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Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… preferring to divide the tax equally among all his Majesty's subjects, rich and poor. There was much opposition to the … He could not do better than present copies of the queen's own letters. He gave them to me the secretary and they are … which she supplies. The two Houses, having adjourned for Christmas, did not reassemble until yesterday, when they …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… Holland. The Dutch had prepared their answer to the king's rejoinder, but Arlington tells me that they are holding it … has determined to leave on Monday, choosing to let the Christmas festivities here pass. They will not stay over that … he has resided these last two years, having expired at Christmas. Some say that he despairs of resisting the fury of …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… But Arlington cannot yet tear himself away from the prince's side, averring that he is afraid to face the contrary … will not move. But nothing is discoverable about Arlington's dealings with the prince of Orange; it is merely asserted … meet a leading minister in the exchange of compliments for Christmas. He chose to tell me confidentially that although …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… il Re ad accommodarsi con la Regina d'Inghilterra, et s'offerisse mediator, preponendo insieme le conditioni dell' … to the preparations for war. The details of the Pope's offers of help for the attack on England are, one million … ship, but that the King could not go there earlier than Christmas; between this and then many things might happen, …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… Spain would be a calamity. The motives of the ambassador's audiences cannot be learned, but I know that he complained … the offers of marriage made to his Majesty in his master's name. He said that it contained scandalous remarks and was … queen and these nuptials will be consummated before next Christmas. Time will show. Melo has left in charge in London, …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… others of the principal Councillors, and also the King's Procurator, who usually resides there, and immediately on … out of it, to acquaint them thoroughly with the King's necessities, and the grievous injury they were doing his … of the Cruzada which will not be proclaimed till near Christmas. Besides this the Pope has promised King Philip a …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… This answer gives a sort of open indication of his Majesty's goodwill to the Catholics, but it also renders them more … of Spain and Flanders, on receiving news of Count Maurice's unsuccessful attack on Antwerp, are giving all their … stag-hunts, which are beginning now and will go on till Christmas. The King remained silent, and so the Duke knew …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… Falghero is awaiting him at Brussels. But as that Cavalier's obligation does not extend beyond the end of May, Pasini … the presence of the former Secretary Lake in his Majesty's presence on more than one occasion. Some time ago he was … for anything except the defence of that state. By next Christmas Denmark promises another 25,000 l. the collection …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… DOGE and SENATE. The duke spoke to me about the emperor's progress in Germany and the prosperous career of the house … Secretary Calvert told the agent of Bohemia by his Majesty's order that he did not think it proper that anyone should … in going to the emperor and Spain to return here before Christmas if things go well, as they profess that they want …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… declared himself a Catholic, having communicated this Christmas with all his household in the churches, and in the …