whilest
we
are
well
content
therewith
,
we
are
sorry
to
think
that
certain
reports
which
we
heare
of
Spain
should
be
true
,
either
in
whole
,
or
in
part
;
and
as
we
would
be
gladest
they
were
false
,
so
are
we
desirous
that
we
might
know
them
certainly
from
the
King
to
be
false
And
you
shall
say
,
because
we
have
seen
some
proof
of
that
Ambassadors
good
disposition
to
the
Amitie
betwixt
the
Kings
his
Master
and
us
,
wher●in
he
is
much
to
be
commended
,
and
that
he
may
with
more
expedition
and
readiness
by
the
way
of
France
,
certifie
the
King
,
and
procure
some
Answer
,
we
have
heard
and
known
it
to
be
true
,
that
certain
savage
Rebels
,
being
men
of
no
value
,
had
fled
out
of
our
Realm
of
Ireland
into
Spain
,
and
to
cover
their
lewdness
,
and
to
procure
both
relief
for
themselves
,
and
such
like
as
they
be
in
Ireland
,
they
do
pretend
their
departure
out
of
the
Realm
for
matter
of
Religion
;
when
indeed
they
be
neither
of
one
nor
other
Religion
,
but
given
to
beastuallity
,
and
yet
have
they
wit
enough
to
shew
hypocrisie
for
their
purpose
.
Sithence
the
first
arrival
of
these
,
we
know
also
,
that
an
Englishman
,
a
Subject
of
ours
,
namely
,
Stewkley
,
not
unknown
,
as
we
think
,
for
his
former
prodigal
life
both
in
Spain
and
other
places
;
and
notwithstanding
great
favours
shewed
unto
him
divers
times
,
upon
hope
of
amendment
,
and
some
tokens
of
his
repentance
,
he
did
this
last
summer
(
pretending
to
come
out
of
Ireland
hither
,
suddenly
turn
his
course
into
Spain
)
and
as
we
hear
,
hath
light
into
the
company
of
the
aforesaid
Fugitives
and
Rebels
;
pretending
by
his
superfluous
expences
,
which
is
altogether
of
other
mens
goods
,
to
be
a
person
of
some
quality
and
estimation
,
and
able
to
do
some
great
thing
in
Ireland
,
whereas
,
indeed
,
he
hath
not
the
value
of
a
Marmaduc
in
land
or
livelihood
,
he
hath
so
solicited
the
King
,
or
some
about
him
,
with
vain
motions
,
as
it
is
by
him
bruted
,
and
otherwise
also
with
some
credit
reported
unto
us
,
which
yet
we
do
not
believe
,
that
the
K.
will
send
a
Captain
of
his
,
such
a
one
as
Iulian
Romero
,
or
such
like
,
with
a
number
of
Souldiers
into
Ireland
,
to
follow
some
vain
device
of
those
Rebels
;
whereof
we
cannot
but
marvel
that
the
King
,
or
any
of
his
Councel
,
being
of
experience
,
can
so
lightly
give
any
credit
to
such
a
companion
as
Stewkley
is
,
which
could
never
live
long
in
any
quiet
condition
at
home
;
of
whom
we
are
not
disposed
to
say
much
,
because
we
cannot
say
any
good
of
him
:
But
may
say
,
it
shall
be
sufficient
that
his
conditions
may
be
only
enquired
of
;
and
then
we
doubt
not
,
whosoever
shall
know
them
,
will
take
heed
how
to
adventure
any
thing
with
him
.
And
yet
whatsoever
it
is
,
we
cannot
but
find
it
strange
,
that
he
or
any
such
Fugitives
,
moving
matters
of
attempt
as
Rebels
,
either
should
be
allowed
or
hearkned
unto
:
For
whatsoever
hath
been
conceived
that
any
person
of
any
degree
,
being
the
King
of
Spains
Subject
,
coming
into
our
Realm
of
late
years
,
as
many
have
done
for
safety
of
their
lives
,
for
matter
of
their
consciences
(
as
we
alwaies
understood
)
yet
we
do
assure
by
our
Honour
,
that
there
was
never
person
of
any
degree
,
that
did
motion
unto
us
any
matter
offensive
to
the
King
or
his
Low-Countreys
,
when
opportunity
served
for
such
purposes
,
that
was
ever
allowed
by
us
,
or
any
such
motion
,
or
that
ever
received
reward
or
comfort
therein
,
but
was
rejected
;
such
hath
been
our
sincerity
in
these
times
,
not
to
give
any
comfort
to
the
hurt
of
the
King
,
or
of
his
Countreys
.
And
now
if
these
reports
which
we
hear
should
be
true
,
we
might
think
our selves
evilly
recompenced
,
and
should
be
provoked
for
our
defence
to
use
such
means
,
as
otherwise
of
our selves
we
did
never
allow
or
like
:
And
so
we
trust
in
reason
the
Ambassador
himself
might
think
,
and
—
the
conservation
of
the
Amity
betwixt
the
King
and
us
,
and
the
restitution
of
the
former
—
and
Trade
betwixt
our
Countreys
and
Subjects
;
so
we
pray
him
to
solicite
some
Answer
in
this
case
.
For
whilest
we
should
remain
in
doubt
hereof
,
we
cannot
but
foresee
,
and
to
procure
how
to
impeach
any
such
attempts
;
wherein
would
appear
that
whereof
we
shall
be
sure
that
we
have
some
cause
to
doubt
of
the
Kings
good
will
.
Thus
you
see
how
we
mean
to
have
,
by
this
occasion
,
some
knowledge
(
if
it
may
be
)
of
the
Kings
intention
,
although
we
meant
not
to
omit
otherway
to
come
to
the
truth
hereof
,
doubting
not
but
you
will
also
use
such
good
means
as
you
can
to
discover
the
truth
,
and
not
forget
the
former
matter
,
concerning
that
which
certain
of
the
French
Kings
Captains
have
attempted
in
Ireland
,
and
the
bringing
from
thence
a
young
Boy
,
the
son
of
Iames
Fitzmorice
a
Rebel
.
Given
under
our
Signet
at
our
Pallace
of
Westminster
,
the
11
of
February
,
1571.
in
the
thirteenth
year
of
our
Reign
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Sir
William
Cecill
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
.
SIr
,
the
14
of
this
moneth
,
I
presented
the
Earl
of
Rutland
to
the
King
at
Madrill
,
taking
opportunity
thereto
,
by
preferring
certain
Merchants
causes
.
The
King
embraced
him
,
and
told
him
,
that
coming
from
her
Majestie
with
her
Letters
of
Commendations
,
he
could
not
but
be
very
welcome
,
and
should
receive
at
his
hands
from
time
to
time
during
his
abode
here
,
any
honour
or
favour
he
could
shew
him
;
and
as
I
was
departing
,
he
called
me
unto
him
,
and
asked
me
,
what
was
done
touching
the
Queen
of
Scots
matter
.
I
told
him
,
That
of
late
I
heard
nothing
,
saving
by
certain
Letters
,
that
there
were
Commissioners
come
out
of
Scotland
from
both
parties
;
so
that
as
I
thought
the
matter
was
fallen
now
to
some
Treaty
.
He
willed
me
to
recommend
the
matter
in
his
name
to
the
Queens
Majestie
,
and
to
tell
her
,
that
he
doubted
not
but
by
her
good
means
,
it
should
grow
to
some
speedy
end
,
as
should
be
to
her
honour
and
his
contentment
;
and
so
promising
his
Majestie
not
to
fail
in
that
behalf
,
I
departed
for
that
present
:
I
shall
therefore
desire
your
Honour
to
inform
her
Majestie
thereof
;
as
also
,
to
procure
at
her
hands
what
answer
I
shall
make
in
this
behalf
.
Touching
the
state
of
things
here
,
I
learn
secretly
by
the
F.
that
the
House
of
Guise
seeketh
to
make
a
match
between
the
Cardinal
of
Este
and
the
Kings
Sister
,
for
that
the
Duke
of
Ferrara
hath
no
issue
,
and
by
common
opinion
is
like
to
have
none
;
which
thing
they
seek
the
more
earnestly
,
to
impeach
the
likelihood
of
marriage
between
the
Prince
of
Navarre
and
the
said
Kings
Sister
.
The
22
of
this
moneth
,
my
Lord
of
Buckhurst
is
looked
for
here
,
his
lodging
and
all
other
things
fit
for
his
entertainment
being
provided
at
the
Kings
charges
,
if
promise
be
kept
.
The
new
Queen
is
now
well
recovered
,
and
removeth
from
Madril
to
this
Town
the
20
of
this
moneth
;
so
that
I
purpose
my
Lord
of
Buckhurst
shall
have
access
unto
her
,
whereof
she
is
over
dangerous
,
a
thing
not
very
well
liked
of
this
Nation
.
Touching
la
Roches
attempt
,
I
can
learn
nothing
more
then
that
I
have
advertised
;
neither
can
I
learn
that
in
Britain
there
is
any
preparation
of
ships
,
but
of
such
as
belong
unto
Merchants
.
And
thus
leaving
to
trouble
your
Honour
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
eighteenth
of
February
,
1571.
To
the
Right
Honorable
Sir
William
Cecil
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
.
SIr
,
I
would
be
loath
in
any
Letter
that
is
to
be
shewed
unto
her
Majestie
,
to
make
mention
of
any
thing
that
may
any
way
concern
Monsieur
,
for
that
her
Majestie
doth
suspect
that
I
am
inclined
that
way
in
respect
of
his
Religion
;
and
therefore
,
Sir
,
I
shall
desire
you
to
use
this
Letter
as
private
to
your self
;
and
as
for
my
inclination
to
Monsieur
(
for
that
I
hear
he
may
be
drawn
to
be
of
any
religion
)
I
see
so
great
necessitie
of
her
marriage
,
as
if
it
may
be
her
Majesties
contentment
,
and
the
benefit
of
the
Realm
,
by
judgement
of
those
that
are
fit
to
deal
and
advise
in
a
matter
of
so
great
weight
,
I
can
be
content
as
becometh
me
,
to
subscribe
the
same
.
The
matters
that
I
thought
to
make
you
privie
of
in
this
private
Letter
,
are
these
;
First
,
I
understand
that
Monsieur
not
long
sithence
,
hath
given
out
certain
speeches
to
those
that
are
nearest
about
him
,
that
he
maketh
no
great
account
to
match
with
the
Queens
Majestie
,
through
the
perswasions
of
the
House
of
Guise
and
the
Spanish
Ambassador
,
who
do
not
stick
to
use
many
dishonorable
arguments
to
disswade
him
from
the
same
:
Besides
,
they
use
some
arguments
of
danger
towards
us
,
making
the
conquest
of
England
a
matter
of
no
great
consequence
,
in
respect
of
the
intelligence
they
have
there
,
no
small
number
of
evil
affected
Subjects
,
and
of
those
,
some
of
no
mean
quality
.
The
A.
of
late
had
talk
with
touching
the
opinion
of
the
enterprise
:
he
shewed
me
that
he
whosoever
he
was
that
should
attempt
the
matter
,
should
fail
of
his
reckoning
,
like
him
that
made
accompt
without
his
host
.
The
A
himself
seemeth
to
to
have
no
great
liking
thereof
,
but
seemeth
to
be
very
well
inclined
towards
.
The
Spanish
A.
to
divert
them
from
Flanders
,
would
be
glad
to
set
them
in
hand
in
England
,
and
yet
would
he
be
loath
that
France
should
have
any
further
interest
in
England
,
then
it
hath
.
And
as
for
the
House
of
Guise
,
unless
they
mean
to
make
an
unnatural
match
between
Monsieur
and
their
Neece
,
they
would
be
loath
,
in
respect
of
her
possibilitie
,
that
he
should
have
any
further
foot
in
England
then
he
hath
;
but
they
both
think
it
easilier
atchieved
by
Marriage
,
then
by
Sword
,
aud
would
be
glad
to
divert
him
from
the
way
of
likelihood
,
and
to
direct
him
to
that
way
that
carrieth
least
possibilitie
.
These
being
the
things
I
thought
worthy
of
advertisement
at
this
present
,
I
leave
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
,
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
Eighteenth
of
Februarie
,
1571.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
as
there
is
nothing
more
desired
of
one
sort
then
two
marriages
;
the
one
between
the
Queen
my
Mistress
,
and
Monsieur
,
the
other
between
the
Prince
of
Navarre
,
and
the
Kings
sister
;
so
is
there
nothing
more
impugned
by
the
contrary
part
,
wherein
the
Popes
Nuncio
,
and
the
Spanish
Ambassador
,
do
not
fail
to
do
what
lieth
in
them
for
the
impeachment
thereof
:
And
in
this
behalf
they
want
not
what
assistance
the
House
of
Guise
and
their
adherents
can
yield
.
For
the
let
of
the
first
,
they
alledge
Heresie
.
For
the
let
of
the
latter
,
they
secretly
seek
to
match
between
the
Cardinal
of
Este
,
and
the
Kings
said
Sister
;
for
that
the
Duke
of
Ferara
his
Brother
hath
neither
issue
,
nor
by
common
judgement
is
like
to
have
any
.
This
is
rather
intended
,
then
any
just
cause
of
hope
conceived
that
it
will
come
so
to
pass
,
for
that
as
I
hear
Queen
Mother
seemeth
not
to
like
thereof
.
Touching
my
Lord
of
Rutlands
access
to
the
King
and
his
Brethren
,
I
leave
you
to
the
report
of
his
own
Letters
.
My
Lord
of
Buckhurst
,
about
the
two
and
twentieth
of
this
moneth
,
is
looked
for
here
,
who
,
as
I
suppose
,
shall
be
honourably
received
,
and
as
honourably
used
,
during
the
time
of
his
abode
here
.
Thus
for
the
rest
referring
your
Lordship
to
this
inclosed
of
common
Occurrents
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
seventeenth
of
February
,
1571
.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honorable
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
,
the
Queens
Majesties
Ambassador
with
the
French
King
.
SIr
,
if
my
sickness
alone
were
considered
,
or
my
irksome
business
laid
thereto
perused
,
I
cannot
think
but
you
would
excuse
my
not
writing
with
my
own
hand
,
or
any
long
Letter
by
my
enditing
of
the
hand
of
another
;
and
therefore
now
I
am
enforced
for
that
●ittle
I
have
to
say
,
to
use
another
hand
.
You
shall
perceive
by
the
Queens
Majesties
Letters
,
what
I
have
been
inforced
with
some
pain
to
indite
,
by
reason
of
my
restless
sickness
and
business
;
and
therefore
I
mean
not
to
repeat
any
part
thereof
unto
you
,
wishing
you
to
supplie
any
defects
in
the
manner
of
writing
,
with
your
own
natural
discretion
.
This
I
will
add
,
that
I
do
hear
out
of
Flanders
,
that
one
is
coming
hither
named
Monsieur
Senigam
,
to
make
an
end
of
the
long
talk
that
hath
been
of
the
mutual
restitution
of
the
Ships
and
Wares
arrested
;
and
thereupon
it
may
be
,
that
some
further
Treatie
of
the
opening
of
the
entercouse
may
follow
.
It
is
also
written
from
thence
,
that
one
is
come
to
take
the
place
of
this
wrangling
Ambassador
,
who
I
think
shall
be
of
the
low
Countries
,
named
Seignieur
Front
,
one
of
the
long
Robe
,
that
was
here
in
Commission
with
the
Marquess
Vitells
.
Here
do
daily
come
into
our
Ports
,
by
drifts
of
winds
,
certain
Hulks
of
Spain
and
Portugal
,
with
great
riches
,
which
though
they
are
to
be
stayed
,
yet
surelie
▪
I
trust
,
there
shall
lack
no
diligence
to
cause
the
riches
of
them
to
be
duly
preserved
for
the
owners
.
And
if
you
shall
hear
any
other
report
(
as
it
may
be
)
I
assure
you
it
shall
be
against
the
good
meaning
of
her
Majestie
and
her
Councel
.
For
the
matters
of
Spain
,
besides
that
which
is
written
in
the
Queens
Letters
,
I
do
hear
,
that
Stewkley
hath
caused
one
Mr.
Huggins
to
be
imprisoned
,
charging
him
to
the
King
,
that
he
hath
advertised
sundrie
things
of
that
Court
to
my
Lord
of
Leicester
and
me
,
wherein
Stewkley
sheweth
his
traiterous
meaning
to
his
Countrey
.
We
find
it
so
hard
here
,
by
reason
of
this
restraint
,
to
send
any
meet
person
into
Spain
,
to
discover
things
there
;
and
I
cannot
tell
,
whether
you
might
find
some
there
that
might
be
trusted
,
in
respect
of
the
common
accord
of
our
Religion
,
to
be
used
under
some
other
colour
of
Errand
thither
,
to
discover
this
Kings
practises
;
and
if
you
can
so
do
with
any
reasonable
charge
,
I
wish
you
so
to
to
,
and
the
same
shall
be
satisfied
.
Since
the
writing
of
the
Queens
Letter
,
I
find
that
the
E.
Morton
was
come
to
Barwick
the
fifth
of
this
moneth
,
with
the
rest
of
the
Commissioners
of
that
part
,
so
as
I
look
hourly
for
his
arrival
here
;
and
that
may
you
affirm
to
the
satisfaction
of
some
there
that
be
so
greedie
in
the
Queen
of
Scots
cause
:
It
is
here
determined
by
the
Queens
Majestie
,
that
there
shall
be
a
plain
somewhat
before
Easter
,
which
is
desired
not
to
continue
long
,
and
so
I
wish
it
.
I
doubt
not
but
by
this
time
,
the
Lord
of
Buckhurst
hath
either
visited
the
King
,
or
known
when
he
shall
;
and
I
trust
my
Lord
of
Rutland
hath
been
a
Courtier
before
this
time
;
for
whom
I
dare
be
bold
to
thank
you
,
upon
the
presumption
I
have
that
you
shew
him
friendship
,
which
I
know
he
will
of
himself
deserve
;
yet
I
cannot
but
adde
thanks
to
his
deserts
,
for
the
desire
I
have
to
see
good
proof
of
him
to
the
honour
of
himself
,
and
of
his
Countrey
.
I
have
no
other
thing
,
but
that
this
afternoon
God
hath
called
to
his
mercie
Sir
Nicholas
Throckmorton
,
having
been
sick
not
past
six
or
seven
daies
of
a
Plurisie
,
joyned
with
a
disease
called
Periplen
,
he
doth
but
lead
the
way
to
us
,
whereof
I
for
my
part
have
had
sufficient
schooling
by
my
present
sickness
.
I
pray
you
commend
me
to
my
Lord
of
Buckhurst
,
and
whilest
he
is
there
an
Ambassador
,
I
think
you
may
do
well
to
make
him
partaker
of
your
charge
.
From
Westminster
the
February
,
1571.
Yours
assuredlie
William
Cecill
.
To
the
Right
Honorable
Sir
William
Cecil
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
.
SIr
,
it
may
please
you
,
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
according
to
her
Commandment
,
I
repaired
to
the
Spanish
Ambassador
,
and
declared
to
him
from
point
to
point
,
so
much
as
is
prescribed
by
her
Majesties
Letters
,
especially
not
forgetting
to
dilate
that
point
that
concerned
her
Majesties
good
opinion
conceived
of
him
,
in
respect
of
the
good
offices
that
he
had
done
from
time
to
time
to
salve
the
differences
and
unkindness
that
depend
between
her
Majestie
and
his
Master
.
His
answer
was
,
in
the
Spanish
tongue
,
which
I
understood
not
,
and
other
tongue
then
Spanish
he
would
not
vouchsafe
to
speak
;
and
therefore
,
Sir
,
I
may
rather
tell
you
by
gess
then
otherwise
.
First
,
he
seemed
to
be
agreived
,
that
he
never
heard
any
thing
of
the
message
he
sent
about
three
moneths
sithence
by
Sir
Henry
Norris
,
which
concerned
that
point
;
that
the
Duke
of
Alva
lately
hath
communicated
to
her
Majestie
touching
the
Kings
offers
,
to
be
a
Mediator
between
the
Queen
of
Scots
and
her
Majestie
;
he
said
,
that
she
did
never
use
Don
Francisco
,
for
so
he
named
himself
,
but
by
fits
,
who
from
time
to
time
towards
her
Ambassador
,
had
alwaies
used
himself
so
sincerely
,
as
they
could
not
but
report
,
that
Don
Francisco
was
a
Gentleman
of
great
sinceritie
:
And
if
it
had
pleased
her
Majestie
,
to
have
used
him
throughlie
,
he
would
have
done
offices
worthie
of
Don
Francisco
.
When
I
came
to
that
point
that
concerned
the
brutes
touching
the
King
his
Masters
intention
in
attempting
somewhat
that
might
not
best
agree
to
good
Amitie
;
whereof
though
her
Majestie
had
cause
somewhat
to
doubt
,
in
regard
of
his
intertaining
of
her
Irish
Rebels
,
and
the
Countenance
given
to
Stewkley
;
yet
being
of
her
own
nature
,
not
easily
drawn
to
condemn
upon
brutes
,
without
good
ground
,
especially
being
lately
entertained
by
friendly
offers
,
arguments
of
good
meaning
,
therefore
desired
him
onely
to
be
a
mean
to
procure
at
the
Kings
hand
some
good
assurance
,
that
these
be
but
vain
brutes
;
and
that
his
meaning
is
to
continue
good
Amitie
,
and
to
avoid
all
such
occasions
as
might
breed
any
contrarie
effect
.
To
this
(
after
some
time
spent
in
exclamations
and
admirations
)
he
answered
,
That
nothing
could
seem
so
strange
unto
him
,
as
her
Majestie
being
a
Prince
of
that
wisdom
and
experience
that
she
is
of
,
should
once
give
ear
to
such
vain
bruits
,
as
thereby
to
doubt
that
his
Master
(
considering
the
long
Amitie
that
hath
been
between
the
House
of
Burgundy
and
England
)
would
now
attempt
any
thing
that
might
breed
any
breach
thereof
.
And
as
for
sending
to
his
Master
,
he
said
,
the
way
was
long
,
and
that
it
would
be
two
moneths
at
the
least
,
before
he
could
have
any
Answer
.
He
said
therefore
,
he
would
write
to
the
Duke
of
Alva
in
that
behalf
.
I
shewed
,
that
my
Commission
was
to
request
to
procure
satisfaction
from
the
King
;
and
as
for
the
Duke
of
Alva
,
her
Majestie
lacked
no
means
to
send
unto
him
,
no
more
she
did
not
to
send
unto
the
King
;
but
would
have
been
glad
,
as
one
well
perswaded
of
him
,
to
have
used
his
help
therein
,
as
a
thing
as
beneficial
for
his
Master
as
for
her
Majestie
.
In
the
end
,
he
said
,
he
would
write
,
but
that
it
would
be
two
moneths
before
he
could
receive
answer
;
in
the
mean
time
,
he
wished
her
Majestie
to
think
of
his
Master
,
as
she
would
wish
him
to
think
of
her
:
Stewkley
he
protested
never
to
have
heard
of
.
If
in
the
rest
he
be
no
sincerer
then
in
this
,
then
is
he
Don
Francisco
not
so
sincere
as
he
protesteth
.
As
for
any
attempts
by
Iulio
Romero
to
be
done
in
Ireland
,
tell
your
Mistress
(
saith
he
)
in
few
words
,
that
you
her
Ambassador
●ere
knoweth
,
that
they
be
no
Spaniards
that
have
the
enterprize
in
hand
.
I
told
him
,
that
whatsoever
I
knew
,
he
might
assure
himself
her
Majestie
could
not
be
ignorant
of
.
And
whereas
,
said
I
,
you
think
that
they
be
Frenchmen
,
I
assure
my self
to
the
contrarie
,
for
that
the
King
hath
so
assured
me
.
He
shewed
me
that
he
thought
the
King
in
that
behalf
sincere
;
and
that
if
there
were
any
such
matter
,
it
proceeded
not
from
him
,
but
from
others
.
This
,
Sir
,
was
in
effect
what
I
could
ghess
proceeded
between
us
;
never
spake
I
with
a
prouder
man
,
or
with
one
more
disdainful
in
countenance
,
and
in
speech
.
I
suppose
he
is
somewhat
disquieted
to
see
the
honourable
entertainment
used
towards
my
Lord
of
Buckhurst
,
and
therefore
think
him
the
rather
to
be
excused
;
besides
,
he
seemeth
to
be
no
better
affected
towards
me
,
then
I
am
towards
him
,
which
is
such
,
and
no
further
forth
then
may
concern
her
Majesties
service
;
I
mean
to
have
little
else
to
do
with
him
.
Sir
,
touching
de
la
Roches
matter
before
my
Lord
of
Buckhursts
repair
to
the
Court
,
we
upon
conference
agreed
,
that
he
should
make
some
entry
into
the
matter
,
and
then
afterwards
cause
the
King
to
call
me
to
inform
what
I
had
learned
touching
Roches
proceeding
in
that
behalf
.
And
so
at
the
time
of
access
,
according
to
the
order
agreed
between
us
,
being
called
by
the
King
,
I
shewed
his
Majestie
,
that
(
notwithstanding
he
was
otherwise
informed
)
the
said
de
la
Roch
had
been
in
Ireland
,
and
that
he
had
left
certain
Souldiers
there
:
For
whose
safety
he
had
brought
hither
two
sons
of
one
Fitzmorice
,
to
be
here
in
place
of
hostages
,
who
remain
now
in
Brest
in
Britain
,
at
a
Kinsmans
of
the
said
de
la
Roch.
And
fu●ther
I
shewed
him
,
that
the
said
de
la
Roch
was
lately
departed
out
of
the
Town
;
who
before
his
going
,
secretly
gave
out
,
that
he
was
dispatched
about
some
enterprise
.
I
desired
therefore
his
Majestie
,
that
according
to
his
promise
,
and
the
great
Amitie
,
he
professed
to
her
Majestie
my
Mistress
,
he
would
procure
some
redress
in
that
behalf
,
which
he
with
great
earnestness
protested
to
us
.
I
also
desired
his
Majestie
,
that
it
would
please
him
to
give
me
leave
to
deliver
to
some
one
about
him
a
memorial
,
to
put
him
in
remembrance
thereof
,
which
his
Majestie
willingly
granted
,
and
appointed
one
Ger●lomo
Gondi
,
a
Gentleman
of
his
Chamber
to
be
the
partie
.
The
like
speech
I
used
to
the
Queen
Mother
,
who
gave
great
assurance
,
that
there
should
be
speedy
redress
thereof
.
I
look
shortly
out
of
Britain
to
be
advertised
throughly
,
by
a
Messenger
that
I
sent
expresly
for
that
purpose
touching
the
enterprise
;
where
also
I
have
taken
such
order
,
as
I
shall
not
fail
to
be
advertised
from
time
to
time
of
such
preparations
as
there
shall
be
made
,
whereof
there
may
grow
any
suspition
of
any
intention
to
attempt
any
thing
that
may
touch
her
Majesties
Dominions
.
Concerning
the
having
of
any
intelligence
in
Spain
,
I
hope
to
procure
,
that
one
of
the
Kings
Ambassadors
men
,
upon
some
pension
,
shall
advertise
from
time
to
time
how
things
pass
there
.
According
as
her
Majestie
hath
commanded
me
,
I
will
not
be
unmindful
touching
the
league
,
hoping
not
to
omit
any
occasion
or
opportunitie
that
may
serve
that
purpose
,
so
far
forth
as
my
poor
skill
and
experience
may
stretch
.
Touching
my
Lord
of
Buckhursts
entertainment
here
,
which
is
very
honorable
,
and
such
as
the
like
hath
not
been
used
towards
any
other
,
I
refer
you
to
his
Lordships
own
Letters
.
I
find
him
a
Gentleman
very
wise
and
discreet
,
and
very
careful
to
do
that
thing
that
may
be
for
her
Majesties
Honour
,
wherein
he
spares
no
cost
.
And
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
,
beseeching
God
to
send
you
better
health
,
then
by
your
Letters
I
perceive
you
have
.
From
Paris
the
25
of
Febr.
1571.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
my
very
Friend
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
,
Ambassador
Resident
for
the
Queens
Majestie
in
France
.
MY
Lord
Ambassador
,
I
thank
you
for
your
Letters
lately
received
from
you
,
the
last
being
the
ninth
of
Febr.
wherein
you
give
very
good
advice
touching
the
matter
of
Monsieur
;
and
for
my
own
part
,
I
am
of
the
same
mind
,
to
wish
sinceritie
and
honourable
dealing
in
it
,
that
either
upon
very
good
deliberation
it
may
be
embraced
,
or
in
time
,
and
in
best
sort
put
from
too
much
entrance
;
for
neither
is
our
case
meet
to
dally
,
nor
his
person
for
to
be
abused
,
as
he
will
think
if
he
miss
his
desire
,
how
fair
soever
we
speak
him
.
Therefore
for
my
own
part
,
I
wish
all
things
to
be
throughly
considered
of
him
,
that
her
Majestie
may
fully
understand
the
condition
of
his
person
before-hand
,
which
is
one
of
the
causes
that
moved
me
to
say
unto
you
,
as
I
did
before
your
departure
;
for
I
find
matter
that
is
like
to
come
in
question
,
and
I
perceive
her
Majestie
more
bent
to
marry
then
heretofore
she
hath
been
:
God
make
her
fortunate
therein
to
his
glory
and
our
comforts
.
Touching
the
matter
of
Ireland
,
Master
Secretary
made
me
privy
to
your
Letters
,
and
you
do
well
to
follow
the
matter
earnestly
,
and
to
enquire
further
thereof
by
all
means
you
can
devise
;
for
her
Majestie
is
also
advertised
,
that
the
King
of
Spain
hath
like
intention
,
and
almost
ready
to
put
his
practise
in
execution
;
whereupon
,
her
Majestie
doth
mean
forthwith
to
take
some
order
for
that
Realm
.
We
have
lost
on
Monday
our
good
Friend
Sir
Nicholas
Throckmorton
,
who
dyed
in
my
house
,
being
there
taken
suddenly
in
great
extremity
on
Tuesday
before
;
his
lungs
were
perished
,
but
a
sudden
cold
he
had
taken
,
was
the
cause
of
his
speedy
death
;
God
hath
his
soul
,
and
we
his
friends
great
loss
of
his
body
.
The
Queens
Majestie
,
God
be
thanked
,
hath
her
health
well
;
and
hath
summonded
a
Parliament
,
which
shall
begin
the
13
of
April
next
.
Thus
with
my
hearty
commendations
,
I
bid
you
heartily
farewel
,
this
14
of
Febr.
1571.
Your
assured
Friend
,
R.
Leicester
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
YOur
Lordships
of
the
14
I
received
the
16
of
this
present
,
and
was
most
sorry
(
as
I
had
just
cause
)
by
the
same
to
understand
of
the
loss
of
so
dear
a
friend
as
Sir
Nicholas
was
unto
me
,
whose
lack
,
if
it
were
but
private
only
to
his
Friends
,
the
loss
were
great
;
but
if
it
be
weighed
generally
in
respect
of
her
Majestie
and
our
Countrey
,
the
want
of
him
will
then
appear
greater
:
For
,
be
it
spoken
without
offence
to
any
,
for
counsel
in
peace
,
and
for
conduct
in
war
,
he
hath
not
left
of
like
sufficiency
his
successor
that
I
know
.
I
will
not
dwell
upon
this
matter
,
for
that
it
is
no
less
unpleasant
for
your
Lordship
to
read
,
then
for
me
to
write
.
And
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
fifth
of
March
,
1570.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honorable
Sir
William
Cecil
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
.
SIr
,
as
I
wrote
unto
you
in
my
Letters
of
the
25
of
February
,
the
Spanish
Ambassador
came
to
visit
me
;
who
after
some
superfluous
talk
of
love
matters
,
entred
to
talk
of
the
unkindness
that
reigned
between
the
Queens
Majestie
and
his
Master
,
expressing
with
words
of
great
vehemency
,
the
desire
that
they
were
drawn
to
some
accord
,
as
a
thing
to
the
benefit
of
both
Princes
,
for
(
saith
he
)
as
the
League
between
the
house
of
Burgundy
and
England
hath
been
the
preservation
of
both
the
Countreys
;
so
the
breach
thereof
might
make
them
both
a
prey
to
their
neighbours
.
I
shewed
him
,
that
I
was
glad
to
hear
that
he
was
of
that
good
opinion
,
and
therefore
I
doubted
not
,
but
that
he
will
use
all
those
good
offices
that
m●ght
salve
the
unkindness
.
The
first
,
to
cause
all
those
occasions
that
might
breed
any
suspicion
of
evil
meaning
,
to
be
avoided
.
The
second
,
to
procure
some
grateful
Ministers
to
be
sent
from
the
King
his
Master
unto
her
Majestie
,
to
enter
into
some
Treaty
of
accord
.
To
the
first
,
he
said
,
that
her
Majestie
,
whatsoever
was
given
out
to
the
contrary
,
needed
not
to
doubt
of
the
Kings
sincerity
towards
her
.
To
the
second
,
he
said
,
he
saw
not
how
the
King
could
do
it
with
his
honor
,
considering
how
the
D.
Marquis
Vitelli
and
the
King
his
Masters
Ambassador
were
rejected
.
To
that
I
replyed
,
the
offence
grew
by
two
of
them
,
and
therefore
ungrateful
,
and
most
unfit
to
deal
in
that
behalf
.
And
as
for
their
having
no
direct
Commission
from
the
King
,
but
from
him
that
had
bred
the
offence
,
in
reason
he
was
not
fit
to
be
imployed
in
that
care
.
The
end
of
our
talk
was
,
that
he
for
his
part
,
and
I
for
my
part
,
would
not
fail
to
think
of
those
things
that
might
best
tend
to
breed
reconcilement
between
our
Princes
.
But
,
Sir
,
to
the
end
you
may
know
the
ground
and
spring
of
this
alteration
,
of
so
strange
,
to
become
so
familiar
and
curteous
,
you
shall
understand
,
that
not
past
three
days
before
,
he
presented
unto
the
King
,
three
requests
from
the
D.
Alva
.
The
first
,
for
that
the
D.
was
given
to
understand
,
that
the
Prince
of
Orange
maketh
preparation
in
Germanie
for
Flanders
that
therefore
it
would
please
him
(
in
respect
of
the
aid
his
Master
had
sent
him
in
his
civill
troubles
)
to
send
him
the
like
number
of
Reisters
,
for
the
better
understanding
of
the
said
Princes
entreprize
.
The
second
,
that
it
would
please
him
,
that
he
might
leavie
here
such
number
of
Catholiques
▪
as
would
willingly
serve
his
Master
against
the
said
Prince
.
The
third
,
that
it
would
please
him
to
stay
certain
ships
there
a
preparing
a●
Rochel
on
the
Princes
behalf
.
To
the
first
the
King
answered
,
That
his
treasures
were
so
near
spent
,
that
he
took
more
care
how
to
pay
the
Reisters
(
to
whom
he
was
indebted
for
service
in
the
last
troubles
)
then
he
was
well
able
at
this
present
to
provide
any
succour
or
aid
for
the
King
his
Master
,
and
hoped
,
that
seeing
his
necessity
was
such
,
his
said
Master
and
good
Brother
would
bear
with
all
.
Touching
the
second
,
he
answered
,
That
if
he
should
condescend
to
the
leavying
of
such
Catholiques
as
would
be
content
to
serve
,
that
thereupon
the
H●gonots
would
take
occasion
to
put
themselves
in
Arms
,
suspecting
that
the
said
leavie
were
but
colourable
,
and
a
device
that
might
reach
to
themselves
.
To
the
third
he
answered
,
That
he
was
informed
that
the
said
ships
were
prepared
onely
to
be
revenged
o●
certain
of
his
Masters
Subjects
that
had
taken
certain
ships
of
those
of
the
Religion
,
and
had
drowned
divers
of
the
men
,
and
others
they
had
delivered
unto
the
inquisitors
.
These
answers
falling
not
out
to
his
contentment
,
maketh
him
,
as
I
suppose
,
to
think
,
that
the
friendship
of
England
is
worth
the
having
.
The
first
of
this
moneth
there
arrived
here
the
Count
Olivares
,
sent
by
the
King
of
Spain
to
congratulate
the
marriage
;
his
train
was
onely
in
number
11.
he
is
reported
to
be
of
livelihood
fortie
thousand
Crowns
a
yeare
;
his
enterment
here
is
nothing
answerable
to
that
my
Lord
of
Buckhurst
hath
receive●
:
I
mean
to
repair
to
see
him
,
as
also
to
propound
unto
him
if
I
see
occasion
thereto
,
what
by
her
Majestie
I
was
appointed
to
declare
unto
the
Spanish
Ambassador
.
The
second
of
this
moneth
,
which
was
the
day
my
Lord
of
Buckhurst
took
his
leave
,
there
was
set
up
a
Bull
,
which
was
at
Ponte
de
St.
Estienne
,
of
the
same
day
that
Fe●ans
was
,
containing
the
self
same
matter
,
which
a
servant
of
mine
〈◊〉
,
by
reason
he
saw
divers
flocking
about
it
,
tore
it
down
,
and
brought
me
the
same
,
whereupon
my
Lord
of
Buckhurst
&
I
,
upon
conference
,
before
his
said
accesse
,
immediatly
broke
with
the
King
in
that
behalf
.
The
King
called
me
unto
him
,
and
asked
me
the
contents
of
the
said
Bull
;
whereof
being
advertised
,
as
also
I
presenting
unto
him
so
much
of
the
said
Bull
as
was
given
me
by
my
servant
,
he
shewed
himself
very
much
moved
thereat
,
in
such
sort
as
we
might
very
well
see
it
was
unseigned
:
forthwith
he
called
Lansac
unto
him
,
and
willed
him
to
take
order
with
the
Judge
Crimniall
,
for
the
searching
out
of
the
setter
of
the
same
,
assuring
us
,
if
by
any
means
he
could
be
found
,
he
should
receive
such
punishment
as
such
a
persumption
required
;
considering
the
good
Amitie
between
him
and
his
good
Sister
.
I
shewed
him
,
that
if
he
did
not
take
order
in
this
,
the
like
measure
might
be
measured
to
himself
.
He
answered
,
that
he
did
perceive
that
very
well
,
and
that
whosoever
he
were
that
should
seem
to
touch
in
honour
any
of
his
Co●federates
,
he
would
make
account
of
him
accordingly
.
After
my
departure
from
the
King
,
Lansac
told
me
in
mine
ear
,
That
he
had
g●●at
cause
to
guesse
,
that
this
was
some
Spanish
practise
.
Thus
,
Sir
,
having
made
you
partaker
of
such
things
as
I
thought
me
for
her
Maj●sty
to
understand
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
5
of
Mar.
1570.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
Post-Script
.
Sir
Mr●●●
who
willed
me
to
write
his
name
in
Cipher
,
gave
me
to
understand
,
that
a
friend
of
his
(
who
talked
with
an
Italian
Bishop
of
the
house
of
Salma●●i
,
who
came
lately
hither
from
the
Pope
to
congratulate
the
marriage
)
did
learn
by
him
,
that
he
hath
a
practise
in
hand
for
England
,
which
would
not
be
long
before
it
br●ke
forth
:
and
he
further
shewed
,
that
one
Merchant
in
this
Town
hath
14000
C●owns
to
be
employed
in
that
behalf
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
I
leave
to
my
Lord
of
Buckhurst
to
shew
you
how
every
way
he
hath
b●n
honourably
entertained
;
therefore
in
this
behalf
this
onely
will
I
say
▪
That
such
hath
bin
my
Lords
good
demeanour
,
as
also
,
of
the
Gentleman
of
his
train
,
as
the
King
and
his
Court
resteth
very
well
satisfied
,
and
giveth
both
him
and
them
great
commendations
;
protesting
that
sithence
his
coming
to
the
Crown
there
was
not
an
Ambassador
of
like
Honosur
here
,
which
I
do
not
learn
at
those
hands
that
will
report
otherwise
then
they
hear
,
to
speak
that
which
may
best
content
us
;
but
from
them
at
whose
hands
I
do
assure
my self
to
have
received
the
truth
;
and
for
the
increase
of
this
good
report
,
he
spareth
to
use
no
cost
or
liberality
to
such
as
(
by
the
King
appointment
)
have
given
attendance
on
him
.
Touching
other
things
,
the
Duke
of
Longueville
is
lately
departed
from
the
Court
with
discontentment
,
for
that
the
Precedentship
is
adjudged
to
the
Duke
of
Nemours
;
protesting
,
That
so
long
as
the
Queen
Mother
liveth
,
he
will
not
come
to
the
Court
,
for
he
judgeth
her
to
be
the
cause
thereof
.
I
heare
secretly
,
that
there
is
not
the
best
liking
between
the
two
Queens
,
whereof
the
young
Q.
is
like
to
have
the
worst
by
common
judgement
;
for
that
here
,
whatsoever
our
Mother
commandeth
,
taketh
place
,
and
standeth
for
law
.
And
therefore
,
if
her
Majestie
desire
to
take
any
profit
of
France
,
she
must
onely
be
the
Messias
and
Mediatour
.
I
could
therefore
have
wished
,
that
her
Majestie
had
amongst
other
things
bestowed
some
Present
upon
her
.
The
Kings
Request
unto
the
Pope
for
Count
Galli●●zos
delivery
,
is
quite
rejected
;
who
protesteth
,
That
if
all
the
Hugonots
in
France
were
incamped
about
Rome
,
he
would
not
deliver
him
.
The
King
with
this
proud
and
disdainfull
answer
is
very
much
offended
;
I
would
he
would
give
the
Hugonots
leave
to
make
some
proof
what
they
could
do
for
his
delivery
.
Touching
a
Bull
set
up
against
the
Queen
,
the
Kings
discontentment
therewith
,
and
certain
requests
presented
by
the
Spanish
Ambassador
here
to
the
King
,
I
referre
your
Honour
to
Mr.
Secretaries
Letters
;
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
Paris
the
5
of
March
1570.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Mr.
Francis
Walsingham
,
the
Q.
Majesties
Ambassador
in
France
.
SIr
,
I
would
not
suffer
this
bearer
passe
without
my
salutations
;
Master
Beal●
came
this
morning
,
by
whom
,
and
by
your
Letters
,
I
have
understood
from
you
such
things
as
are
of
moment
,
and
so
have
I
imparted
them
to
her
Majestie
,
and
mean
as
shortly
as
I
can
to
procure
answer
for
the
return
of
the
bearer
:
her
Majestie
,
as
there
is
good
cause
,
alloweth
well
of
your
service
;
and
so
I
bid
you
well
to
do
,
and
heartily
thank
you
for
your
singular
care
and
good
will
which
you
shew
unto
my
Lord
of
Rutland
,
who
advertiseth
me
of
very
countifull
.
—
From
Westminster
primo
Martii
,
1570.
By
your
assured
,
(
as
I
was
wont
)
William
Cecil
.
And
as
I
am
now
ordered
to
Write
,
William
Burleigh
.
Sir
Henry
Norris
maketh
friendly
report
of
you
to
her
Majestie
,
and
to
all
others
.
I
write
not
to
my
Lord
of
Buckhurst
,
because
I
think
he
is
on
the
way
.
To
my
very
loving
friend
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
,
Ambassador
Resident
for
the
Queens
Majesty
in
France
.
MY
Lord
Ambassador
,
since
my
last
Letter
,
unto
you
,
I
have
little
new
matter
worth
the
writing
,
saving
now
we
are
much
troubled
with
the
Scotish
causes
,
the
Commissioners
of
both
parties
are
now
here
;
&
to
write
unto
you
what
the
end
will
be
certainly
as
yet
,
I
cannot
:
we
find
both
sides
very
stiffe
,
and
hitherto
those
for
the
Kings
partie
very
resolute
for
the
maintenance
of
his
Authoritie
;
her
Majesties
scrupulosity
touching
his
Title
and
Government
,
we
partly
know
.
The
unworthiness
of
their
Queen
to
rule
she
granteth
,
but
the
instances
of
their
cause
to
depose
her
from
her
dignity
,
she
can
hardly
yet
be
perswaded
in
,
so
yet
she
remaineth
much
perplexed
;
on
the
one
side
,
she
is
loth
to
set
her
up
,
or
to
restore
to
her
her
estate
again
.
On
the
other
side
,
she
is
as
loth
to
defend
that
which
she
is
not
well
perswaded
to
have
justice
with
it
.
Between
these
,
her
Counsell
chiefly
seek
for
these
two
things
;
that
her self
may
be
preserved
in
suretie
,
and
the
true
Religion
maintained
assuredly
:
For
as
the
state
of
the
world
standeth
,
and
upon
through
examination
of
this
cause
,
it
appeares
,
that
both
the
waies
be
dangerous
touching
the
Q.
of
Scots
;
for
there
is
danger
for
delivering
of
her
to
her
Government
,
so
is
there
danger
in
retaining
her
in
prison
,
her
friends
abroad
begin
to
speak
proudly
for
her
;
we
were
wont
also
to
have
friends
of
our
side
if
need
were
,
but
as
farre
as
I
can
see
,
there
is
none
of
that
side
of
the
sea
to
be
found
that
be
Princes
absolute
;
well
,
our
case
is
the
harder
,
and
we
must
say
,
Si
Deus
nobiscum
quis
contra
nos
.
Touching
this
matter
,
as
soon
as
it
shall
grow
to
any
likelihood
,
either
of
the
one
side
,
or
of
the
other
,
I
will
advertise
you
,
and
withall
send
you
the
reasons
of
the
advice
.
In
the
mean
time
,
whatsoever
you
may
hear
,
believe
me
,
there
is
no
man
in
England
can
tell
you
which
way
it
will
go
;
yet
in
respect
of
the
King
there
,
and
his
continuall
dealing
for
the
said
Q.
her
Majestie
rather
giveth
in
words
more
favorable
that
way
then
the
other
.
Mr.
Norris
is
arrived
here
yesterday
,
being
Shrove-sunday
,
when
Mr.
Secretary
was
created
Baron
of
Burleigh
,
and
I
think
ere
it
be
long
shall
have
the
office
of
privie
Seal
,
but
as
yet
remaineth
Secretary
still
;
and
within
a
day
or
two
Sir
Thomas
Smith
is
like
to
be
called
to
assist
him
.
The
Parliament
is
to
begin
the
2
of
Aprill
next
,
the
Queen
Majestie
,
thanks
be
to
God
,
is
in
very
good
health
,
so
are
all
your
friends
as
you
left
them
,
save
Sir
Nicholas
Throckmorton
,
our
good
friend
.
Your
wife
was
here
lately
to
take
her
leave
of
her
Majestie
,
who
used
her
very
well
and
graciously
.
I
pray
you
let
us
hear
as
often
as
you
can
▪
conveniently
.
I
would
gladly
understand
of
some
good
for
the
poore
Cardinall
Chastillion
:
I
desire
,
and
also
long
to
heare
of
the
Q.
Majesties
present
,
how
it
is
liked
.
Thus
with
my
hea●tie
commendations
,
I
bid
you
heartily
farewell
,
the
26
March
.
1570.
Your
assured
Friend
R.
Leicester
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
BY
your
Lordships
of
the
26
of
February
,
I
find
that
there
is
some
entrie
made
in
the
Scotish
matters
,
and
that
you
see
them
so
full
of
difficulties
,
as
whether
on
retaining
or
releasing
there
should
be
more
safety
,
you
can
hardly
di●cern
things
well
weighed
as
well
at
home
as
abroad
.
The
common
opinion
of
such
as
are
of
judgement
here
,
and
wish
well
unto
her
Majestie
and
our
Country
,
is
,
That
if
the
pretended
match
between
her
Majestie
and
Monsieur
should
not
go
forward
,
then
nothing
can
be
so
dangerous
as
her
delivery
;
for
here
they
stand
upon
this
point
,
that
neither
the
King
can
be
safe
,
nor
the
Realm
●uiet
,
unlesse
Monsieur
be
provided
of
some
other
harborage
.
The
places
likely
to
be
attained
,
and
fit
for
his
calling
,
where
they
would
place
him
,
are
two
,
England
and
Scotland
;
if
England
refuse
,
then
is
Scotland
more
ready
to
receive
him
.
This
well
weighed
,
though
your
Lorship
with
the
rest
of
the
Comissioners
,
are
both
wise
and
of
great
experience
,
notwithstanding
so
full
of
danger
is
the
Cause
,
as
no
resolution
can
possibly
grow
to
you
,
that
shall
be
void
of
perill
.
I
pray
God
therefore
in
this
hard
case
,
that
that
course
may
be
taken
wherein
is
least
perill
,
and
most
safety
for
her
Majesty
.
At
this
present
,
there
is
no
matter
here
worthy
of
your
Lordships
knowledge
,
only
I
am
to
trouble
you
with
mine
own
particular
estate
,
my
charges
grow
here
to
be
so
great
,
through
the
excessive
deareness
of
the
place
,
as
necessity
forceth
me
at
this
present
to
make
my
moan
unto
your
Lordship
,
and
to
desire
your
aid
,
that
I
may
not
be
(
as
I
am
)
overburdened
;
whereby
the
care
how
to
live
,
may
hinder
the
onely
care
I
ought
to
have
,
how
to
serve
.
I
have
forborn
hitherto
to
expresse
my
grief
,
to
the
end
that
my
Lord
of
Buckhurst's
report
might
add
some
credit
to
my
complaint
.
And
though
my
service
cannot
deserve
so
much
as
I
am
allowed
,
yet
my
place
,
and
my
estate
requireth
consideration
to
be
had
of
the
present
time
;
for
otherwise
,
I
shall
not
be
able
to
do
that
which
shall
be
for
her
Majestites
Honour
and
service
:
when
men
of
livelihood
were
imployed
in
this
calling
,
alwaies
change
of
time
,
bread
change
and
of
Allowance
.
If
any
time
therefore
required
consideration
,
this
chiefly
;
for
that
never
was
the
like
dearth
here
;
and
if
any
mans
estate
was
to
be
weighed
,
none
more
then
mine
,
that
am
far
inferior
in
ability
to
any
other
that
ever
supplied
this
place
.
I
will
not
longer
entertain
your
Lordship
with
this
private
cause
,
but
commit
it
to
your
good
consideration
,
assuring
my self
of
any
furtherance
that
you
can
give
me
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
9
of
March.
Your
Honours
to
command
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
my
very
loving
friend
Mr.
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
the
Q.
Majesties
Ambassador
in
France
.
SIr
,
I
have
received
your
Letters
,
both
by
Mr.
Wigmore
and
Beale
,
as
by
H●rcourt
I
did
late
advertise
you
.
And
having
made
her
Majesty
partaker
,
both
by
hearing
them
read
,
and
by
her
own
reading
,
I
am
in
this
sort
directed
to
answer
you
.
To
the
first
of
the
second
,
that
is
,
to
that
of
the
13
of
Febr.
brought
by
Beale
,
her
Majestie
maketh
good
accompt
of
the
person
of
him
,
●
mean
the
36
T
s
4
t
10
30-0
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
by
the
intelligence
which
he
gave
you
;
but
it
breedeth
some
doubt
in
her
,
that
the
certainty
can
be
no
otherwise
understood
,
in
that
it
is
informed
you
,
that
the
practise
continueth
by
late
dispatching
of
an
Englishman
of
high
stature
,
and
lean
of
visage
;
wherein
is
such
incertainty
,
as
no
man
can
thereby
attain
either
to
discover
the
practise
,
or
withstand
it
,
by
apprehending
the
party
:
and
surely
,
Sir
,
her
Majesty
cannot
but
think
,
but
they
that
can
attain
to
the
knowledge
of
the
practise
,
may
aswell
attain
to
the
knowledge
of
the
parties
name
;
for
they
that
are
trusted
with
the
matter
,
may
be
trusted
with
the
persons
;
and
so
her
Majestie
wisheth
you
to
endevour
your self
,
with
such
as
you
shall
think
good
,
to
come
to
the
knowledge
of
some
persons
,
by
stay
of
whom
such
a
matter
might
be
deciphered
.
For
mine
own
part
,
I
think
it
likely
that
these
practises
are
devised
,
but
without
more
apparence
I
see
no
evident
reason
to
move
me
,
that
in
the
time
when
the
Queen
of
Scots
her self
,
and
her
Factors
,
are
in
hope
to
be
delivered
by
treatie
,
and
with
the
favour
of
our
Queen
,
there
should
be
any
attempt
otherwise
for
her
escape
;
wherein
,
how
cunning
soever
men
be
in
device
,
yet
the
execution
standeth
upon
many
adventures
,
and
any
mischance
hapning
,
might
breed
ruin
to
the
whole
enterprise
.
I
have
been
acquainted
with
many
of
these
like
advertisement
.
But
surely
,
I
never
found
any
substance
in
them
in
the
event
;
but
yet
with
them
,
and
without
them
,
I
ever
find
it
good
to
be
circumspect
.
I
write
not
to
have
you
forbear
from
hearing
and
reporting
of
any
the
like
,
but
my
experience
serveth
to
move
you
to
procure
the
givers
of
such
things
,
to
discover
the
matters
more
certainly
,
and
so
they
are
of
more
value
.
The
message
sent
you
from
Rochel
,
of
some
dangerous
intent
upon
Ireland
from
Spain
,
hath
more
apparence
;
for
that
we
also
hear
it
from
Spain
confirmed
,
and
it
is
the
same
that
before
I
advertised
you
concerning
Stukelie
.
I
also
smell
some
purpose
of
the
Count
Lodowicks
coming
with
his
ships
toward
the
Low-Countries
,
to
accompanie
the
designe
;
for
his
brother
the
Prince
of
Orange
,
whereof
I
would
look
for
some
better
successe
,
if
I
had
not
understanding
thereof
so
many
waies
;
for
the
force
of
that
enterprize
should
consist
in
suddenness
and
secresie
,
which
are
not
like
to
take
place
.
Thus
much
for
your
first
Letter
.
Now
to
the
second
brought
by
Wigmore
,
the
Q.
Majestie
liketh
well
of
your
proceedings
with
the
Spanish
Ambassador
there
,
and
marvelleth
that
he
should
be
so
coy
with
you
,
considering
the
reports
of
his
former
curtesies
;
but
by
likelihood
,
some
other
accident
moved
it
,
which
by
you
next
speech
will
be
better
discovered
.
The
cause
why
that
Ambassador
could
not
be
answered
sooner
of
the
matter
whereof
he
advertised
her
Majestie
from
the
Duke
of
Alva
,
was
,
for
that
her
Majestie
could
not
sooner
hear
thereof
from
the
Duke
.
If
you
shall
find
it
convenient
to
impart
matters
to
the
said
Ambassador
you
may
let
him
know
of
these
things
following
;
One
Monsieur
Senegen
a
Low-Countrie-man
,
is
comming
to
end
the
Treaty
for
rest●tution
on
both
sides
of
the
Merchants
goods
;
There
are
lately
come
into
the
ports
of
the
West
,
certain
Hulks
laden
from
Spain
and
Portugall
,
driven
by
Tempest
.
And
because
they
should
be
well
used
,
the
Ambassador
here
for
the
King
,
though
in
other
things
he
be
not
used
,
hath
been
dealt
withall
to
name
certain
strangers
(
Merchants
)
to
resort
to
the
ports
,
and
they
have
speciall
Authoritie
from
us
to
put
the
same
in
all
good
safety
,
and
that
no
dealing
shall
be
by
any
to
the
impairing
of
the
said
goods
;
And
this
speciall
favour
is
shewed
,
because
the
time
of
restitution
is
at
hand
.
And
therefore
we
mean
not
to
give
any
cause
of
quarreling
.
There
were
also
certain
other
ships
of
Warre
that
came
from
Spain
,
being
of
the
company
which
conducted
the
Queen
of
Spain
into
Spain
,
which
being
furnished
with
Souldiers
,
were
favourably
entertained
,
and
permitted
to
depart
at
their
pleasure
.
Of
these
things
you
may
give
him
knowledge
,
to
make
him
have
a
better
taste
in
his
mouth
;
he
may
perchance
contrariwise
complain
of
spoile
of
his
Masters
Subjects
by
Pirats
hanting
the
narrow
Seas
,
and
specially
about
the
Isle
of
Weight
:
and
I
cannot
deny
the
spoiles
,
but
surely
they
are
committed
by
one
Lubresst
and
others
belonging
to
the
Prince
of
Orange
,
which
we
cannot
remedie
;
and
yet
Mr.
Horsey
is
presently
dispatched
with
Authority
to
set
forth
certain
ships
,
either
to
take
them
,
or
to
drive
them
from
our
Coast.
I
confesse
to
you
privately
,
they
are
too
much
favoured
(
lucri
causa
)
but
you
may
avow
truly
,
that
the
Q.
Majestie
doth
in
no
wise
favour
them
:
thus
much
to
your
second
Letter
.
Now
to
some
credit
given
by
Mr.
Beale
concerning
●
,
a
few
words
shall
suffice
,
if
I
cannot
judge
any
thing
in
a
●2
●3
●4
●6
●8
the
matter
is
much
liked
,
and
all
furtherers
thereof
allowed
,
and
all
disswaders
not
liked
;
I
am
commanded
thus
to
write
,
that
if
any
mention
should
be
made
to
you
thereof
,
you
should
shew
your self
willing
to
advertise
,
and
so
you
shall
doe
well
.
The
retardation
used
herein
by
H.
is
not
liked
by
A.
and
the
good
will
of
L.
in
the
furtherance
is
allowed
.
By
this
you
may
perceive
how
to
order
your self
;
and
surely
this
principle
I
hold
,
that
no
on
thing
shall
warrant
more
suretie
and
quietness
to
the
Queen
Majestie
the
3
5
7
in
;
but
the
manner
and
circumstance
are
of
the
substance
of
my
principall
,
and
not
accedents
.
Herein
I
deal
boldly
with
you
;
I
find
nothing
in
your
writing
or
doing
but
allowable
,
if
otherwise
I
did
,
I
would
advertise
you
for
friendship
to
your self
,
and
for
good
will
to
the
office
you
bear
.
Although
I
cannot
advertise
you
certainly
,
as
I
would
,
of
the
grant
of
your
leases
,
yet
I
am
in
that
forwardness
,
as
I
trust
by
next
writing
to
send
you
knowledge
thereof
.
You
must
hereby
be
acquainted
with
the
delayes
of
the
Court.
From
Greenwich
the
third
of
March
1570.
Sir
Thomas
Smith
I
trust
shall
be
admitted
to
the
Councell
to
morrow
,
and
shortly
after
to
be
Secretary
.
I
pray
you
Sir
commend
me
to
Master
Cavalcant
.
Yours
assuredly
William
Burghley
.
Having
in
this
sort
ended
my
Letters
,
her
Majestie
repeated
again
unto
me
what
I
should
write
unto
you
,
of
the
great
matter
▪
which
I
desired
might
be
in
a
Letter
from
her self
to
you
,
but
her
Majestie
thought
it
sufficient
to
be
imparted
unto
you
in
this
sort
following
;
If
any
person
of
value
shall
deal
with
you
to
understand
your
mind
in
the
case
of
her
Majesties
mariage
,
you
may
say
;
That
at
your
coming
from
hence
,
upon
some
common
brute
of
such
a
matter
concerning
her
Majestie
and
Monsieur
D.
Anjow
,
you
sought
what
to
think
or
report
thereof
,
and
this
you
are
assured
that
at
your
coming
out
of
England
,
her
Majestie
,
upon
consideration
of
the
benefit
of
her
Realm
,
and
to
content
her
subjects
,
resolved
to
marry
,
if
she
should
find
a
person
in
estate
and
condition
fit
for
her
to
match
withall
;
and
that
she
meant
not
to
marry
but
with
a
person
of
the
family
of
a
Prince
;
and
you
may
add
,
that
you
cannot
by
any
means
perceive
,
that
her
Majestie
is
altered
from
that
disposition
;
so
as
you
may
conclude
,
that
if
any
such
matter
should
be
moved
to
you
,
by
any
meet
person
to
deal
therein
,
you
will
advertise
her
Majestie
thereof
,
and
so
would
her
Majestie
you
should
do
.
If
God
shall
order
this
mariage
,
or
any
other
,
to
take
place
,
you
may
well
judge
no
time
would
be
wasted
,
otherwise
then
honour
may
require
.
I
am
not
able
to
discern
what
is
best
,
but
surely
,
I
see
no
continuance
of
her
quietness
without
a
Marriage
.
And
therefore
I
remit
the
successe
to
almighty
God
.
This
that
I
write
privately
to
your self
,
●
trust
shall
remaine
to
your self
,
for
so
do
I
with
your
private
Letters
,
that
no
person
seeth
them
but
my self
.
I
am
wearied
with
writing
.
And
the
rest
of
things
,
especially
our
Scotish
matters
,
I
referre
to
Master
Beales
declaration
3.
March
1570.
Yours
assuredly
,
William
Burghleigh
.
To
〈◊〉
Right
Honourable
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burghleigh
.
YOur
Lordship
knoweth
Necessity
hath
no
Law
;
and
therefore
I
hope
that
my
present
request
,
grounded
on
necessity
,
will
be
weighed
accordingly
;
and
surely
,
if
necessity
forced
me
not
thereto
,
I
would
forbear
to
do
it
for
many
respects
.
I
do
not
doubt
,
after
my
Lord
of
Buckhurst●s
return
,
you
shall
understand
,
as
well
by
himself
,
as
by
others
of
his
train
,
the
extremity
of
death
that
presently
raigneth
here
;
which
is
such
,
that
her
Majesties
allowance
doth
not
by
10
l.
in
the
week
defray
my
ordinary
charge
of
houshold
.
And
yet
neither
my
diet
is
like
to
any
of
my
Predecessors
,
nor
yet
the
number
of
my
horses
so
many
as
they
heretofore
have
kept
.
I
assure
you
,
Sir
,
of
800
l.
that
I
brought
in
my
purse
into
this
Country
.
I
have
not
left
in
money
and
provision
,
much
above
300
l.
farre
contrary
to
that
accompt
,
that
I
made
;
who
thought
to
have
hade
500
l.
alwaies
aforehand
,
to
have
made
my
provisions
,
thinking
by
good
husbandry
somewhat
to
have
relieved
my
disability
otherwise
:
but
my
accompt
was
wrong
made
,
and
therefore
my
reckoning
falleth
short
,
and
so
short
that
unless
there
be
by
your
good
means
some
consideration
had
of
me
,
I
cannot
but
sink
under
the
burthen
.
I
have
written
to
my
Lord
of
Leicester
;
and
unto
Sir
Walter
in
this
behalf
;
who
,
I
do
assure
my
●elf
,
will
joyn
with
you
in
this
behalf
:
I
most
humble
therefore
beseech
you
so
to
take
care
of
me
,
as
I
,
in
caring
how
to
serve
,
may
no
way
be
drawn
from
the
same
by
taking
care
how
to
live
;
and
casting
my
care
on
you
,
I
leave
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
beseeching
God
to
blesse
you
in
all
your
doings
.
At
Paris
the
14
of
March
157.
Your
Honours
to
command
Fr.
Walsingham
.
I
am
sorry
to
accompany
the
thanks
that
I
am
bound
to
give
your
Lordship
for
obtaining
my
suite
at
her
Majestie
hands
,
with
a
new
request
;
and
so
hard
is
my
case
,
that
even
necessity
forceth
me
thereto
.
And
therefore
the
same
being
grounded
on
necessity
,
will
be
weighed
by
your
Lordship
I
hope
accordingly
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
my
very
good
Lord
the
Lord
of
Bu●leigh
.
I
Thought
to
send
this
bearer
to
attend
upon
your
Lordship
,
for
such
dispatch
as
it
shall
please
her
Majestie
to
make
hitherward
.
I
forgate
in
my
last
to
advertise
you
,
how
I
had
been
to
visit
Olivares
,
whom
I
found
more
solemn
(
after
the
Spanish
fashion
)
then
wise
.
I
dealt
with
him
about
Stenklies
attempt
,
he
protested
they
were
but
bruites
.
I
shewed
him
that
the
Queens
Majestie
was
advertised
otherwise
,
and
upon
such
likelihood
,
as
she
had
good
cause
to
believe
it
.
For
first
,
(
said
I
)
the
King
giveth
him
a
daily
allowance
.
Secondarily
,
he
hath
advanced
him
to
the
Honour
of
Knight-hood
.
Thirdly
,
that
the
said
Stenklies
should
entertain
about
him
certain
Engineers
.
To
the
first
objection
he
answered
,
that
the
King
his
Master
was
glad
to
entertain
any
Gentleman
of
countenance
,
that
offered
him
service
,
as
also
to
honour
them
with
the
honour
of
Knighthood
.
I
then
made
him
acquainted
with
the
couse
of
Stenklies
life
,
as
also
how
little
he
had
to
take
to
,
and
therefore
willed
him
to
consider
how
unworthy
he
was
of
any
honour
or
entertainment
in
respect
of
himself
.
But
(
said
I
)
being
as
he
is
,
a
Rebell
unto
the
Queens
Majestie
,
with
whom
the
house
of
Burgundy
hath
had
so
long
Amitie
,
and
to
be
used
with
that
honour
and
entertainment
at
his
Masters
hand
,
gave
her
occasion
to
think
that
kind
of
Amitie
not
to
answer
best
to
such
good
will
as
outwardly
is
professed
and
so
,
&c.
At
Paris
the
19
of
March
1571.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
our
trusty
and
welbeloved
,
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
Ambassador
Resident
with
the
French
King
.
ELIZABETH
R.
TRusty
and
welbeloved
,
we
greet
you
well
;
we
have
seen
the
severall
Letters
,
which
you
lastely
wrote
of
the
5
of
this
moneth
to
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
our
Secretary
,
together
with
a
Letter
sent
to
you
out
of
Spain
,
of
the
25
of
Ianuary
;
and
do
like
well
of
your
dilligence
used
herein
;
and
having
well
considered
and
looked
further
into
●he
matter
,
and
comparing
your
advertisement
with
others
of
like
sort
,
and
finding
the
same
to
be
of
great
importance
,
we
have
resolved
to
send
out
of
hand
a
Gentleman
to
the
King
of
Spain
,
both
to
decipher
by
speech
with
him
and
by
other
means
to
understand
the
Kings
intention
herein
and
also
to
deal
roundly
and
plainly
with
him
in
the
matter
,
and
in
the
mean
time
we
do
give
order
for
all
events
,
for
withstanding
of
any
enterprize
,
as
well
by
sending
of
our
ships
to
the
sea-coast
of
Ireland
,
as
by
other
Forces
to
be
sent
into
Ireland
.
And
for
that
much
time
may
pass
before
we
can
have
answer
from
thence
,
we
pray
you
continue
your
travel
and
care
to
understand
further
,
as
much
as
you
may
thereof
,
and
to
advertise
,
as
matter
may
be
further
discovered
worthy
of
knowledge
.
Touching
the
matter
of
Credit
sent
to
you
from
Rochel
,
whereof
you
gave
knowledge
by
Beal
,
we
pray
you
,
as
of
your self
,
to
learn
further
thereof
,
and
to
discover
their
intentions
,
and
the
likelihood
of
their
intentions
,
and
what
are
the
meanest
sums
of
money
to
be
demanded
,
and
what
are
best
assurance
;
and
assoon
as
you
can
to
advertise
us
,
without
giving
any
token
that
you
are
thus
directed
to
do
.
For
other
matters
,
we
refer
you
to
the
advertisements
of
our
pleasure
,
signified
lately
by
the
Letters
of
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
And
whereas
an
ancient
,
and
very
good
servant
of
ours
,
Sir
Thomas
Cotton
Knight
,
hath
occasion
to
complain
,
as
he
informeth
,
of
the
evil
dealing
of
one
Loen
de
la
Hay
,
a
Subject
of
the
French
King
;
who
being
once
our
Prisoner
of
War
,
and
licensed
to
depart
upon
his
faith
,
upon
condition
to
redeem
and
send
home
freely
a
son
of
the
said
Sir
Thomas
Cotten
,
then
Prisoner
,
or
else
within
a
time
limitted
,
to
return
again
as
his
Prisoner
,
hath
performed
neither
of
both
;
besides
,
a
good
sum
of
money
which
he
lent
to
de
la
Hay
at
his
departure
,
yet
unpaid
:
We
have
thought
good
to
recommend
the
same
matter
unto
you
;
and
for
the
better
instruction
therein
,
you
shall
receive
herewith
the
request
of
the
said
Sir
Thomas
Cotten
,
praying
you
to
take
some
convenient
time
to
open
the
matter
to
such
of
the
Kings
Councel
,
or
to
himself
,
if
occasion
may
serve
,
and
to
such
other
as
you
shall
think
able
and
well-affected
to
do
any
good
therein
;
and
to
seek
by
all
good
means
that
some
reason
may
be
had
of
the
said
de
la
Hay
,
in
this
so
plain
and
justificable
a
case
;
so
as
our
said
Servant
may
have
no
further
cause
of
Suit
to
the
King
for
lack
of
justice
,
the
partie
being
well
able
to
pay
,
as
is
enformed
.
If
you
shall
have
any
occasion
to
deal
with
the
Spanish
Ambassador
there
,
you
may
be
bold
to
shew
him
of
these
reports
that
we
hear
from
Spain
;
and
if
he
shall
hear
of
any
our
preparations
by
Sea
and
Land
,
that
the
same
is
for
our
defence
;
and
if
we
shall
be
offended
,
we
will
use
them
not
onely
for
defence
,
but
to
offend
for
our
Revenge
.
Given
under
our
Signet
at
our
Mannor
of
Greenwich
the
tenth
of
March
,
1570.
in
the
thirteenth
year
of
our
Reign
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
,
Ambassador
for
the
Queens
Majestie
in
France
.
SIr
,
by
the
Queens
Majesties
Letters
you
may
understand
,
how
well
she
liketh
your
diligence
;
and
besides
that
which
is
therein
contained
,
I
am
commanded
specially
to
write
to
you
,
that
it
is
to
her
related
,
that
certain
reports
are
made
there
,
as
she
thinketh
,
by
practice
from
thence
of
such
as
do
not
in
with
that
a
meaneth
,
and
so
much
in
any
place
affirme
.
And
if
L.
shall
by
any
occasion
deal
with
you
.
A.
will
that
you
do
so
assure
him
;
for
A.
knoweth
not
of
any
0234
colour
that
doth
mislike
hereof
.
Herein
I
am
commanded
to
to
write
earnestly
unto
you
,
and
to
will
you
by
no
means
to
hinder
the
proceeding
;
for
it
is
meant
,
as
to
me
it
appeareth
,
very
earnest
,
and
some
offence
here
taken
with
H.
for
an
opinion
of
cold
dealing
.
After
the
signing
of
her
Majesties
Letters
,
she
commanded
me
,
as
she
reposed
trust
in
me
,
that
I
should
not
be
remiss
her●in
.
And
so
I
pray
you
consider
thereof
,
and
advertise
me
what
you
hear
and
find
thereof
.
I
make
haste
to
end
,
because
I
have
many
things
to
do
.
From
Greenwich
the
tenth
of
March
1570.
Your
assured
loving
Friend
,
Will
.
Burleigh
.
I
have
no
more
leisure
but
to
pray
you
to
commend
me
to
my
Lord
of
Rutland
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
and
my
very
good
Lord
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
HEr
Majesties
of
the
tenth
of
March
I
received
,
the
which
I
perceive
her
Majestie
hath
sundrie
waies
advertisements
of
the
Irish
enterprize
;
whereof
as
I
had
cause
before
to
doubt
,
so
have
I
now
more
cause
then
before
,
and
therefore
am
glad
to
understand
that
there
is
order
taken
for
the
withstanding
of
all
events
that
may
happen
in
that
behalf
.
It
may
therefore
please
your
Lordship
to
signifie
unto
her
Majestie
that
the
24
of
this
moneth
,
the
Archbishop
of
Cassels
sent
unto
me
two
of
his
Servants
to
know
whether
he
might
come
to
speak
with
me
or
no.
I
answered
them
,
that
whensoever
he
would
come
he
should
be
verie
welcome
;
and
for
that
he
should
not
lose
his
labour
in
coming
,
I
shewed
them
that
he
should
find
me
at
home
both
that
day
,
and
the
day
following
.
So
the
next
day
,
being
the
25.
he
repaired
unto
me
;
his
first
speech
tended
to
his
justification
,
for
departing
out
of
Ireland
without
her
Majesties
leave
;
saying
,
that
being
deprived
from
his
living
,
and
another
substitute
in
his
place
,
who
he
confessed
to
have
outraged
before
his
departure
,
necessitie
inforced
him
to
depart
,
to
seek
maintenance
some
other
where
;
and
the
rather
,
for
that
in
respect
of
the
said
o●trage
committed
,
he
hath
justly
incurred
the
Lord
Deputies
displeasure
.
I
shewed
him
,
that
his
confession
of
his
fault
,
was
an
argument
of
penitence
.
And
therefore
,
that
I
doubted
not
,
that
if
he
would
seek
pardon
at
her
Majesties
hands
,
he
should
find
her
Majestie
graciously
affected
towards
him
,
who
hath
alwaies
been
more
naturally
inclined
to
remit
then
to
revenge
.
I
asked
him
,
how
long
it
was
since
he
departed
out
of
Ireland
.
He
shewed
me
,
that
it
was
about
two
years
past
.
And
after
he
embarqued
for
Spain
,
where
ever
since
his
departure
from
Nantes
he
hath
continued
,
having
received
ever
after
his
arrival
,
very
honourable
entertainment
at
the
Kings
hands
,
who
yearly
gave
him
2000
Docats
pension
.
He
shewed
me
nothing
of
his
con●erence
he
had
at
Nantes
with
L.
and
the
C.
neither
did
I
seem
to
understand
any
thing
thereof
,
but
made
alwayes
shew
unto
him
,
to
believe
whatsoever
he
said
,
as
though
I
had
never
heard
of
him
before
,
nor
of
his
proceedings
.
I
proceeded
further
with
him
,
and
asked
,
when
he
departed
out
of
Spain
.
He
shewed
me
about
the
latter
end
of
Ianury
.
I
told
him
,
that
there
were
brutes
given
out
here
,
that
the
King
of
Spain
had
some
intention
to
invade
Ireland
.
I
asked
him
,
whether
before
his
departure
he
heard
any
such
matter
.
Then
he
brake
and
shewed
me
,
that
about
September
last
,
one
Stewkley
arrived
in
Spain
,
who
after
his
access
to
Madrill
,
before
he
had
conference
with
the
King
,
or
any
great
Personage
▪
he
sent
unto
the
said
Archbishop
to
desire
to
come
and
speak
with
him
.
To
whom
he
returned
answer
by
his
Messenger
,
that
if
he
would
come
unto
him
,
he
should
be
very
welcome
:
Whereupon
Stewkley
repaired
unto
him
;
and
after
protestations
had
,
how
glad
he
was
to
see
him
there
,
whom
he
knew
to
be
Catholikely
bent
,
he
shewed
him
,
that
his
intention
of
his
repair
into
that
Countrey
,
was
to
deal
with
the
King
of
Spain
,
about
the
reducing
of
Ireland
unto
his
Government
,
whereby
Heresie
might
be
expelled
,
and
true
Catholique
Religion
planted
;
and
therefore
desired
him
,
for
that
he
was
well
acquainted
with
the
Cardinal
Spinoso
,
President
of
the
Councel
,
that
he
would
deal
with
him
,
to
procure
him
access
unto
the
King
.
To
whom
he
replyed
,
that
he
thought
that
the
King
,
in
respect
of
the
good
Amitie
between
him
and
the
Queens
Majestie
,
would
be
loath
to
deal
therein
:
And
further
,
that
he
for
his
own
part
,
though
he
desired
the
Catholique
Religion
to
be
there
planted
,
yet
did
he
mislike
of
the
means
,
for
that
he
would
be
loath
to
see
his
Countrey
under
any
other
Government
then
that
of
the
Queens
Majestie
and
her
Successors
:
And
therefore
he
desired
him
to
hold
him
excused
,
in
that
he
could
not
,
for
those
respects
abovenamed
,
be
a
mean
to
bring
him
acquainted
with
the
said
Cardinal
,
President
of
the
Councel
.
Whereupon
Stewkley
departed
from
him
,
and
went
to
the
Duke
Feria
,
and
him
acquainted
with
the
cause
of
his
repair
thither
,
and
desired
him
to
procure
him
access
unto
the
King
.
So
the
said
Duke
brought
him
to
the
King
;
whom
the
King
,
after
conference
had
with
him
,
used
very
honourably
,
and
appointed
him
a
very
fair
house
,
and
gave
him
six
thousand
Docats
:
And
besides
that
,
he
doth
give
him
daily
allowance
for
the
maintenance
of
his
table
,
which
he
taketh
to
be
great
;
for
he
spendeth
at
the
least
Thirty
Ducats
a
day
.
Two
dayes
after
the
King
had
conference
with
the
said
Stewkley
,
the
King
sent
for
the
Archbishop
;
and
asked
him
whether
he
did
know
the
said
Stewkley
.
To
whom
he
answered
,
that
he
never
saw
him
but
here
in
Spain
;
but
by
report
he
had
heard
,
that
he
had
been
a
Pyrate
on
the
sea
,
of
life
dissolute
,
in
expences
prodigal
,
of
no
substance
,
neither
a
man
of
any
great
account
in
his
Countrey
;
notwithstanding
he
heard
he
was
a
Gentleman
born
,
and
descended
from
a
good
House
.
Then
the
King
told
him
of
the
offer
,
that
he
had
made
touching
the
request
of
Ireland
;
assuring
him
,
that
he
had
dealt
so
before
his
coming
with
the
Irish
Nobility
,
as
he
should
find
them
ready
to
receive
such
Forces
as
he
should
send
.
He
wished
the
King
not
to
be
so
light
of
belief
;
for
that
Stewkley
was
not
a
man
of
that
credit
with
the
Irish
Nobility
,
to
be
able
to
bring
any
such
matter
to
pass
,
whom
they
knew
to
be
but
a
shifter
,
and
one
who
,
for
the
maintenance
of
his
prodigality
,
seeketh
to
abuse
all
men
.
With
that
the
King
replyed
,
that
besides
Stewkleys
own
report
of
his
ability
in
that
behalf
,
he
was
besides
recommended
to
him
by
his
Ambassador
,
who
willed
to
credit
whatsoever
he
reported
.
Upon
the
mentioning
of
the
Ambassador
,
he
made
a
digression
;
and
told
me
,
that
the
Ambassador
did
great
hurt
in
England
,
which
he
did
not
learn
by
hear●
say
,
but
by
sight
of
his
Letters
;
and
therefore
wished
,
that
her
Majestie
would
not
long
harbour
so
ill
a
gest
.
The
grand
Prior
was
at
the
same
time
with
the
King
,
and
present
at
the
Communication
,
and
said
,
that
the
Archbishop
would
be
loath
that
his
Countrey
should
come
under
the
Kings
Government
,
which
he
marvelled
at
,
considering
the
Kings
liberality
bestowed
on
him
.
To
whom
he
answered
,
that
so
far
forth
as
he
might
with
his
duty
towards
God
and
his
Countrey
,
the
King
should
find
him
serviceable
at
all
times
towards
him
;
for
whose
prosperous
estate
,
for
that
his
calling
so
required
,
he
would
pray
:
And
so
after
this
Communication
had
with
the
King
,
he
departed
.
Not
long
after
D.
Feria
meeting
the
said
Archbishop
,
entred
into
talk
with
him
,
and
asked
his
opinion
of
Stewkley
.
He
answered
,
that
he
had
made
the
King
acquainted
with
his
opinion
,
and
that
he
feared
that
if
the
King
do
deal
with
him
,
he
would
abuse
him
.
Then
D.
Feria
said
,
that
the
likelihoods
that
Stewkley
shewed
the
King
of
the
enterprize
,
were
such
,
as
there
were
great
cause
why
the
King
should
imbrace
the
same
.
For
,
saith
he
,
besides
the
Irish
Nobility
,
he
hath
won
a
great
number
of
the
Queens
Garison
to
be
at
his
devotion
,
as
well
Souldiers
as
Captains
.
If
the
King
,
saith
the
Archbishop
,
believe
what
he
saith
,
then
will
there
be
no
great
difficulty
in
the
interprize
;
but
when
it
cometh
to
the
tryal
,
it
will
fall
out
otherwise
.
Well
,
said
the
Duke
,
I
perceive
you
are
not
willing
it
should
go
forward
,
and
therefore
you
seek
to
deface
this
Gentleman
,
whom
we
honour
here
with
the
name
of
the
Duke
of
Ireland
.
To
that
the
Archbishop
replyed
,
that
that
Title
and
Calling
was
more
then
ever
Ireland
was
acquainted
withal
;
and
the
more
strange
it
will
seem
unto
them
,
for
that
he
hath
there
nothing
to
take
unto
.
No
,
saith
the
Duke
I
am
sure
if
he
might
enjoy
his
own
there
,
it
would
well
maintain
that
Calling
.
Surely
,
saith
the
Archbishop
,
if
the
rest
of
his
talk
prove
no
truer
then
this
,
then
shall
you
see
the
King
much
abused
by
him
.
After
this
talk
passed
between
the
Archbishop
and
the
Duke
,
Stewkley
came
and
challenged
the
said
Archbishop
(
as
he
saith
)
and
told
him
,
that
if
he
were
not
as
he
was
,
a
man
of
the
Church
,
he
would
be
revenged
of
him
for
the
report
he
made
of
him
.
In
the
end
,
after
report
made
of
this
,
talk
passed
touching
Stewkleys
proceedings
,
he
concluded
,
that
the
cause
of
his
departure
out
of
Spain
,
was
onely
that
he
saw
great
likelihood
that
this
enterprize
should
go
forward
;
and
therefore
would
be
loath
,
as
one
descended
from
the
house
of
Desmond
,
to
be
suspected
by
his
abode
there
,
to
be
a
favourer
of
the
said
enterprize
,
hating
nothing
more
then
the
name
of
a
Traytor
.
I
told
him
,
that
I
was
very
glad
to
here
this
talk
pass
from
him
;
whereof
I
promised
him
not
to
fail
,
to
make
her
Majestie
privy
,
hoping
that
he
meant
sincerely
touching
the
practice
.
I
shewed
him
,
that
her
Majestie
was
neither
ignorant
nor
unprovided
of
the
remedy
,
notwithstanding
I
did
assure
him
that
her
Majestie
could
not
but
take
it
in
good
part
,
if
his
meaning
and
words
agreed
;
both
his
withdrawing
himself
from
thence
,
as
also
,
in
that
he
did
discover
unto
me
her
Minister
here
,
what
he
knew
touching
the
same
.
I
prayed
him
therefore
to
use
plainness
with
me
;
and
told
him
,
that
if
it
fall
out
otherwise
:
First
,
he
should
be
reputed
a
Traytor
,
and
so
little
trusted
of
those
whose
turn
he
should
seek
to
serve
;
it
being
held
for
a
common
rule
,
That
a
Traytor
to
his
own
Countrey
,
came
never
to
be
true
to
another
.
Secondarily
,
that
if
he
were
partaker
of
the
enterprize
,
the
matter
was
provided
for
,
and
so
their
attempt
not
like
to
take
effect
,
whereby
he
should
grow
odious
to
those
that
he
should
procure
to
enter
into
the
same
.
And
lastly
,
I
willed
him
to
consider
,
what
benefit
would
grow
to
Ireland
,
his
Countrey
,
if
it
should
be
reduced
to
the
Spanish
Government
,
who
doth
rule
altogether
by
Tyranny
,
as
divers
of
the
Countreys
where
they
do
govern
witness
,
whereof
he
as
a
Traveller
could
not
be
ignorant
;
whereas
now
,
they
enjoy
as
great
liberty
as
any
Nation
doth
;
and
if
there
be
any
defect
,
it
proceedeth
fr●m
themselves
,
who
cannot
yield
to
imbrace
such
good
orders
as
her
Majestie
carefully
for
their
benefit
hath
sought
lately
to
place
there
amongst
them
,
to
reduce
them
from
Barbarousness
to
Civility
.
He
then
protested
,
that
her
Majestie
should
find
him
sincere
,
though
he
were
out
of
hope
of
all
favour
,
in
respect
of
his
honour
,
and
the
love
that
he
bare
to
his
own
Countrey
.
But
,
saith
he
,
if
it
might
please
her
Majestie
so
far
forth
to
be
my
good
and
gracious
Lady
and
Soveraign
,
as
for
that
my
Successor
is
dead
,
to
restore
me
to
my
Countrey
and
Place
,
I
will
then
give
to
you
in
writing
,
her
Ambassador
here
,
both
the
manner
of
the
Conspiracy
,
as
also
the
remedy
.
I
shewed
him
,
that
I
would
not
fail
to
advertise
her
Majestie
thereof
;
notwithstanding
,
I
thought
good
to
desire
his
return
at
this
present
,
considering
the
suspicion
conceived
of
him
would
breed
some
doubt
of
sincerity
;
for
that
it
might
be
thought
,
that
his
coming
home
now
was
rather
to
give
notice
to
the
evil
affected
Subjects
of
his
Countrey
,
how
things
passed
in
Spain
,
then
otherwise
.
He
replyed
,
that
if
he
had
meant
any
such
matter
,
he
might
have
gone
directly
from
Spain
into
Ireland
.
Then
he
told
me
,
that
he
feared
that
your
Lordship
had
not
conceived
very
well
of
him
through
Huggins
report
.
I
made
as
though
I
never
heard
of
Huggins
;
and
shewed
him
,
that
your
Lordship
was
not
one
that
would
lightly
condemn
any
man
;
and
therefore
willed
him
not
to
doubt
,
that
if
you
might
find
him
sincere
,
none
would
be
more
ready
to
further
him
in
getting
her
Majesties
favour
then
your
Lordship
.
Unasked
,
he
shewed
me
,
that
Huggins
was
returned
again
to
Prison
,
which
thing
I
seemed
not
to
regard
.
I
asked
him
when
Stewkley
was
to
imbark
.
He
thought
,
not
much
before
the
end
of
April
.
I
asked
him
,
whether
it
was
true
,
that
Iulian
Romer●
was
appointed
to
that
enterprize
.
He
told
me
,
that
he
heard
so
This
was
in
effect
the
talk
that
passed
between
us
,
which
I
thought
good
to
set
down
at
length
,
to
the
end
that
your
Lordship
might
the
better
judge
,
both
of
the
matters
,
and
of
the
man
.
For
my
own
opinion
,
I
cannot
tell
what
to
think
of
him
;
to
suspect
that
he
meaneth
not
good
,
faith
I
have
these
causes
:
First
,
I
am
informed
,
that
two
Irish
men
,
sent
from
him
out
of
Spain
,
were
the
cause
of
Roches
enterprize
.
Secondarily
,
I
am
also
informed
,
that
he
was
sent
for
out
of
Spain
by
the
Cardinal
of
Lorain
.
Thirdly
,
for
that
he
wisheth
the
young
Boy
Iames
Fitzm●rice's
son
,
in
Spain
,
that
is
now
at
Brest
in
Brittain
.
Lastly
,
I
do
not
forget
his
Nation
and
Religion
.
I
have
placed
some
especially
about
him
,
to
whom
he
repaireth
,
as
also
who
repairs
to
him
.
I
find
the
Irish
Captain
here
,
(
whom
I
desired
my
Lord
of
Buckhurst
to
recommend
unto
her
Majestie
)
serviceable
in
this
behalf
.
It
shall
go
very
hard
,
but
I
will
give
a
great
ghess
of
the
cause
of
his
coming
.
He
desireth
to
know
within
twenty
daies
,
how
her
Majestie
inclineth
to
his
request
.
The
onely
hope
I
have
of
him
is
,
that
I
imagine
that
he
mislikes
that
Stewkley
should
have
the
glory
of
the
enterprize
that
they
both
pretended
,
and
that
he
first
set
abroach
,
and
therefore
would
be
glad
to
do
any
thing
which
might
impeach
the
same
.
Now
having
made
your
Lordship
acquainted
with
that
which
passed
between
us
,
I
attend
her
Majesties
pleasure
herein
,
how
I
shall
direct
my self
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
19
of
March
,
1570.
Your
Lordships
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
Touching
the
other
matter
of
credit
committed
to
B.
relation
,
I
hope
to
be
able
to
advertise
in
what
estate
things
stand
within
these
ten
daies
.
To
our
Right
trusty
and
well-beloved
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
our
Ambassador
Resident
with
our
good
Brother
the
French
King
.
ELIZABETH
R.
TRusty
and
well-beloved
,
we
greet
you
well
;
forasmuch
as
by
the
Lord
of
Buckhurst
we
do
understand
in
what
sort
the
Queen
Mother
hath
moved
unto
him
the
matter
of
marriage
for
her
son
Monsieur
D'
Anjou
with
us
,
and
in
what
sort
both
the
King
,
her
Son
,
her Self
,
and
Monsieur
,
being
the
party
,
are
desirous
that
the
same
might
take
place
,
and
that
for
the
first
entry
into
the
matter
in
respect
of
the
doubtfulness
that
is
generally
conceived
of
our
resolute
determination
to
marry
,
that
is
by
the
Queen
Mother
required
,
that
none
might
deal
there
in
the
same
,
betwixt
them
and
us
,
but
you
as
our
Ambassador
;
and
that
with
none
of
their
Councel
,
but
with
Monsieur
de
Foix
;
we
have
thought
meet
plainly
to
inform
you
,
in
what
sort
you
shall
deal
,
not
doubting
but
you
will
so
use
the
same
to
all
respects
,
as
may
concern
our
estimation
in
due
honour
,
according
to
the
place
we
hold
,
and
for
the
quality
of
our
person
and
sex
.
And
because
you
shall
the
more
orderly
proceed
herein
,
we
do
conceive
our
answer
by
way
of
Articles
,
which
we
do
understand
were
by
him
shewed
to
the
Lord
of
Buckhurst
,
in
writing
;
as
followeth
:
The
first
Article
of
their
demand
was
,
to
understand
,
both
very
speedily
and
certainly
of
the
truth
of
our
firm
resolution
to
marry
.
To
which
you
may
constantly
answer
,
that
as
the
Lord
of
Buckhurst
hath
already
said
;
so
are
we
resolved
,
for
the
benefit
of
our
Realm
,
and
contentation
of
our
Subjects
to
marry
with
some
person
of
Kingly
blood
and
quality
,
meet
for
us
and
our
Countrey
;
and
that
we
are
free
from
all
manner
of
impediments
,
to
marry
where
we
shall
please
.
And
because
that
we
perceive
that
notwithstanding
the
like
answer
hath
been
made
in
our
name
by
some
other
,
who
hath
of
late
time
earnestly
required
to
know
our
mind
in
this
case
;
yet
it
is
doubted
by
sinister
reports
,
that
we
have
not
a
resolute
mind
to
marry
,
but
that
we
have
a
disposition
rather
to
hear
of
motions
and
suits
for
Marriage
with
Princes
,
and
great
Estates
,
then
finally
to
accept
any
of
them
,
how
honourable
or
reasonable
soever
the
conditions
might
be
that
should
be
offered
.
Therefore
you
shall
in
times
convenient
,
and
as
you
shall
be
by
some
objections
provoked
,
say
,
that
we
are
very
sorry
that
our
former
dealings
in
like
cases
of
Marriage
moved
to
us
from
other
Princes
,
hath
not
been
better
understood
on
our
behalf
,
then
it
seemeth
they
have
been
;
whereby
some
prejudice
is
grown
to
make
more
doubtfulness
to
be
conceived
in
our
Answers
,
then
we
mean
.
For
the
alteration
of
which
untrue
conceptions
,
we
cannot
but
generally
answer
,
except
it
were
particularly
remembred
with
what
Prince
,
moving
matter
of
marriage
to
us
,
we
did
deal
doubtfully
.
And
therefore
you
shall
say
,
that
it
is
not
unknown
to
the
world
,
for
how
many
Kings
,
Princes
and
Estates
,
motions
of
marriage
hath
been
made
to
us
;
and
if
the
same
were
well
considered
,
and
our
answers
from
time
to
time
truly
known
,
certainly
there
was
no
cause
to
mislike
the
same
,
though
the
motions
took
no
place
;
neither
could
any
of
the
parties
think
themselves
touched
in
honour
by
this
,
though
their
desires
took
no
effect
.
In
the
beginning
of
our
Reign
,
that
is
not
unknown
how
we
had
no
disposition
of
our
own
nature
to
marry
,
no
otherwise
then
it
is
manifestly
known
,
that
when
the
King
our
dear
Father
reigned
,
and
many
times
pressed
us
earnestly
to
marry
;
nor
when
in
the
late
King
our
Brothers
time
,
the
like
was
renewed
unto
us
;
even
for
such
as
then
presently
were
in
real
possession
of
Kingdoms
,
when
we
lived
but
in
a
private
state
as
a
daughter
,
or
as
a
sister
of
a
King
,
yet
could
we
never
induce
our
mind
to
marry
,
but
rather
did
satisfie
our self
with
a
solitary
life
.
If
also
it
be
considered
,
who
they
were
that
in
the
first
part
of
our
Reign
motioned
marriage
unto
us
,
and
how
inconvenient
such
a
match
was
both
for
our self
,
for
matter
of
conscience
,
and
for
discontentation
of
our
people
,
as
then
the
time
was
,
we
doubt
not
but
we
might
challenge
to
our selves
some
praise
,
in
that
we
yielded
not
thereto
,
when
all
other
worldly
respects
of
honour
,
wealth
and
greatness
,
besides
the
worthiness
of
the
person
,
were
evident
to
have
provoked
us
thereto
,
But
therein
,
and
in
all
other
motions
of
marriage
following
,
our
answers
were
such
,
as
if
they
were
known
with
their
circumstances
,
we
would
not
doubt
but
to
have
a
general
allowance
and
commendation
for
our
sinceritie
in
dealing
;
as
now
it
seemeth
that
the
world
,
which
commonly
erreth
in
such
reports
,
hath
also
erred
in
this
and
sundry
other
things
touching
us
,
which
time
we
doubt
not
shall
make
manifest
;
for
truly
,
whilest
we
continued
,
as
it
were
,
settled
by
natural
disposition
in
a
determination
not
to
marry
,
we
did
so
also
plainly
answer
all
persons
,
and
required
that
the
motions
might
be
stayed
;
wherewith
if
the
parties
or
their
Ministers
would
not
be
satisfied
,
but
would
continue
rather
still
their
motions
;
what
default
was
this
in
us
?
Yea
,
it
is
very
true
,
that
some
parties
being
answered
by
our
own
mouth
,
and
that
deliberately
and
frequently
,
yet
would
they
not
accept
the
same
for
a
final
answer
;
wherein
as
we
could
not
but
esteem
their
affection
very
great
towards
us
,
so
truly
did
we
give
them
no
new
cause
to
hope
of
any
change
of
our
mind
to
marriage
.
Nevertheless
,
after
some
course
of
years
passed
,
we
confess
that
the
state
of
our
Realm
,
the
continual
urgent
and
frequent
solicitations
,
not
only
of
our
Counsellours
,
to
whom
we
alwaies
think
meet
to
give
ear
,
but
also
of
the
whole
Estates
of
our
Subjects
,
being
many
times
assembled
in
our
Parliament
,
did
stir
us
to
some
further
consideration
by
the
weight
of
their
reas●●s
,
then
naturally
of
our self
we
had
been
induced
unto
.
And
therefore
we
yielded
thus
far
to
their
importunitie
,
that
for
such
great
necessities
concerning
the
universal
state
of
our
Realm
,
as
were
plainlie
laid
before
us
,
we
would
not
refuse
to
hear
of
any
honourable
motions
to
be
made
to
us
for
any
person
of
a
Royal
blood
,
that
might
be
meet
for
us
and
our
Realm
;
and
that
we
would
commend
our
heart
to
be
directed
by
Almighty
God
,
to
follow
that
which
might
be
to
the
comfort
of
our
loving
Subjects
:
And
this
mind
we
did
continue
,
and
did
so
far
proceed
,
as
reasonablie
we
might
with
our
honour
,
and
with
regard
to
the
estate
of
our
Policie
.
And
howsoever
the
world
may
mis-judge
of
prolongation
of
such
matters
by
us
,
certainlie
the
same
was
not
of
any
intent
in
us
to
continue
the
same
without
purpose
to
conclude
:
But
such
were
the
terms
and
difficulties
in
some
points
necessarilie
to
be
provided
,
as
the
lack
of
satisfaction
of
us
therein
,
was
the
onelie
cause
to
us
known
of
the
prolongation
.
All
this
we
find
meet
at
length
to
impart
unto
you
,
to
the
end
that
you
may
also
in
like
manner
thereby
,
with
truth
,
satisfie
the
hard
opinion
,
that
as
i●
seemeth
is
conceived
of
us
,
because
it
is
seen
,
that
many
suits
hath
been
made
to
us
,
and
by
great
Estates
,
for
marriage
,
and
none
hath
taken
effect
.
And
as
heretofore
of
late
years
,
the
solicitation
of
our
loving
Subjects
generallie
did
induce
us
,
for
their
sakes
,
to
hearken
to
motions
of
marriage
,
and
to
incline
our selves
thereto
:
So
may
you
for
more
assurance
of
our
firm
determination
to
marrie
,
affirm
to
them
that
have
judged
doubtfullie
of
us
,
that
we
do
now
indeed
find
in
our
own
judgement
,
upon
good
respects
,
the
motions
of
our
people
,
not
only
necessary
for
them
,
our
Realms
and
Dominions
;
but
also
convenient
for
our selves
,
so
as
a
person
may
be
offered
to
us
,
agreeable
for
our
honour
,
and
meet
for
the
state
and
pollicie
of
our
Kingdoms
.
And
thus
much
may
fully
satisfie
for
justification
of
our
doings
against
sinister
conceptions
;
and
also
,
for
a
certainty
for
our
determination
,
being
accompanied
with
a
further
resolution
growing
of
our
judgement
otherwise
then
aforetime
.
The
second
points
is
to
know
,
whether
now
that
we
have
perceived
by
the
Lord
of
Buckhurst
,
the
good
disposition
of
the
King
and
the
Queen
Mother
to
offer
the
person
of
Monsieur
,
they
might
be
assured
of
our
continuance
in
this
resolution
;
and
whether
we
will
accept
this
motion
in
good
part
,
and
will
be
pleased
to
hear
further
of
it
.
To
this
you
may
answer
,
That
for
continuance
in
our
resolution
generally
to
marry
,
we
trust
there
is
no
cause
to
doubt
,
the
things
before
affirmed
being
remembred
;
and
how
we
will
accept
this
offer
of
Monsieur
,
we
cannot
but
plainly
confess
it
an
argument
of
great
good
will
in
the
King
,
and
the
Queen
his
Mother
;
considering
how
that
the
King
is
married
,
there
can
be
no
greater
nor
worthier
offer
made
by
the
Crown
of
France
,
then
of
Monsieur
D.
Anjou
;
and
therefore
we
do
thankfully
accept
it
:
But
whether
we
shall
be
pleased
to
hear
further
of
this
motion
,
is
very
doubtful
for
us
to
answer
thereto
;
not
that
we
are
ignorant
what
answer
were
meet
,
but
that
the
interpretation
thereof
may
be
conceived
otherwise
then
we
mean
:
And
if
any
impediment
shall
hereafter
justly
follow
of
the
cause
,
without
our
default
,
the
same
might
be
imputed
to
us
,
as
others
in
like
cases
have
been
:
And
surely
knowing
the
wisdom
of
Queen
Mother
and
her
experience
in
such
causes
of
matrimonie
,
we
would
think
,
that
without
demanding
this
point
of
us
,
she
herself
can
best
tell
what
is
meetest
to
be
further
done
herein
.
For
now
that
she
knoweth
our
resolute
determination
towards
marriage
,
and
with
what
manner
of
person
,
it
is
to
be
considered
by
her
,
that
if
such
things
as
are
requisite
for
the
contentation
of
both
our
persons
,
and
for
the
necessary
conditions
of
the
whole
cause
,
shall
be
found
agreeable
,
then
this
offer
shall
not
onely
be
thankful
,
but
by
all
good
probabilitie
take
the
effect
that
is
by
the
offer
intended
.
And
if
otherwise
,
there
should
any
just
and
necessary
impediment
happen
,
either
for
lack
of
satisfaction
of
our
own
natural
expectation
concerning
our
person
,
or
of
reasonable
accord
,
upon
the
conditions
requisite
,
specially
for
such
as
may
conserve
the
state
and
policy
of
our
Realm
;
yet
we
see
not
,
but
the
good
will
of
either
party
should
be
allowed
,
as
well
in
us
for
yielding
to
hear
and
consider
of
so
honourable
an
offer
as
for
them
that
made
it
.
And
herein
you
shall
say
,
that
we
pray
the
Queen
Mother
not
to
be
over
curious
in
requiring
so
precise
an
answer
,
until
the
matter
may
be
further
treated
upon
and
explained
;
and
not
to
think
it
any
touch
to
the
honour
of
her
Son
,
to
be
named
a
Suitor
to
us
,
as
others
of
as
great
degree
have
been
,
though
the
motions
took
no
effect
,
rather
for
other
impediments
,
then
for
any
mislike
of
the
persons
.
And
thus
much
we
would
have
her
perswaded
,
that
as
we
did
at
the
first
honourably
forbear
to
hear
of
some
offers
,
because
the
impediments
were
at
the
first
beginning
manifest
,
although
the
persons
were
worthy
to
be
liked
.
So
in
this
cause
,
if
we
did
perceive
any
such
impediment
of
weight
and
apparence
,
or
that
we
had
conceived
by
any
report
,
any
just
cause
of
misliking
of
this
offer
,
we
would
surely
deal
plainly
with
the
King
and
Queen
Mother
,
and
would
most
heartily
thank
them
for
so
honorable
an
offer
,
and
yet
give
them
manifest
occasion
to
forbear
;
And
truly
we
cannot
give
any
answer
hereto
,
but
leave
this
point
to
the
wisdom
of
Queen
Mother
,
who
is
not
ignorant
what
is
belonging
to
such
a
matter
as
this
is
,
specially
towards
us
,
being
a
Queen
never
married
,
and
having
Kingdomes
to
be
provided
for
with
reasonable
conditions
,
for
satisfactions
of
our
loving
Subjects
,
whom
though
we
know
are
so
desirous
to
have
us
marry
,
as
they
will
not
mislike
of
any
marriage
that
may
content
us
,
yet
shall
we
not
take
such
advantage
of
their
free
good
will
but
that
they
shall
plainly
understand
,
that
we
will
joyn
with
our
private
satisfaction
the
regard
of
their
quietness
and
surety
.
The
third
is
not
by
us
dissallowed
,
that
this
matter
may
be
treated
upon
between
you
as
our
Ambassador
,
and
Monsieur
de
Foix
,
untill
the
matter
may
be
brought
to
more
ripeness
,
so
as
the
King
may
,
without
hazarding
of
his
honour
,
send
a
Noble
Ambassador
.
And
yet
you
may
add
as
of
your self
,
that
you
think
that
the
matter
would
be
more
readily
expedited
,
for
the
mutuall
understanding
of
our
minds
on
both
parties
,
by
sending
of
some
such
speciall
person
as
Monsieur
de
Foix
,
upon
some
other
pretence
:
And
if
you
can
so
compasse
it
,
we
think
many
scruples
would
be
avoided
,
better
then
can
be
by
Letters
sent
unto
you
;
and
if
Foix
may
come
,
then
shall
you
do
well
to
advise
him
to
think
of
all
circumstance
aforehand
.
And
yet
afterwards
the
King
,
if
cause
shall
so
permit
,
may
send
an
honourable
Ambassage
for
such
a
cause
.
The
fourth
request
is
,
that
we
should
send
to
you
certain
Articles
,
for
you
to
declare
our
intent
toward
Monsieur
,
with
authority
for
you
to
consent
thereto
,
so
as
the
King
should
first
deliver
to
you
other
Articles
for
Monsieur
,
wherein
we
cannot
but
find
many
difficulties
;
For
how
can
we
tell
what
were
meet
to
propound
,
untill
we
may
understand
what
shall
be
first
propounded
by
them
that
make
the
offer
?
But
if
they
seem
not
contented
with
this
answer
,
that
then
by
your
former
motion
they
will
not
send
any
person
hither
,
you
may
say
,
that
if
they
will
deliver
to
you
their
offers
and
demands
,
you
will
promise
that
the
same
shall
not
be
revealed
to
any
person
but
to
our self
,
and
one
or
two
about
us
,
whose
advice
we
will
use
.
And
if
you
shall
be
demanded
,
what
you
think
would
be
looked
for
to
be
offered
,
you
may
say
,
that
you
think
no
lesse
can
be
offered
for
conditions
,
then
was
by
the
Emperour
Charles
,
with
King
Philip
to
Queen
Mary
.
And
that
further
,
of
necessity
it
must
be
specially
prejudged
,
that
Monsieur
shall
not
have
Authority
to
exercise
the
form
of
Religion
in
England
,
that
is
prohibited
by
the
Laws
of
our
Realm
.
And
though
you
be
not
instructed
hereof
,
yet
would
we
that
you
should
specially
open
this
matter
secretly
to
the
Q.
Mother
;
and
though
we
mean
not
to
urge
her
Son
to
any
change
of
conscience
,
otherwise
then
we
wish
him
to
be
directed
to
the
best
,
yet
surely
we
cannot
,
nor
may
not
give
him
any
authority
to
have
any
exercise
in
facts
of
such
Rites
as
are
prohibited
by
our
Laws
.
And
as
for
his
allowance
of
our
Religion
,
although
we
wish
he
might
in
conscience
like
it
(
and
if
he
did
understand
the
form
thereof
,
truly
we
do
not
mistrust
but
he
would
not
mislike
it
)
yet
we
shall
onely
require
his
presence
in
our
Oratories
and
Churches
.
And
this
you
may
say
,
is
one
of
the
matters
of
greatest
importance
to
be
considered
by
the
Queen
Mother
.
The
fifth
,
that
this
matter
should
not
be
opened
to
the
French
Ambassador
here
Resident
,
which
because
it
is
required
may
be
observed
;
for
surely
we
neither
to
him
nor
to
any
other
use
to
deal
in
such
matters
,
but
as
we
are
provoked
.
And
yet
why
it
should
be
kept
secret
we
see
not
,
considering
it
hath
been
already
moved
to
us
by
sundry
,
and
by
some
that
are
by
nature
bound
to
the
Crown
of
France
,
and
that
do
think
in
their
conscience
the
matter
to
be
both
honourable
and
profitable
to
the
Crown
of
France
.
And
you
shall
say
to
the
Queen
Mother
,
that
she
shall
not
mislike
of
us
,
though
we
think
so
well
of
our selves
and
our
estate
,
that
if
God
shall
order
this
her
motion
to
take
effect
,
it
shall
be
the
best
marriage
for
the
honour
of
the
King
her
Son
,
for
the
weal
of
his
Crown
,
and
for
the
commendation
of
the
Q.
Mother
,
that
any
Q.
attempted
this
many
hundred
years
for
France
.
And
yet
we
are
content
to
keep
this
motion
secret
,
according
to
the
request
,
meaning
to
make
none
other
privy
to
the
same
,
but
to
such
of
our
privy
Councell
as
are
known
we
have
just
cause
to
trust
,
both
for
their
fidelities
and
secresie
,
that
is
,
our
Cousin
the
Earle
of
Leicester
;
whom
you
may
say
,
that
whatsoever
may
be
otherwise
doubted
,
we
find
ready
to
allow
of
any
marriage
that
we
shall
like
,
and
withall
marriages
with
any
Prince
'
stranger
,
most
of
all
this
with
the
Crown
of
France
;
the
other
is
Sir
William
Cecill
,
Lord
of
Burleigh
,
and
our
principall
Secretary
,
and
is
well
known
to
be
a
dutifull
servant
,
in
any
thing
meet
and
agreeable
for
us
and
our
Realm
,
and
so
may
you
make
report
of
them
both
.
The
sixth
is
,
that
we
would
not
make
delay
in
answer
as
we
doe
not
.
The
seventh
to
understand
,
whether
we
can
be
pleased
that
Master
Cavalcant
,
shall
be
used
any
further
herein
,
which
we
remit
to
the
consideration
of
the
Q.
Mother
,
he
being
an
honest
Gentleman
,
and
to
our
knowledge
alwaies
disposed
to
do
good
offices
,
betwixt
us
and
the
Crown
,
and
therefore
not
to
be
dissallowed
by
us
,
if
the
Q.
Mother
shall
like
of
him
.
And
yet
we
require
you
to
have
regard
that
his
dealings
therein
,
considering
that
he
departed
lately
from
hence
,
may
not
be
conceived
as
directed
by
us
.
You
shall
do
well
to
deal
warily
with
the
Q.
Mother
in
the
matter
of
Religion
,
for
the
D.
her
Son
,
not
as
we
would
presse
him
to
make
a
change
of
his
Religion
,
although
we
wish
it
.
But
that
if
he
should
marry
with
us
,
that
he
should
not
be
warranted
to
do
any
act
contrary
to
our
Laws
.
Given
under
our
Signet
at
Greenwich
,
the
24
of
March
.
1571.
To
the
Queens
Majesties
Ambassador
in
France
Mr.
Francis
Walsingham
.
SIr
,
if
you
consider
how
weary
,
I
may
be
in
the
first
and
second
writing
of
the
Queens
Majesties
Letters
,
to
you
,
not
being
void
of
other
business
,
you
will
allow
a
short
Letter
at
this
time
.
If
I
be
not
much
deceived
Colly
Weston
,
North-hampton
〈…〉
,
in
this
:
wherefore
you
shall
do
well
not
to
be
over
superstitious
,
considering
the
necessity
of
this
time
,
and
the
dangers
●
wise
men
there
do
find
this
matter
for
●
not
unmeet
for
C.
God
onely
knoweth
the
successe
.
We
here
,
and
the
good
there
have
a
great
losse
of
the
Cardinall
Chastillon
,
who
is
thought
to
have
been
poisoned
by
some
French
Apostata
or
Counter●eit
.
I
pray
you
hasten
Mr.
Cobham
towards
Spain
,
and
as
soon
as
you
can
let
us
know
what
you
shall
receive
from
thence
.
This
case
of
●
is
deferred
onely
to
see
some
event
of
the
matter
for
88.
for
if
that
succeed
not
as
is
now
mentioned
,
the
perill
is
the
greater
,
by
●
.
And
what
is
done
therein
,
for
sparing
of
writing
,
you
shall
learn
by
Master
Cobham
.
By
your
Letter
brought
by
my
Lord
of
Buck.
I
understa●d
the
excesse
of
your
charges
there
,
whereof
my
Lord
of
Buckhurst
hath
not
as
yet
conferred
with
me
,
But
I
will
further
your
relief
therein
to
my
uttermost
,
and
as
cause
requireth
.
Commend
me
humbly
to
my
Lord
of
Rutland
,
to
whom
I
write
but
a
short
Letter
.
From
Greenwich
the
24
of
March
157●
.
Your
assured
loving
friend
William
Burleigh
.
After
I
had
written
this
,
which
with
the
Queens
Majesties
I
meant
to
have
sent
by
Master
Henry
Cobham
,
her
Majestie
commanded
for
more
haste
to
send
some
speciall
conveyer
with
them
,
and
so
I
send
Harcourt
.
I
am
in
doubt
that
if
this
matter
for
Religion
be
not
well
conceived
by
them
there
,
the
adversaries
to
the
marriage
will
take
great
advantage
thereof
,
and
urge
the
persisting
in
it
of
purpose
to
dissolve
the
same
.
So
as
I
had
rather
the
speech
hereof
might
have
come
from
the
Queen
Mother
or
the
others
to
you
,
and
so
you
might
answer
them
as
you
are
warranted
,
then
to
begin
abruptly
of
your self
.
I
wish
they
would
give
you
occasion
so
to
do
,
which
if
they
doe
not
,
then
must
you
needs
open
it
unto
them
.
March
25
1570.
To
the
Right
Honourable
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
advertise
her
Majestie
that
hers
of
the
24
of
March
,
I
received
the
26
of
the
same
:
the
contents
whereof
after
I
had
well
weighed
,
and
therewithall
considered
the
great
practises
that
are
daily
used
here
,
to
stop
that
the
match
between
her
Majestie
and
Monsieur
might
not
take
effect
,
which
lacketh
not
also
any
such
help
as
may
from
her
own
subjects
there
with
you
be
ministred
to
breed
an
opinion
in
Monsieur
that
all
is
but
dalliance
,
and
that
he
is
like
to
march
in
the
end
in
rank
with
the
number
of
the
forsaken
;
whereupon
as
it
should
seem
a
few
dayes
past
,
he
used
this
talk
with
Monsieur
de
Foix
,
saying
,
Monsieur
,
you
and
others
have
brought
me
to
yield
to
this
match
,
but
I
feare
that
by
the
next
dispatch
you
shall
well
perceive
that
there
is
no
other
meaning
in
the
Queen
of
England
but
dalliance
,
and
that
you
and
I
shall
be
sorry
that
ever
we
waded
so
far
;
And
surely
said
he
,
for
my
own
part
,
unlesse
I
shall
find
the
answer
direct
,
I
will
never
enter
farther
into
the
matter
.
These
speeches
and
practises
after
I
had
well
weighed
,
and
seeing
the
answers
in
her
Majesties
Letters
very
fit
and
convenient
to
be
made
by
her
in
respect
of
the
quality
of
her
person
and
sex
,
had
not
the
world
mistaken
her
former
proceeding
in
marriage
matters
.
But
now
in
respect
of
the
said
mistakings
fearing
that
the
same
being
made
according
to
the
course
appointed
by
her
Majestie
,
would
have
seemed
more
doubtfull
then
direct
,
and
so
have
utterly
overthrown
the
matter
;
I
was
very
much
perplexed
what
course
to
take
,
when
I
my self
saw
it
most
safe
for
me
to
follow
the
course
by
her
Majestie
prescribed
,
whatsoever
came
of
it
.
But
when
I
beheld
her
Majesty
first
how
she
in
her
own
judgement
did
think
it
expedient
for
her
to
marry
:
Secondarily
that
if
her
Majestie
did
mean
to
marry
abroad
this
was
the
only
Gentleman
fit
for
her
to
marry
:
Thirdly
the
discontentment
of
her
subjects
for
not
marrying
:
Fourthly
how
presently
she
is
beset
with
a
number
of
forrain
practices
,
the
execution
whereof
onely
stayeth
upon
the
event
of
this
match
,
I
then
resolved
that
it
was
most
fit
for
me
to
forget
my self
,
and
to
think
onely
of
her
Majestie
and
of
her
safety
;
like
that
Roman
,
that
notwithstanding
a
Law
was
made
that
no
man
should
hazard
to
come
on
the
Wall
without
consent
of
the
Magistrate
,
yet
he
seeing
the
enemy
preparing
for
the
scale
,
and
that
the
delay
of
time
in
asking
the
Magistrates
consent
might
have
hazarded
the
losse
of
the
City
,
preferring
a
publick
safety
before
his
private
perill
,
repaired
to
the
Walls
and
repulsed
the
enemy
;
the
matter
afterward
being
called
in
question
,
he
was
acquited
of
the
penalty
,
and
adjudged
a
good
member
of
the
City
:
like
consideration
made
me
to
take
this
course
following
.
In
my
proceeding
with
Queen
Mother
somewhat
swarving
from
the
precise
course
of
her
Majesties
instructions
,
yet
notwithstanding
keeping
my self
within
the
compasse
of
the
same
with
due
regard
had
both
to
her
Honour
and
the
place
her
Majestie
beareth
.
Touching
the
first
point
I
alleadged
precisely
and
wholly
what
her
Majestie
appointed
me
to
say
unto
her
touching
the
justification
of
her
proceeding
in
causes
of
marriage
;
whose
answer
was
,
that
that
she
did
object
unto
my
Lord
of
Buckhurst
,
she
objected
rather
as
a
common
opinion
conceived
,
then
that
her self
believed
it
,
being
not
ignorant
that
the
common
sort
,
that
understand
not
the
secresie
of
Princes
proceeding
are
alwaies
draw●
to
believe
the
worst
,
But
saith
she
I
hope
her
sincere
and
direct
proceeding
in
this
now
offered
match
will
breed
due
justification
of
her
former
proceedings
in
those
marriage
causes
.
Touching
the
second
,
I
shewed
her
that
her
Majestie
had
conceived
by
my
Lord
of
Buckhurst
that
she
desired
to
understand
whether
the
King
and
she
making
an
offer
of
Monsieur
,
the
same
would
be
accepted
in
good
part
,
at
her
Majesties
hand
;
of
this
second
point
I
left
out
these
words
Whether
she
would
be
pleased
to
hear
further
of
it
.
In
answer
of
this
second
point
I
shewed
her
,
from
her
Majestie
,
that
she
did
impute
it
as
an
argument
of
great
good
will
in
both
her
and
the
King
,
considering
how
that
the
King
being
married
,
there
could
be
no
greater
nor
worthier
offer
made
by
the
Crown
of
France
then
Monsieur
,
and
that
therefore
her
Majestie
doth
most
thankfully
accept
the
same
;
and
further
that
she
willed
me
to
say
unto
her
,
that
if
her
Majestie
did
preceive
any
apparent
cause
to
mislike
of
the
matter
,
she
would
then
deal
plainly
with
the
King
in
thanking
him
for
his
good
will
,
and
in
desiring
to
proceed
no
further
:
herewith
she
seemed
to
be
satisfied
.
Notwithstanding
for
that
this
match
did
stand
upon
two
necessary
points
;
the
satisfaction
of
both
their
persons
,
and
necessary
accord
upon
certain
conditions
,
that
therefore
her
Majestie
desir'd
her
(
as
a
Prince
indowed
with
kingdomes
,
could
not
but
with
her
own
private
satisfaction
have
a
due
regard
of
her
subjects
repose
and
safety
by
way
of
Capitulation
)
that
if
thereupon
there
should
grow
any
just
cause
of
breach
,
yet
that
friendship
and
good
Amitie
might
still
continue
,
the
good
will
of
either
party
being
to
be
allowed
;
their
's
in
making
so
honourable
an
offer
,
and
her
Majestie
in
yielding
to
give
eare
to
the
same
.
To
this
she
replied
,
that
she
could
have
wished
that
the
answer
had
been
more
direct
,
not
so
much
for
her
own
satisfaction
as
for
others
in
whom
there
rested
as
yet
some
scruple
;
and
the
rather
(
saith
she
)
for
that
if
in
the
handling
of
this
Matter
there
be
used
plainness
,
Ceremonies
being
set
apart
,
whatsoever
issue
the
matter
taketh
,
yet
friendship
could
not
in
reason
but
continue
.
Then
I
proceeded
to
the
third
shewing
her
that
her
Majestie
was
well
content
that
I
as
her
Ambassador
should
treat
upon
this
matter
with
Monsieur
de
Foix
;
which
course
I
shewed
her
in
my
private
opinion
would
draw
the
matter
by
often
sending
to
and
fro
to
a
great
length
,
whereby
that
expedition
would
not
follow
thereof
that
were
to
be
wished
.
And
that
therefore
if
that
they
would
not
follow
thereof
that
were
to
be
wished
.
And
that
therefore
if
that
they
would
make
choise
of
some
speciall
person
to
send
over
upon
some
other
pretence
with
full
commission
to
treat
hereof
,
many
scruples
thereby
would
be
avoided
,
which
otherwise
might
breed
delay
of
time
:
And
touching
the
person
,
I
told
her
none
could
be
more
faithfull
unto
her
Majestie
then
Monsieur
de
Foix.
In
this
behalf
she
told
me
she
would
first
deal
with
the
King
,
as
also
touching
the
fourth
point
,
how
her
Majestie
could
not
tell
what
to
propound
untill
she
saw
what
was
by
them
first
propounded
who
by
order
were
first
to
propound
:
and
after
she
had
dealt
with
the
King
touching
these
two
points
,
she
promised
I
should
the
next
day
have
answer
by
Master
Cavalcant
,
which
she
performed
,
whose
answer
was
,
that
for
the
more
expedition
the
King
and
she
thought
it
good
to
send
Master
Cavalcant
both
speedily
and
secretly
over
,
who
should
come
fully
instructed
with
their
resolute
intention
touching
this
match
,
who
thinketh
that
he
shall
bring
with
him
the
Articles
they
mean
to
propound
unto
her
Majestie
;
and
further
,
that
if
upon
his
return
they
find
her
by
her
answers
fully
resolute
to
proceed
,
That
then
for
the
better
ripening
of
the
matter
against
the
time
that
an
Honourable
Ambassadge
should
be
sent
,
Monsieur
de
Foix
should
come
over
upon
some
other
pretence
.
I
forbeare
at
this
present
to
deal
touching
Monsieurs
having
the
exercise
of
his
Religion
:
first
,
for
that
they
finding
her
Majesties
answers
not
wholly
resolute
would
have
suspected
it
for
a
quarrel
of
breach
;
Secondarily
,
for
that
without
all
suspition
in
due
place
it
may
be
be
propounded
amongst
her
Majesties
Articles
.
Touching
the
first
point
I
forbeare
to
say
any
thing
for
that
they
mean
sometimes
(
as
I
learn
)
to
use
their
Ambassador
there
Resident
with
her
Majestie
,
as
one
whom
they
esteem
and
trust
.
I
did
not
forget
to
tell
her
that
her
Majestie
for
the
more
secret
handling
of
the
matter
had
made
choise
of
two
onely
Counsellors
,
unto
whom
she
had
communicated
the
matter
;
the
one
the
Earle
of
Leicester
,
whom
she
findeth
well
to
allow
of
any
marriage
which
her
Majesty
liketh
,
though
otherwise
wrongfully
doubted
,
so
specially
of
this
that
is
now
in
Treaty
.
The
other
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
,
of
whose
fidelity
her
Majestie
hath
had
tryall
ever
since
she
came
to
her
Crown
.
●o
this
she
answered
,
that
these
two
Councellors
being
of
her
Majesties
choise
,
she
would
not
but
very
well
allow
of
;
and
as
for
my
Lord
of
Leicester
she
said
she
had
many
waies
good
cause
to
judge
him
a
furtherer
of
the
match
,
and
therefore
was
glad
of
her
Majesties
choise
,
and
hoped
thereby
of
the
better
successe
.
The
last
point
concerning
Master
Cavalcant
,
she
said
she
thought
him
fit
to
deal
in
it
as
one
that
before
time
had
done
good
offices
between
the
two
Crownes
,
and
therefore
she
rather
wished
him
to
be
admitted
a
Dealer
.
I
may
not
omit
here
to
say
mine
opinion
of
him
,
which
is
that
her
Majestie
could
not
have
allowed
a
Gentleman
more
faithfully
inclined
to
her
Majestie
,
nor
more
fit
for
his
discretion
and
secresie
to
deal
in
a
matter
of
such
consequence
.
In
the
end
having
finished
this
point
,
to
leave
the
better
taste
with
her
of
the
matter
,
I
concluded
,
being
so
warranted
by
my
instructions
,
that
if
this
motion
of
hers
should
take
effect
,
the
like
never
happened
these
many
hundred
yeares
in
respect
of
the
great
profit
that
would
redound
to
both
the
Realms
.
To
this
she
answered
,
that
as
she
never
desired
any
thing
with
like
earnestness
as
she
did
this
,
so
if
the
same
should
not
take
place
nothing
could
more
grieve
her
.
For
(
saith
she
)
besides
the
great
benefit
that
will
grow
hereby
unto
both
the
Crowns
,
on
the
successe
of
this
match
dependeth
the
quietness
of
all
Europe
.
This
being
all
the
talk
that
passed
between
Queen
Mother
and
me
.
I
leave
to
trouble
your
Lordship
any
further
,
humbly
taking
leave
.
From
Paris
the
second
of
Aprill
.
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
my
very
friend
Sir
Fr.
Walsingham
Ambassador
for
the
Queens
Majestie
in
France
.
I
Have
upon
the
receipt
of
your
Letter
,
written
by
Sir
E.
Gilbert
,
dealt
with
her
Majestie
touching
your
chargeable
dwelling
there
;
I
trust
her
Majestie
will
have
due
consideration
thereof
.
You
shall
perceive
by
her
Majesties
Letters
her
further
pleasure
touching
Monsieur
,
whose
cause
hath
been
broken
to
her
by
my
Lord
of
Buck
,
from
the
Queen
Mother
:
we
perceive
they
deal
very
daintily
,
and
doubt
much
her
Majesties
intention
to
marriage
,
at
least
,
that
she
had
rather
hear
of
it
then
perform
it
.
But
assuredly
I
do
verily
believe
her
Majesties
mind
herein
is
otherwise
then
it
hath
been
,
and
more
resolutely
determined
then
ever
yet
at
any
time
before
:
yet
doe
they
mean
to
deale
so
secretly
on
that
side
,
as
though
they
will
not
yet
believe
it
.
And
accordingly
her
Majestie
mindeth
not
to
deal
but
as
privatly
as
may
be
devised
,
that
if
that
should
not
take
effect
,
the
lesse
reproach
is
to
either
party
:
her
Majestie
hath
onely
broken
this
matter
with
my
Lord
of
Burleigh
and
me
,
and
I
think
will
not
use
any
more
till
some
apparance
fall
out
what
is
like
to
become
of
the
matter
.
The
person
of
Monsieur
is
very
well
liked
of
,
his
conversation
is
harder
to
know
.
I
see
her
Majestie
misliketh
not
of
his
estate
;
For
she
is
of
mind
to
marry
with
the
greatest
,
and
he
is
left
almost
alone
the
greatest
to
be
had
.
The
conditions
will
be
all
:
wherein
I
am
right
glad
,
and
we
are
bound
to
thank
God
to
see
her
Majestie
so
well
to
stand
to
the
maintenance
of
the
cause
of
Religion
:
For
as
there
will
be
no
great
difficulty
in
respect
of
his
person
and
estate
to
cause
a
marriage
between
them
,
so
yet
I
perceive
with
the
impeachment
any
way
of
the
true
Religion
here
now
established
,
she
will
for
no
cause
deal
with
him
,
as
you
may
perceive
by
her
Majesties
own
Letters
to
you
.
Albeit
she
doth
not
mean
in
respect
of
his
policy
,
to
drive
him
in
open
shew
in
the
mean
time
to
renounce
his
own
profession
;
but
conditionally
,
that
if
they
should
match
,
then
wholly
to
maintain
this
aswell
privatly
as
publiquely
.
God
send
her
Majestie
alwaies
during
her
life
so
to
stand
to
the
defence
of
so
just
a
cause
,
and
withall
,
his
blessings
upon
her
for
us
all
,
that
we
may
live
and
see
her
bring
forth
of
her
own
body
,
as
may
hereafter
suceed
her
aswell
in
that
happinesse
,
as
in
the
enjoyning
of
her
kingdome
.
So
not
doubting
but
we
shall
shortly
hear
from
you
,
I
commit
you
to
God
.
In
hast
this
23
of
March
1571.
Your
assured
friend
,
R.
Leicester
.
To
our
trusty
,
and
right
welbeloved
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
our
Ambassador
Resident
with
our
good
Brother
the
French
King
.
ELIZABETH
R.
TRusty
and
welbeloved
,
we
greet
you
well
,
we
have
seen
your
Letters
of
the
11
of
this
moneth
written
to
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
,
our
Secretary
,
and
perceive
thereby
your
diligence
in
exploring
further
certain
matters
practised
in
Spain
,
where
you
formerly
wrot
your
doings
,
wherein
we
doe
well
commend
you
,
and
according
to
our
former
resolution
(
whereof
we
lately
advertised
you
)
we
do
now
send
unto
the
King
of
Spain
this
bearer
our
servant
Henry
Cobham
,
one
of
our
Gentlemen
Pensioners
,
for
whose
speedier
and
surer
passing
thither
,
we
have
directed
him
to
passe
by
you
,
both
to
conferre
with
you
,
and
to
utter
unto
you
certain
things
from
us
,
wherein
you
shall
give
him
credit
and
also
to
procure
from
the
King
our
good
Brother
his
passport
,
and
surety
to
passe
throughout
that
Realm
into
Spain
;
and
likewise
to
return
;
wherein
we
pray
you
to
use
some
diligence
to
obtain
the
same
for
our
said
servant
as
(
you
can
consider
)
the
cause
doth
require
,
we
have
instructed
this
said
bearer
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
cause
,
and
have
willed
him
to
impart
the
same
to
you
;
and
having
well
conceived
it
,
we
would
have
you
there
to
let
the
Queen
Mother
understand
so
much
thereof
as
shall
be
meet
,
that
she
may
know
our
sincere
dealing
therein
.
And
in
your
speech
to
her
,
you
may
say
,
that
we
do
somewhat
marvell
,
that
she
doth
so
often
sollicite
and
presse
in
the
said
Queen
of
Scots
cause
,
considering
that
we
have
not
omitted
to
do
any
thing
for
her
benefit
,
which
time
and
commodity
would
yield
,
and
that
with
reason
we
might
do
:
And
specially
we
do
the
more
marvell
of
the
late
urging
of
us
therein
,
considering
the
motion
of
the
matter
which
she
lately
uttered
to
my
Lord
of
Buckhurst
.
Given
under
our
Signet
at
our
Mannor
of
Greenwich
the
26
of
March
1571.
in
the
13
yeare
of
our
raign
.
To
the
Queens
Majesties
Ambassador
in
France
Mr.
Fr.
Walsingham
,
my
assured
friend
.
AFter
I
had
sealed
up
my
other
Letters
with
Mr.
Cobham
,
I
received
yours
of
the
18
by
Mr.
York
,
whereof
I
thought
good
to
give
you
knowledge
.
I
am
also
to
ascertain
you
,
that
although
the
contrary
may
be
reported
,
my
Lord
of
Leicester
finding
just
occasion
thereto
,
doth
by
all
good
means
,
to
my
knowledge
,
further
the
marriage
;
and
therefore
I
think
it
reason
that
by
such
good
means
as
your self
may
think
meet
,
both
the
Q.
Mother
and
Monsieur
de
Anjou
might
understand
his
disposition
,
so
as
he
may
be
well
thought
of
herein
.
And
if
he
find
that
his
doing
may
be
liked
there
(
if
God
be
content
with
the
cause
)
it
is
very
probable
that
it
may
take
effect
:
you
see
how
plain
I
deal
with
you
,
and
the
rather
,
because
I
find
by
my
Lord
of
Buckhurst
,
that
upon
the
hope
you
have
of
the
amendment
of
Monsieur
in
Religion
,
you
do
not
mislike
of
the
matter
:
Surely
if
Monsieur
be
not
rooted
in
opinion
of
evill
Religion
,
as
by
his
young
years
it
is
not
likely
,
there
might
be
argument
made
that
marriage
here
with
England
would
be
becoming
a
Professor
of
the
Gospel
:
considering
the
towardness
of
him
to
be
a
Martiall
Prince
,
he
may
prove
a
Noble
Conquerer
of
all
Popery
in
Christendome
,
with
such
aids
as
may
joyn
with
him
in
the
Empire
,
and
other
where
.
I
wish
he
were
capable
of
such
a
designe
:
You
see
still
the
more
I
write
the
more
open
I
am
;
and
yet
considering
the
trust
I
have
in
your
secresie
I
trust
nothing
hereof
shall
have
light
to
do
me
any
hurt
,
and
so
it
is
time
to
end
.
From
Greenwich
the
25
of
March
,
late
in
the
night
1571.
Yours
assuredly
,
William
Burleigh
.
My
stile
of
my
poore
degree
is
,
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
THis
bearer
shall
make
you
Lordship
acquainted
with
the
present
state
of
the
matter
,
which
of
credit
you
committed
to
his
report
,
at
his
last
being
with
you
;
and
as
at
that
time
I
did
most
earnestly
request
your
Lordship
,
that
if
you
saw
no
likelihood
of
any
good
issue
to
grow
by
the
revealing
of
the
same
●
So
I
cannot
but
renew
my
said
request
,
for
surely
in
this
my
service
,
nothing
would
more
grieve
me
then
that
they
of
the
Religion
,
whom
I
wish
chiefly
to
further
,
should
receive
by
me
any
hinderance
:
Therefore
I
beseech
your
Lordship
most
earnestly
so
to
use
it
,
as
thre
may
grow
to
them
rather
helpe
then
hurte
;
on
at
the
least
,
if
there
be
no
likelihood
that
that
will
fall
out
that
were
〈◊〉
be
desired
,
which
is
help
,
yet
that
the
other
might
be
avoided
,
which
is
hurt
.
And
although
it
be
my
office
to
advertise
and
not
to
advice
,
yet
I
shewed
your
Lordship
at
my
departure
,
that
I
would
presume
sometime
as
a
private
man
,
and
not
as
one
that
beareth
a
publique
office
,
to
write
my
private
opinion
touching
such
accidents
as
should
happen
here
,
which
I
do
assure
my self
that
your
Lordship
will
keep
privately
unto
your self
,
whom
I
am
bound
to
make
acquainted
with
my
follies
,
in
respect
of
your
promise
,
to
admonish
me
of
my
faults
.
Reasons
in
pollicy
to
give
aid
secretly
,
I
see
to
be
these
,
by
consideration
of
the
Circumstance
of
the
time
:
First
,
in
respect
of
the
Spanish
practise
against
Ireland
,
thereby
to
divert
them
from
the
said
enterprize
.
Secondarily
,
in
respect
of
the
likelihood
that
there
will
grow
wars
,
if
the
practise
go
forward
between
France
and
Spain
,
whereby
England
shall
live
the
quietlyer
.
Thirdly
,
That
if
the
M.
go
forward
,
then
shall
it
be
annexed
unto
England
,
for
that
it
is
meant
that
M.
shall
be
the
head
of
the
enterprize
,
if
the
matter
in
the
beginning
take
good
success
,
which
in
reason
cannot
do
otherwise
,
especially
if
England
win
in
the
same
,
by
reason
of
the
Match
;
and
surely
in
my
opinion
,
no
one
thing
will
sooner
draw
Monsieur
to
encline
to
Religion
,
then
the
hope
of
F
6.
Lastly
,
that
whereas
it
is
thought
,
that
amongst
other
Articles
in
the
Treaty
of
the
Marriage
,
he
will
request
some
yearly
pension
,
if
God
should
take
away
her
Majestie
,
he
having
no
issue
by
her
,
he
may
be
perswaded
by
her
Majestie
,
giving
assistance
in
the
said
enterprize
,
to
content
himself
with
such
a
portion
as
shall
fall
unto
him
by
Conquest
;
for
that
her
Majestie
assisting
,
full
account
is
made
that
Spain
,
the
Inhabitants
of
the
Low-Countries
,
being
quite
aliened
from
him
,
as
they
are
,
shall
not
be
able
to
defend
the
same
.
And
so
desiring
your
Lordship
to
pardon
this
my
swerving
from
my
function
;
which
,
as
I
said
before
,
is
onely
to
advertise
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
at
Paris
the
fifth
of
April
,
1571.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
SIthence
my
last
Letters
unto
your
Lordship
,
touching
the
Archbishop
of
Cassels
,
I
have
thus
proceeded
;
I
procured
Captain
Thomas
the
Irish
man
to
repair
unto
the
said
Archbishop
,
and
to
do
him
any
friendship
and
service
,
he
might
here
shew
him
in
this
Court
,
in
respect
he
was
a
Nobleman
,
and
of
his
Countrey
;
which
being
at
my
request
,
he
willingly
did
:
And
the
Archbishop
seemed
to
take
the
same
in
very
good
part
at
his
hands
;
whereupon
he
desired
the
Captain
to
procure
him
access
unto
the
Cardinal
of
Lorrain
.
And
so
not
long
after
he
accompanied
him
to
the
Cardinal
of
Lorrain
;
who
talked
with
him
the
space
of
two
hours
:
but
what
Communication
passed
between
him
and
the
said
Cardinal
,
he
could
not
draw
from
him
;
yet
thus
much
he
signified
unto
him
,
after
his
departure
from
him
,
that
hereafter
there
might
be
some
occasion
offered
to
imploy
him
to
some
good
service
;
and
that
therefore
he
should
do
very
well
to
make
such
report
of
him
,
as
that
he
might
grow
in
credit
here
;
and
further
,
that
he
should
say
,
that
the
Archbishop
was
a
man
of
a
noble
family
,
and
of
great
reputation
in
his
Countrey
,
that
Ireland
of
it self
was
but
weak
,
and
easie
to
be
gotten
by
the
Enemy
,
and
such
like
talk
to
this
effect
.
After
the
Captain
had
made
me
privy
hereof
,
my
counsel
was
,
that
he
should
bear
the
Archbishop
in
hand
to
do
so
;
nevertheless
,
I
advised
him
,
that
unto
the
Cardinal
he
should
report
,
namely
,
that
true
it
was
,
that
he
was
of
a
noble
familie
,
and
allyed
to
the
best
in
that
Countrey
,
yet
of
no
such
credit
and
reputation
,
whereby
he
might
be
able
to
do
much
in
his
Countrey
,
for
that
the
heads
of
the
house
of
D●smond
,
whereof
he
was
descended
were
under
guard
in
England
.
And
if
he
should
enquire
of
Ireland
,
that
he
should
say
,
it
was
●ot
so
weak
as
the
Archbishop
reported
it
to
be
;
but
that
whosoever
should
attempt
any
thing
against
it
,
should
find
it
able
enough
to
resist
a
multitude
,
now
that
her
Majestie
had
caused
Garrisons
,
and
appointed
certain
ships
to
go
on
the
seas
.
Two
days
after
the
Captain
was
sent
for
by
the
Cardinal
;
and
being
demanded
,
what
manner
of
man
the
Archbishop
was
,
of
what
estimation
in
his
Countrey
,
in
what
case
Ireland
stood
in
,
&c.
answered
to
every
point
as
I
required
him
.
Sithence
which
time
,
I
learn
,
that
the
Cardinal
maketh
not
that
account
of
the
Archbishop
that
he
looked
for
at
his
hands
.
And
therefore
considering
that
the
Archbishop
cannot
take
effect
here
,
and
that
he
is
in
some
necessity
(
as
by
Letters
he
wrote
to
the
Cardinal
of
late
I
perceived
)
I
think
he
would
easily
be
gotten
to
utter
such
things
as
he
knoweth
of
this
Spanish
Enterprize
,
so
he
might
be
well
assured
of
the
Queens
Majesties
favour
,
and
be
restored
to
his
former
living
.
I
have
appointed
another
Irish
Souldier
to
give
attendance
on
him
,
and
to
mark
diligently
whither
,
and
to
whom
he
resorteth
;
what
company
in
like
sort
come
unto
him
,
and
to
certifie
me
thereof
.
Thus
much
have
I
learned
of
his
proceedings
since
his
coming
to
Paris
,
especially
through
the
Irish
Captains
means
,
who
hath
dealt
very
dutifully
in
this
behalf
;
and
hath
been
so
ready
to
do
what
I
willed
him
,
as
I
cannot
but
recommend
him
unto
your
Lordship
.
He
is
very
honest
,
and
civil
;
and
one
that
hath
taken
profit
with
these
Civil
Wars
here
,
besides
of
good
Parentage
,
breed
and
born
in
the
English
pale
.
Sir
Henry
Norris
hath
heretofore
had
tryal
of
him
;
we
both
have
promised
him
,
in
respect
of
his
dutifulness
(
as
one
worthy
the
entertaining
)
to
be
a
means
unto
her
Majestie
for
him
;
and
so
of
late
,
in
respect
of
this
imploying
of
him
,
have
taken
upon
me
to
assure
him
,
that
he
shall
receive
some
comfortable
words
from
her
Majestie
;
and
therefore
I
am
to
desire
your
Lordship
to
move
her
Majestie
therein
.
The
29
of
March
the
Archbishop
sent
one
of
his
men
to
me
,
willing
me
to
send
some
trustie
servant
of
mine
,
to
whom
from
time
to
time
,
he
might
communicate
the
Spanish
Enterprize
,
and
so
gave
me
knowledge
thereof
;
between
whom
passed
this
speech
following
:
After
ordinary
salutations
done
,
I
shewed
him
that
your
Lordship
willed
me
to
signifie
unto
him
,
that
you
had
written
to
the
Queens
Majestie
in
his
behalf
;
and
that
you
hoped
shortly
to
receive
some
answer
;
and
that
after
receipt
had
thereof
,
you
would
not
fail
to
advertise
him
.
Further
,
that
you
willed
him
to
deal
plainly
with
you
,
as
you
for
your
part
minded
to
deal
honourably
with
him
;
and
that
if
it
pleased
him
to
advertise
your
Lordship
of
any
thing
,
either
by
word
of
mouth
,
or
by
writing
,
that
you
promised
of
your
honour
to
to
keep
the
same
with
all
secresie
,
and
that
you
offered
your self
most
ready
to
pleasure
him
in
any
thing
that
you
could
do
for
him
.
I
thank
my
Lord
Ambassador
,
quoth
he
,
in
that
it
pleaseth
his
Lordship
thus
honourably
to
deal
with
me
;
and
if
that
by
his
good
means
I
may
be
brought
into
my
Princess's
favour
,
and
enjoy
my
living
,
I
should
think
my self
most
bound
unto
him
;
and
besides
,
make
him
privie
of
all
Stewkleys
practises
.
The
onely
cause
of
my
coming
out
of
Spain
,
was
to
obtain
license
to
return
into
my
Countrey
with
my
Princess's
favour
,
if
it
might
be
,
and
to
●schew
the
name
of
a
Traytor
;
although
one
Huggins
(
whom
for
certain
unseemly
words
he
used
against
Mr.
—
the
Queens
Majesties
Ambassador
)
I
reprehended
hath
written
divers
Letters
to
Master
Secretarie
Cecil
and
the
rest
of
the
Councel
,
and
so
incensed
them
against
me
,
as
that
they
have
me
in
great
suspicion
.
After
this
he
asked
me
whether
I
knew
if
any
should
be
sent
into
Spain
about
this
matter
.
I
told
him
,
I
knew
not
.
Yes
,
quoth
he
,
your
Lordship
told
him
so
.
I
answered
,
that
it
might
well
be
so
,
but
that
I
knew
nothing
thereof
.
Well
(
saith
he
)
it
is
more
then
time
that
she
did
send
,
both
for
that
the
Queens
Majestie
hath
many
Traytors
in
Ireland
,
of
the
Irish
men
and
English
Souldiers
there
;
and
also
,
because
the
King
of
Spain
doth
what
he
can
to
win
the
French
Kings
Brother
on
his
side
.
And
surely
,
saith
he
,
if
the
match
go
not
forward
between
her
Majestie
and
Monsieur
,
it
is
to
be
feared
that
he
will
joyn
with
the
King
of
Spain
in
that
enterprize
.
I
told
him
,
that
the
common
report
was
here
,
that
Mounsieur
did
concur
in
all
things
with
the
King
;
and
that
the
King
himself
had
made
such
Protestations
of
Amitie
and
Friendship
towards
the
Queens
Majestie
,
as
that
he
,
in
respect
of
his
honour
,
would
not
,
nor
any
of
his
Subjects
,
for
fear
of
his
displeasure
,
durst
not
attempt
any
thing
to
infringe
the
same
.
Well
(
saith
he
)
I
beseech
God
they
may
long
continue
in
Amitie
.
In
the
mean
time
I
will
remain
here
as
one
not
known
,
until
I
know
her
Majesties
,
pleasure
.
If
I
might
go
into
my
Countrey
with
her
good
leave
and
license
,
I
doubt
not
but
what
I
could
do
much
good
there
,
for
that
the
most
part
of
the
Nobility
are
of
some
affinity
with
me
;
and
will
,
I
am
assured
,
be
much
ruled
by
my
counsel
.
If
I
cannot
obtain
this
benefit
at
her
Majesties
hands
,
after
I
have
dispatched
my
business
here
,
I
will
return
into
Spain
,
where
I
have
been
most
honourably
entertained
at
the
Kings
hands
;
having
had
,
during
the
time
of
my
abode
there
,
besides
two
two
thousand
Ducats
for
my
annual
pension
,
sometimes
one
hundred
Ducats
,
sometimes
two
hundred
Ducats
,
and
sometimes
three
hundred
Ducats
,
when
the
Court
did
remove
,
And
to
this
end
,
saith
he
,
have
I
left
four
of
my
train
at
Nantes
in
Brittain
,
with
some
part
of
my
goods
,
to
the
end
that
if
I
go
into
England
,
I
might
send
for
them
hither
;
if
not
,
I
might
take
them
with
me
when
I
go
into
Spain
.
He
told
me
further
,
that
Fitzmorice
'
s
son
was
at
Morles
in
Brittain
;
that
Stewkley
had
sent
one
out
of
Spain
,
to
learn
what
he
did
there
,
and
to
discredit
him
,
if
it
were
possible
.
That
the
Duke
D'alva
hath
offered
thirty
thousand
Ducats
for
the
Earl
of
Northumberlands
ransome
.
And
so
fearing
that
I
have
over
troubled
your
Honour
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
fourth
of
April
,
1571.
Your
Lordships
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
MAdam
de
M●vie
desired
me
to
recommend
unto
your
Lordship
the
Petition
of
her
Daughter
;
hoping
by
your
good
means
unto
her
Majestie
,
there
shall
be
no
deliverie
made
of
her
,
without
her
special
consent
,
in
respect
of
the
interest
she
hath
in
her
in
right
of
a
Mother
;
the
cause
of
her
staying
there
being
such
as
it
is
,
I
did
assure
her
,
that
she
could
not
lack
any
protection
that
you
could
give
,
who
did
honour
in
her
the
religious
respect
that
she
had
in
the
match
of
her
daughter
.
Touching
the
provision
of
Mules
your
Lordship
sent
me
word
of
,
I
will
not
fail
to
cause
some
care
to
be
used
for
the
procuring
of
them
.
I
hear
the
King
maketh
provision
for
some
to
present
unto
her
Majestie
notwithstanding
,
because
the
same
is
not
certain
.
I
think
it
not
fit
to
stay
to
proceed
otherwise
.
And
so
,
&c.
At
Paris
the
fifth
of
April
,
1571.
Your
Lordships
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
our
trusly
and
well-beloved
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
our
Ambassador
R●sident
with
our
good
Brother
the
French
King
.
ELIZABETH
R.
TRustie
and
well-beloved
we
greet
you
well
;
we
have
perceived
by
your
Letters
written
to
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
,
in
what
sort
you
have
lately
conferred
with
an
Irish
man
,
naming
himself
the
Archbishop
of
Cassels
,
upon
occasion
sought
by
him
to
make
his
submission
and
suit
to
us
for
his
offence
in
departing
out
of
Ireland
.
And
considering
the
conditions
of
the
party
,
and
the
profit
that
might
follow
by
his
discovering
of
the
practices
wherewith
he
is
so
throughly
acquainted
,
we
can
be
content
,
that
if
you
shall
find
it
likely
that
he
meaneth
dutifully
to
ask
pardon
,
as
he
pretendeth
by
his
speech
,
that
then
you
shall
give
him
comfort
to
continue
with
the
same
dutifulness
and
loyal
meaning
,
and
provoke
him
to
make
repair
hither
into
England
;
where
you
may
assure
him
,
he
shall
not
find
lack
of
grace
,
if
he
humblie
desire
it
,
and
by
his
truth
hereafter
deserve
it
.
And
if
you
find
him
very
difficult
to
be
perswaded
with
such
general
speech
,
without
further
assurance
from
us
;
you
shall
say
,
that
you
have
written
so
effectually
unto
us
,
with
assirmation
of
your
good
liking
of
his
dealing
with
you
in
so
plain
terms
,
as
he
had
done
;
as
ye
have
power
from
us
to
warrant
him
to
come
into
this
our
Realm
safely
,
and
to
make
his
means
unto
us
for
our
favour
:
If
he
shall
shew
himself
repentant
of
his
former
fault
,
and
disposed
to
live
hereafter
dutiful
,
he
shall
be
provided
of
as
good
a
living
as
heretofore
he
hath
had
.
And
if
he
shall
not
obtain
our
favour
as
he
desireth
,
at
his
coming
,
your
warrant
shall
serve
him
to
return
safely
out
of
our
Realm
;
which
manner
of
usage
,
you
shall
say
,
is
very
rare
in
us
,
but
upon
your
instance
we
have
yielded
thereunto
.
And
so
we
pray
you
use
it
,
and
give
him
warrant
under
your
hand
accordingly
.
And
if
you
shall
find
that
he
hath
sought
to
abuse
you
,
as
we
perceive
by
your
Letters
you
have
some
reason
to
doubt
,
then
shall
you
forbear
to
deal
with
him
in
the
former
sort
;
and
yet
procure
so
much
intelligence
as
you
may
at
his
hands
;
and
after
you
shall
discover
his
continuance
in
falshood
and
practise
there
,
as
you
can
see
occasion
,
and
can
gather
matter
against
him
,
so
deal
with
the
King
there
,
as
by
all
good
means
that
may
be
,
specially
considering
the
Amitie
so
often
,
of
late
time
,
assured
to
us
by
the
King
,
he
may
be
delivered
as
an
open
known
Rebel
and
Traytor
,
especially
in
these
practises
used
by
him
in
Sp●●n
,
however
he
himself
hath
discovered
his
evils
,
with
the
excuses
.
And
we
have
some
cause
the
more
to
doubt
his
lewdness
there
,
for
that
Rogers
,
who
brought
your
Letters
,
reported
,
that
after
he
was
come
from
Paris
,
about
St.
Dennis
,
he
met
with
an
Irish
man
;
who
told
him
,
that
this
Archbishop
had
been
secretly
at
the
Court
,
and
was
readie
to
be
dispatched
away
into
Spain
,
by
the
means
of
the
Cardinal
of
Lorrain
;
which
if
it
were
true
,
we
cannot
think
but
you
have
within
a
short
time
after
been
made
privie
hereof
by
the
Irish
man
.
And
so
according
as
you
shall
find
the
matter
,
we
leave
it
to
your
discretion
.
The
Scotish
Ambassadors
,
who
have
been
here
with
us
,
the
Bishop
of
Ross
,
the
Bishop
of
Gallaway
,
and
the
the
Lord
Leviston
,
as
from
their
Queen
;
the
Earl
M●rton
,
and
others
,
as
from
her
son
,
now
amongst
them
accepted
as
King
;
the
said
Queen
,
as
they
think
,
being
justly
deposed
,
have
been
long
here
,
and
troubled
not
a
little
us
and
our
Councel
.
After
much
debating
of
the
cause
,
we
minding
to
make
(
if
it
might
be
)
a
final
end
,
to
the
assurance
of
our selves
,
our
Estates
,
and
to
the
reducing
of
that
Realm
into
quiet
in
it self
without
bloodshed
,
or
further
occasion
of
intestine
War
and
continual
dissention
,
in
a
Realm
so
near
adjoyning
to
us
;
found
at
the
last
,
that
the
said
Earl
Morton
and
his
Colleagues
had
no
sufficient
Commission
to
treat
of
that
matter
,
which
,
as
we
thought
,
was
most
necessarie
to
be
treated
of
,
if
we
should
do
any
good
in
it
,
which
was
my
final
end
and
purpose
;
that
is
,
the
ayding
of
our
Sister
the
Scots
Queen
,
without
impairing
of
our
estate
and
●uretie
,
and
without
putting
the
Realm
of
Scotland
in
an
extri●able
danger
of
sedition
and
intestine
war
:
Whereupon
we
were
inforced
now
at
the
〈◊〉
,
after
much
debating
with
both
the
parties
,
so
to
leave
the
matter
,
〈◊〉
with
each
of
their
contentations
(
as
we
think
)
both
by
going
home
for
a
time
,
the
one
,
to
have
ample
Commission
to
treat
with
us
,
as
appertaineth
to
that
effect
,
we
may
do
that
good
herein
that
we
desire
;
the
other
,
to
refresh
themselves
for
a
time
,
till
the
other
having
Commission
,
may
be
made
a
partie
;
which
hither●o
,
without
Commission
from
their
partie
which
be
on
the
young
Kings
side
,
can
be
accounted
but
as
private
persons
,
and
not
to
be
dealt
withal
in
reason
to
do
any
thing
which
may
be
accounted
of
just
moment
,
and
effectual
in
Law
.
And
they
●ffirm
,
that
without
Parliament
,
there
can
be
made
no
Commission
,
neither
to
them
,
nor
to
any
other
,
to
treat
of
such
matter
:
Whereupon
their
Parliament
begun
,
and
for
fear
of
prejudicing
the
Queens
partie
in
that
behalf
,
at
our
motion
surceased
,
and
prorogued
until
May
day
next
:
They
go
home
to
it
there
to
have
such
ample
Power
,
Commission
and
Authoritie
given
to
them
or
others
,
to
treat
with
us
and
the
Queen
of
Scots
partie
,
for
a
final
end
;
which
done
and
and
〈◊〉
,
we
〈◊〉
shortlie
to
make
an
end
of
this
controversie
,
to
the
pleasure
of
God
,
and
contentation
of
all
parties
,
if
it
might
be
.
This
you
may
shew
to
the
King
,
our
good
Brother
,
that
it
is
our
design
and
purpose
,
and
hitherto
in
this
sort
we
have
travelled
and
have
good
hope
to
bring
it
to
pass
.
And
if
the
King
shall
thus
reply
,
But
if
they
will
give
no
Commission
,
or
otherwise
defer
it
of
purpose
,
without
answering
any
thing
what
we
will
then
do
(
you
may
say
)
that
we
have
thought
upon
that
case
.
That
if
they
shall
seek
to
look
onely
but
upon
delaies
,
and
upon
set
purpose
,
and
obstinatelie
go
about
to
defraud
our
intent
,
which
is
to
unitie
and
quiet
there
,
we
must
leave
that
partie
which
is
unreasonable
and
obstinate
and
conclude
with
the
other
partie
which
will
hear
and
understand
reason
:
And
so
God
willing
we
intend
to
do
;
the
good
success
whereof
we
do
not
doubt
but
the
King
our
good
Brother
shall
see
,
and
well
allow
of
.
Given
under
our
Signet
at
our
Pallace
of
Westminster
the
eighth
day
of
April
in
the
thirteenth
year
of
our
Reign
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
my
very
good
Friend
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
,
Ambassador
Resident
for
the
Queens
Majestie
in
France
.
SIr
,
my
hard
case
is
such
,
as
either
by
business
in
health
,
or
by
dolour
in
sickness
,
I
cannot
account
my self
a
freeman
,
but
a
slave
to
serve
,
or
an
offender
to
suffer
torment
.
The
will
of
God
be
fulfilled
in
me
to
his
honour
,
for
otherwise
I
find
no
comfort
in
this
world
:
of
this
enough
.
I
am
forced
to
write
this
in
my
bed
,
with
my
hand
,
whilest
I
groan
for
pain
in
my
knee
and
foot
,
and
therefore
I
must
be
short
.
I
could
no
sooner
get
answer
to
your
Letters
brought
by
Rogers
.
Your
Lordships
brought
yesterday
by
Harcourt
,
were
,
I
think
,
welcome
,
and
well
interpreted
by
her
Majestie
;
for
I
sent
them
with
my
own
sentence
aforehand
of
my
good
allowance
of
your
discretion
in
your
choise
of
taking
and
leaving
.
The
Queen
of
Scots
you
see
is
deferred
,
whereof
that
portion
which
is
written
,
was
for
my
ease
indited
by
Sir
Thomas
Smith
:
You
must
make
the
best
of
it
,
and
seek
out
reasons
to
satisfie
them
there
,
that
will
mislike
the
delay
.
Indeed
it
hath
been
onely
devised
to
win
delay
.
I
thank
you
for
your
private
Letter
.
Even
now
we
have
very
good
news
from
the
borders
,
that
Dun-Britten
Castle
was
taken
on
Monday
last
in
the
night
by
cunning
,
where
was
taken
the
Archbishop
of
Saint
Andrews
and
the
Lord
Flenning
,
the
manner
how
it
was
taken
,
is
not
signified
.
But
it
is
of
a
greater
importance
then
Edenborough
Castle
,
considering
it
was
receptaculum
to
all
the
Scotish
Queens
Forraign
ayd
.
From
Westminster
,
out
of
my
bed
,
this
Saturday
at
five
of
the
clock
,
the
seventh
of
March
,
1571.
Your
assured
Friend
,
William
Burleigh
.
Excuse
me
to
my
Lord
of
Rutland
for
not
writing
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
BEfore
the
receit
of
her
Majesties
,
bearing
date
the
eighth
day
of
April
,
the
Archbishops
enterprize
offered
up
to
this
State
,
through
the
discreet
usage
of
the
Irish
Captain
,
was
quite
overthrown
.
For
the
same
day
that
he
should
have
conference
with
Monsieur
about
the
matter
,
the
said
Captain
procured
the
Archbishop
to
send
him
unto
Monsieur
,
to
know
when
it
would
be
his
pleasure
that
he
might
wait
upon
him
,
and
so
he
according
repaired
unto
Monsieur
.
Monsieur
asked
him
divers
questions
touching
the
situation
of
Ireland
,
the
manner
of
the
Government
of
the
same
,
to
whom
it
appertained
,
and
divers
other
such
like
questions
:
At
the
length
he
asked
him
,
if
the
Countrey
were
fruitful
;
and
what
commodity
the
Q.
Majestie
received
by
the
same
.
Whereunto
he
answered
,
that
the
Countrey
was
very
poor
,
and
that
her
Majestie
was
at
continual
and
yearly
charges
in
keeping
of
the
same
,
without
receiving
any
commoditie
from
thence
.
Then
he
asked
him
,
what
the
Bishop
was
.
He
answered
him
,
that
he
was
banished
out
of
his
Countrey
for
certain
disorders
there
committed
.
And
that
sithence
his
departure
from
thence
,
he
hath
been
in
divers
Countreys
,
seeking
at
Princes
hands
such
relief
as
he
might
get
,
bearing
them
in
hand
,
that
he
is
able
to
do
much
in
his
Countrey
.
And
after
that
Monsieur
had
heard
this
report
,
giving
him
credit
,
as
one
whom
he
knew
;
he
willed
him
to
tell
the
Arthbishop
,
that
he
doubted
that
he
should
not
be
at
any
leisure
to
confer
with
him
,
being
now
entertained
in
Counsel
with
matters
of
great
wait
;
and
further
to
say
unto
him
,
that
if
he
did
lack
any
thing
,
upon
knowledge
thereof
given
,
he
would
be
a
mean
unto
the
King
for
the
same
:
Whereupon
the
Bishop
by
his
Letters
made
Monsieur
acquainted
with
his
poverty
,
and
order
was
taken
that
he
had
sent
him
two
hundred
Crowns
.
This
I
thought
good
to
set
down
unto
your
Lordship
at
large
,
for
two
respects
;
the
one
,
to
the
end
you
might
the
better
know
the
Archbishop
;
the
other
,
for
that
there
may
be
by
your
good
means
unto
her
Majestie
,
some
consideration
had
of
this
Irish
Captain
,
who
from
time
to
time
hath
been
a
very
good
instrument
for
the
discoverie
of
the
practises
against
Ireland
,
which
he
hath
done
with
the
hazarding
of
his
life
,
if
his
dealing
with
me
,
or
with
Sir
Henry
〈◊〉
were
known
.
I
have
taken
upon
me
to
put
him
out
of
doubt
,
that
this
service
of
his
will
not
be
unconsidered
by
her
Majestie
.
Surely
,
my
good
Lord
,
if
when
we
promise
in
these
causes
consideration
,
and
no
regard
be
had
thereto
,
neither
can
those
of
my
calling
promise
reward
;
nor
they
to
whom
we
promise
,
give
credit
to
our
words
,
when
no
fruits
follow
.
I
beseech
your
Lordship
,
therefore
,
deal
earnestly
with
her
Majestie
in
this
behalf
:
he
,
without
respect
of
this
present
service
,
as
I
have
before
written
,
deserveth
entertainment
,
in
respect
of
his
sufficiency
and
hability
to
serve
her
Majestie
through
the
skill
he
hath
gotten
by
experience
had
of
these
latter
wars
here
.
After
the
receipt
of
her
Majesties
Letters
of
the
eighth
of
April
,
according
to
the
charge
given
me
in
them
.
I
dealt
with
the
Archbishop
in
respect
of
the
secret
practises
he
promised
to
reveal
:
Such
perswasions
as
I
could
,
I
used
to
procure
him
to
make
his
repair
into
E●gland
,
shewing
him
that
her
Majestie
promised
grace
and
pardon
,
if
he
would
humbly
desire
it
at
her
hands
,
and
purposed
by
his
dutiful
loyal
meaning
hereafter
,
to
deserve
it
.
And
to
the
end
that
he
should
not
doubt
of
her
Majesties
sincere
dealing
herein
,
I
offered
him
my
safe
conduct
,
having
authority
from
her
Majesties
so
to
do
,
to
warrant
him
to
go
safely
into
the
Realm
,
thereby
to
obtain
her
Majesties
favour
,
with
more
safety
of
his
person
,
and
to
return
in
like
case
safely
out
of
the
Realm
,
if
he
should
misuse
the
same
:
whereunto
he
once
willingly
accorded
;
but
afterwards
,
by
what
sinister
counsel
I
know
not
,
he
changed
his
mind
;
in
the
end
he
came
to
this
issue
,
that
unless
it
would
please
her
Majestie
to
grant
him
this
rude
request
,
which
also
I
send
your
Lordship
,
signed
with
his
own
hands
,
he
would
never
return
either
into
England
,
or
into
Ireland
.
I
told
him
,
that
it
became
not
a
Subject
,
and
an
offendor
,
as
he
was
,
to
stand
in
such
terms
with
his
Prince
,
but
with
humble
submission
,
and
acknowledging
of
his
fault
,
to
crave
pardon
,
and
to
esteem
this
favour
offered
as
rare
;
and
not
to
be
refused
,
but
with
thankfulness
to
be
received
.
If
it
shall
please
her
Majestie
to
grant
him
his
pardon
,
his
request
is
,
that
he
might
have
knowledge
thereof
within
these
twenty
dayes
;
for
that
otherwise
,
he
is
minded
to
repair
again
into
Spain
.
At
this
present
he
is
gone
to
Nantes
in
Brittain
,
there
to
dispatch
certain
businesses
,
as
he
saith
,
promising
to
return
,
and
not
to
depart
out
of
this
Countrey
these
twenty
days
.
The
19
of
this
month
there
arrived
here
two
Gentlemen
named
Conniers
,
and
one
other
named
Beamont
,
who
said
they
imbarqued
at
Newcastle
the
12
of
the
same
,
and
they
escaped
very
narrowly
:
After
they
had
stayed
here
a
day
,
departed
by
Post
into
Flanders
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
at
Paris
,
the
22
of
April
,
1571.
To
our
right
trusty
and
well-beloved
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
our
Ambassador
Resident
with
our
good
Brother
the
French
King
.
ELIZABETH
R.
TRusty
and
well-beloved
,
we
greet
you
well
;
we
understand
such
Message
and
credit
you
lately
sent
and
gave
to
Robert
Beal
,
to
be
declared
by
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
to
us
,
according
as
we
did
heretofore
will
you
to
explore
the
circumstance
of
the
matter
now
revealed
to
you
.
You
shall
as
much
as
may
be
,
say
to
the
party
that
hath
made
the
demand
,
that
we
are
sorry
that
we
cannot
satisfie
their
demand
at
this
present
;
neither
for
the
place
where
they
require
to
be
satisfied
,
nor
for
the
same
with
such
speed
,
the
same
being
indeed
impossible
unto
us
both
for
place
and
time
.
And
so
you
may
conclude
with
assurance
,
that
the
revealing
of
their
intent
to
you
,
shall
in
no
wayes
by
our
means
prejudice
their
purpose
.
And
so
we
pray
you
use
the
matter
,
as
they
report
our
answer
to
the
best
;
we
mean
,
with
expedition
to
return
Mr.
Cavalcant
thither
with
so
much
of
our
resolution
as
we
can
conveniently
open
unto
him
.
And
for
the
rest
,
we
mean
to
commit
to
your
charge
by
our
other
more
special
Letter
.
Given
under
our
Signet
at
our
Pallace
of
Westminster
,
the
thirteenth
of
April
,
1571.
the
thirteenth
year
of
our
Reign
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
HEr
Majesties
answer
contained
in
her
Letters
,
bearing
date
the
13
of
Aprill
,
I
delivered
unto
the
party
,
who
awaited
for
the
same
,
using
the
best
words
I
might
to
breed
contentation
.
The
reply
was
,
that
he
hoped
the
suit
being
so
small
,
the
surety
offered
sufficient
,
and
the
benefit
that
thereby
might
have
risen
unto
her
Majestie
so
great
,
that
the
same
would
not
have
been
denied
;
for
saith
she
,
Let
her
Majestie
assure
her self
,
that
Spain
will
never
forget
the
arrest
of
the
money
,
which
she
shall
find
when
occasion
of
revenge
shall
be
offered
.
They
do
here
with
great
desire
expect
Mr.
Cavalcants
coming
,
and
as
I
judge
by
some
Letters
received
from
their
Ambassador
,
they
conceive
great
hope
to
proceed
;
certain
speech
passed
between
Tilligney
and
the
King
,
which
I
have
imported
to
my
Lord
of
Leicester
,
maketh
me
think
that
the
Religion
will
be
no
let
,
&c.
And
so
&c.
Paris
the
22
of
Aprill
1571.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
,
her
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
I
most
heartily
thank
you
for
your
so
well
advised
Letters
,
and
considering
I
find
them
so
circums●ectly
written
,
and
the
matters
contained
so
well
digested
,
I
cannot
but
give
you
knowledge
of
my
well
liking
of
your
service
,
whereof
to
my
power
I
will
also
procure
the
Q.
Majestie
to
conceive
the
like
good
opinion
.
I
am
sorry
that
the
Q.
Majestie
findeth
occasion
to
pretermit
this
late
motion
whereof
(
it
is
likely
)
she
might
reap
great
fruit
,
to
the
quietness
of
her
own
Countries
;
you
must
make
the
best
that
you
can
to
content
the
parties
;
I
need
not
write
more
,
because
this
bearer
Mr.
Beale
is
so
sufficient
,
to
whom
I
have
also
shewed
some
of
our
occurrents
.
From
Westminster
the
14
of
Aprill
1571.
Your
assured
loving
friend
Will
.
Cecill
,
I
forgot
my
new
word
Will
.
Burleigh
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
I
Was
glad
by
your
Lordships
of
the
7
and
14
of
April
,
to
understand
the
good
liking
you
have
of
my
raw
dealing
in
matters
of
such
weight
as
I
am
now
imployed
in
;
next
her
Majestie
,
to
your
Lordships
contentation
do
I
chiefly
seek
,
as
his
,
whom
(
in
this
calling
)
I
see
hath
chief
regard
to
Gods
glory
and
her
Majesties
safety
.
I
am
sorry
the
request
I
preferred
took
no
better
effect
;
I
pray
God
it
may
be
kept
secret
,
that
thereby
there
may
grow
no
evill
effect
,
whereof
I
have
some
cause
to
doubt
,
by
the
experience
I
have
had
since
my
coming
hither
;
The
fault
I
know
,
but
no
remedie
I
hope
after
;
The
enterprise
within
this
moneth
will
break
forth
,
and
I
hope
to
good
effect
▪
by
that
I
have
further
understood
of
their
matter
;
and
surely
,
the
match
proceeding
,
nothing
could
be
more
sit
in
my
poor
opinion
,
then
for
us
to
have
been
dealers
in
the
same
,
thereby
to
have
avoided
others
.
Thus
I
am
bold
to
write
,
as
a
private
man
,
in
a
private
Letter
,
having
no
opinion
as
an
Ambassador
.
And
thus
having
nothing
else
at
this
present
to
trouble
your
Lordship
with
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
22
of
Aprill
.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
my
very
friend
Sir
Fr.
Walsingham
,
Ambassador
Resident
for
the
Queens
Majestie
in
France
.
TOuching
the
Archb.
you
shall
understand
her
Majesties
pleasure
by
her
Letters
.
My
Brother
Sidney
(
the
Deputy
of
Ireland
)
is
arrived
here
;
as
farre
as
we
can
learn
by
him
,
there
is
great
jarre
between
that
Prelate
and
Prince
Stewkley
,
which
hath
caused
his
great
mislike
to
remain
in
Spain
,
it
may
be
to
good
purpose
(
if
it
be
possible
)
to
recover
him
and
get
him
hither
.
For
the
other
greatest
matter
,
you
shall
shortly
receive
her
Majesties
full
resolution
;
it
appeareth
,
her
Majestie
hath
good
liking
to
proceed
,
if
reason
take
place
in
the
conditions
.
God
send
such
speed
as
may
be
to
the
glory
of
the
Almighty
God
,
and
her
Majesties
good
satisfaction
.
I
suppose
the
dispatch
will
be
ready
to
depart
by
Sunday
,
or
Monday
at
the
farthest
;
I
pray
you
send
me
another
Cipher
more
easie
then
the
last
.
So
with
my
hearty
commendations
,
I
bid
you
farewell
.
In
haste
this
good
Friday
.
Your
assured
friend
,
R.
Leicester
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earle
of
Leicester
.
SEeing
her
Majestie
hath
good
liking
to
proceed
,
as
appeareth
by
your
Lordships
Letters
dated
on
Friday
last
,
I
am
glad
to
conceive
great
hope
by
certain
speech
lately
passed
,
between
the
King
and
Tillign●y
,
that
Religion
will
not
be
the
let
,
which
is
the
chiefest
thing
I
respect
in
this
match
.
About
an
8
dayes
past
,
the
King
entring
into
talke
with
him
concerning
this
match
,
Tilligney
shewed
him
,
that
it
seemed
strange
to
the
world
,
that
Monsieur
(
considering
that
this
matter
was
in
treaty
)
grew
every
day
more
suspicious
then
the
other
.
To
that
the
King
replied
,
That
his
Brother
(
if
there
fell
out
no
other
let
but
Religion
)
would
be
ruled
by
him
;
And
because
(
saith
he
)
I
may
the
better
bring
the
matter
to
passe
,
I
will
have
my
Brother
with
me
out
of
this
Town
,
and
divide
him
from
certain
superstitious
Fryers
,
that
seek
to
nourish
this
new
holiness
in
him
;
And
I
doubt
not
(
saith
he
)
within
these
few
dayes
so
to
work
my
Brother
,
as
he
will
yield
to
any
thing
that
I
will
require
.
Two
dayes
after
the
King
called
again
Tilligney
unto
him
;
and
asked
him
,
whether
he
lately
had
any
talk
with
his
Brother
.
He
shewed
him
,
that
the
same
day
at
dinner
,
Monsieur
called
him
unto
him
,
whose
whole
course
of
talk
was
onely
in
commendation
of
the
Q.
Majestie
,
and
of
the
great
desire
he
had
to
have
so
happy
and
so
honorable
a
match
;
whereby
(
saith
Tilligney
)
I
see
him
so
farre
in
,
as
I
hope
he
will
not
make
any
difficulty
at
Religion
,
which
will
be
the
chiefest
matter
the
Queen
will
stick
in
.
No
(
saith
the
King
)
observe
my
Brother
well
,
&
you
shall
see
him
every
day
lesse
superstitious
then
other
.
This
I
thought
good
at
large
to
set
down
,
aswell
in
respect
of
the
match
;
as
also
,
that
your
Lordship
may
see
the
great
hope
that
may
be
gathered
by
this
speech
,
of
the
Kings
revolt
from
Papistry
.
Surely
,
I
am
of
opinion
,
that
if
this
match
go
forward
,
it
will
set
the
triple
Crown
quite
aside
.
According
to
your
Lordships
request
,
I
have
sent
you
this
inclosed
Cipher
;
and
●o
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Lordship
at
this
present
,
referring
you
over
for
other
matters
unto
my
Lord
of
Burleighs
Letters
,
&c.
From
Paris
the
22
of
Aprill
1571.
Your
Lordships
to
Command
,
Fr.
●alsingham
.
To
our
trusty
and
welbeloved
,
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
,
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
ELIZABETH
R.
RIght
trusty
and
welbeloved
we
greet
your
well
,
The
bearer
hereof
Sr.
Cavalcant
hath
bin
here
,
and
imparted
to
us
certain
matters
(
as
it
seemeth
)
committed
to
his
charge
;
whereunto
the
Ambassador
here
being
also
by
him
made
privy
,
they
both
have
received
our
answer
to
such
Articles
as
●●th
been
by
them
propounded
.
And
of
the
same
,
and
of
our
further
pleasure
how
you
shall
proceed
,
you
shall
by
our
other
Letters
and
instructions
more
amply
understand
.
Given
under
our
Signet
,
at
our
Palace
of
Westminster
,
the
17
day
of
Aprill
1571.
the
13
year
of
our
Reign
.
To
our
Right
trusty
and
welbeloved
,
Sr.
Fr.
Walsingham
our
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
ELIZABETH
R.
RIght
trusty
and
welbeloved
we
greet
you
well
,
you
shall
understand
that
the
French
Ambassador
and
Cavalcant
having
speciall
credit
to
move
to
us
the
matter
of
marriage
with
Monsieur
de
Anjou
,
have
propounded
to
us
certain
Articles
in
French
,
whereof
you
shall
herewith
receive
a
Copy
,
To
the
which
after
some
conference
had
by
our
commandment
betwixt
our
Councellors
the
Earle
of
Leicester
,
and
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
for
us
,
and
the
said
Ambassador
and
Cavalcant
of
the
other
party
,
our
said
Councellors
have
delivered
such
answers
in
writing
to
them
,
as
also
we
send
you
herewith
.
In
the
debating
whereof
,
the
Ambassador
hath
with
great
earnestness
,
misliked
sundry
of
them
in
this
manner
following
;
●hat
in
the
first
he
maketh
doubt
,
that
the
usage
of
the
matrimony
by
the
orders
of
this
our
Realm
,
may
contain
matters
which
should
be
repugnant
to
the
Dukes
conscience
,
and
namely
,
that
he
should
at
that
time
be
urged
to
receive
the
Sacrament
according
to
the
institution
of
this
our
Church
whereupon
,
such
words
as
are
now
at
the
last
agreed
in
the
answer
,
we
think
ought
and
doth
satisfie
them
,
though
he
pretend
still
some
doubt
;
And
yet
if
by
the
answer
they
there
shall
not
be
satisfied
,
then
you
may
do
well
to
impart
to
Monsieur
de
Foix
the
very
order
of
the
Book
for
that
cause
;
And
though
the
receiving
of
the
Sacrament
at
that
time
,
be
in
some
part
there
mentioned
,
yet
that
being
not
out
of
necessity
,
you
may
of
your self
give
them
some
cause
to
hope
,
that
it
may
(
for
reasonable
respect
)
be
forborn
,
and
so
they
shall
have
reason
to
be
content
with
it
.
The
clause
to
have
the
Dukes
Ministers
in
,
was
inserted
upon
such
motion
made
by
the
Ambassador
.
In
the
second
he
hath
found
most
difficulty
,
for
that
by
our
answer
he
saith
no
grant
is
made
by
us
,
that
the
Duke
shall
have
liberty
for
himself
and
his
domestiques
to
use
his
own
Religion
;
which
he
saith
he
would
not
require
,
but
to
be
permitted
withall
these
cautions
and
conditions
;
That
he
should
use
his
Religion
in
secret
place
and
manner
,
and
with
such
circumspection
,
as
thereby
no
manner
of
publique
offence
should
grow
to
our
Subjects
;
but
hereto
he
could
not
have
us
yield
,
being
answered
,
That
we
doubted
not
but
that
Monsieur
de
Anjou
,
would
(
by
the
advice
of
Queen
Mother
)
be
contented
with
our
answers
,
being
well
weighed
;
in
that
we
are
content
that
by
no
means
he
,
nor
his
Domestiques
shall
be
compelled
to
use
the
Rites
of
our
Religion
;
otherwise
then
shall
be
agreeable
with
his
conscience
;
But
as
for
exercise
of
his
own
Religion
,
being
specially
forbidden
by
our
Laws
,
we
cannot
without
manifest
offence
and
perill
to
our
State
accord
thereto
.
And
so
we
would
have
you
to
use
all
good
perswasions
to
induce
them
to
be
content
with
our
answer
in
this
behalf
:
for
the
better
maintenance
whereof
you
may
require
,
that
it
may
be
considered
what
perill
it
might
be
to
the
quietness
of
our
State
to
have
one
that
should
be
our
husband
(
by
his
example
in
our
house
)
to
give
comfort
to
our
Subjects
that
presently
are
well
devoted
to
obey
our
Laws
,
to
break
them
;
which
may
so
fall
out
in
processe
of
time
,
as
we
might
repent
that
ever
we
had
been
so
evill
advised
.
And
therefore
specially
you
shall
require
Queen
Mother
to
have
good
consideration
hereof
,
as
one
that
by
her
own
experience
of
Government
hath
tasted
of
no
small
trouble
growing
by
such
permission
,
although
she
have
now
at
length
prudently
brought
a
stay
in
the
Realm
;
and
in
any
wise
you
shall
give
them
no
other
comfort
in
this
behalf
,
but
return
to
us
their
answer
.
The
third
Article
is
agreeable
to
the
like
Article
,
conceived
in
a
treaty
of
marriage
betwixt
King
Philip
,
and
our
late
Sister
Q.
Mary
;
so
as
thereto
no
exception
hath
been
made
by
the
Ambassador
.
The
fourth
,
though
it
was
misliked
by
the
Ambassador
;
yet
it
cannot
be
otherwise
by
us
ordered
,
and
so
the
Ambassador
was
peremptorily
answered
.
The
fifth
,
though
it
did
not
like
the
Ambassador
,
for
that
there
is
no
expresse
sum
of
yearly
revenues
named
to
be
allowed
to
the
Duke
,
yet
he
hath
accepted
it
with
generall
words
.
And
herein
to
maintain
our
answer
,
you
may
truly
affirm
,
that
King
Philip
had
no
manner
of
thing
allowed
him
,
but
sustained
all
his
own
charge
,
and
gave
also
to
Noblemen
,
Gentlemen
,
and
Yeomen
of
our
Nation
good
entertainment
.
In
the
sixth
,
the
Ambassador
hath
alledged
no
misliking
,
but
on
our
part
you
may
see
by
the
latter
part
of
the
Article
,
that
it
is
meet
that
we
should
know
the
interest
that
the
Duke
hath
in
his
severall
Dominions
,
and
how
the
same
are
to
succeed
to
his
children
,
as
well
Sons
as
Daughters
,
if
there
be
no
Sons
;
and
so
you
shall
require
a
particular
answer
thereto
.
The
seventh
is
agreeable
to
the
like
clause
of
an
Act
of
Parliament
,
whereof
you
shall
receive
better
information
in
another
writing
,
containing
such
thing
as
on
our
part
are
to
be
demanded
.
And
yet
the
Ambassador
hath
earnestly
required
,
that
if
the
Duke
should
overlive
us
,
and
have
a
child
living
,
that
should
be
Heir
to
the
Crown
,
he
might
continue
the
Title
of
a
King
,
with
his
addition
to
be
called
Rex
pater
;
and
if
no
child
should
be
living
,
that
then
he
may
be
called
Rex
dotarius
,
which
we
think
rather
of
matters
of
form
then
of
substance
,
and
meeter
to
be
thought
of
when
greater
matters
are
accorded
,
then
now
;
and
so
we
have
forborn
to
alter
the
Article
.
In
this
sort
you
see
the
manner
of
our
answers
.
And
although
by
our
Letters
yesterday
we
signified
unto
you
,
that
we
would
give
some
instructions
how
to
propound
other
things
to
our
benefit
,
and
so
we
did
also
let
the
French
Ambassador
understand
;
yet
upon
some
better
consideration
,
we
have
forborn
,
thinking
it
meet
,
that
this
matter
concerning
the
point
of
Religion
,
were
first
on
both
parties
determined
,
before
we
should
proceed
in
the
rest
;
for
this
being
accorded
,
there
is
no
great
difficulty
in
the
rest
;
and
this
being
not
accorded
to
our
contentation
,
the
rest
are
not
to
be
dealt
in
;
and
if
it
be
misliked
that
we
do
not
give
you
Commission
to
propound
other
things
,
as
perchance
the
Ambassador
here
will
give
them
some
hope
that
we
now
meant
to
do
,
you
may
confesse
,
that
we
have
indeed
considered
of
other
things
requisite
,
wherein
we
think
there
will
rest
no
difficulty
.
But
we
hold
it
most
agreeable
to
the
Queen
Mothers
own
intention
,
that
the
matter
might
be
so
dealt
in
,
as
it
might
speedily
appeare
what
were
to
be
hoped
of
herein
.
And
considering
this
matter
,
for
the
Religion
seemeth
of
such
substance
,
as
none
of
the
rest
is
,
we
think
it
best
to
have
this
first
treated
of
;
And
so
either
to
proceed
or
forbear
,
wherein
,
we
trust
our
sincerity
shall
well
appeare
.
And
so
we
would
have
you
to
expresse
our
good
meaning
.
Given
under
our
Signet
,
at
our
Pallace
of
Westminster
,
the
19
of
April
,
1571.
the
13
yeare
of
our
Reign
.
Articles
delivered
by
the
French
Ambassador
,
and
Mr.
Cavalcant
,
13
of
April
1571.
Q
Ue
le
mariage
se
solemnizera
sans
user
Des
ceremonies
,
qui
ne
sont
conformes
á
la
Religion
De
Monseigneur
.
Que
pour
lay
et
ses
domesticques
,
il
poura
fere
libre
exercice
De
sad
Religion
,
sans
toutesfois
alterer
en
aucune
fa●on
l'ordre
sur
Icelle
receu
et
apprové
par
la
loy
en
Anglet
.
Qu'incontinent
le
mariage
faict
,
Monsieur
aie
le
tiltre
Du
Roy.
d'
Anglet
.
et
governe
et
administre
iceluz
conjointement
auecla
roine
.
Que
le
lend
demain
apres
le
Mariage
consommé
,
Monseigneur
comme
Mary
de
la
royne
sera
co●ronné
et
recea
des
subjects
pour
Roy.
Quil
prendra
soixante
mil
livres
sterling
par
an
du
revenu
du
Roy●
D●
Anglet
.
aff●n
,
quil
se
puisse
maint
enir
convenablement
a
la
dignité
e●
grandeur
du
Roy.
Les
d●scendans
de
ce
mariage
succederont
es
biens
paternels
&
maternels
,
conformement
aux
loix
et
custumes
des
royaumes
et
pais
ou
ils
sout
situéz
.
Et
outre
sila
roy
ne
aecederoit
ne
laissant
hoirs
procrees
dece
mariage
,
Monsieur
〈◊〉
le
nom
et
tilt●e
,
governement
et
administration
desusdits
soixante
ante
mil
livres
sterlin
,
affi●
qu'il
puisse
continuer
sa
premiere
splend●ur
et
grandeur
.
Qu'entre
le
Roy
treschrestien
et
ses
enfans
les
Roys
d'
Anglet
.
et
lez
enfans
sera
perpetuelle
Ami●i●
et
fraternit●●
ligue
et
union
.
Explanatio
Articulorum
propositorum
à
D.
Oratore
Regis
Christ●●niss
.
cum
potestate
reservata
ad
ampliorem
explicationem
corundem
;
cum
tempus
postulaverit
.
MAtrimonium
celebrabitur
secundum
leges
&
ritus
ecclesiae
Anglicanae
ceteris
civilibus
&
regiis
solemnitatibus
adhibitis
,
quales
adhiberi
decet
in
matr●noniis
regum
Angliae
.
In
cujus
celebratione
licebit
Illustrissimo
,
Duci
habere
presentes
suos
ministros
tam
ecclesiasticos
quam
civiles
,
qui
contract●
matrimonii
testes
esse
possint
,
re●quae
omnes
ibidem
gestas
in
acta
secun
um
formam
Juris
redigere
valeant
;
Illustr●ssimus
Dux
&
domestici
qui
su●
〈◊〉
sunt
subditi
Coronae
Angliae
nullo
modo
cogentur
contra
conscientiam
su●m
,
●ut
eorum
uti
vel
exer●ere
ritus
ullos
ecclisiasticos
secundu●
morem
ecclesiae
Angli●anae
.
Idem
Illustr●ssimus
Dux
&
Maritus
charissimus
serenissimae
Reginae
Angliae
eam
tempor●●us
congruis
&
usitatis
comitabitur
ad
ecclesim
vel
Oratorium
,
ibidemque
morab●tur
in
loco
sibi
accomodato
donec
serenisima
Regina
revertatur
atque
eam
reducet
ut
tempus
&
locus
postulabunt
.
Preterea
Idem
Illustrissimus
Dux
neque
per
seipsum
neque
quovis
alis
modo
procurab●t
,
ut
aliqua
mu●atio
aut
innovatio
legum
Ecclesi●sticarum
de
Religi●ne
e●●tarum
,
in
regno
Angliae
aut
fiet
aut
tentetur
,
neque
ullo
subdito
serenissimae
Reginae
favorem
ullum
praestabit
quo
easdem
leges
ecclisiasticas
in
ulla
parte
violet
,
sed
potius
curabit
&
dabit
operam
ut
hujusmodi
violator
legum
condi●né
puniatur
.
Illustrissimus
〈◊〉
post
ma●rimonium
con●●actum
&
consummatum
,
virtute
dicti
Matrimonii
gaudebit
,
una
cum
seren●ssima
regina
consorte
sua
;
titulo
stilo
honore
&
nom●ne
regio
constane
&
duran●e
dicto
m●trimonio
,
salvis
tamen
Juribus
legibus
con●uetudinibus
regni
Angliae
ceterisque
cautis
&
conventis
quae
in
hac
parte
specialiter
provisa
sunt
,
per
tractatum
de
matrimonio
inter
serenissimam
reginam
Mariam
defunct●m
sororem
serenissimae
reginae
&
Phillippum
nunc
regem
&
tunc
Principem
Hi●paniarum
.
H●ud
〈◊〉
est
hujusmodi
postulat
.
consentire
sine
aperta
injuria
her
.
vel
successor
.
serenissimae
reginae
neque
unquam
hoc
postulatum
〈◊〉
in
contractum
matrimonii
á
Carol.
V.
Caesare
nofi●lii
sui
Philips
Principis
Hispan
.
Quin
aequum
esse
videatur
ut
Illustrissimus
Dux
suos
proprios
domesticos
alat
,
suis
sumptibus
,
ubicunque
tamen
&
quandocunque
dictus
Illustriss●mus
Dux
tenebitur
facere
aliquas
expensas
mandato
serenissimae
Reginae
,
aut
respectu
Regnorum
suorum
providebitur
,
ut
omnes
hujusmodi
expensae
solvantur
ex
erario
publico
Regni
Angliae
.
Liberi
ex●
hoc
Matrimonio
prognati
in
Materna
hereditate
suc●dent
in
regius
,
secundum
jura
&
consuetudines
regnorum
(
viz.
)
primogenitus
filius
in
Coronam
,
quam
Regina
Mater
habet
,
&
si
nulli
extabunt
filii
Masculi
,
filiae
;
si
extabunt
,
succedent
,
viz
prima
&
sola
maxima
natu
,
&c.
Atque
idem
ut
fiat
in
hereditate
paterna
aequum
est
,
&
quo
modo
consuetudines
locorum
id
ferrent
,
intelligi
par
est
.
Si
reliqua
petenda
ab
Illustri●●imo
Duce
,
quo
ad
aequa
fuerint
,
concedantur
non
negabitur
illi
tutela
filii
&
filiae
suae
cum
in
hoc
matrimonio
prognat
,
Regnum
Angliae
pertinebit
ac
—
etiam
regnorum
eodem
modo
iisque
conditionibus
&
provisionibus
quibus
statutum
est
per
quasdam
ordinationes
magni
Parlamenti
Angliae
in
favorem
Reg.
Hispa
.
cum
serenissima
regina
putabatur
ex
eo
esse
gravida
.
Nihil
tale
poterit
in
hoc
casu
per
serenissimam
Reginam
concedi
marito
suo
superviventi
,
presertim
ubi
non
extabunt
liberi
aliqui
ex
eo
matrimonio
,
nisi
id
fiat
authoritate
totius
Regni
per
consensum
trium
statuum
Regni
Angliae
;
Neque
hujusmodi
quicquam
petitum
est
à
Phil.
Rege
vel
principe
tempore
serenissimae
nunc
Reginae
cum
eadem
serenissima
Regina
à
compluribus
petita
●it
in
conjugem
.
At
si
quid
hujusmodi
in
posterum
sperari
possit
ut
à
statubus
Regni
concedatur
,
tum
potissimum
expectandum
est
,
cum
Illustrissimus
Dux
fuerit
illis
&
Regno
magis
cognitus
&
perspectus
.
●ltimò
utiliss
.
est
utrique
Regno
ut
quam
firmissima
pax
&
confederatio
perpetua
ineatur
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
and
my
very
loving
friend
,
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
,
her
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
this
bearer
returneth
with
the
Queens
Majesties
Letters
,
and
answer
,
to
such
Articles
as
he
brought
hither
;
both
which
I
do
send
you
at
this
time
,
but
not
that
you
should
deal
therein
in
any
wise
,
untill
you
shall
receive
the
Queens
Majesties
Letters
to
inform
you
how
to
deal
therein
;
and
how
likewise
you
shall
proceed
further
in
other
matters
to
be
moved
on
her
Majesties
behalf
,
which
are
of
more
waite
and
consequence
to
be
written
,
then
can
presently
be
sent
by
this
bearer
;
But
I
trust
they
shall
be
expedited
within
these
few
daies
,
and
untill
that
time
I
forbeare
to
write
any
more
.
This
bearer
appeareth
to
us
a
very
carefull
and
honest
Gentlemen
,
and
well
devoted
to
the
Queens
Majestie
,
and
so
I
pray
you
let
him
know
my
opinion
of
him
.
From
Westminster
the
18
of
Aprill
1571.
Your
loving
friend
William
Burleigh
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
and
my
assured
friend
Sir
Fr.
Walsingham
,
the
Queens
Majesties
Ambassador
in
France
.
SIr
,
after
I
had
written
my
other
Letters
yesterday
,
there
happened
some
alteration
in
this
great
matter
of
moment
;
Where
the
Queens
Majestie
Majestie
had
determined
(
besides
her
answer
to
the
French
Articles
)
to
have
also
sent
you
certain
other
Articles
to
be
demanded
of
them
there
,
whereby
the
whole
cause
should
be
opened
,
and
nothing
left
behind
in
silence
;
so
that
both
parties
might
have
understood
their
mutuall
intentions
.
Now
suddainly
her
Majestie
hath
thought
good
at
this
time
to
send
onely
the
French
Articles
,
and
her
answers
,
and
for
the
rest
she
meaneth
to
reserve
untill
she
may
understand
how
her
answers
are
taken
,
and
specially
how
the
knotty
point
of
Religion
will
be
smoothed
▪
And
the
cause
of
this
change
(
as
I
conjecture
)
groweth
of
some
late
intelligence
brought
thence
,
that
if
the
Queens
Majestie
will
stand
earnestly
upon
that
point
for
Religion
,
it
shall
be
assented
unto
,
which
causeth
her
to
proceed
thus
confidently
.
And
for
my
part
,
I
wish
most
heartily
that
it
may
so
succeed
,
but
that
onely
I
must
fear
,
except
you
shall
moderate
the
matter
better
,
they
there
will
imagine
that
this
matter
of
Religion
is
but
projected
to
colour
the
delay
in
breaking
off
;
for
indeed
in
like
cause
so
did
the
Emperor
for
his
Brother
the
Arch-Duke
Charles
.
As
I
cannot
instruct
you
how
to
dissolve
this
doubt
there
,
but
as
cause
shall
be
given
;
So
,
I
know
your
wisdome
sufficient
to
invent
sufficient
answers
to
mollifie
their
hard
conceits
.
Thus
you
see
how
inwardly
I
deale
with
you
,
and
trust
you
will
so
use
it
.
I
find
Mr.
Cavalcant
very
well
disposed
and
sorry
to
see
these
occasions
given
,
though
surely
he
seeth
here
the
Queen
Majesties
disposition
directly
to
his
contentation
.
From
Westminster
the
19
of
Aprill
1571.
Your
assured
friend
William●
Burleigh
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
Mr.
Cavalcant
arrived
here
the
24
of
this
moneth
,
by
whom
I
received
her
Majesties
Letters
,
the
contents
whereof
,
after
I
had
perused
and
conferred
with
him
touching
his
proceedings
,
and
for
that
the
King
and
Queen
Mother
were
departed
out
of
this
Town
,
the
one
to
St.
Disier
,
the
other
to
Monceaux
to
bring
the
Duke
,
and
Dutchess
of
Lorrain
onward
on
their
way
.
It
was
agreed
between
us
that
he
should
repaire
the
next
morning
to
Monceaux
to
Queen
Mother
,
there
to
deliver
her
Majesties
Letters
as
also
her
answers
to
the
Articles
propounded
by
the
King
.
Touching
his
proceeding
with
her
I
referre
your
Lordship
to
his
own
Letters
.
By
him
I
understood
at
his
return
that
Queen
Mother
would
speak
with
me
,
at
her
repaire
to
the
Town
,
if
I
had
any
thing
to
say
unto
her
;
So
the
26
of
this
moneth
she
repaired
hither
,
and
for
that
during
the
time
of
her
abode
here
she
could
have
no
leasure
,
she
sent
me
word
that
the
next
day
in
the
morning
I
should
repaire
unto
her
,
to
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.
come
four
English
miles
from
Paris
,
and
that
there
I
should
have
Audience
.
So
according
to
her
appointment
I
repaired
thither
the
next
morning
,
and
at
the
time
of
my
accesse
unto
her
presence
,
I
shewed
her
that
I
was
come
thither
to
know
how
she
rested
satisfied
with
the
answer
she
received
from
her
Majestie
by
Master
Cavalcant
to
those
Articles
which
were
propounded
by
the
King
and
her
,
to
the
end
I
might
advertise
her
Majestie
.
She
shewed
me
,
that
the
Answers
made
unto
their
Articles
,
seemed
to
her
not
to
be
direct
,
saving
tha●
which
was
made
unto
the
second
Article
concerning
Religion
;
which
(
saith
she
)
is
very
hard
,
and
neerly
toucheth
the
honour
of
my
Son
,
so
far
forth
,
that
if
he
should
yield
thereto
,
the
Queen
your
Mistress
should
also
receive
some
part
of
the
blemish
,
by
accepting
for
a
husband
such
a
one
as
by
sudden
change
of
Religion
might
be
thought
through
worldly
respects
void
of
all
Conscience
and
Religion
.
I
replyed
,
that
I
was
willed
to
say
to
her
from
her
Majestie
,
that
she
doubted
not
but
that
Monsieur
her
Son
by
her
good
perswasion
would
take
in
good
part
her
said
answers
,
who
meant
not
such
sudden
change
of
Religion
,
as
that
he
or
his
houshold
should
be
compelled
to
use
the
Rites
of
the
English
Church
,
contrary
to
his
or
their
Consciences
:
But
forasmuch
as
the
granting
unto
him
the
exercise
of
his
Religion
,
being
contrary
to
her
Laws
,
might
by
an
example
breed
such
an
offence
as
was
like
to
kindle
such
trouble
as
lately
reigned
in
France
,
whereof
both
herself
and
her
son
had
good
experience
.
She
therefore
hoped
,
that
he
who
(
if
the
match
proceeded
)
was
to
sail
with
her
in
in
one
ship
,
and
to
run
with
her
one
fortune
,
would
not
require
a
thing
,
that
she
by
no
means
could
yield
to
,
who
tendred
nothing
more
then
the
quiet
and
repose
of
her
Subjects
,
and
therefore
in
respect
●hereof
,
could
by
no
means
consent
to
any
such
permission
,
as
might
by
any
likelihood
disturb
the
same
.
To
this
she
replyed
,
that
the
not
having
the
exercise
,
was
as
much
as
to
change
his
Religion
;
which
thing
he
could
not
do
upon
a
sudden
,
without
the
note
to
be
of
no
Religion
;
which
dishonour
I
am
sure
no
respect
can
draw
him
to
endanger
himself
.
And
as
he
in
respect
of
the
said
ignominie
,
is
resolved
fully
not
to
yield
,
so
can
I
with
no
reason
perswade
him
thereto
;
and
as
for
any
peril
that
may
happen
by
the
same
,
I
think
it
shall
be
the
best
way
of
safety
of
your
Mistress
,
who
alwayes
by
the
way
of
his
Brothers
sword
,
should
be
the
better
able
to
correct
any
such
evil
Subjects
as
should
go
about
to
disturb
the
repose
and
quiet
of
her
Estate
,
which
she
may
assure
herself
he
will
do
,
without
having
respect
to
any
Religion
,
whereof
some
tryal
lately
hath
been
made
by
his
consenting
with
the
King
,
to
have
some
good
justice
and
example
of
punishment
done
at
Roan
.
In
answer
whereof
,
I
besought
her
to
consider
as
well
the
Queens
damage
,
as
her
sons
honour
.
I
shewed
her
,
that
of
this
permission
great
mischiefs
would
ensue
:
First
,
the
violating
of
her
Laws
.
Secondarily
,
the
offence
of
her
good
and
faithful
Subjects
.
And
lastly
,
the
encouragement
of
the
evil
affected
:
Which
three
mischiefs
if
you
will
weigh
,
said
I
,
together
with
your
Sons
honours
,
you
shall
finde
them
of
great
moment
;
and
that
the
Queens
Majestie
my
Mistress
hath
great
cause
to
stand
to
the
denial
of
any
such
permission
,
whereof
is
likely
to
ensue
such
manifest
peril
.
And
as
for
the
ayd
of
the
Kings
sword
,
I
shewed
her
,
that
the
example
by
permission
,
would
do
much
more
hurt
then
either
his
own
or
his
Brothers
sword
could
do
good
,
for
that
the
issue
of
our
mischief
by
civil
dissention
,
falls
out
commonly
to
be
sudden
and
short
,
but
very
sharp
,
and
were
not
drawn
in
length
,
as
those
that
happened
in
other
Countreys
,
we
having
neither
walled
Towns
nor
Fortresses
to
retire
to
,
thereby
to
protract
our
Wars
.
To
this
she
answered
,
that
her
Son
would
soon
be
overcome
by
the
Queens
perswasions
in
that
behalf
,
who
was
more
zealous
then
able
to
defend
his
Religion
,
whereby
the
same
inconvenience
of
example
will
not
long
last
.
For
,
saith
she
,
it
is
generally
feared
by
the
Catholiques
,
that
this
match
will
breed
a
change
of
Religion
throughout
all
Europe
.
In
the
end
she
concluded
,
that
neither
Monsieur
,
her
Son
,
nor
the
King
,
nor
herself
could
ever
yield
to
any
such
sudden
change
for
any
respect
whatsoever
,
neither
could
her
Majestie
desire
it
,
considering
how
much
it
would
touch
his
reputation
,
whom
she
is
to
match
withal
if
it
proceed
.
I
asked
then
of
her
,
whether
she
would
have
me
so
to
advertise
her
Majestie
.
She
desired
me
in
any
cause
so
to
do
;
and
to
know
directly
,
whether
by
yielding
or
not
yielding
to
the
said
second
Articles
with
all
reasonable
cautions
,
she
meant
to
proceed
or
forbear
;
whereof
she
desired
her
Majestie
at
the
farthest
to
give
answer
within
ten
days
,
for
that
the
King
stayeth
his
progress
onely
upon
that
;
and
if
so
be
she
mean
to
proceed
;
then
to
send
the
Articles
that
are
to
be
propounded
by
her
Majestie
.
Monsieur
de
la
Mothe
Fenelon
(
as
I
learn
by
Monsieur
de
Foix
)
hath
given
very
honourable
report
of
the
Queens
Majesties
proceedings
,
assuring
them
that
there
is
nothing
but
sincerity
meant
.
If
her
Majestie
resolve
to
proceed
,
I
learn
then
,
that
Monsieur
de
Foix
shall
come
over
with
the
Kings
Answer
,
to
such
Articles
as
shall
be
propounded
by
the
Queens
Majestie
,
and
so
to
grow
to
some
through
conclusion
.
And
so
having
nothing
else
to
advertise
her
Majestie
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
of
your
Honour
.
At
Paris
the
eight
and
twentieth
of
April
,
1571.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
The
CONFERENCE
between
me
and
Monsieur
de
Foix.
FOr
my
first
entry
in
our
Conference
,
I●
shewed
him
,
that
I
was
glad
that
it
was
my
hap
to
be
appointed
to
deal
with
him
,
who
did
concur
with
me
in
like
affection
towards
this
cause
,
being
drawn
by
publique
respects
,
as
wishing
well
unto
our
Countreys
and
Princes
;
and
therefore
the
rather
hoped
that
the
success
would
be
thereafter
.
I
shewed
him
,
that
great
matters
,
before
they
could
be
brought
to
an
end
,
could
not
but
be
full
of
great
difficulties
;
which
if
by
the
good
discretion
of
those
which
are
Dealers
and
Instruments
in
the
same
were
not
qualified
,
a
profitable
matter
might
by
evil
handling
quail
and
take
no
effect
.
I
shewed
him
therefore
,
that
this
matter
being
in
appearance
so
good
and
profitable
to
both
our
Countreys
,
as
I
for
my
part
would
not
fail
to
do
therein
what
there
might
lie
in
me
to
remove
such
difficulties
as
might
rise
,
so
far
forth
as
might
stand
with
the
Queens
Honour
and
Safety
.
And
if
I
did
any
way
fail
,
it
should
be
for
lack
of
judgement
and
experience
,
and
not
lack
of
good
will
.
I
shewed
him
,
that
by
perusing
the
answer
to
the
Articles
,
I
found
only
the
difficulty
to
be
in
Religion
,
which
by
his
good
help
,
might
be
reduced
to
accord
,
there
was
no
doubt
but
that
the
matter
would
take
that
effect
we
both
desired
.
To
this
Monsieur
de
Foix
answered
,
that
he
was
the
rather
willing
to
deal
in
this
matter
,
for
that
he
was
well
perswaded
of
my
good
inclination
in
that
behalf
,
protesting
,
that
he
never
more
earnestly
travelled
in
matter
in
his
life
,
which
Monsieur
could
very
well
witness
,
whose
perswasions
to
him
chiefly
to
enter
into
the
matter
,
through
the
honourable
report
he
made
of
her
Majesties
rare
vertues
and
gifts
;
wherein
through
the
Counter
practises
of
divers
other
,
he
found
no
small
difficulty
,
Monsieur
being
by
them
perswaded
,
that
it
would
be
his
hap
to
march
in
rank
with
the
forsaken
;
which
scruple
being
by
me
,
saith
he
,
removed
,
if
the
matter
should
not
take
that
success
I
desire
,
would
be
no
less
cause
of
displeasure
,
then
otherwise
of
comfort
,
if
the
same
take
good
effect
.
Touching
the
present
difficulty
of
Religion
;
if
her
Majestie
continue
still
resolute
to
maintain
her
answer
,
I
see
the
matter
at
an
end
.
For
(
saith
he
)
Monsieur
hath
either
Religion
,
or
no
Religion
.
If
he
have
Religion
,
then
Religion
being
a
constant
perswasion
,
confirmed
by
time
,
cannot
but
in
time
be
removed
,
and
not
upon
the
sudden
:
if
he
have
no
Religion
,
then
he
is
unworthy
of
your
Mistress
,
and
the
place
and
degree
he
beareth
.
And
surely
,
saith
he
,
as
Religion
in
all
persons
is
to
be
desired
,
so
in
none
more
then
in
Princes
,
who
have
no
other
bridle
to
stay
them
from
evil
,
then
Religion
.
And
as
for
Monsieur
,
saith
he
,
I
know
him
to
be
religious
in
his
kind
,
wherein
,
I
suppose
,
he
is
not
so
assuredly
grounded
,
but
that
there
may
grow
alteration
and
●hange
thereof
in
time
,
through
the
Queens
good
perswasions
,
whereof
we
have
seen
good
experience
of
womens
vertue
in
that
place
:
Constantine
was
converted
by
his
Mother
Helena
;
the
King
of
Navarre
by
the
Queen
his
wife
;
and
therefore
can
I
not
doubt
but
this
match
proceeding
,
Monsieur
will
be
turned
by
his
wife
,
who
is
of
that
good
disposition
and
nature
,
as
in
all
his
proceedings
he
is
not
transported
and
carried
away
by
passion
,
but
guided
and
conducted
by
reason
.
To
this
I
replyed
,
That
the
Queens
Majestie
wished
not
such
sudden
change
of
Religion
,
as
might
breed
irreligion
,
but
onely
the
forbearing
of
the
exercise
whereof
,
might
breed
by
permission
both
offence
and
stirrs
in
her
Estate
;
and
as
for
the
Examples
of
Constantine
,
and
the
rest
,
they
are
common
for
both
;
for
as
many
wives
have
been
turned
by
their
husbands
,
as
husbands
by
their
wives
.
To
this
he
answered
,
that
to
live
without
exercise
of
Religion
,
was
as
much
as
to
be
of
no
Religion
;
and
saith
he
,
the
Queens
Majestie
I
know
is
honourable
,
and
would
not
have
him
〈◊〉
with
so
great
a
spot
,
as
to
be
thought
an
Atheist
,
whom
she
m●ant
so
s●●aitly
to
tye
her self
to
,
as
of
two
to
become
one
,
who
is
to
participate
with
him
both
in
honour
and
dishonour
.
To
this
I
replyed
,
that
if
it
were
true
that
I
had
heard
,
Monsieuer
was
not
so
far
from
our
Religion
,
having
had
some
introduction
therein
by
Curuvalet
his
Governour
lately
deceased
;
and
therefore
if
it
please
him
to
water
those
seeds
,
that
he
had
already
received
by
some
conference
,
●he
should
be
able
easiely
to
discern
that
the
change
of
his
Religion
,
should
breed
unto
him
no
dishonour
at
all
,
it
being
no
less
fault
to
continue
in
error
,
then
commendable
to
come
from
error
to
truth
.
I
desired
him
to
consider
with
me
,
both
the
inconvenience
that
would
grow
to
Monsieur
by
persisting
in
his
Religion
;
and
also
,
what
greater
inconvenience
would
come
unto
the
Queens
Majestie
my
Mistress
,
by
permission
of
exercise
of
the
same
.
Touching
the
inconvenience
that
would
happen
to
Monsieur
,
I
told
him
,
that
it
is
held
for
a
general
Maxime
,
that
no
Prince
that
is
a
stranger
,
and
cometh
to
rule
in
a
Forraign
Countrey
,
can
be
welcome
,
or
well
received
by
the
Inhabitants
:
Therefore
Monsieur
coming
into
England
,
except
it
were
by
accident
,
in
respect
of
the
partialities
(
said
I
)
as
you
know
are
to
Protestants
and
Catholiques
,
either
of
these
two
would
be
glad
to
be
assured
of
Monsieur
.
In
reason
now
it
is
to
be
weighed
,
with
which
of
these
two
he
is
to
joyn
;
with
the
Protestants
,
he
shall
favour
those
whom
the
Queen
especially
favoureth
;
he
shall
concur
with
her
in
the
maintenance
of
the
present
State
and
Government
;
he
shall
gain
the
favour
of
her
Majesties
Councellours
,
in
whom
she
reposeth
her
greatest
trust
;
and
lastly
,
he
shall
continue
the
Realm
in
repose
and
quietness
:
I●
on
the
other
side
,
he
persist
in
his
Religion
,
first
,
he
shall
not
gain
the
Catholiques
,
unless
they
may
have
the
like
libertie
as
he
himself
enjoyeth
.
Secondarily
,
they
are
already
devoted
unto
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
and
so
misliking
nothing
more
then
of
his
Marriage
,
doubting
thereby
to
grow
the
prejudice
of
her
Title
;
whereby
we
may
conclude
,
that
by
all
likelihood
,
by
having
of
it
,
he
shall
not
joyn
the
good
wills
of
the
Catholiques
,
unless
they
may
participate
with
him
in
like
liberty
;
and
on
the
other
side
,
it
will
breed
misliking
of
him
with
the
Protestants
,
doubting
the
exercise
of
his
Religion
will
breed
some
unquietness
in
the
State
;
and
consequently
,
he
will
be
misliked
of
both
,
which
inconvenience
of
misliking
,
I
wished
him
to
perswade
Monsieur
well
to
weigh
.
Touching
the
inconvenience
that
would
grow
to
the
Queen
,
I
shewed
him
the
same
would
rise
three
manner
of
ways
:
First
,
by
breach
of
Law
.
Secondly
,
by
offence
of
her
good
Subjects
;
and
,
Thirdly
,
by
the
encouragement
of
evil
Subjects
.
Which
,
said
I
,
if
you
will
well
weigh
,
are
of
much
more
moment
then
any
may
happen
to
Monsieur
,
he
being
only
touched
by
relenting
in
honour
,
the
Queens
Majestie
my
Mistress
both
in
honour
and
safety
;
he
as
a
private
person
,
she
being
as
a
Monarch
and
a
Prince
,
whose
Kingdoms
were
to
participate
any
inconvenience
that
might
befall
unto
her
.
To
this
he
replyed
,
that
his
relenting
in
Religion
being
matter
of
conscience
,
was
an
inconvenience
of
more
weight
then
any
that
might
happen
to
the
Queen
.
In
the
end
,
after
many
replications
on
both
sides
to
and
fro
,
he
concluded
,
that
he
was
well
assured
that
Monsieur
in
no
case
would
be
brought
upon
a
sudden
to
yield
to
any
change
of
Religion
for
no
respect
;
and
yet
that
he
doubted
not
but
within
a
●mall
tim●
after
the
Match
,
the
same
would
easily
be
brought
to
pass
without
any
great
difficulty
.
He
willed
me
to
consider
how
much
this
match
was
misliked
by
the
Catholiques
;
and
how
much
on
the
other
side
,
desired
of
those
of
the
Religion
here
,
and
that
in
his
opinion
and
conscience
nothing
could
more
further
Religion
throughout
Christendom
then
this
match
.
To
this
I
answered
,
that
her
Majestie
was
on
the
other
side
fully
bent
to
maintain
her
answer
to
the
second
Article
,
or
otherwise
resolved
not
to
proceed
;
and
so
we
ended
.
This
Conference
was
between
us
,
the
day
after
Master
Cavalcants
arrival
,
Master
Cavalcant
being
present
.
And
so
&c.
From
Paris
the
eight
and
twentieth
of
April
,
1571.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
our
right
trusty
and
well-beloved
Francis
Walsingham
Esquire
,
our
Ambassador
Resident
with
our
good
Brother
the
French
King
.
ELIZABETH
R.
RIght
trusty
and
well-beloved
,
we
greet
you
well
:
By
your
Letters
of
the
two
and
twentieth
of
April
,
sent
to
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
,
we
perceive
in
what
sort
you
have
dealt
with
the
Irish
Fugitive
Morris
fitz-Gibbons
,
naming
himself
Archbishop
of
Cassel
;
and
having
considered
his
request
in
a
Paper
subscribed
with
his
hand
,
we
do
not
so
much
disallow
his
request
to
have
our
pardon
,
and
his
restitution
of
his
Bishoprick
,
if
we
shall
so
please
,
as
the
slender
manner
of
his
suit
,
being
void
of
all
recognition
of
his
offences
,
and
therewith
,
his
desire
to
repair
out
of
that
Countrey
into
Ireland
,
without
first
coming
hither
,
where
he
ought
by
his
submission
to
recover
his
pardon
:
And
therefore
we
would
that
you
should
inform
him
by
Letters
,
or
by
Message
,
and
upon
your
informations
of
his
petitions
,
we
do
not
allow
of
his
manner
of
so
slender
submission
and
petition
.
And
if
he
will
not
humblie
require
pardon
for
his
offences
,
and
shew
himself
repentant
,
and
disposed
to
live
hereafter
in
Ireland
like
a
faithful
Subject
,
we
mean
not
to
bestow
upon
him
either
pardon
or
Bishoprick
.
But
if
he
will
upon
your
warrant
come
hither
into
England
,
he
shall
find
us
ready
to
shew
him
grace
,
according
to
his
humbleness
in
suing
for
it
.
This
you
may
let
him
know
,
and
express
the
same
unto
him
in
such
sort
as
you
shall
see
cause
;
for
except
you
shall
understand
certainly
of
him
,
we
understand
there
is
no
great
account
to
be
made
of
him
as
he
pretendeth
for
himself
;
neither
is
he
of
kin
to
the
Earl
of
Desmond
,
as
he
alledgeth
,
nor
of
any
credit
in
England
:
And
yet
we
are
content
to
draw
him
home
by
means
not
dishonourable
.
We
do
well
allow
of
the
Irish
man
whom
you
have
imployed
to
attend
upon
him
;
but
whether
it
be
Captain
Thomas
or
Henry
is
not
expressed
;
and
we
would
have
you
to
assure
him
,
that
he
shall
be
considered
by
us
:
And
we
pray
you
to
advertise
us
in
what
sort
you
think
best
to
have
him
rewarded
.
Given
under
our
Signet
at
our
Pallace
of
Westminster
,
the
fifth
of
May
,
1571.
and
in
the
thirteenth
year
of
our
Reign
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
,
Ambassador
for
the
Queens
Majestie
in
France
.
SIr
,
for
answer
to
your
Letters
concerning
the
Iewd
Lozell
of
Ireland
,
intituling
himself
Archbishop
of
Cassels
,
the
Queens
Majesties
will
serve
.
And
for
reward
of
the
Irish
man
,
I
pray
you
advertise
your
opinion
by
your
next
.
I
hear
by
many
means
out
of
Spain
,
that
the
King
is
therein
rather
counselled
by
Epimetheus
,
then
Prometheus
;
he
hath
imployed
much
money
upon
Stewkley
,
and
now
findeth
him
not
worthie
of
any
more
.
Our
Parliament
is
dailie
new
with
child
with
projects
for
Laws
,
that
I
was
never
more
wearie
.
Your
Letters
for
the
matters
of
D.
hath
driven
us
to
the
wall
,
and
particularly
offended
the
Queens
Majestie
.
But
the
French
Ambassador
hath
Letters
from
the
Queen
Mother
,
and
from
de
Foix
,
wherein
the
matters
are
more
tempered
;
and
I
think
he
hath
Commission
to
qualifie
that
hard
Article
that
cannot
be
there
digested
.
It
is
too
true
that
I
perceive
that
you
wrote
to
Master
Hennage
,
that
some
comfort
here
hath
made
you
hardlier
answered
.
Indeed
I
wish
things
were
not
subject
to
sudden
changes
,
but
Gods
will
be
done
;
for
I
cannot
tell
how
to
satisfie
doubts
,
but
must
refer
me
to
his
power
to
direct
me
.
As
I
received
news
out
of
Scotland
,
so
I
send
you
them
;
we
have
matters
revealed
which
will
shortly
disgrace
●8
and
offend
●2
and
yet
nothing
shall
be
justly
imployed
to
the
Queens
Majestie
,
but
that
she
is
of
meer
necessity
forced
in
extremities
to
use
new
remedies
.
Yours
assuredly
,
William
Burleigh
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
according
to
the
tenor
of
her
Letters
,
dated
the
fifth
of
May
,
I
have
given
the
pretended
Archbishop
to
understand
by
my
Letters
,
who
is
now
at
Nantes
,
how
her
Majestie
doth
not
allow
the
slender
manner
of
his
submission
,
neither
can
think
him
worthy
of
favour
or
grace
,
unless
upon
warrant
given
by
me
,
he
maketh
his
repair
into
En●land
,
and
there
with
all
humilitie
sue
unto
her
Majestie
for
the
same
.
Of
late
he
hath
sent
from
Nantes
certain
of
his
servants
(
as
I
am
enformed
)
to
what
end
I
cannot
learn
.
I
have
enformed
Captain
Thomas
how
her
Majestie
,
upon
information
given
by
me
,
doth
accept
in
very
good
part
his
late
service
in
the
discovery
of
the
pretended
Archbishops
practises
;
and
that
she
meaneth
to
consider
thereof
:
Whereupon
he
hath
desired
me
in
his
name
,
most
humbly
to
desire
her
Majestie
to
be
so
good
and
gracious
a
Lady
unto
him
,
as
he
may
have
some
charge
under
her
Majestie
,
either
in
Ireland
his
native
Countrey
,
or
elsewhere
,
as
one
that
desireth
nothing
more
then
to
imploy
the
experience
he
hath
gathered
in
these
Civil
Wars
in
her
Majesties
service
:
Here
there
is
very
good
account
made
of
him
:
And
notwithstanding
that
the
most
part
of
the
ordinary
bands
are
discharged
,
as
well
Captains
as
Souldiers
,
yet
hath
he
allowed
by
the
King
sixteen
Crowns
a
moneth
pension
.
His
Father
,
whose
name
was
Bathe
,
was
one
of
the
Justices
in
Ireland
,
his
Brother
is
Recorder
of
Drogheda
.
This
I
write
touching
his
Parentage
,
to
the
end
her
Majestie
may
the
better
conceive
of
his
loyaltie
.
I
am
given
secretly
to
understand
,
that
Rodolphi
had
Letters
of
Credit
given
him
by
the
Spanish
▪
Ambassador
,
unto
the
Duke
de
Alva
:
whereupon
he
had
long
conference
with
the
Duke
,
and
was
dispatched
in
post
to
Rome
,
with
Letters
of
Credit
to
the
Pope
;
as
also
,
with
Letters
of
Credit
to
the
King
of
Spain
,
promising
to
be
at
Madril
the
20
of
this
present
moneth
.
Touching
the
matter
of
secresie
committed
unto
him
,
I
can
learn
nothing
as
yet
;
notwithstanding
I
thought
it
my
part
to
advertise
your
Lordship
of
thus
much
,
who
perhaps
by
other
advertisements
can
give
some
ghess
what
the
same
importeth
.
The
Scots
here
have
some
enterprize
in
hand
,
as
I
am
informed
by
the
party
whom
I
appointed
to
observe
the
Lord
Seatons
doings
.
The
Ambassador
of
late
hath
been
at
Court
,
and
is
returned
from
thence
with
answer
not
altogether
to
his
liking
;
and
saith
,
that
so
long
as
the
Marriage
is
in
Treaty
,
there
is
no
hope
of
good
here
to
be
done
for
the
help
of
their
cause
.
Birack
,
who
lately
returned
out
of
Scotland
,
is
in
hope
to
return
with
new
Forces
,
which
secretly
he
saith
to
his
Friends
dependeth
onely
upon
the
resolution
of
the
marriage
now
in
hand
.
The
Lord
Seaton
departeth
hence
out
of
hand
into
Flanders
,
being
sent
for
by
her
Majesties
Rebels
there
,
who
have
somewhat
in
hand
presently
to
be
executed
.
They
of
late
have
very
importunately
been
in
hand
with
me
for
passports
;
but
understanding
they
have
such
enterprize
in
hand
,
I
thought
good
in
that
behalf
to
make
some
stay
for
a
time
,
alledging
,
that
I
have
some
order
from
her
Majestie
to
make
some
stay
therein
,
until
I
be
further
advertised
of
her
pleasure
,
I
hope
her
Majestie
will
not
dissallow
of
this
my
doings
,
though
I
do
it
without
warrant
.
Out
of
Brittain
I
am
advertised
,
that
la
Roche
had
discovered
unto
a
Kinsman
of
his
,
that
his
enterprize
in
Ireland
was
,
to
have
executed
a
plot
of
Conquest
,
devised
by
Peter
Strozza
in
King
Henries
time
;
which
if
the
match
go
not
forward
,
he
is
promised
that
he
shall
go
in
hand
withal
:
hereby
it
doth
well
appear
,
that
the
expectation
of
this
match
is
the
onely
stay
of
divers
pretended
mischiefs
.
Here
they
are
in
some
perplexitie
,
for
that
they
hear
nothing
of
her
Majesties
answer
,
being
given
to
understand
by
the
Ambassador
,
that
her
Majestie
had
signified
her
mind
unto
me
in
that
behalf
.
Queen
Mother
denieth
now
,
that
she
prefixed
a
day
of
answer
,
and
that
I
did
mistake
her
.
I
must
needs
confess
,
that
in
requiring
the
same
,
she
used
such
words
,
as
her
Majestie
hath
no
cause
to
be
justly
offended
,
which
omitting
to
impart
unto
her
Majestie
,
I
do
most
humbly
crave
pardon
at
her
hands
,
being
most
heartily
sorry
,
that
through
my
default
,
there
should
grow
any
unkindness
between
them
.
Her
words
were
as
followeth
:
First
,
she
asked
me
,
after
she
had
willed
me
to
signifie
unto
her
Majestie
the
Kings
and
her
resolution
in
what
time
I
might
have
answer
.
I
shewed
her
,
that
I
hoped
within
ten
or
twelve
days
;
the
rather
,
for
that
I
know
my
Mistress
to
be
resolved
,
and
therefore
the
matter
required
the
less
deliberation
.
Then
she
desired
me
to
will
her
Majestie
,
that
they
might
have
answer
within
ten
dayes
,
if
it
might
be
.
These
circumstances
by
me
omitted
,
I
perceive
her
Majestie
the
rather
to
mislike
the
limitation
of
the
time
;
for
the
which
as
before
,
so
again
I
most
humbly
require
her
Majesties
pardon
.
And
so
,
&c.
At
Paris
the
fourteenth
of
May
,
1571.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honorable
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
,
the
Queen●
Majesties
Ambassador
with
the
French
King
.
THere
is
nothing
yet
readie
to
send
you
touching
the
matter
of
Monsieur
.
The
Ambassador
resident
hath
received
Letters
of
late
,
since
yours
came
from
the
Queen
Mother
,
and
from
Monsieur
de
Foix
,
touching
that
cause
:
He
shewed
his
Letter
to
me
and
my
Lord
of
Burleigh
;
and
it
appeareth
,
that
de
Foix
Letter
doth
qualifie
much
the
dealing
which
you
and
Cavalcant
had
;
I
mean
,
he
writeth
in
sort
to
continue
the
matter
,
and
as
it
were
,
that
there
would
be
offer
made
by
them
:
But
her
Majestie
hath
handled
the
matter
,
exceeding
well
with
the
Ambassador
,
and
giveth
him
no
hope
,
without
yielding
of
their
part
to
that
she
hath
reformed
in
their
first
demands
.
And
as
〈◊〉
as
I
can
perceive
,
they
will
rather
yield
then
break
off
:
God
send
all
to
be
for
his
glory
,
and
our
good
;
and
so
farewel
my
good
Walsingham
.
In
haste
this
seventh
of
May
1571.
Your
assured
Friend
,
Ro.
Leicester
.
Commend
me
to
my
Cousin
your
wife
,
by
the
next
you
shall
hear
more
of
this
matter
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
the
Protestants
here
do
so
earnestlie
desire
this
match
;
and
on
the
other
side
,
the
Papists
do
so
earnestlie
seek
to
impeach
the
same
,
as
it
maketh
me
the
more
earnest
in
furthering
of
the
same
:
Besides
,
when
I
particularly
consider
her
Majesties
state
,
both
at
home
and
abroad
,
so
far
forth
as
my
poor
eye-sight
can
discern
;
and
how
she
is
beset
with
Forraign
peril
,
the
execution
whereof
stayeth
onely
upon
the
event
of
this
match
,
I
do
not
see
how
she
can
stand
,
if
this
matter
break
off
.
No
particular
respect
(
as
God
is
my
witness
)
moveth
me
to
write
thus
earnestly
,
but
only
the
regard
I
have
to
Gods
glory
,
and
her
Majesties
safetie
.
They
rest
here
somewhat
perplexed
,
for
that
the
answer
is
so
long
deferred
,
being
advertised
from
their
Ambassador
,
I
had
order
from
her
Majestie
in
that
behalf
:
Your
Lordship
therefore
shall
do
well
,
if
there
be
none
sent
before
the
arrival
of
this
Messenger
,
to
hasten
the
same
with
all
speed
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
at
Paris
the
fourteenth
of
May
,
1571.
Your
Lordships
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lords
,
the
Earle
of
Leicester
,
and
my
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
I
Thought
good
to
advertise
her
Majestie
with
speed
,
that
they
rest
here
in
very
good
opinion
of
the
matter
;
and
that
if
the
Articles
were
here
,
that
are
to
be
propounded
by
her
Majestie
,
it
would
make
them
more
reasonable
in
the
point
of
Religion
.
Thus
farre
I
hear
they
are
come
on
,
that
they
are
content
that
that
Article
shall
be
left
out
uncapitulated
.
Montmorency
who
is
now
at
the
Court
,
hath
done
very
good
offices
herein
.
They
stand
upon
this
,
as
I
learn
,
that
her
Majestie
promised
to
deliver
her
Articles
assoon
as
she
could
receive
the
King
;
and
that
therefore
without
the
having
of
them
,
will
not
deal
so
frankly
as
otherwise
they
would
;
for
that
the
same
being
promised
and
not
come
,
breedeth
mistrust
;
I
beseech
your
Lordships
therefore
(
for
putting
away
all
jealousie
)
to
deal
earnestly
with
her
Majestie
for
the
present
sending
of
them
with
all
speed
;
for
that
by
her
Majesties
Letters
I
perceive
they
are
in
a
readiness
.
To
morrow
I
repaire
to
the
Court
to
deliver
my
message
,
whereof
they
have
an
inkling
by
the
Ambassadors
Letters
,
who
doth
deal
very
honorably
towards
her
Majestie
.
Thus
for
haste
,
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Lordships
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Vernon
the
19
of
May
1571.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
our
Right
trusty
and
well
beloved
,
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
our
Ambassador
Resident
with
our
good
Brother
the
French
King
.
ELIZABETH
R.
RIght
trusty
and
welbeloved
,
we
greet
you
well
;
after
we
heard
the
contents
of
your
Letters
sent
hither
concerning
your
communication
with
the
Queen
Mother
,
and
also
with
Monsieur
de
Foix
,
upon
the
answer
we
sent
you
by
Cavalcant
to
the
Articles
brought
by
him
,
we
understood
also
by
the
French
Ambassador
here
resident
,
that
he
had
received
Letters
from
the
Q.
Mother
and
de
Foix
concerning
the
same
matters
.
And
though
the
answer
made
to
you
(
as
by
your
Letters
we
conceive
)
were
more
peremptory
,
then
such
as
the
Letters
to
this
Ambassador
(
which
we
have
seen
)
did
purport
,
adding
thereunto
some
dulcimes
to
qualifie
the
same
,
especally
in
answering
that
which
we
could
not
but
object
as
strange
;
that
the
Q.
Mother
required
to
have
answer
from
us
within
the
space
of
ten
dayes
;
yet
to
omit
rehearsalls
,
either
the
contents
of
your
Letters
,
or
of
the
Letters
sent
to
this
Ambassador
;
we
think
best
to
impart
unto
you
,
which
we
will
you
shall
impart
to
the
Q.
Mother
,
or
to
the
King
;
which
is
thus
,
we
find
more
great
and
urgent
causes
to
move
us
to
persist
in
our
former
answer
in
the
Article
of
Religion
,
both
for
our
conscience
,
our
safety
,
honour
,
and
quietness
,
then
can
be
be
alledged
or
imagined
for
the
conscience
and
honour
of
Monsieur
de
Anjou
,
and
the
reasons
hereof
as
apparent
in
this
sort
following
:
First
,
if
we
shall
grant
a
permission
to
Monsieur
to
have
the
use
of
his
Religion
,
which
we
take
principally
to
consist
in
the
having
,
saying
,
and
hearing
of
the
private
Masse
,
though
the
same
should
be
secret
for
the
place
,
and
rarely
for
the
time
,
and
not
frequented
with
numbers
;
yet
it
might
seem
doubtfull
to
us
how
without
offence
of
conscience
,
such
a
tolleration
might
be
by
us
permitted
.
Secondarily
,
though
our
conscience
should
not
be
offended
,
yet
we
are
well
assured
,
that
our
realm
being
not
void
of
diversities
of
opinions
herein
,
though
indeed
presently
we
find
no
disobedience
worthy
of
any
accompt
against
our
Laws
,
there
could
not
any
such
exercise
of
Religion
be
used
by
our
sufferance
(
by
a
person
of
such
estimation
,
as
one
being
allowed
to
be
our
husband
,
should
be
)
but
that
the
same
would
breed
such
a
misliking
to
our
best
subjects
and
servants
,
as
surely
should
diminish
their
great
love
toward
us
,
and
consequently
hazard
some
inward
troubles
within
our
Realm
,
by
occasion
that
one
part
now
dutifully
obeying
us
,
would
grow
doubtfull
of
our
conscience
in
the
observations
of
our
Laws
,
and
another
part
would
be
imboldened
by
example
of
that
which
our
husband
should
be
permitted
to
do
,
should
attempt
to
neglect
our
Laws
,
and
multiply
occasions
,
discords
,
and
seditions
;
and
these
perills
are
so
evident
to
follow
,
and
so
dangerous
if
they
should
follow
,
as
surely
if
we
should
not
aforehand
so
consider
them
,
we
might
condemn
our selves
of
great
folly
,
as
not
having
due
regard
either
to
our
own
particular
estate
,
or
to
the
common
quietness
of
our
Realm
;
whereof
hitherto
,
we
thank
Almighty
God
(
through
his
speciall
goodness
)
we
have
had
the
effects
of
much
contentation
.
On
the
other
part
,
we
see
no
such
matter
of
weight
to
be
considered
for
Monsieur
,
that
either
his
conscience
,
his
honour
,
or
safety
should
be
troubled
,
impeached
,
or
indangered
;
although
we
perceive
that
the
Queen
Mothers
speeches
seem
to
tend
thereto
;
for
where
it
is
said
,
and
that
by
answer
,
if
he
should
come
hither
,
and
live
without
his
own
Religion
,
he
should
be
accompted
as
one
of
no
Religion
,
and
in
time
comming
he
should
be
(
as
de
Foix
saith
)
an
Atheist
,
and
so
neither
could
we
in
right
esteem
him
to
have
any
faith
;
neither
should
he
keep
the
reputation
that
he
hath
.
Of
all
which
,
certainly
,
if
we
could
think
that
by
our
answer
,
and
his
yielding
thereto
,
any
hurt
might
happen
to
him
,
we
should
utterly
condemn
our selves
,
and
readily
Reform
the
same
,
or
else
forbear
to
give
any
answer
at
all
;
but
you
shall
say
,
That
we
require
the
Queen
Mother
,
or
the
King
,
or
if
the
cause
so
require
,
Monsieur
himself
,
to
consider
better
of
our
answer
;
we
leave
him
freedome
to
use
our
Religion
,
in
that
we
are
content
not
to
constrain
him
,
or
any
of
his
otherwise
to
use
it
,
then
it
shall
please
him
,
saying
,
That
we
think
it
expedient
,
that
if
he
should
be
our
husband
,
he
should
accompany
us
to
the
Church
,
and
why
he
should
not
,
or
may
not
use
our
manner
of
prayers
and
divine
Service
,
certainly
we
think
no
reason
can
be
yielded
by
any
that
knoweth
the
same
,
and
will
compare
it
to
that
which
the
Church
of
Rome
doeth
use
;
For
in
ours
,
there
is
no
part
that
hath
not
been
,
yea
that
is
not
at
this
day
used
in
the
Church
of
Rome
,
as
of
late
the
same
hath
been
allowed
by
the
last
Councell
at
Trent
;
and
if
any
thing
be
more
in
ours
,
the
same
is
part
of
the
holy
Scripture
.
Now
therefore
why
it
should
be
objected
,
That
Monsieur
should
live
here
without
Religion
,
if
he
shall
be
present
at
ours
,
there
is
no
cause
,
except
it
may
be
objected
,
that
ours
is
in
the
English
tongue
and
not
understood
;
but
to
satisfie
that
,
the
same
is
also
in
the
Latin
t●●gue
as
the
service
of
the
Church
of
Rome
,
and
so
ordered
to
be
used
in
our
Universities
▪
And
if
the
Latin
tongue
should
not
content
;
it
is
also
,
or
may
be
translated
into
the
French
,
either
of
which
his
own
ministers
might
use
at
his
pleasure
,
in
places
convenient
;
whereby
he
might
serve
God
devoutly
,
and
thereby
not
to
be
counted
irreligious
,
or
an
Atheist
:
And
if
it
should
be
objected
,
that
by
this
means
it
might
be
esteemed
that
he
might
make
a
change
of
his
faith
in
matters
of
questions
in
Religion
;
certainly
herein
it
might
also
be
truly
answered
,
that
although
we
can
be
glad
that
all
persons
should
by
Gods
inspiration
change
from
ignorance
,
or
errour
,
to
knowledge
and
truth
;
yet
mean
we
not
to
prescribe
to
him
,
or
any
person
,
that
they
should
at
our
motion
,
or
in
respect
of
us
,
change
their
Religion
in
matters
of
faith
;
Neither
doth
the
usage
of
the
divine
Service
of
England
properly
compell
any
man
to
alter
his
opinion
in
the
great
matters
now
in
controversie
in
the
Church
;
Onely
the
usage
thereof
doth
direct
men
daily
to
heare
and
read
the
Scriptures
,
to
pray
to
almighty
God
(
by
daily
use
of
the
Psalter
of
David
,
)
and
of
the
ancient
Prayers
,
Anthemes
and
Collects
of
the
Church
,
even
the
same
which
the
universall
Church
hath
used
,
and
doth
yet
use
.
Lastly
,
if
any
one
part
of
our
Articles
and
Ceremonies
should
mislike
him
,
as
surely
we
cannot
conjecture
of
any
such
;
Yet
therein
(
the
rest
not
being
by
him
misliked
)
some
tolleration
might
be
to
forbear
the
same
,
untill
he
might
better
consider
thereof
.
And
to
that
which
is
said
,
That
we
permit
Ambassadors
to
use
the
Religion
of
Rome
:
First
,
we
never
made
any
grant
thereof
to
any
,
whereby
in
that
respect
his
conscience
is
free
.
But
being
suffered
,
that
is
to
say
,
not
molested
,
therein
by
any
of
our
ministers
of
our
Laws
,
the
difference
is
apparent
between
another
Princes
servant
comming
onely
but
as
a
Messenger
,
or
tarrying
to
do
Messages
,
which
is
the
office
of
an
Ambassador
;
and
one
that
is
to
be
our
husband
,
that
is
,
in
respect
of
Religion
our
head
,
and
in
order
to
be
joynt
Governor
of
our
Realms
,
and
subjects
with
us
;
that
is
,
to
assist
us
in
maintenance
of
our
Laws
,
in
punishing
offenders
,
in
giving
good
example
to
our
Subjects
,
in
counselling
us
how
to
maintain
the
quietness
of
our
estate
,
and
preserve
to
us
,
and
to
himself
for
our
sake
,
the
love
which
he
shall
find
is
born
to
us
by
our
subjects
.
And
how
contrary
it
shall
be
to
all
those
that
he
may
doe
,
as
Ambassadors
are
suffred
to
doe
,
in
whom
neither
we
,
nor
our
People
can
have
any
such
Opinion
of
carriage
for
us
,
or
them
;
or
for
our
Laws
or
quietness
,
every
person
understandeth
.
Yea
,
commonly
,
Subjects
think
the
contrary
of
all
Ambassadors
of
strange
Princes
,
though
all
give
not
like
cause
;
Thus
you
see
what
we
think
meet
to
answer
at
this
time
,
having
some
reasonable
Causes
to
move
us
to
think
,
That
if
the
matter
be
as
earnestly
meant
,
as
is
by
the
Ambassadors
words
pretended
,
they
will
not
be
so
precise
as
to
demand
any
conditions
in
the
case
of
Religion
,
whereof
our
estate
may
come
in
danger
,
or
our
present
quietness
come
in
doubt
;
And
therefore
you
shall
be
the
more
earnest
in
setting
forth
the
dangers
that
necessarily
may
follow
.
The
Ambassador
hath
required
us
to
send
you
the
rest
of
such
demands
as
is
meet
for
our
part
;
whereunto
we
were
once
inclined
,
and
have
them
in
readiness
;
But
now
we
find
it
convenient
,
first
to
understand
the
resolution
of
this
matter
of
Religion
,
before
we
will
propound
the
rest
,
whereby
no
delay
of
time
shall
follow
,
if
in
the
first
we
may
accord
;
for
we
may
speedily
by
Post
send
you
the
same
demands
,
if
cause
so
require
.
Given
under
our
signet
,
at
our
Pallace
of
Westminister
,
the
11
day
of
May
1571
and
in
the
13
year
of
our
Reign
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
Fr.
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
by
the
Queens
Majesties
Letters
you
shall
understand
,
what
you
are
directed
to
do
and
say
;
and
therefore
I
must
forbear
to
deal
therein
with
you
,
considering
you
are
prescribed
;
But
I
will
friendly
let
you
know
how
the
answer
hath
proceeded
;
and
so
the
cause
and
circumstance
known
,
you
may
the
better
conceive
the
inward
sense
of
the
Message
.
At
the
first
coming
of
your
Letters
hither
,
with
the
answer
from
Queen
Mother
.
In
—
A
was
very
sorry
to
judge
the
matter
so
perplexed
,
and
almost
desperate
;
Whereby
I
then
judged
there
was
here
a
plaine
forward
intention
to
proceed
in
the
cause
,
if
this
let
for
Religion
should
not
be
a
stay
.
After
two
daies
the
French
Ambassador
had
Letters
,
and
the
Queens
Majestie
was
by
some
informed
,
that
saw
the
Letters
,
that
there
was
no
such
difficulty
in
that
matter
of
Religion
;
Nevertheless
,
the
Ambassador
himself
being
appointed
to
conferr
with
my
Lord
of
Leicester
,
and
me
,
made
the
cause
very
hard
,
alledging
directly
,
that
Monsieur
would
never
sustaine
that
dishonour
,
as
to
come
hither
with
an
accompt
to
the
world
,
that
he
should
have
no
Religion
;
and
then
I
answered
,
as
is
contained
in
the
Queens
Majesties
Letters
,
setting
out
the
neerness
of
ours
,
to
such
as
was
good
and
found
in
the
Roman
;
adding
,
that
we
omitted
nothing
but
those
which
were
impious
and
doubtfull
to
be
against
the
Scriptures
:
And
so
with
us
he
ended
,
with
this
request
,
that
the
Queens
Majestie
would
grant
these
words
(
quod
)
which
sentence
I
found
imperfect
,
and
so
yet
do
;
I
reported
this
to
the
Queens
Majestie
,
After
this
,
I
was
by
one
of
some
value
secretly
informed
,
that
if
this
matter
of
Religion
were
earnestly
sticked
unto
,
and
peremptorily
pressed
,
it
would
be
obtained
;
whereupon
the
answer
was
conceived
,
and
I
commanded
to
report
it
to
the
French
Ambassador
;
who
hearing
it
;
seemed
much
dismayed
;
and
concluded
,
That
he
saw
not
but
this
answer
should
make
a
breach
and
end
of
the
whole
:
For
,
if
the
answer
(
saith
he
)
be
grounded
upon
the
Queens
conscience
,
then
saith
he
,
there
is
no
qualification
to
be
hoped
for
.
Thus
I
reported
,
and
thereupon
I
saw
her
Majestie
was
perplexed
,
and
wished
I
had
forborn
to
have
made
the
principall
foundation
upon
her
Majesties
conscience
,
which
I
was
commanded
to
do
,
and
therefore
no
fault
in
me
.
And
to
remedie
the
matter
,
I
was
willed
speedily
to
advertise
the
Ambassador
secretly
,
that
I
was
larger
in
explication
of
her
Majesties
conscience
,
then
I
see
since
my
speaking
with
him
was
meant
;
and
that
the
principall
reasons
were
the
other
of
the
misliking
of
her
good
subjects
,
and
of
the
danger
to
lose
their
good
wills
,
&c.
And
so
did
I
by
a
little
writing
advertise
him
;
whereby
,
what
conceit
he
gathereth
,
I
know
not
;
but
by
some
others
I
heare
that
he
still
judgeth
it
broken
.
After
this
,
I
was
commanded
also
to
temper
the
sentence
in
the
Queens
Majesties
Letters
,
as
you
perceive
;
for
it
is
not
as
it
was
,
an
assertion
of
direct
necessity
,
but
of
possibility
.
Thus
having
some
circumstances
to
give
you
some
light
,
but
what
you
shall
find
by
your
light
,
God
knoweth
:
I
doubt
the
worst
,
and
so
I
have
said
;
but
yet
the
opinion
conceived
by
her
Majestie
maketh
her
to
believe
the
contrary
.
It
were
strange
that
any
one
man
should
give
comfort
to
the
Ambassador
in
the
cause
;
and
yet
the
same
man
to
perswade
the
Queens
Majestie
that
she
should
persist
;
both
these
things
are
done
,
but
I
dare
not
affirm
by
any
one
;
and
thus
I
end
.
In
Scotland
;
the
Q.
partie
have
recovered
Edenburgh
Town
by
Granges
favour
;
And
yet
presently
he
tearmeth
himself
the
Kings
subject
,
and
so
they
are
like
to
fray
together
,
or
else
to
come
to
consultation
amongst
themselves
,
to
govern
the
Realm
without
deciding
the
Kings
title
,
or
the
Queens
;
I
cannot
tell
whether
the
greater
part
like
better
a
or
of
none
,
for
so
their
writings
and
words
purport
;
making
no
mention
of
King
or
Queen
,
but
of
Magistrates
to
conserve
the
peace
and
liberty
of
their
Country
.
And
so
I
am
forced
to
leave
of
,
and
so
I
end
from
Westminster
the
11
of
May
1571.
Your
assured
loving
friend
,
Wil.
Burleigh
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
That
the
20
of
this
month
I
repaired
to
Galleon
;
where
I
had
Audience
at
the
Queen
Mothers
hands
,
to
whom
I
declared
at
large
,
such
reasons
as
moved
her
Majestie
to
maintain
her
first
answer
,
touching
the
Article
of
Religion
,
the
repetition
whereof
I
leave
at
this
present
to
put
down
,
the
same
containing
no
other
thing
,
then
that
which
was
perscribed
me
by
her
Majesties
last
Letters
,
dated
the
11
of
May.
To
this
the
Queen
Mother
answered
,
That
she
saw
very
well
,
that
the
reasons
alleadged
by
her
Majestie
were
not
lightly
to
be
weighed
,
and
that
therefore
she
would
consult
with
the
King
and
Monsieur
in
that
behalf
;
and
that
the
next
day
I
should
receive
answer
.
By
certain
that
wish
well
to
the
cause
,
I
was
advised
to
deal
with
Monsieur
himself
;
so
repairing
unto
him
,
I
shewed
him
,
That
I
was
appointed
by
her
Majestie
to
make
him
understand
,
the
great
inconvenience
that
would
follow
by
such
permission
as
he
required
touching
the
exercise
of
his
Religion
;
as
also
,
that
her
Majestie
(
though
otherwise
she
could
wish
him
reduced
from
error
to
truth
)
yet
did
not
presse
him
to
any
such
sodaine
change
of
Religion
,
as
might
cause
him
to
be
reputed
for
an
Atheist
;
onely
this
she
desired
,
that
he
would
forbear
the
use
of
his
private
Masse
,
in
respect
of
the
great
inconvenience
that
would
follow
;
and
that
further
he
would
examine
,
whether
he
might
not
with
good
devotion
serve
God
with
such
form
of
prayer
as
publiquely
is
used
in
our
Realm
,
being
in
effect
nothing
else
,
&c.
To
this
he
answered
,
That
he
rather
desired
to
be
a
meane
to
redresse
inconveniencies
,
then
to
breed
any
;
to
be
a
comfort
,
then
a
discomfort
;
and
that
he
thought
it
would
otherwise
fall
out
.
After
he
had
thus
ended
,
he
replyed
,
That
though
he
was
of
years
young
,
yet
any
time
these
five
years
there
have
been
overtures
of
marriage
made
unto
him
,
and
that
he
found
in
himself
no
inclination
untill
this
present
to
yield
to
any
.
But
(
saith
he
)
I
must
needs
confesse
,
that
through
the
great
commendations
that
is
made
of
the
Q.
your
Mistress
,
for
her
rare
guifts
,
aswell
of
mind
as
of
body
,
being
(
as
even
her
very
enemies
say
)
the
rarest
creature
that
was
in
Europe
these
500.
years
;
my
affection
grounded
upon
so
good
respects
,
hath
now
made
me
yield
to
be
wholly
hers
.
And
that
therefore
(
saith
he
)
if
I
thought
that
there
could
ensue
any
inconvenience
to
her
disquiet
,
through
me
,
I
would
rather
wish
my self
never
to
have
been
born
.
Touching
my
request
for
the
exercise
of
my
Religion
,
considering
the
same
toucheth
my
soul
&
conscience
,
being
but
private
for
my self
,
in
some
private
place
,
I
suppose
there
will
grow
no
such
offence
thereof
as
will
breed
any
disquiet
,
o●
alteration
of
state
;
and
therefore
I
hope
she
will
dispence
with
me
in
that
behalf
.
I
replyed
,
That
I
hoped
that
when
he
had
well
weighed
the
inconvenience
that
would
follow
;
that
without
scruple
of
conscience
he
might
well
(
with
good
devotion
)
frequent
the
exercise
of
our
Church
service
,
he
would
not
insist
upon
any
dispensation
.
To
that
he
answered
,
that
he
knew
not
how
God
hereafter
would
dispose
his
heart
,
and
(
that
therefore
for
the
present
)
he
desired
her
to
weigh
in
her
own
conscience
,
what
it
were
to
do
any
thing
with
scruple
and
remorse
of
conscience
,
and
so
desired
me
to
present
on
his
behalf
his
most
affectionate
and
humble
commendation
;
and
to
assure
her
,
That
she
onely
had
Authority
to
command
him
.
The
next
day
,
as
I
was
appointed
,
I
repaired
to
the
Court
,
and
there
having
accesse
unto
the
King
,
I
shewed
,
that
I
doubted
not
but
that
his
Mother
had
made
him
acquainted
with
such
reasons
as
lead
the
Q.
Majesty
my
Mistris
to
maintain
her
former
answer
in
respect
of
the
great
inconveniences
that
would
ensue
,
aswell
perjudiciall
to
Monsieur
his
brother
,
as
to
her
Majestie
.
I
shewed
him
,
That
I
was
now
onely
to
request
him
from
her
Majestie
,
that
he
would
perswade
his
Brother
,
that
in
respect
of
the
said
inconveniences
,
not
to
be
so
resolute
in
requiring
a
tolleration
that
might
prove
so
dangerous
;
as
also
,
to
advise
him
to
examine
,
whether
he
might
not
with
good
conscience
serve
God
,
according
to
such
form
of
prayers
,
as
is
usually
practised
throughout
her
Dominious
.
To
this
the
King
answered
,
That
the
reasons
alleadged
by
her
Majestie
were
of
great
moment
;
he
willed
me
therefore
to
desire
her
Majestie
,
in
his
name
,
that
the
Articles
by
her
to
be
propounded
might
be
sent
,
that
the
whole
matter
might
be
joyntly
considered
of
.
And
to
assure
her
,
that
he
doubted
not
but
that
his
Brother
would
be
ruled
by
him
so
farre
forth
,
as
might
stand
with
honour
,
reason
,
and
conscience
.
After
I
had
thus
euded
with
the
King
,
I
repaired
to
Q.
Mother
,
to
whom
I
made
report
of
such
answer
as
I
received
from
the
Kings
hands
,
which
she
said
,
I
had
well
conceived
,
for
that
it
was
the
self
same
that
they
had
resolved
on
between
themselves
;
she
willed
me
to
desire
her
Majestie
that
her
demand
might
be
at
the
first
propounded
reasonable
and
well
qualified
,
to
the
end
this
matter
might
come
the
sooner
to
conclusion
,
and
therefore
she
wished
,
that
if
it
might
so
lie
in
her
,
that
the
Ambassador
might
be
made
acquainted
with
them
before
the
sending
of
them
over
,
who
can
give
before
hand
some
light
what
the
King
in
reason
will
consent
unto
,
whereby
to
breed
the
more
expedition
;
she
concluded
with
me
,
that
I
should
assure
her
Majestie
,
that
aswell
touching
Religion
,
as
other
points
,
reason
should
decide
on
their
parts
all
such
difficulties
as
should
rise
.
It
is
thought
that
Monsieur
de
Foix
shall
be
sent
over
with
the
Kings
answers
unto
her
Majesties
demands
;
he
sheweth
himself
not
unthankfull
for
such
honour
as
he
hath
received
at
her
Majesties
hands
,
who
earnestly
travelleth
to
remove
such
difficulties
as
do
rise
in
this
matter
,
and
to
stand
in
her
Majesties
defence
against
those
that
seek
any
way
to
touch
her
in
honour
,
your
Lordship
shall
therefore
do
well
to
move
her
Majestie
,
that
you
by
your
private
Letters
may
signifie
unto
him
,
that
her
Majestie
doth
accept
those
good
offices
done
by
him
,
in
very
good
part
.
It
is
further
thought
,
that
Monsieur
Montmorency
shall
be
the
Nobleman
,
that
shall
be
sent
to
ratifie
such
Articles
as
shall
be
accorded
unto
by
the
King
:
he
hath
since
his
repaire
unto
the
Court
,
marvelously
furthered
this
matter
,
and
hath
caused
them
to
grow
so
reasonable
.
Monsieur
de
la
Mot
doth
continually
(
by
his
Letters
)
make
very
honourable
report
of
her
Majestie
,
touching
her
proceedings
in
this
cause
.
Monsieur
de
Foix
hath
willed
me
to
advertise
your
Lordship
,
that
her
Majesties
direction
to
me
,
and
her
speech
delivered
to
their
Ambassador
did
not
agree
;
for
he
writeth
,
That
her
Majestie
promiseth
some
qualification
of
her
answer
unto
the
second
Article
,
and
I
deny
the
receipt
of
any
such
thing
;
he
writeth
,
that
I
should
deliver
unto
the
King
her
Majesties
demand
,
and
I
deny
to
have
received
any
;
he
therefore
wisheth
,
for
the
advoiding
of
jealousie
,
that
the
same
were
reformed
,
that
the
Articles
be
sent
before
the
return
of
this
bearer
:
I
do
not
mean
to
be
known
of
the
receipt
of
them
,
untill
I
hear
further
of
her
Majesties
pleasure
.
Your
Lordship
shall
do
well
;
by
the
next
,
to
send
a
Book
of
Common
praiers
translated
in
the
French
,
that
I
may
present
it
unto
Monsieur
;
I
have
seen
of
them
printed
at
Garnesey
.
C.
Lodowick
desired
me
most
earnestly
to
move
her
Majestie
,
that
it
would
please
her
to
licence
Hawkins
underhand
to
serve
him
with
certain
ships
;
which
favour
(
if
it
please
her
Majestie
to
shew
him
)
he
hopeth
she
shall
not
have
cause
to
forethink
the
same
,
which
Letter
shall
well
appeare
,
whensoever
occasion
shall
be
offered
,
wherein
he
may
do
her
service
.
Mr.
Cavalcant
is
here
a
very
good
instrument
in
this
cause
in
hand
,
and
doth
deal
therein
both
sinceerly
and
discreetly
,
and
worthy
of
the
trust
that
her
Majestie
doth
put
in
him
,
whose
assistance
by
no
means
I
could
have
lacked
.
Thus
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
honour
&c.
At
Vernon
the
25
of
May
1571.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
That
Q.
Mother
sent
lately
unto
me
this
Memoriall
,
which
I
send
your
Lordship
here
inclosed
,
requesting
me
,
that
some
good
justice
might
be
done
therein
.
The
Memoriall
is
unperfect
,
making
no
mention
at
all
either
of
personship
,
or
place
;
but
he
saith
that
Monsieur
de
la
Mot
can
declare
unto
you
at
large
the
whole
circumstance
of
the
matter
;
of
late
I
find
here
,
in
like
causes
,
reasonable
expedition
of
Justice
;
and
therefore
it
may
please
your
Lordship
to
take
order
,
that
they
may
receive
like
measure
.
Further
she
willed
me
to
signifie
unto
her
Majestie
,
that
touching
the
information
given
unto
her
,
how
that
the
Scotish
Ambassador
here
had
dealt
with
her
and
Monsieur
about
some
attempt
against
Ireland
,
that
she
,
and
Monsieur
for
his
justification
,
do
avow
,
that
he
never
moved
any
such
thing
unto
them
;
And
for
that
she
understood
,
that
this
report
should
be
some
let
why
the
Scotish
Ambassador
obtained
not
a
Paspor●
lately
demanded
at
her
Majesties
hand
;
she
desireth
her
,
for
that
she
avoweth
the
report
to
be
untrue
,
to
grant
him
the
said
Pasport
,
with
free
egresse
and
regresse
for
her
sake
:
she
willed
me
further
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
he
assureth
her
,
that
his
repaire
thither
to
the
Q.
his
Mistress
,
is
for
no
evill
intent
,
but
chiefly
to
deal
with
her
in
some
particular
causes
touching
himself
;
wherein
if
he
should
falsify
his
faith
,
his
comodity
would
be
but
small
,
in
respect
of
the
living
he
presently
enjoyeth
in
France
.
I
have
of
late
granted
Pasport
,
(
alleadging
that
I
am
now
so
warned
from
home
)
to
certain
Scotish
men
;
for
that
I
see
there
is
no
cause
of
feare
,
France
being
so
well
enclined
toward
us
as
they
are
;
And
as
for
Flanders
,
they
begin
now
to
stand
upon
their
guard
,
&c.
At
Nantes
the
26
of
May
1571.
Your
Honours
to
command
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Fr.
Walsingham
Esq
the
Queen
Majesties
Ambassador
in
France
.
SIr
,
you
must
beare
with
my
slow
dispatches
in
returning
your
servants
,
for
that
I
cannot
obtain
such
resolutions
as
may
give
cause
to
write
;
whereupon
I
am
forced
to
beare
here
patiently
the
lack
I
find
,
and
you
must
do
the
like
on
your
part
;
hoping
that
Deus
dabit
meliora
.
Now
I
send
away
this
bearer
,
meaning
and
hoping
to
send
herewith
the
great
answer
;
and
to
give
you
some
light
hereof
;
Thus
it
is
,
the
French
Ambassador
upon
the
receipt
of
his
last
answers
,
agreeable
with
your
Letters
,
pressed
the
Queens
Majestie
to
have
the
rest
of
the
Articles
on
her
part
,
which
in
no
wise
she
would
agree
unto
,
pretending
,
that
without
a
resolute
answer
to
the
Article
of
Religion
this
could
not
be
;
wherewith
the
Ambassador
was
so
wounded
as
indeed
in
conference
with
him
I
found
him
desperate
of
the
matter
,
and
entred
into
passions
.
But
after
some
speechs
used
with
him
,
I
pacified
him
,
with
hope
,
that
the
Q.
Majestie
might
be
by
further
perswasions
induced
to
shew
the
rest
of
the
Articles
;
and
so
with
some
long
labourious
perswasions
her
Majestie
was
induced
to
agree
,
that
the
Articles
should
be
made
ready
and
shewed
,
as
things
earnestly
pressed
by
that
King
and
his
Ambassador
here
,
with
which
pretence
her
Majestie
thought
her
honour
saved
well
,
hereof
I
was
appointed
to
inform
the
Ambassador
,
and
then
was
I
also
commanded
to
put
the
Articles
in
readiness
,
which
were
not
unready
,
as
I
conceived
;
but
ere
I
could
finish
them
,
I
was
commanded
to
conclude
them
with
a
request
to
have
Calais
restored
,
a
matter
so
inconvenient
to
bring
forth
a
marriage
,
as
indeed
,
I
thought
it
meant
to
procure
a
breach
,
and
so
the
matter
continued
in
my
opinion
desperate
;
but
with
good
help
it
was
remedied
.
I
desired
that
the
Queens
Majestie
would
let
my
Lord
Marques
,
the
Earles
of
suffex
and
Leicester
to
see
the
Articles
,
and
so
they
did
,
and
very
honorably
and
wisely
gave
counsell
to
forbeare
that
Toy
of
Calais
;
and
generally
did
further
the
prosecution
of
the
marriage
,
as
a
matter
of
all
other
most
necessary
at
this
time
.
And
now
we
take
it
that
her
Majestie
intendeth
it
earnestly
;
whereupon
,
yesterday
in
the
afternoone
my
Lord
of
Leicester
and
I
have
delivered
unto
the
Ambassador
a
Copy
of
the
Articles
,
which
at
the
first
hearing
he
did
not
mislike
;
what
he
will
do
this
day
I
know
not
,
but
certainly
they
are
very
reasonable
.
Thus
farre
are
we
passed
:
so
I
trust
on
Wednesday
to
dispatch
Harcourt
.
Yesterday
came
de
Pine
with
Letters
to
my
Lord
of
Leicester
from
the
King
,
the
Q.
Mother
,
and
Monsieur
,
which
will
much
further
the
matter
,
and
it
is
reason
that
my
Lord
of
Leicester
be
assured
of
favours
both
there
,
and
at
home
;
for
some
that
like
not
this
match
,
may
otherwise
engender
doubts
in
his
Lordship
;
And
yet
surely
at
this
present
he
dealeth
earnestly
with
her
Majestie
in
the
furtherance
of
the
match
;
you
shall
do
well
to
let
his
Lordship
understand
what
good
opinion
is
had
of
him
for
so
doing
.
The
matters
in
Scotland
go
hardly
for
us
,
the
Queens
party
,
by
Granges
means
,
occupieth
Edenburgh
,
and
the
King
is
constrained
to
keep
in
Sterling
;
both
parties
are
in
arms
,
which
yet
are
used
defensive
.
The
Queen
party
hath
had
Money
and
Ammunitions
from
France
.
The
Bishop
of
Ross
is
still
restrained
,
and
so
deserveth
.
The
Queen
liketh
not
of
the
Bishop
of
Glascows
coming
into
the
Realm
.
Dr
Story
suffered
at
Tyborn
on
Fryday
,
and
there
refused
to
give
alleagiance
to
the
Queens
Majestie
,
and
professed
to
dye
as
the
King
of
Spains
Subject
;
and
so
being
arraigned
on
the
Tuesday
before
at
the
Kings
Bench
,
he
would
not
answer
to
the
Indictment
,
alledging
,
that
he
was
not
a
Subject
of
the
Realm
;
whereupon
,
without
further
Tryal
,
he
was
condemned
as
guilty
of
the
Treasons
contained
in
the
Indictments
.
The
practises
of
Stewkley
are
abated
in
Spain
,
by
discovery
of
his
lewdness
and
insufficiency
.
Huggins
is
here
arrived
;
and
so
fare
you
well
.
From
Westminster
the
fifth
of
Iune
,
1571.
Yours
assuredly
,
William
Burleigh
.
I
send
you
a
Note
of
our
late
Acts
in
Parliament
.
To
my
very
Friend
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
for
the
Queen
Majestie
in
France
.
I
Have
received
your
Letters
by
this
Bearer
,
who
brought
me
also
Letters
from
the
King
,
Queen
Mother
and
Monsieur
,
whom
I
perceived
hath
conceived
good
opinion
of
my
devotion
for
the
furtherance
of
the
matter
of
marriage
with
the
Queens
Majestie
.
I
have
thought
good
to
return
this
Bearer
again
,
for
that
he
desired
speedy
dispatch
;
to
whom
I
have
imparted
the
state
of
that
matter
,
which
onely
doth
stand
upon
the
Article
of
Religion
,
to
which
her
Majestie
will
by
no
means
relent
:
All
other
Articles
are
reasonable
;
and
her
Majestie
hath
shewed
her
Demands
to
this
Ambassador
,
and
hath
dispatched
the
same
to
you
,
which
I
think
will
be
with
you
before
this
.
For
the
other
point
,
touching
Religion
,
if
I
might
advise
them
thereof
,
they
should
not
speak
of
it
at
all
;
for
sooner
will
her
Majestie
yield
to
reason
himself
,
that
shall
have
that
interest
in
her
,
that
shall
be
her
husband
,
then
by
any
Contract
or
other
Declaration
.
And
finding
her
Majestie
disappointed
upon
the
argument
of
that
point
,
to
proceed
as
she
hath
seemed
in
the
matter
,
I
cannot
but
hope
of
very
good
success
,
to
which
for
my
part
,
in
respect
of
her
Majesties
surety
and
hope
of
universal
good
to
the
cause
of
Religion
,
I
must
with
well
,
and
further
the
best
I
can
,
according
to
your
advice
,
whereof
I
thank
you
,
and
am
glad
to
see
your
consideration
thereof
.
This
Bearer
shall
further
declare
some
part
of
my
minde
unto
you
,
for
that
I
know
him
to
be
honest
and
trusty
,
and
well
devoted
to
her
Majestie
and
the
cause
of
Religion
.
Thus
,
with
my
most
hearty
commendations
,
I
bid
you
farewel
.
In
haste
this
seventh
of
Iune
,
1571.
Your
assured
Friend
,
Ro:
Leicester
.
By
the
QUEEN
.
To
our
Right
Trusty
and
Well-beloved
Francis
Walsingham
,
our
Ambassador
Resident
with
our
good
Brother
the
French
King
.
ELIZABETH
R.
RIght
Trusty
and
Well-beloved
,
we
greet
you
well
;
although
we
did
heretofore
think
it
reasonable
to
forbear
the
sending
of
any
Articles
to
contain
the
Demands
on
our
part
,
until
we
might
have
a
resolute
Answer
from
the
King
to
our
former
Answers
made
to
his
Articles
,
sent
hither
by
Cavalcant
;
and
namely
,
to
the
Article
touching
Religion
:
Yet
finding
by
your
Letters
,
and
the
continual
solicitation
of
the
French
Ambassador
here
Resident
,
how
earnestly
the
King
desireth
to
see
our
Demands
;
which
when
he
shall
have
,
he
will
make
answer
to
the
former
,
we
are
,
contrary
to
our
own
disposition
,
induced
by
these
means
to
send
the
same
at
this
time
,
as
you
shall
receive
the
same
in
Articles
;
whereof
you
shall
advertise
the
King
and
Queen
Mother
,
and
let
them
understand
,
that
were
it
not
for
the
earnest
solicitation
of
the
Ambassador
,
we
would
have
forborn
so
to
have
done
;
for
that
we
take
it
it
may
be
interpreted
in
some
manner
to
touch
us
in
honour
,
that
not
having
knowledge
how
the
King
will
satisfie
us
in
the
matter
of
Religion
,
which
is
the
principal
,
we
should
pass
further
into
the
Treaty
of
all
the
rest
,
altogether
upon
uncertainty
what
to
hope
in
the
principal
.
But
to
their
satisfaction
herein
,
you
shall
say
,
that
we
not
onely
caused
the
Earl
of
Leicester
and
Lord
Burleigh
,
whom
onely
of
our
Councel
we
have
used
herein
,
according
to
our
former
agreement
,
to
impart
our
Demands
in
certain
Articles
to
the
French
Ambassador
;
but
have
also
sent
them
now
in
writing
,
to
be
by
you
shewed
unto
them
,
having
therein
followed
for
the
most
part
the
form
of
things
granted
to
our
late
Sister
,
of
Noble
Memory
,
Queen
Mary
,
as
by
the
Treaty
of
Marriage
betwixt
King
Philip
and
her
may
appear
.
And
further
,
you
shall
say
,
that
these
Articles
are
but
briefly
and
summarily
conceived
by
our
foresaid
Counsellours
,
who
have
not
the
knowledge
of
the
forms
of
Law
requisite
in
such
case
;
so
as
we
reserve
to
our selves
power
,
if
the
substance
of
them
shall
be
granted
,
to
cause
the
same
to
be
in
form
of
Law
inlarged
,
by
such
others
of
our
Councel
,
as
by
learning
can
better
do
the
same
.
Besides
,
we
do
deliver
these
Demands
to
be
joyntly
considered
with
the
Articles
of
our
first
Answer
to
the
Demands
on
their
part
brought
by
Cavalcant
.
We
perceive
by
the
French
Ambassador
,
that
certain
Clauses
which
we
agreed
should
be
added
to
some
of
the
first
Articles
,
were
not
contained
in
the
Writing
by
you
there
shewed
:
And
not
knowing
whether
in
the
writing
of
them
there
,
the
same
Clauses
were
omitted
,
for
more
surety
we
send
you
a
new
Copy
hereof
,
to
be
shewed
as
you
shall
have
occasion
:
And
if
indeed
those
Clauses
shall
appear
to
have
been
omitted
in
the
former
,
the
same
was
omitted
but
by
the
Writer
.
If
the
King
or
any
other
shall
press
you
to
understand
of
our
proceedings
with
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
as
in
misliking
the
restraint
of
the
Bishop
of
Ross
,
or
in
not
determining
her
cause
;
you
shall
for
the
first
say
,
that
the
evil
parts
done
by
the
Bishop
of
Ross
,
are
such
,
and
so
dangerous
to
us
,
and
our
State
,
as
no
Prince
could
suffer
,
as
we
think
,
the
like
,
without
some
sharp
revenge
:
For
where
in
the
late
Rebellion
in
the
North
,
we
understood
that
he
had
given
the
Heads
of
that
Rebellion
comfort
to
enter
into
the
same
,
which
he
could
not
deny
,
being
charged
therewith
,
but
that
secretly
they
had
sent
to
him
for
ayd
and
comfort
afore
their
Rebellion
,
although
he
yield
the
same
unto
them
,
nor
thought
it
meet
to
utter
the
same
,
and
so
we
were
content
to
pass
over
the
same
,
with
hope
that
he
would
attend
his
causes
only
according
to
the
place
he
held
,
to
be
as
an
Agent
or
Minister
for
her
,
and
not
to
intermeddle
as
he
had
done
with
our
Affairs
,
and
to
trouble
our
State
;
nevertheless
,
within
a
few
moneths
after
he
did
eftsoons
secretly
by
night
,
which
was
the
last
Summer
,
enter
into
such
intelligences
and
practises
with
some
of
our
Nobility
,
as
we
could
not
endure
the
same
,
but
for
a
time
restrained
him
of
his
libertie
,
until
he
promised
never
to
be
found
in
the
like
to
offend
us
:
Contrary
whereunto
he
hath
now
of
new
entred
into
practises
by
his
Letters
and
Ministers
to
stir
up
secretly
some
new
Rebellion
in
our
Realm
;
and
hath
for
that
purpose
dealt
by
his
Ministers
with
certain
our
Fugitives
and
Rebels
in
the
the
King
of
Spains
Low-Countreys
:
As
also
with
the
Duke
of
Alva
,
and
further
prosecuted
his
intentions
to
that
purpose
,
by
sending
both
to
the
Pope
,
and
to
the
King
of
Spain
;
of
all
which
his
doing
we
have
full
proof
,
and
in
certain
part
to
prove
the
same
his
own
Confessions
,
and
manifestly
argue
his
guiltiness
.
Now
therefore
you
shall
require
the
King
or
his
Mother
,
if
they
shall
deal
with
you
herein
,
to
interpret
well
of
our
doings
,
for
that
we
may
not
endure
such
kind
of
dealing
as
may
so
indanger
,
or
at
the
least
trouble
our
Estate
.
And
for
this
purpose
,
if
you
shall
be
required
,
why
we
do
refuse
to
grant
to
the
Bishop
of
Glascow
passport
,
you
shall
say
,
it
is
upon
the
self
same
ground
;
for
we
do
well
know
his
conditions
,
and
specially
how
unmeet
a
man
he
is
to
come
hither
to
do
any
good
office
betwixt
the
Queen
his
Mistress
and
us
,
who
we
know
hath
rather
been
a
maintainer
then
a
pacifier
of
discord
betwixt
us
in
times
past
.
And
for
our
intention
towards
the
Queens
of
Scots
,
although
her
Minister
the
Bishop
of
Ross
hath
otherwise
deserved
;
yet
we
do
continue
in
minde
to
proceed
to
the
hearing
and
ordering
of
her
cause
,
upon
the
coming
of
certain
Noblemen
out
of
Scotland
,
both
for
her
and
the
King
her
Son
,
the
delay
whereof
hath
lately
grown
by
the
renewing
of
arms
on
both
sides
,
whereof
being
by
an
express
Messenger
of
ours
now
very
lately
sent
into
Scotland
to
both
parties
earnestly
charged
by
us
,
either
of
the
parties
do
charge
the
other
,
and
excuse
themselves
;
and
yet
at
length
they
are
now
content
to
re-enter
again
into
Treaty
offering
to
send
hither
their
Commissioners
.
For
which
purpose
we
have
even
this
day
returned
answer
to
them
of
our
contentation
to
hear
them
,
and
have
required
both
parties
to
lay
down
their
Arms
,
which
we
doubt
not
but
they
will
;
and
so
doing
,
we
trust
,
shortly
some
good
end
will
follow
;
for
so
is
our
desire
and
full
purpose
,
and
so
shall
it
appear
by
our
actions
.
Of
all
this
we
thought
good
to
inform
you
,
to
the
end
you
may
the
better
answer
thereto
,
if
speech
be
moved
thereof
,
or
else
not
.
Given
at
Osterley
the
eighth
of
Iune
,
1571.
and
in
the
thirteenth
year
of
our
Reign
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
and
my
very
loving
Friend
Mr.
Francis
Walsingham
Esquire
,
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
as
I
promised
by
my
last
Letters
,
sent
by
your
Italian
,
so
do
I
now
dispatch
Harcourt
.
By
her
Majesties
Letters
you
shall
see
your
charge
,
wherein
God
give
you
good
success
;
as
I
for
my
part
sincerely
mean
,
even
for
his
glory
,
and
for
the
surety
of
the
Queen
my
Soveraign
,
and
weal
of
my
Countrey
;
wherein
if
I
do
dissemble
,
I
wish
,
as
I
am
writing
,
the
indignation
of
the
Almighty
Lord
of
Hosts
.
The
cause
of
the
Queens
Majesties
persisting
so
hard
in
the
cause
of
Religion
,
wherein
I
rejoyce
,
as
the
allowance
of
the
matter
is
,
as
I
find
and
do
disclose
secretly
an
opinion
,
that
her
Majestie
conceiveth
,
that
if
she
will
stand
fast
,
they
will
utterly
yield
.
Now
how
true
that
will
fall
out
in
the
event
,
or
why
she
is
so
informed
,
if
it
be
not
too
certain
,
you
may
ghess
.
I
hear
by
some
other
,
that
du
Pine
saith
so
;
unto
me
he
neither
saith
so
,
nor
doth
answer
to
it
,
though
I
do
ask
him
thereof
directly
.
But
this
he
saith
,
that
Monsieur
will
be
content
to
have
the
point
of
Religion
left
free
,
without
any
Capitulation
.
This
I
pray
you
keep
to
your self
,
for
it
may
be
mistaken
of
some
.
I
send
you
a
a
Book
in
French
of
the
Common-prayer
,
which
is
hardly
gotten
,
as
this
bearer
can
shew
you
.
I
fear
the
first
Articles
were
mistaken
,
in
that
the
Ambassador
saith
they
lacked
some
clauses
.
And
I
perusing
my
Copies
,
find
both
sorts
remaining
with
me
;
that
is
,
one
sort
without
these
clauses
added
,
and
another
with
them
,
whereof
I
do
now
send
you
one
.
I
did
name
to
the
Ambassadour
for
the
Queens
Majesties
Dowry
,
Fourty
thousand
Crowns
;
and
since
I
find
the
Queens
Majestie
content
with
Thirty
thousand
;
for
so
was
Queen
Maries
,
by
the
name
of
Three
thousand
pounds
Flemish
,
after
fourty
grooz
to
the
pound
,
which
maketh
but
Thirty
thousand
Crowns
French
.
The
Ambassador
,
since
he
had
his
answer
,
wrote
to
me
to
procure
a
more
certain
Answer
what
Monsieur
should
have
;
and
though
it
be
not
expressed
in
the
first
answers
,
where
properly
it
was
to
be
answered
,
yet
I
think
it
shall
be
no
less
then
the
Dowry
of
Kings
Wives
here
hath
been
,
which
is
Ten
thousand
Marks
,
or
Twenty
thousand
Nobles
.
Now
I
must
wearily
,
being
assaulted
with
business
of
Scotland
,
which
is
now
in
Arms
,
and
dangerously
for
our
part
,
and
also
fore
Ireland
,
which
is
onely
in
trouble
for
want
of
money
,
give
over
,
&c.
From
Osterly
,
where
the
Queens
Majestie
is
retired
for
this
day
and
to
morrow
the
seventh
of
Iune
,
1571.
To
the
●ight
Ho●●●ra●le
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
IT
may
please
your
Honour
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
the
19
of
this
Moneth
,
having
access
unto
the
King
,
I
shewed
unto
the
King
her
Majesties
Articles
,
using
such
speech
before
the
delivery
of
the
same
,
as
by
mine
instructions
from
her
Majestie
I
was
directed
.
The
King
shewed
me
,
that
he
could
not
but
accept
in
the
best
part
her
Majesties
frank
and
confident
dealing
,
and
that
therefore
he
found
himself
most
bound
unto
her
,
willing
me
to
assure
her
Majestie
from
him
,
that
this
sincere
and
direct
dealing
should
receive
the
like
aquital
at
his
hands
.
Touching
his
answer
unto
the
said
demands
,
he
told
me
he
would
confer
with
his
Councel
,
and
would
within
a
day
or
two
send
for
me
to
the
Court
,
to
understand
what
would
be
his
resolution
.
The
eighteenth
of
this
Moneth
he
sent
for
me
,
and
there
shewed
me
,
that
upon
conference
with
his
Councel
,
he
was
resolved
forthwith
to
dispatch
a
Gentleman
of
his
Chamber
,
named
de
l'
Archant
,
being
Captain
of
his
Brothers
guard
,
to
give
her
Majestie
thanks
,
for
that
it
pleased
her
to
deal
so
frankly
with
him
,
and
so
sincerely
,
as
she
had
done
in
the
Treaty
of
this
weighty
cause
in
hand
;
which
honourable
proceeding
of
hers
,
he
willed
me
to
assure
her
,
that
he
would
never
forget
;
and
further
to
signifie
unto
her
,
that
he
made
choise
of
the
Marshal
Montm●rency
,
and
Monsieur
de
Foix
,
to
send
over
with
his
full
mind
touching
the
Articles
that
have
been
propounded
of
either
side
;
and
that
he
therefore
desired
by
the
said
Gentlemen
to
understand
when
it
shall
be
her
Majesties
pleasure
that
they
shall
come
over
to
treat
in
that
behalf
.
Having
then
done
with
the
King
,
the
Queen
Mother
called
me
unto
her
,
and
told
me
,
that
of
late
certain
had
gone
about
to
perswade
the
King
her
Son
,
that
her
Majestie
meant
nothing
less
then
to
proceed
in
this
marriage
,
using
sundry
perswasions
to
induce
her
to
believe
the
same
:
Notwithstanding
she
assured
me
,
that
such
is
the
great
good
opinion
that
they
all
have
of
her
Majesties
sincerity
upon
good
grounds
,
in
respect
of
her
Majesties
honourable
dealing
,
as
no
such
brutes
and
sinister
practises
can
prevail
with
them
to
make
them
think
otherwise
then
honourable
of
her
Majestie
,
and
yet
she
did
assure
me
that
the
same
did
proceed
from
such
persons
,
as
they
might
easily
have
been
abused
,
had
not
her
Majesties
own
sincere
dealing
assured
them
of
the
contrary
.
I
shewed
her
,
that
if
she
or
the
King
should
otherwise
think
of
her
Majestie
,
they
should
do
her
great
wrong
,
and
give
her
just
cause
to
think
her
sincere
dealing
unsincerely
requited
.
This
was
the
effect
of
my
present
negotiation
.
And
so
&c.
At
●
the
twentieth
of
Iune
,
1571.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
my
very
loving
Friend
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
for
the
Queens
Majestie
in
France
.
I
Have
written
by
du
Pine
of
late
to
you
,
and
before
that
,
as
I
think
,
you
have
received
her
Majesties
Answer
,
and
such
Articles
as
she
doth
think
meet
to
be
demanded
.
Her
Majestie
doth
stand
still
very
stiff
touching
the
point
of
Religion
required
of
that
side
;
and
as
far
as
I
can
perceive
,
she
will
hardly
relent
to
any
other
qualification
then
you
know
of
;
and
that
being
granted
to
her
,
I
suppose
there
will
be
no
other
difficultie
.
And
surely
in
this
,
if
Monsieur
remit
the
whole
to
her
Majestie
,
there
is
no
doubt
but
by
that
means
he
shall
obtain
more
then
we
wish
,
and
more
then
is
reasonable
,
or
at
the
least
convenient
to
be
openly
contracted
by
them
:
For
as
by
the
one
that
may
be
had
,
which
is
to
be
born
withal
for
a
time
,
in
hope
of
better
;
so
by
the
other
,
it
will
altogether
encourage
such
as
are
already
too
high
and
most
meetest
to
be
kept
under
,
even
for
both
their
sureties
.
For
this
cause
it
is
onely
to
be
wished
:
for
these
respects
;
the
first
,
to
the
universal
good
of
the
cause
of
Religion
;
the
other
,
for
the
quietness
of
our
present
Estate
:
And
for
these
causes
sake
,
I
pray
God
to
prosper
it
accordingly
;
and
I
see
no
cause
gr●atly
to
doubt
,
if
that
point
of
Religion
be
yielded
on
that
side
unto
.
The
Ambassador
here
doth
very
honestly
and
well
in
the
matter
,
and
surely
doth
good
offices
between
their
Majesties
.
For
my
part
,
I
perceive
by
you
,
that
I
have
cause
to
thank
him
for
his
particular
affection
towards
me
,
I
can
but
thank
him
here
.
And
I
pray
you
,
as
you
may
have
occasion
,
use
this
favour
for
me
,
as
it
may
appear
to
the
Kings
Majestie
there
,
how
much
his
Ambassador
hath
made
me
know
of
his
good
acceptance
of
my
good
devotion
towards
the
encrease
of
the
good
Amitie
between
our
good
Soveraign
and
him
,
which
doth
give
me
great
encouragement
to
go
alway
the
more
forward
,
so
far
forth
as
with
my
duty
to
her
Majestie
I
may
.
Thus
having
no
other
matter
presently
to
write
to
you
,
I
bid
you
farewel
,
in
haste
the
ninth
of
June
,
1571.
Your
assured
Friend
,
Ro.
Leicester
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
THe
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
shewed
me
his
Mistresses
Letters
dated
the
seventh
of
this
moneth
—
him
to
advertise
A.
that
their
—
of
great
moment
in
hand
to
impart
—
he
seeketh
with
England
,
and
therefore
—
roundly
forward
with
the
matter
furthe
—
to
advertise
A.
that
there
is
a
practise
in
—
the
stealing
away
of
the
Scotish
Q.
whereunto
—
him
to
have
regard
.
This
as
I
can
gather
—
come
from
●54
who
discovereth
it
to
his
Master
,
he
hath
not
yet
imparted
the
same
unto
A.
by
the
reason
of
his
absence
about
ten
days
past
,
it
was
bruted
here
for
most
certain
truth
,
that
the
Scotish
Queen
was
escaped
into
Flanders
.
Of
late
days
,
of
these
common
brutes
,
there
have
followed
shrewd
effects
,
whereof
your
Lordship
shall
do
well
to
advertise
her
Majestie
to
have
an
eye
that
way
.
The
King
is
not
yet
returned
to
Galleon
,
but
remaineth
still
at
Paris
,
which
divers
of
my
fellows
find
themselves
agrieved
withal
,
especially
Spain
.
There
rise
daily
new
causes
of
unkindness
between
the
two
Princes
;
Spain
seemeth
to
set
the
King
here
very
light
,
which
ingendreth
in
him
a
great
desire
of
revenge
,
and
lacketh
but
treasure
to
make
open
demonstration
thereof
.
And
so
,
&c.
At
Loveirs
the
five
and
twentieth
of
June
,
1571.
Your
Lordships
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
By
the
QUEEN
.
To
our
Right
Trusty
and
Well-beloved
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
our
Ambassador
Resident
with
our
good
Brother
the
French
King
.
ELIZABETH
R.
RIght
Trusty
and
Well-beloved
,
we
greet
you
well
:
Forasmuch
as
the
French
Ambassador
here
,
joyntly
with
Monsieur
de
l'
Archant
,
Captain
of
the
Guard
of
Monsier
D.
Anjo●
,
treated
with
us
to
have
our
consent
,
that
the
Marshal
Montmorency
and
others
,
nominated
with
him
for
the
French
King
,
might
come
hither
(
as
they
say
)
to
treat
and
conclude
the
matter
moved
betwixt
us
and
the
said
Monsieur
,
we
think
it
necessary
to
impart
unto
you
what
hath
passed
therein
at
some
length
;
which
we
have
ordered
to
be
put
in
writing
by
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
,
to
the
intent
that
on
the
one
part
,
you
should
not
be
ignorant
;
and
on
the
other
part
,
you
should
be
better
instructed
how
to
treat
upon
the
matter
,
both
with
the
King
or
any
other
that
shall
in
this
matter
have
Commission
to
treat
with
you
.
In
all
our
dealings
with
them
you
shall
find
,
that
we
have
in
no
wise
yielded
to
grant
to
Monsieur
a
liberty
for
exercise
of
his
Romish
Religion
;
neither
have
we
any
inclination
to
yield
thereto
;
and
yet
for
the
benefit
of
our
Realm
,
rather
then
for
any
particular
inclination
to
marriage
,
we
have
resolved
this
marriage
to
be
meet
for
us
,
so
as
the
difficulty
of
Religion
be
well
accorded
.
And
where
in
the
last
end
,
upon
conference
had
by
the
Ambassador
and
Lord
of
Archant
,
with
the
Earl
of
Leicester
and
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
,
it
may
appear
to
you
,
that
they
finding
a
resolute
determination
of
their
Ambassadors
,
should
demand
of
us
a
liberty
for
Monsieur
in
the
cause
of
Religion
,
it
should
be
denied
,
then
did
they
thereupon
seem
to
yield
,
and
by
way
of
demand
require
to
know
,
how
it
might
be
liked
,
if
the
demand
of
Religion
were
utterly
forborn
and
put
to
silence
.
Our
meaning
is
not
,
that
you
should
make
any
mention
hereof
to
the
King
,
or
any
other
,
except
it
be
first
moved
to
you
.
And
then
in
that
case
you
may
well
say
,
that
if
it
be
not
demanded
by
them
in
Treaty
,
then
shall
there
need
no
contradiction
to
be
made
in
Treaty
;
and
if
they
think
the
honour
of
Monsieur
preserved
in
that
,
it
is
not
denied
him
;
as
likewise
the
honour
of
us
should
be
preserved
,
in
that
we
have
not
assented
thereto
:
And
that
there
shall
not
be
no
further
meaning
by
Monsieur
herein
;
but
that
as
it
shall
not
be
by
way
of
Treaty
demanded
before
Marriage
;
so
he
will
be
also
content
after
marriage
to
forbear
the
use
of
it
,
then
may
you
seem
to
agree
thereto
.
For
otherwise
you
may
plainly
say
,
either
to
Monsieur
himself
,
or
to
some
other
in
credit
about
him
,
whom
you
may
trust
,
that
the
forbearing
of
it
by
way
of
Treaty
shall
not
content
us
only
,
but
also
the
forbearing
of
the
use
of
it
.
And
so
we
require
you
to
express
the
same
plainly
,
where
you
shall
see
cause
;
for
we
cannot
esteem
it
a
plain
dealing
to
pass
it
over
with
silence
in
the
Treaty
,
and
yet
to
be
in
doubt
whether
the
same
shall
be
used
indeed
,
and
thereby
move
a
new
controversie
between
him
and
us
,
of
more
danger
then
is
meet
to
be
suffered
,
to
follow
for
lack
of
plain
dealing
with
them
:
herewith
included
shall
you
have
in
writing
,
the
sum
of
the
Conference
had
at
this
time
,
by
which
you
may
be
fully
informed
.
And
whereas
prssport
was
required
by
de
l'
Archant
for
the
Marshal
Montmorency
,
Monsieur
de
Foix
,
and
Monsieur
de
Chiverny
,
we
thought
once
to
have
sent
it
unto
you
,
to
the
end
if
the
King
would
send
them
,
you
might
deliver
the
same
;
but
sithence
we
have
thought
better
to
stay
it
,
until
we
might
know
the
Kings
answer
to
you
.
Given
under
our
Signet
at
our
Honor
of
Hampton
Court
the
ninth
of
Iuly
,
1571.
in
the
thirteenth
year
of
our
Reign
.
A
summary
of
the
several
answers
made
by
the
Queens
Majestie
to
the
French
Ambassador
and
Mr.
●
'
Archant
to
their
Message
and
Request
.
THey
first
said
,
That
the
French
King
,
Queen
Mother
,
and
Monsieur
de
Anjou
,
thanked
her
Majestie
for
her
sincere
manner
of
dealing
hitherto
;
and
that
having
considered
such
answers
as
her
Majestie
had
made
to
the
first
demands
,
and
the
last
Articles
delivered
by
her
Ambassador
,
containing
things
to
be
demanded
on
her
part
,
which
her
Majestie
had
done
upon
earnest
solicitation
of
the
King
on
his
part
:
The
King
their
Master
,
and
the
Queen
his
Mother
,
thought
fit
to
send
this
Gentleman
to
notifie
their
great
liking
to
proceed
,
and
to
finish
the
matter
;
and
therefore
were
determined
to
send
hither
an
Ambassage
of
honourable
and
wise
persons
;
that
is
to
say
,
the
Marshal
of
Montmorency
,
Monsieur
de
Foix
,
and
Monsieur
de
Chiverny
Chancellor
to
Monsieur
,
to
treat
and
conclude
the
same
,
if
so
her
Majestie
would
think
meet
,
and
would
grant
them
her
license
and
conduct
to
come
;
who
also
were
in
such
readiness
,
and
immediately
upon
the
return
of
Monsieur
de
l'
Archant
,
they
would
forthwith
take
their
journey
hither
.
To
this
her
Majestie
answered
,
That
she
also
thanked
the
King
and
the
Queen
Mother
for
their
manner
of
friendly
dealing
,
in
prosecuting
this
matter
so
earnestly
;
and
for
her
sincere
dealing
with
them
,
she
doubted
not
but
her
doings
should
always
thereof
make
good
proof
.
But
as
to
the
matter
of
Monsieur
and
her
,
she
could
not
understand
that
it
was
in
such
forwardness
,
as
by
their
speeches
she
gathered
,
that
the
Ambassadors
might
come
in
such
sort
,
as
by
their
speeches
it
seemed
to
end
and
conclude
it
;
for
that
she
,
as
yet
,
understood
not
the
difficulties
risen
upon
the
first
answer
,
that
were
by
the
King
conceived
,
namely
,
in
the
matter
of
Religion
;
neither
yet
how
her
last
Articles
of
her
Demands
were
accepted
by
the
King
,
althogh
she
confess
that
she
thought
there
could
be
no
mislike
in
those
last
Articles
,
considering
there
was
nothing
contained
in
them
,
but
that
which
already
had
been
granted
by
King
Philip
to
Q.
Mary
her
sister
;
so
as
then
her
Majestie
concluded
,
that
except
the
King
would
declare
his
contentation
and
his
Brothers
,
agreeable
to
her
Majasties
minde
already
declared
in
the
matter
of
Religion
(
that
is
,
that
she
could
not
grant
unto
Monsieur
liberty
to
exercise
the
Roman
Religion
in
any
〈◊〉
contrary
to
her
Laws
)
she
saw
it
but
labor
lost
to
send
any
Ambassadors
.
To
this
the
Ambassador
&
l'
Archant
,
for
answer
,
used
long
speeches
,
in
declaring
how
the
King
,
Q.
Mother
,
and
his
brother
,
desired
nothing
more
then
the
honor
of
her
Maj.
and
the
weal
of
her
Estate
;
&
so
likewise
hoped
that
her
Maj.
would
have
due
regard
of
the
honour
and
estate
of
Monsieur
,
that
should
not
be
judged
by
the
world
to
be
without
a
Religion
;
which
must
needs
be
,
if
he
should
live
here
without
the
exercise
of
his
Religion
;
and
yet
his
meaning
was
not
,
to
use
the
same
in
any
sort
to
be
offensive
to
her
Majestie
,
or
to
breed
offence
to
the
quiet
estate
of
the
Realm
.
And
so
further
,
they
used
many
arguments
to
move
her
Maj.
to
yield
to
their
desire
.
But
her
Maj.
persisted
in
her
former
determination
,
that
she
could
neither
with
conscience
,
nor
yet
in
respect
of
policy
,
grant
to
Mon.
such
liberty
as
was
required
;
and
added
,
that
she
was
not
of
mind
that
Mon.
should
be
constrained
to
live
here
without
exercise
of
religion
;
for
if
the
form
of
the
religion
in
England
as
it
is
established
by
the
Laws
of
the
Realm
,
were
considered
by
them
,
as
it
might
easily
be
,
considering
that
it
was
published
,
and
to
be
seen
both
in
Latin
&
French
,
it
should
be
found
that
there
is
nothing
in
the
same
contrary
to
the
Roman
religion
,
differing
only
,
that
the
same
is
translated
out
of
the
Latin
tongue
into
English
,
and
that
some
things
,
for
reasonable
respects
,
are
omitted
,
and
not
used
in
the
Church
of
England
,
so
as
whosoever
shall
use
the
same
service
,
cannot
be
accounted
without
Religion
,
nor
to
do
any
thing
repugnant
to
the
Roman
Religion
.
In
this
sort
,
with
speeches
at
more
length
tending
to
these
ends
,
they
departed
from
her
Majestie
upon
their
first
access
;
and
afterwards
they
made
means
that
her
Maj.
would
be
pleased
to
give
them
some
better
answer
;
and
in
like
manner
her
Majestie
thought
her
determination
so
reasonable
for
her
to
hold
,
as
she
rather
thought
that
they
had
some
further
power
to
yield
to
her
.
And
because
her
Maj.
understood
that
the
French
King
had
concluded
this
matter
with
the
rest
of
his
Councel
,
and
by
nominating
Ambassadors
,
had
made
the
cause
patent
,
her
Maj.
hitherto
having
not
imparted
it
to
any
others
,
but
with
two
of
her
Councel
,
as
she
was
required
so
to
keep
it
secretly
on
the
French
Kings
behalf
.
Now
she
commandeth
that
the
whole
proceedings
from
the
beginning
should
be
declared
to
her
Councel
;
and
so
being
done
,
the
same
were
very
well
allowed
by
her
Councellors
,
and
her
Maj.
was
earnestly
moved
by
them
all
not
to
stay
in
this
matter
of
her
marriage
with
Mon.
de
Anjon
,
so
as
he
might
be
induced
to
consent
with
her
in
Religion
,
or
at
the
least
not
to
have
any
exercise
of
Religion
contrary
to
hers
.
After
this
,
the
Ambassador
,
with
l'
Archant
,
came
again
on
Friday
to
her
Maj.
and
renewing
their
former
reasons
,
requested
of
her
Maj.
to
know
her
answer
,
whether
the
Marshal
Montmorency
should
not
come
in
ambassage
,
as
before
was
signified
to
be
the
Kings
desire
.
Whereunto
in
brief
the
substance
of
her
Majesties
answer
was
,
that
as
she
did
greatly
esteem
the
Kings
amity
,
and
was
desirous
to
conserve
the
same
with
mutual
good
will
,
so
was
she
very
careful
not
to
accord
to
any
thing
that
in
her
opinion
might
in
any
wise
impair
the
same
,
by
giving
to
him
any
cause
or
colour
of
unkindness
;
and
therefore
she
wished
that
the
K.
would
well
consider
this
matter
&
difficulty
of
Religion
,
before
he
should
send
his
ambassage
:
for
considering
with
her self
,
on
the
one
part
,
that
she
could
not
chang
her
mind
herein
,
nor
as
she
thought
could
by
any
perswasion
hereafter
,
be
moved
to
alter
her
determination
(
although
in
most
matters
it
is
doubtful
to
determine
de
futur●
)
but
such
was
her
mind
resolute
at
this
present
;
and
on
the
other
part
,
if
the
K.
should
hope
that
his
Ambassador
might
by
treaty
alter
her
Majesties
mind
herein
,
and
that
then
indeed
they
should
not
be
able
so
to
do
:
And
thereupon
the
matter
might
break
off
,
she
doubted
how
the
French
King
might
conceive
some
unkindness
●hereby
,
although
she
her self
were
altogether
free
from
giving
cause
thereof
;
and
for
that
purpose
her
Majestie
required
them
,
in
her
name
,
that
the
King
would
accept
it
for
answer
in
as
sincere
part
as
she
uttered
it
,
which
was
with
a●
ea●nest
respect
to
keep
the
amity
,
●
well
beg●n
,
inviolated
.
And
so
still
being
by
the
Ambassador
instanted
to
give
them
a
more
comfortable
answer
,
for
that
thereby
the
King
and
his
brother
might
doubt
of
her
Majesties
intention
in
the
principal
matter
.
She
answered
them
,
that
truly
this
cause
of
Religion
was
directly
for
it self
,
and
that
being
assented
unto
by
the
K.
and
his
brother
,
she
knew
no
cause
in
the
rest
of
the
things
,
on
her
pa●t
,
to
move
any
doubt
,
but
by
reasonable
treaty
they
might
be
accorded
,
which
,
said
she
,
did
the
rather
declare
to
them
,
because
the
K.
might
not
think
,
that
if
the
point
of
Religion
were
by
him
and
his
brother
assented
unto
,
that
her
Maj.
had
a
meaning
to
make
any
difficulty
in
other
points
,
and
that
the
rather
,
because
she
had
declar'd
her
mind
plainly
in
two
several
writings
:
the
one
,
being
an
answer
to
the
K.
demands
;
the
other
,
containing
demands
agreeable
to
the
like
,
as
were
accorded
betwixt
K.
Philip
&
Q.
Mary
▪
and
so
she
concluded
,
that
she
must
remit
the
coming
of
the
Ambassadors
to
the
K.
own
judgment
.
And
thus
they
departed
,
as
it
seemed
by
their
speeches
,
doubful
of
the
substance
of
the
matter
,
and
therefore
they
required
to
have
the
next
day
some
conference
with
the
E.
of
Leicester
,
and
the
L.
of
Burleigh
,
to
declare
their
conceits
upon
the
Q.
Majesties
answer
:
and
so
they
had
on
the
next
day
following
,
being
Saturday
,
where
they
stil
pressed
to
have
some
reasonable
answer
,
that
although
the
Q.
would
not
presently
assent
to
their
request
,
yet
that
if
the
Ambassador
should
come
,
the
cause
might
not
be
thus
peremptory
desperate
,
but
that
in
some
sort
it
might
be
obtained
,
that
neither
on
the
one
part
Monsieur
should
be
condemned
to
the
world
,
and
taken
as
a
person
excommunicated
from
the
rest
of
Princes
,
if
he
should
not
have
the
use
of
his
Religion
,
neither
on
the
other
part
,
the
Q.
Majestie
thereby
should
take
any
offence
,
or
that
the
least
part
of
her
Estate
should
be
troubled
;
for
such
was
the
resolute
determination
of
Monsieur
and
his
profession
,
that
from
the
first
time
he
should
enter
into
the
Realm
,
he
would
in
no
wise
offend
the
meanest
subject
the
had
;
with
many
such
speeches
tending
to
perswade
that
Mon.
would
so
use
his
religion
,
or
so
forbear
it
in
times
and
places
,
as
not
to
cause
offence
.
They
were
answered
,
that
the
Q.
Majestie
could
not
give
any
other
answer
,
and
that
they
might
well
perceive
her
sincerity
in
dealing
,
to
●tter
plainly
her
mind
,
as
she
did
;
and
many
reasons
to
maintain
her
resolution
,
were
to
them
remembred
,
as
principally
her
conscience
,
next
the
desire
she
had
to
preserve
the
State
in
quietness
,
which
by
granting
him
that
should
be
her
husband
,
a
power
to
break
her
laws
in
matter
of
such
weight
,
must
needs
induce
an
alienation
from
her
of
the
minds
and
hearts
of
her
good
subjects
,
being
of
her
R●ligion
●
and
indurate
the
minds
of
others
,
that
though
secretly
,
yet
truly
are
loath
to
obey
the
Laws
,
if
they
might
have
any
maintenance
to
the
contrary
;
which
though
Monsieur
would
not
give
them
,
yet
they
would
conceive
a
boldness
to
offend
,
in
the
hope
to
be
allowed
by
him
.
In
the
end
,
it
was
moved
to
know
the
opinions
of
the
said
E.
&
L.
Burleigh
,
whether
they
thought
it
good
that
the
Ambassadors
should
come
.
Whereunto
it
was
answered
,
that
the
consideration
thereof
did
more
directly
belong
to
the
K.
and
that
also
they
two
could
best
give
advice
therein
,
for
they
saw
what
was
likely
to
be
the
issue
of
their
coming
:
If
the
stay
were
not
in
Religion
,
there
was
no
evident
let
seen
in
the
matter
▪
and
to
speak
truly
,
she
said
two
Lords
said
,
they
could
give
them
no
hope
that
the
●●bassage
could
〈◊〉
her
Majesties
mind
;
but
that
if
they
would
demand
of
her
Majestie
a
grant
or
toleration
for
Monsieur
,
her
Majestie
would
deny
it
.
And
therefore
if
they
could
not
like
with
the
denying
of
it
,
they
must
forbear
to
demand
it
.
Hereupon
there
followed
some
opinions
on
bo●h
parts
,
that
if
Mon●ieur
should
forbear
to
require
it
,
and
thereby
her
Majesty
should
not
grant
it
,
but
that
the
matter
should
be
〈◊〉
,
and
pass
in
silence
,
it
might
be
,
that
Monsieurs
friends
might
〈◊〉
their
good
opinions
of
him
,
as
of
one
that
h●d
not
changed
his
Religion
:
and
likewise
the
Q.
Majesties
good
subjects
should
continue
their
opinions
of
her
Maj.
as
of
a
Prince
that
would
not
assent
to
any
thing
against
her
Religion
.
And
with
this
kind
of
speech
we
ended
.
To
my
very
loving
Friend
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
the
Queens
Majesties
Ambassador
with
the
French
King
.
AFter
our
very
hearty
commendations
;
considering
the
Queens
Majestie
hath
used
our
service
joyntly
,
in
treating
of
the
matter
betwixt
her
Majestie
and
Monsieur
de
Anjo●
,
and
that
you
are
to
be
burthened
in
the
prosecution
thereof
,
we
have
thought
good
to
write
also
to
you
joyntly
;
how
her
Majestie
hath
proceeded
since
the
arrival
of
Monsieur
l'
Archant
you
may
perceive
by
her
own
Letters
,
wherein
also
somewhat
is
touched
for
our
dealing
with
them
;
what
the
said
l'
Archant
shall
of
himself
report
,
or
what
he
shall
bring
from
the
Ambassador
,
we
cannot
tell
,
but
percase
you
shall
hear
somewhat
thereof
.
Indeed
we
were
informed
,
that
her
Majesties
answer
did
not
content
them
,
whereupon
we
being
desirous
that
they
should
not
conceive
thereof
worse
then
was
meant
,
did
confer
with
them
on
Saturday
last
as
is
mentioned
in
the
Q.
Majesties
Letter
;
and
after
long
maintenance
of
her
Majesties
reasons
,
and
therewith
giving
them
sufficient
hope
,
so
as
the
matter
of
Religion
might
be
concluded
,
they
descended
to
the
devise
of
forbearing
that
article
,
whereunto
her
Majestie
hath
directed
you
what
to
say
,
if
it
be
treated
upon
,
and
thereto
we
refer
you
.
As
for
the
inward
intention
of
her
Majestie
in
this
case
,
we
cannot
certainly
give
you
to
understand
more
then
it
pleaseth
her
to
utter
.
To
the
matter
it self
,
she
yieldeth
as
to
a
matter
necessary
for
her
Estate
and
Realm
,
otherwise
we
see
no
particular
forwardness
,
such
as
is
commonly
between
persons
that
are
to
●e
married
.
And
now
her
Majestie
sheweth
no
let
,
but
this
matter
of
Religion
,
as
if
either
that
may
be
well
accorded
or
well
buried
,
we
see
no
impediment
of
any
moment
:
we
can
but
counsel
you
,
as
we
use
do
our selves
,
that
is
,
to
do
and
serve
as
she
directeth
us
;
and
for
the
rest
to
commit
the
success
to
Almighty
God
,
who
direct
you
in
this
service
to
her
Majesties
contentation
,
with
regard
of
Gods
honour
,
and
the
weal
of
our
Countrey
.
From
Hampton
Court
the
eighth
of
July
,
1571.
Your
very
loving
Friends
,
Ro:
Leicester
,
Will
:
Burleigh
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
loving
Friend
Francis
Walsingham
Es
abque
;
her
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
I
am
in
doubt
whether
to
write
or
no
:
for
to
write
nothing
,
were
to
discomfort
you
,
and
to
write
something
with
uncertainty
;
cannot
comfort
,
and
yet
in
extremities
,
the
lesser
is
to
be
admitted
.
I
assure
you
,
that
I
cannot
assure
you
from
hence
,
what
is
to
be
looked
for
by
the
Q.
Majesties
manner
of
answers
as
this
time
:
she
is
not
unwarned
how
dangerous
it
were
,
if
in
her
default
the
matter
taketh
not
success
;
and
she
seemeth
to
conceive
thereof
,
and
pretendeth
that
she
seemeth
,
that
if
the
matter
of
Religion
may
be
granted
,
there
will
be
no
other
difficulty
:
but
whether
she
is
perswaded
that
therein
the
breach
will
be
on
that
side
,
and
so
she
to
escape
the
reproof
,
I
cannot
tell
.
God
direct
the
matter
,
for
I
have
done
my
uttermost
,
and
so
hath
other
Councellours
here
.
My
Lord
Keeper
hath
earnestly
dealt
in
it
,
and
so
hath
my
Lord
of
Sussex
;
my
Lord
of
Leicester
hath
in
my
dealings
also
joyned
earnestly
with
me
,
and
among
the
rest
of
the
Councellours
,
I
know
none
directly
against
it
.
From
Spain
we
have
no
good
answer
,
and
therefore
this
amity
were
needful
to
us
,
but
God
hath
determined
to
plague
us
,
the
hour
is
at
hand
;
his
will
be
done
with
mercy
.
The
Gentleman
hath
a
Chain
of
one
hundred
and
sixty
pound
,
which
was
not
easily
had
:
The
Queens
Majestie
hath
sent
her
Letters
to
the
King
,
Queen
Mother
,
and
Monsieur
l'
Archant
.
From
Hampton
Court
the
ninth
of
Iuly
,
1571.
Yours
assuredly
William
Burl●igh
.
Cheshol●
the
Queen
of
Scots
servant
,
that
passed
lately
from
Diepe
,
with
money
and
munition
is
taken
by
the
Regent
at
Lethe
.
To
my
very
Friend
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
for
the
Queens
Majestie
in
France
.
MR.
Walsingham
,
you
shall
at
length
understand
her
Majesties
resolution
touching
her
answer
to
the
Gentleman
Monsieur
l'
Archant
:
for
mine
own
part
,
what
opinion
I
have
of
this
great
matter
,
I
will
deal
plainly
with
you
,
even
as
I
find
her
Majesties
disposition
.
For
her
desire
to
marriage
,
I
perceive
it
continueth
still
as
it
was
,
which
is
very
cold
;
nevertheless
,
she
seeth
it
is
so
necessary
,
as
I
believe
she
yieldeth
rather
to
think
it
fit
to
have
a
husband
,
then
willing
to
have
any
found
indeed
for
her
.
And
I
fear
so
it
will
appear
in
this
matter
with
Monsieur
.
For
as
you
shall
perceive
by
the
Articles
passed
already
,
there
is
among
them
all
but
one
that
maketh
the
difficulty
,
which
is
his
demand
to
have
his
private
exercise
of
his
Religion
:
so
it
doth
appear
,
if
he
would
omit
that
demand
,
and
put
it
in
silence
,
yet
will
her
Majestie
straitly
capitulate
with
him
,
that
he
shall
in
no
way
demand
it
hereafter
at
her
hands
:
Which
scruple
,
I
believe
,
will
utterly
break
off
the
matter
;
wherefore
I
am
in
small
hope
that
any
marriage
will
grow
this
way
.
I
pray
God
that
some
other
amity
may
be
accepted
,
and
yet
I
was
at
the
first
in
full
conceit
that
her
Majesty
meant
earnestly
to
proceed
therein
,
and
that
she
had
so
advisedly
thought
of
the
matter
,
as
any
reason
being
offered
,
it
should
not
be
refused
:
whereupon
,
as
my
part
was
,
I
did
deal
to
the
furtherance
thereof
by
all
the
good
means
I
could
,
which
not
taking
effect
accordingly
,
I
shall
be
most
sorry
;
albeit
I
do
not
mistrust
the
goodness
of
God
,
but
whatsoever
shall
fall
out
,
it
is
his
providence
for
the
best
,
or
at
the
least
for
our
just
scourge
for
our
deserts
towards
him
.
I
can
say
no
more
,
but
Almighty
God
strengthen
her
Majesties
true
zeal
to
Religion
;
and
failing
of
this
match
,
that
she
will
allie
her self
with
such
other
Princes
abroad
as
will
earnestly
joyn
with
her
therein
.
And
for
this
matter
of
her
Majesties
marriage
,
you
shall
do
well
to
observe
all
their
doings
upon
this
answer
,
and
gather
the
certainty
,
as
you
may
,
what
they
intend
,
whether
to
yield
to
her
Majestie
absolutely
or
no
:
if
they
will
yield
,
then
it
must
needs
proceed
;
if
not
,
then
must
we
provide
in
other
sort
,
and
the
sooner
the
better
;
and
if
they
do
accord
to
her
Majesties
request
touching
the
cause
of
Religion
,
certainly
she
saith
,
there
shall
be
no
other
difficulty
.
God
direct
us
to
his
glory
,
and
so
I
make
an
end
of
it
.
Mr.
Cobham
is
returned
out
of
Spain
,
where
we
have
no
cause
to
look
for
any
friendship
.
The
King
used
him
gently
,
but
those
of
Authority
and
Credit
about
him
most
proudly
and
arrogantly
:
What
terms
we
stand
in
in
other
places
,
is
easily
known
.
Thus
are
we
with
our
neighbor
,
in
all
places
without
friendship
.
God
protect
and
defend
us
,
who
is
onely
able
,
and
must
do
it
for
any
policy
is
used
.
Thus
,
with
my
most
hearty
commendations
,
I
bid
you
heartily
farewel
.
In
haste
,
this
seventh
of
Iuly
,
1571.
Your
assured
Friend
,
R●
.
Leicester
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
within
two
or
three
days
after
l'
Archant●
departure
from
hence
,
there
came
Letters
hither
out
of
England
,
sent
,
as
I
am
informed
from
the
Ambassador
there
;
by
the
which
he
did
assure
those
that
are
enemies
to
the
match
,
that
her
Majestie
had
nothing
less
,
then
intention
to
marry
,
whereof
he
was
well
assured
by
those
about
her
;
and
therefore
willed
them
to
be
of
good
comfort
,
and
never
to
doubt
of
the
matter
.
After
l'
Archants
leave
taking
,
and
departing
out
of
England
,
the
said
Ambassador
dispatched
a
Currier
,
who
overtook
him
at
Bullen
,
&
arived
here
a
day
or
two
before
him
.
After
the
arrival
of
the
said
Currier
,
it
was
given
out
here
,
that
l'
●●chant
brought
but
a
cold
answer
,
whereby
it
might
appear
to
them
,
that
his
first
assurance
was
not
without
good
ground
:
With
this
,
those
that
favored
the
marriage
,
were
very
much
appaled
.
L'
●rchant
being
come
,
and
making
so
honourable
a
report
of
her
Majesties
sincerity
and
honourable
dealing
;
the
same
also
being
confirmed
by
Monsieur
de
la
M●ts
Letters
,
as
a
matter
though
desperate
,
bega●
again
to
revive
.
Hereupon
,
they
have
,
with
certain
choise
Counsellors
conferred
,
what
resolution
is
to
be
taken
;
they
have
continued
in
Councel
,
chiefly
about
this
matter
,
about
the
space
of
five
or
six
days
,
and
yet
cannot
resolve
what
to
do
.
I
am
put
in
hope
,
that
though
the
matter
proceed
not
,
yet
that
the
Kings
intention
is
,
to
send
some
person
of
good
quality
,
as
well
to
thank
her
Majestie
for
her
honourable
proceeding
in
this
cause
,
as
also
to
desire
continuance
of
good
amity
.
Of
thus
much
I
thought
good
to
advertise
her
Majestie
before
hand
and
when
they
have
fully
resolved
what
they
will
do
,
I
mean
to
dispatch
another
.
And
thus
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
.
I
most
humbly
take
leave
.
From
Melun
the
seven
and
twentieth
of
Iuly
,
1571.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
I
Most
humbly
thank
your
Lordship
for
your
frank
and
plain
dealing
towards
me
,
touching
your
opinion
of
their
cause
.
There
is
bred
in
them
here
now
of
late
,
such
a
doubt
before
l'
Archants
arrival
,
of
her
Majesties
disposition
to
marry
,
as
they
know
not
how
to
proceed
.
This
doubt
is
nourished
by
advertisements
come
from
the
Scotish
Ambassador
there
with
you
,
who
pretendeth
to
know
all
secrets
of
State
:
If
this
distrust
were
not
,
no
doubt
of
it
Religion
would
not
be
the
let
;
but
to
yield
in
Religion
,
and
afterwards
to
miss
of
their
purpose
,
they
think
would
be
a
great
touch
in
her
.
This
difference
,
I
fear
me
,
will
quite
overthrow
the
matter
;
and
therefore
it
behoveth
her
Majestie
to
look
about
her
,
being
invironed
with
many
practises
,
the
executions
whereof
have
staid
upon
the
event
of
the
match
.
I
do
what
I
can
to
procure
continuance
,
or
rather
increase
of
amity
.
The
King
himself
,
as
I
learn
,
is
very
well
inclined
thereto
,
the
rather
,
through
a
mislike
he
hath
of
Spain
.
I
had
well
hoped
there
would
have
grown
some
broy●
between
them
,
but
that
matter
,
as
far
as
I
can
learn
,
will
prove
but
a
dream
;
and
now
this
match
not
proceeding
(
as
they
seem
much
to
doubt
it
)
the
King
,
as
I
suppose
,
will
be
loath
to
attempt
any
thing
against
Spain
,
though
his
will
that
way
be
good
.
Her
Majesties
liberality
bestowed
on
l'
Archant
was
very
well
imployed
;
for
none
can
speak
more
honourably
of
her
then
he
doth
;
and
as
for
your
Lordship
,
you
have
no
cause
to
repent
any
courte●ie
shewed
unto
him
,
so
good
a
report
doth
he
make
.
The
like
also
doth
one
Cornet
make
,
that
accompanied
l'
Archant
.
The
Ambassador
there
,
Monsieur
de
la
Mot
doth
seek
to
salve
all
things
that
may
breed
an
opinion
in
them
here
,
that
her
Majestie
dealeth
otherwise
then
sincerely
:
his
good
offices
that
he
hath
done
as
well
in
this
cause
,
as
otherwise
,
deserve
honourable
considerations
at
her
Majesties
hands
.
They
have
by
the
space
of
five
or
six
days
sate
very
hard
in
Councel
about
this
matter
;
no
Councel
dare
devise
,
as
I
can
learn
,
any
thing
in
respect
of
the
distrust
they
have
.
I
am
put
in
good
hope
,
that
if
they
mind
not
to
proceed
,
yet
they
purpose
to
make
choice
of
some
one
of
good
calling
to
send
over
,
as
well
to
thank
her
Majestie
for
her
sincere
dealing
in
this
matter
,
as
also
to
desire
continuance
of
amity
.
This
is
as
much
as
hitherto
I
can
learn
,
touching
their
intention
concerning
this
matter
,
wherewith
I
thought
good
to
dispatch
this
bearer
;
and
after
the
through
conclusion
what
they
mind
to
do
,
then
●orthwith
I
minde
to
dispatch
another
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Melun
the
seven
and
twentieth
of
Iuly
,
1571.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
after
I
had
closed
up
my
first
packet
,
thinking
to
have
sent
this
Bearer
presently
with
the
same
,
Mr.
Cavalcant
came
unto
me
,
sent
by
the
Queen
Mother
,
to
request
me
to
forbear
to
sent
to
her
Majestie
for
a
day
or
two
;
in
which
time
they
would
grow
to
some
through
conclusion
touching
their
answer
;
and
that
then
it
was
the
Kings
meaning
to
send
for
me
,
and
to
impart
the
same
unto
me
;
whereupon
,
I
thought
good
to
stay
for
the
satisfying
of
her
request
.
According
to
her
promise
,
I
was
sent
for
by
the
King
;
at
my
access
,
he
told
me
,
that
they
had
deliberated
upon
the
answer
received
from
her
Majestie
by
l'
Archant
,
for
that
the
same
was
of
great
weight
;
and
that
his
resolution
,
after
long
deliberation
,
was
to
send
Monsieur
de
Foix
forthwith
unto
her
Majestie
,
with
his
full
intention
touching
the
same
,
who
he
hoped
should
find
her
not
so
resolute
touching
the
point
of
Religion
.
And
further
,
he
willed
me
to
tell
her
Majestie
,
whatsoever
should
come
of
the
cause
,
that
in
respect
of
her
honourable
and
sincere
dealing
in
the
same
,
and
the
grea●
confidence
she
sh●●●d
to
repose
in
him
,
she
might
assure
herself
as
much
of
his
friendship
,
as
of
any
other
bodies
in
the
earth
;
and
that
she
had
full
power
to
dispose
of
him
,
and
of
his
Realm
,
to
the
benefit
of
her self
,
and
of
her
Subjects
,
whose
sword
should
be
always
ready
to
defend
her
against
any
that
should
attempt
any
thing
against
her
.
He
joyned
his
words
and
countenance
so
together
,
as
great
demonstration
outwardly
of
inward
good
will
could
not
but
be
seen
.
Having
ended
with
the
King
,
I
repaired
to
Queen
Mother
,
who
used
long
speech
in
shewing
the
great
affection
she
bare
to
the
cause
;
and
that
she
was
sorry
that
so
hard
a
point
as
Religion
should
be
the
let
to
hinder
a
match
,
whereof
there
would
grow
so
great
benefit
to
both
the
〈◊〉
.
I
told
〈◊〉
,
that
if
it
pleased
her
,
she
might
remove
that
〈◊〉
by
the
per●wading
of
〈◊〉
Son
to
content
himself
with
the
exercise
of
our
Religion
.
She
told
me
,
she
could
hardly
do
that
,
for
that
it
was
a
thing
that
touched
his
〈◊〉
and
reputation
.
I
willed
her
again
on
the
other
side
,
to
weigh
what
great
reason
the
●ueen
my
Mistress
had
,
not
to
yield
to
that
point
.
She
shewed
me
,
that
she
could
not
deny
but
that
her
Majestie
had
some
cause
so
to
do
notwithstanding
she
hoped
there
would
be
some
●elp
found
;
the
party
whom
the
King
meant
to
send
,
being
so
grateful
unto
her
Majestie
,
and
having
sundry
reasons
to
alledge
,
to
shew
both
how
inconvenient
it
would
b●
for
her
Son
to
live
without
some
kinde
of
toleration
;
as
also
,
that
there
would
not
follow
by
the
same
that
inconvenience
in
her
Estate
,
as
she
fe●●ed
.
In
the
end
she
concluded
,
whatsoever
in
the
matter
through
this
hard
poin●
should
become
,
that
both
she
and
the
King
were
infinitely
bound
unto
her
Majestie
,
for
her
honourable
and
sincere
dealing
in
this
cause
:
And
that
for
her
own
part
,
she
would
bear
no
less
affection
towards
her
,
th●n
if
she
were
her
own
natural
daughter
.
After
I
had
done
with
her
,
Monsieur
came
unto
me
,
and
desired
me
on
his
behalf
,
to
ren●er
unto
her
Majestie
,
most
humble
th●nks
for
the
great
liberality
bestowed
on
his
servant
l'
Archant
,
who
had
made
such
report
of
her
Majesties
rare
and
Princely
vertues
,
as
it
was
an
intolerable
grief
unto
him
to
see
so
great
a
block
to
lie
in
the
way
,
as
the
point
of
Religion
,
which
so
nearly
touched
both
his
Honour
,
and
his
Conscience
,
to
keep
him
from
the
attaining
to
the
〈◊〉
good
hap
that
ever
in
the
world
could
happen
unto
him
.
He
protested
how
he
wished
,
so
that
the
same
were
●●removed
,
he
had
lost
an
arm
or
a
leg
:
But
howsoever
,
saith
he
,
the
matter
fall
out
,
I
shall
desire
her
to
make
account
of
me
,
as
of
a
Champion
ready
at
all
times
to
hazard
my
life
in
her
defence
during
my
life
,
against
any
that
shall
attempt
any
thing
against
her
.
This
in
effect
is
as
much
as
passed
from
them
at
this
〈◊〉
N●gotia●on
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
pre●e●t
,
I
most
humbly
t●ke
my
leave
.
At
Melun
the
last
of
Iuly
,
1571.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Hono●rable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
AFter
long
deliberation
,
the
King
is
〈◊〉
to
send
over
forthwith
Monsieur
de
F●ix
with
his
〈…〉
touching
the
matter
in
hand
,
who
as
I
suppose
,
hath
Commission
●o
conclude
either
marriage
,
or
some
〈…〉
between
the
two
C●owns
.
They
rest
here
very
w●ll
perswaded
of
her
Majesties
sincerity
:
So
that
the
matter
resting
now
on
those
good
〈◊〉
,
if
you
find
not
in
her
Majestie
〈…〉
to
marry
(
a
thing
most
〈◊〉
for
our
st●ggering
S●ate
)
then
were
it
expedint
to
take
good
hold
of
〈◊〉
,
which
may
serve
to
ease
us
for
a
〈◊〉
though
our
disease
〈…〉
.
Her
Majestie
is
bound
to
the
Gentleman
〈◊〉
●ow
cometh
;
he
〈◊〉
every
way
in
defence
of
her
honour
,
as
much
as
if
he
were
her
〈…〉
:
he
is
like
to
●ear
a
great
〈◊〉
in
this
Government
;
and
〈…〉
affected
as
he
is
to
her
Majestie
,
he
may
stand
her
in
great
stead
,
therefore
you
shall
do
well
to
advise
her
Majestie
both
honourably
to
use
,
and
liberally
to
reward
him
:
And
as
for
your
particular
part
,
you
cannot
be
more
beholden
to
a
stranger
;
I
doubt
not
therefore
,
but
that
your
Honour
will
use
him
accordingly
.
Touching
the
point
of
Religion
,
though
some
hope
came
lately
from
their
Ambassador
of
some
toleration
,
they
are
grown
more
stiff
in
that
point
then
before
.
I
am
not
to
advise
in
so
great
a
matter
:
What
my
opinion
is
in
that
behalf
,
I
refer
your
Lordship
to
my
former
Letters
.
Great
practises
are
here
for
the
impeachment
of
this
match
;
the
P.
Nuncio
,
Spain
and
Portugal
,
are
daily
Courtiers
to
disswade
this
Match
:
The
Clergy
here
have
offered
Monsieur
a
great
pension
,
to
stay
him
from
proceeding
.
In
conclusion
,
there
is
nothing
left
undone
,
that
may
be
thought
fit
to
hinder
:
For
a
day
or
two
it
was
given
out
,
that
the
matter
was
quite
broken
,
and
that
Monsieur
had
no
meaning
to
proceed
.
In
respect
of
this
brute
,
at
the
time
of
my
being
at
the
Court
,
he
used
great
words
of
assurance
,
that
there
was
no
such
matter
;
and
that
he
remained
still
most
constantly
affected
;
saying
,
that
if
it
were
his
mishap
not
to
proceed
in
this
match
,
he
could
not
but
think
himself
most
unhappy
.
He
protested
,
that
he
wished
the
loss
of
an
arm
or
a
leg
,
as
that
difficulty
might
be
so
ordered
,
as
he
might
not
be
touched
in
Conscience
and
Honor.
I
used
sundry
perswasions
to
induce
him
to
content
himself
with
the
form
of
our
Prayer
,
and
not
to
stand
so
much
upon
a
toleration
,
which
might
be
prejudicial
both
to
her
Majestie
and
himself
,
the
match
proceeding
:
In
outward
shew
he
seemed
to
have
no
disposition
to
r●lent
.
For
certain
respects
,
they
desire
Monsieur
de
Foix
coming
to
be
kept
secret
until
his
arrival
.
Besides
Caval●●nts
general
good
offices
he
doth
in
this
cause
,
your
Honour
is
particularly
beholding
to
him
for
the
good
office
he
useth
towards
you
.
The
desire
I
have
to
dispatch
this
bearer
with
some
speed
,
will
not
suffer
me
any
longer
to
trouble
you
with
these
scribled
lines
.
And
therefore
in
haste
I
commit
your
Lordship
to
Gods
protection
,
who
send
you
to
grow
to
some
conclusion
,
as
may
be
to
Gods
glory
,
and
her
Majesties
safety
.
From
Melun
the
one
and
thirtieth
of
Iuly
,
1571.
Your
Lordships
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leceister
.
MY
Lord
,
if
neither
Marriage
nor
Amity
may
take
place
,
the
poor
Protestants
here
do
think
then
their
case
desperat●
;
they
tell
me
so
with
tears
,
and
therefore
I
do
believe
them
:
And
surely
,
if
they
say
nothing
,
beholding
the
present
state
here
,
I
could
not
but
see
it
most
apparent
.
What
to
hope
of
the
marriage
I
know
not
,
because
it
hath
so
many
overthrows
both
here
and
there
:
If
it
may
be
to
Gods
glory
,
and
her
Majesties
safety
and
contentment
,
I
then
wish
it
,
otherwise
at
an
end
.
Touching
the
conclusion
of
some
League
and
Amity
,
I
hope
every
one
doth
wish
it
,
that
desireth
her
Majesties
safety
,
and
the
benefit
of
our
Countrey
,
notwithstanding
there
lieth
a
block
in
the
way
,
whereat
divers
may
stumble
:
The
block
is
,
our
ancient
League
with
the
House
of
Burgundy
,
which
by
entring
into
some
strait
League
with
France
,
may
somewhat
be
touched
;
and
for
that
the
one
cannot
yield
that
profit
that
the
other
may
,
at
the
first
sight
it
may
seem
disp●table
,
whether
the
same
is
to
be
received
otherwise
then
after
the
acc●stomed
manner
;
but
if
the
circumstances
of
the
present
time
be
duly
considered
,
this
block
may
be
removed
,
and
the
Amity
that
will
be
proffered
profitably
received
.
The
house
of
Burgundy
,
till
of
late
days
,
was
ever
inferiour
to
England
,
and
so
depended
thereon
,
but
now
being
tyed
to
the
house
of
Austria
,
he
is
grown
to
the
greatness
,
as
of
inferior
he
is
become
superior
;
of
a
good
quiet
Neighbor
,
a
most
dangerous
and
ambitious
Neighbor
;
which
we
shall
speedily
finde
,
if
we
do
not
speedily
provide
for
it
.
How
evilly
they
rest
satisfied
with
us
in
respect
of
the
Injuries
received
,
it
is
well
known
;
how
naturally
they
are
inclined
to
Revenge
,
the
world
hath
had
sufficient
tryall
of
.
If
presently
they
forbear
,
it
is
not
for
lack
of
good
will
,
but
in
respect
of
the
incommodity
of
the
time
,
which
if
the
jealousie
between
them
and
France
were
taken
away
;
we
should
soon
see
the
experience
thereof
to
renew
traffick
with
them
,
before
they
do
think
themselves
revenged
,
or
that
their
pride
or
greatness
be
some
way
abated
,
were
but
to
present
them
a
fit
opportunity
of
revenge
.
Now
if
the
dangerous
greatness
of
the
house
of
Austria
be
well
considered
,
the
miscontentment
they
have
in
respect
of
the
injuries
received
,
their
natural
inclination
to
revenge
,
and
the
unseen
traffick
of
our
Merchants
as
yet
:
These
considerations
well
weighed
,
the
case
may
seem
somewhat
altered
.
And
though
France
cannot
yield
like
profit
that
Flanders
doth
,
yet
may
it
yield
some
profit
with
less
hazard
,
and
more
safety
.
In
this
case
two
things
I
consider
chiefly
:
First
,
That
the
house
of
Austria
is
become
the
Popes
Champion
,
and
professed
enemy
unto
the
Gospel
,
and
daily
practiseth
the
rooting
out
of
the
same
:
And
therefore
we
that
are
Professors
of
the
Gospel
,
ought
to
oppose
ou●
selves
against
it
.
The
other
,
that
the
entrance
into
the
league
with
France
,
will
not
onely
be
an
advancement
of
the
Gospel
there
,
but
also
elsewhere
;
and
therefore
,
though
it
yieldeth
●ot
so
much
temporal
profit
,
yet
in
respect
of
the
spiritual
fruit
that
thereby
may
ensue
,
I
think
it
worthy
the
imbracing
;
or
rather
to
say
better
,
I
think
we
have
cause
to
thank
God
,
that
offereth
us
so
good
occasion
,
both
to
advance
his
glory
,
and
also
for
her
Majesties
safety
.
I
doubt
not
but
your
Lordship
will
do
your
uttermost
,
that
this
occasion
offered
may
not
grow
to
be
fruitless
.
And
so
most
humbly
desiring
your
Lordship
to
pardon
these
my
scribled
lines
,
I
leave
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
.
At
Melun
the
third
of
August
,
1571.
Your
Lordships
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
THe
Spanish
Ambassador
having
audience
the
sixth
of
this
moneth
,
declared
to
the
King
,
that
his
Master
could
not
endure
the
great
spoils
made
by
certain
ships
of
the
P.
of
Orange
,
harboured
in
Rochel
,
where
they
made
open
sale
of
the
said
spoils
they
take
,
contrary
to
all
good
amity
.
Besides
,
he
shewed
the
King
,
that
he
heard
that
C.
L.
had
secret
conference
with
his
Majestie
,
who
was
a
Rebel
,
and
sought
to
disquiet
his
Master
by
his
indirect
practises
;
therefore
he
protested
,
that
unless
there
grew
some
speedie
redress
thereof
,
there
could
not
but
grow
was
betwixt
him
and
his
Master
.
To
this
the
King
answered
,
that
the
Prince
of
Orange
was
a
P.
of
the
Empire
,
with
whom
he
had
good
amity
,
and
therefore
could
not
deny
him
the
use
of
his
Ports
,
no
more
then
he
doth
to
all
other
Princes
his
Confederates
.
And
as
for
conference
had
with
the
Count
Lewi●
of
Nassaw
,
he
told
him
,
that
he
was
misinformed
.
But
if
it
were
so
,
said
he
,
what
just
cause
should
your
Master
have
to
complain
,
or
to
think
himself
injured
,
he
being
also
a
Prince
of
Germany
,
and
neither
Pensionary
nor
Subject
of
his
Masters
;
and
therefore
he
may
not
look
to
give
Laws
to
France
:
And
as
for
fearing
us
with
wars
,
you
do
mistake
us
;
let
every
one
,
saith
he
,
do
therein
what
best
liketh
him
.
At
Queen
Mothers
hands
he
found
the
like
answer
,
who
is
very
much
incensed
against
Spain
,
being
throughly
perswaded
that
her
daughter
was
poysoned
.
They
here
of
the
Religion
,
do
most
humbly
desire
her
Majestie
,
that
in
talk
with
Monsieur
de
Foix
,
it
would
please
her
to
use
some
speech
of
liking
of
the
Kings
calling
of
the
Princes
and
the
Admiral
to
the
Court
;
and
that
it
would
further
like
her
Majestie
to
say
,
that
so
rare
a
Subject
as
the
Admiral
is
,
was
not
to
be
suffered
to
live
in
such
a
corner
as
Rochel
:
and
though
the
King
be
now
very
well
affected
towards
him
;
yet
they
do
assure
themselves
,
that
her
Majesties
commendations
(
in
respect
of
the
great
good
will
and
reverence
the
King
beareth
her
)
will
very
much
advance
his
credit
;
for
as
I
am
informed
sundry
waies
,
the
King
is
glad
when
he
may
take
occasion
to
praise
her
Majestie
,
and
to
express
how
much
he
is
bound
unto
her
.
The
King
requested
me
,
by
Secretary
Pynart
,
to
recommend
unto
her
Majestie
one
Morris
Chamails
suit
,
whereof
I
send
your
Lordship
herein
enclosed
,
a
copy
of
the
Bill
he
exhibited
unto
the
King
.
I
find
them
here
reasonably
inclined
to
do
justice
with
such
expedition
as
this
Countrey
yieldeth
in
such
causes
as
I
recommended
.
We
have
received
order
from
the
King
to
repair
to
Blois
,
where
the
Princes
and
the
Admiral
are
to
meet
him
about
the
first
of
this
next
moneth
.
There
are
many
practises
to
overthrow
this
journey
,
but
the
King
sheweth
himself
to
be
very
resolute
.
I
am
most
constantly
assured
,
that
the
King
conceiveth
of
no
subject
that
he
hath
,
better
then
of
the
Admiral
;
and
great
hope
there
is
,
that
the
King
will
use
him
in
matters
of
greatest
trust
;
for
of
himself
he
beginneth
to
see
the
insufficiency
of
others
:
some
,
for
that
they
are
more
addicted
to
others
,
then
to
himself
;
others
,
for
that
they
are
more
Spanish
then
French
;
or
else
given
more
to
private
pleasures
then
publike
:
There
is
none
of
any
account
within
this
Realm
,
whose
aswel
imperfections
,
as
vertues
,
he
knoweth
not
.
Those
that
do
love
him
,
do
lament
that
he
is
so
much
given
to
pleasure
;
they
hope
the
Admirals
access
unto
the
Court
will
yield
some
redress
in
that
case
.
Q.
Mother
seeing
her
son
so
well
affected
towards
him
,
laboureth
by
all
means
to
cause
him
to
think
well
of
her
:
she
seemeth
much
to
further
the
meeting
.
The
marriage
between
the
P.
of
Navarre
and
the
L.
Margaret
is
not
yet
throughly
concluded
,
Religion
being
the
onely
let
:
the
Gentlewoman
being
most
desirous
thereof
,
falleth
to
reading
of
the
Bible
,
and
to
the
use
of
the
Prayers
used
by
them
of
the
Religion
.
The
marriage
between
the
P.
of
Conde
and
the
Marquis
of
List
,
is
throughly
concluded
,
as
I
hear
.
I
refer
your
Lordship
,
touching
the
privat
state
of
my
diseased
body
,
as
also
of
my
purs
,
unto
the
bearers
report
,
whom
I
shall
desire
you
to
credit
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Lordship
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
this
twelfth
of
August
,
1571.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
understand
,
that
after
C.
L.
had
had
sundry
secret
Conferences
with
the
King
and
Queen
Mother
;
as
also
with
certain
chosen
Counsellours
,
he
sent
unto
me
,
desiring
me
to
devise
some
means
how
we
might
meet
secretly
;
whereupon
we
agreed
upon
the
means
,
and
so
came
to
conference
.
First
,
he
protested
unto
me
,
that
upon
the
great
good
opinion
he
conceived
of
me
,
by
the
report
of
those
whom
he
did
well
credit
,
he
did
frankly
discover
unto
me
,
both
what
passed
between
him
and
the
King
,
and
also
the
present
state
of
their
cause
.
First
he
shewed
unto
me
,
that
he
declared
unto
him
,
that
he
enterprize
wherewith
he
had
been
made
acquainted
by
others
;
as
also
,
he
was
presently
to
recommend
unto
him
,
might
seem
to
be
such
as
he
could
neither
in
Honour
nor
Conscience
imbrace
nor
attempt
;
therefore
he
thought
it
fit
for
him
to
declare
unto
him
,
all
such
necessary
circumstances
as
were
fit
for
him
to
know
in
that
behalf
,
as
well
for
the
satisfying
of
his
Majestie
,
as
also
for
his
own
honour
,
who
would
be
loath
to
be
so
evill
an
instrument
,
as
to
perswade
a
Prince
to
attempt
that
thing
that
might
not
stand
as
well
with
Honour
as
Conscience
.
First
he
shewed
unto
me
,
that
the
cause
of
taking
up
of
Arms
in
the
Low-Countreys
,
proceeded
onely
,
upon
that
the
King
of
Spain
sought
to
plant
there
by
Inquisition
,
the
foundation
of
a
most
horrible
Tyranny
,
the
overthrow
of
all
freedoms
and
liberties
,
a
thing
which
his
father
Charls
the
fifth
,
went
about
to
have
established
there
;
but
seeing
the
same
so
much
impugned
by
the
Inhabitants
of
the
said
Countrey
,
and
that
without
their
consent
it
could
not
be
received
,
unless
he
should
violently
by
tyranny
seek
the
establishment
of
the
same
,
contrary
both
to
his
Oath
and
their
Priviledges
,
he
forbore
to
proceed
in
that
behalf
.
After
the
resignation
of
his
Government
unto
his
Son
,
the
Cardinal
of
Lorrain
practised
secretly
with
the
Cardinal
of
Arras
,
wars
being
then
between
France
and
the
Low
Countreys
,
wishing
them
to
advise
the
King
of
Spain
to
grow
to
peace
,
discovering
to
him
,
that
the
King
of
France
his
Father
was
reduced
to
that
extremity
,
as
he
should
be
forced
to
yield
to
any
thing
that
the
said
King
would
request
.
Further
,
he
signified
unto
him
,
that
unless
there
might
grow
peace
between
the
two
Princes
,
the
Catholique
Religion
could
not
long
continue
neither
in
France
nor
Flanders
,
so
great
increase
was
daily
here
of
Protestants
,
which
could
by
no
means
be
suppressed
,
but
by
establishing
of
an
Inquisition
in
both
Countreys
:
Hereupon
,
by
the
practise
of
the
said
Cardinals
,
there
grew
a
peace
,
how
dishonourable
for
France
,
he
referred
to
the
Kings
own
judgement
.
After
the
conclusion
of
the
said
Peace
,
then
did
the
Cardinal
of
Arras
labour
what
he
might
,
by
sundry
practises
,
to
plant
the
said
Inquisition
,
seeking
first
by
perswasion
to
induce
men
to
like
therof
:
but
as
well
Papists
as
Protestants
misliked
it
,
alledging
,
that
it
was
against
the
Kings
oath
,
to
seek
to
establish
a
thing
so
prejudicial
to
their
priviledges
,
which
they
were
bound
to
maintain
,
whereof
they
could
see
nothing
but
mischief
would
ensue
,
and
general
destruction
of
that
Countrey
;
forasmuch
as
it
would
overthrow
all
Forreign
traffick
,
by
which
the
Countrey
was
chiefly
maintained●
when
he
saw
it
would
not
be
planted
by
way
of
perswasion
,
then
sought
he
to
do
it
by
violence
,
which
the
Nobility
foreseeing
,
they
joyntly
presented
unto
the
Regent
a
Bill
,
containing
a
declaration
of
the
great
and
sundry
inconveniences
that
would
ensue
,
if
they
proceeded
in
the
establishing
of
the
same
.
Further
,
they
made
choice
of
two
Noble
men
,
whom
with
one
consent
they
sent
into
Spain
,
to
declare
in
all
their
names
,
the
great
mischiefs
that
should
follow
if
the
King
should
proceed
therein
;
and
that
it
lay
not
in
their
power
to
retain
the
people
from
taking
arms
,
so
much
were
they
incensed
against
the
said
Inquisition
;
and
therefore
they
desired
that
the
allowing
or
disallowing
of
the
same
might
be
committed
over
to
the
Assembly
of
the
three
Estates
.
Of
these
doubtful
means
no
redress
followed
,
but
still
the
said
Cardinal
and
his
fautors
proceeded
in
seeking
to
establish
it
,
contrary
to
all
order
and
equity
.
How
afterwards
the
people
took
arms
,
how
the
Nobility
that
were
joyntly
united
to
oppose
themselves
against
the
said
Inquisition
,
were
after
by
practise
and
corruption
divided
,
what
Tyranny
hath
been
used
by
the
Duke
of
Alva
since
his
coming
hither
,
and
how
insolently
he
hath
behaved
himself
,
both
towards
his
Majestie
and
the
Queen
of
England
(
although
unhonourable
for
them
both
,
in
respect
of
their
greatness
,
at
such
a
petty
companions
hands
)
how
his
brother
the
Prince
of
Orange
sought
their
delivery
from
so
miserable
a
servitude
,
though
it
pleased
God
at
that
time
to
make
him
the
instrument
,
who
onely
knoweth
a
sit
time
of
the
deliverance
of
the
oppressed
by
the
said
Tyrant
,
seeking
by
all
means
to
be
rid
of
the
same
,
did
of
late
exhibite
unto
the
Emperour
at
his
last
Assembly
at
Spires
,
a
book
containing
their
griefs
,
requesting
him
,
with
all
humility
,
to
be
a
means
for
their
delivery
from
this
their
oppression
(
a
thing
appertaining
to
his
calling
,
and
the
place
he
beareth
in
Christendom
)
To
this
the
Emperour
,
in
respect
of
the
hope
he
hath
of
Spain
gave
a
cold
ear
.
They
now
seeing
themselves
void
of
all
help
,
their
natural
Prince
being
so
carried
away
by
corruption
of
Councel
,
from
the
due
consideration
that
belongeth
to
a
good
Prince
to
have
of
good
Subjects
,
as
he
neither
regardeth
his
Oath
,
nor
maintenance
of
such
Priviledges
as
were
confirmed
by
his
Predecessors
,
nor
the
dutiful
manner
of
the
proceeding
of
the
Nobility
in
seeking
by
way
of
humble
petition
redresses
of
their
griefs
,
thinking
themselves
in
conscience
discharged
from
all
duty
of
obedience
,
they
now
throw
themselves
down
before
his
Majestie
with
all
humility
,
beseeching
him
to
take
them
to
his
protection
,
and
to
procure
their
deliverance
from
the
present
Tyranny
.
Now
your
Majestie
seeth
the
state
of
their
cause
(
saith
he
)
you
shall
do
well
to
weigh
with
your self
,
whether
the
goodness
thereof
may
incourage
you
to
become
Protector
of
this
people
,
reduced
by
Tyranny
to
great
extremity
by
seeking
their
deliverance
.
If
you
think
in
Conscience
and
Honour
you
may
not
,
you
shall
do
well
to
forbear
,
for
otherwise
the
success
cannot
be
good
:
If
you
think
you
may
,
then
weigh
in
policy
how
beneficial
it
will
be
for
you
,
and
how
much
your
Father
would
have
given
to
have
had
the
like
opportunity
offered
unto
him
,
that
is
now
presented
unto
you
Gratis
,
which
if
you
refuse
,
the
like
you
must
never
look
for
.
With
this
he
shewed
me
,
that
both
the
King
and
Queen
Mother
seemed
to
be
very
well
satisfied
;
and
that
the
King
said
,
that
like
Counsellours
by
violating
of
his
Edict
,
had
well
nigh
brought
him
into
like
terms
with
his
Subjects
,
whereof
ensued
the
late
trouble
;
and
that
therefore
now
he
thanked
God
that
he
had
opened
his
eyes
to
discern
what
their
meaning
was
.
The
King
thus
imformed
by
him
,
touching
such
circumstances
as
might
induce
him
to
think
the
enterprize
both
honorable
and
just
:
he
then
proceeded
,
as
he
shewed
me
to
declare
the
easiness
and
great
liklihood
of
good
success
of
the
same
.
First
,
he
shewed
me
,
that
all
the
inhabitants
of
the
Low-Countries
generally
,
aswel
of
the
one
religion
as
of
the
other
,
do
mislike
the
Spanish
tyranny
,
and
do
desire
nothing
more
then
to
be
rid
of
the
same
.
Secondarily
,
that
all
the
Towns
M.
A.
are
ready
to
receive
such
Garrisons
as
shall
be
sent
thither
by
order
from
his
Brother
.
Thirdly
,
that
other
Towns
upon
his
Frontiers
whensoever
they
shall
see
any
forces
approach
,
will
be
ready
to
receive
them
.
Fourthly
,
that
the
present
forces
that
the
King
of
Spain
hath
there
(
whom
he
may
trust
)
are
not
in
number
3000.
Fiftly
,
that
with
a
dozen
ships
beside
those
that
presently
they
have
,
they
will
keep
the
Seas
,
as
no
Spanish
Forces
shall
come
thither
by
Sea
.
Lastly
,
that
the
Princes
of
Germanie
are
most
willing
to
joyn
in
the
said
enterprize
;
so
that
the
King
will
be
content
with
Flanders
and
Artois
,
which
once
pertained
to
the
Crown
of
France
;
and
that
Brabant
,
Gelderland
,
and
the
land
Luxenburgh
,
which
once
were
fees
of
the
Empire
,
might
be
united
again
to
the
same
,
and
as
for
Zealand
,
and
the
rest
of
the
Islands
(
said
he
)
they
wish
the
Q.
of
England
had
them
,
so
that
she
would
be
content
to
joyn
in
this
enterprize
.
A●ter
he
had
made
the
King
acquainted
with
these
likelyhoods
,
he
seemed
very
well
to
like
them
,
especially
if
the
Q.
of
England
might
be
brought
to
be
a
party
,
and
to
joyn
with
him
,
and
the
Princes
of
Germanie
in
the
said
enterprize
,
and
therefore
wished
shee
might
be
moved
as
from
himself
,
to
see
how
she
were
inclined
in
that
behalf
;
for
,
saith
he
,
if
she
being
Lady
of
the
narrow
Seas
,
do
joyn
in
the
matter
with
us
.
I
weigh
not
the
King
of
Spain
,
nor
all
the
confederates
.
He
told
me
then
that
he
shewed
the
King
,
that
(
as
he
thought
)
she
had
been
moved
in
that
behalf
already
,
and
that
as
he
heard
she
was
not
enclined
to
be
a
dealer
therein
,
howbeit
he
knew
not
how
her
Majestie
,
upon
better
consideration
,
might
sithence
like
thereof
.
The
matter
being
thus
propounded
to
the
King
and
Q.
Mother
,
afterwards
it
came
to
be
considered
of
by
certain
chosen
Councellers
;
who
all
liked
of
the
enterprize
,
and
saw
great
reason
not
to
neg●ect
it
:
Onely
they
saw
two
things
to
be
provided
for
,
before
they
could
advise
them
to
enter
into
the
same
;
the
one
,
that
he
should
first
establish
some
goo●
league
with
England
,
the
Princes
of
Germanie
,
and
that
he
meant
presently
to
send
ae
Foix
into
England
,
whose
friendship
and
confederacy
imported
him
very
much
,
for
that
the
Princes
of
Germanie
depended
onely
upon
knowing
how
she
would
be
enclined
,
for
that
without
her
they
would
enter
into
no
confederacy
.
For
the
help
of
the
second
,
he
said
,
the
King
meant
to
tax
generally
through
his
Realm
the
Clergie
with
the
payment
of
one
years
revenue
.
This
is
asmuch
as
he
imparted
unto
me
,
touching
his
proceeding
with
the
King
▪
saving
that
he
shewed
me
,
That
it
is
secretly
agreed
on
between
him
and
the
King
,
that
Strozza
,
who
should
imbarque
about
the
midst
of
the
next
month
,
shall
do
some
enterprize
in
Spain
,
onely
to
amaze
the
King
there
,
whom
the
King
here
meaneth
notwithstanding
to
disallow
openly
.
Touching
their
State
,
he
telleth
me
,
they
have
much
to
do
to
bridle
the
people
of
the
Low-Countrey
from
discovering
of
themselves
,
by
committing
some
rash
enterprize
;
and
that
they
find
the
Papists
no
lesse
inclined
then
the
Protestants
,
to
seek
with
hazard
of
their
lives
deliverance
from
their
present
tyranny
.
They
find
lack
of
money
the
greatest
let
,
having
been
much
disapointed
by
them
here
,
the
greatest
help
they
have
that
way
is
from
the
D.
of
F.
Before
winter
they
mean
to
do
nothing
,
and
then
onely
their
intent
is
to
enter
into
the
T.
M.
then
in
the
spring
following
(
if
God
shall
so
direct
their
intentions
)
they
me●●
to
ass●ile
the
Countrey
two
wayes
,
with
two
severall
Armies
.
After
he
had
thus
made
me
understand
both
his
proceedings
with
the
King
,
〈◊〉
also
their
proceedings
,
the
present
state
of
thir
case
,
and
how
they
mean
to
proceed
,
he
the●
desired
me
to
propound
to
her
Majestie
on
his
behalf
these
particular
points
following
.
First
,
whether
her
Majestie
can
be
content
to
joyn
with
him
and
the
Prince
of
Orange
in
the
enterpize
.
Secondarily
,
whether
upon
the
former
assurance
offered
,
her
Majestie
can
be
content
to
lend
unto
them
the
sum
they
required
.
Thirdly
,
that
it
would
please
her
Majestie
to
suffer
Hawkins
underhand
to
serve
them
with
certain
s●ips
,
and
also
to
licence
him
to
furnish
them
with
certain
victualls
to
be
transported
from
thence
,
whereof
they
have
present
need
.
Lastly
,
that
it
may
please
her
Majestie
to
suffer
certain
Walloons
,
being
presently
in
Rye
to
the
number
of
800.
to
embarque
themselves
to
repaire
hither
.
For
the
first
,
he
desireth
her
Majestie
to
consider
how
it
will
be
no
less
honour
for
her
to
unite
Zealand
to
the
Crown
of
England
,
then
it
was
dishonour
for
her
sister
to
lose
Calais
:
and
further
,
that
by
having
Zealand
,
she
shall
have
the
key
of
the
Low-Countries
;
she
shall
have
a
place
allwayes
for
her
ships
to
enter
in
unto
to
avoid
thereby
aswell
the
danger
of
the
enemie
,
as
of
the
tempest
.
Besides
,
she
having
Zealand
,
shall
be
better
able
to
gather
the
Princes
of
Germanie
,
enjoying
Brabant
,
and
the
rest
of
the
Countries
(
which
were
late
federatories
to
the
Empire
)
to
bridle
F.
for
being
overgreat
.
And
lastly
,
that
this
enterprise
being
done
by
Protestants
,
they
receiving
the
honour
thereof
,
shall
be
better
able
by
increase
of
credit
with
the
King
;
to
continue
his
good
devotion
toward
her
,
in
respect
of
the
rare
favours
which
they
have
received
at
her
hands
,
which
they
both
do
and
alwayes
will
acknowledge
.
For
the
second
,
he
desireth
her
Majestie
to
consider
,
how
evill
affected
Spain
is
towards
her
:
how
he
thinketh
himself
injured
in
respect
of
the
arrest
;
how
naturally
they
are
inclined
to
revenge
,
though
outwardly
(
till
convenient
time
do
serve
)
they
can
dissemble
their
malice
:
how
he
intertaineth
at
his
great
Costs
a
subject
of
hers
lately
departed
out
of
Ireland
,
as
also
other
Rebells
of
hers
that
daily
repaire
into
Flanders
,
who
onely
are
stayed
from
molesting
her
at
home
,
in
respect
of
the
fame
that
the
Duke
of
Alva
hath
of
his
Brothers
enterprize
;
And
lastly
,
how
he
is
become
a
Protector
of
the
Q.
of
Scots
her
dangerous
enemy
(
which
she
knoweth
to
be
true
.
)
Now
if
the
lending
of
so
small
a
sum
may
somewhat
enable
them
to
abate
the
pride
of
so
great
an
enemy
,
and
cause
her
Majestie
to
spare
the
spending
of
ten
times
so
much
besides
the
hazard
of
her
estate
and
people
;
he
desires
her
Majestie
to
weigh
it
in
reason
,
whether
the
disbursing
may
not
stand
with
good
policy
.
Touching
the
third
,
he
saith
,
that
by
having
those
ships
of
Hawkins
he
shall
be
able
to
keep
more
Spaniards
(
who
being
settled
there
may
become
dangerous
neighbours
)
from
landing
in
Flanders
,
besides
the
victuals
presently
required
,
shall
serve
to
furnish
Strozza
,
whose
enterprize
going
forward
,
cannot
but
kindle
warre
betwixt
France
and
Spain
,
though
the
King
disavow
him
,
he
being
a
person
of
that
quality
here
in
respect
of
his
office
,
whereby
at
the
least
her
Majestie
may
be
looker
on
with
her
more
safety
:
For
the
last
,
he
hopeth
that
her
Majestie
will
make
no
difficulty
,
for
that
it
is
to
disburden
the
Realm
of
so
many
strangers
.
After
he
had
thus
imparted
unto
me
,
those
things
which
he
would
have
me
to
propound
unto
her
Majestie
;
as
also
,
such
reasons
as
might
induce
her
to
like
thereof
;
I
shewed
him
,
that
I
would
do
the
duty
of
an
Ambassador
,
I
would
advertise
them
,
and
referre
it
to
her
Majestie
to
resolve
therein
as
might
seeme
unto
her
best
to
resolve
with
her
honour
and
safety
;
and
that
for
my
part
I
could
neither
put
him
in
comfort
or
discomfort
.
He
requested
me
to
beseech
her
Majestie
in
his
behalf
,
that
it
would
please
her
to
send
her
resolution
to
those
points
with
some
convenient
speed
,
for
that
their
case
required
to
know
her
intention
in
that
behalf
out
of
hand
;
and
therefore
she
would
hold
him
excused
for
his
importunity
,
being
pressed
thereto
by
necessity
.
Furthermore
he
desired
me
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
whereas
he
understood
that
divers
(
under
colour
of
serving
his
Brother
and
him
by
sea
)
had
committed
sundry
ou●rages
upon
her
subjects
and
Merchants
,
whom
he
and
his
Brother
doth
utterly
dissavow
,
wishing
her
Majestie
to
extend
towards
them
such
punishment
as
they
deserve
.
And
for
the
avoiding
of
such
inconveniences
,
they
mind
hereafter
to
send
some
secret
token
to
the
L.
Admirall
,
wherby
they
indeed
that
do
serve
them
may
be
discerned
from
them
that
falsely
do
usurpe
their
names
;
leaving
the
same
for
a
colour
,
having
no
other
intention
then
to
spoile
aswell
friends
as
foes
.
Thus
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
12
of
August
.
1571.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Leicester
.
I
Referre
your
Lordship
to
my
Letters
written
to
my
Lord
of
Burleigh
,
touching
my
conference
with
A.
I
beseech
your
Lordship
so
farre
forth
as
you
may
further
his
requests
,
as
those
that
tend
to
the
advancement
of
Gods
glory
,
and
the
Q.
Majesties
safety
,
I
think
it
dangerous
to
advise
a
Prince
to
wars
,
for
that
the
issue
of
wars
is
doubtfull
:
notwithstanding
things
may
so
fall
out
sometimes
,
as
nothing
can
be
more
dangerous
then
not
to
enter
into
wars
;
wars
grounded
on
ambition
for
increase
of
Dominion
,
are
alwayes
unjust
;
but
warres
grounded
on
necessity
,
for
safety
sake
are
necessary
.
I
leave
to
your
Lordship
to
judge
by
consideration
of
the
state
of
things
,
aswell
at
home
as
abroad
;
whether
necessity
doth
not
urge
us
thereto
at
this
present
one
supplying
my
place
,
onely
beholding
the
state
of
things
abroad
,
and
not
understanding
the
inward
secrets
of
home
matters
,
may
rather
gesse
then
presently
know
,
what
is
meet
in
so
weighty
a
cause
;
notwithstanding
I
am
bold
privately
to
discover
unto
your
Lordship
my
folly
,
in
setting
down
mine
opinion
of
a
matter
,
both
without
the
compasse
of
my
calling
,
as
also
my
understanding
.
First
,
I
conclude
,
that
we
rest
in
evill
terms
with
Spain
,
whereof
there
must
grow
redresse
either
by
composition
,
or
by
sword
.
Redresse
by
composition
may
seeme
scarce
sure
,
as
that
which
will
serve
their
turn
but
for
awhile
,
they
can
disguise
their
malice
for
a
time
.
Redresse
by
sword
comparing
our
forces
with
theirs
,
may
appeare
at
the
first
sight
to
be
void
of
all
possibility
;
but
,
if
you
consider
the
oppertunity
that
this
present
time
offereth
,
that
doubt
to
mans
judgment
may
soone
be
avoided
,
though
victory
(
aswell
as
other
things
else
are
)
is
in
the
hands
of
God
,
who
many
times
disposeth
the
same
contrary
to
mans
judgment
;
but
foreseeing
and
judging
of
likelihoods
,
as
men
may
foresee
and
judge
,
there
is
great
appearance
,
that
the
pride
of
Spain
may
be
so
presently
daunted
,
as
we
need
not
feare
their
mallice
.
The
remedie
perhaps
may
seeme
more
dangerous
then
the
disease
,
for
,
in
seeking
to
abate
the
pride
of
Spain
,
we
may
advance
another
,
whose
greatness
will
contain
no
less
danger
.
For
the
answering
whereof
,
your
Lordship
shall
understand
that
thus
standeth
the
case
:
The
Princes
of
Germanie
,
who
can
be
content
to
be
parties
in
the
enterprize
,
do
foresee
,
that
if
the
whole
Low-Countrey
might
be
united
to
the
,
Crown
of
France
,
it
would
grow
too
great
;
they
mean
to
capitulate
with
him
to
content
himself
with
Flanders
and
Ar●ois
,
which
once
pertained
to
the
Crown
.
And
as
for
Brabant
and
other
parts
,
which
once
pertained
to
the
Empire
,
they
mean
to
reduce
them
to
their
old
state
,
committing
the
goverment
thereof
to
some
P.
of
Germanie
,
which
in
reason
cannot
be
but
to
the
Prince
of
Orange
.
Holland
and
Zealand
they
wish
were
united
to
the
Crown
of
England
,
which
they
desire
for
two
respects
;
the
one
to
make
the
enterprize
more
easie
,
by
having
her
assistance
,
the
other
,
the
better
to
bridle
France
;
if
he
seek
to
exceed
his
portion
.
If
the
enterprize
might
proceed
in
this
order
,
both
the
remedie
will
prove
lesse
dangerous
,
and
also
the
successe
more
likely
to
be
proseperous
.
These
3
united
(
all
circumstances
considered
)
to
mans
judgement
,
the
matter
cannot
but
take
;
for
whiles
this
is
a
doing
in
the
Low-Countrys
,
Spain
must
not
look
to
be
quiet
in
Italy
?
but
if
her
Majestie
will
not
be
a
party
,
then
neither
can
there
grow
unto
her
that
honour
,
profit
and
surety
that
otherwise
were
to
be
wished
.
If
these
then
may
take
place
,
upon
the
likelihoods
,
two
mischiefs
may
thereby
be
avoided
.
First
,
the
malice
of
him
that
is
mighty
,
and
hath
good
will
to
revenge
.
Secondly
,
the
greatness
of
another
,
who
perhaps
otherwise
may
grow
a
dangerous
neighbour
.
A
third
mischief
may
be
avoided
,
of
no
lesse
,
or
rather
greater
consequence
;
which
is
,
that
those
who
otherwise
will
not
perhaps
live
quietly
at
home
,
may
be
kept
occupied
by
being
imployed
abroad
.
For
the
avoidance
of
these
three
great
mischiefs
,
it
seemeth
,
that
to
enter
into
wars
hath
necessity
for
ground
.
These
(
as
I
protested
unto
your
Lordship
)
to
one
that
seeth
but
the
outward
bark
of
things
,
may
seeme
to
carry
great
consequence
of
reason
,
but
to
your
Lordship
,
who
seeth
inwardly
into
the
matter
,
it
may
appeare
to
contain
more
danger
then
safety
,
howsoever
it
be
,
our
diseased
state
,
through
inward
division
,
well
considered
,
though
her
Majestie
be
no
dealer
in
the
matter
,
yet
it
behoveth
her
to
incourage
others
,
and
that
she
may
(
as
heretofore
she
hath
done
)
take
profit
of
others
troubles
;
for
surely
we
must
make
this
accompt
,
that
their
peace
will
be
the
beginning
of
our
wars
.
In
my
opinion
we
are
rather
to
weigh
inward
,
then
outward
mischiefs
;
the
outward
greatness
of
France
,
cannot
endanger
us
so
much
as
the
inward
dissention
at
home
,
which
lacketh
but
some
foreign
aid
to
bring
the
matter
to
some
dangerous
triall
;
the
case
then
standeth
so
,
as
for
the
staying
of
our
inward
mischiefs
,
we
are
to
seek
for
outward
remedies
,
which
is
,
to
grow
by
other
mens
harms
.
I
do
not
doubt
,
but
that
your
Lordship
will
do
what
you
may
so
to
deale
with
her
Majestie
,
as
that
some
of
the
C.
requests
may
take
place
,
whereby
the
fire
that
is
now
a
kindling
may
grow
a
flame
,
and
we
take
comfort
of
the
heat
thereof
.
I
preceive
nothing
will
so
much
advance
the
matter
,
as
for
her
Majestie
to
give
some
countenance
to
the
same
.
The
proud
Spaniard
(
whom
God
hath
long
used
for
the
rod
of
his
wrath
)
I
see
great
hope
that
he
will
now
cast
him
into
the
fire
,
that
he
may
know
what
it
is
to
serve
against
God
.
I
would
your
Lordship
knew
the
Gentleman
;
for
courage
abroad
,
and
counsell
at
home
they
give
him
here
the
reputation
to
be
another
Ol
:
he
is
in
speech
eloquent
&
pithy
;
but
which
is
chiefest
,
he
is
in
Religion
,
as
Religious
in
life
as
he
is
sincere
in
profession
.
I
hope
God
hath
raised
him
up
in
these
days
,
to
serve
for
an
instrument
for
the
advancement
of
his
glory
.
I
beseech
your
Lordship
to
credit
this
bearer
touching
my
particular
state
:
To
whom
,
leaving
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
refer
you
.
I
beseech
your
Lordship
to
procure
out
of
hand
,
that
I
may
know
what
her
Majestie
meaneth
to
do
in
this
matter
.
At
Paris
the
twelfth
of
August
,
1571.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
honourable
,
and
my
very
loving
Friend
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majestes
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
this
bearer
(
my
Lord
of
Rutlands
servant
)
can
more
commodiously
report
unto
you
the
arrival
of
Monsieur
de
Foix
,
then
I
can
now
write
,
and
so
I
refer
the
report
thereof
to
him
.
Yesterday
your
long
Letters
,
sent
by
my
Cousin
Dannet
,
came
to
my
hand
,
even
within
a
quarter
of
an
hour
before
de
Foix
came
to
her
Majesties
presence
.
I
fear
the
offers
of
so
great
Amitie
will
diminish
or
divert
the
former
intention
of
the
marriage
,
without
which
the
French
Amity
shall
serve
to
small
purpose
,
but
to
make
us
ministers
of
their
appetites
,
and
those
fulfilled
,
to
cast
us
off
.
Surely
I
could
have
wished
that
the
extremity
of
the
marriage
had
been
seen
,
before
these
baits
of
Amity
had
been
thrown
before
us
.
I
see
those
most
liked
by
such
,
as
I
could
not
find
to
like
of
the
marriage
:
But
all
this
is
contrary
to
your self
.
At
Hatfield
the
sixteenth
of
August
,
1571.
Your
assured
Friend
,
William
Burleigh
.
To
my
very
Friend
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
for
the
Queen
Majestie
in
France
.
I
Have
received
your
Letters
written
with
Cypher
by
Dannet
.
The
matter
is
of
great
importance
.
I
am
most
glad
to
see
them
at
this
point
.
I
think
her
Majestie
shall
be
advised
not
to
lose
all
these
good
advantages
offered
her
,
specially
when
they
tend
both
to
the
setting
up
of
Gods
true
Religion
,
and
establishing
of
her
own
surety
,
with
augmentation
of
her
Crown
.
For
my
part
,
I
never
found
cause
since
her
Reign
,
that
moveth
me
more
to
further
it
;
and
be
you
assured
,
I
will
do
all
that
is
possible
that
somewhat
may
come
thereof
.
You
shall
understand
as
soon
as
is
possible
her
resolution
;
but
I
think
it
will
be
five
or
six
days
near
hand
first
,
by
reason
of
the
other
matters
which
de
Foix
,
who
had
his
access
yesterday
the
fifteenth
of
this
moneth
,
and
was
as
graciously
used
at
her
Majesties
hands
,
as
ever
I
saw
any
Ambassador
;
he
had
loving
talk
,
and
hath
already
entred
into
this
matter
,
and
this
day
my
Lord
Keeper
,
my
Lord
Chamberlain
,
my
Lord
of
Burleigh
and
my self
,
are
appointed
to
confer
with
him
.
He
standeth
stiff
to
have
Religion
for
Monsieur
,
her
Majestie
standeth
as
stiff
in
denial
,
and
so
I
think
meaneth
to
do
.
For
this
time
I
can
say
no
more
.
Your
assured
Friend
,
Ro:
Leicester
.
To
our
Right
Trusty
and
Well-beloved
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
our
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
ELIZABETH
R.
TRusty
and
Well-beloved
,
we
greet
you
well
;
and
though
we
think
you
had
some
great
desire
to
hear
how
Monsieur
de
Foix
hath
here
proceeded
with
us
in
his
charge
;
and
the
rather
,
because
we
understand
,
that
within
a
few
days
after
the
first
Speech
with
us
,
and
Conference
with
our
Councel
,
he
dispatched
Letters
or
Message
thither
;
yet
surely
,
until
this
present
,
we
could
not
ascertain
you
of
any
thing
certainly
concluded
with
him
,
by
reason
that
he
being
not
satisfied
with
our
answers
,
doth
still
persist
in
seeking
to
induce
us
to
reform
our
answer
more
towards
his
satisfaction
,
But
now
you
shall
understand
,
that
he
and
the
Ambassador
Resident
having
had
sundry
Conferences
with
us
,
and
apart
with
our
Councel
,
at
all
times
the
weight
of
the
matter
hath
chiefly
depended
upon
the
cause
of
Religion
:
For
they
requiring
a
toleration
,
and
we
denying
,
they
offering
to
have
it
tempered
and
moderated
,
as
our
Councel
shall
devise
,
to
avoid
offence
of
our
Conscience
,
and
of
the
Dukes
,
the
same
was
found
always
either
impossible
,
or
so
hard
,
as
by
no
device
such
a
mean
in
plain
terms
,
by
words
or
writing
,
could
be
found
to
satisfie
them
or
our selves
:
So
as
in
the
end
they
desired
,
as
we
would
be
content
to
agree
secretly
,
that
he
should
not
be
impeached
in
the
secret
use
of
his
Religion
,
if
we
would
not
consent
to
a
toleration
;
and
so
you
shal
see
by
writing
,
which
you
shal
receive
herewith
,
what
hath
been
said
by
our
Councel
thereto
;
and
with
the
same
writing
also
two
answers
to
two
other
matters
by
them
onely
propounded
,
because
to
the
same
there
was
no
answer
satisfactory
given
in
our
former
writings
to
their
first
demands
.
In
this
writing
now
delivered
to
them
,
we
perceived
them
most
troubled
with
a
phrase
added
of
great
necessity
for
our
purpose
,
and
specially
for
satisfying
of
our
conscience
,
that
the
Duke
shall
not
be
molested
for
using
of
any
Rites
not
repugnant
unto
the
word
of
God
,
which
words
being
in
a
writing
delivered
unto
them
first
the
one
and
twentieth
of
this
moneth
,
was
afterwards
now
in
the
last
of
August
by
their
importunity
,
as
now
you
see
altered
from
the
words
Verbo
Dei
to
Ecclesiae
Dei
,
which
in
our
judgment
is
all
one
;
and
yet
finding
themselves
therewith
better
content
then
with
the
other
,
we
yielded
to
have
it
so
altered
.
Besides
this
writing
,
because
we
know
not
how
our
answer
in
the
Article
of
Religion
shall
be
there
imparted
,
we
have
also
by
express
speech
declared
to
Monsieur
de
Foix
,
that
as
we
shall
be
well
content
that
our
answer
may
satisfie
Monsieur
de
Anjou
for
his
honour
,
for
that
we
have
in
some
sort
yielded
to
him
to
use
other
Ceremonies
then
ours
;
so
that
as
they
be
not
repugnant
to
the
Church
of
God
,
and
with
such
other
cautions
as
in
our
writing
are
further
contained
;
so
our
meaning
is
to
be
declared
plainly
to
Monsieur
de
Anjou
,
that
we
cannot
permit
him
at
his
coming
to
have
the
use
of
any
private
Mass
,
which
speech
we
have
plainly
uttered
unto
him
because
there
should
no
misconceiving
be
gathered
of
our
answer
,
whereby
the
Duke
might
hope
of
a
sufferance
;
for
that
we
cannot
find
it
,
without
peril
of
our
Estate
,
and
quietness
to
yield
thereunto
.
And
thus
having
imparted
unto
you
how
we
have
answered
him
,
we
will
that
you
also
after
the
consideration
of
the
same
,
and
of
the
answer
given
unto
him
in
writing
,
which
we
herewith
send
,
shall
resort
to
the
King
,
and
affirm
the
same
to
be
our
mind
.
And
if
you
shall
find
them
doubtful
how
to
interpret
our
answer
,
that
is
,
whether
we
having
our
mind
satisfied
in
the
cause
of
Religion
,
can
be
content
to
proceed
in
the
marriage
.
You
shall
assure
the
King
,
that
the
rest
of
the
things
being
by
him
assented
unto
,
and
ordered
to
be
performed
;
we
mean
,
sincerely
to
proceed
in
further
treaty
of
the
marriage
,
according
to
our
former
answer
.
And
if
they
shall
so
move
it
unto
you
,
we
can
be
content
that
special
Commissioners
may
be
sent
from
thence
hither
,
to
treat
and
conclude
with
us
and
our
Councel
,
as
reason
shall
require
.
And
for
that
we
have
causes
to
think
,
that
sundry
there
,
and
some
being
of
Credit
,
will
seek
to
provoke
the
King
to
a
misliking
of
our
answer
,
and
to
conceive
that
we
have
not
had
a
sincere
intention
in
this
matter
from
the
beginning
,
you
shall
do
your
best
,
and
so
we
warrant
you
,
to
assure
the
King
of
the
contrary
,
whatsoever
malice
shall
devise
against
us
:
And
where
we
had
occasion
by
some
of
your
Letters
to
some
here
,
to
think
that
now
at
Monsieur
de
Foix
coming
hither
,
though
the
matter
of
the
Marriage
should
not
take
effect
,
yet
that
some
motion
of
a
further
league
of
Amity
might
be
made
betwixt
us
and
the
King
.
You
shall
understand
,
that
not
only
no
motion
hath
been
made
thereof
unto
us
,
but
upon
indirect
speeches
used
by
some
of
our
trusty
Ministers
to
de
Foix
in
that
purpose
:
he
hath
earnestly
declared
,
that
without
prosecution
of
the
marriage
,
he
had
no
Commission
to
deal
in
any
other
matter
at
all
;
but
said
,
that
he
usted
that
the
King
his
Master
would
continue
Amity
with
us
,
except
contrary
cause
should
be
offered
by
us
.
Now
therefore
considering
you
may
see
that
we
have
not
made
any
great
difficulty
in
the
matter
of
Religion
,
which
we
cannot
see
how
it
may
be
yielded
unto
Monsieur
and
his
Domestiques
,
though
the
number
shall
be
never
so
small
without
peril
,
by
discontentation
of
our
best
Subjects
,
and
comfort
to
the
worse
,
it
shall
be
your
part
to
insist
earnestly
to
let
it
be
well
understood
how
sincerely
we
have
dealt
therein
,
and
how
free
we
ought
to
be
from
the
calumniation
of
certain
persons
that
will
never
be
content
to
say
well
of
us
,
how
well
soever
we
do
.
The
occasion
of
the
long
abode
here
of
Monsieur
de
Foix
shall
appear
to
you
,
we
doubt
not
,
by
the
Letters
of
my
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
As
for
satisfaction
of
your
desire
to
have
some
to
assist
you
in
service
now
this
moneth
,
whilest
you
shall
attend
the
recovery
of
your
health
;
upon
the
next
answer
to
be
made
us
of
these
our
Letters
,
you
shall
also
have
order
for
some
to
be
assistant
to
supply
your
place
.
Given
under
our
Signet
the
Second
of
September
,
1571.
in
the
thirteenth
year
of
our
Reign
.
24
August
.
&
postea
ultima
Augusti
,
1571.
Summarium
corum
que
serenissima
Regina
suasu
&
consili●
su●rum
Consiliariorum
proposuit
in
Colloqui●
de
tribus
Articulis
cum
illustriss
:
Or
atoribus
Christianissimi
Regis
.
Ad
primum
de
Coronat
.
Ducis
.
SErenissima
Regina
non
potest
sine
assensu
trium
ordinum
seu
statuum
regnisui
concedere
,
ut
serenissimus
Dux
post
nuptias
celebratas
coronetur
ut
Rex
,
verem
ut
habiatur
&
coronetur
ut
Rex
respectu
matrimonii
cum
Regina
sine
aliquo
prejudicio
juris
&
tituli
suae
Majestatis
aut
hered.
aut
success
.
ejus
,
si
id
fieri
potest
communi
consilio
&
consensu
eorum
statuum
Majestas
sua
libenter
assensura
est
,
&
dabit
operam
ut
serenissimi
ducis
honor
&
amplitudo
eo
modo
augeatur
,
&
eò
libentiùs
quia
per
accessionem
aliquam
ad
ejus
amplitudinem
Majestatis
suae
splendor
&
gloria
etiam
incrementum
capiet
.
Ad
secundum
de
conju●ctione
in
administratione
regnorum
.
Secundò
existimat
sua
Majestas
ut
concedatur
sereniss●mo
duci
ut
ipse
sereniss
.
Dux
,
uná
cum
serenissima
Regina
consorte
sua
,
constante
Matrimonio
,
stilo
honore
&
nomine
Regio
censeatur
&
gaudeat
,
eandemque
serenissima●
Reginam
consortem
suam
in
foelici
regnorum
&
dominiorum
administratione
&
gubernatione
adjuvet
tanquam
,
maritus
salvis
tamen
juribus
legibus
&
consuetudinibus
regni
,
ut
in
tert●o
Articulo
prioris
scripti
intitulati
explanatio
Articulorum
&c.
continetur
.
Ad
tertium
de
toleranda
religione
Ducis
.
Tertio
,
ubi
ab
oratore
postulatum
est
,
quemadmodum
à
Rege
Christianissimo
mandatis
se
habuisse
asseruit
,
ut
scripto
authentico
&
valido
facultas
concederet
dicto
serenissimo
Duci
&
domesticis
ejus
excercendum
suae
religionis
in
Angliâ
quod
cum
propter
multas
&
graves
causas
à
Majestate
Reginae
fieri
non
posse
responsum
esset
,
Agitatum
postea
inter
dictos
oratores
&
consiliarios
dicte
Reginae
,
ut
saltem
privato
aliquo
singrapho
Reginae
serenissimae
serenissimus
Dux
certior
redderetur
futurum
esse
ut
nullo
modo
impedritur
in
hoc
regno
religionem
suam
excercere
.
Quod
cum
ad
Maiestatem
Reginae
relatum
esset
,
ita
consiliariis
suis
responsum
dari
v●sum
est
.
Imprimis
,
quod
existimatur
Serenissimum
ducem
non
futurum
alienum
à
Religione
ecclesiae
Anglicanae
,
si
de
ea
benè
candidè
&
rec●è
informaretur
,
maximè
expedire
etiam
videbatur
si
de
hac
causa
exercendae
religionis
nihil
ageretur
in
aliquo
tractatu
aut
Colloquio
,
sed
quae
in
eâ
apparebant
difficultates
&
controversie
mutuò
utriusque
Principìs
colloquio
componerentur
.
Sed
cum
id
Oratoribus
nullo
modo
placere
videatur
non
absurdum
esse
putabatur
si
hoc
modo
utriusque
menti
&
conscienti
consulatur
.
Si
serenissimus
dux
temporibus
usitatis
divinorum
officiorū
uná
cum
serenissim●●
Reginâ
in
oratoriis
suis
adesse
volet
,
neque
Religionis
Anglicanae
institutiones
&
rationes
audire
&
ediscere
temporibus
congruis
recusabit
;
Eadem
serems●ima
Regina
assentietur
,
ut
neque
ipsemet
dux
neque
sui
domestici
contra
conscientiam
suam
aut
illorum
cogantur
ritibus
aut
ceremoniis
Ecclesiae
Anglicanae
eo
modo
uti
,
quo
subditi
regni
ex
legibus
obliga●tur
,
donec
instituti
&
alit●r
persuasi
fuerint
.
Porró
idem
serenissimus
Dux
&
is
numerus
domesticorum
suorum
,
de
quo
postea
convenietur
,
non
molestabuntur
per
leges
hujus
regni
propter
usurpationem
aliorum
divinorum
rituum
&
ceremoniarum
Ecclesiarum
Ecclesiae
Dei
non
apertè
repugnantium
,
modo
it
fiat
in
loco
certo
,
eoque
privato
&
secreto
,
ut
conscientiis
suis
satisfaciant
,
&
ut
nulla
ex
ea
varietate
occasio
manifesta
detur
subditis
regni
ad
violendas
leges
Ecclesiasticas
.
Et
cum
multa
alia
petenda
sunt
●
serenissimo
Duce
ut
&
per
Christianissimum
Regem
fratrem
suum
,
&
per
seipsum
pactis
caveantur
ut
juramentis
etiam
confirmentur
quemadmodum
&
oratoribus
non
est
negatum
,
nec
tamen
clausula
subsequens
eodem
modo
ab
ipso
serenissimo
Duce
exigenda
&
obtinenda
est
,
quo
presens
hoc
responsum
in
superioribus
tribus
Clausulis
contentum
à
sua
Majestate
Regia
postulabitur
.
Quae
dicenda●
sunt
ex
parte
Ducis
.
Serenissimus
Dux
non
diutiùs
utetur
ritibus
&
ceremoniis
haud
consentientibus
cum
Legibus
Angliae
quam
quoad
institutus
&
persuasus
fuerit
ut
Ecclesiae
Anglicanae
ritus
sufficientes
esse
existimet
ad
Cultum
divinum
neque
iis
quidem
consentientibus
cum
legibus
Angliae
ita
utetur
ut
aut
bonis
subditis
regni
ad
publicam
offensionem
,
aut
malis
ad
violandas
leges
prebeatur
—
sed
semper
quum
publicae
offensiones
huic
aut
acciderint
aut
indubitatè
ad
futurae
videbuntur
unde
tumultus
in
regno
metui
possint
,
se
adomnes
suae
Majestatis
benevolas
admonitiones
cum
pro
honore
&
securitate
suae
Majestatis
quam
pro
communi
tranquilitate
regni
conservanda
&
modo
&
forma
se
geret
ut
Reginae
&
Consilio
suo
par
esse
atque
conveniens
videbitur
.
Idemque
per
omnia
permittit
se
prestiturum
pro
omnibus
domesticis
qui
cum
illo
permittenter
ad
esse
in
aliquo
suo
cultu
Religioso
.
Postremo
,
quia
Regiae
Majestati
visum
est
Oratores
falsos
esse
,
se
non
habuisse
potestatem
iis
premissis
ut
proponuntur
plenè
assentiendi
,
aequum
esse
etiam
visum
est
suae
Majestati
ut
illa
responsa
non
tradantur
tanquam
ita
maturé
consult
&
determinata
à
sua
Majestate
,
quin
ut
liceat
suae
Majestati
detrahere
,
aut
ad
ea
aliquid
adjicere
impost
erum
,
et
eò
magis
quia
non
fine
multa
persuasione
&
cohortatione
consiliorum
suorum
ad
astentiendum
multis
praedictorum
adducta
est
.
Et
id
circo
etiam
Majestas
Sua
petit
à
Christianissimo
fratre
suo
Rege
Christianissimo
,
ut
quanquam
haec
,
quae
●
sua
Majestate
responsa
sunt
non
sunt
,
per
omnia
Regi
placitura
,
nulla
tamen
Diminutio
mutuae
amicitiae
prioris
intersuas
Majestates
subsequatur
,
quia
nihil
poti●s
habet
in
votis
sua
Majestas
quam
amicitiam
mutuam
cum
Christianissimo
fratre
suo
conservare
atque
augere
.
To
the
Right
honourable
,
and
my
very
Friend
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majestes
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
as
we
here
upon
dispatches
sent
thither
to
you
,
do
not
hear
of
long
time
of
any
answer
from
you
,
are
unquiet
in
our
minds
for
the
desire
we
have
to
understand
the
process
of
the
causes
in
hand
;
so
I
am
assured
you
have
not
been
out
of
trouble
and
care
,
in
that
you
have
not
of
long
time
heard
from
hence
,
in
what
sort
Monsieur
de
Foix
hath
treated
,
or
rather
been
handled
;
but
this
shall
content
you
to
think
,
and
therefore
I
do
assure
you
,
that
the
negotiation
hath
had
almost
as
many
changes
,
though
not
in
contrarieties
,
yet
in
varieties
,
as
it
hath
had
days
of
conferences
,
and
sometimes
moe
:
If
I
may
truly
report
,
that
in
some
one
days
act
,
one
part
of
the
day
hath
not
been
so
seasonable
as
the
other
;
and
therefore
judge
you
,
if
you
had
been
advertised
from
one
time
to
another
,
how
dissonant
the
same
might
have
been
in
your
ears
,
how
deformed
in
your
eye
;
and
percase
as
herewith
you
may
be
justly
grieved
,
so
would
you
ask
of
me
the
just
cause
thereof
if
you
were
with
me
,
which
I
would
not
refuse
to
declare
conjecturally
,
as
I
might
,
but
to
write
hereof
,
I
do
forbear
,
thinking
that
by
other
your
friends
Letters
you
will
guess
.
Monsieur
de
Foix
hath
had
seven
or
eight
special
conferences
with
her
Majestie
,
and
with
us
of
her
Councel
.
And
at
the
first
he
found
such
favourable
answers
,
as
he
accounted
the
matter
his
own
to
call
you
truly
the
3368
tu
wholly
added
with
a
certain
circumscribld
4
s
●
477
●●●
t
418
and
if
any
of
them
have
principally
or
indirectly
impugned
the
same
,
as
I
cannot
affirm
truly
therein
,
he
nor
they
shall
have
hereafter
a
quiet
conscience
.
Indeed
we
have
cause
to
think
,
that
some
for
proof
practising
particularity
,
have
troubled
quiet
waters
,
God
give
them
grace
to
repent
their
errours
.
The
answers
have
been
since
they
were
first
given
in
words
,
altered
in
writing
;
and
directed
so
to
be
to
the
worse
;
and
thereby
the
Ambassador
have
been
greatly
perplexed
to
find
the
latter
harder
then
the
first
;
and
yet
now
as
you
shall
see
the
words
for
the
point
of
Religion
,
thus
her
Majestie
is
resolved
,
and
so
she
doth
pronounce
to
her
Councel
,
whom
she
seeth
earnestly
bent
by
all
means
to
further
this
marriage
for
her
own
surety
,
and
for
the
avoiding
of
the
inevitable
Ruine
of
this
Monarchy
,
that
surely
so
as
Monsieur
will
forbear
the
mass
,
she
will
assent
to
the
marriage
;
and
this
she
confirmeth
with
all
good
speeches
to
give
credit
;
but
yet
all
of
us
are
not
so
perswaded
,
not
for
doubt
of
her
assertions
,
which
surely
are
agreeable
to
her
mind
when
she
uttereth
them
,
but
for
doubt
that
others
misliking
the
same
,
may
indirectly
draw
her
from
her
determination
.
If
you
require
of
me
what
you
may
say
,
her
Majesties
Letters
will
warrant
you
for
words
,
but
what
you
may
hope
will
succeed
,
I
can
no
more
ascertain
you
,
then
I
can
my self
,
who
am
now
to
expect
at
Gods
hands
blessing
or
vengeance
,
for
it
is
likely
his
Majestie
will
no
longer
dissemble
his
determinations
:
In
the
mean
time
,
the
beholding
of
this
cloud
,
the
time
to
creep
nearer
by
prayer
for
fear
,
and
reverence
of
his
mercy
,
and
to
beseech
him
to
direct
the
heart
of
her
Majestie
to
chuse
that
which
may
be
most
to
his
glory
.
Monsieur
de
Foix
hath
had
good
entertainment
in
all
external
offices
,
well
used
by
her
Majestie
,
defrayed
for
his
diet
at
the
time
he
hath
been
near
the
Court
;
and
in
coming
and
returning
,
my
Lord
of
Buck●urst
hath
very
courteously
and
honourably
accompanied
him
,
during
his
being
here
;
and
to
increase
his
honour
,
I
caused
my
Lord
of
Oxford
to
attend
on
him
in
sundry
places
;
and
by
the
way
from
London
hither
to
Wal●en
,
he
dined
at
my
house
,
as
I
doubt
not
but
he
and
the
Resident
Ambassador
have
seen
my
hearty
devotion
to
the
marriage
;
and
indeed
,
so
is
my
judgement
therein
confirmed
;
as
I
am
not
ashamed
to
utter
my self
;
howsoever
,
it
may
be
perilous
to
me
when
it
shall
not
take
place
;
you
see
also
,
how
openly
I
deal
with
you
.
I
have
declared
to
her
Majestie
,
the
necessary
occasion
that
you
have
this
present
moneth
to
attend
Physick
,
whereby
the
place
you
hold
were
meet
to
be
supplyed
by
some
such
as
her
Majestie
shall
think
convenient
,
but
I
cannot
have
her
direction
fully
to
be
declared
:
But
she
saith
,
that
upon
the
next
answer
to
come
from
you
,
she
will
give
you
either
authority
to
appoint
Beal
in
your
place
as
your
Substitute
,
or
she
will
send
Master
Killigrew
thither
.
Monsieur
de
Foix
hath
very
earnestly
moved
her
Majestie
to
send
some
one
person
of
credit
to
the
French
King
,
to
affirm
and
justifie
the
reasons
of
her
answer
;
or
rather
,
if
the
Marriage
shall
not
take
place
,
to
enter
into
the
Treaty
of
some
straiter
allyance
and
confederacy
,
which
for
my
part
I
thought
very
reasonable
,
and
did
assent
and
move
the
same
;
but
finding
now
that
he
hath
secretly
named
me
for
that
place
,
I
do
coldlie●
deal
therein
,
knowing
both
my
insufficiency
,
and
doubting
of
the
success
thereof
;
but
whether
any
shall
come
,
or
who
shall
,
I
surely
cannot
gess
.
The
Queens
Majestie
would
have
you
to
enquire
what
becometh
of
Liggons
my
Lord
of
Norfolks
servant
,
that
hath
of
long
time
been
about
Paris
and
the
Court.
Here
is
some
matter
presently
discovered
,
that
my
Lord
of
Norfolk
should
still
mind
this
matter
of
the
Scotish
Queen
;
for
there
is
intercepted
a
good
portion
of
money
in
gold
,
that
was
(
and
by
Letters
in
Cypher
)
directed
to
my
Lord
of
Harrife
,
for
help
of
the
Scotish
Queens
party
in
Scotland
,
and
the
same
was
sent
by
one
Higford
the
Dukes
Secretary
,
who
was
by
order
from
hence
taken
and
committed
at
London
,
and
this
day
is
examined
by
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
who
yesterday
went
thither
for
that
purpose
.
What
will
follow
,
I
cannot
now
write
,
but
sorry
I
shall
be
that
my
Lord
of
Norfolk
shall
be
found
undutiful
;
and
yet
if
he
be
,
I
am
glad
it
shall
be
known
,
and
so
I
end
with
my
prayer
.
From
Audeley-Inne
by
Walden
the
second
day
of
September
,
1571.
Your
assured
Friend
,
William
Burleigh
.
I
send
you
something
from
Scotland
,
whereby
you
may
see
how
small
the
Queen
of
Scots
party
is
in
Scotland
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
according
to
her
order
prescribed
me
by
her
Letters
,
bearing
date
the
second
of
September
,
I
made
report
unto
the
King
here
of
that
which
passed
in
sundry
Conferences
between
her
Majestie
and
his
Ministers
Monsieur
de
Foix
,
and
his
Ambassador
Resident
,
as
also
apart
with
her
Majesties
Councel
.
His
answer
was
,
that
he
had
great
cause
to
give
her
Majestie
thanks
for
her
honourable
enter●ainment
given
unto
de
Foix.
until
whose
coming
he
could
say
nothing
in
answer
of
that
which
had
passed
by
conference
.
He
protested
,
that
he
desired
nothing
more
then
straight
Amity
with
her
Majestie
;
and
therefore
thinking
marriage
the
best
means
for
the
accomplishing
thereof
,
it
should
be
no
small
grief
unto
him
if
the
same
should
not
take
place
,
whereby
that
perfect
Amity
might
ensue
that
might
be
beneficial
to
both
the
Crowns
:
This
was
the
effect
of
this
present
answer
.
Her
Majestie
is
very
much
beholding
to
the
D
3.
who
standeth
most
earnestly
in
defence
of
her
honour
,
against
any
that
seek
any
way
to
touch
the
same
;
she
seemeth
to
think
her self
much
bound
to
her
Majestie
,
for
that
it
pleased
her
Majestie
to
vouchsafe
once
to
write
,
I
suppose
a
few
lines
of
thanks
bestowed
on
her
again
from
her
Majestie
,
would
win
her
to
be
a
good
instrument
to
give
advertisements
of
such
things
as
are
sit
for
her
Majestie
to
know
.
Queen
Mother
is
much
governed
by
her
,
and
therefore
she
may
be
the
better
able
to
do
the
greater
good
.
And
if
may
further
please
her
Majestie
to
bestow
some
ring
on
her
,
I
think
the
profit
that
would
grow
thereof
in
time
,
will
make
her
Majestie
think
it
well
bestowed
.
Of
late
there
is
a
great
sum
of
money
,
to
the
sum
of
15000
franks
,
made
here
in
Poictu
by
the
Queen
of
Scots
Officers
,
an
the
same
barrel'd
up
and
sent
to
Paris
,
and
from
thence
as
I
hear
it
shall
be
conveyed
into
Scotland
to
those
of
her
faction
there
;
yet
as
I
am
informed
,
that
ill
success
that
the
money
that
they
sent
before
had
,
maketh
them
to
stand
in
doubt
to
convey
it
by
sea
,
and
therefore
if
they
may
conveniently
,
they
would
rather
make
it
over
to
London
by
exchange
;
whereunto
(
by
your
Lordships
order
)
if
there
may
an
eye
be
had
,
it
will
easily
be
discovered
,
the
sum
being
so
great
.
The
Admiral
arrived
here
the
twelfth
of
this
Moneth
.
Touching
the
manner
of
his
receiving
,
I
refer
you
to
the
report
of
this
Gentleman
Mr.
Lyster
,
her
Majesties
servant
,
whom
I
have
throughly
instructed
what
I
have
truly
learned
in
that
behalf
.
The
day
after
his
arrival
,
he
sent
a
Gentleman
unto
me
with
this
Message
,
that
(
in
respect
of
the
place
I
hold
)
he
was
bound
for
the
great
favour
shewed
by
her
Majestie
,
generally
unto
them
of
the
Religion
,
in
the
time
of
their
necessity
,
as
also
particularly
unto
his
Brother
,
to
have
come
and
visited
me
;
but
he
desired
me
to
consider
what
suspicion
would
grow
thereof
,
which
might
rather
do
harm
then
good
;
notwithstanding
he
assured
me
,
that
her
Majestie
should
always
find
him
ready
to
serve
her
,
with
the
hazard
both
of
life
and
goods
,
whensoever
any
occasion
should
be
presented
,
to
shew
the
affection
and
good
will
he
beareth
her
Majestie
,
in
respect
of
the
bond
he
oweth
her
.
Generally
all
those
of
the
religion
,
who
are
the
flower
of
France
,
do
make
like
protestation
,
assuring
her
Majestie
,
that
when
occasion
or
tryal
shall
be
offered
,
she
shall
find
them
no
less
ready
to
serve
her
,
then
if
they
were
her
own
natural
Subjects
.
The
Marriage
between
the
Prince
of
Navarre
is
not
so
forward
as
Queen
Mother
was
in
preparation
at
Paris
,
who
had
provided
both
Jewels
and
Wedding-garments
.
The
onely
impediment
as
I
hear
is
Religion
.
There
departeth
shortly
,
towards
the
concluding
of
this
matte
towards
the
Q.
of
Navarre
,
who
is
now
gone
to
Arragon
,
to
certain
Baynes
there
,
for
her
health
Byron
and
Bea●voys
.
Co.
Lo.
left
a
man
here
of
purpose
to
attend
her
Majesties
answer
touching
those
things
that
I
propounded
on
his
behalf
,
in
my
letter
sent
by
Mr.
Dannet
.
The
resolution
of
that
enterprize
stayeth
onely
upon
the
expectation
what
her
Majestie
will
do
;
and
it
is
feared
,
that
the
matter
will
be
so
long
protracted
,
as
the
opportunity
of
the
enterprize
will
be
let
slip
;
which
if
it
so
fall
out
,
the
unkindness
between
this
Crown
and
Spain
will
be
reconciled
,
which
I
fear
will
not
tend
most
to
her
Majesties
safety
,
and
so
do
as
many
fear
,
as
love
her
Majesty
here
.
The
house
of
Guise
secretly
doth
travel
by
all
means
to
break
the
Amity
with
England
,
for
that
they
think
nothing
will
more
prejudice
the
Queen
of
Scots
their
Kinswoman
then
the
same
.
Touching
my
own
private
estate
,
my
disease
groweth
so
dangerously
upon
me
,
as
I
most
humbly
desire
her
Majestie
to
take
some
speedy
order
for
some
to
supply
my
place
.
I
hope
my
life
shall
stand
her
Majestie
in
more
stead
then
my
death
,
and
upon
these
extream
points
standeth
the
defering
of
the
cure
;
I
hope
therefore
her
Majestie
will
have
consideration
of
it
accordingly
.
Thus
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Lordship
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Blois
the
sixteenth
of
September
,
1571.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
within
three
days
after
Monsieur
de
Foix
arrival
,
the
King
sent
for
me
;
and
after
my
access
unto
him
,
he
willed
me
first
,
in
his
name
,
to
thank
her
Majestie
for
the
honourable
entertainment
given
unto
de
Foix
,
which
he
did
repute
to
be
done
unto
himself
,
for
that
it
was
done
for
his
sake
.
Secondarily
,
he
willed
me
to
shew
unto
her
,
that
he
was
glad
to
understand
by
him
,
and
receive
at
so
good
testimony
of
the
great
affection
that
her
Majestie
beareth
unto
him
;
and
of
the
desire
she
had
,
not
onely
to
continue
in
good
Amity
with
him
,
but
also
to
encrease
the
same
.
Lastly
,
he
willed
me
to
shew
unto
her
,
that
her
answer
touching
the
point
of
Religion
is
very
hard
;
and
that
therefore
he
trusteth
,
that
the
Gentleman
whom
he
is
put
in
hope
she
will
send
over
,
shall
have
authority
to
qualifie
the
same
;
as
also
,
to
treat
of
some
other
matters
to
be
propounded
,
that
may
tend
to
the
encrease
of
further
Amity
,
which
he
above
all
things
desireth
,
who
shall
be
unto
him
very
welcome
;
and
that
he
will
strive
with
her
in
honouring
of
such
Ministers
as
shall
come
from
her
Majestie
,
whereby
the
good
will
he
hath
to
honour
her
may
appear
.
After
he
had
ended
in
this
behalf
,
he
desired
me
to
recommend
again
unto
her
Majestie
Moris
Chamails
the
Brittain
,
on
whose
behalf
he
had
lately
written
,
and
sent
his
Letters
unto
his
Ambassador
,
to
be
delivered
unto
her
Majesty
;
and
that
he
hoped
for
his
sake
,
that
the
said
party
should
receive
redress
,
and
come
to
an
end
of
his
long
suit
,
whereby
he
might
have
more
cause
to
yield
like
justice
to
her
Majesties
Subjects
,
at
such
time
as
they
shall
have
recourse
unto
him
for
the
same
.
In
this
behalf
I
understand
,
that
the
Councel
here
have
promised
him
,
that
if
by
the
Ambassadors
means
his
cause
shall
receive
no
end
,
that
then
he
shall
have
a
Letter
of
Mart
given
him
.
I
find
him
very
importunate
,
and
one
that
maketh
very
lewd
reports
,
how
that
he
hath
been
put
in
fear
of
his
life
,
and
that
therefore
he
dare
not
return
to
follow
his
suit
.
I
beseech
your
Lordship
,
that
by
your
means
,
I
may
receive
some
order
from
her
Majestie
how
to
answer
him
.
I
was
sent
unto
by
the
Lord
Admirall
to
desire
your
Lordship
to
be
a
mean
unto
her
Majestie
,
that
whereas
there
was
delivered
unto
his
late
brother
,
the
Cardinall
,
a
Bill
signed
with
her
Majesties
hand
for
the
receipt
of
certain
Jewells
engaged
,
that
it
would
please
her
Majestie
for
that
the
said
Bill
is
onely
signed
,
and
not
sealed
;
which
being
sent
unto
me
,
they
will
deliver
the
other
unsealed
upon
the
receipt
of
the
same
.
This
he
willed
me
to
shew
you
that
he
doth
it
rather
to
content
the
Queen
of
Navarre
,
then
that
he
thinketh
the
other
bill
insufficient
,
who
thinketh
his
said
Brother
to
have
used
some
negligence
in
this
behalf
.
Thus
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Lordship
,
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Blois
the
23
of
September
.
1571.
Your
Honour
to
command
.
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
Fr
Walsingham
Esq
the
Q.
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
you
see
that
our
Northern
Planets
have
their
influences
,
to
make
changes
as
others
in
the
Meridionall
have
:
howsoever
Monsieur
de
Foix
or
the
French
Ambassador
shall
advertise
of
the
cause
now
happened
concerning
the
Duke
of
Norfolk
,
this
is
the
truth
,
and
so
you
may
avow
it
.
The
money
was
taken
being
by
the
Dukes
commandment
as
he
avoweth
and
confesseth
,
received
by
Barker
his
man
from
the
French
Ambassador
,
to
have
been
sent
to
Banister
,
the
Dukes
man
dwelling
about
Shrewsbury
,
to
one
Lowther
,
and
other
of
the
Dukes
servants
secretly
kept
upon
the
West-borders
,
and
by
him
should
have
been
sent
to
the
Lord
Harries
,
and
by
him
to
Riddington
.
There
was
in
the
Bag
also
Letters
from
the
French
Ambassador
to
Viraque
in
Cipher
,
hereof
Monsieur
de
Foix
,
made
mention
before
his
departure
,
and
did
think
there
was
no
other
matter
against
the
Duke
,
which
I
would
there
had
not
,
but
sith
there
was
much
other
of
great
danger
,
God
is
to
be
thanked
that
it
is
discovered
as
now
it
is
.
There
is
found
a
long
discourse
about
the
D.
sent
from
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
in
Cipher
to
him
the
7
of
February
last
,
by
which
the
said
Q.
layeth
before
the
D.
how
she
is
Councelled
from
Spain
,
to
fly
into
Spain
,
misliking
utterly
of
the
French
,
by
reason
of
the
doubt
of
the
Q.
marriage
with
Anjou
.
She
doth
also
use
hard
words
against
the
Queen
Mother
;
she
doth
also
in
this
discourse
conclude
,
that
she
will
make
a
semblance
to
the
Spaniard
of
the
liking
of
Don
Iohn
of
Austria
,
although
she
assureth
the
Duke
of
Norfolk
of
her
countenance
;
she
moveth
that
Ridolf
may
be
sent
to
Rome
,
and
to
be
directed
wholly
by
the
Duke
of
Norfolk
;
with
many
moe
things
of
such
sort
.
The
Duke
hath
confessed
the
receipt
of
this
from
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
but
denieth
he
was
privie
of
Ridolfs
going
otherwise
then
that
he
was
earnestly
required
by
the
Bishop
of
Ross
to
instruct
him
,
and
write
by
him
to
the
Duke
of
Alva
,
to
require
aid
of
men
and
money
for
the
Queens
party
in
Scotland
;
wherein
he
saith
,
he
did
refuse
to
deal
for
the
perill
thereof
:
He
confessed
that
he
had
received
four
Letters
from
the
Scotish
Queen
within
this
Twelve
months
,
and
did
answer
them
by
Writing
,
and
all
in
Cyphering
;
but
his
were
only
of
Thanks
,
and
to
move
the
Queen
of
Scots
to
depend
only
upon
the
Queens
Majesty
;
but
herein
the
Duke
can
make
none
of
us
to
credit
him
:
He
saith
also
,
that
before
the
sending
of
this
money
,
he
helped
the
French
Ambassador
to
send
his
Packet
to
Viracque
in
July
:
We
have
also
found
his
Cypher
betwixt
the
Scotish
Queen
and
him
,
but
all
his
writings
are
conveyed
which
he
saith
were
by
him
burnt
:
Now
have
we
great
cause
to
think
that
he
was
privy
to
the
dangerous
practise
whereof
we
found
Ridolph
to
have
dealt
in
with
the
Duke
of
Alva
,
in
offering
him
that
a
Rebellion
should
be
moved
here
this
Summer
,
if
the
Duke
of
Alva
would
assist
it
;
but
of
this
the
Duke
will
not
be
known
.
But
we
do
find
more
presently
a
smell
that
258.
Deep
,
whereas
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
28
at
740
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
are
at
this
time
much
perplexed
herewith
,
and
secretly
disposed
to
no
good
;
but
there
is
waite
laid
upon
them
.
Now
for
Scotland
,
the
fourth
of
this
moneth
,
Huntley
and
Hamilton
,
with
others
to
the
number
of
300
secretly
stole
into
Sterling
in
the
night
,
by
Corruption
of
one
Bell
of
Sterling
,
who
had
a
postern
of
a
wall
into
the
privy
Garden
;
they
addressed
themselves
to
the
lodging
of
the
Earle
of
Lennox
,
the
Regent
Morton
,
Glencarn
,
Lord
Rithill
,
Mookgill
,
and
suddenly
without
any
great
resistance
,
took
them
;
and
was
carrying
them
out
of
the
Town
with
intent
to
have
killed
them
;
but
rescue
came
out
of
the
Castle
,
and
so
they
were
all
saved
but
the
Regent
,
who
was
slain
with
a
pistolet
by
one
Calder
,
who
being
taken
,
confessed
that
Huntley
,
and
Lord
Hamilton
did
so
command
him
;
he
is
executed
,
and
so
also
is
Bell
that
betrayed
the
Town
;
the
Regent
lived
8
houres
and
died
stoutly
and
godly
.
The
Earle
of
Marre
is
by
Parliament
chosen
Regent
.
The
Earles
of
Argile
,
Cassills
,
Egliton
,
and
Crawford
,
the
Lord
Bloy
,
and
Sr.
Iames
Finch
are
sworn
to
the
Regent
.
There
are
Letters
on
the
way
to
the
Queens
Majestie
from
the
now
Regent
by
Cockburn
,
who
is
also
come
into
France
.
A.
seemeth
very
sorry
that
the
matter
of
Deep
,
in
which
D.
at
this
time
is
so
backward
,
and
still
she
hopeth
that
you
will
set
Deep
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
again
,
and
so
she
bad
me
now
write
to
you
.
The
Q.
Majestie
saith
,
untill
she
heare
from
you
,
she
cannot
tell
whom
to
send
thither
.
The
French
Ambassador
is
earnest
to
have
his
money
again
;
and
I
answer
his
Secretary
,
that
it
must
be
demanded
of
them
to
whom
he
delivered
it
;
wherewith
he
is
much
offended
with
me
.
At
Markhall
,
the
14.
and
17.
of
September
1571.
Your
assured
friend
,
Wil.
Burleigh
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
the
Queens
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
after
the
writing
of
my
other
Letters
,
we
understand
,
that
the
murther
of
the
late
Regent
,
by
Huntley
and
Hamilton
,
hath
irritated
the
Nation
of
Scotland
,
that
the
party
of
the
King
is
thereby
greatly
increased
,
and
the
Nobility
of
that
side
have
made
solemne
oath
and
band
to
be
speedily
avenged
thereof
.
The
French
Ambassador
sent
yesterday
his
Secretary
to
me
,
to
let
the
Queens
Majestie
understand
that
his
Mr.
had
received
Letters
from
the
French
King
,
directed
joyntly
to
him
,
and
to
dé
Foix
,
as
answering
them
two
for
their
Letters
which
they
sent
immediately
after
their
first
Audience
,
noting
thereby
,
that
at
the
writing
of
those
Letters
,
de
Foix
was
not
at
the
Court
no●
looked
for
,
and
therewith
he
motioned
that
he
might
speak
with
her
Majestie
for
the
relief
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
considering
that
she
had
her
number
lessened
and
that
also
he
might
have
his
Majesties
money
,
lately
intercepted
being
sent
towards
Viracque
;
herewith
her
Majestie
was
so
offended
that
he
should
meddle
with
the
Queen
of
Scots
matters
,
as
she
commanded
me
to
say
to
his
Secretary
that
she
could
not
like
his
manner
of
entermedling
at
this
time
with
the
Queen
of
Scots
causes
,
considering
her
Majestie
findeth
her
doings
not
only
dangerous
to
her
quietness
,
but
bent
also
to
depend
upon
others
then
the
Fr.
King
;
and
therefore
she
required
him
to
forbeare
,
and
give
her
leave
to
consider
in
her
own
Realm
what
is
meet
for
her
surety
,
and
when
time
shall
seem
meet
it
shall
well
appeare
,
that
she
hath
done
nothing
toward
the
Q.
of
Scots
,
but
in
reason
and
honour
she
might
have
done
much
more
,
and
she
hath
deferred
the
Ambassadors
comming
to
her
Majestie
untill
she
shall
be
at
Pichmond
,
which
shall
be
about
the
27
of
this
moneth
:
you
may
boldly
affirm
that
her
Majestie
is
well
able
to
prove
,
that
the
Q.
of
Scots
hath
by
the
advice
of
the
Duke
of
Alva
,
fully
resolved
to
depend
upon
the
King
of
Spain
,
and
to
match
her self
with
Don
Iohn
of
Austria
,
and
her
Son
with
the
King
of
Spains
daughter
.
All
these
things
her
Majestie
willed
me
also
to
signifie
unto
you
,
at
this
time
,
and
that
as
you
had
occasion
,
you
should
generally
signifie
there
that
her
Majestie
hath
just
cause
to
proceed
,
otherwise
then
hitherto
she
doth
to
restrain
the
practise
intended
to
her
estate
by
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
and
so
she
trusteth
that
the
Fr.
King
will
Honourably
think
of
her
actions
,
both
with
her
own
subjects
and
with
the
Queen
of
Scots
as
shall
be
necessary
for
her
own
surety
,
and
yet
you
may
assure
them
there
that
there
is
nothing
done
toward
the
Queen
,
but
she
is
restrained
to
have
such
free
conference
,
and
intelligence
as
of
late
time
she
hath
had
with
her
Majesties
subjects
,
for
otherwise
she
is
right
honourably
entetained
and
well
used
.
Now
must
I
end
for
I
am
fully
occupied
in
making
my
imperfect
house
ready
,
for
the
Queens
Majestie
against
Saturday
.
At
Theobalds
my
house
in
Chesthunt
the
20
of
September
.
1571.
Your
assured
loving
friend
,
Will
.
Burleigh
.
To
my
very
loving
Friend
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
the
Queens
Majesties
Ambassador
with
the
French
King
.
IT
is
long
now
since
you
had
any
Letter
of
mine
,
but
so
it
happened
indeed
that
the
messengers
were
dispatched
as
I
could
not
have
time
,
but
because
.
I
know
you
were
fully
advertised
of
all
things
,
I
made
the
lesse
matter
,
now
have
I
thought
meet
to
advertise
you
again
,
though
there
is
no
new
accident
of
the
marriage
matter
to
write
of
,
and
I
suppose
my
Lord
of
Burleigh
hath
written
plainly
to
you
his
opinion
how
little
hope
there
is
that
ever
it
will
take
place
,
for
surely
I
am
now
persw●ded
that
her
Majesties
heart
is
nothing
inclined
to
marry
at
all
,
for
the
〈◊〉
●as
ever
brought
to
as
many
points
as
we
could
devise
,
and
alwayes
she
was
bent
to
hold
with
the
difficultest
.
For
my
part
i●
grieveth
my
heart
to
think
of
it
seeing
no
way
,
so
farre
as
I
can
think
,
serveth
,
how
she
can
remain
long
quiet
,
and
safe
without
such
a
strong
alliance
as
marriage
must
bring
,
for
other
Amities
may
serve
for
a
time
,
but
there
is
no
account
to
be
made
of
them
longer
then
to
serve
the
turn
of
each
party
,
and
her
Majesties
yeares
running
away
so
fast
causeth
me
almost
to
dispaire
of
long
quietness
.
We
long
he●e
to
heare
how
matters
stand
upon
de
Foix
return
,
her
Majestie
is
till
perswaded
that
they
will
yield
in
the
matter
of
Religion
for
Monsieur
,
and
so
doing
▪
she
seeme●●
that
she
will
according
to
her
word
proceed
:
but
to
say
my
conscience
,
I
think
she
had
rather
he
stood
fast
to
it
,
and
rather
increased
some
hard
point
then
yielded
in
it
:
well
I
commit
the
to
almighty
God
,
with
my
continuall
prayer
for
her
long
preservation
.
Of
the
committing
of
the
Duke
of
Norfolk
to
the
Tower
,
I
doubt
not
but
you
have
heard
ere
now
:
his
cause
goeth
hard
even
to
his
own
confession
:
because
such
causes
be
doubtfull
till
they
be
brought
to
some
certainty
,
I
will
forbeare
till
my
next
;
but
thus
much
appeareth
,
vehement
suspicion
of
more
ill
then
I
ever
thought
could
fall
out
in
him
,
but
his
deserts
crave
as
they
deserve
,
and
I
believe
her
Majestie
will
proceed
according
to
equity
,
and
justice
,
what
cause
soever
she
hath
to
use
little
mercy
.
I
have
spoke
very
earnestly
to
her
Majestie
touching
the
relief
of
your
estate
;
she
hath
promised
earnestly
forthwith
to
help
you
.
Monsieur
de
Foix
therein
played
the
part
of
a
right
honest
Gentlemen
,
and
a
very
friend
,
he
hath
declared
to
my
Lord
of
Burleigh
,
and
me
,
and
also
to
her
Majestie
her self
,
so
much
of
your
extream
chargeable
living
there
,
as
surely
besides
that
it
did
much
further
the
matter
,
he
deserved
thanks
for
such
an
unlooked
for
office
at
his
hands
;
truely
he
did
it
wisely
and
honestly
for
you
.
The
Regent
Lennox
is
slain
of
late
,
Marre
is
chosen
in
his
place
,
God
defend
all
my
friends
from
that
soile
.
The
money
that
you
heard
my
Lord
of
Norfolk
did
send
toward
Scotland
,
was
the
French
Ambassadors
indeed
,
but
it
little
helpeth
the
D.
case
.
I
pray
you
give
little
Leicester
thanks
for
his
often
writing
to
me
;
and
commend
me
to
my
Lord
of
Rutland
and
his
wife
.
Thus
having
nothing
else
to
write
but
of
her
Majesties
good
health
I
bid
thee
farewell
,
this
20
of
September
.
Your
assured
friend
,
Ro.
Leicester
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
since
Monsieur
de
Foix
departure
,
these
things
have
happened
.
The
D.
of
Norfolk
is
charged
with
the
countenance
of
dangerous
practises
with
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
as
that
he
hath
sent
money
into
Scotland
to
maintain
her
party
in
the
Castle
;
for
proof
whereof
Letters
are
intercepted
in
Cipher
by
one
Higgford
his
Secretary
,
who
is
now
in
the
Tower
,
and
confesseth
that
the
Duke
commanded
him
to
write
to
one
Law
.
Banister
the
Dukes
man
;
that
he
should
see
secretly
conveyed
600
l.
to
the
Lord
Harrise
,
to
be
by
him
conveyed
to
Liddington
,
&
Graunge
.
The
Duke
at
the
first
denied
all
manner
of
knowledge
thereof
,
but
now
at
his
committing
to
the
Tower
he
yieldeth
,
and
asketh
pardon
thereof●
but
yet
the
money
is
said
to
have
been
by
the
Fr.
Ambassador
delivered
to
Bar●or
the
Dukes
man
to
be
conveyed
to
Viracque
,
how
this
is
true
,
time
must
teach
:
sure
we
are
,
that
they
in
the
Castle
have
been
payed
divers
times
with
English
Angells
and
Royalls
.
There
are
also
found
about
the
Duke
certain
writings
,
by
which
appeareth
that
the
Duke
was
acquainted
with
the
voiage
that
Ridolph
made
to
Rome
,
and
to
Spain
,
hereupon
the
Queens
Majestie
is
grievously
offended
both
toward
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
and
the
D.
and
hath
strengthned
her
from
intelligence
.
At
this
time
the
matters
of
Scotland
are
also
intricate
,
the
Queens
party
much
diminished
by
the
deserting
of
the
〈◊〉
of
Argile
,
Egliton
,
and
Cassill●
,
and
yet
by
a
stratagem
on
Monday
last
as
night
,
the
case
had
like
to
have
been
much
altered
.
The
Earle
of
Huntley
and
Lord
Hamilton
with
Bucklough
,
and
Fernichurst
accompained
with
40
horsemen
entred
by
stealth
into
the
Town
of
Sterling
after
midnight
,
they
took
the
Regent
in
his
bed
,
and
the
Earles
Argile
,
Moret●n
,
Cassills
,
&c.
and
whilest
these
being
prisoners
were
at
the
Town
gate
to
be
carried
away
with
their
takers
,
the
rest
of
the
company
spoiling
the
Town
they
of
the
Castle
of
Sterling
issued
out
,
and
so
resued
the
prisoners
,
saving
that
in
the
conflict
the
Regent
and
16
more
of
his
Gentlemen
were
slain
,
as
it
is
written
.
Thus
it
is
written
unto
me
,
but
I
dare
not
affirm
it
untill
I
heare
it
again
.
As
for
the
motion
made
by
de
Foix
,
that
some
person
might
be
sent
thither
to
affirme
his
message
,
and
to
maintain
that
with
the
Queen
Majesties
honour
,
wherein
by
de
Foix
I
was
named
,
the
Queens
Ma●estie
doth
forbeare
untill
she
may
heare
from
you
;
for
according
to
the
answer
that
shall
be
made
,
her
Majestie
will
send
a
person
either
mean
or
great
.
By
reason
that
I
was
named
I
have
had
lesse
occasion
to
motion
it
,
but
surely
it
had
done
well
to
have
fed
the
French
humour
,
and
many
things
may
better
be
said
by
an
expresse
messenger
then
by
the
report
of
an
Ambassador
Lieger
,
whose
commission
groweth
by
writing
.
Truly
the
more
matters
are
discovered
,
the
more
necessary
it
is
seen
that
her
Majestie
should
marry
.
The
Queens
Majestie
returneth
towards
London
,
from
hence
to
Hundon
,
and
so
to
my
house
in
Chesthunt
,
and
so
to
S.
Iame's
,
and
hence
to
Richmond
.
And
so
having
commodity
by
this
honest
Gentleman
Mr.
Clarke
,
I
end
.
From
Lees
the
28
of
September
,
1571.
Your
assured
loving
friend
,
W.
Burleigh
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
YOur
Lordships
of
the
17
&
20
of
September
sent
by
Har
I
received
the
28
of
the
same
,
which
came
in
very
good
time
for
that
there
is
most
earnest
soliciting
here
by
the
Ambassadors
Lord
Fleming
,
and
Duglas
,
for
present
aid
to
be
sent
into
Scotland
;
therefore
after
I
had
well
perused
the
contents
thereof
,
I
took
occasion
by
presenting
the
Earle
of
Rutland
,
at
his
leave
taking
,
to
make
Q.
Mother
acquainted
with
so
much
of
the
same
as
I
thought
●it
for
her
to
know
.
I
shewed
her
,
that
if
it
might
so
like
her
,
I
would
declare
unto
her
at
large
the
present
state
of
England
,
as
also
my
private
opinion
in
some
points
,
not
by
Commission
,
as
an
Ambassador
,
but
as
a
private
Gentleman
that
desireth
nothing
more
then
good
Amity
between
both
the
two
Crowns
,
and
therefore
wish
all
jealousie
to
be
removed
,
for
that
there
could
be
no
perfection
of
friendship
where
jealousie
was
a
party
.
First
,
touching
the
state
of
England
,
I
made
her
privy
what
had
passed
between
their
Ambassador
Monsieur
de
la
Mot
and
the
Duke
of
Norfolk
;
touching
the
money
,
as
also
the
pacquet
conveyed
by
Virague
.
I
made
her
also
acquainted
with
the
contents
of
the
discourse
〈◊〉
by
the
〈◊〉
of
Scots●
to
the
Duke
.
I
shewed
her
further
,
that
Monsieur
〈…〉
sending
for
Audience
,
to
have
moved
her
majestie
for
relief
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
did
not
best
like
her
.
In
the
end
I
concluded
with
that
point
that
concerned
the
Duke
of
Alva's
advice
given
to
the
said
Queen
,
aswell
for
her
own
marriage
as
her
sons
,
as
also
not
to
depend
any
longer
upon
France
.
Then
touching
my
private
opinion
,
I
shewed
her
,
I
was
sorry
first
,
that
their
Ambassador
should
have
intelligence
with
the
Duke
,
who
was
discovered
to
be
a
dangerous
subject
.
Secondarily
,
That
he
should
be
so
earnest
in
seeking
the
liberty
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
unto
the
Queen
my
Mistress
,
a
most
dangerous
enemy
:
these
things
I
feare
,
said
I
,
may
breed
in
the
Queen
my
Mistress
some
opinion
that
the
friendship
professed
,
is
not
altogether
sincere
;
and
therefore
I
wished
that
the
King
and
she
in
seeking
the
Queen
of
Scots
liberty
,
would
not
forget
to
have
regard
to
the
Queen
of
Englands
safety
,
especially
now
,
seeing
the
Queen
of
Scots
seeketh
to
quit
her self
of
his
protection
.
To
this
she
answered
,
That
as
on
the
one
side
she
was
glad
to
understand
that
these
practises
were
discovered
,
so
was
she
sorry
that
there
should
fall
out
any
thing
that
might
breed
any
suspicion
in
her
Majestie
of
any
evill
meaning
on
their
behalf
,
who
wished
asmuch
good
to
her
Majestie
as
to
their
own
selves
.
And
as
for
de
la
Mots
doing
,
I
know
,
saith
she
,
aswell
for
his
duty
towards
the
King
my
Son
,
who
would
not
have
him
deale
in
any
thing
that
might
any
way
prejudice
the
Queen
your
Misterss
,
as
also
for
the
particular
good
will
he
beareth
unto
her
,
was
altogether
void
of
any
evill
meaning
;
and
so
I
hope
she
will
interpret
it
.
The
money
(
saith
she
)
as
I
am
informed
by
the
Scots
Ambassador
,
was
sent
by
him
to
de
la
Mot
,
to
be
conveyed
to
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
who
as
he
shewed
quite
was
void
of
mony
.
I
then
replied
,
That
the
money
was
sent
over
to
another
end
,
as
the
Duke
himself
had
confessed
;
and
that
therefore
the
Ambassador
,
had
misinformed
her
.
She
told
me
further
,
that
the
money
was
none
of
the
Kings
;
but
part
of
that
which
she
hath
yearly
from
hence
by
virtue
of
her
dowry
.
By
this
your
Lordship
may
see
that
the
Ambassador
dealeth
somewhat
cunningly
in
this
behalf
,
to
gratifie
the
Queen
of
Scots
.
Touching
the
solliciting
of
her
liberty
,
she
shewed
me
that
the
King
and
she
,
aswell
in
respect
of
the
ancient
League
with
Scotland
,
as
the
alliance
by
marriage
,
could
in
honour
do
no
lesse
then
recommend
her
cause
,
which
she
protested
they
never
did
with
intention
any
way
to
perjudice
her
Majestie
.
I
then
desired
her
first
to
consider
whether
the
Amity
of
England
might
not
be
as
beneficiall
to
France
,
as
that
of
Scotland
.
Secondarily
,
Whether
they
had
that
need
at
this
present
of
the
Amity
and
League
of
Scotland
,
as
heretofore
they
have
had
.
For
the
first
,
I
shewed
her
that
France
in
respect
of
the
greatness
of
some
of
their
neer
neighbours
,
had
need
of
the
Amity
of
both
England
and
Scotland
.
For
the
second
,
I
told
her
that
England
had
no
foot
in
France
;
Scotland
was
rather
chargeable
then
profitable
to
France
.
She
replied
,
That
the
King
notwithstanding
,
in
honour
,
could
not
but
continue
Amity
and
League
with
Scotland
,
though
he
had
not
that
use
as
before
time
.
I
answered
her
,
That
the
King
might
continue
his
League
with
Scotland
by
joyning
with
the
Queen
my
Mistris
,
in
the
maintenance
of
the
young
Kings
government
there
.
To
this
she
answered
,
That
the
king
could
not
in
honour
abandon
his
sister
in
Law
.
I
answered
,
That
the
Kings
band
towards
his
sister
in
Law
,
is
not
more
then
of
a
naturall
father
towards
his
naturall
child
;
yet
if
the
child
grow
to
be
dissolute
and
lewd
,
whereby
he
is
shaken
off
by
his
father
,
the
fault
is
not
to
be
imputed
to
the
father
,
but
to
the
child
;
even
so
,
if
the
King
in
respect
of
the
indignities
committed
by
his
siste●
in
Law
,
shall
give
over
the
protection
of
her
,
the
cause
thereof
is
onely
to
be
imputed
to
her
misdemeannor
,
unworthy
of
her
calling
,
and
not
to
him
.
I
desired
her
to
consider
further
,
that
whereas
she
saith
the
King
in
Honour
is
bound
to
seek
her
liberty
,
that
he
is
more
bound
in
honour
to
have
regard
of
the
Queen
my
●istris
,
safety
▪
First
,
for
that
she
is
a
Princesse
of
life
vertuous
,
in
Government
guided
by
Law
and
Justice
,
in
affection
toward
him
sincere
.
Now
if
by
the
Queen
of
Scots
liberty
procured
by
him
,
the
State
should
be
disquieted
,
what
thing
could
happen
that
might
touch
the
King
more
in
honour
&
conscience
:
and
as
for
any
assurance
or
protestation
that
she
might
make
to
the
King
touching
her
peaceable
behaviour
toward
the
Q.
my
Mistress
;
First
,
I
desired
her
to
weigh
that
she
was
ambitious
,
and
therefore
no
Capitulation
could
serve
for
a
bridle
.
Secondly
,
That
she
is
most
guided
by
the
advice
of
those
of
her
kindred
,
who
have
been
the
greatest
cause
of
the
disquiet
of
Europe
,
whereof
she
could
be
a
witness
.
Thirdly
,
how
that
now
she
meaneth
chiefly
to
depend
upon
Spain
,
who
will
be
alwaies
provoking
her
to
the
disquieting
of
England
and
France
.
These
considerations
(
said
I
)
Madam
,
if
you
will
well
weigh
,
I
hope
they
will
give
you
cause
not
to
be
over
earnest
in
procuring
any
enlargment
of
liberty
,
especially
upon
this
late
discovery
of
her
evill
meaning
towards
her
Majestie
.
In
my
private
opinion
,
you
shall
do
well
therefore
to
remit
the
same
untill
the
coming
of
the
Gentleman
whom
the
Queens
Majestie
my
Mistress
meaneth
to
send
.
So
in
the
end
she
concluded
,
that
she
would
confer
with
the
King
her
Son
,
whom
she
assured
me
would
be
loath
to
do
any
thing
that
might
any
way
discontent
her
Majestie
,
or
tend
to
her
prejudice
.
J.
K.
being
by
me
so
requested
,
dealt
very
earnestly
with
her
in
that
behalf
,
shewing
the
unseasonableness
of
the
time
to
commend
a
matter
so
unacceptable
,
especially
having
intention
to
treat
of
some
straight
Amity
.
Douglas
in
his
return
hither
,
passed
by
Flanders
;
he
was
accompained
from
Antwerp
to
Bruxels
by
the
Earle
of
Westmerland
,
and
a
dozen
other
of
the
Rebells
,
where
he
had
conference
with
the
Duke
of
Alva
,
and
was
,
as
he
secretly
reporteth
to
a
friend
of
his
,
very
Honourably
used
,
and
put
in
comfort
that
there
should
be
somewhat
done
shortly
for
the
assistance
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
faction
in
Scotland
;
and
further
,
that
he
doubted
not
but
that
there
would
come
a
time
that
there
should
also
be
somewhat
done
for
her
delivery
,
which
had
not
now
to
have
been
executed
,
had
not
the
jealousie
of
some
French
enterprize
stayed
him
,
Iunius
the
Co.
Palatines
servant
,
who
had
his
dispatch
at
the
King
hands
the
second
of
this
moneth
,
shewed
me
,
that
the
message
he
had
in
commission
to
deliver
to
his
Mr.
and
the
rest
of
the
Princes
,
was
,
that
the
said
King
was
glad
the
said
Princes
were
both
content
and
desirous
to
enter
into
some
straight
League
with
him
,
a
thing
necessary
for
both
their
preservations
,
and
to
the
end
that
the
same
might
proceed
,
he
desired
them
that
they
would
consider
of
the
points
and
Articles
to
be
agreed
on
,
as
also
of
some
convenient
place
for
the
meeting
of
their
Deputies
:
Whereof
when
he
shall
be
advertised
upon
his
return
again
,
he
would
not
faile
to
send
some
personage
of
good
calling
,
with
Authority
to
co●clude
such
points
as
shall
be
agreed
upon
.
After
he
had
received
his
message
,
he
shewed
me
that
he
told
the
King
,
that
it
were
very
necessary
that
the
Queen
of
England
were
named
to
joyn
in
this
League
;
whereof
he
signified
unto
me
,
that
both
the
King
and
Queens
Mother
were
most
desirous
thereof
;
and
therefore
wished
that
there
might
be
some
means
found
,
that
her
Majestie
might
be
moved
in
that
behalf
:
whereupon
he
and
I
after
some
conference
had
what
way
were
best
to
be
taken
,
agreed
upon
a
Letter
to
be
sent
by
me
to
his
Mr.
as
the
best
means
to
bring
the
same
to
passe
;
which
Letters
I
caused
Mr.
Beale
to
draw
,
and
sent
to
Mr.
Iunius
according
as
we
resolved
;
whereof
I
send
your
Lordship
a
Copy
,
to
the
end
your
Lordship
may
see
the
course
I
have
taken
,
which
I
hope
,
for
that
it
tendeth
to
her
Majesties
safety
,
will
not
mislike
her
.
Thus
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Lordship
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Blois
the
7
of
October
1571.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
advertise
her
Majestie
;
that
the
22
of
this
moneth
the
King
sent
for
me
,
and
at
the
time
of
my
accesse
he
shewed
me
that
he
was
given
to
understand
that
her
Majestie
meant
to
send
certain
Souldiers
into
Scotland
,
which
thing
he
would
be
sorry
it
should
so
fall
out
,
for
that
then
he
should
be
forced
in
respect
of
the
ancient
League
,
with
Scotland
to
strengthen
the
Queens
party
there
by
sending
of
forces
thither
,
and
that
therefore
he
desired
her
Majestie
to
forbeare
in
that
behalf
,
and
that
that
matter
might
be
referred
over
to
treaty
,
untill
the
coming
of
him
whom
her
Majestie
meaneth
to
send
,
whereby
all
unkindness
might
be
avoided
;
he
willed
me
to
desire
her
Majestie
to
interprete
this
is
message
in
good
part
,
and
to
assure
her
that
he
is
void
of
all
evill
meaning
,
whose
Amity
he
most
earnestly
desireth
;
notwithstanding
he
may
not
in
honour
forbeare
if
he
be
urged
thereto
to
assist
them
in
respect
of
the
said
League
.
I
shewed
him
,
that
I
understood
nothing
of
any
such
meaning
of
her
Majesties
sending
of
any
forces
thither
,
but
if
it
were
so
,
it
then
proceeded
upon
the
discovery
of
certain
dangerous
practises
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
whereupon
her
Majestie
is
inforced
every
way
to
seek
to
do
that
thing
that
might
tend
to
her
safety
,
and
therefore
if
any
such
sending
grow
upon
such
respect
he
could
not
but
allow
thereof
,
protesting
that
good
will
that
he
doth
to
her
Majestie
:
He
answered
me
,
that
now
his
meaning
was
not
to
recommend
the
liberty
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
but
onely
to
recommend
the
liberty
of
the
Country
.
I
told
him
in
that
behalf
,
I
doubted
not
but
he
should
find
the
Queen
my
Mistress
inclined
to
do
any
thing
to
agree
to
reason
,
and
stand
with
her
safety
:
but
if
her
Majestie
should
have
any
intention
to
seek
the
liberty
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
in
my
private
opinion
,
I
thought
by
no
meanes
he
should
prevaile
,
she
now
of
late
being
discovered
to
be
so
dangerous
an
enemy
,
who
hath
as
it
were
dismembred
her
Majesties
politique
body
by
corruption
of
sundry
of
her
best
qualified
Subjects
,
which
thing
(
said
I
)
if
your
Majestie
could
consider
in
the
Queen
my
Mistress
person
,
I
am
sure
your
Majestie
would
forbeare
at
any
time
,
hereafter
to
recommend
her
cause
.
His
answer
to
that
was
,
that
he
meant
not
now
to
recommend
the
same
;
and
so
he
willed
me
to
present
his
affectionate
commendations
unto
her
Majestie
adding
further
,
that
he
hoped
shortly
to
see
one
from
her
here
,
to
treat
of
such
things
as
my
tend
to
increase
of
good
and
perfect
Amity
between
them
;
he
desired
me
to
dispatch
one
with
some
intelligence
,
to
the
end
he
may
know
her
Majesties
answer
.
I
am
given
secretly
to
understand
,
that
there
are
certain
of
the
Guisian
faction
,
that
have
made
offer
unto
the
King
to
go
and
serve
in
Scotland
of
their
own
charges
,
and
that
the
King
if
he
received
not
a
good
answer
from
her
Majestie
is
determined
to
imploy
them
:
there
are
some
also
of
that
faction
that
go
about
to
perswade
him
,
that
her
Majestie
meaneth
nothing
less
then
to
send
any
hither
to
treat
of
Amity
,
and
that
all
is
but
intertainment
untill
she
have
made
full
conquest
of
Scotland
,
the
King
notwithstanding
these
lewd
perswasions
,
as
I
learn
,
conceiveth
a
good
and
honourable
opinion
of
her
Majestie
.
As
I
was
writing
,
I
was
given
to
understand
that
the
morning
the
King
sent
for
me
,
there
was
long
debate
had
in
Councell
whether
he
should
recommend
the
Q.
of
Scots
cause
or
not
.
In
the
end
,
after
long
debating
,
through
the
earnest
perswasions
of
some
,
it
was
thought
expedient
to
forbeare
in
that
behalf
,
and
so
concluded
that
he
should
onely
recommend
the
liberty
of
the
Countrey
.
I
am
put
in
great
hope
that
the
King
will
be
content
to
joyn
with
her
Majestie
in
the
establishing
of
the
young
Kings
Government
.
Surely
,
if
her
Majestie
send
hither
in
time
,
whilest
her
friends
enjoy
the
credit
of
the
Court
here
,
some
parsonage
of
good
quality
,
whereby
the
King
may
think
she
maketh
some
account
of
him
.
I
think
her
Majestie
shall
obtain
any
reasonable
thing
at
his
hands
that
she
her self
can
desire
;
for
she
is
perswaded
,
that
no
Amity
is
so
fit
for
him
as
that
with
her
Majestie
,
in
respect
that
all
occasions
of
quarrels
are
now
taken
away
.
If
it
might
so
like
her
,
I
would
wish
,
that
her
Maiestie
would
in
talk
with
the
Ambassador
,
use
some
words
of
excuse
,
in
that
she
hath
so
long
deferred
the
sending
of
the
Gentleman
that
is
here
looked
for
;
as
also
,
two
words
of
assurance
of
the
great
desire
she
hath
of
the
increase
of
Amity
with
the
King
:
This
I
know
,
would
content
him
,
as
also
stop
the
mouthes
of
those
that
perswade
the
contrary
.
Thus
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Lordship
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Blois
the
nineteenth
of
October
,
1571.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
our
Right
Trusty
and
Well-beloved
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
our
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
ELIZABETH
R.
TRusty
and
well-beloved
,
we
greet
you
well
;
we
have
presently
sent
the
bearer
hereof
,
our
trusty
servant
Henry
Killegrew
,
to
supply
the
place
that
there
you
have
,
to
be
our
Ambassador
Resident
with
the
French
King
our
good
brother
,
for
the
time
that
you
shall
be
occasioned
to
be
necessarily
absent
about
the
tendance
to
cure
your self
of
such
infirmities
,
as
to
our
grief
,
we
hear
you
are
subject
unto
,
and
glad
therewith
to
hear
,
that
if
you
may
have
some
respite
and
leisure
from
business
to
attend
to
your
Cure
,
you
are
in
hope
to
be
cured
by
certain
Physicians
that
have
taken
upon
them
the
charge
thereof
,
whereof
we
are
both
willing
to
further
you
,
and
do
earnestly
charge
you
,
without
either
delay
of
time
,
or
care
of
our
business
to
apply
your self
;
for
that
by
your
good
service
hitherto
we
do
plainly
perceive
that
our
election
of
you
hath
been
well
answered
,
and
the
continuance
of
you
in
that
service
,
is
to
be
much
desired
by
the
recovery
of
your
health
.
And
for
that
this
bearer
shall
now
supply
your
absence
,
whom
we
know
to
be
a
faithful
friend
unto
you
,
we
would
you
should
instruct
him
in
things
meet
to
be
known
to
him
,
and
to
give
him
assistance
of
such
of
your
servants
,
as
shall
be
to
him
needful
for
this
purpose
.
And
for
our
further
knowledge
in
things
presently
to
be
prosecuted
and
imparted
to
the
King
there
,
we
have
also
given
to
him
knowledge
thereof
by
special
Instructions
in
writing
,
signed
with
our
hand
,
have
informed
him
,
and
have
willed
him
to
make
you
partaker
,
and
to
use
your
advise
in
what
sort
to
communicate
with
our
good
brother
the
French
King
;
and
assoons
as
you
may
recover
your self
,
to
return
to
your
former
charge
,
which
we
wish
to
be
speedy
both
for
your self
and
our
service
.
We
require
you
so
to
do
,
and
to
give
us
knowledge
thereof
;
for
our
meaning
is
,
assoon
as
you
shall
be
able
so
to
do
,
this
bearer
Henry
Killegrew
shall
return
.
Given
under
our
Signet
at
our
Mannor
of
Richmond
the
twentieth
of
October
,
1571.
in
the
thirteenth
year
of
our
Reign
.
To
the
Right
Honorable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
for
the
Queens
Majestie
in
France
.
SIr
,
though
your
leisure
were
more
then
it
is
,
yet
the
coming
of
this
bearer
my
brother
Killigrew
,
is
able
to
discharge
me
of
all
my
care
to
write
;
but
yet
I
cannot
let
him
depart
without
my
Letter
,
how
short
soever
it
is
;
you
know
my
brother
so
well
,
and
love
and
trust
him
,
as
I
perceive
so
entirely
,
as
I
think
none
could
come
more
grateful
unto
you
;
and
surely
so
do
I
find
him
to
love
and
care
for
you
,
as
none
can
do
more
to
a
natural
brother
.
I
am
greatly
perplexed
with
the
strangeness
of
2
4.
In
Dover
7
0
d
m
t
m
o
t
m
:
for
surely
at
this
time
there
groweth
daily
more
cause
then
other
to
have
57
Callice
A
M.
And
so
when
you
shall
understand
the
state
of
things
here
you
will
judge
.
This
bearer
can
tell
you
who
is
likely
to
come
thither
;
for
surely
there
are
many
impediments
why
I
cannot
,
but
the
principal
is
,
for
that
I
am
far
unmeet
to
treat
of
any
thing
out
of
England
,
being
as
I
am
known
only
meet
to
speak
as
my
mother
taught
me
.
Of
Scotland
,
this
bearer
can
report
to
you
,
and
so
can
he
of
the
Scotish
Queen
,
of
the
Duke
of
Norfolk
,
and
all
the
matter
.
He
can
also
tell
you
of
a
sudden
alarm
given
to
me
,
specially
yesternight
,
by
her
Majestie
,
being
suddenly
sick
in
her
stomack
,
and
as
suddenly
relieved
by
a
vomit
.
You
must
think
such
a
matter
would
drive
men
to
the
end
of
their
wits
,
but
God
is
the
stay
of
all
that
put
their
trust
in
him
.
At
Richmond
the
twentieth
of
October
,
1571.
Yours
assuredly
William
Burleigh
.
To
my
very
Friend
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
for
the
Queens
Majestie
in
France
.
MR.
Walsingham
,
this
bearer
is
so
fully
instructed
,
as
I
shall
need
the
less
to
trouble
you
with
any
tedious
Letter
;
for
both
touching
our
opinion
of
the
marriage
,
of
the
Amity
,
as
also
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
the
Duke
of
Norfolk
,
&c.
I
have
at
large
delivered
it
to
this
bearer
.
And
last
of
all
,
for
your self
,
I
assure
you
I
have
most
earnestly
travelled
with
her
Majestie
,
and
let
her
fully
understand
your
estate
,
and
how
chargably
your
service
there
hath
been
already
to
you
.
Her
answers
be
so
gracious
,
and
do
promise
so
earnestly
to
see
you
shortly
recompenced
.
as
I
have
no
doubt
but
it
will
prove
no
less
in
deed
then
in
word
,
and
to
my
power
I
will
not
cease
to
put
her
still
in
rememmembrance
of
you
.
Thus
with
my
hearty
commendations
,
I
bid
you
farewel
.
In
some
haste
the
twentieth
of
October
,
1571.
Your
assured
Friend
,
Ro:
Leicester
.
Instructions
for
Henry
Killegrew
Esq
sent
into
France
to
supply
the
place
of
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
with
the
French
King
,
during
the
time
that
the
said
Walsingham
shall
be
absent
from
the
Court
of
France
,
to
recover
his
health
for
such
infirmities
as
he
is
troubled
withal
.
YOu
shall
repair
to
our
Ambassador
Francis
Walsingham
,
and
let
him
understand
,
as
he
shall
perceive
by
our
Letters
now
sent
to
him
,
that
your
coming
is
to
supplie
his
room
,
for
such
a
season
as
shall
be
needful
for
him
to
attend
his
recoverie
of
his
infirmities
as
he
is
molested
withal
;
and
assoon
as
you
may
,
for
the
speedy
relieving
of
him
,
you
shall
repair
with
him
to
the
French
King
our
good
brother
,
or
otherwise
by
his
direction
if
it
so
be
,
that
for
his
infirmitie
he
may
not
without
some
great
hinderance
repair
to
the
Court
with
you
,
and
you
shall
deliver
the
Kings
Letters
,
which
for
this
purpose
are
directed
to
our
good
brother
the
King
,
and
to
Queen
Mother
,
for
to
credit
you
in
the
absence
of
our
Ambassador
.
After
that
you
are
so
notified
and
allowed
of
the
King
and
Queen
Mother
,
you
shall
also
at
time
convenient
salute
the
French
Queen
and
Monsieur
de
Anjou
,
and
also
Angoulemse
the
Kings
brethren
,
with
such
good
usual
speeches
as
may
seem
agreeable
.
You
shall
also
let
the
King
understand
,
that
since
the
arrival
of
Monsieur
de
Foix
there
at
the
Court
,
we
have
heard
both
by
Letters
of
our
own
Ambassador
,
and
since
that
by
the
report
of
Monsieur
de
la
Mot
the
Kings
Ambassador
,
in
what
good
part
the
King
hath
accepted
our
friendly
and
plain
manner
of
dealing
with
him
in
the
negotiation
of
the
matter
for
the
which
Monsieur
de
Foix
was
sent
hither
;
and
how
well
Monsieur
de
Foix
hath
reported
our
good
usage
of
him
for
the
Kings
sake
,
of
all
which
we
are
very
glad
to
see
our
good
meaning
to
be
so
well
interpreted
and
allowed
,
for
ever
to
that
end
indeed
we
did
direct
our
meaning
and
intention
to
make
some
demonstrations
of
our
heartie
good
will
towards
our
good
brother
,
especially
by
many
things
confirmed
to
us
of
late
time
,
not
only
in
the
honourable
usuage
of
our
Ministers
and
Servants
,
but
in
so
earnest
prosecution
of
this
matter
of
marriage
of
his
brother
the
Duke
of
A●jou
.
And
considering
we
perceive
by
his
Ambassador
,
that
he
will
not
enter
into
any
direct
judgement
upon
our
answer
given
to
Monsieur
de
Foix
,
neither
to
accept
it
,
until
that
some
special
person
of
value
and
credit
with
us
,
may
be
sent
unto
them
to
treat
further
thereupon
:
and
that
he
doth
certainlie
look
that
we
will
send
some
such
person
thither
,
upon
the
report
of
Monsieur
de
Foix
,
who
indeed
at
his
departure
,
did
intreat
us
so
to
do
;
yet
he
had
no
certain
promise
of
us
for
the
same
;
but
that
we
would
first
understand
how
the
King
our
good
brother
should
allow
of
our
answer
,
and
so
thereafter
to
do
.
We
now
finding
not
onely
the
expectation
of
our
said
good
brother
,
but
his
desire
also
that
one
such
person
might
come
from
us
,
are
minded
within
short
time
to
send
forth
such
a
one
as
shall
be
meet
for
that
purpose
to
deal
with
our
said
good
brother
,
for
declaration
of
our
mind
in
that
matter
,
or
in
any
other
;
which
we
mean
to
defer
onely
until
we
may
at
more
length
,
more
largely
understand
the
whole
intention
and
progress
of
certain
dangerous
practises
begun
against
us
and
our
State
by
the
Scotish
Queen
,
and
some
of
our
natural
Subjects
,
which
being
lately
discovered
,
doth
alreadie
manifestly
appear
to
have
been
of
long
time
intended
,
and
by
Gods
goodness
staied
in
such
sort
,
as
before
the
execution
thereof
,
we
have
knowledge
of
a
great
part
thereof
,
and
doubt
not
by
the
continuance
of
the
same
goodness
of
God
,
both
to
understand
the
rest
,
and
to
understand
the
danger
intended
;
whereof
when
the
whole
shall
be
further
known
to
us
,
we
will
make
our
said
brother
private
thereto
,
as
to
one
that
for
the
assured
friendship
that
we
conceive
in
him
,
will
be
both
glad
that
God
hath
defended
us
from
such
dangers
,
and
also
willing
by
his
good
concurrency
in
friendship
,
to
assist
us
in
our
State
against
the
like
.
And
yet
you
shall
say
to
our
good
brother
,
because
he
shall
not
be
ignorant
of
these
matters
,
for
such
part
as
shall
be
to
us
discovered
;
you
shall
shew
him
,
that
whereas
about
two
years
past
the
Queen
of
Scots
had
practised
to
have
married
w●thout
our
knowledge
,
with
one
of
our
greatest
Subjects
,
the
Duke
of
Norfolk
,
wherewith
for
many
great
reasons
we
were
justly
offended
,
both
against
her
and
the
said
Duke
,
having
for
that
purpose
restrained
the
said
Duke
,
but
from
his
common
liberty
,
leaving
him
the
use
of
all
his
Lands
and
Goods
,
and
meaning
by
degrees
to
receive
him
to
our
grace
,
as
we
did
in
some
part
diminish
the
demonstration
of
our
offence
,
upon
signification
of
his
repentance
,
and
protestation
never
to
deal
in
that
matter
,
or
any
such
like
;
and
the
like
declaration
did
the
Queen
of
Scots
make
to
us
from
the
beginning
,
both
by
her
sundry
messages
,
and
specially
by
multitude
of
her
Letters
to
us
,
which
do
remain
with
us
,
written
of
her
own
hand
.
And
though
we
had
many
sparks
of
suspetion
that
their
meaning
was
not
fully
agreeable
to
their
Words
,
Letters
,
Promises
and
Oathes
,
which
made
us
not
hastie
in
the
full
deliverie
of
the
Duke
,
yet
now
we
have
manifestly
found
by
their
practises
with
sundrie
others
,
and
by
their
own
Letters
,
which
we
have
in
great
number
,
that
even
from
the
beginning
that
we
did
find
fault
with
the
said
practises
for
marriage
,
and
that
they
did
solemnly
revoke
their
intentions
with
firm
promises
in
writing
never
to
deal
therein
any
further
:
They
did
not
onely
secretlie
continue
their
first
intents
of
marriage
against
our
will
,
but
the
rest
also
of
our
dangers
that
properlie
we
did
at
the
begining
conjecture
to
have
been
joyned
to
that
marriage
,
which
now
are
so
manifestlie
discovered
,
as
no
answer
can
excuse
the
same
;
and
that
is
in
one
word
to
express
the
whole
,
under
colour
of
restoring
her
to
libertie
,
to
deprive
us
of
our
Crown
,
and
erect
her
up
in
our
place
;
and
that
by
force
,
not
onely
by
Rebellion
to
be
stirred
up
in
our
Realm
,
but
by
bringing
in
of
Forreign
Forces
to
assist
that
enterprize
,
against
such
power
as
we
should
have
had
of
faithful
natural
Subjects
in
our
defence
.
This
intention
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
you
shall
assure
our
good
brother
is
not
to
us
by
conjectures
,
as
for
the
most
part
the
greatest
Treasons
are
,
that
they
be
not
executed
,
but
by
manifest
writing
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
own
hand
,
by
confession
of
such
as
be
apprehended
,
and
are
guiltie
thereof
themselves
,
and
have
confessed
it
voluntarilie
,
with
tokens
of
great
repentance
:
And
in
all
these
their
practises
,
we
are
much
comforted
to
find
it
declared
,
yea
,
by
the
Queen
of
Scots
own
writings
,
that
she
and
her
partie
much
misliked
the
Friendship
between
our
good
brother
the
French
King
and
us
;
and
specially
gave
charge
,
that
in
seeking
of
Forreign
Forces
to
invade
our
Realm
,
none
of
the
French
Kings
Ministers
should
be
made
participant
,
judging
by
plain
speeches
and
words
in
writing
,
that
she
the
Scotish
Queen
would
wholly
follow
the
directions
of
the
King
of
Spain
,
and
would
procure
her
son
to
be
transported
thither
;
and
to
entice
their
friendship
,
she
would
shew
her self
willing
to
marrie
Don
Iohn
of
Austria
.
This
in
sum
,
you
may
assure
the
French
King
we
can
in
substance
manifest
,
even
by
the
Scotish
Queens
writings
to
the
Duke
of
Norfolk
,
which
we
have
divers
ways
confirmed
by
writings
and
Confessions
of
others
.
And
until
this
whole
Tree
shall
be
fully
discovered
,
as
well
in
the
branches
as
in
the
roots
,
which
we
trust
God
will
display
afore
our
eyes
,
we
have
thought
meet
to
impart
in
this
manner
so
much
thereof
,
praying
our
good
brother
to
shew
herein
the
office
of
a
good
perfect
friend
;
that
is
,
in
case
of
all
such
danger
as
this
is
,
touching
our
life
,
our
State
,
and
the
ruine
of
our
Realm
and
faithful
Subjects
,
not
to
credit
the
false
report
of
any
,
that
to
our
prejudice
shall
labour
to
deprave
our
doings
in
the
procuring
of
our
own
safety
and
quietness
of
our
State
,
and
the
continuance
of
Peace
in
our
Realms
and
Dominions
.
For
surely
we
do
not
herein
any
thing
but
in
the
sight
of
God
we
are
bound
in
nature
to
do
for
our selves
,
and
in
dutie
for
our
Realm
.
At
Richmond
the
nineteenth
of
October
,
1571.
Burleigh
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
understand
,
that
finding
the
King
absent
from
Bloys
,
as
also
all
those
from
whom
I
was
wont
to
receive
any
light
of
their
proceeding
here
,
whereby
my
abode
there
was
to
no
great
purpose
,
finding
also
my
disease
to
increase
upon
me
,
and
the
time
fit
for
the
cure
to
slip
away
;
I
thought
it
good
to
repair
to
Pari●
,
having
taken
order
before
my
departure
for
the
excuse
of
my
going
away
without
taking
leave
of
the
King
,
he
being
then
well
near
thirtie
Leagues
from
Bloys
,
at
a
house
of
Marshal
Ville●ile
,
not
far
from
A●giers
.
At
my
access
hither
,
I
found
Master
Killegrew
,
who
delivered
me
her
Majesties
Letters
,
by
the
which
I
have
just
cause
to
think
my self
most
bound
to
her
Majestie
for
accepting
my
simple
service
;
as
also
,
for
the
care
she
hath
of
my
health
,
by
sending
this
Gentleman
to
relieve
me
.
I
have
conferred
with
him
,
and
made
him
acquainted
with
my
proceeding
in
this
charge
,
as
also
with
the
present
state
of
this
Countrey
.
The
chief
cause
of
my
sending
at
this
present
,
is
to
advertise
her
Majestie
of
the
late
victorie
had
by
the
Princes
Confederates
against
the
Turk
:
The
particularities
whereof
,
as
I
received
them
from
the
Venetian
Ambassador
,
were
these
:
That
the
seventh
of
,
&c.
It
is
much
feared
by
those
of
judgement
here
,
that
this
Victory
,
though
generallie
it
may
grow
to
Christendom
profitable
,
yet
particularlie
it
may
prove
dangerous
to
some
,
in
that
it
is
likely
to
increase
the
reputation
and
greatness
of
Spain
,
which
may
breed
some
change
here
,
and
may
cause
the
King
to
relent
over
much
to
Spain
;
the
reason
of
the
fear
is
,
that
Queen
Mother
,
who
directeth
all
things
here
,
is
of
nature
fearful
,
and
therefore
they
doubt
that
those
that
incline
to
Spain
,
who
are
in
best
credit
with
her
,
will
take
profit
of
the
Victorie
,
and
make
her
an
instrument
to
perswade
the
King
to
dissemble
the
Injuries
received
at
Spains
hands
,
and
to
encline
him
to
run
one
course
with
him
for
a
time
.
Of
these
fears
I
thought
good
to
advertise
,
ref●●ring
the
consideration
thereof
unto
her
Majestie
.
One
Waldie
,
servant
unto
the
Countess
of
Emden
,
being
sent
from
her
unto
her
Majestie
with
certain
Letters
,
is
stayed
in
the
Town
through
sickness
,
whereby
he
cannot
perform
his
voyage
.
He
desired
me
to
convey
over
these
Letters
he
hath
unto
her
,
unto
a
servant
of
his
Mistris's
resident
in
London
,
whom
he
meaneth
to
make
his
substitute
for
the
delivery
of
the
said
Letters
,
as
also
to
make
your
Lordship
acquainted
with
the
causes
of
his
stay
:
His
Commission
,
as
I
gather
by
him
,
is
two
ends
;
the
one
to
desire
her
Majestie
,
that
by
her
aid
there
may
be
some
order
taken
for
the
clearing
of
the
narrow
seas
of
Pyrats
;
the
other
,
to
move
her
Majestie
to
grant
to
the
Subjects
of
the
said
Commonwealth
,
an
exemption
of
a
certain
custom
,
in
respect
of
the
favour
shewed
her
Majesties
Subjects
.
Thus
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humblie
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
eighth
of
November
,
1571.
Your
Lordships
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
BY
your
Lordships
of
the
twentieth
of
October
,
sent
by
Mr.
Killegrew
,
I
conceive
great
hope
of
her
Majesties
consideration
of
my
chargable
living
here
▪
and
because
your
Lordship
hath
been
a
most
earnest
furtherer
of
the
same
,
I
most
humbly
thank
you
;
as
also
,
for
that
it
pleaseth
your
Lordship
to
promise
the
continuance
of
your
said
furtherance
,
when
occasion
shall
be
offered
,
wherein
the
same
will
stand
you
in
any
stead
,
which
I
will
presume
with
that
boldness
to
use
,
as
I
hope
your
Lordship
will
imploy
me
,
wherein
your
Honour
may
have
any
use
of
my
poor
service
.
The
cause
of
my
present
sending
is
,
to
advertise
of
the
victory
had
by
sea
of
the
Christian
against
the
Turk
.
The
Conflict
was
the
seventh
of
the
last
moneth
,
not
far
from
C●rfu
,
between
Morea
and
Lepanto
:
There
escaped
,
as
the
Venetian
Ambassador
gave
me
to
understand
,
onely
four
of
two
hundred
Gallies
,
other
particularities
as
then
he
knew
not
.
I
send
your
Lordship
also
a
little
Pamphlet
that
they
have
put
in
print
here
touching
the
said
victorie
,
of
what
credit
,
I
know
not
.
Whatsoever
shew
the
King
here
giveth
of
joy
outwardly
,
inwardlie
he
doth
not
best
like
of
the
victorie
,
as
that
thing
which
addeth
too
great
an
increase
of
reputation
to
the
King
of
Spain
.
I
think
therefore
no
time
more
fit
to
treat
of
Amitie
,
then
at
this
present
.
I
do
not
therefore
doubt
but
that
your
Lordship
will
urge
her
Majestie
most
earnestlie
to
take
profit
of
the
time
,
by
sending
with
convenient
speed
him
over
,
whom
she
meaneth
to
use
in
this
behalf
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humblie
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
seve●th
of
November
,
1571.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
my
assured
Friend
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
in
France
,
and
my
brother
in
Law
Henry
Killigrew
Esq
and
to
either
of
them
.
HAving
this
present
occasion
to
send
two
of
my
Lord
of
Oxfords
men
to
Paris
,
at
his
Lordships
request
I
thought
good
also
therewith
to
send
to
you
this
little
Treatise
therewith
,
newly
printed
in
Latine
,
in
commending
or
discommending
the
Qu.
of
Scots
actions
,
to
further
her
Marriage
with
Bothwel
.
I
hear
it
is
to
be
translated
into
English
,
with
addition
of
many
other
supplements
of
like
condition
.
The
Queens
Majestie
hath
sent
for
my
Lord
Gray
to
come
thither
into
France
,
and
if
his
health
cannot
serve
him
,
Sir
Peter
Gray
shall
come
.
Her
Majestie
,
with
furtherance
of
her
whole
Councel
,
is
certainly
resolved
to
send
one
thither
.
My
Lord
of
Hunsdon
is
at
Berwick
by
computation
yesternight
,
and
his
Commission
is
to
set
a
good
face
upon
the
matter
,
to
bring
Grange
and
the
Castle
to
the
Kings
devotion
;
if
he
cannot
,
we
of
her
Councel
are
of
opinion
that
England
shall
inforce
them
.
And
yet
it
shall
do
well
,
that
no
such
thing
be
notified
to
the
French
King
.
My
Lord
Marquis
dyed
at
Warwick
on
Sunday
,
the
loss
of
a
good
Councellour
.
The
case
of
the
Duke
of
Norfolk
falleth
even
out
by
branches
to
be
more
odious
.
The
B.
of
Ross
is
in
the
Tower
,
where
he
uttereth
many
things
right
plainly
,
and
yet
you
need
not
be
known
thereof
.
I
pray
let
the
bearers
hereof
,
if
they
shall
have
need
of
your
friendship
,
find
that
your
friendship
is
readier
for
my
commendations
.
I
think
to
marry
my
daughter
at
Christmass
.
From
Richmond
the
first
of
November
,
1571.
Yours
assuredly
,
Wil.
Burleigh
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
BEsides
Mr.
Killig●●ws
advertisements
,
as
from
the
Court
,
I
thought
good
to
give
your
Lordship
to
understand
what
they
do
here
at
Paris
.
The
Marshal
de
Coss
hath
been
here
imployed
of
late
by
the
French
King
,
in
procuring
a
Loan
,
which
is
granted
,
and
the
same
is
presently
in
leavying
;
the
people
murmur
much
at
it
,
and
yet
do
not
refuse
to
pay
it
.
Marshal
Montmorency
repaired
to
this
Town
the
third
of
this
moneth
,
accompanied
with
300
horse
:
The
next
day
after
his
arrival
,
he
and
the
Marshal
de
Coss
conferred
with
the
chief
of
this
Town
about
the
plucking
down
of
the
Cross
,
which
was
resolved
on
,
and
the
same
presently
put
in
execution
;
the
Masons
employed
in
that
behalf
,
being
guarded
by
certain
Harquebus●ers
:
The
common
people
ease
their
stomacks
onely
by
uttering
certain
seditious
words
,
which
is
born
withal
,
for
that
was
doubted
;
the
Protestants
by
the
overthrow
of
this
Cross
,
receive
greater
comfort
,
and
the
Papists
the
contrary
.
Touching
my
particular
,
I
find
it
will
be
the
latter
end
of
the
next
moneth
before
I
shall
return
to
my
charge
,
for
that
I
am
diseased
by
three
sundry
Carnosities
,
which
will
require
the
longer
time
in
the
cure
.
Thus
much
I
thought
good
to
give
your
Lordship
to
understand
,
for
that
I
fear
her
Majestie
will
think
somewhat
otherwise
in
my
long
stay
here
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Lordship
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
the
seventh
of
Decemb.
1571.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
the
bearer
hereof
is
one
whom
you
may
trust
,
as
I
am
informed
.
And
if
he
shall
require
you
to
send
any
his
Letters
to
be
conveyed
into
Scotland
,
he
is
content
that
they
shall
come
into
my
hands
,
whereby
I
shall
not
be
the
worse
informed
of
things
meet
to
be
known
:
He
can
shew
you
both
of
Scotlands
causes
,
and
of
Englands
.
Sir
Thomas
Smith
is
ready
to
depart
thitherward
from
hence
to
morrow
,
if
the
French
Ambassadors
Negotiation
here
with
her
Majestie
this
afternoon
whilest
I
am
writing
this
Letter
,
do
not
prolong
the
same
.
My
Lord
of
Oxfords
servants
were
constrained
by
contrary
winds
to
tarry
at
Callis
,
so
as
they
came
not
hither
before
Sunday
last
,
at
which
time
came
also
Fiasco
,
the
Genevoise
,
who
had
likewise
stayed
at
Callis
for
the
same
purpose
;
and
at
his
coming
he
maketh
all
to
be
sound
between
Spain
and
France
,
and
would
not
be
known
of
the
Spanish
Ambassadors
passage
into
the
Low
Countrey
,
nor
of
any
thing
done
in
Henault
,
and
yet
he
did
not
understand
by
us
here
,
that
he
had
any
knowledge
thereof
from
you
.
And
so
I
end
,
wishing
to
hear
of
your
amendment
by
Physick
.
At
Greenwich
the
fifth
of
December
,
1571
.
Yours
assuredly
,
William
Burleigh
.
To
the
Right
honourable
,
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majestes
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
such
sufficient
persons
of
understanding
,
credit
and
acquaintance
as
this
bearer
Sir
Thomas
is
,
may
serve
to
excuse
me
from
writing
of
any
long
Letters
;
and
therefore
I
mean
to
touch
things
by
notes
and
peice-meals
.
He
can
tell
you
of
the
Duke
of
Norfolks
case
,
but
percase
not
when
,
nor
how
it
takes
end
,
neither
can
I
help
him
to
inlarge
his
knowledge
,
but
I
think
the
Queens
Majestie
will
therein
deal
more
substantially
then
many
do
imagine
.
He
can
tell
you
how
straitly
the
Queen
of
Scots
is
kept
,
having
now
but
ten
persons
of
her
own
of
all
sorts
.
She
pretendeth
a
great
fear
of
her
life
,
and
craveth
a
ghostly
Father
,
being
Catholique
.
He
can
tell
you
,
that
the
Queens
Majestie
hath
plainly
notified
to
the
Estates
of
Scotland
,
that
she
will
never
suffer
the
Scotish
Queen
to
have
her
Government
in
Scotland
;
and
at
this
present
we
are
in
hand
to
make
an
accord
betwixt
Liddington
and
Graunge
in
the
Castle
,
and
the
Regent
,
&c.
difficulties
are
rather
particular
then
publike
.
They
in
the
Castle
look
to
have
their
Offices
and
Lands
restored
;
and
for
surety
,
that
Graunge
may
remain
Captain
of
the
Castle
:
The
other
party
are
greedy
to
keep
that
they
have
catched
,
as
of
Bishopricks
and
Abbeys
,
&c.
I
think
next
avoidance
might
help
,
but
greediness
and
mistrust
keeps
them
asunder
,
and
I
fear
more
the
wilfulness
of
the
Kings
party
,
then
the
conformation
of
the
adverse
.
Now
for
the
principal
matter
of
Sir
Tho:
Smith
,
I
have
at
such
length
explained
that
in
his
instructions
,
whereof
he
will
make
you
privy
,
as
I
need
not
adde
any
more
,
I.
Dover
A.
was
never
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
then
now
I
am
commanded
to
move
you
to
advise
some
secret
ways
with
St
T
:
Smith
,
how
if
K.
be
not
at
Court
,
he
might
secretly
procure
to
be
there
at
Sr.
Tho.
Smiths
being
there
;
and
also
by
secret
means
Sir
Tho.
Smith
may
understand
his
opinion
in
the
greatest
mater
,
as
one
whom
we
think
of
such
dexterity
in
his
actions
,
of
such
dutifull
good
will
hitherward
,
as
no
advice
nor
direction
shall
be
given
to
our
prejudice
.
All
this
I
write
by
commandment
,
and
that
after
Mr.
S.
departure
from
this
place
,
so
as
I
have
not
specially
informed
him
hereof
,
and
therefore
I
pray
you
impart
this
to
him
;
adding
this
caution
,
that
Mr.
Smith
do
not
appear
to
any
others
to
deal
with
him
;
for
so
may
he
best
serve
the
purpose
.
Now
Sir
,
you
may
think
that
I
am
not
a
little
perplexed
in
this
matter
,
when
I
consider
with
my self
the
doubtfulness
that
you
have
signified
unto
me
of
Callais
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
,
whereof
I
never
made
A.
privy
,
nor
any
other
almost
,
and
now
finding
here
on
the
other
a
contrary
intention
,
which
surely
is
earnestly
meant
,
and
not
the
less
for
the
cause
of
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
,
I
am
doubly
troubled
,
and
therefore
the
good
order
,
either
to
conclude
or
break
off
,
must
lie
in
the
wisdom
of
the
Ministers
there
,
to
whom
I
wish
the
assistance
of
Gods
Spirit
.
Sir
,
my
infirmity
,
as
Sir
Tho.
Smith
can
inform
you
,
hath
been
so
lingring
upon
me
,
as
I
have
bin
,
though
not
idle
,
yet
an
unprofitable
servant
,
and
thereby
impedited
to
sollicite
your
suit
unto
her
Majesty
,
wherein
I
will
assoon
as
I
may
,
imploy
my
whole
power
as
if
it
were
for
my self
.
And
so
now
I
end
,
wishing
to
hear
of
your
cure
of
your
infirmity
with
speed
and
surety
.
At
Greenwich
,
Decemb.
7.
1571.
Yours
assuredly
,
Will
.
Burleigh
.
To
my
loving
Friend
Mr.
Francis
Walsingham
,
Ambassador
for
the
Queens
Majesty
in
France
.
Mr.
Walsingham
,
It
is
now
somewhat
long
since
I
wrote
unto
you
of
our
news
,
the
cause
hath
been
partly
for
lack
of
special
matter
,
and
partly
being
at
all
times
absent
when
your
dispatches
were
made
;
but
having
presently
some
matter
of
moment
worthy
the
writing
to
you
,
I
will
not
fail
to
deal
plainly
with
you
,
even
as
I
think
,
and
as
the
cause
requireth
.
Among
other
matters
that
Sir
Tho.
Smith
hath
in
charge
to
deal
with
the
King
;
he
hath
also
certain
instructions
from
her
Majesty
,
which
are
also
to
understand
how
he
shall
answer
,
if
the
matter
of
her
marriage
be
any
more
propounded
or
talked
of
with
him
:
and
because
I
have
alwaies
heretofore
seen
in
you
a
good
inclination
to
further
the
same
,
as
a
matter
for
her self
,
her
estate
and
ours
all
,
through
the
hope
of
her
issue
to
be
preserved
by
,
which
,
for
mine
own
part
,
I
was
and
am
of
like
opinion
(
God
is
my
judge
)
only
for
the
same
respect
,
being
verily
perswaded
,
otherwise
hardly
shall
she
her self
be
in
safety
for
her
own
time
,
or
her
people
and
Realm
left
in
surety
after
her
,
except
some
such
way
be
taken
as
marriage
,
whereof
finding
now
again
an
appearance
of
a
full
determination
in
her
Majestie
to
like
of
marriage
,
and
to
my
judgement
,
resolved
not
to
refuse
any
reasonable
conditions
that
to
her
honour
shall
be
offered
by
that
King
for
Monsieur
.
I
thought
good
to
let
you
understand
it
,
that
if
the
matter
be
renewed
on
their
parts
,
that
you
may
deal
accordingly
therein
,
who
being
in
dispair
of
her
good
liking
(
as
good
cause
both
you
and
we
here
have
had
so
to
doubt
)
might
perhaps
make
the
less
account
of
it
:
and
I
supposing
in
dealing
with
Mr.
Tho.
Smith
,
he
will
affirm
thus
much
of
her
present
disposition
,
which
I
assure
you
she
hath
so
earnestly
and
assuredly
affirmed
unto
me
,
as
I
verily
think
,
yet
once
again
,
that
with
good
handling
,
good
conclusion
will
follow
.
And
thus
much
her
Majesty
is
pleased
I
should
signifie
unto
you
and
Henry
Killegrew
,
that
you
should
appoint
some
trusty
and
discreet
Messenger
fully
instructed
with
all
the
proceedings
hitherto
past
in
this
matter
touching
the
Marriage
,
to
be
sent
to
the
Admiral
,
and
to
impart
the
same
wholly
unto
him
,
with
demonstration
of
her
trust
and
affiance
in
him
,
to
give
her
the
best
and
friendliest
advice
,
and
let
him
know
upon
what
points
they
stick
at
it
:
and
if
he
shall
seem
to
be
earnest
,
and
to
allow
of
the
matter
,
and
to
have
it
go
forward
,
then
would
she
have
him
at
Court
at
this
present
of
Mr.
Smiths
being
there
,
that
he
may
the
better
from
time
to
time
be
privy
to
their
dealings
,
and
her
determinations
also
,
for
that
she
doth
mean
freely
and
frankly
to
impart
all
things
to
him
from
time
to
time
,
that
shall
concern
her
therein
,
not
doubting
he
will
have
due
regard
every
way
of
her
Mejesties
honour
,
and
specially
to
foresee
that
she
be
not
abused
or
ill
handled
by
sinister
practises
of
some
that
be
great
enemies
to
this
matter
:
Her
Majesty
hath
her self
,
somewhat
opened
her
mind
to
the
Count
Montgomery
,
who
this
day
hath
taken
his
leave
and
is
departed
,
and
the
sooner
to
deal
with
the
Admiral
hereabout
:
and
as
you
shall
find
the
Admirals
devotion
in
this
matter
,
so
shall
it
be
well
done
to
use
as
speedy
advertisement
as
you
can
to
her
Majesty
thereof
.
You
have
often
times
,
Mr.
Walsingham
,
wisely
warned
us
and
put
us
in
mind
to
seek
some
waies
to
stablish
her
Majesteries
state
,
and
the
lacks
declared
both
want
of
friendship
abroad
,
and
of
our
doubtfull
state
at
home
,
it
falls
out
daily
too
manifest
,
and
without
some
remedy
,
will
prove
a
danger
unrecoverable
;
the
means
for
help
be
easily
seen
and
perceived
,
and
I
suppose
yet
not
without
hope
to
be
obtained
,
God
grant
us
that
foresight
and
wisdom
that
we
willingly
refuse
them
not
:
Well
,
I
can
but
pray
for
the
best
,
and
discharge
my
duty
according
to
the
small
understanding
I
have
,
that
some
good
may
take
place
,
which
I
shall
never
cease
to
wish
to
supply
what
else
doth
want
in
me
:
and
therefore
besides
that
her
Majesty
hath
here
willed
me
to
signifie
unto
you
,
which
is
for
the
imparting
of
the
proceedings
in
the
case
of
her
marriage
heretofore
,
how
it
hath
from
time
to
time
past
unto
the
Admiral
there
.
I
have
shewed
you
what
I
conceive
of
her
Majesties
inclination
again
towards
the
marriage
of
Monsieur
,
which
being
a
matter
of
greatest
importance
to
her
and
us
also
.
I
thought
meet
to
let
you
know
that
the
matter
as
it
hath
been
a
long
while
in
a
manner
dead
,
may
be
with
more
discretion
revived
,
and
do
not
doubt
but
that
it
will
be
opened
by
the
parties
there
again
,
seeing
her
Majesty
hath
not
yet
clearly
there
denied
it
,
nor
they
fully
answered
her
Majesties
demands
.
Other
news
we
have
none
worth
the
writing
,
but
of
her
Majesties
good
estate
,
which
surely
is
such
as
I
have
not
known
been
these
many
years
.
Thus
with
my
right
hearty
commendations
I
bid
you
farewell
:
At
Greenwich
the
6
of
Decemb.
1571.
Your
very
Friend
,
R.
Leicester
.
Instructions
given
to
Sir
Tho.
Smith
,
one
of
the
Q.
Majesties
privy
Councel
,
and
Ambassador
in
France
,
and
to
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Ambassador
ordinary
there
,
and
in
his
absence
,
to
her
Majesties
trusty
servant
,
H.
Killegrew
Esq.
Given
at
Westminster
Feb.
13.
1571.
the
13.
year
of
her
Maj.
reign
.
YOu
shal
understand
,
that
after
consideration
had
of
all
your
Letters
and
memorials
in
writing
of
the
Colloquie
that
had
passed
between
you
and
our
servant
Hen.
Kill●grew
with
you
on
the
one
part
,
and
with
the
President
Bira●e
,
the
Bishop
of
Limoyes
,
and
Mr.
de
Foix
deputed
from
the
French
King
to
confer
with
you
on
their
part
,
from
the
10
of
the
last
month
,
unto
the
20
of
the
same
:
we
caus'd
certain
of
our
councel
to
confer
with
the
French
Amb.
according
to
his
request
upon
the
same
matters
,
who
did
exhibit
in
writing
the
copies
of
the
proceedings
betwixt
you
and
the
said
Deputies
,
agreeable
for
the
most
part
,
to
those
which
were
receiv'd
from
your self
;
and
he
did
propound
four
points
comprehending
the
differences
betwixt
you
and
them
,
the
judgement
whereof
was
referred
,
as
he
said
,
to
the
King
his
Master
our
good
brother
,
and
us
,
pretending
with
many
good
words
,
that
since
the
foundation
of
the
Treaty
,
was
by
your
good
means
and
the
Kings
Deputies
with
you
there
,
made
manifest
to
be
without
any
difference
,
which
was
a
declaration
of
a
natural
good
will
in
both
the
P.
to
enter
into
some
streight
League
of
amity
;
he
doubted
not
but
that
these
other
particular
differences
(
which
consisted
but
upon
words
)
should
be
easily
and
speedily
compounded
.
The
first
doubt
,
as
he
said
,
remaining
undetermined
,
was
about
the
Article
for
mutual
defence
of
either
Prince
,
against
any
other
person
that
should
invade
either
of
them
or
their
Countries
.
In
that
you
shall
have
these
words
inserted
into
the
Article
,
Etiam
si
causa
religionis
mutatio
facta
fuerit
,
whereunto
with
these
special
words
the
Kings
Deputies
would
not
agree
,
neither
,
as
he
said
,
might
his
Master
without
great
inconvenience
assent
thereunto
whereof
he
doubted
not
but
he
would
have
reasonable
respect
,
and
not
meaning
thereby
to
forbear
to
be
bound
to
do
that
which
the
special
case
of
these
words
might
import
.
And
so
reporting
many
arguments
to
our
Councel
,
whereof
he
had
made
mention
unto
us
two
daies
before
at
his
last
audience
,
amongst
the
which
,
one
was
of
most
weight
,
as
we
took
it
,
That
if
such
special
mention
should
be
made
for
the
defence
of
Religion
in
a
publike
Treaty
,
the
King
should
thereby
offend
not
only
all
other
Princes
Catholiques
his
Allies
,
but
also
the
greater
part
of
his
own
States
and
Subjects
,
which
are
of
the
Catholique
Religion
▪
as
the
King
himself
also
is
.
And
yet
nevertheless
,
the
King
was
content
(
as
he
said
)
to
have
all
other
manner
of
good
and
effectual
words
and
speeches
inserted
in
the
said
Treaty
,
to
bind
the
King
to
a
mutual
defence
against
all
manner
of
invasion
,
for
what
cause
,
pretext
,
or
colour
soever
it
were
,
yea
and
that
without
exception
of
any
manner
of
cause
.
Hereunto
was
answered
on
our
part
,
That
considering
there
was
no
other
likelihood
of
any
pretence
to
invade
us
,
but
upon
the
colour
of
Religion
only
,
and
that
on
the
Kings
part
there
were
many
other
causes
and
quarrels
,
as
Titles
to
Dominions
and
Territories
,
and
such
like
other
might
be
devised
for
invasion
and
disturbance
of
his
estate
,
whereunto
our
aid
or
defence
should
be
requisite
:
It
might
be
thought
a
very
unequal
Contract
by
general
words
certainly
,
to
conclude
all
his
causes
,
and
by
forbearing
these
special
words
of
Religion
,
to
leave
us
utterly
unprovided
of
aid
;
and
as
to
the
remedy
to
have
other
manner
of
words
inserted
,
considering
they
should
be
but
general
,
it
might
be
doubted
,
that
while
the
Invasion
should
be
made
or
attempted
against
us
for
Religion
,
or
but
for
pretext
of
Religion
,
and
required
for
the
same
,
the
King
might
then
(
with
colourable
reasons
,
being
devised
by
such
as
were
over-vehement
and
passionate
in
the
Religion
of
Rome
,
or
in
that
which
is
called
Catholike
)
answer
that
he
might
not
for
his
conscience
satisfie
,
or
demand
for
aid
in
that
behalf
,
and
that
could
not
be
intended
to
be
lawfully
(
that
is
,
by
the
Law
of
God
)
included
in
the
general
words
.
To
this
,
although
the
Ambassador
replyed
in
his
Masters
name
,
with
the
great
assurance
of
his
intention
to
give
us
aid
against
any
Invasion
,
though
it
were
indeed
for
Religion
;
which
he
said
,
could
not
be
but
a
pretence
of
the
Invader
,
for
that
the
Invasion
of
the
Realm
was
to
be
regarded
,
and
not
any
cause
or
pretext
:
Yet
the
doubt
herein
remained
betwixt
them
unresolved
,
and
so
the
Ambassador
seemed
not
therein
to
be
satisfied
,
saving
that
in
some
secret
speech
afterward
with
one
or
two
of
our
Councel
apart
(
although
he
would
not
have
report
thereof
made
)
he
thought
his
Master
might
be
induced
by
some
secret
means
to
make
some
particular
promise
betwixt
his
Master
and
us
,
by
writing
separated
from
the
publike
Treaty
for
a
special
point
of
a
mutual
defence
in
case
of
Religion
.
The
second
part
of
the
doubt
moved
by
the
Ambassador
,
was
,
for
the
forme
,
manner
,
time
,
and
quality
of
the
aid
that
should
be
mutually
given
;
wherein
he
pressed
to
have
had
the
like
manner
as
was
contracted
in
Anno
1543.
betwixt
the
Emperor
Charls
,
and
the
King
our
Father
,
at
which
time
either
of
the
Confederates
was
bound
to
give
such
aid
as
might
amount
to
the
charges
of
600
Crowns
by
the
day
for
the
space
of
4
months
,
in
one
year
,
or
else
some
other
aid
in
certainty
,
which
he
could
not
name
;
but
it
may
be
the
Kings
Deputies
there
might
mean
such
Treaties
as
had
been
before
contracted
between
our
Father
and
King
Francis
,
Grandfather
to
the
King
,
where
there
is
one
example
of
the
Treaty
of
1532.
betwixt
the
said
two
Kings
;
in
both
which
Treaties
the
aids
were
born
at
the
charges
of
the
Confederate
Prince
,
that
was
required
by
the
Prince
invaded
.
To
which
motion
of
the
said
Ambassador
,
our
Councel
made
such
Answers
by
imparting
to
him
the
forms
of
former
Treaties
,
made
both
with
the
house
of
Burgundy
,
and
with
the
French
Kings
,
as
he
in
the
end
seemed
satisfied
with
such
form
of
aid
to
be
mutually
agreed
upon
,
as
you
your self
have
propounded
to
them
in
your
Paper
delivered
the
18
of
the
last
,
in
an
Article
verbatim
,
taken
out
of
a
Treaty
betwixt
the
Emperor
Charls
and
the
King
our
Father
,
in
the
year
1548.
being
before
that
first
devised
in
a
Treaty
at
Cambray
,
in
the
year
1529
,
and
one
principal
reason
to
appoint
that
manner
of
aid
better
then
any
other
,
was
this
:
If
the
aid
should
be
given
in
a
certainty
,
and
at
the
cost
of
the
Prince
that
was
not
invaded
,
upon
every
request
of
a
Confederate
,
there
might
great
inconvenience
follow
,
in
that
one
Prince
might
oftner
burthen
his
Confederate
in
demanding
succours
without
great
necessity
,
and
in
greater
numbers
then
needfull
,
was
,
if
the
charges
of
the
said
succours
should
be
maintained
by
the
Confederate
that
so
sent
them
,
and
not
by
himself
:
Whereas
on
the
other
part
;
if
the
Prince
that
should
demand
succours
,
should
bear
the
charges
of
them
himself
,
he
would
never
demand
the
same
oftner
,
nor
in
greater
numbers
,
nor
keep
them
longer
in
pay
then
should
be
needfull
.
And
accordingly
to
this
reason
,
it
was
declared
to
the
Ambassador
,
That
in
all
Treaties
betwixt
this
Realm
and
France
,
and
also
Burgundy
,
the
like
Covenants
were
made
in
all
Leagues
,
saving
one
time
with
the
Emperor
Charls
1543.
at
which
time
the
Treaty
was
made
both
Offensive
and
Defensive
against
the
French
King
;
and
yet
in
the
same
year
1546.
the
same
clause
for
aid
,
was
by
Treaty
betwixt
the
said
Princes
,
revoked
,
having
not
been
at
any
time
put
in
execution
;
and
the
ancient
manner
of
aid
to
be
at
the
charges
of
the
Prince
demandant
:
and
with
these
,
and
such
like
reasons
,
the
Ambassador
seemed
to
be
fully
satisfied
.
The
third
matter
of
doubt
moved
by
the
Ambassador
,
was
,
for
the
cause
of
Scotland
,
that
is
,
in
what
sort
that
State
might
be
comprehended
in
this
Treaty
;
and
thereupon
it
was
said
to
the
Ambassador
,
That
we
had
no
other
intention
in
the
matter
of
Scotland
,
but
to
have
the
hostility
and
civil
wars
to
cease
,
and
the
Government
of
the
Realm
to
be
established
to
the
contentation
of
the
Nation
;
for
which
purpose
we
had
sent
to
both
parties
at
difference
,
to
accord
upon
an
abstinence
from
war
,
so
as
they
might
the
better
Treat
and
accord
amongst
themselves
;
which
if
they
would
not
,
we
would
be
content
that
any
such
whom
the
French
King
our
brother
should
send
thither
,
should
joyntly
with
some
of
ours
,
imploy
themselves
,
with
the
credit
and
amity
amongst
us
two
,
to
direct
them
to
accord
amongst
themselves
:
and
therein
we
had
no
meaning
to
withdraw
them
from
the
ancient
Intelligence
with
the
Crown
of
France
,
but
that
they
might
have
and
keep
the
amity
with
us
both
.
With
which
answer
and
resolution
,
the
Ambassador
seemed
well
content
;
requiring
,
as
the
King
his
Master
had
forborn
,
at
our
request
,
to
send
any
force
to
either
party
,
whereby
to
hinder
any
accord
,
so
we
would
do
the
like
;
which
was
agreed
unto
him
.
Lastly
,
He
moved
the
matter
concerning
the
Article
for
the
resort
of
our
Merchants
to
some
Ports
of
France
,
with
such
liberties
and
securities
as
they
had
in
other
Regions
,
offering
that
the
King
his
Master
was
content
to
yield
therein
to
any
reasonable
demand
,
to
the
benefit
of
our
Subjects
.
To
which
,
answer
was
made
,
That
the
Case
did
belong
to
our
Merchants
,
to
consider
what
was
meet
for
them
,
who
should
be
spoken
withall
,
and
thereupon
answer
should
be
given
.
This
was
the
sum
of
that
which
passed
betwixt
the
Ambassador
and
such
of
our
Councel
as
were
appointed
to
deal
with
him
,
who
were
,
the
Lord
Keeper
of
our
great
Seal
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
,
the
Lord
Admiral
,
the
Lord
of
Burghly
,
and
Sr.
Walter
Mildmay
.
And
now
,
although
you
may
perceive
by
this
Conference
had
with
the
Ambassador
,
what
be
the
things
that
we
have
cause
to
like
or
mislike
,
upon
the
questions
moved
:
yet
upon
some
further
instruction
of
you
,
we
will
summarily
inform
you
what
we
like
of
the
substance
of
the
Articles
sent
unto
us
from
you
,
being
propounded
as
well
by
the
Kings
Deputies
as
by
your self
.
First
,
to
the
Articles
in
Latine
,
delivered
by
the
French
Ambassador
,
dated
the
17
of
January
,
we
mislike
not
of
the
first
Article
for
the
continuance
of
former
Treaties
in
their
force
,
which
is
necessary
to
be
specially
for
the
saving
of
our
rights
and
pretences
to
Callais
,
according
to
the
Treaty
therefore
made
,
and
remaining
yet
in
force
;
so
as
it
be
added
to
the
end
of
the
Article
;
with
Condition
that
nothing
in
any
former
Treaty
be
by
this
clause
continued
,
that
shall
be
repugnant
or
derogatory
to
the
Articles
of
this
present
Treaty
.
The
second
and
third
prohibiting
any
aid
to
be
given
to
any
persons
that
shall
invade
,
and
to
make
a
League
for
a
mutual
defence
against
all
persons
that
shall
invade
upon
any
cause
.
We
mislike
not
the
Tenor
of
the
said
Articles
,
so
as
the
words
added
in
the
second
Article
of
your
Writing
dated
the
18
of
January
,
which
are
these
,
Etiamsi
fuerit
religion●●
causa
,
praetextu
,
aut
colore
,
which
we
would
have
you
earnestly
press
upon
such
reasons
to
be
inserted
,
as
your self
hath
already
remembred
;
and
therein
we
would
have
you
secretly
to
cause
them
of
the
Religion
there
,
to
understand
of
your
demand
,
and
to
help
to
further
it
;
and
yet
if
you
cannot
have
the
same
words
to
be
specially
inserted
,
then
you
may
according
to
your
own
offers
,
insert
into
the
Article
these
words
,
●ub
quocunque
praetextu
vel
colore
&
quavis
de
causa
nulla
omnino
qualicunque
excepta
:
and
besides
these
,
you
shall
in
secret
manner
move
,
and
most
earnestly
press
it
,
that
some
special
promise
may
be
made
in
a
secret
writing
betwixt
the
King
and
us
,
signed
and
sealed
mutually
with
both
our
hands
,
for
that
purpose
expresly
,
if
any
Invasion
should
be
made
,
as
though
the
same
had
been
expressed
in
the
Treaty
;
without
which
secret
provision
to
be
made
,
considering
the
matter
hath
been
in
question
,
we
would
be
very
loath
that
you
should
accord
.
We
do
not
like
that
which
is
devised
by
them
,
which
beginneth
,
Conventum
est
quod
quotiescunque
ullus
princeps
,
&c.
wherein
they
would
have
aid
given
,
if
any
person
go
about
to
change
or
alter
any
Laws
or
Edicts
against
the
will
of
the
Prince
;
but
we
rather
like
to
have
the
aid
only
given
in
case
of
invasion
,
or
purpose
of
invading
:
For
by
the
words
of
this
Article
,
we
may
percase
hereafter
be
required
to
aid
that
King
in
the
breaking
of
his
own
Edicts
for
Religion
,
in
case
he
himself
shall
be
thereto
willing
;
and
that
either
of
this
Subjects
,
or
any
others
shall
attempt
or
alter
the
Edicts
that
may
be
made
against
the
Religion
reformed
.
The
Article
beginning
,
Conventum
est
quod
fadus
&
liga
,
is
not
to
be
misliked
for
continuance
of
this
Treaty
;
although
the
third
Article
of
your
writing
beginning
,
Tempus
vero
durationis
,
seemeth
plainer
and
better
,
and
agreeth
with
the
like
in
former
times
.
The
sixth
being
imperfect
,
beginning
,
De
tempore
antem
&
modo
,
would
be
supplyed
with
the
like
Clause
and
Article
at
length
,
mutatis
mutandis
;
and
as
you
have
excerped
out
of
the
year
1546.
and
as
in
the
last
of
your
writing
of
the
18
of
January
.
Now
for
our
opinion
of
the
Articles
presented
by
you
to
the
French
the
18.
we
do
like
well
enough
of
the
Preface
;
and
for
the
first
Article
,
you
may
perceive
well
enough
what
we
would
have
added
thereto
;
That
nothing
should
be
continued
in
former
Treaties
,
being
repugnant
to
this
.
The
second
for
a
Covenant
of
a
League
to
be
defensive
,
we
think
not
amiss
thereof
,
although
the
second
and
third
of
the
French
contain
them
plain
enough
in
fewer
words
,
so
as
the
one
or
the
other
may
serve
.
To
the
third
of
yours
,
we
like
as
before
is
mentioned
.
The
fourth
beginning
,
Et
quamvis
supervacuum
,
may
be
forborn
,
considering
the
substance
thereof
is
contained
in
the
second
,
delivered
by
the
French
the
17
of
January
.
The
last
of
yours
concerning
the
manner
of
aid
,
we
like
best
,
as
before
is
said
,
according
to
the
Article
of
the
Treaty
of
An.
1549.
As
to
the
third
Article
delivered
by
you
the
18
of
January
in
one
writing
to
the
Kings
party
,
concerning
the
Arrest
to
be
made
of
the
Subjects
of
other
Princes
,
if
any
other
Subjects
should
be
arrested
in
a
strange
Country
for
matter
of
Religion
,
we
would
not
mislike
if
you
could
obtain
the
same
;
but
for
that
we
think
it
very
hard
to
be
granted
by
the
French
King
,
as
the
time
is
,
we
will
not
〈◊〉
you
much
to
press
it
.
But
as
to
the
other
matter
of
our
Merchants
,
we
do
〈◊〉
of
the
manner
of
Articles
presented
by
you
,
and
yet
we
cannot
presently
〈◊〉
in
what
form
to
have
the
same
conceived
fit
for
our
Merchants
,
and
for
〈…〉
;
and
therefore
except
you
shall
be
shortly
advertised
from
us
how
to
〈…〉
;
more
particularly
we
would
have
you
insert
some
general
clause
in
the
Treaty
for
such
a
purpose
;
and
besides
that
,
also
to
move
it
to
the
King
,
that
there
may
be
some
Colloquie
had
here
betwixt
the
Kings
Ambassador
,
here
R●sident
,
having
authority
therefore
,
and
such
as
we
shall
appoint
after
conference
had
with
our
Merchants
,
to
Treat
with
the
said
Ambassador
thereupon
.
Some
other
doubts
may
appear
in
the
Writing
sent
from
you
,
whereof
the
Ambassador
made
no
ment●●n
,
and
yet
fit
for
you
to
understand
or
mind
therein
,
if
you
shall
thereto
be
pressed
:
but
except
you
be
pressed
thereto
by
the
other
party
,
we
think
it
good
that
you
should
not
remember
the
same
;
but
if
they
will
needs
move
the
same
unto
you
,
then
you
shall
answer
as
followeth
.
First
in
the
paper
intituled
with
the
letter
B.
and
brought
to
you
by
Monsieur
Pinarts
brother
the
16.
there
are
two
doubts
moved
in
the
third
Article
,
beginning
(
A
este
auxi
)
and
answer
made
,
though
not
satisfactory
in
the
fourth
,
beginning
,
Sur
le
premier
.
For
the
first
,
we
do
not
mislike
,
but
that
one
of
the
Confederates
should
be
bound
to
defend
the
other
being
invaded
;
although
the
other
Prince
may
pretend
that
he
hath
been
thereto
provoked
by
the
Prince
invaded
:
So
as
the
provocation
be
not
first
given
by
any
open
War
,
or
Invasion
made
by
the
Prince
that
shall
require
aid
;
for
it
is
not
consonant
to
reason
that
the
one
Prince
Confederate
should
be
aided
by
another
,
where
he
himself
that
requireth
the
aid
,
hath
by
his
own
Invasion
of
another
Prince
,
provoked
himself
to
be
invaded
:
And
if
they
shall
not
like
of
that
exception
where
the
Prince
invaded
gave
occasion
by
former
invasion
;
then
you
shall
accord
to
have
the
words
general
,
as
have
been
in
former
Treaties
.
And
for
this
matter
you
may
gather
some
light
by
the
Treaty
called
L'Esclarissement
of
the
peace
made
in
An.
1545.
in
the
exposition
of
the
sixth
and
seventh
Articles
betwixt
the
Emperor
Charls
,
and
the
King
our
Father
.
The
second
seemeth
doubtfull
to
be
answered
,
that
is
,
considering
the
charges
of
the
aid
shall
be
born
by
the
Prince
requirant
;
it
may
be
permitted
that
the
succours
given
may
continue
in
the
pursuit
of
the
Invader
,
out
of
the
Country
of
the
Prince
invaded
:
But
therein
it
is
reason
that
some
time
be
thereunto
limited
,
that
is
,
by
the
space
of
6
or
7
daies
at
the
most
,
to
be
out
of
the
said
Country
,
or
rather
some
distance
of
a
league
or
two
;
but
if
the
Deputies
there
treating
with
you
,
can
be
content
to
have
the
cause
so
conceived
,
as
the
aid
shall
not
exceed
the
limits
of
the
Confederate
Country
,
you
shall
like
it
best
.
And
so
you
may
let
it
alone
in
general
words
as
heretofore
the
same
hath
been
in
former
Treaties
,
without
raising
up
of
such
questions
.
The
fifth
Article
beginning
Item
à
este
en
avant
,
we
think
it
reasonable
that
the
Prince
that
shall
defend
the
other
,
may
continue
their
treats
which
he
hath
with
the
Prince
against
whom
the
aid
shall
be
given
,
and
suffer
Traffique
and
Commerce
for
their
Subjects
mutually
,
saving
only
it
may
be
provided
that
he
shall
not
suffer
any
Armor
nor
Munition
of
Warre
,
or
other
like
things
to
be
carried
out
of
his
Countrey
to
the
offence
of
the
Prince
whom
he
shall
aid
.
As
to
the
last
Clause
of
the
Writing
concerning
Scotland
,
we
do
not
disallow
of
the
Answer
in
the
Margent
,
made
by
you
in
Latin
,
but
yet
our
meaning
is
not
to
have
any
Article
in
the
Treaty
comprehending
that
matter
.
In
this
sort
we
have
thought
meet
to
instruct
you
,
and
considering
the
former
Treaties
betwixt
us
and
the
French
King
,
shall
continue
and
be
confirmed
hereby
;
we
see
no
cause
to
remember
you
of
the
inserting
of
any
other
necessary
Articles
which
have
been
heretofore
comprised
in
former
Treaties
;
so
as
nevertheless
it
be
provided
by
a
special
Article
,
that
by
this
Treaty
,
nor
by
any
part
thereof
,
any
thing
be
derogatory
to
such
other
Treaties
as
we
have
,
and
be
now
in
force
with
any
other
Prince
,
and
namely
with
the
King
of
Spain
:
and
as
to
the
comprehension
of
any
Princes
according
to
the
ancient
manner
of
Treaties
,
we
would
have
you
to
enquire
the
intention
of
the
French
Kings
Deputies
,
whom
they
mean
to
comprehend
,
and
as
near
as
you
can
to
comprehend
the
same
,
saving
only
the
Bishop
of
Rome
,
and
that
Sea
,
and
not
forget
the
Emperor
,
besides
in
person
the
Princes
of
the
Empire
,
and
the
Electors
of
the
same
,
and
namely
the
Count
and
Countess
of
Embden
,
and
the
Count
and
Sonetie
of
Hanze
.
And
if
they
will
needs
have
mention
made
of
Scotland
,
we
can
be
content
that
the
same
shall
be
(
if
we
will
not
accept
the
name
of
the
King
)
by
the
name
Regnum
Scotiae
,
or
Regnum
&
status
Scotiae
,
we
do
for
these
purposes
send
you
a
Commission
under
our
great
Seal
of
England
,
wherein
we
have
joyned
with
you
our
Ambassador
Francis
Walsingham
,
and
our
servant
H.
Killegrew
,
who
is
there
with
you
,
wherein
our
meaning
is
,
that
assoon
as
Walsingham
shall
come
thither
,
he
shall
joyn
with
you
,
and
within
some
convenient
time
Killegrew
may
return
according
to
our
first
order
given
to
him
at
his
departure
thither
:
And
yet
untill
Walsingham
shall
come
thither
,
Killegrew
may
remain
as
joyned
.
And
considering
the
whole
burden
of
the
matter
of
learning
,
in
conceiving
the
Articles
of
this
Treaty
,
shall
rest
almost
wholly
in
this
Treaty
,
we
would
that
when
you
are
proceeded
as
far
as
you
can
,
and
as
you
think
meet
,
that
before
you
shall
subscribe
the
Treaty
,
you
shall
send
the
same
hither
to
us
to
be
more
circumspectly
perused
,
and
thereupon
we
will
with
like
speed
return
it
as
we
shall
think
meet
,
and
so
may
you
reasonably
declare
your
intention
to
the
French
King
,
pretending
your
instruction
of
your self
,
and
therewith
to
use
the
same
as
they
may
not
suspect
it
to
come
of
any
intention
of
delay
.
At
Westminster
the
13
of
February
,
1571.
Wil.
Burleigh
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
YOur
Letters
sent
by
the
Scot
,
dated
the
6
of
this
month
,
I
have
received
;
he
willed
me
to
inform
you
,
that
since
his
coming
hither
,
he
hath
learned
that
the
King
giveth
but
a
deaf
ear
to
their
causes
,
notwithstanding
that
they
hope
that
upon
Graunges
brothers
coming
,
who
is
now
at
the
Court
,
there
will
be
somewhat
obtained
for
their
relief
,
which
if
it
take
not
place
,
then
they
mean
to
repair
to
Flanders
,
where
the
Lord
Seaton
hath
received
from
the
Pope
20
thousand
Crowns
,
who
is
putting
himself
in
readiness
to
repair
into
Scotland
.
Further
,
he
willed
me
to
shew
your
Lordship
that
the
L.
Fleming
looketh
for
a
Barque
of
his
own
to
arrive
at
New-Haven
about
the
end
of
this
month
,
in
the
which
he
meaneth
to
repair
to
Scotland
,
with
such
forces
as
he
can
get
,
either
by
consent
from
the
King
,
or
by
stealth
otherwise
.
This
in
effect
is
that
which
he
willed
me
to
impart
unto
your
Lordship
.
I
find
this
he
saith
,
confirmed
by
other
Intelligence
I
have
.
Graunges
brother
(
as
I
learn
)
meaneth
to
protest
to
the
King
,
that
unless
they
may
have
Men
,
Money
,
and
Munition
out
of
hand
for
their
relief
,
that
then
they
shall
be
driven
to
yield
to
such
composition
as
will
be
made
to
the
Queen
of
England
,
which
will
not
much
tend
to
the
benefit
of
France
.
After
Sir
Tho.
Smiths
assurance
of
her
Majesties
intention
,
I
suppose
the
King
will
perswade
them
to
fall
to
agreement
among
themselves
,
without
further
intermedling
in
their
causes
.
From
all
the
Ports
both
innormandy
and
Picardy
,
Cane
only
excepted
,
I
learn
there
is
no
preparation
of
ships
:
Shortly
I
hope
to
understand
what
is
done
in
Cane
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Lordship
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
,
at
Paris
the
29
of
December
,
1571.
Your
Honours
to
command
.
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
TOuching
your
Lordships
by
Sir
Tho.
Smith
,
according
to
her
Majesties
order
,
I
have
caused
the
King
to
understand
,
as
well
the
trust
she
hath
in
him
,
as
also
how
much
she
desireth
his
presence
at
the
Court
,
whereby
Sir
Tho.
Smith
may
be
the
better
assisted
by
his
advice
;
some
like
office
I
have
also
used
towords
I.
who
hath
alwaies
been
an
especial
furtherer
of
the
cause
.
From
him
who
liveth
not
far
from
this
Town
,
I
have
received
most
earnest
promise
that
he
will
do
his
uttermost
:
and
for
that
he
is
here
imployed
by
the
King
in
the
punishment
of
those
that
committed
the
late
disorder
;
he
hath
written
secretly
to
his
friends
to
the
Court
,
to
sound
there
in
what
state
the
matter
standeth
;
and
as
they
find
,
secretly
to
advertise
Sir
Thomas
,
he
protesteth
that
he
would
be
loath
to
see
her
Majesty
abused
,
as
any
Subject
she
hath
that
loveth
her
most
dearly
:
He
hath
great
hope
that
the
matter
will
take
good
success
,
for
that
he
seeth
the
state
of
both
Realms
doth
necessarily
require
so
strait
an
amity
as
marriage
bringeth
:
He
promiseth
to
use
the
more
expedition
in
that
which
is
committed
to
his
charge
,
to
the
end
he
may
repair
to
the
Court
with
the
more
speed
.
Lineroles
,
who
by
the
House
of
Guise
and
the
rest
of
the
Spanish
Faction
,
was
made
an
instrument
to
disswade
his
Master
,
was
slain
the
ninth
of
this
Month
,
his
death
yielded
no
small
further●nce
to
the
Cause
:
I
hope
therefore
Sir
Thomas
Smiths
first
dispatch
will
bring
the
Olive
Branch
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
,
at
Paris
,
Decemb.
8.
1571.
Your
Honours
to
command
.
Fr.
Walsingham
.
Your
Lordships
of
the
8
,
by
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
I
have
received
,
and
according
to
her
Majesties
order
expressed
in
the
same
,
I
have
by
means
of
a
third
person
,
who
heretofore
hath
been
imployed
betwixt
us
,
caused
the
person
you
know
of
,
to
understand
the
great
trust
her
Majestie
reposeth
in
him
,
as
also
her
desire
to
have
him
at
the
Court
during
the
time
of
Sir
Tho.
Smiths
being
there
,
whereby
he
may
the
better
have
the
assistance
of
his
advice
.
Touching
the
matter
it self
,
I
know
not
how
to
judge
of
it
,
for
that
I
have
been
two
Months
absent
from
the
Court
;
as
I
have
cause
to
doubt
,
so
have
I
cause
more
to
hope
;
to
doubt
,
for
that
her
Majesties
long
deferring
in
sending
,
may
have
bred
some
doubt
here
of
her
cold
inclination
that
way
,
and
so
cause
them
to
give
ear
to
some
other
offers
,
having
small
hope
of
this
:
To
hope
,
first
for
that
there
is
no
other
match
worthy
the
seeking
elsewhere
;
secondarily
,
for
that
they
begin
to
fear
very
much
the
greatness
of
Spain
,
and
therefore
desire
to
be
strengthned
by
the
Arm
of
England
;
and
though
that
may
be
done
by
way
of
League
,
yet
they
think
the
marriage
the
surest
knot
of
amity
.
After
Sir
Tho.
Smith
hath
had
audience
,
it
will
then
soon
appear
what
is
to
be
looked
for
in
that
behalf
.
Lastly
,
for
that
Lineroles
,
the
chief
disswader
of
the
Marriage
is
lately
slain
.
Marshal
M.
who
is
imploy'd
here
by
the
King
,
in
punishment
of
the
authors
of
the
late
disorder
,
meaneth
to
make
the
more
haste
to
the
Court
,
to
the
end
to
further
the
matter
,
whereof
he
hopeth
there
will
grow
success
.
Thus
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
,
the
last
of
December
,
1571.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
A
minute
of
my
Lord
of
Burleighs
Letter
to
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
of
the
28
of
December
.
SInce
your
departure
from
hence
,
there
hath
no
new
thing
of
vallue
happened
;
but
the
discharging
of
the
late
Spanish
Ambassador
,
who
hath
both
in
Office
and
out
of
Office
,
used
himself
very
crookedly
,
perniciously
,
and
maliciously
against
the
State
;
and
namely
and
openly
against
me
,
not
forbearing
but
in
open
Co●cel
,
directing
his
Speech
to
me
,
saying
,
that
I
had
been
and
was
the
cause
of
all
the
unkindnesse
that
had
chanced
betwixt
the
King
his
Master
,
and
the
Q.
Maj.
whereunto
as
it
became
me
for
truths
sake
,
I
answer'd
with
more
modest
terms
then
he
deserved
,
and
referred
my self
to
all
the
Lords
in
Councel
,
to
report
of
me
whether
any
thing
had
beene
said
or
done
by
me
from
the
beginning
of
these
broils
concerning
him
or
his
Master
,
or
the
Arrest
that
had
not
been
ordered
and
directed
by
her
Majestie
in
Councel
,
all
which
the
whole
Lords
did
affirm
,
and
my
Lord
of
Sussex
in
the
Italian
tongue
did
very
plainly
,
and
very
earnestly
confirm
it
;
but
yet
his
cholor
would
not
be
so
tempered
,
and
so
he
was
dismissed
,
and
Mr.
Knolls
appointed
to
tend
on
him
at
his
house
.
This
was
done
the
thirteenth
of
this
Month
;
and
untill
the
24
he
could
not
be
gotten
out
of
the
Town
,
and
then
he
went
to
Greenwich
;
and
on
Saint
Stephens
day
to
Gravesend
,
where
he
yet
remaineth
;
but
this
day
or
to
morrow
he
is
to
remove
to
Canterbury
,
and
Iohn
Hawkins
(
with
whom
he
is
well
enough
agreed
,
notwithstanding
the
braw
that
had
been
for
Hawkins
spoyl
in
the
Indies
)
is
now
appointed
to
pass
him
over
at
Dover
to
Callais
,
in
a
Ship
of
the
Queens
Majesties
,
and
to
confirm
the
continuance
of
his
mallice
,
where
there
was
a
full
determination
made
by
Treaty
,
by
one
Monsieur
of
the
Low-Countrie
,
and
Thomas
Fiascio
a
Genevoise
,
for
a
mutual
restitution
on
both
parts
,
and
the
same
part
in
writing
to
have
been
sealed
and
subscribed
;
he
hath
so
handled
the
matter
,
as
by
his
addition
of
certain
words
,
the
whole
is
become
void
.
For
if
our
Merchants
should
admit
his
device
,
they
should
be
without
all
surety
of
their
Goods
in
Spain
;
and
contrariwise
,
the
Spaniards
should
first
have
theirs
arrested
here
,
whereby
it
is
likely
that
the
intent
of
this
Treaty
will
break
off
,
and
therewith
our
Merchants
are
best
contented
:
For
now
considering
the
breaking
off
proceedeth
from
the
other
party
,
it
is
intended
that
there
shall
be
a
speedy
sale
of
the
strangers
Commodities
;
and
therewith
our
own
Merchants
shall
be
duely
recompenced
.
At
this
present
there
is
another
come
from
the
King
of
Portugal
,
to
move
an
end
of
all
arrest
,
and
renew
the
Traffique
between
this
Realm
and
his
;
whereby
it
is
manifestly
seen
,
that
there
shall
follow
a
very
good
vent
for
all
Commodities
that
Spain
was
wont
to
expend
.
As
yet
there
is
no
accord
known
to
us
betwixt
the
Kings
party
in
Scotland
,
and
them
of
the
Castle
,
for
that
they
of
the
Castle
cannot
have
their
reasonable
demands
for
the
restitution
of
their
Lands
and
Goods
well
assured
.
The
French
Ambassador
lately
by
the
Queens
Majesties
appointment
,
dealt
with
my
Lord
of
Leicester
and
me
upon
these
Points
following
,
which
he
said
he
was
willed
to
doe
by
his
Masters
Letters
of
the
first
of
this
Moneth
.
For
offer
of
Amity
by
Marriage
or
League
.
To
complain
of
the
intention
of
her
Majestie
to
send
force
into
Scotland
to
aid
the
Kings
party
,
with
a
kind
of
threatning
,
that
the
King
might
not
endure
but
aid
the
other
party
with
force
,
and
in
speech
hereof
,
a
request
that
some
expedition
might
be
made
to
procure
the
Queen
of
Scots
restitution
,
with
the
Queens
Majesties
assurance
.
To
demand
restitution
of
money
that
was
intercepted
,
being
sent
towards
Scotland
for
Viraque
,
alleadging
that
the
one
half
was
the
Kings
money
,
and
that
though
the
Queen
Mother
had
otherwise
at
the
first
spoken
to
Mr
Walsingham
,
yet
she
now
understandeth
the
contrary
by
the
Kings
Treasurers
who
sent
it
.
To
these
was
answered
.
To
the
first
,
That
you
had
Commission
amply
to
satisfie
the
King
.
To
the
second
,
That
nothing
was
intended
to
be
done
by
force
,
if
they
that
were
of
the
Castle
would
abide
by
their
own
offers
which
they
had
made
to
the
Queens
Majestie
by
Messages
and
Letters
,
viz.
That
they
would
accord
with
the
other
party
,
so
as
the
Queens
Majestie
would
provide
,
for
their
honours
,
lives
,
and
their
Lands
,
and
Goods
,
which
her
Majestie
intended
to
doe
,
and
therein
to
doe
nothing
that
should
be
prejudicial
to
the
ancient
League
betwixt
the
French
King
and
the
Crowne
of
Scotland
;
and
so
was
told
him
that
you
had
Commission
to
declare
to
the
King
;
wherewith
the
Ambassador
seemed
very
well
content
.
As
to
devise
any
way
expedient
for
the
Scotch
Queen
,
absolutely
was
answered
,
That
the
Queens
Majestie
would
never
assent
thereto
,
neither
would
any
Counceller
of
this
estate
willingly
permit
any
consultation
to
be
made
thereof
,
such
was
her
known
malice
to
the
Queens
Majestie
.
The
third
,
for
the
money
,
we
told
him
as
plain
a
tale
to
the
contrary
,
and
vouched
the
Bishop
of
Ross
his
Confession
thereof
;
but
the
Ambassador
would
still
have
us
believe
him
,
which
he
could
not
obtain
.
This
Treaty
was
long
on
both
sides
,
and
ended
in
good
sort
and
friendly
.
In
the
end
he
was
earnest
for
his
freedom
of
impost
for
30
tonn
;
we
said
that
he
should
be
free
from
as
much
as
he
should
spend
in
his
house
;
but
that
contented
him
not
:
finally
,
considering
the
terms
of
towardness
to
friendship
,
he
shall
have
his
own
desire
,
whereby
spending
seven
or
eight
tonn
,
the
rest
shall
pay
for
his
expences
.
Of
all
these
things
I
have
thought
good
to
scribble
to
you
this
Childermas
day
in
my
bed
,
and
am
bold
to
send
this
Letter
unsealed
in
a
Letter
of
Mr.
Walsinghams
,
because
he
shall
not
be
ignorant
.
I
think
the
Duke
shall
be
arraigned
on
Monday
the
14
of
the
next
Month.
At
Westminster
the
28
of
December
,
1571.
Your
assured
friend
,
W.
Burleigh
.
To
the
right
honorable
and
my
very
good
friend
,
Mr.
Francis
Walsingham
,
her
Majesties
Ambassador
in
France
.
SIr
,
You
shall
understand
,
that
immediately
after
Sir
Tho.
Smith
had
taken
his
leave
of
the
Court
,
a
servant
of
my
brother
Killigrews
,
named
Geofery
,
came
to
the
Court
with
Letters
from
you
and
from
the
Court
,
and
before
this
bearer
can
come
to
you
,
I
doubt
not
but
you
shall
have
understanding
by
Mr.
Smith
,
what
charge
he
hath
;
and
therein
here
is
now
an
earnest
determination
to
spend
time
no
longer
then
honour
will
spare
;
and
so
I
thin●
this
bearer
will
say
of
his
knowledge
,
who
surely
maketh
good
demonstration
of
his
honest
meaning
to
all
Parties
,
and
therein
he
is
to
be
comforted
.
On
Friday
last
,
the
Spanish
Ambassador
was
sent
for
to
the
Councell
,
and
in
the
Queens
name
,
commanded
to
depart
the
Realme
;
the
same
hath
beene
oftentimes
intended
,
but
never
put
in
execution
before
this
present
,
and
now
provoked
by
intelligence
of
certain
new
practises
within
this
Realm
,
to
perswade
the
Subjects
that
the
King
his
Master
would
aid
them
with
power
this
Spring
,
&c.
he
hath
also
lately
searched
for
certain
—
Barons
Walls
,
he
shall
depart
by
Dover
into
the
Low-Country
.
I
can
write
no
more
for
lack
of
leasure
,
being
occasioned
to
write
at
this
time
divers
waies
,
and
not
unoccupied
with
feasting
my
friends
at
the
marriage
of
my
daughter
,
who
is
this
day
married
to
the
Earl
of
Oxford
to
my
comfort
,
by
reason
of
the
Queens
Majestie
,
who
hath
very
honourably
with
her
presence
and
great
favour
accompanied
it
.
I
am
sorry
that
your
health
is
not
more
sperable
to
be
speedily
recovered
,
but
I
trust
after
you
have
rested
so
in
convenient
time
the
Medicines
shall
have
more
power
to
do
their
effects
.
My
Lord
Gray
of
Wilton
hath
had
the
like
disease
this
Summer
,
and
seemeth
to
be
cured
or
eased
by
the
industry
of
an
Italian
Phisitian
here
in
London
,
called
Silva
,
he
is
thought
to
be
more
experimented
in
Surgery
then
in
Phisick
;
for
so
is
his
father
who
lieth
in
the
Savoy
with
the
Duke
;
if
you
will
send
me
some
note
or
description
,
and
therewith
a
note
of
their
method
in
curing
of
you
,
I
would
confer
with
this
Silva
,
and
advertise
you
of
my
opinion
.
I
wish
to
hear
more
life
of
the
matter
of
57.
And
thus
ending
with
my
most
hearty
commendations
,
&c.
From
Westminster
,
December
,
1571.
Yours
most
assured
,
Will
.
Burliegh
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
Though
I
had
no
great
matter
to
you
,
yet
if
I
had
my
health
,
being
now
subject
to
a
combat
with
a
Feaver
,
whereof
this
day
I
have
had
an
assault
of
a
second
fit
;
I
must
be
excused
to
hold
my
hand
,
where
my
head
is
not
able
to
command
it
,
as
this
bearer
can
inform
you
.
Since
your
Letters
which
came
when
Sir
Tho.
Smiths
were
brought
;
I
received
from
you
two
other
of
the
17.
by
which
I
see
you
are
advertised
from
good
places
,
how
things
passed
at
the
Court
there
,
and
in
that
matter
of
the
third
person
newly
offered
,
his
age
,
and
other
qualities
unknown
,
maketh
me
doubtfull
how
to
use
speech
thereof
.
The
Ambassador
hath
dealt
,
as
he
saith
,
secretly
with
me
:
And
I
have
shewed
no
argument
to
one
hand
or
other
;
as
I
may
learn
further
from
thence
,
I
will
deal
;
but
fear
occupieth
me
more
in
this
cause
of
her
Marriage
,
whom
God
hath
suffered
to
lose
so
much
time
,
then
for
my
next
fit
:
and
yet
truely
,
I
have
more
cause
then
before
time
,
for
it
cometh
of
a
great
cold
,
and
a
Rhume
fallen
into
my
Lungs
,
where
it
is
lodged
as
yet
without
moving
;
but
in
respect
of
other
things
I
see
and
suffer
,
I
weigh
not
my
own
carcase
.
The
Queens
Majesty
hath
been
alwaies
a
merciful
Lady
,
and
by
mercy
she
hath
taken
more
harm
then
by
justice
,
and
yet
she
thinks
that
she
is
more
beloved
in
doing
her self
harm
.
God
save
her
to
his
honour
long
among
us
.
Mather
hath
in
presence
of
my
Lord
of
Leicester
,
Mr.
Treasuror
,
Mr.
Mildmay
,
manfully
charged
Borgest
the
Spanish
Ambassadors
Secretary
,
that
his
Master
and
he
both
inticed
Mather
to
murther
me
;
and
Borgest
denying
it
,
Mather
hath
offered
to
try
it
,
Con
la
spada
,
&c.
From
Westminster
the
23
of
January
,
1571.
Your
loving
Friend
,
Will
.
Burleigh
.
To
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
the
Queens
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
I
have
nothing
to
write
worth
your
good
hearing
,
for
that
I
might
write
is
not
to
my
liking
;
but
Gods
will
be
fulfilled
.
This
day
the
Marshal
of
Berwick
and
Mr.
Randolph
,
are
gone
for
Scotland
matters
:
I
mistrust
not
the
matter
by
their
handling
,
but
they
lack
that
which
others
should
handle
;
you
know
what
I
mean
;
and
yet
here
hath
lacked
no
solicitation
.
I
have
not
been
able
by
a
cold
,
to
see
her
Majestie
these
eight
daies
,
and
this
day
I
am
in
Phisick
throughly
sick
,
and
I
write
,
as
you
see
,
like
one
unsetled
;
and
surely
in
mine
opinion
others
,
though
very
few
,
lack
not
to
sollicite
by
speech
,
oportune
&
importune
.
The
Spanish
late
Ambassador
passed
hardly
over
,
conducted
by
Hawkins
to
Callais
,
and
like
himself
at
Gravelin
,
he
turned
out
all
the
English
men
that
he
found
;
and
yet
he
knoweth
that
here
remaineth
Monsieur
Sweringham
at
the
request
of
the
Duke
of
Alva
.
Here
is
no
small
expectation
whether
the
Duke
shall
die
or
continue
prisoner
.
I
know
not
how
to
write
,
for
I
am
here
in
my
Chamber
subject
to
reports
which
are
contrariwise
,
Mather
and
Berny
,
besides
that
they
intended
to
kill
me
,
have
now
plainly
confessed
their
intention
and
desire
to
have
been
rid
of
the
Queens
Majesty
;
but
I
think
she
may
by
justice
be
rid
of
them
.
Mather
denieth
not
but
that
he
was
a
8
2
0
6
,
and
now
saith
he
is
a
0
2
1
0
6.
I
wish
him
grace
:
From
Westminster
,
the
second
of
February
,
1571.
Yours
assuredly
,
W.
Burliegh
.
To
the
right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
I
heartily
thank
you
for
your
frequent
Letters
,
and
especially
for
that
of
the
9.
whereby
you
will
not
be
afraid
of
the
Scotch
preparation
of
force
out
of
that
Country
;
indeed
they
should
much
disturb
our
proceedings
there
privatly
;
for
Mr.
Drury
and
Mr.
Randolph
,
are
there
about
this
instant
,
labouring
to
reconcile
them
of
the
Castle
to
the
Kings
side
;
but
this
French
Ambassador
understandeth
the
matter
to
be
only
about
the
Treaty
of
abstinence
untill
la
Croque
may
come
,
whose
haste
I
wish
were
retarded
with
a
fit
of
my
gout
.
The
Queens
Majesty
is
very
earnest
that
you
should
return
to
the
Court
,
specially
because
she
would
have
you
joyn
with
Sir
Tho.
Smith
in
this
Treatie
;
and
when
I
excused
your
absence
for
the
recovery
of
your
full
healing
;
she
said
,
that
she
understood
that
you
were
healed
almost
one
month
past
;
and
thereto
I
said
,
that
as
you
were
healed
,
so
was
there
as
much
need
for
you
to
rest
for
the
confirmation
of
your
healing
,
or
otherwise
you
should
suffer
a
relapse
with
as
great
peril
as
before
.
Well
,
quoth
she
,
see
you
write
to
him
that
it
is
my
desire
,
and
will
him
to
find
means
to
repair
gently
to
the
Court
,
and
there
he
may
rest
him
:
But
for
all
this
,
it
were
better
her
Majestie
should
mislike
of
your
tarrying
,
if
it
be
necessary
,
whereby
you
may
after
that
serve
her
better
,
then
by
going
now
to
doe
one
piece
of
service
,
thereby
be
made
unable
to
do
the
rest
of
many
.
I
cannot
write
you
what
is
the
inward
cause
of
the
stay
of
the
Duke
of
Norfolks
death
,
only
I
find
her
Majestie
diversly
disposed
,
sometime
when
she
speaketh
of
her
Majesties
danger
,
she
concludeth
that
justice
should
be
done
;
another
time
when
she
speaketh
of
his
nearness
of
bloud
,
of
his
superiority
in
honour
,
&c.
she
stayeth
.
As
upon
Saturday
she
signed
a
Warrant
for
the
Writs
to
the
Sheriffs
of
London
for
his
execution
on
Monday
,
and
so
all
preparations
were
made
with
the
expectation
of
all
London
,
and
concourse
of
many
thousands
yesterday
in
the
morning
;
but
their
coming
was
answered
with
another
ordinary
execution
of
Mather
and
Berny
,
for
conspiring
the
Queens
Majesties
death
,
and
of
one
Rolph
,
for
counterfeiting
the
Queens
Majesties
hand
twice
to
get
concealed
Lands
.
And
the
cause
of
this
disappointment
was
this
,
suddenly
on
Sunday
〈◊〉
in
the
night
,
the
●ueens
Majestie
sent
for
me
,
and
entred
into
a
great
misliking
that
the
Duke
should
die
the
next
day
,
and
said
she
was
and
should
be
disquieted
,
and
said
she
would
have
a
new
Warrant
made
that
night
to
the
Sheriffs
,
to
forbear
untill
they
should
hear
further
;
and
so
they
did
:
Gods
Will
be
fulfilled
,
and
aid
her
Majestie
to
doe
her self
good
.
I
have
signed
your
Bill
with
your
special
money
,
which
though
it
be
great
,
yet
being
by
you
expended
,
I
would
not
but
allow
.
This
matter
of
Monsieur
is
here
grievously
in
secret
taken
,
and
surely
as
it
was
not
here
well
used
in
drawing
it
out
at
length
,
which
was
pollitiquely
done
;
so
hath
it
not
been
there
friendly
ordered
;
and
yet
I
do
not
so
show
mine
opinion
of
her
Majesties
stomaking
of
that
part
which
now
is
to
be
dissembled
where
the
amity
is
so
needfull
.
I
can
write
no
more
.
From
Westminster
,
Feb.
11.
1571.
Yours
assuredly
,
W.
Burliegh
.
Barker
being
arraigned
the
last
week
,
confessed
the
Treasons
,
and
said
,
That
the
beginning
of
his
offence
was
,
in
that
he
regarded
more
the
love
and
pleasing
of
the
Duke
his
Master
,
then
of
the
Prince
,
and
of
his
Countrey
;
and
so
freely
confirmed
the
Dukes
guiltiness
.
The
next
day
Higford
did
also
confess
his
fault
,
terming
it
a
concealment
of
his
Masters
Treasons
,
and
added
,
that
he
did
oftentimes
disswade
the
Duke
from
the
same
.
These
two
open
acts
have
fortified
the
Dukes
Condemnation
.
To
the
Queens
Majesty
.
PLeaseth
it
your
Highnesse
,
Yesterday
the
21
of
this
Month
,
Mr.
Walsingham
,
Mr.
Killigrew
,
and
I
,
had
Audience
,
first
of
the
Q.
Mother
in
her
Chamber
,
being
by
the
young
Queen
,
and
Madam
Margaret
;
to
the
Q.
Mother
I
declared
,
That
I
had
received
a
Packet
from
your
Highness
to
me
,
and
another
to
the
King
her
Son
,
which
I
sent
immediately
,
Yea
(
saith
she
)
we
have
received
it
.
The
Queen
my
Soveraign
(
said
I
)
taketh
in
very
good
part
the
good
inclination
of
the
King
and
his
Deputies
,
towards
a
more
streight
amity
,
and
liketh
well
our
doing
hitherto
,
so
that
we
proceed
to
the
perfecting
and
concluding
;
and
hath
sent
unto
us
a
Power
and
Authority
under
the
great
Seal
of
England
,
to
conclude
as
appertaineth
;
and
so
we
are
ready
whensoever
the
Kings
Deputies
will
,
to
proceed
as
we
have
began
.
To
this
the
Queen
answered
,
That
she
was
glad
that
her
good
sister
took
it
well
;
and
she
may
see
(
saith
the
Queen
)
that
we
mean
good
saith
,
and
would
proceed
indeed
to
the
streightest
amity
and
love
that
can
be
betwixt
two
Princes
;
and
if
you
will
even
to
morrow
,
it
were
best
to
lose
no
time
;
we
(
quoth
I
)
are
ready
at
all
times
,
and
would
be
sorry
to
protract
any
time
,
for
both
the
Queen
my
Mistress
would
gladly
have
me
at
home
,
otherwise
to
imploy
me
,
and
I
my self
would
gladly
be
there
;
and
therefore
I
pray
your
Majestie
let
no
time
be
spared
,
but
from
day
to
day
let
us
be
doing
,
untill
it
be
perfected
,
which
God
willing
,
shall
be
shortly
.
Ye
say
well
,
and
it
is
best
(
said
she
;
)
but
Madam
(
quoth
I
)
there
is
a
matter
which
I
must
shew
of
among
other
;
there
is
one
taken
prisoner
in
Ireland
,
named
Stakbold
,
who
confesseth
that
the
Card.
of
Lorain
set
him
up
to
stirr
up
a
Rebellion
in
Ireland
,
to
the
maintenance
of
Iames
Fitzmorris
a
Traitor
and
Rebel
.
There
you
say
this
(
quoth
she
)
and
laughed
,
I
am
sure
of
the
good
will
you
bear
to
the
Cardinal
of
Lorain
:
It
is
true
(
quoth
I
)
even
for
the
good
will
I
bear
him
,
for
I
can
bear
him
no
good
will
that
attempteth
any
such
thing
,
and
especially
against
the
Queen
my
Mistriss
;
but
(
quoth
I
)
he
indeed
did
it
in
the
Kings
name
and
yours
;
the
which
thing
,
although
the
Queen
my
Mistriss
doth
know
well
enough
(
for
the
good
will
that
you
both
do
bear
her
)
not
to
be
true
;
ye●
she
willed
me
to
shew
it
unto
you
,
and
to
pray
you
to
call
de
la
Rocha
,
which
is
Knight
of
the
Order
,
and
Gentleman
of
the
Chamber
to
the
King
,
who
was
the
Conductor
of
it
,
who
can
tell
your
Majestie
all
the
proceedings
,
and
that
order
may
be
taken
in
it
,
and
of
this
matter
Monsieur
L.
Ambassador
,
Mr.
Walsingham
can
tell
you
more
.
Then
Mr.
Walsingham
declared
the
case
unto
her
,
and
that
he
had
moved
her
in
it
almost
a
year
since
.
I
am
remembred
(
said
she
)
that
there
was
such
a
thing
about
to
be
done
by
the
stirring
of
a
Bishop
that
came
out
of
Spain
;
it
was
the
Arch-Bishop
of
Cassils
(
quoth
I
)
in
Ireland
,
as
he
calleth
himself
.
You
know
Monsieur
L
;
Ambassador
(
saith
she
)
to
Mr.
Walsingham
,
that
the
King
my
Sonne
disavowed
it
,
and
staied
de
la
Roche
,
that
he
should
not
go
thither
,
and
that
he
should
revoke
all
his
Power
:
Yet
(
saith
Mr.
Walsingham
)
there
be
twenty
Harquebusiers
,
or
thereabouts
remaining
still
,
and
have
remained
there
ever
sithence
in
a
Castle
;
if
it
please
you
to
speak
with
de
la
Roche
,
he
can
tell
your
Majestie
how
it
doth
stand
.
He
is
here
in
the
Court
(
saith
she
)
and
goeth
away
shortly
,
he
shall
be
spoken
withall
,
and
if
any
men
be
there
,
the
King
my
Sonne
knoweth
not
of
it
,
and
they
shall
be
revoked
.
Then
Mr.
Walsingham
said
there
was
two
Hostages
taken
of
that
Fitzmorris
,
who
were
at
Nantes
in
the
Governours
House
,
he
prayed
that
they
might
also
be
delivered
;
the
Queen
said
she
would
send
thither
.
Then
Mr.
Killigrew
delivered
your
Highness
Letters
unto
her
,
which
she
read
very
dilligently
;
and
for
that
matter
she
writeth
to
her
Majestie
,
—
I
am
sure
will
tell
your
Majesties
Highness
.
From
thence
we
came
to
the
Kings
Chamber
,
where
I
said
to
the
King
,
that
we
received
a
Packet
from
your
Majestie
,
and
another
for
him
,
which
we
sent
to
Monsieur
Pinart
,
and
that
your
Highness
was
well
pleased
with
our
doings
:
I
have
received
the
Packet
(
said
he
)
and
I
am
glad
the
Queen
my
Sister
doth
like
of
your
doings
here
;
I
would
it
were
done
,
saith
he
,
so
soon
as
could
be
;
and
if
it
be
the
longer
a
doing
,
so
it
be
well
done
,
it
is
well
;
for
I
would
have
it
substantially
and
firmly
done
as
might
be
.
I
desire
nothing
more
.
I
have
also
(
said
I
)
such
Power
sent
me
under
the
Great
Seal
of
England
as
is
required
;
howbeit
without
that
,
whatsoever
I
had
agreed
unto
,
●
am
sure
the
Queen
my
Mistriss
would
not
have
gon
from
it
;
but
at
the
Subscription
it
was
then
necessary
to
have
had
the
power
,
the
which
I
have
now
;
and
for
other
matters
,
I
trust
we
shall
shortly
make
an
end
.
And
for
the
general
matters
touching
the
Merchants
to
bring
that
Traffique
into
your
Countrey
,
and
the
benefit
which
the
Low
countrey
had
by
it
,
and
would
not
acknowledge
it
;
but
for
the
particularities
of
the
Priviledges
,
and
such
things
,
because
it
would
have
some
tract
of
time
,
the
Queens
Majestie
,
if
it
did
so
please
you
,
doth
wish
that
you
would
send
some
power
to
your
Ambassador
Resident
to
Treat
with
her
Highness
Councel
thereupon
.
You
say
well
(
saith
he
)
and
my
Ambassador
hath
written
so
to
me
;
and
I
will
send
to
you
when
you
shall
see
the
power
that
I
will
send
him
,
that
you
may
judge
of
it
;
but
when
meet
you
next
?
To
morrow
Sir
(
quoth
I
)
if
you
please
,
and
so
from
day
to
day
untill
we
make
an
end
:
Best
of
all
(
saith
he
)
let
it
be
even
so
.
Then
I
told
the
King
,
that
even
now
at
this
time
by
chance
,
in
examining
of
a
prisoner
in
Ireland
,
it
falleth
out
and
appeareth
plain
,
that
the
Cardinal
of
Lorain
had
not
done
enough
to
raise
up
troubles
to
your
Majestie
in
your
Realm
,
and
to
trouble
England
and
Scotland
,
but
he
could
not
let
the
poor
Realm
of
Ireland
alone
to
be
in
quiet
,
but
there
he
would
stirr
upon
Sedition
and
Rebellion
also
;
at
the
which
the
King
laughed
heartily
;
and
(
quoth
I
)
in
this
he
abuseth
your
Majesties
name
;
and
as
of
gift
he
would
give
the
Counties
of
Ormond
and
Oosory
to
one
Iames
Fitzmorris
,
a
Rebel
,
and
promises
aid
of
men
and
munition
for
them
there
to
rebel
against
the
Q.
my
Mistress
.
In
my
name
(
quoth
he
)
I
never
heard
of
it
;
Jesus
!
(
quoth
he
)
I
could
never
think
any
trouble
or
hurt
to
my
good
Sister
.
Sir
,
(
quoth
I
)
here
is
the
Article
of
Confession
of
one
Stackbold
,
who
affirmeth
this
:
Here
is
at
the
Court
,
as
I
hear
say
,
one
de
la
Roche
,
Knight
of
the
Order
,
and
Gentleman
of
your
Chamber
,
who
was
the
doer
of
it
,
he
can
inform
your
Majestie
at
the
full
of
the
matter
:
Well
,
let
me
alone
(
quoth
he
)
with
it
,
I
will
see
it
redressed
well
enough
.
Then
Mr.
Walsingham
somewhat
more
declared
what
had
been
done
in
the
matter
,
and
shewed
the
King
what
the
Queen
Mother
had
said
to
us
,
that
de
la
Roche
was
now
in
the
Court
,
and
therefore
prayed
him
that
he
might
be
sent
for
,
and
see
order
taken
in
that
matter
,
as
appertained
to
the
good
will
which
he
had
to
the
amity
of
both
the
Realms
,
which
the
King
said
he
would
.
After
he
said
to
the
King
that
Mr.
Killigrew
should
now
depart
home
,
seeing
he
was
come
to
his
old
Room
,
but
that
we
desired
him
to
stay
a
day
or
two
to
heare
our
next
meeting
,
and
to
see
how
near
we
should
come
to
agreement
,
and
so
to
bring
to
the
Q.
Majestie
some
good
contentment
.
Whereupon
the
King
said
that
thing
should
be
ordered
,
and
with
such
expedition
,
that
he
should
come
home
well-pleased
,
and
bring
the
Queens
Majestie
such
word
as
she
should
therewith
be
contented
,
peradventure
more
then
she
would
think
,
and
so
departed
for
that
day
.
This
day
we
looked
to
be
sent
for
,
but
the
King
went
on
hunting
,
and
pretence
was
made
to
us
that
the
Councel
hath
had
the
Bill
which
we
delivered
to
the
King
in
consideration
,
and
that
they
would
have
his
Majesties
advice
of
the
day
,
time
,
and
place
of
our
meeting
;
after
they
had
consulted
upon
it
to
the
intent
we
might
after
we
once
began
,
continually
travel
untill
the
end
were
made
.
This
is
so
much
as
hitherto
is
done
.
Thus
we
commit
your
Majestie
to
Almighty
God
.
From
Blois
.
Feb.
22.
1571.
Your
Majesties
most
humble
Subjects
and
Servants
,
Tho.
Smith
,
Fra.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Queens
Majestie
.
PLeaseth
it
your
Majestie
to
be
advertised
,
the
last
of
February
,
when
the
Treaty
of
the
League
was
in
manner
at
a
point
,
and
Master
Killegrew
was
ready
to
take
his
leave
of
the
King
and
Queen
Mother
,
we
demanded
audience
,
and
came
all
three
to
the
Court
;
we
were
first
brought
into
the
Kings
Chamber
,
where
was
also
the
Duke
of
Alanson
,
and
other
Noblemen
;
where
I
first
declared
to
the
King
,
That
his
Deputies
and
we
were
now
almost
at
a
point
,
and
in
all
other
things
we
thought
we
should
agree
.
He
said
,
he
had
understood
that
,
and
was
very
glad
of
it
,
hoping
that
this
was
but
a
beginning
,
and
that
the
Amity
should
increase
daily
,
and
bring
forth
more
fruit
.
But
Sir
(
quoth
I
)
there
is
yet
the
matter
of
Religion
not
fully
agreed
upon
,
without
the
which
well
provided
for
,
I
know
not
how
the
League
can
go
forward
,
or
be
sure
.
The
King
said
he
could
not
have
it
put
in
the
League
,
but
it
should
be
in
such
general
words
made
,
that
the
matter
of
Religion
should
be
contained
.
Sir
(
quoth
I
)
that
cannot
be
,
nor
no
general
words
can
contain
it
,
if
the
party
that
is
bound
will
say
,
that
it
is
against
his
Conscience
,
or
he
meant
it
not
.
Why
,
saith
the
King
,
for
that
I
will
write
to
the
Queen
my
sister
with
mine
own
hand
what
I
mean
even
to
that
;
and
that
I
will
as
well
defend
her
in
that
case
,
as
if
it
were
expressed
in
words
.
Sir
(
quoth
I
)
if
you
will
have
it
in
an
Article
by
it self
,
and
as
concluded
betwixt
you
,
so
as
it
be
put
it
writing
,
and
sealed
with
the
Great
Seal
of
France
,
as
the
true
interpretation
of
your
meaning
in
the
League
,
then
we
can
be
content
with
it
,
although
in
the
Treaty
it
be
not
specially
put
in
,
but
in
general
words
;
for
being
so
made
,
it
shall
be
of
as
much
force
by
the
Interpretation
as
the
League
.
Then
Master
Walsingham
declared
,
That
it
was
more
honourable
for
the
King
,
and
more
assurance
,
that
it
were
put
expresly
in
the
Treaty
;
for
then
not
onely
the
Princes
of
Germany
,
but
also
other
Kings
,
which
be
of
the
Religion
,
would
be
right
glad
to
enter
into
it
;
and
by
that
means
onely
you
should
(
saith
he
)
be
able
to
countervail
the
King
of
Spain
,
yea
,
and
all
the
rest
of
Europe
that
should
attempt
any
thing
against
you
;
whereas
if
it
be
done
in
general
words
,
or
underhand
,
they
will
not
trust
the
matter
so
much
,
nor
have
so
good
colour
or
occasion
to
desire
to
enter
into
this
League
with
you
;
and
what
or
whom
need
your
Majestie
fear
,
being
so
well
proped
up
and
fortified
with
this
so
strong
a
League
.
This
may
be
,
saith
the
King
,
hereafter
,
my
Councel
telleth
me
it
should
be
dangerous
for
me
at
this
present
,
to
have
it
in
express
words
;
but
what
maketh
it
matter
,
I
mean
it
so
,
and
what
I
once
say
,
I
will
keep
it
,
I
will
rather
dye
then
not
keep
my
promise
:
Here
I
say
it
to
you
,
and
will
write
it
to
the
Queen
my
Sister
.
How
do
you
mean
Sir
(
quoth
I
)
in
a
writing
,
after
the
fashion
of
a
Treaty
,
and
sealed
with
your
Great
Seal
of
France
,
or
but
in
a
Letter
close
.
In
a
Letter
close
(
saith
he
)
signed
with
my
hand
,
where
I
will
express
the
same
words
are
meant
as
you
would
have
put
in
the
League
;
and
I
will
promise
that
I
will
be
ready
to
defend
in
that
case
,
as
well
as
in
any
other
,
and
so
I
will
indeed
;
and
that
I
say
I
will
keep
,
to
dye
for
it
.
Sir
(
quoth
I
)
for
you
I
do
think
no
less
,
and
I
am
sure
that
the
Queens
Majestie
our
Mistris
and
we
do
take
your
Majestie
to
be
a
faithful
Prince
,
and
constant
in
your
words
as
any
is
living
;
but
when
we
speak
Treaties
,
they
be
not
made
in
words
,
nor
in
such
Letters
missive
,
but
after
another
authentical
sort
sworn
and
sea
led
;
without
which
order
I
cannot
,
for
my
part
,
take
that
it
is
substantially
and
orderly
done
;
and
besides
that
,
this
Treaty
is
not
personal
,
but
is
perpetual
,
and
is
for
you
and
your
Successors
.
Why
,
saith
he
,
it
is
made
for
our
two
lives
and
one
year
after
,
and
then
within
that
year
,
if
I
should
dye
,
such
a
letter
may
be
gotten
:
And
if
my
Son
,
or
whosoever
should
come
after
me
,
should
not
keep
his
promise
,
which
he
hath
spoken
and
written
,
I
could
wish
him
strangled
,
and
not
alive
.
Saith
Mr.
Walsingham
,
though
the
Queens
Majestie
should
peradventure
be
content
with
such
assurance
,
yet
some
of
her
Councel
would
not
,
and
leagues
must
be
made
not
onely
to
satisfie
the
Prince
,
but
also
the
Subjects
,
especially
of
such
a
one
as
this
,
which
is
a
comfort
,
and
assurance
of
all
parties
.
For
when
upon
this
hope
,
they
shall
traffique
here
abroad
in
your
Countrey
and
others
,
and
see
in
the
Treaty
no
assurance
(
for
general
words
is
holden
for
no
assurance
)
in
this
case
they
will
be
afraid
to
traffique
or
travel
abroad
:
And
Sir
,
ye
had
need
consider
well
of
it
;
for
as
there
be
that
do
favour
this
league
,
as
we
do
,
there
be
other
I
warrant
you
which
be
of
the
Spanish
faction
,
and
would
be
loth
it
should
go
forward
:
and
if
they
taking
this
advantage
,
should
perswade
the
Queen
from
it
,
and
in
the
mean
while
bring
her
some
other
offer
;
and
then
this
break
off
,
it
would
be
hard
to
get
it
again
.
Break
off
(
saith
he
)
I
had
rather
dye
,
I
will
satisfie
the
Queen
my
Sister
well
enough
,
I
do
not
doubt
it
,
though
you
be
never
so
stiff
;
I
understand
she
will
be
content
with
such
assurance
,
as
I
tell
you
I
do
assure
you
.
Sir
(
quoth
I
)
I
do
not
know
so
much
,
and
think
verily
she
will
not
be
content
;
and
until
know
more
from
her
Majestie
,
I
must
still
think
so
.
Well
,
saith
the
King
,
ye
have
coursed
me
a
while
,
now
must
I
course
you
again
;
for
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
I
must
have
that
my
request
put
into
the
Treaty
for
her
,
make
what
answer
you
will
,
she
is
my
Kinsewoman
,
and
my
Sister
in
law
,
and
she
was
my
Soveraign
;
and
you
do
know
the
league
which
is
betwixt
that
Realm
and
my
Realm
,
I
can
do
no
less
then
have
the
same
inserted
into
the
league
.
Sir
(
quoth
I
)
as
we
have
written
to
your
Deputies
,
we
have
no
Commissions
or
Authority
to
treat
of
any
such
matter
.
Touching
the
late
Queen
of
Scots
,
she
was
your
Soveraign
,
thanks
be
to
God
she
is
not
now
(
with
that
he
laughed
)
and
it
is
thought
,
when
she
was
Queen
here
,
she
deserved
not
very
well
neither
of
your
Realm
,
nor
of
your
House
;
and
she
is
your
Kinswoman
,
so
is
she
also
to
the
Queen
my
Mistris
;
but
if
she
were
your
daughter
or
your
son
,
if
he
or
she
would
procure
your
death
,
or
to
have
your
Crown
from
you
,
would
you
not
see
justice
done
on
him
or
her
that
should
attempt
it
.
What
is
that
(
saith
he
)
so
I
repeated
it
again
,
that
if
his
son
should
attempt
to
depose
him
from
his
Crown
,
or
procure
his
death
,
that
he
should
be
content
that
justice
should
rather
be
done
,
then
to
be
still
in
that
danger
.
Why
(
saith
he
)
I
do
not
require
to
have
it
put
in
the
same
league
.
Saith
Mr.
Killegrew
,
fire
and
water
cannot
be
together
,
the
one
is
contrary
to
the
other
;
the
league
is
made
for
a
perpetual
and
strait
Amity
betwixt
you
and
the
Queens
Majestie
of
England
,
and
you
would
treat
for
the
Queens
most
mortal
and
dangerous
enemy
;
this
cannot
stand
together
,
you
must
take
her
now
for
dead
,
and
you
cannot
tell
whether
she
be
dead
or
alive
,
and
why
should
you
then
require
her
to
be
put
in
the
league
.
And
if
it
be
so
(
saith
the
King
)
what
remedy
,
then
there
can
be
no
more
suit
made
for
her
,
and
so
we
took
our
leave
.
And
from
thence
we
were
conveyed
to
the
Queen
Mothers
Chamber
,
where
was
the
Lady
Margaret
,
and
a
great
number
of
other
Ladies
,
where
first
I
declared
to
the
Q.
that
where
she
had
promised
me
,
that
for
the
Merchants
that
be
in
the
Staple
or
Hanse
,
they
might
have
the
exercise
of
their
religion
after
the
maner
of
the
English
Church
;
now
when
we
come
to
put
it
in
the
Treaty
,
the
Kings
Deputies
will
not
agree
to
it
.
They
say
they
heard
nothing
of
it
.
Yes
(
said
she
)
I
promised
that
they
might
have
it
in
their
house
,
with
the
doors
shut
,
and
in
the
English
tongue
.
(
Quoth
I
)
I
pray
you
let
them
know
so
much
,
for
I
do
not
think
that
ye
have
told
them
.
Yes
(
saith
she
)
but
you
must
not
have
this
in
the
Treaty
,
but
by
another
way
.
So
(
quoth
I
)
Madam
,
you
still
cut
us
off
something
,
as
we
but
half
agree
to
every
thing
;
but
how
shall
it
be
,
that
I
might
once
see
the
manner
of
it
,
and
judge
of
it
.
But
for
the
greater
matter
we
have
with
the
King
,
as
touching
the
League
,
in
the
which
except
these
words
be
expressed
,
we
think
the
league
not
to
bear
the
meaning
which
we
do
take
it
should
;
and
yet
to
please
the
King
,
and
to
go
so
near
as
we
could
,
we
were
content
,
if
the
King
will
,
with
another
Article
or
Treaty
declarative
,
made
apart
betwixt
his
Majestie
and
the
Q.
my
Mistris
,
under
the
great
Seal
of
England
and
France
,
declare
that
in
general
words
he
doth
mean
,
also
in
the
matter
of
Religion
to
demand
nothing
else
;
but
the
King
now
speaketh
to
us
to
do
it
by
a
Letter
close
missive
,
the
which
for
my
part
I
do
not
esteem
in
such
a
case
as
this
is
,
and
know
not
what
it
is
,
and
how
it
can
be
.
Why
did
you
think
(
saith
she
)
that
the
King
my
son
would
deceive
you
,
the
Q.
your
Mistris
,
my
good
sister
,
would
be
content
with
it
we
know
well
enough
.
Madam
(
quoth
I
)
we
know
not
so
much
,
nor
I
cannot
believe
it
for
my
part
:
But
if
she
would
,
what
is
that
for
us
that
be
her
Ministers
,
which
must
be
(
so
much
as
our
poor
capacities
will
extend
)
that
we
do
wisely
,
surely
and
substantially
in
such
affairs
for
her
Majestie
,
as
she
doth
put
in
our
credit
,
till
we
understand
her
mind
be
otherwise
changed
,
if
you
understand
her
mind
to
be
otherwise
then
we
yet
do
know
,
she
is
our
Soveraign
and
Mistress
,
we
must
be
content
to
obey
.
Other
talk
we
had
about
the
matter
,
each
of
us
three
with
her
,
much
after
that
we
had
with
the
King
;
but
ever
when
she
was
brought
to
a
strait
,
that
was
her
shift
,
she
knew
well
enough
her
Majestie
would
be
content
with
such
a
letter
,
and
that
so
she
was
given
to
understand
:
Till
at
the
last
I
said
,
that
except
there
were
further
assurance
for
the
matter
of
Religion
,
we
could
not
,
nor
durst
not
subscribe
the
Treaty
,
until
we
were
better
certified
that
your
Highness
would
be
so
content
,
for
my
conscience
was
against
it
,
to
leave
so
great
a
point
upon
so
little
a
hold
.
Then
(
as
the
King
said
)
he
would
speak
with
his
Councel
,
and
we
should
know
more
.
The
Queen
Mother
said
,
she
would
speak
with
her
son
in
the
matter
.
Then
I
required
her
,
that
she
would
do
so
much
as
call
for
Monsieur
de
Foix
,
and
shew
him
how
she
was
agreed
for
the
Merchants
,
and
that
he
would
make
haste
with
the
Treaty
,
as
it
was
agreed
upon
,
saving
for
the
mending
of
three
or
four
words
;
for
I
saw
now
I
must
be
fain
to
send
into
England
,
before
I
can
subscribe
it
.
She
said
,
she
would
not
fail
;
but
that
(
said
she
)
if
it
be
but
that
doubt
,
or
some
such
small
thing
,
it
might
be
let
alone
,
till
one
should
come
out
of
England
.
The
King
my
son
will
send
over
the
Marshal
Montmorency
,
because
the
Queen
your
Mistris
desired
it
;
and
he
desireth
again
that
she
would
send
hither
my
Lord
of
Leicester
,
whom
he
desireth
to
see
and
honour
for
the
good
affection
that
he
beareth
to
the
Amity
betwixt
the
two
Realms
,
and
to
acquit
himself
for
the
presents
which
he
hath
divers
times
sent
unto
him
,
and
then
she
doubted
not
all
things
should
be
done
as
your
Majestie
would
desire
.
Nay
,
Madam
(
quoth
I
)
I
know
the
fashion
of
leagues
,
it
must
be
first
agreed
upon
betwixt
the
Commissioners
,
that
no
words
be
altered
,
then
subscribed
with
the
hands
of
both
the
parties
,
your
Commissioners
delivering
the
part
signed
with
their
hands
to
us
,
and
ours
next
to
them
,
then
the
Prince
causeth
it
to
be
made
under
the
great
Seal
of
the
Realm
,
and
so
causeth
it
to
be
delivered
each
to
others
Ambassador
;
he
that
cometh
to
see
it
sworn
to
,
may
make
a
new
League
,
if
the
Princes
will
so
,
to
alter
that
he
cannot
;
for
the
Princes
be
bound
to
ratifie
and
swear
to
that
,
the
which
the
Commissioners
were
agreed
upon
.
And
it
were
not
wisdom
to
send
such
personages
as
your
Majestie
speaks
of
to
an
uncertain
League
,
you
may
consider
my
Mistress
will
not
do
it
.
Well
(
saith
she
)
I
will
speak
with
the
King
my self
,
and
send
you
Monsieur
de
Foix
,
who
shall
treat
with
you
of
all
these
matters
.
Then
Mr
Walsingham
asked
her
,
if
any
thing
were
done
as
touching
de
la
Roche
and
the
matters
in
Ireland
.
And
she
said
,
yea
;
and
that
de
la
Roche
saith
it
is
nothing
,
and
that
there
is
not
a
French
man
there
,
and
that
he
will
lay
his
head
on
it
.
I
pray
you
send
home
word
,
that
it
may
be
tried
out
,
and
if
he
do
not
say
truth
,
that
he
may
feel
smart
for
it
,
and
be
well
punished
.
Then
Mr.
Killegrew
took
his
leave
of
the
Queen
Mother
and
the
Lady
Margaret
,
as
he
did
before
in
the
Kings
Chamber
,
of
the
King
and
the
Duke
,
for
so
they
name
the
Duke
d'Alanson
of
all
whom
he
had
gracious
and
gentle
words
,
as
he
can
shew
your
Majestie
he
could
not
,
for
divers
respects
,
conveniently
have
taken
his
leave
before
.
The
younger
Queen
is
taken
here
to
be
undoubtedly
with
child
;
for
she
hath
all
the
tokens
of
a
woman
that
hath
conceived
,
and
they
gess
she
hath
gone
three
moneths
and
more
,
whereof
the
King
and
Queen
Mother
is
not
a
little
joyful
.
Thus
we
most
humbly
commit
your
Highness
to
the
tuition
of
Almightie
God
.
From
Bloys
the
first
of
March
,
1571.
Your
Majesties
most
humble
Subjects
and
Servants
,
Tho:
Smith
,
Fra:
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
YOur
Lordship
by
Sir
Tho:
Smithes
Letters
unto
her
Majestie
,
shall
be
fully
informed
what
hath
passed
in
Conference
,
as
well
with
the
King
as
his
Deputies
,
touching
the
League
,
to
which
I
refer
you
.
Of
late
I
caused
one
,
under
the
colour
of
a
Catholique
,
to
repair
unto
one
Darbishire
an
English
Jesuit
in
Paris
,
for
that
I
understood
that
there
is
a
concurrency
of
intelligence
between
him
and
those
of
Lorrain
;
as
also
with
those
of
the
Scotish
Queens
faction
.
The
party
I
sent
,
did
seem
very
much
to
bewail
the
evil
success
that
the
late
practises
took
in
Scotland
,
and
that
now
he
did
fear
their
case
will
grow
desperate
,
especially
for
that
Mathers
enterprize
was
also
discovered
.
To
this
the
Jesuit
answered
,
that
the
evil
handling
of
matters
was
the
cause
that
they
took
no
better
effect
;
notwithstanding
(
saith
he
)
be
of
good
comfort
,
and
assure
your self
there
are
more
Mathers
in
England
then
one
,
who
will
not
admit
,
when
time
shall
conveniently
serve
to
adventure
their
lives
in
seeking
to
acquit
us
of
that
lewd
woman
(
meaning
her
Majestie
)
For
(
saith
he
)
if
she
were
gone
,
then
would
the
hedge
lie
open
,
whereby
the
good
Queen
,
that
now
is
prisoner
(
in
whom
resteth
the
present
the
right
of
this
Crown
)
should
easily
enjoy
the
same
▪
For
besides
that
all
the
Catholiques
within
the
Realm
of
England
are
at
her
devotion
;
there
are
(
saith
he
)
God
be
thanked
,
divers
Heretiques
that
are
well-affected
towards
her
,
which
is
no
small
miracle
,
that
God
hath
so
blinded
the●
eyes
,
as
that
they
should
be
inclined
to
her
,
that
in
the
end
shall
yeild
unto
the●
their
just
desert
,
unless
they
return
unto
the
Catholique
faith
.
The
other
replye●
that
for
his
part
,
he
could
never
hope
to
see
her
at
liberty
,
nor
long
to
see
her
ke●●
her
head
upon
her
shoulders
,
and
therefore
could
receive
no
great
comfort
〈◊〉
way
.
Well
(
saith
the
Jesuit
)
I
tell
you
truly
,
that
I
dare
assure
you
she
shall
have
no
harm
,
for
she
lacketh
no
friends
in
the
English
Court
.
And
as
for
her
liberty
saith
he
)
it
standeth
all
good
Catholiques
in
hand
,
●o
much
to
seek
it
either
by
hook
or
by
crook
,
as
no
doubt
but
there
are
some
good
men
that
will
venter
a
joynt
to
bring
it
to
pass
:
For
if
she
were
once
possessed
of
the
Crown
of
England
,
it
will
be
the
onely
way
and
mean
to
reform
all
Christendom
,
in
reducing
them
to
the
Catholique
faith
;
and
therefore
you
must
think
that
there
are
more
heads
occupied
in
this
matter
then
English
heads
,
and
that
there
are
moe
ways
to
the
wood
then
one
;
and
therefore
be
of
good
courage
,
and
ere
ever
one
year
be
at
an
end
,
you
shall
know
more
:
Besides
his
villainous
and
undutiful
language
of
her
Majestie
,
he
used
very
lewd
and
bitter
speeches
against
the
Earl
of
Leicester
and
your
Lordship
.
This
was
the
sum
of
their
talk
,
which
I
conferring
and
weighing
with
the
former
intended
practises
,
made
me
think
it
worth
the
advertisement
,
that
her
Majestie
may
see
how
much
they
build
upon
the
possibility
of
that
dangerous
woman
,
whose
life
is
a
step
unto
her
Majesties
death
;
for
that
they
repute
her
for
an
undoubtable
successor
;
or
rather
(
which
is
a
more
danger
)
for
a
right
Inheritor
.
And
though
I
know
her
mischievous
intentions
are
limitted
,
that
they
can
reach
no
further
to
her
Majesties
harm
or
prejudice
,
then
shall
seem
good
to
Gods
providence
;
yet
is
her
Majestie
bound
for
her
own
safety
and
her
Subejcts
,
to
adde
to
the
same
his
good
providence
,
her
just
policy
,
so
far
forth
as
may
stand
with
justice
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Bloys
the
second
of
March
,
1571.
.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Hononrable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
YOur
Lordship
at
large
by
Sir
Tho:
Smithes
Letters
unto
her
Majestie
,
shall
understand
to
what
issue
we
are
grown
to
touching
this
Treaty
:
We
can
by
no
means
nor
perswasions
we
can
use
,
draw
the
King
to
any
other
interpretation
of
his
meaning
touching
the
point
of
Religion
,
then
by
private
Letters
,
for
that
it
should
seem
that
their
Ambassador
from
hence
hath
assured
the
King
here
,
that
her
Majestie
will
be
content
therewith
.
For
my
private
opinion
,
seeing
this
League
is
to
indure
but
during
the
lives
of
the
two
Princes
,
and
that
the
substance
of
all
Leagues
consisteth
,
chiefly
in
the
sincerity
of
the
matters
,
and
that
this
Prince
hath
given
great
shew
to
the
world
of
great
●incerity
,
I
think
the
private
Letter
bindeth
as
much
in
honour
,
as
any
other
Instrument
or
Contract
that
can
pass
between
them
can
do
in
Law
:
For
if
they
should
break
,
the
matter
is
not
to
be
tryed
in
the
Chamber
imperial
,
by
way
of
pleading
of
what
value
the
instruments
are
,
God
and
the
Sword
must
be
Judges
,
so
that
then
pleading
must
give
place
.
But
this
my
good
Lord
is
for
my
private
opinion
;
in
matters
of
so
great
weight
as
leagues
are
,
I
profess
,
altogether
ignorance
.
If
her
Majestie
can
content
her self
with
this
private
interpretation
of
the
Kings
meaning
,
then
if
it
would
please
her
Majestie
,
through
your
good
motion
,
to
use
some
words
of
assurance
towards
the
Ambassador
there
,
of
the
great
good
opinion
she
hath
of
the
Kings
sincerity
,
and
that
she
buildeth
more
upon
his
words
,
then
upon
contract
;
I
know
nothing
can
more
content
him
,
for
he
desireth
to
be
reputed
a
Prince
that
esteemeth
his
word
and
honour
above
his
life
;
Besides
,
he
wisheth
himself
to
be
in
her
Majesties
good
opinion
before
all
other
Princes
;
and
doth
often
take
occasion
to
say
,
that
he
hopeth
there
will
be
no
less
earnest
good
will
and
strait
Amity
between
him
and
her
Majestie
,
then
was
between
her
Father
and
his
Grandfather
.
To
nourish
this
opinion
of
Amity
between
them
,
I
take
it
to
be
the
office
of
all
those
who
truly
love
their
Majesties
,
as
that
League
that
tendeth
greatly
to
both
their
sureties
,
being
knit
together
in
perfect
Amity
;
which
beside
their
particular
safety
,
will
breed
a
great
repose
in
all
Europe
,
especially
for
the
cause
of
Religion
.
And
surely
(
my
Lord
)
for
the
increase
and
nourishment
of
this
friendship
,
nothing
can
yield
more
furtherance
then
your
access
hither
in
ratification
of
the
League
,
a
thing
very
much
desired
of
their
Majesties
here
,
as
you
perceive
by
Sir
Tho:
Smithes
Letter
.
The
motion
at
the
first
being
made
by
the
Queen
Mother
,
seemed
strange
unto
us
for
her
to
name
a
particular
person
,
but
when
she
shewed
unto
us
,
that
her
Majestie
the
last
Summer
desired
the
Marshal
Montmorency
,
whereunto
they
did
condescend
;
and
that
they
also
mean
to
send
him
now
for
the
confirmation
of
this
League
,
we
had
nothing
to
reply
.
They
say
that
the
King
,
in
respect
of
the
good
offices
that
you
had
done
between
the
two
Crowns
,
the
great
honour
you
had
used
towards
his
Ministers
sent
hither
,
and
certain
pr●sents
that
you
had
sent
unto
himself
,
desireth
very
much
both
to
see
you
and
honour
you
.
Besides
,
she
said
,
that
your
coming
should
be
so
grateful
unto
her
and
the
King
her
Son
,
as
you
might
obtain
any
thing
at
his
hands
for
the
contentment
of
her
Majestie
,
so
far
forth
as
he
might
with
his
honour
grant
.
Surely
,
my
Lord
,
though
this
voyage
to
your
purse
cannot
but
grow
very
chargable
,
yet
for
the
furtherance
of
the
common
cause
of
Religion
,
for
the
increase
of
Amity
between
the
two
Princes
and
Crowns
,
and
for
their
own
particular
reputation
,
never
was
there
offered
to
your
Lordship
greater
occasion
,
both
generally
and
particularly
to
do
good
,
then
at
this
present
.
Your
Lordship
can
do
more
good
in
one
hour
here
,
then
twenty
such
petty
companions
as
my self
is
can
do
in
a
whole
year
,
or
possible
in
all
our
lives
time
.
I
would
I
could
so
well
hope
of
her
Majesties
leave
,
as
of
your
Lordships
liking
to
take
this
journey
upon
you
,
and
then
I
would
assure
my self
of
your
coming
;
and
by
the
same
,
of
as
great
good
to
ensue
,
as
ever
followed
of
any
others
imployment
in
this
voyage
,
&c.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
IT
may
pleas
your
Lordship
to
understand
,
that
Monsieur
de
la
Mothe
hath
advertised
their
Majesties
here
,
that
the
Q.
of
Scots
cause
in
England
is
not
so
desperate
as
we
make
it
,
for
that
lately
she
hath
received
so
much
increase
of
liberty
,
as
that
she
went
a
Hawking
with
the
Earl
of
Shrewsbury
;
which
advertisement
here
,
maketh
them
more
earnest
in
her
cause
then
they
were
wont
,
for
that
they
doubt
one
day
she
will
come
to
the
possession
of
the
Crown
of
England
,
either
by
succession
or
prevention
;
and
therefore
the
Councel
here
do
advise
the
King
so
to
deal
for
her
,
as
may
continue
in
her
an
opinion
that
he
is
careful
for
her
well
own
safety
,
and
cannot
but
do
justice
,
then
call
things
proceed
well
;
and
her
Majestie
may
well
perceive
,
that
any
favour
shewed
unto
her
,
doth
not
onely
breed
disfavour
,
but
also
danger
and
hindrance
towards
her self
,
whereof
Mr.
Killegrew
can
inform
her
Majestie
at
large
.
The
opinion
of
the
wisest
sort
of
the
Gentlemen
of
the
Religion
that
are
here
,
is
,
That
the
League
it self
shall
not
do
more
good
,
then
the
imployment
of
two
honourable
Personages
for
the
ratification
of
the
same
;
and
therefore
they
desire
me
most
earnestly
to
move
her
Majestie
to
concur
with
the
King
in
this
respect
,
who
hath
to
that
end
made
choice
of
Montmorency
,
hoping
that
her
Majestie
will
choose
one
of
quality
somewhat
answerable
to
his
calling
:
Besides
,
the
King
and
Queens
desire
,
as
may
appear
by
Sir
Tho:
Smithes
Letters
,
the
said
Gentlemen
do
desire
much
the
Earl
of
Leicesters
coming
,
as
one
very
grateful
unto
their
Majesties
here
;
and
therefore
shall
be
able
to
do
very
much
good
by
the
advancement
of
their
causes
,
whose
increase
of
credit
cannot
but
be
beneficial
unto
her
Majestie
,
in
considering
the
great
good
affection
they
bear
towards
her
,
in
regard
of
the
great
honour
and
benefits
they
have
received
at
her
Majesties
hands
;
and
therefore
their
increase
of
credit
shall
breed
increase
of
Amity
,
a
thing
not
unnecessary
for
her
Majestie
,
considering
how
she
finds
some
of
her
neighbours
affected
abroad
,
and
her
Subjects
inclined
at
home
.
Besides
,
if
her
Majestie
should
not
seem
to
be
desirous
of
Montmorencies
coming
,
considering
that
he
is
no
less
willing
to
come
,
then
his
Master
is
to
send
,
it
might
give
him
occasion
to
think
that
her
Majestie
maketh
not
that
account
of
him
,
that
his
great
good
will
and
devotion
towards
her
deserveth
,
whereof
he
letteth
not
to
make
demonstration
outwardly
as
otherways
;
of
the
which
,
besides
mine
own
experience
during
the
time
of
my
charge
here
,
Sir
Tho:
Smith
and
Mr.
Killegrew
can
give
good
testimony
,
and
therefore
I
doubt
not
,
her
Majestie
wil
have
good
consideration
thereof
accordingly
.
Your
Lordship
at
large
,
by
Sir
Tho:
Smith
,
is
advertised
how
strangely
the
Article
of
Provision
for
the
King
of
Spain
was
taken
by
his
Deputies
.
Surely
if
her
Majestie
persist
in
that
point
,
to
have
him
specially
provided
for
,
I
perceive
then
,
that
this
Treaty
is
at
the
best
,
for
that
they
themselves
confess
,
that
the
end
of
this
League
is
onely
to
bridle
his
greatness
;
therefore
to
provide
for
his
safety
,
who
seeketh
both
their
destructions
,
they
cannot
tell
what
to
judge
what
it
meaneth
,
especially
seeing
,
that
of
late
he
hath
no
way
deserved
at
her
Majesties
hands
any
such
favour
.
If
therefore
her
Majestie
do
think
that
this
Prince
is
of
any
value
,
who
is
towards
all
men
sincere
,
towards
her
Majestie
well
affected
,
towards
Religion
pius
Inimicus
,
she
must
not
weigh
him
in
one
ballance
with
Spain
,
who
is
of
word
unsincere
,
in
affection
towards
her
Majestie
maliciously
bent
,
and
the
common
Enemy
to
our
Religion
.
If
her
Majestie
mean
to
take
profit
of
his
friendship
,
the
next
way
shall
be
,
to
strengthen
her self
with
the
Amity
of
others
in
such
sort
,
as
she
shall
have
no
need
of
it
;
for
it
is
the
nature
of
a
proud
man
to
make
best
account
of
them
that
least
esteem
him
,
for
whosoever
yieldeth
to
him
,
increaseth
his
pride
,
which
thing
those
that
deal
with
the
Spanish
Nation
find
to
be
most
true
.
So
long
as
the
late
Catholique
League
made
remaineth
in
force
,
her
Majestie
,
nor
any
other
Princes
of
the
Religion
,
can
promise
unto
themselves
any
thing
at
Spains
hands
,
but
as
much
mischief
as
he
can
do
them
;
which
thing
her
Majestie
,
with
the
rest
,
shall
find
to
be
true
,
by
too
dear
an
experience
,
if
the
same
be
not
holpen
by
some
counter
league
.
The
consideration
whereof
maketh
the
German
Princes
now
(
who
otherwise
are
slow
in
their
counsels
&
determinations
)
to
think
it
necessary
for
them
to
joyn
in
this
counter-league
;
which
thing
your
Lordship
may
perceive
by
this
inclosed
letter
,
which
lately
I
received
from
the
Count
Palatine
touching
that
point
;
whereas
he
referreth
me
to
his
servant
Iuniu●
,
with
whom
I
have
had
conference
,
I
have
committed
the
report
thereof
to
this
bearer
M.
Beal
.
Touching
the
Marriage
in
Treaty
here
betwixt
the
Prince
of
Navarre
and
the
Lady
Margaret
,
Sir
Tho:
Smith
,
Mr.
Killegrew
and
I
,
knowing
how
much
the
success
of
the
same
might
further
the
cause
of
the
Religion
;
and
finding
the
greatest
difculty
to
be
the
manner
of
the
solemnizing
of
the
same
,
we
sent
unto
the
Queen
of
Navarre
a
Copy
of
the
Treaty
of
the
marriage
betwixt
King
Edward
and
the
lat●
Q.
of
Spain
,
the
Kings
sister
here
,
wherein
it
was
agreed
(
as
your
Lordship
knoweth
)
that
she
should
be
married
according
to
the
form
of
our
Church
.
This
Co●y
of
the
Treaty
,
as
the
Queen
of
Navarre
her self
told
Sir
Thomas
Smith
and
me
,
standeth
her
in
very
good
stead
,
whom
she
sent
for
the
7
of
this
moneth
to
come
and
speak
with
her
.
At
our
access
she
told
us
,
that
she
did
not
send
for
us
,
before
she
did
make
Queen
Mother
acquainted
therewith
;
not
(
saith
she
)
in
respect
of
my self
,
but
in
respect
of
her
Majestie
,
towards
whom
I
would
be
loth
to
ingender
any
jealousie
,
considering
that
she
is
growing
to
so
good
Amity
with
this
Crown
:
For
as
for
my self
,
I
am
not
afraid
to
make
known
to
all
the
world
the
great
good
will
I
bear
towards
her
Majestie
,
to
whom
I
am
as
much
bound
as
ever
one
Prince
was
to
another
.
And
because
(
saith
she
)
you
are
Ministers
to
her
Majestie
here
,
I
thought
good
to
make
you
acquainted
in
what
state
and
terms
the
Treaty
of
the
marriage
standeth
betwixt
their
Majesties
here
and
me
(
saith
she
)
there
is
no
difference
,
but
only
the
manner
of
solemnization
.
I
have
alledged
the
Treaty
which
you
sent
me
,
whereunto
they
take
exceptions
,
such
as
are
of
no
great
value
;
and
therefore
(
said
she
)
I
cannot
tell
what
to
judge
of
the
matter
,
because
amongst
the
rest
of
the
exceptions
,
they
say
it
was
no
true
Copy
of
the
Treaty
.
I
have
sent
for
you
Monsieur
Smith
(
saith
she
)
to
know
,
because
you
were
a
dealer
in
the
same
,
whether
you
will
not
justifie
it
to
be
a
true
Copy
,
to
whom
Sir
Tho:
Smith
answered
,
that
knowing
the
great
good
will
her
Majestie
did
bear
her
,
and
how
much
she
desired
the
good
success
of
that
marriage
,
as
a
thing
that
tended
to
the
advancement
of
Religion
,
and
repose
of
this
Realm
,
he
could
not
but
in
duty
avow
the
same
,
and
be
willing
to
do
any
good
office
that
might
advance
the
said
marriage
.
She
made
us
acquainted
with
divers
other
particularities
,
which
I
thought
good
rather
to
refer
to
the
report
of
this
bearer
,
then
to
commit
them
to
writing
.
The
Copy
of
the
Letter
which
I
send
unto
your
Lordship
here
inclosed
,
sent
unto
her
from
her
Son
,
which
she
delivered
unto
us
secretly
to
read
,
may
shew
you
how
full
of
jealousie
the
matter
is
,
and
therefore
until
the
same
be
concluded
,
I
hold
it
for
doubtful
.
She
findeth
here
a
great
stay
of
Count
Lodovicus's
advice
,
who
surely
is
the
rarest
Gentleman
which
I
have
talked
withal
since
I
came
to
France
,
&c.
Your
Lordships
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Queens
most
excellent
Majestie
.
PLeaseth
it
your
Majestie
,
the
thirtieth
of
March
at
night
we
received
your
Majesties
Letters
of
the
twentieth
of
the
same
,
whereupon
asking
audience
the
next
day
(
because
the
King
himself
was
yet
in
his
Diet
)
we
did
speak
with
the
Queen
Mother
in
her
Chamber
,
where
I
began
to
declare
unto
her
Highness
,
that
by
Letters
from
her
Majestie
we
had
understood
two
things
,
whereof
we
were
sorry
;
the
one
,
that
your
Highness
having
received
the
dispatch
from
us
of
our
negotiation
here
,
as
touching
the
league
and
amity
,
&
willing
to
dispatch
our
Currier
again
with
your
resolution
,
which
we
doubt
not
should
be
to
her
and
the
K.
contention
,
their
Ambassador
Resident
required
that
your
Majestie
would
not
write
your
answer
or
resolution
unto
us
,
until
he
had
his
Currier
come
,
for
whom
he
looked
every
day
.
Saith
the
Q.
that
is
,
because
he
would
coucur
with
you
.
I
think
so
(
said
I
)
and
it
is
well
;
and
I
trust
we
shall
so
concur
to
a
perpetual
and
strait
Amity
.
I
hope
(
saith
she
)
but
yet
he
wrote
not
so
much
to
us
,
that
he
spake
to
the
Queen
to
forbear
his
resolution
to
you
,
but
onely
that
he
looked
for
his
Currier
.
The
other
is
more
grievous
to
us
,
because
we
take
the
time
lost
,
and
some
evil
suspicion
may
be
conceived
;
but
I
trust
the
Amity
is
so
begun
between
the
two
Realms
,
that
there
shall
no
suspicion
have
place
,
after
that
the
one
hath
understood
the
other
.
Monsieur
de
Crocque
arrived
into
England
,
as
your
Majesty
knoweth
with
Commission
from
hence
to
help
Scotland
to
a
quietness
in
her self
,
and
to
concur
with
him
whom
the
Queen
our
Mistris
should
send
for
that
purpose
for
aid
,
and
even
at
the
same
time
,
were
letters
intercepted
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
to
the
Duke
of
Alva
,
whereby
she
giveth
her self
,
her
Realm
,
and
her
Son
to
be
in
the
pro●ection
and
government
of
the
King
of
Spain
.
And
with
that
the
L.
Seton
,
who
had
been
there
,
and
sithence
with
the
Duke
of
Alva
driven
by
a
Tempest
into
a
Haven
,
which
by
the
Conspirators
was
appointed
where
the
Flemings
and
Spaniards
should
arrive
,
disguising
himself
like
a
Mariner
,
went
from
thence
and
came
as
I
told
your
Majesty
,
into
Scotland
,
and
into
the
Castle
of
Edenborough
with
some
other
of
the
Queens
Majesties
Rebels
;
his
papers
and
instructions
being
●ound
,
declared
that
in
her
Majesties
name
he
had
assured
the
Duke
of
Alva
,
that
with
a
small
power
they
might
bring
into
their
hands
the
yong
King
of
Scots
,
and
so
carry
him
into
Spain
.
Then
giveth
comfort
to
other
of
the
Rebels
by
other
letters
,
that
shortly
they
shal
return
into
Scotland
.
This
Madam
(
quoth
I
)
is
enough
to
make
the
Queen
our
Mistris
to
awake
,
and
to
look
about
her
,
and
even
at
that
same
time
cometh
Monsieur
de
Crocque
with
the
Kings
letters
,
and
requireth
the
Scotch
Queen
,
to
be
set
at
liberty
,
and
to
be
sent
into
France
.
Madam
(
quoth
I
)
I
pray
your
Majestie
consider
of
the
case
,
and
imagine
you
were
the
Q.
of
England
my
Mistris
,
and
that
all
these
things
at
one
time
came
to
your
consideration
,
what
would
you
think
.
Ah
Monsieur
L'Ambassador
(
quoth
she
)
we
did
know
then
of
no
such
intent
of
the
Q.
of
Scots
,
you
may
be
sure
,
we
would
be
as
loath
that
any
such
thing
should
be
attempted
and
rather
loather
:
Madam
(
quoth
I
)
I
do
not
doubt
,
considering
this
good
amity
which
is
so
forward
betwixt
the
two
Realms
.
Well
(
saith
she
)
she
is
allyed
to
the
King
and
to
me
,
and
brought
up
here
,
and
we
for
our
part
could
do
no
less
then
intreat
for
her
,
what
we
could
obtain
at
the
Queen
my
sisters
hands
.
She
seeketh
another
way
to
ruinate
her self
,
to
hurt
her
friends
,
to
deserve
no
pity
nor
favor
,
and
sorry
we
must
be
for
her
,
and
if
she
be
so
dangerous
(
as
it
appeareth
)
we
cannot
nor
dare
not
require
liberty
for
her
which
is
so
perilous
to
the
Queen
my
sisters
state
:
yet
if
it
shall
please
her
for
our
sake
to
give
her
her
life
,
and
for
the
rest
provide
for
her
own
safety
as
reason
is
she
shall
do
a
deed
of
price
,
and
in
this
matter
we
will
trouble
the
Q.
your
Mistris
no
furth●●
.
Then
(
quoth
I
)
one
other
thing
there
is
touching
Monsieur
de
Crocque
his
power
or
Commission
(
for
so
we
call
it
)
is
not
large
enough
,
for
he
hath
(
as
he
saith
)
but
Commission
to
move
them
to
Peace
and
Agreement
.
To
the
which
now
of
late
they
of
the
Castle
do
shew
themselvs
very
obstinate
,
perverse
and
unreasonable
by
reason
of
some
offers
from
the
Duke
of
Alva
,
and
some
hope
peradventure
received
from
hence
:
For
where
before
they
were
content
to
require
the
Queens
Majesties
aid
to
come
to
a
good
agreement
with
the
adverse
faction
,
so
that
the
surety
of
their
Persons
,
Lands
,
Goods
,
and
Honors
might
be
provided
for
,
now
they
be
so
puffed
up
that
they
will
not
come
to
any
abstinence
of
Civil
war
amongst
themselves
.
And
surely
the
Queen
my
Mistris
meant
no
other
then
to
have
brought
them
into
quietness
among
themselves
.
To
the
intent
that
the
Realm
might
after
agreement
within
it self
,
enter
into
this
League
with
the
other
two
Realms
,
making
as
it
were
for
defence
one
whole
Realm
,
and
so
I
have
always
told
you
Madam
.
It
is
so
(
saith
she
)
and
we
desire
no
other
.
Well
Madam
(
quoth
I
)
if
you
then
will
concur
with
us
,
the
matter
will
be
soon
at
a
point
.
Then
Monsieur
Crocque
must
have
a
larger
Commission
then
yet
he
hath
;
for
he
saith
he
hath
but
(
as
I
said
before
)
a
Commission
to
make
them
to
accord
amongst
themselves
,
to
choose
a
number
of
men
to
govern
the
Realm
,
and
never
make
mention
of
King
nor
Queen
.
Why
(
saith
Master
Walsingham
)
that
were
a
headless
Government
,
and
when
will
they
agree
to
it
?
he
that
knoweth
that
Nation
,
will
never
think
that
will
come
to
pass
;
and
therefore
that
should
be
to
make
more
dissention
amongst
them
,
not
to
make
a
Peace
.
Madam
(
quoth
I
)
that
Commission
hath
no
Order
nor
Authority
,
but
as
is
said
to
continue
trouble
.
But
Madam
,
as
in
all
matters
hitherto
we
have
well
agreed
betwixt
the
two
Realms
of
England
and
France
,
I
pray
you
let
us
agree
in
this
.
And
if
we
speak
reasonable
,
the
King
shall
concur
with
us
;
if
not
,
let
us
hear
answer
to
the
contrary
,
and
we
will
answer
.
The
Queen
my
Mistris
hath
propounded
this
,
that
they
shall
all
agree
to
acknowledge
the
young
King
for
King
.
For
as
the
for
Queen
,
she
hath
good
cause
not
to
trust
her
,
nor
you
neither
.
Then
for
compounding
,
how
one
shall
agree
with
th'
other
for
their
Lands
,
Offices
,
and
Goods
;
that
to
be
agreed
by
the
mediation
of
wise
and
indifferent
men
,
whereof
your
Ambassador
,
be
it
Monsieur
de
Croque
or
any
other
,
to
be
an
Umpire
,
and
whom
the
Q.
my
Mistris
shall
appoint
to
be
another
.
So
that
they
shall
well
know
,
that
these
two
Crowns
as
friends
will
make
them
by
perswasion
to
agree
to
reason
,
if
not
to
joyn
together
,
to
make
them
take
reason
against
their
wills
.
Ye
say
well
Monsieur
Amb.
saith
she
,
and
you
speak
roundly
and
plainly
,
as
you
were
wont
to
do
;
and
I
will
speak
with
the
K.
my
son
,
and
you
shall
have
answer
.
Madam
(
said
Mr.
Walsingham
)
Monsieur
Amb.
saieth
here
plainly
unto
you
.
Yea
(
saith
she
)
so
he
is
wont
,
I
know
him
well
enough
.
Yea
(
saith
he
)
but
while
two
shall
be
at
strife
,
if
ye
would
set
up
again
the
Scotch
Queen
,
whom
(
by
reason
)
the
Queen
our
Mistres
cannot
abide
,
if
in
the
mean
time
a
third
should
come
and
set
foot
in
Scotland
,
would
it
not
trouble
you
and
us
also
?
Yes
,
saith
she
,
and
we
should
be
as
loath
to
see
that
as
you
:
Well
Madam
(
quoth
I
)
then
take
heed
of
the
pick-thank
,
for
he
is
ready
;
I
know
whom
you
mean
(
quoth
she
)
and
he
is
ready
indeed
,
and
loves
to
be
medling
in
every
place
,
but
I
doubt
not
but
the
Queen
your
Mistris
and
we
shall
agree
,
it
is
our
desire
,
and
that
this
amity
may
increase
to
make
us
both
strong
,
for
all
that
Coast
,
I
hope
so
(
quoth
I
)
and
would
be
loath
that
all
labour
for
so
little
a
matter
should
be
lost
.
Lost
(
saith
she
)
fear
you
not
,
your
Queen
can
desire
no
reasonable
thing
at
our
hands
,
but
we
will
agree
to
it
,
you
shall
judge
your self
,
and
to
morrow
you
shall
have
answer
God
willing
,
but
hear
you
nothing
else
of
the
other
matter
?
Madam
(
quoth
I
)
I
know
not
what
you
mean
,
but
surely
not●ing
is
spoken
,
not
so
much
as
from
Mr
Killegrew
nor
of
the
league
,
but
we
look
every
day
that
our
Currior
should
be
here
,
and
then
we
shall
be
able
to
inform
your
Majesty
.
Ye
shall
not
marvail
(
saith
she
)
that
I
be
so
inquisitive
,
for
gladly
would
I
learn
somewhat
of
the
Queen
my
sisters
minde
,
and
make
this
Amity
Si
estroictè
as
may
be
.
This
is
the
sum
of
that
which
passed
at
that
time
.
viz.
the
last
day
of
March
betwixt
the
Queen
mother
and
us
.
The
next
day
the
first
of
April
Monsieur
de
Foix
came
to
our
lodging
at
afternoon
,
and
shewed
that
upon
our
talk
with
Q.
mother
,
of
the
which
she
had
at
large
declared
unto
the
King
,
because
some
things
were
in
doubt
;
the
King
according
to
the
promise
of
the
Q.
mother
had
sent
them
to
us
both
to
be
satisfyed
in
our
doubts
,
and
to
give
us
a
reasonable
answer
:
betwixt
them
and
Mr.
Walsingham
and
me
,
all
was
repeated
again
.
The
doubt
your
Majestie
and
your
Councel
found
,
and
the
insufficiency
of
his
Commission
was
at
all
points
debated
again
at
full
,
each
of
us
serving
others
turn
to
make
probable
what
we
said
,
and
they
what
they
said
.
And
first
we
beat
them
with
reason
from
the
choosing
of
indifferent
men
,
that
should
rule
neither
in
the
Princes
nor
the
Queens
name
,
that
we
said
was
rather
the
Aristocratia
as
they
would
have
it
.
First
the
Scots
will
never
choose
such
;
they
of
that
Nation
were
never
wont
to
be
governed
but
under
a
King
,
yea
and
hardly
would
their
Kings
govern
,
of
whom
the
most
part
they
have
slain
themselves
.
Then
they
have
elected
already
and
Crowned
their
King
,
to
whom
by
right
it
is
due
:
For
as
for
their
Queen
,
she
is
by
them
deposed
.
She
is
in
England
,
and
worthily
kept
so
straightly
,
that
when
it
pleased
her
Majesty
she
might
justly
have
the
reward
of
her
deserts
,
and
if
they
were
too
earnest
to
set
her
up
,
or
for
her
liberty
they
may
peradventure
be
an
occasion
to
shorten
her
life
,
It
was
also
brought
in
,
that
the
League
that
France
had
,
was
not
with
the
person
,
but
with
the
Realm
and
seat
thereof
.
They
said
the
King
could
not
with
his
honor
,
so
long
as
she
lived
consent
to
the
deposing
of
her
,
being
his
Allie
and
confederate
,
nor
to
the
setting
up
of
her
son
,
who
is
not
a
Kings
son
,
but
hath
all
his
right
from
her
onely
.
Why
(
quoth
we
)
then
you
do
wrong
,
will
you
interrupt
the
doings
of
the
Realm
,
whosoever
is
King
there
,
and
acknowledged
King
,
to
him
are
you
allyed
.
They
came
to
this
,
that
if
the
Scots
did
universally
agree
to
it
,
they
must
be
content
.
And
as
for
the
Q.
they
had
heard
and
known
too
much
by
her
,
and
although
some
excuse
may
be
made
for
her
by
the
grief
of
her
long
imprisonment
:
yet
she
hath
gone
about
too
much
,
and
against
her
own
friends
,
and
her
own
safety
,
and
her
sons
,
and
the
whole
Realms
But
(
say
they
)
Scotland
is
a
free
Nation
,
and
we
do
claim
no
superiority
over
them
,
and
therefore
the
King
cannot
command
them
nor
compel
them
,
but
by
perswasion
and
by
intreaty
what
can
be
gotten
by
them
to
be
done
,
that
is
reasonable
,
and
now
that
the
Q.
is
prisoner
with
you
,
and
not
like
to
come
to
them
,
why
should
they
not
obey
the
yong
Prince
,
whom
if
his
mother
were
dead
they
must
needs
obey
,
and
why
should
not
all
be
done
in
his
name
,
as
when
we
had
King
Iohn
prisoner
,
did
not
all
France
obey
to
Charles
the
fifth
his
son
?
To
him
(
quoth
we
)
as
Regent
:
but
now
if
the
one
shall
obey
as
to
the
Prince
,
the
other
as
to
the
King
,
there
shall
be
no
rule
nor
order
.
Upon
this
was
some
dispute
between
us
.
In
fine
,
we
concluded
consulere
in
Commune
,
that
they
should
send
such
Instructions
to
Mr.
de
Croque
for
that
purpose
▪
to
make
the
Realm
of
Scotland
so
in
accord
,
that
they
may
perfectly
agree
to
●oyn
with
the
amity
betwixt
England
and
France
,
and
that
the
Articles
of
his
Instructions
might
be
such
,
as
your
Majesty
shall
think
them
reasonable
for
your
Majesties
surety
.
And
those
to
be
shewed
to
your
Majesty
to
judge
upon
,
upon
which
your
Majesty
shall
also
joyn
for
the
same
purpose
,
with
the
same
or
such
Articles
as
ye
shall
devise
,
that
by
common
consent
of
both
the
Realms
,
such
an
accord
shall
be
made
by
the
consents
of
the
Scots
themselves
,
or
by
the
mediation
common
of
both
your
Ambassadors
,
That
neither
your
Majesty
,
nor
the
King
shall
be
accounted
to
lose
any
thing
of
the
old
Amity
of
Scotland
,
but
joyntly
to
aid
them
,
to
be
of
one
accord
,
&
in
subjection
to
one
K.
that
both
your
Commissioners
or
Ambassadors
shal
declare
that
as
Princes
united
in
most
straight
Amity
,
that
which
shal
please
the
one
shal
please
the
other
,
and
to
the
contrary
,
who
shall
displease
either
,
shall
displease
both
.
And
if
any
shall
be
so
obstinate
that
they
will
not
come
to
accord
by
good
and
reasonable
conditions
,
that
they
shall
look
for
no
ayd
from
hence
by
any
means
but
rather
the
contrary
.
〈◊〉
second
of
April
bec●use
I
and
Mr.
Walsingham
both
were
somewhat
sick
that
night
,
both
Mr.
de
Limoges
and
de
Foix
came
to
us
,
and
said
that
Q.
mother
having
again
conferred
with
the
King
,
and
they
both
likeing
well
our
frank
and
round
dealing
,
willed
them
to
shew
us
what
Articles
or
Instructions
their
Majesties
had
devised
for
the
matter
of
Scotland
to
be
compounded
,
because
from
henceforth
there
should
be
plain
dealing
,
and
full
union
betwixt
the
two
Realms
,
and
all
one
desire
to
quiet
all
parties
that
way
:
we
seeing
the
Articles
,
said
that
for
so
much
as
we
could
understand
we
liked
them
well
,
and
they
had
gone
as
far
as
yesterday
they
told
us
they
could
go
.
But
to
give
judgment
of
liking
or
not
liking
them
,
we
referred
to
your
Majesty
.
And
if
du
Crocque
do
shew
the
same
to
your
Majesty
,
we
doubted
not
but
whosoever
the
Q.
did
send
by
her
commandment
,
also
should
be
shewn
to
him
or
to
the
Ambassador
,
the
Instructions
and
Commission
which
your
Majesty
would
send
by
him
,
so
that
there
may
appear
plain
dealing
and
perfect
union
and
intelligence
betwixt
these
two
Princes
,
and
that
no
other
subtlety
or
craft
was
meant
,
but
sincerely
to
follow
the
true
amity
which
now
was
begun
,
That
both
in
heart
,
words
,
and
deeds
,
it
was
meant
it
should
go
forward
to
the
benefit
of
all
the
three
Realms
,
and
we
trust
to
the
great
assurance
and
contentation
of
your
Majesty
.
And
if
it
shall
please
your
Majesty
to
hear
our
poor
advice
,
that
which
is
for
the
assurance
of
your
Person
and
Crown
,
as
ye
are
a
Prince
lawful
and
natural
,
and
have
a
Crown
Imperial
,
so
to
do
it
by
your
Laws
,
as
Gods
Laws
and
yours
will
it
to
be
done
.
Foraign
Princes
that
be
your
friends
will
and
must
take
it
well
.
Such
as
be
not
,
shall
rather
laugh
at
you
,
and
be
glad
of
it
that
you
do
it
not
,
and
when
they
shall
see
time
,
take
occasion
to
indanger
your
Majesty
thereby
.
God
long
preserve
your
Majesty
to
his
honor
and
your
Majesties
contentation
;
From
Blois
the
third
of
April
1573.
To
the
Queens
Majesty
.
PLease
it
your
Highness
to
be
advertised
.
At
the
last
Mr.
Walsingham
and
I
have
concluded
the
League
,
not
without
some
difficulty
for
the
Scotch
matters
,
which
from
the
beginning
have
most
interrupted
and
troubled
us
,
nevertheless
we
have
also
passed
over
them
in
the
end
,
we
trust
to
your
Highness
contentation
,
and
all
other
things
,
whereof
we
had
instructions
by
your
Majesties
letters
of
the
second
of
April
.
We
can
perceive
nothing
in
any
wise
,
but
that
the
King
here
goeth
as
sincerely
and
tam
bona
fide
with
your
Majesty
,
as
any
Prince
can
,
and
we
suppose
and
trust
certainly
by
Gods
Grace
,
that
this
league
shall
be
as
great
an
assurance
and
defence
of
your
Majesty
as
ever
was
or
can
be
.
The
two
Realms
being
so
neer
and
ready
to
defend
if
it
be
required
,
if
Spain
will
now
threaten
or
shew
evil
Offices
,
as
it
hath
done
of
late
against
your
Highness
surety
,
it
will
be
afraid
hereafter
,
seeing
such
a
wall
adjoyned
.
And
if
it
will
not
,
it
may
sooner
feel
the
smart
of
evil
doing
then
it
would
:
if
the
house
of
Burgundie
will
be
friend
,
whereof
there
is
great
reason
to
have
much
doubt
,
yet
nothing
is
done
on
your
Majesties
part
to
break
the
amity
.
And
peradventure
this
will
make
him
the
loather
,
seeing
so
good
,
or
neer
hand
so
good
,
&
peradventure
in
time
a
better
vent
granted
here
for
your
Subjects
and
Merchants
then
that
is
.
I
thank
your
Majesty
most
humbly
,
that
it
pleased
you
in
my
absence
,
to
bestow
on
me
the
Chancelorship
of
the
Order
,
the
which
must
needs
be
to
me
manifold
times
more
welcom
,
because
that
without
my
suit
,
and
in
mine
absence
your
Highness
of
your
gracious
goodness
did
remember
me
.
I
pray
God
I
may
have
that
Grace
to
do
your
Majesty
that
service
which
may
be
acceptable
to
you
as
my
heart
doth
desire
.
Thus
I
commit
your
Highness
to
Almighty
God
,
with
my
dayly
prayer
that
your
Majesty
〈◊〉
long
and
most
prosperously
reign
over
us
,
From
Bloys
April
22.
1571.
By
the
Queen
.
ELIZABETH
.
R.
TRusty
and
well
beloved
,
We
greet
you
well
;
where
the
French
King
our
good
brother
did
of
late
send
hither
to
us
Mr.
de
Crocque
with
his
letters
,
signifying
to
us
thereby
,
that
upon
such
an
agreement
as
had
been
lately
made
between
you
as
our
Ambassadors
,
and
his
Deputies
to
have
some
Gent.
sent
on
either
part
into
Scotland
to
cease
the
Arms
there
,
he
had
for
that
purpose
chosen
and
sent
hither
the
said
du
Crocque
.
And
besides
that
,
did
by
the
same
letters
,
give
charge
to
the
said
du
Crocque
to
make
request
unto
us
affectionately
,
to
put
the
Q.
of
Scots
into
liberty
,
and
to
send
her
surely
into
France
,
which
he
did
earnestly
move
unto
us
in
speech
,
adding
another
desire
by
words
of
his
own
,
that
he
might
also
repair
to
the
said
Q.
of
Scots
,
and
visit
and
speak
with
her
;
hereupon
you
well
might
think
that
we
did
finde
all
these
proceedings
very
strange
,
and
not
answerable
to
such
other
overtures
of
the
inward
friendship
which
our
said
brother
hath
professed
to
us
by
many
other
ways
,
nor
consonant
to
such
things
as
you
have
declared
to
the
said
King
,
to
the
Q.
mother
,
and
other
his
Ministers
on
our
behalf
,
concerning
the
dangerous
practises
of
late
time
attempted
by
the
said
Q.
of
Scots
against
us
,
both
for
our
person
and
Estate
,
and
so
we
did
in
some
part
declare
unto
the
said
du
Crocque
,
and
to
the
French
Ambassadors
.
And
yet
we
did
not
hereupon
refuse
that
he
should
repair
into
Scotland
,
although
we
did
mislike
of
the
request
made
for
the
Scotch
Queens
liberty
at
this
time
,
and
did
deny
to
him
to
repair
to
her
;
but
we
did
require
him
by
way
of
advice
until
he
might
hear
of
Scotland
,
in
what
terms
the
parties
stood
.
So
as
we
might
before
his
going
,
by
conference
with
him
consider
,
what
means
were
best
to
use
to
bring
the
divisions
to
an
accord
in
Scotland
:
After
which
done
,
within
few
days
we
understood
that
the
L.
Seaton
who
had
been
long
in
France
for
the
Scotch
Queen
,
and
after
had
been
in
the
King
of
Spains
Low-Countries
,
with
Commission
and
Title
to
be
the
Queen
of
Scots
Ambassador
there
,
had
by
tempest
of
Seas
been
driven
into
Harwich
,
and
from
thence
passed
disguised
as
a
Mariner
into
Scotland
,
and
so
entered
into
the
Castle
of
Edenburgh
,
with
no
smal
comfort
to
them
to
persist
in
their
obstinacie
to
maintain
Civil
war
,
and
by
Gods
goodness
(
which
in
all
causes
we
find
always
ready
)
there
were
afterwards
found
in
the
ship
at
Harwich
,
such
matters
in
writing
,
to
prove
the
earnest
continuance
and
prosecuting
of
the
Scotch
Queens
practises
against
us
,
the
intention
,
that
they
in
the
Castle
should
by
no
means
come
to
accord
,
&
that
our
Rebels
in
the
Low-Countries
should
shortly
return
into
Scotland
,
that
we
were
justly
occasioned
further
to
consider
of
this
matter
,
and
to
encrease
our
doubt
herein
,
we
were
shortly
after
these
things
discovered
,
advertised
out
of
Scotland
,
that
in
very
deed
upon
the
Lord
Seatons
coming
to
the
Castle
,
upon
intelligence
of
du
Croques
voyage
thitherward
,
and
the
L.
Flemings
journey
to
come
by
the
West
Seas
with
aid
out
of
Britain
,
they
in
the
Castle
were
become
very
obstinate
,
to
hearken
unto
the
reasonable
offers
either
for
Peace
or
for
abstinence
of
war
.
Whereupon
we
did
cause
by
consent
of
our
Councel
,
to
be
imparted
to
the
French
Ambassador
,
and
to
du
Crocque
the
substance
of
the
premisses
which
moved
us
to
doubt
,
whether
the
journey
of
du
Crocque
should
be
meet
for
us
to
assent
unto
,
without
we
should
first
impart
our
Conceptions
to
the
French
King
,
and
so
required
them
to
allow
thereof
,
and
that
we
would
write
to
the
King
,
and
according
as
we
should
receive
answer
from
him
,
so
they
should
understand
our
further
pleasure
.
At
which
time
we
understood
that
both
the
Ambassador
and
he
took
this
stay
somewhat
strangely
,
thinking
that
it
might
likewise
seem
strange
to
the
King
their
Mr.
considering
that
the
said
du
Crocque
coming
thither
was
by
agreement
of
you
our
Ambassador
,
and
the
Kings
Deputies
.
And
though
the
same
was
not
denyed
,
yet
in
our
part
it
was
said
,
we
doubted
not
but
when
the
King
shall
understand
that
new
occasions
with
the
matter
discovered
,
tending
in
this
his
matter
of
voyage
rather
to
the
increase
of
the
troubles
in
Scotland
,
then
to
the
pacifying
thereof
,
and
likewise
rather
to
our
manifest
perils
and
troubles
,
then
to
our
comfort
and
surety
,
he
would
as
our
good
brother
and
friend
,
especially
at
this
time
,
being
entring
into
so
straight
a
profession
of
friendship
,
as
he
maketh
shew
of
,
would
allow
of
our
considerations
of
this
stay
,
and
by
some
new
order
from
him
,
and
Commission
to
du
Crocque
,
would
provide
for
the
remedies
of
the
said
inconvenience
.
Thus
much
being
passed
,
the
said
d●
Croque
within
two
days
after
desired
to
speak
privately
with
one
of
our
Counc●l
by
name
the
L.
of
Burleigh
,
and
for
some
considerations
,
it
was
thought
good
that
he
should
speak
also
with
some
others
,
and
so
did
with
the
Earl
of
Suffex
L.
Chamberlain
,
and
the
L.
of
Burleigh
,
with
whom
together
he
heard
such
reasons
alleadged
for
the
stay
of
his
journey
until
the
King
might
be
thereof
advertised
,
as
in
the
end
he
did
not
shew
any
other
misliking
,
but
that
he
would
willingly
tarry
here
and
send
to
the
King
his
Master
,
to
understand
his
further
pleasure
,
and
wished
that
we
would
likewise
advertise
the
King
by
our
Ambassador
there
.
And
thus
you
see
how
we
have
dealt
with
du
Croque
since
his
coming
,
and
what
either
the
Ambassador
or
he
shall
advertise
,
we
know
not
;
but
besides
this
which
we
have
written
unto
you
,
you
shall
understand
by
a
memorial
in
writing
,
which
you
shall
receive
from
the
L.
Burleigh
,
the
further
circumstances
of
the
Conferences
had
at
two
several
times
betwixt
our
Councel
and
him
,
which
when
you
have
considered
,
with
these
the
premises
afore
written
,
we
would
have
you
to
impart
the
same
to
the
King
in
the
best
sort
you
shall
finde
convenient
to
move
him
to
interpret
these
our
doings
to
the
best
as
reason
ought
to
do
.
And
in
the
end
to
procure
that
du
Croque
may
have
larger
Commission
to
treat
of
the
matters
in
Scotland
in
such
sort
,
as
we
may
accord
thereto
with
our
surety
:
For
otherwise
you
may
well
say
that
the
labors
of
us
both
shall
be
but
lost
.
You
shall
further
understand
,
that
since
the
comhither
of
Mr.
Beal
with
your
last
letters
,
and
other
writings
of
your
negociation
about
the
new
Treaty
,
we
have
considered
thereof
,
and
have
forborn
to
resolve
what
our
Answer
shall
be
to
the
points
by
you
suspended
,
until
we
may
have
further
conference
with
this
Ambassador
here
,
who
hearing
of
the
return
of
our
servants
Hen.
Killegrew
and
Beal
,
hath
required
that
we
would
forbear
to
resolve
,
and
to
return
our
answer
unto
you
,
until
he
might
have
commodity
to
speak
with
us
,
which
he
looketh
daily
to
have
by
the
coming
of
a
Currier
from
thence
,
which
he
doth
hourly
look
for
,
and
this
is
the
cause
why
at
this
present
we
do
stay
the
return
of
Beal
unto
you
,
wishing
you
in
the
mean
time
to
give
them
no
occasion
to
doubt
,
but
that
our
answers
of
the
Treaty
shall
be
found
reasonable
.
Given
under
our
Signet
,
at
our
Palace
of
Westminster
,
March
20.
1571.
In
the
fourteenth
yeer
of
our
Reign
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
Burleigh
.
SInce
I
wrote
last
to
your
Lp.
there
hath
here
fallen
out
nothing
worthy
the
Advertisement
.
The
matter
of
marriage
between
the
Prince
of
Navar
and
the
Lady
Margaret
continueth
doubtful
,
whereof
Sir
Tho.
Smith
and
I
have
more
cause
so
to
judge
,
for
that
the
4
of
this
month
it
pleased
the
Q.
of
Navar
to
send
for
us
to
dinner
.
Immediately
upon
our
coming
she
shewed
unto
us
how
with
the
consent
of
the
Q.
mother
,
she
had
s●nt
for
us
(
as
the
Ministers
and
Ambassadors
of
a
Christian
Princess
,
whom
she
had
sundry
causes
to
honor
)
to
confer
with
us
and
certain
others
in
whom
she
reposed
great
trust
touching
certain
difficulties
that
were
impeachments
to
the
marriage
,
which
thing
she
would
communicate
to
us
after
dinner
.
She
said
to
us
that
now
she
had
the
Woolf
by
the
ears
,
for
that
in
concluding
or
not
concluding
the
marriage
,
she
saw
danger
every
way
,
and
that
no
matter
(
though
she
had
dealt
in
matters
of
consequence
)
did
so
much
trouble
her
▪
as
this
,
for
that
she
could
not
tell
how
to
resolve
;
amongst
divers
causes
of
fear
,
she
shewed
unto
us
that
two
chiefly
troubled
her
.
The
first
,
that
the
K.
would
needs
have
her
son
and
L.
Margaret
,
the
marriage
proceeding
to
be
Courtiers
,
and
yet
would
not
yield
to
grant
him
any
exercise
of
Religion
,
the
next
way
to
make
him
become
an
Atheist
,
as
also
thereby
no
hope
to
grow
of
the
Conversion
of
the
L.
Marg●ret
,
for
that
she
would
not
resort
to
any
Sermon
.
The
second
,
that
they
would
needs
condition
with
the
L.
Margaret
,
remaining
constant
in
the
Catholike
Religion
,
should
have
whensoever
she
went
into
the
Country
of
Bern
her
Mass
,
a
thing
which
in
no
wise
she
can
consent
unto
,
havin●
her
Country
cleansed
from
all
Idolatry
.
Besides
,
saith
she
the
L.
Margaret
remaining
a
Catholike
whensoever
she
shal
come
to
remain
in
the
Country
of
Bern
the
Papists
there
wil
take
her
part
,
which
will
breed
division
in
the
Country
,
and
make
her
more
unwilling
to
give
ear
to
the
Gospel
,
they
having
a
staff
to
lean
to
.
After
dinner
ended
,
she
sent
for
us
into
the
Chamber
,
where
we
found
a
dozen
others
of
certain
Gent.
of
the
Religion
and
their
Ministers
.
She
declared
unto
us
briefly
what
had
passed
between
the
K.
Q
mother
,
and
her
,
touching
the
marriage
,
as
also
what
was
the
present
cause
of
the
stay
of
the
same
,
wherein
she
desired
us
severally
to
say
our
opinion
,
and
that
sincerely
as
we
would
answer
unto
God
The
stay
stood
upon
3
points
.
First
,
whether
she
might
with
a
good
Conscience
substitute
a
Papist
for
her
sons
Proctor
for
the
Fiansals
▪
which
was
generally
agreed
she
might
.
2ly
,
whether
the
Proctor
going
to
Mass
incontinently
after
the
Fiansals
,
which
was
expresly
forbidden
by
his
letter
procuratory
,
would
n●t
breed
an
offence
to
the
godly
.
It
was
agreed
,
that
forasmuch
as
he
was
justly
forbidden
the
same
by
his
letter
procuratory
,
the
same
could
justly
minister
no
offence
,
for
that
he
was
no
longer
a
Proctor
then
he
kept
himself
within
the
limits
procuratory
of
the
letter
procuratory
.
3ly
,
Whether
she
might
consent
that
the
word
Fiansal
might
be
pronounced
by
a
Priest
in
his
priestly
attire
,
with
his
Surplice
and
Stoal
.
This
latter
point
was
long
debated
,
and
for
the
Ministers
concluded
,
that
the
same
,
thought
it
were
a
thing
indifferent
,
could
not
but
breed
a
general
offence
unto
the
godly
:
she
protested
that
she
would
never
consent
to
do
that
thing
whereof
there
might
grow
any
publike
scandal
,
for
that
she
knew
,
she
said
,
she
should
soincur
Gods
high
displeasure
:
upon
which
protestation
it
was
generally
●oncluded
,
that
in
no
case
she
might
yield
thereto
,
her
own
Conscience
gainsaying
the
same
▪
so
that
now
the
marriage
is
held
generally
for
broken
.
Notwithstanding
I
am
of
a
contrary
opinion
,
and
do
think
assuredly
,
that
hardly
any
cause
will
make
them
break
,
so
many
necessary
causes
there
are
why
the
same
should
proceed
.
By
the
next
I
shal
be
able
to
advertise
your
L.
of
the
certainty
of
this
mariage
.
What
hath
been
done
upon
the
receipt
of
your
Lps.
dated
th●
6
and
11
of
this
month
,
you
may
perceive
by
Sir
T.
Smiths
letters
written
at
large
.
Of
late
I
learn
by
one
that
lately
is
come
out
of
Denmark
,
that
there
is
a
great
league
grown
betwixt
the
D.
of
Alva
and
the
K.
there
,
and
that
there
should
be
some
practise
in
hand
there
,
for
some
enterprise
to
be
done
,
either
in
Scotland
or
England
.
For
the
accomplishment
thereof
the
D.
desireth
of
the
K.
certain
ships
.
Touching
the
said
amity
grown
of
late
between
the
K.
and
D.
this
Ks.
Ambassador
there
,
doth
advertise
thereof
,
and
sheweth
that
the
same
cometh
about
by
the
corruption
of
M.
a
Burgonian
,
who
altogether
ruleth
the
K.
He
therefore
adviseth
the
K
here
to
enter
into
amity
of
Suevia
,
who
shall
always
be
abl●
to
bridle
Denmark
,
and
that
he
findeth
by
advice
had
from
Suevia
,
that
the
K.
will
most
willingly
enter
into
league
with
him
.
Standen
who
lately
came
out
of
Spain
,
and
arrived
here
secretly
the
23
of
this
month
,
gave
out
some
speech
unto
a
Frenchman
whom
he
trusted
,
of
some
hope
there
would
be
in
England
of
change
or
ever
Summer
ended
.
He
staid
here
only
one
night
.
I
have
written
to
Paris
to
have
his
doings
observed
,
to
which
place
he
is
repaired
.
At
our
access
unto
the
Q.
mother
I
shewed
her
what
I
had
heard
out
of
Britain
touching
the
L.
Flemings
doings
.
I
therefore
desired
her
M.
to
move
the
K.
to
write
to
the
Governor
of
Britain
to
have
an
eye
unto
him
,
and
not
to
permit
him
to
do
any
thing
more
then
his
pasport
beareth
,
lest
otherwise
it
might
breed
some
jealousie
,
which
thing
she
promiseth
to
do
.
I
know
the
K.
hath
lately
written
to
the
Governor
of
Newhaven
to
suffer
none
to
imbarque
for
Scot.
nor
to
do
any
thing
that
may
any
way
offend
her
M.
I
send
your
Lp.
here
inclosed
,
that
lately
I
received
from
Paris
from
a
Spaniard
of
mine
acquaintance
,
who
is
both
wise
and
religious
,
honest
and
learned
.
The
only
cause
why
I
send
it
,
is
for
that
it
toucheth
an
imprisonment
.
I
refer
it
to
your
Lp.
to
judge
thereof
as
you
shall
think
good
.
I
used
the
less
hast
in
advertising
,
for
that
otherwise
advice
hath
been
given
in
that
behalf
.
The
Navar
marriage
is
not
yet
concluded
,
notwithstanding
there
is
great
hope
that
the
same
wil
take
place
.
I
forbear
to
send
with
the
Ks.
pacquer
,
for
that
I
attended
the
dispatch
of
Count
Lodowicks
man
,
thinking
to
have
sent
by
him
,
but
after
that
he
understood
her
M.
had
banished
these
leud
sea-robers
,
it
caused
him
to
stay
,
and
yet
he
meaneth
to
send
a
gentleman
to
thank
her
M.
for
that
undeserved
favor
she
had
shewed
to
these
lewd
Ministers
.
He
hath
great
conference
with
Q.
mother
and
Monsr
.
daily
,
which
maketh
men
to
discourse
diversly
.
As
soon
as
he
is
grown
to
some
through
conclusion
he
telleth
me
,
that
he
will
send
a
gentleman
over
to
her
M.
The
Admiral
is
shortly
to
be
looked
for
here
,
and
great
hopes
conceived
of
the
compounding
of
the
discord
between
him
and
the
house
of
Guise
.
For
the
conclusion
of
the
Navar
marriage
,
there
is
8
chosen
,
to
whom
the
matter
is
committed
,
4
for
the
K.
and
4
for
the
Q.
of
Navar.
For
the
K
▪
is
chosen
Birage
,
Count
de
Rets
,
Biron
,
Malalieur
.
For
the
Q.
Count
Lodowick
,
Francourt
her
Chancellor
,
De
La
Nove
,
and
her
Secretary
.
They
are
all
as
it
is
thought
,
so
well
affected
to
the
marriage
,
as
there
is
no
doubt
made
of
some
good
conclusion
,
and
so
having
nothing
else
to
impart
to
your
honor
at
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
,
At
Blois
,
March
29.
1571.
Yours
to
command
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honorable
,
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
Burleigh
.
YOur
Lp.
may
perceive
by
Sir
T.
Smiths
letter
unto
her
M.
what
we
have
done
touching
the
inlargement
of
La
Crocques
Commission
,
if
the
doubt
of
the
Q.
of
Scots
possibility
were
taken
away
,
the
K.
here
would
be
content
to
yield
to
any
thing
that
may
tend
to
her
M.
safety
,
but
the
same
still
hanging
in
suspence
her
M.
must
neither
look
for
sound
subjects
at
home
,
not
sure
friendship
abroad
,
By
letters
from
Paris
March
28
,
I
learn
that
Higgins
is
returned
thither
,
who
as
I
am
informed
,
hath
been
at
Rome
;
he
resorteth
to
the
Scotch
Ambassador
,
as
he
was
accustomed
,
to
which
place
also
Standen
repaireth
since
his
return
out
of
Spain
,
where
they
have
their
conferences
.
Higgius
at
his
departure
from
Paris
protested
secretly
to
a
friend
of
his
,
that
he
would
not
return
thither
in
1
,
or
2
yeers
,
seeing
he
saw
no
way
with
his
Mr
but
one
:
his
sudden
return
shews
there
is
somwhat
a
brewing
.
At
present
there
is
also
there
Egmont
,
R●teliff
,
and
Genny
;
they
past
lately
out
of
Spain
this
way
.
One
Chamberlain
,
who
conferred
here
with
the
K.
Secretary
of
Spain
,
is
now
repaired
to
the
D.
Alva
.
Stukely
is
returned
into
Spain
,
in
company
of
I
:
Doria
;
he
received
great
honor
from
the
K.
&
is
put
in
hope
shortly
to
be
employ'd
.
I
send
you
by
W
:
Williams
advertisements
out
of
Britain
,
touching
the
L
:
Flemings
doings
;
besides
,
I
have
twice
moved
the
Q
:
Mother
in
that
behalf
I
did
also
at
our
conference
with
Mr.
Limoges
and
du
Foix
,
make
them
acquainted
with
the
matter
,
who
did
assure
us
there
should
be
redress
〈◊〉
out
of
hand
.
From
Bloys
April
4.
1571.
Fr:
Walsingham
.
By
the
Queen
.
ELIZABETH
R.
TRusty
and
right
well-beloved
,
We
greet
you
well
.
Since
the
receit
of
your
Letters
to
us
from
you
,
both
joyntly
dated
the
first
of
March
,
and
other
your
later
Letters
of
the
8
directed
to
the
Lord
Burleigh
,
in
which
your
later
Letters
you
did
at
length
expresse
your
Negotiation
in
this
matter
of
Treaty
with
the
points
not
resolved
;
we
have
had
some
cause
to
prolong
our
answer
otherwise
then
we
thought
at
the
first
,
partly
at
the
request
of
the
French
Ambassador
here
,
who
motioned
unto
us
not
to
proceed
to
a
final
resolution
of
the
matters
in
doubt
,
untill
he
might
receive
some
direction
from
the
King
his
Master
;
which
when
he
had
,
then
were
we
also
impeached
from
consideration
of
the
same
,
by
reason
of
sudden
sharp
accident
of
sickness
,
which
as
it
continued
with
us
some
time
;
so
nevertheless
in
7
or
8
daies
,
by
Gods
goodness
,
we
were
eased
,
and
do
now
take
our selves
to
be
very
well
recovered
,
both
of
the
danger
and
trouble
thereof
,
●
lacking
nothing
but
some
small
time
to
recover
the
strength
which
we
lost
with
the
sharpness
of
the
sickness
.
And
so
now
we
have
after
some
conference
had
with
the
Kings
Ambassador
,
resolved
upon
the
matters
in
doubt
,
and
all
the
rest
of
the
Articles
of
the
Treaty
,
which
you
shall
understand
to
be
in
this
manner
following
;
Where
you
did
move
to
have
inserted
into
the
said
Article
,
the
Clause
of
the
mutual
defence
,
to
be
by
special
name
for
Invasion
upon
colour
of
Religion
;
considering
upon
debate
thereof
,
the
King
hath
offered
to
expound
the
same
Clause
,
to
be
meant
by
a
special
Letter
according
to
a
Coppy
sent
to
us
by
you
,
dated
the
8
of
March
,
and
on
the
backside
marked
with
us
.
We
do
not
mislike
the
Contents
of
the
Letter
,
saving
we
would
wish
the
effect
thereof
to
be
written
in
Latine
,
as
the
Treaty
is
with
the
Kings
stile
,
so
as
it
may
also
have
the
great
Seal
annexed
thereunto
.
The
like
thereof
we
will
for
our
part
accomplish
and
deliver
to
this
Ambassador
.
And
so
have
we
caused
our
resolution
to
be
declared
to
their
Ambassador
;
and
in
some
part
of
the
Letter
we
have
added
some
words
to
make
the
same
both
plainer
and
fuller
,
whereof
we
send
you
a
Coppy
in
English
.
And
yet
if
you
cannot
obtain
it
to
be
put
in
Latine
and
under
the
great
Seal
,
we
find
no
cause
to
stay
the
Treaty
for
that
,
but
to
accept
it
as
a
Letter
missive
under
the
Kings
hand
and
signet
,
as
it
hath
been
already
offered
.
The
second
matter
concerning
the
aid
which
now
is
by
the
Kings
Deputies
reduced
to
a
specialty
,
although
we
could
have
been
content
to
have
had
it
remain
in
generality
,
yet
the
same
being
no
greater
then
it
is
,
and
the
charge
to
be
borne
by
the
requirant
,
we
are
contented
therewith
;
and
think
it
nevertheless
meet
that
the
causes
appointing
the
wages
and
stipends
by
either
of
us
,
might
be
more
particularly
and
certainly
expressed
for
avoiding
of
ambiguity
,
that
is
,
that
the
Prince
requiring
the
aid
,
and
to
pay
the
wages
,
shall
pay
to
every
person
,
both
Captains
,
Soldiers
,
and
Officers
,
according
to
their
several
qualities
,
both
by
Land
and
Sea
,
wages
certainly
expressed
how
the
numbers
shall
be
accounted
,
whether
fully
,
or
with
allowance
of
dead
paies
or
lacks
;
wherein
because
there
may
be
diversities
betwixt
the
usage
of
the
two
Countreys
,
the
certainty
would
be
set
down
according
to
our
manner
.
As
for
example
,
in
the
computation
of
the
Band
of
100.
the
manner
here
is
to
allow
8
dead
paies
to
the
hundred
,
and
no
more
;
which
if
they
like
they
shall
be
so
accorded
;
or
otherwise
as
they
shal
think
it
meetest
,
so
as
the
Article
may
be
reciproque
for
us
both
,
as
well
in
charge
as
in
number
.
The
third
matter
in
question
is
for
Scotland
,
wherein
we
have
found
great
difficulty
,
finding
the
Ambassador
here
more
precise
then
we
looked
for
,
or
was
reasonable
,
considering
the
foundation
and
scope
of
this
Treaty
is
to
make
a
streight
friendship
betwixt
the
King
and
us
;
and
directly
now
to
the
contrary
,
we
see
the
pressing
of
the
matter
for
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
as
it
is
urged
by
the
Article
offered
unto
you
,
which
may
seem
to
be
of
a
strong
Condition
to
be
inserted
into
a
Treaty
containing
a
Form
Historical
,
or
Narrative
(
as
they
call
it
)
and
not
conventional
.
The
like
also
we
find
by
the
manner
of
du
Crocques
proceeding
here
for
the
said
Queen
of
Scots
,
neither
of
both
being
agreeable
with
the
scope
of
the
amity
pretended
.
And
therefore
we
have
caused
the
Ambassador
to
understand
how
much
we
mislike
this
manner
of
proceeding
,
shewing
him
reasons
for
the
same
,
which
we
need
not
report
unto
you
,
for
that
the
argument
therefore
is
at
hand
to
every
indifferent
person
.
And
we
have
moved
him
,
that
either
the
matter
of
Scotland
might
pass
now
in
silence
,
or
rather
the
King
would
be
contented
that
it
may
be
Covenanted
that
we
both
shall
defend
the
Kingdom
of
Scotland
as
it
is
possessed
by
the
King
,
as
in
all
like
cases
in
favour
of
the
King
and
Prince
being
in
possession
,
that
hath
been
used
by
other
Princes
neighbours
and
●onfederates
:
But
hereunto
the
Ambassador
would
in
no
wise
agree
,
using
no
other
reasons
of
value
,
but
that
his
Master
shall
thereby
be
taken
as
one
that
hath
deprived
the
Queen
of
Scots
his
good
Sister
of
her
estate
;
which
indeed
cannot
justly
be
gathered
,
for
that
our
meaning
is
not
to
have
it
otherwise
ordered
,
but
to
have
the
state
of
the
Realm
to
be
preserved
as
we
both
find
it
,
which
we
take
to
be
in
the
possession
of
the
King
,
being
already
Crowned
and
acknowledged
by
the
3
Estates
of
the
Realm
in
full
Parlament
,
and
acceptance
of
the
Realm
shall
alter
,
we
must
and
ought
to
accept
it
as
we
should
find
it
.
But
this
not
satisfying
the
Ambassador
,
we
caused
the
writing
which
he
required
to
be
further
considered
;
and
hereupon
have
caused
another
form
to
be
drawn
,
agreeable
to
such
part
of
theirs
as
we
may
like
;
and
leaving
the
other
part
not
by
us
allowable
,
which
hath
been
shewed
unto
him
,
and
after
much
argument
,
not
utterly
misliked
,
so
as
he
might
have
some
words
of
his
own
inserted
into
the
same
,
altogether
prejudicial
to
our
meaning
,
which
was
declared
unto
him
to
be
:
and
so
we
would
have
you
to
do
the
like
,
that
con●idering
the
King
is
possessed
of
the
Crown
for
the
present
,
and
come
to
the
same
by
order
of
the
Laws
of
the
Crown
,
with
the
consent
of
the
3
estates
,
and
in
Parlament
;
our
meaning
is
,
that
he
should
be
also
defended
by
the
form
of
the
Article
by
us
devised
.
And
so
we
send
you
the
same
Article
in
Latine
,
although
it
was
to
him
shewed
in
French
,
which
we
would
have
to
be
inserted
,
except
otherwise
they
will
be
contented
that
the
whole
matter
of
Scotland
be
put
in
●ilence
;
and
yet
if
they
shall
content
themselves
with
the
Article
in
form
by
us
conceived
;
then
you
shall
move
them
to
assent
,
that
in
some
one
Article
there
may
be
a
reservation
made
for
the
King
of
Spain
and
his
Countries
by
name
;
or
if
that
cannot
be
contained
,
then
we
would
have
you
to
procure
that
in
a
general
Article
,
being
the
23
in
number
,
which
Monsieur
de
Foix
hath
noted
(
Delendum
)
may
be
restored
into
the
Treaty
.
Of
which
Article
mention
being
made
to
this
Ambassador
,
he
seemeth
to
allow
thereof
.
The
Article
devi●ed
for
the
suspencion
of
the
Law
of
—
Aubani
for
Goods
of
strangers
dying
in
France
,
we
like
very
well
according
to
the
Coppy
brought
to
you
the
ninth
of
March
by
Florence
;
which
we
return
to
you
by
these
our
Le●ters
,
so
that
you
make
the
word
Francia
,
Gallica
,
or
else
add
to
the
words
,
in
Francia
,
sive
alibi
in
dominiis
regis
Franc●rum
.
Lastly
,
We
think
it
good
that
some
special
Article
be
conceived
to
bind
the
King
that
all
these
things
concerning
the
matter
of
Merchants
within
the
Treaty
,
should
be
inrolled
and
emologed
in
their
Parlaments
within
some
convenient
time
,
and
the
like
to
be
done
as
the
case
shall
require
within
our
ordinary
Court
of
Records
at
Westminster
.
As
for
Commission
to
be
sent
to
you
Francis
Walsingham
our
Ambassador
Resident
concerning
some
Treaty
with
the
Merchants
of
that
Country
,
as
is
required
,
We
will
understand
the
manner
of
the
Commission
sent
to
this
Ambassador
,
and
so
give
order
for
the
like
.
This
Ambassador
hath
been
very
earnest
with
us
that
Du
Croque
might
repair
into
Scotland
,
and
until
we
may
hear
what
the
French
King
answereth
to
you
in
that
matter
,
upon
the
reasons
as
we
did
lately
impart
unto
you
,
whereupon
we
did
stay
him
;
we
have
no
meaning
to
let
him
depart
:
For
certainly
we
perceive
that
if
the
L.
Seton
had
not
come
out
of
Flanders
,
nor
his
coming
expected
from
hence
,
the
matters
of
Scotland
had
been
at
an
end
before
this
time
,
and
now
we
go
forwards
.
Since
we
had
determined
upon
the
Articles
of
the
Treaty
,
the
Ambassador
hath
dealt
with
him
very
earnestly
to
have
some
change
of
words
,
which
we
newly
sent
to
you
to
be
placed
instead
of
the
Article
that
du
Foix
would
needs
have
had
for
the
matter
of
Scotland
,
first
in
the
second
Article
and
fifth
,
he
would
have
praesentis
status
commutandi
conditio
.
And
in
the
beginning
of
the
eight
he
would
have
these
words
added
,
Aut
unus
illorum
seperatim
,
de
consensu
tamen
alterius
;
but
we
did
not
accord
thereunto
;
whereof
he
seemed
very
doubtfull
how
the
King
would
assent
to
the
rest
;
and
although
it
may
be
that
he
shall
be
also
earnestly
pressed
therewith
,
yet
except
you
should
see
it
stay
the
Treaty
,
we
would
not
have
you
yield
.
But
otherwise
we
do
not
mean
you
should
stay
the
Treaty
for
these
few
words
.
And
where
in
the
former
part
of
our
Letter
we
have
willed
you
that
there
may
be
a
special
Article
of
reservation
of
Treaties
with
the
King
of
Spain
;
if
you
find
that
offensive
to
the
expedition
of
the
Treaty
,
then
we
can
be
content
only
with
the
general
Article
of
the
34.
We
require
you
to
use
all
speed
that
you
can
herein
,
for
it
may
be
we
shall
send
the
person
that
shall
come
from
hence
,
within
eight
daies
after
we
may
have
knowledg
thereof
▪
and
then
it
may
be
that
the
same
shall
meet
with
you
,
and
Sir
Tho.
Smith
,
return
you
back
with
him
in
Commission
,
whereof
you
shall
certainly
know
our
mind
by
the
next
.
Given
under
our
signet
at
our
Palace
of
Westminster
,
the
second
of
April
,
1571.
in
the
13
year
of
our
Reigne
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
I
heartily
thank
you
for
your
sundry
Letters
,
all
which
with
one
Letter
and
many
thanks
must
be
answered
.
I
have
imparted
unto
Mr.
Smith
such
things
of
publique
as
I
know
he
will
impart
unto
you
and
the
rest
,
as
common
to
you
both
by
the
Q.
Majesties
Letters
.
I
am
very
sorry
to
see
you
so
decayed
by
service
,
and
of
so
good
cause
,
I
mean
good
sound
service
,
so
evil
effect
:
but
so
blind
is
Fortune
,
as
sometimes
she
dealeth
blanks
instead
of
good
payment
.
I
have
not
omitted
to
express
your
charge
,
your
expence
,
your
decay
,
and
yet
your
request
to
return
without
her
Majesties
burthen
;
but
as
the
first
have
been
and
are
hurtfull
unto
you
,
so
the
last
,
which
is
your
return
,
shall
be
most
hurtfull
to
her
Majestie
,
and
so
she
well
considereth
.
And
so
I
trust
she
will
presently
refresh
you
,
though
not
restore
you
as
I
have
desired
;
and
so
I
think
you
shall
understand
from
Sir
Walter
Mildmay
,
your
very
friend
,
and
mine
also
in
very
deed
most
assured
,
who
was
present
when
her
Majestie
yielded
to
some
part
of
my
request
for
you
.
You
did
very
well
to
press
the
King
as
you
did
in
the
case
of
la
Roches
practising
in
Ireland
,
which
is
very
true
,
howsoever
he
denieth
it
,
and
you
may
avow
that
he
hath
the
Rebels
son
,
I
mean
Iames
Fitzmorris
,
son
in
Hostage
at
Britain
,
he
would
be
hearkened
for
,
and
demanded
to
be
delivered
.
We
hear
daily
of
great
preparations
in
Britain
,
upon
pretence
of
a
Voyage
into
the
Indies
,
or
into
Flanders
,
I
wis
they
seek
no
Indians
in
Ireland
or
in
Scotland
.
As
soon
as
it
shall
be
determined
who
shall
come
from
thence
,
I
will
send
thither
,
or
deliver
to
this
Ambassador
a
safe
conduct
,
for
so
the
Ambassador
requireth
.
By
my
next
you
shall
receive
a
Commission
for
your self
to
Treat
for
the
matter
of
the
Merchants
.
And
so
now
wearied
,
I
end
.
From
Westminster
the
second
of
April
,
1571.
Yours
assuredly
,
W.
Burliegh
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
BY
your
Lordships
of
the
second
of
April
,
I
perceive
that
through
your
Lordships
most
carefull
and
friendly
declaration
made
unto
her
Majestie
of
my
decayed
estate
,
she
doth
graciously
consider
thereof
,
and
meaneth
to
doe
somewhat
for
my
relief
,
that
I
may
with
the
better
courage
imploy
my self
in
her
service
:
I
hope
her
Majestie
shall
find
my
care
and
diligence
in
this
service
such
,
as
she
shall
have
no
cause
to
think
any
consideration
had
of
me
evil
bestowed
.
I
crave
no
recompence
,
I
only
desire
to
return
home
in
no
worse
state
then
I
went
forth
.
Touching
the
chief
stay
here
made
in
the
conclusion
of
the
League
,
I
refer
your
Lordship
to
Sir
Tho.
Smith
.
Such
as
here
do
not
affect
the
same
,
did
what
they
might
to
procure
a
new
sending
about
the
Scottish
Earl
,
thinking
that
time
by
delay
,
might
have
brought
forth
somewhat
to
have
overthrown
the
whole
.
Both
Monsieur
Montmorency
and
Monsieur
de
Foix
,
did
deal
very
effectually
and
earnestly
to
bring
the
matter
to
that
good
conclusion
that
it
is
come
to
.
And
the
King
in
the
end
shewed
himself
very
resolute
in
the
matter
,
as
he
doth
in
all
those
things
that
concern
his
honour
and
benefit
,
and
misliked
the
doubt
propounded
by
those
that
went
about
to
perswade
him
to
think
otherwise
then
honourably
touching
her
Majesties
intention
concerning
the
Scotch
Affairs
:
That
Strozzas
preparation
should
tend
either
for
Scotland
or
Ireland
,
your
Lordship
need
not
to
fear
;
such
as
he
is
chiefly
guided
by
in
that
matter
,
are
very
well
affected
towards
her
Majestie
.
Of
late
there
hath
been
hard
hold
for
the
overthrow
of
this
enterprise
;
the
King
is
resolute
in
the
matter
,
otherwise
it
had
been
quite
broken
.
They
of
the
Robe
Longue
do
fear
that
it
will
breed
a
pile
betwixt
this
Crown
and
Spain
;
and
they
would
be
loath
the
King
should
now
enter
into
Wars
,
for
that
they
doubt
that
the
managing
of
the
Affairs
should
come
then
to
the
hands
of
others
.
They
perswade
—
2
—
i●
diminish
.
They
perswade
4
that
if
3
have
good
success
therein
,
it
will
diminish
his
reputation
.
These
respects
do
make
the
said
parties
to
become
enemies
to
the
Wars
,
because
lack
of
money
is
the
only
let
that
is
alleadged
;
they
do
all
that
they
may
to
hinder
all
such
devices
from
taking
place
as
lately
have
been
offered
to
supply
that
want
.
Amongst
these
difficulties
it
will
be
hard
to
judge
what
will
be
the
issue
of
this
matter
.
By
the
last
advertisement
out
of
Spain
,
they
write
that
D.
Medina
Celi
stayeth
his
Voyage
into
Franders
,
only
in
doubt
that
Strozza
should
doe
some
enterprise
in
those
parts
;
I
am
assured
that
they
have
seen
A
z.
with
1
T
t
)
6
a.
Egremont
,
Ratcliff
and
Genney
are
departed
from
Spain
,
they
giving
out
before
their
departure
,
that
they
went
to
return
into
Flanders
.
This
day
there
is
a
Gentleman
arrived
sent
hither
from
the
Kings
Agent
in
Flanders
,
who
bringeth
word
of
some
alteration
there
,
the
particularities
I
cannot
yet
learn
.
The
T.
sent
me
word
that
he
was
glad
that
the
League
was
concluded
,
notwithstanding
he
willed
the
messenger
to
tell
me
,
that
unless
the
Queen
my
Mistress
did
proceed
roundly
in
cutting
off
the
inward
diseases
at
home
,
this
outward
medicine
would
stand
her
in
no
stead
;
and
hereof
(
said
he
)
you
shall
see
by
dangerous
experience
,
unless
the
remedy
be
applyed
in
time
.
The
same
party
(
if
your
Lordship
remember
it
)
gave
me
warning
of
a
practice
for
the
delivery
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
;
and
therefore
it
is
the
rather
to
be
weighed
;
and
I
judge
it
cometh
from
the
L.
who
hath
it
from
A.
he
will
by
no
means
make
me
to
understand
any
particularities
:
for
fear
of
w.
he
dares
not
repair
to
me
▪
And
so
leaving
any
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
,
from
Blois
the
22
of
April
,
1571.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
F.
Walsingham
.
To
the
right
honorable
and
my
very
good
friend
,
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
,
her
Majesties
Ambassador
in
France
.
SIr
,
Now
that
this
Treaty
is
so
well
concluded
to
the
apparent
contentation
of
her
Majestie
,
and
with
the
good
liking
of
the
French
King
,
I
wish
all
good
means
used
on
all
parts
to
nourish
your
planting
,
that
first
the
glory
of
God
,
and
next
the
two
Realms
and
Princes
,
may
long
see
the
fruits
to
grow
thereof
.
The
matters
of
the
Low-Countries
are
now
in
farther
terms
to
relieve
themselves
of
Pharaohs
cruelties
used
by
Duke
Alva
,
then
when
you
wrote
last
hither
of
the
Communication
which
you
had
with
the
Count.
Here
is
all
covert
means
to
let
them
of
the
Low-Countries
pass
home
,
to
the
help
of
the
liberty
of
the
Countrie
;
and
I
wish
it
were
done
rather
by
themselves
then
by
others
,
that
percase
would
not
suffer
them
long
to
enjoy
their
liberty
when
it
should
be
recovered
,
percase
it
will
not
be
liked
here
.
I
cannot
write
more
presently
;
for
I
do
this
in
haste
,
being
absent
from
the
Court
,
and
have
not
your
Cypher
about
me
.
I
have
written
of
more
matters
to
Sir
Tho.
Smith
,
who
will
make
you
thereof
partaker
.
From
my
house
in
Westminster
the
23
of
April
,
1571.
Your
assured
friend
,
W.
Burleigh
.
To
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
the
Queens
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
Mr.
Walsingham
,
Like
as
I
am
to
yield
you
my
hearty
thanks
for
your
pains
and
travel
bestowed
about
the
recovery
of
Clerk
my
boy
;
so
do
I
most
earnestly
pray
you
to
present
my
humble
thanks
unto
the
Kings
Majestie
there
,
for
the
honour
and
favour
it
hath
pleased
him
to
do
me
in
that
behalf
.
I
understand
by
the
Post
of
Roan
,
he
is
retained
with
the
Cardinal
of
Burbon
,
in
which
respect
,
because
I
have
not
my self
any
acquaintance
with
the
said
Cardinal
.
I
have
written
my
earnest
Letter
to
Monsieur
D'
Anville
,
requesting
him
to
deal
earnestly
with
the
said
Cardinal
for
restitution
of
the
boy
,
which
I
do
not
desire
so
much
for
any
account
I
make
of
him
,
as
to
make
him
an
Example
unto
other
our
servants
,
not
to
persume
hereafter
so
to
abuse
their
Masters
.
The
truth
is
,
he
was
a
poor
mans
son
,
being
left
unto
me
,
I
had
some
care
to
see
him
well
brought
up
in
vertue
and
good
qualities
,
especially
in
Musick
,
wherein
finding
himself
to
have
a
little
cunning
,
away
he
is
thus
run
from
me
(
desirous
belike
of
more
liberty
)
without
having
been
any
waies
evil
intreated
,
or
for
any
other
cause
in
the
world
;
the
which
if
I
should
over-slightly
let
slip
,
it
would
no
doubt
give
too
much
encouragement
to
others
his
like
after
,
to
play
the
like
lewd
part
.
Therefore
as
you
began
,
so
I
pray
you
continue
your
friendly
travel
therein
,
that
I
may
have
him
sent
over
unto
me
again
;
which
I
only
desire
(
as
I
said
)
for
example
sake
:
For
if
I
wisht
that
the
said
Cardinal
or
any
other
Noble
man
in
those
parts
had
any
liking
to
him
,
I
would
most
willingly
either
send
him
again
,
or
some
other
of
that
profession
,
perhaps
better
quallified
then
he
,
and
so
I
pray
it
may
be
signified
unto
them
from
me
.
Thus
with
my
hearty
commendations
I
bid
you
farewell
.
From
the
Court
the
23
of
April
,
1571.
Your
assured
Friend
,
Ro:
Leicester
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
understand
,
that
La
Croques
long
stay
bred
in
them
here
some
strange
imaginations
,
as
also
the
slow
proceeding
in
the
Treaty
.
Touching
Merchants
Causes
,
I
hope
by
the
Ambassadors
last
dispatch
,
by
the
which
I
received
your
Lordships
of
the
22
of
April
,
all
will
be
salved
,
whereby
this
last
Treaty
lately
concluded
may
yield
that
good
fruit
that
is
hoped
for
.
I
send
your
Lordship
here
inclosed
,
Mr.
Mounts
Letters
,
to
the
Contents
whereof
I
refer
you
.
The
Count
Palatine
by
a
servant
lately
sent
hither
,
desired
me
to
write
unto
your
Lordship
,
that
he
may
be
informed
what
Pacieco
is
,
and
whether
he
appertain
to
her
Majestie
,
as
he
pretendeth
.
This
he
desired
me
to
procure
with
as
much
convenient
expedition
as
I
might
:
I
beseech
your
Lordship
therefore
by
the
next
,
that
I
may
understand
what
I
shall
write
to
him
in
that
behalf
.
These
advises
out
of
Germany
and
Swisserland
,
I
received
from
your
Lordship
thereby
may
perceive
,
that
the
holy
Fathers
intention
is
not
only
to
trouble
England
,
but
all
other
places
that
profess
the
Gospel
.
For
the
avoiding
to
trouble
your
Lordship
with
C.
within
the
,
I
send
you
herewith
inclosed
;
you
shall
find
what
I
know
concerning
Blasco
.
Monsieur
Montmorency
stayeth
his
setting
forward
from
hence
,
untill
I
know
the
certain
day
of
my
Lord
Admirals
departure
from
hence
.
The
King
,
as
Monsieur
Lansac
told
me
(
who
came
lately
from
the
Court
)
about
the
latter
end
of
this
Month
will
be
at
Madrill
.
So
leaving
to
trouble
your
Lordship
any
further
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
9
of
May
,
1571.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
▪
Letters
to
my
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
what
hath
passed
between
the
King
here
and
Q.
Mother
and
us
,
we
have
at
large
written
to
the
Q.
Maj.
what
hath
past
between
the
Deputies
and
us
,
You
shal
perceive
by
the
whole
draught
of
the
League
now
ready
to
be
signed
unto
us
:
But
because
in
the
instructions
we
were
commanded
to
signe
it
before
it
were
sent
thither
into
England
to
be
better
considered
,
we
thought
best
to
make
the
stay
thereupon
,
that
except
the
express
words
for
Religion
were
in
it
,
we
durst
not
signe
it
,
and
unless
we
did
first
understand
her
Majesties
pleasure
,
whether
so
she
would
be
content
,
there
is
no
alteration
from
the
Article
of
1546.
in
the
Esclaircissement
,
which
Article
is
also
in
three
Treaties
with
France
,
1515.
and
1546.
saving
they
have
specified
the
number
of
Souldiers
both
by
Sea
and
Land
.
The
which
we
could
by
no
means
obtain
of
them
to
leave
it
in
generality
.
After
that
we
had
gotten
of
them
that
it
should
not
be
sumptibus
requisitis
,
which
to
bring
to
pas
we
had
very
much
to
do
.
And
seeing
it
is
reciproque
and
no
great
number
,
we
thought
it
not
much
amiss
:
All
the
rest
went
easie
enough
,
even
that
of
the
Merchants
,
and
they
confessed
that
in
these
general
words
the
matter
of
Religion
is
also
contained
:
So
that
if
for
the
inquisition
our
matters
be
staied
,
if
the
Queens
Majestie
do
require
that
aid
for
their
deliverance
,
as
is
there
expressed
,
the
King
is
bound
to
do
it
because
there
is
—
Iusserit
aut
permiserit
.
The
greatest
debating
was
for
two
things
,
The
one
to
have
Religion
expresly
mentioned
in
the
Treatie
,
the
which
I
perceive
some
of
the
Deputies
,
partly
having
benefices
,
and
looking
for
more
Buls
from
Rome
,
and
partly
fearing
that
some
change
may
come
,
and
then
it
may
be
laid
to
their
charge
,
would
needs
shift
it
from
them
,
and
let
the
King
do
it
alone
.
And
when
once
they
had
hope
given
them
by
their
Ambassador
in
England
,
that
the
Queens
Majestie
would
so
be
content
to
have
it
in
general
words
,
you
might
be
sure
we
should
never
get
them
further
,
but
to
be
delivered
as
slightly
as
they
could
of
that
matter
;
ye
shall
receive
that
fashion
that
we
required
in
the
figure
O.
delivered
to
Monsieur
de
Foix
,
Feb.
28.
ye
shall
receive
also
that
which
Monsieur
de
Foix
delivered
to
us
,
as
a
copie
of
a
Letter
whereby
the
King
doth
think
w●
should
be
satisfied
,
noted
and
delivered
to
us
the
29
of
February
;
and
to
it
we
have
put
what
fault
we
do
find
with
that
Letter
,
although
the
Queens
Majestie
should
be
content
with
that
form
.
This
is
the
issue
whereupon
we
do
now
stand
.
The
other
great
debatement
was
for
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
which
held
us
almost
at
every
meeting
to
have
her
mentioned
in
the
Treatie
,
and
that
earnestly
handled
of
them
the
23
and
26
of
February
,
that
I
was
fain
once
again
to
declare
the
evil
deserts
of
the
late
Queen
of
Scots
towards
the
Queens
Majestie
,
with
her
other
behaviour
at
the
whole
length
,
because
Marshal
Montmorency
was
not
at
the
first
Declaration
;
and
there
Mr.
Walsingham
and
Mr.
Killigrew
helped
me
with
supply
so
far
,
that
at
that
present
they
seemed
to
give
over
,
and
we
in
no
wise
would
have
her
mentioned
in
this
Treaty
;
yet
the
28
of
February
Mr.
de
Foix
brought
to
us
a
writing
for
her
,
which
we
send
you
noted
M.
to
which
you
sent
him
the
next
day
a
Coppie
of
the
same
noted
with
our
answer
N.
The
same
day
at
the
afternoon
we
had
audience
of
the
King
,
where
he
was
also
earnest
with
us
,
as
you
may
perceive
by
our
Letters
to
the
Queens
Majestie
B.
the
Queen
Mother
that
day
,
as
good
chance
was
,
had
forgotten
her self
;
but
the
next
day
,
the
first
of
March
,
Mr.
de
Foix
came
to
us
and
brought
us
a
draught
of
the
whole
League
in
French
,
because
he
said
he
was
commanded
to
translate
it
into
French
,
that
the
King
might
understand
it
;
and
so
he
gathered
it
as
he
thought
of
that
which
we
were
accorded
,
we
perused
it
with
our
Pamphils
,
as
Mr.
Hall
termeth
them
,
schediae
or
adversaria
,
I
mean
those
which
one
way
or
other
by
yea
and
nay
had
gone
betwixt
us
(
some
other
tho
will
have
them
called
pieces
,
as
some
Frenchmen
do
name
them
)
and
we
did
not
much
disagree
;
and
although
he
had
made
a
new
Preface
in
such
matters
,
we
do
not
stick
.
I
am
old
,
I
love
not
much
talk
,
and
I
would
fain
be
dispatched
honestly
homewards
;
so
the
effect
be
there
indeed
,
and
our
Queen
not
deceived
,
I
care
for
no
more
,
that
done
,
and
referred
again
for
again
,
seeing
they
were
offered
unto
us
in
Latine
,
he
came
to
us
with
a
new
Charge
of
the
late
Queen
of
Scots
,
in
the
Queen
Mothers
name
,
saying
,
that
by
our
other
talk
she
had
clean
forgotten
her
;
but
to
do
that
thing
which
should
do
our
friend
(
he
meant
the
King
his
Master
)
good
,
and
us
no
hurt
,
we
could
not
say
nay
;
he
for
affinity
and
consanguinity
,
and
that
she
was
once
his
Soveraigne
,
was
bound
in
conscience
and
respect
of
the
world
to
require
so
much
,
and
to
have
it
testified
to
the
world
that
he
had
done
those
good
offices
;
we
may
answer
as
we
would
it
should
not
touch
us
,
they
would
take
our
answer
,
whatsoever
it
was
.
I
told
him
we
had
answered
first
to
the
Deputies
in
words
,
and
had
good
causes
why
we
could
not
do
it
,
of
which
she
was
one
,
after
that
we
had
given
our
answer
to
him
in
writing
.
Thirdly
,
we
had
also
spoken
with
the
King
,
and
made
him
a
direct
answer
,
that
we
could
not
meddle
in
any
wise
with
that
matter
in
the
League
,
we
had
no
Commission
,
we
were
precisely
forbidden
to
meddle
in
that
matter
:
And
therefore
I
never
spake
more
of
that
matter
to
have
that
put
in
the
Treaty
,
for
that
will
not
be
.
Upon
that
he
began
to
amplifie
in
another
long
Oration
;
for
all
his
Reasons
,
I
was
fain
to
say
,
he
must
pardon
me
,
I
know
he
is
a
good
Rhetorician
,
and
he
had
Rhetorical
ornaments
at
will
to
make
;
and
so
had
I
on
the
contrary
side
,
if
I
would
bestow
my
time
on
that
sort
:
We
were
the
Queens
Ma●esties
Servants
,
we
have
shewed
our
Reasons
so
good
that
no
man
could
deny
that
we
should
not
agree
upto
it
:
We
have
written
the
sum
of
our
answer
also
,
wherewith
they
ought
to
be
content
.
Oh
(
saith
he
)
she
hath
great
kindred
and
alliance
here
in
the
Court
,
and
they
will
say
that
the
King
nor
we
have
done
our
duties
.
Will
ye
see
the
answer
(
quoth
I
)
I
thought
once
to
send
,
mary
I
would
not
have
it
sent
.
This
I
send
your
Lordship
to
see
it
N.
noted
,
not
to
be
declared
(
quoth
I
)
because
we
would
be
dispatched
of
such
matters
,
yet
as
gently
as
we
could
,
and
with
as
little
evil
speeches
,
especially
of
such
persons
.
This
I
like
well
(
saith
he
)
let
me
have
it
I
pray
you
;
belike
(
quoth
I
)
you
would
please
Mr.
d'
Aumale
and
the
Cardinal
of
Lorrain
with
it
.
It
is
even
for
that
(
saith
he
)
they
shall
see
that
the
King
hath
done
so
much
as
he
can
.
No
(
quoth
I
)
it
shall
not
need
,
you
have
our
answer
already
:
and
if
you
doubt
of
it
,
you
It
is
no
marvel
though
other
would
Inire
gratiam
cum
anula
&
hoste
ejus
quam
aliquando
regnaturam
putant
culpa
sua
,
and
we
thought
not
good
to
leave
in
their
hands
in
writing
,
tam
acerbum
,
de
illa
testimonium
.
But
surely
if
her
Majestie
go
no
better
about
to
establish
her
Crown
and
surety
,
she
doth
not
then
follow
Solomon
,
in
making
away
Adonias
and
Ioab
for
the
same
purpose
:
And
I
am
afraid
,
quod
erit
novissimus
error
pejor
priori
.
I
thank
your
Lordship
for
your
Letters
of
the
16
of
February
by
Edwards
,
and
also
of
the
22
of
the
same
by
the
Post.
Although
you
write
not
so
many
Letters
as
I
,
yet
if
you
write
so
much
stuff
,
and
answer
all
,
it
is
all
one
to
me
;
but
in
two
things
I
yet
find
fault
;
the
one
,
that
in
the
Letter
of
the
22.
you
wrote
nothing
of
the
Office
,
and
that
you
make
no
mention
at
all
of
the
Duke
of
Alanson
.
They
here
look
very
undoubtedly
for
some
hope
The
other
grieveth
me
most
of
all
,
that
now
the
League
is
full
done
(
as
I
take
it
)
and
almost
as
well
as
we
can
with
,
yet
I
must
not
come
home
,
but
tarry
here
still
in
this
Countrie
,
where
I
have
felt
since
Candlemas
,
the
greatest
cold
that
ever
I
felt
,
and
most
continual
,
except
it
were
at
Tholous
,
where
it
did
almost
cost
me
my
life
,
and
there
had
made
an
end
of
it
,
if
it
had
not
been
for
the
strong
matters
which
I
do
use
for
my
stomack
morning
and
evening
,
and
yet
it
is
scarce
able
to
resist
the
extream
cold
of
the
weather
,
and
now
about
30
daies
continual
frost
and
snow
,
and
here
is
neither
wood
plenty
,
nor
good
chimneys
for
fire
,
and
in
my
bed-chamber
I
can
make
no
fire
:
Good
my
Lord
dispatch
this
Bearer
with
as
much
speed
again
as
may
be
,
as
it
is
promised
in
the
Instructions
.
This
day
the
Queen
of
Navarr
is
looked
for
in
the
Court
,
and
hoped
that
the
marriage
shall
go
forward
.
The
foolish
Cardinal
went
away
as
wise
as
he
came
,
he
neither
brake
the
marriage
with
Navarr
,
nor
got
no
Dismes
of
the
Church
of
France
,
nor
perswaded
the
King
to
enter
into
the
League
with
the
Turk
,
nor
to
accept
the
Tridentine
,
or
to
break
off
Treaty
with
us
;
and
the
foolishest
part
of
all
at
his
going
away
,
he
refused
a
Diamond
which
the
King
offered
him
of
600
Crowns
,
yet
he
was
here
highly
feasted
;
he
and
his
Train
cost
the
King
above
300
Crowns
a
day
,
as
they
said
.
Thus
I
bid
your
Lordship
heartily
farewell
.
From
Blois
March
3.
by
English
account
.
Th.
Smith
.
To
my
Lord
Burleigh
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
I
received
your
Letters
by
Monsieur
de
Crocques
Kinsman
,
after
Mid-Lent-Sunday
,
which
was
dated
the
sixth
of
March
:
the
King
had
then
entred
into
a
Diet
,
which
he
keepeth
still
in
his
C●amber
.
Some
said
it
is
because
he
had
some
hurt
in
one
of
his
leggs
,
which
I
could
never
perceive
but
he
was
one
of
the
activest
in
all
his
actions
as
the
Barriers
,
Justs
,
and
other
such
Martial
feats
,
which
were
simulachra
belli
of
all
the
rest
in
the
Company
.
Other
(
of
whose
opinion
I
am
)
think
it
is
the
Mothers
drift
to
make
him
take
(
under
pretence
of
Phisick
)
some
rest
from
his
inordinate
hunting
so
early
in
the
morning
,
and
so
late
at
night
,
without
sparing
frost
,
snow
,
or
rain
,
and
in
so
desperate
doings
as
makes
her
and
them
that
love
him
,
to
be
often
in
great
fear
.
And
the
Queen
possibly
being
now
undoubtedly
with
child
,
to
cause
her
also
to
rest
from
that
travel
,
that
both
he
may
get
somewhat
more
flesh
,
and
the
Queen
to
retain
more
surety
of
that
which
is
conceived
.
Because
of
that
Mr.
Walsingham
and
I
wi●t
not
what
to
do
;
but
Monsieur
de
Malvosire
coming
to
us
as
he
is
appointed
,
to
see
that
we
lack
nothing
,
and
suppeth
and
dineth
commonly
with
us
,
we
told
him
merrily
,
that
his
Mistress
(
for
so
we
call
the
Scotch
Queen
)
had
played
now
a
wise
part
,
for
she
hath
opened
her self
again
,
and
the
good
favour
she
beareth
to
Spain
,
to
make
a
perpet●al
broil
if
she
could
betwixt
England
,
Scotland
and
France
,
for
she
hath
practised
by
Letters
of
late
,
and
sith
the
Dukes
trouble
,
which
Letters
are
now
come
to
light
,
and
known
to
have
practised
with
the
Duke
of
Alva
,
to
convey
the
young
King
out
of
Scotland
into
Spain
;
the
which
thing
I
am
sure
you
would
like
as
ill
as
wee
.
Yea
(
saith
he
)
they
may
be
counterfeit
and
made
to
hurt
the
poor
Queen
.
No
(
quoth
I
)
the
original
Letters
were
shewed
to
Monsieur
de
Crocque
and
de
la
Mott
,
and
yet
by
the
same
de
Crocque
,
the
King
wrote
to
the
Queens
Majestie
for
her
deliverance
and
sending
of
her
into
France
:
What
would
she
do
here
at
liberty
,
if
being
streightly
kept
,
and
the
matter
so
plainly
known
,
for
the
Bishop
of
Ross
wrote
sith
he
was
in
the
Tower
to
her
,
that
all
was
discovered
,
which
he
could
not
denie
:
Well
(
saith
he
)
indeed
I
have
heard
of
such
a
thing
;
but
will
you
tell
the
King
(
quoth
I
)
that
so
much
I
have
told
you
,
and
that
the
Queens
Majestie
is
not
very
well
pleased
,
that
she
●hould
write
so
earnestly
for
her
who
will
never
cease
to
seek
mischief
and
trouble
to
her
Majestie
and
her
Realm
,
yea
and
set
all
the
Princes
together
by
the
ears
if
she
could
;
he
said
he
would
:
and
when
we
would
come
home
to
walk
in
the
Garden
,
at
such
time
as
the
Queen
Mother
doth
customarily
walk
there
,
he
would
find
the
means
we
should
speak
with
her
;
when
he
came
again
he
brought
us
word
that
it
was
true
that
he
said
,
for
de
la
Mott
had
written
the
same
to
the
King
,
and
the
King
so
told
him
that
it
was
true
,
and
said
,
Ah!
the
poor
fool
will
never
cease
while
she
lose
her
head
;
In
faith
they
will
put
her
to
death
,
I
see
it
is
her
own
fault
and
follie
,
I
see
no
remedie
for
it
;
I
meant
to
help
,
but
if
she
will
not
be
helped
,
Ie
ne
puis
mais
,
that
is
,
I
cannot
do
withall
.
The
17
of
this
Month
at
afternoon
,
Mr.
Walsingham
and
I
went
with
Mr.
Malvosire
into
the
Kings
Garden
at
Blois
,
and
after
a
while
walking
,
the
Queen
Mother
came
to
us
;
to
whom
we
declared
,
That
of
late
there
was
Letters
intercepted
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
to
the
Duke
of
Alva
,
the
effect
whereof
we
were
willing
to
declare
to
the
Kings
Majestie
or
to
her
,
which
was
indeed
to
make
a
perpetual
pique
betwixt
England
,
Scotland
,
France
and
Spain
,
for
that
it
was
,
that
he
should
take
and
convey
away
by
his
practise
,
the
young
King
,
and
convey
him
into
Spain
.
And
so
(
quoth
I
)
where
now
by
Gods
grace
we
go
about
to
make
a
perpetual
amity
betwixt
England
and
France
,
and
by
that
joyntly
to
make
a
good
union
and
peace
in
Scotland
,
that
the
civil
Wars
might
be
compounded
and
cease
,
and
so
these
3
Realms
to
be
as
it
were
all
one
for
mutual
defence
;
this
is
a
devise
to
make
a
perpetual
pique
,
broil
and
jealousie
amongst
us
all
and
Spain
.
Sait●
Mr.
Walsingham
,
betwixt
England
and
France
,
thanks
be
to
God
,
no
quarrels
be
pretended
:
We
demand
nothing
of
you
at
this
time
,
nor
you
of
us
.
The
occasion
why
your
League
was
so
sure
with
Scotland
to
annoy
us
,
now
there
is
no
such
cause
standing
so
sure
on
amity
,
and
therefore
belike
Spain
would
make
that
a
pique
to
trouble
us
withall
both
,
and
make
us
Warr
and
trouble
that
waies
.
Saith
the
Queen
,
There
is
no
doubt
but
they
will
do
what
they
can
,
for
the
King
my
Son
is
advertised
that
there
is
nothing
that
grieveth
him
more
then
to
understand
of
this
good
League
and
perfect
Amity
which
is
begun
,
and
I
trust
,
now
at
an
end
betwixt
us
;
they
wote
not
which
waies
to
turn
them
to
break
it
.
But
Madam
,
(
quoth
I
)
these
two
things
coming
together
,
she
to
go
about
that
disturbing
of
Scotland
and
England
,
and
that
thing
which
should
be
as
much
displeasant
to
you
as
to
us
,
if
your
Majestie
do
well
mark
it
,
and
at
the
same
time
the
King
here
to
write
for
her
delivery
,
and
to
come
into
France
,
and
that
when
the
chief
treating
of
amity
is
in
hand
,
you
shall
not
marvel
though
her
Majestie
do
take
it
ill
,
and
I
assure
you
that
it
is
written
to
us
,
that
but
that
her
Majestie
hath
known
of
long
time
the
good
affection
that
you
Madam
and
the
King
your
Son
did
bear
to
her
,
and
that
we
that
are
here
now
Ambassadors
,
and
Mr.
Killegrew
,
all
with
one
tenor
have
written
so
much
of
the
sincerity
and
sound
dealing
of
the
King
and
you
,
and
bound
our
credit
therein
,
that
good
faith
was
meant
in
all
points
,
her
Majestie
would
have
doubted
;
and
so
we
are
willed
to
tell
you
.
The
King
my
Son
(
saith
she
)
meant
no
evil
in
it
,
she
is
allied
to
him
,
she
hath
many
friends
here
;
and
I
tell
you
she
hath
one
of
the
fairest
Roses
or
Diamonds
in
France
;
she
meant
her
Dowry
,
which
is
,
as
is
reported
,
120000
Franks
by
the
year
,
and
therefore
my
son
could
no
less
doe
then
write
earnestly
for
her
;
mary
not
to
offend
my
good
sister
the
Queen
.
We
think
surely
that
the
Queen
your
Mistress
will
shew
mercy
unto
her
,
she
is
of
so
good
nature
;
and
then
if
she
were
here
,
she
should
be
the
less
able
to
trouble
you
.
Yes
Madam
(
quoth
I
)
and
you
to
,
she
is
now
kept
streighter
then
ever
she
was
,
and
hath
not
past
ten
,
as
I
hear
say
,
allowed
about
her
of
her
own
,
and
yet
she
can
do
this
,
and
still
practice
the
disturbing
of
the
Queens
Majestie
and
her
Realm
;
what
would
she
doe
being
here
at
libertie
,
it
would
not
be
long
before
she
convey
her self
into
Spain
,
and
then
I
doubt
whether
you
or
we
should
be
long
without
Warr.
Because
you
say
so
(
saith
she
)
he
that
is
the
King
my
sons
Ambassador
in
Spain
,
now
wrote
of
late
that
the
Duke
de
Medina
Celi
is
yet
in
coming
,
and
taketh
in
men
daily
;
but
he
doth
it
with
more
leasure
,
because
he
doth
attend
to
hear
word
of
some
attempt
to
be
done
in
England
,
and
then
he
cometh
away
strait
.
This
they
look
for
still
there
,
whatsoever
it
be
,
and
so
you
may
write
to
the
Q.
your
Mistress
.
Then
she
asked
whether
the
Duke
were
executed
;
we
said
no
,
that
we
could
learn
.
No
(
saith
she
)
belike
the
Queen
will
pardon
him
.
We
answered
,
we
could
not
tell
;
I
would
(
saith
she
)
she
were
in
quiet
from
all
these
broils
:
doe
you
know
nothing
how
she
can
fancie
the
marriage
with
my
Son
the
Duke
of
Alanson
?
Madam
,
you
know
me
of
old
,
except
I
have
a
sure
ground
,
I
dare
affirm
nothing
to
your
Majestie
.
Why
(
saith
she
)
if
she
be
disposed
to
marrie
▪
I
do
not
see
where
she
shall
marrie
so
well
;
and
yet
(
saith
she
)
I
may
as
a
Mother
,
justly
be
accounted
partial
;
but
as
for
those
which
I
have
heard
named
,
as
the
Emperors
Son
,
or
Don
Iohn
d'
Austria
,
they
be
both
lesser
then
my
Son
is
,
and
of
less
stature
by
a
good
deal
;
and
if
she
should
marrie
,
it
were
pitty
any
more
time
were
lost
.
Madam
(
quoth
I
)
If
it
pleased
God
that
she
were
married
,
and
had
a
child
,
all
these
braggs
,
and
all
these
Treasons
would
soon
be
appaled
;
and
on
condition
she
had
a
child
by
Mr.
d'
Alanson
,
for
my
part
I
cared
not
if
ye
had
the
Q.
of
Scots
here
;
for
ye
then
would
be
as
carefull
and
jealous
over
her
for
the
Q.
my
Mistresses
suretie
as
we
,
or
as
her self
is
.
That
is
true
(
saith
she
)
and
without
this
marriage
(
saith
she
)
if
she
should
marrie
in
another
place
,
I
cannot
see
how
this
League
and
Amity
would
be
so
strong
as
it
is
.
True
Madam
(
quoth
I
)
the
knot
of
bloud
and
marriage
is
a
stronger
Seal
then
that
which
is
printed
in
wax
,
and
lasteth
longer
if
God
give
good
successe
;
but
yet
all
Leagues
have
not
Marriage
joyned
with
them
,
as
this
may
,
if
it
please
God
.
I
would
it
had
(
saith
she
)
then
surely
would
I
make
a
start
over
and
see
her
my self
,
the
which
I
do
most
desire
of
all
things
.
Madam
(
quoth
I
)
if
I
had
now
as
ample
a
Commission
for
Mr.
de
Alanson
,
as
I
had
at
the
first
for
Monsieur
,
the
matter
should
soon
by
Gods
grace
,
be
at
an
end
:
Would
you
had
(
saith
she
)
and
if
you
had
such
a
one
when
you
are
in
England
,
would
you
not
come
over
again
to
execute
it
?
Yes
Madam
(
quoth
I
)
most
gladly
to
so
good
an
intent
I
would
pass
again
the
Sea
if
I
were
never
so
sick
for
it
.
Then
saith
Mr.
Walsingham
,
And
surely
it
was
no
Religion
that
made
that
stop
in
the
marriage
of
Monsieur
,
but
some
other
thing
:
No
surely
(
saith
she
)
he
never
shewed
to
me
any
other
cause
.
I
assure
you
Madam
(
saith
Mr.
Walsingham
)
I
can
marvelous
hardly
believe
it
,
for
at
Gallion
he
was
so
willing
and
so
well
affected
,
that
me
thought
it
did
me
much
good
when
he
spake
of
the
Queen
my
Mistress
,
or
with
any
of
her
Ministers
,
I
perceived
it
in
his
words
,
in
his
countenance
,
in
his
gesture
and
all
things
;
but
again
,
when
he
came
to
Paris
,
all
was
clean
changed
.
It
is
true
Monsieur
L.
Ambassadeur
(
saith
she
)
and
it
made
me
much
to
marvel
at
it
;
but
even
at
Gallion
all
other
things
liked
him
well
;
but
at
the
Religion
he
made
a
little
stop
,
but
nothing
so
as
he
did
after
.
Upon
this
I
bare
him
in
hand
(
for
it
grieved
me
not
a
little
,
and
the
King
my
Son
,
also
as
you
know
)
that
of
all
evil
rumors
and
tales
of
naughty
persons
,
such
as
would
break
the
matter
,
and
were
spread
abroad
of
the
Queen
,
that
those
he
did
believe
,
and
that
made
him
so
backward
.
And
I
told
him
it
is
all
the
hurt
that
evil
men
can
do
to
Noble
women
and
Princes
,
to
spread
abroad
lies
and
dishonourable
tales
of
them
,
and
that
we
of
all
Princes
that
be
women
,
are
subject
to
be
slandered
wrongfully
of
them
that
be
our
adversaries
,
other
hurt
they
cannot
do
us
;
he
said
and
swore
to
me
,
he
gave
no
credit
to
them
;
he
knew
she
had
so
vertuously
Governed
her
Realm
this
long
time
,
that
she
must
needs
be
a
good
and
vertuous
Princesse
,
and
full
of
honour
,
and
other
opinion
of
her
he
could
not
have
;
but
that
his
conscience
and
his
Religion
did
trouble
him
that
he
could
not
be
in
quiet
,
and
nothing
else
.
Other
communication
there
was
,
as
is
commonly
wont
to
be
in
such
meetings
;
but
this
is
the
sum
of
that
which
is
worth
the
writing
,
that
passed
betwixt
us
.
The
21
of
this
Month
I
received
your
Lordships
Letters
dated
the
10.
of
the
same
.
The
next
day
I
spake
again
with
the
Queen
Mother
in
the
Garden
,
and
shewed
her
that
the
Queens
Majestie
did
perceive
that
the
King
and
she
were
carefull
to
advertise
any
such
occurrents
as
might
trouble
her
Highness
and
estate
,
the
which
as
she
must
needs
take
in
most
thankfull
part
,
so
she
had
a
desire
to
acquite
the
same
with
as
much
carefulness
as
may
be
,
and
therefore
willed
me
to
signifie
unto
their
Maj.
such
things
as
now
of
late
be
come
to
her
knowledge
:
And
say
that
at
Harwich
,
which
was
the
Port
that
Rodolph
,
and
other
of
that
conspiracy
,
appointed
that
the
Spaniards
and
Flemings
should
arrive
at
from
the
Duke
of
Alva
,
if
the
Treason
had
gon
forward
.
At
that
Port
arrived
the
Lord
Seaton
,
whom
she
knew
well
enough
,
and
from
thence
with
two
other
of
the
Earl
of
Northumberlands
men
disguised
,
went
into
Scotland
,
and
now
be
in
the
Castle
of
Edenburgh
;
and
this
being
understood
,
the
Ship
was
stayed
and
searched
;
and
amongst
other
,
the
confirmation
of
that
which
I
told
you
before
,
was
in
the
Scotch
Queens
Letters
,
that
she
gave
her self
and
her
son
,
now
the
young
King
of
Scotland
wholly
into
the
hands
of
the
King
of
Spain
,
to
be
governed
and
ruled
only
by
him
,
and
assure
him
that
if
he
would
send
any
power
,
the
young
King
should
be
delivered
into
his
hands
.
For
in
the
Ship
it
doth
appear
that
the
Lord
Seton
by
his
instructions
is
named
the
Scotch
Queens
Ambassador
towards
the
Duke
of
Alva
.
A
goodly
Ambassador
(
saith
the
Queen
.
)
And
there
in
his
Ambass
.
he
offereth
the
young
King
to
be
delivered
into
his
hands
,
to
be
conveyed
into
Spain
.
And
to
animate
him
more
to
set
up
again
the
Scotch
Queen
,
and
take
the
protection
of
her
,
that
she
hath
right
both
by
Gods
Law
and
mans
Law
to
be
Queen
of
England
and
also
of
Scotland
,
and
that
she
hath
not
only
all
those
that
be
in
trouble
now
,
but
a
great
sort
more
in
England
on
her
part
,
so
that
the
King
by
setting
her
up
,
should
not
only
govern
both
these
Realms
,
but
shall
also
set
up
in
both
again
the
Catholique
Religion
.
Alas
(
saith
the
Queen
)
that
head
of
hers
shall
be
never
in
quiet
.
This
(
quoth
I
)
toucheth
us
most
,
the
next
toucheth
the
King
your
son
.
I
will
shew
unto
you
as
I
have
it
,
my
Lord
Burleigh
writeth
it
unto
me
.
In
the
same
ship
amongst
other
was
found
a
Letter
of
the
Countess
of
Northumberland
,
who
was
one
of
the
chief
stirrers
in
the
last
Rebellion
.
Her
husband
the
Earl
is
now
prisoner
in
Scotland
for
the
same
purpose
.
The
Countess
in
her
Letter
writeth
to
her
husband
,
that
the
Duke
of
Guise
hath
of
late
been
with
the
D.
of
Alva
disguised
,
and
she
affirmeth
to
her
husband
for
certainty
,
all
the
house
of
Guise
and
that
faction
will
follow
in
all
points
the
direction
of
the
King
of
Spain
.
Saith
the
Queen
,
he
was
not
,
for
by
reason
of
his
Treaty
of
accord
,
(
she
meant
between
the
Admiral
and
him
)
which
hath
been
long
time
in
doing
,
and
yet
taketh
that
small
success
;
every
four
daies
we
either
hear
from
him
,
or
send
to
him
,
so
that
we
know
certainly
where
he
is
,
and
that
he
hath
not
been
there
;
he
might
well
enough
send
some
other
person
;
but
somewhat
there
is
we
know
well
enough
(
saith
she
)
that
they
incline
somewhat
that
way
of
Spain
,
and
it
may
be
nothing
,
for
it
is
the
Spanish
practice
to
aid
themselves
with
lies
,
and
spread
abroad
,
that
those
and
those
be
of
the
Faction
,
to
bring
other
in
,
when
indeed
it
is
nothing
so
;
that
used
the
Emperor
Charls
,
and
so
brought
some
by
this
means
unto
his
lure
before
they
were
aware
:
and
that
is
a
shrewd
art
(
quoth
I
)
to
abuse
rash
fools
.
Yes
(
saith
she
)
but
when
at
the
last
it
is
espied
,
it
makes
them
the
more
to
be
hated
,
and
other
the
harder
to
be
abused
by
them
.
Then
she
left
that
matter
.
Jesu
!
saith
she
,
and
doth
not
your
Mistress
see
that
she
shall
be
alwaies
in
danger
untill
she
marry
?
That
once
done
,
and
in
some
good
House
,
who
dare
attempt
any
thing
against
her
?
Madam
(
quoth
I
)
I
think
if
she
were
once
married
,
all
in
England
that
had
any
traiterous
hearts
,
would
be
discouraged
:
for
one
Tree
alone
may
soon
be
cut
down
,
but
when
there
be
two
or
three
together
,
it
is
longer
a
doing
,
and
one
shall
watch
for
the
other
;
but
if
she
had
a
child
,
then
all
these
bold
and
troublesome
Titles
of
the
Scotch
Queen
,
or
other
that
make
such
gapings
for
her
death
,
will
be
clean
choaked
up
.
I
see
she
may
have
five
or
six
,
saith
she
,
very
well
;
I
would
to
God
we
had
one
.
No
,
saith
she
,
two
boys
,
le●t
the
one
should
die
,
and
three
or
four
daughters
to
make
alliance
with
us
again
,
and
other
Princes
,
to
strengthen
the
Realm
.
Why
then
(
quoth
I
)
you
think
that
Monsieur
le
Duc
shall
speed
.
With
that
she
laughed
,
and
said
,
Ie
le
desire
infinitement
;
and
I
would
trust
then
to
see
three
or
four
my self
at
the
least
,
of
her
race
,
which
would
make
me
indeed
not
to
spare
Sea
nor
Land
to
see
her
and
them
.
And
if
she
could
have
fancied
my
son
d'Anjou
,
saith
she
,
as
you
told
me
,
why
not
this
of
the
same
house
,
Father
and
Mother
,
and
as
vigorous
and
lusty
as
he
,
and
rather
more
,
and
now
he
beginneth
to
have
a
beard
come
forth
,
so
that
I
told
him
the
last
day
that
I
was
angry
with
it
,
for
now
I
was
afraid
he
would
not
be
so
high
as
his
brethren
.
Yea
Madam
(
quoth
I
)
a
man
doth
commonly
grow
in
height
to
his
years
,
the
beard
maketh
nothing
:
Nay
,
saith
she
,
he
is
not
so
little
,
he
is
so
high
as
you
,
or
very
near
:
For
that
matter
,
Madam
(
quoth
I
)
I
for
my
part
make
small
account
,
if
the
Queens
Majestie
can
fancie
him
.
For
Pipinus
Brevis
,
who
married
Bertha
the
King
of
Almains
Daughter
,
was
so
little
to
her
,
that
he
is
standing
in
Aquisgrave
,
or
Moguerre
,
a
Church
in
Almani
,
she
taking
him
by
the
hand
,
and
his
head
not
reaching
to
her
girdle
,
and
yet
he
had
by
her
Charlemain
the
great
Emperor
and
King
of
France
,
which
is
reported
to
be
almost
a
Giants
stature
.
And
your
Oliver
Glesquim
,
the
Briton
Constable
that
you
make
so
much
of
,
and
lieth
buried
amongst
the
Kings
at
St.
Dennis
,
if
he
were
no
bigger
then
is
there
pourtrayed
upon
his
Tomb
,
was
very
short
,
scarcely
,
four
foot
long
;
but
yet
he
was
valiant
,
hardly
,
and
couragious
,
above
all
in
his
time
,
and
did
us
English
men
most
hurt
.
It
is
true
,
saith
she
,
it
is
the
heart
,
courage
,
and
activity
that
is
to
be
looked
for
in
a
man
;
but
hear
you
word
of
the
Queens
affection
that
way
?
can
you
give
me
no
comfort
?
No
I
assure
your
Majestie
(
quoth
I
)
for
the
Letters
were
written
the
11
of
this
Month
,
the
same
day
or
the
next
that
our
Currier
went
with
the
dispatch
from
hence
.
Thus
,
with
much
other
talk
in
such
sort
,
the
time
was
passed
that
day
betwixt
her
Majestie
and
me
.
All
the
world
doth
see
that
we
doe
wish
her
Majestie
surety
and
long
continuance
,
that
her
marriage
and
issue
of
her
Highness
body
should
be
the
most
assurance
of
her
Highness
,
and
of
the
Wealth
of
the
Realm
.
The
place
where
,
and
the
person
whom
,
I
for
my
part
remit
to
her
Majestie
;
but
what
doth
her
Majestie
mean
to
maintain
still
her
danger
,
and
not
provide
for
her
surety
?
I
assure
your
Lordship
I
can
see
no
reason
.
God
preserve
her
Majestie
long
to
Reigne
over
us
by
some
unlooked
for
miracle
;
for
I
cannot
see
by
natural
reason
that
her
Highness
goeth
about
to
provide
for
it
.
Thus
I
commit
your
Lordship
to
Almighty
God
.
From
Blois
,
March
22.
1571.
by
English
account
.
Th.
Smith
.
To
my
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
MY
Lord
,
You
must
excuse
us
,
if
the
Queens
Majestie
or
any
other
body
do
find
fault
that
we
send
this
man
away
,
we
do
long
so
much
for
answer
out
of
England
,
it
being
22
daies
since
Mr.
Beal
departed
from
hence
,
and
we
thought
but
upon
15.
the
thing
being
here
so
desired
of
them
,
so
necessary
as
we
think
for
us
,
that
the
fault
we
find
there
,
we
will
not
have
found
in
us
,
but
rather
send
all
that
we
have
here
,
and
be
sick
for
grief
that
we
hear
nothing
from
you
:
then
you
would
excuse
us
there
,
by
our
like
doings
here
.
Your
Lordship
may
be
well
assured
there
is
nothing
more
expected
and
looked
for
then
the
Queens
Majesties
resolution
in
these
two
points
,
whereof
for
the
one
,
the
League
is
accounted
a●
sure
,
both
of
us
and
them
;
the
other
,
for
the
marriage
although
in
suspence
;
yet
in
great
hope
,
so
much
as
they
get
in
uncertainly
in
such
a
matter
on
their
side
;
for
our
parts
,
as
we
have
said
,
we
can
say
nothing
whereof
we
are
more
sorry
and
do
lament
in
our
hearts
,
to
see
such
uncertain
,
so
negligent
and
irresolute
provision
for
the
safety
of
the
Queens
Majesties
person
,
and
of
her
Reigne
over
us
.
God
of
his
almighty
and
miraculous
power
preserve
her
long
to
Reigne
over
us
.
What
shall
we
say
more
that
is
done
heretofore
even
to
this
day
,
is
written
fully
,
what
shall
be
written
fully
,
what
shall
be
written
for
you
,
and
what
God
hath
disposed
to
be
done
,
we
cannot
know
till
we
hear
from
you
.
His
grace
and
mercy
turn
all
to
the
best
,
and
preserve
her
Majestie
and
your
Lordship
with
long
life
and
felicity
.
From
Blois
this
Palm
Sunday
,
1571.
Th.
Smith
.
To
my
Lord
Burleigh
.
YOur
Lordships
Letters
of
the
20
of
March
made
us
,
both
Mr.
Walsingham
and
me
in
the
reading
,
for
we
read
them
both
together
in
a
marvelous
agony
;
but
having
the
medicine
ready
,
that
her
Majestie
was
within
an
hour
recovered
,
it
did
in
part
heal
us
again
;
but
as
your
Lordship
writeth
the
care
doth
not
yet
cease
in
you
,
you
may
be
assured
it
doth
as
little
cease
in
us
:
calling
to
our
remembrance
,
and
laying
before
our
eyes
the
trouble
,
the
uncertainty
,
the
disorder
,
the
peril
and
danger
which
had
been
like
to
follow
,
if
at
that
time
God
had
taken
from
us
that
stay
of
the
Commonwealth
and
hope
of
our
repose
,
that
Lanthorn
of
our
light
next
God
,
whom
to
follow
,
nor
certainly
where
to
light
another
Candle
;
but
if
the
Queens
Majestie
do
still
continue
in
extremities
to
promise
,
in
recoveries
to
forget
;
what
shall
we
say
but
as
Italians
do
,
Passato
il
pericolo
gabbato
il
fanto
:
And
you
shall
perceive
by
our
proceedings
,
what
justly
may
be
required
,
is
easie
to
be
done
,
and
done
if
her
Majesty
deceive
her self
,
and
with
irresolution
make
all
Princes
understand
,
that
there
is
no
certainty
in
her
Majestie
nor
her
Councel
,
but
dallian●e
and
farding
off
of
time
;
her
Majestie
shall
first
discredit
her
Ministers
,
which
is
not
much
;
but
next
,
and
by
them
,
discredit
her self
,
to
be
counted
as
uncertain
,
irresolute
,
unconstant
,
and
for
no
Prince
to
trust
unto
,
but
as
to
a
Courtier
,
who
hath
words
at
will
,
and
true
deeds
none
.
Your
Lordship
must
pardon
me
,
for
I
have
here
kept
so
long
,
that
I
am
now
in
an
Ague
,
both
in
body
and
spirit
:
nor
seeing
no
cause
why
Mr.
Beal
cometh
not
,
nor
any
reason
shewed
neither
in
her
Majesties
Letters
nor
yours
,
why
he
doth
not
come
;
as
the
humours
in
my
body
maketh
an
Ague
in
my
body
,
whereof
I
would
it
should
make
an
end
;
so
this
irresolution
there
with
you
I
hope
will
help
to
conclude
,
that
I
shall
feel
no
more
miseries
,
which
I
fear
those
that
come
after
us
shall
feel
,
Quia
non
videbimus
tempus
visitationis
nostrae
.
Thus
I
commit
your
Lordship
to
Almighty
God
.
From
Blois
this
Good-Friday
,
1571.
Because
the
French
King
doth
deal
so
plainly
,
faithfully
,
and
frankly
with
the
Q.
Majestie
at
this
time
touching
the
matters
in
Scotland
,
I
pray
move
her
Majestie
to
deal
as
frankly
with
him
,
and
let
de
Crocque
be
privy
to
your
Instructions
,
and
let
them
be
conformable
to
his
;
and
if
he
shall
think
so
meet
,
you
may
add
more
to
them
,
for
they
would
have
the
Commission
to
be
,
joyntly
to
doe
,
and
with
common
consent
,
all
things
.
To
my
Lord
Burleigh
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
With
much
difficulty
at
the
last
we
have
concluded
the
League
,
and
●r
.
Walsingham
and
I
were
fain
to
stand
even
to
the
breaking
of
all
together
.
The
last
Instructions
seemed
to
us
so
precise
for
the
Scotch
matters
,
we
taking
them
as
concluded
between
the
Queens
Majestie
and
Mr.
de
la
Mot
their
Ambassador
Resident
there
,
that
he
did
not
so
conclude
,
nor
had
no
such
authority
,
but
that
it
was
referred
again
to
us
.
In
fine
,
after
five
or
six
daies
debating
,
the
14
of
this
month
we
came
to
this
▪
We
yielded
to
put
out
,
and
in
those
words
as
be
in
the
Instructions
,
as
de
la
Mott
required
,
and
to
change
one
or
two
more
which
varied
not
the
sentence
,
but
made
it
more
clear
▪
and
remitting
to
us
the
last
Article
of
reservation
to
the
Scots
;
we
remitted
also
to
them
the
24.
because
we
would
once
be
at
a
point
.
And
where
reservation
is
needless
in
a
League
defensive
,
where
is
●o
derogation
to
other
Leagues
defensives
;
yet
we
would
not
that
the
Queens
Majestie
should
seem
any
more
to
relent
to
them
,
then
they
to
her
Highness
.
All
the
rest
they
accorded
to
us
as
we
would
desire
,
and
in
all
points
as
is
required
in
her
Highness
Letters
to
us
,
as
ye
may
perceive
by
the
Treaty
,
and
by
our
demand
in
Latine
;
and
that
which
we
followed
▪
or
gave
us
reason
,
why
not
;
which
we
send
unto
you
;
indeed
that
word
present
,
is
not
so
necessary
nor
effectual
:
for
when
we
speak
Statum
Scotiae
;
and
if
you
put
praesentem
,
and
now
it
is
in
trouble
,
and
doubt
may
be
made
whether
you
would
maintain
the
troubled
State
or
no
;
and
so
present
shall
be
,
Determinatio
diminuens
,
as
homo
furibundus
,
seminectus
,
moribundus
,
moriens
&
somniens
,
for
so
is
a
Commonwealth
in
sedition
.
And
again
,
when
you
say
Contra
publicas
Soctiae
Leges
consuetudines
&
Parliamenta
,
it
is
understood
by
common
sense
,
praesentes
,
for
Laws
and
Statutes
abrogated
or
antiquated
,
be
not
Laws
;
so
they
confessed
unto
us
that
they
got
nothing
by
putting
out
praesentem
,
or
praesentis
;
but
that
it
lay
not
so
open
unto
cavillations
,
as
though
they
should
by
special
words
maintain
the
troubled
State
,
or
allow
the
Parlament
,
whereby
the
Queen
was
deprived
,
and
the
King
allowed
;
although
indeed
in
tacite
they
would
not
deny
but
it
was
allowed
;
and
in
the
plain
sense
of
the
words
wherein
they
said
they
did
much
for
the
Q.
Maj.
that
they
were
content
to
make
no
mention
of
the
Q.
of
being
so
their
friend
and
allie
,
but
gave
her
over
to
the
Q.
Maj.
and
in
all
things
relent
to
her
Highness
desires
,
so
they
may
have
any
colour
to
s●ve
the
K.
their
Masters
honour
.
Likewise
where
the
maintaining
of
Rebels
,
done
by
the
Scots
,
and
the
expulsion
to
expell
them
,
was
set
in
the
writing
as
a
thing
confessed
,
both
by
the
King
here
,
and
the
Q.
Maj.
they
would
have
the
rehersal
made
,
as
of
her
Majesties
relation
;
and
yet
the
thing
done
as
her
Highness
requireth
,
as
you
see
in
the
Treaty
.
These
things
when
they
come
to
conclusion
,
your
wisdom
knoweth
be
not
to
be
sticked
upon
;
so
that
the
Q.
Mother
with
her
Honor
hath
done
all
that
is
desired
of
her
Highness
.
And
as
I
hope
and
trust
,
the
best
League
that
ever
was
made
with
France
or
any
other
Nation
for
her
Majesties
surety
.
As
yet
we
have
not
signed
the
Treaty
,
but
to
morrow
or
the
next
day
we
shall
have
.
There
hath
been
such
variance
betwixt
us
for
some
words
,
and
somewhat
for
slowness
of
Writers
.
Thus
in
few
words
you
have
the
reasons
of
our
variances
and
agreements
,
so
that
with
the
said
,
and
other
which
your
Lordship
can
adjoyn
,
all
doubts
and
objections
if
any
,
may
be
answered
.
And
so
I
commit
your
Lordship
to
almighty
God
,
from
Blois
,
April
17.
1571.
To
my
Lord
Burleigh
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
After
the
dispatch
of
our
Post
,
this
here
inclosed
was
brought
to
us
to
look
upon
,
to
know
what
we
thought
upon
it
;
we
answered
,
for
us
we
could
not
judge
,
but
her
Majestie
had
well
considered
of
it
,
and
we
doubt
not
,
will
either
signe
to
the
like
as
it
is
,
or
with
some
other
amendment
;
but
because
the
League
is
concluded
and
signed
,
we
have
no
more
to
do
.
D●
Florence
brought
it
,
and
was
content
to
leave
it
with
us
,
the
which
we
thought
convenient
to
take
of
him
and
send
it
your
Lordship
by
Cavalcant
,
somewhat
to
consider
of
it
before
,
for
their
Ambassador
shall
present
it
to
the
Q.
Majestie
,
to
have
the
like
of
her
Highness
.
Mr.
Cavalcant
also
doth
partly
understand
the
reason
of
it
,
which
is
to
satisfie
such
as
would
be
glad
to
find
any
cavellation
to
mislike
the
League
.
And
therefore
for
our
part
we
wish
that
her
Majestie
should
condiscend
to
so
much
as
conveniently
her
Highness
may
do
,
because
the
King
here
dealeth
so
frankly
and
roundly
with
her
Majestie
.
And
straightly
after
that
I
had
written
so
farr
,
came
Monsieur
—
brother
,
and
brought
us
a
copy
of
a
League
in
French
,
and
also
of
the
reciproque
Letters
for
the
explication
of
the
general
words
thereof
,
to
be
understood
also
in
matter
of
Religion
.
This
League
in
French
serveth
for
three
purpose
;
the
one
,
the
King
here
understands
French
,
and
not
Latine
;
the
other
,
for
the
aid
of
horsemen
and
footmen
.
The
Latine
at
this
day
is
forced
to
signifie
the
manner
as
it
is
now
differing
,
although
it
be
the
manner
of
the
Romans
:
the
French
is
proper
to
the
orders
of
the
War
at
this
day
,
which
be
better
known
by
that
Language
now
then
by
Latine
.
Now
you
having
both
,
the
one
may
serve
for
the
interpretation
of
the
other
;
although
the
very
League
is
that
which
is
in
Latine
,
and
signed
with
●ll
our
hands
and
Seals
.
Thus
I
commit
your
Lordship
to
Almighty
God
.
From
Blois
,
April
22.
at
night
.
To
my
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
I
most
heartily
thank
you
for
your
Leters
of
the
28
of
April
,
wherin
I
greatly
rejoyc'd
that
du
Crocque
is
sent
at
the
last
into
Scotland
;
the
staying
of
him
was
not
well
taken
here
,
for
it
bred
some
suspicion
as
of
no
plain
dealing
;
and
the
King
here
meaning
surely
,
for
any
thing
I
can
yet
perceive
,
nothing
but
sincerity
and
plain
and
faithful
dealing
towards
her
Maj.
is
again
for
his
part
suspicious
;
but
I
wil
not
swear
for
his
Councel
:
within
these
three
daies
there
was
a
Letter
of
du
Crocques
to
the
King
,
sent
from
the
Court
hither
to
Mr.
de
Montmorency
and
du
Foix
,
who
sent
to
us
immediately
du
Florence
,
complaining
very
much
that
du
Crocque
had
written
to
the
King
that
he
was
in
despair
of
his
going
into
Scotland
,
he
thought
verily
the
Q.
would
not
let
him
go
.
This
thing
somewhat
amazed
us
both
;
but
so
soon
as
we
received
your
Letters
,
which
was
yesterday
the
8
of
May
,
and
with
them
a
Letter
of
Iohn
Woods
,
that
du
Crocque
went
into
Scoland
in
May
;
we
went
streight
to
visit
the
Marshal
and
du
Foix
,
imparted
to
them
the
news
we
knew
,
and
especially
that
du
Crocque
was
gon
;
we
shewed
them
also
the
Articles
propounded
by
her
Maj.
and
their
answers
of
the
Castle
,
wherein
they
might
understand
how
sincerely
the
Q.
Maj.
meant
.
Before
du
Crocque
came
,
they
all
liked
very
well
,
yea
and
also
that
de
la
Mott
and
du
Crocque
did
accept
instead
of
that
5
Article
,
and
they
doubted
not
both
the
Princes
once
binding
themselves
together
to
set
a
quiet
in
that
Realm
,
both
the
parties
must
needs
content
themselves
to
yield
to
reason
.
And
if
the
young
King
be
established
there
,
as
I
have
often
written
,
the
K.
here
,
and
the
wiser
of
his
Councel
do
desire
no
other
.
Marry
he
must
not
seem
to
be
the
doer
of
it
,
nor
the
condemner
of
her
cause
.
As
for
those
Articles
,
neither
I
nor
〈◊〉
.
Walsingham
,
as
we
told
plainly
,
and
I
am
sure
Mr.
du
Foix
will
say
as
much
in
England
,
did
neither
allow
nor
disallow
,
for
we
had
no
Commission
,
as
we
said
;
and
because
it
was
referred
to
her
Maj.
we
could
not
but
leave
them
whole
and
intire
for
her
Highness
to
judge
upon
.
I
marvel
my
L.
Admiral
is
so
long
before
he
set
forward
;
Marshal
Montmorency
and
du
Foix
,
and
all
that
should
go
with
them
,
be
ready
,
and
attend
only
to
hear
when
my
L.
Admiral
doth
set
forward
.
A
man
would
marvel
what
a
number
of
great
persons
both
of
the
long
and
short
Robe
,
do
desire
to
go
with
the
Marshal
and
to
see
England
,
and
what
shift
he
is
fain
to
make
to
cut
off
his
train
,
and
shake
them
off
that
desire
to
go
,
let
he
should
have
too
many
;
he
is
surely
a
great
Prince
here
,
marvelous
wel
belov'd
,
and
one
that
loves
the
Q.
Maj.
and
our
Nation
as
much
as
any
Noble
man
in
France
.
I
hope
the
Q.
Maj.
will
give
him
the
Order
at
his
being
there
,
that
he
may
follow
his
father
therein
;
he
will
esteem
it
much
:
and
I
know
not
how
it
cometh
to
pass
,
here
is
a
rumor
already
spread
,
that
he
amongst
others
,
was
elected
on
S.
Georges
day
,
and
your
Lordship
also
,
whereof
I
pray
God
give
unto
you
long
joy
,
and
many
years
to
wear
that
Order
.
I
am
glad
the
Treaty
is
liked
.
Now
it
cannot
be
said
her
Maj.
is
altogether
alone
,
having
so
good
a
defence
of
so
noble
,
couragious
,
and
so
faithfull
a
Prince
of
his
word
,
and
so
near
a
neighbour
,
provided
for
and
bespoken
before
hand
against
any
need
,
partly
that
,
and
partly
the
trouble
in
Flanders
,
which
I
trust
God
hath
provided
to
deliver
his
poor
servants
there
from
the
Antichristian
Tyranny
,
shall
make
her
Highness
enjoy
more
quietly
both
England
and
Ireland
,
and
a
better
neighbor
of
Scotland
.
Thus
I
commit
your
Lordship
to
Almighty
God
.
Paris
,
May
7.
1571.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
understand
,
that
the
last
of
this
month
the
Marshal
Montmorency
will
be
at
Bulloign
with
his
Train
,
who
is
glad
to
have
the
commodity
to
pass
over
in
her
Maj.
ships
,
Mr.
de
Battail
is
dangerously
sick
in
this
Town
,
and
is
not
in
case
to
pass
over
at
this
present
.
The
19
of
this
month
,
when
we
went
to
take
our
leave
of
the
Marshal
,
he
shewed
unto
us
that
certain
Englishmen
had
made
means
unto
him
to
go
over
with
him
,
whom
he
refused
,
unless
they
could
bring
testimonial
from
us
that
they
departed
the
Realm
with
her
Maj.
favour
and
licence
,
notwithstanding
I
judge
there
are
some
under
the
colour
to
be
of
his
Train
,
that
wil
pass
over
;
wherfore
I
thought
good
to
advertise
your
Lordship
,
to
the
end
there
may
be
some
order
taken
in
that
behalf
.
There
is
one
Chambers
a
Scotchman
,
somtimes
a
Mr.
of
the
Requests
in
Scotland
,
who
in
Sir
H●nry
Norris
his
time
was
a
great
doer
for
the
Duke
of
Chastelheraud
,
he
came
over
in
Mr.
de
Foix
Train
,
whom
I
made
privie
that
he
was
not
very
grateful
to
her
Maj.
and
therefore
wished
him
to
leave
him
behind
him
;
he
shewed
,
that
though
heretofore
he
hath
not
bin
the
best
instrument
in
the
Scotch
divisions
,
yet
he
now
wisheth
nothing
more
then
accord
,
wherein
he
promiseth
to
do
his
uttermost
,
and
thinketh
he
may
be
able
to
do
a
great
deal
of
good
;
whereupon
he
hath
made
choice
of
him
at
this
present
,
for
that
he
thinketh
that
if
du
Crocque
do
no
good
in
the
appeasing
of
the
Scotch
troubles
,
that
then
the
Kings
pleasure
is
to
imploy
him
in
that
behalf
;
not
withstanding
he
telleth
me
that
his
meaning
was
never
to
have
him
with
him
into
Scotland
,
if
percase
he
shal
be
imployed
in
that
behalf
,
without
making
her
Majestie
privy
thereof
;
for
that
the
King
his
Mr.
hath
no
other
meaning
but
to
consult
in
common
with
her
Maj.
touching
the
best
means
to
appease
the
said
troubles
;
for
the
best
justifying
of
the
said
Chambers
,
he
did
protest
unto
me
most
earnestly
,
that
both
the
Cardinal
of
Lorrain
,
and
the
Bishop
of
Glasco
,
did
what
they
could
by
their
friends
in
Court
,
to
impeach
that
Chambers
might
not
go
.
If
du
Crocque
do
no
good
,
I
hope
her
Maj.
shal
find
Mr.
de
Foix
a
very
good
instrument
in
those
affairs
.
Touching
Flanders
matters
,
if
the
long
gowns
had
not
done
somewhat
to
impeach
them
,
the
matters
had
bin
so
forward
,
that
the
Spaniards
had
never
landed
in
Zealand
to
have
hindred
the
siege
of
Middleburgh
.
I
hope
shortly
to
send
you
word
of
somewhat
done
and
put
in
execution
to
divert
the
said
Spaniards
,
for
that
I
think
it
necessary
for
her
Majesty
to
know
how
this
thing
past
;
I
mean
to
advertise
often
when
any
thing
hapneth
worthy
of
advertisement
:
Count
Lodovick
departed
this
Town
the
19
of
this
month
,
with
whom
I
have
placed
Mr.
Morgan
,
who
will
advertise
from
time
to
time
how
things
do
pass
:
and
so
having
nothing
else
to
advertise
your
Honor
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
,
May
21.
1571.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honorable
Fr.
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majesties
Ambassador
resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
I
have
long
forborn
to
write
to
you
,
partly
for
want
of
leasure
,
partly
for
lack
of
special
matter
.
I
doubt
not
,
but
others
do
certifie
you
of
our
Parliament
proceedings
,
wherein
there
can
be
found
no
more
soundness
then
in
the
common
house
,
and
no
lack
appearing
in
the
higher
house
,
but
in
the
highest
person
such
slowness
in
the
offers
of
surety
,
and
such
stay
in
resolution
,
as
it
seemeth
God
is
not
pleased
that
the
surety
,
shall
succeed
.
To
lament
that
secretly
I
cannot
forbear
,
and
thereby
with
it
and
such
like
I
am
overthrown
in
heart
,
as
I
have
no
spark
almost
of
good
spirits
left
in
me
to
nourish
health
in
my
body
,
being
every
3d
day
thrown
down
to
the
ground
,
so
as
now
I
am
forced
to
be
carried
into
the
Parliament-house
,
and
to
her
Maj.
presence
;
and
to
lament
it
openly
,
is
to
give
more
comfort
to
the
adversaries
.
These
are
our
miseries
,
&
such
as
I
see
no
end
thereof
;
and
amongst
others
,
shame
doth
as
much
trouble
me
as
the
rest
,
that
all
persons
shall
behold
our
follies
as
they
may
think
,
imputing
these
lacks
and
errors
to
some
of
us
that
are
accounted
inward
Counsellours
,
where
indeed
the
fault
is
not
;
and
yet
they
must
be
so
suffered
,
and
to
be
so
imputed
,
for
saving
the
honour
of
the
highest
.
I
think
to
send
you
presently
the
Commission
to
authorize
you
for
treating
of
the
Merchants
causes
,
not
determined
by
the
Treaty
,
but
hitherto
I
am
not
informed
how
to
instruct
you
;
for
indeed
I
see
no
likelihood
of
any
great
moment
thereby
,
so
are
our
Merchants
affected
to
traffique
by
the
Low
Countreys
,
or
to
Germany
.
My
L.
Admiral
meaneth
to
be
at
Dover
the
last
of
this
moneth
.
At
some
length
I
have
obtained
the
suit
for
you
to
the
Q.
Maj.
which
this
day
I
will
deliver
to
M.
Dodington
,
who
surely
hath
as
much
care
of
you
,
as
if
he
were
your
brother
,
or
your
servant
.
Le
Crocque
is
in
Scotland
,
where
I
think
he
shall
do
little
good
.
The
matters
of
the
Low-Countreys
were
hot
awhile
,
but
now
the
Flemings
are
become
cold
.
The
Duke
incroacheth
upon
them
of
Zealand
,
having
by
the
treason
of
the
Townsmen
in
armour
,
recovered
it
,
and
put
in
Garisons
of
the
Spaniard
.
Now
notwithstanding
Flushing
,
which
is
not
well
governed
for
lack
of
a
head
,
we
have
suffered
as
many
of
the
strangers
to
depart
from
hence
as
would
,
but
that
is
but
a
simple
help
.
If
the
Prince
of
Orange
doth
not
follow
this
opportunity
,
his
case
will
never
be
recoverable
hereafter
.
From
S.
Iames
the
21
of
May
,
1572.
Yours
assured
,
Will
.
Burleigh
.
I
pray
you
send
me
a
particular
declaration
of
the
states
and
degrees
of
the
principal
persons
that
come
with
Montmorency
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
his
very
friend
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
for
the
Queens
Majestie
in
France
.
MR.
Walsingham
,
I
have
received
your
Letter
touching
my
boy
Clark
,
I
would
have
him
again
by
his
own
submission
,
for
he
hath
made
often
means
,
but
in
no
wise
will
I
receive
him
so
,
for
I
stand
to
have
him
otherwise
,
that
others
may
fear
to
attempt
the
like
,
when
they
shall
perceive
the
friendship
that
I
shall
have
there
;
for
it
is
not
so
much
for
his
excellency
,
or
that
I
mean
to
make
store
of
him
again
,
but
rather
to
make
him
an
example
to
run
from
his
Master
:
Therefore
I
pray
you
be
most
earnest
to
have
him
delivered
.
As
for
Religion
,
upon
my
credit
he
never
knew
what
a
Papist
was
till
he
came
there
,
from
his
cradle
he
hath
been
bred
a
Protestant
,
but
his
brother
served
me
thus
before
,
which
if
I
cannot
,
it
will
make
me
think
unkindness
,
and
shew
as
little
friendship
,
if
ever
like
cause
serve
on
this
side
.
Our
news
is
,
we
are
presently
in
hand
to
attaint
the
Scotish
Q.
of
treason
,
and
yet
we
fear
our
Q.
will
scant
agree
to
it
.
Great
suit
is
made
by
the
nether
house
to
have
execution
of
the
Duke
,
but
I
see
no
likelihood
.
I
have
no
leisure
,
therefore
I
commit
you
to
God
.
In
haste
this
21
of
May
,
1572.
Yours
assured
,
Ro:
Leicester
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
YOur
Lordships
of
the
21.
I
have
received
touching
your
servant
;
I
shall
not
need
say
more
then
was
contained
in
my
last
Letters
.
Here
at
this
present
we
are
altogether
entertained
with
Flanders
matters
,
having
received
certain
news
from
thence
,
that
certain
by
order
from
Count
Lodovick
,
are
seised
of
Valentiennes
and
Monts
in
Henault
,
where
it
is
said
the
Court
remaineth
,
and
that
from
thence
he
sent
Mr.
de
la
Nue
in
great
diligence
towards
Bruxels
with
six
hundred
horses
,
where
if
he
hap
to
find
the
Duke
de
Alva
,
he
hopeth
to
make
short
Wars
,
the
Town
of
Bruxels
being
better
affected
to
the
Count
then
to
the
D.
It
is
said
here
that
Doway
and
Lisle
should
also
be
taken
by
certain
appointed
by
him
for
the
purpose
;
but
that
is
not
certain
.
If
the
Duke
of
Alva
retire
to
Antwerp
(
as
it
is
thought
he
will
)
then
those
of
judgement
here
are
of
opinion
,
that
the
whole
Country
will
revolt
.
The
heads
of
those
that
he
doth
imploy
of
his
Country
are
,
Ianlis
,
de
la
Nue
,
Buckanans
,
the
number
of
his
horsemen
are
twelve
hundred
,
the
most
part
of
them
Gentlemen
.
Of
footmen
he
hath
only
five
thousand
,
the
most
part
of
them
Gascoins
.
It
will
shortly
be
seen
to
what
issue
this
Tragedy
will
come
.
If
occasion
so
fall
out
,
I
mean
to
advertise
often
,
thinking
it
necessary
for
her
Majestie
to
know
how
things
proceed
there
;
and
yet
when
I
consider
how
things
of
moment
tending
to
safety
proceed
at
home
;
I
know
not
what
to
judge
necessary
,
unless
it
be
for
every
man
particularly
to
provide
for
the
cross
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Lordshop
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
29
of
May
,
1571.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
AS
I
wrote
unto
your
Lordship
in
my
last
Letters
,
that
I
thought
it
necessary
for
her
Majesty
to
know
how
things
proceeded
in
Flanders
,
so
I
thought
good
to
put
the
same
in
execution
at
this
present
upon
certain
advertisements
lately
come
from
thence
.
A
Currier
past
this
way
,
as
I
am
credibly
informed
the
27
of
this
month
,
sent
by
the
D.
of
Longueville
to
the
King
,
with
this
news
,
that
on
Saterday
last
the
24
of
the
same
,
Valentiennes
should
be
taken
,
and
the
next
day
after
Monts
in
Henault
;
and
that
from
thence
with
great
celerity
the
C.
Lodovick
should
send
five
hundred
horse
to
Bruxels
,
under
the
conduct
of
Mr.
de
la
Nue
,
where
if
he
hap
to
find
the
D.
of
Alva
,
it
will
grow
to
short
Wars
,
in
respect
of
the
intelligence
they
have
with
the
Town
,
who
undertook
with
the
aid
of
100
soldiers
,
to
take
the
D.
prisoner
:
if
he
retire
to
Antwerp
(
as
it
is
thought
he
wil
)
then
is
it
likely
that
all
the
whole
Country
will
revolt
.
I
the
rather
credit
this
news
for
that
it
agreeth
with
the
plot
laid
by
C.
Lodovick
before
his
departure
from
hence
,
who
told
me
that
he
hoped
to
give
the
Duke
of
Alva
an
alarm
ere
8
daies
came
to
an
end
,
in
place
where
he
should
least
look
for
it
.
There
will
shortly
be
great
guess
given
what
wil
be
the
event
of
these
matters
.
The
Prince
of
Orange
most
assuredly
is
onward
on
his
way
with
4000
horse
,
whose
enterprise
on
the
other
side
is
like
to
have
the
better
success
upon
this
good
beginning
laid
by
his
brother
.
I
hope
things
will
be
so
ordered
,
as
others
shall
not
grow
over
great
,
wherein
I
have
been
no
evil
instrument
.
I
send
your
Lordship
by
this
bearer
,
a
note
of
the
names
of
those
of
quality
which
doe
accompany
the
Marshal
,
as
also
the
number
,
which
I
had
sent
before
with
this
bearer
to
deliver
a
note
thereof
to
such
as
shall
be
appointed
by
her
Majestie
to
receive
the
Marshal
at
Dover
.
M.
de
Battali●
,
who
was
the
third
Commissioned
,
is
departed
this
world
,
who
before
his
death
did
much
lament
the
dissembling
of
his
religion
,
and
advised
to
resort
to
the
reformed
Churchs
,
and
to
bring
up
his
children
in
the
Religion
professed
in
the
same
.
I
forgat
in
my
last
that
Mr.
Montmorency
at
the
request
of
certain
Italians
,
whom
he
favoureth
,
moved
me
to
write
unto
her
Majestie
that
it
would
please
her
to
write
a
Letter
unto
his
Master
,
desiring
him
to
write
unto
his
Ambassador
at
Rome
to
deal
with
his
friends
there
to
procure
the
delivery
of
Guidi
Giovetti
,
who
is
imprisoned
there
by
the
Inquisitors
;
a
thing
,
that
his
service
done
unto
the
Crown
of
England
,
did
as
it
were
crave
at
her
Majesties
hands
,
who
he
knew
being
naturally
pittifully
inclined
,
would
do
any
thing
that
might
seem
to
tend
to
his
delivery
.
For
mine
own
opinion
,
I
think
her
Majesties
Letters
unto
Queen
Mother
,
would
do
a
great
deal
more
good
,
who
by
the
Duke
of
Florence
his
means
,
may
bring
it
the
more
easily
to
pass
,
especially
this
Pope
being
his
Creature
.
And
so
leaving
to
trouble
your
Lordship
any
further
,
I
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
,
May
29.
1571.
Yours
Honours
to
command
,
F.
Walsingham
.
To
our
trusty
and
well-beloved
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
our
Ambassador
Resident
with
our
good
brother
the
French
King
.
TRrusty
and
well-beloved
,
we
greet
you
well
.
Where
in
the
last
Treaty
concluded
at
Blois
betwixt
our
trusty
and
well-beloved
Councellor
Sir
Th.
Smith
,
and
you
as
our
Ambassador
,
and
the
Duke
of
Montmorency
,
and
other
of
the
Commissioners
and
Deputies
of
the
French
King
our
good
brother
,
it
was
amongst
other
things
covenanted
,
That
within
four
months
after
the
date
of
the
said
Treaty
,
the
same
should
be
by
us
ratified
,
authorized
and
confirmed
by
our
Letters
Patents
,
signed
with
our
own
hand
,
and
sealed
with
our
great
Seal
,
and
delivered
to
the
Ambassador
of
the
French
King
,
having
authority
to
require
the
same
.
For
this
purpose
we
would
first
have
you
to
understand
of
some
of
the
Kings
Councel
,
or
of
the
Queen
Mother
,
the
Kings
pleasure
at
what
time
you
might
attend
on
him
to
receive
the
same
ratification
.
For
the
receiving
whereof
you
shall
say
you
are
authorized
by
our
Letters
directed
to
the
said
King
,
being
in
your
custody
(
which
we
therefore
do
now
send
you
)
and
so
you
shall
at
time
convenient
receive
it
,
and
safely
send
it
to
us
,
affirming
that
we
on
our
part
are
also
ready
to
deliver
the
like
ratification
to
his
Ambassador
whensoever
he
shall
require
the
same
.
Given
under
our
signet
at
our
Mannor
of
St.
James
,
the
26
of
May
,
1571.
ELIZABETH
.
ELizabethae
Dei
gratia
Angliae
,
Franciae
,
&
Hiberniae
Regina
fidei
Defensor
,
&c.
Fideli
&
praedilectissimo
Consiliario
nostro
Francisco
Walsingham
Legato
nostro
apud
serenissimum
potentissimum
&
principem
fratrem
nostrum
charissimum
Gallorum
regem
residenti
salutem
.
Cum
in
tractatu
qui
inter
Legatos
nostros
ad
praedictam
Principem
missos
,
ejusque
serenissimi
Regis
Deputatos
intercedit
de
amicitia
&
pace
renovanda
&
augenda
,
quae
inter
praedictum
regem
&
nos
nostraque
regna
dominia
&
subditos
existit
certi
articuli
de
mercatorum
nostrorum
hinc
inde
comerciis
&
negotiatione
propositi
fuerint
,
de
quibus
propemodum
quidem
inter
utrumque
convenit
nisi
quod
ante
praefatam
rei
consummationem
necessarium
sit
quosdam
tàm
à
nostro
,
quàm
à
praedicti
regis
parte
constitui
,
qui
cum
mercatorum
prudentium
consilio
deliberent
,
sintne
illi
articuli
satìs
ad
rem
aptè
&
amplè
compositi
,
an
vero
alios
quosdam
immitores
adjici
expediat
,
quibus
commercii
&
negotiorum
,
ratio
commodius
regi
&
exerceri
possit
.
Nos
igitur
de
homine
ad
hanc
rem
idoneo
cogitantes
,
deque
tua
prudentia
virtute
,
industria
,
&
in
res
nostras
fide
confidentes
,
&
mandatorum
procuratorum
seu
deputatum
,
nostrum
creamus
&
constituimus
per
praesentes
,
ut
cum
consilio
principalium
nostrorum
,
si
qui
in
illis
partibus
fuerit
,
&
cum
Regis
praedict.
deputatis
agas
,
tractes
,
unaque
cum
illis
ea
consideres
&
statuas
quae
ad
co●tinuendam
&
augendam
commercii
&
intercessus
necessitudinium
necessaria
vid●buntur
.
Itemque
de
mertium
,
vectigalibus
,
tributis
,
porteriis
,
impositionibus
,
iisque
conditionibus
quae
ad
mercatorum
&
comertii
libertatem
,
&
securitatem
pertinebunt
rationes
ineas
.
Deque
iis
omnibus
nos
certiores
facias
,
ut
re
prope
inspecta
&
considerata
quod
é
re
fuerit
decernamus
&
concludamus
quod
ipsum
simile
à
dict'
regis
Legato
hic
fiet
,
qui
simile
vicissim
ab
ipso
rege
mandatum
habiturus
est
.
Et
generaliter
ut
ea
omnia
tractes
&
facias
quae
ad
hanc
rem
necessaria
erunt
,
in
tam
amplis
modo
&
forma
,
ac
si
in
singulis
magis
speciale
Mandatum
haberes
.
In
cujus
rei
testimonium
has
litteras
patentes
●ieri
&
sigilli
nostri
impressione
communi
missimus
.
Dat.
in
Regia
nostra
sancti
Jacobi
die
mensis
Maii
,
Anno
Dom.
1572.
Regni
vero
nostri
14.
Instructions
given
to
the
Earl
of
Lincoln
,
Lord
Admiral
of
England
,
and
one
of
the
Lords
of
her
Majesties
privy
Councel
,
appointed
by
her
Majestie
to
repair
to
the
French
King
in
Ambassage
,
and
at
his
arrival
at
Paris
,
or
elsewhere
,
to
be
assisted
for
the
execution
of
the
matter
underwritten
,
with
Sir
Th
Smith
,
Chancellor
of
the
Order
,
and
Fr.
Walsingham
Ambassador
resident
for
her
Majesty
with
the
French
King
;
at
St.
Iames
,
May
25.
1572.
THe
said
L.
Admiral
shal
have
with
him
both
Commission
under
the
great
Seal
of
England
,
authorizing
him
and
S.
Th.
Smith
,
and
Fr.
Walsingham
,
and
Letters
also
to
require
the
French
K.
to
confirm
the
last
treaty
concluded
at
Blois
by
his
oath
,
whereupon
he
shall
proceed
first
after
his
access
to
the
K.
obtaining
by
the
Ambass
.
resident
for
the
demand
of
the
said
oath
,
as
is
meet
for
the
honor
of
the
League
of
amity
now
concluded
between
their
Maj.
using
therein
all
good
speeches
to
assure
him
,
that
according
to
such
express
words
as
are
contained
in
the
same
Treaty
,
for
a
mutual
love
and
amity
to
be
hereafter
used
and
maintained
between
them
,
her
Maj.
is
fully
bent
in
her
heart
to
maintain
the
same
on
her
part
,
the
rather
because
she
doth
assuredly
hope
that
the
K.
wil
do
the
like
:
whereof
his
Maj.
by
his
Ambass
.
that
he
hath
sent
in
the
time
of
the
late
Treaty
and
negotiation
of
the
same
,
shewed
many
manifest
arguments
of
his
own
special
favourable
directions
of
matters
at
sundry
times
resting
in
doubt
between
her
Commissioners
and
his
Maj.
to
more
reasonable
ends
,
as
appeared
,
then
otherwise
would
have
〈◊〉
ordered
by
his
Ministers
.
And
so
the
L.
Admiral
having
in
this
manner
assured
the
K.
of
her
Maj.
ful
and
resolute
determination
to
imbrace
and
hold
fast
this
mutual
amity
;
he
shal
say
that
his
coming
thither
is
to
visit
the
K.
on
her
Maj.
behalf
,
and
to
attend
upon
his
leasure
and
best
oportunity
to
be
present
,
and
to
receive
the
K.
oath
to
be
made
for
ratifying
of
the
said
Treaty
,
according
to
a
clause
in
the
said
Treaty
for
that
purpose
.
And
when
the
K.
shal
have
accorded
thereunto
,
the
said
L.
Admiral
shal
before
hand
,
percase
by
som
privat
conference
had
with
some
of
the
Secretaries
of
the
State
,
how
,
and
in
what
sort
the
ceremonies
therof
shall
be
observed
,
so
as
the
proceeding
may
be
at
the
time
at
the
solemnity
thereof
without
any
alteration
.
And
for
the
better
proceeding
herein
,
the
Lord
Admiral
shall
have
with
him
both
Articles
of
the
Treaties
requiring
the
said
oath
,
and
the
manner
&
form
of
like
oath
given
by
the
said
K.
heretofore
in
like
cases
.
And
the
instrument
also
to
be
demanded
in
writing
,
for
testimony
of
the
said
oath
,
with
such
other
things
as
are
thereto
requisite
,
so
as
the
like
manner
may
be
used
as
near
as
may
be
agreeable
to
former
usages
;
and
that
there
be
with
him
present
to
assist
him
,
S.
Th.
Smith
,
and
the
Ambass
.
resident
,
if
they
may
be
there
to
help
.
And
as
for
the
place
where
the
said
oath
should
be
given
,
the
said
L.
Admiral
shal
not
refuse
any
that
the
K.
shal
appoint
,
foreseeing
only
that
he
be
not
by
reason
thereof
compelled
to
be
present
at
any
Mass
to
be
said
for
the
purpose
;
but
if
it
be
in
Church
or
Chappel
,
he
shal
not
refuse
to
require
to
take
it
in
the
same
.
Furthermore
,
although
there
is
no
other
cause
special
of
the
sending
of
the
L.
Admiral
at
this
time
to
the
said
K
but
to
require
his
oath
;
yet
for
that
there
may
be
many
occasions
offered
of
speeches
in
the
matters
,
where
it
shal
be
looked
for
that
the
said
L.
Admiral
should
answer
the
said
K.
to
his
satisfaction
.
Therfore
he
wil
in
these
things
following
,
accommodate
himself
as
hereafter
is
mentioned
;
wherein
the
said
L.
Admiral
shal
as
occasion
shall
serve
,
take
the
help
of
Sir
Th.
Smith
,
who
is
also
herein
well
acquainted
.
In
the
matter
of
Scotland
,
although
the
said
L.
Admiral
be
privy
in
what
sort
her
Maj.
hath
hitherto
proceeded
,
so
as
he
may
by
consideration
thereof
,
conjecture
what
is
likely
further
to
be
her
Maj.
meaning
:
yet
to
make
her
case
the
more
plain
,
he
may
wel
hold
opinion
tht
her
Maj.
meaneth
not
any
thing
more
then
that
the
Realm
of
Scotland
may
be
brought
to
quietness
,
and
remain
free
from
any
invasion
of
any
stranger
,
wherby
the
liberty
of
that
Crown
and
Nation
should
be
impaired
.
And
he
may
wel
remember
of
his
own
knowledge
,
how
often
times
since
the
Scotch
Q.
coming
into
our
Realm
,
we
have
bin
wel
disposed
to
have
obtained
an
accord
betwixt
her
and
her
Subjects
;
but
always
when
we
were
most
earnest
to
have
done
her
pleasure
therein
,
she
was
most
ready
to
practice
against
us
,
as
it
seemeth
,
not
satisfied
with
the
recovery
of
her
own
Country
,
without
the
practice
,
also
she
might
have
ours
,
as
by
most
manifest
proofs
the
said
L
▪
Admiral
and
Sir
Th.
Smith
also
can
avow
to
be
ready
to
be
shewed
,
whereupon
her
Maj.
hath
been
forced
for
her
safety
and
weal
of
her
Realm
,
to
take
another
course
.
And
therfore
as
for
the
government
of
that
Crown
and
Nation
,
her
Maj.
finding
it
certain
that
the
3
Estates
of
the
same
did
in
ful
Parlament
accept
the
Q.
of
Scots
division
of
her
Crown
to
her
son
,
and
that
thereby
he
was
Crowned
and
invested
according
to
the
ancient
Laws
of
that
Realm
,
and
that
he
is
so
acknowledged
by
the
said
Estates
and
the
whole
people
(
a
very
few
persons
for
their
particular
quarrels
excepted
)
her
Maj.
finding
in
her
such
dangerous
ingratitude
,
meaning
in
her self
not
to
direct
any
other
orders
in
the
said
Realm
,
then
she
findeth
by
her
own
Law
,
having
also
so
good
and
just
occasion
to
detain
the
said
Q.
as
she
doth
.
Upon
these
considerations
she
hath
indeed
concluded
,
and
meaneth
hereafter
to
continue
her
favour
towards
that
K
(
the
nearest
kinsman
she
hath
,
and
in
profession
correspondent
)
to
all
such
as
have
acknowledged
his
authority
,
and
so
shal
therein
continue
;
wherupon
the
said
L
Admiral
who
is
wel
acquainted
with
this
cause
,
shal
also
say
to
the
K.
that
if
it
please
him
to
do
the
like
for
the
K.
he
shal
best
thereby
recover
a
common
peace
to
that
Land
,
and
the
attempt
of
such
as
seek
to
withdraw
that
Nation
from
the
ancient
amity
that
hath
been
,
and
yet
continueth
betwixt
the
Realm
and
the
said
K.
Crown
,
shal
thereby
be
made
frustrate
,
and
as
occasion
shal
serve
to
this
purpose
,
the
L.
Admiral
may
truly
inform
the
King
,
how
the
Q.
of
Scots
of
late
time
,
both
by
sundry
her
own
Letters
to
the
D
of
Alva
,
and
by
her
Ministers
to
the
K.
of
Spain
,
laboured
to
intice
the
said
K.
of
Spain
to
attempt
the
same
,
with
plain
assurance
that
she
will
not
in
any
wise
depend
upon
the
French
K.
but
hath
wholly
given
her self
,
her
son
and
Realm
so
far
forth
as
she
can
,
to
the
said
K.
of
Spain
;
and
to
that
end
,
hath
done
her
utmost
to
move
the
said
K.
to
send
forces
into
England
,
to
joyn
with
such
as
she
promiseth
shall
be
ayding
thereunto
surprize
her
son
,
and
to
carry
him
into
Spain
by
sea
;
according
thereunto
the
D.
of
Alva
hath
sent
several
men
to
peruse
the
ports
in
Scotland
for
that
interprize
.
Of
these
and
such
like
things
the
said
L
▪
Admiral
can
and
shal
of
his
own
knowledg
,
inform
the
said
K.
and
thereby
move
him
not
to
be
abused
by
any
her
other
offers
to
him
to
the
contrary
thereof
;
and
shall
plainly
let
him
to
understand
,
except
he
shall
take
this
plain
way
to
restore
that
Realm
to
a
common
peace
,
the
said
Q.
will
do
her
utmost
to
make
it
a
prey
to
others
.
As
for
the
person
of
the
said
Q.
of
Scots
,
he
may
declare
,
how
well
she
is
treated
for
her
diet
and
other
things
meet
for
her
health
,
howsoever
the
contrary
may
be
reported
;
so
she
may
at
her
pleasure
take
the
air
on
horseback
,
so
she
doth
in
company
of
the
E.
of
Shrewsbury
;
&
for
her
diet
,
it
is
such
,
as
her
own
Ministers
do
and
will
prepare
,
without
respect
of
charge
;
only
it
is
prohibited
,
that
no
strangers
shall
have
liberty
to
come
to
her
,
to
practise
with
them
,
as
she
hath
long
time
used
;
and
yet
it
is
found
daily
,
that
she
doth
not
cease
by
letters
and
messages
to
solicite
all
manner
for
things
for
her
purpose
,
as
by
the
interception
now
and
then
by
her
letters
and
messages
is
to
be
seen
,
amongst
which
are
found
these
her
continual
labours
to
procure
her
son
to
be
stollen
&
taken
away
into
Spain
,
besides
the
continuance
of
her
former
dangerous
practises
attempted
against
the
Q.
Maj.
and
her
Realm
.
And
howsoever
the
Q.
Maj.
hath
used
a
notable
clemency
and
remisness
towards
her
,
in
not
using
such
revenge
hereof
as
she
well
might
,
and
she
thinketh
no
other
Prince
would
in
like
case
forbear
;
yet
the
said
L.
Admiral
shal
shew
to
the
K.
with
great
earnestness
her
Estates
now
assembled
in
Parliament
,
have
and
do
solicite
her
Maj.
both
in
respect
of
her
Maj.
and
the
whole
Realm
,
to
proceed
against
the
Scotish
Q.
by
order
of
justice
,
for
her
attempts
against
her
Maj.
person
,
&
the
state
of
the
Realm
,
wherein
her
Maj.
is
so
perplexed
with
the
incessant
clamor
and
request
of
her
people
in
this
behalf
,
as
indeed
she
is
marvelously
therewith
troubled
;
for
as
of
her
own
nature
her
Maj.
hath
bin
always
found
even
in
her
own
most
private
causes
,
and
where
her
person
hath
been
in
danger
,
not
given
to
shew
any
vehemency
,
or
to
pursue
avenge
,
so
to
refuse
the
universal
motion
,
the
general
advice
&
exhortation
of
her
States
,
she
thinketh
it
no
smal
hazard
of
their
love
which
they
bear
towards
her
;
&
what
may
happen
hereof
,
the
L.
Adm.
may
say
,
is
doubtful
.
And
to
the
intent
the
L.
Admiral
may
in
this
cause
of
the
Q.
of
Scots
,
particularly
shew
how
contrary
to
all
deserts
of
gratitude
and
favor
meant
towards
the
said
Q.
by
the
Q.
Maj.
she
hath
been
by
her
not
onely
ungratefully
,
but
also
most
dangerously
dealt
withal
;
and
thereby
,
as
it
were
by
extremity
of
her
malice
intended
against
the
Q.
Maj.
she
hath
been
forced
to
change
her
course
,
and
regard
her
own
safety
.
The
said
L.
Admiral
may
cal
both
to
his
remembrance
and
conference
Sir
Tho:
Smith
of
these
things
and
their
circumstances
;
that
is
,
first
of
her
secret
seeking
of
the
marriage
with
the
D.
of
Norfolk
,
without
her
Maj.
knowledg
,
at
that
time
that
her
Maj.
was
travelling
to
compound
her
causes
with
her
subjects
;
and
after
that
her
Maj.
had
imprisoned
the
said
D.
for
that
attempt
&
that
her
practises
in
the
same
were
discovered
,
and
therewith
not
unknown
to
her
Maj.
what
comfort
she
had
given
to
her
Maj.
subjects
to
enter
into
rebellion
as
they
did
;
&
being
subdued
and
forced
to
fly
,
were
openly
maintained
in
Scotland
,
by
the
Scotish
Q.
means
.
It
is
yet
notorious
,
how
her
Majestie
by
sundry
solicitations
,
partly
of
her self
,
and
partly
of
the
French
King
and
his
Ministers
,
was
content
,
as
it
were
,
to
bury
the
former
notable
injuries
,
and
did
newly
e●ter
most
earnestly
to
treat
with
her
subjects
for
restitution
,
&
left
no
good
means
unassayed
,
neither
by
request
nor
threatnings
to
move
them
to
accept
her
Maj.
earnestness
;
then
which
the
Nobilitie
of
Scotland
professing
obedience
to
the
King
her
Son
,
that
her
Majestie
plainly
charged
them
,
that
if
they
would
not
condescend
to
her
motions
for
her
,
she
would
utterly
abandon
them
,
and
rather
be
a
party
against
them
:
Whereupon
they
were
entred
into
such
hard
terms
,
as
they
answered
,
that
they
would
so
persist
in
their
obedience
to
their
King
,
as
they
would
venture
their
lives
in
the
quarrel
.
And
yet
finally
,
by
some
perswasions
,
they
were
induced
to
accord
with
her
Majestie
,
that
a
Parliament
should
be
holden
with
such
speed
as
it
might
be
,
and
there
these
her
Majesties
motions
were
propounded
,
and
certain
persons
should
have
authority
to
treat
hereof
with
her
Majesties
Councellours
:
Whereupon
her
Majestie
did
look
for
some
good
success
,
and
before
it
could
be
granted
thereunto
to
proceed
,
her
Majestie
discovered
daily
most
dangerous
attempts
of
Treason
,
both
against
her
Person
and
Realm
,
wholly
and
onely
set
forth
by
the
said
Queen
of
Scots
.
And
her
Majestie
found
these
new
Treasons
intended
,
and
almost
brought
to
their
mischievous
perfection
,
by
not
onely
renewing
of
the
former
marriage
with
the
Duke
of
Norfolk
,
and
by
giving
order
for
a
Rebellion
and
Invasion
of
this
Realm
.
All
which
was
by
her
devised
,
set
forth
and
delivered
to
be
executed
even
in
the
very
same
time
that
her
Majestie
did
deal
so
earnestly
for
her
with
her
Subjects
,
and
was
in
hope
to
have
obtained
some
reasonable
end
for
her
:
So
also
did
she
now
discover
the
truth
of
her
former
practises
in
stirring
of
the
first
Rebellion
,
onely
to
have
by
force
obtained
the
marriage
,
and
with
the
same
force
sought
the
Crown
.
All
the
which
attempts
the
said
Lord
Admiral
and
Sir
Tho:
Smith
can
orderly
declare
,
and
so
they
shall
do
.
And
they
may
well
say
,
That
her
Majestie
cannot
think
any
person
to
mean
well
towards
her
safetie
,
that
would
after
these
things
thus
notified
,
move
her
Majestie
to
hold
her
former
course
in
favour
of
the
said
Scotish
Queen
:
And
this
hath
been
the
cause
why
her
Majestie
hath
not
(
since
this
last
discovery
of
these
dangers
)
in
such
sort
answered
both
to
the
King
and
his
Ministers
upon
their
motions
made
in
her
favour
.
And
the
Lord
Admiral
shall
conclude
,
that
seeing
the
case
is
thus
,
that
to
shew
such
favour
to
the
Scotish
Queen
as
is
desired
,
is
most
dangerous
to
her
Majesties
Crown
,
and
her
Majestie
cannot
like
of
any
motion
to
hazard
her
own
Estate
:
And
besides
,
the
things
intended
by
the
Scotish
Queen
against
her
Majestie
,
it
is
apparent
she
doth
wholly
give
her self
to
the
Duke
of
Alva
,
and
to
the
King
of
Spain
;
which
as
it
is
many
waies
fully
to
be
proved
,
so
may
the
Lord
Admiral
say
,
That
he
can
make
it
manifest
by
her
own
hand
writing
;
for
which
end
he
shall
shew
to
the
King
a
Letter
of
hers
in
Cypher
to
the
Duke
of
Alva
:
All
which
the
Lord
Admiral
shall
shew
to
the
King
,
to
this
end
,
that
both
he
may
see
the
just
causes
her
Majestie
hath
to
hold
the
course
she
doth
,
and
that
he
also
wil
not
molest
her
Maj.
with
any
motions
tending
for
favour
of
the
Scotish
Q.
so
greatly
to
her
Maj.
danger
.
And
to
the
matter
of
le
Crocques
stay
here
for
a
time
,
before
his
departure
into
Scotland
,
if
any
mention
be
thereof
made
by
the
King
,
the
said
L.
Admiral
can
tel
the
occasion
thereof
to
have
grown
of
the
letters
which
le
Crocque
brought
from
the
King
to
her
Majestie
in
favour
of
the
Scotish
Queen
,
for
her
liberty
and
return
into
France
,
notwithstanding
the
king
had
been
duly
informed
by
her
Majesties
Ambassador
,
that
her
Majestie
could
not
with
her
surety
suffer
the
same
.
And
threfore
at
that
time
she
could
not
think
that
le
Crocques
negotiation
coming
with
such
letters
,
could
tend
to
pacifie
the
Realm
of
Scotland
for
her
Majesties
surety
,
when
before
his
●nlay
he
was
found
to
have
charge
from
the
Q.
of
Scots
.
If
any
motion
be
made
to
the
L.
Admiral
of
a
matter
lately
devised
to
offer
to
her
Maj.
Marriage
with
the
Duke
of
Alanson
,
the
L.
Admiral
may
well
say
,
that
he
hath
no
charge
to
speak
thereof
at
this
time
;
but
he
may
say
,
that
he
is
willed
,
if
occasion
be
so
given
to
him
to
report
what
he
heard
her
Majestie
say
,
that
he
was
not
so
well
used
in
the
Treaty
for
the
other
brother
the
Duke
of
Anjou
as
was
meet
,
in
the
time
of
motion
made
for
Amity
,
both
by
that
marriage
and
otherwise
;
for
that
Monsieur
de
Foix
being
in
England
,
and
dealing
therein
,
her
Majestie
did
proceed
honourably
and
plainly
with
him
,
and
with
the
French
Ambassador
,
that
she
would
not
assent
to
marry
with
him
,
or
with
any
other
,
that
would
not
consent
with
her
in
Religion
,
contrary
to
the
order
of
the
Realm
;
or
at
the
least
,
that
would
use
any
other
Religion
in
any
sort
,
then
might
stand
with
the
Church
of
God
;
whereupon
her
Majestie
was
by
them
pressed
but
to
consent
to
a
sufferance
of
some
secret
usage
of
his
Religion
without
offence
of
the
Realm
,
until
he
might
be
otherwise
induced
and
perswaded
in
conscience
.
It
may
be
remembred
,
that
when
her
Majesties
Ambassador
made
a
report
at
de
Foix
return
of
her
Majesties
answer
,
the
King
seemed
not
willing
to
receive
that
answer
,
but
that
he
desired
that
some
might
be
sent
to
commune
thereof
with
him
,
who
should
find
that
the
matter
should
be
made
clearer
of
these
difficulties
;
whereunto
when
her
Majestie
did
not
fully
consent
,
it
was
afterward
by
the
Ambassador
Resident
oftentimes
pressed
,
that
her
Majestie
would
send
some
special
person
of
trust
for
her self
to
the
French
King
,
promising
her
Majestie
,
that
this
matter
should
be
facillitated
,
and
made
easie
to
her
contentation
.
According
whereunto
,
her
Majestie
,
upon
many
solicitations
,
specially
by
the
said
Ambassador
in
the
King
his
Masters
name
,
did
send
Sir
Tho:
Smith
,
to
understand
the
Kings
meaning
herein
,
who
can
best
tell
,
how
at
the
first
entry
he
was
answered
with
a
direct
contrary
course
to
her
Majesties
expectation
,
and
otherwise
then
was
mentioned
by
any
Ambassador
that
ever
treated
therein
with
her
Majestie
,
or
that
ever
Monsieur
de
Foix
did
ever
speak
or
require
;
which
was
,
that
Monsieur
de
Anjou
would
in
any
wise
have
the
exercise
of
his
Religion
here
in
England
,
in
like
sort
as
he
had
in
France
:
A
matter
strange
to
be
heard
at
that
time
,
when
her
Majestie
was
provoked
to
send
one
,
with
hope
that
in
the
case
of
Religion
she
should
receive
such
an
answer
as
should
content
her
Majestie
.
Of
this
matter
the
L.
Admiral
shall
inform
himself
more
largely
of
Sir
Tho:
Smith
,
to
the
end
that
if
the
same
be
communed
of
,
he
may
both
with
the
King
and
the
Queen
Mother
so
deal
,
as
it
may
be
seen
to
them
that
her
Majestie
had
cause
to
think
very
strangely
thereof
:
And
were
it
not
that
she
is
entred
into
a
streight
Amity
with
the
King
,
she
might
justly
challenge
lack
of
friendship
herein
,
but
so
as
the
King
be
not
ignorant
,
but
that
her
Majestie
hath
cause
to
think
her self
not
well
dealt
withal
,
she
is
content
to
pass
it
over
,
without
keeping
the
same
in
memory
to
nourish
any
unkindness
.
And
so
the
L.
Admiral
shall
use
his
speech
,
that
the
King
may
not
think
his
speech
to
move
any
new
offence
.
Furthermore
,
the
said
L.
Admiral
shall
in
all
his
speech
with
the
King
,
and
also
with
the
Queen
Mother
,
let
it
appear
how
much
her
Majestie
esteemeth
sundry
offers
made
to
her
by
the
Kings
Letters
to
his
Ambassador
here
,
of
daily
increase
of
this
Amity
now
newly
established
between
them
.
And
though
her
Majestie
doth
not
percase
so
often
answer
these
his
kindnesses
in
words
or
writing
,
yet
he
shall
be
assured
,
that
whensoever
occasion
shall
be
given
to
shew
the
like
affection
in
deeds
,
she
will
not
be
behind
him
.
Besides
the
letters
to
the
King
and
Q.
Mother
,
he
shall
have
also
her
Majesties
letters
to
the
Q.
of
Navarre
,
whom
he
shall
visit
,
and
most
heartily
salute
in
her
Majesties
name
;
and
let
her
understand
,
how
glad
he●
Majestie
is
,
and
doth
thank
God
for
the
benefit
of
the
Peace
,
which
he
hath
given
to
her
,
and
to
all
others
,
that
now
of
a
long
time
have
for
defence
of
their
consciences
suffered
great
calamities
with
her
,
wherein
surely
her
sincerity
and
constancy
hath
won
to
her
no
small
honour
in
the
world
;
but
most
of
all
,
the
blessing
of
God
to
indure
with
her
and
her
posterity
.
And
next
to
this
,
her
Majestie
doth
rejoyce
that
she
hath
so
wisely
and
honourably
considered
of
the
marriage
of
the
Prince
her
Son
with
the
daughter
of
F●ance
,
whereby
both
the
good
love
of
the
French
King
to
her
Estate
shall
probably
have
continuance
,
and
her self
shall
live
by
Gods
grace
,
to
see
the
good
success
of
her
son
in
her
own
time
,
to
her
comfort
.
The
said
Lord
Admiral
shall
also
give
the
Admiral
of
France
,
and
others
of
the
Nobility
joyned
with
him
,
to
understand
how
glad
her
Majestie
is
of
the
continuance
of
the
Pacification
of
their
troubles
,
and
doth
hope
,
that
they
will
let
their
sincerity
and
their
good
meaning
appear
so
to
the
King
,
as
he
may
comfortably
continue
his
favours
towards
them
,
and
that
their
adversaries
,
who
have
heretofore
slandered
their
actions
,
as
though
they
had
not
been
founded
upon
conscience
,
may
be
ashamed
to
have
abused
themselves
;
and
so
shall
the
honour
of
God
indeed
,
by
their
manifest
and
good
conversations
increase
,
to
the
confusion
of
them
,
that
by
untruths
have
maliciously
sought
to
keep
the
same
under
,
and
to
oppress
it
.
And
for
the
House
of
Guise
,
the
L.
Admiral
shall
not
forbear
to
salute
them
of
his
own
part
,
according
to
their
degrees
,
if
he
shall
see
that
they
give
countenance
to
him
as
to
accept
it
.
And
if
any
of
them
shall
motion
matters
to
him
,
as
of
the
Q.
of
Scots
,
he
may
say
,
if
she
had
been
counselled
by
her
friends
to
have
been
grateful
to
her
Majestie
,
or
to
have
forborn
the
seeking
to
offend
her
Majestie
,
she
might
thereby
have
done
her self
good
,
and
been
the
cause
of
quietness
to
the
Countrey
;
but
she
hath
so
manifestly
taken
other
courses
,
as
surely
either
her
friends
that
evil
counselled
her
,
or
her self
,
must
be
accounted
the
principal
cause
of
her
trouble
.
And
so
he
shall
use
his
speech
of
her
.
These
instructions
the
L.
Admiral
shall
communicate
with
Sir
Tho:
Smith
and
the
Resident
Ambassador
,
and
upon
the
sight
of
them
Sir
Tho:
Smith
shall
understand
it
to
be
her
Majesties
pleasure
,
that
he
shall
accompany
and
be
assistant
to
the
L.
Admiral
in
the
time
of
the
Kings
giving
of
his
Oath
.
And
when
the
L.
Admiral
shall
have
done
his
Commission
,
and
delivered
the
rest
of
his
charge
contained
in
these
Instructions
,
the
said
Sir
Tho:
Smith
shall
no
longer
abide
in
France
,
but
shall
return
at
his
most
commodity
.
W.
Burleigh
.
Postscript
.
In
the
matter
concerning
the
offer
of
the
marriage
of
Monsieur
Alanson
,
if
thereof
any
speech
be
used
by
the
K.
notwithstanding
the
former
Instruction
in
the
articles
above
expressed
,
how
to
answer
to
the
K.
upon
some
consideration
thereof
.
The
L.
Admiral
shal
at
the
first
say
,
that
although
he
hath
no
chargeto
treat
thereof
,
yet
he
is
willed
by
her
Majestie
to
give
them
thanks
for
the
desire
it
seemeth
he
hath
to
have
alliance
with
her
Majestie
by
marriage
,
as
not
onely
shewing
her
own
disposition
towards
her
Majestie
,
at
which
time
his
youth
seemed
to
be
impediment
;
and
now
secondly
for
his
brother
Monsieur
d'
Anjou
,
wherein
also
the
inequality
of
years
did
at
the
first
stay
her
Majestie
,
wherein
also
she
did
overcome
her
judgement
by
perswasion
,
and
rested
in
the
end
upon
the
matter
of
Religion
,
which
of
all
other
things
,
is
the
greatest
stay
that
can
be
;
and
now
the
motion
of
the
yongest
brother
cannot
in
her
opinion
,
by
reason
of
the
inequality
of
years
,
but
make
a
full
stay
in
her
Majestie
,
as
she
thinketh
the
same
ought
also
to
work
the
like
in
the
judgement
of
the
King
,
and
of
the
Queen
his
Mother
.
And
having
said
this
,
then
may
the
said
L.
Admiral
proceed
to
say
somewhat
,
as
is
above
prescribed
,
of
her
Majesties
misliking
for
the
dealing
in
the
cause
of
Monsieur
de
Anjou
,
using
the
same
nevertheless
,
as
it
breed
no
offence
in
the
King
.
W.
Burleigh
.
To
my
very
Friend
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
for
the
Queens
Majestie
in
France
.
SIr
,
I
heartily
thank
you
for
your
Letters
of
the
nine
and
twentieth
of
the
last
,
and
specially
for
that
which
you
write
to
her
Majestie
.
As
to
the
matters
of
the
King
of
Spains
Low-Countreys
,
we
have
great
cause
to
bear
a
jealous
countenance
thereto
;
for
as
being
in
the
Spaniards
hands
,
we
lacked
Traffique
with
surety
;
so
if
the
Maritine
part
come
to
those
where
you
are
,
not
onely
the
Traffique
into
those
parts
,
for
our
Merchants
will
be
regulated
by
them
,
but
our
soveraignty
upon
the
narrow
Seas
will
be
abridged
with
danger
and
dishonour
.
And
notwithstanding
this
,
I
see
lack
of
disposition
to
provide
the
remedy
where
it
should
chiefly
be
,
and
I
trust
with
importunity
,
we
that
see
into
the
perils
,
shall
obtain
somewhat
;
if
not
,
our
consciences
shall
be
quiet
,
though
our
minds
shall
not
.
As
to
your
Letters
to
her
Majestie
,
forasmuch
as
the
Duke
of
Norfolk
had
suffered
upon
Munday
,
and
your
Letters
came
on
Tuesday
,
I
thought
it
not
amiss
to
tell
the
Queens
Majestie
that
I
had
Letters
from
you
to
her
,
which
I
thought
were
onely
to
shew
her
the
opinion
of
wisemen
,
and
her
Majesties
well-wishers
in
France
,
both
for
the
Queen
of
Scots
and
the
Duke
of
Norfolk
;
whereupon
she
bad
me
open
the
letters
,
and
so
I
did
in
her
presence
;
and
she
being
somewhat
sad
for
the
Duke
of
Norfolks
death
,
I
took
occasion
to
cut
off
the
reading
thereof
,
and
so
entred
into
speech
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
which
she
did
not
mislike
,
and
commended
your
care
and
diligence
.
As
for
the
party
your
dear
friend
,
I
did
not
speak
with
him
,
nor
he
never
accompanied
me
,
nor
once
ever
spake
one
word
to
me
of
the
matter
,
as
he
was
wont
to
do
in
other
matters
,
I
disallow
not
his
private
affection
to
the
party
,
but
his
judgement
I
do
dissallow
in
preferring
private
to
publike
.
I
do
return
to
you
the
Commission
amended
in
your
name
,
which
was
the
errour
of
the
writer
;
you
may
proceed
thereto
as
you
see
time
.
The
French
Ambassador
hath
no
Commission
to
require
the
like
,
looking
for
it
,
as
he
saith
,
when
Montmorency
shall
come
,
whose
delay
proves
an
unreasonable
charge
to
great
numbers
to
the
Queens
Majestie
,
having
her
offices
of
Houshold
at
Dover
,
and
her
provisions
thereby
lost
.
The
Earl
of
Pembroke
,
Lord
Windsor
,
and
the
Lord
Buckhurst
be
at
Dover
with
great
and
mighty
trains
:
Besides
,
hither
are
come
such
leavies
of
Ladies
to
attend
,
as
husbands
curse
the
delay
.
The
Queens
Majestie
is
in
health
.
The
Scotish
Queen
shall
be
touched
with
an
Act
of
Parliament
,
but
it
will
not
draw
her
to
any
more
fear
to
offend
then
words
will
do
.
From
S.
Iames
the
sixth
of
Iune
,
1572.
Your
assured
loving
Friend
,
William
Burleigh
.
To
my
very
loving
Friend
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majestes
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
MR.
Walsingham
,
forasmuch
as
my
Nephew
Philip
Sidney
is
licensed
to
travel
,
and
doth
presently
repair
unto
those
parts
with
my
Lord
Admiral
,
I
have
thought
good
to
commend
him
by
these
my
Letters
friendly
unto
you
,
as
unto
one
I
am
well
assured
will
have
a
special
care
of
him
during
his
abode
there
.
He
is
young
and
raw
,
and
no
doubt
shall
find
those
Countreys
and
the
demeanors
of
the
people
somewhat
strange
unto
him
;
and
therefore
your
good
advice
and
counsel
shall
greatly
behove
him
for
his
better
direction
,
which
I
do
most
heartily
pray
you
to
vouchsafe
him
with
any
friendly
assistance
you
shall
think
needful
for
him
.
His
father
and
I
do
intend
his
further
travel
if
the
world
be
quiet
,
and
you
shall
think
it
convenient
for
him
,
otherwise
we
pray
you
we
may
be
advertised
thereof
,
to
the
end
the
same
his
travels
may
be
thereupon
directed
accordingly
.
As
for
the
boy
Clark
,
since
I
cannot
obtain
him
as
I
desire
,
I
must
content
me
.
I
wish
I
had
one
of
my
Lord
Cardinals
Monks
,
to
see
how
devoutly
he
should
be
kept
here
.
But
I
pray
you
let
it
appear
that
it
is
great
unkindness
for
one
Nobleman
to
use
unto
another
.
The
boy
hath
sought
sundry
ways
to
return
unto
me
,
as
well
by
Letters
to
his
Friends
,
as
by
supplications
to
my self
,
but
I
mind
not
to
have
him
so
.
The
cause
that
I
did
so
earnestly
seek
him
,
was
to
punish
him
in
example
of
others
,
which
if
it
will
not
be
,
I
will
leave
it
for
a
time
,
and
hope
to
give
you
knowledge
where
he
is
shortly
,
trusting
you
will
give
order
that
he
may
be
suddenly
apprehended
.
And
thus
being
forced
to
trouble
you
with
a
tri●tle
amongst
so
many
great
causes
in
these
days
,
with
my
commendations
,
I
bid
you
most
heartily
farewel
.
From
the
Court
the
six
and
twentieth
of
May
,
1572.
Your
very
Friend
,
Ro.
Leicester
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
IT
hath
pleased
my
Lord
of
Lincoln
to
promise
me
,
upon
his
experience
had
of
the
intollerable
charges
here
,
through
the
daily
increase
of
death
,
to
confer
with
your
Lordship
,
in
what
sort
he
may
best
deal
with
her
Majestie
for
increase
of
my
diet
,
considering
otherwise
that
I
shall
not
be
able
to
hold
out
,
my
monethly
charges
drawing
now
to
two
hundred
pounds
the
moneth
,
notwithstanding
my
diet
is
thin
,
my
family
reduced
to
as
small
a
proportion
as
may
be
,
and
my
horse
being
onely
twelve
.
These
things
might
seem
unto
your
Lordship
altogether
incredible
,
were
there
not
so
many
Noblemen
and
Gentlemen
to
witness
the
same
by
their
experience
lately
had
of
the
extreme
dearth
here
.
I
have
made
my
Lord
acquainted
how
much
I
am
bound
to
your
Lordship
,
and
of
the
fatherly
care
it
pleaseth
you
to
have
of
me
;
and
that
therefore
I
have
besought
him
,
in
moving
or
not
moving
her
Majestie
,
to
yield
to
such
directions
,
as
by
conference
,
it
shall
seem
good
unto
you
to
give
him
,
for
that
I
would
be
loth
to
procure
any
thing
to
be
done
,
that
may
not
fall
out
to
your
Lordship
contentation
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
,
From
Paris
the
two
and
twentieth
of
Iune
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
my
very
loving
friend
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
for
the
Queens
Majestie
in
France
.
SIr
,
I
cannot
let
any
your
servants
pass
hence
without
some
word
.
I
have
looked
for
some
knowledge
of
my
L.
Admirals
arrival
at
Paris
,
and
thereupon
stayed
to
send
away
this
bearer
until
now
that
I
hear
by
the
French
Ambassadors
Letters
,
how
my
Lord
and
you
have
been
feasted
and
entertained
,
which
they
here
do
give
out
with
large
speeches
,
but
how
indeed
the
same
is
warranted
I
know
not
;
sure
I
am
,
that
they
have
been
so
feasted
and
entreated
,
as
none
in
my
memory
hath
been
greater
.
The
Queens
Majestie
before
she
gave
her
oath
,
made
a
protestation
,
that
she
was
not
in
mind
to
break
any
jot
of
the
Treaty
,
and
though
the
Castle
of
Hume
,
and
Fast
Castle
were
not
delivered
,
yet
the
fault
was
not
in
her
;
for
she
had
propounded
to
the
Lord
Hume
,
and
to
the
Regent
also
,
her
disposition
to
deliver
it
;
but
the
Lord
Hume
,
required
that
her
Majestie
would
keep
it
still
,
rather
then
deliver
it
,
so
as
it
bred
not
an
increase
of
their
hateful
dissention
.
And
hereupon
her
Majestie
hath
propounded
to
the
Regent
to
be
content
that
the
Lord
Hume
may
have
it
,
if
he
will
be
content
to
acknowledge
the
King
;
which
the
Lord
Hume
offereth
in
words
,
but
the
Regent
saith
that
the
Lord
Hume
hath
promised
to
offer
his
obedience
to
the
King
,
to
recover
his
houses
,
and
then
he
will
ayd
them
of
the
Castle
,
and
this
is
indeed
discovered
to
be
true
.
Besides
this
,
Fast
Castle
was
in
my
Lord
Humes
hands
but
as
a
Tutor
to
an
infant
,
who
is
come
to
full
age
,
and
followeth
the
Kings
part
.
Truly
you
may
thus
report
to
the
King
,
and
assure
him
,
that
her
Majestie
meaneth
not
to
keep
the
one
,
or
the
other
,
although
she
might
pretend
matters
against
the
Lord
Hume
,
for
the
damage
that
he
did
to
England
,
in
keeping
the
Rebels
in
those
Houses
,
and
invading
the
Realm
.
From
Westminster
,
in
haste
,
the
twentieth
of
Iune
,
1572.
Yours
assuredly
William
Burleigh
.
The
form
of
the
Communication
with
the
D.
Montmorency
,
de
Foix
,
and
de
la
Mot
,
which
they
had
to
finish
matters
expressed
in
the
Treaty
,
Iune
1571.
present
the
Lord
Keeper
,
the
Earls
of
Suffex
and
Leicester
,
the
Lord
Chamberlain
and
Burleigh
,
Mr.
Comptroler
,
Sir
Ralph
Sadler
and
Sir
Walter
Mildmay
.
THe
French
by
de
Foix
required
,
That
the
Scotish
Queen
might
have
some
favour
,
upon
the
conclusion
of
this
Treaty
betwixt
the
Queens
Majestie
and
the
French
King
,
and
that
such
favour
might
be
shewed
,
as
might
be
granted
with
the
surety
and
honour
of
the
Queens
Majestie
.
That
a
surcease
of
Arms
might
be
made
in
Scotland
,
and
thereupon
a
Parliament
in
Scotland
,
and
concord
to
be
made
for
the
State
and
Realm
.
And
if
a
Parliament
could
not
be
conveniently
had
,
that
then
there
might
be
sent
hither
from
both
parties
,
some
persons
to
treat
here
a
London
with
Deputies
of
the
Queens
Majesties
and
the
French
Kings
.
That
some
order
might
be
made
concerning
the
establishing
of
a
Traffique
for
Merchants
in
France
,
wherein
the
French
shewed
themselves
ready
to
assent
to
assent
to
all
reasonable
requests
;
and
for
that
purpose
they
produced
and
delivered
a
Commission
under
the
Great
Seal
of
France
.
Answers
to
these
Points
.
This
case
was
not
pursuant
upon
the
Treaty
.
The
Scotish
Queen
had
more
favour
then
she
deserved
,
or
then
did
well
stand
with
the
surety
of
the
Queens
Majestie
.
Her
evil
parts
against
the
Queens
Majestie
had
been
amply
declared
to
the
French
,
and
to
the
D.
Montmorency
and
de
Foix
in
France
by
our
Ambassador
.
The
Nobility
also
and
People
now
assembled
in
this
Parliament
,
had
considered
that
the
Queens
Majesties
surety
could
not
be
preserved
,
without
some
severe
proceeding
against
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
whereunto
her
Majestie
had
not
yielded
in
such
extremity
.
And
so
the
Scotish
Queen
had
more
favour
indeed
then
either
she
deserved
,
or
then
was
thought
meet
by
the
whole
Realm
.
The
second
,
for
surcease
of
Arms
;
her
Majestie
had
done
therein
as
much
as
possibly
she
could
by
her
Minister
Sir
Will
:
Drury
,
which
she
hath
sent
with
le
Crocque
;
whereunto
the
Ambassador
did
assent
with
very
good
words
of
Sir
Will
:
Drury
.
To
the
third
,
it
was
thought
,
that
no
Parliament
should
be
holden
whilest
they
were
on
both
sides
in
arms
,
and
therefore
the
procuring
of
persons
to
come
was
not
misliked
.
To
the
fourth
,
the
Merchants
should
be
spoken
withal
,
who
had
but
small
liking
to
any
trade
of
Merchandize
with
France
,
by
reason
they
had
by
experience
some
evil
usage
of
them
in
France
,
specially
at
Roa●
.
Replies
of
the
French
,
with
some
new
matters
.
As
to
the
Scotish
Queen
,
de
Foix
confessed
,
that
he
had
no
warrant
to
speak
for
her
,
by
force
of
the
Treaty
,
but
by
a
special
commandment
apart
.
And
as
to
specifie
the
requests
that
be
made
for
favour
to
her
;
they
said
,
they
meant
no
favour
to
be
shewed
to
her
,
against
the
Queens
Majesties
surety
;
and
therefore
they
desired
only
these
things
following
,
That
she
might
have
brought
to
her
all
things
necessary
for
her
apparel
,
and
money
also
for
the
purpose
.
That
she
might
have
a
convenient
number
of
Servants
about
her
.
That
her
state
might
not
be
impaired
.
That
the
Duke
and
the
rest
might
be
licensed
to
send
to
her
certain
letters
from
the
French
King
and
Queen
Mother
,
so
as
the
same
might
be
done
with
the
privity
of
the
Earl
of
S●rewsb●ry
.
As
to
the
Commerce
,
they
agreed
,
that
it
might
be
treated
upon
by
the
Ambassador
Resident
.
New
Additions
.
That
according
to
the
second
article
in
the
Treaty
,
they
might
have
the
Queens
Majesties
Letter
answerable
to
the
Kings
Letters
.
That
the
third
Article
,
concerning
the
manner
of
redress
of
wrongs
done
by
Scots
men
upon
England
,
that
the
same
might
be
altered
according
to
a
writing
which
was
devised
by
them
to
insert
in
the
place
of
the
said
Article
.
Answers
to
the
new
Requests
.
They
should
have
the
Queens
Majesties
Letters
.
The
Article
,
as
it
is
,
ought
to
continue
,
and
is
reasonable
,
having
respect
to
Scotland
,
when
private
men
do
great
injuries
and
spoils
,
which
if
the
King
of
that
Realm
cannot
or
will
not
amend
,
of
necessity
the
Kings
of
England
must
revenge
upon
the
offenders
.
To
the
Right
Hononrable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
YOur
Lordships
of
the
twentieth
of
Iune
,
sent
by
my
servant
Williams
,
I
have
received
,
touching
her
Majesties
protestation
before
the
giving
of
her
oath
.
For
the
not
delivery
of
Hume
and
Fast
Castle
in
Scotland
,
according
to
the
Treaty
,
I
will
not
fail
to
inform
their
Majesties
,
when
fit
occasion
shall
be
offered
of
the
cause
thereof
.
The
Ambassador
of
Scotland
,
with
the
Lord
Graunges
brother
,
since
the
Earl
of
Lincolns
departure
,
hath
been
often
at
the
Court
,
and
are
very
importunate
to
have
somewhat
done
for
their
Mistris
:
As
also
,
in
perswading
their
Majesties
here
,
to
consent
to
the
establishment
of
their
Government
of
their
said
Mistris
;
what
their
importunacy
hath
won
,
I
know
not
as
yet
,
but
surely
I
fear
,
as
long
as
the
woman
liveth
,
there
will
never
grow
good
accord
in
Scotland
,
nor
continuance
of
repose
in
England
,
nor
perfect
and
sound
amity
between
her
Majestie
and
this
Crown
.
What
is
resolved
here
touching
the
enterprise
of
Flanders
,
this
bearer
is
throughly
instructed
,
who
is
to
impart
the
same
unto
your
Lordship
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
eight
and
twentieth
of
Iune
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
THis
bearer
cometh
so
throughly
instructed
touching
the
state
of
the
Countrey
,
and
the
Flanders
proceedings
,
as
I
forbear
to
trouble
your
Lordship
to
make
recital
of
that
by
writing
,
which
he
shall
tell
you
by
mouth
.
After
your
Lordship
hath
throughly
debated
with
him
,
I
hope
it
shall
manifestly
appear
unto
you
,
that
upon
the
good
success
or
evil
success
of
this
common
cause
of
Religion
.
And
besides
,
the
same
not
well
proceeding
,
her
Majestie
cannot
promise
to
her self
any
great
safety
,
having
so
dangerous
a
neighbour
,
whose
greatness
shall
receive
no
small
increase
,
if
he
overcome
this
brunt
.
I
pray
God
therefore
that
her
Majestie
may
incline
to
do
that
which
may
be
for
her
safety
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
referring
you
wholly
to
this
bearer
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
eight
and
twentieth
of
May
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
MAy
it
please
your
Lordship
to
understand
,
that
upon
advertisement
come
hither
from
Flushing
,
of
the
discords
there
for
want
of
good
Governor
,
they
have
made
choice
of
Monsieur
Iunius
,
to
go
thither
out
of
hand
,
with
Commission
to
establish
some
policy
there
,
until
the
arrival
of
the
Prince
of
Orange
his
brother
.
He
shall
also
have
Commission
for
the
sale
of
such
goods
as
were
lately
taken
.
For
his
better
assistance
in
this
behalf
,
desireth
your
Lordships
letter
unto
Captain
Morgan
,
there
to
assist
him
what
lieth
in
him
,
in
the
execution
of
the
said
Commission
;
and
that
further
,
it
would
please
your
Lordship
to
admonish
him
to
retain
his
Souldiers
in
such
order
,
as
may
answer
to
the
defence
of
a
good
cause
.
For
that
he
desireth
very
much
to
confer
with
Mr.
Killegrew
,
to
make
him
fully
acquainted
with
the
state
of
their
cause
,
he
meaneth
to
repair
to
Dover
,
and
there
to
imbarque
,
where
he
hopeth
to
meet
with
him
.
I
perceive
by
him
,
that
if
there
be
no
assistance
given
underhand
by
her
Majestie
,
they
shall
be
driven
to
yield
to
such
inconveniences
as
shall
be
laid
upon
them
by
this
Nation
.
And
further
,
that
they
shall
be
forced
to
consent
to
have
Strozi
in
Zealand
,
unless
they
may
have
some
supplies
elsewhere
:
For
this
cause
chiefly
the
Gentleman
,
who
wisely
respecteth
the
liberty
of
his
Countrey
,
and
foreseeth
the
mischief
that
may
follow
,
if
the
necessity
be
not
relieved
,
disereth
much
to
confer
with
Mr.
Killegrew
,
a
thing
most
necessary
,
and
would
himself
repair
to
London
,
but
the
discords
raigning
presently
in
Flushing
,
cannot
abide
a
long
delay
of
redress
.
And
thus
having
nothing
else
whereof
to
advertise
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
second
of
July
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fra:
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
I
Hope
your
Lordship
,
upon
report
made
unto
you
by
Mr.
Beal
,
of
the
present
state
of
things
here
,
how
matters
fall
out
in
Germany
,
and
how
necessary
a
thing
it
is
that
the
Enterprize
of
Flanders
should
not
be
slacked
,
both
in
respect
of
the
common
cause
of
Religion
,
as
also
of
her
Majesties
safety
,
will
not
suffer
that
the
same
shall
lack
any
ayd
of
assistance
that
your
Lordship
can
yield
.
Upon
report
come
hither
of
the
disorder
at
Flushing
for
lack
of
a
good
head
,
there
is
choice
made
of
Monsieur
Iunius
,
whom
your
Lordship
knoweth
is
servant
to
the
Count
Palatine
,
to
repair
thither
to
reduce
the
loose
and
disordered
Government
there
to
some
better
form
of
Policy
;
as
also
,
to
take
order
for
the
sale
of
the
goods
lately
taken
,
that
the
same
may
be
imployed
in
the
maintenance
of
the
cause
,
and
not
converted
to
private
spoil
.
And
because
he
may
receive
assistance
in
this
behalf
of
such
of
our
Nation
as
are
there
,
he
desireth
me
to
procure
your
Lordships
letters
to
Cap.
Morgan
to
that
effect
;
as
also
,
to
advise
him
to
keep
his
charge
in
such
warlike
Discipline
,
as
may
appertain
to
the
furtherance
of
so
good
a
cause
,
which
beside
the
reputation
will
grow
unto
him
thereby
,
his
travel
and
hazard
shall
not
be
unconsidered
by
the
Prince
of
Orange
.
Mr.
Iunius
meaneth
to
imbarque
at
Dover
for
Flushing
,
where
he
desireth
to
confer
with
Mr.
Killegrew
before
his
imbarquing
,
whom
he
will
make
acquainted
in
what
state
things
presently
are
.
As
he
himself
is
one
of
the
Low-Countreys
,
so
doth
he
wisely
desire
the
liberty
of
the
same
,
in
such
sort
,
as
by
removing
of
one
evil
,
they
may
not
draw
on
themselves
another
no
less
prejudicial
;
surely
,
unless
some
assistance
be
given
underhand
,
necessity
will
inforce
them
to
yield
to
some
great
inconvenience
.
And
so
thinking
this
sufficient
in
this
behalf
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
,
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
.
From
Paris
the
second
of
Iuly
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
my
very
Friend
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
for
the
Queens
Majestie
in
France
.
SIr
,
now
that
D.
Montmorency
is
gone
,
I
thought
good
briefly
to
write
somewhat
to
you
by
this
bearer
the
French
Ambassadors
servant
,
because
none
of
yours
are
here
that
I
can
learn
of
,
nor
any
other
so
ready
as
this
bearer
is
.
The
Duke
with
all
his
train
,
to
the
number
of
forty
,
have
been
entertained
here
for
their
meat
and
drink
each
in
their
degrees
,
as
it
is
to
be
affirmed
,
that
the
like
hath
not
been
seen
in
any
mans
memory
.
The
honour
also
done
to
him
hath
been
such
,
as
surely
her
Majestie
could
do
no
more
;
I
mean
,
in
her
courteous
usage
of
him
,
in
appointing
sundry
sorts
of
the
Nobility
of
the
highest
sort
to
attend
on
him
,
onely
the
difference
from
my
Lord
Admirals
intertertainment
was
,
that
no
other
Lord
but
my
Lord
of
Leicester
did
feast
him
,
as
in
France
was
done
;
saving
I
did
upon
Midsummer
even
feast
him
and
all
his
Gentlemen
with
a
Collation
of
all
things
that
I
could
procure
,
being
not
flesh
,
to
observe
their
manner
.
As
for
his
reward
,
though
it
be
not
so
great
as
I
wish
it
had
been
,
yet
this
it
was
,
the
D.
had
a
Cupbord
of
Plate
gilt
,
of
—
a
great
Cup
of
gold
,
of
a
hundred
and
eleven
onces
,
and
Monsieur
de
Foix
had
a
Cupbord
of
Plate
of
—
This
for
their
rewards
.
Now
Sir
,
afore
there
going
hence
,
they
had
done
what
they
could
in
the
matter
of
the
D.
D'alanson
,
whereunto
they
had
neither
yea
nor
nay
,
but
a
delay
onely
for
one
moneth
,
which
they
interpreted
diversly
.
They
mentioned
certain
things
,
which
I
do
send
you
here
in
a
Paper
inclosed
,
with
that
which
was
answered
.
I
also
send
you
in
another
writing
other
things
at
their
departure
,
whereunto
as
we
gave
them
answers
,
so
shall
you
also
receive
note
thereof
.
I
am
willed
to
require
you
,
to
use
all
good
means
possibly
to
understand
what
you
can
of
the
Duke
D'
Alanson
of
his
age
in
certainty
,
of
his
stature
,
of
his
conditions
,
his
inclination
to
Religion
,
his
devotion
this
way
,
the
devotion
of
his
followers
and
servitors
,
hereof
her
Majestie
seeketh
speedily
to
be
advertised
,
that
she
may
resolve
before
the
moneth
.
And
surely
I
cannot
see
in
her
any
lack
towards
this
,
but
in
opinion
for
his
age
,
which
defect
,
if
it
might
be
supplyed
with
some
recompences
it
were
meet
to
be
thought
of
.
I
could
wish
we
might
have
Callis
to
the
issue
of
their
bodies
,
and
he
to
be
Governor
thereof
during
his
life
,
so
as
we
might
have
security
for
our
Staple
there
.
I
wish
also
,
that
secretly
the
Queens
Majestie
might
be
assured
,
that
(
although
there
be
no
contract
,
therefore
)
that
he
would
here
no
Mass
after
his
marriage
.
If
somewhat
be
not
advised
to
recompence
the
opinion
that
her
Majestie
conceiveth
,
as
that
she
should
be
misliked
to
make
choice
of
so
young
a
Prince
,
I
doubt
the
end
.
Now
for
our
Parliament
,
I
cannot
write
patiently
;
all
that
we
laboured
for
,
and
had
with
full
consent
brought
to
fashion
,
I
mean
,
a
Law
to
make
the
Scotish
Queen
unable
and
unworthy
of
succession
of
the
Crown
,
was
by
her
Majeste
neither
assented
to
nor
rejected
,
but
deferred
until
the
Feast
of
all
Saints
;
but
what
all
other
wise
and
good
men
may
think
thereof
,
you
may
gess
.
Some
here
have
,
as
it
seemeth
,
abused
their
favour
about
her
Majestie
,
to
make
her self
her
most
enemy
.
God
amend
them
.
I
will
not
write
to
you
who
are
suspected
.
I
am
sorry
for
them
,
and
so
would
you
also
,
if
you
thought
the
suspicion
to
be
true
.
Your
assured
loving
Friend
,
William
Burleigh
.
To
my
very
loving
Friend
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
MY
Lord
Ambassador
,
This
day
my
Lord
Admiral
came
to
the
Queens
speech
,
and
reporteth
well
of
his
entertainment
there
.
I
am
sorry
that
the
opinion
groweth
here
of
the
French
Kings
recoil
from
the
Flanders
enterprize
,
it
breedeth
coldness
here
.
Some
that
are
come
home
bear
us
in
hand
,
that
●3
reneweth
the
in
o
A.
D.
F.
●4
whereby
the
last
matter
B
●9
is
hindred
;
I
marvel
much
therefore
indeed
●
is
more
given
to
Millane
●4
then
to
●5
And
I
am
commanded
to
write
to
you
hereof
,
and
to
require
some
answer
of
your
opinion
,
which
I
pray
you
do
with
all
good
haste
that
you
can
.
I
see
no
means
,
by
worldly
means
,
but
Florence
in
●3
God
send
it
some
way
.
I
have
done
my
best
,
as
by
others
,
you
shall
perceive
an
end
for
you
,
with
your
Mr.
Worseley
,
whom
I
found
wisely
and
wilful
,
but
I
provided
convenient
medicines
for
him
,
and
so
his
humors
were
altered
.
Fare
you
well
.
From
Westminster
the
fifth
of
Iuly
,
1572.
Yours
assuredly
William
Burleigh
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
YOur
Lordships
of
the
second
and
fifth
of
Iuly
,
sent
by
the
Ambassadors
servant
,
I
received
the
tenth
of
this
moneth
,
by
the
which
I
was
glad
to
hear
the
particularities
of
the
royal
entertainment
of
the
Marshal
Montmorency
,
who
arrived
the
self
same
day
I
received
your
Lordships
Letters
.
He
omitted
no
occasion
to
set
out
the
great
honor
he
received
at
her
Maj.
hands
,
and
withal
so
good
,
as
never
able
to
yield
the
like
.
The
like
speech
passes
from
the
rest
of
his
train
,
who
all
returned
very
well
satisfied
,
and
cannot
speak
too
much
good
of
her
Majeste
.
The
day
following
after
his
arrival
,
Queen
Mother
sent
for
me
,
and
shewed
me
how
the
King
her
son
,
who
was
gone
to
S.
Germains
,
desired
her
to
send
for
me
,
and
to
request
me
on
his
behalf
,
to
render
unto
her
Maj.
most
hearty
thanks
for
the
great
honor
and
good
entertainment
given
unto
the
Marshal
,
which
he
could
not
but
interpret
as
a
manifest
argument
of
her
Majesties
unfained
affection
and
good
will
she
beareth
him
,
the
which
he
desireth
to
will
me
to
assure
her
Majestie
that
she
should
find
him
ready
to
serve
and
honour
her
during
his
life
.
Furthermore
,
she
willed
me
to
shew
her
Majestie
,
both
on
his
behalf
,
and
hers
also
,
that
they
pray
God
to
direct
her
heart
to
yield
to
that
resolution
in
the
marriage
lately
propounded
,
as
might
be
to
the
increase
and
establishment
of
perfect
Amity
between
the
Crowns
,
which
thing
they
saw
so
necessary
for
both
,
as
they
could
not
but
wish
and
desire
most
earnestly
.
And
yet
notwithstanding
they
protested
,
that
if
they
did
not
think
the
issue
thereof
would
fall
out
to
her
good
satisfaction
and
contentment
,
they
would
in
no
case
wish
nor
desire
the
same
.
Touching
the
particularities
that
her
Majestie
desired
to
understand
,
of
the
age
,
stature
,
conditions
,
religion
,
affection
towards
her
Majestie
,
and
devotion
of
his
followers
and
servants
;
your
Lordship
shall
understand
,
that
first
touching
his
age
,
as
I
was
informed
,
he
was
born
the
five
and
twentieth
of
April
,
1555.
his
stature
and
proportion
of
body
,
the
Lord
Admiral
,
Sir
Tho:
Smith
,
Mr.
Killegrew
,
and
other
of
the
Gentlemen
that
are
here
,
can
better
express
by
word
of
mouth
,
then
I
can
set
down
by
paper
.
Touching
his
conditions
,
since
the
matter
hath
been
in
motion
,
I
have
used
what
care
and
curiosity
I
might
,
to
be
informed
of
them
;
I
find
generally
this
opinion
conceived
of
him
,
that
he
is
of
as
good
and
tractable
a
disposition
as
any
other
,
either
Prince
or
Gentleman
in
France
;
and
withal
,
is
both
wise
and
stout
,
and
subject
to
the
French
lightness
,
insomuch
as
they
do
apply
to
him
the
French
Proverb
,
Qu'il
a
de
plume
en
son
cervean
,
besides
,
the
general
opinion
I
find
the
same
confirmed
by
the
Admiral
,
Count
Rochfoucouls
,
Tilligny
,
Bacquenaunt
,
and
divers
others
of
the
best
judgement
of
the
Religion
,
with
such
earnest
protestations
,
as
for
mine
own
part
,
I
cannot
but
credit
the
same
,
knowing
what
testimonies
they
have
given
to
the
world
of
ther
zeal
and
Religion
.
And
as
for
the
Admiral
debating
with
him
in
this
matter
,
he
hath
protested
sundry
times
to
me
,
calling
God
to
witness
,
that
if
he
did
not
think
the
match
proceeding
would
prove
both
honourable
,
profitable
and
comfortable
,
and
for
her
safety
,
in
respect
of
the
doubtful
terms
he
standeth
in
,
he
would
not
advise
her
unto
it
for
any
worldly
respect
.
And
as
for
his
Religion
,
they
have
great
hope
,
grounded
upon
good
conjectures
,
that
he
is
easie
to
be
reduced
to
the
knowledge
of
the
truth
;
and
for
mine
own
part
,
I
have
many
great
reasons
to
induce
me
to
think
,
that
if
there
be
no
other
impediment
then
the
use
of
his
mass
,
that
he
will
be
easily
induced
to
the
same
.
Touching
the
affection
towards
her
Majestie
.
I
am
credibly
informed
,
that
where
it
hath
been
objected
unto
him
,
that
he
would
be
glad
to
have
the
title
of
a
King
;
he
protested
,
that
if
he
were
not
moved
with
the
great
and
honourable
report
of
her
Maj.
rare
vertues
,
more
then
at
any
desire
he
had
to
a
Kingdom
,
he
would
never
have
desired
the
King
nor
the
Queen
his
Mother
to
have
made
any
motion
thereof
.
Many
ways
am
I
given
credibly
to
understand
,
that
his
affection
is
unfained
and
great
.
Touching
the
devotion
of
his
followers
and
servants
to
the
propunded
match
.
I
am
also
credibly
informed
,
that
they
do
also
earnestly
desire
the
same
,
especially
those
whose
advice
he
chiefly
useth
;
who
though
they
be
not
of
the
Religion
,
yet
are
they
not
enemies
to
the
same
,
and
rather
incline
that
way
then
otherwise
,
of
the
which
a
dozen
of
them
were
discharged
of
his
brothers
service
in
respect
thereof
.
This
is
that
in
sum
which
truly
and
sincerely
I
can
learn
in
that
behalf
.
Touching
Callis
,
the
Admiral
made
some
overture
at
my
request
,
as
a
motion
that
proceeded
from
my self
.
He
findeth
in
their
Majesties
no
disposition
to
yield
thereunto
.
I
used
some
speech
thereof
also
with
de
Foix
,
and
shewed
him
,
how
that
nothing
would
yield
so
much
furtherance
as
the
same
.
We
did
at
large
debate
that
matter
Pro
&
.
contra
;
in
the
end
,
he
protested
most
earnestly
,
that
he
thought
he
knew
it
impossible
to
be
brought
to
pass
;
notwithstanding
,
he
could
be
content
to
devise
any
other
thing
that
might
breed
satisfaction
to
her
Majesties
opinion
conceived
of
some
misliking
that
would
grow
by
her
choice
of
so
young
a
Prince
.
In
this
behalf
,
saith
he
,
I
have
said
lately
so
much
to
her
Majestie
,
grounded
upon
good
reason
,
that
I
see
no
cause
but
she
should
rest
therewith
satisfied
.
In
debate
of
this
matter
,
he
asked
me
,
whether
her
Majestie
would
not
be
content
(
as
I
thought
)
having
already
foot
in
Flushing
,
and
the
match
proceeding
,
to
have
the
King
pass
in
the
Contract
and
Article
,
to
bind
him
and
his
Successors
to
assist
her
,
aswel
for
the
conquering
of
the
rest
of
the
Island
,
which
would
be
more
profitable
to
your
Countrey
then
ten
Calis's
.
Of
this
thing
(
saith
he
)
I
have
no
Commission
to
make
any
overture
,
as
that
thing
that
hath
not
yet
fallen
into
consideration
,
but
onely
I
propounded
it
by
way
of
communication
,
in
respect
of
desire
I
have
to
devise
some
remedy
for
the
recompence
of
her
Majesties
opinion
.
Notwithstanding
,
saith
he
,
I
have
some
reasons
to
lead
me
to
think
her
Majesties
yielding
content
to
her
match
,
that
the
King
will
be
easily
induced
thereto
.
I
shewed
him
,
that
as
I
had
no
Commission
to
make
any
overture
,
so
had
I
no
Commission
to
answer
the
same
,
as
a
thing
propounded
unlooked
for
,
notwithstanding
,
I
agreed
with
him
in
opinion
,
that
Flushing
would
be
more
beneficial
to
us
then
Calis
.
To
come
to
your
Letter
of
the
fifth
of
this
moneth
,
I
find
the
conjectures
touching
the
●3
reneweth
the
in
o
A
D
F
●4
altogether
false
and
vain
,
whereof
I
am
assured
of
the
contrary
many
ways
,
and
do
much
marvel
what
reason
should
move
them
that
so
bear
her
Majestie
in
hand
,
and
so
to
think
,
having
no
other
ground
thereof
but
such
vain
conjectures
.
Thus
having
made
answer
to
such
things
,
as
by
you
were
propounded
on
her
Majesties
behalf
,
I
most
humble
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
thirteenth
of
Iuly
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
YOur
Lordship
by
this
inclosed
Letter
sent
from
Ennius
the
Count
Palatines
chief
Counsellour
,
unto
Dr.
Innius
,
which
I
had
Commission
to
open
;
as
also
another
sent
unto
him
from
the
Count
himself
,
may
perceive
how
the
Prince
of
Orange
proceedeth
in
his
doings
;
as
also
,
that
the
Forces
of
the
Duke
of
Alva
,
so
much
talked
of
,
are
not
in
so
much
readiness
as
was
spoken
of
.
I
do
much
marvel
that
the
Duke
of
Holst
,
being
her
Majesties
Pensioner
,
and
knowing
in
what
doubtful
terms
her
Majestie
stood
with
the
King
of
Spain
,
will
in
any
way
yield
to
serve
the
Duke
of
Alva
.
I
hope
your
Lordship
will
deal
earnestly
with
her
Majestie
for
redress
thereof
,
the
rather
,
for
that
it
is
conceived
that
the
said
Duke
will
have
some
occasion
to
deny
the
same
.
The
sight
of
the
said
inclosed
Letter
which
I
send
unto
your
Lordship
to
communicate
with
her
Majestie
,
hath
given
them
here
no
small
incouragement
to
proceed
in
yielding
assistance
as
they
made
underhand
.
The
stay
of
their
lingering
in
that
behalf
proceeded
,
for
that
they
wished
Don
Iohnd
'
Austria
on
his
way
towards
Morsa
,
before
they
made
any
great
demonstration
to
be
any
dealers
in
the
said
enterprize
:
For
the
help
and
better
disguising
of
this
matter
,
there
was
proclamation
made
,
for
revoking
such
of
the
Kings
Subjects
as
were
already
at
Montz
;
as
also
,
inhibition
for
any
other
to
repair
thither
,
upon
forfeiture
of
life
,
lands
and
goods
;
and
another
Edict
also
was
published
,
to
prohibite
the
Kings
subjects
not
to
buy
such
goods
as
lately
were
taken
by
them
of
Flushing
.
The
King
is
so
far
forward
in
this
matter
,
that
no
disguising
will
serve
,
neither
her
Majestie
in
policy
,
considering
underhand
those
that
are
gone
to
Flushing
may
suffer
the
cause
to
be
abandoned
,
especially
for
that
her
Majestie
lately
,
to
the
grief
of
as
many
as
love
her
both
at
home
and
abroad
,
hath
forborn
the
necessary
use
of
the
remedy
offered
to
bridle
the
Queen
of
Scots
practises
,
which
received
there
from
Spain
13
in
talk
with
me
about
this
matter
,
shewed
me
,
that
he
hath
declared
his
opinion
since
his
return
,
that
it
behoveth
both
his
Honour
and
the
Queen
my
Mistris
,
to
consult
joyntly
in
the
maintenance
of
the
Prince
of
Oranges
enterprize
;
for
that
otherwise
he
saw
many
reasons
to
induce
him
to
think
,
that
it
would
be
dangerous
to
them
both
,
specially
for
her
Mejestie
,
considering
the
practises
that
raign
in
her
Countrey
.
And
so
ceasing
to
trouble
your
Lordship
any
further
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
thirteenth
of
Iuly
,
1572.
Your
Lordships
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
SInce
I
last
wrote
unto
your
Lordship
,
there
arrived
here
a
Gentleman
,
sent
hither
from
the
Prince
of
Orange
;
who
brought
word
,
that
the
eight
of
this
present
the
said
Prince
passed
the
River
of
Rhine
with
seven
thousand
horse
,
and
fifty
Ensigns
of
footmen
,
and
that
about
the
fifteenth
or
sixteenth
of
the
same
,
he
was
to
pass
the
River
of
Mose
,
at
a
Town
called
Ruremond
,
which
Town
,
together
with
another
called
Venlo
,
is
at
his
devotion
.
It
is
thought
that
he
will
march
toward
Holland
,
there
to
receive
money
for
the
payment
of
Reysters
,
as
also
to
plant
Garisons
in
such
Towns
as
are
revolted
unto
him
.
There
arrived
of
late
here
a
Gentleman
that
is
come
from
Constantinople
,
from
the
Kings
Ambassador
there
,
who
reporteth
,
that
the
preparations
that
the
Turk
maketh
for
the
next
year
by
sea
are
very
great
;
that
he
promiseth
this
King
of
money
,
if
he
will
break
with
Spain
;
that
he
is
content
that
the
King
shall
be
a
mean
to
accord
the
difference
betwixt
him
and
the
Venetians
.
Other
particularities
he
brings
,
but
these
be
those
of
most
importance
.
The
Venetians
,
as
I
hear
,
do
find
themselves
agrieved
with
the
King
of
Spains
dealing
towards
them
,
therefore
it
is
thought
,
that
they
will
grow
to
accord
with
the
Turk
,
especially
upon
the
evil
success
that
lately
they
have
had
at
the
siege
of
Caselnuovo
.
They
write
from
Antwerp
,
that
Chiapina
Vitelli
should
be
hurt
with
a
Harquebush
in
winning
of
Moniz
,
and
that
he
is
in
peril
of
his
life
.
For
Italian
news
,
I
refer
your
Honor
to
these
inclosed
Occurrents
.
And
so
I
leave
further
to
trouble
you
,
most
humbly
taking
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
eighteenth
of
Iuly
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
understand
,
that
the
eighth
of
this
moneth
the
Prince
of
Orange
passed
the
River
of
Rhine
,
at
a
place
beneath
Cullen
,
called
Asburgh
,
and
that
about
the
fifteenth
or
sixteenth
he
determined
to
pass
the
River
of
Mose
,
at
a
place
called
Ruremond
,
which
Town
,
with
another
called
Venlo
.
scituate
upon
the
said
River
,
is
at
his
devotion
.
This
news
is
brought
to
this
Court
by
a
Gentleman
sent
hither
by
the
Prince
himself
:
His
Army
consisteth
of
seven
thousand
horse
,
and
fifty
Ensigns
of
footmen
.
It
is
thought
they
will
march
towards
Holland
,
with
intention
to
plant
Garisons
in
such
Towns
as
are
revolted
to
him
;
as
also
to
receive
money
there
towards
the
payment
of
his
Army
.
It
is
thought
here
for
certain
,
that
Ianlis
hath
either
fought
,
or
is
arrived
in
safety
at
Montz
.
Upon
advertisement
come
lately
out
of
Italy
,
that
Don
Iohn
d'
Austria
is
not
yet
departed
,
they
make
fair
weather
with
the
Ambassador
of
Spain
,
who
in
outward
shew
doth
bear
them
in
hand
he
believeth
all
they
say
.
There
is
great
suspicion
that
Florence
4
is
underhand
enemy
to
these
wars
,
but
dare
not
shew
for
fear
of
A.
who
doth
very
much
affect
it
,
otherwise
all
had
quailed
long
sithence
.
Rome
3
is
not
free
from
suspicion
.
There
is
lately
arrived
a
Gentleman
sent
hither
from
the
King
Ambassador
at
Constantinople
,
who
giveth
to
his
very
friends
these
particularities
:
First
,
that
the
Turk
maketh
great
preparations
by
Sea
for
the
next
year
,
greater
then
any
of
his
Predecessors
ever
made
.
That
he
offereth
the
King
here
great
sums
of
money
to
break
with
Spain
.
That
he
remitteth
unto
the
Kings
hands
the
according
of
the
difference
between
him
and
the
Venetians
.
Other
particularities
he
giveth
out
,
but
these
are
of
greatest
weight
.
As
I
learn
,
the
Venetians
are
so
weary
of
Spains
promises
,
as
they
will
not
be
loth
to
agree
upon
any
hard
conditions
.
From
Antwerp
they
write
,
that
Chiapini
Vitelli
in
viewing
Montz
,
hath
received
an
Harquebush
shot
,
and
is
in
danger
of
his
life
.
The
Ambassador
of
Florence
doth
what
he
can
to
excuse
the
loan
of
Wm
unto
the
Duke
of
Alva
.
It
is
thought
for
the
help
of
this
matter
,
that
his
Majestie
can
be
content
to
lend
asmuch
to
the
contrary
party
.
And
so
for
forreign
news
referring
your
Honour
to
the
Italian
Occurrents
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
eighteenth
of
Iuly
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
understand
,
that
the
King
dispatched
one
Monsieur
de
la
Mole
servant
to
Monsieur
le
Duc
d'
Alanson
,
with
Letters
from
their
Majesties
here
unto
the
Q.
Majestie
,
to
render
unto
her
thanks
for
the
rare
entertainment
and
great
honour
done
unto
the
Marshal
;
as
also
,
to
give
her
notice
of
the
marriage
to
be
solemnized
between
the
King
of
Navarre
and
the
Lady
Margaret
,
I
think
also
,
he
hath
Letters
from
his
Master
to
her
Majestie
,
as
also
some
charge
to
say
somewhat
to
her
on
his
behalf
.
He
gave
me
but
Scarborough
warning
,
and
therefore
your
Lordship
must
bear
with
these
scribled
lines
.
The
Gentleman
is
a
Provintial
,
and
so
of
a
very
good
House
,
and
a
very
well
qualified
Courtier
,
as
I
hear
.
Yesterday
I
wrote
at
large
unto
your
Lordship
by
Hollingshead
,
who
is
returned
by
way
of
Diepe
:
And
therefore
I
defer
to
trouble
you
with
many
lines
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
one
and
twentieth
of
Iuly
.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leceister
.
BY
a
Gentleman
called
Monsieur
de
la
Mole
,
servant
unto
Monsieur
le
Duc
D'
Alanson
,
sent
by
the
King
to
her
Majestie
with
Letters
,
I
had
very
short
warning
given
me
,
and
therefore
am
driven
to
afford
your
Lordship
the
fewer
lines
.
The
pretence
of
his
coming
,
is
with
letters
of
thanks
for
the
honour
done
unto
the
Marshal
;
as
also
,
to
make
her
Majestie
acquainted
with
the
appointed
time
for
the
solemnization
of
the
King
of
Navarres
marriage
.
But
I
take
it
,
the
chief
end
of
his
coming
is
to
present
his
Masters
letters
unto
her
Majestie
;
as
also
,
to
say
somewhat
unto
her
on
his
behalf
.
The
Gentleman
is
a
Provintial
,
and
of
a
good
house
,
and
one
,
as
I
learn
,
very
well
qualified
.
Touching
Flanders
matters
,
I
wrote
unto
your
Lordship
at
large
by
Holling-shead
,
who
departed
yesterday
homewards
by
way
of
Diepe
.
And
so
leaving
to
impart
unto
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
one
and
twentieth
of
Iuly
.
Yours
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
understand
,
that
a
certain
Scottishman
called
George
Torris
,
who
appertaineth
,
as
he
saith
,
to
the
Q.
of
Scots
,
hath
of
late
robbed
here
in
Paris
one
Emanuel
d'
Ambugo
a
Portugal
,
who
heretofore
about
ten
years
past
,
hath
been
imployed
in
message
between
the
King
of
Portugal
and
her
Majestie
,
as
by
his
passport
may
appear
.
Now
for
that
he
is
given
to
understand
,
that
he
is
retired
into
England
,
he
hath
desired
divers
Gentlemen
of
this
Court
to
request
me
to
write
unto
your
Lordship
,
that
by
your
good
means
such
as
he
shall
appoint
to
pursue
the
party
,
may
have
authority
so
far
forth
,
as
may
stand
with
the
Laws
of
the
Realm
,
to
arrest
him
,
and
such
goods
and
Jewels
as
shall
be
found
to
appertain
to
the
said
Portugal
.
To
this
effect
and
purpose
,
he
hath
likewise
procured
the
Kings
Letters
here
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
in
this
behalf
.
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
22
of
Iuly
,
1572.
Yours
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
TOuching
the
particulars
of
Ianlys
overthrow
,
I
refer
your
Lordship
to
such
incertainties
as
I
have
set
down
in
the
inclosed
occurents
.
Such
of
the
Religion
as
before
slept
in
security
,
begin
now
to
awake
and
to
see
their
danger
,
and
do
therefore
conclude
,
that
unless
this
enterprise
in
the
Low
Countries
have
good
success
,
their
cause
groweth
desperate
.
They
have
therefore
of
late
sent
to
the
King
who
is
absent
from
home
,
to
shew
him
,
than
if
the
Prince
of
Orange
quail
,
it
shal
not
lie
in
him
to
maintain
him
in
his
protection
by
vertue
of
his
Edict
:
they
desire
him
therefore
out
of
hand
to
resolve
upon
something
that
may
be
of
his
assistance
,
offering
themselves
to
imploy
therein
their
lives
,
lands
and
goods
.
They
see
by
the
assistance
given
on
the
other
side
,
as
by
the
Pope
,
Florence
,
Triers
,
Baviers
and
C●lleyn
,
who
are
not
otherwise
interessed
in
the
Low
Countrey
,
or
in
this
Cause
,
but
in
respect
of
Religion
,
who
proceed
roundly
and
resolutely
in
the
matter
,
that
unlesse
her
Majesty
and
the
Princes
of
Germany
in
like
sort
joyn
with
this
Crown
,
there
is
great
doubt
what
shall
be
the
even
of
this
enterprise
:
They
have
therefore
requested
me
to
desire
your
Lordship
,
as
you
tender
Gods
glory
and
her
Majesties
safety
,
to
see
if
you
can
induce
her
upon
overture
first
to
be
made
by
the
King
in
this
behalf
,
to
joyn
with
him
in
yeilding
assistance
.
They
think
to
make
the
—
so
that
they
might
be
in
some
assurance
that
her
Majesty
would
give
ear
thereto
.
They
have
also
dispatched
one
of
late
to
such
Princes
of
Germany
as
favour
the
Cause
,
to
provoke
them
to
proceed
more
resolutely
and
roundly
in
this
matter
,
laying
before
them
the
evident
dangers
that
otherwise
will
ensue
.
By
one
lately
come
from
thence
they
understand
that
the
said
Princes
begin
to
see
the
danger
,
and
are
well
bent
to
do
any
thing
that
may
tend
to
remedy
.
The
parties
above
written
desire
to
know
with
some
speed
how
her
Majesty
will
incline
to
the
said
overture
,
for
that
thereafter
they
are
to
direct
their
affairs
.
As
I
was
writing
I
received
the
copie
of
a
letter
sent
from
Mounts
,
which
I
send
to
your
Lordship
here
inclosed
,
by
the
which
you
may
both
perceive
the
state
of
the
Countrey
,
as
also
how
many
are
retired
thither
of
Ianlys
company
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honor
at
this
present
,
beseeching
God
to
bless
you
in
your
late
honorable
Calling
,
with
as
good
success
as
ever
any
that
occupied
that
place
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
26
of
July
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
YOur
Lordship
by
these
inclosed
occurrents
may
perceive
that
Ianlys
is
overthrown
,
whose
—
it
never
could
but
breed
danger
to
the
cause
,
so
could
it
never
breed
more
danger
then
presently
upon
the
presently
upon
the
Prince
of
Orang●s
first
entry
into
the
Country
,
a
mean
to
discourage
him
and
to
encourage
the
enemy
.
How
much
his
well
doing
or
evill
doing
importeth
us
,
I
need
not
say
any
thing
to
your
Lordship
,
the
thing
being
so
apparant
:
how
dangerous
it
were
to
suffer
him
to
quail
,
it
is
no
less
evident
,
how
little
hope
there
is
he
shall
receive
relief
from
us
,
especially
from
the
news
of
this
overthrow
,
it
grieves
me
not
a
little
to
think
of
it
,
considering
what
dependeth
thereon
,
and
I
hope
God
will
make
my
fear
vain
.
To
suffer
him
to
miscarry
,
knowing
our
own
danger
,
were
to
lack
both
policy
and
magnanimity
.
We
cannot
deny
,
but
upon
that
that
lately
hath
been
discovered
,
that
if
God
had
not
raised
up
the
Prince
of
Orange
to
have
entertain'd
Spain
,
a
dangerous
fire
ere
this
time
had
bin
kindled
in
our
own
home
.
To
assist
him
therefore
,
is
to
assist
our selves
,
for
that
we
are
to
run
one
fortune
with
him
,
the
difference
is
,
that
by
miscarrying
,
the
mischief
shal
first
touch
him
,
and
then
consequently
as
many
of
us
as
profess
one
Religion
with
him
,
for
the
supply
that
is
given
by
the
Pope
,
Florence
,
and
divers
Catholique
Princes
in
Germany
,
sheweth
that
the
quarrel
is
mixt
,
and
consisteth
as
well
of
Religion
as
o●
state
.
They
fail
not
to
make
demonstration
thereof
,
and
therin
they
shew
their
courage
and
●eal
,
contraiwise
,
we
do
things
underhand
,
and
thereby
do
discover
both
lack
of
zeal
and
courage
.
No
Councellors
enterprise
accompanied
with
fear
had
ever
good
success
,
for
there
can
be
no
greater
enemy
to
sound
councel
then
fear
.
The
Gentlemen
of
the
Religion
here
,
since
the
late
overthrow
of
Ianlis
,
weighing
what
dependeth
upon
the
Pr:
of
Orange
overthrow
,
have
made
demonstration
to
the
King
,
that
his
enterprise
lacking
good
success
,
it
shal
not
then
he
in
his
power
to
maintain
his
Edict
.
They
therefore
desire
him
to
weigh
whether
it
were
better
to
have
forein
war
with
advantage
,
or
inward
war
to
the
ruine
of
himself
and
his
Estate
:
The
King
being
not
here
,
his
answer
is
not
yet
received
.
They
hope
to
receive
some
such
resolution
as
the
danger
of
the
cause
requireth
;
in
the
mean
time
the
M.
desired
me
to
move
your
Lordship
to
deal
with
her
Majesty
to
know
whether
she
upon
overture
to
be
made
to
the
King
,
cannot
be
content
to
joyn
with
him
in
assistance
of
this
poor
Prince
,
seeing
that
as
well
in
Estate
as
Religion
,
it
doth
so
neerly
touch
her
.
Surely
though
it
import
the
King
very
much
to
look
to
it
,
yet
it
importeth
more
her
Majestie
,
who
is
to
look
for
nothing
else
(
Spain
overcoming
this
brunt
)
then
the
extremity
of
such
mischiefs
as
he
can
work
her
.
(
My
good
Lord
,
therefore
as
you
never
lack'd
to
further
such
causes
as
concern
Gods
glory
and
her
Majesties
safety
;
so
I
do
not
doubt
but
that
you
will
with
that
care
and
courage
which
this
weighty
cause
requireth
,
yield
what
aid
and
assistance
you
possibly
may
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honor
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
the
26
of
July
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
F.
Walsingham
.
By
the
QUEEN
.
To
our
right
trusty
and
well-beloved
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
our
Ambassador
Resident
with
our
good
brother
the
French
King
.
ELIZABETH
R.
TRusty
and
well-beloved
,
we
greet
you
well
.
Where
at
the
being
here
with
us
of
the
D.
of
Montmorency
,
he
&
du
Foix
,
after
their
other
ordinary
matter
of
ratification
of
the
Treaty
passed
over
,
did
many
times
very
earnestly
deal
with
us
,
and
in
like
manner
with
sundry
of
our
Councel
,
to
move
us
to
incline
to
an
offer
of
marriage
;
which
the
French
K.
and
Q.
●other
willed
them
to
make
to
us
for
the
D.
of
Alanzon
,
and
that
we
found
the
matter
somewhat
strange
,
considering
some
things
past
not
in
good
order
,
as
you
know
in
the
matter
of
like
offer
for
Mr.
de
Anjon
,
wherein
the
said
Mont.
and
his
Colleague
laboured
much
to
satisfie
us
,
but
especially
considering
the
youngness
of
the
years
of
the
Duke
of
Alanson
being
compared
to
ours
;
so
for
those
respects
,
although
we
could
give
them
no
answer
of
comfort
to
content
them
,
yet
such
was
their
importunacy
in
reciting
of
many
reasons
and
arguments
to
move
us
not
to
mislike
thereof
,
in
respect
as
well
of
the
strength
of
the
friendship
which
this
amity
should
give
to
the
continuance
of
this
last
League
and
Confederation
,
as
also
of
the
worthiness
of
the
said
D.
of
Alanzon
for
his
excellent
vertues
and
good
conditions
which
they
alleadge
to
be
in
him
,
with
sundry
other
arguments
tending
to
remove
the
difficulties
,
and
to
gain
our
contentation
and
liking
of
the
said
Duke
.
And
in
them
,
after
their
many
conferences
had
both
with
us
and
with
our
Councel
,
when
we
perceived
them
very
much
perplexed
to
see
our
strangeness
from
assenting
to
their
desires
,
and
how
loath
they
were
to
have
any
flat
denial
;
we
were
advised
to
forbear
from
making
of
a
plain
refusal
,
and
to
expect
the
return
of
the
Lord
Admiral
,
by
whom
,
and
by
others
of
his
company
,
we
might
understand
what
might
be
further
conceived
of
the
personage
and
conditions
of
the
said
Duke
.
And
so
our
answer
to
them
at
their
departure
was
this
,
That
we
found
such
difficulties
in
this
matter
,
specially
for
the
difference
of
his
age
,
as
presently
we
could
not
digest
the
same
;
but
such
was
the
importunacy
of
our
own
subjects
of
all
estates
to
have
us
to
marry
,
as
we
would
forbear
to
give
any
such
resolute
answer
as
might
miscontent
the
said
Ambassador
;
and
as
we
knew
would
much
grieve
our
people
at
this
time
,
and
so
we
would
take
some
further
time
to
be
advertised
of
the
matter
.
And
after
one
months
space
we
would
make
a
direct
answer
to
the
French
King
,
which
also
we
would
first
communicate
to
the
said
D.
of
Montmorency
,
to
be
by
him
,
if
he
so
would
,
delivered
over
to
the
said
King
.
And
so
with
this
answer
they
departed
;
whereupon
after
the
return
of
our
Admiral
,
we
have
considered
with
him
,
and
with
some
others
that
were
there
,
by
whom
we
find
that
indeed
the
conditions
and
the
qualities
of
the
said
D.
as
farr
forth
as
they
could
by
their
observation
gather
,
or
by
report
of
others
understand
,
were
nothing
inferior
to
M.
de
Anjou
,
but
rather
better
to
be
liked
;
but
as
to
his
visage
and
favour
,
every
body
doth
declare
the
same
to
be
far
inferior
,
and
that
specially
for
the
blemishes
that
the
small
pox
hath
wrought
therein
,
so
as
his
young
years
considered
,
the
doubtfulness
of
the
liking
of
his
favour
joyned
therewith
,
wherin
no
body
that
hath
seen
him
can
otherwise
report
,
although
otherwise
to
all
purposes
he
is
commended
before
his
brother
;
we
cannot
indeed
bring
our
mind
to
like
of
this
offer
,
specially
finding
no
other
great
commodity
offered
to
us
with
him
,
whereby
the
absurdity
that
in
the
general
opinion
of
the
world
might
grow
,
to
commend
this
our
choice
after
so
many
refusal
of
others
of
great
worthiness
,
might
be
counterprised
,
or
in
some
manner
recompenced
.
Wherefore
according
to
our
answer
made
to
the
said
Ambassador
,
we
have
determined
that
you
shall
in
our
answer
made
to
the
said
Ambassador
,
we
have
determined
that
you
shall
in
our
name
say
as
followeth
to
Montmorency
.
Or
if
he
shall
desire
that
you
your self
(
considering
the
answer
is
not
plausible
)
shall
make
it
to
the
King
,
then
you
shal
so
do
,
requiring
him
to
be
present
,
and
to
move
the
King
and
his
mother
to
interpret
the
same
to
the
best
,
as
indeed
we
mean
it
plainly
and
friendly
;
and
then
you
shal
say
that
we
have
considered
of
the
matter
of
the
Kings
offer
unto
us
of
M.
de
Alanzon
in
marriage
.
And
for
the
same
we
do
most
earnestly
thank
the
King
and
the
Q.
Mother
,
knowing
manifestly
that
the
same
proceedeth
of
very
manifest
good
will
,
knowing
perfect
continuance
of
the
amity
lately
contracted
between
us
by
this
last
Treaty
.
And
considering
we
have
great
desire
to
have
the
same
amity
continued
and
strengthned
,
we
are
very
sorry
to
find
so
great
difficulties
in
this
matter
that
should
be
a
principal
band
thereof
,
as
we
cannot
digest
the
inconveniences
of
the
same
,
by
reason
of
the
difference
of
our
ages
to
assent
thereunto
,
praying
the
K.
and
his
Mother
to
assure
themselves
that
there
is
no
lack
of
desire
in
us
to
continue
,
yea
if
it
might
be
to
increase
this
amity
that
maketh
us
think
of
the
difficulties
of
this
offer
,
otherwise
then
we
think
all
others
do
consider
thereof
,
and
most
conceive
,
which
proceedeth
almost
onely
of
the
difference
of
the
age
of
Monsieur
de
Alanzon
,
and
ours
a
matter
that
cannot
be
remedied
,
either
by
the
King
his
brother
that
desireth
the
match
,
or
by
us
,
so
as
the
lack
of
not
perfecting
this
band
of
amity
after
this
manner
,
cannot
be
imputed
to
either
of
us
,
nor
to
the
party
himself
,
of
whose
conditions
and
vertues
,
truely
you
may
say
we
hear
so
well
,
as
we
cannot
but
esteem
him
very
much
,
and
think
him
very
well
worthy
to
have
as
good
fortune
by
marriage
as
he
,
or
any
other
might
have
by
us
.
And
you
may
say
,
if
you
so
see
cause
,
that
although
we
might
have
known
thus
much
as
concerning
his
age
when
the
Ambassadors
were
here
,
and
therefore
might
at
that
time
have
given
them
that
answer
,
and
not
thus
to
have
deferred
it
untill
this
time
,
yet
to
satisfie
the
King
therein
,
you
shall
say
,
True
it
is
,
that
although
we
our selves
were
of
this
mind
from
the
beginning
,
to
think
the
match
inconvenient
for
his
age
;
yet
at
the
being
here
of
the
Ambassador
,
we
were
continually
laboured
by
our
Councel
,
and
also
by
our
Estates
then
assembled
in
Parlament
,
in
laying
open
before
us
the
necessity
of
our
marriage
,
both
for
our
own
comfort
,
and
also
for
the
weal
of
the
Realm
;
and
some
of
them
alleadging
unto
us
that
there
would
be
no
such
difficulty
in
this
matter
of
his
years
,
but
the
evil
opinion
that
might
be
conceived
thereof
in
the
world
to
our
lack
,
might
percase
be
recompenced
with
some
other
matter
of
advantage
to
us
in
our
Realm
,
in
the
sight
also
of
the
world
,
as
being
overcome
with
the
importunacy
of
their
reasons
,
we
did
yield
to
take
some
further
consideration
of
the
matter
;
and
to
prove
whether
in
som
time
we
could
work
our
mind
to
som
other
purpose
,
or
whether
any
such
further
matter
might
be
offered
with
this
match
,
as
might
counterpoise
in
the
judgement
of
the
world
,
the
inconvenience
of
the
difference
of
the
age
:
But
so
it
is
,
that
in
all
this
time
,
we
neither
can
find
our
mind
altered
,
nor
yet
hear
of
any
other
thing
that
might
countervail
the
inconvenience
;
but
so
for
observing
of
our
promise
,
and
especially
because
we
mean
to
deal
plainly
with
our
good
Brother
and
the
Queen
his
Mother
,
we
do
make
them
this
Answer
,
That
surely
we
cannot
find
our self
void
of
doubt
and
misliking
to
accept
this
offer
,
which
is
principally
for
the
difference
of
his
years
,
allowing
nevertheless
of
his
worthiness
for
his
vertuous
and
honourable
conditions
,
as
much
as
we
can
require
in
any
Prince
to
be
our
husband
.
And
so
we
pray
the
King
and
his
Mother
,
that
the
Duke
himself
may
understand
our
judgement
to
be
of
his
worthiness
.
And
for
the
great
good
will
we
understand
that
he
hath
born
to
us
,
we
do
assure
him
that
we
shall
for
the
same
,
esteem
him
at
all
times
hereafter
,
as
well
as
any
other
Prince
of
his
Estate
,
reserving
only
the
band
of
love
that
ought
to
accompany
marriage
.
Given
under
our
signet
at
Theobalds
,
the
23
of
July
,
1572.
the
14
year
of
our
Reigne
.
By
the
QUEEN
.
To
our
trusty
and
well-beloved
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
,
our
Ambassador
Resident
with
our
good
brother
the
French
King
.
ELIZABETH
R.
RIght
trusty
and
well-beloved
,
We
greet
you
well
.
After
we
finished
our
other
Letters
,
and
determined
to
have
sent
them
away
in
such
sort
as
you
might
have
had
them
in
convenient
time
,
to
have
delivered
our
answer
according
to
our
promise
made
to
the
Duke
of
Montmorency
.
The
French
Ambassador
here
gave
knowledge
that
he
had
received
Letters
from
thence
,
whereupon
he
required
to
have
audience
before
we
should
send
to
you
,
which
we
did
accord
;
and
thereby
our
former
Letters
were
staid
contrary
to
our
determinations
,
and
so
we
would
it
should
be
known
when
you
shall
find
it
requisite
for
answering
to
their
expectation
for
the
time
limited
for
our
Answer
;
and
therefore
at
the
delivery
of
our
former
Letters
of
credit
,
both
to
the
King
,
and
to
Montmor●●●y
,
You
〈◊〉
say
,
that
you
are
to
shew
them
our
Answer
as
we
did
conceive
it
to
be
given
when
those
Letters
were
written
.
And
upon
the
Ambassadors
access
after
that
time
,
and
delivery
of
Letters
from
the
King
,
Queen
Mother
,
and
from
Mr.
De
〈◊〉
,
all
full
of
purposes
to
further
the
matter
of
marriage
,
besides
the
private
earnest
〈◊〉
with
us
also
of
the
French
Ambassador
:
to
the
same
end
,
we
were
occasioned
thereby
to
do
some
further
matter
to
our
former
Answer
,
not
being
any
waies
so
different
as
it
doth
alter
our
said
Answer
;
but
in
respect
of
our
〈◊〉
of
the
desire
we
see
to
be
in
the
King
and
the
Queen
Mother
,
and
specially
in
the
Duke
of
Alanson
himself
,
not
only
by
their
Letters
to
our selves
,
but
by
the
Dukes
Letters
to
the
French
Ambassador
,
we
have
thought
convenient
to
inlarge
our
answer
in
some
part
to
lay
open
before
the
King
our
conceit
in
the
matter
,
which
you
shall
say
we
do
of
very
sincerity
of
good
will
to
be
answerable
with
their
earnest
dealing
with
us
to
be
nevertheless
considered
and
ordered
by
them
as
they
shall
think
best
.
After
you
have
used
this
kind
of
speech
to
them
,
you
shall
say
,
That
when
we
think
of
this
matter
,
we
find
no
other
principal
impediment
,
but
in
the
difference
of
the
ages
,
and
the
case
of
Religion
.
And
as
to
this
which
is
the
difficulty
about
Religion
,
we
do
not
think
that
such
,
but
the
form
and
substance
of
our
Religion
being
well
made
known
to
the
Duke
,
there
is
no
such
cause
to
doubt
,
but
by
Gods
goodness
the
same
may
be
removed
to
the
satisfaction
of
us
both
.
But
as
to
the
other
which
concerneth
the
person
of
the
Duke
,
of
his
age
,
and
otherwise
,
for
as
much
as
the
difficulties
thereof
may
seem
to
consist
rather
in
opinion
then
in
matter
,
indeed
we
do
thereto
thus
yield
to
think
that
in
marriage
,
when
the
persons
are
to
think
one
of
the
other
,
nothing
doth
so
much
rule
both
parties
,
as
to
have
their
own
opinions
satisfied
;
and
seeing
that
in
respect
thereof
nothing
can
make
so
full
a
satisfaction
to
us
for
our
opinion
,
nor
percase
in
him
of
us
,
in
respect
of
the
opinion
he
may
conceive
of
the
excess
of
our
years
above
his
,
as
that
either
of
us
might
by
some
convenient
means
with
our
own
eyes
,
satisfie
our
own
conceits
:
A
matter
we
know
somewhat
difficult
,
but
yet
such
as
in
like
cases
hath
been
yielded
to
us
,
though
by
other
impediments
not
perfected
.
And
nevertheless
,
how
this
may
be
granted
or
allowed
by
the
King
and
the
Queen
Mother
to
be
done
without
offence
,
we
do
leave
it
to
them
in
whom
we
perceive
by
our
Ambassadors
speech
their
stay
consisted
,
when
the
Duke
himself
both
by
his
Letters
to
the
Ambassador
,
as
otherwise
hath
shewed
himself
thereto
disposed
,
that
is
,
to
come
hither
in
person
,
for
the
which
we
cannot
but
greatly
esteem
his
love
and
affection
that
he
beareth
to
us
.
This
you
may
say
,
is
as
much
as
we
can
conceive
of
the
matter
;
and
if
it
were
not
for
the
desire
we
have
to
deal
plainly
in
this
matter
,
being
so
much
provoked
by
the
great
good
will
we
find
in
them
there
,
we
would
not
in
that
sort
propound
such
a
matter
,
neither
do
we
otherwise
propound
it
,
but
that
it
may
be
friendly
interpreted
;
and
not
to
conceive
that
thereby
we
mean
any
abuse
to
the
disgrace
of
the
Duke
,
whom
we
have
great
cause
to
love
and
esteem
,
but
that
surely
in
this
sort
our
opinion
by
sight
may
be
satisfied
,
which
otherwise
we
perceive
cannot
be
by
report
of
any
others
,
for
that
none
of
our
own
dare
adventure
to
deliver
their
advice
for
our
own
liking
of
him
as
the
case
is
,
we
plainly
affirm
,
that
so
as
the
difficulty
of
the
matter
of
Religion
be
provided
for
,
and
that
all
other
points
concerning
the
marriage
,
may
be
performed
as
was
communed
upon
in
the
person
of
Monsieur
de
Anjou
,
we
find
●o
cause
of
doubt
,
but
that
the
King
and
Queen
Mother
shall
obtain
their
desire
.
And
after
you
have
declared
thus
much
;
and
because
it
is
likely
that
they
will
object
,
that
either
this
purpose
of
his
coming
over
to
us
cannot
be
granted
,
in
respect
of
the
honour
of
the
King
,
for
that
heretofore
no
like
usage
hath
been
in
the
Marriages
of
the
children
of
France
with
any
strange
Prince
,
or
that
they
shall
doubt
that
this
is
by
us
in
such
sort
propounded
,
as
thereby
to
increase
our
own
reputation
without
any
intent
to
marry
him
,
though
his
person
might
not
mislike
us
.
To
such
objections
you
may
answer
thus
.
To
the
first
you
may
say
as
of
your self
,
that
you
are
not
so
acquainted
with
their
own
stories
,
and
with
the
marriage
of
the
children
of
France
;
yet
you
dare
affirm
that
you
know
there
can
be
no
example
shewed
of
the
like
of
this
;
that
is
,
that
either
elder
Son
of
France
,
or
any
younger
was
at
any
time
to
be
matched
in
Marriage
with
such
a
Prince
,
having
such
Kingdoms
as
we
have
,
by
whom
such
an
advancement
might
have
grown
as
may
by
Marriage
with
us
,
both
to
the
Duke
himself
,
and
to
the
King
and
Crown
of
France
;
and
therefore
this
special
cause
can
have
no
former
example
answerable
to
rule
this
;
but
this
ought
to
be
followed
with
all
manner
of
means
,
and
all
respects
set
aside
.
And
as
to
the
second
part
that
may
be
objected
,
you
shall
affirm
certainly
in
our
name
,
that
we
have
no
meaning
hereby
to
gain
any
particular
estimation
to
our self
,
but
do
plainly
and
simply
seek
hereby
to
procure
the
satisfaction
of
our
own
mind
in
this
difficulty
,
as
touching
his
person
,
wherein
no
other
of
our
own
dare
deal
with
us
,
nor
we
can
otherwise
be
satisfied
.
And
for
the
preservation
of
the
Dukes
estimation
and
honour
,
we
shall
be
as
carefull
as
his
own
brother
the
King
shall
be
.
And
therefore
you
shall
conclude
,
that
howsoever
we
have
thus
propounded
our
own
conception
in
the
matter
,
we
desire
not
that
the
King
or
the
Queen
Mother
should
do
or
consent
to
any
thing
that
might
any
wise
seem
for
them
dishonourable
to
the
Duke
.
Finally
,
if
you
shall
perceive
that
they
shall
stick
only
upon
the
reputation
of
his
honour
,
that
is
,
to
come
,
and
not
be
allowed
for
his
person
,
you
may
,
as
of
your self
,
propound
it
as
you
see
cause
,
that
the
matter
of
Religion
may
be
outwardly
so
left
in
dispence
,
as
the
breaking
off
,
if
any
so
should
follow
,
either
on
his
part
,
or
on
ours
,
may
to
the
world
be
thereto
imputed
.
And
besides
,
that
his
coming
may
be
secretly
and
privatly
,
without
any
outward
pomp
or
shew
,
whereof
we
leave
the
consideration
to
themselves
.
Given
under
our
Signet
at
Gorambury
the
25
of
July
,
1572.
in
the
fourteenth
year
of
our
Reigne
.
To
the
right
honorable
and
my
very
good
friend
,
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
,
her
Majesties
Ambassador
in
France
.
SIr
,
I
am
privately
so
occupied
,
as
I
cannot
write
much
,
and
if
I
had
,
I
could
not
write
much
more
then
the
Queens
Majestie
hath
done
in
her
Letters
;
by
the
first
you
may
perceive
what
was
intended
,
and
by
the
second
what
she
would
to
be
amended
.
Surely
she
findeth
the
Marriage
to
be
necessary
for
her
;
and
yet
the
opinion
of
others
misliking
of
the
party
for
his
person
,
doth
more
hinder
her
purpose
then
her
own
conceit
.
I
see
such
extremities
on
both
sides
,
as
I
can
make
no
choice
for
no
Marriage
,
all
evils
must
be
looked
for
;
and
by
Marriage
without
liking
,
no
good
can
be
hoped
;
therefore
to
God
I
leave
it
.
I
see
your
Negotiation
shall
be
full
of
〈◊〉
,
God
direct
you
.
The
Queen
is
very
irresolute
to
these
.
As
to
country
matters
,
I
can
write
no
more
;
and
now
I
am
out
of
the
Office
of
the
Secretary
,
and
yet
I
cannot
be
discharged
of
my
ordinary
cares
.
From
〈◊〉
,
the
27
of
July
,
1572.
Your
assured
Friend
,
W.
Burleigh
.
To
the
●ight
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIth
my
last
writing
to
you
,
there
hath
been
no
news
worth
the
writing
,
all
mens
eyes
and
ears
are
now
occupied
in
expectation
of
the
events
of
Flanders
and
the
Low-Countrie
:
We
say
here
that
they
of
〈◊〉
be
very
strong
,
and
have
sent
over
Sir
Humsrey
Gilbert
with
his
Band
of
Englishmen
,
and
some
Frenchmen
,
who
hath
taken
certain
Towns
of
Sluse
,
and
assieged
the
Castle
.
That
Bruges
did
consult
whether
they
should
receive
the
Protestants
and
Sir
Humsrey
,
or
no
;
and
doth
incline
rather
to
receive
them
then
the
Garrison
of
the
Duke
of
Alva
.
The
Queens
Majesty
hath
begun
her
Progress
;
and
from
Havering
,
instead
of
Enfield
,
lay
at
Theobakls
,
my
Lord
Treasurers
House
three
daies
;
now
is
merry
at
my
Lord
Keepers
House
,
called
Gorambury
,
beside
St.
Albans
;
and
to
morrow
goeth
to
Dunstable
,
and
the
next
day
to
Woborn
,
and
endeth
her
Progress
at
Windsor
the
24
of
September
.
What
Count
Lodov●ck
doth
about
●onsieur
in
Henuaul●
,
we
have
not
so
often
news
as
in
the
Maritine
parts
which
are
next
us
;
if
you
have
any
certainties
,
you
shall
do
well
from
time
to
time
to
signifie
unto
us
,
and
we
will
concord
with
you
for
the
requital
.
Fare
you
well
.
From
St.
Albons
,
July
27.
1572.
The
Scots
begin
now
somewhat
to
incline
to
an
abstinence
of
War
among
themselves
,
and
to
remit
the
matter
to
both
the
Princes
of
England
and
France
.
S●th
the
writing
of
this
Letter
Mr
Holingshead
came
to
the
Court
even
at
the
closing
thereof
,
and
brought
me
a
Letter
from
you
of
the
18
of
July
,
and
certain
Edicts
,
for
the
which
I
thank
you
.
Your
Lordships
alwaies
assured
,
Th.
Smith
.
To
the
right
Honorable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
.
IT
may
please
you
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
according
to
the
direction
of
her
Letters
of
the
23
of
July
,
I
imparted
unto
M.
Montmorency
,
her
Majesties
resolution
touching
the
offer
propounded
by
him
and
du
Foix
;
I
made
him
also
acquainted
with
the
Contents
of
her
Majesties
Letters
of
the
27.
touching
the
interview
,
for
the
better
satisfying
of
the
opinions
of
either
party
.
To
the
first●
he
said
he
was
sorry
that
the
resolution
fell
out
to
be
such
,
considering
how
necessary
it
was
,
the
state
of
the
time
considered
,
to
have
some
sound
amity
,
and
perfect
intelligence
between
the
two
Crowns
,
which
could
no
way
have
so
well
come
to
pass
,
as
by
the
acceptation
of
the
alliance
offered
;
and
as
,
saith
he
,
I
am
generally
sorry
for
it
,
so
particularly
in
respect
of
the
good
will
I
bear
towards
her
Majestie
,
whom
I
see
in
great
peril
without
this
help
.
To
the
second
he
said
,
That
though
Monsieur
le
Duc
was
well
inclined
thereto
,
yet
in
respect
of
the
danger
that
commonly
ensueth
by
enterviews
,
he
could
in
no
respect
give
his
consent
and
advice
,
unless
he
were
assured
that
there
might
grow
a
liking
.
Hereupon
I
desired
him
that
he
would
so
deal
with
the
King
and
his
Mother
;
and
that
this
her
Majesties
resolution
might
be
by
their
Majesties
accepted
in
good
part
;
wherein
he
promised
to
do
his
endeavour
.
After
conference
had
with
him
,
I
procured
audience
the
next
day
,
thinking
it
expedient
to
let
him
have
a
daies
respit
to
deal
with
their
Majesties
to
frame
their
minds
to
the
well
interpreting
of
her
Majesties
resolution
.
The
next
day
repairing
to
the
Court
,
and
finding
the
King
occupied
at
the
appointed
hour
of
my
access
;
I
began
with
the
Queen
Mother
,
and
first
shewed
her
according
to
the
Contents
of
the
first
Letter
,
what
was
her
Majesties
resolution
concerning
the
offer
propounded
by
the
M.
Mount
and
the
du
de
Foix
on
their
behalf
.
To
the
which
she
answered
,
That
she
could
not
but
be
sorry
for
the
same
,
for
that
she
saw
it
the
only
means
to
establish
a
perfect
amity
between
the
two
Crowns
.
Notwithstanding
(
saith
she
)
that
the
same
will
not
take
place
,
the
King
my
Son
is
determined
in
any
case
to
continue
good
amity
with
the
Queen
your
Mistress
.
Then
I
proceeded
to
the
Contents
of
the
second
Letter
,
and
shewed
her
that
her
Majestie
upon
the
receit
of
certain
Letters
from
the
King
,
her self
,
and
Duc
de
Anjou
:
Seeing
their
great
and
earnest
desire
of
the
proceeding
of
this
match
,
had
enlarged
her
answer
,
moved
thereto
by
an
earnest
and
sincere
good
will
to
shew
her self
answerable
to
their
earnest
dealing
.
And
therefore
willed
me
to
tell
their
Majesties
,
that
in
her
opinion
the
principal
impediments
consisted
in
the
difference
of
their
ages
,
and
the
cause
of
Religion
;
for
the
latter
her
Majestie
hoped
that
the
same
might
be
so
accorded
,
as
might
be
to
the
satisfaction
of
both
parties
.
For
the
first
:
For
as
much
as
the
difficulty
might
seem
rather
to
consist
in
opinion
,
then
substance
;
her
Majestie
desireth
them
to
consider
in
Marriages
,
a
satisfaction
of
the
opinions
of
the
parties
that
were
to
match
,
was
most
necessary
and
requisite
;
and
that
therefore
seeing
that
there
could
grow
no
satisfaction
that
way
,
but
by
an
enterview
,
her
Majestie
could
yield
thereto
,
if
they
should
so
like
of
it
.
To
this
she
answered
,
That
if
she
were
assured
that
upon
the
enterview
there
might
grow
a
liking
,
she
would
most
willingly
give
her
consent
;
but
for
as
much
as
experience
taught
,
that
of
the
meeting
of
Princes
there
followeth
rather
miscontentment
then
good
liking
,
she
should
not
in
respect
of
the
danger
therof
,
yield
her
consent
,
for
that
she
would
be
loath
,
and
the
King
her
Sonne
;
and
she
desiring
nothing
more
then
good
amity
with
her
,
that
there
should
fall
out
any
occasion
of
miscontentment
.
In
the
end
,
after
long
speech
had
of
great
desire
she
had
of
this
match
,
and
of
the
great
good
will
and
love
the
Duke
beareth
to
her
Majestie
,
she
concludeth
,
that
she
hoped
in
time
,
considering
how
necessary
it
was
for
her
to
marry
,
as
well
for
her
own
safety
,
as
for
the
benefit
of
her
Subjects
,
that
God
would
so
dispose
her
heart
,
as
she
should
prefer
publique
before
private
Affairs
.
This
in
effect
is
the
sum
of
that
which
passed
from
her
at
that
time
:
and
so
departing
from
her
to
the
King
,
I
used
the
like
speech
unto
him
,
as
before
unto
her
:
at
whose
hands
I
received
like
answer
;
which
I
suppose
proceeded
upon
conference
with
the
M.
before
hand
,
and
therefore
they
according
in
speech
,
I
forbare
to
make
double
repetition
.
Touching
their
proceedings
herein
Flanders
matters
,
it
may
please
you
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
That
●pon
advertisement
from
thence
,
that
her
Majestie
meant
to
revoke
such
of
her
Subjects
as
presently
are
in
Flanders
.
The
King
here
,
through
the
perswasion
of
his
Mother
,
advised
thereto
by
such
as
incline
to
Spain
,
is
disswaded
from
overt
dealing
in
that
cause
,
who
before
was
very
resolute
in
the
matter
.
But
now
for
as
much
as
it
is
here
conceived
,
that
without
her
Majesties
assistance
he
shall
not
be
able
to
bear
the
brunt
of
so
puissant
an
enemy
.
The
matter
remaineth
in
suspence
as
yet
,
what
will
be
done
:
Commonly
it
is
given
out
the
King
will
not
meddle
.
Such
as
do
wish
well
unto
her
Majesty
,
and
are
of
the
best
judgment
,
to
see
how
much
it
importeth
her
repose
,
the
good
or
ill
successe
of
that
poor
Prince
,
do
hope
that
the
advertisement
of
the
revocation
is
false
,
her
Majesty
having
so
lately
discovered
the
King
of
Spains
malice
towards
her
,
and
therefore
do
think
her
inclined
in
policie
rather
to
assist
then
discourage
.
They
say
that
nothing
can
more
hinder
the
poor
Princes
enterprise
,
then
the
said
Revocation
upon
his
first
entry
into
the
Country
,
for
that
the
people
who
were
otherwise
well
inclined
towards
him
,
and
are
fearfull
of
nature
,
will
thereby
grow
more
fearfull
,
and
so
forbear
to
do
that
that
may
further
the
enterprise
:
because
I
know
not
her
Majesties
intention
in
this
case
,
I
forbear
to
affirm
or
deny
any
thing
in
this
behalf
.
For
my
own
private
opinion
having
been
acquainted
with
the
malice
of
the
Spaniards
,
I
cannot
,
as
duty
bindeth
me
,
but
wish
him
further
removed
in
neighbourhood
from
her
Majesty
.
I
pray
God
therefore
to
direct
her
Majesties
heart
,
that
may
be
for
her
Majesties
safety
.
And
so
leaving
to
trouble
your
Honor
any
further
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
tenth
of
August
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
Sir
,
I
beseech
you
to
signifie
unto
her
Majesty
,
that
the
Count
Montgomery
doth
shew
himself
by
sundry
demonstrations
,
worthy
of
the
favour
and
honor
he
hath
received
at
her
Majesties
hands
.
I
beseech
your
Honor
therefore
to
put
her
Majesty
in
mind
to
use
some
such
speeches
towards
his
daughter
at
the
Court
,
as
he
may
perceive
that
I
do
not
forget
to
advertise
her
Majesty
of
the
good
will
he
beareth
towards
her
.
To
the
right
honorable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majesties
principall
Secretary
.
SIR
,
in
this
my
private
Letter
I
thought
good
to
tell
you
,
that
how
coldly
soever
you
are
affected
towards
marriage
,
we
mean
not
here
to
give
you
over
,
but
do
think
that
time
may
work
somewhat
to
the
satisfying
of
our
desire
.
They
think
in
the
end
,
necessity
must
make
you
yield
thereto
in
respect
of
your
safety
,
which
is
the
best
ground
of
the
hope
they
have
,
they
know
well
enough
the
coldness
of
your
affection
,
and
therefore
they
hope
that
force
will
bring
that
to
pass
which
love
cannot
.
This
Sir
,
for
marriage
matter
,
I
have
earnestly
written
both
to
the
Lord
Treasurer
,
and
the
Earl
of
Leicester
,
to
procure
a
stay
of
the
revocation
of
those
that
are
imployed
in
Flanders
,
without
the
which
the
whole
enterprise
is
in
hazard
,
in
respect
of
the
discouragement
that
will
grow
thereby
.
And
surely
if
the
same
take
not
good
success
,
it
is
evident
what
will
be
our
danger
to
as
many
as
will
list
to
see
;
I
need
not
use
towards
you
any
perswasions
,
to
put
to
your
helping
hand
,
which
is
forward
enough
in
this
case
,
as
one
that
foreseeth
the
mischief
that
otherwise
will
follow
.
Whereas
you
write
now
that
the
Scots
began
somwhat
to
incline
to
an
abstinence
;
it
seemeth
very
strange
,
considering
the
issue
of
our
Parliament
,
and
the
late
inlargement
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
liberty
,
unless
the
Scots
mean
thereupon
to
establish
the
Government
in
their
Queen
:
if
her
Majesty
had
accepted
the
provision
of
her
safety
by
her
subjects
in
Parliament
,
and
not
so
soon
have
yielded
to
any
enlargement
,
those
Scotch
matters
had
been
ere
this
accorded
;
but
we
use
to
build
with
one
hand
,
and
overthrow
with
another
:
I
can
rather
lament
it
then
hope
after
any
remedy
.
And
therefore
to
God
I
commit
it
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
10.
of
August
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
command
.
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
right
Honourable
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
I
Refer
your
Honour
to
Sir
Th.
Smiths
Letters
touching
that
which
hath
past
concerning
the
delivery
of
her
Majesties
resolution
unto
their
Majesties
thereof
,
the
offer
propounded
by
the
M.
Montmorency
and
M.
de
Foix.
They
easily
could
be
induced
to
hazard
an
enterview
,
if
they
thought
there
were
any
earnest
intention
in
her
Majesty
to
marry
;
but
the
doubt
thereof
maketh
them
stay
to
condiscend
in
that
behalf
;
notwithstanding
they
mean
not
to
give
over
the
matter
utterly
,
but
do
hope
that
necessity
in
time
may
induce
her
Majesty
in
respect
of
her
safety
,
and
the
gratifying
of
her
subjects
to
yield
her
consent
,
seeing
that
the
difficulty
consisteth
in
opinion
chiefly
;
I
do
what
I
can
to
nourish
this
opinion
in
them
,
considering
the
broken
state
of
Europe
,
and
how
tickle
her
Majesty
standeth
:
if
by
an
enterview
there
might
grow
any
good
,
I
think
I
could
easily
bring
it
to
pass
;
but
the
experience
I
have
had
how
this
case
of
marriage
is
subject
to
many
things
,
maketh
me
to
proceed
warily
,
according
as
I
shall
receive
direction
at
your
Lordships
hands
,
who
shall
guide
my
doings
in
this
behalf
.
Touching
Flanders
matters
,
the
King
had
proceeded
to
an
open
dealing
,
had
he
not
received
advertisement
out
of
England
,
that
her
Majestie
meant
to
revoke
such
of
her
subjects
as
are
presently
in
Flanders
;
whereupon
such
of
his
Councel
here
as
incline
to
Spain
,
have
put
the
Queen
Mother
in
such
a
fear
,
that
the
enterprise
cannot
but
miscarry
without
the
assistance
of
England
,
as
she
with
tears
had
disswaded
the
King
for
the
time
,
who
otherwise
was
very
resolute
.
Thus
your
Lordship
seeth
how
the
bruit
of
your
fear
there
,
hath
bred
fear
here
;
whereof
I
fear
there
will
follow
fearfull
effects
,
unless
God
put
to
his
helping
hand
.
The
Admiral
in
this
brunt
,
whose
mind
is
invincible
,
and
foreseeth
what
is
like
to
insue
,
doth
not
now
give
over
,
but
layeth
before
the
King
his
peril
if
the
Prince
of
Orange
quail
,
or
at
the
least
if
the
matter
by
composition
may
not
be
induced
to
that
good
pass
,
as
the
Spaniards
may
be
removed
further
off
,
and
the
Country
restored
to
its
liberty
,
and
yet
remain
under
the
Government
of
Spain
.
And
though
he
cannot
obtain
what
were
requisite
and
necessary
for
the
advancement
of
the
Cause
,
yet
doth
he
obtain
somewhat
in
conference
with
him
:
He
desired
me
to
tell
your
Lordship
,
that
there
is
nothing
in
respect
of
himself
,
that
he
desireth
more
after
long
troubles
,
unless
he
saw
the
danger
great
and
evident
to
as
many
as
profess
the
Gospel
,
as
also
particularly
to
the
King
his
Master
,
and
to
the
Q.
Majestie
my
Mistress
,
whom
he
is
bound
to
honour
and
serve
during
his
life
;
and
if
these
Low-Country
matters
be
not
reduced
to
some
good
issue
,
he
would
not
now
expose
himself
to
new
perils
.
But
the
case
now
standing
as
it
doth
,
and
foreseeing
the
mischief
that
will
follow
,
he
saith
he
should
be
a
Traitor
to
God
and
to
his
Country
,
and
unthankful
to
her
Maj.
if
he
should
forbear
to
do
what
lieth
in
him
to
prevent
the
same
;
and
for
that
he
knoweth
your
Lordship
doth
concur
with
him
in
the
like
desire
,
he
doth
most
earnestly
desire
you
to
be
a
mean
to
stay
her
Maj.
revocation
of
those
that
be
in
Flanders
,
which
thing
will
breed
no
less
incouragement
to
the
enemies
,
then
discouragement
to
those
that
seek
to
further
this
cause
,
the
welldoing
whereof
(
saith
he
)
if
I
do
not
mistake
,
doth
as
much
import
her
Maj.
as
any
one
thing
that
hapned
unto
her
since
her
coming
to
the
Crown
,
and
therefore
requireth
rather
assistance
then
hinderance
.
Other
particularities
he
willed
me
to
impart
unto
your
Lordship
,
which
for
that
I
would
be
loath
to
trouble
your
Lordship
with
Cypher
,
I
have
desired
Mr.
Killegrew
,
to
make
you
understand
the
same
.
And
so
leaving
to
impart
to
your
Honour
any
thing
further
at
this
time
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
,
August
10.
1572.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
understand
,
that
upon
advertisement
com
from
the
parties
,
that
her
Maj.
meant
to
revoke
such
as
are
imployed
in
the
Low-Countries
of
her
subjects
,
the
King
here
through
the
perswasions
of
such
as
are
inclined
to
Spain
,
is
grown
cold
,
who
before
was
very
forward
,
in
so
much
as
Commissions
were
granted
ready
to
have
been
sealed
,
for
the
leavying
of
men
in
sundry
Provinces
;
but
herein
nothing
prevailed
so
much
as
the
tears
of
his
mother
,
who
without
the
Army
of
England
cannot
consent
to
grow
to
any
open
dealing
.
And
because
they
are
,
as
I
suppose
,
assured
by
their
Ambassadors
that
her
Majesty
will
not
intermeddle
,
they
cannot
be
induced
to
make
any
overture
.
Thus
your
L.
sees
that
fear
&
mistrust
,
unles
God
sets
to
his
helping
hand
,
is
like
to
overthrow
all
.
To
think
that
Spain
will
suffer
us
to
overcome
this
brunt
,
to
live
long
in
peace
,
hath
no
reason
for
ground
.
To
seek
now
reconcilement
with
him
in
this
his
necessi●y
,
there
is
likelihood
he
will
yield
thereto
,
for
no
man
can
speak
fairer
then
a
Spaniard
when
he
is
underfoot
:
but
to
think
when
the
necessity
is
gone
,
that
he
will
forget
what
is
past
,
surely
he
knows
not
the
Spanish
nature
that
is
of
that
opinion
.
For
the
greatness
of
France
,
I
see
no
such
ambition
here
why
we
should
have
cause
much
to
fear
it
;
Pleasure
and
youth
will
not
suffer
us
to
take
profit
of
advantages
,
and
those
who
rule
under
us
are
fearfull
and
irresolute
.
How
perplexed
the
Admiral
is
,
who
foreseeth
the
mischief
that
is
like
to
follow
,
if
assistance
come
not
from
above
,
your
Lordship
may
easily
guess
.
And
surely
to
say
truth
,
he
never
shewed
greater
magnanimity
,
nor
never
was
better
followed
nor
more
honoured
of
those
of
the
Religion
then
now
he
is
,
which
doth
not
a
little
appale
the
enemies
.
In
this
storm
he
doth
not
give
over
the
helm
;
he
layeth
before
the
King
and
his
Councel
the
peril
and
danger
of
his
estate
,
and
though
he
cannot
obtain
what
he
would
,
yet
doth
he
obtain
somewhat
from
him
.
I
am
requested
to
desire
your
Lordship
to
hold
him
excused
in
that
he
writeth
not
,
for
that
at
this
time
he
is
overwhelmed
with
affairs
.
Furthermore
he
desired
me
from
him
,
that
if
her
Majesty
proceeded
in
revocation
of
those
her
subjects
in
Flanders
,
it
will
breed
such
discouragement
in
those
of
the
Country
that
are
well
affected
to
the
cause
,
as
it
will
to
all
likelihood
hazard
the
whole
enterprise
.
He
therefore
desireth
your
Lordship
,
as
you
wish
well
to
the
cause
and
to
the
safety
of
her
Majesty
,
whose
repose
(
whatsoever
is
said
to
the
contrary
)
dependeth
upon
the
good
success
of
this
enterprise
,
to
procure
a
stay
to
be
made
of
the
said
revocation
.
Touching
Flushing
,
he
tels
me
that
the
matter
shall
be
ended
as
there
shall
grow
no
just
cause
of
jealousie
,
which
shall
shortly
appear
by
some
offer
that
shall
be
made
unto
her
Majesty
of
the
same
by
those
that
are
now
possessors
of
it
.
Other
particularities
he
willed
me
to
impart
unto
your
Lordship
,
which
I
requested
Mr.
Killigrew
to
make
your
Lordship
acquainted
withall
,
for
the
avoiding
of
the
tediousness
of
Cypher
.
Touching
the
acceptation
here
of
the
answer
unto
the
offer
propounded
by
M.
Montmo
.
I
refer
your
Lordship
to
Sir
Tho.
Smith's
letters
:
As
far
as
I
〈◊〉
perceive
,
they
mean
not
to
be
discouraged
with
one
Nay
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
10.
of
August
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
Francis
Walsingh●●
.
I
have
cause
to
render
unto
your
Lordship
my
most
hearty
thanks
for
your
late
earnest
dealing
with
her
Majesty
for
my
revocation
.
I
am
also
presently
to
request
your
Lordship
to
renew
the
same
,
for
that
my
charges
here
do
grow
daily
more
intolerable
,
so
that
I
am
no
more
able
to
endure
the
weight
of
this
burden
.
To
our
trusty
and
welbeloved
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
our
Ambassador
resident
with
our
good
Brother
the
French
King
.
TRusty
and
welbeloved
,
we
greet
you
well
.
Here
hath
been
with
us
Monrieur
de
la
M●●
with
special
letters
from
the
King
,
Q.
mother
,
and
the
D.
of
Alanson
,
who
with
the
Ambassador
resident
hath
here
most
earnestly
〈◊〉
to
us
touching
the
marrying
with
the
D.
of
Alanson
;
and
upon
the
report
of
your
speech
to
the
King
upon
the
two
Letters
we
lately
sent
unto
you
,
there
appeareth
some
mistaking
either
by
you
or
by
the
King
.
For
in
the
Kings
letter
to
the
French
Ambassador
it
is
conceived
that
you
should
say
,
that
we
did
will
you
by
our
first
letter
to
declare
that
the
difference
of
the
age
of
the
Duke
from
ours
was
such
,
as
it
was
not
possible
for
us
to
accord
thereto
;
and
yet
you
should
upon
our
second
letter
propound
a
motion
of
an
enterview
.
Which
two
declarations
cannot
but
contain
some
absurdity
,
as
we
think
yourself
can
conceive
.
And
therefore
we
have
answered
,
that
either
you
mistook
our
mind
,
or
our
first
letters
,
and
so
misreported
them
,
as
we
cannot
think
you
did
,
or
else
the
King
mistook
your
words
;
and
that
where
you
were
by
us
commanded
to
say
,
that
the
cause
was
very
difficile
(
which
we
think
you
did
)
for
so
do
our
letters
plainly
direct
you
,
it
is
likely
that
the
King
understood
it
,
as
was
thought
you
had
said
,
impossible
.
And
so
the
Ambassador
resident
will
not
have
us
in
any
wise
think
but
that
the
King
or
Q.
mother
mistook
it
.
Upon
their
further
dealing
in
these
matters
at
sundry
times
,
who
never
omitted
any
opportunity
to
advance
the
same
,
it
was
at
length
by
them
propounded
to
us
,
that
we
should
be
content
to
accord
that
the
Duke
might
come
hither
,
and
that
all
other
Articles
which
were
treated
upon
of
the
Duke
d'Anjou
might
remain
good
for
the
Duke
d'Alanson
,
saving
that
the
difficulty
in
Religion
might
rest
in
suspence
,
and
be
determined
upon
his
coming
hither
as
we
two
should
agree
;
whereby
they
seemed
to
provide
,
that
the
inconvenience
which
might
ensue
of
the
enterview
,
if
the
principal
matter
took
no
place
,
might
be
rejected
to
the
article
of
Religion
;
and
so
the
honour
of
the
Duke
,
&c.
Hereunto
we
were
loth
to
make
any
direct
answer
,
but
remember
it
unto
them
what
words
both
the
D.
of
Montmorencie
and
the
Q.
mother
used
to
you
concerning
the
great
misliking
of
an
enterview
,
as
it
seemed
by
their
discourse
of
the
inconvenience
what
hath
followed
of
those
enterviews
:
but
what
those
be
,
and
whether
they
know
of
any
like
,
our
persons
and
other
circumstances
considered
,
we
cannot
tell
;
and
therefore
we
seem
very
loth
that
there
should
any
motion
come
from
us
of
any
enterview
,
le●t
the
principal
matter
should
not
take
place
,
and
therefore
we
can
make
no
certainty
.
There
might
indeed
such
inconvenience
follow
as
hath
been
by
them
remembred
;
and
yet
being
still
pressed
by
the
Ambassador
and
〈…〉
,
that
if
indeed
we
〈◊〉
a
disposition
to
marry
,
as
we
had
been
content
to
affirm
for
necessity
of
our
Realm
,
though
not
for
any
particular
motion
for
our
own
person
,
then
we
would
be
content
with
this
by
them
propounded
for
an
enterview
;
and
therefore
we
did
at
good
length
make
the
answer
in
the
〈◊〉
of
our
Councel
,
so
well
to
shew
them
truly
that
we
did
continue
in
the
same
mind
to
marry
for
the
benefit
of
our
realm
with
any
meet
person
of
Princely
estate
that
should
be
offered
unto
us
,
with
〈◊〉
conditions
as
we
might
like
also
,
To
〈◊〉
this
matter
of
enterview
to
the
consideration
and
wisdom
of
the
King
and
Q.
mother
to
be
so
ordered
,
as
whatsoever
might
hereof
succeed
,
no
inconvenience
should
ensue
;
and
so
with
some
large
speech
to
that
end
,
we
did
conclude
,
that
we
durst
not
desire
the
enterview
for
the
same
reason
.
After
which
answer
made
,
and
as
it
seemed
by
them
very
well
allowed
,
they
required
some
brief
note
of
the
points
of
the
matters
might
be
given
them
in
writing
,
which
we
did
cause
to
be
conceived
and
delivered
agreeable
to
the
Copy
that
herewith
we
send
you
.
And
howsoever
they
shall
make
report
of
our
answer
,
we
would
that
you
should
not
omit
to
persist
directly
in
this
;
but
loth
we
would
be
that
the
Duke
her
son
should
come
hither
,
if
the
matter
should
not
take
place
,
lest
more
offence
might
thereof
follow
then
we
thought
meet
concerning
the
perfection
of
the
amity
that
is
between
us
.
And
yet
our
meaning
is
not
hereby
,
that
they
should
think
that
we
are
not
so
disposed
to
marry
,
or
that
we
are
determined
to
mislike
of
the
matter
aforehand
,
or
not
disposed
at
all
to
allow
of
him
;
but
that
only
we
are
fearful
,
that
if
there
should
happen
at
his
coming
some
cause
of
misliking
or
forbearing
to
accept
him
,
which
surely
to
us
is
uncertain
,
and
without
sight
cannot
be
made
certain
,
then
some
great
unkindness
should
follow
by
their
misconceiving
of
our
dealing
,
where
now
there
is
no
cause
of
kindness
and
friendship
whereof
we
do
not
earnestly
desire
to
have
continuance
,
without
interruption
in
that
behalf
.
As
you
shall
find
this
matter
likely
to
proceed
,
so
we
would
have
you
not
only
to
advertise
us
,
but
to
have
good
regard
that
if
you
find
any
scruple
thereof
,
that
great
unkindness
shall
arise
of
his
coming
if
the
matter
shall
not
take
place
,
that
before
any
preparation
be
there
made
of
his
coming
,
you
do
advertise
us
with
speed
,
for
otherwise
the
unkindness
may
happen
to
be
greater
in
respect
of
the
charges
.
Given
at
Killingworth
the
22
of
August
,
1572.
T.
Smith
.
To
the
right
worshipful
Mr.
Francis
Walsingham
,
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
I
am
sorry
that
so
good
a
matter
should
upon
so
nice
a
point
be
deferred
.
We
may
say
that
the
Lover
will
do
little
,
if
he
will
not
take
the
pains
once
to
see
his
Love
,
but
she
must
first
say
yea
before
he
see
her
,
or
she
him
.
Twenty
ways
might
be
devised
why
he
might
come
over
and
be
welcome
,
and
possibly
do
more
in
an
hour
then
he
may
in
two
years
.
Cupido
ille
qui
vincit
omnia
,
in
oculos
insidet
,
&
ex
oculis
ejaculatur
,
&
in
oculos
utriusque
vidend●
nonsolum
ut
ait
poeta
,
foemina
virum
,
sed
vir
foeminam
.
What
force
I
pray
you
can
hear-say
,
and
I
think
,
and
I
trust
,
do
in
comparison
of
that
,
Cum
prasens
praesentem
tuetur
&
alloquitur
,
&
furore
forsitan
amoris
ductus
amplectitur
;
and
saith
to
himself
,
and
openly
,
that
she
may
hear
,
Teneo
ne
te
mea
,
an
etiamnum
somno
volunt
famina
videri
cogi
ad
id
quod
maximum
cupiunt
.
If
we
be
cold
,
it
is
our
part
,
besides
the
person
,
the
sex
requireth
it
.
Why
are
you
cold
?
Is
it
not
a
young
mans
part
to
be
bold
,
couragious
,
and
to
adventure
?
If
he
should
have
,
he
should
have
but
honorificam
repulsam
.
The
worst
that
can
be
said
of
him
is
but
a
Phaeton
,
quam
si
non
tenuit
,
magnis
tamen
excidit
ansis
.
So
far
as
I
can
conceive
,
Hac
est
sola
nostra
anchora
,
hac
jacenda
est
in
nobis
alea.
In
our
instability
unum
momentum
est
uno
momento
perfectum
factum
,
as
dictum
stabilitatem
facere
posest
;
or
else
nothing
is
to
be
looked
for
but
still
and
continual
dalliance
and
doubtfulness
,
so
far
as
I
can
see
.
Indeed
as
yet
there
is
no
revocation
neither
done
nor
meant
of
our
men
at
Flujhing
or
in
Flanders
,
howsoever
the
brute
is
made
there
with
you
.
Truth
it
is
,
that
certain
more
that
would
have
gone
over
from
hence
were
stayed
,
for
fear
of
too
much
disorder
for
lack
of
some
good
head
,
and
wise
and
expert
Captain
;
but
they
that
be
there
be
neither
yet
revoked
nor
discouraged
,
although
the
Duke
of
Alva
by
letters
this
last
week
required
that
they
should
be
revoked
,
but
he
is
gently
answered
with
a
dilatory
and
doubtful
answer
.
If
you
there
do
tergiversari
and
work
tam
timide
and
underhand
with
open
and
outward
Edicts
,
besides
excuses
at
Rome
and
at
Venice
by
your
Ambassadors
,
you
I
say
which
have
Regem
expertem
otii
laboris
amantem
,
cujus
gens
bellicosa
jampridem
assueta
est
cadibus
tam
exterioris
quam
vestri
sanguinis
,
quid
faciem●s
gens
otiosa
&
paci
assueta
,
quibus
imperat
Regina
,
&
ipsa
pacis
atque
quietis
amantissima
?
And
I
pray
you
who
hath
removed
from
thence
with
any
authority
a
society
or
preparation
in
such
a
matter
,
either
to
her
Highness
,
or
to
her
Councel
.
And
this
for
that
matter
.
How
far
the
Scots
have
gone
,
you
may
perceive
by
this
inclosed
;
both
the
parties
have
subscribed
and
sealed
to
it
,
and
both
the
parties
have
written
letters
of
thanks
to
her
Majesty
for
the
pains
taken
by
the
Marshal
of
Barwick
,
and
have
promised
to
stand
to
that
order
,
which
is
very
honorable
both
to
the
King
there
,
and
to
our
Queen
here
;
and
not
dishonorable
to
the
Scotish
King
,
that
in
his
infancie
such
a
noble
personage
should
accord
to
make
quietness
in
his
Realm
.
Thus
I
bid
you
most
heartily
farewell
.
From
Killingworth
,
Aug.
22.
1572.
Your
assured
friend
,
Tho.
Smith
.
To
the
right
worshipful
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majesties
Ambassador
resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
I
know
how
faithfully
you
shall
be
both
by
her
Majesties
letters
and
Mr.
Secretaries
certified
of
her
Majesties
pleasure
.
This
Gent.
la
Mot
hath
well
behaved
himself
here
to
the
great
contentation
of
her
Majesty
and
her
Court
,
and
I
think
also
he
well
deserved
.
Surely
the
choice
of
him
was
good
,
and
as
it
seemeth
the
Queens
Majesty
is
come
neerer
to
the
matter
then
I
hoped
.
If
there
may
now
any
amendment
grow
to
this
usage
,
and
that
he
would
come
,
I
assure
you
I
see
no
cause
to
doubt
,
for
in
that
matter
consisteth
the
only
apparent
stay
.
●ur
men
in
Zealand
are
evil
used
by
the
French
there
;
and
howsoever
the
Admiral
hath
lately
born
you
in
hand
,
I
doubt
our
intention
shall
be
disappointed
,
or
at
worst
as
it
is
justly
doubted
that
the
Princes
Captain
at
Flushing
is
corrupted
and
become
Spanish
in
secret
sort
,
whereof
I
pray
you
advertise
the
Admiral
.
In
Scotland
the
abstinence
is
not
well
kept
by
the
Kings
party
as
reason
would
:
The
Town
of
Edenburgh
is
wholly
at
the
direction
of
the
Regent
,
and
contrary
to
the
covenant
he
keeps
his
men
of
war
there
,
whereof
they
of
the
Castle
complain
.
I
think
the
Earl
of
Northumberland
suffered
death
this
day
at
York
;
for
it
was
ordered
that
he
was
brought
thither
under
the
conduct
of
Sir
Foster
as
yesterday
for
that
purpose
.
In
Ireland
the
stirs
of
Munster
are
well
overcome
;
the
chief
Rebels
fled
,
and
the
rest
conquered
.
In
Connaught
some
stir
hath
been
by
the
Earl
of
Cla●●●icards
son
,
for
the
which
his
father
was
imprisoned
,
but
now
delivered
,
and
promiseth
to
appease
the
troubles
.
This
day
the
Earl
of
Ormond
came
hither
out
of
Ireland
,
who
hath
there
done
great
service
.
Now
I
end
at
Killingworth
the
22
of
August
,
1572.
Yours
assuredly
,
William
Burleigh
.
To
the
right
Honorable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majestiess
principall
Secretary
.
IT
may
please
your
Honor
to
advertise
her
Majesty
that
yesterday
I
sent
my
Secretary
unto
Q.
Mother
,
willing
her
in
my
name
,
first
to
render
unto
her
and
to
the
Kings
Majesty
most
humble
thanks
for
the
great
care
it
pleased
them
to
have
of
my
safety
,
and
the
preservation
of
the
English
Nation
in
this
last
tumult
,
whereof
I
assured
them
I
would
not
fail
to
make
honorable
report
unto
the
Queens
Majesty
my
Mistres
.
And
furthermore
,
forasmuch
as
there
were
divers
reports
made
of
the
late
execution
here
,
and
that
I
would
be
very
loath
to
credit
reports
,
that
it
would
please
their
Majesties
to
send
me
the
very
truth
thereof
,
to
the
end
I
might
accordingly
advertise
the
Queens
Majesty
my
Mistress
.
To
the
first
she
said
,
that
the
King
her
son
and
she
gave
especiall
commandement
,
that
good
regard
were
had
of
me
and
all
English
men
,
as
that
thing
which
tended
to
the
preservation
of
the
good
amity
between
the
King
her
Sonne
,
and
the
Queens
Majesty
my
Mistress
.
And
that
if
I
could
devise
any
better
means
for
the
better
safeguard
,
that
I
would
but
give
them
understanding
thereof
.
To
the
second
she
said
,
that
she
doubted
not
but
that
Monsieur
la
Mott
had
long
since
advertised
the
Queens
Majestie
of
the
late
accident
here
.
Nevertheless
to
gratifie
me
,
that
she
would
cause
Secretary
Pinnart
to
send
me
an
abstract
of
that
,
which
before
the
King
her
son
had
sent
to
his
Ambassador
there
resident
,
the
which
also
I
send
you
here
inclosed
.
This
being
in
effect
that
which
passed
between
her
and
my
Secretary
.
And
having
at
this
present
no
other
thing
to
write
of
,
I
leave
to
trouble
your
Honor
any
further
,
and
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
27
of
August
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
command
Fr:
Walsingham
.
The
Duke
of
Nevers
hath
shewed
himself
much
addicted
to
our
Nation
,
having
not
spared
to
come
and
visit
men
in
his
own
person
,
with
offer
of
all
kind
of
courtesie
,
not
only
to
me
,
but
also
to
divers
of
our
English
Gentlemen
.
Besides
that
,
he
did
very
honourably
entertain
three
English
Gentlemen
,
who
otherwise
had
been
in
great
jeopardy
of
their
lives
.
To
the
right
Honorable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
.
MAy
it
please
your
Honour
to
advertise
her
Maj.
that
the
first
of
this
month
I
was
sent
for
by
the
King
;
and
to
the
end
I
might
pass
with
the
more
safety
,
he
sent
to
conduct
me
Count
La●sacque
and
Manef●es
,
accompanied
with
a
dozen
other
Gentlemen
.
At
my
access
unto
his
Maj.
he
shewed
me
,
that
he
sent
for
me
to
make
me
understand
,
that
whereas
men
might
judge
diversly
of
the
late
execution
,
who
were
not
advertised
of
the
ground
of
his
proceedings
in
that
behalf
;
he
had
therefore
for
the
satisfying
of
the
world
,
caused
the
process
to
be
made
of
the
Admiral
,
and
the
rest
of
his
Conspirators
,
which
so
soon
as
the
same
should
be
finished
,
he
would
not
fail
to
send
unto
her
Maj.
his
good
sister
,
whom
he
did
assure
himself
,
would
interpret
in
good
part
his
doings
,
he
being
constrained
,
to
his
great
grief
,
to
do
that
which
he
did
for
his
safety
sake
;
which
if
he
had
not
done
,
both
he
himself
,
his
Mother
and
Brethren
had
been
in
danger
of
their
lives
.
Furthermore
he
shewed
me
,
that
he
desired
nothing
more
then
to
continue
,
or
rather
to
increase
amity
with
her
Majestie
,
and
therefore
hoped
that
she
would
not
take
occasion
upon
this
late
proceeding
,
to
suspect
the
contrary
;
for
(
saith
he
)
on
my
honour
,
and
in
the
word
of
a
Prince
,
I
have
no
other
meaning
.
To
this
I
answered
,
that
her
Majestie
could
not
but
accept
in
very
good
part
the
sending
of
the
process
,
as
one
that
would
be
glad
to
understand
the
ground
of
the
matter
:
And
if
by
the
said
process
it
should
appear
that
they
were
guilty
,
none
should
be
more
glad
of
the
punishment
of
them
then
her
Maj.
who
preferred
his
safety
before
any
particular
subject
of
what
estate
or
Religion
soever
they
were
.
For
the
other
part
I
shewed
him
,
that
I
hoped
his
Maj.
who
had
made
a
straiter
league
with
England
then
any
of
his
Progenitors
,
would
not
now
be
drawn
easily
to
make
light
account
thereof
,
considering
the
profit
that
might
grow
to
both
the
Crowns
by
the
same
.
Then
I
made
him
understand
,
that
three
of
our
Nation
were
slain
,
and
that
divers
were
spoiled
;
for
the
which
he
shewed
himself
to
be
very
sorry
,
and
said
,
that
if
the
parties
offendors
could
be
produced
,
there
should
exemplary
justice
be
used
.
I
shewed
his
Majestie
it
would
be
hard
to
produce
them
,
the
disorder
being
so
general
,
the
sword
being
committed
to
the
common
people
.
In
the
end
,
after
thanks
given
for
the
care
he
had
of
my
safety
,
I
departed
from
him
,
and
was
conducted
to
Q.
Mother
,
who
used
like
speech
,
saving
that
she
shewed
me
that
the
K.
meaning
was
,
the
heads
of
the
Conspirators
being
now
taken
away
,
to
continue
his
Edicts
,
and
that
every
man
should
live
in
repose
and
liberty
of
his
Conscience
.
For
that
it
was
suspected
that
le
Mote
was
staied
in
England
,
I
shewed
their
Maj.
that
it
was
the
20
of
the
last
before
he
departed
,
and
that
I
hoped
upon
his
return
,
they
should
rest
very
well
satisfied
with
such
answer
as
he
receiveth
at
her
Majesties
hands
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
you
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
leave
.
At
Paris
the
second
of
September
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
.
SIr
,
it
may
please
you
to
advertise
her
Maj.
That
albeit
it
was
shewed
me
,
as
I
wrote
in
my
last
,
that
the
heads
being
taken
away
,
the
meaner
sort
should
enjoy
by
vertue
of
the
Edict
both
lives
and
goods
,
and
liberty
of
their
consciences
;
which
thing
also
assured
by
print
,
as
by
the
inclosed
may
appear
,
yet
notwithstanding
,
nothing
thereof
is
performed
,
but
all
extremity
used
,
which
maner
of
proceeding
is
by
the
Catholiques
themselves
utterly
condemned
,
who
desire
to
depart
hence
out
of
this
Country
,
to
quit
themselves
of
this
strang
kind
of
Government
,
for
that
they
see
here
none
can
assure
themselves
of
either
goods
or
life
.
At
Lyons
,
Burdeaux
and
Orleans
,
great
and
most
barbarous
cruelty
hath
been
executed
.
At
Orleans
divers
of
the
Almains
have
been
slain
and
spoiled
,
the
most
part
of
them
put
to
the
ransom
;
for
that
justice
taketh
not
place
here
,
they
forbear
to
require
redress
,
but
depart
hence
with
great
desire
of
revenge
.
They
prepare
Bastile
for
some
persons
of
quality
.
It
is
thought
that
is
for
the
Prince
of
Conde
and
his
brethren
.
The
Marshal
Montmorency
is
commanded
,
as
it
is
said
,
to
keep
his
house
,
and
to
forbear
to
make
any
Assembly
:
He
is
now
at
Chantilly
.
The
King
is
advertised
that
the
Prince
of
Orange
hath
taken
Mechelin
,
and
that
he
now
marcheth
towards
Montz
,
and
that
the
Duke
d'
Alva
shall
be
constrained
to
hazard
the
battel
,
or
to
lose
his
Ordnance
.
It
is
said
,
that
the
King
here
meaneth
to
send
to
his
support
under
the
conduct
of
the
Duke
of
Guise
,
4000
shot
and
2000
horse
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
thirteenth
of
September
.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
.
SIr
,
it
may
please
you
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
after
I
had
closed
up
my
present
dispatch
,
Monsieur
Mansiere
was
sent
to
me
from
Q.
Mother
to
request
me
to
continue
my
good
devotion
towards
this
Crown
,
&
to
do
such
good
offices
as
might
breed
continuance
,
and
especially
to
further
the
marriage
.
To
this
I
answered
,
that
I
saw
things
fall
out
here
in
such
sort
,
as
I
had
small
cause
to
incourage
me
thereunto
.
And
as
for
the
marriage
,
I
had
some
cause
to
doubt
whether
the
matter
was
truly
meant
or
no
,
for
divers
reasons
.
To
that
he
answered
,
that
it
were
good
the
same
scruples
were
taken
away
;
and
therefore
asked
me
,
if
I
would
be
content
to
let
the
Queen
Mother
understand
the
reasons
that
made
me
so
to
think
.
To
the
which
I
answered
,
I
could
be
very
well
content
,
if
it
shall
please
her
Majestie
to
send
for
me
,
that
I
might
communicate
them
unto
her
.
Thereupon
she
sent
for
me
,
and
at
my
access
she
told
me
,
that
she
understood
by
Mannesiere
,
that
there
rested
in
me
some
scruple
touching
the
Kings
and
her
sincere
meaning
concerning
the
late
marriage
propounded
,
for
the
which
she
was
sorry
;
for
that
in
respect
of
the
place
I
held
,
I
might
yield
no
small
hinderance
to
the
same
:
She
therefore
desired
me
,
to
know
the
reasons
that
moved
me
thereto
,
to
which
she
doubted
not
but
to
yield
such
answer
as
should
breed
satisfaction
in
me
.
Thereupon
I
shewed
her
,
that
true
it
was
,
that
as
it
becometh
a
good
servant
,
the
jealousie
of
my
Mistris's
honour
and
surety
,
made
me
to
use
some
such
speech
towards
her
,
whereof
when
she
should
understand
the
reasons
,
I
hoped
she
would
interpret
the
same
in
good
part
:
Then
I
shewed
her
,
that
this
late
strange
accident
had
bred
in
men
dangerous
discourses
,
opinions
and
mistrusts
amongst
the
which
I
was
not
free
from
my
doubts
and
suspicions
.
And
as
touching
this
scruple
of
the
Kings
and
her
sincere
meaning
touching
this
marriage
,
I
had
three
reasons
that
moved
me
thereto
:
The
first
,
the
violating
of
the
late
Edict
,
and
present
severity
used
against
those
of
the
Religion
.
The
second
,
the
strange
dealing
in
the
first
match
propounded
.
The
third
,
certain
Discourses
given
out
of
the
Conquest
of
England
and
Ireland
.
Touching
the
first
,
I
shewed
her
,
that
the
chiefest
causes
that
moved
the
Queen
my
Mistris
to
make
account
of
the
Amity
of
this
Crown
,
was
,
that
the
King
suffered
certain
of
his
Subjects
to
enjoy
,
by
the
vertue
of
this
Edict
,
exercise
of
the
same
Religion
her
Majestie
professed
,
which
was
the
chiefest
ground
of
the
League
,
which
being
taken
away
,
the
Amity
could
not
but
grow
doubtful
.
And
this
matter
of
an
enterview
,
suspected
to
be
but
to
serve
for
an
entertainment
.
Touching
the
second
,
I
shewed
her
,
that
this
late
accident
giveth
vehement
suspicion
,
that
the
first
match
propounded
,
was
also
but
a
kind
of
entertainment
to
abuse
those
of
the
Religion
.
Touching
the
Discourses
,
though
they
did
proceed
from
mean
personages
,
and
that
I
hoped
their
Maj.
were
free
from
any
such
intentions
,
yet
the
strangeness
of
the
late
accident
could
not
altogether
rest
free
from
suspicion
.
To
this
she
generally
replyed
,
That
she
hoped
,
that
the
late
League
was
made
,
not
with
the
Admiral
,
and
those
of
the
Religion
,
but
with
the
King
;
and
therefore
she
trusted
,
that
though
her
son
for
his
surety
sake
,
had
justly
executed
the
heads
of
the
Religion
,
yet
the
said
league
should
continue
in
his
perfect
strength
,
for
performation
whereof
,
there
should
never
be
found
lack
in
the
King
.
You
know
(
saith
she
)
that
there
was
good
amity
between
King
Francis
and
King
Henry
the
eighth
,
and
yet
they
favoured
not
the
Pope
alike
.
You
know
also
(
saith
she
)
that
notwithstanding
the
difference
of
Religion
between
my
late
husband
and
King
Edward
,
yet
the
same
did
not
impeach
the
conclusion
of
a
marriage
between
the
same
King
and
my
daughter
.
And
as
for
the
Edict
(
saith
she
)
the
King
my
sons
meaning
is
not
otherwise
,
but
that
the
same
shall
stand
in
force
.
To
this
I
replyed
,
that
true
it
was
,
that
the
League
was
made
with
the
King
,
and
not
with
the
Admiral
.
Notwithstanding
that
the
liberty
of
conscience
was
not
particularly
granted
unto
him
,
but
generally
to
those
of
the
Religion
,
as
to
the
Amity
between
the
said
Princes
,
notwithstanding
they
were
of
contrary
Religion
.
I
told
her
,
that
the
time
was
now
altered
,
for
that
then
there
was
no
general
league
made
at
Trent
,
or
at
Bayonne
generally
against
those
of
the
Religion
,
and
surely
Madam
(
said
I
)
I
fear
,
that
this
late
severity
executed
here
,
will
make
all
Princes
of
the
Religion
,
to
repute
the
same
a
general
denunciation
of
War
against
them
,
which
I
fear
will
prove
as
bloody
as
ever
war
that
hapned
,
whereof
the
benefit
would
chiefly
grow
to
the
Turk
.
Thereupon
she
took
occasion
to
inveigh
vehemently
against
the
Admiral
,
saying
,
that
the
matter
of
Bayonne
was
a
device
of
his
to
provoke
such
Princes
as
were
allies
and
friends
to
this
Crown
,
to
become
enemies
to
the
same
.
For
(
saith
she
)
the
Assembly
of
Bayonne
tended
to
other
end
but
to
make
good
chear
;
and
to
the
end
you
may
see
how
little
your
Mistris
was
beholding
to
him
;
you
may
see
(
saith
she
)
a
discourse
found
,
with
his
testament
,
made
at
such
time
as
he
was
sick
at
Rochel
,
wherein
,
amongst
other
advices
that
he
gave
to
the
King
my
son
,
this
is
one
that
he
willed
him
in
any
case
,
to
keep
the
Queen
your
Mistris
and
the
King
of
Spain
,
as
low
as
he
could
,
as
a
thing
that
tended
much
to
the
safety
and
maintenance
of
this
Crown
.
To
that
I
answered
,
that
in
this
point
,
howsoever
he
was
affected
towards
the
Queen
my
Mistris
,
he
shewed
himself
a
most
true
and
faithful
Subject
to
the
Crown
of
France
,
and
the
Queens
Majestie
my
Mistris
made
the
more
account
of
him
,
for
that
she
knew
him
faithfully
affected
to
the
same
:
The
said
discourse
was
all
written
with
his
own
hand
.
To
the
other
two
reasons
she
answered
nothing
,
but
desired
me
that
I
would
not
be
carried
away
with
reports
of
some
seditious
instruments
,
that
desired
nothing
else
but
to
set
Princes
at
discord
.
In
the
end
,
after
long
debating
to
and
fro
of
the
matter
,
she
desired
me
to
protest
unto
the
Queen
my
Mistris
,
that
she
and
her
son
desired
nothing
more
then
good
amity
;
and
because
the
same
might
grow
to
more
perfection
,
they
desired
the
finishing
of
this
marriage
propounded
,
whereof
she
hoped
there
would
grow
safety
and
quiet
to
both
Realms
.
I
then
desired
her
to
satisfie
me
in
two
points
:
The
one
,
of
the
difficulty
of
Religion
,
considering
their
late
severity
may
be
compounded
,
if
the
enterview
should
go
forward
.
The
other
,
in
what
sort
they
mean
to
continue
in
observation
of
the
said
Edict
.
To
the
first
she
told
me
,
that
for
the
difficulty
in
Religion
,
if
there
be
no
other
let
(
saith
she
)
I
doubt
not
but
it
shall
be
so
compounded
,
as
that
it
shall
be
to
the
contentment
of
your
Mistris
.
As
for
the
second
,
the
Kings
meaning
is
,
that
they
shall
enjoy
the
liberty
of
their
conscience
.
What
Madam
(
said
I
)
and
the
exercise
of
their
Religion
to
?
No
(
said
she
)
my
son
will
have
exercise
but
of
one
Religion
in
his
Realm
.
Then
(
said
I
)
how
can
it
agree
,
that
the
observation
of
the
Edict
,
whereof
you
willed
me
to
advertise
the
Queen
my
Mistris
that
the
same
should
continue
in
his
former
strength
?
To
that
she
said
,
that
they
had
discovered
certain
matters
of
late
,
that
they
saw
it
necessary
to
abolish
all
exercise
of
the
same
.
Why
Madam
(
said
I
)
will
you
have
them
live
without
exercise
of
Religion
.
Even
(
saith
she
)
as
your
Mistris
suffereth
the
Catholiques
of
England
.
My
Mistris
did
never
promise
them
any
thing
by
Edict
,
if
she
had
,
she
would
not
fail
to
have
performed
it
.
To
that
she
said
,
that
the
Queen
my
Mistris
was
to
direct
the
Government
of
her
own
Countrey
,
and
the
King
his
.
To
that
I
answered
,
that
I
did
not
move
those
questions
of
any
curiosity
,
but
to
render
account
to
the
Queen
my
Mistris
of
the
proceedings
,
who
I
knew
desired
that
all
things
might
pass
in
such
sort
as
might
be
to
their
honour
.
A
third
doubt
I
propounded
,
how
considering
their
late
severity
,
they
could
perform
their
promise
with
the
Queen
my
Mistris
,
if
she
should
be
assailed
for
the
cause
of
Religion
,
in
yielding
assistance
.
To
this
she
answered
,
that
if
any
;
yea
(
saith
she
)
if
the
King
of
Spain
,
I
will
not
stick
to
move
him
,
shall
enterprize
any
thing
against
her
for
the
cause
of
Religion
,
she
shall
not
lack
for
any
assistance
that
this
Crown
can
give
her
.
Our
desire
is
onely
to
reduce
this
Crown
to
a
quiet
state
.
This
speech
I
thought
good
to
impart
unto
her
Majestie
,
referring
unto
her
the
consideration
of
the
same
.
Of
late
,
though
I
received
ill
usage
of
the
people
,
yet
at
their
Majesties
hands
I
find
more
favour
then
accustomed
,
whereof
I
promised
to
advertise
her
Majestie
.
La
Roche
,
who
two
years
past
was
imployed
in
the
enterprize
at
Ireland
,
was
lately
here
at
the
Court
,
and
from
hence
dispatched
to
Rochel
,
which
maketh
men
to
suspect
some
enterprize
that
way
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
fourteenth
of
September
,
1672.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
right
Honorable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
.
SIr
,
it
may
please
you
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
the
tenth
of
this
moneth
the
King
and
Queen
Mother
sent
for
me
to
the
Louvre
;
where
first
I
spake
to
Queen
Mother
,
who
shewed
me
,
that
la
Mot
hath
received
such
honour
and
good
entertainment
at
her
Majesties
hands
,
as
that
she
,
and
her
Son
the
King
,
could
do
no
less
then
send
for
me
,
and
desire
me
to
render
unto
her
Majestie
most
hearty
thanks
for
the
same
;
and
further
,
to
shew
unto
her
Majestie
,
that
forasmuch
as
they
desire
nothing
more
then
some
straiter
amity
with
her
,
which
they
think
can
by
no
means
come
to
pass
so
well
as
by
marriage
;
and
therefore
the
Kings
meaning
was
,
that
she
and
her
son
Duke
d'
Alanson
should
repair
to
Bulloin
or
Callis
,
so
that
her
Majestie
will
be
content
to
repair
to
Dover
,
to
the
end
the
enterview
that
hath
been
propounded
,
might
take
some
effect
,
by
some
good
advice
that
may
be
found
out
for
the
surety
of
both
their
Majesties
,
which
thing
shall
be
best
considered
of
,
how
the
same
may
come
to
pass
.
Further
,
she
willed
me
to
tell
her
Majestie
,
that
besides
the
great
hope
she
had
that
the
same
enterview
will
breed
a
hope
of
straiter
amity
between
the
two
Crowns
,
she
desired
the
same
no
less
,
for
the
great
good
particular
affection
she
had
to
see
her
Majestie
,
whereof
she
would
receive
as
great
content
,
as
of
any
one
thing
that
hath
hapned
unto
her
in
her
days
.
To
this
I
answered
,
that
I
would
not
fail
to
advertise
her
Majestie
thereof
.
And
thereupon
,
according
to
the
contents
of
her
Majesties
Letters
of
the
two
and
twentieth
of
August
,
I
took
occasion
to
protest
unto
her
,
in
her
Majesties
behalf
,
that
forasmuch
as
I
had
before
advertised
of
her
and
the
Kings
misliking
of
an
enterview
,
in
respect
of
the
inconveniences
that
hath
followed
thereof
,
her
Majestie
could
not
desire
the
same
,
but
rather
refer
it
to
the
Kings
and
her
consideration
,
lest
if
the
principal
should
not
take
place
,
there
might
follow
that
inconvenience
that
by
them
was
feared
.
To
this
she
answered
,
that
she
would
take
the
burthen
and
blame
upon
her
;
and
that
whether
the
matter
took
effect
or
not
,
the
Kings
meaning
was
to
continue
good
amity
with
her
Majestie
.
I
replyed
,
that
to
see
one
in
marriage
,
is
a
thing
in
it self
considered
honest
and
allowable
,
and
that
if
the
parties
desire
who
sought
the
same
took
no
place
,
there
could
grow
to
him
no
reproach
thereof
,
but
in
opinion
,
which
had
no
reason
of
ground
,
for
that
marriages
have
their
beginning
from
above
.
Upon
that
I
concluded
,
that
for
the
Duke
d'
Alanson
to
see
a
Princess
of
her
Majesties
quality
and
calling
,
was
a
thing
honourable
;
and
that
therefore
whatsoever
success
the
matter
took
,
seeing
that
marriages
came
from
heaven
,
there
could
in
truth
and
reason
grow
to
him
no
dishonour
;
and
that
therefore
unless
he
could
put
on
that
opinion
,
considering
the
issue
to
be
doubtful
,
it
were
better
not
to
proceed
any
further
,
lest
it
might
be
an
occasion
of
unkindness
,
which
might
be
unprofitable
to
both
the
Crowns
.
To
this
she
answered
,
that
she
knew
it
to
be
ttue
,
and
that
therefore
they
would
refer
the
issue
to
God
,
with
intention
to
continue
good
friendship
,
whatsoever
grew
of
the
matter
.
So
having
ended
with
her
,
I
repaired
to
the
King
,
who
onely
willed
me
to
give
her
Majestie
thanks
for
the
good
entertainment
given
to
la
Motte
;
as
also
to
assure
her
,
that
his
intention
and
desire
was
no
other
,
but
to
continue
,
or
rather
to
increase
amity
with
her
:
And
further
to
shew
her
,
that
he
would
shortly
send
the
Admirals
process
unto
his
Ambassador
,
to
shew
unto
her
Majestie
.
Duke
d'
Alanson
,
who
was
there
present
,
desired
me
to
present
unto
her
Majestie
his
most
humble
and
affectionate
commendations
,
and
to
shew
her
,
that
so
great
was
the
honour
that
she
did
unto
his
servant
la
Mote
,
as
he
desired
nothing
more
then
to
have
occasion
to
shew
himself
thankful
by
doing
her
service
;
and
that
therefore
it
would
please
her
to
make
account
of
him
as
of
one
that
is
wholly
hers
.
In
this
time
of
trouble
;
he
hath
often
sent
unto
me
,
and
offered
me
some
of
his
guard
for
my
surety
.
La
Motte
shewed
himself
most
thankful
for
the
honour
he
hath
received
,
and
every
man
maketh
most
honourable
report
of
her
Majestie
;
wherefore
she
may
think
the
good
usage
of
him
very
well
imployed
on
him
.
The
Lord
Levingston
,
and
divers
other
Scotish
Gentlemen
,
who
see
here
no
way
to
enjoy
the
liberty
of
their
conscience
,
do
desire
passport
,
wherein
I
mean
to
use
less
difficulty
then
heretofore
I
have
done
;
for
that
they
seem
upon
the
last
accident
,
to
desire
most
perfect
Amity
between
the
two
Crowns
of
England
and
Scotland
,
in
respect
of
the
common
cause
of
Religion
.
I
suppose
,
passing
by
that
way
,
and
receiving
good
entertainment
at
her
Majesties
hands
,
they
will
rather
do
good
then
harm
at
home
,
by
making
them
in
the
Countrey
understand
what
had
passed
here
,
and
the
danger
that
is
like
to
follow
,
without
perfect
union
between
the
said
Crowns
.
Some
of
the
wisest
sort
of
them
here
,
that
before
were
enemies
,
and
now
are
become
friends
,
do
wish
that
her
Majestie
sought
to
make
some
reconciliation
between
the
Earl
Morton
and
the
Lord
Lidington
,
and
that
her
Majestie
by
some
pension
did
make
both
him
and
others
assured
to
her
.
They
think
that
her
Majestie
by
so
doing
,
in
disbursing
of
two
or
three
thousand
pounds
a
year
,
may
save
the
disbursing
of
many
thousands
,
besides
the
avoiding
of
many
dangerous
practises
that
are
like
to
grow
that
way
.
This
device
might
seem
to
savour
of
the
particular
benefit
,
were
not
the
circumstances
of
the
present
time
reasonable
for
the
same
.
The
Ambassador
of
Scotland
telleth
such
of
his
Nation
as
are
here
,
that
the
Kings
meaning
is
to
make
as
great
account
of
them
as
ever
he
did
.
That
those
of
the
guard
,
for
their
better
entertainment
,
shall
have
a
Captain
of
their
own
Nation
;
and
further
,
that
the
Kings
meaning
is
to
erect
again
certain
men
of
Arms
,
under
the
conduct
of
some
Nobleman
of
that
Nation
.
I
leave
to
her
Majestie
to
consider
what
this
courtesie
to
that
Nation
meaneth
.
Sir
,
I
beseech
you
to
move
her
Majestie
,
that
for
the
time
that
I
shall
remain
here
,
which
I
hope
shall
not
be
long
,
I
may
hear
often
from
her
,
whereby
I
may
the
better
know
how
to
direct
my
course
.
This
inclosed
Letter
of
Montmorency
,
was
sent
me
from
Secretary
Pynart
,
whereby
it
may
appear
,
that
he
was
procured
to
write
to
their
Majesties
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
Present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
fourteenth
of
September
.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
F.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
.
SIr
,
it
may
please
you
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
That
of
late
the
King
here
was
advertised
from
his
Ambassador
Resident
in
Flanders
,
how
that
the
ninth
of
this
moneth
the
Prince
of
Orange
approaching
near
unto
Montz
,
and
being
fully
resolved
to
fight
with
his
enemy
,
commanded
forth
of
his
Army
four
hundred
footmeen
,
and
five
hundred
light
horsemen
,
the
Prince
himself
and
the
rest
of
his
Army
following
them
somewhat
afar
off
,
in
very
good
order
.
On
the
righr
hand
of
his
Battaile
there
stood
a
mill
,
where
he
planted
six
pieces
of
Artillery
,
as
well
to
defend
himself
,
as
to
offend
his
enemy
with
more
advantage
.
The
Duke
of
Alva
likewise
sent
out
against
the
Prince
five
hundred
Spaniards
Harquebushiers
,
and
six
hundred
light
horsemen
,
with
Harquebushiers
a
Crock
,
on
the
right
hand
of
them
he
set
two
thousand
Rutters
,
and
on
the
left
wing
as
many
.
In
this
sort
they
came
at
length
to
hand
strokes
,
the
fight
dured
a
long
time
,
to
wit
,
from
twelve
of
the
clock
at
noon
,
to
six
of
the
clock
at
night
;
but
in
the
end
,
by
means
of
the
Prince
of
Oranges
Artillery
,
the
Duke
of
Alva's
horsemen
were
put
in
so
great
disorder
,
as
they
were
constrained
to
retire
themselves
into
their
Tents
,
not
without
great
loss
.
The
number
of
them
that
were
slain
is
not
yet
certainly
known
,
although
it
is
reported
,
that
the
Duke
hath
lost
above
three
thousand
men
.
This
victory
is
thought
to
proceed
of
250
horsemen
,
who
issued
forth
of
Montz
during
the
Conflict
,
and
set
upon
the
tail
of
the
Duke
Alva's
Army
,
who
also
afterwards
joyned
with
the
Prince
of
Orang●
.
Thus
much
I
thought
good
to
write
,
to
the
end
her
Majestie
may
understand
how
things
pass
in
Flanders
.
Touching
the
state
of
this
Countrey
,
there
is
nothing
meant
but
extremity
towards
those
of
the
Religion
.
On
Sunday
last
,
which
was
the
fourteenth
of
this
moneth
,
the
young
Princess
of
Conde
was
constrained
to
go
to
Mass
,
being
threatned
otherwise
to
go
to
prison
,
and
so
consequently
to
be
made
away
.
The
Prince
of
Conde
hath
also
yielded
to
hear
Mass
upon
Sunday
next
,
being
otherwise
threatned
to
go
to
the
Bastile
,
where
he
is
not
like
long
to
serve
.
The
Friday
before
Queen
Mother
told
me
,
that
no
bodies
conscience
—
for
(
saith
she
)
here
is
the
King
of
Navarre
,
the
Prince
of
Conde
,
and
divers
others
in
this
Court
,
that
live
with
liberty
of
conscience
,
and
so
shall
continue
;
notwithstanding
(
saith
she
)
that
the
King
could
be
content
,
and
could
wish
that
they
were
all
converted
and
become
Catholiques
.
And
I
do
perceive
that
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
and
therefore
I
hope
her
Majestie
will
stand
upon
her
guard
,
and
strengthen
her self
with
the
Amity
of
the
Protestant
Princes
of
Germany
,
who
(
as
I
hear
)
are
awake
,
and
marvellously
stomach
this
late
cruelty
,
and
do
think
that
the
danger
thereof
will
reach
to
themselves
,
if
they
do
not
seek
to
prevent
it
.
I
hope
also
her
Majestie
will
establish
things
in
such
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
and
wil
not
suffer
her
to
be
abused
with
her
fair
speech
,
having
had
so
late
experience
of
her
faithless
dealing
,
when
the
King
is
once
possessed
of
Rochel
,
which
he
hopeth
to
have
shortly
.
Strozzees
voyage
is
then
directly
to
Scotland
.
All
the
Hugonote
lands
,
which
will
amount
to
many
millions
,
shall
be
sold
and
imployed
in
the
Conquest
of
Countreys
,
which
I
hope
in
God
will
prove
an
account
without
the
host
,
if
God
do
not
blinde
the
eyes
of
the
Princes
of
the
Religigion
,
who
joyning
together
,
shall
be
able
to
make
their
parts
good
against
any
of
those
that
shall
have
will
to
do
them
harm
.
One
Roulart
a
Catholique
and
Canon
of
Nostre
Dame
,
and
also
a
Counsellour
in
the
Parliament
,
uttering
certain
speeches
in
misliking
this
lawless
kind
of
proceeding
without
justice
,
was
apprehended
and
committed
to
prison
,
and
in
prison
murthered
as
disorderly
as
any
of
the
rest
,
wherewith
divers
of
the
Catholiques
themselves
were
offended
.
This
manner
of
proceeding
breedeth
general
mistrust
in
them
of
the
Nobility
,
and
every
man
feareth
Gods
vengeance
.
And
so
leaving
to
trouble
your
Honour
any
further
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
sixteenth
of
September
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
our
very
loving
Friend
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majestes
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
YOu
shall
understand
,
that
after
the
receit
of
your
Letters
mentioning
the
hurt
of
the
Admiral
,
which
was
the
two
and
twentieth
of
the
last
,
her
Majestie
was
greatly
perplexed
therewith
,
and
within
a
very
short
time
after
,
by
means
of
certain
that
fled
hither
from
Diepe
,
that
the
said
Admiral
,
with
a
great
multitude
of
the
Religion
,
were
suddenly
murthered
the
four
and
twentieth
at
Paris
,
in
a
most
cruel
sort
,
there
was
no
small
cause
of
the
increase
of
her
Majesties
grief
,
and
that
so
much
the
more
,
as
she
could
hear
no
manner
certainly
thereof
from
you
,
of
whose
person
also
,
in
such
a
horrible
time
,
her
Majestie
was
very
careful
;
and
notwithstanding
that
the
French
Ambassador
did
at
London
,
to
some
of
your
friends
affirm
,
that
you
were
in
safety
;
yet
until
your
own
servant
came
,
who
stayed
long
at
Bulloin
for
lack
of
good
wind
,
with
your
letters
,
and
some
knowledge
of
the
fact
,
her
Majestie
was
not
quiet
in
mind
for
your self
:
And
likewise
her
Majestie
understood
,
that
they
would
have
to
be
conceived
by
a
writing
,
which
was
by
the
Queen
Mothers
commandment
sent
you
,
expressing
the
summaty
of
this
fact
,
which
seemeth
to
be
described
in
a
disguised
manner
,
to
cover
the
execrable
manner
thereof
:
So
that
the
Kings
Ambassador
here
,
yesterday
imparted
first
to
her
Majestie
,
and
afterwards
to
her
Councel
,
the
process
of
this
murther
,
according
to
the
same
writing
,
with
some
enlargement
of
the
circumstances
,
is
so
foul
a
fact
as
could
suffer
to
make
the
King
to
appear
void
of
all
intention
of
evil
:
And
yet
not
being
able
to
make
the
fact
allowable
in
any
order
,
he
held
this
course
here
,
that
though
he
could
not
in
any
wise
approve
the
manner
of
the
cruelty
in
such
a
general
execution
as
there
was
;
yet
to
excuse
the
King
,
he
set
forth
the
Kings
great
grief
conceived
,
first
,
of
the
hurt
of
the
Admiral
,
with
his
determination
to
have
done
justice
upon
the
Authors
thereof
,
with
other
arguments
of
his
resort
to
visit
and
comfort
the
Admiral
,
being
hurt
.
In
which
mind
the
King
continued
until
Saterday
late
in
the
night
;
at
which
time
he
saith
,
that
advertisement
was
given
to
him
that
the
Admirall
and
his
Friends
were
determined
not
to
expect
the
order
of
the
King
for
the
punishment
of
the
Fact
,
but
would
avenge
themselves
,
and
that
they
would
certainly
seize
the
person
of
the
King
,
Q.
Mother
,
and
his
Brethren
;
and
so
his
person
and
theirs
should
be
in
danger
,
and
a
new
War
should
thereby
be
begun
:
and
to
confirm
this
to
be
true
,
in
the
Kings
sight
it
was
also
informed
,
that
some
such
as
were
of
this
Confederacy
with
the
Admiral
,
had
for
conscience
sake
disclosed
the
same
;
and
that
it
was
made
the
more
probable
to
the
King
by
reason
of
certain
bold
speeches
used
by
Tilligney
to
the
King
,
as
in
the
writing
is
contained
.
Whereupon
(
as
the
Ambassador
saith
)
the
King
was
so
daunted
with
the
present
fear
of
his
own
person
,
and
his
Mother
and
his
Brethren
,
and
with
the
imminent
danger
of
the
now
civil
war
,
as
being
thus
〈…〉
with
this
extreamity
,
and
having
no
time
long
to
deliberate
thereupon
,
●carce
the
space
of
an
hour
,
he
was
in
this
manner
forced
to
yield
to
another
extremity
;
which
was
to
suffer
the
parties
that
were
enemies
to
the
Admiral
,
to
proceed
to
the
execution
of
him
;
although
as
the
Ambassador
saith
,
not
with
such
a
general
fury
as
was
used
,
for
that
he
cannot
deny
,
but
he
thinketh
a
great
number
of
innocents
to
be
slain
.
And
after
he
had
thus
imparted
the
matter
,
he
requested
her
Majestie
to
shew
her
compassion
of
the
King
,
rather
then
condemn
him
,
making
great
assurance
of
the
Kings
innocency
herein
,
for
intention
of
his
own
part
,
but
onely
for
his
defence
and
safety
against
the
perils
that
were
propounded
to
him
by
the
Informationer
,
with
like
assurance
of
his
resolute
determinations
to
continue
perfect
amity
with
her
Majestie
,
and
not
to
suffer
the
Edict
of
the
Pacification
to
be
broken
;
and
therefore
he
most
earnestly
besought
her
Majestie
,
that
by
her
answer
to
be
made
,
the
King
might
find
comfort
of
her
in
condoling
with
him
for
this
so
miserable
and
lamentable
an
accident
;
and
thereby
the
King
his
Master
might
be
the
rather
encouraged
to
search
the
truth
of
the
matter
,
whether
he
was
herein
abused
by
untrue
reports
,
and
so
consequently
both
to
punish
the
malefa●tors
and
deceivours
of
him
,
and
to
continue
the
observation
of
the
Edict
,
and
of
the
good
amity
with
her
Majestie
,
which
surely
if
her
Majestie
should
not
in
some
ways
comfort
the
King
by
her
answer
,
might
give
occasion
to
make
him
to
lean
more
to
the
counsels
of
the
persons
that
were
Authors
and
Executioners
of
this
Murther
,
then
were
expedient
for
himself
,
or
for
her
Majestie
here
.
In
this
sort
,
at
great
length
,
the
Ambassador
proceeded
,
shewing
also
outwardly
,
a
marvellous
inward
grief
of
mind
for
this
shameful
fact
,
professing
himself
ashamed
to
be
counted
a
Frenchman
.
But
here
much
of
this
may
be
counted
suddenly
uttered
by
him
,
time
must
try
that
hereafter
;
for
this
present
time
cannot
●uffer
any
thing
uttered
by
him
or
any
of
them
,
that
were
known
enemies
to
the
Admirals
Religion
,
to
be
free
from
suspicion
of
abuse
or
of
danger
.
Nevertheless
,
her
Majestie
did
very
wisely
and
Princely
answer
him
in
such
sort
,
as
he
made
thereof
to
her
Councel
very
good
report
,
and
most
earnestly
desired
that
the
King
his
Master
might
understand
by
her
Majesties
own
Letters
,
or
by
her
Ambassador
.
The
sum
of
her
Majesties
answer
was
,
That
although
upon
the
first
report
of
the
general
murther
,
so
many
being
all
under
his
protection
in
his
principal
City
,
was
very
hard
to
conceive
well
of
the
King
,
yet
it
had
been
her
Majesties
former
opinion
of
his
singular
integrity
of
his
actions
,
and
namely
of
his
many
outward
favours
that
he
had
since
the
time
of
the
Admirals
coming
to
his
presence
,
shewed
towards
him
and
his
friends
,
that
howsoever
this
fact
of
it self
,
with
the
circumstances
of
so
many
and
horrible
murthers
,
did
outwardly
charge
the
King
with
all
manner
of
dishonor
that
might
touch
a
Prince
,
yet
her
Majestie
,
partly
for
reverence
of
his
Princely
estate
,
for
her
love
she
did
bear
him
,
and
finally
,
for
that
she
had
not
yet
received
due
information
from
him
,
did
determine
with
her self
,
not
to
pronounce
any
evil
judgement
of
the
King
,
nor
yet
to
conceive
that
which
the
most
part
of
all
others
did
of
him
;
but
now
she
hath
heard
by
the
Ambassador
,
in
what
sort
the
King
hath
willed
him
to
declare
the
process
thereof
,
she
doth
much
desire
the
consideration
of
the
Kings
honour
,
the
continuance
of
the
Amity
with
him
,
she
most
heartily
wisheth
,
that
he
might
so
use
the
matter
in
time
,
as
the
world
might
find
him
excusable
in
one
of
these
two
sorts
;
that
is
,
that
either
it
might
be
made
manifest
to
indifferent
persons
,
that
is
,
to
such
as
are
not
known
to
have
born
deadly
malice
to
the
Admiral
and
his
party
now
murthered
.
That
if
the
confirmations
that
were
given
to
the
King
,
of
the
Admirals
evil
intention
and
conspiracy
against
him
were
grounded
upon
truth
,
and
not
upon
malice
or
pretext
;
and
if
〈◊〉
informations
might
bee
verified
,
then
might
the
King
be
excused
in
some
part
both
towards
God
and
the
world
,
in
permitting
the
Admirals
enemies
by
force
to
prevent
his
enterprizes
,
although
indeed
the
same
informations
had
been
true
,
yet
the
manner
of
the
cruelty
used
cannot
be
allowed
in
any
Kingdom
or
Government
;
and
least
,
in
that
place
where
the
King
might
by
order
of
justice
have
done
due
execution
both
to
the
Admiral
and
all
others
that
should
have
proved
offenders
:
for
it
cannot
be
denyed
,
that
the
same
forces
that
murthered
so
many
,
might
have
more
easily
attached
them
all
,
or
the
principals
,
and
brought
them
to
answer
to
justice
when
the
King
would
;
and
of
all
others
the
Admiral
,
being
on
his
bed
lamed
,
both
on
the
right
hand
and
left
arm
,
lying
in
danger
under
the
cure
of
Chyrurgions
,
being
also
guarded
about
his
private
house
,
with
a
number
of
the
Kings
guard
,
might
have
been
by
a
word
of
the
Kings
mouth
brought
to
any
place
to
have
answered
,
when
and
how
the
King
should
have
thought
meet
.
But
the
fault
thereof
,
as
to
the
disorder
in
proceeding
,
howsoever
the
information
had
been
true
,
her
Majestie
forbeareth
to
impute
to
the
King
,
and
leaveth
the
same
to
the
burthen
of
others
about
him
,
whose
age
and
knowledge
ought
in
such
a
case
to
have
foreseen
how
offenders
ought
to
be
justified
with
the
sword
of
the
Prince
,
and
not
with
the
bloody
swords
of
murtherers
,
being
also
the
mortal
enemies
of
the
party
murthered
.
The
information
whereof
,
for
the
recovery
of
the
Kings
honour
,
which
is
by
the
facts
of
others
herein
greatly
touched
,
her
Majestie
leaveth
to
the
King
to
be
considered
,
and
wisheth
him
commodity
to
do
what
shall
be
to
Gods
honour
and
to
his
praise
.
But
on
the
other
side
,
if
such
informations
were
so
suddenly
given
to
the
King
against
the
Admiral
,
shall
not
be
duly
and
manifestly
,
without
subornation
,
proved
true
,
as
therein
surely
the
manner
of
the
circumstances
do
lead
all
indifrent
persons
to
think
the
same
not
onely
falsly
forged
of
the
private
deadly
malice
to
the
Admiral
and
his
parties
,
but
also
perillously
devised
to
weaken
the
K.
Estate
,
and
to
deprive
him
of
the
great
honor
and
surety
that
daily
was
growing
unto
him
,
by
counsels
or
services
of
the
Admiral
and
his
friends
now
murthered
,
that
her
Majestie
findeth
the
case
of
so
great
importance
to
be
pitied
,
wishing
him
grace
to
have
power
,
by
faithful
Counsellours
and
Servants
,
to
make
an
example
to
the
world
of
the
same
manner
of
punishment
of
such
detestaand
trayterous
attempts
,
whereby
not
onely
his
honour
,
which
is
now
much
blemished
,
may
be
saved
,
but
principally
himself
,
and
his
person
and
surety
,
being
in
good
time
provided
for
;
and
if
it
shall
please
him
herein
to
require
the
use
of
her
Majesties
advice
,
and
of
her
assistance
,
she
shall
not
fail
,
but
to
shew
her self
in
this
time
a
perfect
friend
to
him
by
all
goods
means
that
is
in
her
power
.
And
after
many
good
speeches
used
to
the
Ambassador
;
she
concluded
,
That
as
the
Ambassador
required
of
her
,
she
could
rather
condole
with
the
King
this
miserable
accident
,
then
to
condemn
him
,
until
she
should
see
more
caus
by
the
manner
of
his
proceeding
,
which
he
should
use
hereafter
for
the
recovery
of
his
honour
.
And
as
to
the
Admiral
she
confesseth
,
That
she
was
very
sorry
for
his
death
,
as
for
one
whom
she
thought
a
good
Minister
to
continue
amity
betwixt
their
two
Majesties
,
and
she
had
cause
to
bewail
the
rest
of
the
Noblemen
for
the
like
cause
;
but
otherwise
the
Ambassador
could
well
tell
,
that
in
former
times
she
did
never
allow
the
taking
of
arms
,
contrary
to
the
Kings
Commandment
;
but
now
perceiving
upon
the
Kings
receiving
them
to
grace
,
and
taking
them
to
his
protection
,
and
that
it
was
by
consequence
of
things
ma●ifest
,
that
the
taking
of
arms
was
not
against
the
Kings
Estate
or
Person
,
but
to
defend
themselves
in
the
profession
of
their
Religion
,
according
to
the
Kings
own
Edicts
and
Grants
,
her
Majestie
did
greatly
lament
their
death
,
and
doth
surely
perswade
her self
,
that
if
the
King
shall
not
use
his
power
,
to
make
some
amends
for
so
much
blood
so
horribly
shed
,
God
,
who
seeth
the
hearts
of
all
,
as
well
Princes
as
others
,
will
shew
his
justice
in
time
and
place
,
when
his
honour
shall
therein
be
glorified
,
as
the
Author
of
all
Ju●●ice
,
and
the
Revenger
of
all
blood
sheding
of
the
innoc●●ts
.
In
this
man●er
,
at
the
least
,
to
this
purpose
,
with
some
large●
discourse
to
the
Ambassadors
contentation
,
hath
her
Majestie
uttered
her
meaning
;
and
according
thereunto
will●th
,
●hat
you
her
Ambassador
shall
take
convenient
time
to
declare
what
she
hath
thought
meet
;
and
yet
you
shall
well
consider
aforehand
,
how
and
in
what
sort
you
may
communicate
all
this
.
So
as
both
he
may
well
u●derstand
i●
,
and
reserve
so
much
thereof
to
himself
,
as
shall
seem
meet
to
be
kept
from
others
,
that
have
been
Procure●s
or
Consenters
to
this
murther
;
For
such
,
how
near
soever
they
be
to
the
King
in
place
of
service
,
or
in
degree
of
blood
,
may
not
be
privy
thereto
.
And
therefore
you
must
also
first
consider
,
and
seek
to
understand
,
whether
indeed
the
King
was
no
otherwise
induced
to
this
,
then
as
the
Ambassador
here
reporteth
;
o●
whether
the
report
be
not
devised
to
cover
the
Kings
honour
to
us-ward
.
For
if
he
were
privy
to
the
intention
of
the
murther
indeed
,
as
God
forbid
that
ever
he
was
,
then
this
manner
of
dealing
with
him
in
many
parts
is
to
be
forborn
,
as
your self
can
well
judge
,
which
is
to
be
left
to
your
discretion
,
using
then
but
such
part
thereof
as
may
declare
her
Majesties
grief
for
the
accident
;
and
so
to
use
good
words
toward
him
of
her
Majesties
disposition
to
continue
the
amity
.
But
if
ye
shall
truly
perceive
that
the
King
is
grieved
with
the
accident
,
and
that
he
hath
a
disposition
to
revenge
it
upon
the
Authors
and
Executors
,
and
that
you
find
a
good
will
to
receive
her
Majesties
opinion
,
and
to
use
such
advice
as
you
shall
give
him
●ecretly
,
th●●
shall
you
deal
inwardly
with
him
,
with
assurance
of
her
Majesties
friendship
to
the
utmost
of
her
power
;
and
require
him
,
that
he
will
utter
his
mind
plainly
unto
you
,
or
otherwise
by
some
such
of
his
own
as
he
may
well
trust
to
impart
it
to
us
▪
and
it
is
to
be
left
to
your
own
consideration
,
how
you
shall
deal
with
the
Queen
Mother
and
others
there
;
for
it
is
not
certain
how
far
she
and
others
have
entred
into
the
matter
,
not
with
what
honor
they
are
carried
.
But
according
as
you
shall
see
meet
,
you
may
impart
unto
her
how
greatly
h●●
Majestie
is
perplexed
herein
,
what
to
think
,
and
what
assurance
to
make
of
the
things
intended
in
this
late
amity
.
And
you
may
also
say
unto
her
,
that
the
Queens
Majestie
cannot
enough
ma●vel
,
that
she
being
of
such
wisdom
as
she
is
,
and
having
such
experience
as
she
had
of
the
extreme
hatred
of
the
factions
there
against
the
Admiral
,
did
not
a●●he
first
take
order
that
the
informations
should
be
examined
,
and
the
Admiral
and
others
of
his
party
suspected
,
charged
,
tryed
,
and
so
by
order
of
justice
proceeded
,
which
had
been
honorable
to
the
King
,
and
good
in
the
sight
of
God
,
and
so
either
the
guilty
had
duly
suffered
,
●r
the
innocent
blood
h●d
been
saved
.
You
shall
also
procure
some
good
assurance
from
them
,
such
as
may
●e
had
,
for
the
safety
of
the
English
Merchants
now
repairing
to
the
Vintage
;
a●d
therefore
procure
that
some
order
may
be
given
from
the
K.
both
to
the
town
of
Burdeaux
,
&
to
the
Governor
there
;
and
to
Str●zzi
,
and
to
the
Conductors
of
his
Army
.
And
for
your self
,
it
is
her
Majesties
desire
,
that
you
were
here
from
th●t
place
,
and
so
her
meaning
is
,
to
devise
for
your
revocation
;
but
presently
it
cannot
,
without
some
note
of
the
breach
of
amity
be
done
.
Nevertheless
,
you
may
do
well
,
not
only
to
keep
your
home
as
you
are
desirous
,
but
to
carry
you
both
to
the
K.
&
Q.
Mother
by
way
of
complaint
,
shew
your
unwillingness
to
●arry
,
and
your
〈◊〉
to
be
●●voked
thence
for
your
surety
.
Where
we
understand
,
that
the
English
Gentlemen
that
were
in
Paris
at
the
time
of
the
execution
of
the
murther
,
were
forced
to
retire
to
your
house
,
where
they
did
wisely
;
for
your
care
of
them
,
we
and
their
friends
are
beholding
to
you
,
and
now
we
think
good
that
they
be
advised
to
return
home
;
and
namely
,
we
desire
you
to
procure
for
the
Lord
Wharton
and
Mr.
Philip
Sidney
,
the
Kings
license
and
safe
conduct
to
come
thence
,
and
so
we
do
require
you
to
give
them
true
knowledge
of
our
minds
herein
.
And
if
her
Majestie
could
think
that
the
French
King
would
be
content
that
you
might
come
home
,
with
pretence
to
be
absent
from
thence
,
whilst
this
Real●
were
in
more
quietness
;
and
so
to
leave
a
Secretary
there
,
and
to
return
again
to
your
charge
,
she
is
well
content
you
shall
so
do
.
And
therein
you
may
do
will
to
assay
the
Kings
minde
,
and
to
advertise
hither
.
Fare
you
heartily
well
.
From
Woodstock
the
ninth
of
September
.
Your
loving
Friends
,
William
Burleigh
.
Ro:
Lecester
.
F.
Knowles
.
T.
Smith
.
Iames
Croft
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majestes
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
I
see
the
Devil
is
suffered
by
the
Almighty
God
for
our
sins
,
to
be
strong
in
following
the
persecution
of
Christs
members
;
and
therefore
we
are
not
onely
vigilant
of
our
own
defence
against
such
trayterous
attempts
as
lately
have
been
put
in
ure
there
in
France
,
but
also
to
call
our selves
to
repentance
.
Of
the
Queens
Majesties
answer
to
this
Ambassador
,
I
have
at
good
length
comprized
the
same
in
writing
,
which
cometh
now
unto
you
signed
by
the
Councel
,
which
you
are
to
use
,
according
as
the
time
shall
teach
you
.
For
although
the
Ambassador
hath
seemed
to
gain
so
much
credit
with
her
Majestie
,
as
she
thinketh
that
the
King
is
not
guilty
of
the
murthers
otherwise
then
he
reporteth
.
And
further
,
that
although
the
Ambassador
saith
,
that
the
King
willed
him
to
assure
her
Majestie
,
that
the
Navy
prepared
by
Strozzi
,
should
not
any
ways
endamage
her
Majestie
,
we
have
great
cause
in
these
times
,
to
doubt
all
fair
speeches
;
and
therefore
we
do
presently
put
all
the
Sea-coasts
in
defence
,
and
mean
to
send
the
Queens
Majesties
Navy
to
the
Seas
with
speed
,
and
so
to
continue
,
until
we
see
further
whereunto
to
trust
.
I
pray
you
do
your
best
to
discover
the
intention
of
that
Navy
,
and
let
us
now
frequently
hear
from
you
as
you
may
;
and
if
I
could
have
had
my
mind
,
you
had
been
presently
revoked
,
and
onely
a
Secretary
lef●
there
.
I
desire
to
have
knowledge
o●
as
many
of
the
Principals
as
were
slain
,
and
what
Protestants
did
escape
.
We
are
much
perplexed
with
varity
of
reports
,
and
your
Letters
or
Messengers
with
credit
may
much
please
us
here
.
Pynassy
hath
been
here
,
and
is
not
yet
departed
;
we
had
desire
rather
to
hasten
my
brother
Killegrew
,
who
departed
hence
towards
Scotland
on
Sunday
last
,
to
supply
Drewries
room
with
le
Crocque
,
because
my
Lord
of
Hunsdon
is
here
,
and
therefore
M.
Drewry
cannot
be
spared
from
Berwick
.
The
whole
Councel
shal
be
here
by
to
morrow
,
but
beforehand
we
that
are
here
wil
not
be
idle
.
I
cannot
speak
for
my self
to
give
order
to
the
Realm
.
God
keep
you
,
and
comfort
his
afflicted
Church
.
We
know
not
but
the
Prince
of
Orange
is
much
stronger
then
the
two
Dukes
,
and
that
Macklin
by
him
hath
been
taken
the
29
of
the
last
;
and
great
likelihood
is
that
Antwerp
shall
yield
.
Our
men
in
Flushing
agree
not
well
with
the
French
,
but
now
we
think
upon
this
misery
,
their
French
will
not
●e
so
lordly
.
From
Woodstock
the
ninet●enth
of
September
,
1572.
Your
assured
loving
Friend
,
William
Burleigh
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassad●r
for
the
Queens
Majestie
in
France
.
SIr
,
yesternight
,
after
your
servant
was
departed
,
Faunt
and
my
Cousin
came
hither
;
and
although
I
had
before
moved
her
Majestie
that
she
would
require
you
to
return
,
yet
I
could
not
then
obtain
it
as
I
did
this
morning
.
And
so
now
I
have
obtained
a
Letter
from
her
Majestie
to
the
French
King
,
which
Master
Secretary
sendeth
you
,
as
by
his
Letter
you
may
perceive
.
From
Woodstock
the
twelfth
of
September
,
1572.
Yours
assuredly
William
Burleigh
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassad●r
Resident
for
her
Majestie
in
France
.
THe
lamentable
Tragedy
that
hath
been
there
used
of
late
,
doth
make
all
Christians
look
for
a
just
revenge
again
at
Gods
hands
,
as
it
hath
pleased
him
to
fear
us
,
and
so
pinch
us
in
the
mean
time
with
the
scourge
of
correction
,
by
the
sufferance
of
his
people
thus
to
be
murthered
,
but
our
sins
deserve
this
and
more
▪
but
I
trnst
he
will
hold
his
holy
hand
over
us
,
not
to
reward
us
altogether
as
we
deserve
,
but
somewhat
in
his
correction
comfort
us
,
that
we
may
see
as
well
the
fall
of
his
and
our
enemies
,
as
the
blood
of
his
Saints
to
be
so
innocently
spilt
,
even
for
his
mercies
,
let
him
turn
it
ten
fold
upon
their
heads
,
that
they
triumph
not
over
much
,
to
the
utter
hearts
grief
of
his
poor
flock
.
If
that
King
be
Author
and
doer
of
this
Act
,
shame
and
confusion
light
upon
him
,
be
he
never
so
strong
in
the
sight
of
men
,
the
Lord
hath
not
his
power
for
nought
;
if
he
be
not
the
Author
,
but
upon
the
sudden
fear
and
practise
brought
suddenly
to
us
,
as
his
Ambassador
would
have
us
think
,
although
the
yielding
unto
it
be
horrible
,
yet
if
frailty
and
fear
hath
constrained
it
,
and
that
his
heart
with
due
repentance
seek
the
right
satisfaction
first
of
God
,
and
then
of
the
world
,
by
prosecuting
the
enemies
of
God
and
his
Realm
that
so
entised
them
to
it
,
then
may
I
hope
that
it
was
not
his
own
consent
or
liking
.
Otherwaies
,
if
he
continue
in
confirming
the
fact
,
and
allowing
the
persons
that
did
it
,
then
must
he
be
a
Prince
detested
of
all
honest
men
,
what
Religion
soever
they
have
;
for
as
his
fact
was
ugly
,
so
was
it
inhumane
,
for
whom
should
a
man
trust
,
if
not
his
Princes
word
;
and
these
men
whom
he
h●th
put
to
slaughter
,
not
onely
had
his
word
,
but
his
writing
,
and
not
publique
,
but
private
,
with
open
Proclamations
,
and
all
other
manner
of
Declarations
that
could
be
devised
for
the
safety
,
which
now
being
violated
and
broken
,
who
can
believe
or
trust
him
.
But
Sir
,
the
Ambassador
hath
inwardly
dealt
of
late
with
me
,
and
〈…〉
me
believe
that
we
shall
shortly
see
that
this
matter
is
not
the
Kings
,
and
that
he
doth
〈…〉
as
he
will
make
revenge
of
it
.
God
grant
it
be
so
,
but
you
may
easily
understand
it
;
and
surely
you
shall
do
well
inwardly
,
as
her
Majestie
hath
written
unto
you
(
but
warily
)
to
discover
it
,
even
with
himself
;
and
if
it
may
appear
he
stands
in
any
fear
of
his
person
,
or
doubts
his
force
to
assist
him
,
I
know
her
Majestie
will
venter
twenty
thousand
of
her
best
subjects
for
him
and
with
him
in
so
good
a
quarrel
:
For
it
is
almost
incredible
,
that
one
so
young
,
and
hitherto
so
plain
,
so
sincere
,
and
of
so
good
disposition
,
as
you
your self
could
not
say
too
much
of
him
,
could
thus
be
transformed
so
suddenly
,
so
dishonourable
,
from
so
good
to
ill
.
Well
,
you
may
shortly
see
it
,
and
I
pray
you
let
us
hear
from
you
as
often
as
you
may
.
And
so
praying
God
to
send
you
your
health
and
safety
,
I
bid
you
farewel
,
trusting
you
will
be
a
mean
for
my
Nephew
Sidney
,
that
he
may
repair
home
,
considering
the
present
state
there
.
In
haste
the
11
of
Sept.
Your
very
Friend
,
Ro.
Leicester
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
Resident
for
her
Majestie
in
France
.
SIr
,
this
accident
in
France
seemeth
to
us
so
strange
,
and
beyond
all
expectation
,
that
we
cannot
tell
what
to
say
to
it
,
and
the
excuse
tam
that
we
wot
not
what
to
think
of
it
.
The
matter
appeareth
all
manner
of
ways
so
lamentable
,
the
King
so
suddenly
and
in
one
day
to
have
dispoiled
himself
and
his
Realm
of
so
many
notable
Captains
,
so
many
brave
Souldiers
,
so
wise
and
so
valiant
men
,
as
if
they
were
unguilty
of
that
which
is
laid
unto
them
,
it
is
most
pitiful
;
if
they
were
guilty
,
Cur
mandati
causa
damnati
sunt
ac
casi
,
in
such
sudden
and
extreme
dealings
,
Cito
sed
sera
penitentia
solet
sequi
.
If
it
were
sudden
,
and
not
of
long
time
premeditated
before
;
and
if
so
,
the
worse
and
more
infamous
.
Thus
you
see
what
privately
any
man
may
think
of
the
fact
;
I
am
glad
yet
,
that
in
those
tumults
and
bloody
proscriptions
you
did
escape
,
and
the
yong
Gentlemen
that
be
there
with
you
,
and
that
the
K.
had
so
great
care
and
pity
of
our
Nation
so
lately
with
strait
amity
confederate
with
him
;
yet
we
hear
say
,
that
he
that
was
sent
by
my
Lord
Chamberlain
to
be
Schoolmaster
to
yong
Wharton
,
being
come
the
day
before
,
was
then
slain
.
Alas
,
he
was
acquainted
with
no
body
,
nor
could
be
partaker
of
any
evil
dealing
.
How
fearful
and
careful
the
mothers
and
parents
be
here
of
such
yong
Gentlemen
as
be
there
,
you
may
easily
guess
by
my
Lady
Lane
,
who
prayeth
very
earnestly
that
her
son
may
be
sent
home
with
asmuch
speed
as
may
be
.
And
if
my
Lady
your
wife
,
with
you
daughter
,
and
the
rest
,
with
such
as
may
be
spared
,
were
sent
away
home
,
until
this
rage
and
tempest
were
somewhat
appeased
,
you
shall
be
the
quieter
,
and
disburthened
of
much
of
your
care
.
You
would
not
think
how
mu●●
we
are
desirous
to
hear
what
end
these
troubles
will
have
,
whether
it
rangeth
further
into
all
France
,
or
dy
,
or
will
cease
here
at
Paris
.
Our
Merchants
be
afraid
to
go
now
into
France
,
and
who
can
blame
them
;
who
would
,
where
such
liberty
is
given
to
Souldiers
,
and
where
nec
pietas
,
nec
justitia
doth
refrain
and
keep
back
the
unruly
malice
and
sword
of
the
raging
popular
.
Monsieur
la
Mote
is
somewhat
spoken
to
in
this
matter
,
and
now
the
vintage
(
as
you
know
)
is
at
hand
,
and
our
traffique
into
Roan
,
and
other
places
in
France
is
almost
layed
down
with
this
new
feat
.
It
grieveth
no
man
in
England
so
much
as
me
,
and
indeed
I
have
in
some
respect
the
greatest
cause
.
Fare
you
well
.
From
woodstock
the
twelfth
of
September
,
1572.
Yours
alwayes
assured
,
Tho:
Smith
.
My
Lady
Lane
hath
sent
by
your
man
thirty
pound
in
gold
,
to
pay
her
sons
debts
there
,
and
charges
in
coming
home
.
I
most
heartily
thank
you
for
the
book
of
the
past
troubles
in
France
:
But
alas
,
who
shall
now
write
worthily
of
the
treasons
and
cruelties
more
barbarous
then
ever
the
Scythians
used
.
Both
my
Lord
Treasurer
and
I
have
been
more
then
once
or
twice
Sutors
to
her
Majestie
for
your
coming
home
;
and
sometimes
we
had
it
granted
and
streight
revoked
,
the
letters
written
,
and
immediately
called
back
;
you
must
I
see
endure
for
a
time
,
but
I
trust
it
will
not
be
long
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
for
the
Queens
Majestie
in
France
.
SIr
,
although
,
as
may
appear
in
my
former
Letters
,
that
you
were
fain
to
be
left
without
hope
of
returning
so
soon
as
you
would
wish
,
yet
yesterday
Fawnte
,
Argold
and
South
coming
out
of
France
to
the
Court
,
did
so
amplifie
the
cruel
disorders
there
,
and
thereupon
your
dangers
in
every
mans
ears
,
whereof
your
friends
made
relation
to
her
Highness
,
that
finally
her
Majestie
was
content
to
write
this
letter
for
your
return
hither
,
to
the
French
King
,
whereof
I
send
you
herewith
a
copy
:
And
so
she
hath
somewhat
provided
for
you
;
so
shall
you
understand
that
her
Highness
hath
been
so
awakened
,
that
care
and
provision
also
is
taken
for
the
defence
of
her
Realm
,
if
this
fire
in
France
should
attempt
to
come
neerer
hither
.
Fare
you
well
.
Woodstock
the
twelfth
of
September
,
1572.
Your
assured
Friend
,
Th.
Smith
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
his
very
good
Lords
,
the
Lords
of
her
Majesties
most
honourable
privy
Councel
.
IT
may
please
your
Honours
to
understand
,
that
your
letters
of
the
ninth
of
this
moneth
,
I
received
the
seventeenth
of
the
same
;
and
having
well
perused
and
considered
of
the
contents
thereof
,
and
seeing
a
choice
left
unto
you
of
me
touching
the
speech
that
from
her
Majestie
was
to
be
used
both
towards
the
King
and
his
Mother
,
as
might
express
her
Maj.
grief
for
the
inconvenience
hapned
;
as
also
,
to
assure
him
of
her
Majesties
disposition
to
continue
the
amity
upon
such
certain
informations
as
I
could
gather
here
of
the
manner
of
the
Kings
proceedings
in
this
late
accident
,
and
finding
him
to
avow
aswel
by
speech
as
by
the
continuance
of
most
extreme
severity
towards
those
of
the
Religion
,
that
the
said
accident
proceeded
of
himself
,
though
her
Majestie
is
otherwise
informed
by
the
Ambassador
;
I
thought
therefore
good
both
towards
him
and
his
mother
,
according
to
the
direction
of
your
Honours
letters
,
to
use
such
speeches
as
the
time
of
my
repair
to
the
Court
,
which
was
the
one
and
twentieth
of
this
moneth
would
permit
;
I
was
first
brought
unto
Q.
Mother
,
to
whom
I
shewed
that
her
Maj.
willed
me
to
say
,
That
she
was
not
a
little
stonished
and
perplexed
upon
the
hearing
of
the
late
miserable
and
most
lamentable
accident
in
such
sort
as
she
knew
neither
what
to
say
or
judge
of
the
matter
,
seeing
those
murthered
without
pity
and
compassion
,
without
regard
had
either
of
age
or
sex
,
without
ordinary
form
of
justice
,
who
upon
the
assurance
of
the
Kings
word
,
laying
all
suspicion
aside
,
did
misdoubt
nothing
less
then
that
which
hapned
unto
them
,
who
thought
their
lives
then
in
most
safety
,
when
by
proof
it
appeared
they
were
in
most
danger
.
How
these
things
may
pass
,
and
the
King
receive
no
touch
and
blemish
in
honour
,
is
a
thing
which
the
Queen
my
Mistris
saith
she
chiefly
feareth
;
besides
,
she
hath
willed
me
to
say
unto
you
,
That
she
doth
not
a
little
marvel
,
that
you
being
a
Prince
of
that
judgement
you
are
,
and
so
well
experimented
in
matters
of
Government
,
knowing
the
passions
and
factions
that
reign
in
your
State
,
could
be
induced
so
easily
to
yield
to
an
execution
not
to
be
allowed
in
all
mens
judgement
in
any
sort
or
Commonwealth
,
as
the
parties
to
be
executed
before
due
examination
had
of
such
informations
,
as
in
reason
it
appeareth
were
given
against
them
;
for
as
easily
might
the
said
persons
hav●
been
arrested
as
slain
:
And
so
being
arrested
,
afterwards
have
been
produced
before
the
ordin●ry
justice
,
to
have
received
(
being
found
guilty
)
punishment
according
to
their
demerits
;
otherwise
,
being
found
innocent
,
to
have
been
restored
both
to
honour
and
liberty
;
which
kind
of
proceeding
might
have
saved
the
blood
of
many
an
innocent
,
which
now
through
the
fury
and
rage
of
the
people
was
shed
,
and
the
King
had
remained
justified
in
honour
.
She
desireth
your
Majestie
to
interpret
this
her
plain
speech
in
good
part
,
as
proceeding
from
one
that
wisheth
well
both
to
the
King
and
you
,
and
cannot
therefore
but
condole
and
bewail
this
accide●t
,
whereon
dependeth
both
your
honour
,
and
the
repose
of
your
Estate
;
notwithstanding
,
she
hopeth
that
the
King
will
yield
justification
of
this
fact
,
as
he
shall
remain
justified
of
God
and
the
world
.
To
this
she
answered
,
That
she
nothing
marvelled
,
that
the
Queen
my
Mistris
was
astonished
with
the
accident
,
for
that
the
execution
was
performed
with
a
great
deal
more
cruelty
then
was
intended
by
the
King
;
who
(
saith
she
)
is
no
Tyrant
,
nor
was
easie
to
be
induced
to
do
that
which
he
did
,
had
he
not
been
provoked
thereto
by
the
apparent
danger
which
he
saw
growing
both
to
himself
,
and
to
me
his
Mother
,
and
his
Brethren
,
if
present
execution
had
not
been
done
;
which
shall
well
appear
by
the
process
which
my
son
meaneth
to
send
unto
the
Queen
your
Mistris
.
And
whereas
the
Queen
your
Mistris
doth
seem
to
marvel
,
that
I
should
be
easily
induced
to
yield
to
any
execution
,
a
kind
of
speech
that
somewhat
toucheth
me
,
to
be
done
before
due
examination
had
of
the
informations
,
I
being
(
as
she
saith
)
so
well
acquainted
with
factions
reigning
in
this
State
:
You
may
tell
her
,
that
present
mischief
cannot
abide
delayed
remedies
;
for
(
saith
she
)
we
were
informed
,
by
persons
not
to
be
suspected
as
drawn
by
passion
or
faction
,
being
rather
tied
to
the
Admiral
both
by
Religion
and
Amity
,
yet
moved
in
conscience
to
prefer
their
Prince
before
any
private
person
,
for
that
those
of
the
Religion
,
had
they
not
been
prevented
at
the
time
that
they
were
,
had
seized
within
two
hours
after
one
of
the
gates
of
our
Pallace
of
the
Louvre
,
and
so
consequently
our
persons
;
which
enterprize
to
have
been
executed
,
was
agreed
the
same
afternoon
that
the
Admiral
was
hurt
:
And
that
they
had
some
such
meaning
,
it
may
be
gathered
,
for
that
the
Count
of
Montgomery
the
same
morning
that
this
enterprize
should
have
been
executed
,
with
a
Troop
of
Horse
stayed
a
good
while
at
Pre
de
Clerces
,
to
attend
what
the
other
should
do
within
.
Hereupon
I
took
occasion
to
say
unto
her
,
That
although
I
had
no
Commission
to
reply
,
yet
I
hoped
her
Majestie
would
give
me
leave
to
say
somewhat
in
the
justifying
of
the
said
Count
of
Mongomery
,
for
that
heretofore
it
pleased
her
to
bear
with
the
liberty
of
my
speech
.
And
so
I
shewed
her
,
that
Friday
at
night
,
after
the
Admiral
was
hurt
,
between
nine
and
ten
of
the
clock
,
the
said
Count
came
unto
my
lodging
,
and
amongst
other
communication
he
said
,
That
as
he
and
those
of
the
Religion
had
just
occasion
to
be
right
sorry
for
the
Admirals
hurt
,
so
▪
had
they
no
less
cause
to
rejoyce
to
see
the
King
so
careful
,
as
well
for
the
curing
of
the
Admiral
,
as
also
for
the
searching
out
of
the
party
that
hurt
him
.
No
small
argument
(
saith
he
)
of
the
Kings
sincerity
,
which
kind
of
speech
seemed
to
be
void
of
all
conspiracy
and
miscontentment
.
And
touching
his
being
au
Pre
de
Clerces
,
I
told
her
that
an
English
Gentleman
who
was
lodged
not
far
from
the
said
Count
,
went
unto
him
that
morning
that
the
execution
was
done
,
in
my
name
,
desiring
him
to
send
me
word
what
stirr
there
was
in
the
Town
.
His
answer
was
,
That
true
it
was
,
some
stirr
was
in
the
Town
,
and
the
King
had
taken
so
good
order
therein
,
as
all
was
appeased
,
and
that
he
had
placed
such
guards
about
the
Admirals
house
,
as
he
was
in
safety
.
This
answer
,
Madam
(
said
I
)
shewed
,
that
his
intention
in
staying
A●
pre
de
Clerces
,
was
void
of
any
evil
meaning
.
And
as
for
his
Troop
,
as
I
learn
,
it
was
under
forty
horse
,
of
the
which
all
was
unarmed
,
and
of
them
,
four
only
had
Pistols
,
which
sheweth
plainly
that
he
was
very
slenderly
appointed
for
the
execution
of
any
Enterprise
.
To
this
her
only
answer
was
,
That
she
thought
not
the
Count
so
guilty
as
the
rest
:
And
further
,
she
shewed
me
,
that
sithence
his
departure
he
had
written
to
the
King
her
son
,
as
well
Letters
for
his
justification
,
as
also
of
submission
.
In
the
end
she
willed
me
to
desire
her
Majestie
to
content
her self
with
such
relation
as
should
be
made
with
their
Ambassador
there
,
touching
their
proceedings
here
,
as
the
King
her
son
and
she
did
rest
satisfied
with
such
relations
as
were
made
of
her
proceedings
in
like
cases
there
,
by
her
Ministers
here
.
And
so
making
great
protestation
of
the
Kings
and
her
earnest
desire
for
to
continue
,
or
rather
to
increase
the
amity
,
she
ended
.
From
her
I
was
conducted
to
the
King
;
at
my
access
I
shewed
unto
him
,
that
I
was
willed
from
her
Majestie
to
say
unto
him
,
That
though
she
was
much
astonished
at
the
first
report
made
of
the
great
slaughter
and
horrible
murder
,
without
regard
either
had
to
sex
or
age
of
those
of
the
Religion
,
who
laying
aside
all
distrust
,
and
reposing
themselves
upon
his
words
,
did
most
confidently
throw
themselves
into
the
arms
of
his
protection
;
notwithstanding
,
such
was
the
opinion
she
had
of
his
sincerity
,
such
the
reverence
she
bare
towards
his
Princely
state
,
and
such
the
particular
affection
she
bare
towards
his
person
,
as
she
resolved
not
to
pronounce
any
thing
in
prejudice
of
his
honour
,
untill
she
might
be
fully
informed
of
the
manner
of
the
proceeding
in
that
behalf
.
I
further
shewed
him
,
that
after
by
his
Ambassador
,
her
Majestie
was
informed
of
the
progress
and
success
of
the
matter
:
She
then
,
as
one
that
wished
the
conservation
of
his
honour
,
and
of
the
continuance
of
the
good
amity
between
them
,
could
not
but
wish
also
,
that
with
all
expedition
he
would
make
it
manfest
to
the
world
,
that
the
information
which
was
given
unto
him
of
the
Admirals
evil
intention
and
conspiracy
were
grounded
upon
truth
,
and
not
upon
mallice
or
pretext
;
and
if
the
information
might
be
so
verified
,
then
should
his
Majestie
in
some
part
be
excused
,
both
towards
God
and
the
world
,
in
permitting
the
Admirals
enemies
by
force
to
prevent
his
enterprises
.
Upon
this
he
brake
off
my
speech
,
and
shewed
me
,
that
he
had
cause
many
waies
to
think
himself
most
bound
unto
her
Majestie
his
good
sister
;
but
at
this
present
,
chiefly
for
that
she
staid
from
condemning
him
before
she
was
informed
of
the
manner
of
his
proceedings
;
also
for
the
good
advice
she
giveth
him
to
seek
to
justifie
himself
towards
the
world
,
which
councel
(
saith
he
)
I
mean
to
follow
,
as
shall
appear
unto
her
by
the
process
I
mean
to
send
unto
her
,
and
also
to
the
other
Princes
,
that
I
had
most
cause
to
do
as
I
did
.
And
as
for
the
cruelty
(
saith
he
)
exercised
both
here
in
my
Town
of
Paris
,
and
elsewhere
,
it
is
a
thing
that
hath
hapned
against
my
will
to
my
great
grief
.
Of
late
(
saith
he
)
the
like
disorder
hath
been
committed
at
Roan
,
for
the
which
I
am
very
sorry
;
and
therefore
for
the
redress
thereof
,
I
have
all
this
morning
been
devising
with
my
Councel
for
exemplary
Justice
to
be
done
upon
those
which
shall
be
found
to
be
offenders
.
Besides
(
saith
he
)
my
meaning
is
to
dispatch
my
Governors
into
their
several
charges
,
to
see
such
Ordinances
observed
as
to
me
shall
seem
fit
to
be
set
forth
.
He
forbare
to
mention
the
Edict
already
made
,
and
now
wholly
violated
,
tending
to
the
repose
and
tranquillity
of
the
Realm
.
I
shewed
him
that
I
had
more
to
say
unto
him
from
her
Majesty
;
and
so
I
proceeded
and
declared
unto
him
,
that
her
Majesty
as
one
that
wisheth
well
unto
him
,
could
have
wished
that
although
the
said
information
had
been
found
true
,
that
he
had
proceeded
otherways
,
for
that
the
manner
of
the
cruelty
used
cannot
be
allowable
in
any
kingdom
or
government
,
and
least
of
all
in
that
place
where
his
Majesty
might
by
order
of
justice
have
done
due
execution
both
of
the
Admiral
and
others
that
should
be
proved
offenders
;
for
it
cannot
be
(
said
I
)
denied
,
but
that
the
same
forces
that
murthered
so
many
might
more
easily
have
attached
them
all
,
or
the
principals
,
and
brought
them
to
answer
to
Justice
,
where
his
Majesty
would
.
And
of
all
other
the
Admiral
being
in
his
bed
,
lamed
both
on
the
right
hand
and
left
arm
,
and
lying
in
danger
under
the
cure
of
Surgeons
,
being
also
guarded
about
his
private
house
with
a
number
of
his
Majesties
guard
,
might
have
been
by
a
word
of
his
Majesties
mouth
brought
to
any
place
to
have
answered
when
and
how
his
Majesty
should
have
thought
meet
:
but
the
fault
hereof
as
to
the
disorder
in
proceeding
,
howsoever
the
information
had
been
true
,
her
Majesty
forbeareth
to
impute
to
his
Majesty
,
and
leaveth
the
same
to
the
burthen
of
others
about
him
,
whose
age
and
knowledg
ought
in
such
a
case
to
have
foreseen
how
offenders
ought
to
have
been
chastifed
with
the
sword
of
the
Prince
,
and
not
with
the
bloody
sword
of
murtherers
,
being
also
the
mortal
sworn
enemies
of
the
parties
murthered
.
The
information
whereof
for
the
recovery
of
his
Majesties
honour
,
which
is
by
the
faults
of
others
herein
greatly
touched
,
her
Majesty
leaveth
to
his
Majesty
to
be
considered
,
and
wisheth
him
commodity
to
do
that
which
might
be
to
Gods
honour
and
his
praise
.
To
that
he
answered
me
(
seeming
with
that
kind
of
speech
to
be
somwhat
moved
)
That
the
loss
of
life
and
kingdom
goeth
neer
to
a
Prince
.
Thereupon
I
considered
the
manner
of
the
proceedings
here
,
being
fully
resolved
to
use
all
manner
of
rigor
and
extremity
,
and
that
therefore
the
advice
that
her
Majesty
gave
were
bootless
and
can
do
no
good
,
I
shortning
my
speech
concluded
with
him
,
That
her
Majesty
willed
me
to
say
to
him
,
that
she
thought
it
her
part
presently
rather
to
condole
with
him
this
miserable
accident
,
then
to
condemn
him
,
till
s●e
should
see
more
cause
by
the
manner
of
his
proceedings
which
he
should
hereafter
use
for
the
recovery
of
his
honour
.
To
this
he
answered
,
that
he
thanked
her
Majesty
;
and
so
protested
that
he
had
no
other
meaning
but
to
continue
good
amity
with
her
;
and
that
though
he
sought
to
reform
his
own
Realm
touching
Religion
,
yet
he
hoped
that
the
said
amity
lately
concluded
should
continue
firm
between
them
without
alteration
;
for
that
the
King
his
father
,
and
K.
Edward
my
good
sisters
brother
did
not
leave
to
be
good
friends
,
notwithstanding
the
contrariety
of
religion
.
To
that
I
said
,
that
I
was
well
assured
that
her
Majesty
had
no
other
meaning
.
I
then
moved
him
for
some
order
to
be
given
both
to
the
Governor
of
the
Town
of
Burdeaux
,
as
also
to
Strozzi
and
the
Conductors
of
his
Army
,
that
our
Merchants
that
repair
to
the
Vintage
might
pass
to
and
fro
safely
without
any
way
being
outraged
,
and
that
also
during
the
time
of
his
abode
at
Burdeaux
they
might
not
be
molested
for
religion
.
To
this
his
answer
was
,
that
there
might
be
such
order
taken
as
they
should
not
at
any
way
be
molested
by
any
of
his
subjects
;
and
besides
,
that
if
there
could
be
a
place
of
traffique
agreed
upon
,
they
should
enjoy
the
exercise
of
their
religion
according
to
the
late
Treaty
.
Then
I
shewed
him
that
I
was
to
move
his
Majestie
in
a
thing
that
particularly
touched
my self
,
and
so
declared
unto
him
,
that
about
three
months
past
,
I
wrote
very
earnestly
to
divers
of
my
friends
to
move
her
Majestie
either
for
my
revocation
,
or
else
to
repair
home
for
a
time
;
which
thing
as
her
Majestie
did
not
then
fully
deny
,
so
did
she
not
yield
thereto
;
but
now
the
matter
being
renewed
unto
her
Maj.
they
laying
before
her
besides
my
private
affairs
,
the
great
danger
I
live
in
here
,
through
the
disquietness
of
this
State
,
and
the
great
hatred
borne
to
our
Nation
,
her
Maj.
hath
so
far
yielded
thereto
,
as
she
hath
for
that
purpose
written
this
Letter
which
I
am
now
to
present
unto
your
Maj.
So
he
took
the
Letter
and
read
it
;
and
after
he
had
read
it
,
he
shewed
me
,
that
if
he
should
consent
to
my
departure
,
according
to
his
good
sisters
request
,
he
must
then
also
revoke
his
Ambassador
;
which
thing
(
saith
he
)
cannot
but
make
it
appear
to
the
world
,
that
th●
amity
lately
concluded
betwixt
us
were
broken
,
or
at
the
least
not
very
sound
,
when
we
do
leave
the
use
of
necessary
Ministers
that
may
communicate
between
us
such
things
as
may
increase
and
continue
amity
.
I
shewed
,
that
her
Majesties
meaning
to
call
me
home
for
a
time
,
had
no
other
respect
but
to
my
particular
safety
,
without
any
intention
to
diminish
amity
,
and
that
the
example
was
not
strange
,
for
that
Sir
Nicholas
Throgmorton
had
done
the
like
.
To
that
he
reply'd
,
that
touching
danger
,
he
should
come
in
his
own
person
to
relieve
me
,
rather
then
I
should
sustain
any
harm
:
and
as
for
the
example
,
he
said
,
that
at
that
time
there
was
not
that
perfect
amity
that
is
now
.
In
conclusion
he
desired
me
to
press
him
no
further
in
the
matter
,
untill
such
time
as
he
might
hear
from
his
Ambassador
,
for
that
he
did
mean
to
answer
her
Majesties
Letter
written
in
that
behalf
.
And
so
for
that
time
I
took
my
leave
.
After
my
departure
from
him
,
Duke
de
Alanzon
sent
for
me
into
his
Chamber
to
come
and
speak
with
him
:
At
my
access
he
shewed
me
that
he
was
very
sorry
that
both
I
and
our
Nation
had
in
these
troubles
been
so
outraged
as
he
understood
we
were
.
I
know
(
saith
he
)
you
are
wise
,
and
can
consider
of
the
time
.
If
hereafter
either
you
your self
,
or
any
of
your
Nation
shall
stand
in
need
of
my
friendship
or
assistance
,
you
shall
do
me
wrong
to
use
the
help
of
any
other
but
of
me
,
for
the
honour
your
Mistress
did
unto
la
Mott
,
doth
bind
me
to
be
her
servant
during
my
life
,
and
an
advocate
for
your
Nation
.
And
so
he
licensed
me
to
depart
,
desiring
me
to
present
unto
her
Majestie
his
most
humble
and
affectionate
commendations
.
Your
Honour
by
the
King
and
his
Mothers
answers
,
may
see
great
protestations
of
amity
.
I
am
sorry
that
I
cannot
yield
that
assurance
thereof
that
heretofore
I
have
done
,
wherein
I
may
seem
to
have
dealt
over-confidently
;
but
I
know
that
your
Honours
do
consider
that
my
error
in
that
behalf
was
common
with
a
great
many
wiser
then
my self
,
and
therefore
I
hope
you
do
hold
me
excused
.
Seeing
now
there
is
here
neither
regard
had
to
either
word
,
writing
,
or
Edict
,
be
it
never
so
solemnly
published
,
nor
to
any
protestation
made
heretofore
to
forein
Princes
for
the
performance
of
the
same
.
Seeing
the
King
persecuteth
that
Religion
with
all
extremity
that
her
Majestie
professeth
,
and
now
is
like
to
be
an
instrument
to
execute
any
thing
by
this
people
,
offered
unto
him
to
the
prejudice
of
her
Majesty
.
Seeing
that
they
that
now
possess
his
ear
,
are
sworne
enemies
unto
her
Majestie
,
and
nourishers
of
the
late
amity
,
are
separated
from
him
:
seeing
that
the
Kings
own
conscience
,
so
common
a
companion
is
fear
with
Tyranny
,
maketh
him
to
repute
all
those
of
the
Religion
,
as
well
at
home
as
abroad
,
his
enemies
,
and
so
consequently
not
to
wish
one
of
them
alive
,
I
leave
to
your
Honours
now
to
judge
,
what
account
you
may
make
of
the
amity
with
this
Crown
.
If
I
may
without
presumption
or
offence
say
my
opinion
,
considering
how
things
presently
stand
,
I
think
less
peril
to
live
with
them
as
enemies
,
then
as
friends
.
The
King
,
Queen
Mother
,
and
Monsieur
,
have
their
Councel
apart
;
but
first
,
before
things
are
communicated
with
the
King
,
they
are
debated
between
Queen
Mother
and
Monsieur
,
the
Duke
of
Nevers
,
and
Tavannes
.
The
Duke
of
Nevers
hath
well
nigh
daily
conference
with
the
Prince
,
Nuncio
,
the
Ambassador
of
Spain
,
and
the
extraordinary
Ambassador
of
Venice
,
Iohn
Michal
,
and
what
they
treat
is
kept
most
secret
;
and
for
mine
own
part
,
I
am
now
divided
from
all
means
to
discover
any
thing
;
so
that
I
now
stand
her
Majestie
in
no
further
stead
here
,
but
to
present
unto
her
ordinary
Palace
news
.
There
daily
remain
great
number
of
both
horsemen
and
footmen
towards
S.
Q.
as
it
is
said
,
to
the
relief
of
the
D.
of
Almain
.
The
Marshal
de
Cosse
hath
Commission
sent
him
,
as
I
am
informed
,
to
execute
as
many
of
the
Religon
within
his
charge
,
as
have
been
known
in
these
late
Wars
to
have
served
the
Princes
,
and
born
charges
;
if
the
Marshal
Montmorency
had
been
in
this
Town
at
the
day
of
execution
,
both
he
,
with
all
his
brethren
,
the
Duke
de
Bulloign
,
and
Marshal
had
been
slain
,
as
I
am
credibly
informed
.
It
is
said
that
both
Spain
and
Portugal
make
great
preparation
by
Sea
.
It
is
thought
that
so
long
as
Rochel
holdeth
out
,
Strozzi
shall
be
entertained
from
executing
any
other
enterprise
;
and
yet
there
is
no
word
come
that
Byron
shall
be
received
.
It
is
thought
that
the
late
murder
at
Roan
,
will
make
them
of
Rochel
more
resolute
.
And
so
leaving
to
trouble
your
Honour
any
further
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
24
of
September
,
1572.
To
the
right
honorable
his
very
good
Lords
,
the
Lords
of
her
Majesties
most
honorable
privy
Councel
.
IT
may
please
your
Honours
to
understand
,
that
the
King
here
is
advertised
sundry
waies
,
as
I
learn
,
that
the
Prince
of
Orange
and
the
Duke
of
Alva
are
like
to
grow
to
an
accord
,
which
thing
is
both
feared
and
misliked
;
at
the
least
they
would
have
the
world
so
to
judge
:
their
speech
and
meaning
doth
now
so
far
disagree
,
as
it
is
hard
to
grow
to
any
grounded
opinion
touching
their
proceedings
.
It
was
held
here
for
certain
that
Monts
was
rendred
the
19
day
of
this
month
by
composition
,
that
Count
Lodovick
,
and
the
heads
that
were
in
that
Town
,
issued
at
such
time
as
certain
of
the
Duke
of
Alvas
horsemen
were
distressed
,
which
was
the
9
of
this
month
.
The
Articles
of
the
Composition
are
not
yet
certainly
known
,
but
it
is
given
out
they
departed
with
Ensignes
displayed
,
and
bagg
and
baggage
.
As
I
shall
further
understand
,
so
shall
I
further
advertise
touching
Flanders
matters
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honor
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
From
Paris
Sept.
25
1572.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
By
the
QUEEN
.
To
our
trusty
and
well-beloved
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
,
our
Ambassador
Resident
with
our
good
brother
the
French
King
.
ELIZABETH
R.
TRusty
and
well-beloved
,
we
greet
you
well
.
De
la
Mott
the
French
Ambassador
,
on
Munday
the
22
of
this
Month
,
having
asked
Audience
,
came
to
our
Court
at
Reading
,
and
there
had
long
communication
with
us
,
the
which
seemed
to
us
at
that
time
the
more
strange
,
being
we
had
heard
before
of
the
daily
murdering
of
those
of
the
Religion
there
in
France
,
not
only
at
Paris
and
Orleans
,
but
also
at
Lyons
and
Roan
,
and
divers
other
places
and
Cities
of
that
Realm
,
all
the
which
was
done
by
the
Kings
appointment
and
commandment
;
whereupon
when
we
had
heard
what
he
could
say
unto
us
,
he
heard
us
so
reply
at
that
time
,
as
we
do
think
he
found
himself
unable
to
satisfie
us
:
And
nevertheless
we
told
him
,
that
we
would
be
further
advised
for
our
answer
,
which
he
should
have
within
three
or
four
daies
;
whereupon
communicating
his
Negotiation
with
our
Councel
upon
their
French
tongue
,
An
answer
was
made
,
as
appeareth
by
this
here
inclosed
,
which
is
the
copy
of
that
we
delivered
to
Nicasius
to
interpret
in
French
to
the
said
de
la
Mott
,
as
our
ful
answer
&
resolution
at
that
time
;
with
the
which
,
as
Nicasius
reporteth
,
de
la
Mott
seemed
very
well
content
and
satisfied
.
In
the
which
yet
you
may
perceive
that
divers
things
are
left
to
be
ascertained
to
us
by
you
,
wherefore
you
shall
do
well
with
convenient
speed
to
demand
audience
of
the
King
,
and
there
to
declare
both
to
him
and
to
the
Queen
mother
,
what
hath
passed
betwixt
his
Ambassador
and
us
,
and
upon
the
points
we
did
at
that
time
stand
;
and
you
may
say
,
as
touching
any
worthy
punishment
executed
upon
his
own
Subjects
,
we
have
not
to
deal
therein
;
but
if
they
have
worthily
suffered
,
we
are
sorry
for
their
evil
doings
.
But
yet
the
King
to
destroy
and
utterly
root
out
of
his
Realm
all
those
of
that
Religion
that
we
profess
,
and
to
desire
us
in
marriage
for
his
brother
,
must
needs
seem
unto
us
at
the
first
,
a
thing
very
repugnant
in
it self
,
especially
having
before
confirmed
that
liberty
to
them
of
the
Religion
by
an
Edict
of
his
,
perpetual
and
irrevocable
.
Of
the
which
to
whom
that
liberty
was
granted
,
if
any
were
partakers
of
any
evil
conspiracies
against
him
,
specially
women
and
children
,
who
we
do
understand
are
not
yet
spared
.
And
therefore
if
that
Religion
of
it self
be
so
odious
unto
him
,
that
he
thinks
he
must
root
out
all
the
professers
of
it
,
how
should
we
think
his
brother
a
fit
husband
for
us
?
or
how
should
we
think
that
the
love
may
grow
,
continue
and
increase
betwixt
his
brother
and
us
,
which
ought
to
be
betwixt
the
husband
and
the
wife
.
You
had
in
our
former
Letters
unto
you
,
things
that
we
required
you
to
decypher
by
all
means
that
you
could
,
especially
whether
the
King
himself
be
inclined
and
bent
to
all
these
cruelties
,
and
the
rooting
out
of
true
Religion
,
or
whether
he
be
but
overruled
;
to
the
which
Article
hitherto
you
have
not
answered
;
and
yet
these
things
might
give
great
light
unto
us
how
to
direct
our
actions
in
the
conferences
and
talks
with
his
Ambassador
;
and
we
would
have
you
to
be
earnest
with
him
in
that
matter
of
Strozzi
,
praying
him
frankly
and
roundly
,
what
he
meaneth
with
that
great
Army
of
Ships
and
men
of
War
,
which
hath
been
kept
a
long
time
close
and
undiscovered
,
to
what
intent
,
or
to
what
place
it
should
be
bent
:
You
may
say
we
have
the
more
desire
to
know
his
meaning
and
dealing
herein
,
because
that
of
lat●
they
of
Strozzies
Company
there
,
have
spoiled
divers
of
our
Merchants
,
some
of
their
Artillery
and
Victuals
,
other
of
their
goods
and
Merchandizes
,
as
was
accustomed
betwixt
the
two
Realms
in
times
past
,
the
which
kind
of
dealing
is
very
much
contrary
to
the
amity
,
and
to
such
things
as
by
his
Ambassador
is
propounded
unto
us
;
wherefore
as
we
do
go
roundly
and
plainly
to
work
with
him
,
to
shew
flatly
that
which
we
do
think
or
doubt
hereupon
,
so
we
pray
him
with
the
same
flatness
and
roundness
to
deal
with
us
,
for
that
is
the
way
to
make
continuance
of
amity
,
and
also
increase
,
and
may
induce
us
the
sooner
to
come
to
a
further
resolution
of
such
things
as
be
required
of
us
.
The
Vidam
of
Chartres
,
of
whom
we
have
great
compassion
,
is
come
into
this
Realm
,
at
whose
humble
and
lamentable
suit
we
have
been
content
to
write
this
Letter
to
my
brother
the
French
King
in
his
favour
,
which
you
shall
deliver
with
as
good
words
as
you
may
to
the
French
King
,
and
require
his
answer
.
If
this
our
Letter
do
chance
to
come
to
you
in
Paris
,
or
in
the
way
coming
from
Paris
towards
England
,
after
you
have
obtained
licence
of
the
King
to
come
away
by
favour
of
our
Letters
which
we
wrote
unto
him
;
yet
if
you
be
not
too
far
on
the
way
,
or
very
near
the
sea-coast
,
we
would
you
should
return
in
Poste
,
or
otherwise
,
to
the
Court
,
to
have
a
direct
answer
of
these
Letters
,
except
that
great
and
unfeigned
danger
of
your self
,
do
move
you
to
keep
on
your
journey
.
In
which
case
you
shall
commit
the
doing
of
this
message
,
and
receiving
of
answer
,
to
your
Secretary
,
whom
you
shall
leave
behind
,
so
that
he
be
a
man
able
to
do
this
charge
.
Given
at
Reading
the
28
of
September
,
1572.
in
the
fourteenth
year
of
our
Reigne
.
T.
Smith
.
The
Ambassadors
Message
in
three
Points
.
THat
the
King
was
of
necessity
for
safeguard
of
his
own
life
forced
to
cause
such
execution
to
be
done
upon
the
Admiral
and
his
complices
,
as
was
done
;
for
that
he
and
they
had
conspired
the
death
of
the
King
,
of
which
matter
the
King
was
very
well
able
to
make
a
verification
,
and
that
her
Majesty
should
shortly
see
by
the
process
of
the
Admiral
now
in
making
,
and
that
nothing
was
meant
by
the
King
against
the
cause
of
Religion
.
That
the
King
was
most
earnestly
disposed
to
keep
the
League
.
That
he
desired
to
have
the
marriage
of
his
brother
of
Alanzon
to
proceed
;
and
to
that
end
the
Queen
mother
was
content
to
come
into
the
Realm
with
her
son
,
at
such
place
,
and
with
such
numbers
as
her
Majesty
here
should
allow
.
Answers
.
To
the
first
,
That
although
the
killing
of
the
Admiral
and
the
rest
might
probably
move
her
Majestie
to
think
ill
thereof
,
and
to
be
right
sorry
that
the
King
should
suffer
such
an
act
to
be
done
without
order
of
justice
;
yet
her
Majestie
being
advertised
from
the
King
that
he
was
forced
thereunto
for
safety
of
his
own
life
,
and
that
thereof
her
Majestie
should
see
good
proof
,
by
such
a
process
thereof
to
be
sent
to
her
Majestie
,
as
should
verifie
the
same
;
her
Majestie
is
content
to
suspend
her
judgement
against
the
King
,
untill
by
the
process
she
may
see
the
truth
,
and
by
the
Kings
further
proceedings
hereafter
for
continuance
of
his
Edict
for
tolleration
of
Religion
,
she
may
perceive
what
to
judge
of
his
intention
for
the
cause
of
Religion
.
To
the
second
,
her
Majestie
thanketh
the
King
for
his
so
earnest
an
offer
to
continue
the
amity
according
to
the
late
League
made
;
and
doth
again
assure
the
King
of
her
mind
to
keep
it
for
her
part
;
so
as
howsoever
the
King
shall
by
his
deeds
shew
his
affection
therein
,
her
Majestie
will
do
the
like
to
her
power
.
To
the
third
,
her
Majestie
would
that
the
King
should
●nderst●●d
,
that
she
did
in
the
motion
of
the
marriage
,
before
this
lat●
accident
of
the
Admirals
death
,
plainly
proceed
with
the
Ambassador
,
and
with
la
Mot
,
so
she
must
plainly
deal
with
the
King
,
That
this
ac●ident
of
murthering
the
Admiral
,
and
of
so
general
a
slaughter
of
them
of
the
Religion
there
,
hath
made
such
alteration
in
her
Majestie
,
and
hath
moved
such
doubts
in
her
minde
how
to
interpret
of
the
offers
of
this
marriage
,
and
of
this
enterview
,
by
coming
of
the
Queen
Mother
with
her
son
,
as
her
Majestie
cannot
but
suspend
her
resolution
therein
,
until
she
may
understand
some
further
answer
to
things
which
the
Ambassador
had
in
charge
to
deal
with
the
King
particularly
,
to
understand
his
mind
;
of
which
her
Majestie
as
yet
had
received
no
answer
from
her
Ambassador
,
nor
any
signification
that
he
hath
as
yet
had
speech
with
the
King
thereof
.
And
besides
that
,
as
to
his
last
offer
,
of
the
Queen
Mother
to
come
into
any
part
of
the
Realm
with
Monsieur
d'Alanson
,
her
Majestie
cannot
but
interpret
the
offer
very
thankfully
,
though
she
had
not
received
from
her
Ambassador
the
Queen
Mothers
meaning
to
be
such
;
for
her
words
to
him
were
not
further
,
but
that
she
would
be
content
to
com●
with
her
son
to
Bulloign
,
or
to
Callis
,
and
that
she
desired
that
the
Queens
Majestie
would
come
to
D●ver
;
and
so
then
there
might
be
an
enterview
and
communication
upon
the
Sea
,
betwixt
Dover
and
Calais
,
or
Bulloign
,
a
matter
that
seemed
surely
very
strange
to
her
Majestie
;
and
seeing
that
her
Ambassador
had
no
such
offer
made
for
her
coming
aland
within
the
Realm
,
as
the
French
Ambassador
offereth
,
her
Majestie
meaneth
therein
to
be
better
advertised
by
her
own
Ambassador
,
who
shall
have
charge
therein
to
understand
her
mind
and
the
Kings
.
And
upon
knowledge
thereof
,
her
Majestie
will
grow
to
a
further
resolution
,
to
the
which
it
will
be
a
great
furtherance
,
if
the
proof
were
verified
as
is
said
,
of
the
just
causes
given
by
the
Admiral
and
his
Complices
,
for
the
execution
of
them
.
And
that
his
further
proceedings
with
the
observation
of
his
Edicts
for
the
cause
of
religion
,
might
more
clearly
appear
to
her
Highness
,
wherby
her
Majestie
,
shall
have
good
cause
to
see
what
is
meet
for
her
to
do
in
the
further
proceeding
,
both
for
the
enterview
,
and
for
the
marriage
:
In
both
which
her
Majestie
shall
be
very
glad
to
understand
that
she
may
have
the
same
likelihood
of
the
good
to
follow
to
her self
and
Co●ntrey
for
continuance
of
the
amity
that
was
propounded
unto
her
,
when
it
was
last
renewed
at
la
Mots
,
before
the
death
of
the
Admiral
.
And
her
Majestie
assureth
the
King
,
that
on
her
part
she
meaneth
to
observe
the
Amity
by
all
good
means
as
shall
be
to
her
possible
,
and
shall
be
very
glad
to
find
the
like
answe●able
on
his
part
,
and
therewith
doth
presently
require
the
King
to
give
her
to
understand
,
what
his
meaning
may
be
in
the
keeping
of
so
great
a
Navy
and
Army
n●ar
Burdeaux
and
Rochel
under
the
rule
of
Strozzi
,
which
is
an
occasion
why
her
Subjects
and
Merchants
,
who
were
wont
all
the
year
,
and
specially
about
this
time
,
to
traffique
that
way
for
wines
and
other
things
,
be
now
put
in
doubt
and
great
fea●
,
and
dare
not
adventure
according
to
the
assured
amity
betwixt
the
two
Realms
;
and
the
rather
,
because
now
of
late
divers
of
her
Merchants
have
been
spoiled
about
Rochel
and
Burdeaux
by
those
of
Strozzies
band
,
not
onely
of
victual
and
munition
,
but
also
of
money
and
merchandizes
,
and
some
of
them
also
of
their
lives
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
although
I
suppose
you
are
now
on
your
way
hitherwards
,
for
by
Walter
Williams
I
sent
you
her
Majesties
Letters
for
license
of
your
return
for
a
time
,
yet
if
my
Lett●rs
can
find
you
there
,
or
by
the
way
,
I
would
not
have
you
ignorant
of
that
which
I
can
shew
you
.
I
know
by
self
how
Ambassadors
be
to
know
what
is
done
in
their
own
Countrey
.
The
cruel
murthers
at
Roan
is
now
long
ago
written
unto
us
when
we
thought
all
had
been
done
;
and
by
the
same
letters
was
written
unto
us
,
that
Diepe
was
kept
close
,
and
the
same
execution
of
the
true
Christians
looked
for
there
,
but
as
then
not
executed
;
howbeit
,
Sigoigne
did
warrant
all
our
Englishmen
to
be
out
of
danger
,
and
not
to
be
afraid
:
But
what
warrant
can
the
French
make
,
now
Seals
and
Words
of
Princes
being
traps
to
catch
innocents
,
and
bring
them
to
the
Butchery
.
If
the
Admiral
,
and
all
those
murthered
on
that
bloody
Bartholomew
day
were
guilty
,
why
were
they
not
apprehended
,
imprisoned
,
interrogated
and
judged
,
but
so
much
made
of
as
might
be
,
with-in
two
hours
of
the
assumation
;
is
that
the
manner
to
handle
men
either
culpable
or
suspected
?
so
is
the
Journeyer
slain
by
the
Robber
,
so
is
the
Hen
of
the
Fox
,
so
the
Hinde
of
the
Lyon
,
so
Abel
of
Cain
,
so
the
innocent
of
the
wicked
,
so
Abner
of
Ioab
:
but
grant
they
were
guilty
,
they
dreamt
treason
that
night
in
their
sleep
,
what
did
the
innocent
men
,
women
and
children
at
Lyons
?
what
did
the
sucking
children
and
their
mothers
at
Roan
deserve
?
at
Cane
?
at
Rochel
?
what
is
done
yet
we
have
not
heard
,
but
I
think
shortly
we
shall
hear
:
Will
God
,
think
you
,
still
sleep
?
Will
not
their
blood
ask
vengeance
,
shall
not
the
earth
be
accursed
that
hath
sucked
up
the
innocent
blood
poured
out
like
water
upon
it
:
I
am
most
sorry
for
the
King
,
whom
I
love
,
whom
I
esteem
the
most
worthy
,
the
most
faithful
Prince
of
the
world
,
the
most
sincere
Monarch
now
living
.
I
am
glad
you
shall
come
home
,
and
would
wish
you
were
at
home
out
of
that
Countrey
,
so
contaminate
with
innocent
blood
,
that
the
Sun
cannot
look
upon
it
,
but
to
prognosticate
the
wrath
and
vengeance
of
God
.
The
ruine
and
desolation
of
Ierusalem
could
not
come
till
all
the
Christians
were
either
killed
there
,
or
expelled
from
thence
;
but
whether
do
I
run
,
driven
with
just
passions
and
heats
?
The
Scots
,
both
the
parties
in
words
shew
themselves
desirous
of
accord
,
willing
to
come
to
reason
,
but
indeed
they
seem
not
so
,
as
both
Monsieur
de
Crocque
and
Mr.
Killegrew
do
fear
,
the
old
Enemies
be
so
hard
to
compound
,
and
the
new
possessions
so
hard
to
part
from
;
but
as
yet
we
cannot
despair
,
till
they
both
have
met
together
,
and
heard
joyntly
what
both
the
parties
can
say
;
which
so
soon
as
it
can
be
done
,
Mr.
Killegrew
hath
promised
to
write
to
me
what
is
done
,
and
what
he
thinketh
may
be
done
.
What
Strozzies
hovering
cloud
,
which
hath
so
long
gone
in
a
mist
,
will
brew
at
the
last
;
and
what
design
so
long
cloaked
,
will
break
out
upon
,
is
no
marvel
,
though
they
and
we
,
and
all
the
world
doubt
;
and
if
it
be
to
besiege
Rochel
,
and
to
execute
more
slaughter
upon
men
,
women
and
children
Christians
,
as
is
now
suspected
and
certified
;
that
thereabout
it
goeth
,
and
▪
as
some
say
,
is
Master
of
Rochel
when
that
is
done
,
what
it
will
do
,
and
whether
it
will
go
further
or
no
;
and
if
it
do
,
to
what
place
,
I
tell
you
truly
many
do
doubt
.
Divers
of
our
Merchants
resorting
that
way
,
have
found
small
courtesie
at
their
hands
,
no
more
then
if
they
had
been
men
with
Pyrats
.
This
maketh
our
Merchants
that
they
dare
not
yet
adventure
for
Burdeaux
,
and
to
doubt
whether
they
may
go
thither
this
year
or
no.
And
I
would
mervellous
fain
know
what
manner
of
assurance
you
can
make
from
thence
.
Fare
you
well
.
From
Reading
the
six
and
twentieth
of
September
,
1572.
YOu
may
perceive
by
her
Majesties
answer
,
that
she
will
not
refuse
the
enterview
nor
marriage
,
but
yet
she
cometh
near
to
them
tam
timido
&
suspenso
pede
,
that
they
may
have
good
cause
to
doubt
.
The
answer
you
see
to
de
la
Mot
is
addulced
so
much
as
may
,
for
she
would
have
it
so
.
You
have
a
busie
piece
of
work
to
decypher
,
that
which
in
words
is
designed
to
the
extremity
,
in
deeds
is
more
then
manifest
,
neither
you
shall
open
the
one
,
nor
they
shall
cloak
the
other
.
The
best
is
,
we
stand
(
I
thank
God
)
upon
our
guard
,
nor
,
I
trust
,
shall
be
taken
and
killed
asleep
,
as
the
Admiral
was
;
the
greatest
matter
for
her
Majestie
and
our
safety
and
defence
,
is
earnestly
of
us
attempted
,
nor
yet
atchieved
,
nor
utterly
in
despair
,
but
rather
in
hope
.
The
Queens
Majestie
is
in
marvellous
doubt
for
you
,
she
taketh
as
much
care
for
you
,
as
any
Prince
can
do
for
her
Subject
,
and
she
thinketh
none
can
do
what
she
would
have
done
there
as
well
as
you
.
You
are
happy
in
the
one
,
and
her
Majestie
in
the
other
:
seeing
you
are
advertised
so
well
hitherto
,
God
who
hath
hitherto
delivered
you
,
will
not
yet
leave
you
;
I
doubt
,
and
I
trust
I
need
not
fear
.
I
doth
me
good
to
see
the
Princely
compassion
that
her
Majestie
doth
take
on
the
poor
Vidame
,
who
is
escaped
by
good
fortune
into
England
;
her
Majestie
hath
written
for
him
to
the
King
;
the
Copy
I
send
you
,
you
shall
do
well
to
press
the
answer
,
and
bring
it
with
you
.
I
dare
say
it
will
do
you
good
if
you
can
do
it
,
●ae●
est
vicissitudo
rerum
humanarum
,
haec
est
communis
casus
hominum
.
All
that
be
not
bloody
and
Antichristian
,
must
needs
condole
and
lament
the
misery
and
inhumanity
of
this
time
.
God
make
it
short
,
and
send
his
Kingdom
amongst
us
.
Fare
you
well
once
again
,
the
seve●
and
twentieth
of
September
,
which
is
removing
day
to
Windsore
.
Yours
alwayes
assured
,
Tho:
Smith
.
The
Copy
of
the
Queens
Majesties
Letters
to
the
French
King
,
for
the
Vidam
de
Char●res
.
TReshault
,
trespuissant
,
et
tresexcellent
Prince
nostre
trescher
et
tresaimè
bon
frere
et
cousin
salut
,
Le
Vidam
de
Chartres
est
retirè
en
nostre
Royaulme
et
nous
a
donne
a
entendre
par
un
sien
escript
supplicative
la
cause
de
sa
venue
a●
nous
,
et
requirant
de
nous
nostre
favo●rable
recommendation
de
son
cas
enuers
.
vous
et
pour
ce
que
l'avons
tro●ve
de
cocur
loyal
et
fidel
envers
.
vous
,
desirant
tousiours
sur
toutes
choses
le
tenir
en
repose
,
et
que
par
toutes
occ●sions
que
se
presentoient
non
cesse
de
louer
vos
royalles
virtus
comme
vostre
tres
affectionne
subject
,
dont
en
pouvons
estre
bons
tesmoins
.
Nous
n'avous
voulu
faire
moins
,
aians
compassion
de
l'estat
miserable
anquel
il
se
tro●ve
pour
lè
present
,
que
recommander
affectueusment
a
vous
sa
cause
qui
nous
s●mble
certes
fort
lamentable
,
et
qui
merite
secours
,
aiant
a
celle
fin
envoyè
a
nostre
Ambassadeur
aupres
de
vous
sa
requeste
,
qui
vous
la
declarera
plus
amplement
,
en
quoy
vous
prions
trescher
&
tresame
bon
frere
et
cousin
luy
donner
bonne
et
favorable
a●dience
,
et
〈◊〉
bonne
response
au
fin
que
avec
cela
nous
pussions
comme
en
avons
bon
espoir
consoler
le
poure
desole
Vidam
,
&
a
nous
y
faire
gran
plaisir
comme
scait
le
createur
a●quel
prions
,
tresh
ault
tresexcellent
&
trespuissant
Prince
nostre
trescher
&
tresame
bon
frere
&
cousin
vous
avoir
tousiours
a
tressainte
garde
.
De
nostre
Chastea●
de
Windsore
le
28
de
Septemb.
1672.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
Resident
for
her
Majestie
in
France
.
SIr
,
the
last
Letters
of
yours
by
me
received
,
were
those
which
yong
Mr.
Hopton
brought
hither
,
since
which
time
,
we
have
understood
by
report
from
Roan
,
that
on
Thursday
was
sevennight
there
was
a
general
slaughter
made
at
Roan
of
all
that
could
be
imagined
Protestants
,
so
as
the
very
channels
of
the
street
did
run
blood
;
we
have
heard
diversly
of
Rochel
,
by
some
,
that
it
is
sacked
by
Strozzi
,
by
some
,
that
it
holdeth
out
,
and
that
it
is
like
so
to
do
a
long
time
.
As
to
the
Ambassadors
negociation
here
with
us
,
to
seek
to
perswade
us
,
that
the
King
was
forced
for
safety
of
his
own
life
,
to
cause
the
execution
to
be
done
as
it
was
,
and
that
thereof
we
shall
see
the
proofs
by
the
Admirals
process
,
you
may
imagine
how
hard
a
thing
it
is
for
us
to
be
so
perswaded
against
all
our
naturall
senses
,
and
how
they
will
accord
these
two
jars
we
know
not
.
The
Kings
Letter
first
written
after
the
Admirals
death
,
doth
declare
it
to
be
done
by
manner
of
sedition
,
and
privately
by
the
house
of
Guise
,
who
feared
the
Admiral
and
his
would
pursue
against
them
the
avenge
for
his
hurt
,
and
the
Kings
own
guard
about
the
Admiral
was
forced
,
and
the
King
himself
driven
to
hold
his
guards
about
him
in
the
Louvre
for
his
own
defence
;
and
now
yet
it
must
needs
be
notified
,
that
the
King
did
for
his
own
surety
cause
the
execution
to
be
done
.
By
the
dispatch
that
you
shall
receive
from
Master
Secretary
,
you
shall
understand
what
answer
is
made
to
the
French
Ambassador
,
and
upon
what
sort
her
Majestie
hath
forborn
to
resolve
upon
the
enterview
,
whereof
her
Majestie
hath
no
misliking
,
if
it
may
appear
that
the
King
will
forbear
from
persecuting
the
cause
of
Religion
ACHE
Rome
A
B
Glasis
,
nevertheless
,
it
will
be
very
hard
to
perswade
3lca
to
like
thereof
.
I
have
imparted
to
her
Majestie
two
things
,
whereof
your
wife
had
in
charge
to
make
me
privy
of
.
From
Reading
the
five
and
twentieth
of
September
,
1572.
Yours
assuredly
William
Burleigh
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
Resident
for
her
Majestie
in
France
.
I
will
now
(
my
Lord
Ambassador
)
trouble
you
with
some
trifles
of
mine
own
,
leaving
other
matters
to
other
advertisements
.
I
am
very
desirous
to
recover
a
Rider
,
if
any
worthy
the
entertainment
may
be
had
,
whether
there
be
any
more
at
liberty
that
were
appertaining
to
any
of
the
late
Lords
that
were
murthered
,
it
may
by
some
inquiry
be
known
unto
you
,
one
of
those
I
had
leevest
have
,
if
he
may
be
had
;
if
not
,
you
know
one
Morret
an
Italian
,
that
served
sometimes
Mr.
Denny
,
I
am
informed
,
that
he
is
willing
to
come
into
this
Countrey
again
,
so
as
his
pardon
may
be
obtained
;
the
fellow
when
he
was
here
was
thought
honest
,
onely
his
fact
being
set
apart
,
which
was
not
of
pretended
malice
I
know
;
and
therefore
I
can
with
a
better
will
be
a
mean
for
him
,
if
he
will
be
content
to
serve
me
.
And
for
his
behaviour
there
,
I
trust
you
will
understand
of
it
●●●ce
his
coming
,
whether
he
have
well
●sed
himself
or
no
;
and
whether
,
as
he
is
an
I●alian
,
his
hand
be
free
from
this
last
action
or
no
;
if
he
were
,
and
that
you
may
know
no
cause
to
the
contrary
,
I
will
be
very
glad
to
entertain
him
,
and
will
give
thirty
po●●d
a
year
,
meat
and
dri●k
,
and
his
horse
found
in
my
stable
,
which
offer
,
if
you
shall
think
too
little
,
I
will
refer
it
to
you
,
praying
your
Lordship
to
do
me
thus
much
pleasure
,
as
to
deal
in
this
matter
effectually
for
me
,
to
procure
either
this
fellow
or
some
other
that
may
be
a
sufficient
man
of
that
profession
;
and
as
he
shall
be
,
I
doubt
not
,
well
contented
and
intreated
,
so
shall
I
also
think
my self
beholding
unto
you
,
and
the
sooner
I
may
hear
from
yo●
,
touching
the
same
the
better
.
So
with
my
right
hearty
commendatio●s
,
I
bid
you
farewell
.
From
Reading
the
two
and
twentieth
of
September
,
1573.
Your
very
Friend
,
Ro.
Leicester
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
.
IT
may
please
you
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
at
the
time
of
the
receit
of
her
Letters
of
the
seven
and
twentieth
of
September
,
being
through
my
late
sickness
in
that
state
of
strength
,
as
I
could
not
without
danger
go
out
of
my
lodging
,
I
desired
Monsieur
Ma●●esir●
,
who
at
that
instant
was
sent
by
Queen
Mother
to
visit
me
,
that
I
had
by
Letters
lately
received
somewhat
to
communicate
to
her
Majestie
,
which
thing
I
could
not
do
in
person
,
without
some
peril
;
and
therefore
desired
him
to
know
of
the
King
and
Queen
Mother
,
whether
it
were
their
pleasures
that
I
should
communicate
it
unto
them
by
my
Secretary
;
or
whether
it
would
please
them
otherwise
to
send
some
hither
to
my
lodging
,
to
receive
that
I
had
to
say
unto
them
;
whereof
when
Monsieur
Mannesire
had
made
relation
unto
their
Majesties
,
which
was
the
fourth
of
this
present
,
the
next
day
they
sent
Brulart
,
one
of
the
Secretaries
of
the
Estate
,
and
the
said
Mannesire
,
to
receive
that
which
I
had
to
propound
unto
their
Majesties
here
from
her
Majestie
:
So
a●
their
access
,
I
communicated
unto
them
,
what
was
propounded
by
their
Ambassador
to
her
Majestie
,
and
what
was
her
Majesties
answer
unto
the
same
.
I
also
shewed
them
,
how
hard
it
was
for
her
Majestie
to
think
,
considering
the
great
severity
intended
towards
those
who
professed
one
Religion
with
her
,
that
the
King
should
think
his
brother
a
fit
husband
for
her
,
or
that
there
could
grow
,
continue
and
increase
that
love
that
ought
to
be
between
the
husband
and
the
wife
.
I
also
shewed
them
,
that
she
desired
to
understand
roundly
and
frankly
what
the
King
meant
by
the
great
Army
of
Ships
,
and
Men
of
War
,
which
have
been
so
long
time
betwixt
Rochel
and
Burdeaux
,
under
the
conduct
of
Strozzie
;
which
she
desired
to
know
the
rather
,
for
that
divers
of
her
Merchants
have
been
spoiled
,
some
of
their
Goods
and
Merchandizes
,
others
of
their
Artillery
,
and
some
also
slain
;
for
that
the
same
kind
of
dealing
is
very
much
contrary
to
the
Amity
professed
lately
.
Lastly
,
I
did
recommend
the
Vidams
case
,
according
to
such
instructions
as
I
received
from
him
,
delivering
her
Majesties
Letters
unto
Brulart
,
to
prese●●
unto
the
King
.
The
seventh
of
the
same
,
Brulart
onely
came
unto
me
with
the
King
and
Queen
Mothers
answer
:
After
some
speech
had
that
the
King
and
Queen
Mother
were
sorry
for
my
sickness
,
he
shewed
me
,
that
Monsieur
la
Mot
and
I
did
agree
touching
the
relation
of
that
which
passed
betwixt
her
Majestie
and
him
.
And
as
touching
the
first
point
,
the
King
and
Queen
Mothers
answer
w●s
,
the
process
of
the
Admiral
was
still
in
hand
,
which
so
soon
as
it
shall
be
finished
,
shall
be
sent
to
her
according
to
his
promise
;
notwithstanding
,
he
had
well
hoped
that
her
Majestie
,
without
any
further
suspence
,
would
have
given
credit
to
his
word
,
as
he
would
have
done
in
like
case
.
Touching
the
second
,
his
answer
was
,
that
he
was
glad
,
as
well
by
la
Mot
as
by
me
,
to
understand
that
her
Majestie
did
accept
in
so
good
part
his
assurance
touching
his
intention
to
continue
good
amity
with
her
,
and
so
she
doth
concur
with
him
in
like
affection
.
Concerning
the
third
,
that
as
he
desired
the
continuance
of
Amity
,
so
did
he
desire
the
marriage
propounded
for
the
encrease
of
the
same
;
and
therefore
wisheth
,
that
the
enterview
might
proceed
,
as
a
mean
to
accomplish
the
same
;
and
that
whereas
la
Mot
declared
,
that
the
Queen
Mothers
intention
was
to
come
over
,
that
they
misliked
the
same
;
for
that
her
meaning
was
rightly
conceived
by
me
in
this
sort
,
that
if
her
Majestie
would
be
content
to
come
to
Dover
,
she
would
then
repair
to
Callis
or
Bulloign
,
and
conclude
between
them
some
certain
mean
for
the
enterview
.
And
as
concerning
that
point
,
whereas
her
Majestie
doth
desire
to
understand
the
Kings
intention
touching
Strozzies
Army
;
his
answer
is
,
that
he
hath
lately
given
order
for
the
disposition
of
the
same
,
whereof
two
thousand
of
them
are
drawn
to
other
parts
to
furnish
the
Frontiers
in
Picardie
,
in
respect
of
the
two
great
Armies
that
are
in
the
Low-Countreys
;
and
that
the
King
had
never
intention
to
imploy
them
any
way
to
the
disturbance
of
her
Majestie
,
whose
amity
he
meaneth
earnestly
to
imbrace
.
And
further
,
his
answer
was
,
That
whereas
violence
had
been
used
towards
her
Merchants
,
aswel
in
body
as
in
goods
,
that
he
was
most
sorry
for
the
same
;
and
therefore
he
had
expresly
written
to
the
Baron
de
la
Guarde
,
as
also
to
the
Governors
of
the
rest
of
the
Ports
,
to
see
her
Majesties
Subjects
well
and
friendly
used
,
as
appertained
to
good
amity
;
and
that
the
King
of
late
had
caused
a
ship
of
Acerbo
Velutellis
,
one
abiding
in
England
to
be
released
.
Touching
her
Majesties
request
for
the
Vidam
,
his
answer
was
,
That
as
he
would
be
glad
any
way
to
gratifie
her
Majestie
,
so
could
he
not
grant
this
her
request
,
without
touch
of
his
honour
,
to
suffer
any
of
his
Subjects
to
live
in
a
Forreign
Countrey
,
with
a
kind
of
defiance
of
his
sincerity
,
and
therefore
he
hoped
that
her
Majestie
would
not
desire
the
Vidams
benefit
with
his
prejudice
;
notwithstanding
,
for
the
gratefying
of
her
Majestie
,
he
can
be
content
,
that
the
Vidam
shall
return
home
,
and
enjoy
his
livings
here
with
such
surety
,
as
he
shall
have
no
occasion
to
doubt
his
safety
.
This
was
the
Answer
that
I
received
at
Br●larts
hands
,
of
such
things
as
I
propounded
unto
him
on
her
Majesties
behalf
,
to
be
communicated
unto
the
King
,
and
to
the
Queen
his
Mother
.
Le
Roches
often
repairing
to
the
Court
,
maketh
me
to
suspect
some
enterprize
to
be
done
in
Ireland
.
The
passages
here
be
kept
so
strait
,
as
by
no
means
I
can
imploy
any
man
in
Brittain
towards
the
sea-side
,
as
well
for
the
discovery
of
the
said
le
Roches
enterprize
,
as
also
for
the
observing
of
Strozzies
doings
;
for
though
it
be
said
,
that
the
said
Army
is
dispersed
,
yet
know
I
not
what
.
I
think
it
were
good
to
imploy
some
Western
Barque
that
way
,
under
the
colour
of
merchandize
,
for
the
discovery
of
the
doings
.
The
Duke
of
Guise
of
late
,
hath
often
conference
with
certain
of
the
Scotish
Guard
,
though
sithence
the
late
murther
,
he
sheweth
outwardly
some
miscontentment
.
He
was
never
in
greater
jollity
then
presently
he
is
,
especially
since
the
news
of
the
Prince
of
Orange
'
s
retiring
.
They
begin
now
to
discourse
here
,
that
it
would
be
a
deed
of
charity
for
the
Princes
,
Catholiques
,
not
onely
to
set
the
Queen
of
Scots
at
liberty
,
but
also
to
restore
her
to
her
right
:
Her
Majestie
is
not
ignorant
what
I
have
written
touching
the
opinion
of
wise
men
,
what
is
to
be
done
in
that
behalf
for
her
safety
:
If
that
sore
be
not
saved
,
I
fear
we
shall
have
a
Bartholomew
Breakfast
,
or
a
Florence
Banq●●t
:
So
they
terme
the
late
execution
here
.
Monsieur
Grandmont
hath
Commission
from
the
King
,
to
suppress
all
preaching
in
the
Countrey
of
Berry
,
and
to
plant
there
the
Catholique
Religion
,
which
is
a
verification
of
the
Kings
intention
touching
the
observation
of
his
Edict
irrecoverable
for
the
tolleration
of
Religion
.
For
that
I
hear
that
all
Scotish
men
are
stayed
at
the
Ports
that
come
hence
,
I
will
make
some
stay
to
give
them
passports
:
if
the
stay
proceeded
in
respect
of
carrying
over
of
secret
●●●ters
from
hence
,
there
will
grow
little
help
and
remedy
thereof
that
way
,
for
that
the
Scotish
Ambassadors
Letters
do
pass
in
the
Kings
Pacquets
:
methinks
the
return
of
the
Scots
might
rather
do
good
then
harm
,
for
that
the
most
part
of
them
detest
their
proceedings
here
;
the
report
whereof
will
do
no
harm
to
the
furtherance
of
the
accord
.
I
would
be
glad
to
understand
her
Majesties
pleasure
,
especially
for
the
Lord
Levingston
.
I
and
mine
,
and
divers
of
our
Nation
,
never
received
the
like
pleasure
at
their
hands
,
as
lately
we
have
done
.
I
have
stayed
for
her
Majesties
service
here
,
Mr.
Herbert
,
by
whom
I
receive
good
assistance
;
I
would
therefore
he
might
receive
some
good
words
from
her
Majestie
to
encourage
him
in
the
same
,
for
he
is
one
that
hath
very
very
good
parts
in
him
,
and
may
hereafter
grow
a
good
and
profitable
servant
.
Touching
my
return
home
,
I
hope
her
Majestie
will
have
just
consideration
of
me
,
who
do
now
remain
here
without
her
benefit
,
for
a
colour
of
their
Ministers
there
,
to
practise
that
thing
there
which
is
to
her
danger
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
eighth
of
October
,
1572.
Your
Lordships
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
.
SIr
,
I
most
humbly
thank
you
for
the
care
you
have
every
way
of
me
,
and
especially
in
that
you
would
not
suffer
me
to
be
ignorant
how
things
do
pass
there
with
you
,
which
giveth
me
no
small
light
to
direct
my
course
here
;
and
yet
what
direction
can
I
receive
,
that
may
well
guide
me
,
where
I
find
neither
faith
nor
constancy
to
build
on
;
it
should
but
minister
unto
you
grief
,
for
me
to
amplifie
this
matter
,
and
no
great
contentment
to
my self
:
It
is
our
part
now
rather
to
think
on
some
remedies
for
the
mischiefs
that
are
like
to
come
,
then
to
rest
amazed
with
the
passed
miseries
.
I
am
sorry
to
hear
that
the
accord
in
Scotland
is
not
made
;
and
yet
so
long
as
la
Crocque
remaineth
in
Scotland
,
what
cause
have
we
to
hope
after
it
,
seeing
that
upon
this
alteration
,
the
end
of
his
staying
there
is
rather
to
impeach
then
to
further
the
same
,
if
we
think
otherwise
,
we
do
but
dream
our selves
.
I
am
sorry
to
see
the
Ambassadors
fair
speech
take
such
place
as
it
doth
;
methinks
the
late
&
fresh
experience
we
have
had
of
that
unsincerity
,
should
teach
us
to
take
profit
of
others
harms
.
Surely
considering
how
things
do
proceed
here
,
and
weighing
the
great
presumption
there
is
,
how
that
the
tr●e
Monarchies
of
Europe
are
bent
,
not
onely
to
disquiet
,
but
also
to
displace
her
Majestie
,
and
to
substitute
some
other
,
it
were
no
more
then
necessary
policy
to
cut
them
off
from
so
convenient
a
footing
place
as
Scotland
is
,
which
thing
might
easily
be
brought
to
pass
,
if
her
Majestie
would
proceed
roundly
,
weighing
that
the
Scots
are
not
a
little
alienated
from
this
Nation
,
upon
this
late
accident
:
If
her
Majestie
would
joyn
pensio●s
with
perswasions
,
the
thing
in
my
opinion
might
easily
be
brought
to
pass
,
not
only
to
unite
them
under
the
Government
of
the
King
,
but
also
divide
them
from
such
League
and
Allyance
as
they
have
with
this
Crown
.
There
is
,
Sir
,
as
you
know
,
another
remedie
,
which
as
it
hath
been
long
sithence
needful
to
put
in
execution
,
so
was
it
never
more
needful
then
presently
.
If
her
Majestie
stick
now
to
spend
or
put
in
execution
all
those
things
that
tend
to
her
safety
,
she
must
not
long
look
to
live
in
repose
,
nay
,
she
must
not
long
look
to
keep
the
Crown
upon
her
head
.
The
cause
of
her
former
quietness
,
proceeded
of
her
neighbours
unquietness
;
which
being
removed
,
she
must
now
make
another
account
.
The
Admiral
is
now
dead
,
and
the
Duke
of
Guise
liveth
;
the
Prince
of
Orange
is
retired
out
of
Flanders
,
but
the
Duke
of
Alva
remaineth
there
still
:
I
need
not
to
conclude
,
for
that
to
mans
judgement
it
is
apparent
what
will
follow
.
Is
it
time
now
,
think
you
,
Sir
,
to
stir
,
or
is
it
not
time
to
omit
any
remedy
that
may
tend
to
her
Majesties
safety
?
As
far
as
I
can
learn
,
there
is
none
yet
sent
to
deal
with
the
Princes
of
Germany
,
and
yet
there
is
here
almost
daily
conference
between
the
Popes
Nuncio
,
the
Ambassador
of
Spain
,
and
them
here
,
they
omit
nothing
that
may
tend
to
our
peril
.
I
would
we
were
as
careful
not
to
omit
any
thing
that
may
tend
to
our
safety
.
It
may
be
said
,
that
I
fear
too
much
.
Surely
,
considering
the
state
we
stand
in
,
I
think
it
less
danger
to
fear
too
much
then
to
little
.
It
may
be
said
also
,
that
the
jealousie
that
Spain
hath
of
the
greatness
of
France
,
will
not
suffer
him
to
indure
to
let
France
have
any
footing
in
England
,
and
that
like
affection
reigning
in
France
,
if
Spain
should
attempt
any
thing
.
I
confess
it
to
be
true
,
and
yet
I
see
no
reason
,
but
that
they
both
may
consent
to
advance
a
third
person
,
who
pretendeth
right
to
the
Crown
,
especially
being
provoked
thereto
by
the
Pope
,
which
is
my
chief
fear
.
It
may
also
be
alledged
,
that
the
offer
of
the
marriage
sheweth
that
they
have
no
evil
meaning
towards
her
Majestie
.
First
,
it
may
be
doubted
,
whether
considering
how
now
adays
their
speech
and
meaning
disagreeth
,
they
offer
as
they
mean
.
Secondly
,
whether
their
intention
of
offering
the
said
Match
,
tend
to
our
benefit
or
no.
I
was
not
heretofore
so
forward
in
believing
all
friendly
offers
to
proceed
of
sincerity
,
as
I
am
now
ready
to
think
the
same
to
proceed
of
abuse
,
only
to
lull
us
asleep
in
security
;
for
any
thing
that
I
can
perceive
,
the
best
way
not
to
be
deceived
by
them
,
is
not
to
trust
them
.
The
Gentleman
himself
who
is
offered
,
I
think
honourably
of
him
;
and
if
I
could
think
so
well
of
the
rest
,
I
would
then
believe
that
their
outward
speech
did
consent
to
their
inward
meaning
;
but
the
case
standing
as
it
doth
,
I
know
not
what
to
think
.
I
cannot
therefore
in
this
doubtful
case
,
but
make
her
Majestie
and
my
Lords
of
the
Councel
acquainted
with
these
proceedings
,
and
leave
to
them
to
gather
what
may
be
their
meaning
here
,
Methinks
Queen
Mothers
calling
back
of
her
word
touching
her
coming
into
England
,
doth
shew
that
they
but
dally
.
It
is
not
likely
that
the
Ambassador
,
without
Commission
,
would
otherwise
have
made
the
offer
,
besides
the
cold
answer
made
to
her
Majesties
request
for
the
Vidame
,
doth
shew
how
they
are
affected
.
To
gratifie
the
King
of
Spain
,
those
800
that
came
from
Montz
,
were
put
to
the
sword
.
Methinks
if
there
were
that
good
will
that
they
profess
,
they
should
not
have
sticked
with
her
Majestie
,
in
granting
her
request
for
the
Vidam
,
a
thing
both
hononourable
and
profitable
;
all
circumstances
considered
,
I
see
rather
mischief
to
be
looked
for
,
then
friendship
from
hence
,
and
therefore
I
cannot
tell
with
what
safety
her
Majestie
may
repair
to
Burd●aux
,
and
yet
advise
the
contrary
I
would
be
loth
,
having
no
other
ground
but
suspicion
.
I
think
the
danger
will
be
the
less
,
so
long
as
Rochel
holdeth
out
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
eighth
of
October
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
YOur
Lorpships
of
September
25
I
have
received
,
beseeching
you
to
pardon
me
,
in
that
I
presently
in
answering
of
the
same
,
am
driven
to
use
the
help
and
hand
of
another
,
being
not
yet
,
after
my
sickness
,
restored
to
that
strength
as
I
can
indure
well
to
write
.
I
perceive
that
your
Lordship
,
by
the
contrary
here
,
is
void
of
the
Ambassadors
speech
,
doth
well
enough
discern
,
that
the
late
cruelty
here
executed
,
is
void
of
all
manner
of
just
defence
;
and
therefore
in
Gods
just
judgement
is
like
to
receive
just
punishment
;
and
if
the
same
doth
not
happen
so
soon
as
we
desire
,
our
sins
is
the
let
.
They
here
are
so
far
imbrued
in
blood
,
as
there
is
no
end
of
their
cruelty
;
for
no
Town
escapeth
,
where
any
of
the
Religion
is
found
,
without
general
murthering
and
sacking
of
them
,
and
yet
they
protest
all
this
to
be
done
against
their
will
,
though
it
be
evidently
known
that
it
is
done
by
their
Commandment
.
This
manner
of
proceeding
seemeth
to
all
men
so
strange
,
as
no
man
can
tell
what
to
judge
of
it
,
openly
no
man
dare
but
commend
it
,
privately
few
are
found
that
do
not
utterly
detest
it
.
I
have
not
heretofore
been
so
ready
to
commend
their
sincerity
,
as
I
am
now
forced
to
set
down
their
infidelity
;
surely
I
cannot
see
that
all
their
fair
speeches
and
friendly
offers
tend
to
any
other
end
but
to
abuse
,
which
would
well
appear
,
if
they
were
seized
of
Rochel
.
In
the
mean
while
,
I
do
not
think
the
contrary
,
but
that
they
will
provoke
the
Duke
of
Alva
now
,
that
the
Prince
of
Orange
retireth
into
Germany
,
who
of
himself
is
enough
bent
,
as
your
Lordship
knoweth
,
to
execute
somewhat
long
time
practised
in
England
,
to
the
danger
and
disturbance
of
her
Majestie
.
It
is
the
opinion
here
of
all
men
of
judgem●nt
,
that
her
Majestie
is
to
look
for
any
mischief
that
either
Spain
or
this
Crown
can
yield
.
And
therefore
if
she
shall
not
now
seek
to
quiet
her self
,
they
do
not
see
any
reason
for
her
long
to
hope
to
keep
the
Crown
upon
her
head
.
The
matter
of
it self
is
so
apparent
,
as
he
is
of
mean
discourse
that
doth
not
so
think
.
The
House
of
Guise
,
who
since
the
late
murther
seem
to
have
some
miscontentment
,
was
never
to
the
outward
shew
in
greater
favor
,
nor
in
greater
jollity
.
He
hath
often
conference
with
such
Scotishmen
as
are
here
of
the
Kings
〈◊〉
▪
and
therefore
I
am
sorry
to
understand
,
that
they
are
not
grown
to
any
〈◊〉
in
Scotland
,
though
her
Maj.
pay
dear
for
it
,
as
mony
may
do
much
with
that
nation
.
I
would
both
the
union
were
made
amongst
them
,
and
they
reduced
under
the
Kings
Government
,
and
divided
from
such
allyance
as
they
have
with
this
Nation
.
If
these
great
Monarchies
may
have
Scotland
for
their
footing
,
I
fear
the
event
will
be
over
dangerous
.
The
Popes
Legate
,
who
is
at
Avinion
,
hath
sent
hither
in
post
his
Secretary
,
to
know
the
Kings
pleasure
,
what
his
resolution
is
touching
his
access
;
as
I
hear
,
the
King
will
not
yield
thereto
;
for
the
same
will
make
it
apparent
to
the
world
,
what
the
King
of
Spain
and
his
intention
is
.
They
think
they
may
deal
more
covertly
,
bringing
the
matters
better
to
pass
,
then
by
such
open
kind
of
dealing
.
I
cannot
decypher
any
thing
,
whether
they
proceed
sincerely
touching
the
pretended
match
;
for
my
opinion
,
I
think
of
it
,
as
of
the
rest
of
their
friendly
offers
,
that
these
tend
to
nothing
but
to
abuse
.
Of
late
,
since
the
news
of
the
Prince
of
Oranges
retiring
out
of
Flanders
,
they
seem
not
to
be
desirous
thereof
as
before
.
I
judge
,
if
they
were
once
seized
of
Rochel
,
they
will
begin
to
renew
their
suit
for
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
or
rather
attempt
somewhat
for
her
delivery
.
Their
silence
they
use
,
maketh
me
to
suspect
the
more
,
seeing
the
Queen
of
Scots
friends
bear
such
sway
in
the
Court.
I
shall
not
need
to
recommend
unto
your
Lordship
my
revocation
,
for
that
I
know
your
Lordship
is
careful
of
your self
for
the
same
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
eighth
of
October
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
IMmediately
upon
the
receit
of
your
Lordships
Letters
of
the
two
and
twentieth
of
September
,
I
requested
Captain
Lassetty
,
whom
your
Lordship
knoweth
,
and
is
most
willing
to
do
your
Lordship
any
service
,
as
one
whom
he
most
honoureth
,
and
thinketh
himself
most
bound
unto
,
to
make
enquiry
whether
there
were
any
of
his
Nation
excellent
in
riding
unplaced
,
and
had
any
desire
to
go
into
England
.
After
search
made
by
him
,
he
found
some
unplaced
,
and
in
that
profession
very
excellent
;
but
the
entertainment
they
require
is
so
unreasonable
,
and
so
far
exceedeth
your
Lordships
offer
,
as
I
dare
not
deal
with
them
.
They
ask
300
Crowns
a
year
,
besides
meat
and
drink
,
and
the
finding
of
their
horse
,
and
the
least
they
can
be
reduced
unto
is
200
Crowns
.
True
it
is
,
that
such
of
the
Noblemen
as
entertain
them
,
do
give
them
no
less
wages
:
He
useth
towards
them
what
perswasions
he
may
,
to
induce
them
to
think
that
150
Crowns
in
England
will
go
further
then
300
here
;
but
as
yet
,
no
perswasions
will
serve
to
make
them
so
to
think
:
I
say
therefore
,
to
conclude
any
thing
with
them
I
mind
not
,
until
I
hear
further
from
your
Lordship
.
Of
late
,
doubting
that
there
is
no
good
meant
towards
you
from
hence
,
and
having
some
cause
to
suspect
some
Irish
practises
,
and
knowing
that
Capt.
Lassetty
doth
understand
the
state
and
weakness
of
that
Countrey
.
I
have
entertained
him
with
some
hope
to
be
entertained
of
her
Majestie
;
his
imperfections
I
know
well
enough
,
notwithstanding
his
service
may
be
profitable
;
and
if
it
be
to
no
other
end
,
yet
were
the
entertainment
of
him
necessary
in
respect
of
the
harm
he
may
do
.
At
all
times
when
any
danger
did
seem
to
grow
towards
her
Majesty
,
he
hath
requested
me
to
present
to
her
his
service
:
though
that
Nation
be
very
much
inclined
to
treason
,
yet
surely
I
think
him
in
that
point
to
stand
much
upon
his
honor
Because
I
would
be
loath
long
in
vain
to
entertain
him
with
that
hope
,
I
beseech
your
Lordship
that
I
may
by
the
next
hear
what
your
opinion
is
in
this
behalf
.
Captain
Massino
del
Beni
,
whom
your
Lordship
knoweth
,
who
is
now
retired
into
Germany
,
requested
me
to
desire
your
Lordship
to
offer
his
service
unto
her
Majesty
,
who
in
respect
of
Religion
,
and
the
zeal
and
honor
he
beareth
towards
her
Majesty
,
would
be
glad
to
sacrifice
his
life
in
her
defence
.
If
your
Lordship
think
the
same
might
be
received
,
then
would
he
repair
thither
:
if
otherwise
,
he
would
be
glad
to
know
it
,
because
he
meaneth
to
take
some
other
course
to
direct
himself
.
I
am
the
willinger
at
this
point
to
offer
the
service
of
Souldiers
,
for
that
I
fear
her
Maiesty
shall
have
iust
cause
to
use
them
,
considering
how
slenderly
we
are
furnished
at
home
,
for
now
that
the
Prince
of
Orange
is
retired
,
her
Majesty
may
not
long
look
to
live
in
repose
;
I
am
sorry
that
the
union
of
Scotland
is
not
already
made
,
which
I
fear
will
be
cause
of
both
their
and
our
ruine
.
If
that
footing-place
were
taken
away
from
our
foraign
enemies
,
our
danger
would
be
the
lesse
.
Money
will
do
any
thing
with
that
Nation
,
as
your
Lordship
knoweth
,
which
if
her
Majesty
stick
to
disburse
,
she
shall
find
neither
profit
nor
surety
in
it
.
The
tempest
that
hangeth
over
our
head
is
to
mans
judgment
apparent
so
great
,
as
if
she
overslip
any
remedy
that
may
be
used
,
she
must
not
long
look
to
keep
the
State
that
she
now
enjoyeth
.
If
the
great
strength
and
power
of
her
enemies
be
weighed
with
her
weakness
,
the
danger
cannot
but
seem
the
greater
,
if
any
thing
be
omitted
to
be
done
,
that
may
●end
to
her
safety
.
If
England
and
Scotland
be
united
,
and
such
unsound
members
cut
off
as
have
been
the
cause
of
inward
corruption
,
both
her
enemies
shall
have
less
will
to
attempt
any
thing
against
her
safety
,
and
she
remain
in
less
perill
of
such
mischiefs
as
otherwise
are
like
to
fall
upon
her
.
Violent
diseases
must
have
violent
remedies
:
if
her
Majesty
do
not
not
now
think
her
State
to
stand
in
extremity
things
at
home
well
considered
,
both
she
and
the
same
are
in
more
danger
.
I
beseech
your
Lordship
to
pardon
my
passion
in
this
behalf
;
the
suspition
I
have
of
the
evill
meaning
here
towards
her
Majesty
,
maketh
me
to
be
thus
carried
away
as
I
am
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Lordship
at
this
present
,
I
must
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
8
of
October
1572.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
Answers
to
the
French
Ambassador
given
by
word
of
mouth
by
my
Lord
Treasurer
in
the
Councell
Chamber
in
Octob.
1572
FOr
the
Kings
answer
to
the
advice
of
her
Majesty
given
in
two
points
,
viz.
that
the
King
would
cause
the
world
to
understand
of
his
deed
upon
the
Admirals
death
,
somwhat
better
then
yet
it
did
.
Secondarily
,
that
he
would
see
that
his
Edicts
be
better
observed
,
her
Majesty
meaneth
not
to
reply
thereto
,
wishing
that
both
in
the
one
and
the
other
the
King
find
good
success
.
To
the
motion
of
the
Enterview
to
be
before
the
20
of
October
,
and
i●
to
the
Queen
Mothers
letter
,
is
to
be
at
the
Isle
of
Iersey
,
seemed
to
her
majesty
so
strange
both
for
the
time
and
place
,
as
if
the
Admirall
had
not
shewed
the
Letters
from
the
King
and
Qu.
Mother
to
that
effect
,
her
Majesty
should
either
not
have
believed
it
,
or
that
the
Ambassador
had
mistaken
the
same
,
as
without
long
speech
the
Ambassador
may
easily
perceive
:
for
the
20
day
of
October
is
not
14
days
off
from
the
time
of
the
motion
,
nor
one
month
from
the
date
of
the
Kings
letter
,
and
Iersey
is
a
place
so
far
distant
,
as
neither
King
of
this
land
would
adventure
to
sail
unto
for
many
causes
,
nor
yet
any
Merchant
would
take
upon
him
to
pass
thither
almost
in
that
time
.
Besides
,
that
the
late
proceedings
in
France
to
the
destruction
of
all
sorts
of
her
Majesties
Religion
,
which
also
is
not
ceased
to
her
Majesties
understanding
,
cannot
but
argue
this
manner
of
motion
very
absurd
,
and
besides
ingender
in
the
subjects
of
this
Realm
such
conceits
as
it
were
a
dangerous
thing
for
Councellors
to
be
so
careless
of
their
Prince
,
as
to
give
ear
to
such
motions
;
and
it
is
the
stranger
now
to
make
this
motion
by
letters
of
the
23
of
September
,
when
the
French
Ambassador
the
same
23
of
September
did
say
at
Reading
to
the
Queens
Majesty
,
that
the
Queen
Mother
was
content
to
come
into
any
place
of
this
Realm
,
which
is
now
strangely
changed
,
that
the
●ueens
Majesty
should
come
to
her
over
the
Sea
to
the
coast
of
France
,
being
more
then
three
days
sailing
,
except
she
might
have
wind
at
her
commandment
.
And
in
this
matter
also
the
Queens
Majesty
can
give
no
answer
untill
she
hear
answer
from
her
Ambassador
to
her
letters
sent
after
the
Kings
letters
were
dated
.
As
to
the
offer
of
continuance
of
Amity
,
&
renewing
the
League
by
a
new
Oath
,
the
Queens
Majesty
meaneth
nothing
more
then
to
continue
the
Amity
.
And
for
renewing
of
any
Oath
,
she
knoweth
no
cause
of
her
part
to
be
required
a
new
Oath
,
for
that
she
hath
not
violated
the
same
,
nor
meaneth
to
do
,
and
trusteth
as
much
in
the
Kings
part
that
he
will
keep
it
without
any
new
Oath
.
As
for
the
proceeding
for
the
establishing
of
a
commerce
in
certain
Towns
in
France
,
it
is
over-evident
by
the
late
murther
in
Roan
(
which
the
King
saith
was
by
the
mean
people
)
how
unmeet
it
were
at
this
time
to
motion
such
a
matter
unto
her
Merchants
,
who
be
now
marvellously
intimerated
,
and
before
these
murthers
did
hear
not
most
willingly
thereof
,
because
of
divers
evill
treatments
that
they
have
suffered
at
Roan
and
divers
other
places
;
and
therefore
this
matter
is
to
be
suspended
untill
the
Merchants
may
understand
that
the
King
shall
have
corrected
the
late
murthers
at
Roan
,
that
they
shall
not
attempt
the
like
another
time
upon
them
,
and
that
they
may
perceive
that
the
King
is
so
willing
to
do
justice
upon
the
Catholiques
,
which
may
have
the
murtherers
,
that
they
may
assure
them
,
that
under
his
protection
they
may
go
safe
,
and
not
fear
the
rage
of
the
furious
people
.
As
to
the
sending
of
the
Earl
of
Leicester
,
or
Lord
Treasurer
after
the
Queens
avouchment
,
her
Majesty
indeed
is
very
sorry
that
there
is
such
an
alteration
of
occasion
of
doing
such
an
office
;
for
as
her
Majesty
before
had
intention
to
have
sent
either
one
of
them
,
or
such
other
,
as
should
be
as
agreeable
to
the
King
,
so
now
there
is
to
all
the
world
one
great
cause
that
her
Majesty
may
not
with
honor
,
nor
with
law
of
nature
send
any
whom
she
loveth
to
be
in
danger
,
as
it
seemeth
they
may
be
,
though
the
King
have
never
so
good
a
meaning
:
For
by
the
death
of
so
many
whom
the
King
doth
not
avow
,
nor
yet
punish
the
murtherers
,
what
surety
can
strangers
have
,
especially
when
the
King
pretendeth
,
as
by
his
own
letters
appeareth
,
that
it
is
the
fury
of
the
Catholiques
against
those
of
the
Religion
.
As
to
the
difficulties
found
by
her
Ambassadors
return
,
and
to
leave
a
Secretary
there
in
respect
of
the
danger
wherein
he
is
at
this
time
,
her
Majesty
thinketh
that
the
King
might
otherwise
think
thereof
;
for
when
he
saith
,
he
will
revoke
also
his
Ambassador
from
hence
,
if
hers
should
come
for
a
time
:
It
is
well
known
with
what
liberty
and
surety
his
Ambassador
may
and
doth
travell
in
this
Realm
,
who
may
go
when
he
will
without
danger
,
and
without
fear
of
mind
do
his
negotiation
:
where
contrariwise
her
Ambassador
dare
not
go
out
of
his
doors
without
a
guard
,
being
to
his
great
charge
and
disquieting
.
And
so
the
Queens
request
is
to
have
her
Ambassador
from
thence
but
for
such
a
time
as
the
tempest
may
cease
in
France
,
and
the
murtherers
be
in
awe
of
the
King
by
Justice
.
REQUESTS
.
That
the
Kings
Declarations
maintained
in
his
Letters
for
our
Merchants
good
usage
at
Burdeaux
,
and
elswhere
,
may
be
published
in
print
,
as
his
othe●
Edicts
are
.
That
it
may
be
also
notified
,
that
the
King
will
have
the
English
Merchants
restored
to
their
goods
which
were
left
in
the
hands
of
his
subjects
that
have
been
murthered
,
for
that
many
of
them
in
Roan
,
and
elswhere
,
were
by
way
of
Merchandise
indebted
to
the
English
.
That
for
the
hearing
of
English
complaints
for
causes
both
in
Normandy
and
Gascoigne
,
there
might
be
some
extraordinary
indifferent
Commissioners
to
hear
the
same
with
expedition
;
whereupon
if
the
Merchants
shall
find
favour
and
justice
,
they
may
be
the
more
easily
induced
to
allow
the
Conditions
of
a
Commerce
.
To
the
right
honorable
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
understand
,
that
by
certain
that
returned
from
Frankfort
Mart
,
I
understand
that
one
of
the
Gentlemen
that
departed
hence
with
intention
to
accompany
your
Nephew
Mr.
Philip
Sidney
to
He●delberg
,
died
by
the
way
at
a
place
called
Bladin
in
Lorain
,
who
by
divers
conjectures
I
took
to
be
the
Dean
of
Winchester
,
who
,
as
I
advertised
your
Lordship
by
Mr.
Argall
,
I
employed
to
encounter
the
evill
practices
of
your
said
Nephews
servants
.
If
therefore
your
Lordship
,
he
now
being
void
,
shall
not
speedily
take
order
in
that
behalf
(
if
already
it
be
not
done
)
the
young
Gentleman
your
Nephew
shal
be
in
danger
of
a
very
lewd
practice
,
which
were
great
pitie
in
respect
of
the
rare
gifts
that
are
in
him
.
Touching
news
,
I
refer
your
Honor
to
these
inclosed
occurents
,
and
the
report
of
this
Bearer
,
to
whom
I
have
given
order
to
communicate
certain
things
unto
you
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honor
at
this
present
,
I
most
humblie
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
17
of
October
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
right
worshipful
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majesties
Ambassador
resident
in
France
.
SIR
,
I
shewed
to
the
Queens
Majesty
and
my
Lords
of
the
Councell
,
both
your
letters
to
me
written
the
8
of
this
instant
;
the
one
contained
your
negotiation
,
the
other
was
a
discourse
both
wisely
written
,
and
very
well
liked
.
On
Thursday
last
,
Monsieur
du
Crocque
was
here
,
and
had
audience
given
him
by
my
Lord
Treasurer
,
my
Lord
Chamberlain
,
and
my
Lord
of
Leicester
,
because
the
Queens
Majesty
was
not
at
time
perfectly
whole
of
the
small
Pox
,
as
the
Physicians
did
say
,
although
her
Majesty
and
a
great
sort
more
,
will
not
have
it
so
,
now
it
makes
no
matter
what
it
was
,
thanks
be
to
God
she
is
perfectly
whole
,
and
no
sign
thereof
left
in
her
face
.
On
Sunday
he
had
his
answer
given
unto
the
Steward
of
his
house
,
the
sum
and
substance
whereof
I
send
you
here
inclosed
,
whereby
you
may
know
his
negotiation
which
was
long
in
words
to
make
us
believe
better
of
that
King
then
yet
we
can
;
and
replied
,
as
I
understand
,
liberally
enough
,
although
in
that
Prince
and
Countrey
who
have
so
openly
and
injuriously
done
against
Christ
,
who
is
Truth
,
Sincerity
,
Faith
,
Pitie
,
Mercy
,
Love
,
and
Charity
,
nothing
can
be
too
sharply
and
severely
answered
;
Yet
Princes
you
know
are
acquainted
with
nothing
but
Doulceur
,
so
must
be
handled
with
Doulceur
,
especially
amongst
and
between
Princes
.
And
therefore
to
temperate
as
you
may
perceive
not
that
they
may
think
the
Queens
Majesty
and
her
Councell
such
fools
,
that
we
know
not
what
is
to
be
done
,
and
yet
that
we
should
not
appear
so
rude
and
barbarous
,
as
to
provoke
where
no
profit
is
to
any
man
I
think
,
I
for
my
part
do
not
doubt
but
you
will
use
this
answer
as
you
were
wont
,
gravely
and
wisely
,
for
the
King
there
will
look
to
have
it
,
as
well
at
your
hands
as
at
his
Ambassadors
.
You
are
carefull
(
as
wisdom
doth
lead
you
)
of
the
wel-doing
here
in
England
,
which
needs
must
be
well
esteemed
of
her
Majesty
and
all
her
Councell
;
and
I
tell
you
,
we
are
not
so
remiss
and
negligent
as
peradventure
another
that
knoweth
not
,
would
think
.
In
time
things
be
done
unlooked
for
as
well
for
mischief
,
as
that
was
in
France
,
as
to
good
and
remedy
,
where
God
giveth
grace
and
circumspection
.
Truth
it
is
,
that
God
disposeth
all
whatsoever
a
man
doth
purpose
,
as
Divines
do
say
:
and
it
is
his
gift
,
if
wise
men
do
provide
for
mischief
to
to
come
;
and
yet
whatsoever
they
do
devise
,
the
event
doth
come
of
him
onely
,
who
is
the
God
of
hope
and
fear
beyond
hope
and
expectation
;
because
you
shall
understand
,
that
even
the
Scots
our
neighbours
be
awakened
by
your
Beacons
in
France
,
I
have
sent
you
a
Scotish
proclamation
herewith
,
Du
Crocque
and
Viracque
have
already
taken
their
leave
of
Scotland
,
and
be
come
to
Barwick
.
The
20
of
this
moneth
they
appointed
to
be
here
at
Court.
By
that
we
can
see
the
Lords
in
Scotland
draw
neerer
and
neerer
to
an
accord
,
that
rather
it
is
in
hope
then
in
despair
.
These
cruelties
in
France
have
helped
not
a
little
,
and
now
continuing
much
more
will
:
You
gave
good
advice
that
all
Scotish
men
should
not
be
stayed
,
no
more
they
be
not
;
some
of
the
late
Commers
have
given
the
rest
in
Scotland
a
good
—
to
make
them
awake
,
yet
there
may
also
be
false
brethren
come
amongst
them
;
which
as
reason
is
,
shall
be
stayed
and
sent
back
if
they
may
be
known
.
Yet
it
is
true
,
That
much
water
goeth
by
the
Mill
that
the
Miller
knoweth
not
of
;
but
mans
wisdom
must
provide
as
much
as
may
be
,
as
it
would
,
always
it
cannot
.
The
answer
of
the
Ambassador
may
justly
seem
to
you
to
debar
your
coming
home
,
and
to
prolong
it
longer
then
you
would
:
yet
I
assure
you
,
your
friends
do
not
cease
by
all
means
possible
to
provoke
her
Majesty
so
much
as
may
be
for
your
Revocation
,
and
her
Majesty
is
as
carefull
for
you
as
any
Prince
may
be
for
such
a
subject
as
you
are
,
of
whom
assure
you
her
Highness
maketh
no
small
account
,
and
so
it
is
reason
.
You
know
that
things
go
here
slowly
with
much
respect
of
irresolution
;
but
for
my
part
I
hope
to
see
you
here
shortly
,
there
shall
no
occasion
be
left
which
I
will
not
take
to
further
it
.
Although
your
friends
here
be
as
forward
as
may
be
,
yet
your
wife
ceaseth
not
continually
to
cry
on
them
.
Fare
you
well
.
From
Windsor
the
13.
of
October
1572.
Your
assured
friend
,
Thomas
Smith
.
To
the
right
Honorable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majesties
principall
Secretary
.
SIR
,
it
may
please
you
to
advertise
her
Majesty
,
that
of
late
the
King
and
Queen
mother
have
had
sundry
conferences
with
the
Scotish
Ambassador
,
to
whom
there
is
repaired
out
of
Flanders
one
English
Gentleman
called
Tempest
,
and
another
called
Musgrave
,
servant
unto
the
Earl
of
Westmerland
,
they
both
have
also
access
unto
the
Duke
de
Aumale
,
and
to
his
Nephew
the
the
Duke
of
Guyse
.
Davy
Chambers
since
his
return
out
of
England
,
hath
had
also
conference
both
with
the
King
and
the
House
of
Guyse
,
who
hath
let
fall
these
words
,
how
that
the
death
and
execution
of
the
Earl
of
Northumberland
hath
increased
the
number
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
friends
;
and
that
she
is
now
grown
to
have
such
a
party
in
England
,
as
that
five
or
six
thousand
shot
,
with
some
good
Leaders
,
will
make
her
strong
enough
to
encounter
any
forces
her
Majesty
can
make
.
It
is
also
secretly
whispered
in
Court
,
that
there
is
some
new
practice
in
hand
for
the
Queen
of
Scots
delivery
,
the
particularities
I
can
by
no
means
decipher
;
but
the
circumstances
of
these
conferences
well
weighed
,
the
conjecture
is
great
,
that
there
's
somwhat
a
hatching
.
Little
Douglas
who
conveyed
the
Queen
of
Scots
out
of
Loughtean
departeth
out
of
hand
into
Scotland
;
who
besides
other
conference
with
the
King
,
hath
had
long
conference
with
the
Queen
mother
,
the
Ambassador
being
present
.
And
so
for
other
matters
,
referring
your
Honor
to
this
Bearers
report
touching
divers
particularities
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
Sir
,
I
most
humbly
desire
your
Honor
to
further
a
most
reasonable
suit
,
that
this
Bearer
my
Secretary
is
to
prefer
unto
her
Majesty
,
as
wel
in
respect
of
his
great
travell
already
taken
under
me
in
her
Majesties
service
,
as
also
for
that
thereby
he
may
receive
encou●agement
to
continue
the
same
,
and
in
time
through
the
experience
of
his
service
,
and
the
good
parts
that
are
in
him
,
may
hereafter
grow
able
to
serve
her
Majesty
in
a
better
calling
.
For
my
own
part
,
I
have
no
means
to
recompence
him
,
as
you
,
Sir
,
well
know
;
and
if
therefore
the
consideration
grow
not
by
her
Majesty
,
neither
he
nor
any
other
shall
have
courage
to
serve
in
aservice
both
so
dangerous
and
painfull
as
this
is
wherein
he
serveth
.
And
so
not
doubting
of
any
furtherance
you
may
yeid
him
,
I
leave
to
trouble
your
Honor
any
further
,
taking
my
leave
.
At
Paris
18
of
October
,
1572.
Your
Honors
to
command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
right
Honorable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majestiess
principall
Secretary
.
SIR
,
I
am
glad
by
your
Letters
to
receive
some
hope
that
there
is
good
care
taken
to
prevent
such
mischiefs
as
may
happen
;
notwithstanding
untill
such
time
as
the
root
of
the
evill
be
removed
,
it
is
rather
to
dream
of
remedies
then
to
apply
such
as
the
disease
requireth
.
I
am
glad
to
hear
that
there
is
some
hope
that
they
will
grow
to
an
accord
in
Scotland
:
if
that
postern
gate
were
shut
up
,
and
other
inward
medicines
applied
,
and
her
Majesty
strengthened
with
the
outward
Amity
of
the
Almain
Princes
,
she
should
be
the
more
esteemed
and
feared
of
those
that
mean
her
not
great
good
.
And
though
the
remedies
may
seem
chargeable
,
yet
considering
the
necessity
of
the
same
;
and
that
they
may
avoid
both
great
charges
and
no
small
danger
,
I
hope
her
Majesty
will
prefer
safety
before
cost
,
especially
when
the
di●bursing
of
one
pound
may
save
a
thousand
.
Surely
Sir
,
the
more
I
observe
their
doings
here
,
the
more
I
increase
my
jealousie
of
their
evill
meaning
.
They
never
spake
more
fair
to
the
Admirall
,
then
a
few
dayes
before
he
died
;
nothing
was
demanded
by
him
that
was
not
granted
,
insomuch
that
Tilligni
said
to
a
Gentleman
,
a
friend
of
his
a
few
days
before
the
execution
,
that
their
liberall
granting
of
requests
without
any
difficulty
,
did
make
him
to
suspect
some
unsound
and
hollow
meaning
,
and
thereupon
alledged
that
Italian
Proverb
,
—
They
never
used
fairer
speech
then
presently
they
do
,
nor
greater
protestations
of
Amity
;
and
because
it
is
more
then
was
accustomed
,
and
is
now
at
such
time
as
we
have
cause
to
suspect
the
contrary
,
I
cannot
but
be
jealous
of
her
Majesties
safety
,
so
long
as
any
thing
is
left
undone
that
tendeth
to
her
Majesties
preservation
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
entertain
your
honour
with
my
jealousies
and
fears
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
,
beseeching
you
to
continue
your
assistance
in
procuring
my
revocation
.
At
Paris
the
25
of
October
,
1572.
Your
Honors
to
command
,
Fran.
Walsingham
.
To
the
right
Honorable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majesties
principall
Secretary
.
SIR
,
although
I
had
no
express
commandement
from
her
Majesty
to
communicate
unto
the
King
and
Queen
Mother
such
an
answer
as
was
yeilded
unto
those
things
that
were
propounded
by
their
Ambassador
here
,
notwithstanding
I
thought
it
convenient
to
impart
the
same
unto
Queen
Mother
,
as
she
that
hath
the
Helm
in
hand
,
to
see
in
what
sort
the
said
answer
would
be
interpreted
at
my
access
unto
her
;
I
shewed
her
at
large
,
that
the
Ambassador
had
propounded
four
things
unto
certain
Deputies
by
her
Majesty
of
her
Councell
,
she
being
through
sickness
in
that
time
,
in
state
not
to
give
audience
.
To
the
first
touching
the
Enterview
The
2d
touching
the
confirmation
of
the
league
,
with
renewing
of
the
Oath
.
The
third
touching
the
establishing
of
Traffique
.
The
fourth
the
Kings
requests
to
have
the
Lord
Treasurer
,
or
the
Earle
of
Leicester
come
over
after
the
Queens
delivery
.
To
these
four
Requests
I
made
her
acquainted
with
such
answers
as
were
made
unto
the
same
.
To
the
first
touching
the
time
,
she
said
,
that
she
wrote
unto
the
Ambassador
,
that
in
respect
of
the
young
Queens
delivery
,
(
which
she
thought
would
have
been
ere
●his
time
)
the
meeting
could
not
be
before
the
twentieth
of
this
moneth
,
and
that
therefore
he
should
move
it
against
that
time
,
not
meaning
that
it
should
be
so
precisely
set
down
,
but
it
should
be
referred
chiefly
to
her
Majesties
choice
.
To
the
second
,
touching
the
place
,
she
shewed
me
,
that
forasmuch
as
she
had
never
intention
to
come
over
,
the
same
being
mistaken
by
the
Ambassador
,
and
that
the
interview
by
Sea
was
thought
inconvenient
,
hearing
that
the
Isles
of
Iersey
did
belong
unto
her
Majesty
,
she
thought
that
that
was
a
convenient
place
for
the
said
Enterview
,
and
therfore
she
caused
the
Ambassador
to
propound
it
,
protesting
that
the
same
was
void
of
any
evill
meaning
or
intention
,
and
that
there
were
Letters
written
to
the
Ambassador
for
that
purpose
before
the
late
execution
here
.
To
the
second
,
touching
the
renewing
of
the
Oath
,
she
said
that
the
same
proceeded
of
advertisements
from
the
Ambassador
,
that
her
Majesty
should
say
,
that
she
could
not
tell
what
accompt
or
assurance
to
make
of
the
late
League
concluded
;
whereupon
the
King
willed
him
to
make
offer
unto
her
,
that
what
she
could
devise
for
the
assurance
and
faithful
keeping
of
the
same
,
he
would
most
willingly
put
in
execution
;
and
thereupon
willed
him
to
offer
,
that
if
her
Majesty
should
think
it
requisite
,
the
same
should
be
confirmed
by
a
new
oath
;
and
as
for
my self
(
saith
she
)
considering
the
same
had
not
been
violated
of
either
party
,
I
concur
with
your
Mistres
in
opinion
,
thinking
the
same
needless
.
To
the
third
,
touching
the
establishing
of
Traffique
,
she
said
she
saw
some
reason
to
think
her
Majesties
answer
reasonable
;
That
the
time
seemeth
now
improper
;
considering
the
late
disorder
at
Roan
;
notwithstanding
the
Kings
meaning
was
to
take
such
order
as
well
for
the
punishing
of
offenders
,
as
for
the
well
using
of
Merchants
,
as
that
they
should
have
no
just
cause
to
fear
,
to
which
purpose
the
King
had
written
both
to
Caranges
the
Governour
,
as
also
to
the
chief
President
there
.
Touching
the
fourth
,
concerning
the
Kings
request
for
the
coming
over
either
of
the
Lord
Treasurer
,
or
the
Earl
of
Leicester
,
she
said
that
the
same
also
proceeded
of
advertisement
from
the
Ambassador
,
that
he
thought
that
if
their
Majesties
would
require
the
coming
over
of
either
of
them
,
after
the
Queens
delivery
,
that
the
same
would
be
yielded
to
;
whereupon
the
King
gave
him
Commission
to
move
her
Majesty
in
that
behalf
,
he
desiring
nothing
more
then
one
of
them
,
to
whom
he
knew
he
might
communicate
matters
of
weight
as
frankly
as
unto
her
Majesty
;
and
as
touching
any
peril
that
might
happen
unto
them
,
she
said
that
the
King
would
take
such
order
for
safety
,
as
they
should
be
in
no
less
surety
here
then
at
home
in
her
own
realm
.
To
that
I
replied
,
that
it
would
be
very
hard
for
her
Majesty
or
any
other
to
be
so
perswaded
in
that
behalf
,
for
that
it
was
not
possible
any
disorder
in
a
State
could
be
reduced
to
order
without
punishment
,
and
that
therefore
neither
stranger
nor
their
own
subjects
can
make
accompt
to
be
in
safety
within
their
government
,
so
long
as
the
malefactors
should
remain
unpunished
.
To
this
she
said
,
that
the
injuries
done
by
those
of
the
Religion
against
the
Catholiques
were
so
great
,
as
it
was
hard
to
bridle
the
peoples
fury
,
especially
upon
the
discovery
of
this
new
Treason
;
notwithstanding
such
order
was
taken
,
that
no
publique
person
or
Ambassador
should
be
touched
.
This
was
the
sum
of
her
reply
unto
such
answers
as
were
made
by
her
Majesty
to
the
Ambassador
there
.
I
made
her
also
acquainted
with
her
Majeiesties
answer
to
the
Ambassador
touching
my
Revocation
.
To
the
which
she
said
,
That
the
world
would
judge
some
alteration
to
be
between
the
two
Crowns
if
any
such
thing
should
be
done
,
without
sending
some
other
to
supply
my
place
.
I
then
delivered
her
a
copie
of
the
three
Requests
given
to
the
Ambassador
,
there
to
be
exhibited
unto
their
Majesties
here
in
the
behalf
of
the
Merchants
,
wherein
she
promised
that
there
should
be
such
order
taken
,
as
should
be
to
the
contentment
of
her
Majesty
,
and
the
safety
of
her
subjects
,
and
that
already
the
matter
had
been
considered
of
.
Being
given
to
understand
,
that
the
Baron
de
la
Garde
was
arrived
here
,
I
requested
her
Majesty
,
that
if
it
would
please
her
to
deal
earnestly
with
him
,
as
well
for
the
release
of
those
English
ships
that
were
stayed
already
,
as
also
to
give
order
that
those
that
are
now
presently
to
repair
to
Burdeaux
,
may
pass
to
&
fro
in
safety
without
any
molestation
,
either
with
the
Gallies
or
of
the
other
ships
there
.
Whereupon
she
sent
unto
me
the
next
day
the
said
Baron
de
la
Garde
,
who
after
long
circumstances
used
of
the
great
good
will
he
bare
unto
her
Majesties
Father
,
and
to
her
Majesty
her selfe
,
and
to
our
Nation
,
assured
me
,
that
the
ships
that
were
staied
were
delivered
:
That
he
had
taken
order
before
his
departure
from
Brouage
,
that
our
Merchants
should
pass
freely
without
any
molestation
or
trouble
;
and
that
there
were
already
some
passed
,
whom
onely
he
did
forbid
that
they
should
not
touch
at
the
Road
before
Rochel
:
he
shewed
me
that
he
had
received
such
strait
commandement
at
her
Majesties
hands
,
for
the
well
usage
of
our
Merchants
,
as
I
might
assure
my selfe
they
should
have
no
just
cause
to
complain
.
She
requested
me
in
the
conclusion
of
our
talk
,
to
write
unto
her
Majesty
,
that
she
was
given
to
understand
,
that
one
Sorez
their
subject
lately
retired
hither
,
did
seek
some
shipping
there
within
her
Majesties
Dominions
,
she
therefore
desired
her
that
she
would
take
order
for
some
restraint
to
be
made
in
that
behalf
,
for
that
he
is
so
ill
an
Instrument
,
as
he
would
be
glad
to
do
somthing
to
breed
unkindness
between
the
two
Crowns
,
which
occasion
she
said
she
hoped
her
Majesty
would
avoid
.
Moreover
she
shewed
me
,
that
divers
of
her
subjects
did
complain
of
injuries
done
unto
them
by
certain
ships
that
lye
about
the
Downs
and
the
Isle
of
Wight
,
and
therefore
desired
me
to
write
unto
her
Majesty
,
that
there
might
be
some
redress
given
in
that
behalf
.
And
so
leaving
to
trouble
your
Honor
any
fnrther
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
25
of
October
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
command
.
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
right
honorable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majesties
principall
Secretary
.
SIR
,
it
may
please
you
to
advertise
her
Majesty
,
that
the
young
Queen
was
brought
to
bed
of
a
daughter
the
22
of
October
,
whose
Nativity
was
consecrated
with
the
blood
of
Briquemont
and
Cavannes
,
who
the
same
day
between
the
hours
of
5
and
6
in
the
evening
,
were
hanged
by
Torch-light
,
the
King
,
Queen
mother
,
and
the
King
of
Navarre
,
with
the
Kings
brethren
,
and
Prince
of
Conde
being
lookers
on
.
As
Briquemont
was
going
up
the
ladder
the
Under-Provost
of
the
Town
said
,
that
the
King
had
sent
him
to
know
whether
he
could
say
any
thing
touching
the
late
Conjuration
,
which
if
he
would
confess
,
he
would
save
his
life
.
Whereunto
he
answered
,
that
the
King
had
never
a
more
faithful
nor
a
more
truer
subject
then
he
was
;
but
this
I
know
proceeded
not
of
himself
,
but
of
evil
Counsellours
about
him
;
and
so
lifting
up
his
eyes
to
heaven
,
he
said
,
O
my
God
,
upon
whose
Tribunal
Seat
I
stand
,
and
whose
face
I
hope
shortly
to
see
,
thou
knowest
well
that
I
know
nothing
,
nor
did
not
so
much
as
once
think
of
any
Conjuration
against
the
King
,
nor
against
his
Estate
;
though
contrariwise
they
have
untruly
put
the
same
in
my
process
;
but
I
beseech
my
God
,
that
he
will
pardon
the
King
,
and
all
those
that
have
been
the
cause
of
this
my
unjust
death
,
even
as
I
desire
pardon
at
thy
hands
for
my
sins
and
offences
committed
against
thy
Divine
Majestie
.
Being
then
drawn
up
another
step
on
the
ladder
,
he
uttered
onely
these
words
,
I
have
somewhat
to
utter
unto
the
King
,
which
I
would
be
glad
to
communicate
unto
him
;
but
(
said
he
)
I
see
that
I
may
not
;
and
so
shrunk
up
his
shoulders
,
to
forbear
to
use
any
further
speech
.
As
his
constancy
generally
was
much
commended
,
so
was
his
death
much
bewailed
of
many
Catholiques
that
were
beholders
of
the
same
.
Cavannes
used
no
speech
,
but
shewed
himself
void
of
all
magnanimity
,
who
before
his
death
,
in
hope
of
life
,
made
some
shew
to
relent
in
Religion
.
Two
things
were
generally
much
misliked
at
this
execution
;
the
one
,
the
presence
of
the
King
,
as
a
thing
unworthy
the
Head
of
justice
,
to
be
at
the
execution
of
justice
;
the
other
,
that
Briquemont
,
being
a
Gentleman
,
was
hanged
,
a
thing
very
rare
in
France
,
especially
he
being
reputed
of
his
enemies
to
be
innocent
of
that
thing
which
lately
had
been
laid
to
his
charge
.
About
an
hour
after
the
execution
,
the
cruel
and
bloody
people
of
this
Town
,
not
content
with
their
death
,
took
them
down
from
the
Gallows
,
and
drew
them
about
the
streets
,
thrusting
them
through
their
bodies
with
daggers
,
and
shooting
of
dags
at
them
,
cutting
off
their
ears
,
and
omitting
no
other
kind
of
villanous
and
barbarous
cruelty
.
It
was
thought
also
,
that
there
should
have
been
another
general
day
of
execution
,
of
as
many
as
have
been
known
at
any
time
to
have
been
of
the
Religion
;
the
stay
whereof
,
I
am
credibly
informed
,
was
procured
by
the
Queen
Mother
,
who
with
no
small
difficulty
and
intercession
,
obtained
the
same
at
the
Kings
hands
,
who
protested
that
the
same
was
but
deferred
for
a
time
.
The
King
is
grown
now
so
bloody
minded
,
as
they
that
advised
him
thereto
do
repent
the
same
;
and
do
fear
that
the
old
saying
will
prove
true
,
Malum
consilium
consultori
pessimum
.
At
the
time
of
my
Congratulation
of
the
birth
of
the
child
,
I
used
these
speeches
following
to
the
King
:
Sir
,
knowing
the
mutual
good
will
that
is
between
my
Mistris
the
Queen
and
your
Majestie
,
as
between
whom
good
and
evil
,
pleasures
and
displeasures
are
common
,
I
could
do
no
less
,
being
her
Minister
here
,
but
congratulate
as
well
the
prosperous
delivery
of
the
Queen
your
Majesties
wife
,
as
also
the
Nativity
of
the
yong
Princess
your
daughter
,
who
is
,
as
it
were
,
a
pledge
of
some
issue-male
to
follow
,
that
may
hereafter
supply
the
Royal
Seat
that
you
presently
enjoy
;
which
when
it
cometh
to
pass
,
no
Prince
,
Neighbor
,
Ally
or
Confederate
will
be
more
glad
thereof
then
the
Queens
Majestie
my
Mistris
.
Whereunto
the
King
answered
,
after
private
thanks
given
unto
me
for
the
office
of
Congratulation
,
that
I
did
use
such
speech
as
appertained
to
the
good
amity
between
them
;
which
was
,
That
pleasures
and
displeasures
should
be
common
to
either
of
them
;
which
as
I
look
for
no
less
a●
my
good
sisters
hands
your
Mistris
,
so
she
may
assure
her self
,
saith
he
,
at
my
hands
;
and
I
wish
that
my
Ambassador
might
have
occasion
to
use
like
office
of
Congratulation
towards
h●r
as
you
do
here
towards
me
.
I
thanked
his
Majestie
for
wishing
that
wish
,
for
that
it
was
a
general
desire
to
as
many
as
truly
loved
her
Majestie
.
As
I
was
taking
my
leave
,
he
told
me
,
that
they
of
Rochel
,
against
whom
he
did
mean
presently
to
send
his
Forces
,
did
give
out
,
that
her
Majestie
promiseth
to
send
them
succours
;
which
thing
(
saith
he
)
I
do
not
believe
,
considering
the
good
intelligence
that
is
between
us
.
To
this
I
replyed
,
that
if
his
Majestie
should
give
credit
to
any
such
thing
,
he
should
do
her
Majestie
great
wrong
,
considering
the
late
protestation
I
made
unto
him
on
her
Majesties
behalf
,
that
her
meaning
was
not
to
do
any
thing
that
may
tend
to
the
violating
of
the
late
League
concluded
between
them
.
As
for
the
Brutes
given
out
by
them
of
Rochel
,
who
are
now
in
desperation
;
I
shewed
him
,
that
men
in
that
state
are
glad
to
give
out
any
thing
that
may
draw
others
to
joyn
with
them
in
assistance
.
He
answered
,
that
he
believed
it
was
so
.
And
so
I
took
my
leave
of
him
.
I
was
then
brought
unto
Queen
Mother
,
unto
whom
I
used
like
speech
of
Congratulation
.
After
which
speech
,
I
shewed
her
,
that
the
King
had
made
me
acquainted
with
certain
brutes
given
out
by
them
of
Rochel
,
of
some
ayd
promised
by
her
Majestie
,
which
thing
very
honourably
(
said
I
)
he
protesteth
he
would
not
believe
.
Whereupon
she
shewed
me
,
how
it
was
true
,
that
certain
Letters
were
lately
intercepted
,
sent
by
them
of
Rochel
,
in
the
which
there
was
mention
made
that
her
Majestie
underhand
had
promised
to
assist
them
,
that
the
Count
Montgomery
would
repair
unto
them
with
the
said
assistance
,
but
for
my
part
,
saith
she
,
I
know
the
Queen
your
Mistris
to
be
too
honourable
and
too
wise
to
intermeddle
in
any
such
matter
,
who
I
know
will
give
the
King
my
son
leave
to
deal
with
his
subjects
,
as
shall
seem
best
unto
himself
.
I
shewed
her
,
that
in
so
judging
of
her
Majestie
,
she
judged
rightly
;
and
that
I
hoped
she
would
give
more
credit
to
her
Majesties
late
protestation
touching
the
inviolable
observing
of
the
late
League
,
then
to
any
brutes
that
should
be
given
out
by
desperate
men
.
This
was
the
effect
of
that
which
passed
between
us
for
that
present
.
About
the
seven
and
twentieth
of
the
last
there
arrived
here
a
Currier
out
of
Spain
,
sent
from
the
Ambassador
Resident
there
,
who
hath
brought
unto
them
very
grateful
news
,
especially
Monsieur
,
as
I
hear
,
seemeth
to
be
most
contented
with
the
same
.
He
hath
lately
had
great
conference
with
the
Ambassador
of
Spain
,
who
beginneth
now
to
shew
great
magnificency
,
and
hath
lately
clad
fourteen
of
his
servants
with
Cloaks
of
Scarlet
,
garded
with
Velvet
,
and
given
them
other
apparel
suitable
thereto
.
Before
the
arrival
of
the
said
Currier
,
there
was
some
unkindness
grown
betwixt
Spain
and
this
Crown
,
upon
a
complaint
made
by
the
Captain
of
Callis
,
of
a
Barque
cast
up
this
Summer
by
the
sluce
,
which
is
like
,
upon
the
next
glut
of
water
▪
to
drown
the
whole
Gountrey
of
Oye
;
but
now
there
is
a
promise
made
that
all
shall
be
addressed
;
so
that
it
is
thought
,
that
there
was
never
so
great
amity
between
Spain
and
this
Crown
,
as
presently
is
like
to
be
.
The
Italians
discourse
,
that
the
King
must
leave
no
means
unattempted
to
procure
the
having
of
the
young
King
of
Scots
for
a
match
for
his
daughter
;
which
thing
they
think
,
with
disbursing
of
an
hundred
thousand
Crowns
amongst
the
needy
Scotish
Nobility
,
will
easily
be
brought
to
pass
.
The
Scotish
Ambassador
the
eight
and
twentieth
and
nine
and
twentieth
of
the
last
,
had
often
conference
with
the
Cardinal
of
Guise
and
the
Duke
Aumale
;
his
abode
in
Court
was
more
then
ordinary
for
an
Ambassador
,
for
he
continued
there
two
whole
days
,
which
maketh
men
to
judge
that
the
matter
was
of
importance
,
and
therefore
required
present
expedition
.
It
is
looked
for
here
that
her
Majestie
should
send
some
body
to
congratulate
the
nativity
of
this
young
Princes
,
for
all
other
Princess
do
the
like
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
first
of
November
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
It
is
thought
la
Crocque
shall
succeed
la
Mote
,
who
laboureth
most
earnestly
presently
to
return
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
TOuching
the
present
estate
of
things
here
,
I
refer
your
Lordship
to
these
enclosed
Occurences
,
and
to
my
Letters
directed
unto
Master
Secretary
.
As
they
have
been
alwayes
constant
here
in
their
doings
,
so
were
they
never
so
inconstant
as
at
this
present
.
Not
two
days
before
the
execution
of
Briquemont
,
they
were
resolved
not
to
have
executed
him
,
and
seemed
very
much
to
lament
that
which
already
hath
been
done
,
as
a
thing
which
hath
much
weakned
the
Realm
,
and
made
them
odious
to
other
Nations
.
The
alteration
now
of
this
humor
,
for
themselves
most
honourable
and
profitable
,
is
thought
to
proceed
of
advertisements
lately
out
of
Spain
,
who
promiseth
great
things
;
so
that
it
is
now
thought
their
cruelty
will
rather
increase
then
asswage
,
which
all
men
do
foresee
will
prove
more
profitable
for
Spain
,
then
for
themselves
.
The
wisest
sort
are
now
least
acquainted
with
matters
of
great
moment
;
such
as
are
parties
and
passionate
,
are
they
that
bear
greatest
sway
in
the
greatest
matters
,
who
in
respect
of
their
private
passion
and
revenge
,
care
not
what
becomes
of
the
Prince
and
the
Realm
.
The
long
Gowns
,
who
are
men
of
the
greatest
experience
,
are
onely
employed
in
the
expedition
of
ordinary
causes
.
All
men
do
look
for
some
mischievous
issue
of
their
kind
of
Government
.
There
lacketh
but
the
Cardinal
of
Lorrains
presence
to
hasten
the
same
to
his
full
ripeness
.
If
the
mischief
might
only
reach
to
themselves
,
the
harm
were
the
less
;
but
it
is
feared
that
their
neighbours
shall
participate
some
part
of
the
smart
of
their
folly
;
amongst
other
,
none
is
more
threatned
then
poor
England
.
I
pray
God
therefore
her
Majestie
take
profit
of
your
Lordships
good
care
and
counsel
,
and
then
shall
I
fear
the
less
.
The
Emperours
death
,
which
was
made
so
assured
,
groweth
now
to
be
doubtful
,
for
that
Letters
of
the
seventh
of
the
last
from
Auspurg
,
make
no
mention
thereof
.
And
so
leaving
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
first
of
November
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
I
Have
not
at
this
present
much
more
to
say
unto
your
Lordship
,
then
that
that
is
contained
in
my
Letters
directed
to
Master
Secretary
in
these
inclosed
Occurrents
.
Briquemants
death
,
through
his
constancy
and
earnest
protestation
made
of
his
innocency
,
hath
bred
in
all
men
a
general
compassion
of
him
,
as
also
,
a
general
misliking
of
the
kind
of
his
death
;
for
that
men
of
his
quality
and
service
,
whatsoever
their
offence
hath
been
,
have
not
accustomably
been
hanged
.
Generally
all
men
do
cry
out
and
say
,
that
the
liberty
of
France
is
lost
,
yea
,
and
of
some
the
most
vehement
Catholiques
,
do
wish
both
themselves
and
that
they
have
out
of
this
Countrey
.
Some
here
do
perswade
the
King
,
to
stand
upon
the
greatness
of
Spain
,
and
not
to
suffer
men
to
have
that
free
access
into
his
Chamber
as
accustomably
they
are
wont
to
have
here
.
Surely
if
he
continue
his
severity
,
it
will
not
be
much
for
his
safety
to
suffer
men
so
freely
to
come
near
him
.
What
will
be
the
issue
of
these
Tragical
doings
here
,
God
onely
knoweth
,
but
generally
every
man
feareth
that
all
will
go
to
ruine
.
In
the
mean
time
,
considering
the
late
greatness
of
Spain
with
this
Crown
,
I
fear
they
cannot
be
content
to
do
that
thing
that
may
tend
to
their
own
ruine
,
but
also
they
will
seek
the
ruine
of
their
neighbours
.
I
am
therefore
glad
to
hear
that
your
Lordship
,
with
the
rest
of
my
Lords
of
the
Councel
,
do
so
carefully
take
order
to
withstand
the
malice
of
those
that
envy
your
present
quietness
and
repose
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
,
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
first
of
November
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
F.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
for
the
Queens
Majestie
in
France
.
SIr
,
I
have
nothing
worthy
to
write
unto
you
at
this
time
,
but
because
this
bearer
promiseth
to
see
you
,
I
would
not
let
him
pass
without
my
letters
.
What
was
done
in
Scotland
,
he
can
best
tell
you
;
sithence
de
Crocque
and
Viracq●e
went
from
thence
,
they
grow
nearer
to
accord
then
they
did
before
;
yet
what
they
will
do
in
the
end
,
it
is
hard
to
say
.
Mr.
Killegrew
hopeth
for
the
best
;
wisdom
would
teach
them
,
for
all
considerations
,
to
agree
within
themselves
,
and
amongst
themselves
,
and
by
themselves
,
and
that
they
may
do
(
as
far
as
they
can
see
)
now
no
more
lets
them
.
Here
at
home
we
stand
looking
somewhat
to
our
security
against
sudden
attempts
,
and
expecting
what
new
occurrents
time
will
bring
.
The
Parliament
is
prolonged
until
the
twelfth
of
January
,
which
should
have
begun
the
first
of
November
.
When
we
hear
again
from
you
,
you
are
like
to
have
another
dispatch
,
and
not
before
,
as
far
as
I
can
see
.
I
and
your
friends
do
not
cease
to
call
for
a
successor
for
you
,
but
as
yet
her
Majestie
cannot
resolve
on
the
person
;
and
that
once
known
,
and
he
commanded
and
provided
,
you
may
assuredly
then
hope
upon
your
return
.
I
am
acquainted
with
these
matters
,
before
that
time
arm
your self
with
patience
,
and
that
time
we
will
hasten
as
we
may
.
I
pray
you
buy
me
the
Commentaries
of
Mathiolus
upon
Dioscorides
,
translated
into
French
,
and
let
it
be
bound
there
with
two
or
three
sheets
of
paper
before
and
in
the
end
,
That
book
was
never
wont
to
go
from
me
,
and
now
I
cannot
tell
how
it
is
stoln
from
me
:
because
it
was
noted
with
my
observations
and
notes
,
I
had
rather
have
lost
a
far
better
thing
;
and
in
London
I
cannot
buy
any
other
,
and
therefore
I
pray
you
help
me
to
one
,
and
I
wil
repay
it
where
you
will
appoint
in
French
Crowns
,
with
a
hundred
thanks
.
Fare
you
well
.
From
Windsore
the
thirtieth
of
October
,
1572.
Your
assured
Friend
,
Th.
Smith
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
yesterday
came
Williams
your
servant
to
Windsore
with
your
Letters
and
Advertisements
of
that
which
he
had
to
declare
concerning
Lions
,
Florence
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
wherein
I
see
strange
dealing
for
the
party
once
offered
to
remain
Prisoner
,
until
the
truth
might
be
tryed
,
and
so
to
lose
his
head
,
if
the
tale
were
not
true
;
wherefore
I
see
it
is
good
reason
to
be
slow
in
credit
to
such
matters
.
Presently
there
is
here
one
York
,
come
as
he
saith
,
with
Letters
from
Lyons
,
of
credit
to
the
Queens
Majestie
,
and
his
message
is
to
declare
secretly
the
danger
of
and
that
if
3
would
be
so
content
,
E
would
come
to
lie
into
hall
2
with
such
other
fond
devices
,
as
for
many
respects
the
party
is
greatly
suspected
;
wherefore
her
Majestie
hath
willed
me
with
all
haste
to
will
you
by
some
good
means
to
understand
the
truth
of
the
party
himself
;
that
is
to
say
,
of
Glasco
and
if
he
have
not
sent
any
such
,
then
with
speed
to
advertise
,
for
I
think
it
will
be
necessary
for
3
in
honour
,
and
for
in
safety
to
utter
the
matter
,
or
the
party
to
Florence
.
This
messenger
pretendeth
great
devotion
in
Religion
,
and
we
understand
that
he
is
of
great
levity
,
and
fully
meet
for
any
dangerous
enterprize
.
I
cannot
write
any
more
for
haste
of
sending
away
this
Pacquet
,
because
her
Majestie
would
have
speedy
answer
.
I
trust
you
shall
shortly
hear
of
some
comfort
of
a
successor
.
The
Queens
Majestie
is
content
that
I
shall
speak
to
Mr.
Fr●●●is
Carew
to
supply
that
place
,
with
whom
to
morrow
I
will
speak
,
and
that
earnestly
.
We
are
wont
to
have
all
evil
news
from
thence
,
but
now
we
have
also
very
evil
news
in
our
North
parts
.
The
nine
and
twentieth
of
the
last
,
the
good
Regent
of
Scotland
dyed
,
as
I
think
,
by
a
natural
sickness
,
and
yet
the
cert●●nty
is
not
known
.
This
will
make
our
cause
the
worse
in
Scotland
,
for
I
fear
the
conveyance
away
of
the
King
,
and
yet
there
is
care
taken
for
his
safety
,
but
I
can
almost
hope
for
no
good
using
;
our selves
●all
by
he●ps
,
and
why
the
heaps
fall
not
upon
our selves
person●lly
,
I
se●
nothing
to
the
let
thereof
in
our selves
;
God
be
merciful
unto
us
.
Yesterday
the
French
Ambassador
sent
me
word
to
declare
to
her
Majestie
,
that
the
French
Queen
hath
brought
forth
a
Daughter
;
and
to
know
,
whe●her
the
Queens
Majestie
would
be
content
to
Christen
it
with
her
own
name
,
and
to
send
my
Lord
of
Leicester
or
me
thither
.
Her
Majesties
answer
was
,
That
she
would
not
desire
to
Christen
it
,
nor
would
send
my
Lord
of
L●●●ester
o●
me
;
but
if
the
King
would
des●●e
her
Majestie
to
be
God-mother
,
she
would
not
refuse
it
,
but
would
send
some
person
qu●lified
.
What
will
follow
hereof
,
I
know
not
.
From
my
house
at
Westminster
,
the
third
of
November
,
1572.
Your
assured
loving
Friend
,
William
Burleigh
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
for
the
Queens
Majestie
in
France
.
MY
Lord
,
I
do
thank
you
for
the
speedy
answer
to
my
former
letters
which
I
wrote
touching
a
Rider
,
and
I
perceive
you
used
so
much
care
as
you
have
already
hearkned
out
one
that
is
recommended
very
sufficient
;
but
his
demands
you
think
are
very
great
,
and
so
they
be
indeed
:
But
as
I
am
desirous
to
have
such
a
man
,
so
am
I
loth
to
pay
too
dearly
for
him
.
I
would
gladly
hear
how
Mo●ret
doth
imploy
him
now
,
or
whether
you
think
him
not
a
meet
man
for
that
purpose
.
If
he
be
of
his
wonted
mind
,
he
is
very
desirous
to
return
again
hither
,
and
to
serve
very
reasonable
;
and
I
am
given
to
understand
,
that
he
hath
profited
very
well
in
his
profession
since
his
being
there
.
If
he
be
to
be
had
reasonably
,
and
that
you
hear
of
his
ability
therewith
of
men
of
judgement
to
be
confirmed
,
I
had
rather
have
him
then
any
other
.
If
he
be
not
,
then
this
I
say
for
the
other
,
whom
I
thank
you
again
for
,
I
will
give
him
150
Crowns
a
year
wages
and
his
meat
,
and
drink
,
and
lodging
in
my
house
for
him
and
his
man
,
and
allowance
in
my
stable
for
two
horses
;
and
if
he
prove
a
man
to
my
liking
,
I
think
,
you
do
believe
,
I
can
find
in
my
heart
to
be
better
worth
to
him
one
way
or
another
then
50
Crowns
besides
his
wages
.
If
you
can
thus
agree
with
him
,
the
sooner
he
come
to
me
the
better
;
not
doubting
but
that
you
will
in
the
mean
time
make
good
inquiry
of
his
trade
and
life
,
and
what
his
conditions
be
.
And
if
ever
he
have
been
honest
,
I
trust
to
keep
him
so
;
and
if
his
nature
be
not
too
bad
,
I
hope
he
shall
be
contented
here
with
his
usage
,
as
I
mean
he
shall
be
treated
.
And
so
,
Sir
,
I
most
humbly
desire
you
to
let
me
have
some
description
of
the
man
by
your
next
,
and
what
you
think
he
will
do
.
Now
,
Sir
,
Touching
our
estate
here
:
First
,
thanks
be
to
God
our
Mistris
is
in
very
good
health
,
and
I
trust
in
God
ere
it
be
long
will
shew
some
care
over
us
all
.
The
matters
in
Scotland
stand
but
in
tickle
terms
between
the
parties
,
I
mean
between
the
King
and
the
Queens
side
;
and
so
have
they
Agents
—
for
that
the
King
left
them
,
who
be
now
returned
with
better
hope
(
I
think
)
then
in
the
end
they
shall
have
cause
to
bring
their
practises
to
pass
.
Other
particular
news
of
weight
here
is
none
at
this
present
worth
the
writing
,
but
that
we
are
all
here
yet
quiet
,
and
by
Gods
good
assistance
,
I
trust
,
shortly
more
certain
hope
we
shall
have
of
the
continuance
of
it
.
We
your
poor
friends
here
are
continually
labourers
for
your
coming
home
;
and
surely
,
I
trust
,
you
shall
return
ere
it
be
long
.
For
my
own
part
,
I
will
not
cease
till
it
be
granted
;
and
in
hope
of
that
,
I
will
forbear
to
write
somewhat
now
,
which
when
you
come
home
(
if
you
will
affirm
)
●
will
tell
you
.
So
my
good
Francis
fare
you
well
.
In
some
haste
,
the
seven
and
twentieth
of
October
.
At
Windsore
.
I
mean
to
morrow
or
next
day
,
being
at
London
,
to
visit
your
wife
,
ceaseth
who
not
to
call
daily
upon
all
your
friends
here
by
your
letters
for
your
coming
home
.
I
like
not
my
Cypher
I
have
,
I
will
make
new
,
and
send
it
you
,
and
then
you
shall
hear
of
a
matter
worthy
the
writing
.
We
hear
here
that
Montmore●cy
is
in
some
danger
.
Your
very
Friend
,
Ro.
Leicester
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majestes
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
YOur
messenger
that
brought
your
dispatch
of
the
five
and
twentieth
of
October
,
arrived
here
the
second
of
November
,
and
my
Lord
Treasurer
imparted
unto
me
such
matters
as
you
advertised
him
of
,
by
whom
again
you
shall
understand
her
Majesties
pleasure
,
for
that
I
think
his
Cypher
is
better
then
mine
.
I
am
loth
to
enter
into
some
of
t●ose
things
which
I
am
very
desirous
else
to
say
somewhat
to
you
of
;
but
not
doubting
but
his
Lordship
will
signifie
the
whole
,
I
will
now
forbear
,
and
descend
to
smaller
matters
.
And
to
answer
you
for
the
two
Captains
you
wrote
to
me
to
move
her
Majestie
for
;
she
is
now
pleased
to
entertain
the
one
,
him
that
hath
most
means
am
I
lothest
to
name
,
lest
he
might
be
suspected
.
In
this
mysterie
you
know
whom
I
mean
,
and
shall
also
by
your
servant
:
she
is
content
with
50
l.
yearly
,
whether
it
will
like
him
or
no
,
I
know
not
;
if
it
do
not
,
we
will
do
what
we
can
to
increase
it
;
also
,
the
other
her
Majestie
yet
is
not
minded
to
use
his
service
.
We
perceive
the
party
Saint
4
is
very
coy
in
his
dealing
;
but
surely
he
is
not
to
be
blamed
,
the
world
being
there
with
you
as
it
is
.
You
shall
hear
of
another
manner
of
matter
,
I
am
sure
,
by
my
Lord
Treasurer
,
which
is
lately
offered
me
here
,
but
we
greatly
suspect
it
to
be
some
practise
,
or
else
the
choice
is
not
well
made
of
the
party
in
my
opinion
.
And
you
shall
do
well
to
understand
it
with
all
expedition
,
as
I
am
sure
my
said
Lord
doth
advise
you
throughly
therein
;
for
it
is
of
consequence
,
and
it
behoveth
us
withal
speed
to
know
whether
it
be
right
or
wrong
;
if
it
be
wrong
,
by
my
consent
there
shall
be
right
example
made
of
the
like
,
&c.
The
Regent
of
Scotland
is
dead
,
as
we
are
advertised
this
day
.
I
suppose
it
to
be
very
true
:
I
trust
her
Majestie
will
not
lose
the
opportunity
offered
there
.
If
the
Emperor
be
dead
also
,
it
will
make
a
great
change
.
I
hope
better
for
Christendom
,
I
mean
,
for
good
Christians
.
I
have
sent
you
a
letter
two
days
ago
by
a
Scotchman
,
one
D●uglas
;
wherein
I
have
sent
you
my
mind
touching
the
Rider
,
whom
I
desire
greatly
to
have
,
if
I
may
reasonably
have
him
.
You
shal
perceive
by
this
Letter
at
large
,
that
if
I
may
have
him
for
150
Crowns
a
year
for
himself
,
and
to
give
him
meat
and
drink
,
and
his
man
,
with
a
couple
of
horse
found
in
my
stable
:
I
think
I
shall
be
worth
to
him
otherwise
,
half
as
much
more
,
if
he
like
me
well
,
as
I
mean
he
shall
try
me
and
I
him
for
a
year
:
And
if
so
he
be
content
,
the
sooner
he
come
,
the
better
.
God
send
him
to
be
an
honest
man
,
and
I
warrant
you
he
shall
be
very
well
entreated
.
For
his
sufficiency
,
I
leave
it
to
your
good
enquiry
.
I
trust
shortly
you
shall
be
at
home
.
I
have
not
ceased
daily
,
since
your
wives
arrival
,
to
call
upon
her
Majestie
for
it
,
and
she
is
fully
agreed
thereto
,
and
hath
named
some
for
your
successor
.
I
think
Francis
Carew
shall
be
the
man
,
as
it
is
yet
resolved
,
or
Henry
Cobham
;
but
one
of
them
,
I
care
not
who
,
shall
be
hastned
for
your
sake
,
assure
your self
.
I
pray
you
shew
all
the
favour
and
countenance
you
can
to
Benedict
Spinola
;
he
hath
a
great
cause
there
in
hand
,
which
he
hath
heard
you
have
favourably
furthered
.
He
hath
required
my
thanks
,
he
is
my
dear
friend
,
and
the
best
Italian
I
know
in
England
.
Her
Majestie
hath
written
for
him
.
Let
his
brother
know
,
that
I
have
written
to
you
,
I
pray
you
,
if
the
Rider
conclude
,
I
am
sure
Spinola
'
s
brother
,
if
he
be
there
,
will
answer
his
brother
here
again
.
So
good
Francis
fare
you
well
.
Your
good
wife
is
in
health
.
In
haste
the
second
of
November
.
Your
assured
Friend
,
Ro:
Leicester
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
.
IT
may
please
you
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
Standen
arrived
here
lately
in
post
out
of
Flanders
,
where
he
staied
onely
five
daies
,
and
had
daily
conference
,
for
the
time
of
his
abo●e
there
,
with
the
Scotish
Ambassador
,
together
with
L●ggens
;
who
at
his
return
,
which
was
by
post
,
accompanied
him
into
Flanders
.
Those
that
observed
the
manner
of
their
conferences
,
his
coming
and
returning
by
post
,
being
accompanied
by
Liggens
at
his
return
,
maketh
the
Sotchmen
that
wish
continuance
of
quiet
in
their
Countrey
,
to
fear
that
there
is
some
dangerous
practise
in
hand
.
The
said
Ambassador
doth
now
daily
repair
to
the
Court
,
and
hath
often
conference
with
the
Queen
Mother
at
an
extraordinary
time
in
the
morning
,
when
as
commonly
no
Ambassador
hath
access
but
in
the
afternoon
.
Not
long
●ince
,
in
talk
apart
with
his
friends
,
he
said
,
that
if
the
troubles
of
Scotland
had
not
been
,
his
Mistris
had
been
at
libertie
,
and
perhaps
enjoyed
a
better
Crown
then
Scotland
is
.
He
said
further
,
that
if
his
Mistris
had
as
many
good
friends
in
Scotland
,
as
she
hath
in
England
,
she
had
not
long
remained
in
prison
as
she
doth
.
Thus
you
see
how
dangerous
a
ghest
her
Majestie
harboureth
.
The
Spanish
Marquis
,
who
is
come
hither
to
congratulate
the
Queens
delivery
,
under
the
colour
of
the
same
,
as
I
learned
secretly
,
he
hath
commission
to
treat
secretly
of
three
points
.
The
one
,
to
cause
the
King
to
enter
into
the
League
.
The
other
,
to
the
marriage
between
Monsieur
and
his
Masters
daughter
.
The
third
,
to
propound
some
way
for
the
Scotish
Queens
delivery
.
Being
procured
thereto
by
the
house
of
Guise
,
in
recompence
of
the
execution
done
upon
them
of
the
Religion
,
whereby
the
King
of
Spain
acknowledgeth
to
have
saved
the
Low-Countreys
.
The
Cardinal
of
Lorrain
by
his
Letters
,
procured
the
King
to
write
earnestly
to
his
Ambassador
in
Turky
,
to
cause
him
to
travel
,
by
all
means
,
to
compound
the
differences
between
him
and
the
Princes
of
the
League
.
The
Almains
do
fear
much
the
election
of
the
Emperors
second
son
in
Polonia
,
as
that
thing
which
will
make
the
house
of
Austria
too
great
.
And
so
for
other
matters
referring
your
Lordship
to
these
enclosed
Occurrents
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
twelfth
of
November
.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
touching
the
Scotish
matters
,
her
Majestie
desi●eth
to
be
advertised
of
,
your
Lordship
shall
understand
,
that
I
should
know
the
partie
my self
,
ever
since
my
repair
hither
,
who
is
of
the
Religion
▪
and
though
not
taken
heretofore
to
be
very
zealous
,
yet
always
reputed
to
be
very
honest
.
He
had
been
slain
,
if
he
had
not
been
saved
by
●
in
this
last
broil
,
with
whom
he
is
most
assuredly
in
great
credit
.
Steward
at
his
return
told
me
,
that
●
meant
to
send
him
into
England
with
letters
of
recommendation
unto
●
and
at
that
time
he
also
requested
me
to
recommend
him
by
letters
,
which
I
promised
to
do
;
he
saying
,
that
he
would
send
for
them
.
Knowing
the
familiaritie
between
the
said
party
,
and
the
other
abovenamed
,
and
knowing
the
trust
that
●
reposeth
in
him
,
I
thought
I
could
no
way
be
better
informed
of
the
truth
of
the
matter
then
by
him
;
for
that
I
know
,
that
if
any
such
matters
were
,
he
was
acquainted
with
all
:
I
sent
for
the
said
party
,
who
secretly
repaired
to
me
,
and
upon
the
first
opening
of
the
matter
,
he
dealt
roundly
with
me
,
assuring
me
,
that
both
he
and
the
other
sent
before
as
men
of
special
trust
,
were
imployed
by
●
but
the
latter
onely
with
Letters
of
credit
,
which
the
principal
himself
shall
avow
unto
me
,
if
it
were
not
for
suspicion
,
his
doing
being
very
narrowly
observed
.
As
for
the
Coyness
used
by
●
proceeded
onely
of
forgetfulness
,
through
a
dangerous
sickness
he
had
not
long
before
I
sent
unto
him
.
He
willed
me
to
assure
her
Majestie
,
that
she
might
as
well
give
credit
unto
him
,
as
to
●
himself
.
He
told
me
he
could
not
declare
the
contents
of
the
parties
Commission
,
for
that
it
was
upon
shutting
of
the
gates
,
but
would
find
a
time
for
that
,
I
perceived
he
was
one
whom
●
trusted
.
He
desired
that
the
matter
might
be
communicated
by
her
Majestie
unto
few
,
for
that
he
did
assure
me
the
D.
had
great
intelligence
in
her
Countrey
.
He
requested
me
also
,
that
the
letters
of
the
party
might
pass
in
my
pacquet
,
the
same
being
so
disguised
as
they
will
never
be
known
:
This
is
asmuch
as
p●ssed
between
us
.
And
so
leaving
,
&c.
At
Paris
the
twelfth
of
November
,
1572.
Your
Lordships
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
.
SIr
,
it
may
please
you
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
the
eighteenth
of
this
Moneth
Monsieur
Mannesire
repaired
unto
me
,
sent
from
the
King
and
Queen
Mother
,
to
shew
me
that
they
have
made
choice
of
him
to
be
sent
out
of
hand
unto
her
Ma●estie
,
to
invite
her
to
be
Gossip
,
together
with
the
Empress
,
and
the
Duke
of
Savoy
,
who
as
it
is
thought
,
will
be
here
in
person
.
He
told
me
,
that
the
King
willed
him
to
assure
her
Majestie
,
that
there
was
no
alteration
in
him
of
good
will
towards
her
Majestie
;
and
that
in
confirmation
of
the
same
,
he
could
do
no
less
but
desire
her
Majestie
to
be
his
Gossip
.
Further
,
I
gathered
by
him
,
he
hath
some
charge
to
feel
her
Majesties
mind
and
inclination
towards
Monsieur
Duc
d'
Alanson
,
from
whom
he
hath
a
letter
unto
her
Majestie
.
Touching
Monsieur
Mannesire
himself
,
he
doth
all
the
good
offices
he
may
to
continue
amity
betwixt
her
Majestie
and
his
Master
,
and
is
altogether
altered
from
Spain
and
the
house
of
Guise
,
with
whom
I
know
he
is
quite
out
of
credit
,
for
that
he
hath
not
seemed
the
best
to
like
of
the
late
proceedings
.
Here
he
is
in
good
opinion
both
with
the
King
and
Queen
Mother
;
and
therefore
being
in
credit
,
and
well-affected
towards
her
Majestie
,
he
may
by
receiving
good
usage
at
her
hands
receive
thereby
incouragement
also
to
continue
his
good
affection
.
The
Legate
is
looked
for
here
the
four
and
twentieth
of
this
moneth
:
the
end
of
his
coming
is
to
two
purposes
,
as
it
is
said
;
the
one
,
to
procure
the
King
to
subscribe
to
the
last
Councel
at
Trent
;
the
other
,
to
suffer
a
levy
of
money
to
be
made
within
his
Dominions
,
termed
by
the
name
Crusado
,
for
the
maintenance
of
the
Turkish
Wars
.
They
are
advertised
from
the
Ambassador
at
Rome
,
how
that
the
Christians
Army
is
retired
.
Don
Iohn
de
Austria
,
being
already
arrived
at
Messina
,
and
the
Venetians
being
at
Corfu
.
And
so
having
nothing
else
to
advertise
at
this
present
,
&c.
At
Paris
the
twentieth
of
November
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
F.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
for
the
Queens
Majestie
in
France
.
MR.
Walsingham
:
First
touching
your
revocation
,
her
Majestie
is
fully
resolved
thereof
,
and
that
all
the
expedition
that
may
be
devised
,
shall
be
used
therein
,
as
you
shall
further
understand
from
others
.
Your
good
wife
was
here
yesterday
with
me
,
who
prevented
me
,
meaning
to
have
gone
my self
to
her
house
to
have
●een
her
,
for
that
she
is
so
great
as
was
〈◊〉
meet
for
her
to
travel
about
.
Such
was
her
earnestness
of
your
coming
away
,
as
she
was
come
to
me
,
before
I
thought
any
body
had
known
of
my
being
in
London
;
and
coming
from
Windsore
,
my
Lord
Treasurer
and
I
met
with
your
messenger
young
Nicasius
.
We
find
still
new
tragical
parts
playing
in
that
Countrey
;
among
others
,
none
more
strange
,
and
more
unnatural
then
his
last
,
going
in
person
to
see
one
of
his
Subjects
and
eldest
Souldiers
executed
;
an
example
used
by
no
Christian
,
but
the
most
mighty
God
will
not
suffer
long
such
Princes
to
dwell
over
his
people
.
As
for
his
good
intention
to
our
Mistris
and
this
Realm
,
when
he
sheweth
himself
friendly
to
his
own
,
then
we
will
hope
he
may
be
friendly
to
his
neighbors
.
Since
the
death
of
the
Regent
of
Scotland
,
we
have
not
heard
any
thing
what
is
done
there
:
You
shall
hear
,
assoon
as
we
are
advertised
of
any
thing
worthy
.
Touching
the
Rider
I
wrote
of
,
I
have
referred
to
this
bearer
to
declare
my
mind
unto
you
,
to
have
a
good
one
;
I
will
be
content
to
strain
my self
far
.
We
have
no
news
here
,
onely
her
Majestie
is
in
good
health
;
and
though
you
may
hear
of
brutes
of
the
contrary
,
I
assure
you
it
is
not
as
hath
been
reported
.
Somewhat
her
Majestie
hath
been
troubled
with
a
spice
or
shew
of
the
Mother
,
but
indeed
not
so
:
The
fits
that
she
hath
had
hath
not
been
above
a
quarter
of
an
hour
,
but
yet
this
little
in
her
hath
bred
strange
brutes
here
at
home
.
God
send
her
,
I
beseech
him
a
long
life
.
So
I
bid
you
heartily
farewell
,
the
of
November
,
1572.
Your
assured
Friend
,
Ro:
Leicester
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
your
Letters
sent
by
Ni●asius
his
son
,
came
to
my
hands
yesternight
coming
from
the
Court
,
and
therewith
I
also
received
a
small
pacquet
of
some
advertisements
;
for
the
which
I
thank
you
,
and
shall
to
morrow
impart
it
to
her
Majestie
.
Where
of
late
I
wrote
unto
you
of
a
person
come
,
as
he
saith
,
from
Florence
but
yet
I
cannot
,
for
certain
respects
,
but
be
jealous
for
such
practises
;
and
therefore
I
am
willed
to
require
you
,
to
use
some
secret
means
how
to
understand
the
truth
;
and
to
this
end
,
I
do
send
you
herewith
certain
Letters
,
which
the
party
hath
written
to
Rome
which
you
may
peruse
and
use
,
as
you
see
cause
.
The
party
remaineth
here
in
London
,
as
in
ape
and
yet
I
doubt
the
P.
will
smell
of
him
.
I
have
commanded
these
letters
for
to
have
the
answer
,
as
I
cannot
write
any
more
.
I
trust
your
old
acquaintance
Mr.
Carew
shall
borrow
your
room
shortly
.
From
my
house
in
Westminster
the
seventh
of
November
.
Yours
assuredly
,
William
Burleigh
To
the
right
Honorable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
.
SIr
,
it
may
please
you
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
the
King
dispatched
within
these
ten
days
Viracque
,
with
a
good
sum
of
money
,
to
entertain
a
party
in
Scotland
,
until
such
time
as
he
hath
propounded
the
matter
here
in
France
.
One
William
Seers
,
servant
to
the
Earl
of
Westmerland
,
arrived
here
the
four
and
twentieth
of
this
moneth
,
sent
hither
by
the
said
Earl
.
Immediately
upon
his
arrival
,
Viracque
went
with
him
to
the
Court
,
which
is
at
this
present
at
Monceaux
.
He
reporeth
,
that
in
the
North
Countrey
,
from
York
,
to
the
borders
,
all
the
whole
Countrey
is
at
the
Earls
devotion
;
so
that
a
few
men
imployed
there
by
the
King
,
may
assure
him
,
that
her
Majestie
shall
be
kept
so
occupied
,
as
she
shall
have
no
leisure
to
send
any
supply
to
Rochel
.
I
learn
further
,
that
one
Stephen
Wilson
a
Scotish
man
,
taketh
upon
him
to
draw
the
Earl
of
Argile
to
be
wholly
at
the
Kings
devotion
,
so
that
the
said
Earl
may
receive
that
estate
and
honour
that
his
Father
had
at
the
King
his
Predecessors
hands
.
The
Bishop
of
Glasco
hath
had
long
and
several
conferences
with
the
Legate
since
his
last
arrival
.
If
her
Majestie
do
not
compound
the
matter
of
Scotland
before
Viracque
his
coming
,
she
shall
find
more
difficulty
in
the
matter
.
It
is
evident
,
how
much
money
may
do
with
that
Nation
;
therefore
it
were
well
before
his
coming
,
her
Majestie
took
the
benefit
of
the
Market
,
for
that
many
Chapmen
maketh
deerer
wares
.
Such
Noblemen
of
Scotland
as
are
here
,
were
never
so
much
made
of
.
I
am
well
assured
that
the
Duke
of
Alva
not
long
sithence
,
did
write
unto
the
King
here
,
in
recommendation
of
the
practice
that
tended
to
the
disquiet
of
her
Majestie
;
but
what
it
was
,
or
what
answer
was
made
,
I
cannot
learn
.
At
this
present
there
is
not
that
entertainment
used
towards
the
Legate
,
that
appertaineth
to
his
calling
,
and
as
heretofore
hath
been
used
,
which
maketh
all
men
of
judgement
to
suspect
,
that
the
same
is
done
for
the
nonce
,
to
blind
the
eyes
of
all
the
Princes
Protestants
.
And
that
those
speeches
that
were
given
out
,
that
the
Marquis
of
Egremont
departed
without
good
satisfaction
,
for
that
he
obtained
nothing
of
those
things
he
propounded
;
and
that
the
Legate
is
like
to
obtain
nothing
of
those
things
he
is
to
propound
,
are
but
to
abuse
the
world
.
Things
do
not
pass
here
as
they
were
wont
to
do
,
through
many
hands
;
besides
the
Duke
of
Nevers
,
not
many
Counsellours
that
are
made
privy
to
the
affairs
of
most
secrecy
.
As
I
learn
secretly
their
Ambassador
there
findeth
himself
agrieved
,
for
that
he
receiveth
not
that
good
countenance
and
entertainment
that
he
was
wont
to
do
.
Though
I
have
most
just
cause
to
think
that
there
is
but
little
good
meant
towards
her
Majestie
,
whatsoever
outward
shew
is
made
,
yet
in
my
poor
opinion
it
were
not
amiss
for
her
Majestie
to
use
all
outward
shew
and
entertainment
that
may
seem
to
appertain
to
good
amity
,
and
yet
not
to
omit
any
thing
that
tendeth
to
her
safety
.
And
so
for
other
matters
referring
your
honour
to
these
enclosed
Occurrents
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
seven
and
twentieth
of
November
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
YOur
Lordships
of
the
seventh
I
have
received
;
the
Letters
enclosed
I
have
delivered
to
Steward
,
for
that
Glascow
●8
was
not
here
;
he
therefore
desired
me
to
tell
Davison
,
that
his
absence
is
the
cause
why
he
hath
not
answer
,
but
by
the
next
he
shall
hear
from
him
;
in
the
mean
time
he
bideth
me
tell
him
,
nn
●3
that
he
is
now
without
fear
of
danger
,
but
that
he
hath
many
good
friends
who
will
suffer
him
to
take
no
wrong
.
He
telleth
me
further
,
that
he
is
resolved
to
revenge
the
death
of
his
friends
,
hap
what
may
hap
.
He
wisheth
●3
to
look
well
to
Scotland
,
and
that
Munnesire
is
sent
but
to
abuse
her
Majestie
with
〈◊〉
words
.
If
Steward
himself
,
of
the
●9
shall
learn
any
thing
that
toucheth
〈◊〉
I
shall
be
advertised
from
time
to
time
.
I
see
more
great
cause
now
to
nouri●h
this
humor
contrary
to
my
opinion
in
my
last
Letters
,
for
surely
there
are
great
mischiefs
a
brewing
.
I
am
assured
,
that
within
these
eight
days
Florence
〈◊〉
protested
,
that
he
should
never
be
quiet
so
long
as
the
exercise
of
Religion
continued
in
any
one
place
of
Christendom
.
I
know
further
particularly
,
that
he
said
he
will
never
forget
New
haven
,
until
revenge
be
made
.
I
never
knew
so
deep
a
dissembler
;
I
am
sure
that
the
murther
of
the
Admiral
should
have
been
executed
at
Bloys
,
but
that
they
saw
him
too
well
accompanied
.
It
is
agreed
,
that
both
he
and
Spain
shall
,
for
the
avoiding
of
suspicion
of
the
Legats
coming
,
entertain
the
●3
with
good
words
;
and
that
Spain
should
make
some
shew
to
be
glad
to
grow
to
some
accord
●
did
send
expresly
Gentlemen
unto
me
,
to
know
in
what
state
and
terms
things
do
stand
here
,
being
requested
so
to
do
by
the
Princes
of
Germany
,
for
that
there
are
many
contrary
brutes
there
.
He
sendeth
me
word
,
that
they
mean
shortly
to
call
a
Dyet
,
to
consult
for
their
safety
,
and
for
the
revenge
.
I
have
not
yet
dispatched
the
Gentleman
,
but
mean
to
do
out
of
hand
,
in
such
sort
instructed
,
as
I
hope
shall
rather
heat
then
cool
them
.
I
have
requested
H
to
be
throughly
advertised
with
all
convenient
speed
how
things
do
pass
there
,
&c.
Paris
the
six
and
twentieth
of
November
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
.
IT
may
please
your
honour
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
the
King
here
is
given
to
understand
from
the
Count
de
Lude
,
who
lieth
at
Morte
,
how
that
they
of
Rochel
have
of
late
taken
the
Isle
of
Rez
,
which
hath
bred
great
content
here
;
for
it
is
a
place
of
great
importance
,
by
the
having
whereof
they
are
Masters
of
the
Haven
,
and
may
thereby
receive
any
succor
by
sea
.
They
have
also
taken
in
the
same
divers
ships
.
He
doth
further
advertise
,
that
they
have
taken
eight
or
ten
Brittains
laden
with
corn
.
Touching
the
Kings
intention
for
the
besieging
of
Rochel
,
this
bearer
shall
inform
you
at
the
full
,
who
hath
talked
with
one
who
knoweth
what
is
resolved
in
that
behalf
.
There
is
daily
here
looked
for
the
Master
of
the
Emperors
horse
,
being
sent
hither
to
congratulate
the
Queens
delivery
,
as
also
to
bring
word
,
that
the
Emperor
hath
chosen
Monsieur
and
the
Duke
of
Lorrain
Knights
of
the
Order
of
Toison
.
By
letters
out
of
Germany
they
write
,
that
it
was
determined
upon
the
news
of
the
execution
of
those
of
the
Religion
here
,
to
have
slain
as
many
Catholiques
of
the
French
as
were
found
there
;
which
afterwards
,
upon
better
consideration
,
was
stayed
,
for
that
they
thought
the
same
would
prove
but
a
poor
revenge
;
notwithstanding
,
this
Nation
groweth
so
hateful
there
,
as
for
avoiding
of
danger
,
such
of
them
as
travel
in
those
parts
,
are
driven
to
take
upon
them
the
names
of
Burgundians
.
They
write
also
,
that
there
is
hope
that
the
Elector
Brandenburgh
,
shall
be
chosen
King
of
Polonia
,
which
news
doth
nothing
content
those
here
.
Further
,
they
do
advertise
,
that
the
Princes
of
Germany
are
in
great
jealousie
of
the
Legats
repair
hither
;
and
that
thereupon
they
do
put
themselves
in
order
of
defence
,
for
that
they
think
his
repair
hither
cannot
be
but
to
continue
some
dangerous
practise
.
A
day
or
two
after
the
Legat
had
made
his
entry
,
the
Court
of
Parliament
sent
unto
him
,
according
to
the
ancient
custom
,
to
see
his
faculties
.
To
whom
he
answered
,
that
the
intention
of
his
coming
was
not
to
execute
the
office
of
a
Legat
,
but
only
to
visit
the
King
,
and
to
treat
with
him
certain
private
and
particular
matters
.
Touching
the
manner
of
his
receiving
and
entertainment
since
his
access
to
the
King
,
this
bearer
shall
enform
you
.
They
do
all
what
they
can
to
make
the
world
believe
,
that
his
coming
is
not
grateful
unto
them
.
The
Ambassador
of
Spain
doth
give
out
,
that
the
five
and
twentieth
of
the
last
moneth
,
Zutphen
was
taken
by
the
Duke
of
Alva
,
and
that
eight
or
ten
of
the
Princes
ships
have
been
also
lately
distressed
.
Pynart
of
late
willed
my
Secretary
to
tell
me
,
that
whereas
heretofore
Monsieur
de
la
Mot
had
usually
certain
imposts
of
wine
granted
to
him
,
he
is
afraid
that
he
shall
be
debarred
of
the
same
,
or
at
the
least
some
part
of
the
quantity
cut
off
;
which
thing
he
wisheth
not
to
be
done
at
this
time
,
for
that
it
may
give
the
King
occasion
to
think
,
that
his
Ministers
are
not
so
grateful
towards
her
Majestie
as
heretofore
they
have
been
.
Seeing
that
the
Gentleman
is
not
to
make
any
long
abode
there
,
being
in
hope
of
revocation
,
me
thinks
it
should
be
well
done
if
he
were
used
as
he
may
return
with
good
satisfaction
.
And
so
having
nothing
further
to
impart
unto
your
Honour
at
this
time
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
AT
Paris
the
fifth
of
December
.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fra:
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourble
,
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
SInce
I
last
wrote
unto
your
Lordship
,
Steward
repaired
not
unto
me
,
for
that
there
is
an
eye
had
to
such
as
resort
to
my
house
.
He
sendeth
me
word
,
that
Glasco
4
●9
party
increaseth
in
strength
,
which
will
well
appear
when
the
season
shall
serve
.
His
letters
of
advice
this
bearer
shall
deliver
you
.
The
party
that
is
recommended
unto
you
from
Berwick
,
telleth
me
that
Iames
Kirkaldy
departeth
hence
out
of
hand
with
such
money
as
Viracque
should
have
carried
into
Scotland
;
for
that
he
hath
gotten
license
to
stay
here
for
a
moneth
,
for
that
the
King
mindeth
to
imploy
him
there
as
an
Ambassador
Resident
.
Further
,
he
telleth
me
,
that
de
la
Mot
hath
advertised
the
King
,
how
that
the
Lord
Athol
is
won
to
be
of
the
Queens
party
,
which
now
sithence
the
death
of
the
Regent
is
grown
far
the
stronger
:
And
to
the
end
that
Liddington
may
travel
more
earnestly
in
strengthening
the
faction
,
there
is
some
offer
made
unto
him
of
some
great
pension
;
he
saith
m●●eover
,
that
the
Bishop
of
Glasco
giveth
him
to
understand
,
that
with
some
assistance
of
money
,
the
Lord
Athol
,
and
the
Lord
Argile
being
revolted
from
the
Kings
side
as
they
are
,
they
shall
be
more
able
to
make
their
party
good
against
any
force
her
Majestie
shall
send
,
until
such
time
as
he
hath
setled
his
things
here
.
Touching
Seers
,
the
Earl
of
Westmerlands
man
,
I
can
by
no
means
learn
what
answer
he
received
at
the
Kings
hands
.
He
telleth
me
only
,
that
he
stayed
here
four
days
.
These
his
advertisements
I
have
confirmed
otherwise
,
and
therefore
I
do
the
rather
credit
them
.
They
have
written
to
the
Ambassador
,
to
use
all
the
means
that
may
be
possible
,
whatsoever
it
cost
,
to
have
the
Queen
of
Scots
spoken
withal
,
willing
him
in
any
case
to
beware
to
use
in
that
behalf
any
Hugonot
.
The
B.
of
Glasco
hath
lately
divers
times
conference
for
the
devising
of
some
good
means
for
that
purpose
;
one
whom
he
meant
to
imploy
in
that
behalf
,
discovered
no
less
unto
me
,
who
thinketh
that
there
is
some
practise
for
the
stealing
of
her
away
.
They
caused
of
late
Briquemont
and
Cavannes
a
little
before
their
death
,
to
subscribe
to
certain
blanks
,
which
they
have
filled
up
with
such
matter
as
may
best
prove
that
there
was
a
conspiracy
pretended
.
Which
blanks
so
filled
up
,
they
sent
by
Fregoz
and
one
Carpenter
into
Germany
,
to
shew
some
unto
the
Princes
there
,
for
the
better
justifying
of
the
late
execution
.
If
Kirkaldy
be
well
used
by
Mr.
Killegrew
,
he
will
be
no
evil
instrument
:
he
desireth
much
the
revenge
of
that
that
hath
been
lately
done
here
.
At
Paris
the
fifth
of
December
.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
RIght
Honourable
,
the
King
here
is
advertised
,
that
they
of
Rochel
have
of
late
taken
the
Isle
of
Rez
,
and
divers
ships
in
the
same
,
a
thing
that
imported
the
Rochellois
much
,
for
that
thereby
they
have
the
Haven
free
,
and
at
their
commandment
,
and
may
receive
such
succours
as
may
come
unto
them
by
sea
.
This
Court
is
much
agrieved
with
all
,
aswell
in
this
,
as
in
other
matters
,
that
things
frame
so
untowardly
and
go
backwards
.
The
wisest
sort
do
not
stick
to
say
,
that
the
greatest
troubles
are
now
but
a
beginning
.
If
it
shall
prove
true
that
they
write
out
of
Germany
,
which
is
,
that
the
Marquis
of
Brandenburgh
is
like
to
be
chosen
King
of
Polonia
,
they
may
perhaps
have
just
cause
to
repent
their
late
doings
;
but
howsoever
that
fall
out
,
we
shall
see
that
God
will
work
somewhat
,
whereby
it
may
appear
the
blood
of
his
Saints
to
be
dear
unto
him
:
Perhaps
we
did
build
too
much
before
upon
the
courage
and
wisdom
of
them
that
be
dead
:
He
can
raise
up
stones
to
set
forth
his
glory
,
so
that
we
need
not
doubt
to
see
the
revenge
,
unless
our
sins
be
the
let
.
What
is
meant
by
the
King
,
touching
the
besieging
of
Rochel
,
this
bearer
shall
impart
unto
your
Lordship
,
as
also
,
the
manner
of
the
entertainment
of
the
Legat
,
and
how
they
seek
to
make
the
world
believe
,
that
they
are
not
content
with
his
coming
,
nor
he
with
his
entertainment
.
They
say
here
,
that
the
Kings
side
in
Scotland
is
much
weakned
,
and
the
other
side
far
the
stronger
;
they
have
therefore
dispatched
of
late
from
hence
,
some
to
keep
the
Queens
party
in
courage
,
until
they
have
setled
things
at
home
.
I
find
therefore
her
Majestie
shall
have
great
difficulty
to
settle
things
here
in
such
sort
,
as
may
prevent
such
mischiefs
as
hereafter
may
grow
unto
her
that
way
.
Her
Majestie
can
of
her self
well
enough
judge
of
the
peril
,
besides
,
I
know
she
lacketh
not
good
advice
;
and
if
sparing
be
not
the
let
,
I
hope
all
will
do
well
.
And
so
for
other
matters
,
referring
your
Honour
to
the
Lord
Treasurers
Letters
and
this
bearer
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
fifth
of
December
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
YOur
Honour
by
Master
Secretaries
Letters
shall
understand
,
that
the
Isle
of
Rez
is
taken
by
them
of
Rochel
;
that
there
is
some
hope
conceived
in
Germany
of
the
Elector
Brandenburgh
to
the
Kingdom
of
Polonia
.
That
the
Ambassador
of
Spain
here
giveth
out
,
that
the
fifteenth
of
the
last
Moneth
Zatphen
in
Gelderland
was
taken
.
That
certain
of
the
Princes
ships
are
lately
distressed
,
and
that
the
two
Dukes
are
at
Boisleduc
.
The
Legats
doings
are
kept
very
secret
,
in
so
much
that
his
Secretary
is
not
made
acquainted
with
them
,
for
the
avoiding
of
suspicion
.
The
Ambassador
of
Spain
hath
no
great
conference
with
him
,
but
by
a
third
person
named
L.
Angr●lett●
Audit●re
della
Rota
,
who
passeth
daily
to
and
fro
between
them
;
he
is
one
in
whom
the
Pope
layeth
the
chiefest
weight
of
his
legation
,
in
respect
of
his
wisdom
and
experience
.
The
Duke
of
Savoys
repair
hither
in
person
,
maketh
men
to
think
that
the
unity
between
this
Crown
and
Spain
is
like
to
grow
great
,
for
that
he
is
termed
here
Lame
du
Rey
du
esquire
,
and
that
therefore
the
matters
of
treaty
between
them
are
of
great
weight
.
I
know
that
sithence
my
coming
to
the
Countrey
,
the
King
hath
openly
used
some
speeches
of
misliking
of
the
said
Duke
,
but
this
late
change
,
changeth
all
things
upside
down
.
The
doubt
of
the
Turks
great
preparation
for
the
next
year
,
is
a
great
bridle
of
their
intentions
.
For
the
removing
of
this
impediment
,
the
last
of
this
moneth
they
dispatched
hence
their
Ambassador
,
to
make
great
offers
both
in
Spains
and
the
Venetians
behalf
,
to
draw
him
to
an
accord
.
The
Venetians
,
as
I
am
credibly
informed
,
have
been
these
three
years
past
at
the
charge
of
800
000
the
moneth
,
and
therefore
would
be
glad
to
be
rid
of
so
weighty
a
burthen
.
And
so
having
nothing
else
to
impart
unto
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
fifth
of
December
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
BEcause
this
bearer
promised
to
see
my
letters
safely
delivered
unto
your
Lordship
,
I
thought
I
would
not
let
him
go
without
them
.
The
Legate
stayeth
here
until
there
come
resolution
touching
that
they
have
lately
treated
here
,
which
they
have
dispatched
both
toward
Rome
and
Spain
by
two
sundry
Curriors
.
The
King
is
of
late
advertised
,
that
the
number
of
those
of
the
Religion
in
Lanquedoc
is
encreased
very
much
,
and
that
there
are
joyned
with
them
600
horsemen
,
and
1500
footmen
,
that
are
departed
out
of
their
Countrey
of
Bern
,
who
by
the
way
have
distressed
the
most
part
of
Count
Ioyeux
Company
.
They
have
taken
also
upon
the
edge
of
Languedoc
,
a
certain
place
called
Sanins
,
where
their
Gun-powder
is
made
:
this
encrease
of
their
number
maketh
the
King
irresolute
what
to
do
.
Before
these
advertisements
,
he
was
determined
to
have
besieged
Sancerre
,
but
now
he
is
advised
to
march
toward
them
in
Languedoc
.
The
new
accidents
that
happen
,
make
them
to
change
their
purposes
.
Of
late
there
is
one
arrived
here
from
the
Duke
of
Baviers
,
whose
coming
is
thought
to
proceed
through
the
Cardinal
of
Lorrains
perswasions
,
with
commission
to
make
great
offers
to
the
King
,
from
the
Duke
,
to
the
end
encourage
him
,
both
to
the
imbracing
of
the
league
,
as
also
to
proceed
to
the
rooting
out
of
those
of
the
Religion
here
.
Monsieur
de
la
Mot
hath
of
late
earnestly
recommended
to
their
Majesties
here
,
certain
requests
commended
unto
him
by
my
Lords
of
her
Majesties
Counsel
.
Whereupon
Pynart●ent
●ent
unto
me
,
to
assure
me
,
that
there
shall
be
such
justice
done
to
her
Subjects
,
as
her
Majestie
shall
have
just
cause
to
rest
contented
therewith
.
And
so
having
nothing
else
to
impart
unto
your
Honor
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
tenth
of
September
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
.
SIr
,
It
may
please
you
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
by
advertisement
lately
come
to
this
Court
from
Rochel
,
the
King
is
given
to
unde●stand
,
that
Strozz●
hath
taken
Marans
,
not
far
from
Rochel
,
where
he
put
to
the
sword
two
Companies
of
Souldiers
placed
there
by
the
Rochellois
.
Further
,
he
is
given
to
understand
,
that
de
la
Noue
is
entred
into
Rochel
,
being
sent
thither
by
the
King
,
having
beforehand
given
oath
,
that
he
would
faithfully
travel
to
reduce
them
to
yield
,
who
by
perswasion
hath
much
wrought
with
them
,
as
they
are
content
to
grow
to
some
capitulation
,
which
proceedeth
chiefly
through
a
disagreement
that
is
between
the
Rochellois
and
such
strangers
as
are
repaired
thither
.
Also
it
is
said
,
that
the
Baron
de
le
guard
hath
taken
three
ships
laden
with
corn
by
them
of
Rochel
.
These
sundry
newes
hath
put
them
of
this
Court
in
great
jollity
,
for
that
they
hope
shortly
to
reduce
the
Realm
to
inward
quietness
.
There
are
marched
out
of
Burgundy
a
Captain
footmen
,
and
certain
horsemen
,
levied
by
the
Duke
of
Guise
,
and
the
Duke
of
Aumale
,
whether
they
shall
be
imployed
at
Sancerre
,
or
whether
they
shall
march
directly
to
Languedoc
,
it
is
not
as
yet
concluded
.
The
Duke
of
Guise
arrived
here
the
twelfth
of
this
moneth
,
who
is
marvellously
well
accompanided
.
The
Cardinal
of
Lorrain
his
Uncle
,
is
daily
looked
for
here
,
as
also
the
Cardinal
of
Guise
his
Cousin
.
By
Letters
of
the
fifth
of
this
moneth
out
of
Flanders
they
write
,
that
the
D.
of
Alva
doth
distribute
his
Army
into
Garrisons
,
and
that
the
Roysters
do
remain
at
the
Forrest
of
Arden
,
and
in
the
Land
of
Luxenburg
,
where
they
commit
great
spoils
and
outrages
,
being
not
yet
payed
;
for
that
the
D.
of
Alva
pretendeth
,
not
to
have
wherewithal
to
discharge
them
.
They
write
further
,
that
the
Prince
of
Orange
remaineth
at
Dortrecht
,
where
he
maketh
collection
of
money
for
the
levying
of
forces
for
the
next
Spring
.
From
Cullen
they
write
,
that
there
are
certain
Commissioners
repaired
thither
,
sent
by
the
Emperor
(
as
it
is
said
)
to
treat
some
accord
between
the
Prince
of
Orange
and
the
D.
of
Alva
;
notwithstanding
,
they
do
give
out
other
causes
of
their
coming
.
By
Letters
from
Vienna
they
advertise
,
that
the
Emperor
is
repaired
into
Bohemia
,
to
procure
the
election
of
his
Son
;
which
being
done
,
he
meaneth
to
repair
to
Germany
,
and
there
to
keep
a
Diet
for
the
election
of
the
King
of
Romans
.
Further
they
advertise
,
that
the
great
Turk
of
late
hath
sent
unto
him
a
present
,
commending
him
very
much
for
the
keeping
of
his
promise
,
and
the
observation
of
the
accord
between
them
,
requesting
him
to
continue
the
same
.
Touching
the
election
of
the
King
of
Polonia
they
write
,
that
the
Elector
Brandenburg
is
most
like
to
be
chosen
,
notwithstanding
they
have
great
hope
of
Monsieurs
election
,
which
men
of
great
judgement
do
think
to
be
void
of
any
good
ground
.
By
letters
out
of
Italy
they
write
,
that
the
Turk
will
have
in
a
readiness
against
the
next
Spring
400
Gallies
,
whereof
they
are
very
much
afraid
,
the
rather
,
for
that
their
own
Forces
by
sea
do
decay
;
the
greatest
part
of
their
slaves
for
the
furniture
,
being
decayed
by
sickness
this
last
voyage
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
eighteenth
of
December
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Treasurer
.
BEcause
Steward
is
absent
from
the
Court
,
I
can
by
no
means
decypher
what
is
the
end
of
Monsieur
de
la
Noue's
travel
.
If
there
be
no
mystery
in
the
matter
,
then
are
others
doing
not
so
well
grounded
as
they
make
men
believe
.
So
soon
as
I
shall
be
able
to
decypher
any
further
of
the
matter
,
I
will
not
fail
to
advertise
your
Lordship
.
It
is
here
said
,
that
Monsieur
de
la
Mot
hath
advertised
,
how
that
her
Majesties
meaning
is
to
execute
the
Queen
of
Scots
:
Whereupon
such
as
favour
her
do
discourse
,
that
it
were
good
to
stay
the
Noblemen
that
shall
be
sent
hither
by
her
Majestie
for
the
Christening
,
as
a
pledge
for
the
said
Queens
safety
;
that
their
Majesties
here
should
have
such
intention
,
I
know
not
.
The
Legate
,
as
I
am
most
credibly
informed
,
hath
,
amongst
other
Articles
of
his
Instructions
,
commandment
earnestly
to
commend
the
Queen
of
Scots
cause
to
the
King
here
,
and
to
devise
with
him
,
some
mean
for
her
delivery
,
whereby
England
may
be
reduced
to
the
Catholique
faith
.
The
Scotish
Ambassador
hath
more
often
recourse
unto
him
,
then
any
other
Ambassador
here
,
which
maketh
me
the
rather
to
doubt
some
practise
.
Hamilton
,
brother
to
him
that
killed
the
Regent
,
hath
sent
this
message
unto
D.
Chasteauherauld
,
following
;
that
is
,
to
do
what
he
may
to
keep
the
Castle
of
Edenburgh
,
and
to
maintain
his
party
until
Whitsundy
next
,
assuring
him
,
that
by
that
time
they
shall
have
assistance
,
both
from
the
Pope
,
Spain
and
this
Crown
.
The
party
himself
that
is
to
do
the
message
,
made
me
acquainted
with
all
,
which
is
now
departed
towards
Scotland
,
and
hath
promised
me
to
declare
no
less
to
Mr.
Randolph
,
who
knoweth
him
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honor
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
eigh
and
twentieth
of
December
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fra:
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
WHat
hope
they
have
here
to
compound
with
Rochel
,
and
by
what
means
,
your
Lordship
shall
understand
by
Mr.
Secretaries
Letters
;
as
also
,
what
is
written
from
Flanders
,
Germany
and
Italy
If
Rochel
may
be
reduced
to
compound
,
as
they
hope
for
,
they
think
it
will
be
a
means
to
cause
the
other
Towns
to
yield
the
sooner
.
It
is
said
,
that
the
Rochellois
are
drawn
the
rather
to
give
ear
to
a
composition
,
for
that
they
see
there
is
no
hope
of
Forreign
succours
;
and
yet
when
a
man
considereth
what
is
past
,
a
man
would
think
there
could
grow
unto
him
no
greater
danger
no
other
way
then
to
grow
to
composition
:
I
cannot
therefore
think
,
but
that
there
is
some
other
mysterie
in
the
matter
,
more
then
I
can
as
yet
decypher
.
The
hope
of
composition
doth
put
them
in
great
comfort
,
that
they
shall
shortly
settle
their
inward
troubles
,
which
I
fear
will
breed
some
troubles
to
their
neighbors
.
And
so
having
nothing
else
to
advertise
your
Lordship
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
eighteenth
of
December
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
understand
,
that
after
the
closing
up
of
my
Letters
to
Mr.
Secretary
,
I
was
given
to
understand
,
that
by
a
Currier
lately
repaired
hither
from
Rochel
,
they
have
received
from
Monsieur
de
la
Noue
certain
Articles
of
composition
,
propounded
by
them
of
Rochel
unto
the
King
.
Amongst
the
rest
,
I
do
understand
:
First
,
that
they
may
have
the
free
exercise
of
their
Religion
,
as
heretofore
they
have
had
.
Secondly
,
that
they
may
keep
inviolably
the
old
and
ancient
liberties
of
their
Town
.
Thirdly
,
that
instead
of
Monsieur
de
Byron
,
they
may
have
la
Noue
to
be
their
Governor
.
It
is
though
there
,
that
the
King
will
consent
unto
their
Articles
,
with
intention
to
observe
them
,
as
he
hath
done
others
before
.
He
thinketh
that
the
Composition
with
R●chel
will
serve
for
an
introduction
to
others
that
hold
out
to
do
the
like
;
the
hope
whereof
doth
make
them
here
very
merry
.
For
other
advertisements
,
out
of
Germany
,
Flanders
and
Italy
,
I
refer
your
Lordship
to
Master
Secretaries
Letters
.
At
Paris
the
eighteenth
of
December
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
our
Right
Trusty
and
Well-beloved
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
our
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
ELIZABETH
R.
TRusty
and
well-beloved
,
we
greet
you
well
;
there
hath
been
with
us
Monsieur
de
Mannesire
,
with
the
Letters
from
the
King
and
Queen
Mother
,
and
the
Duke
of
Alanson
:
His
credence
was
in
three
points
:
The
continuance
of
the
Amity
.
That
we
should
be
God-mother
to
the
Infant
;
and
to
pursue
still
the
request
of
marriage
with
the
Duke
of
Alanson
.
To
whom
we
answered
:
First
,
that
as
for
amity
,
having
it
of
late
by
league
so
straitly
made
betwixt
us
,
on
our
behalf
we
never
attempted
nor
minded
to
attempt
any
thing
that
should
impair
it
,
but
rather
do
study
and
wish
to
encrease
the
same
,
if
we
could
;
and
therefore
you
may
say
,
it
is
that
,
and
the
good
will
appertaining
to
that
Amity
,
that
made
us
by
you
before
,
and
now
by
de
Mannesire
,
to
declare
what
we
have
heard
of
our
good
brothe●
,
which
we
are
sorry
to
hear
:
First
,
the
great
slaughter
made
in
France
of
Noblemen
and
Gentlemen
,
unconvicted
,
and
untryed
.
So
suddenly
(
as
it
is
said
at
his
commandment
)
did
seem
so
much
to
touch
the
honour
of
our
good
brother
,
as
we
could
not
but
with
lamentation
,
and
with
tears
of
our
heart
,
hear
it
of
a
Prince
so
near
allied
unto
us
,
and
in
a
chain
of
undissoluble
love
knit
unto
us
by
league
and
oath
:
That
being
after
excused
by
a
conspiracy
and
treason
wrought
against
our
good
Brothers
own
person
,
which
whether
it
were
true
or
false
,
being
in
another
Princes
Kingdom
and
Jurisdiction
,
where
we
have
nothing
to
do
,
we
mind
not
to
be
curious
;
yet
that
they
were
not
brought
to
answer
to
Law
and
Judgement
,
before
they
were
executed
,
those
who
were
found
guilty
.
We
do
hear
it
marvellously
ill
taken
,
as
a
thing
of
a
terrible
and
dangerous
example
;
and
are
sorry
,
that
our
good
brother
was
so
ready
to
condescend
to
any
such
Councel
,
whose
nature
we
took
to
be
more
humane
and
noble
;
but
when
more
was
added
unto
it
,
that
women
,
children
,
maids
,
young
infants
and
sucking
babes
,
were
at
the
same
time
murthered
,
and
cast
into
the
river
,
and
that
liberty
of
execution
was
given
to
the
vilest
and
basest
sort
of
the
popular
,
without
punishment
or
revenge
of
such
cruelty
done
afterwards
by
Law
,
upon
those
cruel
murtherers
of
such
innocents
;
this
encreased
our
grief
and
sorrow
in
our
good
brothers
behalf
,
that
he
should
suffer
himself
to
be
led
by
such
inhumane
Councellours
:
And
now
sithence
it
doth
appear
by
all
doings
,
both
by
the
Edicts
,
and
otherwise
that
the
rigor
is
used
onely
against
them
of
the
Religion
reformed
,
whether
they
were
of
any
conspiracy
or
no
,
and
that
contrary
to
the
Edict
of
Pacification
so
oftentimes
repeated
,
they
of
the
reformed
Religion
,
are
either
driven
to
fly
,
to
dye
,
or
to
recant
,
or
lose
their
offices
;
whereby
it
doth
appear
,
by
all
actions
now
used
by
our
good
brother
,
that
his
scope
and
intent
doth
tend
only
to
subvert
that
Religion
that
we
do
profess
,
and
to
root
it
out
of
his
Realm
;
at
the
least
,
all
the
strangers
of
all
Nations
and
Religions
so
doth
interpret
it
,
as
may
appear
by
the
triumphs
and
rejoycings
set
out
,
aswel
in
the
Realm
of
France
as
others
,
which
maketh
that
it
must
needs
seem
very
strange
,
both
to
us
,
and
to
all
other
,
that
our
good
brother
should
require
us
to
be
Godmother
to
his
dear
childe
,
we
being
of
that
Religion
which
he
doth
now
persecute
,
and
cannot
abide
within
his
Realm
:
And
if
we
should
believe
the
perswasion
of
others
,
and
the
opinion
of
all
strangers
our
friends
,
who
be
not
our
Subjects
,
we
should
in
no
case
condescend
to
any
association
in
that
or
any
other
matter
:
But
as
we
have
always
hitherto
had
special
love
to
our
good
brother
in
his
younger
age
and
a
desire
to
the
consideration
of
his
good
estate
and
quietness
,
which
we
have
in
deeds
manifestly
shewed
,
never
seeking
any
advantage
of
time
against
him
▪
as
peradventure
other
Princes
would
have
done
;
but
ever
sought
to
preserve
his
Estate
and
his
Subjects
,
of
what
estate
or
condition
in
Religion
whatsoever
they
were
,
exhorting
them
to
unity
and
concord
,
and
with
loyal
hearts
to
live
together
in
quiet
under
our
good
brother
,
without
offering
injury
the
one
to
the
other
,
glad
of
their
agreement
,
and
sorry
of
their
division
and
discord
;
so
the
late
league
of
straiter
amity
made
betwixt
our
good
brother
and
us
,
to
the
which
he
did
so
frankly
and
lovingly
condescend
,
or
rather
procure
it
at
our
hands
,
is
so
fresh
in
our
memory
,
that
we
cannot
suffer
that
in
any
jot
it
should
be
diminiished
,
but
rather
encreased
daily
,
so
long
as
our
good
brother
doth
shew
the
like
unto
us
;
and
that
maketh
us
to
interpret
all
things
in
better
part
then
otherwise
by
any
means
they
can
appear
,
such
is
our
love
to
our
good
brother
,
and
so
can
we
be
content
to
perswade
our selves
for
the
love
that
we
do
bear
unto
him
;
and
for
the
hope
of
his
continuance
in
our
begun
amity
,
without
faintness
or
dissimulation
:
And
this
for
the
matter
of
Amity
.
For
continuance
of
declaration
of
which
amity
,
we
said
to
Mannesire
,
we
would
not
be
slack
in
any
good
office
doing
,
at
the
request
of
our
good
brother
.
And
so
notwithstanding
the
doubts
and
impediments
beforementioned
,
we
intend
to
send
a
worthy
personage
,
a
noble
man
of
our
Realm
,
to
repair
to
his
Court
,
and
to
visit
the
King
our
good
brother
and
the
Queen
Mother
,
and
the
rest
who
have
written
in
our
behalfs
,
and
to
do
that
office
which
is
required
as
appertaineth
,
wishing
that
these
spiritual
alliances
may
be
to
us
our
comfort
and
conservation
of
the
amity
begun
betwixt
us
.
To
the
motion
of
the
marriage
with
the
D●ke
of
Alanson
,
wherein
de
Mannesire
seemed
somewhat
earnest
;
after
declaration
of
inconveniences
that
might
come
in
that
marriage
,
by
the
diversity
of
age
and
Religion
,
which
we
termed
in
our
talk
extream
and
true
impediments
,
we
made
this
final
resolution
and
answer
,
That
forasmuch
as
we
had
given
to
our
Ambassador
resident
there
,
charge
to
demand
and
make
relation
of
certain
things
touching
that
matter
,
to
the
King
and
Queen
Mother
,
to
the
which
you
had
no
answer
,
but
of
the
Queen
Mother
in
a
certain
generallity
;
before
that
we
shall
have
a
special
answer
to
them
,
we
cannot
well
resolve
;
the
which
once
being
done
,
we
shall
the
better
understand
what
to
answer
for
any
other
proceeding
in
that
request
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
Resident
for
her
Majestie
in
France
.
SIr
,
I
heartily
thank
you
for
your
often
advertisements
;
and
also
,
that
you
are
so
careful
for
our
estate
,
the
which
,
so
far
as
I
can
learn
,
dependeth
only
upon
the
providence
of
God
,
as
it
hath
done
always
,
but
is
easily
sustained
by
the
policy
of
men
,
and
yet
hath
sped
better
then
any
man
would
think
,
and
so
I
pray
God
it
may
do
still
.
De
Mannesire
hath
been
honourably
received
,
and
friendly
;
and
yet
to
say
the
truth
,
sith
those
late
and
execrable
murthers
of
the
true
servants
of
God
there
,
the
minds
of
the
most
number
are
much
alienated
from
that
Nation
,
even
of
the
very
Papists
,
much
more
of
the
Protestants
here
;
and
if
in
countenance
and
entertainment
some
coldness
might
appear
,
it
must
be
ascribed
to
our
English
nature
,
which
as
yet
cannot
dissemble
so
deeply
as
the
French
can
and
hath
done
;
but
I
am
sure
De
Mannesire
hath
no
cause
to
complain
.
In
Scotland
,
after
the
death
of
the
Earl
of
Marre
the
late
Regent
,
about
the
four
and
twentieth
of
November
they
chose
the
Earl
of
Morton
Regent
,
with
a
great
common
consent
of
the
Lords
&
B●rgesses
in
Scotland
;
who
(
as
we
hear
say
)
doth
very
carefully
and
wisely
endeavor
himself
to
reconcile
,
as
much
as
may
be
,
the
Lords
one
with
another
,
and
to
appease
both
the
factions
,
which
I
fear
will
not
be
but
with
some
charge
to
the
Queens
Majestie
,
and
some
grief
to
the
French
Ministers
and
Procurers
,
who
can
least
abide
quietness
in
that
Realm
.
Mr.
Kill●grew
is
yet
there
still
,
who
assoon
as
they
appear
to
agree
within
themselves
,
shall
return
(
as
he
would
gladly
do
)
hither
to
receive
some
thanks
for
his
pains
.
I
pray
God
for
so
much
as
he
hath
deserved
for
his
integrity
and
diligence
.
Our
men
be
all
come
from
Flushing
,
either
before
,
or
at
,
or
sith
their
returning
,
the
most
part
all
sick
.
Sir
Humphrey
Gilberts
sickness
is
turned
into
a
Quartain
,
some
of
them
that
came
with
him
be
buried
at
London
.
I
thank
you
for
the
Matthiolus
you
sent
unto
me
:
I
like
it
well
,
but
yet
if
I
could
recover
mine
own
I
noted
through
with
mine
own
hands
,
I
would
like
it
far
better
,
but
he
that
stole
it
from
me
,
doth
think
that
I
shall
have
it
again
of
that
price
.
I
pray
you
buy
me
a
case
of
Instruments
,
such
as
be
to
be
sold
in
the
Palace
;
I
mean
,
containing
two
compasses
or
three
a
square
,
a
pen
of
metal
,
and
other
things
.
I
have
two
of
them
already
,
one
of
the
least
,
and
the
other
of
Copper
or
Latyn
,
and
the
manner
of
Iron
:
Now
I
desire
to
have
of
the
biggest
volume
,
which
is
with
the
case
a
foot
long
,
or
thereabouts
,
and
if
more
,
it
were
not
the
worse
;
whether
the
instruments
be
of
Iron
or
Latyn
I
care
not
.
I
have
shewed
your
man
mine
,
to
the
intent
he
might
know
what
I
mean
.
I
have
sent
you
by
him
five
French
Crowns
of
the
Sun
to
pay
for
my
book
of
Matthiolus
,
and
the
case
of
Tools
,
and
if
it
come
to
more
,
I
will
pay
whatsoever
it
be
,
with
most
hearty
thanks
.
I
am
sure
you
have
heard
of
,
and
I
think
you
have
seen
the
new
fair
Star
or
Comet
,
but
without
beard
or
tail
,
which
hath
appeared
here
these
three
weeks
,
on
the
backside
of
the
Chair
of
Cassiopeia
,
and
on
the
edge
of
Lactea
via
.
The
bigness
is
betwixt
the
bigness
of
Iupiter
and
Venus
,
and
keeps
there
to
my
appearance
,
who
have
no
instruments
to
observe
it
,
and
because
of
this
cold
weather
also
,
dare
not
observe
the
precise
order
of
the
fixed
stars
;
such
a
one
I
never
have
observed
,
nor
read
of
,
I
pray
you
let
me
know
what
your
wise
men
of
Paris
do
judge
upon
it
.
I
know
they
will
not
think
it
is
the
Admirals
soul
,
as
the
Romans
did
of
the
Comet
next
appearing
,
after
the
murther
of
Iulius
Caesar
,
that
it
was
his
soul.
It
may
be
Astraea
now
peaking
out
afar
off
in
the
North
,
to
see
what
revenge
shall
be
done
upon
so
much
innocent
blood-shed
in
France
at
a
marriage
banquet
and
reer
suppers
after
it
.
It
would
be
to
me
good
yet
to
understand
what
your
Astronomers
and
Heaven-gazers
there
do
judge
of
it
.
If
I
were
not
so
much
occupied
as
I
am
,
I
would
turn
over
all
my
old
books
,
but
I
would
say
somewhat
of
it
my self
,
and
gess
by
chance
,
even
as
wisely
as
they
,
though
I
would
not
publish
it
but
to
my
friends
;
for
folly
,
the
more
it
is
kept
in
,
the
better
.
Methinks
I
hear
you
say
,
what
a
mischief
meaneth
he
to
write
to
me
of
new
Stars
and
Astronomers
,
and
telleth
me
nothing
of
my
coming
home
▪
Sir
,
if
I
should
tell
you
any
thing
thereof
,
de
die
&
tempore
,
I
should
but
guess
as
Astronomers
do
;
but
this
I
can
tell
you
,
all
your
friends
have
not
onely
been
diligent
,
but
more
then
importunate
to
bring
you
home
;
and
your
wife
with
tears
and
lamentations
:
And
the
Queens
Majestie
seemeth
to
incline
and
grant
our
requests
;
but
when
a
pin
is
set
fast
in
a
hole
,
till
we
have
another
to
thrust
that
out
,
and
tarry
there
it self
,
it
is
hard
to
get
it
out
.
Your
successor
cannot
yet
be
found
;
yes
,
find
enough
,
but
we
cannot
get
one
that
will
●tick
fast
till
he
might
be
thrust
in
indeed
,
and
so
you
to
be
thrust
out
;
and
ye
know
how
long
we
be
here
a
resolving
,
and
how
easie
to
be
altered
.
At
the
signing
of
her
Majesties
letters
to
you
this
morning
;
I
said
to
the
Queen
,
Madam
,
my
Lord
Ambassador
looks
now
to
have
some
word
from
your
Majestie
of
his
return
,
it
would
comfort
him
very
much
.
Why
,
faith
she
,
he
shall
come
.
Yea
(
quoth
I
)
when
the
poor
Gentleman
is
almost
dismaid
;
your
Majestie
hath
heard
enough
with
what
grief
he
doth
tarry
there
.
Well
,
saith
she
,
you
may
write
unto
him
,
that
he
shall
come
home
shortly
,
we
think
with
my
Lord
of
Worcester
.
I
said
,
indeed
my
Lords
train
should
be
the
more
honourable
,
if
he
had
one
Ambassador
to
go
with
him
,
and
another
to
return
with
him
.
Yea
,
saith
her
Majestie
,
there
be
some
make
excuses
that
they
would
not
go
,
but
their
excuses
shall
not
serve
them
.
I
thanked
her
Majestie
,
and
came
my
ways
;
for
she
made
haste
to
go
a
walking
with
the
Ladies
,
because
it
was
a
frost
.
Fare
you
well
.
From
Hampton
Court
this
eleventh
of
December
,
1572.
Your
assured
Friend
,
Th.
Smith
.
Her
Highness
appointeth
still
upon
Mr.
Carew
to
be
your
successor
,
but
he
maketh
great
labour
to
the
contrary
by
Ladies
of
the
privy
Chamber
,
and
others
;
but
as
I
can
perceive
by
this
last
speech
,
and
others
,
he
shall
succeed
you
.
To
the
Right
Hono●rable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
Resident
for
her
Majestie
in
France
.
THis
bearer
your
servant
,
cometh
onely
with
credit
;
for
I
have
no
leisure
to
write
but
this
.
Mannesire
hath
gotten
knowledge
,
for
which
Glasco
9
sent
Marcellis
le
davison
hither
,
as
Davison
this
present
night
telleth
me
;
whereby
he
saith
,
that
if
Mannesire
shall
come
hither
before
this
bringer
,
then
shall
9
Glasco
and
he
be
in
great
danger
;
and
therefore
Davison
doth
write
by
this
bringer
to
Steward
,
as
I
think
,
and
to
9
who
as
Davison
thinketh
,
will
surely
come
hither
:
For
which
purpose
,
he
hath
required
me
to
provide
a
passenger
to
attend
at
Harwieh
.
Le
the
Port
of
2
0
●
6
●●
The
rest
of
things
your
servant
shall
shew
unto
you
;
and
this
do
I
depeach
,
without
knowledge
of
the
Queens
Majestie
,
until
I
may
have
answer
.
From
Westminister
this
eleventh
of
December
at
Midnight
,
1572.
Yours
assuredly
,
William
Burleigh
To
the
Right
Honorable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
.
SIr
,
her
Majesties
of
the
eleventh
of
this
moneth
I
have
received
,
but
have
not
yet
communicated
to
their
Majesties
here
such
answers
as
were
made
unto
the
things
propounded
unto
her
by
Monsieur
de
Mannesire
;
both
for
that
he
is
not
yet
returned
,
as
also
,
for
that
the
Queen
Mother
,
at
this
present
,
is
not
in
the
best
health
,
whereby
Ambassadors
can
have
no
access
to
her
as
yet
.
Her
sickness
is
onely
a
Catarrh
,
so
that
I
think
by
his
return
she
will
be
in
state
able
to
give
access
:
seeing
the
Government
resteth
wholly
in
her
hands
,
without
committing
the
matter
unto
her
,
as
well
as
unto
the
King
,
it
will
be
to
no
great
purpose
,
for
that
he
receiveth
his
light
from
thence
.
The
eighteenth
of
this
moneth
,
the
King
by
mischance
of
another
mans
sword
,
received
a
little
hurt
in
his
left
arm
,
which
is
not
great
,
but
that
every
small
hurt
is
great
in
a
Prince
.
The
hope
of
the
Rochellois
is
yielding
is
now
worn
away
,
they
having
lately
received
advertisements
from
them
that
Monsieur
de
la
Noue
can
do
no
good
,
and
that
they
imprison
as
many
as
do
perswade
them
to
yield
,
as
those
whom
they
hold
suspected
;
so
that
now
being
out
of
all
hope
to
obtain
the
same
by
composition
,
they
here
consult
of
the
means
to
obtain
the
same
by
force
;
and
therefore
it
is
said
,
that
Monsieur
,
and
Monsieur
le
Duc
shall
march
thitherwards
about
the
latter
end
of
Ianuary
.
Yesterday
,
as
I
am
credibly
informed
,
they
received
news
that
did
not
best
content
them
out
of
Switzerland
;
which
is
,
that
the
last
Diet
holden
there
,
they
have
concluded
,
not
to
suffer
the
King
to
have
any
succors
f●om
thence
,
for
that
they
suspect
that
the
fire
lately
kindled
here
,
is
to
extend
to
themselves
.
The
Souldiers
here
do
conclude
,
that
without
either
Switzers
or
Almains
the
King
can
besiege
neither
Rochel
nor
any
other
Town
;
for
the
Frenchmen
are
not
fir
for
the
keeping
of
Artillery
,
nor
to
make
the
body
of
the
battel
of
footmen
.
The
King
doth
send
into
Germany
,
to
see
if
he
can
appease
the
Almains
,
as
also
to
procure
succours
if
he
shall
need
them
.
He
hath
received
at
their
hands
many
a
churlish
answer
;
and
notwithstanding
,
without
respect
had
of
the
difference
of
their
degrees
,
he
for
beareth
not
to
woo
them
.
The
nineteenth
of
this
moneth
,
there
arrived
here
the
Bishop
of
Valences
Secretary
out
of
Polonia
,
who
giveth
them
great
hope
of
the
Election
of
Monsieur
;
and
yet
some
part
of
his
tale
giveth
men
cause
to
judge
,
that
there
is
no
great
reason
so
to
think
;
for
that
he
saith
,
by
the
reason
of
the
plague
that
there
reigneth
,
the
Nobility
to
whom
the
election
appertaineth
,
have
not
yet
assembled
:
so
that
all
this
hope
seemeth
to
be
grounded
upon
some
particular
conference
that
the
Bishop
hath
had
with
some
of
the
said
Electors
,
who
perhaps
when
the
matter
shall
come
to
through
debating
,
will
change
their
opinion
.
Men
of
judgement
here
,
that
know
that
Countrey
,
do
think
,
that
if
the
Bishop
of
Valence
had
had
a
million
of
gold
,
accompanied
with
his
eloquence
,
to
be
stow
amongst
them
,
he
might
then
be
able
to
do
somewhat
;
but
otherwise
they
think
,
that
eloquence
without
treasure
will
gain
no
Kingdom
.
The
Venetians
of
late
have
taken
four
French
ships
,
and
have
put
some
of
them
to
torture
,
to
make
them
confess
the
colouring
of
certain
Turkish
goods
:
as
which
news
the
King
was
very
much
offended
,
and
therefore
hath
given
them
leave
of
Marseilles
to
use
all
means
of
revenge
.
From
Antwerp
they
write
,
that
the
Duke
of
Alva
,
by
the
benefit
of
the
last
frost
,
hath
taken
certain
Towns
in
Holland
,
which
thing
is
not
altogether
believed
,
for
that
the
Ambassador
here
hath
received
no
letters
for
confirmation
of
the
same
.
The
news
of
the
Earl
of
Morton
to
be
chosen
Regent
,
Boughan
and
the
Lords
of
Loug●leuin
to
have
the
Government
of
the
King
,
doth
very
much
mislike
them
;
and
therefore
her
Majestie
hath
cause
the
more
to
like
of
it
.
And
so
leaving
to
trouble
your
Honour
any
further
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
two
and
twentieth
of
December
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
I
had
very
well
hoped
,
that
the
reasons
for
my
return
would
have
countervailed
any
that
Mr.
Carew
could
alledge
for
his
stay
.
I
forbear
to
express
my
grief
,
for
that
I
am
somewhat
in
hope
some
other
shall
be
cho●en
that
shall
not
slip
his
head
out
of
the
collar
.
I
beseech
your
Lordship
therefore
to
continue
your
assistance
in
that
behalf
.
Touching
the
hope
of
having
Rochel
by
composition
,
the
wind
is
come
about
,
they
being
now
perswaded
,
that
there
is
no
way
to
have
it
but
by
force
;
whatsoever
her
Majestie
saith
to
the
contrary
,
they
cannot
here
but
believe
that
they
of
Rochel
receive
encouragement
from
her
Majestie
to
hold
out
.
The
Switzers
,
as
I
am
given
to
understand
,
have
concluded
at
a
late
Diet
,
held
by
them
,
to
give
no
succour
this
way
,
which
falleth
out
contrary
to
their
way
.
Those
people
are
not
so
gross
,
but
that
they
foresee
the
end
,
that
the
late
accident
here
tendeth
to
.
I
would
others
,
whom
it
toucheth
as
nearly
▪
would
so
think
,
The
late
election
of
the
Regent
in
Scotland
,
doth
altogether
miscontent
them
here
;
and
some
threatnings
are
given
out
that
it
shall
not
so
long
stand
for
good
,
for
that
the
same
passed
not
with
the
content
of
both
parties
,
but
onely
by
the
choice
of
one
faction
.
So
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
two
and
twentieth
of
December
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
STeward
being
made
acquainted
with
the
contents
of
your
Lordships
Letters
,
telleth
me
,
that
9
meaneth
to
stand
upon
the
denial
;
and
therefore
requested
me
with
all
diligence
to
dispatch
this
messenger
,
and
in
his
name
3
to
deny
also
,
if
any
question
shall
be
moved
in
that
behalf
,
That
Davison
never
propounded
any
such
matter
;
notwithstanding
,
he
desireth
that
the
ship
may
stay
at
2
●●
6
ry
9
or
10
days
;
that
if
upon
better
consideration
,
reason
shall
move
him
to
alter
his
opinion
,
he
may
take
the
benefit
thereof
,
if
necessity
shall
force
him
thereto
.
He
willeth
me
further
to
advertise
your
Honour
,
that
9
meaneth
to
send
a
Gentleman
expresly
with
full
mind
unto
Davison
,
with
order
to
communicate
the
same
from
him
to
3
to
whom
he
desireth
that
there
may
be
credit
given
.
I
perceive
by
them
,
that
they
cannot
tell
well
what
to
resolve
,
until
there
be
conference
had
with
●
if
they
mean
not
to
take
profit
of
the
ship
.
I
have
taken
order
with
them
to
send
one
to
the
Port
,
to
cause
him
to
depart
.
Because
your
Lordship
is
sometimes
absent
from
the
Court
,
I
thought
good
to
send
your
Lordship
the
Copy
of
the
Letter
I
write
to
Master
Secretary
;
besides
the
contents
whereof
,
I
learn
,
that
Monsieur
D'Aux
is
stoln
away
from
Constantinople
,
and
is
presently
retired
to
Ragusa
,
where
he
remaineth
;
the
cause
of
his
departure
from
thence
is
unknown
unto
the
King
,
who
is
very
much
offended
withal
.
He
hath
expresly
sent
a
messenger
unto
him
,
to
will
him
upon
his
allegiance
,
to
return
unto
Constantinople
,
and
to
continue
his
charge
there
.
Some
do
g●ess
that
the
cause
of
his
departure
from
thence
was
,
for
that
he
feared
,
that
the
King
would
take
some
order
for
the
murthering
of
him
there
,
as
suspected
of
Religion
.
The
Cardinal
of
Lorrain
hath
took
upon
him
before
his
departure
from
Rome
,
to
promise
the
Pope
,
that
the
King
here
should
enter
into
the
League
,
which
thing
is
thought
not
fit
at
this
time
,
until
the
King
hath
appeased
his
troubles
at
home
.
It
is
thought
that
one
chief
cause
of
the
Duke
of
Savoys
coming
,
tendeth
to
make
some
complot
against
Geneva
;
as
also
,
to
conclude
some
straiter
amity
then
heretofore
hath
been
between
this
Crown
and
Spain
;
the
means
whereof
is
thought
to
be
the
marriage
of
Monsieur
and
the
King
of
Spains
daughter
.
They
seem
here
to
be
no
less
sorry
for
the
E.
of
Derby
,
then
for
D.
Chasteirault
;
what
moveth
them
so
to
be
,
I
know
not
.
Though
there
hath
grown
some
alteration
in
her
Majesties
resolution
touching
my
return
,
by
the
choice
of
Mr.
Carew
,
yet
I
hear
there
lacketh
no
care
in
your
Lordship
to
find
out
some
other
to
supply
the
room
;
for
the
which
I
have
most
just
cause
to
render
unto
your
Lordship
most
humble
thanks
.
And
thus
having
nothing
else
to
impart
unto
your
Lordship
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
two
and
twentieth
of
December
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
F.
Walsingham
.
SIr
,
the
day
after
Monsieur
Mannesires
arrival
,
which
was
the
23
of
this
present
,
I
had
access
unto
the
King
,
at
what
time
I
made
him
acquainted
with
the
contents
of
her
Majesties
Letters
.
To
the
which
he
answered
,
that
touching
the
amity
,
he
received
no
small
contentment
,
as
well
by
the
assurance
given
unto
him
by
Mannesire
,
as
also
by
me
,
that
her
meaning
is
to
continue
the
same
without
doing
any
thing
that
should
be
disagreeable
thereto
;
and
thereupon
he
took
great
occasion
to
make
great
protestations
of
the
greatest
account
that
he
made
of
her
Majesties
amity
,
saying
,
that
he
esteemed
the
same
above
any
wordly
thing
.
In
this
point
he
was
very
long
,
wherein
I
make
the
shorter
recital
,
because
I
kno●
〈◊〉
how
his
outward
speech
and
his
inward
meaning
do
agree
.
Then
I
proceeded
to
shew
him
,
what
her
Majestie
conceived
,
in
respect
of
the
good
will
she
beareth
him
,
touching
the
slaughter
of
the
Admiral
,
and
the
rest
of
the
Nobility
of
the
Religion
here
,
without
any
form
of
justice
,
a
thing
disallowed
of
all
men
,
though
it
were
true
that
a
conspiracy
were
made
.
I
further
shewed
him
the
redoubling
of
her
Majesties
grief
,
as
well
to
see
such
as
by
no
means
could
be
privy
to
any
conspiracy
,
given
up
even
to
the
vile
and
base
people
,
whose
execution
was
without
respect
of
age
or
sex
,
in
a
most
barbarous
sort
,
as
also
to
see
those
that
are
alive
forced
by
Edicts
lately
set
forth
,
either
to
abjure
their
Religion
,
to
fly
,
or
else
to
be
murthered
;
a
kind
of
proceeding
which
sheweth
,
that
his
meaning
is
to
root
out
all
the
professors
of
the
Gospel
within
his
Realm
;
and
therefore
could
not
but
make
her
Majestie
to
marvel
,
that
he
should
move
her
to
be
Gossip
,
he
persecuting
with
such
severity
those
that
profess
one
Religion
with
her
.
To
these
he
answered
,
that
touching
the
slaughter
of
the
Admiral
,
and
the
rest
of
the
Nobility
,
he
had
well
hoped
that
her
Maj.
had
been
throughly
satisfied
by
such
demonstratio●s
as
had
been
made
unto
her
there
by
his
Ambassador
,
of
the
cause
of
the
same
.
Touching
those
that
●ere
killed
by
the
fury
of
the
people
,
he
said
,
it
was
a
thing
that
he
was
sorry
for
,
but
could
by
no
means
remedy
it
.
For
the
third
,
it
was
the
revocation
of
the
Edict
of
the
liberty
of
Religion
.
He
said
,
that
his
policy
forced
him
so
to
do
,
seeing
the
in
convenience
that
otherwise
would
follow
by
the
toleration
of
two
sundry
Religions
.
To
this
I
replyed
,
that
curiosity
did
not
move
her
Majestie
to
use
that
kind
of
speech
,
but
the
good
will
and
affection
that
dependeth
upon
the
amity
lately
concluded
,
who
was
sorry
to
hear
hard
judgements
of
others
touching
such
kind
of
proceedings
;
whose
opinions
and
advice
,
if
she
of
her self
should
follow
,
she
should
then
not
onely
refuse
to
be
his
Gossip
,
but
also
forbear
all
other
kind
of
intelligence
with
him
:
and
that
those
that
do
so
advise
her
,
are
not
onely
her
own
Subjects
,
but
also
her
Neighbours
abroad
.
Notwithstanding
,
I
shewed
him
,
that
her
Majestie
,
as
one
that
hath
from
his
childhood
been
affected
towards
him
,
who
never
took
advantage
of
time
to
do
any
thing
that
might
prejudice
him
,
as
one
in
whom
the
late
league
hath
taken
so
deep
impression
of
amity
;
as
she
cannot
but
interpret
in
good
part
any
friendly
request
tending
to
amity
;
and
therefore
,
for
continuance
and
declaration
of
the
same
,
all
doubts
and
impediments
laid
aside
,
she
intendeth
to
send
a
Nobleman
,
as
well
to
supply
the
office
required
,
as
also
to
visit
him
.
To
this
the
King
answered
,
that
he
could
not
but
think
himself
most
bound
to
her
Majestie
,
for
accepting
in
good
part
this
office
of
his
,
which
proceedeth
onely
of
amity
and
good
will
,
to
that
end
(
as
her
Majestie
saith
)
that
this
spiritual
allyance
may
be
to
both
their
comforts
.
And
for
further
confirmation
of
the
amity
lately
begun
between
them
.
And
as
for
the
Nobleman
(
saith
he
)
he
shall
be
very
welcome
,
and
receive
such
honour
as
appertaineth
to
one
sent
from
a
Princess
,
whom
I
esteem
so
much
.
Touching
the
third
point
,
concerning
Monsieur
D'Alanson
,
he
said
not
much
,
but
only
this
,
That
the
marriage
betwixt
her
Majestie
and
him
,
is
a
thing
that
he
much
desireth
,
as
that
thing
that
would
make
a
perfect
uniting
of
their
two
Crowns
.
After
this
speech
,
upon
complaint
made
by
me
of
the
small
redress
that
our
Merchants
have
at
Roan
,
at
such
Commissioners
as
lately
by
him
were
deputed
for
the
remedy
of
such
injuries
as
they
had
received
in
the
time
of
the
hurly burly
.
He
shewing
me
,
that
Sorex
and
other
Flemings
were
a
rigging
out
,
to
the
number
of
fourteen
sail
,
in
certain
Creeks
and
Ports
belonging
to
her
Majestie
,
for
to
repair
with
the
same
to
Rochel
,
wherein
he
desired
her
Majestie
to
take
such
order
as
may
be
agreeable
to
the
good
amity
and
league
lately
concluded
between
them
.
This
was
in
effect
as
much
as
passed
between
us
at
this
present
.
To
the
Queen
Mother
I
could
have
no
access
,
for
that
she
is
not
yet
rid
of
her
Cathera
.
Monsieur
Pynart
sent
me
word
by
my
Secretary
,
that
the
Baron
de
la
Guarde
hath
advertised
,
that
fifty
English
sail
were
about
to
have
entred
the
Haven
of
Rochel
,
had
not
he
stayed
them
.
And
whereat
Pynart
saith
,
he
doth
much
marvel
,
considering
the
protestation
that
lately
hath
been
made
touching
the
continuance
of
the
amity
.
In
answer
hereof
,
I
sent
him
word
,
that
if
they
had
been
minded
to
have
entred
the
Haven
,
his
forces
could
not
have
stayed
them
;
and
that
if
her
Majestie
had
intention
to
imploy
any
of
her
ships
that
way
,
a
quarter
of
that
number
would
serve
.
But
this
(
said
I
)
is
but
a
cunning
of
his
to
cause
the
King
to
be
cold
in
yielding
redress
to
certain
injuries
that
he
had
lately
done
to
our
Merchants
,
who
for
spoils
sake
could
have
been
contented
to
have
his
Master
and
the
Queen
my
Mistris
at
variance
.
And
therefore
is
glad
to
send
such
vain
advertisements
.
Monsieur
Mannesire
,
who
reporeth
very
honourably
of
her
Majestie
every
way
,
desired
me
,
in
their
Majesties
name
,
to
hasten
as
much
as
I
could
the
coming
of
that
Nobleman
whom
her
Majestie
meaneth
to
send
,
for
that
the
Emperors
Ambassador
,
who
is
already
arrived
,
attendeth
onely
his
coming
.
Further
,
of
himself
,
he
desireth
me
to
advise
him
not
to
bring
any
great
train
,
for
that
otherwise
,
he
shall
be
very
much
troubled
to
have
horses
provided
for
them
;
for
that
,
saith
he
,
he
cometh
in
post
a
dozen
Gentlemen
,
and
half
a
score
others
,
shall
be
as
honourable
,
as
though
he
came
with
two
hundred
.
The
experience
,
Sir
,
that
your self
have
had
in
this
behalf
,
cannot
but
make
you
to
think
Monsieur
Mannesires
opinion
to
be
good
;
as
also
,
give
the
like
advice
.
And
if
he
did
transport
some
Geldings
of
his
own
,
I
would
take
it
to
be
the
best
way
;
for
that
otherways
,
as
you
have
some
experience
he
shall
be
hardly
provided
.
The
Emperors
Ambassador
,
who
is
Master
of
the
horse
,
hath
not
above
twenty
in
his
train
.
I
make
full
account
,
according
to
her
Majesties
promise
,
by
her
last
letters
,
to
see
my
successor
in
company
with
the
Nobleman
that
repaireth
hither
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
Paris
the
five
and
twentieth
of
December
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
Burleigh
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
understand
,
that
since
the
writing
of
my
last
Letter
I
have
spoken
with
Steward
,
who
knoweth
not
by
whose
procurement
he
was
set
on
,
that
discharged
the
Dagg
against
La
Motte
▪
but
doth
ghess
,
the
party
named
in
my
last
Letters
should
be
the
Authour
thereof
.
For
other
matters
,
he
saith
,
all
goeth
well
;
as
you
shall
further
understand
by
one
sent
for
the
purpose
,
who
imbarqueth
at
B.
his
name
is
R.
he
is
of
good
quality
▪
and
one
that
accompanied
8
I
am
warily
dealt
withal
in
the
matter
.
And
for
my self
,
I
dare
not
desire
to
know
more
then
they
are
willing
to
make
me
acquainted
withal
.
Steward
telleth
me
for
certain
,
that
there
are
of
late
800
at
least
of
Strozzies
company
cut
in
piece
;
which
thing
is
kept
very
close
,
for
by
others
I
can
learn
no
such
thing
.
There
arrived
lately
here
a
Gentleman
out
of
Languedoc
,
sent
from
Monsieur
D'Aumale
,
who
reporteth
,
that
they
of
the
Religion
do
hold
,
at
least
,
in
Town
and
Castle
,
to
the
number
of
chosen
Souldiers
;
which
Town
can
no
way
be
taken
,
but
by
famine
,
for
that
they
cannot
possibly
make
any
trenches
about
it
,
the
soil
and
seat
being
rocky
.
Both
the
Admiral
and
De
la
Aumile
,
do
send
the
King
word
to
send
them
both
men
and
money
,
or
else
there
being
there
is
to
no
purpose
.
Upon
these
advertisements
lately
come
from
thence
,
it
is
now
thought
that
Monsieur
shal
go
to
Languedoc
,
and
that
Monsieur
Le
Duc
shall
be
imployed
at
Rochel
:
Howsoever
they
shall
be
imployed
,
it
is
held
for
certain
that
they
depart
from
this
Town
about
five
or
six
days
hence
,
as
well
the
two
brethren
,
as
also
the
King
of
Navarre
with
the
Prince
of
Conde
.
I
send
unto
your
Lordship
a
lewd
Letter
written
by
Carpenter
,
in
defence
of
the
late
doings
here
;
the
original
written
in
Latin
,
and
afterwards
translated
into
French
.
Divers
of
those
in
Latin
have
been
sent
into
Germany
;
but
the
Authors
lewdness
is
so
well
known
,
as
it
will
but
little
help
their
case
.
They
have
also
sent
of
them
into
Polonia
,
for
that
the
Bishop
of
Valence
writeth
,
that
the
late
accident
here
will
be
one
of
the
greatest
lets
of
that
they
seek
there
.
It
is
reported
also
by
Letters
lately
received
out
of
Flanders
,
that
the
Duke
of
Alva
is
so
dangerously
sick
at
|
Nunege
,
[
†
](A35992-e72250-b)
†
Quere
as
men
do
doubt
of
his
recovery
.
Furthermore
,
they
give
out
,
that
there
hath
been
of
late
a
Conflict
in
Holland
,
between
the
said
Duke
and
the
Prince
of
Orange
,
in
the
which
there
were
slain
of
the
Dukes
side
500
Spaniards
;
and
,
as
they
say
,
a
double
number
of
the
other
:
but
as
yet
the
certainty
is
unknown
.
And
so
beseeching
your
Honour
to
impart
these
Letters
to
the
Earl
of
Leicester
;
for
that
through
the
hasty
departure
of
this
messenger
,
I
had
no
leisure
to
write
particularly
unto
him
.
I
leave
,
&c.
At
Paris
the
second
of
Ianuary
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Hono●rable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majesties
principal
S●●retary
.
SIr
,
it
may
please
you
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
Monsieur
Ma●n●sire
gave
me
to
understand
,
how
that
their
Majesties
here
were
given
to
understand
from
the
Ambassador
there
,
that
there
should
be
certain
ships
,
to
the
number
of
fourteen
,
preparing
to
repair
to
Roc●el
,
and
that
though
French
men
and
Flemings
bear
the
name
of
them
,
yet
were
they
not
unfurnished
of
some
English
Marriners
;
and
that
therefore
they
de●ire
that
it
may
please
her
Majestie
to
give
order
for
the
restraint
thereof
,
as
to
good
amity
appertaineth
.
To
this
I
answered
,
that
I
would
not
fail
to
advertise
her
Majestie
thereof
;
notwithstanding
,
I
said
,
it
would
be
very
hard
to
restrain
them
,
forasmuch
as
at
this
present
there
are
a
number
of
marriners
and
ships
unset
a
work
,
in
respect
of
the
unkindness
between
Spain
and
England
,
which
kind
of
people
will
hardly
be
restrained
.
I
willed
him
also
to
desire
their
Majesties
to
consider
,
how
the
like
falleth
out
in
their
Government
here
;
for
that
divers
Gentlemen
of
good
quality
,
notwithstanding
the
League
between
the
Turk
and
this
Crown
,
and
notwithstanding
an
express
inhibition
of
things
,
did
serve
this
last
summer
under
those
of
the
League
,
some
be
conducted
by
the
Marquis
d●
M●in
,
others
under
the
conduct
of
the
Count
Martine●go
,
the
Kings
Pensioner
;
the
which
thing
the
Turk
doth
interpret
in
good
part
,
for
that
he
knoweth
that
the
same
is
done
without
the
Kings
consent
;
the
like
consideration
must
their
Majesties
have
also
of
her
Majestie
,
who
is
not
able
so
to
bridle
her
Subjects
,
but
that
some
of
them
will
hazard
themselves
,
without
having
any
regard
to
her
Majesties
commandment
that
unto
their
duties
appertaineth
.
To
this
Monsieur
Mannesir●
shewed
me
,
that
he
used
like
speech
and
perswasion
towards
the
Queen
Mother
,
wherewith
she
seemed
to
be
reasonably
well
satisfied
The
sixth
of
this
moneth
he
was
dispatched
hence
towards
C●llis
,
with
cert●in
Coaches
,
to
meet
the
Barl
of
Worcester
.
They
have
often
sent
unto
me
to
know
,
whether
I
heard
anything
of
his
coming
,
wherein
I
have
answered
,
that
since
the
twelfth
of
the
last
I
heard
nothing
out
of
England
,
which
seemeth
strange
unto
them
,
considering
that
their
Ambassador
hath
advertised
,
that
my
Lord
of
Worcester
should
be
forward
the
second
of
this
Moneth
.
Touching
Monsieurs
speedy
departure
from
hence
towards
Rochel
,
men
of
judgement
do
think
it
rather
to
fear
the
Rochellois
,
to
make
them
to
condescend
to
an
accord
,
then
indeed
to
have
an
intention
to
besiege
them
as
yet
,
considering
that
this
time
of
the
year
is
very
unapt
to
besiege
a
Town
scituate
in
a
marsh
.
Of
late
there
hath
been
some
purpose
held
with
me
,
whether
I
did
not
think
that
her
Majestie
by
some
perswasion
used
by
me
,
might
be
induced
to
be
a
Mediator
unto
the
K.
Whereunto
I
answered
,
that
I
my self
could
hardly
be
perswaded
to
be
a
dealer
in
that
behalf
,
having
that
regard
that
a
servant
and
a
subject
ought
to
have
to
the
honour
of
his
Prince
and
Mistris
,
considering
what
evil
success
such
Compositions
heretofore
have
had
,
as
have
passed
between
them
King
and
his
Subjects
,
especially
seeing
those
to
enjoy
the
Kings
ear
,
who
have
both
abused
his
ear
and
his
honour
,
having
had
more
regard
to
their
own
particular
passions
,
then
to
that
reverence
and
duty
,
that
becometh
good
Subjects
to
bear
towards
their
Prince
.
When
I
shall
see
(
said
I
)
such
removed
,
then
I
can
tell
what
to
answer
in
this
behalf
.
Our
Merchants
at
the
beginning
here
,
sith
the
last
troubles
,
received
good
expectation
,
so
far
forth
as
concerned
the
obtaining
of
the
Kings
Letters
:
but
now
that
it
●●meth
to
execution
they
find
it
but
expedition
in
words
;
so
that
I
perceive
,
it
were
better
for
our
●erchants
to
lose
that
they
sue
for
,
then
to
continue
their
suits
.
The
Kings
Letters
Patents
sent
to
Roan
to
certain
Presidents
,
to
see
such
Merchants
there
restored
to
their
goods
,
as
sustained
loss
at
the
time
of
the
late
troubles
,
are
as
much
regarded
,
as
if
●
had
sent
my
Letters
thither
.
Our
Nation
is
so
evil
liked
here
,
as
whatsoever
fair
speech
they
use
,
they
think
it
injustice
to
do
them
justice
.
Monsieur
I
a
Mot
,
as
I
learn
,
hath
sometimes
written
most
earnestly
to
them
here
,
to
cause
them
to
do
better
justice
then
they
do
;
notwithstanding
,
I
see
it
prevaileth
nothing
at
all
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honour
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
eleventh
of
January
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Hono●rable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
THis
bearer
,
besides
the
enclosed
Occurents
,
hath
charge
to
communicate
certain
things
unto
your
Lordship
by
mouth
;
and
therefore
at
this
present
,
I
leave
to
tro●ble
your
Lordship
with
many
lines
,
saving
,
that
I
cannot
but
renew
my
old
suit
,
most
humbly
beseeehing
your
Lordship
to
continue
the
furtherance
of
my
revocation
.
Touching
a
Rider
,
Captain
Lassetty
hath
written
both
to
Millan
and
Florence
:
from
the
last
he
hath
received
answer
,
that
one
worthy
of
entertainment
will
not
be
hired
under
300
●
the
year
,
and
such
other
benefit
as
by
our
Lordship
is
offered
:
He
looketh
shortly
to
have
answer
from
Millan
.
I
fear
your
Lordship
shall
hardly
be
furnished
of
such
a
one
as
you
desire
of
that
calling
,
unless
it
would
please
God
to
make
one
of
that
profession
to
be
of
the
Religion
,
who
then
would
be
glad
to
have
such
an
offer
,
and
to
live
in
so
good
a
Sanctuary
as
England
is
.
I
do
imploy
divers
in
this
behalf
,
and
by
some
I
am
put
in
hope
to
have
your
Lordships
turn
served
.
And
so
having
nothing
to
impart
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
eleventh
of
January
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
Fra:
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
his
very
good
Lords
,
the
Lords
of
her
Majesties
most
honourable
privy
Councel
.
ACcording
to
your
Honours
order
by
letters
of
the
six
and
twentieth
of
October
,
I
recommended
unto
the
King
here
this
bearers
brothers
cause
:
whereupon
he
directed
his
Letters
to
certain
Presidents
at
Roan
,
appointed
by
Commission
to
see
such
of
our
Merchants
as
sustained
loss
in
the
last
troubles
restored
to
their
goods
.
At
whose
hands
,
neither
by
virtue
of
the
Commission
directed
to
them
,
nor
by
the
Kings
particular
recommendation
,
he
could
receive
any
other
answer
,
then
that
they
had
advertised
the
King
touching
such
information
as
they
had
received
of
the
injury
he
pretended
to
be
done
unto
his
brother
;
whe●●by
it
may
well
appear
,
that
there
is
nothing
less
meant
,
then
to
make
restitution
of
the
spoils
as
were
made
in
the
time
of
the
disorders
:
besides
,
this
bearer
,
notwithstanding
he
had
the
Kings
safe-guard
,
which
I
procured
him
,
was
sundry
times
like
to
have
been
assaulted
(
as
he
informeth
me
)
by
such
as
outraged
his
brother
;
and
his
host
also
where
he
lay
was
threatned
,
because
he
received
him
.
He
making
complaint
thereof
there
,
could
have
no
redress
;
and
I
making
complaint
of
it
here
unto
the
King
and
his
Councel
,
found
as
little
.
Ere
he
could
receive
answer
what
information
was
sent
hither
,
he
was
driven
to
attend
a
moneth
.
In
the
end
he
was
answered
,
that
one
of
the
Presidents
deputed
their
Commissioner
,
was
repaired
hither
,
and
had
informed
them
,
how
that
this
bearers
brother
was
a
lewd
young
man
,
and
riotously
consumed
his
substance
,
and
therefore
used
this
as
a
mean
to
defraud
his
Creditors
,
and
that
he
onely
payed
twenty
Crowns
for
ransome
,
to
such
as
had
imprisoned
him
;
and
that
the
cause
of
imprisonment
proceeded
upon
certain
quarrels
about
a
wife
he
had
married
at
Roan
,
contrary
to
the
will
of
her
friends
.
Whereupon
I
sent
word
to
Secretary
Pynart
,
who
gave
this
answer
,
that
he
might
be
well
able
to
discern
,
by
this
kind
of
proceeding
,
what
will
they
have
to
do
justice
,
in
that
the
answer
was
not
made
at
Roa●
,
where
he
might
have
procured
justification
of
his
brothers
behavi●ur
;
and
that
therefore
in
apparence
there
is
no
other
reason
why
the
party
should
be
driven
to
attend
answer
here
,
but
that
they
think
onely
by
such
kind
of
delays
,
to
make
him
weary
of
prosecuting
the
matter
.
To
this
Pynart
answered
,
that
forasmuch
as
the
President
was
a
publique
person
,
and
of
such
integrity
and
uprightness
,
as
he
could
not
be
charged
with
any
untruth
or
wrong
done
to
any
person
;
and
●n
the
other
side
,
Stallenge
one
that
was
touched
in
his
life
and
behaviour
,
he
could
do
nothing
in
his
behalf
.
Nevertheless
,
he
said
,
that
to
gratifie
me
,
he
would
write
again
to
the
President
,
if
I
thought
his
Letter
would
prevail
any
thing
to
the
furtherance
of
the
poor
mans
cause
.
Your
Honours
may
perceive
by
these
answers
,
what
good
will
they
bear
to
do
justice
,
considering
that
they
had
authority
granted
unto
them
to
have
determined
the
cause
there
:
But
this
answer
they
used
for
a
delay
,
to
make
him
weary
of
prosecuting
the
matter
.
I
find
them
of
late
very
slow
to
yield
any
expidition
,
not
onely
in
this
bearers
cause
,
but
also
to
such
other
of
our
Merchants
as
lately
I
have
preferred
;
and
therefore
considering
how
chargeable
it
would
be
for
him
to
continue
his
suit
here
any
longer
,
and
little
hope
there
is
of
redress
in
the
end
.
I
have
advised
him
to
repair
to
Roan
,
to
procure
a
testimonial
,
as
wel
of
his
brothers
behaviour
and
conversation
,
as
also
of
the
evil
usage
he
received
during
his
abode
there
;
to
the
end
,
that
having
informed
your
Honours
thereof
accordingly
.
Your
Honours
may
take
order
,
as
to
the
same
shall
seem
fit
.
And
so
leaving
to
trouble
your
Honors
any
further
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
thirteenth
of
Ianuary
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
Fra:
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
I
am
sorry
that
I
wot
not
what
to
write
unto
you
,
things
do
fall
out
so
here
.
Dr.
Dale
was
warned
to
dispatch
,
and
your
revocation
ready
;
When
it
came
to
signing
,
no
such
thing
meant
.
Dr.
Dale
wrote
unto
me
,
he
had
provided
half
a
score
horse
in
his
stable
,
men
to
go
with
them
,
and
their
own
horses
,
their
liveries
already
bought
,
and
he
altogether
ready
at
my
Lord
Treasurers
warning
and
mine
;
and
now
understanding
,
that
he
should
not
go
,
the
effect
of
this
Letter
,
I
shewed
this
day
unto
her
Majestie
.
She
beshrewed
them
it
was
long
of
,
Dr.
Dale
could
not
go
before
Midlent
or
Easter
,
there
was
other
matters
which
she
would
trust
to
no
new
men
,
but
to
you
,
and
to
none
other
.
Well
,
Madam
,
quoth
I
,
the
poor
man
hath
been
already
at
these
charges
,
and
chargeable
it
will
be
yet
to
him
,
to
put
them
away
is
loss
,
to
keep
them
,
charge
;
besides
my
Lord
Ambassador
in
France
,
your
Majestie
knoweth
in
what
state
he
is
,
and
the
poor
Gentlewoman
his
wife
.
Yea
(
saith
she
)
that
pity
of
her
is
that
maketh
all
this
haste
;
and
I
am
sorry
for
her
,
but
there
is
no
remedy
,
he
cannot
now
go
before
Midlent
or
Easter
.
Well
Madam
(
quoth
I
)
seeing
it
be
so
,
may
it
please
you
,
may
he
be
sure
to
go
at
Easter
,
and
may
I
write
so
to
my
Lord
Ambassador
.
Yea
,
saith
her
Majestie
,
now
you
have
my
Commission
;
and
so
much
I
can
say
,
judge
of
it
as
you
shall
please
,
but
I
assure
you
my
Lord
of
Leicester
,
my
Lord
Treasurer
,
my
Lord
Admiral
and
I
,
and
some
other
of
your
friends
,
have
done
what
they
can
for
your
return
;
but
whether
it
be
Fatis
,
or
what
else
hath
letted
,
I
know
not
,
nor
can
guess
,
but
I
perceive
what
is
the
issue
at
this
time
.
You
are
a
wise
man
,
and
can
comfort
your self
with
wisdom
and
patience
;
and
the
rather
,
if
the
promise
do
hold
,
that
by
Easter
you
may
return
.
My
Lord
of
Worcester
bringeth
full
instructions
for
that
he
hath
to
do
,
or
may
fall
out
in
communication
,
the
which
he
must
and
will
communicate
unto
you
,
and
use
therein
your
advice
.
I
send
you
some
Occurrents
out
of
Scotland
.
If
you
would
know
what
we
do
here
,
we
play
at
tables
,
dance
and
keep
Christmas
.
The
Queens
Majestie
,
and
all
the
rest
of
my
Lords
,
thanks
be
to
God
,
be
in
good
health
.
My
Lord
Privy-Seal
,
what
with
age
and
sickness
,
is
not
thought
long
to
abide
in
this
world
,
and
the
Earl
of
Kents
health
is
almost
desperate
.
Farewel
.
From
Hampton
Court
the
twelfth
of
Ianuary
,
1572.
Yours
alwayes
assured
,
Tho:
Smith
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
Resident
for
her
Majestie
in
France
.
SIr
,
I
am
both
sorry
and
ashamed
that
I
cannot
write
of
any
matter
meet
for
satisfaction
in
your
own
case
,
as
I
would
,
and
as
I
know
you
have
had
occasion
to
expect
,
but
the
impediments
thereof
I
know
you
shall
understand
by
other
your
friends
,
and
therewith
do
assure
you
(
that
whatsoever
any
of
them
do
write
)
of
my
former
care
taken
for
you
,
and
that
I
have
now
promised
to
follow
,
I
have
as
much
or
more
,
and
will
continue
and
persevere
to
the
utmost
of
my
power
,
and
so
wish
you
as
much
patience
as
you
have
cause
of
grief
.
This
bearer
finding
me
here
at
my
house
at
Westminster
,
telleth
me
,
that
he
is
dispatched
from
the
Court
.
I
think
i●
needless
to
advertise
you
of
the
coming
of
my
Lord
of
Worcester
,
and
for
that
I
think
surely
that
Mr.
●●cretary
doth
advertise
you
of
all
things
,
I
do
forbear
.
Glasco
Daviso●
longeth
to
he●●
from
Lyo●s
9
the
ship
abode
in
the
place
appoi●●ed
23
days
.
And
so
I
end
,
trusting
to
see
you
here
amongst
your
friends
within
this
●ix
weeks
,
at
the
least
to
be
revoked
at
that
time
.
From
Westminster
the
●2
of
January
,
1572.
Your
assured
friend
,
Will
.
Burleigh
.
To
my
very
loving
friend
Mr.
Francis
Walsingham
,
the
Queens
Majesties
Ambassador
in
France
.
THe
cause
of
her
Majesties
longer
stay
of
your
abode
there
,
and
not
to
send
presently
D.
Dale
,
is
onely
in
respect
of
some
persons
you
have
there
to
deal
withall
,
which
you
may
easily
conceive
whom
I
mean
,
though
I
name
them
not
;
the
cause
I
write
it
not
plain
,
is
lack
of
a
cypher
,
having
worn
mine
to
pieces
this
progress
time
in
carriage
,
and
pray
you
to
bear
the
more
with
this
dark
writing
:
but
it
concerneth
such
as
you
wrote
a
little
of
to
my
Lord
Treasurer
.
Her
Majesty
doubteth
greatly
the
state
of
that
person
,
and
hath
in
expectation
that
some
great
matter
will
proceed
from
them
:
and
neither
doth
she
think
Dale
to
be
a
fit
man
to
be
imployed
,
neither
that
the
other
will
deal
frankly
with
him
as
with
you
.
For
my
part
I
am
perswaded
that
great
matters
will
fall
that
way
,
and
surely
you
shall
do
well
to
enter
the
more
speedily
and
deeply
with
them
for
the
knowing
of
their
whole
intent
.
I
must
but
tell
you
mine
own
conceit
,
I
fear
it
be
but
a
practice
to
dandle
us
;
for
so
many
are
acquainted
here
with
the
cause
,
I
mean
of
that
Nation
:
but
it
is
impossible
but
that
the
Ambassador
here
must
know
it
.
Besides
,
I
see
that
the
hope
of
the
marriage
is
still
entertained
here
,
and
our
Mistres
made
to
think
it
is
ever
●incerely
meant
;
which
if
it
were
indeed
,
and
the
other
matters
true
of
the
parties
disposition
,
what
could
with-hold
to
put
that
in
execution
which
were
most
like
for
him
to
get
it
,
for
his
own
value
must
sue
more
for
him
then
his
friends
commendation
,
or
else
his
party
here
will
be
little
,
as
I
think
.
But
this
manner
of
dealing
,
I
see
serveth
to
no
purpose
but
winneth
them
time
,
and
loseth
us
all
good
opportunities
,
and
hindreth
your
retur●
,
where
your
friends
wish
you
,
both
for
your self
,
and
chiefly
for
her
Majesties
better
service
.
You
shall
do
well
therefore
for
her
Majesty
,
for
I
cannot
imagine
what
good
this
great
suspence
will
do
her
,
to
seek
by
all
means
you
can
at
their
hands
to
know
their
full
mind
,
and
the
scope
of
their
intent
;
for
by
these
the
dealing
of
the
Ministers
here
with
her
Majesty
,
hath
no
cause
to
find
any
way
direct
or
substantiall
,
she
takes
great
hinderance
otherwise
,
and
no
good
shall
come
to
them
neither
,
in
this
sort
of
proceedings
.
And
as
none
here
are
privy
to
the
matter
but
my
Lord
Treasurer
and
I
,
so
is
it
too
great
a
burthen
so
long
to
conceal
her
Majesties
so
great
hindrance
of
her
greater
cause●
,
as
the
time
wants
for
lack
of
certainty
&
through
understanding
the
intent
and
bottom
of
this
Cause
,
which
surely
hitherto
giveth
more
cause
of
suspition
of
practise
then
of
good
meaning
.
And
yet
if
it
were
minded
as
they
pretend
,
except
they
proceed
otherwise
then
I
perceive
yet
they
do
,
they
shall
rather
hurt
themselves
and
us
both
,
then
further
any
good
purpose
that
may
bring
hope
of
that
good
success
we
would
wish
.
Thus
as
well
as
I
can
utter
my
poor
conceit
both
for
your self
and
us
,
and
do
wish
you
to
deal
accordingly
with
all
speed
,
and
to
return
your
answer
thereof
with
all
diligence
you
can
;
and
thereupon
we
wil
take
occasion
again
to
procure
your
return
,
which
if
staying
might
yield
service
to
her
Majesty
and
good
to
the
Countrey
,
I
would
no
way
hinder
if
you
were
my
brother
:
Otherwise
finding
no
more
cause
then
I
do
,
you
have
no
friend
here
will
further
sooner
the
other
.
My
Lord
of
Worcester
hath
desired
me
to
write
to
you
,
that
you
would
deal
friendly
and
frankly
with
him
,
he
disableth
himself
and
trusteth
to
your
advice
in
all
such
sort
as
belongeth
to
his
place
.
I
heartily
require
it
for
him
,
onely
it
may
suffice
you
to
know
he
is
a
Papist
,
and
a
favourer
of
all
such
,
especially
a
●
.
otherwise
a
good
simple
Gentleman
,
and
fit
for
the
Christning
.
Shew
him
,
I
pray
,
all
the
courtesie
you
can
,
as
I
doubt
not
of
it
.
My
Lord
Privy
Seal
is
dead
this
morning
.
Her
Majesty
in
good
health
.
So
God
be
with
you
.
In
all
haste
this
12
of
January
1572.
Your
assured
friend
,
Ro.
Leicester
.
To
the
Right
honorable
Sir
Thomas
Smith
,
her
Majesties
principall
Secretary
.
SIR
,
if
the
cause
of
my
stay
here
grow
onely
in
respect
of
her
Majesties
service
,
as
by
your
Letters
I
am
assured
(
though
I
have
as
much
cause
to
desire
my
return
as
any
other
that
ever
was
imployed
in
the
like
service
)
yet
can
I
with
more
patience
digest
the
same
,
as
he
that
thinketh
both
his
travell
,
substance
and
life
as
well
imployed
in
her
service
as
any
other
subject
she
hath
.
I
hope
when
her
Majesty
shall
find
my
stay
here
not
needfull
,
she
will
tender
my
case
,
and
yeild
to
my
Revocation
.
Sithence
the
Cardinall
of
Lorains
arrivall
here
,
the
direction
of
Scotish
matters
are
committed
to
his
charge
.
The
Lord
Levingston
and
the
Lord
Ogleby
look
shortly
to
be
dispatched
hence
,
who
receive
at
the
Cardinals
hands
great
entertainment
,
and
great
promises
of
great
good
that
they
and
divers
others
of
their
Nation
shall
receive
at
the
Kings
hands
here
.
Amongst
others
they
have
commission
to
assure
D.
Castelherault
to
be
retored
to
—
the
Kingdom
here
,
and
that
the
Marshall
Montmorency
shall
be
otherwise
recompenced
.
That
the
Lo.
Arboth
shall
be
General
of
the
Scotish
men
at
Arms.
That
the
Lo.
Clade
shall
have
the
reversion
after
Losses
death
,
of
the
Captainship
of
the
Guard
.
That
the
Lo.
Huntley
and
the
Earle
of
Argile
shall
have
the
great
Order
sent
unto
them
,
and
assurance
of
great
pensions
.
And
though
it
seemeth
by
the
occurrents
out
of
Scotland
,
that
the
said
Earle
of
Argile
inclineth
to
the
King
,
yet
the
best
there
are
of
another
opinion
,
and
think
him
to
favour
the
Queens
part
,
which
they
are
resolved
to
maintain
.
I
am
advertised
by
one
,
at
whose
hands
I
have
received
advertisements
,
that
the
Cardinall
of
Lorain
hath
brought
—
from
Rome
for
Monsieur
to
marry
with
his
Neece
,
who
as
I
hear
,
as
he
doth
hope
after
the
marriage
,
of
Polonie
,
so
he
doth
not
greatly
like
thereof
,
and
would
be
loath
that
Monsieur
should
be
removed
so
far
off
.
The
Marshall
Tavannes
who
was
held
here
for
dead
,
is
now
in
some
hope
of
recovery
.
And
so
,
&c.
At
Paris
the
21
of
January
,
1572.
Your
Honours
to
command
.
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
YOur
Lordships
of
the
14
of
this
moneth
I
have
received
,
by
the
which
I
perceived
two
sundry
Letters
which
I
sent
you
by
the
Vidams
man
,
with
certain
books
,
are
not
come
to
your
hands
,
which
maketh
me
to
mistrust
some
some
wrong
measure
,
for
that
he
departed
the
second
of
this
moneth
.
The
matter
of
most
importance
contained
in
the
same
,
was
touching
a
Gentleman
of
●
departed
hence
to
2
)
●
6.
)
4
with
intention
to
imbarque
there
if
the
Barque
were
not
departed
.
Steward
,
who
is
gone
to
Rochel
,
as
I
sent
your
Lordship
word
by
my
servant
William
Williams
,
promised
before
his
departure
to
have
come
and
seen
me
,
and
to
have
had
some
conference
with
me
,
which
he
did
not
,
but
sent
onely
his
man
unto
me
with
a
fond
Cypher
requesting
me
to
hear
often
from
me
.
To
whom
I
answered
,
That
the
Cypher
he
sent
me
,
was
not
for
the
purpose
;
and
as
for
writing
often
,
I
told
him
I
could
not
tell
what
to
answer
untill
I
might
speak
with
his
Master
,
and
that
therefore
I
desired
most
earnestly
to
confer
with
him
before
his
departure
,
as
well
of
that
as
of
other
matters
;
notwithstanding
his
own
promise
and
my
request
,
he
is
now
departed
;
so
that
considering
his
loose
kind
of
dealing
,
I
cannot
tell
what
to
judge
of
the
matter
.
If
the
party
that
cometh
over
do
not
deal
more
orderly
and
roundly
there
then
I
am
dealt
with
here
,
I
think
it
were
well
if
it
were
at
some
end
,
for
that
I
fear
the
issue
will
prove
such
as
the
parties
are
that
deal
in
it
,
who
are
over
young
and
lack
experience
,
that
were
fit
to
guide
a
matter
of
so
great
weight
.
I
serve
in
the
same
but
for
a
distributer
of
Letters
,
and
yet
as
it
should
seem
,
the
chief
cause
of
Religion
groweth
thereby
.
If
I
thought
there
were
good
faith
meant
therein
,
or
that
by
good
guiding
there
might
grow
good
effect
to
the
benefit
of
her
Majesty
,
I
should
then
with
the
less
grief
continue
my
abode
here
.
Such
Letters
as
I
received
lately
from
Davison
,
I
know
not
what
to
do
with
,
having
no
sure
means
how
to
convey
them
;
for
one
of
mine
own
cannot
with
safety
travell
that
way
.
And
as
for
any
of
this
Nation
,
I
find
none
whom
I
may
trust
in
that
behalf
:
and
therefore
untill
such
time
as
I
hear
further
from
your
Lordship
what
liking
you
have
of
the
overture
that
shall
be
made
by
them
that
I
sent
over
,
who
as
I
am
informed
by
Steward
,
is
to
grow
to
some
through
resolution
,
I
mean
not
to
deal
any
further
with
them
unless
I
see
they
proceed
more
orderly
.
Of
this
loose
kind
of
dealing
I
thought
good
to
advertise
,
to
the
end
you
may
rather
grow
to
some
through
conclusion
with
the
said
party
there
.
At
Paris
the
20
of
January
1572.
Your
Honours
to
command
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
YOur
Lordships
of
the
12
of
this
present
,
I
have
received
;
and
though
I
cannot
at
large
write
unto
you
touching
the
contents
of
the
same
,
through
this
Bearers
hast
for
his
own
particular
affairs
,
yet
I
thought
to
write
these
few
scribled
lines
in
answer
.
Touching
Stewards
matter
,
which
as
I
perceive
is
the
chiefest
cause
of
my
stay
here
,
I
assure
your
Lordship
I
know
not
what
to
think
of
it
:
They
deal
very
warily
with
me
,
and
seem
to
have
more
will
to
deal
with
you
there
,
then
with
me
here
:
I
stand
but
in
stead
of
a
Post
to
rece●ve
&
to
deliver
Letters
.
By
one
that
departed
from
thence
,
I
am
shewed
,
that
you
shal
be
ful
informed
what
is
their
intention
in
that
behalf
.
I
fear
the
issue
thereof
will
be
such
as
are
the
dealers
therein
.
In
my
Lord
Treasurers
Letter
in
respect
of
the
Cypher
,
you
shall
more
plainly
know
my
meaning
.
If
my
stay
here
imported
her
Majesties
service
,
I
could
not
so
importunately
seek
my
return
,
though
I
have
more
them
just
cause
so
to
do
,
being
rather
overpressed
then
over-charged
.
But
seeing
I
do
but
serv●
here
to
entertain
a
broken
matter
,
having
no
great
credit
with
the
parties
otherwise
then
in
generall
terms
.
I
hope
through
your
Lordships
good
assistance
,
her
Majesty
will
tender
my
cause
by
sending
over
my
successor
.
Now
that
the
Cardinall
of
Lorain
is
arrived
here
,
who
beareth
the
whole
sway
in
the
affairs
,
they
conclude
somwhat
touching
Scotish
matters
.
In
the
mean
time
there
is
one
lately
dispatched
hence
with
great
offers
to
entertain
the
Queens
party
,
as
your
Lordship
may
perceive
by
the
inclosed
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honor
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
20
of
January
1572.
Your
Lordships
to
Command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
right
Hono●rable
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
understand
,
that
B.
who
hath
great
conference
with
B.
G.
in
matters
of
greatest
importance
,
did
discover
to
a
friend
of
his
,
who
imparted
the
same
unto
me
,
that
he
learned
at
his
hands
,
that
the
19
of
this
moneth
,
Queen
Mother
held
a
secret
Councel
,
at
which
was
present
onely
the
Cardinall
of
Lorain
,
and
two
others
:
In
the
which
it
was
debated
,
what
course
was
to
be
taken
for
the
appeasing
of
their
troubles
here
.
And
after
long
deliberation
it
was
concluded
,
That
untill
such
time
as
England
might
be
kept
occupied
,
there
could
grow
no
through
redress
here
,
without
hazarding
of
the
whole
estate
,
and
that
therefore
it
was
requisite
now
to
yeild
to
them
of
Rochel
any
reasonable
kind
of
surety
they
would
require
,
as
also
to
other
Towns
in
France
that
would
not
yeild
.
And
rather
then
fail
,
to
yeild
to
them
so
far
,
as
to
let
them
have
the
liberty
of
their
Religion
,
to
suffer
the
Nobility
of
the
Country
that
inhabit
near
the
Towns
,
to
live
in
the
same
,
to
keep
such
Garrisons
in
the
same
as
they
may
think
fit
for
their
surety
,
with
condition
that
the
said
Nobility
shall
deliver
some
of
their
children
to
be
Hostages
with
the
King
for
his
assurance
that
the
said
Towns
shall
be
kept
to
his
use
.
And
amongst
others
it
was
agreed
,
that
the
offers
should
be
made
to
Count
Mango
to
retire
himself
to
Rochel
,
with
condition
to
yeild
his
son
to
be
a
Pledge
.
These
offers
they
think
to
be
so
large
,
as
they
make
full
account
they
will
be
accepted
.
This
thing
being
done
,
it
is
then
concluded
to
send
under
the
conduct
of
the
Marquis
de
Maine
1000
shot
,
which
thing
shall
be
done
as
proceeding
from
him
himself
,
in
respect
that
he
is
the
Queen
of
Scots
kinsman
,
and
disavowed
by
the
King
,
who
shall
land
at
a
place
called
Aier
,
&
shall
after
they
have
joyned
with
the
Qu.
party
,
repair
to
Edenburgh
,
where
Liddington
and
Grange
Kirkaldie
have
promised
to
deliver
up
the
Castle
unto
such
as
the
King
shall
appoint
,
upon
recompence
to
receive
some
living
here
in
France
,
there
leaving
a
sufficient
Garrison
,
they
shall
besides
fortifie
themselvs
in
the
town
of
Lo●ghbreton
at
Brochty
besides
Dundee
,
&
at
Haymouth
:
And
that
this
being
done
,
the
Duke
of
Guyse
and
Chevalies
shal
come
over
with
other
forces
to
procure
the
delivery
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
:
such
of
the
Queens
friends
as
are
in
England
,
wil
incontinently
take
Arms
,
who
do
give
out
to
them
here
,
that
her
party
and
forces
are
so
great
there
,
that
having
good
Leaders
&
munition
,
they
shal
be
able
to
make
their
party
good
enough
,
&
to
deliver
the
Queen
of
Scots
in
despite
of
her
Majesty
.
In
the
mean
time
till
the
King
hath
compounded
with
those
Towns
that
now
hold
out
,
they
are
resolved
that
the
D.
of
Chastelr●●lt
and
the
●
.
of
Huntly
shall
seem
to
yeild
to
any
composition
that
the
Regent
will
have
them
,
onely
to
keep
out
that
her
Majesty
shall
send
thither
no
forces
in
assisting
of
the
Regent
;
which
thing
they
have
advertisements
from
their
Ambassador
that
she
hath
meaning
to
do
.
And
for
the
communicating
of
those
matters
unto
the
Queens
party
there
,
it
is
determined
that
Viraque
shall
depart
thither
forthwith
,
he
shall
also
have
commission
to
bear
the
Regent
in
hand
,
that
the
King
here
doth
not
mislike
of
the
present
government
there
,
nor
that
he
is
chosent
Regent
,
and
to
use
all
such
like
speeches
as
may
entertain
him
for
a
time
,
untill
such
things
here
be
setled
.
He
shall
also
have
charge
to
offer
him
the
entertainment
of
men
of
Arms
to
all
such
young
Gentlemen
as
are
serviceable
,
as
well
to
them
of
one
part
,
as
to
those
of
the
other
.
Other
particularities
he
said
he
learned
of
him
,
which
he
might
not
utter
,
and
were
of
great
consequence
.
The
Gentleman
to
whom
this
was
discovered
being
a
Scot
,
is
one
whom
I
do
very
well
credit
,
and
for
that
he
is
thought
to
incline
towards
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
the
party
above
named
did
deal
the
more
frankly
with
him
;
and
because
I
thought
it
necessary
for
her
Majesty
to
understand
so
much
,
I
thought
good
to
send
this
Messenger
of
purpose
withall
,
and
have
promised
for
his
recompence
to
have
6
pounds
13
shillings
4
pence
.
For
that
mine
own
men
are
not
returned
,
I
am
driven
to
use
him
.
If
her
Majesty
desire
to
hear
often
from
hence
,
then
must
there
be
order
taken
for
the
sending
back
of
those
I
send
thither
.
And
so
leaving
,
&c.
At
Paris
the
24
of
January
,
1572.
Your
Honors
to
command
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
Viraque
is
already
departed
,
and
commanded
to
use
all
expedition
possible
.
To
the
right
honourable
Mr.
Francis
Walsingham
,
Esquire
,
her
Majesties
Ambassador
in
France
.
SIR
,
as
Dido
said
,
Non
ignara
mali
miser
is
succ●rrere
disco
:
so
I
who
know
what
things
they
be
whch
Ambassadors
do
most
desire
,
will
not
let
you
want
that
intelligence
which
I
can
give
you
by
your
man
.
I
send
you
the
occurrents
of
the
Scot.
By
my
L.
of
Worcesters
instruction
you
shal
understand
what
is
to
be
answered
to
all
questions
likely
to
be
moved
either
to
you
or
to
him
:
yet
that
all
things
might
be
perfect
,
I
have
sent
you
a
Peer
of
my
L.
Treasurers
sent
to
me
,
because
the
French
Ambassador
shewed
the
●
.
●ajesty
,
that
the
Emperours
Master
of
the
Horse
,
who
cometh
for
the
Emperesse
,
doth
intend
to
hold
the
Child
himself
.
The
Queens
Majesty
to
save
money
will
have
my
Lord
do
so
too
,
except
as
in
the
Instructions
.
The
childs
name
,
as
the
Ambassador
told
her
Majesty
,
should
have
the
name
of
both
the
Godmothers
,
and
so
be
called
Mary
Elizabeth
;
so
neither
shal
strive
with
others
for
the
name
.
This
is
all
I
can
say
for
that
matter
.
And
for
your
return
and
successor
,
as
much
as
I
could
know
I
wrot
to
you
by
your
servant
Iacomo
.
We
have
had
intelligence
lately
from
Rochel
,
that
there
was
a
servant
of
the
late
Cardinall
Chastillans
put
to
death
there
for
going
about
and
conspiring
to
betray
the
town
of
Rochel
;
and
the
same
as
he
went
to
execution
confessed
,
that
it
was
he
that
poisoned
the
same
Cardinal
in
E●gland
:
whereby
it
may
appear
,
that
this
design
of
murdering
had
the
plot
laid
long
before
,
and
a
man
may
doubt
whether
the
Queen
of
Navarre
passed
out
the
same
way
.
I
thank
you
for
your
notes
which
you
sent
me
of
the
Comet
,
or
new
Starre
;
but
in
the
placing
of
it
your
Astronomers
and
ours
differ
exceedingly
.
Yours
do
place
it
in
the
29
of
Piscis
,
and
ours
in
the
7
degree
of
Taurus
,
so
they
vary
one
whole
sign
and
8
degrees
.
Your
printed
Book
goeth
upon
it
〈…〉
If
any
hath
more
boldly
written
of
it
in
print
,
I
pray
you
let
me
see
it
.
Our
men
do
not
deny
but
that
he
riseth
in
that
degree
of
Piscis
,
or
the
first
of
●
but
it
is
one
thing
to
rise
with
the
degree
of
the
Zodiack
,
and
to
stand
in
a
place
after
Sexion
of
the
Zodiack
:
and
our
men
do
find
him
far
above
the
Moon
,
and
above
the
height
of
the
Sphere
of
Venus
.
Then
it
cannot
be
a
temporarie
Comet
.
Now
things
above
the
Moon
do
rise
and
die
,
which
was
never
believed
afore
,
but
either
a
new
star
made
,
or
an
old
star
new
seen
.
Fare
you
well
.
From
Hampton
Court
the
13
of
January
1572.
Your
assured
friend
Tho.
Smith
.
Part
of
my
Lord
Treasurers
letter
to
me
touching
the
enterview
,
and
such
things
as
have
passed
for
marriage
.
FIrst
,
for
the
matter
of
Monsieur
d'
Anjou
,
and
next
to
the
Duke
of
Alanson
,
I
trust
I
need
not
make
any
other
rehearsall
then
your self
can
gather
by
the
instructions
you
had
when
you
were
sent
into
France
,
after
that
Du
Foix
had
been
here
,
who
departed
fully
answered
,
saving
in
the
Article
of
Religion
,
which
was
also
so
tempered
as
that
he
pleaded
no
misliking
,
but
but
that
it
was
restrained
with
the
words
,
that
the
Duke
should
use
no
Religion
that
was
contrary
or
repugnant
Ec●lesiae
vel
verbo
Dei
;
and
how
you
found
Monsieur
altered
from
the
offers
of
du
Foix
,
in
that
he
would
have
his
Religio●
wholly
as
he
had
in
France
.
Now
you
can
also
tell
how
the
Offer
of
the
Duke
of
Alanson
was
begun
,
and
how
prosecuted
here
by
Monsieur
and
du
Foix.
And
since
that
time
this
Ambassadour
there
could
find
the
Queen
Mother
:
It
ought
to
be
remembred
with
what
absurd
Offers
it
hath
been
handled
:
To
have
an
Enterview
it
was
required
that
the
Queens
Majesty
would
repair
to
Dover
,
and
the
Queen
Mother
and
the
Duke
should
come
to
Bulloigne
,
and
the
advice
that
they
should
meet
upon
the
Sea
in
October
▪
All
which
was
taken
off
,
and
utterly
misliked
as
vain
and
ridiculous
.
A
more
foolish
motion
was
made
,
that
the
Queen
would
meet
with
the
●ueen
Mother
at
Iersey
,
such
a
device
as
argued
either
a
gross
ignorance
in
them
that
named
Iersey
,
as
not
knowing
how
farre
it
was
by
Sea
from
England
,
or
else
a
flat
mock
,
in
offering
a
thing
so
unreasonable
,
and
to
say
the
truth
,
impossible
.
And
surely
,
it
could
not
have
been
better
acquitted
then
to
have
required
the
Queen
Mother
●o
come
into
the
Isle
of
Scotland
to
have
spoken
with
the
Queens
Majesty
the
next
year
,
if
she
would
make
her
progress
to
Berwick
.
Since
these
follies
passed
,
they
have
by
the
Ambassadour
generally
pressed
the
Queens
Majesty
to
the
Duke
,
but
no
special
dealing
hath
been
for
any
enterview
,
or
for
answer
how
he
will
accord
in
Religion
,
in
which
last
consisteth
the
greatest
difficulty
of
treating
,
so
as
his
person
might
by
sight
be
first
allowed
.
Thus
much
of
this
matter
.
To
my
very
loving
friend
,
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
the
Queens
Majesties
Ambassadour
with
the
French
King
.
SIR
▪
this
day
I
received
your
Letters
with
two
French
Books
;
the
one
,
of
Carpenter
the
Apostate
;
the
other
,
by
an
unknown
malicious
French
Writer
,
taught
by
a
rebellious
crafty
Papist
of
England
,
wherein
though
he
meant
maliciously
to
the
State
,
yet
he
rometh
his
choler
and
despite
chiefly
against
me
and
my
Lord
Keeper
by
Nick-names
.
God
amend
his
spirit
and
confound
his
malice
.
And
for
my
part
,
if
I
have
any
such
malicious
or
malignant
spirit
,
God
presently
so
confound
my
body
to
ashes
,
and
my
soul
to
perpetuall
torment
in
hell
.
I
know
not
whether
you
shall
be
able
to
understand
the
Author
;
but
if
by
the
Printer
it
might
be
found
out
,
I
would
gladly
bestow
any
reward
upon
the
discovery
;
if
it
cannot
be
found
,
then
I
wish
that
some
means
were
used
as
of
your self
to
Queen
Mother
,
that
the
print
may
be
destroyed
.
For
otherwise
we
shall
think
our selves
,
considering
the
places
we
do
hold
in
this
estate
,
not
well
considered
by
that
estate
.
I
have
not
imparted
any
thing
to
my
Lord
of
Worcester
,
but
leave
the
order
of
the
whole
to
your
direction
.
This
licentiousness
to
inveigh
against
men
by
name
in
printed
bookes
,
that
use
not
by
books
to
provoke
any
,
is
in
all
good
Estates
intolerable
.
God
send
this
Estate
no
worse
meaning
servants
in
all
respects
then
we
two
have
been
,
who
indeed
spared
not
labour
nor
care
to
serve
our
Queen
and
Countrey
;
and
if
we
had
not
,
we
may
truly
avow
,
neither
our
Queen
nor
Countrey
had
enjoyed
that
common
repose
that
it
hath
done
.
I
am
required
to
recommend
my
Lord
of
Worcester
unto
you
which
I
need
not
,
because
you
know
his
Office
and
cause
of
coming
;
and
besides
,
you
shall
find
him
a
Nobleman
of
great
gentleness
and
thankfulness
.
And
therefore
you
shall
find
cause
to
shew
him
all
good
Offices
and
favours
.
And
if
my
hearty
commendations
of
his
Lordship
may
do
any
thing
in
his
gratification
,
I
pray
you
his
Lordship
may
understand
my
good
will
,
for
in
very
truth
I
love
him
dearly
.
And
so
I
end
.
From
my
House
at
Theobals
,
where
are
with
me
Mr.
Ralph
Sadler
,
and
divers
others
,
as
Mr.
Denny
,
your
good
friend
.
The
14
of
January
,
1572.
Your
assured
loving
friend
,
W.
Burleigh
.
Sir
,
when
I
consider
of
this
lewd
Book
,
I
think
it
will
be
replied
unto
you
,
That
it
is
reason
that
answer
be
made
to
such
books
as
are
published
for
the
condemning
of
the
Queen
of
Scots
:
And
so
for
my
part
I
yield
that
Writers
answer
matters
.
But
to
have
the
Duke
of
Norfolks
cause
brought
in
question
,
and
Us
that
are
Councellors
to
the
Queen
,
to
be
so
maliciously
and
falsly
calumnied
,
may
not
wel
stand
with
the
term
of
the
Amity
professed
.
But
yet
I
leave
all
to
your
consideration
and
wisdom
.
Instructions
for
the
Earl
of
Worcester
.
ELIZABETH
R.
FIrst
,
you
shall
make
our
Ambassador
there
resident
Mr.
Francis
Walsingham
privy
of
the
office
,
which
at
this
time
you
have
to
do
,
and
the
Letters
which
you
have
to
deliver
,
and
confer
with
him
of
the
manner
of
the
Court
,
and
the
use
at
this
present
;
and
as
he
shall
be
able
to
inform
you
,
and
you
of
your
wisdom
and
discretion
do
understand
,
with
all
convenient
Honour
,
Amity
and
Love
you
shall
deliver
our
Letters
,
and
do
such
offices
as
to
our
Ambassage
doth
appertain
.
And
if
the
Emperors
Ambassador
hold
the
child
himself
,
you
may
also
do
it
;
but
if
that
you
shall
perceive
that
any
device
or
other
sinister
means
shall
be
given
about
to
bring
you
to
their
mass
,
or
any
other
superstitious
ceremonies
,
which
the
order
of
our
Realm
doth
not
allow
,
you
shall
not
consent
nor
assist
it
,
but
rather
absent
your self
,
and
understanding
that
before
,
with
honourable
excuse
require
the
Queen
Mother
,
that
the
Queen
of
Navarre
,
to
whom
we
have
in
this
case
written
our
special
Letters
,
to
be
our
deputy
for
you
;
or
in
the
absence
or
let
of
her
,
any
other
Princess
or
Noblewoman
,
whom
it
shall
please
the
Queen
Mother
to
appoint
and
address
to
it
,
according
as
we
have
also
written
to
the
said
Queen
Mother
.
And
you
shall
not
need
to
break
neither
with
the
King
nor
Q.
Mother
,
nor
any
other
,
or
any
matter
,
but
of
such
courtesies
and
other
Court-like
entertainment
as
shall
be
ministred
unto
you
.
But
if
it
shall
happen
the
King
or
Queen
Mother
,
or
any
such
person
,
to
go
further
with
you
,
and
to
feel
you
with
words
in
any
of
the
points
hereafter
mentioned
,
we
think
it
honourable
for
you
not
to
shew
your self
ignorant
of
our
mind
therein
,
nor
how
things
have
proceeded
heretofore
in
those
matters
,
and
how
they
stand
at
this
present
.
And
therefore
we
have
thought
good
to
inform
you
,
in
those
points
whereupon
it
is
most
likely
they
will
make
some
mentioning
and
questioning
with
you
,
to
know
our
further
resolution
and
mind
therein
,
that
as
in
all
other
matters
likely
to
be
moved
unto
you
,
you
shall
do
well
first
to
confer
with
our
Ambassador
there
,
by
whom
you
shall
understand
how
things
have
gone
hitherto
.
And
for
this
time
you
may
say
,
besides
all
other
things
,
whereof
they
be
already
fully
advertised
of
our
mind
,
we
think
it
now
reason
that
the
matter
of
Religion
be
first
esclared
;
for
because
that
there
in
his
Realm
there
hath
been
made
great
alteration
in
that
point
,
since
the
late
communication
thereof
;
and
therefore
it
is
now
reason
that
we
should
the
more
carefully
provide
,
that
the
difference
therein
should
breed
no
disturbance
,
disquietness
or
doubt
in
ours
.
And
as
the
said
King
hath
held
a
stiff
hand
to
maintain
onely
one
Religion
in
his
Realm
,
although
he
with
open
Edicts
did
profess
the
protection
of
two
,
and
the
defence
of
them
both
indifferently
;
so
it
behoveth
us
rather
,
who
did
maintain
but
one
onely
in
our
Realm
,
and
never
yielded
to
the
other
by
any
Edict
,
or
Protection
,
or
favour
,
now
at
this
time
not
to
change
our
course
,
but
to
profess
all
one
thing
,
which
we
have
done
sith
we
came
to
our
Crown
,
and
to
suffer
no
permission
or
winking
at
of
any
other
Religion
then
that
which
we
and
our
Realm
hath
always
held
and
maintained
,
and
by
Gods
grace
intend
always
to
do
;
and
so
much
the
rather
we
have
cause
to
require
it
at
this
present
time
,
because
that
in
the
dealing
with
Mon.
D'Anjo●
,
in
the
treatie
with
Mon.
De
Foix
,
matters
were
made
more
easie
and
temperate
,
to
the
which
we
did
the
rather
incline
;
when
it
should
come
to
the
knitting
up
,
that
Sir
Tho:
Smith
now
our
Secretary
was
sent
,
then
such
things
were
required
as
never
before
were
expected
,
as
open
Mass
,
a
Church
,
a
Chappel
proper
,
and
all
such
solemnity
of
other
ceremonies
and
abuses
which
our
Realm
and
policie
cannot
suffer
,
whereupon
necessitie
was
for
us
clearly
and
plainlie
to
break
off
;
and
least
the
same
inconvenience
should
follow
,
or
that
protracting
of
time
should
be
thought
but
a
dissembled
entertainment
of
other
cause
then
we
have
in
mine
,
you
may
say
,
that
we
pray
the
King
and
Queen
Mother
,
to
cause
first
this
point
of
Religion
to
be
clearlie
esclared
and
opened
,
that
upon
that
we
may
more
clearly
judge
what
is
to
be
done
of
us
to
the
proceeding
any
further
of
that
matter
of
marriage
.
And
you
may
say
more
,
that
it
is
that
point
that
we
have
thus
long
attended
,
that
our
Ambassador
there
Resident
should
have
certified
us
from
their
Majesties
so
,
that
before
we
have
answer
from
them
of
these
points
,
by
reason
we
cannot
proceed
to
go
any
further
in
this
matter
,
in
which
heretofore
we
have
not
been
answered
,
and
the
answer
thereof
lieth
in
their
hands
.
As
concerning
the
demands
,
that
such
as
of
late
were
fled
hither
sithence
these
late
troubles
,
that
we
should
rather
admonish
them
,
or
command
them
to
avoid
the
Realm
,
as
Rebels
to
the
French
King
our
brother
:
You
may
say
,
that
we
do
understand
of
no
Rebellion
that
ever
they
were
privy
●nto
,
and
can
perceive
nothing
,
but
that
they
are
well
affectionated
to
their
Prince
;
but
when
such
common
murthering
and
slaughter
was
made
generally
throughout
France
,
of
those
who
professed
the
same
Religion
,
that
it
was
natural
for
every
man
to
fly
for
his
own
defence
,
and
for
the
safetie
of
his
life
;
and
it
is
the
priviledge
of
all
Realms
,
to
receive
such
woful
and
miserable
persons
as
do
fly
to
it
onely
for
defence
of
their
lives
.
And
for
their
return
,
the
chiefest
of
them
have
been
spoken
unto
;
and
they
make
their
answer
,
that
the
same
rage
of
their
enemies
,
which
made
them
first
to
fly
hither
,
doth
still
continue
the
cause
of
their
tarrying
here
;
for
as
they
then
did
kill
with
fury
,
and
as
it
may
appear
the
greatest
number
of
those
that
were
killed
without
the
commandment
or
avow
of
the
King
;
so
it
is
most
like
they
would
execute
still
their
malice
,
if
the
persons
were
there
against
whom
it
was
then
,
and
is
yet
inflamed
;
notwithstanding
any
letters
declaratory
,
or
other
prohibition
by
the
King
,
as
it
is
manifest
and
notorious
that
very
many
have
been
publiquely
,
and
are
almost
daily
slain
and
murthered
in
France
,
that
be
of
their
Religion
,
sith
these
contrary
Edicts
were
published
,
and
cryed
by
sound
of
trumpet
.
And
therefore
until
they
may
see
that
the
quiet
of
the
Realm
be
better
established
,
the
fury
of
the
people
and
the
bloody
murtherers
appeased
,
they
will
live
here
,
and
obey
the
Kings
Edicts
.
They
think
themselves
unsure
there
,
and
prayed
us
of
our
mercy
to
have
compassion
of
their
miserie
.
And
if
so
be
the
King
(
you
may
say
)
would
suffer
them
to
enjoy
their
revenues
,
whether
they
remained
here
,
or
went
into
any
other
Countrey
,
you
may
say
,
that
we
suppose
they
would
be
as
faithful
subjects
to
him
as
any
other
in
his
Realm
,
for
other
we
espie
none
in
them
.
And
if
we
can
perceive
at
any
time
,
that
they
were
otherwise
minded
,
or
should
attempt
any
thing
for
the
disquietness
of
his
person
or
Realm
;
you
may
say
,
we
will
not
suffer
▪
them
to
remain
within
our
Realm
.
And
as
for
the
Commerce
and
Traffique
of
our
Merchants
,
there
was
,
nor
is
in
us
any
difficultie
,
why
not
thereby
,
as
by
all
other
waies
,
the
Amitie
and
League
should
not
in
all
points
be
perfected
?
But
such
things
have
sith
that
time
happened
in
that
Realm
,
that
even
to
this
day
our
Merchants
be
in
horrour
and
fear
to
meddle
therein
;
especially
to
go
much
within
the
Land
,
sith
such
libertie
is
given
or
suffered
into
the
hands
of
the
popular
,
to
kill
or
murther
whom
they
could
,
without
punition
therefore
or
justice
;
nevertheless
,
we
are
in
hope
,
that
in
time
the
King
will
peovide
,
that
he
shall
be
better
obeyed
,
and
that
his
sword
of
justice
shall
rule
,
and
not
the
unbounded
lust
of
the
populer
,
to
the
which
no
wise
man
or
careful
of
his
life
,
will
hazard
himself
,
we
could
not
but
as
a
good
Princess
and
mother
of
the
Commonwealth
,
bear
with
our
Subjects
in
this
fear
so
probable
.
Nevertheless
,
we
shall
give
order
that
our
Secretarie
and
others
,
who
do
favour
the
cause
,
shall
be
joyned
in
Commission
to
treat
with
his
Ambassador
here
,
and
as
shortlie
as
time
will
serve
,
and
as
our
Merchants
do
by
little
and
little
get
more
boldness
to
traffique
there
,
and
no
part
of
that
which
was
begun
for
the
more
streighter
Amitie
,
betwixt
us
and
our
Realmes
be
left
unperfect
and
unaccomplished
on
our
behalf
.
For
Scotland
,
you
may
say
,
that
Monsieur
de
Crocque
'
s
going
away
so
soon
,
wherefore
we
were
very
sorry
,
because
he
tarried
not
until
the
peace
was
concluded
,
we
suffered
our
servant
Henry
Killegrew
to
sollicite
the
conclusion
of
peace
.
And
although
there
appeared
great
likelihood
from
time
to
time
to
follow
of
an
universal
peace
,
and
very
reasonable
conditions
offered
;
yet
they
of
the
Castle
,
as
appeareth
,
not
minding
to
have
any
peace
,
would
not
agree
to
them
;
wherefore
,
as
it
appeareth
,
they
are
like
again
to
have
civil
Wars
,
a
thing
most
displeasant
to
us
,
being
their
next
Neighbours
;
and
for
our
part
,
we
think
they
have
misused
both
him
our
good
brother
and
us
;
the
King
to
imploy
Monsieur
de
Crocque
;
and
us
,
the
Marshal
of
Berwi●k
first
,
and
now
Henry
Killegrew
,
whereas
it
appeareth
they
meant
nothing
less
then
agreement
,
especially
two
or
three
of
them
in
the
Castle
,
who
have
offered
unto
them
all
humanitie
,
their
lands
,
livings
and
offices
,
and
whatsoever
could
be
reasaonably
desired
,
yet
will
not
condescend
for
common
quiet
to
acknowledge
their
King
,
and
to
deliver
him
that
hold
,
having
as
good
offered
them
for
their
own
suerty
,
which
in
common
peace
should
seem
needless
;
so
that
for
ought
that
can
appear
unto
us
,
we
think
it
not
fit
that
we
or
our
good
brother
should
suffer
such
outrage
at
their
hands
,
or
our
two
travels
being
Princes
,
to
be
had
in
so
little
reguard
;
besides
that
,
we
have
kept
in
our
hands
the
Castle
of
Hume
at
our
charge
,
being
to
us
no
profit
or
commoditie
,
but
that
we
desire
to
bridle
both
the
parties
,
to
come
to
an
accord
:
For
being
by
the
League
bounden
to
deliver
it
,
but
any
of
the
Scotish
if
we
should
have
delivered
it
to
any
of
the
adverse
party
,
though
the
peace
had
followed
,
we
know
not
how
to
compel
them
to
render
the
same
to
the
natural
Lord
thereof
,
to
whom
we
most
desired
to
render
the
same
,
although
he
had
smally
deserved
that
kindness
at
our
hands
;
if
we
had
delivered
it
to
him
before
,
we
doubted
there
should
have
bin
occasion
to
make
him
hold
out
more
obstinately
from
the
Agreement
and
Peace
,
who
as
it
appeareth
,
is
too
much
obstinate
without
it
.
And
as
we
have
divers
times
by
our
Ambassador
there
,
and
writing
,
declared
to
them
,
that
assoon
as
they
were
come
to
a
full
Agreement
and
Peace
within
themselves
,
we
would
most
willingly
render
the
same
Castle
,
and
the
Territory
thereof
to
the
said
Lord
Hu●●
:
So
you
may
say
,
that
our
good
brother
shall
well
perceive
,
that
if
yet
they
will
grow
to
common
peace
within
themselves
,
the
Castle
of
Hume
shall
be
streight
restored
to
the
Lord
Hume
,
as
it
hath
been
often
declared
both
to
him
and
them
before
.
And
if
he
and
the
rest
will
not
come
to
Peace
and
Accord
,
peradventure
we
shall
deliver
it
(
as
we
may
well
do
)
unto
them
of
that
Nation
,
out
of
whose
hands
the
Lord
Hume
shall
have
enough
to
do
to
get
it
,
which
is
nothing
in
our
default
,
which
desires
them
most
earnestly
to
have
them
at
quiet
and
peace
within
themselves
,
and
to
be
ruled
by
justice
,
so
should
our
Subjects
near
adjoyning
to
them
be
in
more
rest
,
and
have
better
justice
upon
the
Out-laws
and
Thieves
who
do
offer
daily
injury
to
our
Subjects
without
redress
,
because
of
the
civil
troubles
.
And
if
any
mention
be
made
unto
you
of
the
Scotish
Queen
,
either
for
her
life
,
or
for
her
deliverance
,
that
you
should
be
a
mean
to
us
for
her
,
You
shall
answer
,
that
her
attempts
be
known
to
have
been
such
,
both
towards
us
and
our
Realm
,
as
you
cannot
gladly
hear
her
spoken
of
;
and
that
you
could
not
think
your self
a
good
Subject
,
if
once
you
should
open
your
lips
for
her
;
and
therefore
you
shall
require
,
that
they
will
no
more
speak
to
you
of
her
,
nor
of
any
such
matters
.
Given
at
our
Mannour
of
Hampton
Court
,
the
eleventh
of
January
,
1572.
in
the
one
and
twentieth
year
of
our
Reign
.
Thomas
Smith
.
I
think
it
shall
not
be
against
the
Queens
Majestie
to
offer
,
that
if
Hume
Castle
shall
be
delivered
to
the
Kings
party
,
that
there
shall
be
assurance
given
to
restore
it
to
the
Lord
Hume
,
when
he
shall
recognize
the
King
as
heretofore
he
did
.
William
Burleigh
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
Resident
for
her
Majestie
in
France
.
MR.
Walsingham
,
I
have
received
your
Letters
sent
by
Williams
,
I
perceive
it
is
hard
to
recover
a
Rider
,
but
to
pay
too
dearly
for
him
,
I
will
stay
therefore
till
better
occasion
shall
serve
,
and
do
heartily
thank
you
for
your
good
remembrance
and
travel
therein
.
I
wrote
of
late
to
you
,
which
Letter
I
hope
be
come
safely
to
your
hands
;
the
rather
,
for
that
I
write
somewhat
openly
for
want
of
a
ready
cypher
,
for
these
causes
,
I
have
since
considered
more
of
the
person
and
the
matter
:
and
surely
I
can
no
way
perswade
my self
,
that
the
cause
you
should
stay
for
,
is
any
way
sincerely
meant
there
,
but
rather
a
meer
practise
to
entertain
us
here
,
and
to
discover
of
the
other
side
,
what
may
be
under
the
hope
,
that
by
that
means
many
may
be
drawn
unto
,
for
no
other
way
but
this
have
they
left
to
beguil
the
world
,
especially
us
;
and
those
they
seek
to
destroy
,
seek
narrowly
and
deeply
into
it
;
and
in
the
mean
time
consider
how
slightly
the
great
post
haste
matter
was
slipt
off
,
that
our
ship
tarried
so
long
for
;
what
was
it
else
but
a
plain
work
to
hold
us
with
such
a
sudden
amazed
chance
,
the
same
in
their
opinion
,
we
should
believe
their
case
to
be
as
dangerous
as
they
would
make
it
.
Weigh
also
,
the
pretty
escape
of
the
disguised
attempt
of
the
party
,
that
seemed
to
be
in
so
great
peril
,
who
can
believe
other
,
then
that
it
was
a
made
matter
,
to
continue
a
belief
,
whom
they
think
they
have
inchaunted
at
their
wills
.
Let
us
examine
also
,
the
instruments
what
they
be
,
those
of
the
most
arrantest
sort
of
Papists
,
those
here
never
counted
,
setled
,
or
informed
in
Religion
.
Besides
,
the
process
of
the
doings
over
both
sides
,
doth
shew
no
good
end
towards
,
but
even
a
stratagem
it
will
prove
in
my
opinion
;
and
therefore
I
am
the
more
careful
that
we
may
so
espy
it
,
and
so
use
it
,
as
it
may
return
upon
their
own
necks
.
For
my
own
part
,
I
promise
you
I
did
suspect
it
,
the
first
time
of
his
opening
of
the
matter
,
for
truth
will
seek
no
angles
.
Truly
he
was
fain
to
seek
all
his
brains
,
to
make
any
matter
worthy
of
credit
,
for
these
suspicions
were
found
even
at
the
first
,
he
was
divers
in
his
tales
,
his
Letters
delivered
assuredlie
were
counterfeit
,
and
so
was
driven
in
the
end
to
confess
in
a
manner
,
albeit
in
a
sort
they
were
after
confirmed
there
from
you
to
his
better
credit
:
for
first
,
he
avowed
,
they
were
all
the
parties
own
hands
;
Next
he
said
,
after
the
Letters
were
compared
with
others
of
the
parties
,
the
Letters
were
of
his
own
writing
,
that
escaped
a
late
,
but
the
superscription
the
others
;
Lastly
,
he
could
not
tell
it
for
certainty
,
for
that
it
was
sent
to
him
.
But
the
message
was
surely
delivered
by
the
person
himself
,
which
we
after
perceiving
the
party
there
to
avow
,
did
alter
the
minds
of
some
,
albeit
for
my
part
it
would
not
enter
into
me
;
Since
how
great
suspicion
again
is
given
,
I
refer
to
your self
.
The
matter
known
to
many
of
his
Countrey
men
,
as
well
as
to
you
,
and
yet
a
shew
to
be
kept
secret
from
the
King
,
who
will
believe
it
?
again
,
his
often
sending
his
own
servants
,
and
never
none
met
withal
who
can
think
it
likely
?
Also
,
the
parties
chief
instruments
there
to
be
imployed
,
being
so
great
a
Papist
,
and
not
to
take
such
a
matter
as
was
lately
offered
him
in
worse
part
then
he
doth
,
who
will
believe
there
can
be
plain
dealing
in
this
case
.
O
it
were
a
happy
turn
to
make
some
small
trial
what
we
were
there
,
and
that
we
might
have
occasion
to
trounse
his
companion
here
for
his
pains
;
and
yet
to
pay
them
with
their
own
rod
,
and
seem
to
crave
thanks
for
discovering
to
the
King
there
such
a
dangerous
practise
,
which
we
may
easily
and
well
do
.
And
I
dare
venture
my
arm
to
be
cut
of
,
that
it
will
fall
out
a
plain
practise
,
and
in
the
end
the
King
may
take
his
advantage
against
her
Majestie
when
he
list
,
and
say
justly
,
that
she
was
willing
to
offer
him
such
an
injury
,
by
entertaining
such
practise
.
I
am
bold
to
discover
thus
much
of
mine
own
conceit
to
you
;
you
may
use
it
to
as
you
see
cause
.
But
truly
,
I
for
my
duties
sake
do
not
spare
to
inform
her
Majestie
what
I
think
of
it
;
albeit
she
is
yet
somewhat
loath
to
discredit
the
party
there
,
she
is
born
in
hand
his
love
is
great
.
Now
also
a
little
further
,
as
your
friend
,
I
will
be
bold
with
you
,
I
pray
you
consider
accordingly
of
it
:
We
find
certainly
,
that
oft-times
your
advertisements
be
made
more
common
even
of
the
greatest
,
then
is
thought
convenient
.
You
know
what
opinion
is
here
of
you
,
and
to
what
place
all
men
would
have
you
unto
,
even
for
her
Majesties
sake
;
besides
that
,
the
place
you
alreadie
hold
is
a
Counsellours
place
,
and
more
then
a
Counsellours
for
a
time
;
for
oft-times
Counsellours
are
not
made
partakers
of
such
matters
as
you
are
acquainted
withal
,
and
do
advertise
hither
,
so
much
the
less
are
others
to
be
acquainted
with
your
secrets
:
And
the
more
boldlie
this
,
for
that
it
hath
been
friendlie
told
me
,
and
in
this
sort
,
That
you
have
written
sometimes
more
largelie
to
some
private
friends
,
then
almost
to
her
Majesties
self
;
if
it
be
so
,
then
I
pray
you
accept
this
friendly
;
if
not
,
yet
I
will
tell
the
parties
and
their
names
.
And
even
upon
this
your
last
advertisement
,
which
you
committed
to
your
messenger
,
to
deliver
to
my
Lord
Treasurer
and
me
,
the
same
was
also
communicated
to
others
,
being
no
Councellors
,
and
by
your
Letters
referred
to
receive
the
understanding
at
the
Messengers
hands
;
and
I
will
tell
you
what
followed
,
and
this
we
speak
upon
knowledge
,
before
we
had
either
imparted
your
Letters
to
her
Majestie
,
or
scarce
read
them
all
,
I
assure
you
the
Count
Montgomery
was
advertised
(
being
this
day
here
in
the
Court
)
of
the
matter
,
which
if
it
should
grow
further
,
may
happilie
turn
to
that
Gentlemans
destruction
;
besides
,
the
like
secret
matter
which
you
committed
to
be
delivered
to
my
Lord
Treasurer
and
me
upon
the
slaughter
when
you
durst
not
write
,
was
likewise
communicated
unto
others
,
which
came
also
to
our
knowledge
,
for
it
was
in
open
talk
within
ten
hours
after
we
had
it
;
yet
upon
our
honour
we
had
not
delivered
it
to
any
Councellour
living
,
one
or
other
;
wherefore
you
may
see
it
is
not
good
to
trust
messengers
nor
to
impart
any
of
your
weighty
causes
,
how
near
or
dear
soever
they
be
to
you
:
for
I
assure
you
they
go
from
friend
to
friend
,
and
my self
have
had
them
brought
to
see
;
and
yet
I
must
say
,
I
saw
no
matter
of
so
great
weight
,
albeit
▪
I
saw
that
such
were
fitter
to
receive
almost
no
letters
,
then
to
send
them
abroad
.
This
I
assure
you
,
Mr.
Walsingham
,
I
do
upon
meer
good
will
and
honest
friendship
towards
you
,
and
so
I
pray
you
take
it
.
And
I
desire
you
to
commit
this
letter
to
Vulcan
.
And
being
weary
,
I
commit
you
to
God
.
In
haste
the
eighth
of
Ianuary
,
1572.
Your
assured
Friend
,
Ro:
Leic●ster
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
for
the
Queen's
Majestie
in
France
.
I
Have
received
your
letters
of
the
of
this
moneth
,
and
my
Lord
Treasurer
hath
imparted
unto
me
his
Letter
,
which
was
sent
with
the
Cypher
,
as
also
since
,
two
other
of
the
four
and
twentieth
of
this
moneth
,
which
all
contain
matters
of
importance
,
specially
this
last
,
which
is
to
be
foreseen
▪
and
for
my
part
,
I
believe
the
advertisement
to
be
very
likely
and
true
,
the
further
you
may
grow
into
the
certain
knowledge
thereof
,
the
better
service
you
may
do
.
I
perceive
the
King
doth
earnestly
prosecute
the
reformation
of
his
Subjects
:
how
God
will
prosper
him
,
methinks
he
should
greatly
fear
,
for
his
victory
doth
not
consist
in
his
great
numbers
.
My
hope
and
prayer
is
,
that
our
mighty
God
will
shew
his
wonted
mercie
and
grace
towards
innocents
,
and
his
poor
afflicted
flock
.
Here
hath
been
of
late
a
Gentleman
for
the
partie
you
wot
of
,
one
that
I
know
,
and
have
seen
him
here
before
,
though
he
be
not
forward
in
Religion
,
yet
is
he
a
faithful
Gentleman
,
and
of
great
trust
with
his
friend
.
The
matter
doth
stand
very
tickle
,
and
methinks
they
deal
far
more
unsafely
,
then
if
they
had
dealt
by
you
,
and
yet
is
it
the
cause
of
your
stay
onelie
.
I
am
glad
to
hear
of
the
good
fortune
of
the
Rochellers
,
God
send
it
to
be
true
;
as
also
,
that
the
King
is
of
no
better
credit
with
the
Almains
and
Switzers
.
I
wrote
of
late
to
you
of
some
length
,
but
it
hath
pleased
Mr.
Secretary
to
forget
the
sending
these
ten
daies
.
I
pray
you
send
me
word
whether
it
hath
been
opened
or
no.
If
I
thought
you
should
tarry
longer
there
,
I
would
send
you
a
Cypher
,
but
I
think
otherwise
,
and
therefore
in
that
full
hope
I
will
forbear
.
I
thank
you
verie
much
for
your
mindfulness
of
the
Rider
;
if
he
be
good
,
your
bargain
is
verie
reasonable
.
My
Lord
of
worcester
hath
great
judgement
in
those
matters
,
but
I
durst
trust
Claudio
my
old
friend
,
that
he
would
not
abuse
me
.
What
you
promise
on
my
behalf
,
shall
be
performed
towards
him
to
the
uttermost
.
Thus
having
no
news
,
but
of
our
Mistris's
perfect
good
health
,
I
bid
you
farewell
.
In
some
haste
the
nine
and
twentieth
of
January
,
1572.
Your
very
Friend
,
Ro.
Leicester
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
her
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
in
France
.
SIr
,
the
Instructions
of
my
Lord
of
Worcester
have
in
them
such
a
clause
,
that
if
he
be
not
provoked
to
answer
to
any
of
those
points
mentioned
in
them
,
he
should
not
minister
occasion
of
talk
on
them
,
and
possibly
they
will
say
nothing
,
and
yet
with
you
they
will
be
busie
,
which
if
it
come
to
pass
,
there
is
no
doubt
but
you
can
and
will
answer
to
the
effect
of
those
Instructions
,
and
further
,
as
occasion
shall
be
ministred
.
But
in
one
point
,
that
is
,
for
the
breach
of
the
abstinence
in
Scotland
,
which
then
was
not
certain
,
and
now
is
certain
,
hard
it
is
if
they
be
not
questioning
with
you
;
for
I
am
sure
de
la
M●t
will
not
be
without
his
intelligence
from
Scotland
,
nor
negligent
in
advertising
to
France
:
And
upon
occasion
of
time
,
whether
you
be
demanded
or
not
,
it
is
thought
meet
that
you
take
occasion
to
shew
the
King
,
that
to
the
grief
of
the
Queens
Majestie
,
the
Scots
have
not
agreed
,
but
be
broken
again
into
hostilitie
within
themselves
;
which
although
tou●heth
joyntly
the
Fr.
K.
and
her
Majestie
,
because
they
two
being
Princes
of
so
great
authority
,
and
so
conjoyned
in
love
and
amity
,
and
both
by
mutual
consent
by
their
Ambassadors
,
labouring
to
bring
them
to
unity
,
peace
and
concord
within
themselves
,
should
be
so
illuded
and
scorned
of
a
few
petty
companions
,
that
having
all
things
offered
unto
them
that
they
could
desire
reasonable
▪
and
more
;
yet
they
would
still
maintain
war
in
their
own
Countrey
,
and
in
the
tender
age
of
their
young
King
,
whom
to
set
up
and
Crown
they
were
the
first
doers
.
This
injury
you
may
say
,
touched
the
King
,
as
well
as
the
Queens
Majestie
,
because
joyntly
they
both
like
Princes
in
most
amitie
agreed
in
their
Leagues
together
to
pacifie
and
unite
Scotland
in
it self
,
which
now
by
discord
intestine
being
disunited
,
is
brought
almost
to
extreme
poverty
and
misery
.
The
other
cause
toucheth
more
her
Majestie
,
because
they
being
her
Neighbours
next
adjoyning
,
and
bordering
upon
her
Subjects
,
while
the
Realm
of
Scotland
was
united
,
and
peace
within
it self
,
if
any
of
their
Thieves
and
Out-laws
had
injury
by
theft
or
murther
,
any
of
her
Majesties
Subjects
,
upon
complaint
,
redress
was
had
,
the
Malefactors
punished
,
and
he
who
had
the
injurie
restored
,
and
so
was
it
on
both
sides
reciprocally
.
Now
in
this
Civil
dissention
,
miseries
,
robberies
,
stealth
and
murthers
be
committed
daily
,
and
then
the
one
part
or
the
other
beareth
them
out
;
so
that
it
were
almost
as
good
to
have
a
border
war
betwixt
England
and
Scotland
,
for
the
poor
men
that
do
dwell
thereabouts
,
as
civil
wars
betwixt
the
Scots
themselves
;
and
therefore
this
breach
betwixt
the
two
parties
must
needs
grieve
her
Majesties
Subjects
more
then
the
French
King
,
being
so
far
distant
;
and
so
consequently
her
Honor
,
who
indeed
doth
take
it
and
not
without
cause
,
heavily
,
for
that
they
have
not
esteemed
better
her
Majesties
good
will
,
and
desire
,
that
she
had
all
their
strifes
and
debates
among
themselves
compounded
and
accorded
,
and
that
they
have
set
so
light
by
the
authoritie
of
the
French
King
their
brothers
and
heirs
.
The
young
King
is
her
Majesties
near
Kinsman
,
and
her
Highness
desireth
not
onely
to
have
him
preserved
,
but
also
his
Realm
;
if
it
could
be
in
quiet
,
peace
,
and
good
o●der
,
and
aboundance
,
which
without
inward
peace
,
cannot
be
had
;
and
must
needs
think
evil
of
these
few
petty
companions
,
being
gotten
into
the
Castle
of
Edenburgh
which
for
their
wilful
obstination
and
private
benefits
,
shall
keep
that
Realm
still
in
that
dissention
and
trouble
,
in
contempt
of
such
Princes
as
the
French
King
and
her
Majestie
is
,
whose
design
tended
to
nothing
but
to
make
unitie
and
concord
among
them
there
.
And
therefore
if
Hume
Castle
and
Fast
Castle
,
which
her
Highness
hath
detained
hitherto
in
that
hope
,
upon
accord
to
have
rendred
them
to
the
Lord
and
owners
thereof
,
from
whom
they
were
before
by
just
war
taken
.
Now
her
Majestie
seeth
no
longer
cause
to
detain
,
but
to
render
them
according
as
is
comprised
in
the
Treatie
,
not
to
them
who
have
so
evil
deserved
of
her
Majestie
,
their
own
King
and
Countrey
,
by
their
perverse
obstinacy
;
and
of
the
French
King
also
,
but
one
of
the
same
Nation
,
who
acknowledgeth
their
King
,
and
is
desirous
of
unitie
,
peace
,
concord
and
good
government
in
that
Realm
,
and
of
this
her
design
her
Majestie
thought
meet
to
make
her
good
brother
the
French
King
first
privy
unto
,
for
the
love
that
she
doth
bear
unto
him
,
and
according
to
the
Amity
and
Intelligence
betwixt
the
two
Realms
.
I
am
glad
to
have
this
occasion
to
send
this
bearer
Iohn
Farry
your
man
unto
you
;
for
I
assure
you
I
do
pitty
your
case
,
that
so
many
of
your
men
be
here
together
;
peradventure
occasion
may
serve
shortly
to
send
you
another
,
yet
methinks
you
forget
me
,
to
send
so
often
to
others
,
without
any
letters
to
me
.
Fare
you
well
.
From
Somerset-house
the
nine
and
twentieth
of
January
,
1572.
by
English
account
.
I
thank
you
for
the
case
of
Tools
,
I
yet
have
not
leisure
to
understand
them
all
,
nor
looked
not
for
so
many
,
nor
on
that
sort
:
When
I
shall
understand
the
properties
and
use
of
them
,
I
shall
have
more
cause
to
thank
you
.
Yours
alwayes
assured
,
Tho:
Smith
.
To
the
Earl
of
Leicester
.
AFter
the
inclosing
up
of
my
other
letters
,
I
received
at
one
instant
two
sundry
Letters
of
your
Lordships
;
the
one
,
of
the
eighth
and
the
other
of
the
nine
and
twentieth
.
Touching
the
first
,
your
Honour
doth
concur
with
me
in
opinion
,
as
I
conceive
by
the
same
,
that
the
matter
which
is
the
chiefest
cause
of
my
stay
,
is
but
a
meer
entertainment
,
the
matter
through
misguiding
,
is
never
like
to
come
to
issue
.
If
they
mean
otherwise
,
which
is
most
likely
,
why
should
her
Majestie
endure
to
be
any
longer
abused
?
As
your
Lordship
findeth
the
partie
that
dealeth
there
halting
,
and
divers
in
his
tales
,
even
like
unconstancie
and
doubleness
do
I
find
in
him
here
,
that
dealeth
with
me
.
To
disguise
the
matter
,
they
borrow
certain
names
out
of
Amadis
de
Gaule
,
wherein
they
deal
most
aptly
,
to
adde
to
a
fained
thing
,
fained
names
.
They
judge
us
to
be
very
gross
,
and
do
think
that
every
fair
and
coloured
speech
is
able
to
abuse
us
:
I
cannot
be
otherwise
perswaded
,
but
some
here
that
rule
all
,
are
acquainted
with
the
matter
;
for
otherwise
,
the
partie
that
last
came
over
would
never
have
medled
in
the
same
.
God
send
it
a
better
end
then
I
look
for
.
For
your
Lordships
good
advice
in
the
latter
end
of
your
letter
,
I
most
humbly
thank
you
,
and
do
think
my self
much
bound
to
you
for
the
same
,
as
for
any
other
favour
I
have
received
at
your
Lordships
hands
since
I
entred
into
this
service
,
The
best
recompence
I
can
make
unto
your
Lordship
,
as
I
know
,
is
to
take
profit
thereof
.
True
it
is
,
that
sometimes
in
requital
unto
some
of
my
Friends
,
who
have
given
me
large
entertainments
of
the
state
of
things
,
whereof
otherwise
I
have
been
ignorant
,
I
have
also
largelie
made
them
partakers
how
things
passed
here
,
and
somewhat
more
largelie
then
I
have
communicated
the
things
unto
her
Majestie
,
because
it
passed
the
bounds
of
my
function
here
,
which
is
onelie
to
advertise
.
Notwithstanding
,
seeing
the
same
is
not
used
with
that
secresie
as
is
fit
,
I
will
avoid
hereafter
to
offend
.
Touching
the
Counts
being
acquainted
with
the
matter
of
secrecie
,
your
Lordship
shall
understand
,
that
the
partie
that
made
me
acquainted
,
withal
,
delivered
me
certain
Letters
sent
from
the
place
you
wot
of
,
which
I
caused
my
men
to
deliver
unto
him
,
by
the
which
he
came
to
the
knowledge
of
the
matter
.
Now
to
come
to
your
Lordships
latter
letter
,
I
see
great
cause
to
confer
the
likelihood
of
my
letters
of
the
four
and
twentieth
of
the
last
;
for
that
there
is
great
hope
conceived
here
,
that
by
large
offers
they
have
lately
made
to
such
Towns
as
hold
out
,
they
will
grow
to
a
composition
,
which
in
the
end
will
be
neither
good
for
themselves
nor
for
us
,
howsoever
the
Ambassador
there
speaketh
by
the
absence
of
some
from
hence
.
I
cannot
be
able
to
discover
any
more
touching
the
Scotish
affairs
,
then
alreadie
I
have
done
.
And
now
that
the
Court
removeth
,
I
am
cut
off
from
all
means
to
have
any
great
intelligence
,
either
for
that
matter
or
others
,
especially
for
that
I
shall
be
constrained
for
lack
of
abilitie
,
to
remain
here
still
,
being
unfurnished
of
all
means
to
follow
the
Court
:
And
then
seeing
my
remaining
here
shall
be
unprofitable
unto
her
Majestie
,
and
to
my
undoing
,
I
hope
her
Majestie
will
no
longer
defer
my
revocation
,
which
I
doubt
not
your
Lordship
will
further
as
much
as
you
may
.
And
so
leaving
,
&c.
To
Sir
Thomas
Smith
.
SIr
;
after
the
closing
up
of
my
other
Letters
,
I
received
yours
of
the
nine
and
twentieth
of
Ianuary
.
Touching
the
contents
of
the
same
,
I
will
not
fail
upon
the
next
convenient
occasion
to
deal
with
her
Majestie
here
concerning
the
Scotish
matters
,
though
I
be
not
provoked
by
them
,
because
I
am
directed
so
to
do
.
Notwithstanding
,
in
my
poor
opinion
,
as
I
mean
here
to
say
nothing
,
but
to
do
somewhat
that
may
tend
to
the
continuance
of
the
troubles
there
,
until
such
time
as
ther
own
things
being
settled
at
home
,
they
proceed
in
prosecuting
their
other
practises
;
so
were
it
not
amiss
for
her
Majestie
to
use
like
silence
,
and
to
provide
to
withstand
their
malice
;
but
herein
I
am
to
do
as
I
am
commanded
.
The
Scotish
Ambassador
is
advertised
by
the
ship
late
arrived
out
of
Scotland
into
Flanders
,
how
that
Iames
Cancald
is
arrived
at
a
place
,
if
I
do
not
mistake
it
,
called
Aberdeny
in
the
Earl
of
Huntleys
Countrey
,
to
which
place
Viracque
who
latelie
departed
from
hence
,
is
appointed
to
repair
.
The
Lord
Levingston
desireth
most
earnestly
to
have
a
passport
to
pass
through
England
,
for
that
he
is
wearie
of
this
Countrey
,
and
would
fain
be
at
home
.
He
promiseth
to
communicate
to
her
Majestie
,
at
his
arrival
at
the
Court
,
such
things
as
she
shall
not
repent
the
granting
of
the
same
.
And
if
s●e
shall
have
any
doubt
of
him
,
he
will
be
content
to
remain
their
Prisoner
:
for
mine
own
opinion
,
I
think
it
not
amiss
to
grant
it
him
,
for
that
I
learn
by
some
of
credit
that
he
communicateth
his
secrets
to
,
that
he
misliketh
their
doings
here
,
and
the
pretended
enterprize
towards
our
Island
,
as
one
that
tendeth
to
the
overthrow
of
Religion
,
and
the
ruine
both
of
England
and
Scotland
.
I
have
promised
by
the
next
to
give
him
a
resolute
answer
:
and
therefore
I
beseech
you
to
put
her
Majesty
in
mind
of
the
same
.
Now
to
come
to
mine
own
particular
,
I
had
well
hoped
my
stay
here
should
not
have
been
so
long
protracted
,
and
that
my
miserable
case
should
have
been
otherwise
weighed
;
especially
seeing
my
state
here
should
breed
but
a
hinderance
to
my self
,
and
no
benefit
to
her
Majesty
:
For
now
the
Court
removeth
from
hence
,
I
shall
be
driven
to
remain
here
,
and
not
to
follow
the
same
for
lack
of
ability
,
having
neither
furniture
,
money
,
nor
credit
.
I
beseech
you
,
Sir
,
therefore
to
lay
my
case
before
her
Majesty
;
who
,
I
hope
,
will
so
graciously
consider
the
same
,
as
I
shall
be
presently
relieved
,
and
others
receive
no
discouragement
to
accept
like
service
.
And
so
leaving
further
to
trouble
your
Honor
at
this
present
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
sixth
of
February
1572.
To
the
right
Honorable
,
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
the
Queens
Majesties
Ambassadour
in
France
.
SIR
,
I
have
received
your
Letters
of
the
20
of
this
moneth
,
with
the
ticket
after
your
accustomed
manner
concerning
and
was
on
Friday
last
with
the
party
on
whom
you
made
mention
to
be
from
he
spake
with
Glasco
.
and
Davison
with
him
.
I
see
there
was
a
great
mistaking
of
our
doings
;
for
by
Davisons
writing
of
a
ship
sent
to
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
imagining
that
Hall
3.
had
a
meaning
to
provoke
Glasco●9
●9
to
come
hither
;
whereupon
this
last
Gentleman
came
to
enquire
of
Hall
.
some
assurance
if
.
should
so
do
,
to
enquire
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
.
This
you
must
think
must
needs
appear
very
strange
.
Whereupon
before
Davison
I
did
declare
that
all
that
was
done
came
of
him
with
earnest
and
lamentable
requests
to
have
Glasco
preserved
;
because
he
said
that
had
gotten
such
knowledge
of
the
same
,
as
the
same
would
tend
to
the
ruine
of
and
so
the
party
that
now
was
sent
is
departed
well
certified
of
the
truth
,
but
not
satisfied
of
his
request
.
It
is
good
to
deal
warily
herein
,
for
some
cause
to
mistrust
that
Davison
and
all
his
partners
do
nothing
herein
without
knowledge
of
and
therefore
it
is
in
such
sort
herein
ordered
,
as
there
can
be
no
advantage
taken
,
I
trust
:
And
so
also
you
may
look
to
your
doings
,
as
I
see
you
are
disposed
,
by
the
occasion
of
the
fond
handling
,
that
you
see
I
am
much
perplexed
with
the
dishonor
done
to
my
Lord
of
Worcester
,
her
Majesties
Ambassador
on
the
seas
before
Bulloign
.
Wherefore
by
his
own
report
I
know
you
shall
know
the
truth
better
then
I
yet
do
know
.
I
could
wish
my self
a
meet
person
for
the
service
upon
the
seas
to
avenge
it
.
I
have
received
your
French
lying
book
,
which
might
trouble
me
,
if
my
life
had
merited
such
vile
and
spitefull
poisoned
speech
:
but
I
trust
God
will
suffer
the
good
to
think
of
me
as
I
have
deserved
.
I
have
imparted
to
the
French
Ambassador
my
misliking
of
this
lewd
Book
,
in
that
it
hath
been
translated
by
—
a
man
of
note
in
that
Court
:
and
he
sheweth
himself
to
procure
the
suppression
of
it
.
What
he
will
or
can
do
herein
,
I
know
not
.
After
the
writing
of
the
former
part
hereof
,
your
later
Letters
of
the
24
were
brought
to
me
;
by
which
you
advertise
of
the
like
likely
Councell
there
intended
for
the
appeasing
of
those
inward
troubles
in
that
Realm
,
and
of
the
pretended
favours
to
be
shewed
to
them
of
the
religion
in
odium
t●rtii
,
according
to
which
devises
hath
already
been
begun
here
by
this
Ambassador
with
the
French
King
here
;
and
such
is
his
vehemency
of
speech
,
and
fair
offers
,
as
he
hath
brought
the
most
of
them
to
hearken
to
his
pipe
.
I
have
let
her
Majesty
see
and
consider
of
your
letters
,
saving
some
concerning
our
occurrents
here
.
I
will
move
her
Majesty
to
be
more
earnest
then
yet
she
hath
been
.
There
lacketh
no
no
sollicitation
for
your
revocation
;
and
untill
my
Lord
of
Worcesters
return
,
it
shall
be
hard
to
obtain
any
resolute
answer
.
If
the
French
King
shall
follow
towards
Rochel
,
I
would
wish
you
to
procure
means
to
tarry
in
some
convenient
place
near
Paris
,
and
to
send
a
Secretary
to
follow
the
Court
,
with
some
pretence
of
lack
of
your
health
.
But
hereof
you
shall
best
counsell
your self
.
And
so
I
end
.
From
Westminster
the
29
of
January
late
in
the
night
.
After
I
had
supped
here
at
my
house
,
all
the
Lords
of
the
Councell
,
and
by
their
means
20
Lords
more
,
to
the
which
I
had
commodity
by
the
Queens
Majesties
being
here
at
Somerset
House
.
Yours
assuredly
,
W.
Burghley
.
To
my
Lord
of
Burghley
the
11
of
February
.
THis
Letter
I
received
the
day
of
my
Lord
of
Worcesters
departure
,
and
because
I
doubted
your
Lordship
would
not
wel
read
the
same
,
I
thought
good
to
copie
it
out
;
what
the
effect
thereof
should
be
,
I
know
not
,
it
seemeth
to
me
but
a
Riddle
.
The
party
that
brought
them
was
as
vain
as
vanity
it self
:
he
shewed
me
that
La.
Motts
departure
without
taking
of
his
leave
,
was
,
for
that
he
durst
not
repair
unto
me
,
being
very
much
suspected
.
I
told
him
he
needed
not
fear
so
much
,
for
that
he
dealt
not
with
me
in
any
matter
,
but
that
he
might
repair
unto
me
any
time
safely
without
any
danger
for
any
thing
that
I
know
.
I
have
of
late
discovered
one
that
carrieth
a
box
of
Linnen
to
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
who
departeth
not
this
town
these
three
or
four
days
,
I
think
your
Lordship
shall
see
somwhat
written
in
some
of
the
linnen
contained
in
the
same
,
that
shall
be
worth
the
reading
.
Her
Majesty
under
colour
of
seeing
of
the
fashion
of
the
Ruffes
,
may
cause
the
severall
pieces
of
linnen
to
be
held
afore
a
fire
,
whereby
the
writing
may
appear
;
for
I
judge
there
will
be
some
matter
discovered
,
which
made
me
the
more
willingly
grant
the
Pasport
.
To
my
Lord
of
Burleigh
.
I
Should
do
my
Lord
of
Worcester
wrong
,
if
should
not
impart
unto
your
Lordship
both
his
dutifulness
and
discreet
usage
of
the
—
La.
of
Northumberland
.
His
sister
sent
unto
him
at
the
time
of
his
abode
here
,
to
the
end
your
Lordship
may
make
her
Majesty
acquainted
with
all
.
First
,
as
soon
as
he
heard
of
the
said
parties
coming
,
his
Lordship
made
me
privie
thereof
,
and
shewed
,
that
though
she
was
his
sister
,
yet
in
respect
of
her
undutifull
usage
towards
her
Majesty
,
he
did
respect
her
as
a
meer
stranger
,
and
so
meant
to
do
untill
such
time
as
her
peace
were
made
.
He
would
not
so
much
as
vouchsafe
to
give
ear
to
any
Messenger
or
Message
sent
from
her
,
and
therefore
willed
him
to
forbear
to
repair
unto
him
.
The
like
usage
towards
the
said
Messenger
,
did
Charls
Somerset
use
,
utterly
refusing
to
speak
with
him
.
And
leaving
,
&c.
At
Paris
the
12
of
February
,
1572.
To
Sir
Tho.
Smith
.
SIR
,
According
to
your
direction
of
your
Letters
the
29
of
the
last
,
I
shewed
the
King
of
the
great
grief
that
her
Majestie
had
conceived
,
that
the
travel
both
of
his
and
her
Ministers
took
no
better
effect
touching
the
appeasing
of
the
matters
in
Scotland
,
as
a
thing
dishonourable
for
them
both
,
to
be
deluded
and
scorned
by
such
petty
companions
as
those
are
that
are
in
the
Castle
,
to
whom
was
offered
as
much
as
they
themselves
could
desire
reasonable
,
and
more
;
yet
so
are
they
carried
away
with
their
particular
passions
,
as
they
desired
nothing
more
then
to
maintain
still
Warr
in
their
Countrie
,
not
having
such
a
respect
to
the
tender
age
of
their
young
King
as
they
ought
,
especially
seeing
that
they
were
the
first
and
chief
doers
in
deposing
of
the
Queen
,
and
setting
up
of
him
.
I
shewed
him
also
,
That
though
the
Kings
civil
Warr
and
hostility
,
touched
both
their
Majesties
generally
,
as
they
that
desired
the
repose
of
that
Realm
,
yet
it
touched
the
Queens
Majestie
more
particularly
,
for
that
during
the
time
of
these
civil
troubles
amongst
them
,
her
Majesties
Subjects
that
are
borderers
,
are
marvelously
charged
by
outlaws
and
thieves
,
whereof
no
redress
can
be
had
by
reason
of
their
inward
troubles
amongst
themselves
.
I
declared
unto
him
also
,
that
her
Majestie
in
regard
of
the
kindred
betwixt
the
young
King
and
her
,
could
not
but
wish
his
Realm
to
be
in
quiet
and
peace
in
this
his
minority
;
which
thing
would
not
be
brought
to
pass
so
long
as
these
petty
companions
in
the
Castle
,
through
their
own
wilfulness
,
obstinacy
,
and
private
respects
,
shall
keep
that
Realm
still
in
dissention
and
trouble
,
in
contempt
of
both
him
and
her
Majestie
,
whose
designe
tended
to
no
other
end
but
to
make
unity
and
concord
amongst
them
.
And
therefore
the
King
to
this
answered
,
that
he
was
sorry
that
their
intentions
in
according
of
them
,
took
no
better
effect
.
And
as
for
Hume
Castle
,
he
said
,
that
though
by
the
League
it
was
not
expresly
mentioned
to
be
delivered
to
the
L.
Hume
,
yet
the
meaning
of
it
was
so
:
Whereunto
I
reply'd
,
that
the
meaning
of
the
clause
in
the
League
touching
the
rendring
of
Hume
Castle
,
had
not
respect
to
any
particular
person
,
but
generally
to
set
that
Country
free
from
all
forein
forces
,
and
that
therefore
her
Majestie
might
render
the
same
to
whom
she
would
of
that
Nation
.
To
that
the
King
replyed
,
that
he
had
rather
it
should
remain
in
the
Queens
Majesties
hands
,
who
(
saith
he
)
is
a
Prince
honourable
and
sincere
,
then
to
be
delivered
into
the
hands
of
any
of
the
other
party
.
But
herein
(
saith
he
)
I
will
advise
my self
with
my
Councel
,
and
within
a
day
or
two
make
you
acquainted
with
mine
answer
.
I
told
him
according
to
my
Lord
of
Worcesters
Instructions
,
that
her
Majestie
delivering
the
same
would
capitulate
with
those
to
whom
it
should
be
delivered
,
to
restore
the
same
to
the
L.
Hume
when
he
shall
recognize
the
Kings
authority
,
as
heretofore
he
hath
done
.
The
King
took
occasion
upon
these
Scottish
matters
to
recommend
unto
the
Earl
of
Worcester
,
the
Queen
of
Scots
case
:
To
whom
my
Lord
answered
,
that
such
was
their
dangerous
and
unkind
dealing
towards
her
Majestie
,
as
he
should
forget
the
duty
of
a
good
Subject
,
if
he
should
once
open
his
lips
for
her
,
and
therefore
desired
his
Majestie
to
pardon
him
,
in
that
he
refused
to
be
a
dealer
in
that
behalf
.
To
this
the
King
answered
,
That
he
did
not
desire
any
favour
to
be
shewed
unto
her
,
otherwise
then
might
be
with
the
Queens
Majesties
safety
.
At
our
access
unto
Queen
Mother
,
she
desired
my
Lord
,
that
whereas
there
hath
been
long
in
Treaty
a
marriage
between
her
Majestie
and
her
Son
M.
Le
Duc
,
de
Alanzon
,
that
he
would
therefore
move
her
at
his
return
,
that
the
same
may
grow
to
some
conclusion
,
as
that
thing
which
she
hoped
would
prove
profitable
unto
her
Majestie
,
and
beneficial
unto
her
Realm
and
Subjects
.
To
this
my
Lord
answered
,
That
the
cause
why
the
same
grew
not
to
some
conclusion
,
either
off
or
on
,
proceeds
,
for
that
they
have
not
made
answer
to
certain
things
propounded
by
the
Ambassador
here
Resident
,
unto
them
;
whereunto
she
answered
,
That
she
did
not
remember
any
thing
whereunto
they
were
so
give
answer
;
whereupon
I
took
occasion
to
shew
her
,
that
there
were
two
points
to
be
answered
,
The
one
concerning
Religion
,
the
other
concerning
the
interview
:
For
the
point
of
Religion
,
I
shewed
her
,
that
her
Majestie
in
respect
of
the
alteration
that
hath
lately
hapned
in
this
Realm
,
and
that
which
passed
in
the
Treaty
of
the
Marriage
between
her
and
Monsieur
de
Anjou
,
had
cause
to
accord
that
point
first
,
as
that
thing
which
touched
generally
the
quietness
and
repose
of
her
Realm
.
Touching
the
interview
,
I
told
her
,
that
for
as
much
as
her
Majestie
could
have
no
other
way
satisfaction
then
by
the
same
,
the
point
of
Religion
once
accorded
,
some
convenient
means
for
the
accomplishing
of
her
said
interview
,
was
to
be
devised
.
To
this
she
answered
,
that
her
Son
was
of
the
same
living
that
the
other
was
,
and
of
the
same
Religion
,
and
therefore
hoped
should
have
no
less
favour
then
the
other
should
have
had
touching
the
point
of
Religion
,
for
that
it
is
a
thing
dishonourable
and
unchristian
for
a
Prince
to
change
his
Religion
upon
the
sudden
.
To
this
I
replyed
,
that
for
mine
own
part
,
I
did
not
remember
,
that
while
I
had
the
dealing
in
the
matter
,
any
liberty
in
that
was
accorded
to
Monsieur
de
Anjou
:
And
if
it
were
,
Madam
,
said
I
,
we
see
that
a
thing
is
tolerable
—
in
the
other
.
In
conclusion
my
Lord
requested
,
in
that
she
desired
to
grow
to
an
end
in
this
matter
,
that
she
would
roundly
set
down
in
her
Letters
,
what
the
King
and
she
required
touching
that
part
of
Religion
.
To
this
she
answered
,
after
some
denial
made
thereof
,
saying
,
that
their
Ambassador
should
signifie
in
that
behalf
,
that
she
would
be
content
so
to
do
.
And
touching
the
interview
when
matters
of
Religion
should
be
once
accorded
,
she
doubted
not
but
there
would
be
means
found
for
the
bringing
of
the
same
to
pass
,
as
should
be
to
her
Majesties
satisfaction
.
I
made
her
acquainted
with
the
matters
of
Scotland
touching
Hume
Castle
,
whereunto
I
received
like
answer
at
her
hands
,
as
at
the
Kings
,
which
was
,
that
after
conference
had
with
their
Councel
,
I
should
understand
what
was
their
mind
and
resolution
in
that
behalf
;
whereupon
these
Scottish
matters
she
took
occasion
to
recommend
to
my
Lord
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
to
whom
he
gave
like
answer
as
before
.
In
the
end
,
as
my
Lord
was
ready
to
depart
,
she
shewed
him
that
she
was
given
to
understand
that
there
were
certain
ships
a
preparing
in
England
,
by
certain
Rebels
there
,
whereof
she
desired
her
Majestie
to
give
redress
,
as
appertained
to
good
amity
.
Whereunto
my
Lord
answered
,
that
she
might
be
assured
that
her
Majestie
had
never
any
intention
to
tollerate
any
thing
that
might
tend
to
the
breach
of
the
same
;
so
that
if
there
were
any
preparation
of
ships
in
hand
,
as
he
knew
not
of
any
,
he
was
well
assured
her
Majestie
was
nothing
privy
thereunto
,
as
also
that
her
Majesties
Subjects
were
no
dealers
in
the
same
,
who
hath
forbidden
them
expresly
not
to
intermeddle
.
Why
then
,
said
she
,
if
they
be
strangers
,
she
ought
to
banish
them
,
and
not
to
permit
them
to
attempt
any
thing
to
the
prejudice
of
this
Countrey
,
considering
that
she
is
as
well
bound
to
yield
up
ayd
,
requiring
the
same
at
her
hands
;
as
we
to
grant
the
like
unto
her
upon
like
occasion
;
and
therefore
she
desired
him
to
put
her
Majestie
in
mind
,
that
some
order
might
be
taken
for
the
remedy
of
the
same
,
which
he
assured
her
he
would
at
his
return
.
This
was
as
much
as
passed
at
the
time
of
my
Lords
taking
of
his
leave
.
The
morning
my
Lord
departed
,
Queen
Mother
sent
for
me
,
and
shewed
me
,
that
by
Letters
sent
from
Monsieur
De
la
Mot
,
they
were
given
to
understand
,
that
her
Majestie
let
fall
some
speech
,
that
she
could
not
think
,
that
the
continuance
of
the
Treaty
of
Marriage
with
Monsieur
le
Duc
should
be
sincerely
meant
,
he
being
now
retired
from
hence
,
and
imployed
by
the
King
at
Rochel
:
she
therefore
for
the
satisfaction
of
her
Majestie
,
requested
me
to
desire
the
Earl
of
Worcester
to
signifie
unto
her
,
that
there
is
nothing
that
the
King
and
she
desireth
more
then
the
accomplishment
of
the
said
marriage
,
and
that
to
the
end
that
the
Earl
should
see
the
Duke
,
the
King
stayed
him
here
until
Twelf-tide
.
About
which
time
they
attended
my
Lords
coming
,
whereas
otherwise
he
had
departed
together
with
Monsieur
his
brother
before
Christmass
;
and
,
said
she
,
if
we
had
known
the
certainty
of
the
Earls
coming
,
he
should
have
come
hither
in
post
,
to
the
end
he
might
have
seen
him
.
I
took
occasion
hereupon
to
tell
her
my
private
opinion
,
if
it
would
have
pleased
the
King
not
to
have
imployed
him
in
these
wars
against
those
of
the
Religion
,
he
should
be
in
better
opinion
with
her
Majestie
,
and
more
grateful
to
her
Subjects
.
To
this
she
said
,
that
a
young
Prince
that
hath
courage
and
desire
to
do
his
Prince
service
,
could
not
with
his
honour
remain
behind
,
seeing
his
other
brother
imployed
.
I
have
made
my
Lord
acquainted
with
such
Occurrents
as
are
here
,
to
the
end
he
should
impart
them
to
her
Majestie
by
mouth
.
And
so
leaving
,
&c.
the
12
of
February
,
1572.
To
Sir
Thomas
Smith
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
the
King
departed
hence
to
St.
Germains
en
Lay
eight
days
past
,
and
that
Queen
Mother
remaineth
here
still
,
whereof
the
King
hath
great
need
,
and
the
same
found
hard
to
be
recovered
here
.
Touching
their
proceedings
against
Rochel
▪
there
repaired
hither
of
late
divers
Curriers
,
who
use
great
silence
,
which
make
men
to
doubt
that
things
fall
not
out
to
their
liking
.
I
learn
notwithstanding
,
that
there
is
in
the
Kings
camp
great
scarcity
of
victuals
,
and
a
great
number
of
Soldiers
,
through
cold
,
and
want
of
other
necessaries
are
dead
,
and
do
die
daily
.
That
the
Duke
of
Nevers
hath
taken
upon
him
,
with
the
help
of
certain
Italian
Engineers
,
to
make
certain
Fortresses
in
the
midst
of
the
Haven
,
to
impeach
all
such
as
by
sea
would
bring
to
the
Rochellois
any
succour
.
For
the
two
Fortresses
lately
made
at
the
Entry
of
the
said
Haven
,
six
ships
notwithstanding
passed
by
,
laden
with
corn
and
other
munition
,
as
it
is
reported
.
The
common
opinion
is
,
that
it
will
be
impossible
by
any
device
to
make
the
said
Fortresses
that
the
Duke
pretendeth
to
make
.
There
is
secret
whispering
here
,
of
some
intelligence
given
by
Pacues
,
of
an
intended
enterprize
by
Montgomery
in
Picardie
;
and
that
hereupon
the
King
hath
given
order
for
the
impeachment
thereof
.
The
Cardinal
of
Lorrain
hath
within
these
two
days
taken
up
the
enchange
of
certain
Treasures
of
the
Town
,
300000
franks
,
to
what
end
I
know
not
:
He
is
now
retired
from
hence
to
Rome
;
the
cause
of
his
departure
,
as
it
is
thought
,
is
to
remove
the
suspicion
from
the
Protestants
,
that
they
suspect
nothing
of
the
great
conferences
had
at
sundry
times
between
Queen
Mother
and
him
.
Here
,
since
the
departure
of
the
King
,
upon
the
good
assurance
that
hath
been
given
me
by
divers
,
of
the
good
offices
that
the
Lord
Levingston
will
do
in
Scotland
at
his
return
,
I
have
taken
upon
me
to
give
to
him
a
passport
,
with
condition
,
that
if
her
Majestie
shall
not
like
thereof
,
then
he
to
return
hither
back
again
,
who
promiseth
to
yield
such
satisfaction
to
her
Majestie
,
as
she
shall
not
repent
her
of
any
favour
she
shall
shew
him
.
The
Gentleman
feareth
,
that
if
he
should
not
depart
hence
before
Easter
,
he
should
be
constrained
to
yield
to
their
superstition
,
or
to
hazard
his
life
in
refusing
the
same
,
which
is
the
cause
why
I
grant
him
the
same
pasport
without
hearing
from
her
Majestie
.
Schomberg
is
lately
sent
hence
into
Germany
,
as
it
is
thought
to
two
purposes
;
the
one
,
to
observe
their
doings
there
;
the
other
,
to
make
some
levy
of
both
horsemen
and
footmen
,
if
he
shall
see
any
preparations
of
succours
for
them
of
the
Religion
here
.
There
arrived
lately
a
noble
Gentleman
,
sent
hither
by
the
King
of
Portugal
,
to
congratulate
the
Queens
delivery
;
and
(
as
it
is
said
)
to
renew
the
offer
of
succour
by
sea
.
It
is
said
,
that
the
Baron
de
la
Guard
is
dead
,
and
that
Monsieur
le
Duc
d'
Alanson
desired
to
have
the
charge
by
sea
,
whereto
Queen
Mother
would
by
no
means
consent
,
as
Mannesire
shewed
me
.
It
is
also
reported
,
that
Monsieur
De
la
Noue
hath
discharged
himself
to
Monsieur
of
his
promise
made
to
the
King
,
and
professeth
to
live
and
dye
with
those
of
Rochel
.
And
so
leaving
,
&c.
hoping
that
her
Majestie
will
take
order
,
by
sending
over
Mr.
Dale
,
that
I
shall
be
the
next
Messenger
my self
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
At
Paris
the
26
of
February
,
1572.
To
Mr.
Secretary
.
SIr
,
this
Gentleman
,
the
bearer
hereof
,
whom
I
dispatch
in
all
haste
,
shall
shew
you
the
particularities
of
the
late
skirmish
happened
between
the
Camp
and
those
of
Rochel
,
to
the
end
you
may
impart
the
same
unto
her
Majestie
:
In
the
which
skirmish
D.
d'
Aumale
and
Schavigur
were
slain
,
two
of
the
chiefest
executors
of
the
late
murthers
here
.
God
of
his
good
beginning
doth
give
us
some
hope
that
the
blood
of
the
innocent
shall
not
beunrevenged
.
They
of
Sancerre
the
night
after
the
breach
was
made
,
which
was
about
the
latter
end
of
the
last
moneth
,
issued
out
of
the
Town
,
and
gave
the
Camp
a
Camisad●
,
who
kept
very
negligent
watch
,
so
that
they
entred
into
their
Trenches
(
as
it
is
said
)
and
slew
200
at
the
least
,
and
three
or
four
Captains
of
good
conduct
.
Hereupon
it
is
said
,
that
Sha●ers
,
who
is
the
General
for
the
King
,
is
commanded
to
levy
the
siege
,
and
to
repair
to
Rochel
.
I
am
credibly
informed
,
that
there
should
be
certain
Letters
entercepted
,
sent
out
of
Germany
from
Count
Lodowick
,
amongst
the
which
there
was
one
directed
to
Count
Montgomery
,
wherein
was
mention
made
of
assurance
of
succours
to
be
given
to
them
of
the
Religion
here
,
out
of
Germany
.
I
have
divers
causes
to
conjecture
,
that
the
party
which
brought
these
Letters
was
directed
unto
me
.
This
interception
maketh
them
here
much
doubt
Germany
.
Sir
,
Mr.
Dale
had
need
to
bring
with
him
over
a
greater
train
then
he
shall
be
well
able
to
maintain
,
if
her
Majestie
look
to
hear
often
from
him
,
and
if
his
servants
shall
be
stayed
ordinarily
,
as
mine
are
.
And
so
,
&c.
At
Paris
the
tenth
of
March.
To
my
Lord
Treasurer
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
understand
,
as
I
was
upon
my
departure
from
this
town
towards
the
Court
,
I
received
this
inclosed
from
my
Scretary
Thevewes
;
the
things
contained
in
the
same
,
are
here
very
rife
,
and
confirmed
with
great
earnestness
;
and
others
,
notwithstanding
some
here
of
judgment
considedering
what
good
success
they
have
lately
had
at
Rochel
,
how
much
their
enemies
are
therewith
appalled
,
and
how
the
giving
out
of
these
bruits
may
serve
the
Kings
turn
many
ways
,
do
not
credit
them
;
for
my
own
opinion
I
assure
your
Lordship
,
I
know
not
what
to
judge
.
I
have
seen
within
these
few
moneths
so
many
strange
and
unlikely
things
come
to
pass
,
as
I
do
rather
suspend
my
judgment
then
utterly
not
believe
it
.
If
her
Majesty
do
not
hear
from
me
with
that
speed
that
were
requisite
,
when
there
falleth
out
here
matters
worthy
advertisement
,
I
am
justly
to
be
excused
,
for
that
I
have
none
to
send
,
my
servants
being
all
staid
there
,
and
not
one
sent
over
;
which
thing
if
it
be
not
by
some
device
remedied
,
I
know
not
to
what
use
an
Ambassador
will
serve
.
And
so
having
,
&c.
To
the
right
honorable
Francis
Walsingham
Esquire
,
her
Majesties
Ambassador
in
France
.
SIR
,
you
may
think
it
strange
that
I
have
writ
no
oftner
to
you
then
I
have
done
,
and
that
I
have
no
sooner
dispatched
your
successor
unto
you
;
but
I
think
you
know
well
enough
the
stile
and
order
of
the
Court.
Yesterday
was
the
first
day
that
I
could
get
your
dispatch
signed
,
and
the
same
night
I
sent
word
to
your
wife
,
and
sent
word
to
Dr.
Dale
who
hath
been
with
me
in
the
morning
,
and
prepareth
to
take
his
journey
straight
after
the
holidays
towards
you
,
whereof
I
thought
good
to
give
you
warning
by
your
servant
;
for
before
her
Majesty
had
signed
,
I
durst
never
adventure
to
affirm
any
thing
for
fear
of
contrary
winds
,
the
which
is
no
news
in
this
Court
.
Well
,
now
I
trust
you
be
pleased
,
if
with
nothing
else
,
yet
at
the
least
,
with
your
return
.
Montgomery
is
gone
from
hence
,
whether
he
hath
taken
shipping
or
no
,
I
know
not
,
but
I
suppose
he
hath
.
With
his
tarrying
so
long
here
,
the
Queens
Majestie
was
fain
to
send
to
apprehend
the
Pirats
of
all
nations
thereabouts
,
who
under
the
colour
of
the
Prince
of
Orange
,
and
the
Count
Montgomery
,
robed
all
manner
of
Englishmen
and
strangers
;
some
of
them
are
like
to
pay
for
it
,
and
the
rest
be
gone
,
or
will
be
glad
to
go
;
for
it
was
time
for
justice
to
awake
.
Of
Casteauneufs
coming
hither
,
on
D'
la
Motts
errand
,
I
think
my
Lord
Treasurer
hath
written
unto
you
,
who
is
privater
of
it
then
I
am
,
and
the
answer
.
The
pretence
was
to
bring
recommendations
and
excuse
from
the
Duke
of
Alanson
of
his
absence
at
my
Lo.
of
Worcesters
being
there
;
the
cause
not
pretended
,
what
preparation
was
here
to
help
Rochel
.
And
he
might
easily
see
there
was
none
by
common
consent
and
the
Princes
avow
.
What
Montgomery
for
commiseration
,
or
love
of
private
men
,
especially
strangers
,
can
get
,
is
hard
,
and
I
fear
by
the
event
will
not
appear
so
much
as
is
thought
and
spoken
of
,
and
were
expedient
at
this
time
,
if
any
great
thing
should
be
done
.
Scotland
is
very
well
come
forward
to
an
universall
agrement
,
sith
Du●Crocque
and
Viraque
went
away
.
The
Duke
and
Earle
of
Huntly
be
come
in
from
them
and
all
their
followers
,
to
acknowledge
the
King
and
his
Regent
.
None
holds
out
but
Grange
and
Liddington
,
who
keep
the
Castle
.
(
The
King
and
the
Lord
Regent
not
being
able
for
fair
means
to
get
them
to
the
unity
of
the
whole
Realm
,
offering
unto
them
all
reasonable
conditions
that
they
can
demand
,
so
that
they
will
leave
the
Castle
,
and
to
keep
no
longer
Edenburgh
(
which
is
the
London
and
Paris
of
Scotland
)
in
subjection
unto
them
,
yet
cannot
be
heard
;
and
therefore
is
required
of
the
Queens
Majesty
to
bring
them
to
order
;
the
which
the
Queen
may
do
for
any
league
,
treaty
,
or
promise
heretofore
made
,
and
so
I
think
will
do
,
if
there
be
no
remedy
,
Du
Viraque
who
is
thought
to
be
sent
to
keep
them
still
in
dissention
,
by
good
hap
and
contrary
winds
was
driven
with
six
ships
of
Scotland
into
Scarbrough-Haven
,
stayed
there
by
there
by
the
Lord
President
.
In
the
mean
while
was
the
Duke
and
the
Earl
agreed
with
the
Regent
,
and
the
Scotish
Ships
departed
.
He
is
now
thought
to
be
in
the
way
to
come
to
London
,
for
so
my
Lord
president
appointed
,
but
not
yet
come
.
A
man
of
his
taken
in
Scotland
,
hath
confessed
,
that
he
was
sent
back
under
another
pretence
to
cast
into
the
Sea
the
most
part
of
his
writitings
:
the
which
he
did
,
which
declareth
good
plain
dealing
.
The
Lo.
Leviston
is
now
come
to
London
,
pretending
his
desire
to
have
his
Conscence
at
liberty
;
but
not
yet
trusted
that
he
meaneth
the
quiet
of
Scotland
,
words
have
escaped
him
and
his
Companions
by
the
way
,
which
have
not
fallen
to
the
ground
.
Farewell
from
Greenwich
the
nineteenth
of
March
,
1572.
Your
assured
friend
,
Tho.
Smith
.
To
my
very
loving
friend
,
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
for
her
Majesty
with
the
French
King
.
SIR
,
your
letters
brought
to
me
were
of
the
11
of
March
dated
at
St.
Cloud
,
and
the
next
former
were
of
the
25
of
February
,
for
which
I
thank
you
,
that
you
do
so
carefully
advertise
me
of
the
state
of
things
as
I
find
you
have
done
,
when
I
have
been
more
answerable
then
now
I
can
be
.
The
reason
of
my
frequent
absence
,
is
the
intervall
of
times
,
when
here
I
am
no
less
mindfull
of
your
causes
,
both
such
as
belong
to
her
Majesty
,
and
such
as
belong
to
your self
,
then
any
other
to
my
power
is
or
can
be
,
and
even
now
on
Wednesday
last
her
Majesty
hath
signed
all
things
meet
to
revoke
you
,
and
to
send
another
in
your
place
;
wherein
I
know
you
haue
found
cause
to
think
the
time
long
,
and
so
have
your
friends
been
lately
grieved
with
it
;
but
I
trust
now
to
see
you
shortly
to
your
contentation
.
You
shall
understand
that
the
French
Ambassador
hath
of
late
time
been
very
earnest
with
her
Majestie
in
certain
causes
;
as
first
,
in
offering
by
all
good
speeches
the
continuance
of
the
Amitie
,
and
with
complaining
as
grievously
that
the
Q.
Majesties
offering
of
Montgomery
to
be
aided
as
he
is
,
with
mony
,
&c.
must
needs
move
the
●ing
to
think
his
Amity
contemned
.
And
with
some
sweet
minatories
,
he
intrated
that
he
might
be
staied
,
&c.
He
also
reneweth
the
marriage
matter
,
and
thereto
requireth
a
resolute
answer
,
as
a
thing
necessary
to
be
ended
the
one
way
or
the
other
,
for
honor
of
all
parties
.
He
also
hath
seemed
greatly
offended
with
the
stay
of
Viraque
at
Scarborough
.
He
hath
made
suit
,
that
for
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
some
ther
in
France
,
meaning
two
or
three
,
might
come
hither
to
bring
the
said
Queen
money
,
and
account
of
her
Estate
.
In
the
end
came
hither
an
Agent
named
Chasteau
Neuf
from
the
Camp
afore
Rochel
:
his
coming
was
,
as
we
perceive
,
to
disswade
Montgomery
from
going
to
Rochel
,
but
he
brought
loving
letters
to
her
Majesty
from
M.
le
Duc.
To
these
things
briefly
you
shall
know
the
Answers
.
His
offers
of
Amity
have
been
thankfully
accepted
,
and
it
hath
been
told
him
that
his
Majesty
is
more
bound
to
the
Queens
Majesty
for
her
perseverance
then
any
other
upon
like
cause
.
For
though
it
be
manifestly
seen
,
and
fully
discovered
by
such
as
are
arrived
in
Scotland
out
of
France
,
having
been
dealers
with
the
King
in
France
,
and
others
there
,
how
the
King
is
disposed
against
the
Queens
Majesty
,
and
this
Realm
to
offend
it
,
when
his
own
troubled
causes
shall
be
setled
;
and
how
he
persecuteth
the
Protestants
,
being
of
the
Queens
Religion
;
yet
her
Majesty
hath
resolved
to
persevere
in
her
League
,
meaning
first
to
see
the
breach
come
indeed
first
from
the
French
King
,
then
she
doubteth
not
by
Gods
Grace
to
preserve
her
,
and
her
Realm
,
whereunto
she
also
findeth
all
her
people
so
willing
to
withstand
all
forces
force
,
as
she
hath
much
ado
to
detain
them
from
adventuring
in
great
numbers
to
pass
to
Rochel
of
their
own
charges
,
and
those
are
not
of
the
popular
,
but
Noblemen
and
Gentlemen
of
Ancient
and
great
livelihoods
;
who
surely
have
offered
of
their
own
charges
to
finde
an
Army
of
20000
footmen
,
and
2000
horsemen
for
six
months
in
Gascoyn
;
and
so
earnest
they
have
been
,
that
it
is
already
known
to
themselves
,
both
where
the
men
are
to
be
had
,
and
the
money
;
onely
they
desire
but
a
permission
,
and
truely
her
Majesty
hearing
hereof
,
hath
shewed
her self
much
offended
herewith
,
and
with
great
charge
for
fear
of
her
indignation
of
the
same
,
the
Ambassador
confessed
he
had
understanding
,
whereupon
he
was
constrained
to
confess
how
much
his
Master
was
bound
unto
her
Majestie
.
All
this
you
may
notifie
unto
the
King
and
amplifie
it
;
for
it
is
true
and
meet
to
be
uttered
.
As
for
the
stay
of
Montgomery
,
it
was
said
that
he
desired
to
depart
the
Realm
,
considering
her
Majesty
refused
to
aid
him
,
and
therefore
her
Majesty
thought
it
a
cruel
part
to
stay
him
,
whom
she
was
not
disposed
to
aid
.
And
for
his
manner
of
departure
,
the
Ambassador
could
tell
how
much
he
was
grieved
with
that
her
Majesty
had
caused
all
such
as
were
on
the
Sea
for
him
and
Rochel
,
to
be
apprehended
,
and
all
that
which
they
had
taken
from
other
the
French
Kings
subjects
to
be
restored
as
indeed
the
like
general
speedy
restitution
hath
not
been
made
in
my
time
;
so
as
therewith
also
the
King
hath
cause
to
commend
her
Majesties
observation
of
the
League
.
For
the
Marriage
her
Majesty
caused
me
privately
to
confer
with
the
Ambassador
,
and
her
Majesty
hath
willed
me
to
let
him
know
,
that
you
shall
make
the
Answer
,
and
yet
he
shall
be
acquainted
with
it
,
and
so
this
it
is
,
her
Majesty
would
have
you
to
let
the
King
and
his
Mother
understand
that
she
cannot
accord
to
take
any
person
to
her
husband
whom
she
shall
not
first
see
.
Secondly
,
she
cannot
assent
that
any
person
which
shall
be
her
husband
,
shall
with
her
Authority
and
assent
use
any
manner
of
Religion
in
outward
exercise
that
is
in
her
Conscience
,
contrary
and
repugnant
to
the
direct
word
of
Almighty
God
,
and
so
consequently
prohibited
by
the
Laws
of
the
Realm
,
whereupon
these
two
Consequences
do
necessarily
follow
,
that
in
this
case
of
Marriage
with
Monsieur
de
Duc
if
he
will
obtain
her
his
wife
without
sight
of
him
,
her
Majesty
cannot
be
had
,
and
yet
therein
h●r
Majesty
is
very
loath
that
he
sho●ld
think
that
she
desireth
his
coming
,
but
as
himself
shall
finde
it
meet
by
the
advise
of
the
King
his
brother
,
and
the
Queen
mother
,
to
whom
she
remitteth
the
consideration
hereof
,
with
this
assurance
,
that
she
meaneth
in
good
faith
to
marry
with
him
,
if
upon
his
sight
the
one
may
like
of
the
other
,
and
that
for
the
cause
of
Religion
,
as
he
and
she
may
so
accord
as
that
which
he
shall
demand
be
assented
unto
without
offence
of
her
Conscience
,
or
without
trouble
of
her
Estate
,
and
that
that
point
of
Religion
is
thought
meetest
to
be
left
at
large
to
be
communed
upon
betwixt
themselves
,
so
as
if
it
should
mishap
that
one
of
them
might
not
fully
like
of
the
other
as
to
a
conclusion
of
marriage
,
that
the
refusal
or
breaking
up
might
be
imputed
the
cause
of
Religion
,
and
so
either
party
might
honorably
be
discharged
to
the
world
,
and
no
occasion
grow
thereby
of
unkindness
betwixt
them
.
This
is
the
substance
of
her
Majesties
resolution
,
whereof
to
make
the
Ambassador
here
privy
,
she
seemeth
not
to
mislike
thereof
,
and
in
the
end
concluded
with
me
that
she
took
this
course
to
be
agreeable
to
the
same
resolution
,
which
was
delivered
at
Killingworth
the
last
of
August
to
him
and
La
Mott.
And
so
I
think
it
in
substance
the
same
,
whereof
I
do
herewith
send
to
you
the
last
two
Articles
of
that
Answer
in
French
,
as
then
it
was
given
;
to
which
news
you
may
refer
this
new
Answer
.
And
now
to
add
of
mine
own
,
you
shall
understand
,
that
I
see
the
imminent
perils
to
this
State
;
and
namely
,
how
long
soever
she
shall
by
course
of
nature
live
and
Reign
,
the
success
of
this
Crown
so
manifestly
uncertain
,
or
rather
so
manifestly
prejudicious
for
the
State
of
Religion
,
that
I
cannot
but
still
persist
in
seeking
for
marriage
for
her
Majestie
,
and
finding
no
way
that
is
liking
to
her
,
but
this
with
the
Duke
,
I
do
force
my self
to
pursue
it
with
desire
,
and
do
flatter
my
fancie
with
imaginations
that
if
he
should
come
hither
,
her
Majesty
would
not
refuse
him
;
and
for
his
Religion
,
methinks
if
he
may
be
otherwise
liked
,
he
would
not
lose
a
Queen
with
a
Kingdom
,
for
a
Priests
blessing
of
a
Chalice
.
I
cannot
imagine
that
his
Religion
is
rooted
,
that
it
may
not
be
transported
.
Now
if
I
am
deceived
,
yet
for
the
time
it
easeth
me
to
imagine
that
such
a
sequel
may
follow
▪
but
you
have
cause
better
to
guess
hereat
then
I
;
for
I
guess
at
nothing
but
at
the
Queens
Majesties
disposition
,
which
I
take
firmly
to
be
bent
to
marriage
;
but
you
on
the
other
part
may
guess
,
whether
he
may
be
liked
,
whether
he
may
be
induced
to
be
qualified
in
his
Religion
;
yea
,
whether
his
marriage
be
meant
seriously
and
sincerely
on
that
part
;
and
upon
these
conceits
you
have
cause
to
imagine
more
certainly
what
ought
to
be
looked
for
or
desired
then
I
can
.
But
now
turning
my
paper
I
will
leave
and
end
this
matter
,
praying
you
heartily
to
impart
unto
me
your
conceit
herein
,
if
thereby
you
see
cause
to
stay
my
course
,
you
see
how
long
I
have
tarried
in
this
matter
;
for
the
rest
of
the
point
(
for
Viracques
)
sending
for
me
to
come
to
the
Scottish
Queen
,
and
for
the
matters
of
Scotland
,
I
doubt
not
but
Mr.
Secretary
hath
enlarged
his
knowledg
therein
to
you
.
And
for
more
surety
,
because
at
the
writing
hereof
he
is
gone
into
Essex
,
I
will
upon
the
closing
up
of
my
Letter
impart
by
speech
some
part
thereof
to
this
bearer
Walter
Williams
,
to
excuse
me
of
longer
writing
.
Notwithstanding
Gordens
denyal
,
to
be
privy
to
the
Book
lewdly
augmented
with
a
blasphemous
Prologue
,
I
understand
out
of
Scotland
,
that
he
is
therewith
well
acquainted
,
wherefore
I
pray
you
search
it
better
out
,
and
let
me
understand
what
is
now
become
thereof
.
And
thus
I
end
on
Good-Friday
at
night
,
the
20
of
March
1572.
Your
assured
loving
friend
,
W●
Burleigh
.
Response
de
la
Roigne
d'Angle
.
au
Sr.
de
la
Mott
Fenelon
Amb.
du
Roy
tres-chrestien
Fait
par
Mr.
Le
Grand
Tresorier
le
18
Marc.
1573.
QUe
se
Maj.
voyant
que
le
Roy
tres-christien
son
bon
frere
&
la
Royne
sa
me
re
perseuerent
en
le
honeste
desir
de
demander
son
alliance
,
encores
que
de
puis
le
mois
de
Aoust
dernier
plusieurs
choses
soient
entrevennes
de
la
costè
,
par
les
quelles
ell'
a
une
grande
occasion
de
ne
suiure
le
propos
.
Neant
moins
a
le
prochas
elle
returne
maintenant
aux
mesmes
termes
on
les
choses
en
estoient
dem●ures
le
20
du
dit
mois
d'
Aoust
lors
que
elle
seant
en
son
con●eil
a
Kellingworth
present
le
Sr.
de
la
Mott
fist
une
forme
de
response
au
dit
Sr.
Ambas
.
suivant
la
quelle
elle
dit
de
noveau
.
Que
pour
le
bien
de
ses
subjectes
,
lesquels
monstrent
de
preveoir
beaucoup
de
grandes
dangiers
en
ce
Royaume
si
elle
les
de
laisse
sans
quelque
lignèe
prouvenant
de
elle
,
et
sans
successeur
,
a
fin
de
les
satesfaire
quelle
est
firmement
resolue
de
se
marier
de
quelque
bon
et
grand
lieu
,
selon
elle
si
elle
peult
trouver
quelqu'n
qui
à
elle
et
son
estate
soit
convenable
.
Et
sur
le
offre
que
les
Maj.
tres-christienes
luy
font
de
Mr.
le
Duc
d'
Alanson
le
frere
et
fils
,
elle
trouve
que
la
partie
est
fort
honorable
si
toutes
autres
choses
y
pe●vent
convenir
,
dont
estime
qu'il
en
consiste
une
bonne
partie
en
l'enterveüe
d'eux
deux
,
tant
a
cause
de
l'inequalite
de
l●aage
,
que
pour
le
rapport
que
ceux
qui
ont
veu
M.
le
Du●
ont
fait
de
son
visage
,
a
fin
de
veoir
s'ily
aura
mutuel
consentement
entre
●ux
.
Car
ainsi
at
elle
tousiours
respondu
a
toutes
autres
Princes
,
qui
l'ont
recerché
ce
qu'un
chascun
scait
bien
que
beaucoup
ont
faict
,
qu
●elle
ne
achepteroit
jamais
aucun
pour
mary
si
elle
ne
l●eust
primierement
veue
.
Que
neant
moins
pour
le
miscontentement
et
autres
displaisirs
que
pourroient
succeder
de
la
dit
entreve●e
si
d'adventure
les
choses
ne
sortient
a
effect
,
●t
craignant
pour
cela
quelque
diminution
d'amitie
en
lieu
qu'elle
la
veut
augmenter
,
elle
ne
scait
que
desirer
la
dessus
advis
remettant
a
les
Maj.
tres-christienes
le
●it
point
d'
entreveue
,
scachant
trop
bien
qu'elles
ne
consillerent
rien
a
leur
frere
et
le●ils
qui
ne
soit
selon
son
honeur
,
esperant
qu'il
n'en
sera
aucun
mauvaise
interpretation
,
tant
qu'elle
procede
simplement
et
sincerement
,
encores
qu'il
y
puisse
avoir
les
honores
et
amies
,
si
fault
il
que
les
affections
de
deux
costes
soient
absolues
,
en
quo●
le
gre
de
nul
autre
ne
puist
servir
sinon
celui
des
parties
.
Qu'elle
entend
que
ce
pendant
qui
toutes
les
articles
qui
●nt
este
consentu
par
cy
devant
et
trouves
bons
pour
sa
Maj.
au
prop●s
de
Mr.
demeurant
entiers
pour
Mr.
muant
seulement
les
reserve
l'interpretation
ou
esclaircissement
des
doubtes
sur
le
article
de
la
Religion
,
ceque
sera
remi
a
estre
determine
par
elle
et
Mr.
le
Duc
à
l'entreveue
.
Qu'elle
voit
bien
quant
l
article
y
aura
maintenant
plus
de
difficulte
qu'il
n'eust
e●
au
paravant
par
les
evenements
de
France
,
considerant
le
course
qu'il
semble
que
le
Roy
tien
contre
les
subjects
pour
le
Religion
agreant
acelle
d'
Angleterre
,
mesmement
a
luy
recorder
celle
partie
de
sa
Religion
que
consiste
principalement
en
sa
messe
attendu
le
scandale
que
toutes
les
consellers
disent
qu'il
pourroient
en
ce
temps
advenir
de
luy
permetre
pour
estre
chose
trop
contre
a
la
Saincte
parolle
de
dieu
et
aux
loix
establies
pour
la
Religion
receus
en
Angleterre
,
de
sorte
que
outre
le
scrupule
de
sa
propre
conscience
elle
estime
que
bien
peu
des
si●ns
le
luy
vouldront
conseiller
,
ayant
cause
de
present
d●y
estre
plus
soigneux
qu'ils
n'ont
estre
parcy
devant
.
Que
neantmoins
sur
ceque
le
dit
grand
Tresorier
dict
qu'il
luy
a
remonstre
qu●encores
qu'elle
ne
deust
trouver
en
Mr.
le
Duc
toutes
perfections
qu'elle
desireroit
,
d
●autant
qu'il
y
en
a
plusieurs
grandes
et
louables
,
et
qu'il
est
de
tres
illustre
et
royalle
extraction
,
et
que
cest
a
present
qu●une
partie
,
tant
honorable
luy
est
offert
avec
tant
serieux
moiens
tant
par
le
Roy
et
sa
mere
comme
par
la
continuelle
pour
suitte
par
messagiers
et
lettres
de
Duc
mesmes
comme
tousiours
,
et
que
le
tout
court
a
elle
de
se
marier
,
par
ainsi
qu'il
ne
fault
qu'elle
,
s'arreste
a
petites
difficultes
,
qu'elle
dict
quelle
se
veult
encliner
pour
l
●amour
de
ses
subjects
(
nonobstant
qu'elle
y
vit
aucunes
choses
non
du
tout
a
sa
satisfaction
)
d'endurer
aucuns
defaultes
et
qu'elle
ne
vouldroit
faire
si
ne
foit
pour
la
necessité
de
son
mariage
a
contenter
son
Royaume
.
Qu'elle
ne
nie
point
ce
que
le
dict
grand
Tresorier
luy
a
pareillement
remonstre
touchant
le
point
de
la
Religion
:
que
plusieurs
choses
,
moiennant
qu'elles
ne
soient
directement
contre
le
parolle
de
Dieu
,
comme
il
dict
estre
quelque
part
de
la
messe
,
se
peuvent
laisser
aller
par
connivence
,
qu'autrement
on
ne
les
ottroient
pas
et
qu'il
y
a
moins
de
scrupule
et
moins
de
scandale
de
ne
le
contredire
,
que
si
par
expresse
declaration
on
les
authoriseroit
,
par
ou
le
dict
Sr.
Tresorier
pense
qu'en
telles
et
semblables
moindres
choses
sa
conscience
se
pourroit
acquiescer
esperant
que
Monsieur
le
Duc
s'estant
accoustume
avec
l'exercise
de
la
'
Religion
d'
Anglet
▪
trouveroit
avec
le
temps
plus
de
raison
de
s'en
lover
que
peut
estre
de
la
Religion
de
France
.
Car
il
est
manifest
qu'en
le
plus
part
des
choses
celle
d'
Anglet
.
ne
varie
point
de
la
Remaine
,
forsque
en
Language
,
qu'est
ce
qu'elle
peut
respondre
et
ainsi
leur
faire
dire
par
son
Ambass
.
de
par
de
là
.
Et
le
grand
Tresorier
adjouste
.
Que
suivant
ce
que
dessus
estant
fort
presse
par
le
dict
Sr.
Amb.
a
dire
quelque
chose
de
ce
qu'il
pensoit
,
Il
dict
,
qu'il
ne
pouvoit
aucunement
penser
si
non
que
si
Mr.
le
Duc
trouve
bon
de
prendre
la
poste
avec
une
moderie
compagne
pour
venir
par
de
●a
en
ce
prin
temps
comme
en
May
ou
semblable
temps
pour
veoir
la
Royne
,
ce
qu'il
pourroit
faire
sans
le
prejudice
de
luy
considerant
la
grandeur
de
sa
Maj.
et
qu'il
n'a
aucun
estat
Souverain
ains
l'honeur
d'estre
Duc
et
frere
du
Roy
et
comme
une
june
prince
desirant
aussy
de
travailler
et
veoir
le
pais
.
Il
pourra
en
ceste
sorte
venir
a
Greenwich
,
ou
en
quelque
autre
lieu
icy
pres
de
Londres
a
Kent
,
ou
bien
la
parte
ou
la
Royne
lors
se
trouvera
,
qu'il
auroit
bonne
esperance
que
l'affaire
se
conduiroit
a
une
bonne
et
heureuse
conclusion
:
Car
accordant
qu'il
se
peult
trouve
autant
agreeable
comme
plusieurs
out
fait
rapport
puis
n'agueres
,
en
ce
que
la
Picotte
de
la
petite
verolle
soit
toute
effacee
ny
voyont
difficulte
importance
que
celle
de
la
Religion
.
Et
quand
le
mutuel
consentement
se
trouvera
aux
personnes
il
esperoit
que
la
Religion
ne
l'empeschera
,
et
qu'ily
aura
encores
de
conseilliers
qui
voudront
ainsi
adviser
que
Mr.
le
Duc
le
puisse
contenter
avec
une
telle
tolleration
pour
l'excercize
d'aucuns
points
de
la
Religion
que
n'offenceroient
l'estat
de
ce
Royaume
.
Des
autres
propos
du
dict
Sr.
grand
Tresorier
s'est
comprins
.
QUe
la
dicte
Dame
a
la
coeur
et
sa
affection
entiers
vers
le
Roy
en
la
Royne
sa
mere
a
vouloir
demurer
a
jamais
le
bonne
confederee
,
ainsi
qu'elle
pense
bien
aussy
qu'●ux
de
leux
costes
luy
correspondent
.
Mais
qu'il
ne
voit
pas
que
ce
la
puisse
lon●uement
durer
non
obstant
sa
presente
urage
intention
a
preserver
et
garder
la
traicte
de
sa
part
,
attendu
les
deportements
de
la
France
,
lesquels
luy
semblent
que
tendent
fort
a
deprimer
les
Protestants
,
la
ou
ce
Royaulme
ne
pe●t
faire
que
le
porter
faveur
,
ce
que
sera
occasion
,
si
le
mariage
ne
succede
que
peu
a
peu
toute
la
seurte
de
la
ligue
se
ira
perdre
:
et
ny
aura
traicte
,
ny
serment
,
ny
commerce
,
ny
lettres
,
ny
bonnes
parolles
que
luy
puissent
regarder
.
Car
il
vouloit
dire
librement
que
comme
il
pensoit
par
les
opinions
des
plus
sages
,
que
la
Royne
sa
maistresse
ne
pourroit
faire
qu'en
fin
elle
et
son
estat
ne
fussent
contraicte
de
suiure
les
deliberations
et
les
generales
resolutions
que
se
prendront
par
les
Princes
Protestants
pour
la
defense
de
la
Religion
et
pour
assister
aux
attempts
de
ceux
qui
voudroint
invahir
ce
Royaume
,
dont
pour
toucher
le
paix
a
touts
inconvenients
que
pourroient
sur
venir
en
l'amitie
et
bonne
ligue
qu'est
de
present
entre
leur
Maj.
et
entre
leur
deux
Royaumes
.
Il
ni
voir
aucun
rien
de
plus
expedient
que
de
le
confirmer
et
estraindre
d'advantage
par
ce
mariage
.
A
Copie
of
the
Lord
Treasurers
Letter
to
the
French
Ambassador
.
MOnsieur
I
Ambassador
,
according
to
your
motion
,
I
conferred
with
her
Majestie
upon
the
alteration
or
qualification
of
some
points
in
the
writing
which
you
sent
me
,
as
concerning
the
matter
of
Religion
to
be
tolerated
for
Monsieur
le
Duc
,
and
after
some
long
speeches
passed
herein
,
her
Majestie
collected
in
a
few
words
,
that
she
would
it
should
by
me
be
imparted
unto
you
,
meaning
to
abridge
the
length
of
the
form
.
First
,
That
the
King
hath
known
her
disposition
to
marriage
,
and
upon
what
cause
since
the
first
motion
for
Mr.
d'
Anjou
,
and
therein
how
she
alway
resolved
not
to
marry
without
mutual
sight
and
liking
,
nor
yet
to
have
the
matter
of
Religion
to
be
a
cause
of
trouble
to
her
state
,
and
of
the
same
minde
she
hath
been
,
and
yet
is
for
Monsieur
d'
Alanson
.
Now
what
is
to
be
done
further
by
Monsieur
le
Duc
,
she
leaves
that
to
the
King
and
him
;
with
this
,
that
if
he
should
thus
think
beforehand
,
if
he
should
come
percase
liking
should
not
ensue
,
that
then
he
should
conceive
such
offence
thereof
,
as
his
good
will
should
turn
into
hatred
,
her
Majestie
thinketh
it
not
meet
that
in
such
case
he
should
come
at
all
,
but
if
onely
the
matter
of
Religion
should
breed
such
difficulty
betwixt
them
,
as
howsoever
the
one
should
like
of
the
other
,
yet
in
respect
of
the
satisfaction
in
that
behalf
the
marriage
should
not
take
place
,
it
were
honorable
enough
for
both
or
either
of
them
,
though
upon
the
enterview
the
marriage
did
not
succeed
.
And
therefore
no
offence
ought
to
follow
,
or
an
alteration
of
good
will
,
which
is
,
that
her
Majestie
desireth
to
be
conserved
,
whatsoever
happen
of
the
matter
of
marriage
.
Thus
after
much
long
speech
passed
between
her
Majestie
and
me
,
praying
you
according
to
the
knowledge
,
that
she
is
assured
you
have
of
her
sincere
meaning
by
conference
with
her
Majestie
you
will
also
deliver
it
to
the
King
.
To
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
advertise
h●r
Majestie
,
That
upon
the
receipt
of
your
Lordships
Letters
of
March
20
,
I
communicated
to
Q.
mother
,
her
Majesties
Answer
touching
the
marriage
matter
,
which
I
thought
to
begin
withal
,
and
concerning
the
other
three
points
to
say
nothing
but
as
occasion
shall
be
ministred
by
her
.
For
the
marriage
I
shewed
her
that
her
Majestie
could
not
speak
more
cleerly
in
the
matter
then
heretofore
she
hath
done
,
which
was
that
she
could
not
accord
to
take
any
for
her
husband
whom
she
should
not
first
see
.
Secondarily
,
That
she
cannot
assent
that
any
man
that
shall
become
her
husband
,
shall
with
her
Authority
and
assent
use
any
manner
of
Religion
in
outward
exercise
,
that
is
in
her
Conscience
contrary
to
the
direct
Word
of
God
,
and
so
consequently
prohibited
by
the
Laws
of
her
Realm
.
To
the
first
of
these
two
points
she
answered
,
that
the
King
and
she
could
not
consent
to
his
coming
over
without
surety
that
the
marriage
should
proceed
.
To
the
second
,
She
said
that
it
was
neither
honorable
for
him
to
abandon
his
Religion
upon
the
sudden
,
neither
could
her
Majestie
require
to
have
a
husband
to
live
without
exercise
of
his
Religion
,
and
as
for
those
words
,
whereas
she
saith
that
he
cannot
consent
that
he
shall
have
any
manner
of
Religion
,
methinks
said
she
the
words
be
very
dark
,
and
therefore
I
would
be
glad
to
know
of
you
what
they
mean
.
To
that
I
answered
,
that
I
had
not
Commission
to
interpret
them
,
but
in
my
private
opinion
,
her
Majesties
meaning
was
to
debar
him
of
the
exercise
of
any
Religion
repugnant
to
the
Laws
of
the
Realm
.
Upon
these
two
points
there
passed
between
us
long
debating
.
I
shewed
her
how
necessary
the
contentation
of
the
eye
was
in
marriage
,
and
that
her
Majestie
by
none
that
heretofore
had
seen
him
,
could
receive
any
such
satisfaction
as
were
requisite
.
Further
,
I
used
divers
Arguments
to
prove
unto
her
,
that
if
the
matter
did
not
succeed
,
yet
could
there
not
grow
any
dishonour
unto
him
otherwise
then
in
opinion
.
For
the
second
,
I
shewed
her
that
as
her
Majestie
had
at
all
times
cause
to
stick
upon
this
point
of
Religion
,
so
never
more
then
at
this
present
,
considering
what
lately
had
passed
here
,
which
had
generally
bred
in
her
Majesties
subjects
great
jealousie
of
this
Crown
seeing
them
so
earnestly
bent
to
oppress
those
that
profess
the
same
Religion
that
they
do
.
In
the
end
she
desired
me
in
this
behalf
to
shew
unto
her
Majestie
touching
the
interview
,
that
the
King
and
she
could
not
consent
that
the
Duke
should
come
over
unless
he
might
be
assured
to
speed
,
for
that
otherwise
he
returning
without
speeding
,
should
receive
great
dishonor
,
which
might
hinder
some
honorable
offer
lately
made
unto
him
.
And
after
other
Covenants
that
depend
upon
the
conclusion
of
the
said
marriage
,
which
heretofore
in
the
other
Treatie
were
reduced
to
a
reasonable
accord
,
shall
be
so
secretly
debated
here
,
by
some
choice
persons
elected
for
the
purpose
;
with
her
Majesties
Ambassador
here
resident
at
the
same
time
,
as
shall
not
be
made
common
to
the
world
,
and
then
the
same
being
agreed
upon
,
and
assurance
being
given
unto
the
King
and
her
,
by
some
Letter
of
her
own
hand
writing
,
that
her
intention
is
to
proceed
to
the
consummation
of
the
marriage
,
he
should
not
fail
to
come
over
;
and
yet
should
he
give
outto
the
world
,
that
he
adventureth
to
come
over
upon
no
other
assurance
then
upon
good
hope
.
I
shewed
her
,
that
in
this
point
the
Queen
my
Mistriss
as
I
took
it
,
was
fully
resolved
not
to
receive
any
to
her
husband
before
she
shall
see
him
.
Notwithstanding
Madam
(
quoth
I
)
I
will
make
her
acquainted
with
your
requests
in
this
behalf
.
And
as
for
Religion
(
saith
she
)
we
onely
require
that
he
may
have
some
secret
exercise
for
himself
,
and
some
few
of
his
that
he
shall
bring
over
with
him
,
with
this
Caution
,
that
her
Majestie
should
depute
some
whom
she
should
think
fit
for
the
purpose
,
to
see
that
none
of
her
subjects
should
resort
to
the
same
.
I
shewed
her
that
I
would
make
her
Majestie
privy
to
these
her
requests
though
(
said
I
)
as
far
as
I
can
perceive
,
I
see
her
Majestie
resolved
to
accept
neither
of
them
.
So
proceeding
in
further
talk
,
she
shewed
me
,
that
she
hoped
howsoever
the
marriage
took
place
,
the
Amity
notwithstanding
lately
concluded
would
continue
.
I
shewed
her
,
that
if
there
grow
any
violating
thereof
,
the
cause
should
rather
proceed
from
them
then
from
his
Majestie
,
though
Madam
I
know
that
there
are
bruits
given
out
here
to
the
contrary
:
but
I
hope
Madam
the
King
and
you
rest
satisfied
,
if
your
Ambassador
hath
made
you
truly
acquainted
with
her
Majesties
proceedings
.
To
that
she
answered
,
that
the
King
and
she
was
to
think
themselves
beholding
to
her
Majesty
,
notwithstanding
that
they
would
have
wished
that
Montgomery
had
not
received
at
her
Majesties
subjects
hands
that
he
doth
,
though
we
know
that
Inhibition
is
made
by
her
Majesty
to
the
contrary
.
I
then
shewed
her
,
that
to
the
end
she
might
understand
how
much
she
was
beholding
to
my
Mistris
,
I
would
(
with
her
leave
)
make
her
privy
to
such
reasons
as
might
have
moved
any
other
Prince
but
my
Mistris
,
who
is
consequently
bent
to
make
good
Amity
with
them
,
to
yield
to
C.
Montgomory
all
assistance
.
First
I
shewed
her
,
that
divers
of
her
subjects
of
great
quality
,
courage
,
and
likelihood
,
had
laid
before
her
Majestie
sundry
reasons
to
induce
her
to
think
that
the
fire
lately
kindled
in
France
to
the
ruine
of
those
of
the
Religion
there
,
if
through
Gods
goodness
it
be
not
quenched
,
is
also
so
meant
that
it
shall
extend
towards
her
;
saying
,
that
if
she
forbear
to
support
them
,
and
suffer
them
to
quaile
,
she
would
be
the
cause
of
her
own
ruine
and
of
her
Realm
besides
;
laying
before
her
danger
,
they
have
laid
before
her
also
honor
and
profit
,
and
have
shewed
her
that
now
is
the
time
for
her
to
recover
such
Provinces
in
this
Countrey
as
appertain
to
the
Crown
of
England
.
And
for
the
better
incouragement
have
offered
her
to
finde
her
an
Army
of
20000
footmen
,
and
2000
horsemen
for
the
space
of
six
months
.
Further
I
shewed
her
,
that
late
it
hath
been
discovered
by
such
as
are
in
Scotland
arrived
out
of
France
,
having
been
dealers
with
her
Majestie
and
others
here
,
how
they
are
disposed
when
their
own
troubled
causes
shall
be
setled
,
to
attempt
somewhat
against
her
Majestie
.
Lastly
,
I
shewed
her
,
how
her
Majestie
hath
been
put
in
minde
how
little
account
is
had
of
the
recommendations
heretofore
made
by
her
and
the
Princes
of
Germanie
of
those
of
the
Religion
here
,
seeing
them
persecuted
with
such
extremity
,
contrary
to
the
assurance
given
by
their
Majesties
unto
such
their
Ministers
as
did
recommend
them
,
which
may
give
just
cause
to
think
her
Amity
is
little
esteemed
.
All
these
courses
notwithstanding
which
would
move
any
other
Prince
,
such
is
her
affection
towards
this
Crown
,
as
she
is
fully
resolved
to
persevere
in
her
League
,
meaning
first
indeed
to
see
the
breach
come
from
the
King
,
and
then
she
doubteth
not
in
Gods
goodness
,
but
that
she
shall
preserve
her self
and
her
Realm
against
him
or
any
other
Prince
that
shall
attempt
any
thing
against
her
,
finding
all
her
subjects
most
willing
to
withstand
all
forraign
forces
,
whatsoever
is
given
out
by
certain
Rebels
.
To
this
she
answered
,
that
she
knew
by
advertisement
come
from
the
Ambassador
,
that
there
was
great
sollicitation
made
by
her
subjects
,
as
also
great
offers
,
and
that
therefore
they
acknowledged
themselves
much
beholding
to
her
Majestie
for
her
intention
to
persevere
in
good
Amity
.
Now
whereas
you
say
,
there
hath
been
discovered
by
certain
apprehended
in
Scotland
,
some
intention
of
ours
to
disquiet
her
Majestie
,
I
protest
saith
she
,
that
both
the
King
and
I
know
of
no
such
matter
,
and
that
the
parties
that
so
do
say
,
do
belie●
us
.
What
Commission
they
have
received
from
others
of
this
Realm
I
know
not
;
but
if
it
may
be
proved
that
they
have
received
any
,
they
that
have
given
them
Commission
shall
receive
such
punishment
as
the
Q.
your
Mistris
can
desire
.
Our
intention
,
saith
she
,
touching
the
matters
of
Scotland
,
was
never
other
then
to
perswade
them
to
accord
;
and
to
acknowledge
the
●ueens
Maj●sty
their
Mistris
,
for
their
Governor
.
To
this
I
replyed
,
in
so
doing
they
break
the
League
,
for
that
it
was
contrary
to
that
which
was
concluded
in
the
same
;
for
that
it
was
agreed
,
that
neither
the
one
nor
the
other
should
give
Law
unto
Scotland
,
but
should
joyn
in
maintenance
of
that
Government
.
That
they
among
themselves
should
agree
upon
to
be
most
for
their
safety
which
thing
may
give
my
●istris
just
occasion
to
suspect
that
which
is
discovered
in
Scotland
,
the
rather
to
be
true
.
Then
she
seeming
to
be
sorry
that
she
uttered
so
much
,
that
she
could
do
no
less
but
say
somew●t
to
recommend
her
c●use
,
〈◊〉
the
allyance
,
and
yet
wished
any
accord
rather
th●n
they
sh●uld
●●str●y
one
ano●her
.
Upon
this
occasion
she
fell
in
to
some
purpose
about
the
staying
of
Viracque
,
and
said
that
it
was
strange
Ambassadors
should
be
stayed
,
who
were
always
persons
priviledged
within
the
Dominions
of
their
Confederates
.
To
that
I
answered
,
that
it
migh●
seem
more
strange
to
the
Queen
my
Mris.
considering
that
it
was
agreed
that
the
matters
in
Scotland
should
be
treated
in
common
,
that
any
should
be
sent
secretly
thither
,
her
Majesty
not
being
made
privy
thereof
,
which
gave
her
Majesty
a
great
occasion
to
suspect
that
which
was
discovered
by
certain
taken
in
Scotland
,
to
be
true
;
seeing
such
dealing
under
hand
,
the
Queen
my
Mistris
(
said
I
)
w●s
rather
perswaded
that
Viracque
had
been
sent
over
by
some
of
this
Realm
who
envyed
the
good
between
the
two
Crowns
,
then
by
the
King
,
and
therefore
shall
be
sorry
to
hear
him
be
avowed
to
be
his
Minister
.
To
this
she
answered
,
That
the
Queen
my
Mistris
had
been
made
acquainted
of
their
intention
to
send
Vi●acq●e
long
since
by
their
Ambassador
to
the
end
to
joyn
with
Mr.
K●llegrew
in
the
treaty
of
accord
.
I
told
her
that
I
thought
that
they
should
finde
their
Ambassador
had
failed
to
let
her
Majestie
understand
so
much
,
for
that
as
I
am
informed
she
understood
nothing
of
his
going
thither
until
such
time
as
she
heard
of
his
st●y
.
And
as
for
his
stay
,
Madam
(
quoth
I
)
though
he
avows
himself
to
be
the
Kings
Ambassador
,
yet
her
Majesty
hath
given
order
through●ut
all
her
p●rts
,
that
all
her
persons
whatsoever
they
pretend
,
unless
they
be
notoriously
known
to
be
Merchants
,
or
have
pasports
or
safe-Conduct
,
shall
not
onely
be
staied
,
but
also
sent
up
to
the
Court
,
and
therefore
this
stay
being
generally
upon
good
consideration
considering
the
present
state
of
Europe
,
neither
he
nor
any
other
that
either
hath
been
or
shall
be
stayed
can
complain
of
any
violating
of
any
privi
edge
,
&c.
that
appertaineth
to
any
Ambassador
;
She
seemed
to
be
very
much
intangled
with
this
matter
,
and
had
not
therefore
much
to
say
for
the
staying
of
him
.
Afterwards
falling
into
Montgomeries
matter
,
I
declared
to
her
Majesty
also
at
large
,
how
much
he
was
aggrieved
with
that
her
Majesty
had
caused
all
such
as
were
on
the
Seas
for
him
and
Rochel
to
be
apprehended
,
and
all
that
which
they
had
taken
from
others
,
the
French
Kings
subjects
,
to
be
restored
,
and
that
with
such
speed
,
as
the
like
speedy
and
general
restitution
hath
not
been
in
my
time
heretofore
.
Whereby
,
said
I
,
your
Majesty
hath
just
occasion
to
commend
her
Majesties
observation
of
the
League
;
which
thing
she
acknowledged
to
be
true
,
and
therefore
as
they
had
cause
,
did
think
themselves
beholding
to
her
Maiestie
.
This
in
sum
was
the
effect
which
passed
between
her
Majestie
and
me
.
And
so
leaving
,
&c.
At
Mouel
,
the
first
of
April
1572.
To
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
FOr
satisfying
of
your
Lordships
request
,
touching
my
private
opinion
of
the
marriage
.
The
great
impediment
that
I
find
in
the
same
,
is
the
contentment
of
the
eye
.
The
Gentleman
sure
is
void
of
any
good
favour
,
besides
,
the
blemish
of
the
small
pocks
.
Now
when
I
weigh
the
same
,
with
the
delicacie
of
her
Majesties
eye
,
and
considering
also
that
there
are
some
about
her
in
credit
,
who
in
respect
of
their
particular
interesses
,
having
neither
regard
unto
her
Majestie
,
nor
to
the
preservation
of
our
Countrey
from
ruine
,
will
rather
increase
the
misliking
by
defacing
of
him
,
then
by
dutifully
laying
before
her
the
necessity
of
her
marriage
;
and
that
in
true
choice
the
satisfaction
of
the
ear
importeth
more
then
that
of
the
eye
;
specially
,
that
seeing
to
one
of
her
quality
,
there
is
not
allotted
that
choice
that
is
to
other
common
personages
,
I
hardly
think
that
there
will
ever
grow
any
liking
;
for
the
Gentleman
himself
,
(
his
favour
excepted
)
he
hath
many
of
those
good
parts
that
I
would
desire
to
be
in
one
whom
I
would
wish
to
be
her
Majesties
husband
,
if
the
other
impediments
were
removed
.
And
as
for
his
Religion
,
I
do
not
doubt
,
upon
conference
had
with
some
,
but
that
he
would
be
reduced
to
any
conformity
,
so
that
the
sticking
in
that
matter
proceedeth
rather
from
others
then
from
himself
,
and
yet
they
not
moved
thereto
of
conscience
.
But
for
other
respects
,
whether
this
marriage
be
sincerely
meant
or
no
,
is
a
hard
point
to
judge
,
where
dissimulation
taketh
so
deep
root
.
In
my
opinion
,
I
think
rather
no
then
yea
,
not
for
that
they
desire
it
not
onely
as
a
thing
both
honourable
and
profitable
,
but
also
necessary
,
in
respect
to
have
a
vent
for
the
separation
of
the
brethren
:
But
because
they
are
altogether
perswaded
that
her
Majestie
hath
no
intention
to
marry
,
a
thing
partly
proceeding
from
her
own
disposition
,
and
partly
through
the
disswasion
of
others
,
who
are
not
unknown
to
them
,
and
therefore
partly
do
use
the
same
but
for
an
entertainment
,
in
respect
of
their
troubled
state
at
home
.
Such
presumptions
as
I
have
to
lead
me
so
to
think
,
I
hope
shortly
to
impart
unto
your
Lordship
,
&c.
The
first
of
April
,
1572.
To
Sir
Thomas
Smith
.
SIr
,
it
may
please
you
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
how
that
the
twentieth
of
this
moneth
there
arrived
one
here
,
sent
to
the
King
from
the
Marshal
D'Anville
;
who
reporeth
,
that
the
said
Marshal
hath
lost
at
sundry
assaults
at
Sancerre
in
Berie
fifteen
hundred
footmen
,
besides
fifty
Gentlemen
,
of
whom
there
is
very
good
account
made
.
Amongst
the
rest
,
there
is
very
great
moan
made
for
the
loss
of
Monsieur
D'Candales
,
a
Gentleman
of
a
very
ancient
house
,
and
one
who
married
with
Montmorencies
sister
.
He
reporteth
further
,
that
there
is
in
D'Anville's
camp
great
scarcity
of
victuals
,
which
proceedeth
for
lack
of
payment
;
so
that
if
in
time
the
King
take
not
some
order
for
the
redress
thereof
,
the
said
Marshal
shall
be
constrained
to
break
up
his
camp
.
Upon
this
discouragement
of
D'Anvile
,
the
strength
and
number
of
the
Protestants
increaseth
daily
,
they
having
at
this
present
,
as
it
is
reported
,
of
Castles
and
Holds
almost
a
hundred
,
and
of
good
fighting
men
eighteen
thousand
,
yet
dispersed
in
the
said
Holds
,
but
like
to
assemble
when
the
season
of
the
year
shall
serve
for
the
purpose
.
The
21
of
this
moneth
word
was
brought
to
the
Court
,
how
those
of
the
Kings
Camp
that
lay
before
Sansarra
,
as
they
gave
assault
to
the
Town
the
day
before
,
sustained
a
great
repulse
,
and
lost
six
score
of
their
best
Soldiers
,
whereupon
they
are
driven
to
raise
the
siege
.
By
Letters
sent
from
Rochel
,
of
the
21
of
this
present
,
the
King
is
advertised
how
the
Count
de
Retz
is
hurt
in
the
rains
of
the
back
with
a
harquebush
shot
out
of
Rochel
;
and
some
say
,
he
can
hardly
escape
it●
▪
others
,
that
he
is
not
in
any
danger
,
and
yet
the
pellet
cannot
be
gotten
.
By
Letters
also
of
the
26
,
sent
from
Rochel
to
certain
private
friends
,
they
are
advertised
,
that
there
was
no
battery
laid
there
before
the
24
,
although
it
hath
been
bruted
,
that
it
is
long
sithence
that
Monsieur
had
beaten
down
a
certain
Bastion
,
called
L'Evangile
.
Though
it
is
reported
of
La
Noue
,
that
he
should
bring
with
him
to
Monsieurs
Camp
thirty
Gentlemen
,
yet
the
Queen
Mother
her self
at
my
last
access
,
told
me
,
that
there
arrived
with
him
but
twelve
,
amongst
the
which
she
named
none
of
name
unto
me
,
but
onely
Rochnart
.
By
others
I
learn
,
that
La
Noue
escaped
very
hardly
out
of
the
Town
with
the
safety
of
his
life
.
It
is
said
,
that
the
King
shall
have
6000
Switzers
,
notwithstanding
that
it
was
otherwise
concluded
by
the
Cantons
in
the
last
Diet
;
and
therefore
being
contrary
to
their
conclusion
,
it
is
thought
there
will
grow
some
trouble
among
themselves
.
When
they
come
,
the
Kings
determination
is
,
to
make
a
Camp
volant
to
go
from
place
to
place
,
with
intent
to
detain
all
such
of
the
Religion
as
are
thought
to
be
men
of
Conduct
.
Upon
the
news
of
Montgomeries
preparations
,
there
is
order
taken
along
the
Sea-coasts
of
Britain
,
Normandy
and
Picardie
,
to
withstand
his
landing
.
They
make
full
account
that
it
is
not
possible
for
him
to
enter
the
Haven
of
Rochel
,
in
respect
of
the
passage
that
is
quite
stopped
with
stones
and
timber
;
howbeit
,
others
of
judgement
say
,
that
if
he
bring
forces
enough
with
him
to
withstand
the
Kings
Galleys
,
the
spring-tide
will
favour
him
all
this
moneth
,
as
that
the
stopping
of
the
Haven
cannot
be
any
impeachment
unto
him
;
and
that
if
he
once
enter
,
Monsieur
shall
be
driven
to
leavie
his
siege
;
for
that
I
am
credibly
informed
,
he
hath
not
in
his
whole
Camp
above
7000
Souldiers
.
By
the
letters
of
Italy
,
as
also
out
of
Germany
,
it
is
said
,
that
the
Duke
Elector
of
Saxonie
,
is
arrived
secretly
at
the
Emperors
Court
;
what
should
be
the
cause
of
his
repair
thither
,
men
do
rather
ghess
at
then
know
;
all
men
conclude
,
that
it
is
for
matter
of
great
weight
and
importance
.
The
Marshal
Montmorency
is
departed
lately
from
the
Court
,
some
men
say
,
neither
with
his
own
satisfaction
,
nor
yet
with
the
Kings
;
others
affirm
the
contrary
.
By
letters
sent
from
Antwerp
,
of
the
twentieth
of
March
,
it
is
reported
,
that
there
was
a
sore
conflict
at
sea
betwixt
the
Prince
of
Oranges
men
and
the
Duke
of
Alva's
,
in
the
which
,
those
for
the
Duke
of
Alva
had
the
worst
,
and
were
constrained
to
retire
themselves
within
the
River
,
to
a
certain
place
called
Berge
,
where
they
are
besieged
by
the
Prince
of
Orange's
ships
,
so
as
it
is
thought
they
can
hardly
escape
.
In
this
conflict
,
besides
divers
others
,
a
Spaniard
being
General
,
was
slain
.
I
am
secretly
given
to
understand
,
that
the
King
here
is
offered
by
the
Princes
of
the
League
support
of
money
,
upon
condition
that
the
next
year
he
will
enter
into
the
League
,
if
by
his
mediation
the
peace
of
the
Turk
and
them
of
the
League
shall
not
follow
.
And
so
for
Italian
news
,
referring
your
Honour
to
these
inclosed
occurrents
,
I
most
humbly
take
my
leave
.
To
the
Earl
of
Leic●ster
.
YOur
Lordship
by
Mr.
Secretaries
Letters
shall
understand
at
large
what
success
the
Marshal
hath
had
in
Provence
,
how
he
hath
prospered
at
the
siege
of
Sansarra
,
and
what
is
lately
done
at
Rochel
,
who
as
yet
continue
still
resolute
never
to
yield
:
Notwithstanding
le
Noues
abandoning
of
them
.
I
am
very
sorry
to
condemn
that
Gentleman
,
though
he
be
generally
condemned
by
others
,
until
I
hear
what
he
can
say
for
himself
.
If
he
be
not
well
able
to
excuse
this
his
doing
in
this
behalf
,
I
will
learn
thereby
the
less
to
build
upon
any
man
,
who
I
perceive
when
God
withdraweth
his
staying
hand
are
more
weak
then
weakness
itself
.
This
Example
therefore
and
others
,
are
to
teach
us
to
build
upon
God
,
and
to
weigh
man
as
he
is
.
They
are
much
perplexed
here
with
the
Count
Montgomeries
preparation
;
they
have
therefore
given
order
all
along
the
sea-coasts
,
to
withstand
his
Landing
,
fearing
that
if
he
once
land
,
he
will
draw
great
numbers
unto
him
.
They
give
it
out
,
that
it
will
not
be
possible
for
him
to
enter
the
Haven
of
Rochel
,
through
certain
ships
sunk
in
the
channel
.
But
if
he
enter
,
it
is
certainly
thought
that
Monsieur
shal
be
driven
to
leavie
his
siege
.
Upo●
the
event
of
his
Entry
wise
men
shall
be
able
to
judge
what
shall
be
the
issue
of
this
trouble
here
.
Howsoever
,
he
speed
,
I
believe
most
assuredly
,
this
Realm
shall
not
be
free
from
trouble
,
until
there
be
vengeance
taken
for
the
innocent
blood
shed
here
,
and
peradventure
God
will
have
it
to
be
the
work
of
his
own
hand
,
for
that
we
are
so
ready
to
depend
rather
upon
men
then
upon
him
.
I
am
glad
that
the
accord
in
Scotland
is
in
so
good
forwardness
;
for
I
fear
,
if
their
own
troubles
here
were
settled
,
we
should
not
long
be
free
from
troubles
that
way
.
Touching
a
Rider
,
your
Lordship
shall
understand
,
that
there
is
by
the
procurement
of
the
Italian
Captain
,
one
stayed
for
you
in
Italie
(
for
that
here
is
none
worth
the
having
)
who
is
both
skilful
and
honest
.
If
your
Lordship
will
have
him
,
then
must
you
send
into
Italy
a
Bill
of
Credit
for
so
much
money
as
may
defray
his
charge
into
England
.
C.
Massino
shal
inform
your
Lordship
of
the
means
how
to
send
to
the
Gentleman
that
hath
provided
the
said
Rider
,
who
is
acquainted
with
the
matter
by
the
Italian
Captain
;
and
therefore
shall
repair
to
your
Lordship
to
know
your
mind
in
this
behalf
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
Resident
for
her
Majestie
in
France
.
AFter
my
hearty
commendations
.
At
the
last
,
we
have
not
onely
gotten
your
revocation
,
and
Doctor
Dales
dispatch
signed
,
but
have
also
set
him
forward
,
and
am
glad
that
you
shall
now
come
out
of
that
bloody
Countrey
,
and
so
be
all
your
friends
.
The
news
of
Iames
Kirkaldy
was
not
altogether
true
;
but
true
it
was
,
that
by
treason
of
the
Souldiers
he
was
two
or
three
days
in
Blackness
,
and
the
Keeper
thereof
Alexander
Stuard
,
and
his
brother
prisoners
,
but
by
the
same
sleight
was
the
●
day
taken
away
again
,
and
Alexander
Stuard
and
his
brother
delivered
,
and
so
Iames
Kirkaldy
brought
prisoner
to
the
Regent
,
and
all
the
money
which
he
brought
out
of
France
,
and
was
unspent
,
which
was
33000
Crowns
,
delivered
to
the
Regents
hands
,
and
the
Castle
of
Blackness
to
Alexander
Stuard
,
to
keep
it
to
the
Kings
use
;
sith
which
time
also
,
the
Duke
of
Chastelherauld
and
the
Earl
of
Huntley
be
come
in
,
and
sworn
to
the
King
for
themselves
,
and
all
their
kinn
and
followers
;
and
very
friendly
agreed
with
the
Regent
,
who
hath
behaved
himself
in
all
his
actions
very
wisely
and
very
moderately
.
There
is
none
left
now
but
Lidington
and
Grange
,
in
the
Castle
of
Edenburgh
,
which
refuse
the
King
and
the
Regents
authority
in
all
Scotland
,
who
must
either
yield
,
or
else
they
will
be
pulled
out
by
the
ears
.
De
la
Noues
revolting
doth
seem
strange
,
and
maketh
some
men
to
suspect
that
he
hath
been
of
longer
time
such
a
one
.
I
trust
you
shall
come
now
into
a
quieter
Countrey
.
And
so
I
bid
you
most
heartily
farewell
.
Your
very
Friend
,
Thomas
Smith
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
for
the
Queen's
Majestie
in
France
.
SIr
,
the
best
news
I
can
send
you
is
,
that
Mr.
Dale
your
successor
taketh
his
journey
hence
on
Wednesday
next
.
I
dare
say
you
will
wish
him
a
speedy
passage
.
Since
I
wrote
to
you
by
Walter
Williams
,
this
French
Ambassador
hath
had
new
conference
with
her
Majestie
,
to
have
procured
some
alteration
for
his
advantage
,
of
such
speeches
as
I
delivered
to
him
in
conference
of
the
matters
of
the
Duke
of
Alanson
,
whereof
I
wrote
to
you
:
And
because
he
would
obtain
the
same
,
he
offered
his
dispatch
,
which
I
thought
he
would
have
made
before
me
;
and
now
you
may
see
how
late
it
is
,
for
on
Friday
last
he
was
here
with
her
Majestie
,
and
in
the
end
her
Majestie
yielded
she
would
consider
with
me
what
might
be
altered
upon
the
former
answer
,
which
he
had
put
in
good
length
in
writing
,
whereof
I
send
you
the
Copy
,
the
same
being
drawn
by
the
Ambassadour
,
as
you
may
ghess
,
to
his
advantage
,
yet
agreeable
with
the
substance
of
my
speeches
.
Hereupon
the
Queens
Majestie
considering
the
writing
,
and
finding
it
of
some
length
,
willed
me
to
return
it
to
the
Ambassadour
,
and
to
write
to
him
,
as
I
did
,
the
Copy
,
as
I
first
conceived
it
in
English
;
so
I
did
send
it
him
,
and
now
ye
may
see
what
is
passed
in
this
matter
,
wherewith
the
Ambassador
doth
send
this
his
servant
.
He
did
also
on
Friday
sollicite
Viracques
dispatch
,
whereunto
her
Majestie
assented
:
but
since
that
yesterday
her
Majestie
had
Letters
from
Berwick
,
by
which
she
understandeth
,
that
his
coming
into
Scotland
is
so
much
misliked
,
both
of
the
Hamiltons
,
Huntley
,
and
the
rest
.
The
Regent
will
not
license
him
to
come
in
,
so
as
his
journey
shall
be
lost
,
and
to
tarry
at
Berwick
were
not
convenient
,
so
I
think
this
is
not
to
depart
so
soon
.
The
Ambassador
saith
,
that
the
Duke
his
Master
writeth
vehemently
to
move
the
Queens
Majestie
about
ayding
of
the
Count
Mountgomery
,
wherein
her
Majestie
hath
throughly
answered
him
,
that
he
is
departed
without
any
her
ayd
,
directly
and
indirectly
;
and
truly
he
departed
with
great
mislking
,
in
that
all
his
French
ships
were
taken
as
Pyrats
,
the
men
to
the
number
of
〈◊〉
imprisoned
,
and
many
died
,
some
hanged
,
and
all
their
prizes
taken
from
them
;
so
as
you
may
avow
that
the
C.
had
cause
of
no
small
offence
.
And
if
he
have
any
favour
without
her
Majs
.
kowledge
,
it
is
by
some
bargain
made
by
Merchants
of
France
,
with
the
English
Merchants
,
for
money
to
be
given
for
salt
,
&c.
Hereof
the
Ambassador
desireth
that
you
will
inform
the
King
,
that
his
report
may
accord
with
the
same
.
We
do
also
stay
the
Lord
Levingstone
for
like
respect
as
we
do
Viracque
.
And
thus
I
●nd
,
not
doubting
but
Mr-Secretary
writeth
of
other
common
things
.
Yours
assuredly
,
William
Burleigh
.
Iames
Fitz-morice
the
Rebel
,
with
all
his
sequel
,
submitted
himself
to
Sir
Iohn
Parrot
in
Ireland
;
so
that
all
Munster
is
free
from
Rebellion
.
Here
h●th
been
a
murther
committed
about
Shooters-hill
,
somewhat
to
the
reproof
of
this
place
;
and
herein
I
have
used
such
care
,
as
the
party
is
taken
,
being
one
Brown
an
Irish
man
,
who
had
served
,
and
is
put
from
my
Lord
of
Oxfords
seruice
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Francis
Walsingham
Esq
Ambassador
Resident
for
her
Majestie
in
France
.
SIr
,
now
cometh
your
Successor
so
long
desired
:
I
doubt
not
,
but
both
for
his
own
comfort
,
that
he
may
willingly
enter
into
that
charge
,
which
for
the
Queens
Majesties
service
,
you
will
sufficiently
instruct
him
how
he
shall
best
serve
,
and
therein
so
deal
with
him
:
And
if
in
conference
you
find
any
rawness
and
imperfection
,
you
do
not
forbear
,
but
like
a
Tutor
,
teach
him
to
inform
;
for
so
I
know
he
shall
be
greatly
bound
to
you
;
and
so
it
is
necessary
.
Let
him
also
understand
,
whom
he
may
trust
,
and
so
to
use
them
,
that
it
good
will
and
conscience
be
,
they
take
no
harm
;
wherein
I
have
straitly
charged
him
to
be
religious
.
Procure
the
Queen
Mother
to
think
well
of
him
.
I
am
very
fearful
that
he
shall
do
well
for
many
causes
,
but
for
none
more
then
to
avoid
the
Queens
Majesties
displeasure
,
which
I
am
assured
of
,
for
that
I
did
chuse
him
to
relieve
you
.
If
he
should
not
content
her
Majestie
in
this
service
,
he
hath
required
me
,
that
you
would
give
leave
,
and
perswade
,
that
your
Secretary
might
continue
with
him
a
while
.
Now
I
end
,
because
he
is
going
.
From
London
the
first
of
April
,
1572.
Yours
assuredly
,
William
Burleigh
.
By
the
QUEEN
.
To
our
Right
Trusty
and
Well-beloved
Francis
Walsingham
,
our
Ambassador
Resident
with
our
good
Brother
the
French
King
.
ELIZABETH
R.
TRusty
and
well-beloved
,
we
greet
you
well
:
Whereas
you
often
made
suit
unto
us
to
be
revoked
from
that
charge
,
albeit
we
could
have
been
well
pleased
that
you
should
have
tarried
there
still
,
for
the
great
sufficiency
that
we
know
in
you
,
and
the
faithful
and
discreet
handling
,
for
our
service
;
yet
we
have
thought
good
,
at
your
friends
requests
and
desires
for
your
return
,
to
yield
unto
your
suit
:
And
therefore
we
let
you
wot
,
That
seeing
you
are
so
desirous
to
return
home
▪
we
have
made
choice
of
our
trustie
and
well-beloved
Valentine
Dale
,
Doctor
of
the
Law
,
and
one
of
our
Masters
of
the
Requests
extraordinarie
,
this
bearer
,
to
be
your
Successor
there
;
and
to
that
end
have
written
our
Letters
to
the
King
our
good
brother
,
and
to
the
Queen
Mother
;
Wherefore
our
pleasure
is
,
That
you
do
not
onely
repair
with
him
unto
them
,
with
the
delivery
of
our
said
Letters
;
but
also
,
before
your
departure
from
thence
,
participate
unto
him
all
your
instructions
,
and
such
other
things
as
you
shall
think
meet
and
expedient
for
him
to
know
for
the
furtherance
of
our
service
:
And
also
,
as
you
can
,
bring
him
acquainted
with
those
by
whom
he
may
have
best
understanding
of
that
Court
,
and
the
affairs
necessary
for
us
to
be
known
.
And
that
you
do
leave
with
him
such
vessel
,
plate
,
and
other
furniture
that
you
have
of
ours
,
taking
his
writing
under
his
hand
and
seal
,
of
the
receit
of
the
same
for
your
discharge
.
These
things
done
,
we
are
pleased●
that
you
make
your
repair
unto
us
with
some
convenient
speed
,
as
you
shall
think
meet
.
Given
under
our
Signet
at
our
Mannor
of
Richmond
,
the
nineteenth
of
March
,
1572.
in
the
fifteenth
year
of
our
Reign
.
Response
faicte
aux
Messieurs
les
Ambassadeur
de
France
20
August
,
1573.
PRemierement
que
le
Message
qu'a
este
env●yé
d'icy
a
l'Amb
.
de
la
Royne
resident
en
France
,
on
a
esté
mal
rapporté
on
mal
entendu
par
le
dict
Ambassadeur
.
Car
il
ne
s'accorde
pas
avec
ce
qu'en
a
esté
faict
dans
les
Lettres
du
Roy
treschresti●n
escripts
a
son
Ambassadeur
.
En
ce
seroyt
vrayment
une
grande
absurdité
,
si
sa
Majeste
premierement
a
son
Ambassadeur
eust
mandé
dire
,
qu'il
estoit
impossible
que
le
mariage
eust
en
effect
,
et
puis
apres
incontinent
eust
demandé
ou
parlé
d'une
entreveue
;
vray
est
que
par
les
premiers
le
dit
Ambassadeur
avoit
charge
de
dire
que
pour
la
difference
des
aages
sa
Majeste
trouve
la
chose
fort
difficile
de'accorder
tel
mariage
;
Et
que
pour
raison
de
cés
difficultés
son
entendement
ne
se
pouvoit
de
faire
de
doubtes
qu'on
y
trouvoit
,
si
ne
se
pouvoit
trouver
quelque
aide
expedient
pour
recompense
:
Et
ce
fut
la
somme
des
premieres
Lettres
comme
il
pourroit
apparoistre
par
la
copie
:
Les
secondes
que
suyvoyent
les
aide
incontinent
apres
avoyent
cecy
en
somme
a
l'Ambassadeur
qu'il
avoit
en
charge
de
dire
que
sa
Majeste
voyant
la
continuelle
sollicitation
du
Roy
et
de
la
Royne
mere
du
Roy
en
ce
cas
de
marriage
,
Et
mesmes
plus
fresches
Lettre
bayllees
par
l'Ambassadeur
du
dit
Sr
Roy
environ
le
23
Iuin
a
la
maison
de
Monsieur
Tresorier
,
trouve
bon
apres
avoir
escript
sa
premiere
lettre
de
adjouster
encores
cecy
a
la
seconde
,
a
finde
fair●
apparoistre
,
l'esgard
qu'elle
avoit
des
as●iduelles
requestes
du
dit
Sr.
Roy.
Cest
quelle
trouve
deux
principax
empeschements
,
entre
aultres
,
l'une
la
cause
de
la
Religion
se
pourroit
remedier
par
quelque
conformit●
procedant
du
Duc
mesme
.
Ainsi
l'autre
pourroit
sembler
estre
difficile
plust
often
opinion
qu'en
substance
.
Et
qu'anssi
elle
veoit
pour
le
plus
souvent
que
rien
ne
governe
plu●
aux
mariges
ou
doibt
bien
considerer
comment
une
pourroit
estre
agreeable
a
l
autre
que
de
satisfaire
leurs
opinions
par
la
veüe
de
l'un
et
l'autre
&
especialement
en
ce
cas
icy
,
considerant
que
ceulx
que
ont
ve●
,
le
Duc
n'osent
affirmer
s'il
pourroit
estre
agreeable
ou
non
a
sa
Majeste
combien
qu
en
plusieurs
choses
ils
se
prisent
fort
,
&
semblablement
sa
Majeste
,
y
adjouste
encores
pour
estre
aussi
declaré
par
son
Ambassadeur
que
d'autant
quelle
pensoit
cecy
estre
chose
qu'on
luy
accorderent
pas
facilement
combien
toutesfois
qu'on
l
uy
a
faict
personage
d'aussi
grand
estat
qu
est
le
Duc
D
Alan●on
quelle
le
remectoit
a
la
consideration
,
du
dit
Roy
et
Royne
:
dont
elle
luy
donne
charge
de
dire
,
qu'elle
n'avoit
pensé
d'en
faire
mention
si
premierement
n'eust
appar
ceu
par
les
Lettres
tant
du
dit
Duc
mesme
,
que
de
la
dite
Dame
Royne
mere
escripts
a
l'Ambassadeur
icy
le
desire
que
le
dict
Duc
avoit
de
soy
mesme
de
venir
de
parde●a
pou
veoir
&
pour
estre
veude
sa
Majesté
.
Et
en
le
fin
sa
Majest●
donne
charge
a
son
Ambassadeur
de
conclurre
en
ceste
sorte
.
C'est
s'il
n'●ust
este
pour
le
desire
qu'elle
a
de
proceder
platement
&
o●vertement
en
ce●t
affaire
,
en
qu'elle
se
veoit
tant
provoquer
par
la
grande
affection
du
dit
Sr
Roy
et
Duc
envers
elle
,
elle
se
fut
deport●e
d'en
faire
aucune
mention
,
comme
elle
esperoit
qu'on
n'eu
feroient
aultre
interpretation
que
bonne
et
que
on
ne
soub●onneroit
que
sa
Majestè
auroit
aucun
intention
d'abuser
le
d.
Duc.
Et
pourtant
quant
a
l'entrevene
sa
Majeste
le
laisse
a
la
consideration
du
Roy
et
de
la
Royne
mere
,
&
a
l'amour
&
r'asis
jugement
lesquells
elle
scait
tresbie●
qui
ls
ne
ferieont
rien
que
ne
soit
a
l'honneur
du
dit
Duc
le
frere
&
sils
pour
ce
qui'llny
semble
chose
qu'elle
n'offeroit
desirer
de
peur
de
quelque
discontement
que
pourroit
ensuiure
si
ces
choses
ne
sortassent
a
la
fin
desirée
,
mesmement
veu
que
la
Royne
par
ces
parolles
and
Ambassadeur
en
France
sembloit
grandement
doubter
,
pour
ce
que
les
entreveues
des
Princes
out
eues
quelque
fois
une
mauvaise
issue
que
quelque
in
convenient
ne
sui
voit
a
la
diminution
de
l'amitie
mutuelle
la
queile
,
sa
Maj.
desire
estre
continue
in
plustost
augmentée
que
diminuée
.
Au
reste
que
touts
les
articles
quant
au
marriage
de
Mons.
le
Duc
d'Alanson
mutatis
mutandis
forsque
l'interpretation
ou
esclaircissement
des
doubtes
sur
l'article
touchant
la
Religion
l'es
quelles
seront
remises
a
estre
determinées
par
sa
Majeste
&
l'dit
Duc
en
l'entrevene
.
N
Ous
Francois
de
Burbon
Pr:
Daulphin
de
Auvergne
de
St.
Iergean
et
du
pais
puysan
pair
de
France
,
Marquis
de
Mazieres
,
Cont●
de
Bar
sur
Seine
et
aizoile
Baron
de
Mirebeau
,
Governeur
et
Lieutenant-General
de
sa
Majeste
,
et
balliages
d'Orleans
,
Chartres
,
Blois
et
pais
adiacens
,
Artus
de
Cosse
Counte
de
Segond
,
Mareschal
de
France
,
Loys
de
Lusignan
de
St.
Gelais
Sr.
de
Lansac
Chevalier
Chr.
de
deux
●ordres
du
Roy
,
Counseillier
en
son
Conseild
▪
estat
,
&
privè
du
Roy●
,
Cap.
de
cènt
homnes
d'Armes
de
ses
Ordonnances
,
Governeur
et
son
Lieutenant-General
au
pais
de
Rouen
et
Eureux
,
Tannerguy
le
venuer
Barthram
de
Salignac
Sr
de
la
Mothe
Fenellon
Chr'des
dictes
deux
ordres
et
Conseillier
●s
dicts
Conseills
d'estat
et
privè
Michel
de
Chasteauneuf
.
Sr.
de
Mauvisire
Chr'de
l'ordre
St.
Michel
Gentilhomme
de
la
Chambre
du
Roy
Cap.
de
cinquante
hommes
d'armes
de
ses
Ordonnances
Conseillier
en
son
conseil
privè
Governeur
de
la
ville
&
Chasteau
de
St.
Disiers
et
son
Ambassadeur
Resident
en
ce
Royaulme
Barnabe
Brisson
,
Sr.
de
Granele
Conseillier
du
Roy
en
son
dict
Conseil
prive
et
president
en
sa
Cour
de
Parliament
Claude
Pynart
Sr.
de
Carmailles
Premier
Baron
de
Va
ois
Conseillier
du
Roy
en
son
Conseil
priv●
Secretaire
d'estate
&
de
ses
Finances
Pierre
de
Claise
Sr.
de
Cour●nces
et
Marchiamont
,
Conseillier
en
son
dict
Conseil
priv●
Chambellan
Conseillier
de
Mon
Sr.
le
Duc
d'Anjou
et
d'Alanson
son
frere
uniq
et
Iaques
de
Vray
Sr.
de
Foulorte
ausi
Conseillier
de
Mon
dict
Sr.
le
Duc
et
Secretaire
des
finances
,
Attestons
estre
vray
qu'au
parauant
que
rediger
en
forme
de
contracte
les
articles
y
devant
traictes
entre
les
Srs.
Commissaires
et
deputes
de
la
ser.
Royne
d'Angleterre
et
le
Sr.
de
symger
ausi
Commissaire
de
dicte
tresillustre
Duc
d'Anjou
le
24
jour
de
Novembre
,
1579.
pour
le
faict
Icelle
dame
Royne
a
expressement
declairè
et
reservè
,
qu
en
virtu
du
dict
contract
elle
n●
entendestre
obligee
&
estrainte
a
l'accomplissement
:
et
consummation
du
dict
mariage
jusques
a
ce
que
la
dicte
dame
Royne
&
le
dict
tresillustre
Duc
se
soient
mutuellement
esclaireis
et
satisfaicts
d'
aucunes
,
choses
particulieres
entre
eux
dout
sa
dicte
ser.
Majeste
&
sa
dicte
altess
certifieront
par
escrit
le
dict
Roy
tres-christien
de
dans
six
sepmaines
prochames
et
soubs
ceste
reservation
susdicte
et
non
autrement
a
esté
le
dict
contract
de
mariage
,
signe
et
passe
par
le
Srs.
Guilliaume
Cecil
Sr.
de
Burleigh
grand
Tresorier
d'Angletterre
Mre
.
Curateur
de
tous
Pupilles
et
des
Charges
de
la
couronne
d'Angleterre
.
Edoüard
Conte
de
Lincoln
Sr.
de
Clinton
et
grand
Admiral
d'Anglet●rre
et
Cap.
General
des
armes
de
la
Mer
,
d'icelle
sere
.
Royne
,
Thomas
Conte
de
Sussex
Viscont
de
fitzwater
Sr.
d'Egremont
et
de
Burnel
Cap.
de
tous
les
gentilhommes
pensionaires
d'icelle
sere
.
Royne
Iusticier
de
toutes
forrestes
,
parcs
et
chases
de
dela
,
la
riviere
de
Trent
,
son
Chambellan
,
Fran●ois
Conte
de
Bedford
Sr.
de
Russel
Rob.
Conte
de
Leicester
Sr.
de
Denbigh
Chr.
de
l'ordre
St.
Michel
grand
Esquier
de
la
dicte
sere
.
Royne
,
tous
Chr.
de
l'ordre
de
la
Iartiere
d'icelle
dame
Royne
,
Christofer
Hatton
Chr.
son
Vice-chambellan
et
premier
Cap.
de
ses
gardes
et
Fran●ois
Walsingham
ausi
Chr.
primier
des
deux
principaux
Secretaires
de
la
dicte
sere
.
Royne
et
Chanchellier
de
susdict
ordre
de
la
Iartiere
Commissaires
Commiss
.
et
deputés
par
icelle
dame
Royne
.
En
tesmoign
de
ce
que
dessus
nous
avons
ensemblement
signe
ces
presentes
a
Londres
le
11
jour
de
Iuin
l'an
1581.
-
François
Burbon
-
Artus
de
Cosse
.
-
Loys
de
Lusignian
.
-
Tannergus
le
Veneur
.
-
Bertram
de
Fenelon
.
-
Michel
de
Chasteauneuf
.
-
Brissan
.
-
Pynart
.
-
Uray
.
-
W.
Burleigh
.
-
Ed.
Lincolne
.
-
Tho:
Sussex
.
-
Fra:
Bedford
.
-
Ro:
Leicester
.
-
Chr.
Hatton
.
-
Fra:
Walsingham
.
A
Tres
Christien
Roy
de
France
.
ELIZABETH
R.
TRes-hault
,
&c.
comme
en
la
reservation
faict
sur
le
contraict
de
nostre
mariage
le
xi
jour
de
Iuin
dernier
passé
il
soit
expressement
declarè
que
ne
serions
obligèe
ny
estrainte
en
vertu
du
dict
contraict
a
l'accomplissement
on
consummation
du
dict
mariage
si
nous
et
Monsieur
le
Duc
vostre
frere
ne
vous
donnious
a
entendre
dedans
six
sepmaines
prochemement
en
suivantes
entier
esclaircissement
et
satisfaction
mutuelle
sur
quelques
particularités
;
et
ayons
depuis
pour
satisfaire
a
nostre
promesse
depesche
vers
vous
et
le
dict
Sr.
Duc
,
nostre
serviteur
le
Sr.
de
sommer
fourni
des
Instructions
bien
amples
pour
traicter
avec
vous
sur
quelques
points
d'importance
dout
nous
attendous
plus
prompte
response
pour
selon
icelle
vous
esclaircir
sur
les
dites
particularitez
dedans
le
terme
prefix
;
mais
d'autant
que
les
choses
que
vous
avez
proposées
tant
a
nostre
Ambassadeur
,
qu'a
nostre
dict
et
serviteur
sommer
sont
de
plus
grande
consequence
que
de
pouvoir
estre
,
plemement
consider●s
dans
si
peu
de
temps
,
ayant
deliberé
de
depescher
bien
●ost
par
devers
vous
un
personnage
instruict
a
plein
de
nostre
intention
et
volunté
quant
aux
dictes
choses
par
vous
proposses
:
nous
n'avons
cependant
voulu
ob●ettre
(
a
fin
que
ne
recevant
nostre
response
au
temps
prefix
vous
n'estimiez
que
nostre
intention
n'est
de
nous
tem
.
au
contraict
)
de
vous
tesmoigner
par
la
presente
suivant
le
desir
qu●
a
nous
avo●s
de
vous
donnier
entiere
satisfaction
et
contentement
de
tous
nous
de
portements
,
que
sera
la
●in
.
Instructions
for
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
Knight
,
her
Majesties
principal
Secretary
sent
into
France
to
the
French
King
,
and
to
Monsieur
the
Duke
of
Anjou
22.
of
July
1581.
ELIZABETH
R.
FOr
that
you
are
throughly
acquainted
with
all
the
Negotiations
passed
concerning
the
marriage
desired
by
Mr.
and
do
know
the
causes
of
the
prolongation
of
the
conclusion
thereof
,
not
to
have
proceeded
of
us
without
just
grounds
,
there
shall
be
less
need
to
enlarge
these
instructions
by
writing
,
but
to
make
rather
a
memorial
for
you
of
the
matter
in
your
own
presence
concluded
for
answer
to
such
things
as
of
late
hath
been
delivered
by
the
French
King
,
to
Sommers
for
which
purpose
we
have
made
special
choice
of
you
for
the
better
satisfaction
of
the
French
King
▪
And
our
meaning
is
,
that
you
shall
make
the
Duke
acquainted
with
this
your
message
,
and
to
cause
the
French
King
to
accept
the
same
your
action
in
good
part
.
The
matters
propounded
by
the
French
King
be
these
.
1
A
request
(
upon
a
supposition
made
by
the
French
King
,
that
the
marriage
was
accorded
)
that
we
would
assign
a
day
within
which
the
marriage
should
be
consummate
;
and
in
some
speech
he
also
named
a
day
.
2
An
offer
that
the
marriage
being
promised
and
the
day
assigned
,
that
the
King
would
upon
knowlenge
thereof
,
enter
with
us
into
a
League
offensive
and
defensive
,
and
ratifie
the
same
;
and
cause
it
to
be
delivered
at
the
instant
of
the
consummation
of
the
marriage
.
3
A
motion
that
a
secret
agreement
might
be
made
apart
betwixt
the
King
and
us
for
the
matters
of
Low-Countries
.
To
these
three
you
shall
shew
the
Duke
what
we
have
resolved
for
answer
to
the
King
,
whereof
we
have
willed
you
to
make
him
acquainted
,
and
you
shall
move
him
by
such
Reasons
as
are
both
true
and
known
to
your self
,
how
loath
we
are
to
deliver
any
thing
to
his
misliking
,
if
the
necessity
of
the
time
and
the
matter
did
not
force
us
thereto
.
Therefore
to
the
first
request
of
the
French
King
,
grounded
upon
the
supposition
that
the
marriage
is
accorded
,
you
shall
shew
him
how
that
it
is
otherwise
to
be
understood
,
for
that
the
whole
Treaty
indeed
is
suspended
by
an
act
accorded
by
the
Commissioners
,
whereof
you
can
make
him
a
particular
declaration
,
and
for
the
purpose
you
shall
shew
him
the
cause
of
our
long
prolongation
of
the
time
therein
limited
,
which
also
we
do
give
you
authority
by
word
in
our
general
Commission
further
to
enlarge
as
you
shall
see
cause
.
And
to
the
request
for
assignation
of
a
day
for
the
marriage
,
you
shall
declare
,
that
for
divers
considerations
,
we
cannot
finde
it
good
either
for
Monsieur
or
for
our selves
to
assent
to
the
marriage
with
him
as
the
case
standeth
,
whereby
he
being
already
entred
into
an
open
war
against
the
King
of
Spain
,
should
by
marriage
bring
us
&
our
Realm
also
into
a
war
,
which
in
no
respect
our
Realm
and
subjects
can
accept
with
the
marriage●
.
but
the
same
would
prove
very
ingrateful
to
our
people
▪
and
ingender
a
misliking
of
us
both
,
as
you
may
well
enlarge
that
point
the
rather
considering
it
is
seen
how
hardly
many
have
been
brought
to
allow
of
the
marriage
without
any
war
.
And
therefore
upon
this
point
we
nevertheless
thus
concluded
,
that
though
the
marriage
cannot
be
allowable
with
a
war
for
those
respects
,
yet
considering
how
necessary
it
is
for
the
Crown
of
France
,
as
well
as
for
ours
,
yea
,
for
all
Christendom
,
that
the
King
of
Spains
greatness
should
be
impeached
,
and
this
account
of
Monsieurs
should
be
prosecuted
in
the
Low-Countries
,
we
shall
be
content
(
though
we
do
not
marry
)
to
joyn
with
the
French
King
to
ayd
Monsieur
with
a
reasonable
portion
,
so
as
it
may
not
be
so
overtly
,
as
thereby
to
pr●voke
a
war
upon
us
and
our
Realm
,
and
herewith
you
shall
set
forth
the
necessity
of
the
continuance
of
Monsieurs
actions
now
in
hand
,
as
if
he
will
answer
,
that
he
will
lean
to
our
marriage
,
you
shall
answer
that
there
cannot
be
so
much
profit
either
to
himself
,
or
to
the
French
King
and
his
Realm
,
or
to
us
and
our
Realm
by
the
marriage
,
as
by
the
continuance
of
this
action
to
the
abating
of
the
Spanish
Kings
greatness
,
which
if
it
be
not
interrupted
speedily
,
will
so
incounter
both
France
and
England
,
as
neither
the
marriage
,
nor
any
conjunction
of
the
forces
of
France
and
England
can
hereafter
stay
or
remedy
.
And
if
it
shall
be
objected
by
Monsieur
,
that
the
offer
to
ayd
him
secretly
will
serve
him
to
no
purpose
,
For
that
he
knoweth
that
the
King
his
brother
will
either
not
ayd
him
at
all
,
or
will
not
ayd
him
otherwise
then
secretly
,
as
will
not
serve
him
to
purpose
,
so
as
he
must
be
forced
to
leave
his
enterprise
,
you
shall
still
maintain
our
offer
to
be
reasonable
.
But
if
you
shall
finde
Monsieur
so
earnest
to
mislike
thereof
,
as
you
shall
perceive
him
resolute
to
leave
off
the
enterprize
,
except
we
will
joyn
with
the
King
in
such
manner
of
ayd
as
his
brother
will
be
content
,
then
you
may
after
some
pawsing
say
,
that
if
upon
conference
with
the
French
,
it
shall
appear
that
he
cannot
be
content
with
our
secret
ayd
We
would
be
content
rather
then
the
Dukes
actions
should
utterly
quaile
to
yield
to
joyn
with
the
French
King
by
League
and
Contract
both
to
ayd
him
,
as
shall
be
thought
reasonable
betwixt
the
King
and
us
.
And
also
some
other
ways
to
impeach
the
King
of
Spains
greatness
,
but
if
the
Duke
could
be
contented
with
our
secret
ayd
,
we
think
it
should
be
no
hinderance
to
him
,
and
yet
a
great
contentation
to
us
,
for
so
we
might
avoid
the
offence
of
our
people
,
and
so
you
shall
earnestly
entreat
the
Duke
to
be
content
therewith
.
As
to
the
other
two
points
for
making
of
a
League
offensive
and
defensive
,
and
for
a
secret
agreement
for
the
matters
of
the
Low-Countries
,
we
shall
be
ready
to
make
with
the
King
his
Brother
,
a
League
offensive
and
defensive
,
and
for
the
matters
of
the
Low-Countries
,
we
will
therein
do
as
before
is
expressed
,
if
the
secret
aiding
may
in
no
sort
be
accepted
by
the
French
King
.
And
thus
leaving
to
your
discretion
how
to
perswade
Monsieur
,
that
th●s
not
assenting
to
the
marriage
,
proceedeth
not
of
lack
of
Love
or
Good-will
towards
him
,
but
of
meer
necessity
to
avoid
the
just
offence
of
our
people
,
you
shall
use
all
good
perswasions
to
temper
his
misliking
thereof
,
with
the
assurance
of
the
continuance
of
our
love
towards
him
in
all
his
fortunes
hereafter
to
follow
.
And
now
when
you
shall
return
from
Monsieur
to
the
French
King
,
you
are
for
answering
the
first
point
,
to
shew
our
minde
thereto
with
the
like
Arguments
and
Reasons
,
as
before
is
contained
,
in
that
you
shall
have
said
to
Monsieur
,
which
need
not
here
to
be
repeated
in
writing
.
And
if
the
French
King
shall
not
allow
of
our
foremost
offer
for
our
secret
aiding
of
Monsieur
in
his
actions
,
but
will
refuse
the
same
peremptorily
,
and
so
procure
Monsieur
to
leave
his
enterprize
for
lack
of
our
further
yielding
,
then
you
shall
yield
to
the
second
afore
remembred
,
that
we
will
rather
then
the
enterprize
should
fail
,
and
thereby
the
King
of
Spains
greatness
encrease
,
joyn
with
the
King
as
is
remembred
.
But
except
Monsieur
shall
object
against
the
manner
of
our
ayd
in
secret
sort
,
as
is
before
remembred
,
you
shall
not
need
to
yield
ours
to
offer
to
Monsieur
that
second
degree
,
nor
make
any
mention
thereof
,
for
after
that
being
opened
,
and
the
French
King
being
therewith
acqnainted
before
your
access
unto
him
,
it
shall
be
in
vain
to
stand
with
the
French
King
upon
the
offer
of
the
first
degree
for
a
secret
ayd
;
so
as
if
you
shall
be
urged
by
Monsieurs
answers
to
fall
to
the
second
,
to
yield
to
an
open
ayd
,
then
you
may
onely
repeat
the
first
to
the
King
,
and
therewith
to
add
,
that
if
that
manner
of
ayd
shall
neither
content
the
French
King
nor
Monsieur
,
then
we
will
assent
to
joyn
with
the
French
King
in
such
manner
as
shall
be
found
reasonable
for
us
both
,
and
for
the
cause
.
And
so
our
meaning
is
,
that
you
shall
if
you
can
possible
,
in
this
sort
put
of
the
marriage
with
yielding
to
this
latter
open
sort
of
aiding
,
if
the
secret
ayd
shall
not
be
allowed
,
and
therewith
you
shall
declare
by
this
our
Answer
,
the
other
two
points
for
a
League
offensive
and
defensive
,
and
for
a
secret
accord
for
the
Low
Countries
,
to
be
in
a
sort
answered
.
But
for
more
particular
instructions
of
you
,
how
to
proceed
in
these
two
latter
matters
,
you
shall
have
for
them
,
both
a
Commission
general
for
your self
,
and
our
Ambassador
,
and
Sommers
to
treat
therupon
,
and
with
the
said
Commission
you
shall
have
some
other
particular
instructions
,
such
as
the
short
time
may
yield
,
And
whensoever
you
shall
enter
to
treat
thereon
,
after
knowledge
had
from
you
there
shall
be
more
particular
matters
called
to
remembrance
and
sent
unto
you
.
But
now
if
you
shall
after
all
good
Reasons
used
to
perswade
the
staying
of
the
marriage
,
with
the
offers
to
joyn
with
the
French
King
,
and
both
with
aiding
of
his
Brother
,
and
if
it
be
moved
to
you
,
or
otherwise
thought
reasonable
to
be
by
you
mentioned
to
joyn
also
in
the
ayding
of
D●n
Anthonio
pretending
to
be
the
King
of
Portugal
,
that
notwithstanding
this
your
proceeding
,
that
the
King
will
yield
to
none
of
these
but
with
the
marriage
,
as
hitherto
by
his
former
Answers
have
appeared
,
he
would
not
you
should
persist
in
setting
forth
the
necessities
of
the
Crown
of
France
,
both
presently
and
for
time
to
come
,
as
also
you
shall
confess
the
like
for
England
,
to
begin
timely
to
abate
the
King
of
Sp.
greatness
,
and
that
though
there
had
been
never
marriage
spoken
of
;
yea
,
that
wheresoever
Monsieur
may
marry
in
an
other
place
,
yet
it
shall
prove
a
great
error
both
in
the
Frinch
King
and
us
,
to
leave
the
King
of
Spain
to
encrease
to
such
greatness
,
as
hereafter
neither
the
force
of
France
,
nor
England
,
no
nor
any
that
may
be
confederate
with
them
,
shall
be
able
to
withstand
any
thing
that
the
King
of
Spain
shall
attempt
.
And
if
these
Reasons
cannot
prevail
,
you
shall
leave
off
,
declaring
your
great
grief
that
the
forbearing
of
the
marriage
,
grounded
upon
the
evident
misliking
of
our
subjects
,
should
be
the
cause
of
the
forbearing
to
do
so
great
a
good
to
Christendom
,
as
the
conjunction
of
the
King
and
us
might
bring
,
though
the
matter
took
not
place
,
and
so
you
shall
end
and
speedily
advertise
us
of
your
proceedings
.
Instructions
for
the
treaty
of
a
League
offensive
and
defensive
,
betwixt
us
and
the
French
King
,
and
for
other
things
depending
thereupon
.
ELIZABETH
R.
WHen
it
shall
appear
upon
your
other
treating
with
the
K.
according
to
such
other
instructions
as
you
have
,
that
it
shal
be
required
and
found
convenient
that
there
be
a
League
made
for
a
strict
Amity
between
us
and
the
French
King
and
that
the
same
shall
be
found
good
for
us
both
,
in
respect
of
the
King
of
Spains
growing
overgreat
,
to
continue
a
peaceable
neighbor
;
you
shal
require
first
that
the
Treaty
made
for
a
mutual
defence
betwixt
the
French
Kings
brother
Charles
the
ninth
and
us
,
and
which
also
hath
been
confirmed
by
a
special
clause
in
the
Treaty
,
that
shall
now
be
newly
made
,
and
thereupon
shall
it
be
considered
what
other
new
Covenants
that
are
not
already
contained
in
the
former
Treaty
,
shall
be
made
to
make
our
Amity
streighter
against
any
that
shall
commit
any
hostile
act
by
invasion
of
any
of
our
Countries
,
which
we
now
possess
or
have
possessed
any
time
these
20
yeers
;
and
to
that
end
you
shall
move
an
assent
,
that
from
henceforth
we
and
the
King
shall
,
during
our
lives
,
be
united
in
heart
and
minde
,
for
confirmation
of
our
honors
,
persons
,
states
,
dignities
,
kingdoms
and
dominions
,
to
either
of
us
belonging
;
so
as
from
henceforth
we
and
the
King
shall
be
against
all
persons
friends
to
friends
,
and
enemies
to
enemies
,
notwithstanding
any
former
Leagues
or
Confederations
with
any
other
,
or
notwithstanding
any
Councels
,
Perswasions
,
or
Motions
to
be
made
to
either
of
us
by
any
Potentate
or
person
spiritual
or
temporal
,
to
the
contrary
of
the
tenour
of
this
League
.
Item
,
You
shall
Covenant
,
that
if
any
King
,
Potentate
or
other
person
shall
offend
or
procure
offence
to
us
in
our
person
,
honor
,
dignity
or
estate
;
or
shall
take
away
or
impeach
and
〈◊〉
any
of
our
Kingdoms
or
Countries
,
the
French
King
shall
repute
and
accept
the
same
offence
as
done
to
himself
or
his
Countries
,
and
shall
in
like
manner
with
all
his
power
impugn
the
same
as
though
the
offence
were
made
to
himself
,
and
we
also
shall
be
bound
in
like
sort
to
the
French
King
,
mutatis
mutandis
.
Item
,
It
shall
be
mutually
covenanted
,
that
all
Traytors
and
manifest
Rebels
against
either
of
us
,
shall
be
declared
and
used
as
enemies
or
Rebels
of
the
other
,
and
that
no
residence
or
traffique
be
suffered
for
any
of
them
in
the
others
Counttries
.
Item
,
It
shall
be
covenanted
that
if
any
person
shall
invade
as
an
enemy
,
the
Countries
of
any
other
that
upon
signification
thereof
duely
made
,
the
Prince
certifyed
,
shall
declare
the
invader
to
be
his
enemy
,
and
so
shall
continue
in
all
manner
of
actions
an
enemy
to
the
invader
,
and
his
Country
and
Subjects
,
until
the
invader
shall
have
satisfied
the
Prince
invaded
,
and
that
no
satisfaction
or
composition
,
or
accord
shall
be
made
by
the
Prince
invaded
without
the
assent
and
liking
of
the
other
Prince
Confederate
.
Item
,
If
for
defence
of
either
partie
a
greater
supply
of
force
shall
be
requisite
then
is
contained
in
the
Treaty
made
with
Charls
the
ninth
,
the
Prince
that
shall
have
need
to
require
a
greater
supply
,
shall
signifie
the
same
to
the
other
not
invaded
,
and
the
party
not
invaded
,
shall
upon
request
yield
all
other
succors
that
he
can
,
at
the
reasonable
charges
of
the
party
invaded
that
shall
so
require
a
further
ayd
.
Item
,
It
is
good
to
convenant
that
neither
of
the
Princes
shall
at
any
time
hereafter
give
aid
to
any
enemy
of
any
other
Prince
with
whom
now
they
are
in
peace
thereby
to
provoke
the
other
third
Prince
to
make
war
or
invasion
for
that
cause
of
ayd
given
;
but
that
before
the
ayd
shall
be
given
,
the
Prince
meaning
to
give
such
ayd
,
shall
first
advertise
the
other
confederate
;
and
have
his
allowance
thereof
.
In
the
word
of
ayding
shall
not
be
meant
any
other
kind
of
ayd
but
such
as
shall
make
the
enemy
ayded
,
thereby
able
to
use
open
hostility
against
the
third
Prince
.
To
Sir
Henry
Cobham
,
and
Mr.
Sommers
.
AFter
my
very
hearty
commendations
,
for
as
much
as
her
Maj.
pleasure
was
that
I
should
first
make
my
repair
to
Monsieur
,
before
I
came
to
the
Kings
presence
,
and
the
state
of
my
business
standeth
so
,
that
I
cannot
well
dispose
of
my
journey
,
before
I
have
had
some
conference
with
you
touching
the
charge
committed
to
me
and
you
,
I
have
therefore
thought
good
to
pray
you
to
meet
me
at
Clermont
on
Saterday
at
night
where
God
willing
I
mean
to
be
,
how
painful
soever
the
travel
may
be
to
me
,
for
that
the
necessity
of
her
Majesties
service
so
requireth
,
and
so
I
leave
you
to
God
,
Bulloign
Iuly
27.
1581.
Your
assured
loving
friend
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Rght
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
I
arrived
here
this
Thursday
morning
somewhat
distempered
in
body
,
as
well
for
want
of
two
nights
sleep
,
as
by
reason
of
our
posting
to
Dover
,
this
violent
travail
,
agreeing
not
very
well
with
me
who
have
now
been
used
to
long
rest
of
body
;
and
therefore
I
have
been
driven
to
stay
here
all
this
day
to
refresh
my self
,
whereby
I
might
be
the
better
able
to
go
forward
with
speed
,
meaning
God
willing
,
to
be
at
Clermont
,
a
place
four
Posts
distance
from
Paris
upon
Saterday
,
where
I
have
appointed
Sir
Henry
Cobham
,
and
Mr.
Sommers
to
meet
,
and
to
the
end
I
may
before
my
going
to
Monsieur
,
receive
some
light
and
particular
information
from
them
of
the
present
state
of
things
here
,
for
the
better
furtherance
of
this
service
,
I
am
driven
to
make
more
haste
in
my
journey
,
for
that
the
term
of
the
prolongation
of
the
Reservation
endeth
upon
Thursday
next
.
Since
my
coming
hither
,
I
understand
that
the
Ministers
here
were
forbidden
about
six
weeks
past
,
the
exercise
of
Religion
,
by
Crevecoeur
the
Gunner
Master
,
whereupon
they
have
dispatched
one
to
the
King
to
be
an
humble
suiter
unto
him
in
their
name
that
they
may
be
permitted
to
use
their
freedom
and
liberty
in
that
behalf
accordingly
as
by
his
Edicts
and
Proclamations
it
is
granted
unto
them
,
which
is
all
the
news
that
I
can
as
yet
write
unto
your
Lordship
out
of
these
parts
.
After
I
had
finished
these
Letters
I
received
the
inclosed
from
Sir
Henry
Cobham
by
the
which
your
Lordship
may
perceive
that
my
coming
putteth
them
in
more
hope
then
will
be
answered
with
effects
according
to
their
expectation
,
if
the
contents
of
the
said
Letters
be
true
,
a
little
egging
one
with
a
resolution
to
assent
to
an
open
assistance
(
though
it
were
performed
with
a
less
sum
)
would
set
the
two
great
ones
a
work
,
and
keep
them
from
uniting
of
themselves
against
our
Soveraign
,
a
matter
greatly
or
rather
assuredly
to
be
feared
;
and
therefore
in
respect
of
a
little
charges
not
to
be
stuck
at
;
the
Instructions
signed
by
her
Majestie
,
do
give
me
Authoritie
(
in
case
the
King
shall
peremptorily
insist
upon
assistance
,
in
such
sort
as
without
the
same
he
will
refuse
to
enter
into
the
intended
action
against
Spain
)
to
yield
hereunto
:
but
her
Majesties
own
speech
since
the
signing
of
the
Instructions
hath
restrained
me
in
that
behalf
.
I
would
therefore
be
glad
to
know
her
Majesties
pleasure
therein
,
lest
that
if
upon
my
denyal
of
yielding
to
an
open
assistance
,
there
should
ensue
a
breach
of
the
Treaty
,
the
blame
hereafter
might
be
laid
on
me
,
having
warrant
from
her
Majestie
to
yield
therein
,
and
so
for
the
present
having
no
other
matter
to
impart
to
your
Lordship
,
I
humbly
take
my
leave
,
Bulloign
Iuly
the
28
1581.
Your
Lordships
to
command
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honorable
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
.
THe
Queen
mother
in
the
absence
of
the
King
,
being
now
at
St.
Germains
(
but
ready
to
return
)
hath
taken
order
in
such
sort
as
your
Honour
shall
be
lodged
in
Madame
de
Carmualles
house
which
is
by
their
Majesties
appointment
furnished
very
honorably
,
as
your
servant
this
bearer
hath
seen
.
It
seemeth
the
King
is
determined
to
chear
you
and
all
yours
,
according
to
the
appointment
they
make
,
the
care
thereof
is
assigned
to
Monsieur
La
Mothe
Fenellon
,
as
likewise
for
the
receiving
of
you
,
the
which
I
have
signifide
to
Mr
Burnham
.
But
it
seemeth
they
look
not
for
your
present
repair
hither
,
because
Arnolde
hath
informed
them
you
are
by
the
Queens
Majestie
appointed
to
pass
first
unto
Monsieur
:
Therefore
(
if
it
please
you
)
methinks
it
is
somewhat
requisite
you
did
send
one
afore
,
whereby
I
may
assure
them
of
your
certain
resolution
therein
:
Their
Majesties
are
most
glad
of
your
coming
having
received
good
hope
of
the
Queens
resolution
for
the
ending
of
the
great
cause
and
Amitie
which
they
long
to
understand
.
I
have
been
informed
the
King
revoketh
his
Ambassador
leiger
Monsieur
Sangrade
from
the
Spanish
Court
,
leaving
a
private
Gentleman
to
be
Agent
.
The
King
hath
monied
Monsieur
,
and
hath
accorded
to
him
a
placet
the
which
they
inform
me
will
be
worth
one
hundred
thousand
Crowns
and
more
.
It
is
further
said
,
the
King
shall
give
Commandment
for
to
Attache
and
Arrest
the
three
hundred
thousand
Crowns
which
were
in
a
readiness
in
Lyons
for
to
be
transported
through
Savoy
into
Flanders
,
for
the
use
of
the
Prince
of
Parma
.
The
Quen
mother
hunted
the
Bu●k
yesterday
at
Bois
de
St.
Vincent
,
and
this
day
also
at
St.
Maure
the
Woolf
;
Monsieur
is
this
day
at
Provence
five
leagues
besides
Chasteau
Thiery
.
It
is
advertised
that
the
Emperour
doth
by
little
&
little
amend
of
his
disease
,
having
been
carried
to
his
Garden
to
take
the
ayre
,
but
no
assurance
of
his
full
recovery
.
The
Cardinal
d
▪
Este
is
returned
to
Rome
,
having
been
met
with
the
Duke
of
Sora
,
the
Popes
son
.
They
do
prepare
ten
Galleys
at
Naples
,
besides
others
at
Genua
to
transport
the
Empress
into
Spain
:
Prospero
Colonna
is
appointed
General
of
the
Men
of
War
,
which
are
levied
in
the
Dutchies
of
Milan
and
Tuscan
.
There
hath
been
a
quarrel
betwixt
the
Spaniards
and
Gentlemen
Millanoises
.
The
King
of
Spain
hath
been
received
in
Lisbona
and
held
there
his
estate
called
Cortes
.
There
is
a
deprivation
passed
against
the
Bishop
of
Guarda
for
following
the
partie
of
Don
Anthonio
.
The
Abbot
of
Bisegno
Agent
for
the
Catholike
King
at
Rome
,
hath
with
the
Cardinal
of
Como
sollicited
the
Pope
for
to
intreat
the
French
King
to
withdraw
his
brother
from
the
enterprise
of
Flanders
,
so
as
the
Pope
is
resolved
to
send
two
Legats
to
the
French
King
,
to
continue
the
peace
between
the
French
King
and
the
Catholike
King
.
Onchibli
is
departed
from
Constantinople
with
twenty
five
Galleys
towards
Affrica
.
They
advertise
out
of
Spain
,
that
the
Corn
doth
fail
them
this
Harvest
,
so
as
they
doubt
of
famine
,
&c.
Your
Honours
to
Command
,
Henry
Cobham
.
A
son
bon
ami
Mr.
François
de
Walsingham
.
M
Onsieur
de
Walsingham
j'ay
une
extreme
contentement
quand
la
Royne
m
▪
a
voula
tant
favouriser
de
vous
avoir
choisy
pour
faire
ce
royage
vers
le
Roy
mon
Seignieur
et
frere
me
faisant
bien
par
cela
cognoistre
les
effectes
de
ses
bonnes
voluntés
,
me
comblant
de
tant
d'obligations
,
que
je
ne
m'en
pouroy
jamais
retirer
si
ce
n'est
par
le
continuel
desir
et
inviolable
affection
que
je
ay
de
luy
faire
service
.
Et
ce
suistres-aise
de
m'estre
trouve
y
a
propos
que
n'estant
que
fort
peuesloigne
de
votre
chemni
vous
me
passies
veoir
sans
perie
de
beaucoup
de
temps
vous
priant
que
se
suit
La
Fere
en
Tartinois
ou
je
seray
aujourdhuy
a
coucher
et
croyez
que
vous
seres
le
tres-bien
venu
comme
iceluy
que
tient
l'un
de
primiers
bieux
apres
de
celle
que
je
honore
et
estime
plus
que
Princesse
que
soit
sus
la
terre
et
que
tiens
pour
l'un
de
mes
mieux
amis
.
Vous
attendant
en
bon
devotion
de
supplieray
le
Createur
qu'il
vous
ayd
Monsieur
de
Walsingham
en
sa
tes
Saincte
et
digne
garde
,
a
Chasteau
Thiery
le
dernier
jour
de
Iuliel
1581.
Votre
bien
affectione
ami
François
.
To
the
right
honorable
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
.
SIR
,
The
sending
of
this
away
by
Mr.
Mills
to
you
,
moveth
me
to
accompany
him
with
a
few
lines
.
We
here
have
nothing
to
write
unto
you
about
the
Negotiation
,
but
doe
now
from
this
day
forward
look
to
hear
from
you
;
whereupon
I
think
her
Majestie
will
have
some
matter
to
be
occupied
withall
.
We
hear
nothing
of
Monsieurs
proceedings
;
but
the
Spanish
Ambassador
warneth
that
the
Prince
of
Parma
is
so
strong
,
and
so
bent
to
fight
with
Monsieur
,
as
he
pretendeth
that
at
the
least
Monsieur
will
forbear
to
adventure
his
own
person
.
He
did
yesterday
by
her
Majesties
appointment
,
speak
at
Leicester
House
with
my
Lord
of
Ley
and
me
,
to
expostulate
for
her
Majesties
refusal
to
speak
with
him
,
requiring
to
know
the
cause
;
and
being
answered
,
That
we
doubted
not
but
that
he
oftentimes
had
been
made
privy
,
that
it
was
for
that
her
Majestie
had
not
received
any
Letters
from
the
King
Catholique
for
her
satisfaction
in
the
case
of
Invasion
in
Holland
,
&c.
He
saith
,
that
he
never
promised
to
procure
Letters
from
the
King
,
neither
was
he
ever
required
of
her
Majesties
behalf
;
but
the
Speeches
were
alwaies
delivered
to
him
,
that
her
Majestie
would
not
speak
with
him
untill
she
might
be
satisfied
of
those
things
in
the
case
of
Holland
;
but
saith
it
was
not
required
that
he
should
send
to
the
King
for
any
such
satisfaction
,
and
yet
he
did
for
his
own
part
write
to
the
King
;
and
upon
answer
from
the
King
,
he
did
let
her
Majestie
understand
that
the
Collection
of
the
Souldiers
,
the
Arming
and
Victualing
of
the
Ships
,
and
men
,
were
wholly
by
the
directions
of
the
Pope
,
whom
he
could
not
deny
;
and
he
had
also
cause
to
think
that
her
Majestie
meant
not
that
he
should
procure
Letters
from
the
King
,
for
that
Mr.
Wilks
said
that
her
Majestie
would
send
a
Gentleman
to
the
King
,
or
else
write
to
him
by
the
way
of
trade
:
And
for
confirmation
hereof
,
he
said
that
he
heard
that
a
kinsman
of
the
Earl
of
Arundels
and
Master
of
the
●
whom
we
took
to
be
Tilney
,
was
named
to
go
into
Spain
.
By
the
way
he
saith
that
you
told
him
in
presence
of
the
Councel
at
Nonsuch
,
that
her
Majestie
had
no
League
with
the
King
of
Spain
,
but
the
States
of
the
Low
Countries
;
I
told
him
I
was
assured
he
mistook
you
;
for
you
might
say
that
the
League
,
which
was
the
greatest
,
was
with
the
Emperor
Charls
,
and
so
with
the
King
of
Spain
,
in
respect
of
the
Dutchy
of
Burgundy
and
the
Low-Countries
;
but
he
flung
away
after
his
hot
manner
.
Now
to
end
these
matters
,
for
the
discovery
of
a
multitude
of
Popish
subjects
,
I
think
Mr.
Beal
writeth
to
you
of
a
number
of
choice
persons
,
who
being
at
least
but
fined
upon
that
que
Dam
noble
wil
yield
a
great
sum
of
money
.
My
Lord
Grey
and
Tyrwick
were
about
a
Peace
the
29
of
July
,
finding
my
Lord
Deputies
forces
ready
to
enter
one
way
,
and
Sir
Nicholas
Malt
,
by
another
way
,
offering
to
my
Lord
Deputy
to
abide
his
Order
for
the
matters
between
Odonell
and
the
whole
Countrie
he
hath
wasted
,
pretending
to
set
upon
Odonels
son
,
begotten
of
Tirleghes
wives
daughter
,
which
he
had
by
Mac
Connel
,
by
Ashton
that
came
from
Ireland
,
we
secretly
understand
that
the
new
Earl
Arrig
,
with
a
great
number
,
are
determined
to
keep
Darbique
from
his
intentions
against
the
Religion
,
and
the
King
doth
secretly
assent
thereto
;
whether
Ashton
be
deceived
,
time
will
prove
.
The
King
hath
sent
to
Seffade
200
souldiers
,
to
enable
him
to
compel
his
people
to
answer
to
Justice
upon
demand
of
England
,
and
great
promises
are
made
in
the
Kings
behalf
to
keep
amity
with
her
Majestie
.
And
thus
,
almost
wearied
,
I
end
,
expecting
shortly
to
hear
of
your
progress
in
your
Ambassage
,
which
they
there
may
enterprise
a
regress
,
or
a
recess
.
Her
Majestie
is
in
very
good
health
,
thanked
be
God
.
Greenwich
,
where
I
am
tyed
by
your
absence
,
and
yet
do
little
good
,
Aug●st
6.
1581.
Your
assured
friend
,
Will
.
Burleigh
.
To
her
Majestie
,
August
6.
IT
may
please
your
most
excellent
Majestie
,
I
have
imparted
in
my
Letters
directed
to
my
Lord
Treasurer
,
the
substance
of
that
which
passed
in
conference
,
both
with
the
Duke
,
and
certain
Commissioners
appointed
by
him
to
conferr
with
me
touching
the
said
matters
,
which
by
your
Highness
order●
I
was
directed
to
communicate
unto
him
.
The
day
following
,
at
such
time
as
I
took
my
leave
of
him
,
I
had
long
conference
with
him
,
the
principal
points
whereof
I
thought
meet
to
impart
to
your
Majesties
self
.
At
my
access
unto
him
,
he
took
me
aside
into
a
place
between
the
wall
and
his
bed
,
and
caused
me
to
sit
down
by
him
,
telling
me
that
he
was
not
now
to
confer
with
me
as
a
brother
of
France
,
but
as
a
servant
to
the
Queen
my
Mistress
,
with
a
confident
servant
of
hers
,
and
therefore
would
deal
frankly
and
plainly
with
me
.
And
so
at
the
first
he
declared
unto
me
that
he
was
very
sorry
to
understand
,
as
well
by
my
speeches
,
as
by
the
report
of
the
Commissioners
appointed
to
conferr
with
me
,
that
your
Highness
had
taken
so
hard
a
resolution
in
a
cause
he
had
so
long
pursued
,
and
whereof
he
hoped
presently
to
have
received
the
fruits
of
his
travel
;
that
his
affection
was
not
so
light
or
so
loosly
setled
,
as
that
he
could
resolve
with
himself
to
give
over
the
matter
,
so
neither
could
he
believe
but
that
I
had
brought
some
matter
of
more
comfort
unto
him
:
Whereunto
I
replyed
,
that
it
was
hard
to
give
Law
to
affection
,
and
therefore
did
leave
it
to
his
own
best
judgement
,
to
take
such
course
therein
as
he
thought
meet
.
But
as
touching
the
having
of
any
Commission
to
deliver
unto
him
any
other
matter
then
that
I
had
already
imparted
unto
him
;
I
did
protest
unto
him
I
had
not
.
Then
he
declared
unto
me
,
that
seeing
I
had
no
other
Commission
,
he
would
forbear
any
further
dealing
with
me
in
that
case
;
and
so
proceeded
to
let
me
understand
how
resolute
I
should
find
the
King
not
to
assent
to
League
without
Marriage
;
besides
,
he
said
he
feared
that
this
resolution
of
your
Majesties
,
might
make
the
King
grow
cold
in
the
action
he
had
taken
upon
him
.
I
thereupon
shewed
him
,
that
I
hoped
when
the
King
should
duely
consider
such
reasons
as
I
was
directed
to
lay
before
him
for
the
necessity
of
the
League
,
being
,
as
he
was
,
a
Prince
of
judgement
,
and
assisted
with
no
ill
Councel
,
he
would
not
reject
so
honourable
and
profitable
an
offer
,
unless
it
were
to
gratifie
him
,
thinking
that
by
standing
upon
the
point
of
the
marriage
to
be
accompanied
with
the
League
,
and
otherwise
not
to
take
place
,
he
should
the
rather
draw
your
Majestie
to
marry
,
upon
doubt
of
such
perils
as
otherwise
might
fall
upon
your
Estate
.
Whereupon
he
protested
unto
me
,
that
he
had
dealt
very
effectually
with
the
King
sundry
waies
by
his
Ministers
and
friends
,
to
induce
him
to
proceed
to
the
conclusion
of
the
League
,
and
could
never
draw
him
to
yield
thereunto
;
I
then
told
him
I
feared
I
should
hold
him
a
very
cold
advocate
in
that
cause
;
notwithstanding
I
prayed
him
as
one
that
professed
to
be
so
greatly
devoted
to
your
Majestie
,
to
let
me
understand
what
were
the
principal
causes
that
might
move
the
King
to
forbear
to
proceed
in
the
League
,
for
that
by
knowledge
of
them
aforehand
,
I
should
be
the
better
able
to
Treat
with
the
King
,
he
then
shewed
me
,
that
(
besides
the
factions
of
the
Court
,
and
the
practises
of
such
as
were
corrupted
by
Spain
,
who
did
propound
sundry
impediments
.
)
There
were
two
principal
matters
that
were
put
into
the
Kings
head
,
that
wrought
a
stay
in
him
in
that
behalf
:
The
one
,
the
doubt
he
had
of
your
Majesties
perseverance
in
the
performing
and
due
observation
of
the
said
League
,
fearing
lest
when
he
should
be
imbarqued
,
your
Majestie
would
slip
the
Collar
.
The
second
,
That
some
perswasions
have
been
used
towards
him
,
that
England
and
the
Low-Counntreys
making
profession
of
one
Religion
,
after
that
Spain
and
the
Crown
of
France
should
be
imbarqued
in
a
Warre
,
would
become
lookers
on
.
To
the
first
doubt
I
shewed
him
,
that
I
heard
his
Highnesse
would
be
respondent
for
your
Majestie
,
that
you
would
not
take
so
dishonorable
a
course
,
as
to
abandon
your
associate
without
some
special
cause
given
.
The
other
I
said
was
very
weak
,
for
that
no
man
of
discourse
or
judgement
,
could
think
that
England
and
the
Low-Countreys
,
would
minister
unto
France
so
just
an
occasion
of
offence
,
whereby
France
and
Spain
growing
to
some
composition
,
might
upon
so
just
ground
,
take
some
dangerous
revenge
.
He
then
did
declare
unto
me
,
that
the
Court
was
divided
into
factions
,
and
that
such
as
were
inclined
unto
Spain
,
did
seek
by
all
means
to
make
the
King
jealous
of
your
Majesties
friendship
:
For
removing
whereof
,
he
said
he
had
traveled
with
his
friends
to
the
uttermost
of
his
power
,
but
that
the
nature
of
the
King
his
brother
was
such
,
that
what
he
had
once
conceived
,
he
would
not
easily
be
removed
from
it
,
and
therefore
was
to
be
left
to
be
wrought
in
time
,
whereof
he
had
some
good
experience
,
touching
this
his
enterprise
upon
the
Low-Countries
;
wherein
though
at
some
times
he
had
found
him
favourable
and
forward
enough
to
countenance
him
in
the
action
;
yet
soon
after
,
through
the
perswasion
of
such
as
had
affected
Spain
,
he
found
him
altered
,
in
so
much
,
that
what
could
be
drawn
from
him
,
was
rather
by
force
,
then
any
good
affection
he
seemed
to
bear
to
this
enterprise
,
which
difficulties
notwithstanding
,
upon
Declaration
made
by
me
,
how
evil
it
would
come
to
passe
for
the
affairs
of
the
Low-Countreys
,
if
the
League
between
your
Majestie
and
his
Brother
should
not
goe
forward
,
for
that
the
better
sort
,
and
such
as
doe
affect
this
League
,
would
be
discouraged
,
and
the
contrary
part
much
enlarged
He
answered
me
,
That
he
would
doe
any
thing
that
might
be
for
the
Queens
service
.
I
delivered
also
to
his
Highness
,
the
care
that
your
Majestie
hath
of
his
safety
,
and
therefore
that
you
wished
that
he
should
not
goe
this
Voyage
in
person
,
but
commit
the
conduct
of
it
to
some
other
sufficient
personage
of
quality
,
and
meet
for
the
enterprise
;
and
moreover
,
that
your
Majestie
could
not
but
advise
him
to
seek
to
be
advised
and
assisted
with
good
and
sufficient
Councellers
fit
for
the
ordering
of
so
great
an
enterprise
.
After
thanks
rendred
for
your
Majesties
care
of
him
,
he
said
that
the
Noble
men
and
Gentlemen
which
were
com
to
accompany
him
in
this
enterprise
,
did
it
rather
of
affection
they
bear
to
his
person
,
then
to
the
cause
,
and
therfore
he
could
not
but
go
in
person
with
them
,
especially
seeing
●here
is
no
one
amongst
them
to
whom
the
conduct
of
the
action
might
be
committed
with
the
security
of
obedience
due
to
him
,
and
freedom
of
jealousie
,
as
in
a
matter
of
so
great
consequence
more
to
be
desired
.
As
for
a
sufficient
Councel
to
be
about
him
,
it
was
his
greatest
care
;
and
therefore
he
desired
your
Majestie
would
be
a
means
to
the
King
his
brother
,
that
he
might
have
the
Marshal
of
Cosse
to
attend
upon
him
:
Whereunto
I
answered
,
that
your
Majestie
had
been
already
mindfull
thereof
,
and
I
would
not
fail
to
sollicite
it
at
mine
access
unto
the
King
.
Du
Uray
returning
to
me
(
after
the
report
that
he
and
his
associates
appointed
to
confer
with
me
,
had
made
to
conferr
with
his
Highness
)
told
me
,
that
whereas
they
had
perswaded
him
,
seeing
your
Majesties
resolution
was
signified
,
to
forbear
to
prosecute
it
any
further
;
they
found
his
affection
so
setled
,
that
he
minded
not
so
to
give
it
over
,
and
how
that
they
perceived
by
him
,
that
after
he
had
once
taken
order
for
the
matters
of
Cambray
,
he
will
make
a
voyage
over
to
your
Majestie
,
to
lay
down
before
you
his
own
reasons
himself
,
with
this
affection
,
notwithstanding
that
if
his
reasons
and
perswasions
shall
not
be
found
meet
to
take
place
,
he
will
never
hate
where
he
once
loved
,
but
will
for
ever
imbrace
the
amity
of
your
Majestie
and
the
Realm
.
Also
your
Majestie
by
these
Letters
written
to
my
Lord
Treasurer
,
shall
understand
what
passed
this
day
between
Queen
Mother
and
me
at
the
time
of
my
audience
,
which
I
thought
meet
to
impart
unto
the
Duke
,
who
being
then
in
bed
;
when
I
had
finished
with
Queen
Mother
,
I
desired
that
I
might
have
the
honour
as
to
speak
with
him
at
his
bed-side
,
which
it
pleased
him
to
assent
unto
;
who
after
I
had
let
him
understand
the
substance
of
that
which
passed
between
his
mother
and
me
,
praying
his
assistance
to
remove
the
impediments
that
I
saw
she
did
stand
upon
,
which
was
to
have
the
League
accompanied
with
the
marriage
,
for
that
it
greatly
imported
the
action
he
had
in
hand
,
that
the
League
were
presently
proceeded
in
.
To
this
he
answered
,
That
the
matter
of
a
League
partained
to
his
brother
;
the
matter
of
marriage
,
saith
he
,
is
the
only
matter
that
concerneth
me
,
which
notwithstanding
the
small
hope
I
put
him
in
,
yet
was
he
resolute
not
to
give
it
over
:
And
thereupon
fell
into
very
earnest
request
with
me
,
that
I
would
plainly
let
him
know
whether
I
had
not
some
further
matter
to
deliver
,
then
that
I
had
yet
imparted
unto
him
,
touching
the
marriage
,
whereof
when
I
assured
him
I
had
none
to
impart
unto
him
,
he
did
then
declare
unto
me
as
he
did
before
,
that
I
should
find
the
King
very
resolute
,
not
to
imbrace
the
League
without
the
marriage
;
I
did
then
shew
him
,
that
I
hoped
that
if
he
and
his
mother
with
that
affection
that
the
cause
it self
did
merit
,
did
joyn
together
,
they
might
so
dispose
the
Kings
mind
before
hand
to
give
better
ear
to
the
League
;
then
his
Highness
did
put
me
in
comfort
,
wherein
I
shewed
him
that
I
should
hope
he
would
deal
the
more
effectually
,
if
he
could
lay
aside
his
affection
,
and
look
into
the
cause
as
a
politique
Prince
ought
to
do
,
preferring
the
publique
(
especially
his
honour
being
so
farr
ingaged
,
as
it
was
)
before
his
private
desires
;
but
in
the
humor
I
found
,
now
I
shewed
him
that
I
greatly
suspected
the
Kings
resolution
grew
through
his
perswasion
,
wherewithall
he
was
very
merry
,
and
did
let
me
understand
again
,
that
it
was
very
hard
for
a
man
upon
the
sudden
to
lay
aside
an
affection
which
he
had
harbored
in
his
breast
so
long
a
season
.
Touching
this
subject
there
passed
many
pleasant
speeches
from
his
Highness
,
which
he
delivered
with
a
singular
grace
as
any
person
that
ever
I
knew
.
I
presume
the
rather
to
write
these
particularities
to
your
Majestie
,
for
that
by
some
speech
that
passed
from
him
,
I
perceived
I
should
do
a
thing
very
agreeable
to
him
to
acquaint
your
Majestie
withall
.
Amidst
these
publique
matters
,
I
may
not
forget
with
all
humility
to
signifie
unto
your
Majestie
how
infinitely
I
think
my self
bound
unto
you
for
the
gracious
usage
of
the
she-Ethiopian
,
your
comfortable
Postscript
in
the
Earl
of
Leicesters
Letters
,
other
your
most
gracious
and
favourable
speeches
given
out
publiquely
since
my
departure
,
of
the
good
opinion
it
pleaseth
your
most
excellent
Majestie
to
hold
of
your
poor
and
unprofitable
servant
,
which
though
the
undeserved
favours
cannot
increase
my
wonted
care
,
yet
do
they
minister
unto
me
a
most
singular
comfort
,
by
making
my
service
less
burthenous
through
your
Highness
gracious
acceptation
of
the
same
.
The
Lord
bless
the
rest
of
your
Majesties
years
with
that
happiness
of
Government
which
hitherto
through
Gods
goodness
you
have
enjoyed
,
and
confound
those
which
wish
the
contrary
.
Your
Majesties
most
humble
Subject
,
Fran.
Walsingham
.
To
the
right
honorable
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
It
may
please
your
Lordship
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
on
Wednesday
last
,
being
the
20
day
of
August
,
I
arrived
at
the
Castle
of
Fere
in
Tartinois
,
a
house
of
Montmorencies
,
about
the
11
in
the
morning
,
somewhat
sooner
then
the
Duke
looked
for
me
,
through
the
negligence
of
the
Gentleman
whom
he
sent
to
visit
me
at
Meaulx
,
whom
I
prayed
to
advertise
the
said
Duke
that
I
meant
to
be
at
the
place
above
mentioned
,
the
self-same
morning
I
arrived
there
,
notwithstanding
I
found
before
my
coming
thither
,
a
Lodging
very
well
furnished
,
prepared
for
me
,
and
order
given
for
my
Diet
,
and
for
the
placing
of
my
horses
in
the
stable
belonging
to
the
said
Castle
;
immediately
upon
my
repair
thither
,
the
Duke
sent
his
Chancellor
Mr.
le
President
Reyne
,
and
Kingsey
his
Secretary
,
to
excuse
the
Duke
that
there
was
sent
no
body
to
meet
me
.
After
that
divers
Gentlemen
,
as
Farmangues
,
and
other
of
quality
came
by
his
order
to
visit
me
,
so
that
there
lacked
no
good
will
in
his
Highness
to
make
it
appear
that
he
was
most
ready
to
honour
such
as
should
be
sent
unto
him
from
her
Majestie
.
I
doe
the
rather
dwell
upon
the
setting
forth
of
the
manner
of
the
entertainment
,
lest
perhaps
some
other
might
advertise
that
,
forasmuch
as
there
was
no
body
sent
to
meet
me
by
the
way
;
the
Ministers
sent
from
thence
be
not
received
here
with
the
like
regard
and
care
as
they
are
there
;
I
do
assure
your
Lordship
,
that
no
man
could
have
more
care
to
excuse
the
omitting
of
the
ceremony
,
in
that
there
was
none
sent
me
by
the
way
,
then
the
Duke
had
:
Besides
,
in
this
time
his
Highness
is
to
be
excused
for
omitting
of
ceremonies
,
being
overcharged
with
affairs
,
having
especially
to
direct
an
Army
compounded
of
voluntaries
;
about
three
of
the
clock
the
same
afternoon
,
I
had
access
unto
him
,
and
after
I
had
acquainted
him
with
the
points
propounded
by
the
King
to
her
Majesties
Ambassador
,
and
Mr.
Sommers
,
before
I
did
let
him
understand
what
answer
was
made
by
her
Majestie
to
the
same
,
he
shewed
me
that
the
King
his
brother
was
most
resolute
not
to
proceed
in
the
amity
untill
it
might
appear
what
might
become
of
the
marriage
;
and
therefore
he
advised
me
to
think
how
I
might
be
able
to
satisfie
him
therein
,
for
that
otherwise
he
saw
no
likelihood
that
the
other
two
points
touching
the
League
and
the
secret
Treaty
should
take
any
effect
:
Wherein
I
replyed
,
that
I
doubted
not
but
that
the
King
his
brother
being
a
Prince
of
wisdom
and
judgement
,
would
be
satisfied
with
reason
,
wherein
I
prayed
his
assistance
,
though
for
some
respects
I
thought
him
a
very
unfit
advocate
to
plead
in
that
cause
,
and
thereupon
declared
unto
him
the
causes
that
made
her
Majestie
to
forbear
to
assent
to
the
marriage
:
Whereunto
he
answered
,
That
he
hoped
that
his
constant
pursuit
of
the
marriage
so
long
a
season
,
omitting
no
means
that
in
his
judgement
might
seem
meet
to
advance
the
same
(
wherein
he
did
appeal
to
the
world
his
proceedings
therein
,
being
publiquely
known
)
should
not
take
so
evil
effect
as
now
,
when
he
most
assuredly
looked
to
reap
the
fruits
of
his
travel
,
he
should
receive
repulse
to
his
own
great
dishonour
,
but
more
to
his
grief
.
And
whereas
her
Majestie
alleadged
the
War
he
was
entred
into
for
the
relief
of
the
poor
afflicted
in
Flanders
,
as
a
matter
of
very
evil
satisfaction
to
her
Subjects
,
he
said
it
was
no
new
matter
,
but
such
as
before
had
been
propounded
,
as
he
was
before
informed
by
her
Majesties
Commissioners
at
the
time
of
the
Treaty
:
And
for
that
at
that
time
it
did
breed
no
breach
or
stay
of
the
Treaty
,
but
that
the
same
went
forward
,
he
hoped
that
would
not
now
be
alleadged
for
an
impediment
.
Secondarily
,
He
said
that
the
pursuit
of
those
Wars
,
considering
how
evil
affected
the
King
of
Spain
was
towards
her
,
and
the
necessity
that
the
poor
afflicted
in
the
Low-Countries
had
of
present
relief
,
in
whose
fortune
her
Majestie
was
interessed
;
it
seemed
strange
unto
him
,
that
a
thing
so
beneficial
to
her
Majestie
,
should
be
a
hinderance
to
the
marriage
.
Thereto
I
replyed
,
That
I
thought
it
very
necessary
,
before
I
answered
the
said
points
,
to
assure
him
that
the
allegation
of
the
said
impediment
grew
not
for
want
of
good
will
in
her
Majestie
.
For
when
she
did
with
the
eye
and
affection
of
her
natural
body
,
look
into
his
constant
love
born
towards
her
,
accompanied
with
many
apparent
effects
,
that
did
shew
that
it
was
not
feigned
,
as
the
hazard
he
came
in
,
passing
the
Seas
,
the
imployment
of
sundry
messengers
,
especially
men
of
that
quality
,
as
lately
were
sent
over
,
and
the
goodness
of
his
own
nature
,
whereof
her
Majestie
at
his
last
being
with
her
,
grew
to
have
so
great
a
liking
,
as
she
rested
greatly
afflicted
and
perplexed
in
mind
,
because
that
in
respect
of
those
impediments
that
concerned
her
pollitique
body
(
which
did
so
greatly
import
her
,
as
the
alienation
of
her
Subjects
good
wils
from
her
,
in
case
her
Majestie
should
be
accompanied
with
a
War
)
she
could
not
proceed
as
she
did
desire
.
Touching
the
two
points
,
for
the
first
,
I
shewed
him
,
that
though
at
the
time
of
the
Treaty
,
mention
was
made
how
ingratefull
it
would
be
to
her
Subjects
,
to
have
her
marriage
accompanied
with
a
War
,
yet
was
it
never
otherwise
conceived
,
neither
by
her
Majestie
,
nor
by
the
Councel
,
but
that
the
charges
of
the
War
should
be
born
by
the
King
himself
,
and
by
the
States
of
the
Low-Countries
,
considering
her
Majestie
was
to
reap
no
benefit
by
any
such
conquest
as
should
be
made
,
otherwise
then
such
as
did
depend
upon
the
issue
of
her
body
,
which
being
a
thing
that
was
to
grow
from
above
,
was
doubtfull
,
and
ministred
no
matter
of
present
benefit
in
requital
of
the
present
charges
:
Besides
,
it
would
seem
strange
that
the
first
day
of
her
marriage
,
the
Treaty
should
be
violated
by
the
uniting
of
her
Highness
fortune
with
a
husband
,
that
contrary
to
the
said
Treaty
,
should
throw
her
into
a
War
which
might
minister
further
cause
of
miscontentment
,
and
breed
an
unnecessary
and
dangerous
jealousie
,
by
carrying
them
into
some
doubt
,
that
as
the
Treaty
was
broken
in
one
point
,
so
there
would
ensue
some
further
breach
thereof
,
a
matter
of
very
dangerous
consequence
,
considering
that
in
the
due
observation
thereof
,
consisted
the
preservation
of
their
Liberties
.
Touching
the
second
,
I
shewed
him
,
that
if
the
League
offensive
and
defensive
might
take
place
,
and
the
secret
Treaty
,
that
this
enterprise
for
the
relief
might
very
effectually
go
forward
without
the
marriage
:
And
therefore
her
Majestie
did
greatly
marvel
to
see
the
King
so
resolute
,
as
that
without
her
marriage
he
would
have
no
League
,
when
it
is
apparent
to
the
world
,
whatsoever
become
of
the
marriage
,
that
it
were
most
necessary
that
such
a
League
should
be
made
,
as
well
for
common
defence
,
as
for
the
preventing
and
staying
of
the
over-greatness
of
Spain
.
In
the
end
,
after
much
debating
to
and
fro
,
he
shewed
me
that
he
was
greatly
grieved
,
considering
the
assured
hope
he
had
put
on
,
that
the
marriage
being
a
thing
that
he
desired
above
any
thing
in
the
world
;
even
now
when
he
looked
it
should
come
to
a
full
conclusion
after
so
long
a
pursuit
,
so
many
messengers
being
employed
,
a
Treaty
throughly
concluded
by
persons
of
quality
,
it
should
now
grow
from
a
conclusion
,
to
a
kind
of
dissolution
,
that
he
hoped
I
was
come
hither
with
matter
of
more
comfort
then
he
should
receive
thereby
.
Thereupon
I
prayed
his
Highness
to
look
well
into
the
cause
,
wherein
if
he
could
lay
his
own
affection
aside
,
I
doubted
not
but
he
should
very
apparently
see
that
her
Majestie
esteemed
nothing
more
then
the
good
will
and
love
of
her
Subjects
(
the
true
strength
and
glory
of
a
Prince
)
had
great
reason
to
resolve
as
she
did
,
considering
that
the
chief
end
of
her
marriage
(
which
was
to
content
her
people
)
should
be
now
performed
with
a
farr
contrary
effect
,
which
could
be
no
less
grievous
to
his
Highness
,
if
the
marriage
should
proceed
,
having
protested
alwaies
,
as
he
hath
done
,
that
unless
it
might
be
with
her
Majesties
contentment
,
and
the
good
liking
of
her
people
,
he
would
never
desire
it
;
and
so
concluded
with
him
,
that
I
hoped
after
he
had
well
digested
the
matter
,
he
should
then
see
that
her
Majestie
had
just
cause
to
grow
to
that
conclusion
which
I
had
delivered
unto
him
,
and
he
no
less
cause
to
content
himself
withall
:
I
prayed
him
that
at
my
next
access
unto
him
,
for
that
the
place
was
so
furnished
with
Gentlemen
,
and
not
that
silence
used
that
was
fit
,
I
might
have
audience
in
some
private
place
,
for
that
many
times
we
could
hardly
,
one
hear
the
other
,
in
respect
of
the
noise
.
About
half
an
hour
after
my
departure
from
him
,
he
sent
his
Chancellor
the
President
Mr.
de
Preureaulx
,
and
Combelles
unto
me
,
who
did
let
me
understand
they
were
sent
by
his
Highness
to
me
,
to
confer
with
me
about
that
which
I
propounded
unto
him
in
her
Majesties
name
,
letting
me
know
from
him
,
that
the
Duke
found
it
very
strange
,
that
afte●
the
matter
of
marriage
had
been
drawn
unto
so
great
length
,
even
now
when
he
did
look
for
an
execution
of
that
which
was
accorded
by
Treaty
,
there
should
be
an
impediment
produced
first
by
Mr.
Sommers
,
and
now
by
me
,
not
new
,
but
such
as
before
the
time
of
the
Treaty
,
was
thought
upon
,
besides
that
her
Majestie
was
not
ignorant
how
Monsieur
had
long
before
intreated
the
cause
of
the
Low-Countries
,
having
from
time
to
time
made
her
privy
to
his
proceedings
therein
,
whereof
she
never
made
shew
to
have
any
misliking
,
especially
as
a
matter
tending
to
the
hinderance
of
the
marriage
.
Thereupon
I
did
at
length
let
him
understand
the
causes
why
the
same
marriage
hath
depended
so
long
in
Treaty
,
the
manner
and
course
of
proceeding
with
the
Commissioners
at
the
time
of
their
being
there
,
and
how
her
Majestie
seeing
her
marriage
subject
to
so
great
difficulties
,
and
thereby
doubting
greatly
what
issue
the
same
would
take
,
could
hardly
have
been
induced
to
have
assented
to
the
coming
of
the
Commissioners
,
but
upon
hope
that
if
such
difficulties
as
were
by
her
to
be
propounded
,
accompanied
with
her
Marriage
could
not
be
salved
,
the
said
Commissioners
might
then
have
proceeded
to
the
Treaty
of
a
more
streight
League
,
that
thereby
their
travels
might
not
be
fruitless
.
And
in
this
behalf
I
did
let
them
understand
that
her
Majestie
found
her self
grieved
,
that
the
Commissioners
had
not
authority
to
treat
of
the
League
without
marriage
,
especially
that
considering
that
not
past
four
or
five
months
before
their
coming
over
,
there
was
some
overture
made
by
certain
Commissioners
deputed
by
the
King
to
treat
with
her
Majesties
Ambassador
resident
,
which
she
did
look
should
have
been
prosecuted
at
the
time
of
the
repair
of
the
said
Commissioners
,
and
lest
the
same
should
have
been
forgotten
,
or
neglected
,
she
did
send
one
especially
to
the
Ambassador
resident
,
to
require
him
in
her
Majesties
name
to
advertise
the
King
,
how
that
in
respect
of
the
doubt
she
had
what
issue
the
Treaty
of
marriage
might
take
,
she
found
it
necessary
that
they
should
have
authority
to
treat
of
the
said
League
,
which
falling
out
contrary
to
her
expectation
,
made
her
proceed
,
for
the
desire
she
had
to
send
the
said
Commissioners
away
contented
,
to
the
conclusion
of
the
Treaty
,
lest
otherwise
they
might
have
seemed
to
come
hither
in
vain
.
And
so
much
before
the
signing
of
the
said
Treaty
,
she
did
declare
unto
the
Commissioners
,
so
that
thereby
they
might
well
perceive
that
this
Treaty
(
besides
the
reservation
)
did
not
proceed
in
so
clear
a
course
,
as
they
perhaps
had
been
informed
.
And
as
for
their
objection
,
that
her
Majestie
was
acquainted
with
the
action
of
that
War
,
before
that
Monsieur
did
embrace
that
enterprise
;
I
shewed
them
,
that
though
she
was
acquainted
with
the
enterprise
,
yet
did
she
not
think
that
ever
she
should
have
been
urged
(
as
lately
she
was
)
to
be
a
partaker
of
the
charges
of
those
Wars
,
which
could
not
but
breed
a
discontentment
in
her
Subjects
,
who
looked
not
into
the
pollitique
cause
that
might
move
both
Princes
to
concur
in
seeking
to
abate
the
King
of
Spains
greatness
,
but
would
ascribe
the
cause
to
the
marriage
,
which
being
accompanied
with
other
discontentments
,
was
not
to
be
made
more
grievous
by
the
charges
that
the
Warrs
of
the
Low-Countries
(
the
marriage
proceeding
)
was
like
to
throw
upon
her
Majestie
.
After
this
reply
,
they
proceeded
further
,
and
did
let
me
understand
,
that
whereas
the
hope
of
this
marriage
hath
drawn
the
King
to
yield
further
in
the
allowing
of
this
said
enterprise
,
then
otherwise
he
would
;
So
the
Duke
feared
that
the
said
King
,
upon
knowledge
of
her
Majesties
resolution
in
the
case
of
marriage
,
would
grow
cold
therein
:
Besides
,
divers
others
that
were
ready
to
assist
him
sundry
waies
,
especially
with
Treasure
,
encouraged
thereto
by
an
assured
hope
of
the
marriage
,
they
feared
that
now
they
would
upon
doubt
thereof
,
draw
backwards
,
whereby
they
did
see
the
said
Dukes
cause
very
greatly
perplexed
upon
this
her
Majesties
resolution
;
and
as
for
the
offer
of
the
League
,
seeing
the
King
(
as
far
as
hitherto
can
be
gathered
)
resolute
not
to
proceed
therein
without
marriage
,
they
saw
no
great
cause
of
hope
to
be
relieved
that
way
,
and
so
concluded
,
that
besides
the
hinderance
that
the
said
enterprise
should
receive
by
this
her
Majesties
resolution
,
they
did
not
see
how
their
Monsieurs
honour
and
her
Majesties
could
be
salved
,
without
great
touch
to
them
both
,
the
cause
being
so
far
proceeded
in
,
as
it
was
,
all
men
being
in
expectation
,
that
either
the
same
should
have
taken
place
,
or
else
break
off
upon
some
substantial
matter
,
as
might
have
yielded
satisfaction
to
the
world
,
whereby
both
their
honours
might
have
been
free
from
such
slanders
as
are
like
to
be
thrown
abroad
throughout
all
Europe
.
In
answer
of
these
points
I
let
them
understand
for
the
first
,
That
touching
the
Kings
growing
cold
in
the
cause
,
I
could
not
conceive
how
he
,
being
a
Prince
of
judgement
,
and
assisted
with
wise
Councel
,
seeing
how
perillous
the
King
of
Spains
greatness
would
be
to
the
Crown
of
France
,
could
wax
cold
,
in
a
cause
that
so
greatly
touched
him
,
seeing
the
remedy
offered
,
might
be
performed
as
as
well
without
marriage
,
as
by
marriage
.
And
to
inforce
this
matter
,
I
did
lay
before
them
divers
reasons
to
shew
the
perils
might
ensue
,
both
to
the
Crown
of
France
and
England
,
if
the
said
League
should
not
take
place
;
and
also
some
other
thing
put
privately
in
execution
for
the
preventing
thereof
:
and
therefore
did
let
them
understand
that
there
was
not
so
little
an
account
to
be
made
of
her
Majesties
motion
touching
the
League
,
as
by
them
it
seemed
there
was
;
for
that
heretofore
upon
like
occasion
,
the
Crown
of
France
hath
desired
the
association
of
the
Crown
of
England
;
and
therefore
it
would
be
thought
strange
,
the
same
being
now
offered
,
it
should
be
refused
,
when
never
the
like
cause
was
offered
to
move
them
to
embrace
the
same
.
And
as
touching
other
mens
withdrawing
of
their
promised
assistance
,
especially
of
Treasure
,
I
did
let
them
understand
,
that
as
her
Majestie
by
her
Letters
had
offered
to
the
said
Duke
,
to
assist
him
,
as
I
supposed
they
were
made
acquainted
withall
,
with
such
means
as
were
agreeable
to
her
estate
,
so
should
he
find
her
ready
to
perform
the
same
;
and
as
for
the
doubt
conceived
,
that
after
so
far
proceeding
,
there
could
be
no
satisfaction
yielded
to
the
world
,
I
did
let
them
understand
,
that
though
they
did
not
think
the
impediments
alleadged
by
her
Majestie
,
to
be
of
sufficient
force
to
yield
satisfaction
;
yet
I
doubted
not
but
that
all
wise
men
that
do
without
passion
,
consider
how
necessary
it
is
for
all
Princes
to
tender
the
conservation
of
their
Subjects
good
wils
towards
them
,
seeing
that
by
proceeding
in
this
matter
,
the
same
should
be
put
in
hazard
,
for
such
causes
as
I
had
declared
,
both
to
the
Duke
and
them
,
would
upon
understanding
of
the
said
causes
,
rest
satisfied
;
and
so
in
the
end
concluded
with
them
,
after
well
near
three
hours
conference
,
that
we
were
not
now
to
look
backward
,
and
to
call
in
question
such
errors
as
perhaps
had
been
committed
in
the
prosecuting
of
the
cause
,
but
to
think
of
some
such
necessary
way
to
be
taken
,
as
may
best
serve
to
further
the
Dukes
honourable
enterprise
,
and
to
knit
the
two
Crowns
in
perfect
amity
.
The
day
following
I
had
a
second
audience
,
the
substance
whereof
I
have
thought
meet
to
impart
unto
her
Majestie
,
with
such
Letters
as
I
do
presently
send
unto
her
,
for
that
I
know
her
Majestie
doth
look
that
I
should
reserve
something
to
be
imparted
to
her self
.
The
Vice-Count
of
Turayne
,
a
Gentleman
very
dear
unto
Monsieur
for
many
respects
,
and
one
whose
advice
he
doth
use
in
matters
of
great
trust
,
did
let
me
understand
the
morning
I
departed
,
that
now
the
matter
of
marriage
seemed
to
stand
in
doubtfull
tearms
;
they
are
in
very
great
doubt
this
War
which
Monsieur
doth
now
embrace
,
is
in
danger
to
quail
,
for
two
reasons
;
The
one
for
that
the
King
,
by
whom
the
action
is
to
be
countenanced
,
if
any
good
success
be
to
be
looked
for
in
that
,
doubting
lest
her
Majestie
will
draw
her
neck
out
of
the
Collar
,
after
that
he
hath
once
broken
with
the
King
of
Spain
,
whereof
he
is
very
jealous
,
will
undoubtedly
leave
Monsieur
in
the
Briers
,
when
he
shall
see
so
little
hope
in
the
marriage
,
which
he
only
reputeth
as
the
surest
bond
,
for
the
inviolable
observation
of
the
intended
association
against
the
King
of
Spain
.
The
other
,
for
that
divers
who
now
offer
to
assist
Monsieur
,
both
with
money
,
and
otherwise
,
for
the
advancement
of
this
enterprise
,
in
hope
that
the
marriage
should
have
taken
place
,
whereby
he
shall
be
able
to
satisfie
them
hereafter
,
seeing
his
principal
support
likely
to
fail
him
,
by
these
means
will
also
withdraw
their
helping
hands
from
him
,
and
then
he
shall
be
constrained
with
dishonour
,
and
loss
of
his
reputation
,
to
relinquish
the
action
.
He
did
then
let
me
understand
,
that
hitherto
he
had
received
no
help
nor
assistance
from
the
King
his
brother
,
as
by
Sir
Henry
Cobham
was
advertised
,
and
that
his
only
support
was
procured
to
him
by
the
Queen
his
mother
,
but
the
same
so
small
,
as
it
was
not
of
any
moment
to
the
purpose
of
that
he
wanteth
.
And
therefore
he
prayed
me
to
consider
of
the
matter
,
as
of
a
thing
of
great
weight
and
importance
;
and
herein
the
Queen
my
Mistress
(
saith
he
)
was
her self
not
a
little
interessed
,
being
likely
,
that
if
the
Duke
shall
abandon
the
enterprise
of
the
King
of
Spain
,
her
professed
enemy
,
having
none
to
oppose
themselves
against
him
,
he
is
likely
,
by
mans
judgement
,
very
shortly
to
become
an
absolute
Conqueror
,
which
,
of
what
consequence
it
was
likely
to
fall
out
for
her
Majestie
,
all
men
of
judgement
were
able
to
look
into
,
besides
the
danger
of
some
enterprise
likely
to
be
set
abroach
for
the
revenging
of
civil
troubles
within
this
Realm
,
if
the
action
go
not
forward
,
which
will
fall
out
very
ill
for
those
of
the
Religion
,
being
at
this
present
reduced
to
a
very
weak
estate
,
by
reason
of
their
late
rendring
of
their
Towns
of
assurances
.
All
which
inconveniences
were
likely
to
ensue
,
without
some
present
support
from
her
Majestie
,
which
he
thought
might
be
performed
with
the
loan
of
100000
Duckets
,
wherewith
Monsieur
should
be
able
not
only
to
relieve
the
Town
of
Cambray
,
but
also
to
keep
the
field
three
months
together
;
and
yet
notwithstanding
his
great
want
,
and
the
weight
and
importance
of
the
cause
,
cannot
he
be
perswaded
himself
to
become
a
suitor
to
her
Majestie
for
such
a
supply
,
for
that
being
fully
perswaded
to
prosecute
constantly
the
matter
of
the
match
,
he
thinketh
this
request
would
hinder
his
purpose
therein
,
fearing
lest
he
should
therein
give
her
Majestie
occasion
to
think
that
he
sought
the
match
to
another
end
,
then
by
him
was
meant
.
These
speeches
the
Vice-Count
delivered
unto
me
,
as
if
himself
without
Commission
(
as
he
said
)
from
Monsieur
(
though
for
my
part
I
did
not
think
but
that
it
was
done
with
his
privity
)
requesting
me
very
earnestly
,
I
would
effectually
recommend
the
motion
of
the
supplying
of
Monsieur
with
the
said
sum
,
for
the
setting
forward
of
his
enterprise
,
wherein
he
said
the
cause
required
present
resolution
,
lest
for
lack
of
support
,
the
enterprise
should
be
given
over
;
and
thereupon
desired
to
know
in
what
time
that
I
hoped
to
have
answer
;
I
shewed
him
within
ten
daies
,
he
did
assure
me
that
the
Duke
would
accept
in
better
part
the
loan
of
100000
Duckets
now
,
then
if
her
Majestie
should
freely
give
him
a
million
at
another
time
,
so
earnestly
doth
he
embrace
this
enterprise
of
the
Low-Countries
;
and
therefore
said
he
,
to
have
his
necessity
relieved
at
this
present
,
through
her
Majesties
goodness
,
should
bind
the
young
Prince
to
remain
continually
at
her
devotion
,
and
to
do
her
alwaies
what
service
he
might
.
This
in
substance
was
the
speech
the
Vice-Count
delivered
me
,
he
seemed
to
be
greatly
perplexed
that
the
enterprise
should
stand
upon
so
doubtfull
terms
,
considering
what
did
depend
thereon
.
The
Chancellor
and
the
rest
of
his
Councel
did
very
much
doubt
the
issue
of
the
matter
,
for
lack
of
support
,
being
otherwise
furnished
with
such
forces
,
as
they
doubt
not
shall
be
able
to
over-match
the
enemy
,
so
that
by
paying
of
them
,
they
might
be
kept
under
discipline
,
which
otherwise
the
army
being
compounded
of
voluntaries
,
they
fear
,
will
be
subject
to
infinite
and
most
dangerous
disorders
,
her
Majestie
,
I
doubt
not
,
considering
how
greatly
the
yielding
of
support
,
importeth
her
,
will
take
some
such
like
resolution
therein
,
as
the
weight
of
the
cause
meriteth
.
Besides
,
if
it
so
touch
not
her
Majestie
in
surety
as
it
doth
,
yet
the
Duke
well
deserving
of
her
Highness
(
which
is
as
great
as
ever
any
Prince
did
shew
by
effect
)
require
some
Princely
consideration
of
this
present
necessity
,
especially
her
Majestie
having
by
her
late
Letters
,
put
him
in
comfort
thereof
,
when
any
just
occasion
should
be
offered
wherein
to
employ
her
,
as
well
for
the
satisfaction
of
the
Vice-Count
,
as
that
the
cause
it self
requireth
it
.
I
pray
your
Lordship
that
I
may
receive
speedy
resolution
herein
.
Having
thus
far
proceeded
in
this
Letter
,
being
departed
to
a
place
called
Carlay
,
about
ten
Leagues
distant
from
Fere
,
I
received
the
inclosed
from
Queen
Mother
,
by
the
which
,
as
your
Lordship
may
perceive
,
she
desired
me
,
if
I
were
not
departed
,
or
〈…〉
,
to
return
back
again
:
Whereupon
I
thought
good
(
in
hope
tha●
by
〈◊〉
I
should
be
able
to
receive
some
such
〈◊〉
as
might
lead
me
to
judge
what
would
be
the
issue
of
those
things
〈…〉
committed
to
〈◊〉
charge
)
to
〈…〉
bearer
.
So
according
to
her
request
▪
being
returned
hither
yesterday
,
I
had
〈◊〉
yesternight
to
repair
unto
her
this
mo●ning
by
eight
of
the
●●ock
,
where
at
the
time
of
my
access
,
after
I
〈◊〉
made
her
acquainted
with
the
substance
of
my
ch●●ge
,
touching
the
Kings
three
Propositions
propounded
to
her
Majesties
Ambassador
,
and
Mr.
〈◊〉
and
her
Majesties
several
answers
to
the
same
,
with
such
〈…〉
did
induce
her
to
resolve
as
she
〈◊〉
●he
did
then
〈◊〉
unto
me
,
that
the
〈◊〉
her
son
being
very
desirous
to
know
her
Majest●●●
〈◊〉
touching
the
〈◊〉
(
especially
the
Duke
his
brother
being
so
〈◊〉
forth
〈◊〉
,
as
he
was
in
the
enterprise
of
the
Low
-
〈◊〉
,
being
〈◊〉
within
eight
〈…〉
of
the
enemy
,
and
the
most
part
of
his
〈…〉
assembled
)
though●
good
she
should
repair
hither
during
〈…〉
my
being
here
,
to
the
end
he
might
be
informed
what
hope
there
was
〈◊〉
be
had
of
the
marriage
,
without
the
〈◊〉
he
saw
that
his
brothers
enterprise
would
throw
him
into
a
Warr
,
whereof
〈◊〉
was
to
bear
the
only
〈◊〉
.
Whereupon
I
did
let
her
understand
that
〈◊〉
the
marriage
,
I
could
say
no
●ore
to
her
then
that
which
I
had
〈◊〉
both
unto
her
,
and
to
the
Duke
her
son
.
And
as
touching
the
doubt
〈◊〉
●he
King
and
she
conceived
,
〈◊〉
he
should
be
〈◊〉
to
bear
the
〈◊〉
of
the
Wars
alone
,
I
shewed
〈◊〉
,
that
if
it
pleased
her
to
call
to
〈◊〉
the
offer
that
had
been
made
by
the
Ambassador
resident
,
and
Mr.
〈◊〉
,
as
also
renewed
by
me
,
both
unto
her
,
and
to
the
Duke
,
both
the
King
and
she
〈◊〉
have
cause
to
rest
satisfied
,
for
that
the
said
League
proceeded
,
and
the
other
secret
League
,
for
the
matter
of
the
Low-Countries
,
there
was
such
remedy
offered
,
as
〈◊〉
the
King
〈◊〉
she
〈◊〉
have
no
●ause
to
〈◊〉
;
I
did
〈◊〉
let
her
understand
,
that
the
question
was
.
Whether
it
were
〈◊〉
to
take
some
course
for
the
resisting
of
the
King
of
Spains
greatness
.
〈◊〉
being
confessed
,
I
shewed
her
,
it
was
then
fit
to
consider
whether
the
same
might
not
be
done
without
marriage
,
seeing
the
said
marriage
〈◊〉
to
be
accompanied
with
so
many
difficulties
,
as
there
could
be
no
present
resolution
taken
〈◊〉
whereunto
she
answered
,
that
there
could
not
be
so
great
a●
〈◊〉
for
the
maintenance
of
the
association
they
were
now
to
enter
in
by
League
as
there
was
by
marriage
:
For
said
she
,
the
same
〈◊〉
that
moved
the
〈◊〉
to
〈◊〉
to
proceed
to
the
conclusion
of
the
〈◊〉
,
which
is
the
misliking
of
the
people
,
in
respect
of
the
〈◊〉
that
the
〈…〉
bring
withall
,
may
also
draw
her
to
leave
off
the
association
,
and
some
〈…〉
that
the
Crown
hath
always
car●ied
unto
Spain
.
Whereupon
●
dec●ared
●nto
her
,
〈◊〉
it
was
hard
to
make
sound
friendship
,
which
I
thought
might
be
performed
best
two
waies
,
The
one
to
shew
how
little
cause
she
〈◊〉
to
affect
〈◊〉
,
the
other
to
set
down
before
her
such
reasons
as
might
〈◊〉
the
King
and
her
,
to
believe
that
the
〈◊〉
proceeding
,
the
same
should
be
sincerely
observed
on
her
〈…〉
,
unless
there
should
be
given
some
great
cause
by
〈…〉
contrary
.
For
the
first
,
I
shewed
her
that
the
King
of
Spain
,
〈◊〉
long
after
that
her
Majestie
did
enter
into
the
possession
of
the
〈◊〉
,
being
solicited
in
a
kind
of
sort
by
her
Majesties
Ambassador
sent
〈◊〉
him
to
renew
such
Treaties
as
had
passed
between
the
House
of
〈◊〉
,
and
the
Crown
of
England
,
he
could
not
be
drawn
to
assen●
thereto
,
since
which
time
,
as
he
was
unwilling
to
renew
the
said
Treaties
;
so
hath
he
not
slackened
to
yeeld
such
fruites
of
enmitie
against
her
Majestie
,
as
were
publiquely
known
to
the
world
,
as
might
appear
by
his
Ministers
dealing
in
furthering
of
the
marriage
between
the
Duke
of
Norfolk
,
and
the
Queen
of
Scots
,
the
practising
of
the
Rebellion
in
the
North
,
his
nourishing
since
that
time
,
and
maintaining
of
those
that
were
then
the
principal
Rebels
being
retired
out
of
England
.
And
lastly
,
the
attempt
of
Ireland
,
coloured
with
the
Visor
of
the
Popes
Authority
.
These
things
being
then
considered
,
I
did
leave
it
unto
her
Majestie
to
judge
what
cause
the
Queen
my
Mistriss
had
to
seek
to
reconcile
her self
,
or
to
trust
Spain
.
Touching
the
reasons
that
might
induce
them
to
think
her
Majestie
would
inviolably
observe
the
intended
league
.
First
she
was
to
understand
that
the
Amitie
that
we
made
most
account
of
,
was
that
which
this
Crown
had
with
the
house
of
Burgundy
,
and
not
with
Spain
;
and
therefore
,
those
Countries
being
alienated
from
Spain
,
and
now
reduced
by
a
composition
between
the
Duke
and
the
States
of
that
Country
,
under
the
Government
of
her
son
,
and
traffique
being
there
established
,
whereby
there
remaineth
there
commonly
Goods
appertaining
to
her
Majesties
subjects
to
the
value
neer
of
half
a
Million
,
I
did
leave
that
unto
her
Majestie
to
judge
whether
it
were
not
a
good
caution
for
the
performance
of
that
which
should
be
promised
on
her
Majesties
behalf
.
Secondarily
,
If
that
would
not
serve
to
remove
the
diffidence
,
then
might
there
be
Hostages
,
given
interchangeably
on
both
parties
,
whose
promises
her
Majestie
would
not
violate
for
the
greatest
kingdom
in
Europe
:
Lastly
,
I
shewed
her
that
I
doubted
not
but
that
the
Duke
her
son
would
become
cautionary
for
the
due
observation
of
the
same
.
I
prayed
her
then
,
as
I
had
laid
before
her
such
reasons
as
might
induce
them
to
stand
more
assured
of
the
Queen
my
Mistresses
performance
of
the
said
League
,
then
it
seemed
they
were
,
so
I
might
(
without
offence
)
put
the
Queen
my
Mistress
to
stand
in
doubt
of
them
:
First
,
It
was
known
that
divers
great
personages
of
this
Realm
were
more
affected
to
the
Amity
of
Spain
then
England
,
whom
the
world
thought
would
omit
no
means
that
they
might
put
in
execution
,
to
dissolve
(
or
rather
to
hinder
)
before
the
Conclusion
of
the
said
Association
.
Secondly
,
Spain
challengeth
as
of
right
(
in
respect
of
assistance
given
in
the
time
of
the
Civil
war
,
when
the
Count
of
Aremberg
was
sent
into
this
Realm
to
that
purpose
)
to
have
the
Amitie
of
that
Crown
preferred
before
England
.
Lastly
,
The
consent
in
Religion
between
Spain
and
France
(
which
shall
not
lack
any
perswations
that
the
Pope
and
other
Catholike
Princes
can
use
to
dissolve
or
hinder
the
intended
Amitie
)
may
give
just
cause
to
the
Queen
to
be
doubtful
of
the
performance
on
their
behalfs
of
the
said
Association
,
then
any
reason
that
may
be
alleadged
on
the
other
side
,
Concerning
the
Queen
my
Mistris
,
I
prayed
her
(
that
if
the
King
and
she
did
finde
it
necessary
to
abridge
the
King
of
Spains
greatness
,
and
could
confidently
enter
into
the
intended
Association
)
to
consider
that
there
were
two
occasions
privately
offered
,
that
required
speedy
resolution
.
The
one
the
assisting
of
Don
Anthonio
,
the
other
the
prosecuting
of
the
enterprise
in
Flanders
;
for
the
first
,
I
shewed
her
that
the
Queen
my
Mistriss
had
assented
to
the
preparing
of
certain
ships
,
with
condition
that
the
King
her
son
would
concur
in
the
action
,
or
that
she
might
be
assured
by
the
intended
League
to
be
assisted
in
case
Spain
,
in
respect
of
the
said
support
,
should
attempt
any
thing
against
her
;
Now
forasmuch
as
the
King
and
she
seem
to
be
resolute
,
not
to
enter
into
the
League
without
marriage
,
I
saw
apparently
,
that
the
enterprise
(
which
was
privately
to
be
put
in
execution
,
or
else
would
privately
serve
to
no
purpose
.
)
would
be
quite
overthrown
.
Touching
the
enterprise
of
Flanders
(
so
honorably
attempted
by
the
Duke
her
son
,
tending
so
greatly
to
the
benefit
of
this
Crown
,
when
the
States
shall
see
the
said
League
not
to
take
place
,
whereby
it
was
not
likely
to
be
accompanied
with
success
that
otherwise
it
might
be
,
the
League
going
forword
,
it
would
be
no
less
discontentment
to
them
,
then
encouragement
to
their
enemies
.
Besides
,
I
did
let
her
understand
that
it
behoved
the
Queen
my
Mistriss
(
if
they
did
not
embrace
the
League
but
upon
such
condition
as
she
could
not
in
reason
agree
unto
,
to
take
some
other
way
for
the
establishing
of
her
own
estate
,
not
doubting
but
that
she
would
be
as
well
able
to
withstand
the
malice
of
Spain
as
any
other
of
her
neighbours
.
To
this
after
she
had
declared
how
earnestly
the
King
her
son
did
affect
the
marriage
,
considering
he
had
no
issue
himself
,
and
had
but
one
only
brother
,
upon
whom
and
such
issue
as
he
should
have
,
depended
the
continuance
of
the
house
of
Valois
,
she
prayed
me
to
consider
whether
the
King
had
not
just
cause
to
insist
upon
the
said
marriage
,
and
as
for
the
League
,
she
said
she
had
no
Commission
to
wade
therein
,
but
a
matter
that
depended
onely
on
the
King
;
and
therefore
,
because
it
required
(
for
the
reasons
by
me
alleadged
)
expedition
,
she
advised
me
to
make
haste
towards
him
,
I
then
prayed
her
,
that
for
as
much
as
I
did
understand
,
she
did
not
mean
to
be
at
Paris
in
five
or
six
days
,
she
would
dispose
his
minde
by
Letters
,
to
imbrace
the
same
;
which
she
promised
to
perform
accordingly
.
Touching
the
Companies
that
are
to
follow
the
Duke
,
I
can
as
yet
deliver
your
Lordship
no
more
,
but
this
in
generality
.
That
he
is
to
have
six
thousand
footmen
,
and
two
thousand
six
hundred
Lances
,
which
as
the
report
goeth
,
are
sufficiently
appointed
,
and
in
such
good
order
as
the
like
have
not
been
seen
this
many
yeers
in
France
;
Their
meaning
is
to
joyn
with
the
States
Forces
that
are
now
in
Flanders
,
doubting
nothing
more
then
that
the
enemy
will
not
encounter
with
them
,
but
withdraw
himself
into
his
holds
,
I
am
promised
a
particular
of
all
the
Forces
,
as
soon
as
it
cometh
to
my
hands
;
I
will
with
the
next
dispatch
send
it
to
your
Lordship
.
Your
Lordships
assured
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honorable
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
.
SIr
,
your
servant
Bonham
this
bearer
came
hither
yesterday
,
being
Wednesday
the
ninth
of
this
month
about
of
the
clock
,
at
which
time
I
was
on
the
North
side
of
the
water
,
to
have
gone
to
Theobalds
,
but
by
good
fortune
,
I
had
word
of
his
arrival
,
so
as
I
returned
,
being
not
gon
from
the
water-side
,
her
Majestie
had
two
or
three
days
before
spoken
of
you
,
marvelling
that
she
could
not
hear
from
you
,
I
answered
always
,
(
as
now
it
proved
true
)
that
the
Letters
or
bearer
should
bring
with
them
reasonable
satisfaction
;
For
I
knew
certainly
,
that
you
would
be
careful
to
delay
no
time
of
sending
,
I
delivered
to
her
Majestie
your
Letters
directed
to
her
,
shewing
her
also
that
I
had
others
directed
to
my self
,
but
she
said
she
would
first
read
her
own
,
first
Monsieurs
Letter
,
and
next
yours
,
&
so
she
having
done
,
asked
me
what
you
had
written
to
me
,
for
said
she
,
I
finde
nothing
in
mine
concerning
the
matters
for
which
he
went
,
then
I
told
her
I
would
read
yours
to
her
,
But
she
using
breath
in
speech
,
said
she
would
have
me
make
report
thereof
,
which
I
said
I
could
hardly
do
,
because
you
had
written
at
such
length
what
had
passed
in
Colloquie
,
first
betwixt
Monsieur
and
you
;
secondly
,
between
certain
of
his
Councel
and
you
at
several
times
:
Lastly
,
between
the
Queen
mother
and
you
,
and
so
in
the
end
she
was
content
to
hear
the
whole
Negociation
,
adding
her self
,
that
by
your
Letters
to
her
,
you
had
spoken
to
Monsieur
,
being
in
his
bed
after
his
Mothers
coming
thither
.
She
added
also
,
that
she
perceived
that
Monsieur
would
come
hither
and
receive
his
answer
himself
after
his
journey
of
Cambray
.
Concerning
the
Negotiation
,
she
saith
,
she
would
not
have
had
you
to
have
made
direct
mention
of
the
league
,
but
that
incidently
it
should
have
fallen
out
upon
their
objection
,
that
if
her
Majestie
would
not
consent
to
the
marriage
with
the
war
,
that
then
the
war
should
cease
.
Then
thereupon
,
she
saith
,
you
might
have
thereto
answered
,
that
in
respect
of
the
King
of
Spains
greatness
in
growing
,
it
were
good
that
there
were
such
a
league
made
betwixt
the
French
King
and
her
.
To
this
I
answered
,
that
your
ord●r
in
proceeding
was
warranted
to
you
,
both
by
your
instructions
;
and
also
,
the
same
grounded
upon
the
order
of
the
French
Kings
answer
to
her
Ambassador
,
which
was
in
three
points
.
The
first
,
to
know
the
day
of
her
marriage
,
which
being
agreed
unto
,
they
would
enter
into
a
league
offensive
and
defensive
.
And
lastly
,
to
a
secret
Treaty
for
the
matters
of
the
Low-Countrey
.
For
orderly
answer
whereunto
,
you
were
instructed
to
that
which
you
did
;
herewith
I
think
she
was
satisfied
at
your
well-doing
:
But
I
found
her
touched
with
some
fear
,
that
this
league
and
secret
treaty
should
be
very
chargeable
unto
her
.
I
told
her
,
that
there
would
be
no
great
matter
managed
that
was
free
from
charge
;
and
if
she
had
no
need
of
assistance
to
withstand
her
perils
(
which
she
knew
,
and
so
doth
all
the
world
besides
,
see
it
manifestly
otherwise
)
she
needed
not
to
have
sent
you
at
this
time
.
Then
also
she
spake
of
her
ayd
to
Don
Anthonio
,
doubting
how
to
use
the
matter
,
both
because
the
season
of
the
year
passeth
away
,
and
that
she
could
not
be
assured
what
course
the
French
King
would
take
therein
,
without
whose
entring
into
the
action
,
she
would
be
loath
to
adventure
any
thing
;
and
yet
she
added
,
that
the
French
Ambassadour
told
her
two
days
since
,
that
the
King
his
Master
had
willed
him
to
thank
her
Majestie
for
the
favours
and
supports
that
she
gave
to
Don
Anthonio
;
but
in
the
end
,
for
the
matter
,
she
would
stay
until
she
should
hear
from
you
,
what
the
French
King
will
do
therein
.
For
the
greatest
important
matter
in
the
Letter
expressed
by
the
Viscount
of
Turayne
,
I
dealt
with
her
Majestie
earnestly
therein
;
and
having
made
my
Lord
of
Leicester
first
acquainted
with
your
Letters
,
next
my
L.
Chamberlain
,
and
then
Mr.
Vice-Chamberlain
,
I
required
the
assistance
of
the
said
two
letters
,
as
a
matter
most
necessary
for
the
French
cause
in
hand
,
as
that
which
being
neglected
,
neither
a
league
offensive
,
nor
yet
hereafter
any
secret
treaties
could
remedy
.
Whereunto
she
told
me
(
as
my
Lord
of
Leicester
said
,
she
told
him
the
like
)
that
you
had
Commission
to
satisfie
Monsieurs
need
therein
;
but
presently
,
upon
seeking
to
perswade
her
,
that
words
were
no
satisfaction
,
but
that
deeds
must
do
it
,
and
such
a
thing
could
not
be
perfected
with
words
nor
thoughts
,
no
,
nor
in
short
time
;
she
answered
me
,
that
you
had
warrant
from
her
to
yield
to
that
which
was
required
,
when
you
had
found
the
Kings
disposition
desperate
to
help
his
brother
:
For
,
quoth
her
Majestie
,
if
he
should
any
way
open
my
good
will
herein
to
Monsieur
,
afore
the
French
Kings
mind
were
fully
known
,
then
the
whole
burthen
should
fall
upon
me
;
as
for
more
proof
,
saith
she
,
you
may
see
by
the
speeches
of
Monsieurs
Councellours
,
alledging
,
that
Monsieur
had
mony
lent
him
by
divers
,
upon
hope
of
the
marriage
,
as
though
the
marriage
should
serve
for
all
this
charge
;
and
thereto
her
Majestie
,
with
some
sharpness
of
speech
,
added
,
that
she
knew
and
saw
it
now
true
,
that
the
Queen
Mother
in
counsel
had
before
pronounced
,
that
if
the
marriage
could
be
concluded
,
the
Queen
of
England
should
be
put
to
the
whole
charges
.
This
is
the
substance
of
that
I
can
wring
from
her
;
for
that
she
saith
,
until
she
hear
from
you
of
your
Negotiaon
with
the
K●she
hath
nothing
here
to
〈◊〉
of
.
But
she
wished
me
to
write
to
you
as
before
is
mentioned
;
and
she
meaneth
also
to
write
some
letters
to
Monsieur
to
give
him
some
comfort
,
as
I
think
,
Marchemont
had
Letters
,
and
(
as
I
hear
by
report
)
the
contents
are
a
report
of
your
dealings
,
and
of
Monsieurs
resolute
answers
to
you
,
that
the
King
his
brother
(
would
in
no
sort
consent
to
any
thing
without
the
marriage
)
and
so
they
stand
like
good
Chapmen
,
without
falling
in
their
bargain
from
the
principal
;
but
by
this
time
you
can
best
judge
what
will
follow
.
The
Queens
Majestie
asked
me
,
whether
if
in
no
letter
from
you
to
me
,
you
had
recommended
Monsieurs
wisdom
.
I
said
,
by
no
express
speech
.
I
marvel
thereof
(
quoth
she
)
for
to
me
in
this
letter
he
doth
greatly
commend
him
,
and
so
did
by
reading
pronounce
very
great
commendation
of
him
by
you
,
but
I
saw
not
the
words
written
,
I
answered
,
that
always
you
,
above
any
other
of
her
servants
,
had
ever
commended
him
most
.
I
pray
you
remember
to
send
●s
a
Callender
of
Monsieurs
Captains
and
Leaders
,
with
the
numbers
likely
of
all
sorts
,
and
what
his
monethly
pay
may
be
in
charge
,
and
how
he
hath
been
furnished
of
money
towards
this
leavy
.
I
am
sorry
to
see
so
large
a
time
spent
from
the
beginning
of
his
preparations
until
this
time
,
and
yet
I
think
far
off
to
put
in
execution
that
which
he
pretendeth
:
I
fear
the
Queen
Mother
finding
the
marriage
desperate
,
will
practice
with
the
Duke
of
Parma
to
withdraw
his
siege
,
and
that
the
Town
may
be
relieved
,
and
so
Monsieurs
Honour
saved
;
and
thereupon
Monsieur
may
leave
his
general
enterprize
,
wherewith
the
Spaniards
ought
to
be
contented
;
For
thereby
shall
they
have
their
wills
in
the
Low-Countreys
;
and
so
also
the
Queen
Mother
may
save
her
son
free
from
gun-shot
,
and
put
up
all
her
pretences
,
and
live
without
offence
to
the
King
of
Spain
.
Thus
much
of
the
French
matters
.
From
Ireland
,
I
have
not
heard
but
once
since
you
went
,
This
tenth
of
August
,
1581.
Your
assured
loving
Friend
,
William
Burleigh
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Friend
,
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
.
SIr
,
after
I
had
yesternight
,
being
Thursday
,
written
and
sealed
up
my
Letters
,
I
understand
lately
,
that
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
hath
informed
her
Majestie
that
Monsieur
found
himself
greatly
discontented
with
the
manner
of
dealing
with
him
,
in
making
the
marriage
so
desperate
,
as
it
seemed
to
him
you
came
of
purpose
to
break
it
;
and
onely
to
sollicit
the
league
with
the
K.
upon
which
matter
this
forenoon
her
Majestie
told
me
,
that
she
misliketh
of
your
manner
of
proceedings
,
as
though
you
did
not
express
the
causes
why
she
could
consent
to
no
marriage
,
but
abruptly
shewed
that
she
would
not
marry
,
and
so
forthwith
to
deal
with
Monsieur
for
a
league
.
To
this
I
made
answer
,
Madam
,
it
is
to
be
seen
in
Mr.
Secretaries
Letters
to
me
,
which
I
read
to
you
,
that
he
did
so
proceed
to
open
your
mind
for
forbearing
to
marry
,
as
your self
did
determine
with
us
all
,
and
as
he
is
warranted
by
your
instructions
;
for
,
Madam
,
he
did
not
say
,
that
you
would
not
marry
with
him
,
but
that
as
the
case
standeth
,
he
being
entred
into
a
war
,
you
found
it
not
good
either
for
him
or
your self
,
to
assent
to
the
marriage
;
for
so
by
your
marriage
,
your
Realm
joyntly
with
your
marriage
should
enter
into
a
war
;
so
as
your
speeches
according
to
your
instructions
,
were
not
absolute
to
deny
the
marriage
,
but
to
shew
that
the
marriage
could
not
content
her
subjects
with
a
war
joyned
therewith
;
and
so
using
as
many
reasons
as
I
could
,
I
ended
,
that
I
could
not
see
that
you
had
done
any
thing
,
but
that
I
my self
in
your
place
would
have
done
the
same
.
And
I
did
put
her
Majestie
in
remembrance
,
that
all
her
resolutions
(
with
us
of
her
Councel
)
was
,
that
you
should
so
deal
,
as
to
acquit
her
of
the
marriage
;
and
if
there
might
be
,
a
good
amity
made
,
and
by
a
league
betwixt
France
and
this
Realm
,
to
abate
the
King
of
Spains
greatness
(
which
I
did
object
,
required
a
present
action
)
and
to
that
end
you
should
so
proceed
,
as
there
might
appear
no
hope
of
marriage
:
For
as
long
as
France
could
perceive
any
hope
thereof
,
they
would
not
assent
to
any
league
.
To
this
her
Majestie
could
not
but
assent
;
but
finally
,
she
changed
her
opinion
,
in
saying
,
that
if
she
should
make
a
league
,
whereby
a
war
might
follow
,
she
said
,
she
had
rather
be
at
the
charges
of
a
war
with
the
marriage
,
then
without
a
marriage
.
But
,
saith
she
,
let
Walsingham
know
my
minde
to
be
this
,
that
I
would
gladly
enter
into
a
league
with
the
French
King
,
onely
with
these
conditions
,
that
if
I
were
invaded
,
he
should
help
me
,
and
if
he
were
inwaded
,
I
would
help
him
,
and
so
to
abate
the
King
of
Spains
greatness
.
She
said
,
she
would
concur
with
the
French
King
to
do
that
,
by
aiding
of
Monsieur
;
and
also
the
King
of
Portugal
underhand
.
Against
which
I
objected
,
that
although
she
might
in
some
sort
aid
them
both
underhand
,
yet
surely
the
French
King
could
not
aid
his
brother
underhand
.
Whereupon
she
concluded
,
that
if
by
necessity
she
must
enter
into
an
open
war
,
she
would
rather
choose
to
be
at
charge
with
a
marriage
,
then
without
it
.
Finally
,
she
said
,
she
would
write
a
few
words
to
you
her self
;
which
I
prayed
her
might
not
be
discomfortable
;
and
so
she
said
,
it
should
not
be
:
But
howsoever
it
be
,
use
and
practice
your
wisdom
as
long
as
you
mean
to
do
well
,
not
to
be
your
hurt
.
I
have
made
my
Lord
of
Leicester
acquainted
herewith
,
to
whom
,
at
the
time
of
my
writing
,
her
Majestie
had
not
imparted
thus
much
;
but
when
she
shall
,
I
think
he
will
friendly
answer
for
you
,
and
so
he
hath
promised
me
to
do
.
Since
the
sealing
up
of
my
two
letters
,
her
Majestie
sent
me
word
by
Mr.
Killegrew
,
that
concerning
the
motion
made
by
Viscount
Turayne
,
you
should
let
Monsieur
understand
her
Majesties
intention
therein
according
,
that
she
did
signifie
to
you
her
mind
,
without
that
you
should
that
you
should
name
any
sum
in
certainty
,
since
the
writing
hereof
she
hath
willed
me
that
you
should
not
offer
that
part
above
mentioned
(
for
entring
into
an
open
war
until
she
should
hear
from
you
first
for
she
desireth
most
of
all
to
have
a
League
defensive
and
offensive
without
war
(
but
upon
first
cause
by
the
king
of
Spain
)
and
to
joyn
in
ayd
secretly
underhand
.
To
the
which
if
they
will
not
assent
without
open
ayding
;
then
you
shall
so
advertise
,
for
as
her
minde
now
seemeth
to
be
,
she
will
rather
marry
with
the
war
,
then
have
the
war
without
the
marriage
;
Even
now
at
the
closing
up
of
this
Letter
,
her
Majestie
sent
me
this
little
Letter
to
you
,
and
so
I
have
directed
it
,
wishing
you
not
to
be
troubled
therewith
,
Greenwich
this
11
of
August
.
Yours
assured
,
W.
Burleigh
.
To
her
Majestie
August
10.
IT
may
please
your
most
excellent
Majestie
,
the
continuance
of
Gods
goodness
towards
your
Highness
,
hath
not
the
least
appeared
in
this
resolution
that
the
King
hath
taken
to
joyn
with
you
in
streighter
Amitie
,
being
as
your
Majestie
knoweth
(
considering
the
earnest
Protestations
that
have
been
made
here
to
the
contrary
,
as
a
thing
no
way
to
be
yielded
unto
,
unless
the
same
might
be
accompanied
with
marriage
)
a
matter
thought
altogether
impossible
to
be
brought
to
pass
;
&
so
much
the
greater
is
this
benefit
to
be
esteemed
in
that
they
seem
to
be
resolved
to
continue
the
prosecution
of
the
Marriage
,
whereby
your
Majestie
of
necessity
(
if
your
state
hereafter
shall
induce
you
hereunto
)
are
left
at
your
own
choice
to
proceed
therein
,
or
to
relinquish
the
same
;
as
I
doubt
not
but
your
Majestie
will
be
thankful
to
God
for
this
so
great
benefit
,
so
I
hope
your
Highness
(
for
that
this
League
cannot
be
accompanied
without
charges
)
will
prefer
safety
before
Treasure
,
assuring
your
Majestie
,
that
there
shall
want
no
care
in
me
,
or
my
associates
to
reduce
the
same
charges
to
as
tolerate
a
proportion
as
may
be
,
I
hope
also
your
Majestie
will
have
both
gracious
consideration
,
and
speedy
resolution
touching
the
Viscount
of
Turaigns
advise
,
for
an
offer
to
be
made
unto
his
Highness
of
present
support
of
a
hundred
thousand
Ducats
,
upon
such
resosolution
as
your
Majestie
shall
take
therein
,
we
are
to
attend
here
either
good
or
evil
success
of
this
Treatie
,
Monsieur
Pi●ac
sent
a
Gentleman
unto
me
,
to
let
me
understand
how
greatly
he
was
grieved
to
hear
,
that
a
Prince
of
your
Majesties
vertues
and
worthiness
(
whose
good
opinion
he
did
esteem
before
any
worldly
Treasure
)
should
have
entred
into
some
sinister
conceit
of
his
devotion
towards
you
,
and
to
the
end
that
his
desire
to
cleer
himself
in
that
behalf
,
may
the
better
appear
unto
your
Majestie
,
he
prayed
me
to
conveigh
unto
your
Highness
this
inclosed
.
The
desire
I
have
to
dispatch
this
messenger
with
speed
,
maketh
me
to
forbear
to
trouble
your
Majestie
any
further
,
beseeching
God
to
continue
his
blessings
towards
you
,
whereby
we
your
poor
subjects
may
enjoy
the
continuance
of
that
happy
Government
,
we
have
most
happily
lived
under
,
during
your
Majesties
Reign
.
Paris
August
10.
Your
Majesties
most
humble
Subject
,
F.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Rght
Honorable
,
and
their
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
OUr
very
good
Lord
,
may
it
please
your
Lordship
to
let
her
Majestie
understand
,
that
upon
Thursday
the
eleventh
of
this
month
in
the
afternoon
,
at
the
time
of
our
access
unto
the
King
,
I
the
Secretary
declared
unto
him
her
Majesties
Answer
to
the
three
points
,
according
to
mine
Instructions
,
with
reasons
and
perswasions
to
make
him
like
thereof
;
after
the
King
had
heard
them
very
attentively
,
he
answered
to
the
first
,
That
he
was
sorry
to
hear
the
Answer
so
far
from
his
expectation
,
for
that
he
trusted
to
be
fully
satisfyed
therein
to
his
contentment
,
as
a
thing
he
desired
most
in
the
world
;
and
(
for
the
singular
affection
he
beareth
to
his
brother
)
he
rejoyced
in
it
as
much
as
in
any
good
thing
that
might
happen
to
himself
,
and
thought
his
brother
to
be
the
happiest
of
all
other
,
to
match
with
a
Princess
of
that
Virtue
;
and
that
he
himself
having
no
children
(
and
yet
God
might
send
him
some
)
esteemed
of
his
brother
,
as
of
his
son
and
his
heir
;
and
that
with
his
brother
her
Highness
should
marry
himself
,
and
all
his
means
,
wishing
her
Majestie
would
believe
with
what
affection
he
imbraced
that
marriage
;
but
that
seeing
her
Majestie
findeth
now
that
difficultie
,
and
amongst
other
the
misliking
of
her
Subjects
to
this
marriage
,
he
took
it
to
be
one
of
the
Malheurs
that
happened
to
him
;
and
that
he
cannot
express
the
grief
he
hath
carried
ever
since
he
hath
heard
of
this
alteration
,
by
the
Queen
his
mother
,
and
that
if
his
soul
might
be
seen
,
his
grief
should
well
apear
therein
.
But
yet
laid
,
that
he
trusted
her
Majestie
would
give
him
and
his
brother
more
comfort
then
this
;
and
that
her
Highness
would
procure
the
good
liking
of
her
people
therein
,
praying
us
all
very
earnestly
to
be
a
means
,
and
to
do
good
offices
to
her
Majestie
in
that
behalf
.
Many
other
speeches
he
uttered
of
great
affection
in
this
point
,
to
have
the
marriage
go
forward
:
as
to
the
other
two
points
,
for
a
League
offensive
and
defensive
,
and
for
a
private
Treatie
for
the
matters
of
the
Low-Countries
,
he
said
,
that
though
there
were
good
Amitie
and
Intelligence
already
between
her
Majestie
and
him
,
yet
he
was
most
desirous
to
enter
into
a
streighter
Amitie
with
her
Highness
,
for
the
better
assurance
of
his
good
will
towards
her
,
and
that
he
would
in
both
these
matters
confer
with
the
Queen
his
mother
,
and
then
would
appoint
some
to
come
to
us
,
to
let
us
understand
his
further
determination
therein
;
adding
again
his
former
desire
,
that
the
first
matter
so
well
begun
might
not
be
thus
ended
;
for
he
had
a
special
confidence
in
her
Majestie
,
that
she
will
not
suffer
it
so
to
do
,
and
then
prayed
us
all
again
particularly
as
he
had
done
before
:
thereto
I
the
Secretary
said
,
that
her
Majestie
should
be
speedily
advertised
of
this
his
Answer
and
request
,
praying
his
Majestie
,
that
because
these
other
things
required
speedy
resolution
,
and
among
other
the
case
of
Don
Anthonio
,
it
would
please
him
to
deliver
his
pleasure
so
soon
as
might
be
,
whereunto
he
consented
.
Then
we
went
to
the
Queen
his
mother
,
being
in
her
Chamber
,
where
I
the
Secretary
remembring
unto
her
what
had
passed
between
her
and
me
before
,
and
how
I
had
at
this
time
proceeded
with
the
King
,
and
what
answer
his
Majestie
had
made
,
I
prayed
her
to
procure
the
Kings
resolution
therein
with
speed
,
which
she
promised
she
would
do
;
this
was
the
effect
of
our
Negotiation
at
this
time
;
whereof
we
have
thought
meet
to
advertise
her
Majestie
in
the
mean
time
;
until
we
may
further
understand
of
the
Kings
Deputies
,
how
other
things
will
be
answered
and
offered
to
be
treated
upon
.
And
so
we
take
our
leave
of
your
Lordship
,
from
Paris
this
tenth
of
August
1581.
Your
Lordships
to
Command
,
-
Fr.
Walsingham
.
-
Henry
Cobham
-
Iohn
Sommers
.
To
the
Right
Honorable
my
good
friend
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
.
SIR
,
Your
servant
Watson
brought
hither
at
dinner
time
this
day
,
being
Sunday
the
thirteenth
,
your
Letters
,
that
is
your
common
Letter
;
dated
the
tenth
from
you
;
the
ordinary
Ambassador
,
and
Master
Sommers
;
containing
your
Negotiation
with
the
French
King
,
and
your
private
Letter
dated
the
eleventh
,
with
another
of
your
own
to
her
Majestie
,
and
one
from
Pinart
as
her
Majestie
informed
me
;
by
the
Treaty
with
the
King
,
it
seemeth
the
King
refuseth
not
to
have
a
Treaty
of
streighter
Amity
,
and
yet
he
carpeth
upon
the
marriage
;
by
your
Letter
to
her
Majestie
,
as
she
telleth
me
,
you
think
there
may
be
a
Treaty
without
the
marriage
,
but
not
without
charge
.
And
therein
her
Majestie
saith
,
she
had
as
good
be
as
charge
with
a
marriage
,
as
without
;
and
therefore
,
she
hath
again
willed
me
to
write
unto
you
,
That
if
Monsieurs
action
may
be
continued
towards
the
Low-Countries
,
she
can
be
content
to
be
at
some
reasonable
charge
by
Contribution
with
the
French
King
to
maintain
the
same
,
so
it
be
underhand
,
to
bring
her
into
no
war
,
otherwise
she
will
not
you
shall
consent
without
making
her
privy
,
and
having
her
answer
,
and
for
a
Treaty
offensive
and
defensive
;
she
can
also
be
content
therewith
,
but
not
thereby
directly
to
enter
into
a
war
;
in
this
sort
she
hath
willed
me
expresly
to
write
unto
you
,
not
allowing
any
Argument
to
the
contrary
,
whereof
I
made
divers
;
and
those
apparant
necessary
:
for
by
these
means
the
King
of
Spains
greatness
shall
grow
to
such
ripeness
as
hereafter
no
open
force
shall
withstand
it
.
And
it
is
not
likely
that
the
French
King
will
aide
his
brother
which
he
cannot
to
any
purpose
do
secretly
,
where
her
Majestie
will
do
it
but
underhand
;
For
the
matter
mentioned
by
the
Viscount
Turraign
,
both
my
Lord
of
Leicester
and
I
have
deal●
very
earnestly
with
her
,
and
she
hath
answered
my
Lord
of
Leicester
that
she
hath
given
a
full
order
to
you
for
the
same
,
but
by
me
she
answereth
that
you
know
her
meaning
to
be
,
that
if
the
French
King
shall
not
ayd
his
Brother
,
she
will
not
see
him
abandoned
;
But
I
desired
to
know
how
she
would
ayd
him
;
and
the
Viscounts
motion
importeth
both
necessity
and
speed
to
be
relieved
,
she
answereth
,
that
until
she
may
hear
from
you
,
what
the
French
King
will
do
for
his
brother
,
she
will
answer
no
more
particularly
.
This
evening
she
willed
me
to
advertise
you
that
she
is
in
great
doubt
that
the
Queen
mother
will
induce
Monsieur
to
leave
the
enterprise
of
Cambray
,
with
an
intention
to
compass
the
marriage
,
and
then
she
saith
,
if
the
marriage
shall
not
follow
,
Monsieur
shall
be
dishonored
,
and
the
King
of
Spain
shall
prosper
;
hereof
she
commanded
me
to
write
to
you
,
that
you
should
have
thereof
good
regard
.
In
this
sort
I
am
commanded
to
write
unto
you
,
but
in
what
sort
you
shall
deal
to
remedy
this
inconvenience
,
neither
by
her
Majestie
can
I
direct
you
,
nor
of
my self
can
I
inform
you
;
but
I
know
you
will
do
your
best
,
as
the
place
and
time
shall
serve
,
and
more
cannot
be
required
.
Her
Majestie
would
have
Master
Sommers
to
return
,
and
so
she
willed
me
to
signifie
her
pleasure
;
and
yet
I
told
her
that
he
was
in
Commission
,
and
might
hardly
be
spared
:
but
yet
she
commanded
me
so
to
write
;
if
his
being
there
cannot
be
spared
,
you
may
do
well
to
write
so
,
otherwise
I
do
leave
the
matter
to
your
consideration
,
I
know
it
will
greatly
grieve
you
,
not
to
have
a
good
Answer
to
the
matter
for
the
Loan
moved
by
the
Viscount
,
but
surely
all
means
are
used
here
to
help
,
but
none
prevail
as
yet
.
The
Letter
written
from
Master
Cobham
the
ninth
of
August
,
consisted
on
two
points
,
very
contrary
;
the
first
shewed
the
French
Kings
allowance
to
have
Don
Anthonies
case
furthered
here
;
as
also
it
was
there
.
The
second
contained
matter
of
great
appearance
,
that
Monsieur
should
be
withdrawn
from
offending
of
Spain
;
and
contrariwise
,
to
marry
,
which
two
points
cannot
concur
.
Master
Beal
hath
the
ciphered
Letter
of
Twyns
to
procure
to
be
interpreted
,
but
as
yet
it
is
not
done
,
and
so
with
my
paper
I
end
.
From
Greenwich
the
13
of
August
1581.
Yours
assured
,
William
Burleigh
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
my
very
good
Friend
,
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
.
SIR
,
since
my
writing
yesternight
,
though
the
Letters
be
not
gone
,
yet
her
Majestie
by
way
of
repetition
hath
willed
me
again
to
warn
you
,
that
you
be
not
overtaken
with
this
,
that
her
Majestie
doubteth
that
the
Queen
mother
will
withdraw
Monsieur
from
the
Low-Countries
actions
,
meaning
thereby
to
obtain
the
marriage
,
which
her
Majestie
cannot
allow
in
any
sort
to
have
the
action
left
;
how
you
shall
be
able
to
order
this
,
you
must
there
seek
the
way
.
For
ayding
of
Monsieur
,
these
are
her
Majesties
words
,
that
if
you
finde
the
King
not
willing
to
support
his
brother
,
rather
then
the
action
shall
fail
,
you
shall
say
that
her
Majestie
will
not
see
him
destitute
,
but
the
sum
she
will
not
name
till
she
hear
from
you
,
we
are
desirous
to
hear
how
the
King
will
deal
to
ayd
Don
Anthonio
for
her
Majestie
here
is
in
such
a
suspence
,
as
at
this
present
,
the
journey
stayeth
;
namely
,
because
besides
her
5000.
l.
there
is
demanded
2500.
l.
more
,
which
she
will
not
yield
,
and
neither
Drake
nor
Hawkins
will
go
onward
further
:
and
upon
some
scruples
,
Mr.
Bingham
,
York
,
Fenton
,
and
Ward
,
do
forbear
,
her
Majestie
saith
,
you
know
some
cause
why
Mr.
York
should
not
be
trusted
,
She
speaketh
of
a
practisement
by
him
in
the
Thames
mouth
,
whereof
she
hath
willed
me
to
write
to
you
,
that
you
should
call
it
to
memory
,
I
renewed
my
opinion
that
you
could
not
spare
Mr.
Sommers
,
whereunto
she
answered
,
that
if
you
could
not
,
you
should
do
as
you
thought
best
,
although
she
said
she
would
that
he
returned
.
Greenwich
this
13
of
August
.
Yours
assuredly
,
William
Burleigh
.
NOs
Franciscus
Walsingham
eques
auratus
,
serenissimae
Reginae
Angliae
primarius
Secretarius
,
ac
praenobilis
Ordinis
Garterii
Cancellarius
:
Henricus
Cobham
Eques
item
auratus
&
ejusdem
serenissimae
Reginaeapud
Christianissimum
Regem
Legatus
residens
,
&
Johannes
Sommer
Armiger
,
ejusdem
serenissimae
Reginae
Clericorum
sigilli
unus
,
Omnibus
ad
quos
presentes
litterae
pervenerint
,
salutem
.
C●m
pro
authoritate
nobis
in
hac
parte
data
a
serenissima
Regina
Angliae
Domina
nostra
clementissima
,
reservationem
eam
,
quae
erat
a
sua
Majestate
in
12
dies
rejecta
,
per
literas
suas
ad
Christianissimum
Regem
scriptas
de
data
ix
diei
mensis
Julii
proxime
praeteriti
,
propter
quasdam
causas
maxime
urgentes
,
prolongavimus
in
decem
alios
dies
continue
,
post
praefatos
12
dies
finitos
,
sequentes
:
Testibus
literis
nostris
ex
opido
Lusarci
datis
31
dicti
Mensis
Julii
proxime
praeteriti
quibus
10
diebu●
cum
par
nobis
esse
non
queat
,
ad
ea
exequenda
quae
a
dicta
serenissima
Regina
Domina
nostra
clementissima
habemus
in
mandatis
;
neque
voluntati
suae
Regiae
quicquid
injuriae
facere
,
aut
committere
pro
observantiae
nostrae
in
eam
officio
debeamus
.
Nos
supra
nominati
Ambassadores
,
Commissarii
&
,
deputati
dictae
serenissimae
Reginae
sufficienti
ad
id
,
praeter
caetera
,
authoritate
muniti
,
cupientes
quantum
in
nobis
est
,
incommodis
quibuscumque
praecavere
,
temporumque
momenta
sic
disponere
,
ut
toti
,
tam
serenissimae
Reginae
Angliae
Dominae
nostrae
Clementissimae
,
quam
Christianissimae
Majestatis
,
voluntati
,
desiderioque
fiat
satis
,
praefatis
10
diebus
alios
10
dies
adjiciendos
putamus
&
adjicimus
,
quibus
pro
parte
dictae
serinissimae
Reginae
dictam
reservationem
prorogatam
&
continuatum
esse
cupimus
,
ita
quod
durante
dicto
termino
dictarum
x
dierū
post
dictos
x
dies
finitos
tractatus
ille
cujus
gratia
dicta
reservatio
facta
fuit
pro
parte
dictae
serenissimae
Reginae
,
in
suo
robore
permaneat
sine
ulla
laesione
aut
diminutione
quacunque
.
In
cujus
rei
testimonium
has
litteras
nostras
manuum
nostrarum
subscriptione
munivimus
.
Datae
ex
Urbe
Parisiorum
12
Mensis
Augusti
1581.
-
Francis
Walsingham
-
Henry
Cobham
.
-
Iohn
Sommers
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
advertise
her
Majestie
that
the
next
day
after
our
Audience
in
the
afternoon
,
there
repaired
by
the
Kings
Commandment
unto
us
Mr.
Chivergni
Villeguier
,
President
Brissac
la
mothe
Fenelon
,
Secretary
Pynart
,
and
Du
Uray
,
where
Mr.
Chivergni
in
the
name
of
the
rest
did
declare
unto
us
,
that
they
were
sent
by
the
King
to
let
us
understand
the
great
hope
he
conceived
of
me
the
Secretary
,
serving
her
Majestie
in
that
place
of
trust
,
I
should
have
brought
her
Highnesses
full
resolution
for
the
proceeding
in
the
marriage
,
considering
how
far
forth
the
matter
had
been
already
proceeded
in
,
the
benefit
that
would
have
ensued
thereby
,
as
well
for
her
Majesties
own
Realm
,
as
for
the
knitting
the
two
Crowns
in
an
Amitie
indissolluble
,
that
now
finding
the
matter
to
fall
out
otherwise
,
his
Majestie
was
greatly
grieved
withal
,
for
that
he
did
not
see
how
there
could
be
any
sound
or
perfect
Amitie
without
marriage
.
To
which
speech
,
after
I
the
Secretary
had
declared
unto
them
at
length
,
the
manner
of
the
proceeding
in
the
prosecution
of
the
marriage
,
and
the
Reasons
that
did
move
her
Majestie
to
take
that
resolution
as
she
did
presently
send
me
withal
;
We
shewed
them
that
we
found
it
very
strange
,
considering
the
speeches
used
to
us
the
day
before
by
the
King
,
by
the
which
he
declared
,
that
he
was
content
that
the
Treatie
of
the
League
should
proceed
,
without
annexing
thereto
the
condition
of
the
marriage
,
that
there
should
now
fall
out
an
alteration
thereof
;
and
therefore
prayed
them
to
acquaint
us
with
the
reasons
of
the
change
,
whereby
we
might
advertise
her
Majestie
thereof
,
who
might
think
great
lightness
in
us
to
give
her
an
assurance
of
a
thing
proceeding
from
the
Kings
own
mo●th
,
which
afterward
should
not
fill
out
so
in
effect
,
Upon
which
speech
Du
Uray
made
a
very
long
discourse
touching
the
earnestness
of
his
Masters
affection
,
the
full
assurance
he
made
of
the
marriage
,
and
the
touch
of
credit
that
would
grow
unto
him
,
if
the
same
should
not
take
effect
.
And
did
declare
unto
us
,
that
the
Duke
his
Master
had
given
express
commandment
to
be
an
humble
suitor
to
the
King
,
that
he
would
not
proceed
to
the
Treaty
of
the
League
,
before
assurance
given
,
that
the
marriage
should
take
place
:
thereupon
the
rest
of
the
Commissioners
in
excuse
of
the
King
did
declare
,
how
that
Du
Uray
had
not
delivered
his
charge
unto
his
Majestie
,
until
the
morning
following
▪
in
audience
,
who
if
he
had
understood
before
his
brothers
request
in
that
behalf
,
could
not
have
yielded
that
that
Treatie
should
have
been
proceeded
in
without
the
marriage
.
Then
I
the
Secretary
shewed
the
Commissioners
,
how
that
I
found
Du
Urays
speech
strange
,
for
that
the
Duke
himself
at
the
time
of
my
being
with
him
,
did
promise
that
he
would
not
oppose
himself
to
any
thing
that
her
Majestie
did
desire
,
and
so
concluded
,
that
though
he
could
not
be
a
furtherer
of
the
League
without
marriage
;
yet
would
he
not
hinder
the
same
.
Then
Pynart
as
he
said
by
the
Kings
commandment
,
and
his
mothers
,
did
let
us
understand
,
that
whereas
they
did
finde
that
the
principal
difficultie
;
whereupon
the
stay
of
the
marriage
grew
,
proceeded
through
the
enterprise
,
that
Monsieur
had
in
the
Low-Countries
,
their
Majesties
being
desirous
that
the
marriage
should
take
place
,
had
dispatched
that
afternoon
Monsieur
de
Bellieure
to
the
Prince
of
Parma
,
to
procure
that
the
said
Prince
might
withdraw
his
siege
fom
Cambray
,
and
that
the
Town
might
be
left
in
a
newtrality
,
as
a
member
of
the
Empire
;
and
further
to
perswade
,
that
there
might
be
a
general
abstinence
of
war
for
the
space
of
five
or
six
months
in
the
which
time
there
might
be
some
composition
treated
between
the
King
of
Spain
,
and
his
Subjects
.
That
the
King
and
his
Mother
were
in
good
hope
that
the
same
might
be
brought
to
pass
,
which
they
did
the
rather
desire
,
to
the
end
Monsieur
might
in
the
mean
time
go
over
into
England
,
and
finish
that
which
had
happily
been
begun
.
Upon
this
overture
we
did
let
them
understand
,
that
if
there
might
be
such
a
peace
procured
as
might
be
accompanied
with
safety
,
none
would
be
more
glad
of
it
then
the
Queen
our
mistress
:
Notwithstanding
we
did
signifie
unto
them
,
that
there
were
many
apparent
reasons
to
shew
that
the
same
was
not
likely
to
take
place
but
to
the
great
prejudice
and
peril
of
those
of
the
Low-Countries
;
and
therefore
prayed
them
to
call
to
remembrance
how
that
her
Majesty
at
the
time
of
his
Ministers
being
in
England
did
protest
unto
them
(
at
such
time
as
they
did
let
her
understand
that
Monsieur
should
give
over
the
enterprise
of
Flanders
,
for
that
they
saw
it
was
an
impediment
to
the
marriage
)
that
she
should
be
loth
,
considering
how
much
it
would
touch
him
in
honour
,
and
how
dangerous
it
would
be
for
them
of
the
Low-Countries
in
case
he
should
give
over
the
same
,
that
her
marriage
should
be
accompanied
with
so
dolorous
effects
.
And
as
she
did
then
protest
upon
the
overture
made
to
give
over
the
enterprise
,
so
we
her
ministers
seeing
the
danger
that
might
g●ow
many
wayes
by
the
intended
Treaty
with
the
Prince
of
Parma
,
serving
better
for
the
suffering
of
the
King
of
Spain
to
grow
to
his
greatness
,
then
for
the
relief
of
the
poor
afflicted
in
that
Country
,
could
not
in
reason
,
and
our
particular
opinions
,
(
having
no
Commission
to
deale
therein
)
see
any
likelihood
that
the
same
might
take
any
good
effect
:
And
therefore
prayed
them
,
that
unless
they
saw
some
other
cause
that
might
move
them
to
take
that
course
,
they
would
forbe●●
so
to
do
.
This
matter
did
minister
unto
us
argument
for
the
space
of
two
houres
at
the
least
;
which
for
avoiding
tediousness
,
we
think
meet
to
omit
.
And
i●
the
end
grew
to
this
conclusion
with
them
,
that
either
it
would
please
them
that
we
might
proceed
in
the
said
Treaty
,
or
else
that
they
would
procure
us
audience
,
that
we
might
understand
from
the
Kings
own
mouth
,
the
revocation
of
that
he
had
assented
unto
,
letting
them
also
understand
,
that
we
did
mean
presently
to
advertise
her
Majestie
of
this
change
,
to
the
end
that
thereupon
she
might
give
order
for
the
stay
of
the
Ships
prepared
for
Don
Anthonio
,
being
well
assured
that
her
Majestie
upon
this
alteration
,
would
forbear
any
further
proceeding
therein
;
which
we
did
the
rather
to
let
them
understand
,
for
that
it
might
provoke
them
to
perswade
the
King
to
maintain
his
former
resolution
:
Whereupon
they
withdrawing
themselves
apart
,
did
afterwards
let
us
understand
,
that
they
would
make
report
unto
the
King
of
that
which
had
passed
between
us
;
and
in
the
mean
time
did
earnestly
pray
us
,
that
we
would
forbear
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
as
also
not
to
disswade
the
going
forward
of
the
support
appointed
for
Don
Anthonio
;
whereunto
,
after
most
earnest
request
made
by
them
,
we
did
assent
,
with
condition
,
That
we
might
receive
answer
by
ten
of
the
clock
the
next
day
,
and
therein
we
did
the
more
willingly
yield
,
for
that
they
did
put
us
in
hope
that
we
should
receive
answer
from
the
King
to
our
contentment
.
The
next
day
Monsieur
de
la
Mot
,
Bu●zar
and
Pinart
came
to
us
,
and
told
us
,
that
the
rest
of
their
Colleagues
,
and
they
had
communicated
with
the
King
,
the
Negotiation
passed
the
day
before
between
them
and
us
,
and
that
they
had
remembred
to
his
Majestie
,
his
Speech
delivered
unto
us
,
which
we
conceived
to
be
this
,
That
he
was
pleased
to
appoint
some
to
Treat
with
us
touching
a
〈◊〉
Amity
to
be
had
with
her
Majestie
,
seeing
there
were
such
difficulties
that
did
accompany
the
marriage
:
That
his
Majestie
answered
,
That
the
alteration
grew
upon
two
causes
,
the
one
of
a
motion
made
to
him
by
me
the
Secretary
,
for
a
further
prolongation
of
certain
daies
to
conserve
the
validity
of
the
reservation
,
the
last
prolongation
being
to
expire
within
a
day
or
two
,
which
motion
gave
him
hope
that
the
marriage
might
take
effect
.
The
other
upon
a
request
made
by
Du.
Uray
,
in
the
name
of
the
Duke
his
brother
,
that
the
League
in
no
case
might
be
proceeded
in
without
the
Marriage
;
which
the
King
,
seeing
the
matter
touched
so
greatly
his
brother
in
affection
and
honour
,
could
not
deny
his
request
.
And
to
the
end
he
might
understand
his
further
mind
therein
,
he
thought
good
to
send
Pinart
unto
him
out
of
hand
,
to
acquaint
him
what
had
passed
hitherto
in
the
matter
,
since
our
last
audience
,
upon
whose
return
we
should
then
understand
the
Kings
further
pleasure
,
praying
us
in
the
mean
time
to
have
patience
,
and
to
interpret
the
Kings
answer
touching
the
alteration
,
in
good
part
,
assuring
us
,
that
this
delay
would
rather
further
then
hinder
the
matter
we
sought
.
To
these
two
allegations
,
I
the
Secretary
did
reply
,
That
as
for
the
first
,
concerning
my
motion
for
a
further
prolongation
,
the
same
grew
only
upon
this
,
that
understanding
as
well
by
Monsieur
,
as
by
the
King
himself
,
and
Queen
Mother
,
that
their
meaning
was
,
that
the
pursuit
of
the
Marriage
should
be
pursued
still
,
in
hope
that
her
Majestie
might
in
time
remove
by
her
wisdom
,
those
difficulties
,
for
the
which
she
could
not
presently
for
divers
important
causes
,
proceed
in
the
same
.
I
thought
good
,
for
the
more
validity
of
the
reservation
,
to
propound
a
further
prolongation
thereof
,
considering
that
the
last
was
to
expire
within
two
or
three
daies
,
and
therefore
the
King
could
take
no
just
cause
upon
any
motion
,
to
revoke
his
former
resolution
.
And
as
for
the
second
,
concerning
a
request
of
Du
Urayes
,
made
in
the
Duke
his
Masters
name
,
for
the
stay
of
the
said
Treaty
,
unless
it
might
be
accompanied
with
marriage
.
I
alleadged
,
that
it
seemed
very
unlikely
,
that
at
the
Queen
mothers
being
with
the
Duke
,
which
was
two
daies
after
Du
Uray
was
sent
from
the
said
Duke
unto
the
King
,
he
propounded
no
such
request
unto
her
for
the
stay
of
the
Treaty
;
for
if
he
had
,
it
was
likely
she
would
have
acquainted
the
King
withall
;
and
thereupon
his
Majestie
would
have
framed
his
answer
accordingly
:
Which
we
finding
not
to
fall
out
so
,
cannot
but
greatly
marvel
at
this
change
;
whereunto
they
replyed
,
that
though
the
Queen
mother
had
indeed
charged
Du.
Uray
therewith
,
yet
he
insisted
still
upon
the
same
,
as
a
matter
he
had
received
in
commandment
from
the
Duke
his
Master
,
and
could
not
dispence
with
it
without
order
from
him
.
We
then
finding
by
them
,
that
we
could
not
prevail
to
induce
them
to
assent
to
proceed
to
the
Treaty
,
untill
they
heard
from
the
Duke
,
thought
good
to
forbear
any
further
pressing
of
the
matter
,
and
to
attend
Mr.
Pinarts
return
;
and
to
the
end
we
might
know
Monsieurs
intent
in
that
behalf
,
we
thought
good
to
send
Mr.
Sommers
forthwith
(
as
well
to
perswade
with
him
to
remove
his
impediments
,
as
also
to
acquaint
him
with
such
speeches
as
are
given
out
here
〈◊〉
an
intended
marriage
with
Spain
,
whereby
we
might
as
well
●ound
him
in
the
one
,
as
in
the
other
)
In
this
conference
we
did
let
them
understand
of
some
cause
we
had
to
mistrust
(
especially
upon
this
voyage
of
Bellieure
)
that
they
were
loath
to
separate
themselves
from
the
amity
of
Spain
,
praying
them
therefore
,
that
if
they
were
so
disposed
,
we
might
know
the
truth
thereof
,
letting
them
understand
●hat
the
cause
of
our
coming
,
was
not
to
dissolve
any
amity
they
had
with
〈◊〉
,
or
any
other
Prince
,
otherwise
then
should
stand
with
the
Kings
honour
,
and
his
surety
.
Whereupon
they
made
great
protestations
,
that
the
King
had
great
cause
for
sundry
respects
,
to
look
into
the
King
of
Spains
greatness
,
and
therefore
prayed
us
to
lay
distrust
aside
,
not
doubting
,
but
in
time
the
King
would
deal
,
we
should
see
,
very
honourably
;
the
cause
whereof
Pinart
did
assure
us
with
most
earnest
protestations
,
as
a
man
that
was
acquainted
with
the
secrets
and
inwards
of
the
Kings
own
soul.
At
the
end
of
our
conference
upon
the
Speeches
,
I
the
Secretary
,
delivered
unto
them
,
how
that
her
Majestie
understanding
of
this
alteration
with
the
King
,
for
entring
into
the
association
,
would
cause
the
preparations
for
Portugal
to
stay
;
Pinart
desired
very
earnestly
in
Queen
mothers
name
,
that
in
no
case
they
might
stay
,
but
be
furthered
with
all
convenient
expedition
,
and
that
she
would
take
it
as
a
singular
favour
done
to
her self
by
her
Majestie
,
in
case
she
would
go
forward
therewith
,
as
she
had
begun
,
assuring
us
that
there
were
at
Bourdeaux
,
certain
ships
in
a
readiness
likewise
,
to
set
forwards
towards
the
Isles
,
to
be
imployed
in
this
service
.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
-
Francis
Walsingham
,
-
Henry
Cobham
,
-
Io.
Sommers
.
A
Memorial
for
Mr.
Sommers
.
FIrst
you
shall
declare
to
the
Duke
,
That
whereas
the
King
had
yielded
to
proceed
to
the
Treaty
without
marriage
;
the
same
resolution
was
altered
by
a
request
made
by
Du.
Vray
in
his
name
,
that
it
might
not
be
proceeded
in
without
the
said
marriage
;
whereupon
our
Negotiation
in
that
behalf
,
is
stayed
untill
the
King
and
the
Queen
his
Mother
shall
by
Secretary
Pinart
,
understand
his
determination
touching
the
continuance
of
the
said
stay
by
Du.
Uray
procured
,
that
whereas
I
the
Secretary
,
at
the
time
of
my
being
with
him
,
did
pray
his
Highness
,
considering
the
proceeding
in
the
League
,
did
require
expedition
,
that
it
would
please
him
to
recommend
the
same
unto
●he
King
.
He
did
then
declare
unto
me
,
that
though
he
could
not
recommend
the
same
in
respect
of
the
doubt
,
and
conceived
that
it
might
impeach
the
marriage
,
which
was
the
matter
he
chiefly
sought
;
yet
considering
he
found
by
me
,
that
it
tended
to
the
advancement
of
her
Highness
service
,
he
would
not
impeach
or
hinder
the
same
,
we
are
therefore
to
pray
his
Highness
it
would
please
him
,
for
the
satisfaction
of
the
Queen
my
Mistress
(
hav●ng
advertised
her
of
his
promise
made
in
that
behalf
)
to
let
us
understand
the
cause
of
the
alteration
thereof
,
that
it
shall
be
meet
to
lay
before
him
the
benefit
that
may
grow
by
the
said
League
unto
the
enterprise
that
he
hath
in
hand
,
by
comforting
his
own
party
in
the
Low-Countries
,
by
discomforting
the
adverse
party
,
as
also
that
it
will
serve
to
very
good
purpose
,
to
remove
the
jealousnesse
here
within
this
Realme
,
and
thereby
to
continue
the
present
peace
,
whereby
he
may
the
better
prosper
in
his
present
actions
;
that
we
doe
not
see
how
it
may
greatly
hinder
his
intended
pursuit
of
the
Marriage
,
but
will
rather
further
the
same
,
for
that
it
will
breed
a
good
satisfaction
in
her
Majesties
Subjects
,
and
to
put
them
in
hope
to
receive
more
fruit
of
the
Marriage
,
when
they
shall
see
these
two
Crownes
to
be
knit
together
in
amity
against
their
common
Enemy
the
King
of
Spain
.
That
we
hearing
of
certain
bruites
given
out
at
Paris
,
not
by
mean
and
base
persons
,
but
by
such
as
doe
pretend
to
know
how
matters
of
importance
d●e
passe
,
how
that
there
should
be
some
overture
made
by
his
Highness
,
of
a
marriage
with
Spain
;
which
we
for
our
parts
can
in
no
case
beleeve
,
considering
the
earnest
protestations
that
have
been
made
by
the
King
,
his
Mother
,
and
himself
,
touching
his
intention
,
for
the
continuance
of
the
pursuit
of
the
Marriage
,
and
therefore
did
think
meet
,
in
respect
of
the
Honour
that
we
think
our selves
bound
to
bear
towards
one
that
hath
so
well
deserved
of
the
Queen
our
Mistress
,
to
acquaint
him
therewith
,
to
the
end
we
may
receive
from
himself
,
some
such
matter
as
may
yield
satisfaction
to
her
Majestie
upon
the
hearing
of
the
said
bruit
;
That
we
esteem
him
to
be
a
Prince
of
so
great
honour
(
so
long
as
he
shall
pursue
the
Marriage
with
her
Majestie
)
not
to
entertain
any
other
.
Besides
,
knowing
how
greatly
those
Marriages
knit
between
persons
in
nearness
of
bloud
,
are
condemned
in
the
opinion
of
the
world
,
being
both
against
the
Law
of
God
and
Nature
,
we
cannot
be
perswaded
that
he
,
being
a
Prince
of
that
integrity
,
and
one
that
is
guided
by
conscience
in
all
his
actions
,
can
be
drawn
thereunto
.
That
it
is
also
given
out
,
that
in
consideration
of
the
said
Marriage
,
the
Prince
of
Parma
will
be
induced
to
withdraw
his
siege
from
Cambray
,
as
also
to
yield
to
a
surceasance
of
Arms
with
the
States
of
the
Low-Countries
,
for
the
space
of
five
or
six
moneths
,
that
in
the
mean
time
there
may
be
some
way
found
for
the
pacifying
of
those
Countries
,
and
the
reducing
of
them
to
the
obedience
of
the
King
of
Spain
,
with
the
preservation
of
their
Liberties
:
That
we
have
cause
to
believe
some
part
of
this
,
for
that
at
our
conference
here
with
the
High-Commissioners
,
it
was
declared
unto
us
,
that
Bellieure
was
sent
unto
the
Prince
of
Parma
,
for
that
purpose
,
that
if
the
same
might
be
brought
to
pass
for
the
surety
of
the
States
,
none
would
be
more
glad
of
it
then
the
Queen
our
Mistress
,
who
hath
desired
nothing
more
then
the
repose
of
that
Countrey
,
that
herein
we
cannot
but
let
him
understand
,
how
men
of
judgement
doe
see
this
project
is
onely
layed
to
stop
the
pretended
course
for
the
impeaching
of
the
greatness
of
the
King
of
Spain
:
For
they
that
consider
how
greatly
the
States
are
alienated
from
the
King
of
Spain
,
and
how
resolutely
the
King
is
bent
not
to
yield
to
them
in
matter
of
exercise
of
Religion
;
so
no
reason
that
ever
there
can
grow
any
good
by
any
such
Treaty
,
unless
it
be
unto
the
King
of
Spain
.
And
therefore
we
,
as
those
that
wish
him
all
honour
,
doe
pray
to
God
also
,
that
it
fall
not
out
so
,
that
some
part
of
that
project
doe
not
tend
to
his
disadvantage
.
August
14.
Private
Memorials
for
Mr.
Sommers
.
YOu
may
,
besides
the
Points
contained
in
this
Memorial
,
add
such
other
things
as
you
can
call
to
remembrance
,
and
shall
think
meet
for
the
advancement
of
her
Majesties
service
.
If
you
shall
find
the
Vice-Count
of
T●raigne
there
,
you
shall
doe
well
to
impart
our
proceeding
unto
him
,
here
with
the
King
,
and
to
pray
his
assistance
(
if
he
shall
like
to
deal
in
the
Cause
)
to
remove
the
impediments
,
that
the
Treaty
may
proceed
,
considering
the
benefits
that
may
ensue
thereby
,
as
well
to
the
furtherance
of
the
Dukes
actions
,
as
to
remove
the
jealousies
here
within
the
Realm
.
You
may
also
declare
unto
him
,
that
touching
the
sum
of
money
which
he
desired
me
to
procure
at
her
Majesties
hands
for
the
Dukes
support
,
that
her
Majestie
having
been
moved
therein
,
is
very
wil●ing
,
upon
notice
given
,
that
he
standeth
in
need
thereof
,
being
not
otherwise
furnished
by
the
King
(
as
her
Majestie
hath
been
certainly
informed
that
he
was
)
to
see
him
supplyed
of
some
convenient
summe
.
And
therefore
if
it
please
the
Duke
to
advertise
me
thereof
,
I
will
not
faile
to
doe
mine
endeavour
to
procure
that
the
same
may
be
sent
over
with
as
convenient
speed
as
may
be
.
And
in
this
behalf
,
if
you
shall
perceive
at
your
coming
there
,
that
the
Duke
is
in
no
such
necessity
,
or
that
the
Prince
of
Parma
will
retire
his
Forces
,
whereby
the
victualing
of
the
Towne
of
Cambray
may
be
performed
:
Then
may
you
forbeare
touching
the
offer
of
the
money
.
You
may
also
declare
unto
the
Vicecount
,
that
by
the
Lettets
sent
of
late
out
of
England
from
Marchiamont
,
the
D.
may
be
put
in
more
hope
of
the
marriage
,
then
I
could
put
him
in
at
my
being
there
;
and
thereby
he
may
perchance
conceiue
that
I
did
not
proceed
so
far
forth
as
I
had
Commission
,
in
respect
of
some
particular
mislike
I
have
of
the
marriage
;
you
shall
therefore
pray
him
in
my
name
,
to
use
what
perswasions
he
may
,
to
remove
any
such
opinion
from
the
Duke
,
in
whose
good
opinion
I
doe
desire
to
remain
,
assuring
him
,
that
when
the
truth
of
my
proceedings
shall
be
known
,
it
will
be
found
that
I
have
dealt
sincerely
,
and
accordingly
,
as
I
did
protest
to
the
Duke
my self
.
And
if
you
shall
see
any
just
occasion
(
in
such
conference
as
shall
pass
between
you
and
the
said
Duke
)
to
deliver
any
speech
for
my
particular
defence
,
I
shall
then
pray
you
to
deal
with
him
therein
,
as
in
your
good
judgement
and
discretion
shall
be
thought
meet
.
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
right
honorable
my
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
by
the
general
Letter
and
Copy
of
that
I
writ
unto
her
Majestie
,
your
Lordship
may
conceive
as
much
as
we
are
able
to
decypher
of
the
causes
of
their
alteration
here
with
us
;
but
the
greatest
cause
of
stay
and
hanging
off
for
hearkening
to
our
motion
is
a
doubt
,
they
conceive
that
her
Majestie
will
not
resolutely
imbarque
her self
into
any
such
certain
proportion
of
charges
(
as
both
this
action
of
the
Low-Countrys
,
and
other
charges
,
which
in
time
may
be
found
necessary
)
will
require
:
Spain
and
the
Pope
make
great
and
large
offers
,
which
are
not
lightly
hearkened
unto
:
Now
if
we
shall
not
(
in
our
treating
,
be
able
to
countervail
them
either
with
as
good
,
or
with
some
such
certainty
as
may
be
to
their
liking
,
our
conference
will
be
to
small
purpose
;
and
in
my
simple
opinion
,
it
were
much
better
that
we
were
revoked
,
then
that
further
imployment
of
time
and
charges
should
be
fruitlesly
expended
;
and
therefore
I
beseech
your
Lordship
to
be
a
mean
to
her
Majestie
,
that
we
may
have
some
certainty
set
downn
●o
us
,
which
in
our
conference
with
them
,
we
may
deliver
to
them
,
and
that
we
may
particularly
know
to
what
sum
,
and
for
what
time
her
Highness
can
be
pleased
to
extend
her
aid
,
and
whether
in
case
it
be
demanded
of
us
,
and
they
will
have
it
so
concluded
,
she
can
be
content
to
enter
into
open
Warre
against
the
King
of
Spain
,
or
not
;
for
in
these
two
points
chiefly
,
will
all
their
treating
consist
,
wherein
if
we
shal
not
be
able
to
resolve
them
,
your
Lordship
can
easily
conceive
what
end
our
Negotiation
will
have
:
I
am
given
to
understand
,
that
in
case
her
Marriage
shall
not
take
place
,
then
the
King
will
enter
into
a
League
Defensive
onely
,
adding
to
the
Treaties
already
in
force
,
such
other
matters
as
shall
be
thought
necessary
for
common
defence
.
I
pray
your
Lordship
therefore
,
that
we
may
know
her
Majesties
mind
in
this
,
and
what
shall
be
thought
necessary
meet
to
be
added
to
the
former
Treaties
.
And
so
I
humbly
take
my
leave
of
your
Lordship
.
Paris
the
13
of
August
,
1581.
Your
Lordships
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
her
Majestie
,
August
13.
IT
may
please
your
most
excellent
Majestie
,
I
know
you
cannot
but
find
the
Kings
alteration
of
his
former
resolution
very
strange
,
and
therefor●
would
be
glad
to
know
the
true
cause
of
the
change
,
wherein
I
would
to
God
I
could
satisfie
your
Majestie
of
,
with
truth
,
to
think
that
the
same
proceeded
of
two
causes
alleadged
by
the
King
,
whereof
we
have
in
our
general
Letter
unto
the
Lord
Treasurer
,
made
mention
,
I
have
many
reasons
to
lead
me
to
be
of
contrary
opinion
,
and
have
rather
just
cause
to
think
that
the
ground
of
the
change
grew
upon
advertisements
received
from
thence
,
being
put
in
hope
,
that
either
your
Majestie
(
they
insisting
still
upon
the
League
with
marriage
)
will
yield
thereto
,
or
else
in
respect
of
the
doubts
they
are
put
in
,
that
the
marriage
not
taking
place
,
your
Majestie
will
not
go
so
resolutely
forward
in
the
prosecution
of
the
Warr
against
Spain
(
in
case
it
should
be
found
so
expedient
)
to
enter
into
a
publique
and
open
Warr
:
If
your
Majestie
have
conquered
the
diff●culty
in
your
own
nature
,
as
also
other
difficulties
of
Estate
,
touching
the
marriage
,
and
shall
be
disposed
to
proceed
to
the
effectuating
thereof
,
then
we
your
poor
Ministers
here
,
do
hope
that
we
shall
not
receive
that
disgrace
,
as
that
your
resolution
therein
shall
rather
be
delivered
by
others
,
then
by
us
:
On
the
other
side
,
if
that
your
Majestie
shall
not
be
disposed
to
enter
into
an
open
action
against
Spain
with
this
Crown
,
in
respect
of
the
charges
,
then
were
it
good
that
any
further
proceeding
therein
were
forborn
,
to
give
them
occasion
by
the
entertaining
thereof
,
to
think
that
your
Majestie
dallieth
with
them
(
both
in
marriage
and
League
)
cannot
but
greatly
exasperate
them
against
you
;
how
your
Majestie
shall
be
able
alone
to
bear
the
malice
of
Spain
,
France
,
and
Scotland
(
for
such
a
concurrency
against
you
,
is
to
be
looked
for
)
I
doe
not
see
otherwise
then
to
depend
upon
Gods
goodness
.
The
consideration
of
this
matter
doth
minister
necessary
questions
in
State
,
The
one
,
Whether
it
were
not
better
for
your
Majestie
to
joyn
with
France
against
Spain
,
or
to
have
them
both
with
Scotland
against
you
;
The
other
,
Whether
it
were
not
better
to
convey
the
Wars
out
of
your
own
Realm
,
by
the
intended
association
with
this
Crown
,
or
to
have
this
Crown
,
with
the
rest
of
the
evil
affected
neighbours
,
to
assail
you
within
your
own
Realm
.
The
solution
is
very
easie
;
for
as
in
cure
of
a
natural
body
,
being
diseased
,
it
were
evil
advice
●o
councel
the
application
of
inward
medicines
,
when
outward
will
serve
;
so
were
it
less
dangerous
to
attend
a
Warr
at
home
,
the
inward
corruption
being
throughly
looked
into
,
when
that
the
same
(
by
some
provident
course
,
by
your
Majestie
taken
)
may
be
put
off
;
the
only
difficulty
resteth
only
upon
charges
,
which
if
the
likelihood
were
,
would
grow
greater
then
your
Estate
or
Crown
might
bear
,
then
were
it
reason
for
your
Majestie
to
forbear
the
same
,
for
that
Ultra
posse
non
est
esse
,
and
to
stand
upon
your
own
defence
:
But
if
the
charges
may
be
reduced
into
such
a
convenient
proportion
as
the
Crown
may
bear
,
then
were
it
very
hard
that
treasure
should
be
preferred
before
safety
.
I
beseech
your
Majestie
,
that
(
without
offence
)
I
may
tell
you
,
that
your
loathnesse
to
spend
even
then
,
when
it
concerneth
your
safety
,
is
publiquely
delivered
out
here
.
We
find
also
the
doubt
thereof
,
by
the
Commissioners
particular
and
private
speeches
with
us
,
to
be
a
principal
impediment
,
why
the
King
here
is
loath
to
joyn
in
association
with
your
Highness
.
For
the
love
of
God
,
good
Madam
,
look
into
your
own
estate
;
and
think
that
there
can
grow
no
perill
so
great
,
as
to
have
a
War
break
out
in
your
own
Realm
,
considering
what
number
of
evill
Subjects
you
have
;
and
therefore
your
Majesty
cannot
redeem
the
perill
that
is
like
to
grow
thereby
at
too
dear
a
price
.
I
hope
your
Majesty
will
bear
with
my
boldness
,
and
interpret
th●
same
to
proceed
of
a
care
I
have
of
your
Highness
preservation
in
that
happy
estate
you
have
lived
in
these
Three
and
twenty
last
years
,
which
I
pray
God
to
continue
your
Majesty
in
,
double
those
years
.
According
to
your
Majesties
commandment
,
I
moved
the
King
for
the
Marshall
de
Coss
to
attend
upon
Monsieur
in
the
Voyage
(
the
rather
at
your
Highness
request
)
he
would
see
his
Brother
assisted
not
only
with
the
said
Marshall
,
but
also
with
divers
others
,
whose
counsell
and
advice
in
those
martiall
Affairs
he
doubted
not
should
serve
greatly
to
the
furtherance
of
his
directions
.
And
thus
craving
pardon
for
my
length
in
writing
,
I
humbly
beseech
the
Almighty
so
to
bless
your
Majesty
with
the
prosperous
Raign
of
many
years
,
as
that
your
Enemies
may
have
cause
to
envie
your
happiness
,
and
your
faithfull
Servants
and
Subjects
cause
to
rejoyce
and
render
unto
him
therefore
their
humble
thanks
.
And
so
,
&c.
Your
Majesties
humble
Subject
,
and
faithfull
Servant
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
right
Honourable
my
good
Friend
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
.
SO
often
as
I
have
opportunity
I
write
to
you
,
&
now
perceiving
Mr.
Vicechamberlaine
sendeth
this
bearer
to
his
Nephew
at
Paris
,
I
thought
it
not
good
to
let
him
passe
without
my
letter
we
doe
now
rather
howerly
then
daily
look
to
hear
from
you
,
what
passed
between
the
persons
deputed
by
the
King
,
to
treate
with
you
after
the
speech
with
the
King
the
ninth
of
this
month
.
I
hope
you
have
received
my
Letters
sent
by
Walton
your
servant
,
and
therefore
I
think
it
not
needful
to
repeat
the
whole
contents
thereof
,
but
her
M.
suspendeth
all
resolute
answers
,
till
she
hear
from
you
,
In
no
wise
she
would
have
the
enterprise
of
the
Low
Countries
lost
,
but
she
will
not
particularly
warrant
you
to
offer
aid
.
She
alledgeth
that
now
the
matter
is
so
farr
gone
,
the
King
will
not
abandon
it
;
Her
Majesty
feareth
that
the
Queen
mother
will
contrarily
withdraw
the
Duke
her
Son
from
it
,
and
then
will
say
,
That
the
Queen
must
marry
with
him
,
because
she
alledgeth
no
impediment
but
misliking
of
her
people
,
to
have
a
Husband
beginning
a
Warr.
Her
Majesty
also
is
very
cold
in
the
cause
of
Don
Anthonio
,
alledging
that
she
liked
it
but
by
opportunity
of
her
Councell
;
and
now
that
all
things
are
ready
,
as
ships
,
Victuals
,
Men
,
&c.
the
charges
whereof
cometh
to
12000
pound
,
she
hath
been
moved
to
impart
two
thousand
pound
more
as
a
thing
needfull
for
the
full
furniture
of
this
Voyage
,
wherewith
she
is
greatly
offended
with
Mr
Hawkins
and
Drake
,
that
the
charges
are
grown
so
great
,
above
that
was
said
to
her
,
when
the
five
thousand
pound
was
demanded
of
her
.
They
,
for
Answer
,
say
,
That
the
number
of
ships
is
increased
,
by
a
ship
dearly
provided
by
Mr
Bingham
,
without
their
knowledge
;
hereupon
her
Majesty
not
content
to
give
one
penny
more
,
they
were
willed
to
abate
the
number
,
and
consequently
the
charge
to
rest
at
12000
pound
;
but
they
say
all
provisions
are
ready
,
and
answer
given
as
they
cannot
possibly
.
In
the
end
Drake
and
Hawkins
will
make
shift
for
2000
pound
,
and
her
Majesty
so
answered
,
yet
will
not
suffer
them
to
depart
,
untill
she
be
well
assured
from
you
,
that
the
French
will
aid
Don
Anthonio
,
for
she
feareth
to
be
left
alone
.
She
also
is
informed
that
the
Fleets
from
the
West-Indies
arrived
in
Spain
the
27
of
July
,
and
also
that
the
Island
of
Terceras
is
rendred
to
the
K.
of
Spain
:
All
these
things
(
though
these
advertisements
are
not
very
certain
)
do
marvailously
stay
her
Majesty
from
assenting
to
their
departure
,
and
yet
she
loseth
all
the
charges
spent
in
vain
,
the
poor
King
utterly
lost
;
and
therefore
her
Answer
yesterday
was
,
that
the
voyage
should
continue
in
readiness
,
but
not
depart
untill
this
Evening
,
before
which
time
she
looked
to
he●●
from
you
.
I
wrote
,
how
upon
some
jealous●e
conceived
,
and
upon
some
Articles
presented
to
my
Lord
of
Leicester
,
by
Bingham
,
Fenton
,
and
York
,
they
,
with
their
own
good
wills
are
discharged
;
but
Mr
Bingham
and
Fenton
are
promised
all
their
charges
.
Thus
imagining
that
I
should
have
some
Letter
from
you
,
before
these
will
be
at
the
Sea-side
,
I
end
;
and
yet
I
could
not
omit
to
write
.
Since
your
departure
we
never
heard
from
my
Lord
Deputy
till
even
now
,
that
Mr
Carew
of
Anthony
is
come
,
by
whom
we
understand
that
my
L.
hath
honourably
reduced
Tirghley
to
peace
,
and
Commissioners
assigned
to
hear
the
difference
between
him
and
Odonnell
;
my
L.
Deputy
is
Umpire
.
Tirghley
pretendeth
all
obedience
,
alledging
that
the
southern
Rebels
have
sollicited
him
to
Rebell
,
but
he
would
never
assent
thereto
.
Greenwich
the
Eighteenth
of
August
.
Your
assured
Friend
,
W
:
Burghley
.
To
the
Right
Honorable
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
.
SInce
the
closing
of
my
Letter
writen
within
this
hour
,
her
Majesty
hearing
of
Mr
Vice-Chamberlains
,
mans
going
,
sent
for
me
,
and
willed
me
to
let
you
know
,
That
she
marvaileth
she
heareth
nothing
of
your
moving
the
King
for
aid
for
his
Brother
,
which
she
saith
is
a
principall
matter
she
willed
you
to
doe
.
And
she
saith
,
considering
Monsieur
and
his
friends
will
doubt
of
your
good
〈◊〉
to
the
Marriage
,
you
shall
by
earnest
dealing
with
the
King
for
assisting
〈…〉
,
qualifie
their
other
doubt
.
I
told
her
Majesty
,
〈…〉
own
knowledge
you
seemed
to
favour
the
Marriage
,
no
〈…〉
your
going
,
in
respect
thereby
to
strengthen
her
against
the
King
〈◊〉
Spain
,
more
then
I
could
perceive
her
Majesty
for
her
own
part
willing
to
have
it
furthered
.
And
besides
,
that
your self
objected
,
That
to
divert
you
from
this
service
,
that
your
Message
being
to
procure
a
League
and
no
marriage
,
you
said
the
former
Opinion
conceived
of
your
unwillingness
to
the
Marriage
,
should
be
by
Monsieur
and
his
Friends
supposed
the
cause
or
instrument
of
the
breach
of
the
marriage
.
To
conclude
,
I
find
her
Majestie
in
words
,
more
inclined
to
the
marriage
,
then
at
your
departure
.
But
how
long
this
inclination
will
continue
,
I
know
not
.
Greenwich
,
August
17.
Yours
assuredly
,
W.
Burghley
.
To
the
honorable
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
.
SIR
,
Because
this
Bearer
,
your
servant
,
is
by
you
commanded
to
come
without
delay
,
I
cannot
by
him
,
send
any
thing
of
moment
,
for
that
your
Letters
came
not
before
this
forenoon
by
Iohn
Wils
,
by
reason
of
contrary
winds
,
as
he
saith
,
that
kept
him
two
daies
from
England
;
and
all
this
day
,
since
her
Majestie
received
your
Letters
,
my
Lord
Chamberlain
,
and
my
Lord
of
Leicester
,
by
a
former
appointment
,
were
at
Westminster
to
examin
the
Lord
Vaux
;
Sir
Thomas
Tresham
,
and
Mr.
Griffin
,
of
which
three
,
the
first
two
are
close-prisoners
in
the
Fleet
,
who
deny
Campians
being
with
them
,
but
they
will
take
no
oath
;
the
other
confesseth
plainly
and
simply
.
By
this
occasion
her
Majestie
forbeareth
,
without
advice
,
to
make
any
censure
of
your
Letters
,
or
to
give
me
any
charge
what
to
write
to
you
.
She
saith
,
untill
she
shall
hear
what
Mr.
Bellieure
shall
do
with
the
Prince
of
Parma
,
and
Pinart
,
and
Mr.
Sommers
with
Monsieur
,
she
cannot
guess
what
will
be
the
event
.
She
denieth
that
any
one
here
,
had
any
cause
to
give
comfort
to
the
marriage
.
But
truly
,
I
think
some
have
had
such
a
conceit
,
and
whether
they
have
sent
it
over
since
,
I
know
not
;
you
shall
do
well
to
write
to
her
Majestie
,
or
to
me
,
of
the
state
and
proceedings
of
Monsieur
with
his
Army
,
for
she
findeth
fault
therewith
.
August
18.
Yours
assuredly
,
W
,
Burleigh
.
Postscript
.
I
pray
you
in
my
name
,
to
thank
Sir
Henry
Cobham
for
his
Letters
to
me
,
excusing
me
for
not
writing
for
want
of
leasure
and
matter
.
To
her
Majestie
,
August
16.
1581.
MOst
gracious
Soveraigne
,
The
particular
Letter
it
pleased
your
Highness
of
your
Princely
favour
,
to
voughsafe
to
write
unto
me
,
did
minister
unto
me
two
singular
comforts
,
The
one
,
that
your
mislike
conceived
of
my
dealing
with
the
Duke
,
is
in
part
quallified
.
The
other
,
for
that
it
hath
pleased
your
Majestie
to
lay
open
unto
me
your
disposition
touching
the
charge
committed
unto
me
,
whereby
I
may
use
the
same
as
a
load-star
,
the
beter
to
direct
my
course
.
Touching
the
first
,
I
hope
,
when
your
Majestie
shall
be
throughly
informed
of
my
proceedings
,
you
shall
find
that
I
swerved
not
from
your
instructions
I
received
,
nor
yet
had
cause
that
indiscretion
might
lead
me
to
take
another
course
.
The
principal
cause
why
I
was
sent
over
,
as
I
conceive
it
,
and
as
I
trust
your
Majestie
can
call
it
to
remembrance
,
was
to
procure
a
streighter
degree
of
amity
between
the
King
and
you
,
without
marriage
,
and
yet
to
carry
my self
in
the
procuring
thereof
,
as
might
not
altogether
break
off
the
matter
of
marriage
;
yet
the
success
of
my
travel
fell
out
so
,
through
Gods
goodness
,
as
I
did
assuredly
,
not
without
good
ground
,
make
account
that
the
amity
would
have
taken
place
,
had
it
not
been
crossed
by
some
practice
(
as
your
Majestie
may
perceive
by
some
former
advertisements
)
not
yet
discovered
;
and
yet
both
the
King
,
his
Mother
,
and
Monsieur
,
resolute
to
continue
their
former
determination
for
the
prosecutiou
of
the
marriage
,
which
if
I
had
made
the
case
so
desperate
as
I
perceive
your
Majestie
hath
been
informed
,
then
surely
would
they
not
have
continued
their
disposition
to
follow
the
matter
:
I
was
sundry
times
pressed
,
both
by
them
and
their
Ministers
,
to
yield
a
resolute
answer
,
whether
I
had
power
to
say
that
your
Majestie
would
not
marry
.
Whereunto
I
answered
,
as
I
was
directed
,
that
I
had
no
such
authority
,
otherwise
then
to
lay
before
them
the
impediments
that
made
your
Majestie
doubtfull
to
proceed
in
the
marriage
,
which
was
to
have
the
same
accompanied
with
a
Warr.
This
then
being
true
(
as
the
effects
do
shew
)
I
hope
your
Majestie
in
the
goodness
of
your
own
Princely
nature
and
uprightness
,
in
your
judgement
will
rest
satisfied
:
For
otherwise
,
If
●
,
or
any
other
like
Minister
imployed
,
shall
be
condemned
unheard
▪
it
cannot
but
minister
great
cause
of
grief
and
discouragement
.
Touching
the
other
benefit
received
by
your
Majesties
particular
Letter
,
by
which
you
have
so
farr
forth
opened
your self
,
as
if
you
shall
of
necessity
be
thrown
into
a
Warr
,
you
find
it
more
agreeable
with
your
surety
,
to
have
it
accompanied
with
marriage
,
then
without
.
I
cannot
but
let
your
Majestie
understand
,
as
I
declared
to
you
before
my
departure
,
that
if
your
Majestie
shall
be
content
to
yield
to
marriage
,
I
am
fully
perswaded
that
the
King
will
be
induced
to
covenant
with
you
,
that
you
shall
be
discharged
of
such
burthen
as
the
〈◊〉
may
cast
upon
you
,
which
is
the
only
matter
that
we
have
presently
to
deal
in
,
considering
,
that
now
your
Majestie
hath
so
far
forth
opened
your self
to
Monsienr
Marchiamont
,
as
to
let
him
understand
,
that
if
the
impediment
of
the
charges
that
the
Warr
may
cast
upon
you
,
may
be
removed
,
your
Highness
seeth
no
cause
why
the
marriage
should
not
proceed
:
For
this
thing
being
known
to
their
Majesties
,
all
hope
to
procure
the
League
without
marriage
,
is
excluded
.
I
beseech
your
Majestie
therefore
,
we
may
receive
your
speedy
direction
in
this
case
,
as
also
what
other
thing
you
would
have
annexed
unto
the
marriage
,
besides
the
removing
of
the
impediments
above
mentioned
.
And
so
with
all
humbleness
do
beseech
God
of
his
great
and
infinite
goodness
,
to
bless
all
your
Ma●esties
proceedings
with
that
happy
success
as
may
be
to
your
Highness
particular
content
,
and
the
comfort
of
your
best
affected
Subjects
.
Your
Highness
poor
Subject
and
Servant
,
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
finding
in
a
Letter
written
to
me
by
Monsieur
Marchiamont
(
whereof
I
send
your
Lordship
a
copy
)
that
her
Majestie
hath
so
farr
forth
opened
her self
,
as
that
she
hath
signified
unto
him
,
That
so
the
burthen
of
the
charges
that
the
War
may
cast
upon
her
,
be
born
by
the
King
,
she
seeth
no
impediment
why
she
should
not
proceed
to
the
marriage
.
I
see
our
Treaty
of
League
without
marriage
utterly
overthrown
:
so
that
now
there
resteth
nothing
for
us
to
doe
here
,
but
to
perswade
the
King
to
take
upon
him
the
burthen
of
the
Warr
,
as
the
only
impediment
in
the
marriage
;
and
therefore
we
are
to
pray
your
Lordship
to
procure
her
Majesties
Warrant
under
her
own
Hand
,
in
plain
and
clear
termes
to
proceed
therein
:
And
if
there
shall
be
any
thing
besides
,
that
her
Majestie
shall
desire
to
have
annexed
to
her
marriage
,
that
is
not
contained
in
the
former
Contract
;
then
we
beseech
your
Lordship
,
that
we
may
understand
her
Majesties
further
pleasure
therein
:
for
untill
such
time
as
we
shall
hear
from
her
Majestie
,
we
have
nothing
to
doe
here
,
the
League
without
marriage
being
utterly
broken
off
.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
Fra:
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
,
and
his
very
good
Lord
,
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
I
have
cause
〈◊〉
think
my self
infinitely
bound
to
your
Lordship
for
your
honorable
standing
for
my
defence
,
touching
my
proceedings
here
,
which
my
Lord
of
Leicester
hath
testified
unto
me
that
you●
Lordship
hath
performed
in
most
friendly
sort
.
If
her
Majestie
upon
this
new
resolution
taken
with
Marchiamont
,
be
not
resolved
to
marry
,
then
is
she
entred
into
a
very
dangerous
course
:
For
as
in
mine
other
Letter
I
have
written
to
your
Lordship
all
hope
of
League
is
taken
away
,
which
as
your
Lordship
m●y
perceive
by
former
advertisements
was
in
a
very
great
forwardness
to
have
taken
effect
,
whereof
I
had
never
doubt
:
so
that
it
might
have
pleased
her
Majestie
to
have
kept
a
consonant
course
there
.
In
like
sort
,
as
your
Lordship
can
well
remember
was
Sir
Francis
Bryans
Negotiation
crossed
at
Rome
.
I
cannot
but
pray
to
God
so
to
bless
her
Majesties
resolution
to
marry
,
with
that
good
effect
that
may
be
to
her
own
comfort
,
and
the
benefit
of
her
Realm
.
Your
Lordships
,
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Right
Honourable
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
.
SIr
,
I
thank
you
for
acquainting
me
with
that
you
write
to
her
Majestie
,
whereof
you
sent
me
a
copy
,
but
until
this
afternoon
I
had
it
not
;
whereas
the
original
from
your self
was
delivered
to
her
Majestie
,
the
delay
(
as
Mr.
Mills
told
me
)
of
the
delivery
grew
,
for
that
your
Cousin
had
not
time
to
deliver
it
yesterday
to
Mr.
Mills
,
who
also
was
absent
.
But
having
now
read
it
,
I
see
you
have
great
cause
why
her
Majestie
should
be
well
content
with
your
actions
,
in
all
occurring
with
the
course
appointed
you
;
and
lo
now
this
evening
,
without
using
any
token
of
sight
of
your
letters
,
I
repeated
to
her
Majestie
,
that
the
course
you
held
to
procure
the
League
,
without
marriage
,
was
specially
committed
to
you
to
obtain
,
against
which
it
was
certain
,
that
Monsieur
for
his
particular
(
and
all
his
Ministers
for
his
sake
)
would
spurn
,
and
so
in
doing
your
duty
,
you
were
subject
to
their
misliking
.
Hereupon
I
found
he●
to
assent
to
that
I
said
.
But
she
added
,
that
she
wished
that
Monsie●r
might
have
been
perswaded
thereto
.
I
answered
,
that
she
her self
should
not
be
able
to
perswade
him
to
content
himself
,
and
much
less
her
Ministers
.
This
afternoon
,
finding
her
Majestie
unwilling
to
send
the
Fleet
to
the
Azores
,
whereby
charge
should
grow
without
profit
,
it
was
motioned
,
that
in
the
mean
time
that
her
Majestie
should
be
assured
of
the
French
Kings
actions
to
concur
with
hers
,
two
or
three
of
the
ships
,
with
a
Bark
,
should
forthwith
repair
to
the
Tercera
with
some
Captains
,
Souldiers
,
Powder
and
Munition
to
comfort
the
●slanders
to
stand
fast
,
and
to
direct
to
be
furnished
for
the
defence
of
the
Island
,
until
more
forces
might
come
;
a
matter
,
as
my
Lord
of
Leicester
saith
,
Don
●nthonio
desireth
.
Whereupon
this
evening
,
Sir
Francis
Drake
and
H●wkins
are
gone
to
him
,
and
so
I
think
the
ships
shall
away
to
morrow
,
if
it
alter
not
.
By
the
next
you
shall
know
,
though
the
French
King
to
our
Ambassador
there
,
and
by
his
own
said
,
that
he
would
aid
Don
Anthonio
,
yet
these
being
but
words
changeably
by
a
Prince
,
if
now
he
shall
reveal
to
you
his
minde
,
it
is
reasonable
to
say
,
that
though
it
will
require
some
longer
time
to
contract
a
treaty
hereupon
;
yet
if
it
please
him
to
write
a
letter
to
her
Majestie
,
to
assure
her
that
he
will
joyn
with
her
in
aiding
Don
Anthonio
,
and
if
for
her
action
,
the
King
of
Spain
shall
offer
offence
to
her
Majestie
or
her
subjects
,
he
shall
repute
the
quarrel
his
own
joyntly
with
her
,
in
defence
of
her
,
and
offence
of
the
King
of
Spain
,
such
a
writing
may
animate
her
Majestie
to
that
,
which
I
think
otherwise
she
will
not
resolve
.
Her
Majestie
m●●neth
to
send
the
Lord
Howard
to
.
Monsieur
to
visit
him
.
Yours
assuredly
,
William
B●rleigh
.
To
Mr
Secretary
.
SIR
,
when
I
had
made
up
your
Packet
,
being
come
late
this
Evening
,
about
the
many
matters
spoken
of
in
one
of
my
Letters
:
The
●ueens
Majestie
sent
Mr
M●ldmay
to
inform
me
to
w●ite
as
followeth
.
This
day
the
French
Ambassador
,
with
the
Fr:
Portuguese
Consul
Perdon●
,
were
with
her
Majestie
with
Letters
from
the
Qu.
mother
,
of
great
earnestness
to
her
Majestie
to
aide
Don
Anthonio
(
by
that
name
,
but
not
by
that
of
the
K.
Anthony
)
whereof
the
Fr:
Ambassador
made
reason
for
the
Q.
mothers
pretence
)
but
from
the
French
King
her
Majestie
had
no
Letter
;
Thereupon
her
Majestie
is
scrupulous
,
doubting
to
give
occasion
of
a
Warr
to
be
born
by
her self
alone
,
and
the
more
She
doubteth
,
finding
the
Fr:
King
so
precise
in
his
Brothers
cause
.
We
finde
in
a
Letter
of
Tuyns
here
decyphered
,
that
the
King
sent
Gondy
to
him
with
ample
Commission
to
carry
away
the
300000
Crowns
,
wherewith
the
Prince
of
Parma
became
so
lusty
:
Her
Majestie
would
have
you
decypher
in
this
matter
of
Portugal
.
T●is
day
Don
or
King
Anthonio
hath
pressed
the
Q.
Majestie
to
have
restitution
of
his
Diamond
,
and
by
Mr
Weldmore
he
would
have
sent
to
my
Lady
for
it
;
but
I
mean
my
Ladies
answer
shall
be
,
that
it
was
left
with
her
by
you
,
and
that
without
your
commandment
she
may
not
deliver
it
,
except
such
money
be
paid
as
she
knoweth
you
have
borrowed
upon
it
.
Her
Majestie
will
not
have
it
detained
for
her
●000
l.
which
I
see
she
could
be
content
to
lose
,
so
he
were
satisfied
.
Surely
Mr
Secretary
the
cause
hath
been
but
lightly
conducted
,
and
many
things
overcharged
.
For
I
have
seen
a
Note
of
yours
,
amounting
not
much
above
3000
l.
and
it
is
brought
almost
to
14000
l.
and
the
King
Anthony
regardeth
nothing
therein
done
,
but
remitteth
his
payment
to
the
Island
,
or
rather
to
the
pay
of
the
King
of
Spa
:
Indies
;
yet
we
here
do
what
we
can
to
content
him
.
I
hear
that
the
Count
Vimioso
will
be
here
within
these
two
dayes
;
he
is
altogether
French
,
and
will
seek
to
draw
this
King
into
France
,
where
his
life
I
fear
will
be
vendible
.
From
my
House
the
24
night
of
August
,
at
eleven
of
the
Clock
.
Your
assured
Friend
,
W
:
Burghley
.
To
the
Right
Honorable
Sir
Francis
Walsingham
.
SIR
,
where
by
my
last
Letters
I
made
doubt
unto
you
of
the
going
forth
of
the
Ships
in
the
Voyage
intended
,
as
before
your
going
over
you
were
acquainted
with
;
yet
now
at
the
last
her
Majestie
is
resolved
that
4.
onely
shall
goe
forth
under
the
charge
of
William
Hawkins
,
wherof
the
Primrose
is
the
chiefest
.
And
least
occasion
should
fall
out
of
service
by
Land
,
Capt.
Norris
is
appointed
for
that
purpose
.
It
is
thought
meet
,
that
such
Victuals
as
were
provided
for
t●e
other
Ships
,
and
cannot
well
be
kept
,
should
forthwith
be
uttered
and
sold.
Nevertheless
,
the
ships
to
be
in
a
readiness
upon
a
short
warning
,
as
further
shall
be
advertised
from
you
of
the
French
Kings
resolution
.
Her
Majestie
seemeth
resolutely
bent
not
to
exceed
5000
l.
whereby
your
charge
is
the
greater
,
which
I
have
assayed
to
qualifie
,
as
if
it
had
been
my
own
case
.
And
thus
constrained
to
be
shorter
then
I
would
otherwise
,
for
the
dispatch
of
this
Bearer
,
&c.
Greenwich
late
in
the
night
,
August
24.
1581.
William
Burleigh
.
To
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
,
after
the
long
stay
from
proceeding
in
our
Negotiation
,
upon
such
reasons
as
in
our
former
letters
we
have
advertised
.
Du
Vray
came
unto
us
on
Friday
,
to
acquaint
us
with
such
answer
as
he
had
received
from
the
Duke
his
Master
,
touching
the
furtherance
of
the
league
desired
.
The
sum
of
the
speeches
that
he
delivered
unto
us
being
this
,
That
the
Duke
was
contented
that
the
treaty
should
go
forward
,
as
a
thing
found
necessary
by
her
Majestie
,
so
that
it
might
be
no
prejudice
to
the
marriage
.
And
for
that
the
Duke
his
Master
rested
assured
of
her
Majestie
,
that
she
had
no
such
meaning
,
as
by
the
one
to
prejudice
the
other
,
he
did
let
us
understand
,
that
by
the
said
Dukes
order
,
he
had
imparted
so
much
unto
the
King
;
and
that
he
thought
upon
the
return
of
Monsieur
Pynart
,
who
was
looked
for
that
evening
,
we
should
know
the
Kings
further
pleasure
touching
our
proceeding
.
This
report
of
Du
Vray
we
thought
good
not
to
advertise
before
the
〈…〉
Mr.
Sommers
from
the
D
by
whom
we
did
look
to
be
throughly
〈◊〉
of
the
truth
;
who
returning
this
last
night
,
delivered
as
much
to
us
from
〈◊〉
Duke
,
as
your
Lordship
may
perceive
by
his
reports
set
down
in
writing
sent
down
herewith
.
This
day
la
Mot
and
Pynart
sent
unto
us
,
to
let
us
understand
,
that
the
King
meaneth
to
morrow
in
the
morning
to
confer
with
his
Councel
about
the
cause
we
are
come
for
,
praying
us
to
excuse
the
delay
,
that
the
King
(
by
reason
of
letters
from
the
Duke
his
brother
,
and
others
from
the
Duke
du
Main
)
was
so
entertained
,
as
he
had
no
leisure
to
consult
touchi●g
our
said
cause
.
As
for
the
manner
of
our
proceeding
in
the
Treaty
with
the
French
King
or
his
Ministers
,
we
mean
to
observe
the
course
prescribed
by
her
Majestie
,
as
well
contained
in
our
Instructions
,
as
also
in
your
Lordships
letters
of
the
13
of
this
present
.
And
as
touching
the
contents
of
the
said
letters
,
whereas
her
Highness
conceiveth
by
a
letter
written
by
me
the
Secretary
the
10
of
this
present
,
that
a
treaty
,
without
drawing
her
Majestie
into
charges
,
will
not
be
effected
,
which
causeth
her
Highness
to
put
on
a
resolution
,
that
it
is
as
good
for
her
to
be
at
charge
with
a
marriage
,
as
without
.
In
which
behalf
,
for
that
the
one
seemeth
to
us
to
depend
upon
the
other
,
and
both
of
them
doubtful
,
we
neither
receive
perfect
direction
for
the
marriage
,
nor
for
the
charges
without
the
marriage
;
especially
what
sum
her
Majestie
can
be
content
to
yield
unto
,
in
case
the
contribution
shall
be
accorded
to
be
done
underhand
.
We
humbly
pray
your
Lordship
,
that
we
may
speedily
have
her
Majesties
resolution
herein
;
for
that
otherwise
the
treaty
will
be
drawn
into
great
length
,
both
to
her
Majesties
and
the
Kings
charge
here
;
besides
that
,
we
know
that
it
will
breed
some
misliking
,
and
will
be
found
strange
,
that
we
should
have
autho●ity
to
deal
in
general
terms
onely
,
without
entring
into
particularities
,
but
must
be
driven
to
send
over
for
resolution
in
such
points
as
might
well
be
considered
of
before
hand
,
we
are
the
rather
moved
to
pray
your
Lordship
to
move
her
Majestie
in
these
points
,
for
that
we
are
given
to
understand
,
they
mean
to
grow
here
to
deliberation
in
Counsel
,
whether
it
shall
be
fitter
for
Monsieur
to
continue
the
prosecution
of
his
action
in
the
Low-Countreys
;
or
else
having
discharged
his
promise
,
by
releeving
of
Cambray
,
to
give
over
further
proceeding
therein
.
In
the
debating
whereof
,
such
as
are
affected
to
Sp●in
(
as
we
are
informed
)
mean
to
lay
before
the
King
such
reasons
as
may
induce
him
to
think
it
not
fit
to
concur
with
his
brother
in
assisting
him
in
his
action
,
in
respect
of
the
great
charges
which
the
following
thereof
wil
require
.
Besides
,
divers
other
inconveniences
that
may
accompany
a
war
against
such
a
Potent
Prince
as
the
King
of
Spain
.
Others
,
that
consider
the
danger
that
may
grow
to
this
Crown
,
if
his
greatness
be
not
impeached
,
do
mean
on
the
other
side
,
to
perswade
him
to
joyn
with
her
Majestie
upon
the
present
occasions
given
,
for
the
abating
of
the
said
greatness
.
Now
to
the
end
the
King
may
stand
assured
how
her
Majestie
will
proceed
in
that
behalf
,
it
is
meant
that
we
shall
be
effectually
dealt
withal
,
both
for
the
manner
of
the
attempt
,
and
also
for
the
charges
;
wherein
,
if
we
shall
not
be
able
to
yield
sufficient
satisfaction
,
it
is
to
be
doubted
that
the
resolution
will
fall
out
that
Monsieur
shall
be
perswaded
to
give
over
the
enterprize
,
whereunto
,
without
support
,
and
by
the
great
offers
likely
to
be
made
unto
him
,
he
shall
be
of
necessity
forced
to
yield
and
run
some
such
course
as
shall
not
be
good
for
her
Majesties
safety
.
Thus
much
we
have
thought
good
to
impart
unto
your
Lordship
,
referring
the
same
to
her
Majesties
consideration
,
praying
your
Lordship
to
procure
her
speedy
resolution
,
which
may
be
without
alteration
,
or
else
it
shall
be
thought
here
that
all
our
doings
are
but
dalliances
.
Paris
21
of
August
.
-
Francis
Walsingham
.
-
Henry
Cobham
.
-
I.
Sommers
.
To
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
your
letter
of
the
17
sent
by
Mr.
Vice-Chamberlains
man
.
I
have
received
the
contents
,
whereof
I
mean
to
send
by
the
next
.
Sorry
I
am
to
see
her
Majesty
so
apt
to
take
offence
against
me
,
which
falleth
not
out
contrary
to
my
expectation
,
and
therefore
I
did
protest
unto
her
,
after
it
had
pleased
her
to
make
choice
of
me
to
employ
me
this
way
,
that
I
should
repute
it
a
greater
favour
to
be
committed
unto
the
Tower
,
unless
her
Majesty
may
grow
more
certain
in
her
Resolutions
there
:
Instead
of
Amity
,
I
fear
her
Highness
shall
receive
enmity
,
and
we
her
Ministers
here
be
greatly
discomforted
,
having
no
certain
direction
what
to
follow
.
The
Kings
charges
here
are
great
for
my
Diet
,
amounting
to
One
hundred
pound
per
diem
:
And
the
charges
of
his
Ambassador
that
he
last
sent
over
,
stood
him
in
well
near
60000
Crownes
,
now
in
the
end
of
it
prove
neither
Marriage
nor
honourable
Amity
,
he
may
besides
the
dishonor
,
think
his
charges
hardly
employed
.
To
think
that
the
Amity
(
such
as
may
bring
surety
)
will
be
compassed
,
we
here
see
no
reason
so
to
conceive
.
Now
her
Majesty
finding
it
more
for
her
surety
to
have
the
charges
accompanied
with
marriage
then
without
,
I
pray
your
Lordship
that
we
may
have
warrant
to
proceed
accordingly
,
and
then
by
experience
her
Highness
shall
not
finde
that
any
particular
passion
beareth
that
sway
with
me
,
as
I
finde
She
conceiveth
it
doth
.
Whereas
her
Majesty
would
have
me
to
signifie
my
knowledg
touching
Mr
Gilbert
York
,
surely
for
mine
own
part
,
I
cannot
but
report
well
of
the
Gentleman
,
and
therefore
her
Majesty
hath
received
information
some
other
way
:
The
Marshall
de
Coss
is
greatly
condemned
here
,
for
that
he
did
not
accompany
the
Duke
:
he
required
at
the
Kings
hands
a
Warrant
,
not
contenting
himself
with
a
verball
commandment
.
The
King
answered
him
,
That
he
might
as
well
without
Warrant
accompany
his
Brother
in
this
Voyage
,
as
to
take
a
Pension
of
him
of
12000
Francks
yearly
,
which
no
Marshall
of
France
ought
to
doe
.
Besides
this
pension
,
he
hath
in
Abbies
and
other
benefits
bestowed
on
him
,
by
the
Duke
(
as
I
am
informed
)
15000
Francks
.
The
rest
of
the
Marshals
Monsieur
doth
not
desire
.
And
so
,
&c.
August
21.
Your
Honours
to
command
,
Francis
Walsingham
,
To
Mr
Secretary
.
SIR
,
when
I
had
imparted
to
her
Majestie
all
the
Letters
brought
hither
this
24.
from
your self
alone
,
and
from
Sir
Henry
Cobham
with
you
,
and
Mr
Sommers
;
and
also
the
contents
of
Mr
Sommers
Negotiation
with
Monsieur
,
of
all
which
particularities
nothing
did
or
could
content
her
Majestie
,
more
then
that
Monsieur
was
entred
into
C●mbray
,
according
to
his
honourable
intention
and
promise
;
so
as
her
Majestie
rejoyceth
greatly
with
this
his
fruits
of
so
great
an
enterprize
.
And
whereas
by
Mr.
Sommers
report
of
the
Dukes
own
mouth
,
as
also
by
that
you
have
sought
to
understand
,
that
he
is
not
relieved
by
the
King
in
this
his
action
,
being
so
chargeable
unto
him
,
so
as
if
he
have
not
some
present
relief
otherwise
,
then
as
the
Duke
himself
hath
told
Mr.
Sommers
,
he
shall
be
forced
to
desist
from
any
further
action
in
the
Low-Countreys
.
As
also
you
by
your
Letters
do
signifie
,
that
you
fear
it
will
be
so
concluded
by
the
French
King
and
his
special
Spanish
Councel
,
that
some
peace
may
be
made
,
and
Monsieurs
honour
saved
by
the
revictualling
of
Cambray
,
and
so
his
promise
being
therein
acquitted
,
he
may
retire
and
disperse
his
forces
:
Upon
consideration
whereof
her
Majestie
findeth
it
strange
,
that
Mr.
Sommers
gave
no
more
comfortable
words
to
Monsieur
,
upon
the
declaration
of
his
request
of
,
and
from
her
Majestie
,
in
such
earnest
sort
as
Mr.
Sommers
himself
do●h
report
it
:
But
said
,
he
had
no
Commission
to
deal
in
that
matter
,
but
that
he
would
not
fail
to
report
his
Highness
request
faithfully
to
her
Ambassadour
,
whereas
contrariwise
you
Mr.
Secretary
did
in
a
Post-script
of
your
letter
of
the
17
of
August
,
write
to
me
,
that
Mr
Sommers
,
who
was
then
with
the
Duke
,
had
Commission
to
offer
him
support
in
case
he
should
see
his
necessity
great
,
or
not
likely
to
be
otherwise
supplyed
:
so
as
her
Majestie
●aith
,
that
either
Mr.
Sommers
was
greatly
to
blame
not
to
utter
such
speeches
to
Monsieur
,
or
else
he
had
not
instruction
from
you
so
to
do
;
which
to
be
done
by
him
,
or
otherwise
her
Majestie
saith
plainly
,
you
knew
her
mind
and
pleasure
.
So
that
she
is
greatly
grieved
,
that
for
lack
of
comfort
given
him
,
he
may
in
the
mean
time
be
forced
to
hearken
to
some
other
sinister
perswasions
for
some
patched
peace
.
Wherefore
,
as
it
may
be
possible
,
her
Majestie
hath
willed
me
with
all
haste
to
send
this
pacquet
to
you
,
to
will
you
without
any
delay
to
give
Monsieur
knowledge
,
that
her
Majestie
hath
regard
of
his
cause
,
and
hath
at
this
present
instant
hour
at
noon
,
of
the
24
of
this
moneth
,
when
she
heard
of
Mr.
Sommers
his
motion
made
to
him
,
given
order
,
that
assoon
as
money
can
be
told
,
and
how
that
by
th●
advice
of
Marchiamont
it
may
be
safely
sent
,
he
shall
have
a
support
from
her
Majestie
to
continue
his
action
,
and
not
to
give
it
over
,
being
so
honourably
begun
,
and
now
so
fortunately
entred
,
by
his
entry
into
Cambray
for
want
of
support
;
and
so
I
assure
you
,
Sir
,
for
your
satisfaction
,
I
am
commanded
by
her
Majestie
to
cause
a
support
to
be
ready
for
this
purpose
,
to
the
value
of
〈◊〉
〈◊〉
thousand
pound
.
As
for
your
other
matters
,
concerning
your
proceeding
in
a
treaty
for
a
league
,
her
Majestie
hath
willed
me
to
repeat
that
which
you
have
had
knowledge
of
,
both
by
your
in●tructions
,
and
otherwise
,
since
that
now
the
Treaty
of
the
marriage
remaineth
in
suspence
,
and
that
the
King
will
be
contented
to
Treat
of
the
rest
;
you
are
to
consider
,
that
the
first
matter
is
to
Treat
of
the
general
League
offensive
and
defensive
,
whereby
if
the
King
of
Spain
should
offend
either
her
or
the
King
,
the
other
should
not
only
aid
the
party
offended
,
but
also
offend
the
offender
,
wherein
there
is
no
cause
to
speak
particularly
to
what
quantity
or
sum
her
Majesty
for
her
part
,
or
the
King
for
his
part
,
should
be
contributory
,
as
it
seemeth
to
her
Majestie
,
by
your
Letters
you
require
to
have
a
particular
resolution
.
But
for
contribution
of
any
sums
of
money
,
that
is
to
be
treated
of
with
the
King
upon
a
secret
Treaty
apart
,
in
which
sort
it
shall
be
thought
convenient
both
for
the
French
King
,
for
the
abating
of
the
over-greatness
of
Spain
,
in
what
sort
Monsieur
in
the
Low-Countries
should
be
supported
,
and
also
in
what
sort
and
manner
the
King
and
her
Ma●estie
might
aid
Don
Anthonio
to
recover
his
Kingdom
of
Portugal
.
And
of
this
secret
Treaty
you
have
especial
instruction
to
deal
with
the
King
,
which
would
be
accelerated
,
and
not
delayed
,
as
it
hath
been
by
the
French
,
upon
a
continual
pretence
to
have
a
resolute
answer
for
the
marriage
,
which
now
being
by
Monsieurs
consent
put
in
●uspence
,
●o
as
the
other
Treatys
may
proceed
.
It
is
now
then
time
that
this
latter
Treaty
were
dealt
in
,
as
well
for
the
necessity
of
Monsieurs
actions
,
to
be
continued
and
maintained
,
as
the
aiding
of
Don
Anthonio
,
whilst
the
Island
of
Terceras
being
of
most
moment
,
doth
,
as
you
hear
,
continue
for
the
said
King
Anth.
And
whereas
you
would
have
her
Maj●stie
now
aforehand
answer
you
what
sum
of
money
,
or
other
aid
she
shall
offer
to
these
several
●ctions
,
she
willeth
me
to
write
,
that
it
is
impossib●e
,
or
at
least
inconvenient
for
her
to
name
any
thing
in
certainty
;
untill
she
shall
hear
from
you
further
knowledge
of
these
things
following
.
Fi●st
for
aiding
of
Monsieur
,
what
shall
be
his
enterprises
,
of
what
monthly
charges
,
and
with
what
numbers
,
and
then
how
much
thereof
may
be
probably
paid
by
the
States
,
according
to
the
compact
they
made
with
Monsieur
;
and
then
what
probably
himself
may
of
his
own
contribute
.
And
lastly
for
supply
of
that
which
shall
be
wanting
,
what
the
French
King
will
yield
,
who
in
reason
,
both
for
his
brother
,
and
for
respect
that
the
Countries
,
to
be
acquired
unto
h●s
brother
,
are
to
remain
to
the
Crown
of
Faance
,
ought
to
yield
a
treble
support
,
and
the
rather
also
for
that
his
charges
and
his
Civil
Warrs
are
now
at
an
end
,
the
rather
by
the
means
of
the
travail
of
the
Duke
his
brother
,
in
the
procuring
of
the
last
Peace
;
and
these
parts
being
by
you
well
considered
and
debated
,
so
as
you
may
see
reason
to
lead
you
to
think
these
computations
probable
,
then
her
Majestie
shall
finde
ground
to
consider
how
farr
she
may
proceed
to
contribute
,
which
presently
〈◊〉
can
neither
limit
nor
ghesse
.
But
because
you
think
the
lack
of
your
knowledge
to
answer
hereunto
,
and
the
expence
of
time
to
send
to
her
for
Answer
,
will
seem
unto
them
there
,
strange
:
You
may
assure
them
,
that
when
her
●ajestie
shall
understand
the
circumstance
of
the
matters
,
she
will
yield
speedy
Answer
,
and
give
a
reasonable
contentation
,
according
to
her
interest
therein
,
which
cannot
nor
ought
not
to
be
so
chargeable
as
percase
will
be
demanded
of
her
;
for
that
herein
her
Crown
shall
receive
no
benefit
.
Therefore
to
conclude
the
like
consideration
would
be
had
of
the
state
how
Don
Anthonio
may
be
relieved
,
wherein
there
hath
been
no
delay
of
her
part
,
otherwise
then
that
she
would
be
well
assured
,
that
for
yielding
Re●ief
unto
him
(
which
both
the
French
King
and
Queen
Mother
have
often
sollicited
)
she
might
not
receive
offence
of
the
King
of
Spain
,
but
that
the
French
King
would
joyn
therein
,
which
her
Majestie
as
well
for
the
charges
,
as
to
withstand
the
offence
:
And
yet
in
both
their
matters
you
must
remember
,
that
her
Majestie
never
yielded
to
proceed
otherwise
,
then
that
by
secret
Treaty
she
and
the
King
,
both
might
accord
thereupon
to
do
all
underhand
,
as
it
might
be
;
and
if
any
offence
should
be
attempted
against
either
of
them
for
the
same
,
then
by
vertue
of
the
general
League
,
they
should
mutually
aide
one
another
.
And
if
there
shall
be
any
motion
made
to
you
to
have
any
open
Warr
made
joyntly
by
both
the
Princes
,
for
the
abatement
of
the
King
of
Spain
:
You
may
well
answer
,
that
you
have
no
Commission
for
the
same
;
and
yet
you
shall
advertise
her
Majestie
how
,
and
by
whom
,
the
same
shall
be
mentioned
unto
you
,
that
she
may
better
consider
thereof
,
for
great
incertainties
may
happen
thereof
,
if
her
Majestie
should
fall
into
open
Warr
,
upon
hope
of
a
mutual
aide
of
the
French
King
,
except
there
were
some
greater
bond
by
other
means
then
by
Treaties
and
Leagues
by
writing
,
her
Majestie
might
percase
lack
such
aid
in
time
,
as
were
convenient
and
needfull
for
her
.
And
therefore
I
think
that
true
,
that
in
one
of
your
Letters
you
doe
conceive
of
her
Majesties
meaning
,
that
if
her
Majestie
should
be
forced
to
joyne
with
the
French
King
in
an
open
Warr
,
it
were
better
to
be
assured
by
marriage
of
the
Prince
,
to
joyn
with
her
,
then
to
depend
upon
the
incertainty
of
the
French
King
alone
,
having
no
bond
but
a
Treaty
upon
words
and
writing
.
After
her
Majestie
had
read
hitherto
,
she
willed
me
to
reitterate
more
largely
,
two
reasons
to
you
,
why
her
aides
ought
not
to
be
such
as
percase
will
be
demanded
,
The
one
,
for
that
she
hath
no
party
interest
in
Monsieurs
actions
,
as
France
shall
have
.
The
other
,
for
that
Queen
Mother
hath
an
interest
for
Portugal
,
and
not
her
Majestie
.
I
need
not
to
add
these
,
but
to
obey
her
commandments
,
as
I
have
done
in
all
my
Letters
.
Greenwich
,
August
24.
at
night
.
W.
Burleigh
.
H
Enry
par
la
grace
de
Dieu
Roy
de
France
&
de
Pologne
,
a
tou●
ceux
que
presentes
lettres
verront
salut
.
Comme
nostre
tres
chere
&
tres
ami●e
soeur
&
cousine
la
Royne
d'Angleterre
ait
comis
&
deputè
aulcuns
ses
Comissionaires
&
Ambassadeurs
pour
traictes
avec
le
nostres
de
quelques
points
&
articles
qui
restent
,
&
desirent
pour
le
commun
bien
de
nous
noz
royaulmes
&
subjects
plus
ample
expression
et
augmentation
des
traictes
faits
entre
noz
Commissaires
&
les
siens
,
pour
lier
et
estraindre
plus
que
jama●s
une
parfaicte
et
sincere
amitie
entre
nous
et
la
dite
dame
Royne
,
et
aussi
de
certains
articles
concernants
le
traicte
de
mariage
conclu
entre
les
uns
et
les
autres
de
nos
dits
Commissionaires
l'onzieine
jour
de
Iuin
dernier
pass●
,
et
parcillement
pour
continuer
selon
qu'
il
sera
a
propos
la
reservation
faicte
par
forme
de
s●●xet●
et
ca●tion
,
avant
que
de
signer
le
traict
de
mariage
,
scavoir
faisons
que
nous
desirans
commetre
de
nostre
part
des
premiers
et
plus
dignes
de
nostre
cons●ill
et
autres
bons
personages
a
nous
se
fealles
pour
traicter
des
choses
susdites
.
Avec
les
Commissaires
et
Ambassadeurs
de
nostre
bonne
soeur
et
co●sine
a
plain
,
confians
des
personnes
de
nous
amés
et
feaulx
,
le
sig.
Vicount
de
Cheuergny
Messire
Philippes
H●rault
Conseillier
en
nostre
conseil
d'estat
et
privé
grade
de
noz
seaulx
et
Chancellier
de
noz
deaux
ordres
.
René
de
Villequier
Chevalier
diceulx
deux
ordres
Conseillier
en
noz
dicts
conseills
,
Cap.
de
cent
.
hommes
d'armes
,
de
noz
Ordonnances
,
premier
gentilhomme
de
nostre
chambre
,
Governeur
&
nostre
Lieuten
.
General
a
Paris
et
a
L.
Isle
de
France
.
Monsieur
Pompone
de
Bellieure
aussi
Conseillier
en
noz
conseills
,
Barnabe
Brisson
,
et
Barthram
de
Salignac
&c.
Claude
Pinart
,
&c.
et
Iaques
Du
Uray
,
&c.
et
ultres
a
ce
no●●
mouvans
nous
les
avons
commis
et
deputes
,
commettons
et
deputons
et
leuravons
(
et
au
cinq
,
quatre
au
trois
d'entre
eulx
,
en
l'absence
ou
empeschement
des
autres
)
donnè
et
donnons
plan
pouvoir
,
puissance
auctorité
commission
et
mandement
speciall
de
traicter
pour
nous
et
en
nostre
nom
des
choses
et
affaires
susdites
et
chacun
d'iceulx
avec
les
dits
Commissaires
deputes
de
la
part
de
la
Royne
d'Angleterre
nostre
bonne
soeur
,
et
pour
cest
effect
faire
passer
accord●r
et
conclurre
tous
les
articles
et
traictesque
besoin
sera
et
faire
en
cest
●ndroict
et
tout
ce
que
en
depend
,
ce
que
nous
fercons
et
faire
pouvions
si
presents
en
personne
y
s●rions
ja●ois
qu'il
y
eust
chose
que
requist
mandement
plus
special
qu'il
n●
est
contenu
en
cas
des
presentes
,
par
lesquelles
nous
promettons
en
bonne
foy
et
parolle
du
Roy
avoir
agreable
tenir
firme
et
stable
tout
ce
que
sera
faict
contenue
et
accordè
par
nosdits
Commissaires
és
choses
susdi●es
et
en
chacun
d'
icelles
,
sans
jamais
y
contreueinr
ny
souffrir
y
estre
contrevenu
en
aulcun
maniere
;
Mais
les
agreer
et
approuver
par
nos
●lettres
patentes
comme
sera
tenue
de
parte
nostre
bonne
soeur
et
cosine
la
Royne
d'Angleterre
.
E'n
tesmoing
de
quoy
nous
avons
faict
mettre
nostre
seel
a
ce●dites
presentes
.
Donne
a
Paris
l'an
de
grace
1581.
et
de
nostre
regne
le
8.
le
23.
d'Aoust
.
Pinart
.
HENRY
R.
A
Messieurs
de
Walsingham
,
Cobham
,
et
Sommers
.
M
Essieurs
de
W.
C.
et
S.
Ambass
.
de
l●
Royne
d'Angleterre
Madame
ma
bonue
soeur
et
cousine
.
I'ay
veu
l'escrit
que
m'aves
faict
presenter
signe
de
vos
mains
le
jour
de
hier
,
pour
la
prolongation
encore
de
vingt
jours
de
contènue
en
la
contre
lettre
faicte
accordèe
et
signèe
en
Angleterre
par
mes
Commissaires
et
depputes
et
ce●x
de
madite
bonne
soeur
en
passant
le
contract
de
mariage
d'entre
elle
et
mon
frere
le
duc
d'Anjou
,
la
quelle
prolongation
desdites
vingt
jours
I'accorde
volontiers
et
ay
bien
agreable
.
A
Paris
le
23.
jour
d'Aoust
,
1581.
Pinart
.
HENRY
R.
Memoire
des
poincts
qui
furent
accordés
en
la
conference
entre
les
Commissaires
du
Roy
tres-christien
et
ceulx
de
la
seren
.
Royne
d'Angleterre
27.
d'Aoust
.
P
rimierement
que
le
traicte
fait
au
temps
de
nostre
frere
de
bonne
memoire
le
Roy
Charles
9.
sera
confirmé
,
avec
addition
de
quelques
articles
pour
le
remede
de
depredations
.
Que
le
traicte
offensive
sera
seulement
pour
la
conservation
d'estats
sans
nommer
aulcun
personne
.
Que
si
un
aultre
prince
aura
assaily
l
un
des
confederés
,
l'autre
l'admonester
a
de
se
deporter
de
l'entre
prince
,
et
de
faire
reparation
de
touts
qu'il
aura
faict
,
et
en
cas
de
refus
le
dit
prince
confederè
denoncera
la
guerre
a
celuy
qui
aura
assailly
.
Memoirè
des
poincts
que
furent
proposeès
mais
non
accordèes
.
P
Remierement
si
apres
la
denunciation
de
la
guetre
les
princes
confederes
doibvent
assaillir
,
le
premier
assayllant
avec
leurs
forces
conioincts
ou
a
part
si
avec
les
forces
conioinctes
,
avec
quel
nombre
on
le
do●bt
faire
?
de
quelles
sortes
de
gens
?
de
pied
ou
de
cheval
?
pour
combien
de
temps
.
On
les
do●bt
entretenir
et
au
dispens
de
qui
cela
doibt
faire
,
si
c'est
av●cles
forces
separe●s
le
nombre
des
forces
qu'il
fauldra
emploier
,
quel
nombre
par
mer
,
et
quel
nombre
par
terre
?
ou
si
tous
par
mer
ou
tous
par
terre
,
et
pour
combien
de
temps
on
les
entre
tiendra
.
Ascavoir
si
les
forces
de
quelles
on
an
est●
d'accord
pour
la
defensive
ne
sembleroyent
sustisantes
pour
secourir
le
prince
confederè
qui
sera
assailly
ne
pourra
librement
faire
choix
ou
du
secours
du
dit
nombre
d'hommes
,
ou
d
une
somme
d'argent
qui
puisse
pour
en
souldoyer
un
parei
nombre
.
Les
Comissaires
deputes
pour
la
S
er
.
Royne
de
Angleterre
,
n'ayant
re●eu
aulcuns
instructions
touchant
les
particularit●s
qui
se
po●voyent
presenter
sur
ce
traicté
,
par
se
qu'on
a
trouveè
chose
d●fficile
de
les
leur
donner
,
jusque●
a
ce
qu'intention
du
Roy
fut
entirement
cognu
,
respondent
a
ce
qui
leurfut
hier
propos●
se●lement
,
conforme
a
ce
qui
leur
semble
raisonable
,
jusques
a
ce
qu'ils
auront
sur
ce
re●eu
plus
ample
mandement
de
sa
Maj.
N'ntendants
sustraindre
ou
obliger
aulcunement
a
la
conclusion
du
contenu
en
la
di●te
re
sponce
.
Responce
sur
les
dites
propositions
.
Q
Uant
au
premier
point
,
il
leur
semble
,
que
d●
autant
que
la
traicte
est
couché
en
termes
g●neralles
sans
specifier
aulcune
personne
,
il
sera
pour
tant
l'avise
de
rien
conclurre
quant
au
particularité
des
forces
qui
se
doibuent
employer
conjointement
.
Car
devant
qu'on
puisse
considerer
le
nombre
et
la
qualit●
des
forces
que
seront
necessaires
,
avec
plusieurs
aultres
circumstances
,
il
fauldra
s●avoir
de
quelle
puissance
.
L'enemy
est
,
ou
il
viendra
mieulx
a
propos
d'employer
les
dites
forces
,
A
raison
de
quoy
il
sera
bien
difficile
de
se
resoudre
en
cest
endroict
.
Ains
s'en
fauldra
remettre
a
ce
qu'on
ordonneron
les
princes
confederés
mesmes
,
apre
que
l'●uvasion
aura
este
faicte
.
Quant
aux
forces
que
seront
employeès
a
part
,
il
fault
considerer
si
les
forces
d●ont
on
est
desia
d'avord
pour
la
defe●sive
,
ne
soffiront
pour
estre
furnis
ou
prince
confedere
durant
l'espace
de
quatre
mois
avec
condition
que
si
●lles
sont
employeés
aupres
l●
expiration
du
dit
temps
ce
sera
aux
despens
du
Pr.
confederé
qui
sera
assailly
.
Quant
a
fournir
une
somme
d'argent
au
lieu
de
forces
come
le
Pr.
qui
sera
assailly
le
vouldra
demander
,
les
dits
Srs.
Commissaires
en
advertiront
sa
Maj.
pour
en
s●avoir
son
intention
,
et
neantmoins
il
leur
semble
que
sa
Maj.
s'accordera
plus
tost
de
donner
secours
a'hommes
que
d'argent
a
fin
que
ses
subjects
se
puissent
excer●ier
au
faict
de
la
guerre
.
Ils
sont
aussi
d'opinion
,
que
quant
aux
forces
que
sa
Majestté
fornira
,
il
seroit
bien
a
propos
de
les
emploier
par
mer
,
d'autant
qu'ils
pourront
endommager
bien
commodement
l'enemy
tant
par
discent
sur
terrè
,
qu'aultrement
,
et
fault
ioy
considerer
qui
sile
prince-confederé
se
vouldra
servir
desdites
forces
apres
le
temps
ici
limité
,
ce
sera
a
ses
propres
despens
pour
le
temps
dout
on
sera
d'accord
.
Avec
condition
qu'en
certains
mois
de
l'ann●e
qui
sont
mal
propres
pour
la
navigation
,
sa
Maj.
pourra
a
sa
voulonté
choisir
siselle
vouldra
qu'ou
les
employe
ou
bien
le
rappeller
.
Et
se
doibt
aussi
entendre
que
les
dites
navi●es
sendant
qu'ils
seront
au
service
du
prince
confedere
,
qui
les
demandera
,
ne
passeront
les
bornes
de
lamer
,
oc
ean
,
et
seront
accomodées
de
porte
;
victuailles
et
aultre
choses
necessaires
selon
qu'on
en
sera
d'accord
.
DEFENSIVE
.
NO
aid
to
be
given
to
any
Invader
.
Mutual
defence
(
at
the
expence
of
the
party
requiring
aid
)
against
any
Invader
whatsoever
.
In
what
sort
aid
is
to
be
yielded
.
Within
two
moneths
after
the
aid
desired
by
Letters
.
For
defence
by
land
,
6000
footmen
to
be
landed
in
France
,
or
more
,
so
they
shall
be
thought
meet
.
In
defence
by
sea
●
ships
throughly
furnished
with
all
things
necessary
,
with
1200
souldiers
,
and
victualled
for
two
months
.
The
aid
is
to
be
kept
as
long
as
the
party
requiring
shall
stand
in
need
of
them
,
and
do
pay
them
.
Liberty
to
buy
Powder
,
Shot
,
&c.
in
the
others
Countries
and
Dominions
,
Summons
to
be
made
for
Arrest
made
by
any
Prince
,
of
English
Merchants
,
and
goods
,
and
the
Summons
not
obeyed
,
to
proceed
to
counter
Arrests
.
Offensive
and
Defensive
.
Upon
any
invasion
made
by
any
third
Prince
,
the
Confederates
are
mutually
to
proclaim
the
said
King
invadent
,
enemy
.
After
Proclamation
,
they
are
to
invade
him
.
The
Invasion
is
to
be
made
in
such
and
such
places
,
&c.
and
likewise
by
sea
.
The
Invasion
agreed
upon
,
it
is
to
be
made
at
either
of
the
Confederates
expences
.
The
Invasion
is
to
be
made
with
such
and
such
numbers
.
The
Invasion
made
by
one
,
is
not
to
be
left
off
,
nor
any
Truce
,
or
Peace
,
or
Treaty
of
Peace
to
be
made
or
hearkened
unto
,
without
the
privity
and
consent
of
the
other
.
For
mutual
defence
,
the
order
agreed
upon
and
set
down
in
the
last
Treaty
,
shall
stand
of
full
force
and
power
.
Free
passage
to
be
given
through
either
of
their
Countries
,
to
the
Prince
that
is
by
consent
appointed
to
invade
the
enemy
.
A
Note
of
such
things
as
are
to
be
resolved
by
her
Majestie
touching
the
League
offensive
.
1.
WHat
other
things
her
Majesties
pleasure
is
should
be
added
to
the
said
League
,
then
by
us
hath
been
remembred
,
contained
in
the
Copies
now
sent
.
2.
Whether
her
Majestie
can
yield
to
the
support
of
the
6000
men
named
in
the
Treaty
defensive
for
the
space
of
four
moneths
,
at
her
charges
;
and
if
we
be
by
the
Commissioners
pressed
to
assent
that
her
Majestie
shall
bear
the
charges
any
longer
time
then
four
months
,
how
farr
forth
she
will
yield
in
that
case
;
and
if
they
shall
require
greater
numbers
then
are
above
specified
,
then
to
what
numbers
we
shall
yield
,
and
for
how
long
time
to
be
continued
at
her
Majesties
charges
.
3.
If
in
case
the
said
Commissioners
not
content
with
our
answer
,
shall
insist
still
upon
joynt
Forces
to
be
yielded
to
the
Princes
Confederates
,
as
by
them
was
propounded
;
we
desire
to
know
how
far
forth
we
shall
yield
therein
,
and
whether
her
Majestie
in
that
behalf
will
be
content
to
contribute
a
third
or
fourth
part
.
either
in
men
or
money
,
and
whether
it
shall
not
be
meet
to
have
the
said
joynt
forces
to
be
limitted
by
a
certain
number
,
as
also
to
a
time
in
which
they
shall
be
imployed
.
A
Note
of
such
things
as
are
to
be
resolved
by
her
Majestie
touching
the
secret
League
.
1.
WHat
summ
of
money
her
Majestie
will
be
content
to
contribute
,
and
in
what
sort
openly
or
secretly
.
2.
To
what
summ
we
shall
press
the
King
to
yield
unto
in
proportion
of
that
summ
which
her
Majestie
shall
be
pleased
to
supply
,
whether
double
or
trebble
,
more
then
her
Highness
shall
be
content
to
contribute
.
3.
How
long
her
Majestie
will
be
pleased
to
contribute
the
said
summ
,
and
upon
what
considerations
,
whether
by
way
of
loan
,
or
otherwise
;
and
if
by
way
of
loan
,
what
caution
she
will
require
,
and
whether
it
were
not
meet
to
covenant
with
him
to
procure
the
bonds
of
the
States
ad
majorem
cautelam
,
within
some
convenient
time
,
for
the
repayment
of
the
same
.
4.
Whether
her
Majestie
could
not
best
like
that
this
secret
Treaty
between
the
King
and
her
,
should
pass
only
by
mutual
promise
contained
in
privat
Letters
under
their
own
hands
.
To
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
advertise
her
Majestie
,
that
as
by
our
last
Letters
to
you
of
the
21
of
this
present
,
we
advertised
of
the
Kings
and
Monsieurs
consents
,
that
a
League
should
be
treated
of
without
speaking
of
the
marriage
.
So
the
same
day
Messieurs
,
Villquier
,
la
Mott
,
Bellieur
,
Brisson
,
Pinart
,
and
Du.
Uray
,
coming
to
us
from
the
King
,
said
,
that
his
Majestie
desiring
much
the
Queens
Majesties
amity
,
and
to
have
the
same
augmented
by
Treaties
by
marriage
,
and
by
all
other
good
means
;
and
finding
some
impediments
in
the
matter
of
the
marriage
,
he
had
sent
them
to
confer
with
us
about
such
other
means
as
might
best
serve
to
encrease
the
amity
:
And
so
after
divers
speeches
used
to
them
again
,
to
signifie
his
H.
reciproque
inclination
in
that
behalf
,
We
entred
into
talk
of
League
defensive
,
remembring
the
last
made
at
Bloys
in
King
Charles
his
time
,
which
they
said
,
if
we
found
not
to
be
sufficient
,
it
should
be
altered
or
enlarged
:
And
that
they
thought
it
good
for
both
the
Realms
to
add
an
Article
to
it
,
to
meet
with
dissentions
and
disorders
committed
on
the
Sea
;
whereof
they
had
heard
very
many
.
Somewhat
they
also
said
touching
a
Staple
to
be
established
at
Roan
,
as
is
mentioned
in
the
said
Treaty
;
but
after
they
had
heard
good
reasons
,
which
moved
against
the
occasion
of
that
Article
,
they
said
little
to
it
,
but
earnestly
desired
that
other
for
the
maintenance
of
good
intelligence
,
and
sure
Trade
between
the
Realms
and
Subjects
.
Then
something
was
also
propounded
for
a
League
offensive
;
where
it
was
also
remembred
,
that
there
were
two
kinds
of
Leagues
offensive
,
the
one
where
two
Princes
or
more
doe
combine
themselves
against
another
Prince
by
name
,
the
other
in
general
terms
,
for
conservation
of
Estates
.
And
for
as
much
as
France
and
England
were
at
this
time
in
amity
with
all
Princes
,
that
League
for
conservation
of
Estates
,
was
thought
but
to
be
Treated
of
,
and
argued
,
and
so
no
Prince
could
have
just
cause
to
be
openly
offended
therewith
.
And
so
without
further
entring
into
particularities
untill
our
next
meeting
,
they
departed
.
On
Wednesday
the
twentithird
,
they
came
again
,
and
having
shewed
their
Commission
,
it
was
propounded
,
That
for
a
League
offensive
,
they
said
it
was
to
be
first
accorded
,
that
either
Princes
should
be
friend
to
friends
,
and
enemy
to
enemies
,
after
invasion
made
upon
either
of
them
.
And
for
a
second
it
was
propounded
,
That
if
either
of
the
Princes
Confederate
should
be
assa●led
,
the
Prince
assailed
,
should
be
bound
thereof
to
advertise
the
other
Prince
his
Confederate
,
who
should
send
streight
to
the
Prince
that
hath
assailed
,
to
warne
him
to
cease
his
Invasion
,
and
to
repaire
forthwith
the
wrongs
done
,
or
else
in
case
of
refusal
,
that
the
said
Prince
Confederate
will
denounce
Warre
to
him
that
did
assaile
,
as
he
shall
doe
indeed
,
if
the
Invader
will
not
retire
and
repaire
the
wrongs
within
seven
weeks
.
This
motion
being
found
indifferent
for
both
parts
,
I
the
Secretary
delivered
to
them
certain
other
Notes
taken
out
of
other
Treaties
,
which
they
said
they
would
answer
at
our
next
meeting
.
Your
Lordship
doth
herewith
receive
the
copy
thereof
.
Here
it
was
propounded
by
them
,
That
if
either
of
the
Princes
Confederate
should
be
invaded
by
another
Prince
,
and
that
the
Prince
invaded
shall
require
his
Confederate
to
declare
open
Warr
,
and
to
enter
into
open
acts
of
hostility
with
him
against
the
Invader
,
as
bound
by
League
(
after
due
admonition
and
summons
made
)
who
shall
bear
the
charge
of
the
Forces
of
the
Prince
required
,
whether
shall
he
bear
them
alone
,
or
the
Prince
requiring
to
bear
a
portion
thereof
,
according
to
his
quality
and
greatness
.
These
things
being
very
considerable
,
we
deferred
to
answer
them
untill
our
next
meeting
,
and
so
did
provide
to
answer
,
as
your
Lordship
shall
see
by
notes
sent
herewith
.
Beseeching
your
Lordship
to
procure
her
Majesties
resolution
and
answer
to
us
,
and
that
by
her
Highness
direction
and
warrant
,
these
,
and
other
points
that
shall
be
thought
meet
,
may
be
resolved
upon
,
to
be
agreed
unto
here
,
to
come
to
an
end
,
without
unnecessary
spending
of
time
and
charges
.
The
next
day
,
the
24.
whilst
we
looked
for
them
according
to
appointment
,
they
sent
us
word
,
that
upon
occasion
of
Letters
which
the
King
had
received
that
day
from
his
Ambassador
in
England
,
the
King
had
deferred
their
coming
untill
the
next
day
,
and
then
they
came
and
said
,
We
might
well
remember
,
that
from
the
beginning
of
this
Negotiation
,
and
long
before
,
the
King
desired
nothing
more
then
the
marriage
,
which
would
bring
with
it
all
other
good
things
,
for
Leagues
and
streight
bonds
of
amity
,
such
as
her
Majestie
would
desire
,
and
that
since
their
being
with
us
,
his
Majestie
had
received
Letters
from
his
Ambassador
Mr.
Mannisiere
on
the
24.
and
another
the
25.
dated
the
22.
of
this
month
,
by
the
which
he
gave
the
King
very
great
hope
of
the
marriage
,
upon
speeches
proceeding
from
her
Majestie
in
a
long
conference
had
of
late
with
her
Highness
;
whereupon
the
King
had
commanded
them
to
tell
us
,
that
seeing
that
matter
was
now
in
so
good
terms
,
he
thought
good
to
stay
further
proceeding
in
the
Treaty
of
a
League
.
But
to
end
first
that
which
was
first
begun
,
and
in
such
forwardness
,
which
was
the
Marriage
,
and
that
they
thought
we
should
have
commandment
from
her
Majestie
very
shortly
in
this
behalf
;
whereunto
it
was
answered
unto
them
,
that
though
we
heard
nothing
thereof
from
her
Majestie
,
yet
we
would
believe
what
they
had
said
,
as
written
to
the
King
from
his
Ambassador
,
and
that
untill
we
might
understand
her
Majesties
pleasure
herein
;
we
thought
that
this
Negotiation
for
a
League
might
well
proceed
,
to
bring
it
to
some
good
point
,
and
to
win
so
much
time
,
seeing
the
King
had
consented
and
desired
to
have
such
a
League
with
her
Majestie
;
Mr.
de
Chevereny
said
,
that
the
time
would
not
be
so
long
ere
we
should
receive
her
Majesties
pleasure
,
and
that
they
could
not
proceed
any
further
in
the
Treaty
,
seeing
this
was
the
Kings
pleasure
.
Then
it
was
said
by
Pinart
,
that
the
Ambassador
had
then
written
(
as
so
spoken
by
her
Highness
to
him
)
that
she
had
rather
marry
a
mean
Gentleman
of
France
,
then
go
now
from
that
which
was
so
farr
proceeded
in
between
her
Highness
and
Monsieur
.
Thus
we
being
put
off
from
our
Negotiation
,
and
at
a
stay
,
knew
not
how
to
proceed
any
further
in
any
thing
,
untill
we
may
understand
her
Majesties
pleasure
,
which
we
beseech
you
to
procure
to
be
sent
unto
us
in
some
certainty
,
that
an
orderly
and
honourable
course
may
be
holden
to
grow
to
an
end
.
At
this
time
Pinart
(
as
so
commanded
,
he
said
by
the
Queen
Mother
)
did
very
specially
recommend
to
her
Majesties
consideration
,
the
estate
of
poor
Don
Anthonio
,
and
to
remember
the
great
charges
he
hath
been
at
in
providing
shipping
in
England
,
to
be
sent
and
to
joyn
with
the
French
Kings
ships
under
Captain
Carles
,
who
he
assured
they
had
advertisement
,
was
gon
to
the
sea
seven
daies
ago
,
thinking
to
meet
with
Don
Anthonio's
ships
(
rigged
in
England
)
at
a
Cape
which
he
could
not
name
.
And
that
unless
the
same
depart
not
out
of
hand
,
all
the
charge
will
be
lost
,
and
that
the
King
shall
be
fain
to
venture
his
ships
alone
,
if
no
other
aid
joyn
with
them
.
He
shewed
there
an
advertisement
came
that
day
from
the
Isle
of
Tercera
,
that
the
French
have
landed
there
,
taken
the
Isle
,
and
certain
ships
,
and
put
to
the
Sword
800
Spaniards
,
among
whom
were
they
whose
names
were
here
in
a
scedule
,
and
that
he
thinketh
they
are
gon
to
meet
with
the
rest
of
the
Spanish
Fleet.
And
thus
,
&c.
Paris
,
the
27
of
August
.
Fr.
Walsingham
.
Henry
Cobham
Iohn
Sommers
.
To
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
I
send
your
Lordship
here
inclosed
,
the
last
Article
contained
in
mine
instructions
for
the
League
,
which
we
have
forborne
to
adde
to
those
heads
of
a
League
,
which
we
exhibited
to
the
Commissioners
,
for
that
we
find
it
somewhat
darke
,
and
therefore
doe
pray
your
Lordships
explanation
therein
:
For
as
we
conceive
of
it
,
it
will
restrain
the
French
King
from
aiding
of
the
Duke
his
brother
,
which
I
think
is
not
meant
,
considering
her
Majesties
promise
to
assist
the
Duke
in
the
action
.
I
beseech
your
Lordship
that
we
may
have
speedy
resolution
by
way
of
Post
,
or
otherwise
,
as
by
your
Lordship
shall
be
thought
meet
,
to
such
things
as
we
send
your
Lordship
by
this
dispatch
.
After
I
had
proceeded
thus
far
in
my
Letter
,
thinking
that
our
conference
with
the
Kings
Commissioners
,
would
have
bred
some
good
accord
touching
the
most
parts
of
those
points
which
were
by
us
propounded
unto
them
.
Upon
the
hope
the
King
is
put
in
by
Letters
lately
come
from
his
Ambassador
resident
there
,
our
further
conference
is
staid
,
as
your
Lordship
may
perceive
by
our
general
Letters
,
which
if
it
be
not
so
throughly
resolved
on
as
the
Ambassador
conceiveth
,
and
as
he
hath
reported
to
the
King
his
Master
(
whereof
we
her
Majesties
Ministers
here
stand
in
doubt
,
having
no
confirmation
thereof
)
Then
surely
this
report
will
doe
a
great
deal
of
harm
many
waies
,
and
ministers
to
the
persons
named
in
mine
other
Letters
,
matters
of
strange
discourse
.
Besides
,
we
that
serve
here
,
cannot
but
be
infinitely
grieved
,
to
see
the
weighty
cause
we
have
in
hand
,
subject
to
so
many
interruptions
,
especially
of
the
alteration
of
proceeding
upon
occasion
given
from
thence
.
It
were
well
her
Majestie
did
capitulate
with
the
Ambassador
in
these
great
matters
,
not
to
advertise
any
thing
without
first
making
her
privy
thereunto
,
as
also
that
upon
any
such
resolution
taken
with
him
,
we
here
might
be
acquainted
withall
,
to
the
end
there
might
be
concurrency
with
us
.
Touching
her
Majesties
pleasure
for
the
return
of
Mr.
Sommers
,
I
hope
when
her
Majestie
shall
consider
the
weightiness
of
the
cause
we
deal
in
,
and
the
number
and
sufficiency
of
the
persons
we
are
matched
withall
,
her
Highness
shall
see
more
cause
to
send
some
other
well
chosen
Civilians
to
assist
us
,
then
to
withdraw
him
from
us
.
Upon
the
perusing
of
a
Letter
that
the
Ambassador
resident
wrote
unto
me
,
much
to
the
same
effect
he
had
written
to
the
King
,
I
thought
good
to
send
to
Pinart
,
to
acquaint
him
with
the
contents
of
the
said
Letter
,
which
(
as
I
gave
order
to
be
declared
unto
him
)
caried
no
other
substance
,
but
a
report
of
such
speeches
as
her
Majestie
had
delivered
to
the
said
Ambassador
the
same
evening
that
he
waited
on
her
Majestie
when
she
road
abroad
to
take
the
aire
,
wherein
her
Majestie
did
rather
lay
open
unto
him
how
she
stood
affected
to
the
marriage
,
then
delivered
him
any
resolution
,
and
that
it
was
so
,
it
might
well
appear
hereby
,
for
that
her
Highness
doth
not
use
to
give
her
resolution
in
any
matter
of
importance
,
without
the
privity
of
her
Councel
,
and
acquainting
her
Ambassador
on
this
side
therewith
,
to
the
end
there
may
be
a
concurrency
between
her
Majesties
Ministers
,
and
the
King
,
which
being
otherwise
in
this
case
,
I
could
not
but
rest
doubtfull
of
the
substance
of
the
report
.
And
therefore
was
desirous
if
it
might
stand
with
the
Kings
pleasure
(
considering
the
great
charges
his
Majesties
is
at
with
us
,
and
the
time
that
passeth
away
fruitlesly
)
the
Treaty
might
go
on
until
we
might
receive
further
matter
from
her
Majesty
.
To
this
Pinart
answered
,
that
he
thought
the
request
reasonable
,
for
that
it
was
grounded
upon
great
probability
,
and
would
therefore
the
next
morning
move
the
King
in
the
matter
,
requiring
in
the
mean
season
,
that
as
much
might
be
delivered
to
some
other
of
the
Commissioners
,
as
had
been
to
him
,
especially
to
Chivergni
Villequire
,
which
was
offered
to
be
done
by
the
messenger
I
sent
;
but
they
being
in
conference
with
the
Queen
mother
,
and
therefore
for
that
time
not
to
be
dealt
withal
at
his
motion
,
it
was
delivered
to
Bellieure
,
(
whom
they
found
in
the
utter
Chamber
of
Queen
mother
)
who
in
like
sort
found
the
message
and
request
teasonable
;
and
concluded
with
Pinart
,
that
the
next
morning
the
King
shall
be
moved
in
it
;
when
Pinart
delivered
this
answer
to
my
messenger
,
he
told
him
withal
,
that
the
King
upon
the
receit
of
this
letter
from
his
Ambassador
,
had
put
on
a
resolution
not
to
proceed
in
any
League
offensive
,
unless
the
marriage
were
first
fully
accorded
,
and
that
being
done
,
he
would
make
a
Treaty
offensive
,
not
onely
against
one
Prince
,
but
against
all
whatsoever
.
With
this
I
thought
good
to
acquaint
your
Lordship
notwithstanding
I
finde
them
full
of
alterations
,
to
the
end
that
in
case
the
King
should
dwell
in
this
resolution
,
I
might
receive
her
Majesties
pleasure
for
my
return
▪
humbly
praying
your
Lordship
to
use
the
matter
so
,
that
it
may
be
no
cause
of
stay
in
her
Majestie
with
this
dispatch
.
For
my
own
opinion
,
I
think
that
the
King
will
stay
in
this
resolution
until
he
may
hear
from
his
brother
,
to
whom
Du
Uray
this
day
hath
dispatched
a
pacquet
,
the
26
of
August
.
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
whereas
I
perceive
by
your
letters
of
the
seventeenth
of
this
present
,
that
her
Majestie
doth
marvail
that
she
heareth
nothing
of
my
moving
of
the
King
to
assist
his
brother
;
it
may
please
your
Lordship
,
therefore
to
let
her
Highness
understand
,
that
at
the
time
of
my
first
access
(
unto
the
King
)
I
did
very
effectually
recommend
the
same
in
general
terms
unto
him
,
and
did
receive
from
him
assurance
that
he
would
have
care
of
his
brother
,
as
in
honor
and
in
nature
he
was
bound
,
thinking
at
the
time
of
our
conference
,
when
we
should
enter
into
the
dealing
for
the
secret
Treaty
,
the
time
would
then
have
served
most
aptly
to
have
furthered
the
same
in
a
more
particular
sort
,
which
being
stayed
,
as
your
Lordship
knoweth
by
a
request
made
by
Du
Uray
in
the
Duke
his
Masters
name
,
and
being
given
to
understand
by
good
means
,
that
the
King
protested
,
that
unless
he
had
been
assured
that
the
marriage
would
have
taken
place
,
he
would
never
have
suffered
his
brother
to
have
proceeded
so
far
in
the
enterprise
of
the
Low-Countries
.
I
thought
it
out
of
time
to
use
any
perswasion
in
furtherance
of
the
assistance
to
be
given
to
the
said
Duke
,
unless
I
might
have
had
some
Authority
to
assure
him
of
the
marriage
.
Besides
,
If
he
should
have
demanded
as
it
is
probable
he
would
,
what
support
her
Majesty
would
have
yielded
for
the
good
will
she
professeth
to
bear
towards
his
said
brother
,
I
was
restrained
to
put
him
in
any
comfort
thereof
,
by
her
Majesties
special
direction
for
that
,
as
your
Lordship
knoweth
her
pleasure
was
,
I
should
make
no
offer
of
support
unto
the
Duke
,
unless
I
were
assured
that
the
King
would
not
ayd
him
;
as
also
for
that
her
Majesty
did
conceive
that
if
the
said
King
should
know
that
his
brother
should
be
supported
by
her
,
he
would
then
forbear
to
yield
any
relief
.
The
case
then
standeth
thus
,
as
I
was
neither
able
to
assure
him
of
the
marriage
,
without
the
which
,
as
it
seemed
,
he
was
altogether
unwilling
to
imbark
himself
any
way
,
nor
acquaint
him
with
her
Majesties
determinations
to
assist
his
said
brother
,
whereby
to
have
provoked
him
to
have
concurred
with
her
Majesty
,
being
restrained
as
your
Lordship
seeth
by
her
Majesty
,
for
the
reasons
above
mentioned
,
to
make
any
offer
of
assistance
in
her
Highnesses
behalf
.
I
hope
her
Majesty
,
upon
due
consideration
thereof
will
rest
satisfied
:
it
is
a
great
grief
to
any
minister
that
shall
be
imployed
in
any
matter
of
that
weight
,
as
those
that
are
committed
to
any
charge
to
have
no
certain
directions
.
I
would
to
God
her
Highness
would
resolve
one
way
or
other
touching
the
matter
of
her
marriage
,
the
uncertain
course
that
is
now
held
in
that
behalf
;
besides
,
that
it
doth
offend
the
Prince
here
,
and
discredit
her
servants
that
deal
therein
,
especially
being
perswaded
as
they
are
,
that
I
have
more
authority
then
I
have
,
doth
minister
unto
the
Secretaries
of
forraign
Princes
matters
of
discourse
,
greatly
to
her
Majesties
dishonor
,
and
extreme
grief
of
us
here
that
are
acquainted
withal
,
as
that
when
her
Majesty
is
pressed
to
marry
,
then
she
seemeth
to
affect
a
League
and
when
a
League
is
yielded
unto
,
then
she
liketh
better
of
a
marriage
.
And
when
thereupon
she
is
moved
to
assent
to
marriage
,
then
she
hath
recourse
to
the
League
,
when
the
motion
for
the
League
,
or
any
request
is
made
for
mony
,
then
her
Majesty
returneth
to
marriage
,
as
these
things
are
delivered
out
here
in
discourse
among
the
said
Secretaries
;
so
are
they
all
so
conveyed
and
distributed
into
other
Conrts
through
Europe
,
whereof
her
enemies
will
make
their
profit
to
throw
her
into
the
hatred
of
all
the
world
;
it
shall
be
therefore
most
necessary
for
your
Lordship
and
the
rest
of
the
Councel
,
whose
advice
she
doth
use
in
this
cause
to
move
her
Majesty
earnestly
to
grow
to
some
earnest
resolution
in
that
behalf
,
as
a
thing
that
doth
import
her
greatly
,
both
in
honor
and
safety
,
Paris
August
20.
Francis
Walsingham
.
Au
Duc
d'Anjou
.
M
On
seigneur
,
ayant
tout
a
ceste
heure
receu
lettres
de
la
part
de
sa
Maj.
par
lesquelles
suis
adverty
que
sa
dite
Maj.
a
accordée
de
fournir
a
vostre
altesse
la
somme
de
100000
escus
,
n'ay
voulu
laisser
l'opportunité
d'en
advertir
icelle
en
toute
diligence
,
en
estant
pour
ma
part
bien
joyeula
,
ne
desirant
chose
plus
au
monde
,
que
de
faire
tres
humbles
services
a
s'on
Altesse
,
et
esperant
que
ce
bon
fondement
,
que
sa
Majestè
a
mais
,
se
combler
á
d'aultres
fruicts
a
vostre
souhait
.
Au
reste
il
plaira
a
v●stre
Altesse
d'estre
adverti
,
que
par
le
moyen
d'icelle
estant
les
commissaires
de
la
Maj.
tres-christiens
.
Et
nous
autres
entres
bien
avant
au
traicte
des
l'amitie
perpetuelle
que
sa
Maj
desire
veoir
establie
entre
ces
deux
couronnes
comme
chose
fort
a
propos
et
duisantè
a
l'advancement
des
affaires
que
vostre
A.
a
presentement
en
main
,
et
y
ayant
travaillé
en
sorte
qu'estions
bien
prés
a
couronner
l'ouurages
,
tout
soudain
le
25
de
se
present
mois
par
le
commandement
du
Roy
le
dict
traicté
se
rompt
,
et
demeure
en
suspens
a
l'occasion
de
quelque
advertisement
,
que
par
ses
lettres
l'un
va
donner
Monsieur
de
la
Muanissiere
,
comme
si
la
Maj.
de
la
Royne
ma
maistresse
auroit
conclus
entre
elle
et
luy
de
donner
vostre
A
sans
plus
de
remises
promesse
reale
,
de
mariage
,
entendant
proceder
si
rondement
et
de
bonne
foy
,
que
la
consummation
ne
demeureroit
gueres
a
paracheuer
,
dont
peu
le
estre
que
Mr.
Du
Uray
a
desia
adverty
.
V.
A.
Chose
que
nous
sembloit
bien
estrange
n'en
ayant
receu
mot
de
la
part
de
sa
Maj.
comme
n'en
avons
encores
per
ses
dernieres
qui
furent
escriptes
deux
jours
.
Apres
celles
de
son
ministre
ne
se
veult
en
oultre
eslargir
en
l
endroit
du
dit
traite
,
premier
que
v●oir
le
dit
mariage
tout
touchè
et
arrestteé
de
sorte
,
que
demeurons
maintenant
oysifs
,
et
demeurerons
si
nonque
V.
A.
sera
servir
de
faire
cest
honneur
a
la
Royne
nostre
Maistresse
et
a
nous
ses
ministres
et
vostres
tr●shumbles
servit
eurs
si
bien
que
de
moyenner
envers
la
Maj.
tres-christienela
procedure
du
dit
traicte
,
comme
chose
bien
duisante
a
l
advancement
du
dit
mariage
,
et
ne
pouvant
en
sorte
du
monde
l'empescher
ou
retarder
.
Que
sera
la
fin
en
apres
avoir
tres-humblement
supplié
V.
A.
vouloir
donner
foy
et
credit
a
ce
porteur
en
quelques
particularitez
qu'a
icelle
il
dira
de
ma
part
et
l'avoir
aussi
tres-humblement
ceusti
a
icelle
l●s
mains
.
Ie
prie
le
creator
vous
avoir
et
tousjo●rs
tenir
.
Mon
signeur
en
sa
tres-saincte
et
tres-digne
garde
Escrit
a
Paris
ce
27
jour
d'Aoust
par
moy
vostre
fidele
serviteur
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
the
contents
of
your
Letter
written
unto
me
the
24
of
this
present
,
and
received
the
26.
I
conceive
to
consist
principally
in
the
points
following
.
First
,
that
her
Majesties
pleasure
is
,
that
speedy
knowledge
should
be
given
to
Monsieur
,
of
the
regard
her
Highness
hath
of
his
cause
,
and
of
the
support
it
pleaseth
her
to
yield
him
,
to
which
points
is
added
the
dislike
she
conceiveth
,
that
at
Mr.
Sommers
being
with
Monsieur
,
and
understanding
the
necessity
he
stood
in
,
he
had
no
direction
to
make
him
a
more
comfortable
Answer
.
Secondarily
,
That
in
the
Treaty
of
a
general
League
offensive
,
there
is
no
cause
to
speak
particularly
in
what
quality
or
sum
her
Majestie
should
be
contributary
.
Lastly
,
That
in
the
secret
Treatie
,
no
offer
should
be
made
in
her
Highnesses
behalf
,
before
the
particularites
of
the
forces
that
shall
be
imployed
,
and
of
the
charges
(
that
Mousieur
himself
,
the
King
and
States
will
be
at
)
be
delivered
and
set
down
unto
us
for
Answer
,
whereunto
it
may
please
your
Lordship
to
understand
,
that
immediately
upon
the
receit
of
the
Letters
,
as
soon
as
I
could
dispatch
the
messenger
,
I
sent
to
Monsieur
to
acquaint
him
with
her
Majesties
good
meaning
towards
him
,
and
by
what
means
,
and
with
what
expedition
it
should
be
made
over
unto
him
,
and
as
touching
the
dislike
for
that
the
Answer
unto
the
Duke
was
not
more
uncomfortable
.
It
may
please
your
Lordship
to
inform
her
Majestie
,
that
at
the
time
of
the
sending
of
Mr.
Sommers
unto
his
Highness
,
because
I
could
not
be
throughly
informed
(
according
to
the
directions
received
from
her
Majestie
)
how
far
the
King
meant
to
inlarge
himself
towards
him
,
and
finding
also
in
all
former
letters
received
from
thence
,
I
was
willed
not
to
be
over
forward
in
promising
of
assistance
,
without
good
intelligence
first
had
of
the
Kings
intention
in
that
behalf
,
and
being
not
ignorant
what
conceits
her
Majestie
hath
taken
of
my
service
since
my
being
in
these
parts
.
It
made
me
to
deal
the
more
warily
in
the
Commission
I
gave
Mr.
Sommers
,
and
yet
was
it
not
such
(
as
your
Lordship
may
perceive
by
the
inclosed
Copy
)
but
that
the
Duke
might
take
comfort
thereby
.
Besides
,
your
Lordship
can
be
a
witness
with
me
,
how
upon
the
motion
made
to
me
by
the
Viscount
Turaign
,
touching
the
necessity
the
Duke
stood
in
,
how
earnestly
I
dealt
for
private
support
to
be
yielded
him
,
so
as
if
by
occasion
of
want
he
should
have
been
constrained
to
have
given
over
the
enterprise
,
or
had
carried
it
otherwise
then
her
Majestie
would
,
I
were
not
to
be
charged
with
.
Secondarily
,
Whereas
in
a
general
League
offensive
,
it
is
thought
that
there
needeth
no
particular
Contribution
to
be
spoken
of
.
Your
Lordship
may
see
by
our
last
dispatch
,
that
such
a
motion
is
already
made
unto
us
,
and
that
thing
thought
needful
,
having
besides
the
presidents
of
all
former
Leagues
offensive
,
thought
it
will
be
long
before
the
Contributions
shall
be
imployed
;
yea
,
happily
never
.
And
therefore
seeing
it
is
material
for
their
satisfaction
,
and
a
matter
of
no
new
president
,
we
could
do
no
less
but
desire
to
know
her
Majesties
pleasure
therein
,
which
we
hope
to
receive
by
the
next
dispatch
.
Lastly
,
For
the
particularties
of
the
secret
Treaty
,
our
opinion
is
,
that
a
certain
proportion
set
down
,
such
as
her
Majestie
can
be
content
,
were
very
necessary
,
and
greatly
for
the
furtherance
of
the
service
intended
,
whereby
in
our
Treatie
with
them
,
we
might
frame
our
course
the
better
in
seeking
to
be
informed
of
their
several
Contributions
.
For
to
stay
the
resolution
whereof
,
until
the
certain
numbers
be
set
down
,
wherewith
the
service
of
the
Low-Countries
shall
be
prosecuted
(
which
is
a
matter
very
hard
,
and
found
by
experience
,
that
it
never
holdeth
in
any
certainty
)
will
draw
the
Treaty
into
an
unnecessary
length
.
Besides
,
We
are
perswaded
that
it
will
be
much
more
chargeable
for
her
Majesty
,
in
case
she
should
capitulate
with
them
to
furnish
them
either
with
men
or
mony
,
according
to
such
proportions
as
they
shall
set
down
;
for
that
there
cannot
but
grow
some
variance
for
the
numbers
of
men
,
and
for
the
time
of
service
wherein
they
shall
be
imployed
;
whereby
her
Majestie
shall
be
driven
to
pay
for
greater
numbers
,
and
for
longer
time
of
employment
,
then
in
Reason
and
Equity
she
ought
.
And
herein
experience
doth
teach
us
,
that
in
former
Leagues
of
Association
,
there
hath
risen
always
great
controversies
about
the
above
named
Circumstanstes
.
For
the
avoiding
whereof
,
it
were
necessary
some
certain
Contribution
were
set
down
,
and
without
yielding
Contribution
,
it
will
be
but
in
vain
to
enter
into
any
speech
of
the
League
,
though
for
the
Reasons
contained
in
your
Lordships
letter
,
it
ought
not
to
be
great
,
considering
that
besides
the
benefit
that
this
Crown
doth
receive
to
have
the
King
of
Spain
kept
under
,
they
are
like
to
●eceive
some
particular
benefit
otherways
,
which
if
it
be
true
,
as
Du
Uray
informeth
me
,
the
same
also
being
confirmed
by
President
Neve
and
Secretary
Q●insey
at
my
being
at
La
Fere
,
the
benefit
is
only
to
redound
unto
Monsieur
in
the
state
that
he
is
now
;
for
when
he
shall
come
to
be
King
of
France
(
if
that
(
for
default
of
issue
in
the
King
)
should
happen
)
they
of
the
Low-Countries
have
capitulated
with
him
,
that
they
may
be
at
their
own
choice
to
choose
their
Soveraign
.
But
herein
such
direction
as
it
shall
please
her
Majesty
to
giv●
us
,
we
will
follow
,
putting
your
Lordship
onely
in
minde
,
that
the
longer
tract
of
time
it
shall
receive
,
the
more
subject
shall
it
be
to
practises
:
Whereby
upon
great
offers
to
be
made
,
they
may
be
drawn
to
run
some
other
course
.
And
therefore
the
more
expedition
is
used
,
the
better
success
it
is
likely
to
take
.
And
as
touching
the
Argument
which
her
Majesties
pleasure
is
,
we
should
use
to
induce
them
to
think
that
she
ought
not
to
be
burdened
with
any
great
charges
touching
the
matter
of
Portugal
,
considering
the
Queen
mothers
pretence
,
we
will
not
fail
when
we
shall
have
to
deal
therewith
,
to
proceed
accordingly
,
though
I
am
perswaded
that
the
said
Queens
pretence
is
used
but
for
a
colour
to
justifie
such
assistance
as
they
shall
give
,
rather
then
in
hope
of
any
benefit
they
look
to
receive
thereby
,
otherwise
then
that
the
King
of
Spains
greatness
shall
be
abated
.
And
so
&c.
Paris
this
28
of
August
1581.
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
Master
Secretary
.
SIR
,
Since
the
departure
of
Iohn
the
Currier
hence
,
this
is
done
:
Mr.
Sommers
is
ordered
to
ride
to
Monsieur
,
he
hath
secretly
to
carry
with
him
so
many
pistolets
as
come
to
—
And
there
is
just
as
much
more
to
be
provided
,
which
is
here
hard
to
be
gotten
.
My
Lord
of
Leicester
moved
Palla
Vicine
to
procure
it
by
exchange
at
Paris
,
which
he
took
upon
him
;
but
when
I
was
curious
how
he
would
do
it
,
he
answered
me
,
that
every
Crown
would
cost
me
four
pence
at
the
least
,
and
yet
he
could
not
so
answer
it
;
but
for
a
small
sum
;
and
secondly
,
for
the
time
,
he
could
not
answer
me
,
but
that
he
must
pass
it
forth
to
Antwerpe
,
and
then
to
Paris
;
he
also
was
moved
to
ride
to
Paris
himself
,
but
the
charge
thereof
must
be
layed
to
the
former
,
so
as
the
sum
would
be
slenderly
pinched
with
such
abatements
.
Hereupon
I
stayed
proceeding
with
him
,
and
have
for
the
first
half
made
means
here
,
and
have
gotten
Paul
Swallore
,
Alderman
Martins
man
to
take
charge
of
packing
,
the
wait
is
more
then
two
spare
horses
can
carry
,
and
now
I
am
resolved
to
divide
it
into
four
portions
,
and
to
commit
to
four
the
several
portions
to
be
carried
upon
a
Pillion
;
and
so
they
may
pass
in
post
,
whereas
otherwise
being
charged
upon
two
horses
,
they
could
not
ride
post
with
it
,
I
am
now
to
pray
you
to
advertise
me
what
you
can
do
there
,
to
have
the
rest
paid
there
,
if
the
like
sum
shall
be
paid
here
with
security
by
Exchange
,
and
what
the
charge
will
be
,
or
else
whether
you
think
the
same
were
not
best
to
be
sent
in
specie
thither
to
Monsieur
himself
,
which
I
think
the
best
;
seeing
therein
are
two
inconveniences
,
danger
by
sea
,
to
pass
for
La
Motts
knowledge
,
and
by
Land
by
false
brethren
,
or
Spaignoilists
;
for
I
fear
such
secresie
will
not
be
kept
of
the
next
,
as
I
trust
hitherto
in
this
.
I
have
such
crooked
dealing
here
with
Lopez
,
for
that
the
King
urgeth
the
speedy
delivery
of
the
Jewel
without
satisfaction
for
your
charge
,
as
I
think
Mr.
Mills
will
advertise
you
,
the
Queens
Majestie
for
her
part
,
is
content
to
stand
to
curtesie
,
or
to
loss
,
for
the
5000.
l.
From
Scotland
we
hear
commonly
evil
,
that
the
King
shall
acknowledge
to
have
by
evil
counsel
of
his
subjects
,
usurped
the
Crown
;
and
therefore
he
will
resign
it
to
his
Mother
,
and
she
to
grant
it
back
to
be
possessed
joyntly
.
We
hear
also
that
the
Earl
of
Arraign
is
fully
bent
to
make
a
Band
of
the
Protestant
Nobility
to
the
contrary
hereof
.
I
think
my
Lord
of
Leicester
will
write
hereof
to
you
,
for
he
hath
dealt
here
in
very
wisely
by
means
of
Robert
Ashton
,
that
was
my
Lady
of
Lenox
servant
at
this
time
.
I
have
paid
this
bearer
Philips
20.
l.
in
name
of
his
travel
.
Greenwich
the
27
August
.
1581.
W.
Burleigh
.
To
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
Finding
by
the
inclosed
,
that
the
Duke
desireth
that
all
expedition
may
be
used
in
the
transportation
of
the
mony
,
I
thought
it
very
necessary
to
send
away
this
messenger
with
all
speed
,
whom
I
did
imploy
in
this
journey
towards
him
.
And
therefore
found
it
expedient
to
send
him
unto
you
,
to
the
end
he
might
make
report
both
of
the
state
of
his
Camp
,
and
of
the
present
enterprise
he
hath
in
hand
.
If
your
Lordship
mark
the
Letter
well
,
you
shall
finde
it
written
with
very
great
judgement
,
and
in
most
thankful
sort
.
If
this
young
Prince
continue
the
course
he
hath
begun
,
there
are
few
or
none
that
promise
greater
things
in
our
days
then
he
.
The
pain
he
taketh
,
as
this
bearer
can
shew
you
,
is
intollerable
,
and
his
patience
(
having
to
deal
with
so
strange
and
●nquiet
humors
as
serve
under
him
)
is
admirable
.
It
offendeth
the
better
sort
here
to
see
such
Treasure
spent
here
in
preparations
of
Masks
and
other
vanities
,
and
this
poor
Prince
forced
unless
he
were
otherwise
relieved
,
to
give
over
an
enterprise
so
many
ways
profitable
to
this
Crown
.
Amongst
other
things
I
gave
this
bearer
(
in
his
Instructions
)
charge
to
know
the
Dukes
pleasure
,
whether
I
should
make
the
King
and
his
mother
privy
to
the
Loan
,
and
in
what
sort
I
should
deliver
it
unto
them
.
In
answer
whereof
,
he
hath
willed
him
to
let
me
understand
,
that
he
referreth
the
same
to
her
Majesties
best
consideration
;
for
mine
own
particular
opinion
,
considering
that
the
matter
cannot
be
kept
secret
,
I
think
it
meet
they
should
be
both
made
acquainted
withal
,
for
that
it
might
nourish
or
rather
increase
in
the
King
a
jealousie
,
already
conceived
of
some
inward
intelligence
,
not
to
the
best
purpose
between
her
Majesty
and
the
Duke
.
Besides
,
it
would
serve
to
very
good
purpose
to
remove
the
opinion
that
both
he
and
his
mother
have
conceived
that
her
Majesties
friendship
consisteth
altogether
in
words
,
who
hitherto
hath
shewed
more
friendly
and
better
effects
then
they
thought
both
nature
and
policy
ought
to
lead
them
,
to
deal
otherwise
then
they
do
.
This
day
I
had
long
speech
with
Queen
mother
,
both
about
that
Portugal
causes
,
as
also
about
our
stay
of
the
proceeding
in
the
Treaty
,
for
the
first
,
I
do
finde
by
her
that
the
King
will
attempt
nothing
by
way
of
Occurrency
with
her
Majesty
without
the
marriage
,
and
as
for
our
further
proceeding
in
the
Treaty
;
I
also
learn
by
her
that
he
is
resolute
to
stay
until
he
hear
from
his
Ambassador
:
hereof
I
will
enlarge
unto
your
Lordship
more
at
length
by
the
next
,
the
conclusion
of
her
speeches
were
an
earnest
recommendation
of
the
marriage
,
without
the
which
she
said
she
saw
there
could
be
no
sound
friendship
;
she
also
renewed
her
former
request
touching
the
support
to
be
yielded
to
Don
Anthonio
letting
me
understand
that
the
four
ships
were
departed
from
Burdeaux
with
six
hundred
men
at
the
least
;
and
therefore
prayed
me
most
effectually
to
recommend
the
same
to
her
Majesty
.
Whereas
I
perceive
by
your
Letter
of
the
one
and
twentieth
,
sent
by
the
Lady
Marquesses
brother
,
that
her
Majesty
is
offended
,
for
that
she
is
not
more
particularly
informed
of
the
state
of
both
Armies
;
I
shall
desire
your
Lordship
to
be
an
humble
suitor
in
my
behalf
unto
her
Majesty
,
that
it
will
please
her
Highness
to
conceive
better
of
my
service
here
,
then
I
perceive
she
doth
.
And
as
for
the
fault
her
Majestie
findeth
,
there
lacketh
no
care
in
me
,
nor
in
the
Ambassador
resident
here
,
to
seek
by
all
the
means
we
may
,
to
get
knowledge
,
of
the
particularities
she
desireth
to
be
informed
of
.
But
we
finde
here
so
great
uncertainties
,
as
if
we
should
advertise
what
we
hear
,
we
should
revoke
one
day
what
we
hear
another
;
and
therefore
are
loath
to
inform
until
we
can
attain
to
some
certain
knowledge
of
the
true
state
of
things
,
and
where
her
Majesty
conceiveth
that
we
may
be
informed
of
the
Dukes
ministers
here
,
I
finde
them
not
hitherto
so
throughly
instructed
,
or
at
the
least
not
willing
to
impart
their
knowledge
to
us
,
as
I
perceive
her
Majesty
is
perswaded
they
are
.
And
therefore
as
this
bearer
can
shew
you
,
I
have
prayed
the
Duke
to
give
order
that
by
his
Ministers
here
we
may
be
informed
from
time
to
time
of
his
proceedings
,
which
he
hath
promised
shall
be
performed
.
I
am
privately
given
to
understand
that
our
Treaty
shall
stay
any
further
proceeding
until
her
Majesties
full
resolution
to
the
marriage
be
known
.
And
therefore
I
pray
your
Lordship
to
procure
her
Majesties
direction
,
in
case
it
fall
out
so
,
what
course
we
shall
hold
.
Paris
27
August
.
Francis
Walsingham
To
Master
Secretary
.
SIR
,
I
am
sorry
heartily
at
this
time
I
cannot
procure
you
any
such
resolute
Answer
as
I
desire
,
and
know
the
causes
do
require
;
I
will
not
write
to
you
of
the
incertainties
here
,
as
I
take
patience
here
in
solliciting
,
so
you
must
in
the
lack
of
that
were
meet
for
you
,
the
Letters
that
have
been
writ
to
you
in
common
,
have
been
altered
twice
,
and
yet
scantly
goe
with
allowance
;
but
that
her
Majesty
hath
since
commanded
me
to
add
these
things
as
well
to
the
Letters
,
as
to
the
Answers
of
the
two
papers
for
the
two
Leagues
.
For
the
general
League
her
Majesty
will
not
be
bound
to
any
number
certain
,
but
will
aid
according
to
the
form
of
an
Article
in
the
Treaty
of
Cambray
,
which
form
she
hath
chosen
upon
this
ground
:
She
commanded
me
to
press
all
the
Treaties
,
I
could
,
both
with
the
Emperor
and
French
King
,
and
to
repeat
to
her
the
diversity
of
ayds
,
which
I
did
,
and
though
the
greater
number
contained
with
number
certain
,
some
at
the
cost
of
the
Prince
invaded
,
and
some
,
but
yet
few
,
at
the
costs
of
the
confederate
not
invaded
,
with
reference
to
his
power
,
and
with
charge
of
his
Conscience
;
her
Majesty
very
earnestly
took
hold
thereof
,
and
so
she
would
have
you
proceed
;
and
though
the
example
I
sent
you
be
out
of
the
Treaty
between
the
Emperor
and
King
Henry
the
eight
,
yet
you
shall
finde
in
the
Treaties
between
H.
the
8.
and
Francis
the
French
King
,
Anno
1525.
made
by
the
L●
:
Bogect
of
France
,
a
like
Article
of
uncertain
ayd
;
and
in
like
manner
,
you
shall
finde
the
like
in
the
Treaty
Anno
1546.
between
H.
8.
and
Francis
the
French
King
.
And
so
her
Majesty
being
not
by
us
here
,
to
be
perswaded
otherwise
,
you
are
to
accept
her
Answer
as
she
will
have
it
.
After
also
that
she
hath
directed
an
uncertain
Answer
to
the
Articles
of
the
private
or
secret
League
which
I
do
send
you
,
as
I
conceived
her
minde
,
and
as
her self
did
read
them
;
yet
she
commanded
me
to
write
unto
you
,
that
she
knew
not
why
she
should
be
at
any
certain
charge
,
either
for
Monsieur
or
D●●
Anthonio
.
For
as
for
Monsieurs
Actions
,
she
would
therein
give
such
support
as
she
should
please
without
coertion
.
But
yet
she
added
this
thereto
,
That
if
by
that
her
answer
she
should
think
that
Monsieur
for
lack
of
support
should
leave
his
actions
in
the
Low-Countreys
,
she
will
yield
to
ayd
him
,
though
presently
she
will
not
declare
to
what
quantitie
.
And
for
supporting
of
Don
Anthonio
,
she
knoweth
not
why
she
should
be
bound
to
any
certain
charge
,
considering
the
Queen
Mother
,
how
she
hath
in
other
sort
favoured
Don
Anthonio
,
then
percase
his
Ministers
will
report
.
For
she
did
cause
such
preparations
to
be
made
for
him●
as
amounteth
to
thirteen
thousand
pound
English
(
you
may
turn
it
in
speech
to
above
forty
thousand
Crowns
,
and
all
this
charge
lost
by
lack
of
good
answer
from
the
King
.
For
his
conjunction
with
her
Majestie
in
this
ayd
,
and
that
her
Majestie
nevertheless
did
offer
to
the
said
Don
Anthonio
the
price
of
any
five
of
six
good
ships
,
but
he
would
not
accept
them
.
And
in
them
he
had
bought
and
hired
certain
ships
and
barks
,
to
the
number
of
eight
,
which
he
doth
now
mind
to
send
away
;
and
likewise
he
himself
desireth
pass-port
for
himself
to
depart
,
which
her
Majestie
doth
yield
unto
;
and
to
tell
your self
truly
,
he
is
solicited
hereto
by
the
French
Ambassador
,
I
pray
God
he
may
find
good
dealing
there
,
that
he
be
not
sold
there
away
.
Her
Majestie
would
have
you
to
have
regard
to
the
defence
of
her
in
any
thing
that
may
be
there
cast
abroad
on
the
said
Don
Anthonio's
behalf
:
So
as
you
must
answer
for
her
Majestie
therein
,
that
the
lack
of
the
intended
voyage
hath
not
grown
by
her
means
,
Thus
full
warily
must
I
yield
,
for
in
these
unpleasant
mat●ers
I
am
weary
of
a
small
working
,
I
hope
her
Majestie
will
be
better
dis●posed
to
give
you
some
further
authority
,
or
else
surely
,
I
could
wish
you
at
home
.
Greenwich
the
second
of
September
,
1581.
Postscript
.
I
pray
you
heartily
excuse
me
to
my
Lord
Ambassador
there
,
that
I
write
not
now
privately
to
him
,
nor
yet
to
Mr.
Sommers
,
whose
excuse
is
well
allowed
of
W.
Burleigh
.
To
Master
Secretary
,
Sir
Henry
Cobham
,
and
Mr.
Sommers
.
AFter
my
hearty
commendations
:
upon
the
receipt
of
your
Letters
of
the
26
of
August
,
written
from
you
there
joyntly
,
I
did
impa●t
the
same
to
her
Majestie
,
and
to
my
Lords
of
the
Councel
that
are
here
.
And
for
that
one
of
the
most
special
matters
in
your
letter
concerneth
the
stay
of
your
proceeding
forward
in
the
Treaty
already
begun
,
for
a
League
offensive
betwixt
her
Majestie
and
the
French
King
,
which
is
alledged
on
the
Kings
part
to
have
grown
by
report
of
his
Ambassador
here
in
his
Letters
to
the
King
,
as
is
mentioned
in
your
Letters
,
her
Majestie
denying
,
that
she
used
any
speech
either
with
the
Ambassador
or
any
other
tending
to
that
purpose
,
whereof
your
letters
make
mention
she
thought
good
to
send
for
the
Ambassador
,
and
to
charge
him
therewith
;
and
so
she
did
yesterday
in
the
afternoon
;
whereupon
he
shewed
forth
the
Copy
of
his
letter
to
the
King
,
which
also
I
did
see
wherein
her
Majestie
findeth
no
such
matter
as
proceeding
by
any
speech
of
hers
,
to
move
him
to
write
,
as
it
is
reported
to
you
she
should
:
And
so
he
doth
also
deny
,
that
he
hath
written
in
any
like
sort
to
the
K.
but
as
I
do
gather
by
his
letter
,
he
uttered
his
own
opinion
to
have
Mr.
continue
constant
i●
the
matter
of
marriage
,
thinking
that
thereby
he
might
prevail
,
because
in
speeches
with
her
Majestie
,
he
found
her
very
careful
of
him
,
and
of
his
estate
,
and
very
sorry
that
he
should
adventure
his
person
in
such
sort
,
as
it
appeareth
he
shall
in
the
Low-Countreys
;
and
so
with
many
other
like
speeches
of
his
own
conceit
,
without
affirmation
of
any
such
thing
to
proceed
from
her
Majestie
,
as
hath
been
alledged
there
to
you
to
be
written
by
him
,
he
doth
confess
that
his
own
principal
desire
is
to
have
the
marriage
take
place
,
but
doth
not
affirm
any
thing
certain
of
her
Majesties
speech
delivered
unto
him
,
to
move
him
to
give
any
assurance
by
his
writing
to
the
King
,
or
to
Monsieur
,
neither
yet
to
move
them
to
despair
thereof
:
And
to
this
end
,
her
Majestie
hath
required
him
to
certifie
the
King
how
he
hath
been
herewith
by
her
Majestie
charged
,
and
in
what
sort
he
hath
answered
for
discharge
of
her
Majestie
;
so
as
hereupon
her
Majestie
hopeth
,
that
the
King
will
give
order
to
his
Commissioners
to
continue
the
Treaty
begun
with
you
,
which
her
Majestie
would
have
you
earnestly
to
press
forward
,
as
a
matter
profitable
as
well
for
the
French
King
,
and
his
Countreys
,
as
for
her
Majestie
,
and
not
to
interpret
the
proceeding
therein
,
to
tend
to
the
breaking
off
the
marriage
,
which
you
can
tell
upon
what
terms
and
just
causes
,
her
Majestie
hath
suspended
,
being
therein
not
satisfied
with
any
direct
answer
from
the
French
King
,
to
clear
the
doubts
and
difficulties
committed
to
the
charge
of
you
Master
Secretary
,
to
deliver
both
to
the
French
King
and
Monsieur
.
Now
concerning
your
several
articles
sent
,
contained
in
your
papers
:
First
,
of
the
general
articles
propounded
:
Secondly
,
of
so
many
as
you
have
already
accorded
;
and
,
Thirdly
,
of
certain
points
not
fully
answered
by
you
,
but
reserved
until
you
might
receive
some
further
direction
from
her
Majestie
for
the
same
,
you
shall
understand
,
that
all
these
your
writings
have
been
here
perused
by
such
of
the
Councel
as
are
present
,
and
report
thereof
here
at
the
Court
made
to
her
Majestie
,
with
their
several
opinions
,
which
shall
most
properly
appear
by
marginal
notes
in
every
of
the
same
;
and
if
so
be
it
shall
chance
,
that
you
cannot
obtain
of
the
French
King
that
his
Commissioners
,
and
you
her
Majesties
Commissioners
,
shall
proceed
in
the
Treaty
for
a
league
,
as
you
did
begin
;
and
as
the
French
did
twice
yield
thereunto
,
that
is
,
at
your
first
coming
to
him
from
Monsieur
;
and
secondly
,
after
that
,
by
Pynart
for
the
King
,
and
you
Master
Sommers
for
her
Majesties
part
,
returned
from
Monsieur
with
his
contentation
,
that
the
Treaty
might
pass
,
so
as
nothing
thereby
might
be
prejudicial
to
the
cause
of
the
marriage
.
Then
you
may
say
to
the
King
▪
That
your
abode
there
is
but
superfluous
,
and
more
chargeable
for
the
said
King
,
then
serviceable
,
and
therefore
you
shall
desire
him
to
license
you
to
return
,
which
you
may
say
,
will
be
by
such
as
mislike
of
the
good
amity
between
her
Majestie
and
the
King
,
be
interpreted
to
the
worst
,
and
will
give
them
more
comfort
then
were
convenient
at
this
time
.
And
if
notwithstanding
,
this
allegation
and
reason
yielded
,
they
will
not
proceed
in
the
Treaty
,
her
Majesties
pleasure
is
,
that
you
shall
return
;
and
so
also
,
shall
Master
Sommers
,
except
you
your selves
see
any
cause
probable
for
your
abode
,
until
you
may
advertise
us
,
and
know
our
pleasure
.
Her
Majestie
commanded
me
to
write
to
you
,
that
it
is
greatly
misliked
,
is
greatly
misliked
,
that
you
have
not
more
particularly
and
more
earnestly
moved
the
French
King
to
give
supprt
to
the
Duke
his
brother
,
in
a
cause
so
honourable
for
the
honour
of
France
,
and
the
Crown
thereof
.
And
her
Majestie
understandeth
,
that
the
King
himself
may
think
you
,
as
her
Majecties
Ministers
,
careless
herein
of
Monsieurs
well
doing
.
And
as
I
have
heretofore
written
to
you
hereof
,
so
did
I
impart
to
her
Majestie
your
answer
that
you
had
moved
to
the
King
at
your
first
coming
thither
,
and
of
the
French
Kings
answer
.
But
her
Majestie
thinketh
,
you
might
have
solicited
such
a
matter
,
both
more
earnestly
,
and
more
often
.
And
so
now
I
do
notifie
unto
you
her
Majesties
opinion
at
this
time
,
concerning
the
cause
of
Don
Anthonio
King
of
Portugal
.
You
shall
declare
either
to
the
French
King
,
or
Queen
Mother
,
if
they
shall
give
you
any
cause
to
speak
thereof
,
that
there
hath
been
no
lack
nor
default
in
her
Majestie
,
that
he
hath
not
been
in
other
sort
relieved
:
For
,
as
your self
knoweth
,
before
your
departure
it
was
by
us
agreed
,
what
support
he
should
have
had
of
ships
,
and
men
,
and
munition
,
according
to
his
own
desire
and
demand
.
And
to
that
end
,
great
sums
of
money
have
been
laid
out
,
as
therein
you
have
a
part
of
the
burthen
,
and
accordingly
the
ships
and
men
,
with
victual
and
munition
,
was
ready
two
moneths
past
;
and
as
you
also
know
,
it
was
by
the
King
Don
Anthonio
agreed
,
that
he
would
not
press
us
to
grant
him
this
support
,
thereby
to
provoke
the
King
of
Spain
to
some
hostility
against
our
subjects
trading
in
his
Countreys
,
except
the
French
King
should
joyn
with
us
in
this
action
,
and
thereof
give
us
assurance
.
Whereupon
Don
Anthonio
sent
himself
a
Count
of
his
,
and
other
Messengers
,
to
sollicite
the
same
to
the
French
King
;
but
so
the
matter
hath
fallen
out
,
that
we
never
could
have
any
perfect
answer
from
the
King
;
whereby
we
might
be
assured
,
that
he
would
joyn
with
us
in
this
support
.
But
his
Ambassadour
here
hath
said
,
that
the
King
his
Master
especially
thanketh
us
for
our
courtesies
and
reliefs
towards
Don
Anthonio
his
Kinsman
,
and
exhorted
us
to
proceed
,
and
he
said
,
there
should
be
ships
of
▪
France
for
his
ayd
.
And
in
like
sort
the
Queen
Mother
required
our
Ambassador
there
,
to
advertise
us
the
like
disposition
in
her
;
but
all
this
time
we
had
no
direct
answer
of
assurance
,
that
the
King
would
give
him
support
.
Whereupon
,
with
very
great
charges
,
the
preparations
of
the
ships
and
men
in
wages
,
and
in
expence
of
victuals
,
hath
continued
almost
two
whole
moneths
;
and
thereby
the
said
Don
Anthonio
hath
lost
the
whole
opportunity
of
the
time
of
the
year
,
over-slipping
the
recovery
of
the
good
Isle
Madera
,
and
of
other
Isles
of
the
Azores
,
saving
Terceras
,
which
by
Gods
goodness
was
preserved
by
the
Islanders
,
and
indeed
not
by
any
aid
of
the
force
of
the
French
men
:
For
in
very
deed
,
at
the
time
of
the
repulse
of
the
Spaniard
,
which
was
on
St.
Iames
day
,
there
were
no
French
men
there
,
but
onely
An.
Scabiny
had
been
there
before
,
and
was
gone
Westward
,
as
was
supposed
▪
to
make
some
profit
of
the
straglers
of
the
Italian
fleet
;
for
otherwise
,
he
was
not
able
to
incounter
the
Fleet
it self
,
nor
yet
to
offer
fight
with
the
Kings
Armado
,
sent
under
Pedro
de
Valdes
;
besides
this
,
by
this
delay
,
for
lack
of
good
answer
from
thence
,
this
King
Anthonio
doubteth
of
the
constancy
of
a
great
number
of
his
subjects
in
Portugal
,
who
secretly
hoped
upon
his
support
;
and
so
now
in
the
end
,
though
we
could
have
no
answer
from
thence
,
whereby
her
Majestie
might
be
build
with
assurance
of
the
French
Kings
conjunction
to
adventure
the
King
of
Spains
offence
,
yet
she
did
offer
to
the
King
●nthonio
the
service
of
certain
good
Vessels
,
well
armed
,
victualled
and
furnished
with
men
and
munition
largely
,
to
repair
now
in
the
latter
end
of
August
.
But
the
King
prudently
(
considering
,
that
the
time
was
past
for
this
year
,
to
recover
any
more
Isles
then
he
hath
already
;
and
that
such
as
hold
for
him
could
not
be
by
the
enmity
assailed
from
henceforth
,
until
the
next
year
)
did
not
accept
our
offer
,
but
finding
the
default
of
answer
from
the
French
King
,
to
have
been
the
cause
of
our
stay
,
he
meant
onely
to
send
away
a
few
ships
which
himself
had
bought
and
armed
here
;
for
the
which
her
Majestie
hath
already
yielded
him
a
pass-port
.
When
you
shall
again
deal
with
the
King
to
have
care
of
his
Brother
now
entred
into
the
Low-Countreys
,
whose
actions
,
for
the
honour
of
that
Crown
,
are
to
be
maintained
;
you
may
shew
him
that
we
think
he
was
not
well
counselled
by
such
as
moved
him
to
yield
to
*
Tanis
the
King
of
Spains
Agent
,
that
300000
or
400000
Crowns
were
by
his
special
license
carried
from
Lyons
to
the
Prince
of
Parma
,
which
if
the
King
had
stayed
but
one
moneth
or
twenty
days
to
give
license
as
he
did
to
Tanis
,
there
had
manifestly
followed
in
the
Prince
of
Parma's
Army
such
a
disaster
,
as
is
notoriously
known
,
before
the
coming
of
that
money
;
that
the
said
Army
was
ready
,
for
want
of
pay
,
to
have
broken
,
and
especially
all
the
Almaignes
had
revolted
to
the
service
of
Monsieur
le
Duc
,
which
by
the
ayd
of
that
money
was
altered
,
to
the
disadvantage
of
the
Duke
his
Brother
.
And
you
may
say
to
the
King
,
that
by
considering
of
this
,
her
Majestie
doubteth
,
that
there
are
some
in
credit
with
him
,
that
regard
not
in
their
counsels
,
what
should
be
the
means
to
stay
the
greatness
of
the
King
of
Spain
,
which
causeth
her
Majestie
to
be
more
doubtful
how
she
shal
deal
in
any
action
tending
to
stay
the
said
greatness
,
except
she
might
evidently
see
some
more
appearance
of
the
French
Kings
determination
to
the
same
end
,
which
in
this
cause
of
his
Brothers
actions
in
the
Low-Countreys
,
both
ought
and
might
best
appear
by
some
honourable
good
support
,
to
be
given
to
the
Duke
his
Brother
.
Greenwich
the
second
of
Sept.
1581.
Will
.
Burleigh
.
To
Mr.
Secretary
.
SIR
,
notwithstanding
your
later
letters
of
the
28
of
August
,
importing
many
reasons
to
move
her
Majestie
to
give
some
better
answers
in
particularities
;
yet
her
Majestie
reading
them
,
and
being
reasoned
withal
,
will
admit
no
other
answer
then
was
directed
by
the
letters
written
,
though
not
sealed
up
before
your
last
.
What
may
further
move
her
Majestie
hereafter
,
I
know
not
,
but
I
see
it
common
to
great
and
small
,
not
to
think
of
adversity
in
time
of
prosperity
,
and
so
adversity
cometh
with
double
peril
.
At
this
present
Don
Ant●onio
is
come
to
take
his
leave
of
her
Majestie
;
he
will
press
to
have
his
jewel
,
and
so
that
you
may
be
satisfied
,
I
agree
to
it
,
and
so
sometimes
doth
her
Majestie
;
but
in
conclusion
,
he
would
have
the
jewel
answer
for
all
the
losses
,
which
of
the
13000
l.
I
think
will
be
about
3600
l.
whereof
170
l.
is
desperate
imprest
,
and
wages
and
victuals
spent
,
the
rest
falleth
out
in
the
resail
of
the
victuals
.
I
appoint
Mr.
Mills
to
be
in
commission
about
this
dissolution
and
sail
,
who
will
better
satisfie
you
then
I
can
.
And
so
,
&c.
Septemb.
2.
William
Burleigh
.
The
Article
onely
enlarged
in
words
.
I
Tem
,
it
is
good
to
covenant
,
That
neither
of
the
Princes
now
confederated
,
shall
at
any
time
hereafter
the
conclusion
of
this
Treaty
,
give
open
aid
to
any
enemy
of
any
third
Prince
with
whom
at
the
conclusion
of
this
league
they
are
in
peace
,
thereby
manifestly
to
provoke
the
other
third
Prince
for
such
aid
so
given
;
to
make
war
or
invasion
against
the
Prince
that
shall
give
such
aid
,
for
that
cause
of
aid
given
;
but
that
before
the
aid
shall
be
so
openly
given
,
the
Prince
meaning
to
give
such
aid
,
should
first
advertise
by
his
letters
the
other
Confederate
,
and
have
his
allowance
thereof
in
writing
.
In
which
word
of
aiding
,
shall
not
be
meant
any
other
kind
of
ayd
,
but
such
open
aid
as
shall
make
the
enemy
aided
thereby
able
by
such
aid
to
use
open
hostility
,
and
to
make
war
against
the
third
Prince
.
Will
:
Burleigh
.
Her
Majestie
doth
not
mislike
of
this
Article
,
but
yet
she
can
be
content
it
be
forborn
.
The
Queens
Majestie
commanded
me
to
set
down
a
case
upon
the
Article
herewith
:
I
Tem
,
to
covenant
with
the
French
King
,
that
he
shall
not
give
open
ayd
to
any
enemy
of
the
King
of
Spain
,
thereby
to
provoke
him
to
make
war
upon
the
said
French
King
,
but
that
he
shall
first
advertise
her
Majestie
thereof
,
and
have
her
allowance
,
otherwise
her
Majestie
shall
not
be
bound
to
aid
the
French
King
,
or
to
make
war
upon
the
King
of
Spain
.
In
like
manner
the
Queen
of
England
shall
not
,
&c.
Ut
supra
,
mutatis
mutandis
.
An
Answer
of
such
things
as
are
desired
by
her
Majesties
Commissioners
to
be
resolved
,
touching
the
League
offensive
,
consisting
in
three
points
.
To
the
first
:
AT
this
time
here
is
no
other
thing
remembred
necessary
to
be
added
.
To
the
second
,
Her
Majestie
thinketh
it
better
for
you
to
offer
a
covenant
,
such
as
you
shall
find
contained
in
a
treaty
betwixt
Henry
the
eighth
,
and
Charls
the
fifth
,
1522.
in
the
second
Article
;
the
sum
whereof
is
,
That
if
any
Prince
or
other
person
should
offend
the
Emperor
Charls
in
his
Person
,
Dignitie
or
States
,
or
shall
take
any
thing
from
the
said
Emperour
,
in
that
case
he
shall
repute
the
same
offence
or
wrong
as
done
to
himself
,
and
shall
repell
the
same
with
all
his
power
,
and
shall
yield
at
his
own
charges
aids
convenient
to
withstand
the
same
,
and
to
the
reciprock
the
Emperour
was
bound
;
but
for
tempering
these
words
which
are
in
the
Article
,
Totis
vir●bus
&
potentia
sua
propulsabit
,
her
Majestie
would
have
these
kind
of
words
added
,
Prout
commodo
id
fieri
possit
,
habita
ratione
temporis
&
loci
,
ac
etiam
fa●ultatis
suae
;
and
the
cause
that
moveth
her
Majestie
to
have
rather
such
an
Article
of
a
general
resistance
,
then
a
particular
Covenant
for
numbers
of
men
or
money
,
is
even
as
your selves
made
you
answer
to
the
first
:
For
until
the
manner
of
the
Prince
Invader
be
known
,
and
thereby
consideration
had
what
manner
of
ayd
defensive
shall
be
needful
to
withstand
the
same
invasion
,
or
to
revenge
it
,
the
resolution
cannot
be
particularly
set
down
what
numbers
shall
be
requisite
.
But
if
the
French
Commissioners
shall
mislike
of
such
a
kind
of
Article
;
you
may
say
,
the
like
hath
been
between
Henry
the
eighth
and
Charls
the
fifth
;
and
yet
if
that
will
not
satisfie
,
it
may
be
further
covenanted
,
That
upon
notification
of
the
invasion
,
and
of
the
greatness
thereof
by
the
Prince
invaded
,
the
Prince
not
invaded
,
shall
give
such
ayd
at
his
expence
,
as
reason
shall
move
him
,
and
therein
,
as
in
former
treaties
,
hath
been
expressed
as
in
the
fourth
Article
of
the
Treaty
of
Cambray
,
Anno
1529.
The
Copy
whereof
is
now
sent
unto
you
.
Articulus
4
defensionis
&
auxilii
Cameraci
,
Anno
1529.
30
Augusti
.
ITem
conclusum
,
concordatum
,
&
conventum
est
,
quod
pro
tuitione
conservatione
&
defensione
personarum
praedictarum
,
illustrissimorum
,
principum
regnorumque
Angliae
,
&
Hisp.
ac
patriarum
terrarū
,
Dominiorum
,
Castrorum
,
Civitatum
,
Villarum
,
&
Territoriarum
Hibern
.
Calisiae
,
Flandriae
,
Hollandiae
,
Zelandiae
,
Hannoniae
,
Artesiae
,
Limburgi
,
Lucemburgi
,
Namurci
,
Frisiae
patriarum
Transisulaniae
,
Trajecti
,
&
Machliniae
,
contra
invasores
perturbatores
,
hostes
agressores
quoscunque
;
dicti
illustrissimi
ac
potentissimi
reges
contra
eos
Principes
ac
Potentates
,
quocunque
consanguinitatis
aut
affinitatis
vinculo
connectantur
,
&
quacunque
dignitate
,
five
spirituali
five
temporali
praefulgeant
,
vel
alios
quoscunque
,
cujuscunque
status
,
gradus
aut
conditionis
essent
,
qui
regne
praedicta
,
terras
,
Dominia
,
civitates
,
Castra
,
Territoria
,
villas
,
oppida
,
&
loca
quaecunque
praedicta
ad
alterum
praedictorum
illustrissimorum
Principum
,
eo
quo
praedicitur
modo
,
pertineant
five
spectent
,
impugnare
aut
invadere
nitantur
,
aut
moliantur
,
seu
bellum
aut
guerram
fa●ere
,
aut
movere
praesumpserint
,
aut
attemptaverint
:
se
invicem
mutuis
auxilliis
militaribus
gentium
,
armorum
,
tam
equitum
quam
peditnm
,
ac
navium
,
armatorumque
una
cum
machinis
&
instrumentis
bellicis
atque
etiam
auxiliis
comeatuum
,
curruum
,
plaustrorum
,
jumentorum
armorum
,
caeterarumque
rerum
ad
bellum
seu
defensionem
necessiarum
,
ad
expensam
principis
open
requierentis
&
interpellantis
,
quoties
opus
&
necesse
fuerit
,
adjuvabunt
.
In
quorum
auxiliorum
praestatione
,
quantum
ad
mutuum
attinet
,
militum
&
navium
,
armatorum
ac
instrumentorum
,
ac
machinarum
bellicarum
,
caeterorumque
praedictorum
habenda
erit
ratio
facultatis
illius
partis
quae
ad
defend
.
&
praestand
.
opem
requiretur
five
interpellabitur
,
ut
scilt
.
ad
amplius
subditorum
&
auxiliorum
non
astringatur
,
aut
teneatur
praestare
quam
tunc
commode
facere
poterit
,
consideratis
temporibus
&
locorum
opportunitate
rerumque
suarum
statu
,
ex
jure
principis
conscientiae
sic
interpellati
,
onerabitur
:
quantum
vero
ad
impensas
&
stipendia
militum
aut
navium
armatarum
attinet
,
Illa
taxabuntur
&
moderabuntur
habito
respectu
ad
forum
victualium
quod
in
partibus
illis
,
ubi
milites
praedicti
degent
aut
militabunt
,
&
naves
excercebuntur
tunc
temporis
,
continget
;
secundum
locorum
&
temporum
sterilitatem
&
ubertatem
.
Qui
quidem
milites
&
naves
armatae
,
ei
,
cui
sic
competunt
,
fideliter
servient
quam
diu
eos
duxerit
&
retinendos
putaverit
,
iisdemque
stipendia
,
ut
prefer●ur
,
fideliter
perioluerit
.
To
the
third
,
This
is
answ●●●
〈…〉
Hic
articulus
fuit
expressis
verbis
repetitus
&
confirmatus
in
tractatu
dilucidationes
Anno
154●
.
per
Epis.
Winton
.
Epis.
Westm.
&
Ed.
Carum
militem
.
An
Answer
to
those
things
are
that
desired
by
her
Majesties
Commissioners
to
be
resolved
touching
the
secret
League
,
consisting
in
four
points
.
To
the
first
,
HEr
Majestie
for
answer
hereunto
saith
,
That
she
cannot
resolve
upon
any
particularities
,
concerning
the
said
first
three
Articles
,
until
it
shall
be
understood
upon
what
points
this
secret
league
shall
be
made
,
nor
until
it
shall
be
enformed
,
according
to
my
late
writing
,
what
may
be
thought
,
what
will
be
the
monethly
charge
of
Monsieurs
actions
,
and
how
the
same
may
be
born
by
Contribution
of
the
States
of
the
Low-Countreys
,
according
to
their
compact
with
Monsieur
;
and
thereupon
also
,
what
shall
be
further
thought
necessary
for
a
supply
of
the
said
charges
,
and
how
the
same
may
be
answered
by
Monsieurs
own
expences
,
and
how
much
his
brother
the
French
King
will
yield
unto
;
to
whom
,
for
the
honour
to
the
Crown
of
France
,
this
case
doth
specially
belong
:
And
when
her
Majestie
shall
understand
from
you
some
probable
estimation
hereof
,
she
may
then
,
having
your
advice
,
also
resolve
of
such
proportion
as
shall
be
meet
for
her
to
yield
,
To
the
fourth
.
Her
Majestie
liketh
best
to
have
this
Treaty
secretly
handled
,
for
sundry
respects
,
which
will
hardly
be
kept
secret
,
if
all
the
free
Commissioners
that
now
treat
with
you
,
should
treat
also
of
this
secret
league
.
Postscript
.
Her
Majestie
would
have
the
latter
answer
to
the
fourth
forborn
;
and
for
the
former
to
the
third
,
her
Majestie
delivered
to
me
a
speech
,
altering
from
that
answer
,
as
I
have
particularly
written
to
you
Master
Secretary
the
2
of
September
.
W.
Burleigh
.
TO
HER
MAJESTIE
.
IT
may
please
your
most
excellent
Majestie
,
The
Laws
of
Ethiopia
,
my
native
soil
,
are
very
severe
against
those
,
that
condemn
a
person
unheard
;
but
most
sharp
against
such
as
judge
amiss
of
those
that
sit
in
Princely
Chair
,
as
gods
here
on
earth
.
To
tell
your
Majestie
what
others
conceive
upon
the
late
stay
of
our
proceedings
here
(
as
by
the
Letter
it
pleased
your
Majestie
to
vouchsafe
to
write
unto
me
,
it
seemeth
you
conceive
)
who
cannot
think
that
such
effects
should
grow
of
naked
and
weak
causes
)
I
hope
is
not
to
condemn
,
when
I
either
look
into
your
Majesties
own
Princely
judgement
,
who
for
your
own
Highness-sake
,
ought
to
have
care
to
preserve
your
Ministers
credit
;
or
consider
mine
own
duty
,
which
teacheth
me
not
to
condemn
those
that
I
am
bound
to
defend
,
I
should
then
be
worthy
of
the
most
sharp
punishment
that
either
the
Ethiopian
or
Draco's
Laws
can
yield
,
if
I
should
wittingly
,
by
wrong
supposal
grow
to
so
hard
a
censure
,
as
to
think
that
your
Majestie
should
prefer
in
matter
of
trust
,
a
stranger
before
a
servant
,
that
in
loyalty
will
give
place
neither
to
subject
nor
stranger
.
I
cannot
deny
,
but
I
have
been
infinitely
grieved
to
see
the
desire
I
have
had
to
do
your
Majestie
some
acceptable
service
(
in
the
present
charge
committed
unto
me
)
so
greatly
crossed
.
But
I
will
leave
to
touch
my
particular
,
though
I
have
as
great
cause
as
any
man
that
ever
served
in
the
place
,
I
now
unworthily
supply
,
being
at
home
subject
to
sundry
strange
jealousies
,
and
in
forreign
service
,
to
displeasure
,
though
I
dare
make
the
greatest
enemy
I
have
the
censurer
of
mine
actions
and
proceedings
in
such
forreign
actions
as
have
been
committed
unto
me
.
If
either
ambition
or
riches
were
the
end
of
my
strife
,
my
grief
would
be
the
less
.
But
now
to
the
publique
,
wherein
if
any
thing
shall
escape
my
pen
,
that
may
breed
offence
,
I
most
heartily
beseech
your
Majestie
to
ascribe
it
to
love
,
which
can
never
bring
forth
evil
effects
,
though
sometimes
it
may
be
subject
to
sharp
censures
.
And
first
,
for
your
Majesties
Marriage
:
if
your
Majestie
mean
to
remember
,
that
by
the
delay
your
Honours
useth
therein
,
you
lose
the
benefit
of
time
,
which
(
if
years
be
considered
)
is
not
the
least
to
be
weighed
;
if
you
mean
it
not
,
then
assure
your self
it
is
one
of
the
worst
remedies
you
can
use
(
howsoever
your
Majestie
conceiveth
it
,
that
it
may
serve
your
turn
)
And
as
for
the
league
we
were
in
hand
withal
,
if
the
King
would
have
assented
that
the
same
should
have
proceeded
in
general
terms
,
according
to
such
direction
as
we
have
lately
received
from
your
Majestie
,
I
am
for
sundry
causes
led
to
think
,
that
it
would
have
proved
unprofitable
;
as
generally
I
know
that
there
is
a
president
to
confirm
the
same
;
but
if
in
that
time
a
King
of
Scots
,
pretending
a
title
to
the
Crown
of
England
,
was
like
by
matching
with
Spain
,
to
have
wrought
that
peril
towards
your
Majesties
father
,
as
he
is
towards
you
,
he
would
not
then
have
stood
upon
generality
,
as
your
Majestie
doth
now
.
For
in
diseased
bodies
,
there
is
not
alwaies
like
use
of
medicines
;
sometimes
when
your
Majestie
doth
behold
in
what
doubtful
terms
you
stand
with
Forreign
Princes
,
then
you
do
wish
with
great
affection
,
that
opportunities
offered
had
not
been
slipped
.
But
when
they
are
offered
to
you
(
if
they
be
accompanied
with
charges
)
they
are
altogether
neglected
.
Common
experience
teacheth
,
that
is
as
hard
in
a
pollitique
body
,
to
prevent
any
mischief
without
charges
,
as
in
a
natural
body
diseased
,
to
cure
the
same
without
pain
.
Remember
,
I
humbly
beseech
your
Majestie
,
the
respect
of
charges
hath
lost
Scotland
;
and
I
would
to
God
I
had
no
cause
to
think
that
it
might
put
your
Highness
in
peril
of
the
loss
of
England
;
I
see
it
,
and
they
stick
not
to
say
it
,
that
the
only
cause
that
moveth
them
here
,
not
to
weigh
your
Majesties
friendship
,
is
for
that
they
see
your
Majestie
doth
fly
charges
otherwise
then
by
doing
somewhat
underhand
:
It
is
strange
,
considering
in
what
state
your
Majestie
standeth
,
that
in
all
the
directions
that
we
have
now
received
,
we
have
special
charge
not
to
yield
to
any
thing
that
may
be
accompanied
with
charges
.
The
general
Leagùe
must
be
without
any
certain
charges
.
The
particular
League
with
a
voluntary
,
and
no
certain
charge
,
as
also
,
that
that
is
to
be
attempted
in
favour
of
Don
Anthonio
;
the
best
is
,
that
if
they
were
(
as
they
are
not
)
inclined
to
deal
in
any
of
these
points
,
then
they
were
like
to
receive
but
small
comfort
for
any
thing
that
we
have
direction
to
assent
unto
.
Heretofore
your
Majesties
predicessors
,
in
matters
of
peril
,
did
never
look
into
the
charges
,
when
their
Treasure
was
neither
so
great
as
your
Majesties
is
,
nor
Subjects
so
wealthy
,
nor
so
willing
to
contribute
.
A
person
that
is
diseased
,
if
he
look
only
upon
the
medicine
,
without
regard
of
the
pain
he
sustaineth
,
cannot
in
reason
and
nature
,
but
abhor
the
same
;
if
therefore
no
peril
,
why
then
it
is
in
vain
to
be
at
any
charges
;
but
if
there
be
peril
,
it
is
hard
that
charges
should
be
preferred
before
peril
;
I
pray
God
the
abatement
of
the
charges
towards
that
Noble
man
that
hath
the
custody
of
the
bosom-serpent
,
hath
not
lessened
his
care
in
keeping
of
her
.
To
think
that
in
a
man
of
his
birth
and
quality
,
after
twelve
years
travel
in
charge
of
such
weight
,
to
have
an
abatement
of
allowance
,
and
no
recompence
otherwise
made
,
should
not
work
discontentment
no
man
that
hath
reason
,
can
so
judge
:
and
therefore
,
to
have
so
special
a
charge
committed
to
a
person
discontented
,
every
body
seeth
it
standeth
no
way
with
pollicy
,
what
dangerous
effects
this
loose
keeping
hath
bred
(
the
taking
away
of
Morton
,
the
alienation
of
the
King
,
and
a
general
revolt
in
Religion
,
intended
only
by
her
charges
)
doth
shew
.
And
therefore
nothing
being
done
to
help
the
same
,
is
a
manifest
argument
,
that
the
peril
that
is
like
to
grow
thereby
,
is
so
fatal
,
as
it
can
no
way
be
prevented
.
If
this
sparing
and
improvident
course
be
held
still
,
the
mischief
,
approaching
being
so
apparent
as
they
are
,
I
conclude
therefore
,
having
spoken
in
heat
of
duty
,
without
offence
to
your
Majestie
,
that
no
one
that
serveth
in
place
of
a
Counceller
,
that
either
weigheth
his
own
credit
,
or
carrieth
that
sound
affection
to
your
Majestie
as
he
ought
to
do
,
that
would
not
wish
himself
in
the
farthest
part
of
Ethiopia
,
rather
then
enjoy
the
fairest
Palace
in
England
.
The
Lord
God
therefore
direct
your
Majesties
heart
to
take
that
way
of
councel
that
may
be
most
for
your
honour
and
safety
.
September
2.
F.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
the
day
following
my
conference
with
Queen
Mother
,
La
Mot
repaired
unto
me
,
sent
from
her
to
give
me
thanks
for
the
speech
I
had
used
towards
her
the
day
before
,
and
prayed
me
that
I
would
further
some
good
and
speedy
resolution
of
the
marriage
:
He
did
acknowledge
in
talk
that
passed
between
us
touching
my
Negotiation
with
the
said
Queen
,
that
that
point
which
I
touched
concerning
the
employment
of
Monsieur
in
the
Low-Countries
,
for
the
avoiding
of
the
devision
that
might
grow
between
the
two
brethren
,
is
a
matter
,
that
those
that
wish
well
unto
the
King
,
and
desire
the
continuance
of
the
repose
of
that
Realm
,
had
great
care
of
,
which
was
not
the
least
cause
that
moved
them
greatly
to
desire
the
marriage
,
which
not
taking
place
,
they
saw
his
employment
in
the
Low-Countries
very
necessary
;
letting
me
understand
,
that
they
found
it
strange
that
they
heard
nothing
of
〈…〉
of
any
intelligence
that
passed
between
the
Prince
of
Orange
and
the
Duke
,
〈◊〉
greatly
,
to
the
end
that
the
said
Duke
might
be
known
of
the
people
of
the
Low-Countries
,
he
might
be
drawn
to
make
his
residence
at
Antwerp
,
〈◊〉
some
of
the
inward
places
of
the
Countrie
.
I
see
it
a
general
opinion
among
〈◊〉
wisest
sort
here
,
considering
the
general
evil
satisfaction
that
the
people
have
of
the
present
government
,
that
it
will
be
very
hard
to
maintain
good
concord
between
the
two
brethren
,
in
case
the
Duke
should
reside
here
within
the
Realm
.
And
it
is
most
assured
,
that
the
affection
that
the
Nobility
here
do
bear
to
Monsieur
(
which
hath
appeared
by
his
late
Army
,
compounded
of
voluntaries
,
the
same
consisting
principally
of
Noblemen
and
Gentl.
)
hath
greatly
increased
the
Kings
jealousie
towards
him
,
and
hath
not
been
the
least
hinderance
of
that
support
,
that
otherwise
the
said
King
might
have
been
drawn
to
have
given
.
The
Duke
of
Guise
is
of
late
crept
into
a
very
inward
credit
with
the
said
King
,
which
ought
to
move
her
Majestie
to
be
more
carefull
of
the
matters
of
Scotland
,
for
that
there
are
daily
consultations
in
the
Dukes
house
,
especially
since
advertisements
are
come
hither
out
of
Scotland
,
that
the
King
doth
submit
himself
to
any
such
direction
as
his
mother
shall
give
him
,
even
so
far
forth
as
the
yielding
up
of
the
Government
to
her
,
if
she
shall
think
it
meet
.
Douglass
attendeth
some
answer
from
her
;
touching
some
things
that
he
hath
not
long
since
sent
unto
her
,
upon
the
return
whereof
they
are
to
grow
to
a
through
resolution
for
the
causes
of
that
Realm
:
I
find
confirmed
by
divers
,
that
a
general
hope
is
conceived
of
alteration
of
Religion
in
that
Realm
,
ere
a
year
come
about
,
in
furtherance
whereof
,
they
promise
to
themselves
great
support
,
both
from
the
Pope
and
Spain
.
And
yet
have
we
neither
power
to
provide
Scotland
,
nor
to
prevent
that
the
greatness
of
Spain
may
no
way
hurt
us
;
yea
,
rather
such
as
have
been
perswaders
both
in
the
one
and
the
other
,
have
reaped
,
instead
of
thanks
,
displeasure
.
Paris
,
September
3.
Fr.
Walsingham
.
The
substance
of
the
Speeches
that
passed
privatly
between
Queen
Mother
and
me
the
Secretary
in
her
Garden
at
the
Teilliers
the
third
of
August
1581.
1.
THe
principal
matters
I
dealt
in
with
her
Majestie
in
this
conference
was
,
first
to
shew
her
whereon
the
stay
of
the
ships
in
England
,
prepared
for
Portugal
,
proceeded
.
2.
The
causes
that
moved
her
Majestie
to
conceive
that
the
King
was
not
so
forward
now
in
seeking
to
prevent
the
Spanish
greatness
,
as
by
former
overtures
he
seemed
to
be
.
3.
That
it
was
strange
that
the
Duke
her
son
dealing
in
a
cause
so
many
waies
,
profitable
for
the
Realm
,
and
honourable
for
himself
,
should
be
so
coldly
assisted
as
he
was
.
4.
And
lastly
,
I
prayed
her
that
she
would
be
a
mean
to
the
King
,
that
we
might
proceed
in
the
Treaty
,
considering
the
stay
thereof
grew
upon
no
such
cause
as
ought
to
hinder
so
profitable
a
matter
for
both
Crowns
.
For
the
first
,
after
I
had
let
her
understand
how
willing
her
Majestie
would
have
been
to
have
satisfied
her
request
contained
in
her
last
Letter
delivered
by
Mannesiere
,
touching
the
said
preparations
;
I
did
acquaint
her
with
the
whole
course
of
the
proceeding
in
that
cause
,
and
did
shew
unto
her
,
that
Don
Anthonio
had
no
cause
(
as
it
seemed
she
was
informed
)
to
find
himself
agrieved
with
her
Majestie
,
neither
for
the
stay
of
the
ships
,
nor
for
any
charges
that
he
had
been
at
about
the
same
;
for
touching
the
stay
that
grew
from
hence
,
he
had
rather
cause
to
mislike
with
the
King
her
son
,
then
with
the
Queen
my
Mistress
,
for
that
the
same
aid
was
promised
conditionally
,
so
that
the
said
King
would
concur
in
the
action
,
which
he
refusing
to
do
otherwise
then
in
a
naked
sort
,
by
recommending
the
same
to
her
Majestie
,
it
appeareth
manifestly
that
the
stay
hath
grown
from
hence
;
and
as
for
the
charges
,
I
shewed
her
,
that
whereas
it
was
given
out
that
he
should
sustain
100000
l.
loss
at
the
least
,
I
was
well
assured
that
it
would
not
amount
to
much
above
10000
l.
To
this
she
replyed
,
That
the
King
had
already
made
appear
unto
the
world
,
how
ready
he
was
to
assist
Don
Anthonio
,
by
sending
of
500
men
the
last
year
to
Vienna
,
and
by
the
500
men
sent
this
Spring
to
the
Isle
Tercera
,
and
of
late
by
the
four
ships
dispatched
from
Burdeaux
under
Captain
Carlo
to
the
said
Isles
,
which
saith
she
doth
shew
manifestly
how
willing
the
King
is
to
assist
him
,
though
he
would
be
loath
to
enter
into
any
such
open
action
as
might
tend
to
the
violation
of
the
Treaties
between
him
and
the
King
of
Spain
,
without
he
were
assured
that
the
marriage
would
take
place
.
Thereunto
I
replyed
,
that
the
King
might
deal
therein
with
much
better
colour
,
and
less
danger
then
the
Queen
my
Mistress
,
for
the
first
,
in
respect
of
her
pretence
to
the
Crown
of
Portugal
;
for
the
second
,
for
that
the
Subjects
of
this
Crown
have
not
so
much
goods
in
Spain
,
as
her
Majesties
have
;
besides
,
they
might
otherwise
be
relieved
,
for
that
the
King
of
Spain
his
Subjects
,
both
Spaniards
and
Portugals
,
have
great
store
of
goods
here
.
Notwithstanding
these
Arguments
,
she
insisted
still
upon
an
earnest
request
,
that
it
would
please
the
Queen
to
be
content
to
suffer
the
ships
to
proceed
in
their
voyage
.
Then
I
asked
her
whether
she
could
assure
her
Majestie
,
that
if
any
such
arrest
should
happen
to
the
King
for
the
indempnity
,
for
her
Subjects
would
do
the
like
here
,
as
also
otherwise
to
concur
with
her
in
common
defence
,
in
case
the
King
of
Spain
should
attempt
any
thing
against
her
.
For
(
said
I
)
if
her
Majestie
without
some
assurance
,
should
be
thrown
into
Warr
with
the
King
of
Spain
,
and
have
her
Subjects
goods
arrested
,
and
after
should
complain
unto
you
of
the
same
,
and
desire
the
Kings
aide
,
you
might
with
good
reason
answer
her
,
That
you
did
not
otherwise
recommend
the
cause
unto
her
,
then
by
referring
to
her
good
judgement
,
to
do
therein
as
might
be
without
the
prejudice
of
her self
,
or
of
her
estate
;
and
so
concluded
with
her
,
that
unless
it
would
please
the
King
by
some
particular
Letter
of
his
,
to
assure
the
Queen
,
that
in
case
any
such
inconvenience
might
happen
,
he
would
repute
it
done
to
himself
,
and
jovn
with
her
in
common
defence
,
if
any
such
thing
should
be
attempted
against
her
.
Whereunto
she
answered
,
That
if
the
marriage
might
take
place
,
the
King
would
very
willingly
assent
thereto
,
or
any
other
thing
her
Majestie
could
desire
;
but
otherwise
she
thought
he
could
very
hardly
be
brought
to
yield
thereunto
.
I
did
then
shew
her
,
that
for
some
difficulties
the
marriage
was
accompanied
withall
,
it
was
thought
meet
by
the
King
,
the
Duke
,
and
her
own
assent
,
that
it
should
be
suspended
for
a
time
,
and
in
the
mean
time
the
Treaty
might
be
proceeded
in
,
which
might
yield
a
mutual
assurance
of
common
defence
to
both
Crowns
.
For
(
said
I
)
if
this
mischief
which
is
like
to
ensue
,
the
Spanish
greatness
,
should
not
receive
present
remedy
,
it
may
grow
uncurable
,
and
therefore
to
have
it
depend
upon
the
marriage
,
which
in
respect
of
the
difficulties
,
cannot
so
easily
grow
to
a
present
resolution
.
It
seemeth
that
the
proceeding
in
this
case
may
be
compared
to
a
Phisitian
,
that
being
moved
to
yield
some
present
remedy
to
a
dangerous
disease
that
can
abide
no
delay
of
time
,
deferreth
the
same
untill
he
may
receive
some
druggs
out
of
India
,
or
some
other
far
part
.
To
this
she
said
,
the
fault
was
in
her
Majestie
,
for
that
the
matter
depending
only
upon
her
assent
,
all
other
things
being
agreed
on
,
the
remedy
might
easily
be
put
in
execution
.
And
so
fell
into
some
long
speech
,
both
of
the
desire
she
had
that
the
same
might
take
,
the
great
benefits
that
might
grow
thereby
,
both
to
her
Majesties
own
Realm
and
person
,
as
also
to
all
Europe
,
and
the
full
assurance
that
the
Duke
her
son
did
make
(
considering
how
farrforth
her
Majestie
had
proceeded
therein
)
that
she
would
not
now
frustrate
the
assured
hope
that
he
had
received
of
the
effectuating
of
that
he
had
desired
above
any
thing
in
the
world
.
And
because
(
said
she
)
there
dependeth
so
many
good
things
upon
the
conclusion
thereof
,
the
King
my
son
hath
thought
good
by
his
Ambassador
,
to
press
her
Majestie
to
some
present
resolution
therein
.
After
I
had
put
her
in
remembrence
of
such
difficulties
as
I
had
laid
before
her
in
former
speech
,
to
shew
that
the
marriage
could
not
receive
present
resolution
:
I
did
also
let
her
understand
,
that
it
was
a
thing
that
was
to
grow
from
above
,
and
had
his
hour
appointed
,
before
the
which
it
could
not
take
place
;
and
therefore
the
same
being
uncertain
,
might
perhaps
receive
later
resolution
then
the
disease
required
,
and
that
therefore
in
the
mean
time
,
other
remedies
might
be
well
enough
proceeded
in
,
which
could
breed
no
hinderance
in
the
Marriage
,
and
were
most
necessary
,
whatsoever
become
of
the
same
.
Then
I
proceeded
to
the
second
point
,
shewing
that
the
Queen
my
Mistriss
did
of
late
note
a
great
coldness
in
the
King
touching
the
overture
made
for
the
impeaching
of
the
King
of
Spains
greatness
,
and
that
the
Reasons
that
moved
her
so
to
do
,
were
these
.
First
that
the
last
yeer
both
her
son
and
she
upon
the
death
of
the
late
King
of
Portugal
,
did
declare
unto
her
Majesties
Ambassador
Resident
here
,
how
necessary
it
was
both
for
themselves
and
her
Majesty
,
to
have
an
eye
to
the
King
of
Spains
greatness
,
and
to
that
purpose
did
require
that
the
said
Ambassador
might
have
Commission
to
treat
with
such
as
they
should
appoint
in
that
behalf
,
which
being
assented
unto
,
and
thereupon
a
conference
following
and
overtures
made
to
that
purpose
,
the
conclusion
was
referred
to
be
treated
of
by
such
Commissioners
as
should
be
sent
by
the
King
from
hence
thither
,
at
the
time
of
whose
repair
,
her
Majesty
did
look
that
there
would
have
been
some
proceeding
therein
,
which
falling
out
otherwise
,
was
found
very
strange
.
Secondly
,
that
daintiness
that
the
King
did
make
to
concur
with
her
Majesty
in
this
matter
of
Portugal
,
and
the
sundry
impediments
that
the
Duke
hath
received
in
this
occasion
of
the
Low
Countries
,
instead
of
furtherance
(
being
the
principal
means
to
abate
the
King
of
Spains
greatness
)
And
lastly
,
the
permission
made
to
the
King
of
Spains
Ministers
for
the
passage
of
certain
money
to
be
conveighed
through
this
Realm
to
the
Prince
of
Parma
:
These
things
I
told
her
,
did
give
her
Majesty
just
cause
to
think
that
the
King
had
no
disposition
to
break
with
Spain
,
in
seeking
to
impeach
his
greatness
,
and
therefore
prayed
her
she
would
deal
plainly
with
the
Queen
my
Mistris
,
letting
her
understand
what
her
intention
was
in
that
behalf
:
For
said
I
,
the
Queen
my
Soveraign
is
a
Princess
that
desireth
to
live
in
repose
,
and
to
maintain
good
Amity
with
the
Princes
her
neighbours
,
and
had
not
waded
so
far
in
this
behalf
,
but
only
upon
the
Kings
motion
.
And
therefore
if
the
King
doth
now
see
no
such
danger
to
grow
by
the
King
of
Spains
greatness
,
as
before
it
seemed
he
did
,
her
Majesty
I
know
would
forbear
any
further
dealing
in
that
behalf
,
who
being
furnished
with
ships
for
her
defence
by
sea
,
and
her
subjects
being
well
armed
by
land
,
and
carrying
the
earnest
love
and
affection
towards
her
,
they
do
in
respect
of
the
happy
government
they
have
enjoyed
under
her
Highness
,
should
I
doubt
not
but
be
able
to
withstand
the
King
of
Spains
malice
,
in
case
he
should
attempt
any
thing
against
her
.
Besides
,
I
did
let
her
understand
,
that
whereas
it
was
publikely
given
out
here
,
that
her
Majestie
was
greatly
weakned
by
the
alteration
in
Scotland
,
and
the
taking
away
of
the
Earl
Morton
,
as
also
that
there
were
of
her
own
Realm
persons
of
great
quality
alienated
from
her
,
in
respect
of
Religion
.
For
the
first
,
that
divers
of
those
in
Scotland
,
that
for
some
particular
quarrels
that
they
had
with
Morton
,
were
glad
to
concur
with
those
that
sought
to
make
him
away
,
yet
are
so
affected
to
the
Amity
of
England
in
respect
of
Religion
,
as
when
any
thing
should
be
attempted
against
her
Majestie
,
Morton
himself
would
not
have
been
more
ready
to
oppose
himself
against
any
such
attempts
then
they
will
be
.
And
as
for
the
great
personages
that
though
I
did
assure
my self
that
none
of
them
carried
so
evil
meaning
as
to
attempt
any
thing
against
her
Majesty
,
but
rather
would
be
content
to
hazard
their
lives
as
duty
commanded
them
,
yet
if
they
were
so
evil
disposed
,
the
subjects
of
the
Realm
being
generally
so
well
affected
to
her
Majesty
as
they
are
,
and
grown
to
that
judgement
now
,
as
they
affect
not
the
persons
of
those
great
ones
,
as
in
former
times
they
have
done
,
but
do
rather
look
into
the
cause
then
behold
the
persons
they
should
not
be
able
to
draw
in
great
numbers
after
them
to
the
execution
of
any
undutiful
action
.
To
this
(
after
she
had
heard
me
attentively
)
she
replyed
that
at
the
time
of
the
conference
between
the
Kings
deputies
and
her
Majesties
Ambass
.
Resident
,
then
they
did
as
it
were
assure
themselves
that
themarriage
should
take
place
;
no
other
impediments
being
then
alleadged
but
the
troubles
of
this
Realm
,
which
by
the
mediation
of
the
D.
were
in
good
way
of
speedy
composition
,
and
in
hope
thereof
they
were
willing
to
have
taken
any
course
that
her
Majesty
should
have
thought
good
,
and
do
still
continue
in
the
same
purpose
and
minde
,
so
as
the
same
might
take
place
,
without
the
which
she
said
she
did
not
see
how
the
King
her
son
should
be
throughly
backed
,
in
case
he
should
enter
into
any
action
against
the
King
of
Spain
,
for
that
there
might
be
many
perswasions
and
devises
used
to
dissolve
such
Treaties
as
should
onely
consist
of
Ink
and
Paper
.
And
as
for
the
enterprise
of
Portugal
,
she
said
that
if
the
King
of
Spain
might
be
kept
from
the
possession
of
the
Isle
of
Tercera
(
which
might
keep
him
as
well
from
enjoying
such
benefits
as
might
grow
out
of
the
conquest
depending
upon
the
said
Crown
,
as
also
from
the
Indies
in
his
own
possession
)
Portugal
would
rather
be
a
burthen
to
him
then
otherwise
.
And
as
for
the
Dukes
enterprise
,
she
said
that
the
King
her
son
(
this
Realm
being
greatly
weakned
by
civil
wars
)
was
loath
to
enter
into
a
war
with
the
King
of
Spain
,
unless
he
might
be
assuredly
well
backed
,
which
no
way
they
could
make
account
of
without
the
marriage
;
whereupon
she
took
occasion
to
shew
that
it
would
be
a
very
honorable
course
for
the
King
and
the
Queens
Majesty
to
seek
by
way
of
mediation
to
compound
the
troubles
between
the
king
and
his
subjects
,
and
the
Low-Countries
,
whereto
if
the
king
should
not
assent
,
then
might
the
two
Crowns
with
more
honor
concur
in
the
action
,
by
seeking
to
restore
them
to
their
liberties
,
whereunto
I
replyed
that
the
Queen
my
Mistress
had
made
it
apparant
to
the
world
that
she
had
sundry
ways
sought
(
when
the
time
served
more
aptly
then
now
)
to
bring
it
to
pass
.
But
for
the
present
,
whosoever
doth
consider
to
what
extreme
degrees
of
alienation
from
the
King
,
the
said
subjects
of
the
Low
Countries
are
grown
unto
,
having
beaten
down
his
Arms
,
and
renounced
his
Government
,
how
impossible
it
is
to
draw
the
Prince
of
Orange
any
ways
to
trust
the
King
,
or
the
King
to
be
reconciled
unto
him
,
in
respect
of
a
book
written
by
the
said
Prince
,
wherein
the
Kings
honor
is
greatly
touched
,
shall
see
no
reason
to
hope
for
any
reconciliation
,
and
that
the
Authors
of
that
device
do
propound
the
same
but
for
a
delay
to
serve
the
King
of
Spains
turn
.
To
this
she
replied
nothing
,
and
did
also
let
pass
the
permission
given
to
the
King
of
Spains
Ministers
for
passing
of
mony
without
saying
any
thing
to
it
,
whereon
I
forbear
to
press
,
for
that
I
was
informed
that
the
same
was
done
without
her
privity
,
to
the
other
points
of
her
reply
,
I
did
onely
touch
two
things
,
the
one
that
at
the
time
of
our
Conference
between
the
Ambassadors
and
the
Deputies
there
was
no
mention
made
of
marriage
,
and
so
I
shewed
her
that
this
impediment
hath
been
found
out
but
of
late
,
the
other
that
I
marvel
,
seeing
she
her self
did
confess
that
it
did
greatly
import
to
keep
the
King
of
Spain
from
the
Island
of
Tercera
:
that
the
King
her
son
made
so
great
difficulty
in
so
necessary
a
matter
,
to
concur
with
her
Majesty
.
To
the
latter
point
she
saith
as
hath
been
alledged
before
,
that
the
King
had
already
given
order
for
certain
ships
to
be
sent
thither
,
and
prayed
that
her
Majesty
would
be
content
to
do
the
like
.
In
which
point
I
concluded
,
that
though
I
would
(
according
to
her
request
)
move
her
Majesty
in
that
behalf
,
yet
I
did
shew
her
that
I
did
greatly
doubt
that
her
Majesty
would
hardly
be
drawn
to
assent
thereto
without
some
letter
of
assurance
from
the
King
unto
her
,
as
had
been
before
moved
.
And
so
leaving
the
matter
of
Portugal
,
I
descended
to
the
third
point
touching
the
cold
assistance
given
to
the
Duke
,
letting
her
understand
that
I
had
special
charge
from
her
Majesty
from
time
to
time
,
to
recommend
both
unto
the
King
and
unto
her
his
cause
;
and
therefore
being
given
to
understand
that
notwithstanding
the
earnest
motion
made
on
her
Majesties
behalf
unto
the
King
,
at
my
first
audience
he
was
weakly
furnished
of
two
principal
matters
incident
to
the
enterprise
he
had
in
hand
,
that
is
of
Treasure
and
martial
counsel
,
I
prayed
her
to
have
due
consideration
both
of
the
person
,
and
of
the
action
;
of
the
person
,
for
that
he
was
her
son
,
and
such
a
one
as
was
like
to
yield
as
great
honor
as
ever
did
childe
to
mother
,
and
for
the
action
,
if
the
damage
were
considered
,
that
the
Low-Countries
have
brought
to
this
Crown
,
since
it
was
joyned
with
Spain
,
having
within
the
space
of
24
years
given
them
two
notable
overthrows
,
as
also
ministred
within
three
yeers
time
,
toward
the
charges
of
the
war
360000000
florens
.
It
shall
then
appear
that
to
reduce
that
Country
to
yield
yeerly
3000000
towards
the
abating
of
the
pride
of
him
that
gave
the
said
overthrows
to
remove
so
potent
an
enemy
from
them
,
and
to
transport
the
civil
wars
into
a
forraign
Country
out
of
this
Realm
,
that
both
the
action
and
the
Author
is
worthy
of
maintenance
;
and
therefore
must
needs
follow
that
,
if
so
great
benefits
be
neglected
,
it
seemeth
that
there
hangeth
some
secret
judgement
of
God
over
this
Crown
,
I
did
also
put
her
in
remembrance
how
happily
this
forrein
imployment
of
the
Duke
her
son
did
fall
out
,
to
put
by
a
thing
that
might
have
proved
no
less
grievous
to
her
Majesty
,
then
dangerous
to
the
Realm
,
and
that
was
the
division
that
might
fall
out
between
her
two
sons
,
a
matter
that
hardly
would
have
been
avoided
if
either
he
should
live
in
the
Court
or
out
of
the
Court
within
this
Realm
,
considering
that
this
said
Realm
in
respect
of
the
civil
troubles
,
is
full
of
persons
discontented
,
and
also
of
such
as
have
no
other
virtue
to
get
credit
,
then
by
breeding
of
dissentions
,
and
though
for
the
present
it
was
known
that
there
was
good
liking
between
the
two
Princes
in
outward
appearance
,
yet
it
is
evidently
known
unto
the
world
,
that
the
King
heretofore
hath
stood
in
some
jealousie
of
him
,
which
sparks
being
not
throughly
extinguished
by
evil
disposed
persons
,
might
easily
kindle
again
.
With
this
speech
she
seemed
to
be
greatly
moved
,
and
letting
me
understand
that
she
had
care
thereof
,
and
did
what
she
might
to
procure
him
that
support
that
was
necessary
,
acknowledging
the
enterprise
to
be
both
honorable
and
profitable
.
But
(
said
she
)
the
King
without
the
assurance
of
the
marriage
will
not
be
drawn
into
any
open
breach
with
the
King
of
Spain
,
which
he
should
hardly
avoid
if
he
should
assist
his
brother
in
such
sort
as
was
meet
:
she
did
also
in
a
sort
acknowledge
that
though
heretofore
there
had
been
some
jealousie
between
her
two
sons
,
yet
now
there
was
great
good-will
and
love
between
them
,
notwithstanding
that
by
some
evil
instruments
there
might
be
some
disunion
bred
between
them
,
she
did
for
the
avoiding
thereof
amongst
other
respects
,
greatly
wish
that
the
marriage
might
take
place
,
In
the
end
of
my
speech
I
did
lay
before
her
such
Reasons
as
might
induce
her
to
use
some
mediation
towards
the
King
,
for
the
removing
of
the
impediment
of
our
Treaty
,
for
that
the
same
could
no
way
prejudice
the
marriage
,
whereunto
she
answered
,
that
the
King
was
resolved
touching
the
continuance
of
the
stay
until
such
time
as
he
might
hear
from
his
Ambassador
.
This
in
effect
was
that
which
past
between
us
August
30.
1581.
Francis
Walsingham
.
To
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
I
received
by
the
last
Messenger
,
two
Letters
from
your
Lordship
,
the
one
of
the
last
of
August
,
and
the
other
of
the
second
of
this
present
:
For
the
first
,
I
am
very
sorry
that
the
King
of
Portugal
is
so
greatly
grieved
as
he
is
,
and
yet
if
the
answer
made
of
the
conference
by
those
that
were
appointed
to
deal
with
Don
Diego
de
Rotelia
,
and
Don
Emanuel
de
Silva
,
be
by
him
well
remembred
,
he
hath
more
cause
to
blame
France
,
then
he
Q.
Majestie
,
being
at
that
time
resolved
that
the
preparation
should
not
go
forward
unless
the
French
King
would
concur
,
as
also
,
that
he
himself
should
bear
such
loss
as
should
fall
out
through
the
said
preparation
.
And
whereas
he
findeth
himself
grieved
,
for
that
his
loss
falleth
out
to
be
greater
then
he
looked
for
(
whereof
the
greatest
part
of
the
blame
is
laid
upon
me
)
surely
no
man
is
so
much
to
be
charged
therewith
as
Doctor
Lopes
,
who
sundry
times
in
the
Kings
name
,
desired
me
that
the
preparations
might
be
greater
then
was
first
agreed
upon
for
that
the
King
doubted
that
those
forces
would
not
be
sufficient
.
And
for
the
defraying
of
the
charges
,
he
did
assure
me
,
that
the
King
did
mean
to
procure
some
money
out
of
the
Low-Countries
upon
Jewels
.
Seeing
then
that
this
encrease
of
charges
grew
upon
the
Kings
own
motion
,
he
cannot
in
reason
be
offended
either
with
her
Majestie
,
nor
with
any
of
those
that
have
been
dealers
in
the
same
;
notwithstanding
,
it
were
a
very
Princely
part
(
considering
into
what
a
perplexed
estate
the
poor
Prince
is
thrown
)
for
her
Majestie
to
take
upon
her
the
discharge
of
the
loss
that
is
sustained
in
the
said
preparations
,
whose
estate
I
do
not
think
yet
so
desperate
,
but
that
God
will
one
day
raise
him
up
again
to
pluck
down
the
pride
of
him
who
is
the
sworn
enemy
both
to
God
and
her
Majestie
;
I
do
utterly
mislike
of
his
repair
hither
,
seeing
no
reason
that
should
move
him
to
attempt
the
same
,
considering
how
he
hath
been
dealt
withall
,
especially
upon
the
Kings
denial
to
write
his
Letters
to
her
Majestie
,
if
my
first
advice
touching
his
repair
into
the
Low-Countries
had
been
followed
,
both
the●sles
of
the
Asores
had
been
preserved
,
and
also
the
East
and
West
Indian
Fleet
defeated
.
This
day
there
is
come
advertisement
out
of
Spain
that
the
Fleet
is
arrived
from
the
Moluccaes
,
who
besides
the
bringing
of
great
quantity
of
Treasure
,
have
brought
advertisements
that
the
said
Islanders
have
yielded
to
the
Kings
obedience
,
I
am
very
glad
that
the
poor
Prince
resteth
so
well
satisfied
of
my
dealing
towards
him
,
for
I
was
in
doubt
that
the
Count
Vinni●so
,
who
is
a
very
vain
man
,
had
sought
to
cause
him
to
conceive
otherwise
of
me
then
I
deserved
;
notwithstanding
that
it
is
apparent
to
all
the
world
,
that
the
stay
for
the
preparations
for
the
Islands
,
hath
grown
from
hence
(
no
man
being
better
acquainted
with
all
then
himself
)
yet
doth
he
blame
her
Majestie
,
being
carried
away
with
a
vain
hope
that
the
King
here
is
greatly
disposed
to
assist
his
Majestie
when
he
shall
repair
thither
,
which
in
the
end
will
prove
bnt
an
abuse
,
and
I
pray
God
it
be
not
with
the
peril
of
his
person
.
September
,
1581.
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
MY
very
good
Lord
,
by
the
general
Letter
your
Lordship
may
perceive
what
resolution
the
King
is
grown
unto
touching
the
Treatie
;
which
(
considering
the
naked
direction
we
received
,
in
case
the
Treatie
had
held
)
falleth
out
very
well
.
Surely
,
unless
her
Majestie
shall
hereafter
be
better
inclined
to
prefer
safetie
before
charges
,
it
shall
be
but
in
vain
for
her
to
have
any
dealing
with
forreign
Princes
;
and
I
would
to
God
her
Majestie
had
no
need
of
forreign
assistance
:
Notwithstanding
,
I
see
she
is
not
disposed
to
redeem
her
peril
otherwise
then
necessity
shall
lead
her
(
who
is
one
of
the
most
dangerous
Pilots
that
can
take
the
helm
in
hand
,
for
where
necessity
ruleth
,
election
and
councel
can
take
no
place
)
and
though
dealing
underhand
heretofore
hath
accidentally
(
in
respect
of
the
weakness
of
the
Princes
her
neighbours
)
continued
her
Majestie
in
a
peaceable
kind
of
Government
:
yet
now
that
Scotland
is
aliened
from
her
Highness
,
and
the
King
well
near
of
years
fit
to
match
with
the
daughter
of
some
Prince
(
that
may
stand
with
him
for
his
pretended
title
)
her
Majestie
is
to
look
for
another
kind
of
reckoning
.
That
house
that
is
most
affected
here
to
the
said
King
,
and
doth
above
others
imbrace
his
cause
,
never
carryed
greater
sway
then
it
doth
presently
,
upon
such
causes
as
I
will
open
to
her
Majestie
and
your
Lordship
at
my
return
.
I
hope
to
depart
hence
on
Thursday
next
,
and
in
the
way
to
visit
the
Duke
de
Anjou
with
whom
I
think
meet
besides
common
dutie
,
in
respect
of
the
good
will
he
beareth
to
her
Majestie
,
to
confer
,
before
my
departure
out
of
this
Realm
.
And
therefore
being
doubtful
where
to
find
him
,
and
how
long
he
will
stay
me
,
I
cannot
certainly
let
your
Lordship
understand
at
what
time
I
shall
return
to
the
Court
there
.
Septemb.
13.
Fr.
Walsingham
.
To
the
Lord
Treasurer
.
IT
may
please
your
Lordship
to
understand
,
that
on
Sunday
the
tenth
of
this
moneth
we
had
audience
of
the
King
,
where
I
the
Secretary
did
remember
unto
him
,
how
far
we
and
his
Deputies
had
proceeded
in
the
Treatie
of
the
League
defensive
and
offensive
by
his
consent
:
where
,
by
means
of
letters
from
his
Ambassador
in
England
the
same
was
broken
off
,
for
such
causes
(
as
it
was
said
)
as
he
had
written
;
whereof
her
Majestie
being
advertised
from
us
,
and
she
having
conferred
thereupon
with
the
said
Ambassador
,
found
by
the
Copy
of
his
Letters
(
which
he
shewed
for
his
excuse
)
that
the
same
was
not
in
such
terms
as
had
been
reported
to
have
come
from
him
,
as
we
thought
his
Majestie
had
been
advertised
from
his
said
Ambassador
by
his
last
dispatch
:
And
therefore
her
Majestie
had
given
us
in
charge
to
pray
his
Highness
in
her
name
,
that
we
might
proceed
with
his
Ministers
in
the
treaty
of
that
League
,
being
so
necessary
for
both
Realms
,
for
the
causes
which
his
Majestie
had
heretofore
propounded
.
The
King
answered
with
long
speeches
,
how
much
he
desired
her
Majesties
amity
,
and
especially
to
see
the
effect
of
this
marriage
,
upon
condition
to
be
shortned
of
six
years
of
his
life
:
and
how
happy
he
would
think
himself
,
if
it
might
please
her
Majestie
to
think
his
brother
worthy
of
that
favour
therein
:
The
great
good
which
such
a
conjunction
would
bring
to
both
Realms
:
and
further
in
effect
,
the
like
speeches
of
affection
as
he
had
used
before
time
:
and
in
this
matter
continuing
still
upon
the
point
of
the
marriage
,
as
the
strongest
bond
of
amitie
of
all
other
.
And
as
for
a
league
,
he
said
,
there
was
a
already
a
league
defensive
between
them
,
which
he
was
content
to
enlarge
for
the
more
assurance
of
his
good
will
in
any
thing
that
might
be
found
to
lack
,
or
were
meet
to
be
added
thereto
:
But
as
for
a
league
offensive
,
he
did
alwaies
wish
and
mean
that
it
might
go
with
the
marriage
.
Thereunto
in
answer
divers
reasons
were
used
to
move
him
to
proceed
to
the
Treaty
begun
;
and
among
other
that
there
was
,
none
so
strong
a
bond
as
that
which
was
grounded
upon
necessity
,
and
that
the
cause
of
the
necessity
thereof
at
this
time
was
not
unknown
to
him
,
that
by
the
concluding
of
such
leagues
,
the
marriage
was
not
put
back
;
that
the
great
benefit
that
this
Realm
was
like
to
receive
by
it
was
not
small
,
by
assuring
a
Countrey
unto
it
,
where
,
and
by
the
help
whereof
,
this
Realm
had
taken
great
loss
of
late
years
,
by
two
overthrows
in
the
King
his
fathers
time
,
letting
him
also
understand
,
that
her
Majestie
(
seeing
the
Duke
in
an
enterprize
so
profitable
for
this
Realm
,
and
honourable
for
himself
,
instead
of
assistance
to
receive
rather
overthwarts
and
impediments
)
had
just
cause
to
confirm
her
opinion
touching
the
difficulty
propounded
,
for
the
stay
in
not
proceeding
in
the
marriage
;
for
seeing
that
if
the
same
had
proceeded
,
the
greatest
burthen
of
the
war
must
have
lighted
on
her self
,
the
ability
of
the
Duke
and
of
the
States
being
not
such
as
was
able
to
encounter
the
forces
of
so
puissant
a
Prince
as
the
King
of
Spain
;
And
therefore
seeing
his
Majestie
upon
answer
from
his
brother
,
had
consented
that
such
league
should
be
treated
upon
,
without
speaking
of
the
Marriage
;
and
Deputies
appointed
by
him
,
the
same
well
begun
,
and
some
particularities
for
a
league
offensive
agreed
upon
;
her
Majestie
and
all
the
world
may
find
this
alteration
now
to
be
very
strange
.
Hereunto
,
after
he
had
used
many
speeches
of
the
former
substance
,
in
general
terms
,
without
answering
any
particularities
,
offering
himself
and
all
his
means
to
be
at
her
Majesties
devotion
whose
good
will
he
sought
with
his
soul
and
affection
,
he
concluded
,
that
there
was
no
such
surety
in
a
league
offensive
,
as
there
was
in
the
marriage
;
which
proceeding
,
all
should
be
as
her
Majestie
pleased
;
and
that
if
he
had
been
otherwise
understood
,
either
he
did
not
deliver
his
mind
so
clearly
as
he
did
mean
;
or
else
his
meaning
was
mistaken
of
us
,
and
of
his
Deputies
;
for
that
he
did
never
mean
but
that
the
league
offence
and
the
Marriage
should
go
together
,
and
not
otherwise
.
Having
heard
this
his
Majesties
conclusion
,
and
repeated
it
unto
him
,
I
the
Secretary
said
,
That
seeing
his
Majestie
was
so
resolved
,
her
Highness
had
in
that
case
commanded
me
to
return
home
my
service
,
being
more
needful
there
then
here
,
for
causes
which
I
remembred
unto
him
;
and
that
he
might
think
himself
of
some
●it
time
to
treat
further
of
these
matters
,
praying
his
Majestie
to
appoint
when
I
might
receive
his
commandments
to
her
Majestie
,
and
to
take
my
leave
.
He
said
,
he
would
gladly
have
us
at
this
marriage
of
the
Duke
of
Ioyeuse
,
the
eighteenth
of
this
moneth
;
but
seeing
her
Majestie
had
commanded
me
to
return
,
it
should
be
when
I
would
,
using
many
speeches
full
of
affection
to
her
Majestie
,
to
be
uttered
at
my
return
to
her
Highness
.
Then
we
went
to
the
Queen
Mother
,
and
rehearsed
unto
her
what
had
passed
by
the
King
:
Whereunto
she
used
in
substance
the
like
speeches
the
King
had
done
;
adding
more
plainly
,
that
they
feared
such
a
league
being
made
defensive
and
offensive
,
the
marriage
would
be
clean
broken
,
with
divers
other
speeches
,
wherewith
I
think
not
needful
to
trouble
her
Majestie
,
until
my
return
.
At
this
time
I
the
Secretary
prayed
Queen
Mother
to
think
well
of
these
matters
,
being
of
such
importance
against
the
time
,
that
I
should
come
to
take
my
leave
of
the
King
and
her
,
and
so
for
that
time
we
departed
.
And
for
that
we
might
doubt
of
some
alteration
,
we
did
forbear
to
send
away
this
Corrier
,
until
we
had
taken
our
leave
,
which
was
upon
Thursday
the
twelfth
of
this
present
;
at
which
time
there
passed
nothing
from
the
King
and
Queen
Mother
but
ordinary
complements
,
and
specially
recommending
the
Marriage
.
Paris
the
13
of
September
,
1581.
Francis
Walsingham
.
Henry
Cobham
.
Iohn
Sommers
.
Reservatio
12
Septembris
.
NOs
Fransciscus
Walsingham
,
&c.
Henricus
Cobham
,
&c.
Johannes
Sommers
,
&c.
Omnibus
ad
quos
presentes
pervenerint
salutem
,
ut
supra
:
Denuo
tres
integros
Menses
adjiciendos
censemus
,
quos
mensis
Septembris
die
12
incipere
intelligimus
.
In
cujus
rei
Testimonium
has
literas
nostras
mannuum
uostrarum
subscriptione
munimus
.
Data
ex
urbe
Parisiorum
12
Septemb.
1581.
Francis
Walsingham
,
Henry
Cobham
,
Io.
Sommers
.
FINIS
.