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was confessed by him, it was no otherwise than
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By God and my good country.
Sandes. Thou must say, by God and my Abington put forth a proposition to surprize country. the queen, and Tilney was privy : And it is Abington. Yea Sir, by God and my country. under Babington's hand, that Tilney, Tich Sandes. How sayst thou, Charles Thney, bourne, Barnewell and Savage undertook to
thou Jerome Bellamy and Robert Gage, know Tilney. Yea Sir, so I did : What can you ing that the said Anthony Babington, Robert prove by that? -
Barnewell and Henry Donn, had committed | Puckering. Soft, I will tell you when I come High-Treason at Harrow on the Hill, in the to give Evidence against you. After Christ county of Middlesex, did receive and aid them, mas, Ballard went into the North, and after contrary to your allegiance you owe to our wards had speech with Tilney to go over be sover ign lady the queen, her crown and dig yond the seas, and Tilney agreed and was con nity, and contrary to divers statutes in such tented. Ballard went over and sent letters to case provided. How sayest thou, Edward
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Sandes. Answer me directly, art thou Guilty or not Guilty
kill the queen. Jones, at London, talked with Salisbury, and stayed for him, and was privy to a writing that was sent for Salisbury's appre hension. And Jones repaired unto Salisbury at midnight, being in Jones's house, and told
Tilney, desiring to stay till Ballard came over back, and he would tell him more. When Ballard came over, Tilney was acquainted with Savage's purpose, and Abington too : But then Ballard fell acquainted with Babington, and so came a greater conspiracy. And
Tilney. No Sir, I am not Guilty; and that him, That he had undone them all, and lent
I am ready Sandes. Tilney.
to answer and prove.
I sow wilt thou be tried ?
him his own horse, and his man's cloak. Charnock, the same day that Ballard was taken, was moved by Babington to be one of
By God and honest men.
Hatton. What answers are these ? Abing the six to kill the queen; and he assented, and
ton says, By God and my good country; and afterwards lent Babington apparel to
thou sayst, By God and honest men. Thou Whereupon was Ballard's confession read,
which was, that he confessed, That confer red with Paget about the state our country;
and that Ballard said. now more easy invade the realin than before, because the earl Leicester, with the best our captains, were Flanders: and that they two talked with Mendoza; who asked them, what armed men they could make, and what ports they could
yield the invaders for land and Men doza told them, his master had greater prepa ration than ever had sea, but knew not for what matter but he said, He cared not whether they have any help them
but said, you will not assist herein, we Anderson. Lieutenant of the Tower, take will conquerors when we come, and use away Gage and Bellamy to some other place him also like chemies. For when came to the
must say, By God and my country. Tilney. Yea Sir, so I say.
In like manner, Jones, Travers, Charnock, Bellamy, and Gage pleaded Not Guilty.
The cupon was an Inquest of Middlesex called, who appeared at the Bar, and their Names were, Ra. Martin, Wm. Fleetwood, Jasper Cholmelev, Wm. Kempton, Itobert Loshe and John Barnes, esqrs. John Hill, Rob. Wood, Tho. Hargrave, Tho. Clark, John Chawkellett and John Draper,gentlemen.
Then said Sandes to the Prisoners, Have you any Challenge 2
Tilney. No, not I; for I know them not.
out of the hearing of the court. So the Lieutenant did.
Aur NGTox's TRIAL.
Then said Abington, I beseech your honours
brunt, they always shrunk, only had great care for the delivery the queeu Scots, and
sent Ballard into England; and said, His master, the king Spain, had vowed lose
his crown, and the pope his life, but they would
I may
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talked with Babington, and seemed willing: Also he
confesseth the killing the queen.
Attorney, (sir John Popham). Edward
Hatton. When you hear any thing you are
desirous to answer, you shall speak an Answer Abington, upon his Examnation, denic thbe
at full, which is better than a pair of tables. knew Ballard which we will prove be Serj. Puckering. Well Sir, then will we give false Therefore read first his Denial, which Evidence. And first, because it falls out that, was, That denied the surprizing her una Abington and Tilney were acquainted with jesty; denieth the knowledge Ballard,
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Frenchmen would invade this land, said, He would spend his life her majesty's de fence He confesseth, that Sunday was
seven night, and his brother lay hay allow.
Then was read Babington's Confession before the lords, which was, That when certain Semi naries Rome came take leave the pope, and kiss his foot, the pope asked what they were; and was told him, that they were
Solicitor, (sir Thomas Egerton). Whoso Englishmen, which went spend their lives guiltless will speak truly and directly, but the for reformation religion their country. counterfeit must speak untruths. Thereupon The pope said, was good slow way; but was another Examination his read, which said, that would make bridge over that was, That Ballard being brought his face,
said, That Ballard was not with him since
Whitsuntide; but confesseth, knew him
some years ago Chertsey, Abington's brother
confesseth, that Ballard was twice Edward
Abington's lodging Charing-Cross; and
one of the times his brother Ballard talked ton appointed six kill the queen, Abington,
secretly one end the chamber And Bal lard was first acquainted with Thomas Abing ton Rheims; and Ballard saith, That he made Edward Babington acquainted with these treasons, and gave his consent. And Ba bington saith, that Abington moved first the surprize the queen. Then was read the Confession Babington, which was, that Ed
ward Abington moved first the surprize queen some strong place, and there
Titchbourne, Tilney, and others.
Abington. very well, Babing
ton for religion
Tilney. Yea, reproved him for speaking mourer Holborn, read, which proved much
broad words concerning religion.
Attorney. What matter did you talk then
but Treason well the Jury doth hear your answers.
Manwood. Tilney, you are too hot, this Evidence against Abington, you shall
answer yourself when comes you.
Solicitor. Tilney confesseth that there was here they be.
speech between him and Abington concerning surprize the queen and that Abington
said, would ride Thomas Salisbury, the country.
Then said the Queen's Attorney unto the Jury, You perceive how that Abington found
false for his acquaintance with Ballard. —Then was read Babington's Confession, that Abing ton and Tilney were disposed kill the queen.
Attorney. Salisbury confesseth, that Abing
Hatton. Abington, you very obstinate, and seem indurate these treasons.
Abington. will answer what laid against me: My first acquaintance was with Savage,
me
veighed against the earl Northumberland,
Throckmorton and Parry, for that they intend
ton desired him make haste his country;
tain matters, and that would come Salis but for colour. Then told me, that was
violence against her majesty's person, which and said, He understood Babington cer Book liked; yea, but, said Savage, may
bury's country for things done shortly. Solicitor. He confesseth himself, that
was privy unto and concealed
written but for blind the counsellors
England, and make them secure and careless, when very deed they Rhemes desire no"
ditch into England ere were long. Also confesseth, That and Babington heard Ed
ward Abington use speech the same effect. So you hear how Babington sets down Abington one the six kill the queen.
Also here Ballard's own hand, that Babing
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Solicitor. the queen Olle.
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Newgate-market, Babington moved proposi nourably rewarded.
the move religion.
The Letter was read among other, this Sen tence was There six noble gentlemen which have undertaken the tragical Execution, meaning the murdering the queen Eng land, only resteth, that their attempt ho
tion for removing the Lord-Treasurer and Mr. Secretary; and that Abington spake broad speeches concerning that matter and that Tilney did reprove him for the same.
Tilney. deny never said so.
Puckering. Here your own hand, and read it.
Tilney. mine own hand, but what did mean When said concerning that matter, must interpret mine own meaning, meant
speak broad words concerning religion. Attorney. Then belike you reproved Abing
directly. -
Attorney, Hatton. Mr. Vice Chamber
lain, you desired Abington set down the truth these things, thereupon set down great deal writing, and yesterday tore
hundred pieces; and here Mr. Lieutenant the Tower hath given me the pieces, and
Abington. protest before heaven and earth, am true Christian, never knew thereof.
The Letter went further, and contained this; All the actors have vowed, either die, else perform their purpose.
Abington. This Babington's brag,
get
credit with the queen Scots.
Attorney. We will prove, Abington, that
thou didst provide armour proof too for your brother and yourself, and one for another person.
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thing more than the murder of the queen of Abington. protest before God, remem England. Then I answered, He that allows of ber not that ever said so.
Manwood. Let the Jury consider this Answer.
Anderson. For answer you, Abington,
invasion intended against this country. have been produced; but you stand indicted
Parry's actions, savours not of divinity. And
this I protest is true. For Ballard's acquaint ance, true it came unto my chamber,
and knew him not; and then, told me,
had seen me four years ago Chertsey.
then asked, What news And told me 13th this queen, two Witnesses ought
Whereunto gave such cold Answers, and such cold entertainment, never saw him since. For my doings with Babington, his lodging was right my way from Charing Cross, through the fields London; and true
the common law, and the Statute
Edw. which who shall intend the death the king, &c. and that statute not con tained any such proof.
Tilney. The statute Edw. who shall compass imagine, &c.
made me privy his treasons, and
that concealed them and when he told me Anderson. Very well, and not contained strangers would invade this realm reform prove witnesses, you would have
protested Tyburn
reformed strangers. And for Babington's Accusation, what force
drawn ligion than
have
they would have then could never any Treason sufficiently proved. The statute
can for having committed and
be
for the point the statute, true had you been indicted on the Statute of the 1st and
Babington, had rather Solicitor. See how they would acquit them the heels for my re selves for want Witness; and should
religion,
Eliz. so, the Overt-Act must confessed Treason the most high degree, proved two Witnesses; but the statute
there was hope for him but accuse. Edw. Who shall imagine how then Hatton. For Babington's hope thereof, can that proved honest men, being
am persuaded hath hope and my secret cogitation which lieth the minds
hope traitors And such traitors will never reveal his life but he confessed what he knew for their cogitations unto honest men, but unto discharge his conscience; and what did, such themselves, and they hope be no did willingly and voluntarily for had not honest men; then they would have their
Babington voluntarily named Abington, who treasons never revealed.
could have named Abington And had not Abington. For answer that lay Hay also willingly accused Tilney, who could have mow, most true was Herefordshire,
lords here can assure there
accused Tilney
Abington, Well then, Sir, you my lords
the Judges now speak There statute the first and thirteenth this queen made,
That who shall conspire, &c. shall Trea son, &c. provided, that shall have two law
when my house Worcestershire was
searching, and there heard how my house was searched; and coming Worcestershire,
the country hearing the horribleness the things where with was charged, knew none would receive me nor entertain me; and
witnesses, face face, avow &c. was constrained Hay-mow. And
Now may please your honours have two lawful witnesses, testify against me. As
for Babington, what witness can be, condemned man, Savage condemned man also, and Ballard condemned man like wise then there witness against me; but stand not upon this point, stand upon mine own not guiltiness. Furthermore,
for preparing mine armour, protest had the same Shoe-Lane, and would have had ready against the going over the earl of Leicester; and hearing him Holborn be
commended for the most singular man England his trade, sent him have finished.
Then said the Attorney the Jury, You have heard how Babington confesseth Abington
would one kill the queen, and you have heard his Answer thereunto.
Abington. Babington ever moved me, let me die for
not proved that Babington one kill the queen, but that
and would had appoint
me one; and not proved that
knew thereof; and that said would come into the country
things done, protest
not for what ueeded any coming into the that six, whereof Abington was one, were dis
country understand, when
Salisbury and Babington's
arguments,
posed kill the queen.
Abington. ever imagined, any part
Babington did ride coach
Manwood. and not answers.
Abington. gether,
St. Albans You answer
thought the indictment which you have al ledged, beseech God sink stand this place.
Salisbury, understand remember
Attorney. Babington's own Confession,
true, that they rode to
most true, what needed those your house.
speeches?
Manwood. That only answereth that mine house.
Babington might confer; but
answer, that you needed not country understand things
you rode not the coach with them.
doth not
into the done, for
Hatton. Before Babington was taken, Bal lard did voluntarily declare, that you two, Abington and Tilney, were disposed kill the queen.
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Anderson. The Jury hath heard the Indict others; ment and your Answers, let them consider there
thereof in their consciences TILNEY's TRIAL.
First was read his Confession, wherein he
denied Ballard's acquaintance, and he denied
that ever he heard Ballard say, we should have
a new world shortly. Then was read Ballard's
Confession, which was, That before Christmas
last, Ballard did confess Gage and Tilney at a house in Holborn. -
for myself, what presumptions may should guilty, being her ma
servant, (whose highness God reign) young man small abi-'
lands nor goods able make For religion, confess am catholic, which thank God for but that
Tilney. I denied Ballard's acquaintance,
because, by the last statute, he is a Traitor,
and not for my guilt or crime. And for that I Solicitor.
Tilney, you say true;
was confessed by him, it was no otherwise than
all the subjects of the realm of England were
coonfessed in the days of king Henry 7. laid with gold lace, velvet hose, cut
Solicitor. " But now is the estate of this
realm quite other than it was in the days of
Henry 7. For now the pope is the greatest and boy after him, and his name captain
her majesty hath, but it was not so Fortescue.
then.
Tilney. All this concerneth my religion only.
Tilney. How know I the pope is her great est enemy
Hatton. Know not you how he invaded the realm of Ireland 2
Attorney. Know not you how he induced Mary
Tilney. No, Sir, in my conscience wherein I shall die, I never conspired any treason.
C. B. Manwood. Were not you sworn when you were made a pensioner How far different
is it to these actions, to be confessed, and to conceal Traitors 2 -
Tilney. Yea, Sir, but I was not then a Catholic, but now I ain; for which I thank God most heartily.
Puckering. Did not you say, if her majesty
Solicitor. You confess that you were privy
these Treasons; then we will prove directly that you did assent thereunto.
Then was read Ballard's Confession, wherein Ballard thinketh that Tilney did assent kill the queen, for saw him not dissent when told him these Treasons: likewise Tilney re quested him for some pension France when he came over.
Tilney. stand upon the assent.
Solicitor. Ballard affirmeth Babington said that you Tilney were one the six.
Tilney. Babington told him so! That proves
jesty's grant long
lity, neither any power
sworn
am not now charged withal. As for
Ballard's coming me, confess it; but
was such public manner, no man the
world could judge his coming for any such in
tent Treason for came openly the
day-time, not the night, and never came disguised.
came came;
grey cloak.
not disguised, but will tell you how being popish priest, came
sattin doublet, fair hat the newest fashion, the band being set with silver buttons; man
Solicitor. Abington's Confession
more with any seminary priest; but if there Tilney and Abington were disposed kill the
were any old priest in England, you would queen.
have him, if he were to be gotten for money Puckering. Babington said yesterday the
would forgive you this, you would never deal
that
Tilney. But what is this This only con bar, that Tilney would have had her majesty
cerneth my religion, which I was promised I should not be charged withal.
Attorney. No more you are for lands nor
oods, this is only an introduction to the Treason.
set upon her coach. -
Tilney. No, said not only the
Three Tuns Newgate-market, said might her majesty might set upon her coach,
and said more. But that proves not Then was read Tilney's own Confession, did consent.
wherein he confessed (which also was given
in evidence against Abington) that Abington
said, Why might not her majesty be as well
surprised as the queen of Scots Which words
he spake at the Three Tuns in Newgate High Treason.
market. He confessed, Ballard caine to his Tilney. tell you no, there chambers in Westminster, in his withdrawing ter intended my words.
chamber (as it was termed), where Ballard told him, He had provided a pension Windsor
France, and would for him and told him invasion intended against this realm He
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was
your
confesseth, would have gone Scotland
have lived there among the Catholics, when on the manner.
Ballard went thither; and said, that Windsor inade him acquainted with Ballard.
Tilney. These things confess, but yet Treason hear treason talked
Attorney. Babington and Ballard reckoned Tilney for one the six kill the queen,
their confession appeareth.
Tilney. The first time that knew Babing
that Babington forsooth will when God knows man
statesman, gravity.
Attorney. You have said enough, we had
other evidence against you. Titney. How
Attorney. Because you have confessed such mat
assent, and your censure was kill the queen her coach.
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ton, was, that he came to my chamber in Jones. For concealing the Treason, Westminster, to crave mine acquaintance; I put me her Majesty's mercy; confess used him courteously, as appertained to a gen hastened Salisbury away.
tleman. The second time was at the Three Manwood. Then you deny not but Tuns in Newgate-market. And the third time. that you horsed him away Jury,
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was in the fields, and I never saw him else: that
I should trust him in so high a matter for three
times acquaintance, is altogether improbable.
As for Babington himself, albeit he be very betray my dearest friend, whom loved my
wise, yet is he altogether vain.
Hatton. Babington declared this volun
tarily, for who could accuse Tilney before Babington named Tilney?
Tilney. will tell you how meant my words Newgate-market. servant which faithful, knowing where his master's money
ownself; and discover Thomas Salisbury,
the best man my country, whom only made choice; else break my allegiance my sovereign, and undo myself and my
posterity for ever. And this was my case. TRAv ERs's ARRAIGNMENT.
Salisbury confessed acquainted John Tra vers with his Treasons, and that consented
say, would thief, could rob
my master, for such place his money unto him. And Travers said unto hitn,
this proves not that would rob his master,
would beyond the seas with him. Salisbury confesseth he exacted no Oath of Jones and
Travers when nequainted them, but that
proveth not that assented
protest before God, never intended any Also was proved that when Jones intended
And so, although her coach,
devising take away the master's money,
say, This way my master's money may
taken, and view when taken say that accessary. And you, Tilney, being
albeit used such words. said she might set upon
the same; for
Treason my life. Anderson. But his master's money
servant, knowing
have gone Ireland, now lately when was have been inhabited the Englishmen, Travers asked him what meant now, when his presence was necessary; and said, Mr. Salisbury came home, would surely stay him.
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Jones. Then said Jones the
sess this, and put me her inajesty's mercy
my case was hard and lamentable, either
they protested they would not discover him.
con
where among thieves which are
Then was read Culey's Confession, That amongst traitors, that were devising how kill Travers and Salisbury fled, and Travers called
her majesty, shew jesty might slain,
assent. Therefore Evidence.
what means her ma his name Lacon, and Salisbury called his natue
remedy Salisbury his horse
the Spanish camp, and there was acquainted then with Savage; and was proved against him,
tion. What time for
ride away with. Salis acquainted Jones with the
that wray
said Savage's sudden bravery would their matters.
manifestly proveth your the Jury consider their
Johnson, and that Culey would not change his
Tilncy. Then said Tilney unto the jury,
My very good countrymen friends and
name, because Travers.
had changed before.
fled and changed my name,
Jury, forasmuch am charged highly offended against the law, am now
according the law you. And therefore
you shall find this Evidence sufficient prove my guilt, you ought find me Guilty;
but you see your consciences that have answered fully each objection laid unto my charge, charge you find me not Guilty,
you will answer me the dreadful Day
Judgment. THE TRIAL of Jos Es.
First was read his Confession, That he said
John Travers Jones's house shire, Salisbury hath brought
said Travers
packing. But Jones lent
Lincolns-Inn-Fields: and how that Salisbury fled upon Jones's relation Babington's ap prehension. Also Salisbury confessed that
caused Jones protest would not discover him. Jones saith his FXamination, that
Salisbury never asked his assent, because always thought himself assured him. Also
had undone you all, thou saidst what remedy,
bury confessed
foreign invasion, and delivery the queen Scots, desiring his aid, which promised him
CHARNock's TRIAL.
Charnock. confess that Ballard did make
me acquainted with the invasion the realm, and the other Treasons, and thereupon
sounded Savage, who answered was not his
own man, but said there was one the court
who should have done that long since, and that was Morganist. -
Then was read Bahington's Confession, that
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Jones said Salisbury, What have you done? Charnock promised him his command You have undone us all. This was the effect ment, and Babington told him the queen
the Evidence which was given against him. Scots liked their actions. And Ballard's
Catholic,
owas and doubted
because
the troubled for my religion and conscience.
have Solicitor. Nay, Travers, thou didst for tried Treason; for when Jones told you Salisbury
was time packing; and you with you, Culey mean.
and that had your
Travers.
for his priesthood. And said little else, one that seemed not care what Evidence
came against him, but was resolute hanged.
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Confession was read, That he told Charnock at large, and Charnock liked very well, and said he would do the best he could herein. And
Savage's Confession was read, which was, that Babington moved Charnock to be one of the
six, and Charnock told Savage that Babington moved him also.
Charnock. That I said to Babington I would
be at his commandinent, it is very true; for
THE TRIAL of GAGE.
First, was given Evidence that Gage knew Ballard priest, and was reconciled, and gave lodging unto Ballard, and attended Bal lard his man when went into the North
provoke the people rebellion Also when the matter was discovered, lent Savage
horse Croydon, and directed him one Savage's father's men, who should help
Babington was my good friend in divers re him away Also that lent Babington
spects, and therefore I thought it pertained to apparel Then was shewed forth his
courtesy, to say I remained at inent.
command own confession, which was, that Ballard told
Solicitor. Nay, thou didst offer *34bington's commandment this action Treason.
the Queen's death, Charnock promised in.
disposed him this action, and that Then Gage was asked the Lord Chief
offered spend his life, wherein Babington Baron Manwood, Wherefore fled into the should direct him. Then was read Charnock's Woods?
Then was Babington's Confession read, which
ciled Ballard. —Also Charnock's Confession was, That talking Paul's with Charnock was read, That Gage borrowed apparel him
own Confession, wherein apparel Savage
into the woods himself.
confessed lent and that fled
Gage stoutly and fiercely answered, For com pany.
BeltAMY's TRIAL.
him should have
and that lodged Ballard
confessed, that during
barn: Also confessed that
new world shortly, safety Also
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were acquainted Barnard’s-Inn, and Furni
Savage and
Charnock.
when was
val’s-Inn, and
camp together, and Savage brought me ac well, and Donn) had conspired the -queen's
both served the Spanish
He confessed that the noise the country was, that they (that say Babington, Barne
quainted with Ballard. As for Savage, because knew was excellent soldier, man skil
death, and how that after that brought them meat into the woods, and lodged them his house. Also Evidence was given, that one coming Bellamy's house seek for the trai
ful languages, and learned besides: when
met him here England, was glad renew
old acquaintance with him. That should tors, telling him they conspired the queen's
consent Ballard the day August, see
(if you please) what probability there the
contrary: For the 4th August Ballard
was apprehended, and before apprehension only seemed very clownish, blunt,
Ballard sent letter Mr. Secretary, offering wilful and obstinate papist.
discover all; myself was the bearer the letter, and delivered one Mr. Secretary's men: what likelihood then, that know ing this letter after that Ballard was taken, would consent Babington kill the queen, that consented Ballard the
of August; Ballard being apprehended the 4th of August, and before that time had written
Mr. Secretary, and myself was the mes senger?
Then this other Jury went house agree upon their Verdict, and that time was the first Jury agreed, which came the bar; and alderman Martin being their Foreman, spake for them, and said that they found
the five prisoners Guilty; and further, that they knew not what lands, tenements, goods chattels the prisoners had, &c. the Clerk
Forthwith was the other Inquest agreed their Verdict, and found Gage and Bellamy also
Hatton. Savage confronted thee
thy face,
the Crown set down the Verdict, and dis charged the Inquest that service. of
and avouched these things thy face.
Charnock. For flying away with my friend, Guilty the Treasons they were indicted
fulfilled the part friend therein.
Halton. To perform thy friendship, thou
didst break thy allegiance thy sovereign. Charnock. Therein have offended.
Anderson. You the Jury, you have now
heard their several answers large: together
Then Puckering, the Queen's Serjeant, craved Judgment Death against the Prisoners.
Sandes. Then said Sandes, the Clark the Crown: Edward Abington, thou hast been in dicted High Treason, and thereupon arraign ed, and hast pleaded not Guilty, thy country hath found thee Guilty; what hast thou say
and consider thereof your consciences.
Then the Jury, upon this Evidence and their for thyself, wherefore Judgment and Execution
Answers, went house agree upon Death should not given against thee their Verdict; and these five Prisoners were Abington. My good lords, sithence have
sent away from the bar. been tried the law, and am found Guilty Then Bellamy and Gage were called the offence against the law, am contented
bar, and new inquest were called and ap abide the punishment due unto my guilt. The peared the bar, and Evidence was given Inquest cannot accuse, forasmuch they
against the two Prisoners sort ensuing. WOL.
thought their consciences the Evidence out.
death, denied knew whom they were; whereas the same time he had them his
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ficient to condemn me; howbeit, that brainless Hatton. Then promise thee shall be youth Babington, whose proud stomach and paid.
ambitious mind incensing him to commit most Then the Clerk of the Crown demanded the abominable Treasons, hath been the cause to like the rest, who answered little where shed the blood of others guiltless in his actions. upon they received Judgment Death, ac But I cry not vengeance against him, for I am cording their demerits.
contented to die, being condemned to die. Only On the 20th the same month, John Bal this one petition to you, my good lords, I make: lard, Anthony Babington, John Savage, Robert I have one sister, whose preferment also hath Barnewell, Chidiock Titchbourne, Charles Til
miscarried ; wherefore if it might please her majesty, with the revenues of my lands in some sort to provide for her : If I live, I will endea vour to be thankful ; and if I- die, I will pray for her.
Then the Clerk of the Crown demanded the like of Tilney; who said,
ney and Edward Abington, were drawn on hurdles from the Tower their Execution to
St. Giles's Fields, being the place where they
used meet; where was erected scaffold, and thereupon gallows.
John Ballard the priest, the principal con spirator, confessed that was guilty those things for which was condemned, but pro
Tilney. And I, my good lords, am able to
say nothing in deterring of my Judgment. This tested they were never enterprised him upon humble suit must I make to your honours; I any hope preferment, but only, said, owe in London about 2 or 300l. and I beseech for the advancement true Religion. He your honours to procure my friends to pay it craved pardon and forgiveness persons,
whom his doings had been any scandal, and made end making his prayers himself Latin, not asking her majesty forgiveness, other wise than ‘if he had offended. '
Anthony Babington also confessed, that was come die, had deserved howbeit (as Ballard before) protested that was not
led into those actions upon hope preferment, for any temporal respect; nor had ever at
not very much, and I have inore owing une: I deed lawful and meritorious. He craved for beseech that my debts may be paid with that giveness whom had any way offended;
for discharge of my conscience.
Then the Clerk of the Crown demanded the
like of Jones; who said,
Jones. I beseech your honours to be a means to her majesty for mercy, for I desiring to be counted a faithful friend, am now condemned for a false traitor. The love of Thomas Salis bury hath made une hate myself, but God knows
how far I was from intending any Treason. But if mercy be not to be had, I beseech your
tempted them, but that was persuaded honours this; I owe some sums of money, but reasons alledged this effect, That was
which is owing me. Morcover, my good lords,
the lands I have, which I had by descent from iny father, at the marriage of a gentlewoman
which is now my wife, were intailed unto ine, and the heirs male of my body; I beseech you soune consideration may be had of my posterity.
Hatton. Jones, did not you tell me that your lands were fee-simple, for an argument of your innocency *
Jones. Yea, sir, so my lands are; but at the
time of my nuarriage they were intailed as I tell Ott.
Then the Clerk of the Crown demanded the like of Travers; who said,
only owe may
Then the Clerk of the Crown demanded the like Charnock; who said,
Charrock. be’eech your honour, Mr. Vice Chamberlain, get her majesty pardon me.
would gladly also have been resolved whe ther his lands should have been confiscate
her majesty, whether they should desceni his brother; but howsoever, his request was
the lords, and others the commissioners there present, that consideration might had one whose mouey had received for lands, which
had passed Fine for, for which the con veyance was void law.
Sandes. Thou must say, by God and my Abington put forth a proposition to surprize country. the queen, and Tilney was privy : And it is Abington. Yea Sir, by God and my country. under Babington's hand, that Tilney, Tich Sandes. How sayst thou, Charles Thney, bourne, Barnewell and Savage undertook to
thou Jerome Bellamy and Robert Gage, know Tilney. Yea Sir, so I did : What can you ing that the said Anthony Babington, Robert prove by that? -
Barnewell and Henry Donn, had committed | Puckering. Soft, I will tell you when I come High-Treason at Harrow on the Hill, in the to give Evidence against you. After Christ county of Middlesex, did receive and aid them, mas, Ballard went into the North, and after contrary to your allegiance you owe to our wards had speech with Tilney to go over be sover ign lady the queen, her crown and dig yond the seas, and Tilney agreed and was con nity, and contrary to divers statutes in such tented. Ballard went over and sent letters to case provided. How sayest thou, Edward
art thou Guilty, &c. *
Tulucy. In no sort Guilty, no more Guilty
than you are.
Sandes. Answer me directly, art thou Guilty or not Guilty
kill the queen. Jones, at London, talked with Salisbury, and stayed for him, and was privy to a writing that was sent for Salisbury's appre hension. And Jones repaired unto Salisbury at midnight, being in Jones's house, and told
Tilney, desiring to stay till Ballard came over back, and he would tell him more. When Ballard came over, Tilney was acquainted with Savage's purpose, and Abington too : But then Ballard fell acquainted with Babington, and so came a greater conspiracy. And
Tilney. No Sir, I am not Guilty; and that him, That he had undone them all, and lent
I am ready Sandes. Tilney.
to answer and prove.
I sow wilt thou be tried ?
him his own horse, and his man's cloak. Charnock, the same day that Ballard was taken, was moved by Babington to be one of
By God and honest men.
Hatton. What answers are these ? Abing the six to kill the queen; and he assented, and
ton says, By God and my good country; and afterwards lent Babington apparel to
thou sayst, By God and honest men. Thou Whereupon was Ballard's confession read,
which was, that he confessed, That confer red with Paget about the state our country;
and that Ballard said. now more easy invade the realin than before, because the earl Leicester, with the best our captains, were Flanders: and that they two talked with Mendoza; who asked them, what armed men they could make, and what ports they could
yield the invaders for land and Men doza told them, his master had greater prepa ration than ever had sea, but knew not for what matter but he said, He cared not whether they have any help them
but said, you will not assist herein, we Anderson. Lieutenant of the Tower, take will conquerors when we come, and use away Gage and Bellamy to some other place him also like chemies. For when came to the
must say, By God and my country. Tilney. Yea Sir, so I say.
In like manner, Jones, Travers, Charnock, Bellamy, and Gage pleaded Not Guilty.
The cupon was an Inquest of Middlesex called, who appeared at the Bar, and their Names were, Ra. Martin, Wm. Fleetwood, Jasper Cholmelev, Wm. Kempton, Itobert Loshe and John Barnes, esqrs. John Hill, Rob. Wood, Tho. Hargrave, Tho. Clark, John Chawkellett and John Draper,gentlemen.
Then said Sandes to the Prisoners, Have you any Challenge 2
Tilney. No, not I; for I know them not.
out of the hearing of the court. So the Lieutenant did.
Aur NGTox's TRIAL.
Then said Abington, I beseech your honours
brunt, they always shrunk, only had great care for the delivery the queeu Scots, and
sent Ballard into England; and said, His master, the king Spain, had vowed lose
his crown, and the pope his life, but they would
I may
pair
what is alledged against time, that I may yield a Scots. After Ballard arrived,
have a
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convert and deliver
sufficient Answer there unto.
Sandes. It was never the course here.
writing-tables
queen
the of
talked with Babington, and seemed willing: Also he
confesseth the killing the queen.
Attorney, (sir John Popham). Edward
Hatton. When you hear any thing you are
desirous to answer, you shall speak an Answer Abington, upon his Examnation, denic thbe
at full, which is better than a pair of tables. knew Ballard which we will prove be Serj. Puckering. Well Sir, then will we give false Therefore read first his Denial, which Evidence. And first, because it falls out that, was, That denied the surprizing her una Abington and Tilney were acquainted with jesty; denieth the knowledge Ballard,
Savage's Conspiracy, we will shew a little that Fortescue, Brown; denieth the deiivery which yesterday was opened at full; and there the queen Scots; and being told, that the
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Frenchmen would invade this land, said, He would spend his life her majesty's de fence He confesseth, that Sunday was
seven night, and his brother lay hay allow.
Then was read Babington's Confession before the lords, which was, That when certain Semi naries Rome came take leave the pope, and kiss his foot, the pope asked what they were; and was told him, that they were
Solicitor, (sir Thomas Egerton). Whoso Englishmen, which went spend their lives guiltless will speak truly and directly, but the for reformation religion their country. counterfeit must speak untruths. Thereupon The pope said, was good slow way; but was another Examination his read, which said, that would make bridge over that was, That Ballard being brought his face,
said, That Ballard was not with him since
Whitsuntide; but confesseth, knew him
some years ago Chertsey, Abington's brother
confesseth, that Ballard was twice Edward
Abington's lodging Charing-Cross; and
one of the times his brother Ballard talked ton appointed six kill the queen, Abington,
secretly one end the chamber And Bal lard was first acquainted with Thomas Abing ton Rheims; and Ballard saith, That he made Edward Babington acquainted with these treasons, and gave his consent. And Ba bington saith, that Abington moved first the surprize the queen. Then was read the Confession Babington, which was, that Ed
ward Abington moved first the surprize queen some strong place, and there
Titchbourne, Tilney, and others.
Abington. very well, Babing
ton for religion
Tilney. Yea, reproved him for speaking mourer Holborn, read, which proved much
broad words concerning religion.
Attorney. What matter did you talk then
but Treason well the Jury doth hear your answers.
Manwood. Tilney, you are too hot, this Evidence against Abington, you shall
answer yourself when comes you.
Solicitor. Tilney confesseth that there was here they be.
speech between him and Abington concerning surprize the queen and that Abington
said, would ride Thomas Salisbury, the country.
Then said the Queen's Attorney unto the Jury, You perceive how that Abington found
false for his acquaintance with Ballard. —Then was read Babington's Confession, that Abing ton and Tilney were disposed kill the queen.
Attorney. Salisbury confesseth, that Abing
Hatton. Abington, you very obstinate, and seem indurate these treasons.
Abington. will answer what laid against me: My first acquaintance was with Savage,
me
veighed against the earl Northumberland,
Throckmorton and Parry, for that they intend
ton desired him make haste his country;
tain matters, and that would come Salis but for colour. Then told me, that was
violence against her majesty's person, which and said, He understood Babington cer Book liked; yea, but, said Savage, may
bury's country for things done shortly. Solicitor. He confesseth himself, that
was privy unto and concealed
written but for blind the counsellors
England, and make them secure and careless, when very deed they Rhemes desire no"
ditch into England ere were long. Also confesseth, That and Babington heard Ed
ward Abington use speech the same effect. So you hear how Babington sets down Abington one the six kill the queen.
Also here Ballard's own hand, that Babing
ton's commandment; thereof.
Solicitor. the queen Olle.
protest never knew -
Babington's Letter Scots, which proveth you -
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Tilney confesseth, That the Three Tuns
Newgate-market, Babington moved proposi nourably rewarded.
the move religion.
The Letter was read among other, this Sen tence was There six noble gentlemen which have undertaken the tragical Execution, meaning the murdering the queen Eng land, only resteth, that their attempt ho
tion for removing the Lord-Treasurer and Mr. Secretary; and that Abington spake broad speeches concerning that matter and that Tilney did reprove him for the same.
Tilney. deny never said so.
Puckering. Here your own hand, and read it.
Tilney. mine own hand, but what did mean When said concerning that matter, must interpret mine own meaning, meant
speak broad words concerning religion. Attorney. Then belike you reproved Abing
directly. -
Attorney, Hatton. Mr. Vice Chamber
lain, you desired Abington set down the truth these things, thereupon set down great deal writing, and yesterday tore
hundred pieces; and here Mr. Lieutenant the Tower hath given me the pieces, and
Abington. protest before heaven and earth, am true Christian, never knew thereof.
The Letter went further, and contained this; All the actors have vowed, either die, else perform their purpose.
Abington. This Babington's brag,
get
credit with the queen Scots.
Attorney. We will prove, Abington, that
thou didst provide armour proof too for your brother and yourself, and one for another person.
Then was Foster's Examination, an ar
reason that my brother and were both Bernard’s-Inn, and him came acquaint with Savage, who talking with me, told
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thing more than the murder of the queen of Abington. protest before God, remem England. Then I answered, He that allows of ber not that ever said so.
Manwood. Let the Jury consider this Answer.
Anderson. For answer you, Abington,
invasion intended against this country. have been produced; but you stand indicted
Parry's actions, savours not of divinity. And
this I protest is true. For Ballard's acquaint ance, true it came unto my chamber,
and knew him not; and then, told me,
had seen me four years ago Chertsey.
then asked, What news And told me 13th this queen, two Witnesses ought
Whereunto gave such cold Answers, and such cold entertainment, never saw him since. For my doings with Babington, his lodging was right my way from Charing Cross, through the fields London; and true
the common law, and the Statute
Edw. which who shall intend the death the king, &c. and that statute not con tained any such proof.
Tilney. The statute Edw. who shall compass imagine, &c.
made me privy his treasons, and
that concealed them and when he told me Anderson. Very well, and not contained strangers would invade this realm reform prove witnesses, you would have
protested Tyburn
reformed strangers. And for Babington's Accusation, what force
drawn ligion than
have
they would have then could never any Treason sufficiently proved. The statute
can for having committed and
be
for the point the statute, true had you been indicted on the Statute of the 1st and
Babington, had rather Solicitor. See how they would acquit them the heels for my re selves for want Witness; and should
religion,
Eliz. so, the Overt-Act must confessed Treason the most high degree, proved two Witnesses; but the statute
there was hope for him but accuse. Edw. Who shall imagine how then Hatton. For Babington's hope thereof, can that proved honest men, being
am persuaded hath hope and my secret cogitation which lieth the minds
hope traitors And such traitors will never reveal his life but he confessed what he knew for their cogitations unto honest men, but unto discharge his conscience; and what did, such themselves, and they hope be no did willingly and voluntarily for had not honest men; then they would have their
Babington voluntarily named Abington, who treasons never revealed.
could have named Abington And had not Abington. For answer that lay Hay also willingly accused Tilney, who could have mow, most true was Herefordshire,
lords here can assure there
accused Tilney
Abington, Well then, Sir, you my lords
the Judges now speak There statute the first and thirteenth this queen made,
That who shall conspire, &c. shall Trea son, &c. provided, that shall have two law
when my house Worcestershire was
searching, and there heard how my house was searched; and coming Worcestershire,
the country hearing the horribleness the things where with was charged, knew none would receive me nor entertain me; and
witnesses, face face, avow &c. was constrained Hay-mow. And
Now may please your honours have two lawful witnesses, testify against me. As
for Babington, what witness can be, condemned man, Savage condemned man also, and Ballard condemned man like wise then there witness against me; but stand not upon this point, stand upon mine own not guiltiness. Furthermore,
for preparing mine armour, protest had the same Shoe-Lane, and would have had ready against the going over the earl of Leicester; and hearing him Holborn be
commended for the most singular man England his trade, sent him have finished.
Then said the Attorney the Jury, You have heard how Babington confesseth Abington
would one kill the queen, and you have heard his Answer thereunto.
Abington. Babington ever moved me, let me die for
not proved that Babington one kill the queen, but that
and would had appoint
me one; and not proved that
knew thereof; and that said would come into the country
things done, protest
not for what ueeded any coming into the that six, whereof Abington was one, were dis
country understand, when
Salisbury and Babington's
arguments,
posed kill the queen.
Abington. ever imagined, any part
Babington did ride coach
Manwood. and not answers.
Abington. gether,
St. Albans You answer
thought the indictment which you have al ledged, beseech God sink stand this place.
Salisbury, understand remember
Attorney. Babington's own Confession,
true, that they rode to
most true, what needed those your house.
speeches?
Manwood. That only answereth that mine house.
Babington might confer; but
answer, that you needed not country understand things
you rode not the coach with them.
doth not
into the done, for
Hatton. Before Babington was taken, Bal lard did voluntarily declare, that you two, Abington and Tilney, were disposed kill the queen.
Anderson. You had seminary priest
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1149) STATE TRIALS, 28 Eliz. 1586. —and others, for High Treason. [1150
Anderson. The Jury hath heard the Indict others; ment and your Answers, let them consider there
thereof in their consciences TILNEY's TRIAL.
First was read his Confession, wherein he
denied Ballard's acquaintance, and he denied
that ever he heard Ballard say, we should have
a new world shortly. Then was read Ballard's
Confession, which was, That before Christmas
last, Ballard did confess Gage and Tilney at a house in Holborn. -
for myself, what presumptions may should guilty, being her ma
servant, (whose highness God reign) young man small abi-'
lands nor goods able make For religion, confess am catholic, which thank God for but that
Tilney. I denied Ballard's acquaintance,
because, by the last statute, he is a Traitor,
and not for my guilt or crime. And for that I Solicitor.
Tilney, you say true;
was confessed by him, it was no otherwise than
all the subjects of the realm of England were
coonfessed in the days of king Henry 7. laid with gold lace, velvet hose, cut
Solicitor. " But now is the estate of this
realm quite other than it was in the days of
Henry 7. For now the pope is the greatest and boy after him, and his name captain
her majesty hath, but it was not so Fortescue.
then.
Tilney. All this concerneth my religion only.
Tilney. How know I the pope is her great est enemy
Hatton. Know not you how he invaded the realm of Ireland 2
Attorney. Know not you how he induced Mary
Tilney. No, Sir, in my conscience wherein I shall die, I never conspired any treason.
C. B. Manwood. Were not you sworn when you were made a pensioner How far different
is it to these actions, to be confessed, and to conceal Traitors 2 -
Tilney. Yea, Sir, but I was not then a Catholic, but now I ain; for which I thank God most heartily.
Puckering. Did not you say, if her majesty
Solicitor. You confess that you were privy
these Treasons; then we will prove directly that you did assent thereunto.
Then was read Ballard's Confession, wherein Ballard thinketh that Tilney did assent kill the queen, for saw him not dissent when told him these Treasons: likewise Tilney re quested him for some pension France when he came over.
Tilney. stand upon the assent.
Solicitor. Ballard affirmeth Babington said that you Tilney were one the six.
Tilney. Babington told him so! That proves
jesty's grant long
lity, neither any power
sworn
am not now charged withal. As for
Ballard's coming me, confess it; but
was such public manner, no man the
world could judge his coming for any such in
tent Treason for came openly the
day-time, not the night, and never came disguised.
came came;
grey cloak.
not disguised, but will tell you how being popish priest, came
sattin doublet, fair hat the newest fashion, the band being set with silver buttons; man
Solicitor. Abington's Confession
more with any seminary priest; but if there Tilney and Abington were disposed kill the
were any old priest in England, you would queen.
have him, if he were to be gotten for money Puckering. Babington said yesterday the
would forgive you this, you would never deal
that
Tilney. But what is this This only con bar, that Tilney would have had her majesty
cerneth my religion, which I was promised I should not be charged withal.
Attorney. No more you are for lands nor
oods, this is only an introduction to the Treason.
set upon her coach. -
Tilney. No, said not only the
Three Tuns Newgate-market, said might her majesty might set upon her coach,
and said more. But that proves not Then was read Tilney's own Confession, did consent.
wherein he confessed (which also was given
in evidence against Abington) that Abington
said, Why might not her majesty be as well
surprised as the queen of Scots Which words
he spake at the Three Tuns in Newgate High Treason.
market. He confessed, Ballard caine to his Tilney. tell you no, there chambers in Westminster, in his withdrawing ter intended my words.
chamber (as it was termed), where Ballard told him, He had provided a pension Windsor
France, and would for him and told him invasion intended against this realm He
C. Muna! ood. Your censure
was
your
confesseth, would have gone Scotland
have lived there among the Catholics, when on the manner.
Ballard went thither; and said, that Windsor inade him acquainted with Ballard.
Tilney. These things confess, but yet Treason hear treason talked
Attorney. Babington and Ballard reckoned Tilney for one the six kill the queen,
their confession appeareth.
Tilney. The first time that knew Babing
that Babington forsooth will when God knows man
statesman, gravity.
Attorney. You have said enough, we had
other evidence against you. Titney. How
Attorney. Because you have confessed such mat
assent, and your censure was kill the queen her coach.
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ton, was, that he came to my chamber in Jones. For concealing the Treason, Westminster, to crave mine acquaintance; I put me her Majesty's mercy; confess used him courteously, as appertained to a gen hastened Salisbury away.
tleman. The second time was at the Three Manwood. Then you deny not but Tuns in Newgate-market. And the third time. that you horsed him away Jury,
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was in the fields, and I never saw him else: that
I should trust him in so high a matter for three
times acquaintance, is altogether improbable.
As for Babington himself, albeit he be very betray my dearest friend, whom loved my
wise, yet is he altogether vain.
Hatton. Babington declared this volun
tarily, for who could accuse Tilney before Babington named Tilney?
Tilney. will tell you how meant my words Newgate-market. servant which faithful, knowing where his master's money
ownself; and discover Thomas Salisbury,
the best man my country, whom only made choice; else break my allegiance my sovereign, and undo myself and my
posterity for ever. And this was my case. TRAv ERs's ARRAIGNMENT.
Salisbury confessed acquainted John Tra vers with his Treasons, and that consented
say, would thief, could rob
my master, for such place his money unto him. And Travers said unto hitn,
this proves not that would rob his master,
would beyond the seas with him. Salisbury confesseth he exacted no Oath of Jones and
Travers when nequainted them, but that
proveth not that assented
protest before God, never intended any Also was proved that when Jones intended
And so, although her coach,
devising take away the master's money,
say, This way my master's money may
taken, and view when taken say that accessary. And you, Tilney, being
albeit used such words. said she might set upon
the same; for
Treason my life. Anderson. But his master's money
servant, knowing
have gone Ireland, now lately when was have been inhabited the Englishmen, Travers asked him what meant now, when his presence was necessary; and said, Mr. Salisbury came home, would surely stay him.
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Jones. Then said Jones the
sess this, and put me her inajesty's mercy
my case was hard and lamentable, either
they protested they would not discover him.
con
where among thieves which are
Then was read Culey's Confession, That amongst traitors, that were devising how kill Travers and Salisbury fled, and Travers called
her majesty, shew jesty might slain,
assent. Therefore Evidence.
what means her ma his name Lacon, and Salisbury called his natue
remedy Salisbury his horse
the Spanish camp, and there was acquainted then with Savage; and was proved against him,
tion. What time for
ride away with. Salis acquainted Jones with the
that wray
said Savage's sudden bravery would their matters.
manifestly proveth your the Jury consider their
Johnson, and that Culey would not change his
Tilncy. Then said Tilney unto the jury,
My very good countrymen friends and
name, because Travers.
had changed before.
fled and changed my name,
Jury, forasmuch am charged highly offended against the law, am now
according the law you. And therefore
you shall find this Evidence sufficient prove my guilt, you ought find me Guilty;
but you see your consciences that have answered fully each objection laid unto my charge, charge you find me not Guilty,
you will answer me the dreadful Day
Judgment. THE TRIAL of Jos Es.
First was read his Confession, That he said
John Travers Jones's house shire, Salisbury hath brought
said Travers
packing. But Jones lent
Lincolns-Inn-Fields: and how that Salisbury fled upon Jones's relation Babington's ap prehension. Also Salisbury confessed that
caused Jones protest would not discover him. Jones saith his FXamination, that
Salisbury never asked his assent, because always thought himself assured him. Also
had undone you all, thou saidst what remedy,
bury confessed
foreign invasion, and delivery the queen Scots, desiring his aid, which promised him
CHARNock's TRIAL.
Charnock. confess that Ballard did make
me acquainted with the invasion the realm, and the other Treasons, and thereupon
sounded Savage, who answered was not his
own man, but said there was one the court
who should have done that long since, and that was Morganist. -
Then was read Bahington's Confession, that
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Jones said Salisbury, What have you done? Charnock promised him his command You have undone us all. This was the effect ment, and Babington told him the queen
the Evidence which was given against him. Scots liked their actions. And Ballard's
Catholic,
owas and doubted
because
the troubled for my religion and conscience.
have Solicitor. Nay, Travers, thou didst for tried Treason; for when Jones told you Salisbury
was time packing; and you with you, Culey mean.
and that had your
Travers.
for his priesthood. And said little else, one that seemed not care what Evidence
came against him, but was resolute hanged.
He confessed nothing his examination, denied had any speech with Babington,
saving salutations. He confessed he served
priest,
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Confession was read, That he told Charnock at large, and Charnock liked very well, and said he would do the best he could herein. And
Savage's Confession was read, which was, that Babington moved Charnock to be one of the
six, and Charnock told Savage that Babington moved him also.
Charnock. That I said to Babington I would
be at his commandinent, it is very true; for
THE TRIAL of GAGE.
First, was given Evidence that Gage knew Ballard priest, and was reconciled, and gave lodging unto Ballard, and attended Bal lard his man when went into the North
provoke the people rebellion Also when the matter was discovered, lent Savage
horse Croydon, and directed him one Savage's father's men, who should help
Babington was my good friend in divers re him away Also that lent Babington
spects, and therefore I thought it pertained to apparel Then was shewed forth his
courtesy, to say I remained at inent.
command own confession, which was, that Ballard told
Solicitor. Nay, thou didst offer *34bington's commandment this action Treason.
the Queen's death, Charnock promised in.
disposed him this action, and that Then Gage was asked the Lord Chief
offered spend his life, wherein Babington Baron Manwood, Wherefore fled into the should direct him. Then was read Charnock's Woods?
Then was Babington's Confession read, which
ciled Ballard. —Also Charnock's Confession was, That talking Paul's with Charnock was read, That Gage borrowed apparel him
own Confession, wherein apparel Savage
into the woods himself.
confessed lent and that fled
Gage stoutly and fiercely answered, For com pany.
BeltAMY's TRIAL.
him should have
and that lodged Ballard
confessed, that during
barn: Also confessed that
new world shortly, safety Also
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Savage and
Charnock.
when was
val’s-Inn, and
camp together, and Savage brought me ac well, and Donn) had conspired the -queen's
both served the Spanish
He confessed that the noise the country was, that they (that say Babington, Barne
quainted with Ballard. As for Savage, because knew was excellent soldier, man skil
death, and how that after that brought them meat into the woods, and lodged them his house. Also Evidence was given, that one coming Bellamy's house seek for the trai
ful languages, and learned besides: when
met him here England, was glad renew
old acquaintance with him. That should tors, telling him they conspired the queen's
consent Ballard the day August, see
(if you please) what probability there the
contrary: For the 4th August Ballard
was apprehended, and before apprehension only seemed very clownish, blunt,
Ballard sent letter Mr. Secretary, offering wilful and obstinate papist.
discover all; myself was the bearer the letter, and delivered one Mr. Secretary's men: what likelihood then, that know ing this letter after that Ballard was taken, would consent Babington kill the queen, that consented Ballard the
of August; Ballard being apprehended the 4th of August, and before that time had written
Mr. Secretary, and myself was the mes senger?
Then this other Jury went house agree upon their Verdict, and that time was the first Jury agreed, which came the bar; and alderman Martin being their Foreman, spake for them, and said that they found
the five prisoners Guilty; and further, that they knew not what lands, tenements, goods chattels the prisoners had, &c. the Clerk
Forthwith was the other Inquest agreed their Verdict, and found Gage and Bellamy also
Hatton. Savage confronted thee
thy face,
the Crown set down the Verdict, and dis charged the Inquest that service. of
and avouched these things thy face.
Charnock. For flying away with my friend, Guilty the Treasons they were indicted
fulfilled the part friend therein.
Halton. To perform thy friendship, thou
didst break thy allegiance thy sovereign. Charnock. Therein have offended.
Anderson. You the Jury, you have now
heard their several answers large: together
Then Puckering, the Queen's Serjeant, craved Judgment Death against the Prisoners.
Sandes. Then said Sandes, the Clark the Crown: Edward Abington, thou hast been in dicted High Treason, and thereupon arraign ed, and hast pleaded not Guilty, thy country hath found thee Guilty; what hast thou say
and consider thereof your consciences.
Then the Jury, upon this Evidence and their for thyself, wherefore Judgment and Execution
Answers, went house agree upon Death should not given against thee their Verdict; and these five Prisoners were Abington. My good lords, sithence have
sent away from the bar. been tried the law, and am found Guilty Then Bellamy and Gage were called the offence against the law, am contented
bar, and new inquest were called and ap abide the punishment due unto my guilt. The peared the bar, and Evidence was given Inquest cannot accuse, forasmuch they
against the two Prisoners sort ensuing. WOL.
thought their consciences the Evidence out.
death, denied knew whom they were; whereas the same time he had them his
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1155] STATE TRIALS, 28 Eliz. 1586. —Trial of Edward Abington, [l 156
ficient to condemn me; howbeit, that brainless Hatton. Then promise thee shall be youth Babington, whose proud stomach and paid.
ambitious mind incensing him to commit most Then the Clerk of the Crown demanded the abominable Treasons, hath been the cause to like the rest, who answered little where shed the blood of others guiltless in his actions. upon they received Judgment Death, ac But I cry not vengeance against him, for I am cording their demerits.
contented to die, being condemned to die. Only On the 20th the same month, John Bal this one petition to you, my good lords, I make: lard, Anthony Babington, John Savage, Robert I have one sister, whose preferment also hath Barnewell, Chidiock Titchbourne, Charles Til
miscarried ; wherefore if it might please her majesty, with the revenues of my lands in some sort to provide for her : If I live, I will endea vour to be thankful ; and if I- die, I will pray for her.
Then the Clerk of the Crown demanded the like of Tilney; who said,
ney and Edward Abington, were drawn on hurdles from the Tower their Execution to
St. Giles's Fields, being the place where they
used meet; where was erected scaffold, and thereupon gallows.
John Ballard the priest, the principal con spirator, confessed that was guilty those things for which was condemned, but pro
Tilney. And I, my good lords, am able to
say nothing in deterring of my Judgment. This tested they were never enterprised him upon humble suit must I make to your honours; I any hope preferment, but only, said, owe in London about 2 or 300l. and I beseech for the advancement true Religion. He your honours to procure my friends to pay it craved pardon and forgiveness persons,
whom his doings had been any scandal, and made end making his prayers himself Latin, not asking her majesty forgiveness, other wise than ‘if he had offended. '
Anthony Babington also confessed, that was come die, had deserved howbeit (as Ballard before) protested that was not
led into those actions upon hope preferment, for any temporal respect; nor had ever at
not very much, and I have inore owing une: I deed lawful and meritorious. He craved for beseech that my debts may be paid with that giveness whom had any way offended;
for discharge of my conscience.
Then the Clerk of the Crown demanded the
like of Jones; who said,
Jones. I beseech your honours to be a means to her majesty for mercy, for I desiring to be counted a faithful friend, am now condemned for a false traitor. The love of Thomas Salis bury hath made une hate myself, but God knows
how far I was from intending any Treason. But if mercy be not to be had, I beseech your
tempted them, but that was persuaded honours this; I owe some sums of money, but reasons alledged this effect, That was
which is owing me. Morcover, my good lords,
the lands I have, which I had by descent from iny father, at the marriage of a gentlewoman
which is now my wife, were intailed unto ine, and the heirs male of my body; I beseech you soune consideration may be had of my posterity.
Hatton. Jones, did not you tell me that your lands were fee-simple, for an argument of your innocency *
Jones. Yea, sir, so my lands are; but at the
time of my nuarriage they were intailed as I tell Ott.
Then the Clerk of the Crown demanded the like of Travers; who said,
only owe may
Then the Clerk of the Crown demanded the like Charnock; who said,
Charrock. be’eech your honour, Mr. Vice Chamberlain, get her majesty pardon me.
would gladly also have been resolved whe ther his lands should have been confiscate
her majesty, whether they should desceni his brother; but howsoever, his request was
the lords, and others the commissioners there present, that consideration might had one whose mouey had received for lands, which
had passed Fine for, for which the con veyance was void law.
