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| Sept. 16. |
2038. Francis Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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Has made report to the French King of that which passed
at sundry conferences between the Queen and M. De Foix and
his Ambassador. The King gave thanks for the honourable
entertainment of De Foix, and protested that he desired
nothing more than strait amity with Her Majesty, and that
it would be no small grief to him if the marriage should not
take place. Her Majesty is much beholden to the Duchess of
Uzes, who stands earnestly in defence of her honour. She
seems to think herself much bound to Her Majesty, for that it
pleased her once to write to her. The Queen Mother is much
governed by her. Advises that some ring should be bestowed
on her. 150,000 francs have lately been made by the Queen
of Scots' officers in Poitou, which he thinks will be made over
by exchange to London, and so to Scotland. The Admiral
who arrived on the 12th sent to him, desiring him to consider
what suspicion would grow if he visited him, but assured him
of his readiness to serve the Queen. Generally all those of
the religion who are the flower of France make the like protestation. The only impediment to the marriage between the
Prince of Navarre and Lady Margaret is religion. The Queen
of Navarre is in Bearn at certain baths. Count Ludwig left
a man here to attend Her Majesty's answer touching those
things which he propounded. The resolution of that enterprise stands only upon the expectation of what she will do.
If the opportunity be let slip the unkindness between the
Kings of France and Spain will be reconciled, which the house
of Guise travail secretly for, dissuading what they may from
the amity of England, as they think nothing will more prejudice the Queen of Scots than the same. His disease grows so
dangerously upon him that he must desire the Queen to take
speedy order for some one to supply his place. The continual
increase of charges grows far beyond Her Majesty's allowance.
Liggens continues in Paris, and sometimes resorts to the
Scottish Ambassador; suspects that he is revolted in religion.
—Blois, 16 Sept. 1571. Signed.
Add. Endd., with seal. Printed by Digges. Pp. 3½. |
| Sept. 16. |
2039. Lord Scrope to Lord Burghley. |
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1. Sends the copy of a letter which he has received from
Lord Herries, and does not mean to write to him without
Burghley's further direction. |
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2. P.S.—There is one Robert Laing, a Scotchman, servant to
Mr. George Verney, who has brought out of Scotland other
five young men with hawks, and would pass into Warwickshire
to the said Mr. Verney and Sir Thomas Lucye, wherein he
desires to know his pleasure.—Carlisle, 16 Sept. 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ½. |
| Sept. 14. |
2040. Lord Herries to Lord Scrope. |
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Had no intention of offending him by the words in his
letter. Has part of a writing dated 15 May 1570, from the
Earl of Sussex to Scrope, containing these words, "True it is,
my Lord; I intend not to meddle in the cause of title in
Scotland, neither to take part with either side." According
to this, when he came to Scotland with the power, he willingly
troubled men who might truly acquit themselves of the resset
of the fugitives. Desires to know how far he may deal with
them in the castle without offending the Queen, and also what
order he will take with the Greames, who upon the 1st of this
month lay for his slaughter under assurance subscribed by
Scrope, Forster, the Vice-President of York, and others the
Queen of England's commissioners for that time sufficiently
authorised. If this had been done amongst themselves who
know no honour, yet would they have taken some trial of it.
—Terregles, 14 Sept. 1571. |
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Copy. P. ¾. Enclosure. |
| Sept. 16. |
2041. The Regent Marr to Sir William Drury. |
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Thanks him for the goodwill he has to pleasure him, and
desires him to continue therein, as he means sembably to use
himself.—Leith, 16 Sept. 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ⅓. |
| Sept. 17. |
2042. The Earl of Morton to Sir William Drury. |
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Is sorry to hear of such troubles as appear to some noblemen in England, but glad for the Queen's weal that their
practise is discovered. Their neighbours of Edinburgh are
minded to "list" more men of war, and Verac intends to "list"
a band in the Cardinal of Lorraine's name. Trusts that it is
not unknown to the Queen what truth those of the castle
mean towards her. Has declared some of his mind to the
bearer to be shown to him.—Leith, 17 Sept. 1571. Signed.
Add. Endd P. ¾. |
| Sept. 17. |
2043. The Earl of Sussex to Lord Burghley. |
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Forwards letters and copies of letters from Lord Scrope.
It seems thereby that the King's party is not decreased by the
lack of the Regent, and if he who now holds his place may
be bound to Her Majesty, her party may be as strong as it
was. Trusts that his wife will have the full use of both her
eyes shortly.—Mordant's house, near Smithfield, 17 Sept.
1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 2/3. |
| Sept. 19. |
2044. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. |
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Has received his letters of the 14th on the 17th, about 5
p.m. Has lately received sundry advertisements from Scotland,
which he cannot well rehearse in writing, and therefore sends
the bearer instructed with as much as he can gather from
thence.—Berwick, 19 Sept. 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Sept. 19. |
2045. Instructions for John Case. |
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Notes of information about Scottish matters which John
Case is to impart to Lord Burghley, chiefly relating to offers
of reconciliation, made by different members of the Queen of
Scots' party, and their intention of abandoning the town of
Edinburgh, but still to keep the castle. In Drury's writing
and signed by him. |
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Endd. by Burghley. Pp. 1¼. |
| Sept. 22. |
2046. — to Giacomo Spinola. |
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Sends sums from Venice, of 22nd September 1571. Anticipated battle between the Christian and Turkish fleets.
Burning of Corfu by the Turks. News from different parts
of Italy. Heretic burnt in effigy. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Ital. Pp. 22/3. |
| Sept. 22. |
2047. Charles IX. to Queen Elizabeth. |
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In favour of Maurice Chamail, whose ship with her cargo
he desires she will cause to be restored to him.—Blois, 22
Sept. 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Fr. Royal letter. |
| Sept. 25. |
2048. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. |
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James Borthwick and a servant of Virac's, who were dispatched by them of the castle into France, have been apprehended at Leith, and all their letters taken. There has been
a skirmish between them of Edinburgh and the soldiers in
the abbey, and certain slain. On Saturday were two of the
castle side executed in Leith. The proclamation to bring forty
days provision is thought an innovation, and of the multitude not allowed. Morton does all.—Berwick, 25 Sept.
1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. 1. |
| Sept. 26. |
2049. Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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Within three days after M. De Foix's return, the King sent
for him and willed him to thank the Queen for her good
entertainment of M. De Foix, and to show her how glad he
was to understand of the good affection which she bears towards him, and also to say that he finds her answer on the
point of religion very hard and doubtful, and that he trusted
that the same would be qualified. He also desired him to
recommend again to the Queen Maurice Chamail, in whose behalf he has lately written that an end might be made of his
long suit. Understands that the council have promised him
letters of marque. After this, Monsieur desired him to thank
the Queen for her letter, and to assure her that whatsoever
shall come of the matter, she will always find him ready to
serve her with the hazard of his life. M. De Foix has every
way made most honourable report of Her Majesty. The
Admiral desires that the bill signed by the Queen, for the
receipt of certain jewels, and given to his brother the Cardinal,
should be exchanged for one, both signed and sealed, which
he does to content the Queen of Navarre. Immediately on
the news of the Regent's death, the Ambassador of Scotland
desired the King to send forces into Scotland to assist the
Duke of Chatelherault. Repaired to M. De Foix, and showed
him that if the King consented to this request, that it would
be in vain for him to hope for any strait league with
England. The King is well affected towards the Queen, and
besides, sees that the amity of England will stand him in
more stead than that of Scotland. Of late there has been
great consultation between the King, Monsieur, the four
Marshals, and the Admiral about the enterprise of Flanders;
the lets thereof are two, the expectation of what the Queen
will do, and the lack of money. Morvilliers, who is altogether
at the devotion of the house of Guise, very much opposes the
enterprise. Cardinal Rambouillet, Ambassador leger for the
King at Rome, uses great persuasions to draw the King to
continue his amity with Spain, warning him of entering into
amity with heretics, and has made great offers on Spain's
behalf. The marriage between the Prince of Navarre and the
Lady Margaret is thoroughly concluded.—26 Sept. 1571.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 4¼. |
| Sept. 26. |
2050. Walsingham to Lord Burghley. |
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M. De Foix since his return finds Monsieur so coldly affected
to marriage as he has no hope of the matter. They have
agreed to hide the imperfections of both parties, not knowing
what hereafter may follow. The fear he has, that if France
and Spain grow to accord by the devilish practices of those
who seek the utter subversion of the gospel, that as well
religion as Her Majesty's safety shall be in great peril, makes
him earnestly wish that some encouragement might be given
to France to proceed in this enterprise. If it proceeds, those
of the religion who are devoted to the Queen shall continue
their credit with the King; but if it go not forward, the house
of Guise are like to bear the sway, who will be as forward in
preferring the conquest of Ireland and the advancement of
their niece to the crown of England, as the other side is contrariwise bent to prefer the conquest of Flanders. The
outward greatness of France will never do so great harm as
the dangerous and inward guest at home. Has disbursed
certain money in providing certain things for the Queen,
for which he desires repayment. — Blois, 26 Sept. 1571.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd., with seal. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 27. |
2051. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. |
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Received his letters of the 22nd instant on the 25th, whereby
may appear the negligence of the posts. Has sent Lady
Lennox's packet to the Regent. Sir James Hamilton and
the Duke are reconciled. They of Leith have got many oxen
and kine that should have served the town of Edinburgh,
but Lord Claude has brought in a number with him. Great
preparation is made for the defence of the town. The
Regent minds to have ten battering pieces. The Laird of
Drum wassel's son has gone away discontented, and Morton
has committed his charge of twenty-five horsemen to young
Carmichael. Some part of Virac's letter to the French King
intercepted, was to have 200 men sent presently.—Berwick,
27 Sept. 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 29. |
2052. The Regent Marr to Sir William Drury. |
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Understands that he has stayed a packet to the late Regent,
wherein was a letter from the Queen of England touching
the state of the King's cause; if it is still by him he desires
that he will send it to him, that he may be certified of the
contents. Are now in preparation to travail for setting the
town of Edinburgh at liberty. Finds good-will and furtherance in all the noblemen who promised their faith and
obedience to the King at the time of his acceptation of the
regiment.—Stirling, 29 Sept. 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. P. ¾. |
| Sept. 29. |
2053. Sir Valentine Browne's Accounts. |
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Abstract of Sir Valentine Browne's accounts for the charges
of the army sent into Scotland, for the prosecuting the rebels
who fled there, beginning 23rd November 1569, and ending
at Michaelmas 1571; the total charge being 59,768l. 7s. 9d. |
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Endd. Pp. 11. |
| Sept. 30. |
2054. Sir William Drury to Lord Burghley. |
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1. Sends the heads of Virac's intercepted letters. On
Monday, Panton, a servant of the Bishop of Ross, came to the
castle. Secretly gathers that it is meant to have the greatest
of the King's party by treason with dags or harquebusses shot
at. Morton is their chiefest mark, for they think there would
be little resistance if he were taken away. Desires some money
for Her Majesty's service.—Berwick, 30 Sept. |
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2. P.S.—Is advertised that there was a French boy apprehended with letters and ciphers bestowed in a staff. There
was a French boy in August last recommended to him by a
brother of Lord Ruthven to pass into France, saying that
he had remained with him two years and behaved himself
honestly. Desires if he be the same boy that he may be duly
examined who were the senders of the letters. If Lord
Ruthven's brother be acquainted therewith, he has dealt like
a Scot and a villain. If the Regent and his adherents have
not cause to speak English, they will presently speak French.
The soldiers have been mustered and cry out for money.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 2. |
| Sept. 30. |
2055. Contents of M. Verac's intercepted letters. |
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Accounts of his proceedings and detention; the enterprise
of Stirling; desire of those of the castle for French support,
for they dare not trust their own men; also their fear that
the Queen of England will send an army to besiege them;
his misliking of their government on both sides, that having
their enemies in hand they use not better execution; his good
intelligence and dealings with the King's party, especially
Morton. With marginal notes by Drury. |
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Add. Pp. 1¾. Enclosure. |
| Sept. 30. |
2056. The Earl of Morton to Sir William Drury. |
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Thanks him for sending Cunningham's letter. On Saturday
nine of his servants with the young Laird of Carmichael chased
and overthrew thirteen of the horsemen of Edinburgh, slaying
one and taking eleven. Divers of his are hurt but none dangerously. Hears he is offended with Ferniehurst for the reset
of his horse, which was stolen. If he will have remedy
promises him help to set forward his enterprise. Sir Andrew
Ker writes that as he was riding to the Merse, along his own
ground, there was a piece of ordnance shot at him forth of
Wark, and at his return they shot another at him, and that
the men of Wark issued out and pursued him, which he takes
very grieveously. Desires that he will put order to the same
for the quietness of both countries.—Leith, 30 Sept. 1571.
Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1¼. |
| Sept. |
2057. Rowland Johnson to Lord Burghley. |
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Gives an account of the work for the repair of the bridge
at Berwick, and desires that they may be allowed some more
timber for its completion.—Berwick, Sept. 1571. Signed. |
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Add. Endd. Pp. 1½. |
