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Calendar of State Papers Relating To English Affairs in the Archives of Venice, Volume 3, 1520-1526. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1869.

'Venice: July 1525', in Calendar of State Papers Relating To English Affairs in the Archives of Venice, Volume 3, 1520-1526, (London, 1869) pp. 455-467. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/venice/vol3/pp455-467 [accessed 25 April 2024]

July 1525



July 1. Sanuto Diaries, v. xxxix. p. 107.	1055. Richard Pace in Venice.
	The English ambassador, Richard Pace, came into the College, saying he purposed going for a few days to Conegliano for change of air.
	[Italian.]
July 1. Sanuto Diaries, v. xxxix. p. 109.	1056. News from England and Germany.
	At noon the courier, Zuan Gobo, arrived from England with letters from the Ambassador Orio, dated 10th June; (fn. 1) also from the Ambassador Contarini at Inspruck, dated the 26th. The Doge read them to the Grand Council.
	Zuan Gobo said by word of mouth, that the Diet at Inspruck had been dissolved re infectâ, and that certain peasants had been routed by 16,000 . . . . . ., but 1,500 noblemen and gentlemen were slain.
	[Italian.]
July 4. Original Letter Book, Letter no. 369, St. Mark's Library.	1057. Gasparo Contarini Andrea Navagero, and Lorenzo Priuli, to the Signory.
	The Comendador Penalosa returned from England four days ago. The Emperor had sent him to the King to announce his readiness to wage war on France, though, at the moment having no money, it was requisite that the King should accommodate him with a considerable sum.
	With regard to the marriage, the Emperor required the King to send his daughter to Spain.
	Should the King refuse his consent, the Emperor then demanded absolution from the oath taken by him with regard to this marriage, because for the satisfaction of his subjects it was necessary he should marry.
	Penalosa was desired to communicate his instructions to the Archduchess Margaret, and should she alter them in any part, he was to consider the alteration as made by the Emperor.
	The Archduchess cancelled the last clause concerning absolution from the oath; and Penalosa, on arriving in England, merely acquainted the King with the first two proposals, to which he now brings back a refusal, accompanied with many apologies. He is also the bearer of an ample power for the English ambassadors. The Emperor's ministers make friendly demonstrations towards the English ambassadors, and profess to acquaint them with the whole of the negotiation for peace with France. For the truth of this we do not vouch.
	On the arrival of the King of France at Barcelona he had a slight attack of fever, and so remained there, some days, and then embarked on galley-board for Valencia. On the voyage he landed at Tarragona, where he lodged in the castle. Some 500 Spaniards mutinied against the Viceroy, and went to his quarters to take his life, but he escaped through a window, and wandered over the fields the whole of that night. The mutineers then proceeded to the castle. The King of France was there with the Captain Alarçon, and hearing the noise he went to a window, at which instant a harquebuse shot passed within a span of his head, so that he had a narrow escape.
	Toledo, 4th July 1525.
	[Italian, 3½ pages.]
July 4. Sanuto Diaries, v. xxxix. p. 129.	1058. Marc' Antonio Venier to the Doge and Signory.
	The Emperor chooses his sister Madame Eleanor to be the wife of the Duke of Bourbon, and the latter is to proceed to Spain to consummate the marriage (per finir ditte nozze). The Emperor orders the Marquis of Pescara to continue in command of the army in the Milanese during the whole of the present month. At the time when he gave that order his Imperial Majesty knew nothing of the most Christian King's departure with the Viceroy.
	The marriage of the Princess of England to his Imperial Majesty is much urged, and as security she is to be placed in the hands of the Emperor's aunt, Madame Margaret. Great efforts are also made to give the Emperor the sister of the King of Portugal. It is reported in Spain that there are secret negotiations on foot for that purpose; but the Emperor does not disapprove of the betrothal of Madame Eleanor's daughter to the Dauphin.
	Milan, 4th July. Registered by Sanuto, 7th July.
	[Italian.]
July 5. Sanuto Diaries, v. xxxix. p. 134.	1059. Marco Foscari to the Doge and Signory.
	The Pope had received letters, dated London, from his Nuncio, that an envoy had arrived there from the Emperor to conclude the marriage with his Majesty's daughter, she receiving a dower of 400,000 ducats.
	The Cardinal answered him, in the King's name, that he would conclude nothing until after the receipt of a reply from his ambassadors with the Emperor.
	Rome, 5th July. Registered by Sanuto, 7th July.
	[Italian.]
July 5. Consiglio X., Parti Secrete, Filza prima.	1060. Council of Ten and Junta to Marco Foscari, Ambassador at Rome.
	Their ambassador in England has been graciously received by the King and Cardinal. No warlike preparation was being made, and two ambassadors were expected from the kingdom of France.
	Ayes, 23. Noes, 1. Neutrals, 3.
	[Italian.]
July 5. Sanuto Diaries, v. xxxix. p. 182.	1061. Lorenzo Orio to the Doge and Signory.
	King Henry answered the Spanish ambassadors [De Praet and Peñalosa] with regard to his daughter's marriage to the Emperor, that the King would not consent to it. Cardinal Wolsey recommends the State not to make any agreement with the Emperor, because the Spaniards are detested. The Spanish ambassadors urge the King to invade France, and he gives them fair words.
	London, 5th July. Registered by Sanuto, 28th July.
	[Italian.]
July [5 ?]. Sanuto Diaries, v. xxxix. p. 183.	1062. Lorenzo Orio to the Chiefs of the Ten.
	Has spoken to the French ambassador, Giovanni Gioachino [Passano], who told him that the affairs between the King of England and France were already, as it were, concluded, and the former will give his daughter in marriage to the Dauphin. Understands, moreover, that the Emperor sent to demand the King's daughter, and that he would take her to wife, receiving 400,000 ducats for residue of the dower, including what has already been paid him. Should the King refuse to give him has daughter, the Emperor then demands 200,000 ducats. But they will give him nothing, and the Cardinal commends the Signory for delaying any payment to the Emperor.
	San Luco (sic), —. Registered by Sanuto, 28th July.
	[Italian.]
July 6. Original Letter Book, Letter no. 370, St. Mark's Library.	1063. Gasparo Contarini, Andrea Navagero, and Lorenzo Priuli, to the Council of Ten.
	Announces the proffered resignation of the Chancellor Gattinara.
	The Emperor displeased with the Viceroy, De Lannoy, for having sent a love letter from the King of France to the Queen Dowager of Portugal.
	Toledo, 6th July 1525.
	[Italian, 1 page.]
July 9. Original Letter Book, Letter no. 371, St. Mark's Library.	1064. Gasparo Contarini, Andrea Navagero, and Lorenzo Priuli, to the Signory.
	The Viceroy, De Lannoy, made his entry into Toledo on the evening of the 6th; and on the morrow was closeted alone with the Emperor for four hours. In the afternoon the Emperor assembled the Council, which sat till nightfall, the Chancellor not being present on account of his proffered resignation. The Chancellor returned to office on the 8th of July; excellent news for all the Italian powers, and for all negotiators at the Imperial Court.
	Today the English ambassadors were summoned to the Chancellor's house to receive information concerning the negotiations in course.
	Death of the Marquis of Brandenburg, the husband of Queen Germaine, widow of Ferdinand the Catholic.
	Toledo, 9th July 1525.
	[Italian, 4 pages.]
July 9. Sanuto Diaries, v. xxxix. p. 140.	1065. Marco Foscari to the Doge and Signory.
	The Pope told him that according to letters from Spain, dated 17th June, the Emperor had sent money for the outfit of 50 galleys, and would come into Italy this year for his coronation. He has dismissed the French ambassadors, being determined to wage war on France, and not to accept the agreement. Should France commence hostilities he will attack her by sea and land, and the Cortes which he is about to hold will give him for this purpose 4,000,000 (sic) of gold and 600,000 ducats. He is determined by all means to give his sister, Madame Eleanor, to the Duke of Bourbon. The Pope sends 10,000 ducats to the Archduke Ferdinand, to assist him against the peasants.
	Arrival at Rome of the envoy from the Duke of Milan, who told the Pope that he is willing to join the league, provided France consent to his holding the Milanese and give him for wife Madame Renée, the King's sister-in-law, or else the Duchess of Alençon, with an understanding that, in case any power molest the Duke of Milan, Italy shall be bound to aid him with 12,000 infantry and 1,000 men-at-arms.
	The Pope informed him (the Venetian ambassador) that the negotiations were proceeding favorably, and that the Signory should have 20 galleys for the undertaking; the Duke of Milan likewise fortifying his towns, under pretence of fear of the French. The Pope also wishes the Venetian troops to march towards Piacenza; so he is very hot for the conclusion of the league. Lord Albert of Carpi sends his secretary to France to obtain the consent of Madame, the Regent. The Pope is convinced that the King of England will join Italy.
	Rome, 7th and 9th July. Registered by Sanuto, 12th July.
	[Italian.]
July 10. Original Letter Book, Letter no. 372, St. Mark's Library.	1066. Gasparo Contarini, Andrea Navagero, and Lorenzo Priuli, to the Signory.
	Today the Duke of Bourbon's agent, Mons. de Lursi, dined with us.
	He said that Montmorenci, the French ambasssador, told the Emperor that the King of France was his slave and prisoner, but that it depended on the Emperor to render the King his brother, and to form relationship with him. The Emperor replied that he was the King's brother, so far as one sovereign might be styled the brother of another, but he had never been, nor was he, his friend; and he had no sister whatever [to give him], as the one he had, belonged already to Monsr. de Bourbon. We do not know whether these words should be credited.
	Montmorenci had a long conference with the Queen Dowager of Portugal. After his (Montmorenci's) departure, Lursi told her he was acquainted with all that Montmorenci had said to her, and repeated it. She admitted the whole, and then, in a long discourse, Lursi endeavoured to deter her from marrying the King of France. He said that of the King personally, he neither would nor could speak evil, as he was a very gallant sovereign; but she must first of all remember that she would pass under the yoke of Madame the Regent, who was a most terrible woman, (fn. 2) and would treat her like a servant wench; that in the next place the King's amorous temperament would always render her the most jealous woman in the world, and that he moreover had been and was much diseased with pox, which malady the late Queen caught from him and died of it; that the children which the Queen of Portugal might bear the Emperor could not hope for high station, as on the King's death, the Dauphin, his successor, would seek to aggrandize his other brothers, and that it would be much if she even obtained a revenue of from 10,000 to 20,000 ducats, though it was true that, if the children of the King by his first wife were to die, her own children would inherit the Crown. The same result would however be obtained by her marrying Monsr. de Bourbon, the next heir to the throne; independently of which she might be well satisfied with the certain inheritance for her children of such a territory as that of Monsr. de Bourbon, who would always be on a par with a King of France
	To these arguments the Queen replied that she meant to do whatever should be commanded her by the Emperor, her lord, whose will she would never dispute in anything.
	Have written all that was told us, though possibly more than really took place.
	Toledo, 10th July 1525.
	[Italian, 2¾ pages.]
July 11. Sanuto Diaries, v. xxxix. p. 194.	1067. Lorenzo Orio to the Doge and Signory.
	The Cardinal urges the Signory to delay making the agreement with the Emperor. News had been received here of its rejection, the Emperor having refused the Signory's proposals; so the Cardinal said to him (Orio), “Tell them not to make terms, because my King will make an agreement with France and with the Pope and you, and not allow any stir to be made, and Spain and France, and England likewise, must remain at home.”
	The Bishop of London has received advices purporting that certain Spanish troops had marched towards Narbonne, which is considered untrue.
	11th July (no date of place). Registered by Sanuto, 31st July.
	[Italian.]
July 14. Sanuto Diaries, v. xxxix. p. 190.	1068. Dom. Francesco Gonzaga to —.
	Letters from England, dated 28th June, state that the English King, on hearing that the most Christian King had been taken to Spain, was displeased and dissatisfied with the Emperor, so that he desists from making war on France, as was also asserted previously; and thus it is certain that France is secure from war in that quarter.
	Rome, 14th July. Registered by Sanuto, 28th July.
	[Extract, Italian.]
July 15. Original Letter Book, Letter no. 374, St. Mark's Library.	1069. Gasparo Contarini, Andrea Navagero, and Lorenzo Priuli, to the Signory.
	Mons. de Montmorenci departed for France on the 11th. On his way thither he will confer with the King, between whom and the Emperor he has stipulated a truce, to which the English ambassadors likewise are parties. This truce is to last throughout December to the 1st of January, and will be observed on land, so that the Emperor's couriers and those of the King may pass mutually through the territories of the two Crowns during the whole of this period without further safeconducts. Mons. de Montmorenci was also the bearer of a safeconduct from the Emperor for Madame d'Alençon and 300 horse, the King, on the other hand, having signed a safeconduct for Monsr. de Bourbon to come to Spain by sea.
	We have conferred with the Chancellor Gattinara concerning a pecuniary grant demanded from the Republic on behalf of the Emperor.
	Gattinara answered our apologies with a smile, saying, “I will speak plainly to you, not as the Emperor's Chancellor, but as an Italian. In the first place, you must know that the Viceroy [of Naples, De Lannoy] had no power from the Emperor to give any written confirmation whatever of the old alliance, nor has he ever spoken about this; so that if you choose to disburse 80,000 ducats to oblige the Emperor, without drawing up any other writing, and abide by the old one, we will accept that sum. If you require a fresh document to be drawn up, as I perceive you to hint—and I advise you to obtain such—you must then draw on that treasury of yours.
	“You know that I am an Italian, and anxious for the welfare of Italy; once for all, let us get these Spaniards (who go plundering and destroying everything) out of the country. The way to get them out is to pay them, so let us find the money. Then you perceive that these two sovereigns are always proposing mutual agreements. If you knew what has been suggested, and how much we have been pressed—the King of France offering first of all to exhibit letters or papers which would convince the Emperor, then proposing to furnish half the troops, or money to defray half the expenditure—if you knew the whole, you would perceive that my advice is good, and you would arrange your affairs today rather than tomorrow.”
	On the following morning, the 13th, we went to the Viceroy [De Lannoy], who received us graciously, and at the close of the conference said, “I recommend the State to secure herself today rather than tomorrow; you perceive that an adjustment is now in course of negotiation between these two sovereigns. God knows what may be arranged. I purpose favouring the State to the utmost; let them give 120,000 crowns, and the document shall be made out.”
	We told him it was impossible to pay so considerable an amount, and requested audience of the Emperor.
	De Lannoy conducted us upstairs, and the Emperor came forth from a closet into the chamber. We then repeated what we had said to the Chancellor.
	The Emperor replied that he had already announced his intention of establishing peace in Italy, and not waging war there; that to this effect he on the preceding day had sent the investiture to the Duke of Milan, that it might no longer be said that he, the Emperor, desired that territory for himself; that he did not consider the alliance broken, but was unacquainted with the Signory's view of the matter, and that if the State considered a written reconfirmation necessary, he would give it. With regard to the complaint about the galleys (fn. 3) he said, “You know very well that there was no bad faith—that is to say, deceit or malice—and even had there been any I had cause for it. I have spent much more money than I should have done had your forces joined mine in due season, as they would then have been in the field some months previously. The difference is small—only 40,000 ducats—I am certain the Signory will not haggle about this. I will send the power to my ambassador at Venice, and there the matter will be settled,:”
	To our expostulations the Emperor answered, laughing, “I am now poor, I must incur vast expenditure; you are rich, and not obliged to spend so much: you must assist me.”
	We rejoined, also laughing, that all ambassa dors onquitting his Majesty received some present, and as we (Contarini and Priuli) were returning home, we besought him not to make a difficulty about the amount, and thus confer on us the honour of going back with credit.
	The Emperor said, “Had you the power, something might be done.”
	We again urged him so to modify the order given to his ambassador. The Emperor laughed, without making any farther reply, and dismissed us with a joyful countenance.
	Subsequently we discussed this matter with the Chancellor, who said he did not think Monsr. de Bourbon would be content to break off his marriage with the Queen of Portugal. He then read letters from the Bishop of Trent concerning the movements of the rustic Lutherans in Germany (the peasants' war), especially in the Tyrol. He also said the Emperor was expecting news from England, and that he would not comply with the wishes of Wolsey, who wanted to make peace with the King of France, reserving place for the Emperor, but that they (the English ?) were to have their pensions, and other things besides. (fn. 4) Endeavoured to elicit from Gattinara what these “other things” were, but he did not seem to specify anything save payment of the arrears of pensions.
	Today the President of the Parliament of Paris [Jean de Selve] made his entry into Toledo.
	Toledo, 15th July 1525.
	[Italian, 11½ pages.]
July 18. Lettere del Collegio (Secreta), File no. 9.	1070. The Doge and College to Lorenzo Ohio, Ambassador in England.
	Note what the Cardinal said to him, that the Signory had again signed the confederacy with the Emperor, and that he was surprised he had received no advice of this. The Cardinal judged rightly, for had such a conclusion been effected, it would have been announced to him (Orio) for communication to the King and his right rev. Lordship.
	To inform them that, after the Duke of Bourbon and the other Imperial commanders had consented to accept the 80,000 ducats, the Signory drew up a writing and sent it to Milan, and as there was not a sufficient power from the Emperor, they took time (si è scorsi), and no agreement was concluded; neither did more than what is above written take place. When next letters are sent to England giving news of such importance, and he receive no similar intelligence from the Signory, he is to deny it positively, as if it were true they would have given him notice.
	In their letter of the 28th announced the arrival at Venice of the Bishop of Bayeux, who was sent from Rome by the most Serene Regent [Louise of Savoy]. He was followed by Dom. Lorenzo Fassan with his commission. Dom. Lorenzo went on to Rome to perform the like office with the Lord Albert of Carpi, who by the Pope's order has sent his secretary, D. Sigismondo, to the Regent in France, to obtain from her and from the kingdom a valid mandate to proceed to such negotiations as his Holiness shall deem expedient for the liberty and security of Italy and for the benefit of France.
	Are glad to hear that an adjustment has been made between his Majesty of England and the kingdom of France. If effected, it must prove to the benefit, not only of France, but of Italy, and on its conclusion his Holiness, the Venetian Signory, and the other Italian potentates will be encouraged to join the aforesaid union. Should the adjustment take place, he is to inform the King and Cardinal that it is the will of the State, in conjunction with the Pope and the Duke of Milan, to join the said union with the kingdom of France.
	Are moreover informed by their ambassador at Rome, in date of the 5th and 9th instant, that the Pope told him he had heard from the English ambassador there that his King was most excellently disposed in favour of Italy, and that the Pope had desired the Papal auditor [Ghinucci] so to contrive that his Majesty do persevere in his goodwill, and had determined that Sir Gregory Casal should return to England for this purpose; requesting the Signory to order him (Orio) to assist the Papal Auditor. Therefore, should he perceive that the King and Cardinal persevere in this excellent purpose, he, conjointly with the Papal Auditor, when a fitting opportunity presents itself, is to endeavour to confirm the King and Cardinal in their bias.
	To use all diligence to obtain a copy of the mandate whereby the adjustment between England and France is to be effected, that they may be convinced of its validity, and see whether it is authenticated by the Regent and kingdom of France, or by authority received by the Regent from the most Christian King, her son, or in virtue of what form of mandate the adjustment will be concluded.
	[Italian.]
July 18. Lettere del Collegio (Secreta), File No. 9.	1071. The Doge and College to Lorenzo Orio, Ambassador in England.
	Satisfied to hear how graciously he was received at his first audience by the King, and that he visited the Queen and the ambassadors of the Lady Margaret. Commend his proceedings.
	The accompanying summaries, for communication to his Majesty and the Cardinal, will show what has reached the State concerning the disturbances in Germany. Have heard nothing new with regard to Hungary and Constantinople, nor of the Spanish forces in Italy, which, it is reported, have joined these of Savoy, and intend to march against Saluzzo, although that city is said to be well garrisoned.
	[Italian.]
July 20. Lettere del Collegio (Secreta).	1072. The Doge and College to Lorenzo Orio, Ambassador in England.
	Acquaint him with the Turkish news, that he may communicate the same to the King and Cardinal.
	Have heard that the Grand Turk (Signor Turco) is fitting out his armada in haste, to undertake an expedition in the spring.
	[Italian.]
July 21. Sanuto Diaries, v. xxxix. p. 229.	1073. Lorenzo Orio to the Signory.
	The plague is raging most violently in London, the deaths amounting to 50 per diem. The King is in the country. Narrates his conversations with the Cardinal, and how a maritime truce had been stipulated between the Emperor and France. The Cardinal said that he also purposed going into the country, and that the King would never consent to the Emperor's making himself monarch of the world; and he exhorted the Signory to procrastinate the agreement with the Emperor, having received letters to the effect that the Pope gives similar advice. The Cardinal heard of the arrival in Venice of the Bishop of Bayeux, which pleased him greatly, and that the Signory is forming a league with France, as the King of England will do everything [that is to be desired], notwithstanding his relationship with the Emperor. Dom. Giovanni Gioachino, the French ambassador in London, told him (Orio) that he had received letters from Lyons, dated the 16th July, authorizing him to conclude the agreement between England and France, and he expects the commission to that effect to arrive in England on the 24th July.
	London, 13th, 15th, and 21st July. Registered by Sanuto, 13th August.
	Note by Sanuto, that there were two other letters addressed to Chiefs of the Ten.
	[Italian.]
July 21. Sanuto Diaries, v. xxxix. p. 253.	1074. Dom. Soardino [to the Marquis of Mantua?]
	Has heard from an authentic quarter that the marriage negotiation on the part of Spain has somewhat cooled, because Portugal sought to include clauses concerning the disputes about the Moluccas and Malacca, the matter being of very great pecuniary importance by reason of the spice trade. Though to this the Emperor would not give ear, yet he continues the negotiation, without, however, abandoning the one with England. At Toledo it is supposed that he acts thus to let England and Portugal know that they must outbid each other for the amount of dower; so as yet it cannot be known on which of the two Princesses the choice will fall.
	Toledo, 21st July. Registered by Sanuto, 25th August.
	[Latin.]
July 22. Sanuto Diaries, v. xxxix. p. 169.	1075. Marc' Antonio Venier to the Doge and Signory.
	The Imperial commanders have received letters from Spain dated 27th June.
	The marriage contract between the Emperor and the sister of the King of Portugal has been signed and settled, and Bourbon told me that this was done with the consent of the King of England, who will give his daughter in marriage to the King of Scotland, his nephew.
	The Duke of Bourbon also says that the Spanish grandees do not choose his Imperial Majesty to quit Spain until after the pregnancy of his wife, as chosen by him.
	Milan, 22nd July. Registered by Sanuto, 25th July.
	[Italian.]
July 23. Sanuto Diaries, v. xxxix. p. 167.	1076. News heard by Marin Sanuto.
	Letters arrived at Florence from Spain, purporting that the marriage between the Emperor and the sister of the King of Portugal was concluded, and that the Emperor had dismissed the English ambassador.
	[Italian.]
July 24. Sanuto Diaries, v. xxxix. p. 190.	1077. Francesco Gonzaga to —.
	Letters from England, dated 28th June, state that the King, when he heard that the most Christian King had been taken to Spain, was displeased and dissatisfied with the Emperor, and therefore abstains from waging war on France.
	Rome, 24th July. Registered by Sanuto, 28th July.
	[Italian.]
July 25. Original Letter Book, Letter no. 378, St. Mark's Library.	1078. Gasparo Contarini, Andrea Navagero, and Lorenzo Priuli, to the Signory.
	Yesterday the English ambassador, Sir Richard Wyngfeld, departed this life; his malady was flux. The Bishop of London and the senior English ambassador [Richard Sampson] remain. There are as yet no letters from England. They await a reply about the marriage, the Emperor having informed the King that all Spain compels him to contract the marriage with Portugal.
	Toledo, 23rd July.
	P.S., on the 25th.—We have been told by the Viceroy of Naples that the affairs of Castile are still undecided. We believe that they are awaiting the reply from England to conclude this marriage with Portugal, as we understand that the second grant of 400,000 ducats is conceded by the Cortes to the Emperor on condition of his taking the Portuguese Princess for wife.
	[Italian, 2 pages.]
July 26. Sanuto Diaries, v. xxxix. p. 217.	1079. Letter from Lyons.
	The King of England is said to have sent two ambassadors to the Emperor, to state his opinion that the most Christian King should be released from captivity for the benefit of Christendom on payment of a pecuniary ransom to the Emperor, who would err were he to claim any territory belonging to the Crown of France, and the King of England would oppose such a pretension.
	Lyons, 26th July. Transmitted by Surian, Podestà of Brescia. Registered by Sanuto, 11th August
	[Italian.]
July 26. Sanuto Diaries, v. xxxix. p. 264.	1080. Dom. Soardino to [the Marquis of Mantua ?]
	During the last few days, on the arrival of the Viceroy and Montmorency, close conferences being held about the agreement, it seemed to the English ambassadors that they were not made privy to the negotiations. So they went in anger to the Emperor, telling him they had reason to believe that matters were being transacted but little to the repute of their King, an adjustment of which they knew nothing being negotiated in their very teeth, and that their King was not of such small authority as to admit of their putting up with this. They therefore asked leave to return to England. Much was said to pacify them, and much was needed, before they would take patience, and the Emperor was obliged to give a written promise, binding himself to make neither peace nor agreement with France without communicating every detail to the King of England, and obtaining his assent. Thus were the ambassadors quieted; but the well informed are of opinion that, although the English may expect to receive a greater amount of tribute than hitherto, and security for future payments [from France], yet the Imperialists will not be deterred from making peace on this account, despite the assurance given by the English ambassadors to him (Soardino) that their King will never make peace unless he receive a part of the territory which he claims, and which is now held by France. But should Burgundy be ceded [to the Emperor] they will find themselves deceived, as the Emperor does not consider himself under any obligation to England; on the contrary, he thinks that she has done him disservice.
	Toledo, 26th July. Registered by Sanuto, 28th August.
	[Italian.]
July 28. Sanuto Diaries, v. xxxix. p. 182.	1081. League between England and France.
	Perusal in the Senate of letters from Madame the Regent, dated Lyons, 16th June, addressed to the French ambassadors in Venice, the Bishop of Bayeux [Canossa] and Dom. Ambrosio da Fiorenza.
	The agreement with the King of England is well nigh concluded. The Regent had heard of their audience, and of the Signory's goodwill towards the league.
	[Italian.]
July 28. Deliberazioni Senato Secreta, v. l. p. 155, tergo.	1082. The Doge and Senate to Marco Foscari, Ambassador in Rome.
	Informed by the French ambassadors that the Regent wrote to them, in date of the 17th instant, that she hoped to make a good adjustment with the King of England, and that the Duke of Savoy had arrived at Lyons.
	He is to communicate this to the Pope, assuring him of the Signory's respect.
	[Italian.]
July 29. Sanuto Diaries, v. xxxix. p. 240.	1083. Lorenzo Orio to the Doge and Signory.
	The President of Rouen [Jean Brinon] arrived as ambassador from France to stipulate the league, and has set out on his way to the King, together with the other ambassador, Dom. Giovanni Gioachino [di Passano].
	London, 26th, 28th, and 29th July. Part in cipher. Registered by Sanuto, 18th August.
	[Italian.]