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| [Dec.] | 695. The Queen to Mary, Queen of Scots. (fn. 1) |
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| Understands that James MacOnell, sometime named Lord
of the outer Isles, in the west parts of Scotland, has of
late entered into the parts of Ireland next adjoining him,
and committed there divers robberies and depredations, using
most unlawful war in his doings, not only against the tenor
of the treaties, but also against all good order and law of
arms, especially in the usage of prisoners. She requires that,
according to treaty, the said James MacOnell may be constrained to cease all incursions into Ireland, and be answerable to justice for his robberies, making delivery of such
pledges as he holds for those taken by him at the Isle of
Rathlim, and kept by pretence as prisoners until the same
pledges were delivered, although in time of peace. |
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| Corrected draft. Endd. Pp. 4. |
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| Dec. 1. | 696. The Duke of Holstein to the Queen. |
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| Directs her attention to the complaint of Peter Lutkens,
Joachim Wirkes, and the guardians of the infant children of
John Schwartin, citizen of Hamburg.—Gottorp, Cal. Dec.
1561. Signed. |
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| Orig. Add. Endd. by Cecil. Lat. Broadside. |
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| Dec. 1. | 697. English Merchants in Spain. |
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| Acknowledgment by the Licenciado Santander and others
of having received certain papers respecting the complaints
made by the English merchants in the Azores.—Madrid,
1 Dec. 1561. Signed. |
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| Endd.: Copy of the writings left by Sir Thomas Chamberlain in power of the Justice Deputados. Span. Pp. 2. |
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| Dec. 4 | 698. The Merchant Adventurers. |
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| The Queen commands the person addressed to pay to the
Merchant Adventurers the sum of 30,000l. imprested for
paying her charges in Flanders at Easter last by the hands
of Gresham, which should have been in August last. |
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| Draft. Pp. 2. |
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| Dec. 5 | 699. Thomas Fitzwilliams to Throckmorton. |
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| Since his return from the North, where he has been all
this summer, he has been in Sussex, and of late has been
so troubled in law that he has had no leisure. Advertises
him of the good health of Mr. M . . . . ., who is studious to
show himself grateful of Throckmorton's kindness used to
him in France, and has a gelding a breaking for him.
Touching the Queen's marriage, there is greater b[oasting]
thereof by Lord Robert's men than there is likelihood
thereof in his mind. [Lord Robert] is sick, and there is
great sorrow made for the same. [The Duke of] Norfolk
is at the Court, and in great account with the Queen. The
King [of Sweden] is looked for in the spring.—5 Dec. 1561.
Signed. |
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| Orig. Much mutilated, and in a very fragile condition.
Pp. 3. |
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| Dec. 6. | 700. Valentine Browne to [Cecil]. |
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| 1. According to a commandment received from the Lords
has sent his answer touching informations made against
him for engrossing of grain in Northumberland, and for
excessive prices of victuals that he burdened the soldiers
with; wherein although he has been much sought, yet can
it not appear that he has taken any grain in Northumberland, or that the prices of victuals have been enhanced than
otherwise has been before in times of better plenty. Has
required of Lord Grey and Sir Thomas Dacre to be charged
upon some griefs and evil service that Sir Richard Lee
conceived against him, wherein Mr. Dacre desired to know
of the letter that he [Cecil] sent; and Lord Grey declared
to him that Lee refused to do the same, openly saying that
he had given over much credit to others. |
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| 2. The proclamation touching the Scottish money has here
been made sixteen days, whereby the currency thereof is no
more used, and yet the English money passes away rather
more than before.—Berwick, 6 Dec. 1561. Signed. |
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| Orig. P. 1. |
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| Dec. 6. | 701. N. Stopio to Sir John Mason. |
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| Wrote last Saturday as usual, and should be glad to have a
few lines in reply. Letters from Rivoli of 20th Nov. state
that the Duke of Nemours has arrived in Savoy from France,
having incurred the suspicion of the King of Navarre. The
Queen of France has sent a present of thirty laden mules
to the Duchess of Savoy, whose confinement is expected at
Christmas. There are indications that the French will restore the lands which they hold in Piedmont. A knight of
Rhodes, called Salviati, has come hither from France on his
way to Constantinople.—6 Dec. 1561. Signed: N. St. |
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| Orig. Hol. Add.: Al S. Cavalliero Masson, London.
Endd.: Advertisements. Ital. Pp. 2. |
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| Dec. 6. | 702. Intelligences. |
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| 1. Spain, 17 Nov. 1561. Prince Charles has gone to Alcala,
where he will spend the spring, accompanied by Don John
of Austria. He has recovered of the quartan fever, which
has troubled him for the last twenty-six months. Gio.
Andrea Doria says he will not be able to provide all the
galleys which are required; who will be commander in
chief is uncertain; possibly either the Duke of Alva or the
Duke of Sessa. The Duke of Alva has informed the Pope
that the King of Spain is offended with the proceedings
of the King of Navarre. The King of Spain will proceed
next summer into Flanders to remedy the disorders in
religion. |
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| 2. Rome, 6 Dec. The usual Congregation has not been held
this week, but in its place there was yesterday a Consistory,
in which the Pope proposed that the Cardinals should not
become security for each other. After other matters a bull
was expedited for conferring on Cardinal Salviati a church
in France, the unhappy condition of which country was
certified by the Bishop of Viterbo, Nuncio there. The Pope
is deliberating upon the Reformation of the Church. At
this Consistory certain churches were given, and it was decided to despatch Antonio Galese to the Council. M. Crivello
is on the eve of his departure. The Pope has shown much
affection towards the Venetian Ambassador. The Ambassador
of France has requested the prorogation of the Council for six
months. The cause of the Camarino advances apace. |
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| 3. It is reported from Genoa that two French galleys
have arrived, which had attacked the Venetian vessels. Of
the former one was commanded by the Admiral of France,
and another by M. De Sciarla. Thirty men were killed. |
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| Orig. Ital. |
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| Dec. 7. | 703. Maitland to Cecil. (fn. 2) |
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| 1. By the letters of the Lord of St. Colms Inch to the
Queen of Scotland and himself has at large understood the
gracious "proposses" that the Queen of England held with
him touching the Queen of Scots, whereby the sincerity of her
affection appears able to kindle like fire of love on this part.
Has of long time perceived such a reciprocal goodwill in his
mistress towards the Queen of England that he thinks she
has no friend in whom she puts more confidence, and not
many to whom she will more frankly impart any of her
affairs of consequence. "God is my judge, I make the matter
appear no better than it is in the self, and if I thought not
myself assured that it should thus prove in the end, I would
not hazard to write thus far." Her frankness in writing
may serve for a sufficient argument of a singular trust.
"I know Her Majesty doth look for friendly and good advice
from your mistress, and upon hope thereof doth reveal so far
of her mind unto her, and meaneth hereafter to follow the
same trade." Prays him to advise his mistress to answer
these letters with such speed as the matter requires. |
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| 2. The Queen of Scots has good cause to love her uncles;
they are so nigh unto her that, besides their good discerning,
nature must bind her thereto; she knows their honesty, and
must maintain their innocence if they are charged. It will
be no small consolation to her to understand that for her
respect the Queen will forbear to conceive any evil opinion of
them if their unfriends charge them with anything. They are
so far at her devotion that for the love they perceive the
Queen of England shows towards the Queen of Scots they
will always esteem themselves bound to do her service. Prays
that in the Queen of England's answer some mention may be
made of them. The Scottish Queen in nothing delights more
than to visit and be visited by letters of such as she loves.
Prays him not to neglect this, until occasion may be given
that an interview may be had between them, which he knows
the Queen his mistress earnestly wishes may be soon. If
Cecil sees the like disposition in Queen Elizabeth, he desires
him to begin betimes to confer by letters on the time and
place. Desires him to entertain the amity began; for his
part his burden therein will be very portable, finding his
mistress so conformable. Asks to be commended to the Earl
of Pembroke and Lord Robert, and by his next letters to
impart somewhat of his mind in these matters. |
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| 3. The Queen commands him to present her hearty commendations to Lord Robert, the Earl of Pembroke, the Lord
Chamberlain, and Cecil, thanking them for their good usage
of St. Colm.—Edinburgh, 7 Dec. 1561. Signed. |
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| Orig. Hol. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary. Pp. 4. |
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| Dec. 7. | 704. Lord Grey to the Privy Council. |
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| Has considered the complaint of the captains and soldiers
of the garrison touching the prices of victuals, and finds,
considering the charge for transporting them here, that the
prices cannot well be abated, or the soldiers otherwise eased,
unless the pays be made quarterly, to relieve them partly
with such provisions as the market may best serve for ready
money. With respect to the Treasurer buying grain in
Northumberland, he finds that he has only bought a very
small portion for his own household. Have conferred
together of some help to ease the Queen's charges growing by
the waste of victuals, and have fallen into the opinion that if
a convenient number of soldiers might be appointed to the
Treasurer to employ in such profitable exercises as he has
thought necessary, both the prices of victuals might be
mitigated and the Queen's charge abated. Commends the
diligence of the Treasurer, and begs that he may have licence
to repair to them for twelve or fourteen days to clear his
accounts.—Berwick, 7 Dec. 1561. Signed. |
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| Orig. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary. Pp. 3. |
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| Dec. 7. | 705. Lord Grey to Cecil. |
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| Having considered the articles touching Mr. Browne, he
has signified the effect of his proceedings therein to the
Council, which occasions him to write the fewer words in that
behalf. Doubts not but that Browne will declare how indifferently and friendly he has used him, as well in assistance to
his charge as in other reasonable causes. Has perceived such
conformity in him that he cannot but give him commendation.—Berwick, 7 Dec. 1561. Signed. |
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| Orig. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary. Pp. 2. |
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| Dec. 7. | 706. Lord Grey to Cecil. |
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| Reminds him that the controversy between the Earl of
Northumberland, Sir Ralph Grey, and John Selby, porter of
Berwick, touching the Lord of "Kithe's" ransom, which is by
letters from the Queen appointed to be examined before the
President and Council at York. Desires that he may have
licence to repair to York for twenty days for those suits and
matters of his own.—Berwick, 7 Dec. 1561. Signed. |
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| Orig. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary. Pp. 2. |
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| Dec. 7. | 707. Knights of the French Order. |
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| The names of those made Knights of the French Order on
the 7th and 8th December, at St. Germain. |
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| The Conté Dauphin d'Auvergne, son of the Duke de Montpensier, Conté de Charney, Conté Domonti, Conté Rocandolph
(Almain), M. De Channey, Governor of St. Quentin, Baron
De Grandmont, brother of the Vidame of Chartres, M. De
Sault (of Provence), Ambassador in England when the Earl
of Bedford came hither, M. De Carnevallet, governor of the
Duke of Orleans, M. D'Annebault, M. De Subyse, M. De
Malliere (of Normandy), son of M. De Muye, sometime
hostage in England, M. Le Pienne, M. De Gordes, lieutenant
of a company of the Constable's, M. De Leux, brother of
M. De Monluc, M. De Carres, first gentleman of the chamber
to the King of Navarre. |
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| Copy. Endd. Pp. 2. |
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| Dec. 7. | 708. Another copy of the above (enclosed by Throckmorton to
Challoner, 20 Dec.). |
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| Copy. Endd. Pp. 2. |
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| Dec. 7. | 709. Another copy of the above (ascribed to 9 Dec.). |
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| Copy. Pp. 2. |
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| Dec. 8. | 710. Lord Grey to Cecil. |
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| Received Cecil's included letters to Randolph, which he
has forwarded by a trusty man. The Queen of Scots continues
her ordinary watch, and establishes a guard of her person, the
captainship whereof she will bestow upon James Steward.
Understands from Randolph that the Laird of Barr is come
into England by the West Border, and Gaston attends at
Edinburgh for his despatch, for whom the Lord Warden of
the Middle Marches will give vigilant circumspection. If
Cecil thinks it necessary, the Warden of the West Marches
may have warning. Thanks him for the increase of his
favour and friendship towards him and his son Arthur.—
Berwick, 8 Dec. 1561. Signed. |
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| Orig., with armorial seal. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary. Pp. 2. |
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| Dec. 8. | 711. Albrecht Janhen to the Queen. |
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| Having furnished her factor, Sir T. Gresham, with the sum
of 29,800 florins, on the condition that it should be repaid in
dollars, according as they were rated in 1548, viz., twentyeight patarts Flemish per dollar, he has now been paid at the
rate of thirty Flemish patarts per dollar. He therefore begs
that the contract may be kept.—Antwerp, 8 Dec. 1561.
Signed. |
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| Orig., with seal. Add. Endd. Fr. Pp. 2. |
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| Dec. 9. | 712. Mundt to Cecil. |
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| 1. Since his last of 24th Nov. Germany has been tranquil,
but in France they have been in great fear lest the Pope, the
King of Spain, the Duke of Savoy, the Guises, and the Papist
party in France should make war against France before the
true religion has got greater strength, for they cannot endure
that France should turn to the true religion, lest Spain, Italy,
and the inner parts of Germany should follow her example.
It is reported that the Pope has taken into pay certain
captains of the Tyrol, through means of the Bishop of Trent,
who is of the noble family of the Madrucci. The Queen
Mother of France is anxious to know whether Philip has
been transporting money into Germany, or seeking for some.
there, for it is reported that he sent out of Spain 400,000
ducats. The Fuggers are taking up all the money they
can get in Germany at twelve per cent., which there can
scarcely be any doubt is for Philip, who already owes them
large sums. They also wish to be repaid what they have lent
to the Queen. |
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| 2. The Guises have sent to several Princes excusing themselves for not assenting to the doctrines of Calvin, and
pretending that they do not so much object to the Augsburg
Confession. They have not sent to the Elector Palatine,
because he professes to hold a purer doctrine about the Lord's
Supper. Vielleville, Governor of Metz, has been commanded
not to admit any of the faction of Guise within that city, as
they are suspected of wishing to hand it over to Philip,
although this would be much objected to by the Emperor.
Mundt was informed by a person of credit that an embassy
was sent from the Emperor to the King of Spain, asking him
to appoint either Ferdinand or Charles as his successor, no
mention being made of Maximilian, to which Philip replied
that he could appoint no one but him who by the laws and
constitution of the realm was his successor.—Strasburg,
9 Dec. 1561. Signed. |
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| Orig. Hol., with seal. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary.
Lat. Pp. 3. |
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| Dec. 10. | 713. Throckmorton to Cecil. |
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| 1. He has received Cecil's letter of the 27th ult. by Stephen
Davis, who was detained there two or three days for the
Queen's letter sent to him, for some negociations with the
Cardinal of Ferrara in answer to his letter sent to her by
M. De Morett concerning the General Council. Morett
never mentioned the matter to him, but commended the
Cardinal's affection, which he and his house had for the
crown of England. He asked if the Queen was at liberty to
marry, and let fall such words that the writer guessed he
wished her to marry some one who has not yet been named.
Since Morette left here, the writer perceives he meant the
Duke of Ferrara, and that he is commissioned to touch the
matter if he found her at liberty. Perceives Cecil was
perplexed with his [Morett's] proceedings. Advises him
[Cecil] to give ear to such overtures as other Princes offer to
make their profit by, and which may turn to the Queen's
advantage. Cannot see that it would be inconvenient for the
Queen to write to the Cardinal of her acceptation of his
visitation. He is of the family of a sovereign Prince of the
French faction, and is reputed here more for his house than
the Pope's Legate. He is lodged in the Court as one of the
ordinary of the French King's Privy Council, and not as
Legate. Cecil may discreetly answer him concerning the
General Council, as others have done, that the Queen never
meant to refuse a lawful Council, but would accept it with
reasonable conditions. No man can tell (as Europe stands at
present) who shall make the best end in these troubles. The
matter may be so handled as these men will give good words,
and yet hold off to send to the Council, as they do. The
Spaniard would assure himself by his furious zeal, and
thereby put the same in execution against the French, the
end of which war cannot turn to our disadvantage. Cecil
must remember that the Queen has written heretofore to the
Cardinals of Lorraine and Tournon, of whose affections he
could not then boast of. It will not be amiss for Cecil to
carry the Protestants abroad in his right hand with a sincere
meaning, and the Papists in his left, with such meaning as
they deserve. In this cautious time he [Cecil] shall advance
covertly the true religion, and bring no danger to England. |
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| 2. If the Queen shall resolve to write to the Cardinal, and
the negociation be committed to him [Throckmorton], thinks
it will be expedient for her to send him [the writer] some
order to communicate his charge in that behalf to the Queen
Mother, the King of Navarre, and the Admiral, to avoid
suspicion, and that some letter of credence for that purpose be
sent. |
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| 3. The Earl of St. Combe, on his arrival on this side, made
his way to Joinville, where the Guises are. Two of them
were lately sent for to return to the Court, which they have
not done. In consequence of the Spanish and Savoy affairs,
will they were again desired to repair to the King; what they
do is doubted. The King has lately made him [Throckmorton]
Knight of his Order; the certain number is not yet known to
him; he can only assure Cecil of those whose names are
enclosed. |
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| 4. Thinks the matter intended for his revocation waxes
cold again, and understands that Mr. Dannett has no orders
to put himself in readiness. The order lately given by the
Lord Treasurer and Cecil that he should receive but two
months' diets (whereof one has expired) does not give him so
great cause to hope that his revocation is meant as the
abridging of his diet money does make a show. Dannett's (fn. 3)
preparation, after the receipt of his money, will take a month
(although the writer had but six days' warning), for such time
all other ministers have spent in their preparations; then the
time coming hither, the presentation, the time before he
leaves hence, and to return to the Queen, will take two
months, though he makes as much speed as he can, considering his wife and family are here. There need not have
been such straitness used as to restrain the three months'
diets, unless it is meant he is to come home at his own cost,
which is contrary to his warrant. His three months expire
on the 3rd February next, and whether it is likely he will
come into the Queen's presence by that time Cecil may
consider by Dannett's towardness in coming hither. Hopes
Cecil will give order to Mr. Somers or to William Killigrew
to receive the other month's diet which is behind, for he has
thriven so well here "that he is not able to become the
Queen's creditor." |
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| 5. The Commissioners of the French King and the Duke of
Savoy have, after long conference at Lyons, so agreed that
the French think and say that the Duke has no right to hold
that which he possesses. On the other side, the Duke thinks
the French have no right to hold that which they retain.
Hereupon the King has sent a gentleman to the Duke, who
has commission to speak with him, and to try and compound
the matter. The same man has commission to M. De Bourdillon, lieutenant for the King in Piedmont, to put the places
in defence. This secret commission is given in consequence
of information lately come hither from Italy that the King of
Spain has sent 3,000 Spaniards to Genoa and 4,000 to Naples,
and begins to make men in Milan. |
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| 6. Here is some talk that the Count of Egmont in his
government "doth begin to stir coals." The French lately
sent M. De Rambouillet into Almain to sound the Protestant
Princes in the aid of this Prince, and he has special commission to practise with the King of Denmark, that the King of
Sweden's coming to England may be impeached. He is sure
the Rhinegrave had a similar commission before. |
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| 7. The King has lately sent M. Dosense again into Spain,
upon whose return it will be known what the Princes mean
one to another. |
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| 8. In this suspicious time little is done for promoting
religion, for the Papists begin to hold up their crests again,
and the Protestants are not so well countenanced as they
were. They are allowed to preach and assemble in out places
as they did, but cannot obtain churches for their service. |
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| 9. The French are in good hope to win again the Earl of
Arran to their devotion, for they begin to despair of the
Queen of Scots, yet he is sure they have made her great
offers, if she will hang her keys at their girdle. |
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| 10. The Duke of Florence has sent his son into Spain; he
passed by Rome, where the Pope showed him the greatest
favour that has ever been seen to a man of his quality, and
defrayed his charges whilst he was there. |
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| 11. Men judge this Court-making will compound the
difference foreseen betwixt the King of Spain and the Duke
of Florence. Some think the Prince of Florence shall be
married in Spain before he returns to Italy, but it is said that
the King had rather bestow his sister, the Queen of Portugal,
in marriage with the Duke of Ferrara than with the Prince
of Florence. There is some talk that Don John d'Austria,
the Bastard of Spain, shall marry Madame Lucretia, sister of
the Duke of Ferrara, which he thinks unmeet, for she is
matura viro and a beautiful lady, and the Bastard is but a
child. If this alliance goes forward, the King of Spain is the
greatest Prince in Italy, for all will be at his devotion except
the Venetians. |
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| 12. Here is some secret whispering that there is a league
concluded betwixt the Emperor, the King of Spain, the Pope,
the Duke of Florence, and other states in Italy and Germany
to repress the Protestant religion. Hopes this letter may
suffice for the Queen also. (fn. 4) —Paris, 10 Dec. 1561. Signed. |
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| Orig., partly in Throckmorton's hand, partly in that of a
scribe. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary. Pp. 8. |
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| Dec. 10. | 714. Randolph to Cecil. |
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| 1. M. De Fois has made honourable report of the Queen
not only to the Queen of Scots but also to all other where
he had opportunity; he will now be suitor to have oftener
access to her. He desires that his acquaintance with Cecil
may be such that he may use his friendship familiarly. Has
ofttimes repaired to him, and finds him ready to do anything
that may be to the furtherance of amity and peace between
Princes, which well agrees unto all those who profess Christ,
for whose cause he has endured much. |
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| 2. The Queen of Scots is in health and merry. On Saturday last she solemnly celebrated the exequies of her husband,
at which M. Moret assisted; of the nobles of Scotland none
wore the dueil. The Earl of Huntly came the morrow after
the feast. Yesterday there arrived the Earl of Argyll. The
punishment upon the thieves has been great, which puts them
in good hope that hereafter the Queen's subjects shall live in
better assurance.—Edinburgh, 10 Dec. 1561. Signed. |
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| Orig. Hol. Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
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