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sess this, and put me her inajesty's mercy
my case was hard and lamentable, either
they protested they would not discover him.
sess this, and put me her inajesty's mercy
my case was hard and lamentable, either
they protested they would not discover him.
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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.
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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.
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
Denbigh destruc
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
lodged was recon
flight
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. He requested also,
that consideration might had certain servant his, whom had sent for certaie
merchandize into the East Countries, who
his means, was greatly impoverished. For his wife, said, she had good friends, whose consideration he would leave her And thus
finished, asking her majesty forgiveness, and making his prayers Latin.
John Savage confessed his guilt, and said (as the other two before) that did attempt for that conscience thought deed meritorious, and counrnon good the weal
public, and for private preferment.
Robert Barnewell confessed that he was
Trave, s. I never committed any treason,
but for my religion, I will dic in
41. such Latter, beseech you food out the profits my lands.
Iiatton. Charnock, thy osience too high
for me obtainer thy pardon, but
aim sorry for thee; thou hadst applied thy 'that ever consented, could con
science persuaded that was deed lawful. And being urged that came the court spy opportunities for the achieving their purposes, and that being there, her majesty observing his prying looks, acquainted before
with their intents, she prayed God that were Charnock. The salue angels would dis-, well: To this answered, That was not charge uuki. own divers the council, that had
self the best way, thou mightest have done thy country good service.
Charnock. beseech you then, that six angels, which such one hath mine, may delivered unto my brother pay my debts.
Hatton. liow much thy debts
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1157] STATE TRIALS, 28 Eliz. 1586. -and others, for High Treason. [1158
matters which he solicited, which was the and that he hoped stedfastly, now at this his cause of his being there at that time; but I last hour, his faith would not fail.
confess, said he, at my return, Babington asked
Ine what news; to whom I told, that her ma jesty had been abroad that day, with the circumstances that saw there; and have offended her majesty, crave forgiveness; and
Charles Tilney said, am lieve Jesus Christ, and
saved; and contess
without him, which opinion
hold and whereas they are thought hold
assuredly, the sacrifice my body might the contrary, they are that, other establish her majesty the true religion, things, greatly abused. To Dr. White, scen would most willingly offer up. Then ing school him points religion, differing
prayed himself Latin. from those which
Chidiock Tichbourne began speak fol loweth, viz. Countrymen and my dear friends, you expect should spe something; am bad orator, and my Text worse: were vain enter into the discourse of the whole matter for which am brought hither, for that
held, spoke anger, die, Doctor, and not
known the most this company Let me warning young gentlemen, especially
Generosis adolescentulis. had friend, and dear friend, whom made small account, whose friendship hath brought me this
holding points firmly that the catholic church doth and for the matters whereof
He feared,
told me the whole matter, cannot deny, land before were long. Sheriff Ratcliff said,
came hither
argue. He prayed
after prayed for queen Elizabeth, that she might live long; and wained young gentle men, what degree calling soever, take warning him.
hath been revealed heretofore, and well Edward Abington said, come hither die,
am cond unned, her majesty,
confess all, saving the death
the which never consented. said, great bloodshed Eng
catholic, and be
his Passion hope can nothing
catholics filmly
Latin for himself, and
they had laid down done; but always Abington, Seest thou these people, whose
thought impious, and denyed dealer it; but the regard my friend caused me be man whom the old proverb was veri
blood shall demanded thy hands, thou, dying, conceal that which may turn their peris; therefore tell why, which way such
fied, was silent, and consented. " Before blood should shed He said, All that this thing chanced, we lived together most know, you have record; and last, said
flourishing estate whom went report the le, this country hated Strand, Fleet-street, and elsewhere about Lon iniquity, and God loves
don, but Babington and Titchbourne No. threshold was of force brave our entry.
Thus lived, and wanted nothing could wish for and God knows, what less my head than matters State Now give me leave to declare the miseries sustained after was acquainted with the action, wherein may
justly coupare my estate that Adam's,
countries for her not. And being
lively faith; answered, believed stedfastly the catholic
faith. The Doctor asked him, how he meant, for fear me, said he, thou deceivest thyself:
answered, That faith and religion which holden almost Christendom, except here
England. Thus done, willed them not trouble him any longer with any more
who could not abstain “one thing forbidden,' questions, but made his prayers himself
enjoy other things the world could
afford the terror conscience awaited me.
After considered the dangers whereinto was
fallen, went sir John Peters Essex, and
appointed my horses should meet me Lon
don, intending down into the country.
came London, and there heard that was
bewrayed; whereupon, like Adam, we fled into
the woods hide ourselves, and there were ready cut up, cried aloud several apprehended. My dear countrymen, my sor times Latin, Parce mihi, Domine Jesu rows may yourjoy, yet mix your smiles with Spare me, Lord Jesus Savage broke the tears, and pity my case; am descended from rope, and fell down from the gallows, and was an house, from 200 years before the Conquest, presently seized the executioner, his pri
never stained till this my misfortune. have
wife and one child; my wife Agnes, my dear
wife, and there my grief, and six sisters left
on my hand my poor servants, know, their cruelty.
master being taken, were dispersed, for which On the next day Thomas Salisbury, Henry
most heartly grieve. expected some Donn, Edward Jones, John Charnock, John favour, though deserved nothing less, that the Travels, Robert Gage, Jerome Bellamy, were remainder my years might some sort have drawn the place Execution.
recompensed my former guilt which seeing Thomas Salisbury said, Sithence hath
have missed, me now meditate upon the pleased God appoint this place my end, joys hope enjoy. —This done, prayed thank his infinite Goodness for the same
first Latin, and then English, asking her confess that have deserved Death, and that majesty and the world, heartily, forgiveness, have offended her majesty, whom forgive
urged Dr. White
Latin.
Ballard was first executed. He was cut
down and bowelled with great cruelty while was alive. Babington beheld Ballard's Execu tion without being the least daunted whilst the rest turned away their faces, and fell prayers upon their knces. Babington being taken down from the gallows alive too, and
vities cut off, and his bowels taken out while was alive. Barnwell, Titchbourne, Tilney
and Abington were executed with equal
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STATE TRIALS, 28 Eliz. 1586. —Proceedings against [l 160
wife with my friends, and given over house
me I heartily beseech, with have any way offended.
others whom desire true ca
keeping, and reason thought live ease;
my conscienoe called iny servants keep house more whatsoever shall laid upon them, and never freshly than ever did, only because was weary see Salisbury's straggling, and for
tholics pray for me; and
beseech God they may, endure with patience
enter into any action violence for re medy. Then said his prayers, looking earnestly with his eyes heaven, and prayed
that was willing keep him about home;
and never consented any his Treasons, but always advised him beware; for though
was, and am Catholic, yet took
most wicked act other violence my na
Latin long while: When done, cried English and forgive me
had thus Latin, Father,
desire them,
Henry Donn said, Do the people expect
should say, any thing was acquainted,
confess, with their practices, but never did served until length, very shortly after this, intend dealer them. Babington my determinate mind being not settled, re tentines requested me one, and said, for ceived note their names, amongst whom that loved me well, he would bestow me
one the best actions; which should have
been the delivery the queen Scots,
which could not for long time agree;
length, many urgent persuasions won door being opened him,
me, told him
And being asked,
ladder, whether thought
majesty He answered, No, no; for take Ned Jones, how dost thou? Ah Tom, said her my lawful and natural prince. And Art thou one of them that should have killed
together again, and began
tural prince. did intend into Ireland, with Mr. Edward Fitton, and there have
was the name my dear friend: then began fear what hath happened; heard that night would my house; and indeed he came thither about twelve o'clock, and the
would my best. with me, came running was ascending the with candle his hand,
was very familiar my bed-side
which took from lawful kill her one my men, saluting me with these words,
(as Salisbury) desired catholics endure with patience, and never attempt any thing against her jesty, under whose government Jie had lived quietly, until within these ten weeks, that those things were first imparted unto him and whereas he was indebted di vers, and divers like manner him, for gave that was owing him, and craved for
the Queen? Yea, said be, what meanest thou
my fault, which know have offended her majesty; first, because did conceal
giveness what owed. Ile desired God London, and lastly, because did not appre forgive Babington, the only cause fall and hend my dear friend Tom, being my house; death and was right sorry for gentlewoman, for which fault am heartly sorry, and ask
one Mrs. Bellamy, whose house he, with the her majesty forgiveness. There one thing rest, were relieved after they fled; prayed wherein am move you, concerning my God, whom had chiefly offended, next her Debts: have set them down so near as
jesty, and last the people, forgiveness; could what they are: good Francis Knowles,
saying, No soul was more sorrowful than his, shall intreat you mean her ma—
nor none more sinful; and prayed for her jesty, that there may some care had my majesty, wishing she night live happi creditors and debtors. The debts which owe
ness, and after this life eternized everlast do amount, the whole, 9801. The debts ing bliss and prayed Latin and Eng which are owing one are 1600l. But who shall
lish.
Edward Jones said, come hither die,
but how rightfully God knows; for thus stands
my case At Trinity term last, Mr. Salisbury
inade me acquainted with their purposes; and
for that knew me well horsed,
thought me any attempt the deli house, like the utter undoing of very the queen Scots, and requested me number but God knows my mind, and hope
one which utterly denied, altogether shall not laid my charge; and con misliking their practices, and persuading him, cluded with his prayers, first Latin, and then by what means might, from it; and told him, English, that the people might better un this was the haughty and ambitious mind derstand what prayed.
Anthony Babington, which would the John Charnock and John Travers having destruction himself and friends, whose their minds wholly fixt prayer, recommend coin pany wished him refrain and for themselves God and the Saints. Gage that would have him out his company, extolled the queen's great grace and bounty
have divers times lent him money, and his father, and detested his own perfidious in pawned my chain and jewels buy him neces gratitude towards his princess. And Jerome saries into the country. And whereas Bellany, with confusion and decp silence, suf
had made conveyance my lands divers fered last.
uses, with swine annuities, and placed my The Queen being informed the severity
that? See, and read this, said
the Note wherein his name was
turned about and said, there
tholics England far this act we are the more the worse, quoth Here the surn
look into my compting-house shall find many 100l. 200l. 300! , whereof discharg—
ed, except some 50', and some 40l. and such like, without any defeasance, and only
my credit; that unless some man con science enter into the action my compting
giving him seeing, many ca
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i 161] STATE TRIALS, 28 Eliz. 1586. -Mary 2ween of Scots. [1162
used in the Executions the day before, and de- accordingly they were permitted to hang testing such cruelty, gave express orders that they were quite dead, before they were cut these should used more favourably; and dowp and bowelled.
64, Proceedings against MARY Queen Scots: 28 Eliz.
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 -
Here
her for reformation toleration
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
Book written Rhemes, which in
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1147] STATE TRIALS, 25 Eliz. 1586. —Trial of Edward Abington, [114s
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
Abington. He was only with me, but not
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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.
-
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
Denbigh destruc
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
lodged was recon
flight
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
house. Bellamy spoke very little for himself,
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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. He requested also,
that consideration might had certain servant his, whom had sent for certaie
merchandize into the East Countries, who
his means, was greatly impoverished. For his wife, said, she had good friends, whose consideration he would leave her And thus
finished, asking her majesty forgiveness, and making his prayers Latin.
John Savage confessed his guilt, and said (as the other two before) that did attempt for that conscience thought deed meritorious, and counrnon good the weal
public, and for private preferment.
Robert Barnewell confessed that he was
Trave, s. I never committed any treason,
but for my religion, I will dic in
41. such Latter, beseech you food out the profits my lands.
Iiatton. Charnock, thy osience too high
for me obtainer thy pardon, but
aim sorry for thee; thou hadst applied thy 'that ever consented, could con
science persuaded that was deed lawful. And being urged that came the court spy opportunities for the achieving their purposes, and that being there, her majesty observing his prying looks, acquainted before
with their intents, she prayed God that were Charnock. The salue angels would dis-, well: To this answered, That was not charge uuki. own divers the council, that had
self the best way, thou mightest have done thy country good service.
Charnock. beseech you then, that six angels, which such one hath mine, may delivered unto my brother pay my debts.
Hatton. liow much thy debts
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matters which he solicited, which was the and that he hoped stedfastly, now at this his cause of his being there at that time; but I last hour, his faith would not fail.
confess, said he, at my return, Babington asked
Ine what news; to whom I told, that her ma jesty had been abroad that day, with the circumstances that saw there; and have offended her majesty, crave forgiveness; and
Charles Tilney said, am lieve Jesus Christ, and
saved; and contess
without him, which opinion
hold and whereas they are thought hold
assuredly, the sacrifice my body might the contrary, they are that, other establish her majesty the true religion, things, greatly abused. To Dr. White, scen would most willingly offer up. Then ing school him points religion, differing
prayed himself Latin. from those which
Chidiock Tichbourne began speak fol loweth, viz. Countrymen and my dear friends, you expect should spe something; am bad orator, and my Text worse: were vain enter into the discourse of the whole matter for which am brought hither, for that
held, spoke anger, die, Doctor, and not
known the most this company Let me warning young gentlemen, especially
Generosis adolescentulis. had friend, and dear friend, whom made small account, whose friendship hath brought me this
holding points firmly that the catholic church doth and for the matters whereof
He feared,
told me the whole matter, cannot deny, land before were long. Sheriff Ratcliff said,
came hither
argue. He prayed
after prayed for queen Elizabeth, that she might live long; and wained young gentle men, what degree calling soever, take warning him.
hath been revealed heretofore, and well Edward Abington said, come hither die,
am cond unned, her majesty,
confess all, saving the death
the which never consented. said, great bloodshed Eng
catholic, and be
his Passion hope can nothing
catholics filmly
Latin for himself, and
they had laid down done; but always Abington, Seest thou these people, whose
thought impious, and denyed dealer it; but the regard my friend caused me be man whom the old proverb was veri
blood shall demanded thy hands, thou, dying, conceal that which may turn their peris; therefore tell why, which way such
fied, was silent, and consented. " Before blood should shed He said, All that this thing chanced, we lived together most know, you have record; and last, said
flourishing estate whom went report the le, this country hated Strand, Fleet-street, and elsewhere about Lon iniquity, and God loves
don, but Babington and Titchbourne No. threshold was of force brave our entry.
Thus lived, and wanted nothing could wish for and God knows, what less my head than matters State Now give me leave to declare the miseries sustained after was acquainted with the action, wherein may
justly coupare my estate that Adam's,
countries for her not. And being
lively faith; answered, believed stedfastly the catholic
faith. The Doctor asked him, how he meant, for fear me, said he, thou deceivest thyself:
answered, That faith and religion which holden almost Christendom, except here
England. Thus done, willed them not trouble him any longer with any more
who could not abstain “one thing forbidden,' questions, but made his prayers himself
enjoy other things the world could
afford the terror conscience awaited me.
After considered the dangers whereinto was
fallen, went sir John Peters Essex, and
appointed my horses should meet me Lon
don, intending down into the country.
came London, and there heard that was
bewrayed; whereupon, like Adam, we fled into
the woods hide ourselves, and there were ready cut up, cried aloud several apprehended. My dear countrymen, my sor times Latin, Parce mihi, Domine Jesu rows may yourjoy, yet mix your smiles with Spare me, Lord Jesus Savage broke the tears, and pity my case; am descended from rope, and fell down from the gallows, and was an house, from 200 years before the Conquest, presently seized the executioner, his pri
never stained till this my misfortune. have
wife and one child; my wife Agnes, my dear
wife, and there my grief, and six sisters left
on my hand my poor servants, know, their cruelty.
master being taken, were dispersed, for which On the next day Thomas Salisbury, Henry
most heartly grieve. expected some Donn, Edward Jones, John Charnock, John favour, though deserved nothing less, that the Travels, Robert Gage, Jerome Bellamy, were remainder my years might some sort have drawn the place Execution.
recompensed my former guilt which seeing Thomas Salisbury said, Sithence hath
have missed, me now meditate upon the pleased God appoint this place my end, joys hope enjoy. —This done, prayed thank his infinite Goodness for the same
first Latin, and then English, asking her confess that have deserved Death, and that majesty and the world, heartily, forgiveness, have offended her majesty, whom forgive
urged Dr. White
Latin.
Ballard was first executed. He was cut
down and bowelled with great cruelty while was alive. Babington beheld Ballard's Execu tion without being the least daunted whilst the rest turned away their faces, and fell prayers upon their knces. Babington being taken down from the gallows alive too, and
vities cut off, and his bowels taken out while was alive. Barnwell, Titchbourne, Tilney
and Abington were executed with equal
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wife with my friends, and given over house
me I heartily beseech, with have any way offended.
others whom desire true ca
keeping, and reason thought live ease;
my conscienoe called iny servants keep house more whatsoever shall laid upon them, and never freshly than ever did, only because was weary see Salisbury's straggling, and for
tholics pray for me; and
beseech God they may, endure with patience
enter into any action violence for re medy. Then said his prayers, looking earnestly with his eyes heaven, and prayed
that was willing keep him about home;
and never consented any his Treasons, but always advised him beware; for though
was, and am Catholic, yet took
most wicked act other violence my na
Latin long while: When done, cried English and forgive me
had thus Latin, Father,
desire them,
Henry Donn said, Do the people expect
should say, any thing was acquainted,
confess, with their practices, but never did served until length, very shortly after this, intend dealer them. Babington my determinate mind being not settled, re tentines requested me one, and said, for ceived note their names, amongst whom that loved me well, he would bestow me
one the best actions; which should have
been the delivery the queen Scots,
which could not for long time agree;
length, many urgent persuasions won door being opened him,
me, told him
And being asked,
ladder, whether thought
majesty He answered, No, no; for take Ned Jones, how dost thou? Ah Tom, said her my lawful and natural prince. And Art thou one of them that should have killed
together again, and began
tural prince. did intend into Ireland, with Mr. Edward Fitton, and there have
was the name my dear friend: then began fear what hath happened; heard that night would my house; and indeed he came thither about twelve o'clock, and the
would my best. with me, came running was ascending the with candle his hand,
was very familiar my bed-side
which took from lawful kill her one my men, saluting me with these words,
(as Salisbury) desired catholics endure with patience, and never attempt any thing against her jesty, under whose government Jie had lived quietly, until within these ten weeks, that those things were first imparted unto him and whereas he was indebted di vers, and divers like manner him, for gave that was owing him, and craved for
the Queen? Yea, said be, what meanest thou
my fault, which know have offended her majesty; first, because did conceal
giveness what owed. Ile desired God London, and lastly, because did not appre forgive Babington, the only cause fall and hend my dear friend Tom, being my house; death and was right sorry for gentlewoman, for which fault am heartly sorry, and ask
one Mrs. Bellamy, whose house he, with the her majesty forgiveness. There one thing rest, were relieved after they fled; prayed wherein am move you, concerning my God, whom had chiefly offended, next her Debts: have set them down so near as
jesty, and last the people, forgiveness; could what they are: good Francis Knowles,
saying, No soul was more sorrowful than his, shall intreat you mean her ma—
nor none more sinful; and prayed for her jesty, that there may some care had my majesty, wishing she night live happi creditors and debtors. The debts which owe
ness, and after this life eternized everlast do amount, the whole, 9801. The debts ing bliss and prayed Latin and Eng which are owing one are 1600l. But who shall
lish.
Edward Jones said, come hither die,
but how rightfully God knows; for thus stands
my case At Trinity term last, Mr. Salisbury
inade me acquainted with their purposes; and
for that knew me well horsed,
thought me any attempt the deli house, like the utter undoing of very the queen Scots, and requested me number but God knows my mind, and hope
one which utterly denied, altogether shall not laid my charge; and con misliking their practices, and persuading him, cluded with his prayers, first Latin, and then by what means might, from it; and told him, English, that the people might better un this was the haughty and ambitious mind derstand what prayed.
Anthony Babington, which would the John Charnock and John Travers having destruction himself and friends, whose their minds wholly fixt prayer, recommend coin pany wished him refrain and for themselves God and the Saints. Gage that would have him out his company, extolled the queen's great grace and bounty
have divers times lent him money, and his father, and detested his own perfidious in pawned my chain and jewels buy him neces gratitude towards his princess. And Jerome saries into the country. And whereas Bellany, with confusion and decp silence, suf
had made conveyance my lands divers fered last.
uses, with swine annuities, and placed my The Queen being informed the severity
that? See, and read this, said
the Note wherein his name was
turned about and said, there
tholics England far this act we are the more the worse, quoth Here the surn
look into my compting-house shall find many 100l. 200l. 300! , whereof discharg—
ed, except some 50', and some 40l. and such like, without any defeasance, and only
my credit; that unless some man con science enter into the action my compting
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used in the Executions the day before, and de- accordingly they were permitted to hang testing such cruelty, gave express orders that they were quite dead, before they were cut these should used more favourably; and dowp and bowelled.
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