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Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… into Scotland, sent from Dieppe out of his Majesty's storehouse; 'inferring' further to him that, since his … which he more embraced and accounted of than her Majesty's amity; but for the transporting of the powder, he knew … the great charge of defraying the expenses for his brother's wars in the Low Countries. The king said he found those …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… said to be marching hither, having received one half month's pay and no more. This evening are arrived here great … There is great speech of great companies in the enemy's camp, both horse and foot, given out by these Oudenarde … arrived here, and a certain assurance by them of Mondragon's arrival very shortly with a supply of great forces, and an …
Calendar of State Papers, Scotland
… entertainment by the King he was advised to seek the King's leave to retire, for it was ordered by the Council that he … to be given to their masters for the safety of the King's person. The lords lately about the King retained so little … that he would not alter the same without her majesty's privity. For the credit whereof he [Bowes] had so far …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… need have no fear for this town, and that I hope, with God's help, you will have no change of neighbours. p. French. [ … those who have none. We could hold the town well, with God's help. The harbour is closed with seven or eight great … as soon as possible. I hope matters may go well, with God's help, but it is no use to conceal the fact that only from …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… of Madame de Mauvissire to recall herself to the Queen's good graces, and to pray for the continuance of her … not taken effect. Has never so much desired any of her son's enterprises as she has to see the general repose of … Albernose [Albanians], who murder the poor men, women and children like beasts, for they spare none, which hath put …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… peace, and make a composition, and then the King of Spain's forces be employed otherwise. Middelburg, 21 July, 1583. … the French frontier to hinder the passage of Monsieur's people, who they say has already an army in being. Many … is said, some great pieces of artillery sent to the enemy's camp, have been recalled. There has been a report that the …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… readiness. Davy and James Fentry, the Scottish bishop's nephews, with forty gentlemen and servants departed eight … surnamed Colvin, challenged him for a traitor in the King's presence, and that the King sent away Stewart, the Abbot of … him to be affected to the Earl of Angus, which Earl's head is or shall be shortly cut from his shoulders, as they …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… By the next wind I hope to hear what may be to her Majesty's contentment, or at least, if it be not as we wish, that … victuals for that time. Two hundred of M. de Villeneuve's regiment made a sortie from Winoxberghe, and took two … forts, held by the English who had gone from Mr. Norris's troops, between that town and Dunkirk, who were all cut to …
Calendar of State Papers, Scotland
… kindness that is now offered by Arran on the King's behalf grows through the cold answer they have received in France, returned by Adamson, the Lord Seton's man. And if it be true, as is now advertised out of France, … be, leaving her nothing to sustain herself and her poor children; and, what is more, threatening interdiction to …
Calendar of State Papers Foreign: Elizabeth
… her to take under her protection the poor widow and orphan children of the Prince, who has always been her humble and affectionate servant, as he knows from the Prince's own mouth.Delft, 11 July, 1584. Signed. Add. Endd. 1584, 31 … him to move her Majesty to protect the poor widow and children.Delft, 11 July, 1584. Signed. Add. Endd. Fr. 1 p. [ …