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23rd February 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… Admiral and both Secretaries should give an account of the Spanish business, and it should be lawful for anyone of the …
24th February 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… should serve) would join in assisting the reporters of the Spanish business. And that none should be present but of the … send his masters [ sic] here. Buckingham repairing to the Spanish council, or rather committee, by Olivares's … but if he did not swear to them, he must get it by the sword. Then the Prince, for the good and peace of …
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… [f. 55v] SIR EDWIN SANDYS reports further for the Spanish trade. That the importation of Spanish tobacco hinders this kingdom 100,000 per annum, which … Company. 2. Guinea and Benin. 3. Turkey merchants. 4. Spanish merchants. First, for the Eastland Company, who have …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… individual, had gone back to his lodgings for his sword after the initial altercation and returned to strike … and his companion go back to their lodgings to fetch a sword and rapier? Did Greaves vow 'to be the death of … and Needham's roome again'? Did Greaves draw his sword 'forthwith upon Mr Needham, and stroke him, and drewe …
25th March 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… to be joined to the Lords. For the indignity offered the Spanish ambassador, who is pro - rex, examine also whether … SIR THOMAS WENTWORTH. For the indignity offered the Spanish ambassadors, it is sufficient for us to profess that … SIR EDWIN SANDYS added somewhat of this, and how the Spanish ambassador was uncivilly used by the bonfire men. To …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… in an implicit challenge, 'I know the length of your sword.' The words were spoken at an inn in Presteigne, … moreover, Is that newse to you? I know the length of your sword.' No date. Signed by Thomas Gwynne. Plaintiff's case … then and there said that he knew the length of Gwynne's sword'. Signed by William Jones To Lewes's interrogatories: …
26th February 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… banishing the town until resolution were taken of the Spanish business, wishing a return of equal courtesy to the … sooner takes an alarm than a soldier. That he heard the Spanish ambassador has notice of all our proceedings and … speak to it. CHANCELLOR OF THE DUCHY would not have the Spanish think that we here esteem so much of the number, or …
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… the Clothworkers, read and allowed. The next, concerning Spanish tobacco, recommitted: Mr. Solicitor, Sir D[udley] … 7. Prisage of wines, allowed. 8. Clothworkers, allowed. 9. Spanish tobacco, recommitted to Mr. Solicitor, Sir Dudley … complaint of the Clothworkers for/ The complaint against Spanish tobacco, that it breeds poverty because we sell our …
27th February 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… generall, that the King had intimated unto them that the Spanish ambassador had complained unto him that the Duke of … scorn and dishonour, Heidelberg taken, the garrison put to sword, Mannheim besieged, his trust in all things deceived. … him and let him know an English earl was as good as a Spanish conde. Next day, he went to Olivares and returning, …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… 'that he would fight with me or any of my name at the sword's point; and called me base fellowe and gave me the …