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stoun, saying, that hee knew e not how hee
come; declares, that hee thought my lord had the morrow, and hee answering that he was
Depones, that hee knew not that the maister Depomes, that the maister directed him
was ridden Falkland, vintil after his maies send for Andrew Ruthwen, be readinesse
ties comming Sanct. Iohnstoun, that An ryde with them the morrow four houres
drew Ruthwen told him, because the deponer the morning.
enquyred Andrew Ruthwen, where the mais Declares, that, they comming Falkland,
ter and hee had bene, and that Andrew an about seuen houres the morning, the inois swered they had bene Falkland; and that, ter stayed ludging beside the palace, and
Apud Falkland, August, 1600 presence the Lords Chancellar, Trea surer, Aduocate, Comptrollar, and sir George liome Spot, James Melvill, knichts. -
ANDR. Ew IIendersoun, sworne and examin ed, and demanded what purpose was betwixt
him and the earle night the fourth
Gowrie, vppon Monday this instant the said
Depones, that the earle en quyred him what would doing upon
earles chamber
directed the depomer see what the king was doing and, the deponer finding his initie-tie the close comming forth, past back and Ruthwen was the yarde, when my lord was told the maister, who immediatlie addressed
the maister having spoken with the king, his maiestle come forward v. ith them, and that this conference betwixt the deponer and Andrew
there. And Andrew Ruthwen shew the depo ner, that Andrew Hendersoun was directed
the maister shew my lord that his maiestie was comming.
Depones also that, his opinion, the mais
ter could not haue drawne the king my lords house, without my lords knowledge and that,
himselfe his highnesse, and spake with his majestie good space bc. neth the equerie; and, after his maiestie was on horse-back, the mais ter commes the deponer, and commands him fetche their horses, and bade him haste him, loued my lords honour and his, and aduertise my lord that his maiestie and hee would there incontinent, and that his ma iestie would quiet and, the deponer en quyring the maister, should present
when hee heard the tumult, was resolved
inis heart the maister had done his maiestie
wrong, and that no trewe christian can think
otherwise, but that was high treason, at lie, hee did bid him leap and followe him, and tempted against highnesse the maister
and the lord. -
Depones also that, his opinion, the kings
whole companie was within dozen men. Sic subscribitur, M. W. RyN
not away vintill spake with the king; and the maister hauing spoken with the king, breach of the park wal, turned backe and
bade the deponer ride away; and the deponer
making his return possible haste Sanct 22 August, 1600. Iohnstoun, sand my lord his chamoer Maister William Rynd sworne and re-exa about ten houres, who left the companie hee
mined, euer heard the earle Gowrie was speaking with, and come the deponer, vtter his opinion anent the dutie wise and asked, Hath my brother sent letter with man the execution high enterprise you The deponer answered, No, but they
Declares that, being out the countrie, hee will heere incontinent, and bade the de has diuerse times heard him reason that poner desire my lord cause prepare the dim
matter; and that hee was euer that opinion her. Immediatlie therafter, my lord took the that hee was not wise man, that, hauing in deponer the cabinet, and asked him, tended the execution high and dangerous How his maicstie took with the maister his purpose, communicate the salue any but brother? The deponer answered, Very well, him selfe, because, keeping him selle,
maisters shouldier. Therafter my lord enquyr ed, there was manie the hunting with the king The deponer answered, that took
heed, but they who were accustomed ride with his majestie, and some Englishmen were there; and that my lord enquyred what special
coulde not discouered nor disappointed which the deponer declared before vn-required
the comptroller, and maister William Cow
per, minister Perth; and, hearing the depo
sitions Andrew Hendersoun red, and being enquyred vpon his conscience what thought
and that his maiestie laide his hand other the
the fact that was committed against his ma men were with his maiestie, and that the de
iestie, declares that upon his saluation that beleeues Andrew Hendersoun has declared the circumstances trulie. Sic subscribitur,
M. W. Ry. ND. o
poner answered, hee did see none but my lord duke. And within an hour therafter, when the deponent came from his owne house, the earle bid him put secreit and plait
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desired him to tary and take vp my lords din ner; and about half an hour after twelue my lord commanded him to take vp the first ser uice; and, when the deponer was commanded to take up the second seruice, the maister and William Blair came into the hal to my lord.
thing should aile him, hee woulde make such promise his brother they would craue him and the kings maiestie enquyring what promise they would craue He answered, that
would bring his brother. goes forth, and lokkes the dore the rounde vpon his majestie and the deponer, hauing first taken
the king sworne that hee should not cry, nor open the windoe.
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sleeues, for he had an Heylandman to take, saide the kings maiestie with abhominable which the deponer did incontinent; and about oathes, That, hee would keep silence,
And his maiestie enquyring the deponer The deponer remembreth him selfe, that what was He answered. seruant my
Andrew Ruthwen came before the maister a lords. And his maiestie asking the deponer,
certaine space, and spake, with my lord quyet my lord would anie euill him the de the table, but heard not the particular poner answered, As God shall indge my purpose that was amongst them. And soule, shall die first. And, the deponer
soone the maister came the hal, my lord preising have opened the windoe, the mais
ter entered, and said, Sir, there remedie, God, you must die; and, hauing loose garter his hands, preissed have bound his makebreakes for makilduy; and the deponer maiesties hands, and the deponer pulled the sent his boy for his gantlet and steil bonnet; garter out maister Alexanders hand. And
and the whole company raise from the table and the deponer, hearing the noyes their foorth-going, supponed they were going
and seeing my lord passe the Inshe, and then the maister did put one hands not the Shoe-gate, the deponer did cast the his maiesties mouth, haue staied him gantlet the pantrie, and caused his boy take speak, and held his other arme about his hienes his steil bonnet his owne house and fol neck: And that this deponer pulled the mais lowed my lord the Inshe, and returning ters hand from his hienesse mouth, and opened back with his maiestie the lodging, breing the windoe and then his maiestie cried out
directed get drinke. And the maister came thereat, wherupon his hienes seruant came the deponer, and bid him cause maister the gate, and this depomer did run and open William Rynd send him the key the gal the dore the turnpyke heade, whereat John
lerie chamber, who past and deliuered the Ramsay entered; and the deponer stoode key the maister; and immediatlie my lord the chamber vntil did see Iohn Ramsay followed vp, and did speak with the maister, giue the maister ane stroke, and thereafter and came downe againe, and directed maister priuilie conuoyed him selfe downe the turn Thomas Cranstoun the deponer"to come pyke his owne house and the deponers his lordship his maiesties chamber. And wife enquyring him what the fraie meaned that my lord directed him the gal The deponer answered, that the kings maiestie Herie his brother and immediatlie my lord would haue been twise stikked, were not he
followed vp, and commanded the deponer
byde there with his brother, and doe anie
thing that hee bade him. The deponer enquyr
releeued him. Sic subscribitur, ANDREw IHENDERsou with my hand.
Further, the saide Andrew Hendersoun de
ed the master, What haue yee do, sir?
The maister answered, Yee must goe heere, pones, That, after his returning from Falkland
and tarry votill come backe, for will take upon the fifth this instant, maister John the key with mee. lokked the deponer Montcrief enquyring him where had the rounde within the chamber, and took beene He answered, That had beene be
the key with him. Shortly therafter, the maister returned, and the kings maiestie with
yond the bridge Erne; and sayes, that
gaue that answere maister Iohn, because my lord commanded him to let no man knowe that
Jhim, the saide cabinet the rounde and
the maister, opening the dore, entered with
the king into the said rounde; and his verie direction him was to come backe with his
was ride Falkland; and that my lords entrie, couering his head, pulled out the de brother maister Alexanders answere, and
poners dagger, and held the same maies leave Andrew Ruthwem ties breast, saying, Remember you my fa maister.
await upon the Sic subscribitur,
with my hand.
thers murther yee shall now die for it; and
the deponcr threw the same out the maisters inand, and swore, that, God shall indge his
soule, the maister had retained the dagger
his hand the space that man may six opening the windoe, maister Alexander said
minting his hienes heart with the dagger,
ANDREw HENDERsov
steppes, would have striken the king the him, Will thou not helpe? Jilts with But wanting the dagger, and the thow will make all die.
beyde thee, Sic subscribitur,
with my hand,
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72. The Arraignment and Judgment of Captain Thomas LEE, at the Sessions-house near Newgate, for High Treason: 43 ELIz.
A. D. 1600.
[From authentic MS. lent the Editor. ]
The INDICTMENT. say. have lost great deal blood majesty's service, and done good service
‘THAThe plotted and compassed to raise Ireland.
• Sedition and Rebellion to the queen's ma Att. Gen. That we shall see anon; and pro • jesty's person, to deprive her of her crown ceeded upon the Indictment: where shewed • and dignity, take away her life, commit her how, the late Rebellion that Arch-traitor • people to slaughter, alter the form of Govern Essex. For, said he, the nobility draw their • ment and Religion; and upon this wicked honour and dignity the Queen, the Stars • resolution, on the 12th day of Feb. 1600, in take the light from the Sun; and when they • the afterhoon about the hours of four and five, enter into any rebellions and traitorous prac • he the said captain Lee repaired to the cham tices against her majesty, they deprive then • ber of one Robert Crosse, (sic MS. ) knt. selves the light, were, that glory and
the parish Giles the Fields, pur honour which before-time they received from “pose discover his plot him, and per her, the chief and fountain all their light: “suade the said Robert Crosse consent and doubted not call those persons
join with him; namely the royal traitors, who, whilst they stood, were nobie
men; and now, failing their allegiance, lost their titles. In the late Rebellion of this Trai
palace our sovereign lady, being then
Westminster, and then and there lay vio
lent hands her sacred person, and take tor Essex, this Lee came flagrante crimine, and
her prisoner; thinking that means set liberty the earls Essex and Southampton,
and other Traitors now prison. But the
said Robert Crosse not consenting that quainted, and loved the earl: but they traitorous practice this Thomas Lee himself fusing, would needs have offered much repaired the said royal palace between the the queen's majesty; but with what mind, hours and the same night, and pressed practice will discover.
into the presence, even the Privy-chamber Lee. true, would have been the first door, with purpose have taken the person man should have gone against him whilst
other traitorous designs. But there that ventured against any, have defended the manner was apprehended, and examined, and queen.
offered his service the Lord-Admiral, and Mr. Secretary, pretended, kil; the earl, which said could do, being well ac
our said sovereign lady, and performed his thought him traitor, and would have ai
“so committed
prison. ’
Att. Gen. How you meant that will plain anon. —After this, came sir Henry Nevil, gentleman noble blood, and uttered
To this being asked, whether
not He answered, Not Guilty
were Guilty, manner
and form there set down. And whom his mind him concerning the practice the
he would tried? Said, God and the coun try, might see his Jury. He said farther, (protesting was not Guilty any intent) that my Lord Admiral had long sought his life, and now he was like have
The Jury called, took exception saying, liked not his face; but urged
Indictment; and after that came sir Robert Cross, you shall hear, and opened his whe purpose large persuade him. That these worthy men deserving honour for their loy alty, refused, and revealed his vile plot good
one, time. And thus much he had coofessed under shew his hand. + other reasons, challenged him peremptorily. Lee. What have set my band to, cannot
But that, the Judges told him, could not al
tell; but am sure had never such intent you would persuade the jury had.
Att. Gen. That proved by
Robert Crosse, what you meant when you went about persuade him.
Lee. persuaded him not and he will not say so.
Att. Well; shall speak before your
lowed that case.
Capt. Lee. Then ou will.
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the end the calling
Treason was; namely, intend lay violent
hands upon her majesty, take away her
life; raise Rebellion even the intent was face. Treason, could
act.
Justice,
and impannelling, advertised the Jury what
Att. Gen. That stood the bar, guilty
would prove him that That upon Thursday about night capt. inany foul Treasons. Lee, came lodging, being ready
discovered any overt Then Robert Crosse was sworn, and set sight the prisoner; and began teli
Lee. Nay for your wit and learning, you abroad, and told him, should not go out,
shall never
Though yet take
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care not what you can yet must speak with him; and taking
him aside, spoke him these matters
Treason, and said, that half dozen resolute men, &c.
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Lee here interrupted him, saying: Nay, Lee lean'd hard upon him, and said, was one
ood Robin Crosse, speak
the truth. the wonders
give him leave action with the earl
God that was not this Essex. Why? said Mr.
well acquainted, and
Mr. Attorney willed Lee
speak upon his oath.
Lee replied, would nothing but put him
Poynes. was
mind the circumstance and said, Good Itobin, remember how began.
Sir Robert said would. Thus then you spake me:—I marvel what will become these matters; man might brave act set those lords liberty. Why how quoth Marry Walter Rawleigh might get him eter nal honour and love more than ever he can other
wise would procure her majesty's warrant
much with my lord Essex, answered he. Then they paused. And capt. Lee asked, Whether the queen were supper? Mr. Poynes answered, No.
Att. Mark, the rest was but bring this.
Mr. Poynes told Lee farther, perhaps might good service, were well ac quainted with the earl, was likely knew somewhat of the Plot. Not answered Lee but you shall hear more villanies and knaveries yet.
Att. Mark: what meant that speech?
To this capt. Lee could not deny but spake it; but said, how was there had any company had any dagger any thing
about me, that might shew meant the queen any harm No, had not, neither did mean any such thing; and for my being the
free them, which taking her person.
might compass under answered, you may Then Lee replied,
sure will not
half dozen resolute men, such might have access the presence, would step unto the queen, and kneel before her, and never rise till she had signed warrant, and then send
the Lord Admiral, and never stir till the earls
Essex and Southampton were brought the
queen's presence, they might And then Privy-chamber, door, had been there 500
named Henry Nevil, sir George Gifford,
selves. objected, how
Jarvis Clifton, times, and never was noted. And what reason Weston, and them had for my lord Essex, adventure any some should offer such thing. have spent my blood her ma
come upon us, and remove from her ma jesty's service, and would again.
jesty. He answered, we might keep any body Attorney. You mark, there was love be
out shutting the door, and telling them that tween him and the traitor Essex. And then
offered come that any harm came Mr. Attorney caused Letter read, which the queen, she should otherwise than was written the behalf of Lee the now
well,
which upon
with protestation, saying, never meant
an actor myself, persuade any other
And what wretch am thought
their peril and this was all. To deputy the earl Essex: “That knew Robert answered, would sleep was for one place what would
and farther, What unreasonable thing Lee. But did persuade you, Robert, was for any require that his friends hands,
his colour, that was pale, his countenance stern, and his face having great drops sweat stand
was extreme pale, and great sweat, and frequently asked, Whether her majesty was ready supper and, Whether the Council would there this posture
was seized, and examined, the next day had
his Trial, and Crofts's Evidence and his own Confession, condemned, and carried away
Tyburn where owned that had been indeed great offender: but this design was very innocent; and having moreover pro
tested, that had never entertained the least thought against the queen, was there exe
cuted. And this, the times were, appeared very seasonable piece rigour. ” Camden.
ing it. ” When
“On the 12th kinsman
the honour Crofts, captain
cane near him, capt.
February, Thomas Lea Henry Lea, who had wore the garter) told Robert
man war, that would be glorious enterprize for six brave mettled
fellows the queen. and compel her discharge Essex, Southampton, and the rest
that were prison. He was man himself great assurance and resolution, had com imanded company Ireland, was very inti
that were out of time. He desired his lord
ship take notice the bearer capt. Lee, vil one near allied him, and that suffered for
lain for that never meant? For my lord him; one that did good service any,
Essex, indeed, loved and honoured him, when himself was Ireland, and one that
long thought him honest man and was well seated for service any; thus,
good-subject. spake these words with if; whatsoever he did for the bearer, he would ac
such thing could done. knowledge for himself: and con
Attorney. Why pressed you the Privy cluded. ”
chamber door such time, where you were Then likewise was read the Confession of not wont come? -
And then was shewed the Examination of mate with Tir-Oen, and an absolute creature William Poynes, (who was himself the Fleet) of the earl of Essex's. This did Crofts imme this purpose: That saw capt. Lee press diately discover the Council; insomuch that
towards the Privy-chamber door, and stand Lea was sought for, and found the dusk very near, and mistrusting the worst, drew to the evening about the door the queen's wards hion. When came near, marked Privy-chamber. He seemed very thoughtful,
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man in England, saving Henry Lee. Att. This being but the prologue suing tragedy, would give taste
practices and treasons the earl and his complices.
Lee. He doubted the treason would light on some of them that held the earl traitor.
Seminaries and Priests, entertaining them
Mansfield riding his coach after he was ap
prehended, that shewed himself guilty, and willed sir Robert should be sworn.
deal with the king make himself king
Spain and the pope, England.
Lee. Who! my Seminaries and Priests nay,
Essex
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1407] STATE TRIALS, Eliz. 1600–Arraignment Captain Lee, [1408
capt. Lee to this purpose, That he loved and namely, that the marshal was well known honoured the earl of Essex as much as any not such things, far less consequence,
that the earl Essex used this capt. Lee
messenger Tyrone; and Tyrone made him his
bedfellow, and capt. Lee brought message back against sir Robert Mansfield.
without the earl's privity and consent. Again, en the earl Essex made privatero jour the ney the then house the said Lee, where
Essex, the said Christ. Blunt lay sick, and within day after, Christopher sent him Tyrone.
Whereat confused noise there was, That of his Indictment.
he was villaim defend Traitor. Mr. Attorney urged, That was very likely
Mr. Attorney proceeded shew the queen's that this man had been made acquainted with
great grace sending him the said earl, and these late practices; which Lee with protesta
the contempt and indignities offered those tion denied.
lionourable persons and counsellors sent call Mr. Attorney. Nay, could not but
him
The firming
his allegiance.
Justice spake this point, con own knowledge what the Attor
must have did,
crimine,
meaning, that he should offer, kill the earl Essex, fiagrante that sort, and after enter into this
ney said, much after the manner was deli plot and practice. Mark, said the Attorney,
vered the earl's Arraignment. The Attor ney, continued he, would his own knowledge affirm, that the associates and complices
the earl this practice, were these three sorts: either Atheists, Papists, men broken estates: for he had looked into them all
particularly. Then named Christ. Blunt
and John Davis, known Papists: Catesby been of resolution that should have under
and Tresham likewise; the last which said was stock, that was genere minar Dei, and was that abused the Lord-keeper Essex house; Salisbury also named notable villain, and these seven years together laid out for the Lord-Chief-Justice, and
rest said could speak.
taken such thing, and such would not fear displease her majesty for half hour,
To these Confessions read, capt. Lee an swered nothing, not belonging the matter
said they might ‘force’ her majesty it: mark this word, “force,” (which,
member, was some part his own Contes
sion) “Go unto her, and never leave her she had done it. ”
Lee. Why did say, with an If; and then
am not fool, but know they must have
please her her life after but never meant have been actor myself.
The Court, affirmed was Treason under the take “force' her majesty do any thing
against her will.
plain Capt. Lee. never undertook
Mr. Attorney. Besides Ireland,
proved, how held intelligence with Mr. Attorney urged his words sir Robert
Sir Robert Mansfield affirmed, That capt. Lee should say, that had humbly sued he too much disliked those Pater-noster fellows her majesty this twelvemonth, that might
the earl Essex, had confessed. Then Sir Robert protested would neither wror there was some mention of setter between him, nor any man; and but for this cause. them; but could not well hear what. Then was had no reason think otherwise than well
read capt. Lee's confession that point, how capt. Lee.
sir Christ. Blunt, being marshal, sent him
Tyrone, and when came, found him very
peremptory, using insolent speeches, and con
demning our nation base people, and said
the earl Essex was sent kill him, but
should not compass it; any his slaves might tnany ways having passed the danger the
easily kill the earl, but would not take the law, being full cruelty and blood.
life any. And further, would (meaning Capt. Lee answered, was the worst this
the earl Essex) follow his Plot, would her majesty did for him, pardon him.
make him the greatest England. Capt. Lee Mr. Attorney. Hark, how ungrateful
had them read out they left- out much Capt. Lee. Nay, humbly thank her mis matter that should be known. jesty for that her grace; but had been better
Mr. Attorney would not have any further for me had died then. have lost grea: thing read, and pressed further, the circum deal blood since, and now am like eco stances that Lee had confessed, that made him worse: and for that said am bloody
think the earl Essex know
going; man and cruel; protest have been tier
employed some service, wherein might
have some throats cut had done somewhat Capt. i. ee seemed
and now thought
and cared not live, his enemies were inau, and great.
Mr. Attorney urged her majesty's pardon him heretofore; for said, he was mas
bring him his end— take some exceptor.
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majesty's service forward, and indeed in fair God's mercy for pardon, pronounced Judgment;
fight I would do the worst against her ma which took patiently.
jesty's enemies : but when they submitted They asked him, what had say
to my mercy, I ever used them but as be answered, nothing; but desired iny lord Lon came a soldier and a gentleman, as merciful don, that might have one sent him, for
as any.
My lord of London told him, he knew it was
He should have his right; nobody should wronged. —So the Court broke up: Captain Lee still protesting never intended
any such thing against the queen was laid
his charge; which continued affirm after Capt. Lee. What? I am not a fool to be wards Mr. Pasfield, whom confessed
a common thing in Ireland, they would not be
lieve a man was dead till his head were off; and
so you would not have any body persuaded liked those Paternoster fellows; but desire that you were a traitor, unless her majesty minister, and receive the Sacrament: and (God bless her) were dead.
Lee. No, my lord, I never meant any such thing. You know, my lord, it was ever my
further desire, my lord chief justice, that my son may have wrong, and that may have that little that had got together, and should leave behind him; for was his right, and his son might prove honest man, and - his country good service one day.
fault to be loose and lavish of my tongue; and
that was my fault now, and I am like to pay for it.
Then the Jury were put together, who quickly found him Guilty.
Upon Verdict given, Mr. Attorney said, Now capt. Lee, you may do well to confess this mat
ter, what you know, and who set you on.
set on like a dog upon a bear; nobody set me
on, for I endeavoured nothing.
Mr. Recorder, with a very grave admonition
to him, to make him see his fault and
his other sins very freely, even taking his death upon He died the next day Tyburn very Christianly, confessing other vices, but still
denying this.
man
Lord jesuit
his case.
London. What? you would not have priest
Capt. Lee. No, am Protestant: never
73. The Trial Sir CHRISTOPHER BLUNT, Sir CHARLEs DAv ERs, Sir Joux DAvis, Sir G1 LLY MERRICK, and HENRY Cu FFE, Westminster, for High Treason: EL1z. March 1600. "
THE Commissioners were, The earl Not Indictment, because the Indictment charges
tingham, Lord High Admiral, the lord Hunsdon, Lord Chamberlain, Mr. Secretary Cecil,
Popham, sir John Fortescue, Chancellor the Exchequer, Mr. Secretary Herbert, and di vors the Judges.
The Commission being read, the Court pro
cceded the reading the Indictment. After
which the Clerk asked them they were Guilty the Indictment, not Guilty.
that they intended and compassed the Death and Destruction the Queen. ’
Wherever the subject rebelleth, riseth forcible manner over-rule the royal will and power the king, the wisdom and foresight the laws this land maketh this
construction his actions, that intendeth deprive the king both crown and life; for
Sir Christ. Blunt. My lords, we desire know whether we may not confess part Indictment, and plead Guilty the rest.
Your pleading must general the whole, either Guilty not Guilty.
the
the law judgeth not but the intent
Queen's Counsel.
mystery quiddity
clusion warranted
the fact the intent, the fact.
This construction no
law, but infallible con reason and experience: garland, mere out
for the crown not
Whereupon they pleaded Not ëns, and ward ornament, but consists pre-eminence
substantial Jury was impanelled, which con and power; and therefore when the subject sisted Aldermen London, and other gen will take upon him give law the king, and
tlemen good credit.
Sir Blunt, sir Charles Davers, and sir John
Davis, confessed, That was their design come the queen with strong force, that
they might not resisted, and require
her divers Conditions and Alterations of Go
make the sovereign and commanding power become subject and commanded, such subject layeth hold the crown, and taketh the sword
exam verminent; nevertheless they intended per ples both home and abroad manifest; and
sonal harn the queen herself, and that was the reason why they could not confess the whole
See fuller account this Trial, p. 1415; but Merrick and Cuffe's Speeches are the end this Trial, and not there, we chose not
omit this, which introduces them. WQL.
therefore when their words testify one thing, and their deeds another, they are but like the protestations used Manlius, lieutenant Ca tiline, who conspired against the state Rome, and yet began his letter, Deos hominesque tes
tamur, nos nihil aliud, &c. denying they intend T
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any thing against their country, but only ing Essex-House, was not there by force provide for their own safety. —But admitting and compulsion, but freely and voluntarily that the Protestation the prisoners was far there was distribution the action, soune toue, that they had not that time their were make good the house, and others
minds formed and distinct cogitation have destroyed the queen's person, yet nothing more variable and mutable than the mind of
man; and especially Honores mutant mores when they were once aloft, and had the queen
their hands, and were peers my lord Essex's parliament, who could promise what mind they would then be? especially when considered that my lord Essex his arraign ment defended his first action imprisoning the privy counsellors, pretence that was forced
his unruly company that them selves would not have had, would not seem to have had that extreme and devilish wicked
ness mind, lay violent hands the queen's sacred person; yet what must done satisfy the multitude and secure their party,
enter the city; and the one part held corres pondence with the other; and treasons there can accessaries, are principals.
the Consultations Drury-House, was perfect Treason itself, because the compass ing the queen's Destruction, which Judg
ment law was concluded and implied that consultation, was Treason the very though: and cogitation, that thought be proved
an overt act: that same consultation was an
overt act, though had not been upon list Names and articles writing, much more being upon matter writing and again, the
going into the city was pursuance and carry ing the enterprize against the court, and not desisting departing from it.
The example remembered, who possession, and the rightful inheritors but infants) could never sleep quiet his bed till they were made away; much less expected, that Catilinary knot and combination rebels (who have made
many Treason against the prince
conspire execute one manner, and another manner,
must then the question. Richard the third may (though were king
some them execute
yet their act, though different
the act them who conspire, reason
an insurrection without so much as the fune of
proved
guilty open Rebellion;
title) would ever endure, that queen, who
had been their sovereign, and had reigned
many years such renown and policy, should keep and make good place retreat,
continue longer alive, than should make for their own turn.
those who issued out into the city; and fortisyed and Larricadoed the same house, making provision muskets, powder, Pelets,
After this the aforesaid sir Christ. Blunt, sir
Charles Davers, and sir John Davis said, That holding and defending and was busy, for now they were better informed, and had entered ward and noted actor that defence and re into deeper consideration the matter, the sistance, made against the queen's forces were sorry they had given the Court much brought against her majesty's lieutenant. trouble, and had not confessed the Indictment
first. However, the Queen's Counsel pro
was further proved, that some few days fore the rebellion, had with great heat and violence displaced certain gentlemen who were lodged house close Essex-House, and there posted divers my lord Essex's followers and accomplices. —It was also proved that the afternoon before the Rebellion, Merrick with great company others, who were after wards the action, had procured be played before them the play deposing king Richard the second; neither was, casual, but play bespoke Merrick and when was told him
duced their Evidence the Jury, which con sisted principally their several Confessions,
and the rest of the Evidence used the earls Essex and Southampton,
tioned before the said Trial. Against Henry Cuffe was given
the Trial men
Evidence Charles Daver's Confession, who charged
him, when there was debating the several enterprizes which they should undertake, that
did ever bind firmly and resolutely for at tempting the court. Also the earl Essex's Accusation under hand avouched hitn
his face, that was
one the players; that the play was old, and they should have loss playing because few would come there were forty shillings extraordinary given for and was played.
Upon this Evidence the Jury went from bar, and after some time returned and brought them Guilty; and accordingly they ceived Sentence Death; and were als exe cuted Tyburn, except Christopher Blunt, and Charles Davers, who, being nobly des. cended, were beheaded upon Tower-Hill.
On the 13th March, Merrick and Cuffe were drawn Tyburn when they were come
the gallows, Cuffe spake follows:
am brought hither pay my last debt
But the chief evidence Henry Nevil, which de scribed and set out the whole manner of his
practising with him.
Cuffe. my being within Essex-House the
day the Rebellion foundation charge me with High-Treason, you may well charge
lion that within grate with treason: and
him his Treasons.
was declaration
Drury-House,
more treason than the child the mother's
belly child.
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nature, and suffer for crimes committed against God, my prince and my country; and
cannot but discern the infinite justice God, when reflect the multitude my
against such, had unwarily espoused this unhappy cause.
Five days after, March 18, Christ. Blunt and sir Cha. Davers were executed on Tower
Hill. Davers bore his death with most Christian calmness and composure, having first craved God's pardon and the queen's, whom
1413] STATE TRIALS, Eliz. 1600. —and others, for High Treason. [1414
offences,
rity my punishment will make way for my
whom not that depend
assuredly hope rise again Christ: would thought any one my own merits, which absolutely
enmity. When
scaffold, inallner
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Christopher Blunt came upon the
expressed himself the following
can little doubt but the seve.
mercy. We are exposed here sad spectacles and
admission into the embraces
instances human frailty; the death we are Grey's, who was there present,
undergo carries frightful aspect, (for
even the best men desire life) besides, that full ignominy terror; however,
the portion the best saints, with
acknowledged
from any injury purely the earl
had been
discard, but place my entire trust and de
pendance
“My lords, and you that present, although “I must coufess that were better fitting the ‘little time have breathe, bestow the
same asking God forgiveness for my mani
fold and abominable sins, than
other discourse, especially having both perfection speech, and God knows,
memory, reason late grievous wound: yet satisfy those that are present what course hath been held me this late en
the atonement my Saviour's am fully persuaded, that whoever
blood.
feels
whilst
earthly punishment, chastised
himself, groans under the infliction any
secret consolation within
paternal tenderness, and not and judicial way. But come
God with angry
use any im
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weak
wished prosperity;
also the lord whom affected, not
had suffered from him, but Southampton's account,
whom the lord Grey profest absolute
sibly ignorant what wild commotion was
the least concerned therein, that whole day withiu the spent the time very melan
February, particular great, but unadvised earl. here call God, his angels, and my own conscience witness,
raised the 8th that was not
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terprize, because was said
gator, and setter the late earl, will truly, and upon the peril my soul, speak the truth. -It true, that the first time that ever
understood any dangerous discontent ment my lord Essex, was about three Here was interrupted, and advised not years ago Wansted, upon his coming one
‘choly reflections. ” -
disguise the truth distinctions, nor palliate
day from Greenwich. At that time spake many things unto me, but descended into
his crime ceeded,
specious pretences. Then pro
confess crime black subject who lost his prince's fa
particulars,
which time
tending
test before God) until came into Ireland, other than might conceive, that was of an ambitious and discontented mind. But
“treason for
vour, force his way the royal presence: for my own part, never persuaded any man
but general terms. —After never brake with me any matter the alteration the state, pro
take arms against the queen, but am most heartily concerned for being instru ment bringing that worthy gentleman, Henry Nevil, into danger, and most ear
nestly intreat his pardon. And whereas said that one-and-twenty aldermen out the were devoted the earl's interest, only
lay
doubted then began
the castle Tho. Lee, called Ireland, grievously hurt, and
As thus spake, the Sheriff began in terrupt him, and told him the hour was past. serve him, but not the way open rebel But iny lord Grey, and sir, Walter Raleigh
meant that they were his friends, and ready
lion. "
Here was again interrupted, and began
apply himself his devotions, which managed with great deal fervour: and then making solemn profession his Creed, and asking pardon God and the queen, was dispatched the executioner,
tion: for, were weary living longer, once twice interrupted Cuffe, and ad vised him spare discourse, which however
captain the guard, called the Sheriff,
and required him not interrupt him, but
suffer him quietly finish his Prayers and Confessions. Sir Christ. Blunt said, sir
After him sir Gilds Merrick suffered
spake this manner: Sir Walter Raleigh,
thank God that you are same way, and with most undaunted resolu present; had infinite desire speak with
the design; and intreated those noblemen who
stood by, intercede with the queen, that there might not any farther proceedings
fort;" protesting before the Lord, that whatso ever Christopher meant towards him, for part never had any intent towards
the
rational was not very seasonable, when was
taking leave the world. He cleared the lord
Mountjoy from having any acquaintance with forgive him, and give him his divine com
when Reban,
my life; came visit me, and acquaint me with his intent. ’
Walter Raleigh there answered, Yea;
‘you, ask your forgiveness ere died, both for ‘wrong done you, and for my particular in “tent towards you beseech you forgive me. ’ Sir Walter Raleigh answered, “That most willingly forgave him, and besought God
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1415] STATE TRIALS, Eliz. 1600–Trial Sir Christopher Blunt, [1416
Christopher, “I pray you without offence, me put you
mind that you have been esteemed, not only principal provoker and persuader the earl
Essex his undutiful courses, but espe
cially adviser that which hath been con heard more of the matter. And then he
him : And further said to
Essex-House. And then again asked “my advice, and disputed the matter with me; but resolved not. went then into the coun
try, and before sent for me (which was
fessed his purpose transport great part her majesty's army out Ireland into Eng
wrote unto me, come up, upon pretence making some assurances land, and the like.
land, land Milford, and thence turn
against her sacred person. You shall well
tell the truth, and satisfy the world. ” To worthy Mr. Secretary, (to whom beseech which answered thus: “Sir, you will give you, Walter Raleigh, commend me) can
‘me patience, “now my last,
will deliver the presence
truth, speaking God, whose
requite their favourable and charitable deal ing with me, with nought else but my prayers
for them. And beseech God his mercy save and preserve the queen, who hath given comfort my soul, that hear she
mercy trust. '
self my lord Grey, and my lord Compton, and the rest that sat on horseback near the
directed him
And then
scaffold. “When was brought from Rehan hath forgiven me but the sentence the
“to Dublin, and lodged “ship and the earl
visit me; and
the castle, his lord Southampton came
short, began thus
law, which most worthily deserved, and
most willingly embrace, and hope that God
will have mercy and compassion me, wiro
have offended him many ways ever sinful wretch did. have led life so far from his
precepts, sinuer more. God forgive me and forgive me my wicked thoughts, oy licentious life, and this right arm mine,
‘plainly with me: That intended trans
‘port choice part the army Ireland into
‘England, and land them Wales, Milford, “or thereabouts; and securing his descent
some ten days before his rebellion) never
will leave the rest unto my confessions, given unto that honourable lord admiral, and
thereby, would gather such other forces,
“might enable him march London. To which fear me) hath drawn blood this
‘which protest before the Lord God, made last action. And beseech you all bear wit “this tho like answer; that would that ness that die catholic, yet so, hope
‘night consider which did. And the next day the earls came again; told them ‘that such enterprize, was most dan
saved only the death and passion Christ, and his merits, not ascribing any
thing mine own works. And trust you are good people, and your prayers may
‘gerous, would cost much blood, and
“could not like it; besides many hazards profit me. Farewel my worthy lord Grey,
‘which this time cannot remember unto “you, neither will the time permit But “rather advised him over himself with ‘good train, and make sure the court, and
With that he turned from the rail towards ‘it true, that (as we all protested our the executioner; and the minister offering
Fixaminations and Arraignments) we never speak with him, came again the rail, and ‘resolved doing hurt her majesty's Person; besought that his conscience might not trou (for none our Consultations was there bled, for was resolved; which desired for
set down any such purpose) yet, know, and God's sake. Whereupon commandment was
must confess, we had failed our ends, we given, that the minister should not interrup:
should (rather than have been disappointed) him any further. After which prepared
“herein, until was discharged his keeper
fuller Account the Trial Sir Christopher BLUNT, Sir Charles DAvers, Sir John DAvis, Sir Gilly MERRick, and HENRY Cuffe. [From MS. purchased
the Sale the MSS. Peter Neve, esq. Norroy King Arms. ”]
THE Commissioners were, the earl Not Chancellor the Exchequer, Mr. secretary tingham, Lord High-Admiral, the lord Huns Herbert, with divers the Judges. -
don, Lord Chamberlain, Mr. secretary Cecil, The Commission being read, the Court pro the Justice Popham, John Fortescue,
then make his own conditions. And although
even have drawn blood from herself. From
himself the block, and died very mantuly henceforward he dealt no more with me and resolutely.
.
stoun, saying, that hee knew e not how hee
come; declares, that hee thought my lord had the morrow, and hee answering that he was
Depones, that hee knew not that the maister Depomes, that the maister directed him
was ridden Falkland, vintil after his maies send for Andrew Ruthwen, be readinesse
ties comming Sanct. Iohnstoun, that An ryde with them the morrow four houres
drew Ruthwen told him, because the deponer the morning.
enquyred Andrew Ruthwen, where the mais Declares, that, they comming Falkland,
ter and hee had bene, and that Andrew an about seuen houres the morning, the inois swered they had bene Falkland; and that, ter stayed ludging beside the palace, and
Apud Falkland, August, 1600 presence the Lords Chancellar, Trea surer, Aduocate, Comptrollar, and sir George liome Spot, James Melvill, knichts. -
ANDR. Ew IIendersoun, sworne and examin ed, and demanded what purpose was betwixt
him and the earle night the fourth
Gowrie, vppon Monday this instant the said
Depones, that the earle en quyred him what would doing upon
earles chamber
directed the depomer see what the king was doing and, the deponer finding his initie-tie the close comming forth, past back and Ruthwen was the yarde, when my lord was told the maister, who immediatlie addressed
the maister having spoken with the king, his maiestle come forward v. ith them, and that this conference betwixt the deponer and Andrew
there. And Andrew Ruthwen shew the depo ner, that Andrew Hendersoun was directed
the maister shew my lord that his maiestie was comming.
Depones also that, his opinion, the mais
ter could not haue drawne the king my lords house, without my lords knowledge and that,
himselfe his highnesse, and spake with his majestie good space bc. neth the equerie; and, after his maiestie was on horse-back, the mais ter commes the deponer, and commands him fetche their horses, and bade him haste him, loued my lords honour and his, and aduertise my lord that his maiestie and hee would there incontinent, and that his ma iestie would quiet and, the deponer en quyring the maister, should present
when hee heard the tumult, was resolved
inis heart the maister had done his maiestie
wrong, and that no trewe christian can think
otherwise, but that was high treason, at lie, hee did bid him leap and followe him, and tempted against highnesse the maister
and the lord. -
Depones also that, his opinion, the kings
whole companie was within dozen men. Sic subscribitur, M. W. RyN
not away vintill spake with the king; and the maister hauing spoken with the king, breach of the park wal, turned backe and
bade the deponer ride away; and the deponer
making his return possible haste Sanct 22 August, 1600. Iohnstoun, sand my lord his chamoer Maister William Rynd sworne and re-exa about ten houres, who left the companie hee
mined, euer heard the earle Gowrie was speaking with, and come the deponer, vtter his opinion anent the dutie wise and asked, Hath my brother sent letter with man the execution high enterprise you The deponer answered, No, but they
Declares that, being out the countrie, hee will heere incontinent, and bade the de has diuerse times heard him reason that poner desire my lord cause prepare the dim
matter; and that hee was euer that opinion her. Immediatlie therafter, my lord took the that hee was not wise man, that, hauing in deponer the cabinet, and asked him, tended the execution high and dangerous How his maicstie took with the maister his purpose, communicate the salue any but brother? The deponer answered, Very well, him selfe, because, keeping him selle,
maisters shouldier. Therafter my lord enquyr ed, there was manie the hunting with the king The deponer answered, that took
heed, but they who were accustomed ride with his majestie, and some Englishmen were there; and that my lord enquyred what special
coulde not discouered nor disappointed which the deponer declared before vn-required
the comptroller, and maister William Cow
per, minister Perth; and, hearing the depo
sitions Andrew Hendersoun red, and being enquyred vpon his conscience what thought
and that his maiestie laide his hand other the
the fact that was committed against his ma men were with his maiestie, and that the de
iestie, declares that upon his saluation that beleeues Andrew Hendersoun has declared the circumstances trulie. Sic subscribitur,
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poner answered, hee did see none but my lord duke. And within an hour therafter, when the deponent came from his owne house, the earle bid him put secreit and plait
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ard came to him and shewe him that George Craigingelt was not well, and was lyne down,
desired him to tary and take vp my lords din ner; and about half an hour after twelue my lord commanded him to take vp the first ser uice; and, when the deponer was commanded to take up the second seruice, the maister and William Blair came into the hal to my lord.
thing should aile him, hee woulde make such promise his brother they would craue him and the kings maiestie enquyring what promise they would craue He answered, that
would bring his brother. goes forth, and lokkes the dore the rounde vpon his majestie and the deponer, hauing first taken
the king sworne that hee should not cry, nor open the windoe.
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sleeues, for he had an Heylandman to take, saide the kings maiestie with abhominable which the deponer did incontinent; and about oathes, That, hee would keep silence,
And his maiestie enquyring the deponer The deponer remembreth him selfe, that what was He answered. seruant my
Andrew Ruthwen came before the maister a lords. And his maiestie asking the deponer,
certaine space, and spake, with my lord quyet my lord would anie euill him the de the table, but heard not the particular poner answered, As God shall indge my purpose that was amongst them. And soule, shall die first. And, the deponer
soone the maister came the hal, my lord preising have opened the windoe, the mais
ter entered, and said, Sir, there remedie, God, you must die; and, hauing loose garter his hands, preissed have bound his makebreakes for makilduy; and the deponer maiesties hands, and the deponer pulled the sent his boy for his gantlet and steil bonnet; garter out maister Alexanders hand. And
and the whole company raise from the table and the deponer, hearing the noyes their foorth-going, supponed they were going
and seeing my lord passe the Inshe, and then the maister did put one hands not the Shoe-gate, the deponer did cast the his maiesties mouth, haue staied him gantlet the pantrie, and caused his boy take speak, and held his other arme about his hienes his steil bonnet his owne house and fol neck: And that this deponer pulled the mais lowed my lord the Inshe, and returning ters hand from his hienesse mouth, and opened back with his maiestie the lodging, breing the windoe and then his maiestie cried out
directed get drinke. And the maister came thereat, wherupon his hienes seruant came the deponer, and bid him cause maister the gate, and this depomer did run and open William Rynd send him the key the gal the dore the turnpyke heade, whereat John
lerie chamber, who past and deliuered the Ramsay entered; and the deponer stoode key the maister; and immediatlie my lord the chamber vntil did see Iohn Ramsay followed vp, and did speak with the maister, giue the maister ane stroke, and thereafter and came downe againe, and directed maister priuilie conuoyed him selfe downe the turn Thomas Cranstoun the deponer"to come pyke his owne house and the deponers his lordship his maiesties chamber. And wife enquyring him what the fraie meaned that my lord directed him the gal The deponer answered, that the kings maiestie Herie his brother and immediatlie my lord would haue been twise stikked, were not he
followed vp, and commanded the deponer
byde there with his brother, and doe anie
thing that hee bade him. The deponer enquyr
releeued him. Sic subscribitur, ANDREw IHENDERsou with my hand.
Further, the saide Andrew Hendersoun de
ed the master, What haue yee do, sir?
The maister answered, Yee must goe heere, pones, That, after his returning from Falkland
and tarry votill come backe, for will take upon the fifth this instant, maister John the key with mee. lokked the deponer Montcrief enquyring him where had the rounde within the chamber, and took beene He answered, That had beene be
the key with him. Shortly therafter, the maister returned, and the kings maiestie with
yond the bridge Erne; and sayes, that
gaue that answere maister Iohn, because my lord commanded him to let no man knowe that
Jhim, the saide cabinet the rounde and
the maister, opening the dore, entered with
the king into the said rounde; and his verie direction him was to come backe with his
was ride Falkland; and that my lords entrie, couering his head, pulled out the de brother maister Alexanders answere, and
poners dagger, and held the same maies leave Andrew Ruthwem ties breast, saying, Remember you my fa maister.
await upon the Sic subscribitur,
with my hand.
thers murther yee shall now die for it; and
the deponcr threw the same out the maisters inand, and swore, that, God shall indge his
soule, the maister had retained the dagger
his hand the space that man may six opening the windoe, maister Alexander said
minting his hienes heart with the dagger,
ANDREw HENDERsov
steppes, would have striken the king the him, Will thou not helpe? Jilts with But wanting the dagger, and the thow will make all die.
beyde thee, Sic subscribitur,
with my hand,
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72. The Arraignment and Judgment of Captain Thomas LEE, at the Sessions-house near Newgate, for High Treason: 43 ELIz.
A. D. 1600.
[From authentic MS. lent the Editor. ]
The INDICTMENT. say. have lost great deal blood majesty's service, and done good service
‘THAThe plotted and compassed to raise Ireland.
• Sedition and Rebellion to the queen's ma Att. Gen. That we shall see anon; and pro • jesty's person, to deprive her of her crown ceeded upon the Indictment: where shewed • and dignity, take away her life, commit her how, the late Rebellion that Arch-traitor • people to slaughter, alter the form of Govern Essex. For, said he, the nobility draw their • ment and Religion; and upon this wicked honour and dignity the Queen, the Stars • resolution, on the 12th day of Feb. 1600, in take the light from the Sun; and when they • the afterhoon about the hours of four and five, enter into any rebellions and traitorous prac • he the said captain Lee repaired to the cham tices against her majesty, they deprive then • ber of one Robert Crosse, (sic MS. ) knt. selves the light, were, that glory and
the parish Giles the Fields, pur honour which before-time they received from “pose discover his plot him, and per her, the chief and fountain all their light: “suade the said Robert Crosse consent and doubted not call those persons
join with him; namely the royal traitors, who, whilst they stood, were nobie
men; and now, failing their allegiance, lost their titles. In the late Rebellion of this Trai
palace our sovereign lady, being then
Westminster, and then and there lay vio
lent hands her sacred person, and take tor Essex, this Lee came flagrante crimine, and
her prisoner; thinking that means set liberty the earls Essex and Southampton,
and other Traitors now prison. But the
said Robert Crosse not consenting that quainted, and loved the earl: but they traitorous practice this Thomas Lee himself fusing, would needs have offered much repaired the said royal palace between the the queen's majesty; but with what mind, hours and the same night, and pressed practice will discover.
into the presence, even the Privy-chamber Lee. true, would have been the first door, with purpose have taken the person man should have gone against him whilst
other traitorous designs. But there that ventured against any, have defended the manner was apprehended, and examined, and queen.
offered his service the Lord-Admiral, and Mr. Secretary, pretended, kil; the earl, which said could do, being well ac
our said sovereign lady, and performed his thought him traitor, and would have ai
“so committed
prison. ’
Att. Gen. How you meant that will plain anon. —After this, came sir Henry Nevil, gentleman noble blood, and uttered
To this being asked, whether
not He answered, Not Guilty
were Guilty, manner
and form there set down. And whom his mind him concerning the practice the
he would tried? Said, God and the coun try, might see his Jury. He said farther, (protesting was not Guilty any intent) that my Lord Admiral had long sought his life, and now he was like have
The Jury called, took exception saying, liked not his face; but urged
Indictment; and after that came sir Robert Cross, you shall hear, and opened his whe purpose large persuade him. That these worthy men deserving honour for their loy alty, refused, and revealed his vile plot good
one, time. And thus much he had coofessed under shew his hand. + other reasons, challenged him peremptorily. Lee. What have set my band to, cannot
But that, the Judges told him, could not al
tell; but am sure had never such intent you would persuade the jury had.
Att. Gen. That proved by
Robert Crosse, what you meant when you went about persuade him.
Lee. persuaded him not and he will not say so.
Att. Well; shall speak before your
lowed that case.
Capt. Lee. Then ou will.
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the end the calling
Treason was; namely, intend lay violent
hands upon her majesty, take away her
life; raise Rebellion even the intent was face. Treason, could
act.
Justice,
and impannelling, advertised the Jury what
Att. Gen. That stood the bar, guilty
would prove him that That upon Thursday about night capt. inany foul Treasons. Lee, came lodging, being ready
discovered any overt Then Robert Crosse was sworn, and set sight the prisoner; and began teli
Lee. Nay for your wit and learning, you abroad, and told him, should not go out,
shall never
Though yet take
that.
care not what you can yet must speak with him; and taking
him aside, spoke him these matters
Treason, and said, that half dozen resolute men, &c.
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Lee here interrupted him, saying: Nay, Lee lean'd hard upon him, and said, was one
ood Robin Crosse, speak
the truth. the wonders
give him leave action with the earl
God that was not this Essex. Why? said Mr.
well acquainted, and
Mr. Attorney willed Lee
speak upon his oath.
Lee replied, would nothing but put him
Poynes. was
mind the circumstance and said, Good Itobin, remember how began.
Sir Robert said would. Thus then you spake me:—I marvel what will become these matters; man might brave act set those lords liberty. Why how quoth Marry Walter Rawleigh might get him eter nal honour and love more than ever he can other
wise would procure her majesty's warrant
much with my lord Essex, answered he. Then they paused. And capt. Lee asked, Whether the queen were supper? Mr. Poynes answered, No.
Att. Mark, the rest was but bring this.
Mr. Poynes told Lee farther, perhaps might good service, were well ac quainted with the earl, was likely knew somewhat of the Plot. Not answered Lee but you shall hear more villanies and knaveries yet.
Att. Mark: what meant that speech?
To this capt. Lee could not deny but spake it; but said, how was there had any company had any dagger any thing
about me, that might shew meant the queen any harm No, had not, neither did mean any such thing; and for my being the
free them, which taking her person.
might compass under answered, you may Then Lee replied,
sure will not
half dozen resolute men, such might have access the presence, would step unto the queen, and kneel before her, and never rise till she had signed warrant, and then send
the Lord Admiral, and never stir till the earls
Essex and Southampton were brought the
queen's presence, they might And then Privy-chamber, door, had been there 500
named Henry Nevil, sir George Gifford,
selves. objected, how
Jarvis Clifton, times, and never was noted. And what reason Weston, and them had for my lord Essex, adventure any some should offer such thing. have spent my blood her ma
come upon us, and remove from her ma jesty's service, and would again.
jesty. He answered, we might keep any body Attorney. You mark, there was love be
out shutting the door, and telling them that tween him and the traitor Essex. And then
offered come that any harm came Mr. Attorney caused Letter read, which the queen, she should otherwise than was written the behalf of Lee the now
well,
which upon
with protestation, saying, never meant
an actor myself, persuade any other
And what wretch am thought
their peril and this was all. To deputy the earl Essex: “That knew Robert answered, would sleep was for one place what would
and farther, What unreasonable thing Lee. But did persuade you, Robert, was for any require that his friends hands,
his colour, that was pale, his countenance stern, and his face having great drops sweat stand
was extreme pale, and great sweat, and frequently asked, Whether her majesty was ready supper and, Whether the Council would there this posture
was seized, and examined, the next day had
his Trial, and Crofts's Evidence and his own Confession, condemned, and carried away
Tyburn where owned that had been indeed great offender: but this design was very innocent; and having moreover pro
tested, that had never entertained the least thought against the queen, was there exe
cuted. And this, the times were, appeared very seasonable piece rigour. ” Camden.
ing it. ” When
“On the 12th kinsman
the honour Crofts, captain
cane near him, capt.
February, Thomas Lea Henry Lea, who had wore the garter) told Robert
man war, that would be glorious enterprize for six brave mettled
fellows the queen. and compel her discharge Essex, Southampton, and the rest
that were prison. He was man himself great assurance and resolution, had com imanded company Ireland, was very inti
that were out of time. He desired his lord
ship take notice the bearer capt. Lee, vil one near allied him, and that suffered for
lain for that never meant? For my lord him; one that did good service any,
Essex, indeed, loved and honoured him, when himself was Ireland, and one that
long thought him honest man and was well seated for service any; thus,
good-subject. spake these words with if; whatsoever he did for the bearer, he would ac
such thing could done. knowledge for himself: and con
Attorney. Why pressed you the Privy cluded. ”
chamber door such time, where you were Then likewise was read the Confession of not wont come? -
And then was shewed the Examination of mate with Tir-Oen, and an absolute creature William Poynes, (who was himself the Fleet) of the earl of Essex's. This did Crofts imme this purpose: That saw capt. Lee press diately discover the Council; insomuch that
towards the Privy-chamber door, and stand Lea was sought for, and found the dusk very near, and mistrusting the worst, drew to the evening about the door the queen's wards hion. When came near, marked Privy-chamber. He seemed very thoughtful,
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practices and treasons the earl and his complices.
Lee. He doubted the treason would light on some of them that held the earl traitor.
Seminaries and Priests, entertaining them
Mansfield riding his coach after he was ap
prehended, that shewed himself guilty, and willed sir Robert should be sworn.
deal with the king make himself king
Spain and the pope, England.
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Essex
call them reckoning any such matter. Mr. Attorney said further, well known
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1407] STATE TRIALS, Eliz. 1600–Arraignment Captain Lee, [1408
capt. Lee to this purpose, That he loved and namely, that the marshal was well known honoured the earl of Essex as much as any not such things, far less consequence,
that the earl Essex used this capt. Lee
messenger Tyrone; and Tyrone made him his
bedfellow, and capt. Lee brought message back against sir Robert Mansfield.
without the earl's privity and consent. Again, en the earl Essex made privatero jour the ney the then house the said Lee, where
Essex, the said Christ. Blunt lay sick, and within day after, Christopher sent him Tyrone.
Whereat confused noise there was, That of his Indictment.
he was villaim defend Traitor. Mr. Attorney urged, That was very likely
Mr. Attorney proceeded shew the queen's that this man had been made acquainted with
great grace sending him the said earl, and these late practices; which Lee with protesta
the contempt and indignities offered those tion denied.
lionourable persons and counsellors sent call Mr. Attorney. Nay, could not but
him
The firming
his allegiance.
Justice spake this point, con own knowledge what the Attor
must have did,
crimine,
meaning, that he should offer, kill the earl Essex, fiagrante that sort, and after enter into this
ney said, much after the manner was deli plot and practice. Mark, said the Attorney,
vered the earl's Arraignment. The Attor ney, continued he, would his own knowledge affirm, that the associates and complices
the earl this practice, were these three sorts: either Atheists, Papists, men broken estates: for he had looked into them all
particularly. Then named Christ. Blunt
and John Davis, known Papists: Catesby been of resolution that should have under
and Tresham likewise; the last which said was stock, that was genere minar Dei, and was that abused the Lord-keeper Essex house; Salisbury also named notable villain, and these seven years together laid out for the Lord-Chief-Justice, and
rest said could speak.
taken such thing, and such would not fear displease her majesty for half hour,
To these Confessions read, capt. Lee an swered nothing, not belonging the matter
said they might ‘force’ her majesty it: mark this word, “force,” (which,
member, was some part his own Contes
sion) “Go unto her, and never leave her she had done it. ”
Lee. Why did say, with an If; and then
am not fool, but know they must have
please her her life after but never meant have been actor myself.
The Court, affirmed was Treason under the take “force' her majesty do any thing
against her will.
plain Capt. Lee. never undertook
Mr. Attorney. Besides Ireland,
proved, how held intelligence with Mr. Attorney urged his words sir Robert
Sir Robert Mansfield affirmed, That capt. Lee should say, that had humbly sued he too much disliked those Pater-noster fellows her majesty this twelvemonth, that might
the earl Essex, had confessed. Then Sir Robert protested would neither wror there was some mention of setter between him, nor any man; and but for this cause. them; but could not well hear what. Then was had no reason think otherwise than well
read capt. Lee's confession that point, how capt. Lee.
sir Christ. Blunt, being marshal, sent him
Tyrone, and when came, found him very
peremptory, using insolent speeches, and con
demning our nation base people, and said
the earl Essex was sent kill him, but
should not compass it; any his slaves might tnany ways having passed the danger the
easily kill the earl, but would not take the law, being full cruelty and blood.
life any. And further, would (meaning Capt. Lee answered, was the worst this
the earl Essex) follow his Plot, would her majesty did for him, pardon him.
make him the greatest England. Capt. Lee Mr. Attorney. Hark, how ungrateful
had them read out they left- out much Capt. Lee. Nay, humbly thank her mis matter that should be known. jesty for that her grace; but had been better
Mr. Attorney would not have any further for me had died then. have lost grea: thing read, and pressed further, the circum deal blood since, and now am like eco stances that Lee had confessed, that made him worse: and for that said am bloody
think the earl Essex know
going; man and cruel; protest have been tier
employed some service, wherein might
have some throats cut had done somewhat Capt. i. ee seemed
and now thought
and cared not live, his enemies were inau, and great.
Mr. Attorney urged her majesty's pardon him heretofore; for said, he was mas
bring him his end— take some exceptor.
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majesty's service forward, and indeed in fair God's mercy for pardon, pronounced Judgment;
fight I would do the worst against her ma which took patiently.
jesty's enemies : but when they submitted They asked him, what had say
to my mercy, I ever used them but as be answered, nothing; but desired iny lord Lon came a soldier and a gentleman, as merciful don, that might have one sent him, for
as any.
My lord of London told him, he knew it was
He should have his right; nobody should wronged. —So the Court broke up: Captain Lee still protesting never intended
any such thing against the queen was laid
his charge; which continued affirm after Capt. Lee. What? I am not a fool to be wards Mr. Pasfield, whom confessed
a common thing in Ireland, they would not be
lieve a man was dead till his head were off; and
so you would not have any body persuaded liked those Paternoster fellows; but desire that you were a traitor, unless her majesty minister, and receive the Sacrament: and (God bless her) were dead.
Lee. No, my lord, I never meant any such thing. You know, my lord, it was ever my
further desire, my lord chief justice, that my son may have wrong, and that may have that little that had got together, and should leave behind him; for was his right, and his son might prove honest man, and - his country good service one day.
fault to be loose and lavish of my tongue; and
that was my fault now, and I am like to pay for it.
Then the Jury were put together, who quickly found him Guilty.
Upon Verdict given, Mr. Attorney said, Now capt. Lee, you may do well to confess this mat
ter, what you know, and who set you on.
set on like a dog upon a bear; nobody set me
on, for I endeavoured nothing.
Mr. Recorder, with a very grave admonition
to him, to make him see his fault and
his other sins very freely, even taking his death upon He died the next day Tyburn very Christianly, confessing other vices, but still
denying this.
man
Lord jesuit
his case.
London. What? you would not have priest
Capt. Lee. No, am Protestant: never
73. The Trial Sir CHRISTOPHER BLUNT, Sir CHARLEs DAv ERs, Sir Joux DAvis, Sir G1 LLY MERRICK, and HENRY Cu FFE, Westminster, for High Treason: EL1z. March 1600. "
THE Commissioners were, The earl Not Indictment, because the Indictment charges
tingham, Lord High Admiral, the lord Hunsdon, Lord Chamberlain, Mr. Secretary Cecil,
Popham, sir John Fortescue, Chancellor the Exchequer, Mr. Secretary Herbert, and di vors the Judges.
The Commission being read, the Court pro
cceded the reading the Indictment. After
which the Clerk asked them they were Guilty the Indictment, not Guilty.
that they intended and compassed the Death and Destruction the Queen. ’
Wherever the subject rebelleth, riseth forcible manner over-rule the royal will and power the king, the wisdom and foresight the laws this land maketh this
construction his actions, that intendeth deprive the king both crown and life; for
Sir Christ. Blunt. My lords, we desire know whether we may not confess part Indictment, and plead Guilty the rest.
Your pleading must general the whole, either Guilty not Guilty.
the
the law judgeth not but the intent
Queen's Counsel.
mystery quiddity
clusion warranted
the fact the intent, the fact.
This construction no
law, but infallible con reason and experience: garland, mere out
for the crown not
Whereupon they pleaded Not ëns, and ward ornament, but consists pre-eminence
substantial Jury was impanelled, which con and power; and therefore when the subject sisted Aldermen London, and other gen will take upon him give law the king, and
tlemen good credit.
Sir Blunt, sir Charles Davers, and sir John
Davis, confessed, That was their design come the queen with strong force, that
they might not resisted, and require
her divers Conditions and Alterations of Go
make the sovereign and commanding power become subject and commanded, such subject layeth hold the crown, and taketh the sword
exam verminent; nevertheless they intended per ples both home and abroad manifest; and
sonal harn the queen herself, and that was the reason why they could not confess the whole
See fuller account this Trial, p. 1415; but Merrick and Cuffe's Speeches are the end this Trial, and not there, we chose not
omit this, which introduces them. WQL.
therefore when their words testify one thing, and their deeds another, they are but like the protestations used Manlius, lieutenant Ca tiline, who conspired against the state Rome, and yet began his letter, Deos hominesque tes
tamur, nos nihil aliud, &c. denying they intend T
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1411] STATE TRIALs, 43 Eliz. 1600–Trial of Christopher Blunt, [1412
any thing against their country, but only ing Essex-House, was not there by force provide for their own safety. —But admitting and compulsion, but freely and voluntarily that the Protestation the prisoners was far there was distribution the action, soune toue, that they had not that time their were make good the house, and others
minds formed and distinct cogitation have destroyed the queen's person, yet nothing more variable and mutable than the mind of
man; and especially Honores mutant mores when they were once aloft, and had the queen
their hands, and were peers my lord Essex's parliament, who could promise what mind they would then be? especially when considered that my lord Essex his arraign ment defended his first action imprisoning the privy counsellors, pretence that was forced
his unruly company that them selves would not have had, would not seem to have had that extreme and devilish wicked
ness mind, lay violent hands the queen's sacred person; yet what must done satisfy the multitude and secure their party,
enter the city; and the one part held corres pondence with the other; and treasons there can accessaries, are principals.
the Consultations Drury-House, was perfect Treason itself, because the compass ing the queen's Destruction, which Judg
ment law was concluded and implied that consultation, was Treason the very though: and cogitation, that thought be proved
an overt act: that same consultation was an
overt act, though had not been upon list Names and articles writing, much more being upon matter writing and again, the
going into the city was pursuance and carry ing the enterprize against the court, and not desisting departing from it.
The example remembered, who possession, and the rightful inheritors but infants) could never sleep quiet his bed till they were made away; much less expected, that Catilinary knot and combination rebels (who have made
many Treason against the prince
conspire execute one manner, and another manner,
must then the question. Richard the third may (though were king
some them execute
yet their act, though different
the act them who conspire, reason
an insurrection without so much as the fune of
proved
guilty open Rebellion;
title) would ever endure, that queen, who
had been their sovereign, and had reigned
many years such renown and policy, should keep and make good place retreat,
continue longer alive, than should make for their own turn.
those who issued out into the city; and fortisyed and Larricadoed the same house, making provision muskets, powder, Pelets,
After this the aforesaid sir Christ. Blunt, sir
Charles Davers, and sir John Davis said, That holding and defending and was busy, for now they were better informed, and had entered ward and noted actor that defence and re into deeper consideration the matter, the sistance, made against the queen's forces were sorry they had given the Court much brought against her majesty's lieutenant. trouble, and had not confessed the Indictment
first. However, the Queen's Counsel pro
was further proved, that some few days fore the rebellion, had with great heat and violence displaced certain gentlemen who were lodged house close Essex-House, and there posted divers my lord Essex's followers and accomplices. —It was also proved that the afternoon before the Rebellion, Merrick with great company others, who were after wards the action, had procured be played before them the play deposing king Richard the second; neither was, casual, but play bespoke Merrick and when was told him
duced their Evidence the Jury, which con sisted principally their several Confessions,
and the rest of the Evidence used the earls Essex and Southampton,
tioned before the said Trial. Against Henry Cuffe was given
the Trial men
Evidence Charles Daver's Confession, who charged
him, when there was debating the several enterprizes which they should undertake, that
did ever bind firmly and resolutely for at tempting the court. Also the earl Essex's Accusation under hand avouched hitn
his face, that was
one the players; that the play was old, and they should have loss playing because few would come there were forty shillings extraordinary given for and was played.
Upon this Evidence the Jury went from bar, and after some time returned and brought them Guilty; and accordingly they ceived Sentence Death; and were als exe cuted Tyburn, except Christopher Blunt, and Charles Davers, who, being nobly des. cended, were beheaded upon Tower-Hill.
On the 13th March, Merrick and Cuffe were drawn Tyburn when they were come
the gallows, Cuffe spake follows:
am brought hither pay my last debt
But the chief evidence Henry Nevil, which de scribed and set out the whole manner of his
practising with him.
Cuffe. my being within Essex-House the
day the Rebellion foundation charge me with High-Treason, you may well charge
lion that within grate with treason: and
him his Treasons.
was declaration
Drury-House,
more treason than the child the mother's
belly child.
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nature, and suffer for crimes committed against God, my prince and my country; and
cannot but discern the infinite justice God, when reflect the multitude my
against such, had unwarily espoused this unhappy cause.
Five days after, March 18, Christ. Blunt and sir Cha. Davers were executed on Tower
Hill. Davers bore his death with most Christian calmness and composure, having first craved God's pardon and the queen's, whom
1413] STATE TRIALS, Eliz. 1600. —and others, for High Treason. [1414
offences,
rity my punishment will make way for my
whom not that depend
assuredly hope rise again Christ: would thought any one my own merits, which absolutely
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Christopher Blunt came upon the
expressed himself the following
can little doubt but the seve.
mercy. We are exposed here sad spectacles and
admission into the embraces
instances human frailty; the death we are Grey's, who was there present,
undergo carries frightful aspect, (for
even the best men desire life) besides, that full ignominy terror; however,
the portion the best saints, with
acknowledged
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discard, but place my entire trust and de
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fold and abominable sins, than
other discourse, especially having both perfection speech, and God knows,
memory, reason late grievous wound: yet satisfy those that are present what course hath been held me this late en
the atonement my Saviour's am fully persuaded, that whoever
blood.
feels
whilst
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himself, groans under the infliction any
secret consolation within
paternal tenderness, and not and judicial way. But come
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whom the lord Grey profest absolute
sibly ignorant what wild commotion was
the least concerned therein, that whole day withiu the spent the time very melan
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understood any dangerous discontent ment my lord Essex, was about three Here was interrupted, and advised not years ago Wansted, upon his coming one
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disguise the truth distinctions, nor palliate
day from Greenwich. At that time spake many things unto me, but descended into
his crime ceeded,
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test before God) until came into Ireland, other than might conceive, that was of an ambitious and discontented mind. But
“treason for
vour, force his way the royal presence: for my own part, never persuaded any man
but general terms. —After never brake with me any matter the alteration the state, pro
take arms against the queen, but am most heartily concerned for being instru ment bringing that worthy gentleman, Henry Nevil, into danger, and most ear
nestly intreat his pardon. And whereas said that one-and-twenty aldermen out the were devoted the earl's interest, only
lay
doubted then began
the castle Tho. Lee, called Ireland, grievously hurt, and
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apply himself his devotions, which managed with great deal fervour: and then making solemn profession his Creed, and asking pardon God and the queen, was dispatched the executioner,
tion: for, were weary living longer, once twice interrupted Cuffe, and ad vised him spare discourse, which however
captain the guard, called the Sheriff,
and required him not interrupt him, but
suffer him quietly finish his Prayers and Confessions. Sir Christ. Blunt said, sir
After him sir Gilds Merrick suffered
spake this manner: Sir Walter Raleigh,
thank God that you are same way, and with most undaunted resolu present; had infinite desire speak with
the design; and intreated those noblemen who
stood by, intercede with the queen, that there might not any farther proceedings
fort;" protesting before the Lord, that whatso ever Christopher meant towards him, for part never had any intent towards
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rational was not very seasonable, when was
taking leave the world. He cleared the lord
Mountjoy from having any acquaintance with forgive him, and give him his divine com
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my life; came visit me, and acquaint me with his intent. ’
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1415] STATE TRIALS, Eliz. 1600–Trial Sir Christopher Blunt, [1416
Christopher, “I pray you without offence, me put you
mind that you have been esteemed, not only principal provoker and persuader the earl
Essex his undutiful courses, but espe
cially adviser that which hath been con heard more of the matter. And then he
him : And further said to
Essex-House. And then again asked “my advice, and disputed the matter with me; but resolved not. went then into the coun
try, and before sent for me (which was
fessed his purpose transport great part her majesty's army out Ireland into Eng
wrote unto me, come up, upon pretence making some assurances land, and the like.
land, land Milford, and thence turn
against her sacred person. You shall well
tell the truth, and satisfy the world. ” To worthy Mr. Secretary, (to whom beseech which answered thus: “Sir, you will give you, Walter Raleigh, commend me) can
‘me patience, “now my last,
will deliver the presence
truth, speaking God, whose
requite their favourable and charitable deal ing with me, with nought else but my prayers
for them. And beseech God his mercy save and preserve the queen, who hath given comfort my soul, that hear she
mercy trust. '
self my lord Grey, and my lord Compton, and the rest that sat on horseback near the
directed him
And then
scaffold. “When was brought from Rehan hath forgiven me but the sentence the
“to Dublin, and lodged “ship and the earl
visit me; and
the castle, his lord Southampton came
short, began thus
law, which most worthily deserved, and
most willingly embrace, and hope that God
will have mercy and compassion me, wiro
have offended him many ways ever sinful wretch did. have led life so far from his
precepts, sinuer more. God forgive me and forgive me my wicked thoughts, oy licentious life, and this right arm mine,
‘plainly with me: That intended trans
‘port choice part the army Ireland into
‘England, and land them Wales, Milford, “or thereabouts; and securing his descent
some ten days before his rebellion) never
will leave the rest unto my confessions, given unto that honourable lord admiral, and
thereby, would gather such other forces,
“might enable him march London. To which fear me) hath drawn blood this
‘which protest before the Lord God, made last action. And beseech you all bear wit “this tho like answer; that would that ness that die catholic, yet so, hope
‘night consider which did. And the next day the earls came again; told them ‘that such enterprize, was most dan
saved only the death and passion Christ, and his merits, not ascribing any
thing mine own works. And trust you are good people, and your prayers may
‘gerous, would cost much blood, and
“could not like it; besides many hazards profit me. Farewel my worthy lord Grey,
‘which this time cannot remember unto “you, neither will the time permit But “rather advised him over himself with ‘good train, and make sure the court, and
With that he turned from the rail towards ‘it true, that (as we all protested our the executioner; and the minister offering
Fixaminations and Arraignments) we never speak with him, came again the rail, and ‘resolved doing hurt her majesty's Person; besought that his conscience might not trou (for none our Consultations was there bled, for was resolved; which desired for
set down any such purpose) yet, know, and God's sake. Whereupon commandment was
must confess, we had failed our ends, we given, that the minister should not interrup:
should (rather than have been disappointed) him any further. After which prepared
“herein, until was discharged his keeper
fuller Account the Trial Sir Christopher BLUNT, Sir Charles DAvers, Sir John DAvis, Sir Gilly MERRick, and HENRY Cuffe. [From MS. purchased
the Sale the MSS. Peter Neve, esq. Norroy King Arms. ”]
THE Commissioners were, the earl Not Chancellor the Exchequer, Mr. secretary tingham, Lord High-Admiral, the lord Huns Herbert, with divers the Judges. -
don, Lord Chamberlain, Mr. secretary Cecil, The Commission being read, the Court pro the Justice Popham, John Fortescue,
then make his own conditions. And although
even have drawn blood from herself. From
himself the block, and died very mantuly henceforward he dealt no more with me and resolutely.
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