Henry VIII: December 1518, 16-31 | British History Online

Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII, Volume 2, 1515-1518. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1864.

'Henry VIII: December 1518, 16-31', in Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII, Volume 2, 1515-1518, (London, 1864) pp. 1423-1440. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/letters-papers-hen8/vol2/pp1423-1440 [accessed 26 April 2024]

December 1518



16 Dec. R. O. Rym. XIII. 665.	4655. PRINCESS MARY and the DAUPHIN.
	Ratification by Francis I. of the treaty of marriage between the Dauphin and Princess Mary, concluded at London, 4 Oct., by Lord Bonivet, the Bp. of Paris, Francis de Rochecouart and Lord Villeroy, on the one side, and the Duke of Norfolk, and the Bp. of Durham, the Earl of Worcester and the Bp. of Ely on the other. Paris, 16 Dec. 1518, 4 Fras. I. Signed. Countersigned: Robertet.
	Lat.
R. O. Rym. XIII. 666.	2. Notarial attestation by J. Pastilli and P. Raoulini, that on 16 Dec. 1518, (after an oration by the Bishop of Ely de laudibus matrimonii, and an answer by Anthony de Prat, Lord Chancellor of France), Francis I. and Claude his consort, in the presence of the English ambassadors, received and espoused the Princess Mary in the person of the Earl of Worcester, as wife of their son Francis the Dauphin; and that the Earl received and espoused the Dauphin, in the persons of Francis and Claude, as husband of the Princess. The names of those present are given.
	Lat.
16 Dec. Vesp. C. I. 193. B. M.	4656. CHARLES KING OF SPAIN to HENRY VIII.
	Had received his letters by the English ambassadors, dated 2 Nov., in their behalf. They have exhibited to him the treaty lately made between himself, England, the Pope and the Emperor. Sends an ambassador in place of the Bp. of Helva. Saragossa, 16 Dec. 1518. Signed.
	Add.: Bel oncle, &c.
16 Dec. P. S.	4657. For WILLIAM BLOUNTE LORD MOUNTJOY, SIR JOHN GIFFORD, and JOHN PORTE, the King's solicitor.
	Custody of the lands of Sir John Mountgomery, taken into the King's hands by virtue of an inquisition taken at Derby, 30 Aug. 5 Hen. VIII., before Christ. Medley, escheator. Greenwich, 4 Dec. 10 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 16 Dec.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 9.
17 Dec. Vesp.C. I. 228. B. M.	4658. ABP. ARMAGH, BERNERS, and SPINELLY to HENRY VIII.
	Received his letters of the 4th Nov. on the 24th, and delivered them to the King next day, in presence of the Cardinal, Chievres and the Chancellor. At the Cardinal's request they also delivered the articles of the treaty, but could get no answer till the 1st of this month, when Chievres, the Marquis of Brandenburgh, Lord Fynes, the Governor of Brest and the Chief Secretary dined with Armagh. The Cardinal was absent, from indisposition; but in the afternoon the Chancellor came and told them that the King fully approved of the treaty and would enter into it. The Pope had authorized Campeggio to accept the treaty if the Emperor and the King Catholic did the like; but the Bp. of Elna had hesitated, first, for want of authority, and afterwards because he was only commissioned to treat, not to enter after conclusion taken. The Council had delayed their answer five or six days, until they should hear from the Pope and Emperor, whom they had urged to join. The ambassadors have since been informed by the Chancellor, Bp. of Badayous and the Chief Secretary of the Pope's adhesion.
	Their next audience was by appointment on the 12th, in presence of the Bishop, the Governor of Brest, the Chancellor, the Cardinal and Chievres, when they were again assured of the King's determination to enter the treaty, and send some honorable person to England, whom the King would name when he heard from the Archduchess. On their insisting next day to know from Chievres who it was, he told them the King had ordered the Archduchess to appoint Berghes and Mons. de la Roche, but if the former should decline on account of age or indisposition, the Bayly of Henego should go in his stead. To their inquiry who was to be the resident ambassador, he said three names were mentioned, the Comendador Kyntanclys, Dego de Lagulla and a Comendador of Mendoza, who was the late King's ambassador in Italy. Hope to notify their decision by next post. Chievres has promised to urge Charles to write himself. This done, the ambassadors will return, leaving Sir Thomas Spinelly in Spain as commanded.
	Had explained to the King and Council the advantages they would derive from the treaty, especially if the French King attempted anything against them under color of the treaty of Noyon, which they admitted; nevertheless they perceive negotiations are set on foot for a meeting between the Grand Master of France and Chievres. The latter expects by next post to know the day and place, and assures them nothing shall be done against England; but that, as Henry has found means to be at peace with his neighbours, they mean to do the like. Probably as the treaty of Noyon is extinct in the principal points by the death of the French daughter, the object is to confirm the marriage with the second daughter, and settle some demands of the French King upon Navarre in the name of Don John D'Albret. The King and his Council will not scruple to give compensation, but if it be referred to the councillors of Spain they will not readily agree to it. Had shown the King the copy of the Emperor's letter to Wolsey, which he found satisfactory. Many of the Burgundians are better satisfied with the delivery of Tournay, since they understand hostages are to be given; but some say they will not be given, or only such as are worth little.
	(In a different ink.)—They enclose the King's letters on the above subject. The expected post from Flanders is not yet come. Saragossa, 17 Dec. Signed.
	Pp. 7. Add.: To the King's grace. Endd.
17 Dec. R. O.	4659. ABP. ARMAGH and BERNERS to HENRY VIII.
	So far as the first contents of his letters of the 4 Nov. apply to them, hope he will excuse their want of experience. Have suffered much from delay, but the King has always expressed his hearty love to the King of England. Saragossa, 17 Dec. Signed.
	Pp. 2. Add.
17 Dec. Vesp. C. I. 232. B. M.	4660. ABP. ARMAGH to [WOLSEY].
	Wrote on the 6th, "upon likelihood and such answer" as he could then have, much to the same effect as in their present letter to the King. Though his despatches, either for their rarity or shortness, have been "taken displeasantly," has never failed to write as much as he knew, and whenever he could hear of a post going. Since the old Chancellor's death, had only been able to communicate with Chievres, who gave him short and general answers. The Council have been occupied with many causes "requiring no small sums of money;" and though friendly answers have been given, "it was with delays, so that the effect came not in his place, nor served otherwhile to our purpose,—as of Tournay, never a deal. Of this treaty, too short and not in time." The marriage of Lady Eleanor, the sums of money sent to the Emperor and electors, and the army for the defence of Naples, have created great expence, and delayed their business: the chief obstacle has been the courts of Arragon. "infinite, and, as I suppose, without end," though the King is there in person twice or thrice a week. "By the finishing of which courts the King should have of Arragon of ready money 200,000 ducats, as much in Catalonia, and like in Valencia; and no court finished no penny."
	The realm is divided into four "brachys," viz., the spiritualty, the lords temporal, the universities, "whom we call the towns," and the people. "Of all these the most part be Agarenes, and in mine opinion finally shall be so all and sundry, except the great help of God for the Christen people;" for most of the lords will have no other tenants but Moors and Agarenes, from whom they can exact impositions that no Christians would submit to. When a measure has been agreed to by these four "brachys," "it is good and taketh effect, though it war with good craft and policy; not at once, but first by the commonalty, and after by one and other, and all with much difficulty." Three parts of these "brachys" "condescend to justice, and would have it in execution (for yet here is none at all,—every hour murder and robbery without punishment); the fourth part, which is the lords and nobles, woll in no wise agree to justice, or have executors of the same, seeing all mischief here is done by them and theirs," many of them being possessed of all their lands by robbery. So that there is likely to be no end of these courts, unless justice be set apart. Armagh has sometimes told the Council of Wolsey's administration of jus- tice in England, "to the fear of all evildoers, high and low;" and they said they lacked his grace's presence and wisdom among them. They think the treaty very honorable to England, and not a little to the dishonor of France. The ambassadors will take their leave when the commission and ambassador to reside in England are departed. They are 24 days journey from the sea, where they will take their passage with the first favorable wind, though Lord Berners is "marvellous loth thereto," not being yet fully recovered. Their purses compel them to take the nearest way. They have sold plate and other things. The last letters from home were not such as to make them merry. Hope that, if the sea "shall not like" them, their returning by land will be taken in good part. Saragossa, 17 Dec. Signed.
	Pp. 6.
17 Dec. Giust. Desp. App. I.	4661. HIRONIMO DA CANAL, Secretary of the Venetian Ambassador in France, to _.
	On the 11th, Francis came to Paris in great state, and lodged at the palace. Next day he gave public audience to the English ambassadors in a very handsome hall. In the hall was a platform, at the extremity of which was a tribunal with an ascent of three steps. The French King sat on a chair covered with cloth of gold, surmounted by an ample canopy of gold brocade, having a cushion of cloth of gold at his feet. He was dressed in a robe of cloth of silver, figured with beautiful flowers, the lining being of Spanish herons' feathers. His doublet was of very costly cloth of gold. He wore no crown; only his usual cloth cap. On the King's right was the Legate Santa Maria in Porticu, under a canopy of cloth of gold. Next sat the King of Navarre and the nobles. On the left were Cardinals Boissi, Bourges, Vendome and Aracæli, the Papal nuncio, the ambassadors, the Chancellor (Anth. du Prat), and a crowd of bishops. About the chair stood the Lord Steward (Gouffier de Boissi), his brother the Admiral, and others. No one "wore any material less costly than silk." The ceremony was viewed by the Queen and other ladies from behind blinds. At the other end of the hall there was another platform, which held all the ladies of the Court. After all were seated, the English ambassadors made their appearance, escorted by Mons. de Vendome, the Bp. of Toulouse, the Great Bastard of Savoy and Mons. de Chatillon.
	When they had reached the middle of the platform and made the due obeisance, the King descended the steps, and embraced them with his usual affability. They presented their letters of credence, and Francis caused them to be seated in front of him, on a bench across the platform. "The Lord Chamberlain was dressed in a vest of crimson satin, lined with sables, and there was a richly jewelled pendant in his cap. The Bishop wore his rochet. My Lord of St. John's had a vest of black satin, and that of the captain of Guisnes was of cloth of gold, lined with sables." Near the ambassadors were about twenty English gentlemen, superbly dressed. When they were seated the King gave the letters to the Grand Chancellor. They were read in a low tone, and then the Chancellor asked (in Latin) the ambassadors to state the object of their mission. Thereupon the Bishop of Ely delivered an oration, to which the Chancellor answered. At the close of the discourse the King talked familiarly with them; and "before dismissing them, embraced all their gentlemen, in acknowledgment of a similar com- pliment paid by the King of England to the French courtiers at Greenwich."
	On the 14th the King went to the church of Notre Dame. "The ambassadors were in pompous array; and all the English gentlemen wore most massive gold chains." Cardinal Boissi chanted high mass; then the King swore to observe the articles agreed to in England, and ratified them with his sign manual. Then he and the ambassadors went to dine with the Bishop of Paris, "who gave them a stately banquet served solely on gold plate. The supper given them by Mons. de Bourbon was equally sumptuous, and they were yet at table after midnight; so that the King lavishes all possible caresses on these Englishmen." On the 16th the ambassadors visited the Queen, who gave her consent to the marriage.
	Yesterday the King went boar and stag hunting with a number of the English gentlemen: he is expected to return this evening. On Sunday he will give a most splendid banquet; and on Monday the jousts will commence. Paris, 17 Dec. 1518.
17 Dec. R. O.	4662. HAMPTON COURT and WESTMINSTER.
	"Constructiones apud Hampton Courte et Westm., videlicet, annis nono [et] decimo."
	Received by James Bettes, from Rob. Tonneys, clk., by indenture 1 Jan. 8 Hen. VIII., 1,208l. 2s. 9¾d.
	Paid by James Bettes, master of the works of Thomas Cardinal of York, for workmen and artificers, for timber, brick, ironwork, plaster, &c., and for making ponds and a mote at Hampton Court, making pales round the park there, and for repairs at Westminster, from 3 Jan. 8 Hen. VIII. to 16 Dec. 9 Hen. VIII., as appears by the book of Nich. Tounley, clk., comptroller of the same works, 1,201l. 17s. 7¾d.
	Received by the said James from arrearages of the year aforesaid, 6l. 5s. 2d., from the arrearages recovered by examination of the account of 8 Hen. VIII., 45l., and from Rob. Tonnys, clk., 2,959l. 6s. 5½d. Total 3,010l. 11s. 7½d.
	Paid by the said James, for workmen and artificers, and for iron work, timber, brick, &c., and for making a mote and orchard (pomerii) at Hampton Court, and for repairs at Westminster, from 16 Dec. 9 Hen. VIII. to 17 Dec. 10 Hen. VIII., 2,951l. 17s. 8½d.
	Parchment, p. 1.
18 Dec. Calig. D. VII. 54. B. M.	4663. The EARL OF WORCESTER, BP. OF ELY, DOCWRA [and VAUX] to WOLSEY.
	On Tuesday the 14th received Wolsey's, dated at his place beside Westminster, the 8th, complaining of the untowardness of Mons. de Lingney, and sending them the copy of the second letters lately directed to him. They trust if he continue obstinate he will be removed by consent of both princes; but think it will be better if the French King's assistance be not required. The letters of safeconduct for the King's ordnance extend only to those that have the conveyance of it, not to those appointed by the King to deliver the city. Wolsey's former letters, enclosing copies of the French King's, did not arrive till after those of the 8th. Have used all diligence, but can get no determinate answer, for the merchants only delivered their books of complaint on Thursday and Friday, the 16th and 17th. Until some determinate way be taken for that matter they will, according to Wolsey's advice, delay the delivery of Tournay, without putting them in any mistrust or suspicion. Have received the two patents of confirmations reformed; also the order taken for the conduct money and the rate for the payment of the garrison of Tournay, over and above the amount due at their leaving. The garrison are so much in debt that their wages and conduct will not defray them of the town. To prevent mutiny, therefore, the writers suggest "that the said month's wages o[r] ... above their duty" should be paid there, and their co[nduct] money at Dover.
	Think the instructions given to the commissaries of Dover and Sandwich "substantial and good, so that they be kept secret" from the soldiers. Have had great difficulty in getting the French to name more than four hostages. They allege that it was covenanted apart the hostages should not be known as such, but should pass for servants of the Queen; and some of the nobles are much displeased that the fact is published, "specially they that love not my lady the King's mother." The English reply that it was not divulged by them. They had named six in writing. "The Great Master, with the Admiral his brother, have ... the same with their own hands, affirming ... in every behalf to the intent the King of the same [shall] choose four." They refused to increase the number; but the King's mother hopes England will be content; that, if Henry refuse, great clamor will arise to their dishonor. The Admiral showed my Lord Chamberlain and my Lord of Ely that the Chancellor "toke him up," the first day on their appearing at the Council, for not fulfilling his instructions. The writers think these noblemen may be trusted, and that the King of France is in earnest. Paris, 18 Dec. Signed.
	Pp. 5, mutilated. Add.: To my Lord Cardinal's grace.
18 Dec. Calig. D. VII. 57. B. M.	4664. [BISHOP OF ELY] to [WOLSEY.]
	Visited the Queen on the 15th at the court. Presented the King's letters to her and the King's mother, as before stated. The King sent for him whilst the rest of the company were talking; to whom Ely delivered his letters, and expressed the satisfaction Wolsey had, at the trust reposed in him, and that he believed such restitution would be made for the robberies done that the King of England should be satisfied. This was straitly urged. Said further, that the Cardinal would advertize the French King of whatever derogated from his honor or the good of his kingdom. He replied that the Cardinal was "a man ordained of God for the common w[eal,] and that ever principally ye intended the same." He considered his honor pawned to make satisfaction, and as to the Cardinal's plain writing he would always take it in good part. West then delivered him the Cardinal's resignation of Tournay without any reservation, notwithstanding the great expence he had incurred in procuring bulls and defending his rights. After leaving he moved the Admiral and the Bishop of Paris, as of himself, "that albeit ye would take nothing for your sai[d resignation], yet I thought it was convenient [that the French King] for his honor should be some other me[ans] ... upon you for the same, as by sending you s[ome] new year's gift or other present, wherein ye should take great kindness." They assured him that the King intended the Cardinal "a marvellous greater present." What it should be Ely could not discover; and on their desiring "to know what would best content you, I answered I could not tell, but I supposed that it was most convenient to send you goodly plate or some other rich jewels." They expressed great dis- pleasure at the neglect in the payment of Wolsey's pension at Calais; offered it to Ely, and on his refusal put it into a banker's hands, to be paid at London to the Cardinal by Cavalgant. Advises him to see that he sustains no damage by the change. Had told the King that the Cardinal was very anxious to see him, as he had something to say that he would communicate to no one. The King answered he did very well to keep it secret, as he did the same himself. Expects business will be finished by Christmas eve, with the exception of the surrender of Tournay, which must be deferred till the answer come respecting the hostages. Proposes in the meantime to ride to Blois with my Lord Chamberlain and see the Dauphin. Begs he may have four lines from Wolsey "in writing apart," to know if he is satisfied with his conduct. "Written at P[aris]," Saturday, 18 Dec.
	"My lord, pleaseth it your grace, we have sent two gre[at] letters at this time of one tenor, one to the King's hig[hness,] and another to your grace, because I could not otherw[ise] content my Lord Chamberlain, which would we sh[ould] have written the whole specialties to the King's high[ness,] and but a general letter to your grace. Certifying [the] same that we had so done; and albeit I was sure [that] the King would not take the pain to look upon the [same], but remit them to your grace, yet I could not so be co[ntent] but caused them to be doubled as appeareth, beseech[ing] your grace to take them in good part." A proposition has been made to him that certain banks in London should be bound for payment of the money, if the hostages were not demanded; but Ely declined any but the strict letter of the treaty. Signature burnt off.
	Pp. 6, mutilated.
18 Dec. [Calig. E. I. II ?] IV. 253. B. M.	4665. BOYSSY and BONNIVET to WOLSEY.
	Will receive information by the ambassadors of their favorable reception in France. All has been concluded there. Wait for the same from England. Advertize him of the proposition made to the Lord Chamberlain and the Bishop of Ely touching the hostages, which is considered very strange there, as those offered are of such quality as the treaty requires. Hope the King of England will be satisfied with the four they offer. Will use their best endeavors to bring things to a conclusion, and beg he will do the same. Paris, 18 Dec. Signed.
	Fr., pp. 3, mutilated. Add.: A Mons. I^me, Mons. le Cardinal dYorc, [Pri]mat et Legat en Angleterre.
19 Dec. R. O.	4666. SIR JOHN PECCHE to WOLSEY.
	Received the letters enclosed, "with credence of his old continued suit." He (the spy) states he has been promised a great reward long before Pecche's time. Wishes to know what answer he shall make. At his next sending, which will be upon Twelfthtide, he has promised to send word what appointment the King his master will make with the ambassadors of the King Catholic. Has stated that De Shevers was the chief ambassador out of Spain. The Duke of Albany obtained licence at Easter next to go into Scotland well accompanied; a man of the Duke of Bourbon carried him a plot of Calais and the gate towers. Calls his notice to the state of the ordance in the town. Calais, 19 Dec.
	Hol., pp. 2. Add.: To my Lord Cardinal's grace, Legate ellatria (sic) and Chancellor of England. Endd.
20 Dec. R. O.	4667. CARD. GURK to WOLSEY.
	The Pope has appointed payment to be made of a debt of 600 ducats due to the writer from Cardinal Hadrian, deposed, out of the fruits of his benefices confiscated in England. Cardinal de Medici and the Pope will write to Wolsey in that behalf. Begs his favorable interference in this behalf. Augsburg, 20 Dec. 1518. Signed.
	Lat., p. 1. Add.:R^mo, &c. Thomæ Car. Ebor., &c.
20 Dec. Vit. B. xx. 106*. B. M.	4668. SION to WOLSEY.
	"... [pr]ofectus cum apud Belgas applicuisset, Mag^cus D. Mat[thæus] de Beccaria ad me destinavit et litteras R. D. V." settling on him an annual pension of 1,000 nobles from Henry VIII. Thanks the King and Wolsey for their kindness, and professes his readiness to obey them in everything. Whatever happen, his faith in them, and his desire to serve them, will remain unshaken. Zurich, 20 Dec. 1518. Signed.
	Lat., p. 1, mutilated. Add.: R. &c. Car. Eboracen., &c.
21 Dec. R. O. Rym. XIII. 670.	4669. TREATY OF LONDON.
	Ratification by Francis I. of an article in the treaty of London, concluded by the commissioners of Henry and Francis, for the comprehension of Scotland. Paris, 21 Dec. 1518, 4 Fras. I. Signed.
	Lat.
R. O. Rym. XIII. 675.	2. Ratification by Francis I. of treaty for repressing depredations at sea, concluded at London, 4 October last, by Lord Bonivet, the Bp. of Paris, Francis de Rochecouart and Lord Villeroy, on one side, and the Duke of Norfolk, the Bp. of Durham, the Earl of Worcester and the Bp. of Ely, on the other. Same date. Signed.
	Lat.
R. O. Rym. XIII. 679.	3. Ratification by Francis I. of the treaty for an interview between Henry VIII. concluded at London, 8 October last, by the above-mentioned commissioners. Same date. Signed.
	Lat.
R. O. Rym. XIII. 672.	4. Notarial attestation by John Pastilli and Pet. Raoulini of the oath taken by Francis I. at Paris, 21 Dec. 1518, before Charles Earl of Worcester, Nicholas Bp. of Ely, Thomas Docwra and Sir Nicholas Vaux to the treaty of marriage between the Dauphin and Princess Mary, 4 Oct. 1518. With the names of those present.
	Lat.
	ii. Form of the French King's oath. Signed.
	Fr.
R. O. Rym. XIII. 676.	5. Notarial attestation by J. Pastilli and P. Raoulini, that at Paris, 21 Dec. 1518, Francis I. took his oath, before the Earl of Worcester, the Bp. of Ely, the Prior of St. John's and Sir Nicholas Vaux, to observe the treaty for the surrender of Tournay, concluded 4 October last. The names of those present are given.
	Lat.
	ii. Form of the French King's oath. Signed.
	Fr.
R. O.	6. Confirmation by Charles of Spain of the treaty made with Leo X. the Emperor and Henry VIII. against the Turks, at London, 2 Oct. 1518. 21 Dec. 1518. (Supplied from the indorsement.) Sealed.
	Lat., much mutilated.
Calig. D. VII. 63. B. M.	4670. SURRENDER OF TOURNAY.
	Articles agreed upon between Cardinal Wolsey and Nicholas de Villeroy for the surrender of Tournay to the King of France, and avoiding all disputes that might arise.
	Corrected by Wolsey; pp. 8, imperfect.
R. O.	4671. [TOURNAY].
	"Here followeth the parcels that is paid and must be paid at this discharge of the sum of 7,000l. that was delivered to William Lylgrave at two sundry times, as it appeareth hereafter."
	He received in England 3,000l., and at Calais 4,000l.; paid the garrison three months' wages, ending 7 Nov. 3,309l. 9s.; to those discharged and still remaining in garrison, three months' wages, ending 1 Feb., 3,309l. 9s.; to William Pawne's clerk, 724l. The amount paid to those remaining in garrison for three months, ending 1 Feb., is 342l. 18s. over the said 7,000l. Still owing for provision of the castle, according to the oath of William Pawne's clerk, the sum of 1,066l. 4s., which on 1 Feb. will amount to 1,409l. 0s. 4¼d. over the said 7,000l., exclusive of the laborers in the castle, not entered in the account. The writer applies for money by 1 Feb.
	Pp. 2. Lylgrave's own hand?
21 Dec. R. O.	4672. A LIST OF TREATIES.
	1. Commission of Lewis XII. for marriage with the Princess Mary, 29 July 1514.
	2. Treaty of peace with Spain and Navarre, 29 Oct. 1516.
	3. Ratification of the comprehension of Frederick King of Sicily, 21 June 1499.
	4. Commission of Ferdinand to treat for peace, 2 May 1515.
	5. Commission of Lewis [XII.] to contract marriage, 8 Aug. 1514. (fn. 1)
	6. Confirmation of the treaty of peace by Charles King of Spain, 21 Dec. 1518.
	7. Treaty of amity with the Catholic King, concluded 1516.
	8. Confirmation of a treaty with France, 11 March 1495.
	9. Treaty of amity with Ferdinand of Arragon, London, 19 Oct. 1515.
	10. Confirmation of a treaty of peace with the Emperor, 12 Oct. 1510.
	11. Oath of the French King. (No date.)
	Lat., p. 1.
21 Dec. R. O.	4673. CLERK to WOLSEY.
	Yesterday a packet of letters came from Sir Richard Wingfield to Marney, to be delivered to Tuke; which Marney delivered to the King, who opened them, as they came from his ambassador to Wolsey. The King has desired them to be transmitted to Wolsey with this information. The King's pleasure is, that there should be more rapid communication between his grace and the said ambassadors. On Wednesday next he dines at Stone, at Master Wingfield's house, eight miles from Greenwich. Eltham, 21 Dec.
	Hol., p. 1. Add.: My Lord Cardinal's good grace, Legate de latere.
23 Dec. Giust. Desp. App. I.	4674. THE BANQUET IN HONOR OF THE ENGLISH AMBASSADORS IN FRANCE. (fn. 2)
	On 22 Dec. the banquet was held in the Bastille. The large space in its centre was squared, and floored with timber, three galleries being raised all round, one above the other; the whole being covered in with an awning of blue canvas, well waxed, which prevented the rain from penetrating. The canvas was painted to represent the heavens, and Latin and French mottoes were suspended about the hall. White and tawny cloth was hung under the galleries, and the floor was carpeted with the same. There was an immense number of torches in sconces and in chandeliers, each torch weighing three pounds, throwing "a marvellous blaze of light on the starry ceiling." In the four corners of the hall were cupboards filled with gold and silver vases. The platform was overhung by a bower of evergreens. "Tables were placed at the extremity of the platform, and down the sides, the guests being seated inside." Below the platform were two tables, extending the whole length of the place, at which gentlemen of the English embassy and Frenchmen were seated alternately with ladies. The company danced to trumpets and fifes till the third hour of the night. Then supper commenced, which lasted two hours, and consisted of nine courses: each course was announced by a flourish of trumpets. After supper several companies of maskers made their appearance, amongst them the King. Then came a collation of confections, served by ladies dressed in the Italian fashion, chief among whom were the daughters of Galeazzo Visconti; and by degrees the company dispersed. The Queen and Madame Louise viewed the whole of the sight from one of the galleries near the King's dais.
Ib.	2. On 23 Dec. 1518 a fine tournament took place at the Bastille in Paris, the King and twenty-four aids being on one side, and Mons. de S. Pol and twenty-four on the other. They fought with bright swords without edges. In the evening thirty young ladies appeared, and danced with these lords; and at the second hour of the night tables were set for 250 persons. The site was approached by a long street covered over with evergreens and ornaments. In the courtyard of the castle a handsome building had been erected, with three tiers of balconies for the spectators. In the building was a platform, on which was a dais of cloth of gold for the King; and around it were celestial signs cut in pasteboard, and 600 torches. There were four cupboards piled with gold and silver. The Queen and Madame Louise looked on from their balcony. After dancing, tables were placed on the platform, and water presented to the King for his hands. Ladies sat between the gentlemen. The viands appeared on large dishes emitting fire and flames; they were preceded by eight trumpeters, the archers of the bodyguard, five heralds, the eight seneschals in ordinary of the household, and my Lord Steward. The King's viands were borne by 24 pages of honor; the rest, for those not on the platform, being borne by 200 archers. Supper ended, the music and masking commenced; after which the ladies served the gentlemen with silver dishes full of confections. Thus ended the entertainment, which, with the presents given to the ambassadors, has cost upwards of 450,000 crowns.
23 Dec. Giust. Desp. II. App. I.	4675. ANTONIO GIUSTINIAN, Venetian Ambassador in France, to _
	After his last of the 17th the jousting commenced. Yesterday the banquet was given at the Bastille, where a hall was erected, decorated with many ornaments, and brilliantly illuminated. There were various companies of masquers very richly arrayed. After supper the King and gentlemen disguised themselves according to their ago and rank. The Legate and the four other Cardinals were there; "as also the ambassadors, of whom, however, I was the only one present besides the Englishmen, because Spain and Florence are indisposed; nor would they give a place to the nuncio as ambassador, because of the presence of the Legate." The chief table was in the shape of a horseshoe, on a lofty stage. The King sat at the head, having his sister the Duchess of Alençon on his left, and the Legate on his right. The princes of the blood, the Duke of Ferrara, the Cardinals and ambassadors sat at this table. The rest of the guests were below the platform at other tables. "The Queen and Madame Louise were in the corridor near the platform, from whence they viewed the whole sight; and the feast lasted for about two hours, and after midnight the collation was served by ladies dressed in the Italian fashion."
	The English ambassadors have gone every day to the palace for despatch of their business. Today the King has taken another oath to certain detached clauses which are kept secret, the Legate alone being present; the King of England having done the like in the presence of the Cardinal Legate of York.
	* * * Paris, 23 Sept. (fn. 3) 1518.
23 Dec. R. O.	4676. DACRE to WOLSEY.
	Received on the 21 Dec., by this bearer, White, the King's letter dated Greenwich, 25 Nov., desiring to be informed of the truth of certain alleged riots in Northumberland, and unlawful assemblies in Tyndale and Riddesdale, in which certain malefactors in the custody of Dacre's servants were rescued. Considering that it borders upon Scotland, thinks the rule of Northumberland not far out of frame, except upon certain points. Sent Wolsey the names of the maintainers "at my last being above." Encloses another bill of the same. They should be summoned before the Star Chamber and fined. It is true he had arrested ten of the principal thieves among the highlandsmen of Riddesdale, and sent them to Rothbury Yate, in the custody of eighty of his tenants; and that, nevertheless, the said highlandsmen "had such espial, and kept themself secret and close, and at a strait path met my said tenants and killed my bailiff of Morpeth, and took the gaoler and other four persons with him, and had them into Scotland." Has complained to the warden and to the lords of Scotland, and hopes to have redress. Twenty-two have fled into Scotland,—the remainder elsewhere. There are no other disturbances. Thomas Pott, the principal man, for whom the insurrection was made, remained in Dacre's custody, where he had been awaiting an examination and has been executed. Harbottle, 23 Dec. Signed.
	Pp. 2. Add.: To my Lord Cardinal's grace. Endd.
23 Dec. Calig. B. VI. 107 b. B. M.	4677. MARGARET QUEEN OF SCOTLAND.
	"Copy of a commission for raising of the Queen of Scots' duties by authority of the renunciation made by the Earl of Angus to Thomas Lord of Dacre and others."
	Thomas Lord Dacre, Warden General, Master Thomas Magnus, Archdeacon of the East Riding, Englishman, and Robert Ker of Selkirk, Scotchman, having authority granted to them by Archibald Earl of Angus to farm and receive all the rents, &c. from the Queen's lands, as appears more fully in his letters of renunciation, appoint Gawin Dunbar, Archdeacon of Saint Andrew's, Robert Bertoun of Over Bernton, Comptroller, Sir Thomas Halkerstoun, Provost of Creghton, James Wischert of Pettarre, justice clerk, and Mr. Adam Otterburne of _ (fn. 4) as their substitutes, to let and receive all the profits of her lands for her use, hold courts for her tenants, dispose of benefices, and conduct suits for her, in the name of the Earl her spouse. Kirkoswald, 23 Dec. 1518, "before thir witnes."
	Pp. 2. Endd.: Copie of the Quene of Scotts salveconducte.
23 Dec. Le Glay, Négoc. entre la France et l'Autriche, II. 179.	4678. PHILIBERT NATURELLI, Provost of Utrecht, to the KING OF CASTILE.
	Received on the 20th his letters of the 18th from Brussels (fn. 5), instructing him to inquire both of the French and of the English in what manner Tournay is to be surrendered. Since the arrival of the English, has not failed to be present at all their solemnities and ceremonies, notwithstanding an attack of gout. The ratification of the treaty and alliance took place on Tuesday, 14 inst., at the church of Notre Dame, Paris, with great solemnity and pomp. After receiving his letters, sent for Robertet, as he was too unwell to attend promptly to the instructions contained, and told him the contents. The next day he returned, to tell the Provost that the King did not intend to use force to recover Tournay, but to hold it as his predecessors had done. As to Mortaigne, if De Lignes made any objections, be felt sure that the King of England would do as he promised. Yesterday the festivities closed with a sumptuous banquet to the English ambassadors. This morning, being unable to leave his chamber, sent his secretary to the Great Chamberlain of England, chief of the embassy, to declare to him the contents of the King's letters, and received for answer that the King of England would not allow any treaty to proceed with France to the prejudice of the King Catholic, nor derogate from his treaties with him, but include him as the chief of his allies; as to Tournay, England had promised it to the French King, and would hold it for him; as to Mortaigne, it was well known that it belonged to Tournay, and that De Lignes had bought it from Suffolk for 1,000 c. with the King's consent, on condition that the place should be open to him and his at all times; that during the treaty with the French, Henry offered to treat with him for it, so that he should lose nothing. De Lignes, however, refused to listen, and Henry has written to Madame and the Council, for the answers to which letters the Chamberlain is now waiting. If the King Catholic does not compel his vassal to do right, Henry will be obliged by the treaty to assist in recovering Mortaigne.
	The Chamberlain also said that the King of France was friendly to the King Catholic, and that Madame and the Council should endeavor to bring De Lignes to reason. On leaving Paris, he will go to Tournay to make the surrender, and after that, if De Lignes still remain obstinate, Henry will be obliged to send sufficient force to fulfil his promise. The Chamberlain said that De Lignes boasts the Emperor and Robert de la Marche will come and assist him with 40,000 men. That the Emperor would do so was of course untrue, as he is bound by treaties; and as to De la Marche, Henry does not believe it. He then expressed his obligations to the King Catholic, and said that Henry was well disposed to De Lignes, and would do everything in reason. The Grand Master has just come in, and says that the French King will do nothing at all prejudicial to the King Catholic or his subjects, and is going to send to Madame and the Council to inform them of Marshal Chatillon's mission to Tournay, and to ask for a safeconduct for his band, paying for what they want. If De Lignes does not listen to reason, they will lend the King of England 200 or 300 lances to place in Saint Amand and the neighbourhood. Thinks it will be very dangerous if they come to blows. Paris, Thursday, 23 Dec. 1518.
	The post from Spain arrived today at mid-day. Would never have kept it more than two hours but for the coming of the Great Master.
	Fr.
23 Dec.	4679. For GEOFF. RUTHYN.
	Presentation to the church of Llan Aler, Bangor dioc. Westm., 23 Dec.
	Pat. 10 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 11.
24 Dec. Vit. B. XVIII. 107. B. M.	4680. PACE to [WOLSEY].
	Sends certain French letters, signed [by the King], the contents of which have been approved by his grace. Has told the King "of the French King's orator sent [into Eng]land; the contents of his commission, [and the] cause why your grace hath retained [him] here for a time." When Wolsey sends [him] to the King's presence he shall have loving reception. Told the King he was one of the [French] King's councillors. The King was satisfied with the "commission made unto [his] holiness ad ratificandas quinquenn[ias in]ducias," on condition that the clause were inserted Salvis aliis omnibus ... which it is. He exonerates Wolsey from neglect in writing to his [ambassadors], of which complaint is made, and attributes it to the wind and weather. From the same cause neither the King nor Wolsey received Pace's acknowledgment of their reception in Paris. The King approves of Wolsey's advice to send no more [persons] to Tournay than those deputed. The rest may return home. The French letters are undated: has left the seals with William Edwards. Greenwich, 24 Dec.
	Hol., pp. 2, mutilated.
24 Dec. Vit. B. III. 260. B. M.	4681. SILVESTER BP. OF WORCESTER to [SAMPSON].
	Thanks him for his letters of October last, with the appeal in the cause of St. Martin's, Tournay. States what is necessary to be done for due proceeding in the cause, although by the marriage and late peace Tournay will be restored. Begs his commendation to Sir Richard [Jerningham] the Governor. [Ro]me, 24 Dec. 1518. Signed.
	Lat., pp. 2, mutilated.
26 Dec. R. O.	4682. PACE to WOLSEY.
	Sends a letter delivered this day to the King, by a messenger from the Lady Margaret. As Lady Margaret wishes that no change should take place before the coming of the other ambassador from Spain, the King desires that the said ambassador should be in England at the time fixed in the late amity concluded between France and England. Greenwich, 26 Dec.
	Hol., p. 1. Add.: To my Lord Legate's grace.
27 Dec. R. O.	4683. MARGARET OF SAVOY to WOLSEY.
	Has received his letter by Captain Guyot. Has never had any doubt of his good will towards the King Catholic, which he has shown by comprising him as a principal in the treaty lately concluded. Malines, 27 Dec. 1518. Signed.
	Fr., p. 1, mutilated. Add.
30 Dec. R. MS. 13 B. II. 298. B. M. Ep. Reg. Sc. I. 309.	4684. JAMES V. to the PARLIAMENT OF BORDEAUX.
	In behalf of Geo. Wallis, who, having purchased a ship named "Le Volant," has been arrested at Bordeaux on the ground that by means of that vessel Robert Gardiner and Duncan Campbell had formerly robbed a Bordeaux merchant. Sentence has been pronounced against George by a sub-delegate of the Admiral delegate of France, from whom he has appealed to the senate of Bordeaux. Understands that it is the custom in France that any vessel so situated (navis quamquam litigiosa), coming to a French port laden with the goods of merchants, shall be free from arrest for that time. Edinburgh, 30 Dec. 1518.
	Lat.
R.MS. 13 B. II. 299. B. M. Ep. Reg. Sc. I. 311.	4685. ii. The SAME to FRANCIS I.
	On the same subject. 30 Dec. 1518.
31 Dec. R. O. Rym. XIII. 681.	4686. LEO X. to HENRY VIII.
	Ratifies and agrees to be included in the treaty of peace between Henry VIII., Francis I. and their confederates, concluded at London, 6 October last. Rome, 1518, prid. kal. Jan., 6 pont.
	Lat.
Dec. R. O.	4687. HENRY VIII. to KNIGHT.
	Instructions to be declared to the Emperor: (1.) That he has been sent to inform the Emperor of all matters pertaining to the late alliance between France and England. (2.) Considers his own quiet accession to the throne demands a return to Almighty God in the form of an expedition against the Infidels. (3.) His duty to establish the peace of Christendom in conjunction with France, by a marriage of his daughter with the Dauphin, and the surrender of Tournay. (4.) That he desired The Emperor and the King of Castile should be included, considering the advantage it would be to the former, whose dominions are so various and disputed, especially if the treaty of Noyon should be broken, which is not likely to be observed, now that the daughter of France is dead. (5.) That the present treaty provides for the due observation of all preceding ones. (6.) That in the surrender of Tournay, provision has been made for the security of the Emperor's subjects, and hostages are to be sent from France as securities, to remain in England fourteen years. (7.) Time is allowed for other parties to contract. (8.) The Pope consents to it, as his legate now in England affirms; and, considering the letters addressed to the Emperor by Cardinal Wolsey in approval of the same, the King's grace has agreed to the league. (9.) Is to ask the Emperor's opinion how the expedition against the Infidels may best be set forward, and take special note of the Emperor's answer. (10.) Is to inform the Emperor that a treaty is on foot for a marriage between the King's daughter and the Dauphin, with a dote of 100,000 marks, and a dowry from France, as large as any Queen of France ever had; to which Francis has bound himself under the censures of the Church; and in this treaty the interests of the King of Castile have been provided for. (11.) In case the Emperor moves any question of the variance betwixt him and the Venetians, is to say that the King of England proposes it shall be left to the arbitration of the Pope, the Kings of England and Castile, or any two of them.
	Draft, corrected by Ruthal; pp. 20.
Dec. Vit. B. III. 225 and 230. B. M.	4688. The FIVE YEARS' TRUCE.
	Ratification by Henry VIII. of the general truce for five years, at the desire of the Pope, notified by the Legates Wolsey and Campegius, with a view to an expedition against the Turks.
	Modern copy, pp. 3.
Dec. Calig. E. I. 107. B. M.	4689. The FRENCH HOSTAGES.
	The names of the four young gentlemen "enfans d'honneur," whom Francis proposes to be sent in lieu of the four hostages in England; sc., De Bazoges, La Forest d'Anjou, the son of Mons. de Cercus, and the son of Mons. Decto (?), nephew of Mony.
	Fr., with English notes stating the character of each hostage; p. 1, mutilated.
Cott. App. XLVIII. 70. B. M.	4690. UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE to WOLSEY.
	Are glad he has received the present they sent him under the title of "Exequiarum." No cloudlet of envy can ever obfuscate his sempiternal glory. They will testify to posterity that there once was a legate, Thomas of York, that possessed all the excellences that could be found in a man.
	Lat., p. 1, mutilated.
R. O.	4691. ELEANOR ESTON to WOLSEY.
	By the accounts rendered to his head officers Wolsey is indebted to her husband John Eston in 540 marks. Begs she may have 100l. of it for her husband's service. May God preserve you "from this dangerous plague that now reigneth."
	P. 1. Add.: My Lord Cardinal. Endd.
R.O.	4692. MAURICE BYRCHYNSHA to WOLSEY.
	Comes again as a suppliant to his fatherhood (tuam paternitatem) on the same subject. Had left London and other places exposed to the pestilence, in order that he might safely visit Wolsey (ut quæ velim coram agere liceret). Time is passing quickly, never to return. The boy has never been put to learning, in which he might have made proficiency had he been entrusted to a teacher. The writer is doubtful whether he himself will ever be admitted to an interview with Wolsey, or whether, after his long expectation, he is doomed to disappointment. From the Charterhouse, in the morning.
	Hol., Lat., p. 1. Add.: Amplissimo, &c. Card. Ebor.
Calig. E. I. 1. B. M.	4693. KATHARINE OF ARRAGON to CLAUDE QUEEN OF FRANCE.
	Has received her letters by her escuyer. Is glad to hear of the good estate of her son the Dauphin. She will learn by her escuyer the same good news of Henry and the Princess, &c. Hopes the good amity between the kingdoms will last for ever.
	Fr., p. 1, mutilated. Official copy.
Adv. MS. 19.	4694. [ALBANY to LEO X.]
	Recommending David Bp. of Lismore for the abbey of Dryburgh. Paris.
	Copy, Lat., p. 1.
Adv. MS. 18.	4695. [ALBANY to CARDINAL _].
	Is writing to the Pope in behalf of the King's chief secretary, who desires to visit Rome (pro Urbis visitandæ votis per primarium regis secretarium emissis, et peccatorum plenaria absolutione, cum confessionali ad vitam duraturo), and about the release of the schedule of Scone abbey for expediting his brother's bulls (necnon super relaxatione cedulæ de Scona abbacia ad bullarum fratris nostri expeditionem). Sends copy of the letter. It was a thing without precedent that the schedule after consistorial promotion (promotionem) was not delivered to Cardinal Crotona. The expedition of the bulls is no prejudice to the rights of the Cardinal. Paris.
R.MS. 13 B. II. 282. B. M. Ep. Reg. Sc. I. 281.	4696. ALBANY to LEO X.
	Requests a dispensation for Paniter to release him from his vow to visit the Holy See, and enable him to elect a confessor, with other indulgences. He has now been at Paris, for nearly two years, as ambassador from Scotland, and is under medical treatment. Paris.
	Lat.
Adv. MS. 51.	4697. PATRICK PANITER.
	Petition requesting an additional grace of two years, during which time he may proceed to the orders of deacon and priest, as the period during which he ought to have taken those orders, on his appointment to the abbey of Cambuskenneth, has lapsed in consequence of his absence at the court of Francis I., on business connected with the affairs of Scotland. Had already in the interval proceeded to the order of subdeacon.
	Underneath is written: Concessum ut petitur in præsentia D. N. Papæ, L. Card. Sancti Petri ad Vincula."
	Copy, Lat., pp. 3.
R.MS. 13 B. II. 284. B. M. Ep. Reg. Sc. I. 284.	4698. PANITER to the CITY OF MIDDLEBURGH.
	Has received their letters, reporting the return of their consul and the failure of his mission. Could not interfere, as he was very ill with fever, and did not know the state of affairs. They could have addressed the Governor on the subject any time during the winter, but did not, and so lost the opportunity, and allowed the other side to anticipate them, who had not to obtain (as they had) but only to retain the station. Middleburgh is certainly superior as a market, but the other (Vere) has been so long frequented by the Scotch merchants that the inhabitants will not readily let such a morsel be snatched out of their mouths. The consul acted with the greatest prudence and care. John Moffet will tell them more about it. Paris, kal ... 1518.
	Lat.
R. MS. 13 B. II. 290. B. M. Ep. Reg. Sc. I. 297.	4699. DUKE OF ALBANY to LEO X.
	Has just received letters from the King and Council, showing that former Popes have respected the privileges of former Kings that bishoprics and priories that fell vacant, even at Rome, should not be granted without royal presentation; and that the King's father, a devout son of the Church, died possessed of these privileges, but that in the minority of the present King various bishoprics and monasteries had been disposed of contrary to the King's nomination, although the Pope's nephew promised that ancient privileges should be observed and even amplified. Thus, the priory of Whithorn has been obtained, without royal letters, by the Card. of Cortona, and the canonry of Rothwen in Aberdeen, by resignation into the Pope's hands of Francis Frescobald. Requests that these wrongs may be repaired. Paris.
	Lat.
Calig. D. VII. 61. B. M.	4700. ENGLAND and FRANCE.
	Articles of a special treaty between England and France for securing England against any attempts from Scotland. Signed at beginning and end by Henry VIII.
	Corrected by Wolsey; pp. 4, mutilated.
R.O.	4701. For THOMAS JERMYN, executor of THOMAS SPRYNGE.
	Licence to found a chantry and almshouse, with one chaplain and ten poor men, in the chapel _ in Laneham Church, Suff., for the good of the King and Queen Katharine, Thomas legate à Latere, Abp. of York and Chancellor, the said Thomas Sprynge and Jermyn.
	Draft, imperfect; large paper, pp. 3. Endd.
Galba, B. VI. 109. B. M.	4702. A LIST OF SPANISH NOBLEMEN.
	The King, Duke of Naggery, Duke of Vieggery, Duke de Candya, Pope Alexander's nephew, Marquis d'Astorga, Marquis de Villa Francha, Count de Benevent, Count de Mont Auguto, Count d'Ayamont, Count de Salynes, Count Darranda, Count Derybagors, Count de Salstago (these three are Arragonese), Don Pedro d'Avyla, the comendador. mayor d'Alycantara, Don Pedro de Tolledo, Don John Velasco, Don Francisco and Don John de Mendozza, Don Pedro Gyrona, Don Grazya Lopez Portocarriero, Don Georgy de Portugallo, Alvaro Peres de Oxoryo, Don John de Cusmano, Don Alvaro d'Ayala, Alonso Caryllo, Don Loys and Don Pedro de la Quova, Don Loys and Don Anthony Manryk, Don Barnardin Pymentell, Vasco da Cugnya, Don John de Zugnyca, Don Hernando Henryk, the Master of the King's horse, Lord Fyennes, Montmorrency, Verry (these five are Burgundians), Don John d'Arragon, Don Alvero de Luna, Don John de Cardona (these three are Arragonese).
	Gentlemen upon Neapolitan coursers, barded and arrayed with cloth of gold. The Count de Porsain, the Captain of the Garda, Beaurens, Aro, Wauerim, Latrull yera.
	In Spinelly's hand, pp. 2. 1518 in margin.