for a preparation of a Mart, convenience of Powder, Harness, &c. and for the Surety of the Realm. In the mean season to punish the Offenders, first of my Servants that heard Mass, next of hers. 24. Sir Anthony Brown sent to the Fleet for hearing Mass, with Serjeant Morgan, Sir Clement Smith, which a Year before heard Mass, chidden. 25. The Ambassador of the Emperor came to have his Answer, but had none, saving that one should go to the Emperor within a month or two to declare the Matter. weight for necessity somewhat baser, to get gains 16000l. clear, by which the Debt of the Realm might be payed, the Country defended from any sudden Attempt, and the Coin amended. 11. Mr. Pickering had his Instructions and Dispatch to go into France as Ambassadour Legier there, in Mr. Mason's Place, who desired very much to come home; and Mr. Pickering had Instructions to tell the French King of the appointing of my Commissioners in Scotland aforesaid. 2. They of Magdeburg having in January 22. Sir William Pickering came with great last past taken in a conflict the Duke of Meckthanks from the French King. 27. Removing to Greenwich. 31. A Challenge made by Me, that I, with sixteen of my Chamber, should run at Base, Shoot, and run at the Ring with any seventeen of my Servants Gentlemen in the Court. Mr. Croftis arrived in Ireland, and came to Waterford to the Deputy, consulting for Fortification of the Town. April. 1. The first day of the Challenge at Base, or Running, the King won. 3. Monsieur de Lansac came again from the French King to go to Scotland, for appointing his Commissioners on the Scotch side, who were the French Ambassador in Scotland, the Bishop of the Master of Erskin, &c. Thomas Darcy made Lord Darcy of Chich. and Lord Chamberlain; for maintenance whereof he had given 100 Merks to his Heirs generally, and 300 to his Heirs Males. 6. I lost the Challenge of Shooting at Rounds, and won at Rovers. 7. There were appointed Commissioners on my side, either the Bishop of Litchfield if he had no impediment, or Norwich, Mr. Bowes, Mr. Bekwith, and Sir Thomas Chaloner. 8. Sir John Gates made Vicechamberlain, and Captain of the Guard, and 1201. Land. 5. Poinet Bishop of Rochester received his Oath for the Bishoprick of Winchester, having 2000 Merk Land appointed to him for his Maintenance. 7. A certain Arrian of the Strangers, a Dutch Man, being excommunicated by the Congregation of his Countrymen, was after long disputation condemned to the Fire. 9. The Earl of Wiltshire had 50 more in my Lord Marquess Dorset's Place, Warden in the North, and my Lord of Rutland in my Lord Wentworth's Place other fifty. 10. Mr. Wotton had his Instructions made to go withal to the Emperor, to be as Ambassador Legier in Mr. Morison's place, and to declare this Resolution, That if the Emperor would suffer my Ambassadour with him, to use his Service, then I would his; if he would not suffer Mine, I would not suffer his. Likewise, that my Sister was my Subject, and should use my Service appointed by Act of Parliament. Also it was appointed to make 20000 pound lenburg, and three other Earls, did give an Onset on Duke Maurice by Boats on the River, when it overflowed the Country, and slew divers of his Men, and came home safe, receiving a great portion of Victual into the Town. 15. A Conspiracy opened of the Essexmen, who within three days after minded to declare the coming of Strangers, and so to bring People together to Chelmsford, and then to spoil the Rich Men's Houses if they could. 16. Also of Londoners, who thought Woodcock to rise on May-day against the Strangers of the City, and both the Parties committed to Ward. 23. The French King, and the Lord Clinton, chosen into the Order of the Garter; and appointed that the Duke of Somerset, the Marquess of Northampton, the Earl of Wiltshire, and the Earl of Warwick should peruse and amend the Order. 24. The Lords sat at London, and banqueted one another this day, and three days after, for to shew agreement amongst them, whereas Discord was bruited, and somewhat to look to the punishment of Tale-bearers, and apprehending of evil Persons. 25. A Bargain made with the Foulcare for about 60000 that in May and August should be payed for the defraying of it. 1. That the Foulcare should put it off for 10 in the 100. 2. That I should buy 12000 Marks weight, at 6s. the ounce, to be delivered at Antwerp, and so conveyed over. 3. I should pay 100000 Crowns for a very fair Jewel of his, four Rubies marvelous big, one Orient and great Diamond, and one great Pearl. 27. Mallet, the Lady Mary's Chaplain, apprehended and sent to the Tower of London. 30. The Lord Marquess of Northampton appointed to go with the Order, and further Commission of Treaty, and that in Post; having joined with him in Commission, the Bishop of Ely, Sir Philip Hobbey, Sir William Pickering, and Sir John Mason Knights, and two other Lawyers, Smith that was Secretary, and Dr. John Olyver. May. 2. There was appointed to go with my Lord Marquess, the Earls of Rutland, Worcester, Here the sense is not perfect. and Ormond; the Lords Lisle, Fitzwater, and Bray, Barguenny, and divers other Gentle men, to the number of thirty in all. 3. The Challenge at running at the Ring performed; at the which first came the King, sixteen Footmen, and Ten Horsemen, in black Silk Coats, pulled out with white Taffety; then all the Lords, having three Men likewise apparelled; and all Gentlemen their Footmen in white Fustian, pulled out with black Taffety. The other side came all in yellow Taf. fety; at length the yellow Band took it thrice in 120 courses, and my Band touched often, which was counted as nothing, and took never, which seemed very strange, and so the Prize was of my side lost. After that Tournay followed, between six of my Band, and six of theirs. 4. It was appointed that there should be but four Men to wait on every Earl that went with my Lord Marquess of Northampton, three on every Lord, two on every Knight or Gentleman Also that my Lord Marquess should in his Diet be allowed for the loss in his Exchange. 5. The Muster of the Gendarmoury appointed to be the first of June if it were possible, if not the 8th. 6. The Testourn cried down from 12d. to 9d. and the Groat from 4d. to 3d. 9. One Stewart a Scotchman meaning to poison the young Queen of Scotland, thinking thereby to get Favour here, was, after he had been a while in the Tower and Newgate, delivered on my Frontiers at Calais to the French, for to have him punished there according to his deserts. 10. Divers Lords and Knights sent for to furnish the Court at the coming of the French Ambassadour, that brought hither the Order of St. Michael. 12. A Proclamation proclaimed, to give warning to all those that keep any Farms, multitudes of Sheep, above the number limited in the Law, viz. 2000; decayed Tenements and Towns, Regratters, Forestalling Men that sell dear, having plenty enough, and put Plough Ground to Pasture, and Carriers overSea of Victual, That if they leave not those Enormities, they shall be streightly punished very shortly, so that they should feel the smart of it; and to command execution of Laws made for this purpose before. 14. There mustered before Me an hundred Archers, two Arrows apiece, all of the Guard; afterward shot together, and they shot at an inch Board, which some pierced quite, and stuck in the other Board; divers pierced it quite thorow with the Heads of their Arrows, the Boards being very well-seasoned Timber. So it was appointed there should be ordinarily 100 Archers, and 100 Halbertiers, either good Wrestlers, or casters of the Bar, or Leapers, or Runners, or tall Men of Personage. 15. Sir Philip Hobbey departed toward France, with Ten Gentlemen of his own, in Velvet Coats and Chains of Gold. 16. Likewise did the Bishop of Ely depart with a Band of Men well furnished, 20. A Proclamation made, That whosoever found a Seditious Bill, and did not tear and deface it, should be a partaker of the Bill, and punished as the Maker. 21. My Lord Marquess of Northampton had Commission to deliver the Order, and to treat of all things, and chiefly of Marriage for Me to the Lady Elizabeth bis Daughter. First, To have the Dote 12000 Marks a Year, and the Dowry at least 800000 Crowns. The Forfeiture of 100000 Crowns at the most if I performed not, and paying that to be delivered; and that this should not impeach the former Covenants with Scotland, with many other Branches. 22. He departed himself in Post. 24. An Earthquake was at Croidon and Blechinglee, and in the most part of Surrey, but no harm was done. 30. Whereas before Commandment was given that 160000/. should be Coined of three ounces in the Pound fine, for discharge of Debts, and to get some Treasure, to be able to alter all, now was it stopped, saving only 80000l. to discharge my Debts, and 10000 Mark weight that the Foulcare delivered in the last Exchange, at four ounces in the pound. 31. The Musters deferred till after Midsummer. June. 2. It was appointed that I should receive the Frenchmen that came hither at Westminster, where was made preparation for the purpose, and four garnish of new Vessels taken out of Church Stuff, as Miters, and Golden Missals, and Primers, and Crosses, and Reliques of Plessay. 4. Provision made in Flanders for Silver and Gold Plate, and Chains to be given to these Strangers. 7. A Proclamation set forth, that Exchange, or Re-exchange, should be made under the Punishment set forth in King Henry the Seventh's Time, duly to be executed. 10. Monsieur Mareschal departed from the Court to Bulloigne in Post, and so hither by Water in his Galleys and Foists. In this Month, and the Month before, was great Business for the City of Parma, which Duke Horatio had delivered to the French King, for the Pope ascited him, as holding it in capite of him, whereby he could not alienate it without the Pope's Will; but he came not at his Day, for which cause the Pope and Imperialists raised 8000 Men, and took a Castle on the same River side. Also the French King sent Monsieur de Thermes, who had been his General in Scotland, with a great piece of his Gendarmory into Italy, to help Duke Horatio. Furthermore the Turks made great Preparation for War, which some feared would at length burst out. It should be Octavio. 21. I was elected of the Company of St. Michael in France by the French King and his Order. 13. Agreement made with the Scots for the Borders, between the Commissioners aforesaid, for both the Parties. In this month Dragute, a Pirat, escaped (Andrea Doria, who had closed him in a Creek) by force of his Galley Slaves, that digged another way into the Sea, and took two of Andrea's Galleys that lay far into the Sea. 14. Pardon given to those Irish Lords that would come in before a certain day limited by the Deputy; with Advertisement to the Deputy to make sharp War with those that would resist; and also should administer my Laws every-where. 18. Because of my Charges in Fortifications at Calais and Barwick should be payed, it was agreed, that beside the Debt of the Realm 80000l. there should be 400007. coined, three ounces Fine, nine of Allay; and 5000 pound weight should be coined in a Standard of seven ounces Fine at the least. 17. Soperantio came as Ambassadour from Venice, in Daniel Barbaro's Place. 16. I accepted the Order of Monsegnieur Michael by promise to the French Ambas sador. 17. My Lord Marquess of Northampton came to Nants with the Commissioners, and all those Noblemen and Gentlemen that came over-Sea with him. 20. Upon Advertisement of Scipperus coming, and rigging of certain Ships in Holland; also for to shew the Frenchmen pleasure at their coming, all the Navy that lay in Gillingham-water was appointed to be rigged, and furnished with Ordnance, and lay in the river of Thames, to the intent, that if Scipperus came afterward, he might be met with, and at least the Frenchmen should see the force of my Navy. 22. The Lady Mary sent Letters to the Council, marvelling at the Imprisonment of Dr. Mallet, her Chaplain, for saying of Mass before her Houshold, seeing it was promised the Emperour's Ambassadour she should not be molested in Religion, but that she and her Houshold should have the Mass said before them continually. 24. They answered, That because of their Duties to King, Country, and Friends, they were compelled to give her answer, That they would see, not only him, but also all other Mass-Sayers, and breakers of Order, straitly punished. And that as for promise they had, nor would give none to make her free from the punishment of the Law in that behalf. 18. Chastilion came to my Lord Marquess, and there banqueted him by the way at two times between Nantes and Chasteau Brian, where the King lay. 15. Mendoza, a Gentleman of the King's Chamber, was sent to him to conduct him to the Court. 19. My Lord Marquess came to Chasteau Brian, where, half a mile from the Castle there met him with an hundred Gentlemen, and brought him to the Court booted and spur'd to the French King. 20. The French King was invested with the Order of the Garter in his Bed-Chamber, where he gave a Chain to the Garter worth 200l. and his Gown dressed with Auglets worth 25. The Bishop of Ely making an Oration, and the Cardinal of Lorrain making him Answer. At Afternoon the Lord Marquess moved the French King to the Marriage of the Scots Queen to be consummate, for whose hearing be appointed two Commissioners. 21. The Cardinal of Lorrain, and of Chastilion, the Constable, the Duke of Guise, &c. were appointed Commissioners on the part of France, who absolutely denied the first Motion for the Scotch Queen, saying, Both they had taken too much Pains, and spent too many Lives for her. Also a conclusion was made for her Marriage to the Dolphin. Then was proponed the Marriage of the Lady Elizabeth, the French King's eldest Daughter; to which they did most chearfully assent. after they agreed neither Party to be bound in Conscience nor Honour, till she were twelve Years of Age and Upwards. Then they came to the Dote, which was first asked 1500000 Scutes of France, at which they made a mock; after for donatio propter nuptias, they agreed that it should be as great as hath been given by the King my Father to any Wife he had." So 22. Our Commissioners came to 1400000 of Crowns, which they refused, then to a Million, which they denied; then to 800000 Crowns, which they said they would not agree to. 23. Then our Commissioners asked what they would offer? First they offered 1000 0 Crowns, then 200000, which they said was the most, and more than ever was given. Then followed great Reasonings, and showing of Presidents, but no nearer they would come. 25. They went forward unto the Penalties if the Parties misliked, after that the King's Daughter were twelve and upwards, which the French offered 100000, 50000 Crowns, or promise, that she should be brought, at her Father's Charge, three months before she were twelve, sufficiently Jewelled and stuffed. Then Bonds to be delivered alternatively at London, and at Paris, and so forth. 26. The Frenchmen delivered the foresaid Answers written to my Commissioners. July. 1. Whereas certain Flemish Ships, twelve Sail in all, six tall Men of War, looking for eighteen inore Men of War, went to Diep, as it was thought, to take Monsieur le Mares. chal by the way; order was given, that six Ships being before prepared, with four Pinnaces and a Brigantine, should go both to conduct him, and also to defend, if any thing should be attempted against England, by carrying over the Lady Mary. 2. A Brigandine sent to Diep, to give knowledg to Monsieur le Mareschal of the Flemings coming; to whom all the Flemings vailed their Bonnet. Also the French Ambassador was advertised; who answered, That he thought him sure enough when he came into our Streams, terming it so. 2. There was a Proclamation signed for shortning of the fall of the Mony to that day; in which it should be proclaimed, and devised, that it should be in all places of the Realm within one day proclaimed. 3. The Lord Clinton and Cobham was appointed to meet the French at Gravesend, and so to convoy him to Duresme-place, where be should lie. 4. I was banqueted by the Lord Clinton at Debtford, where I saw the Primrose and the Mary Willoughby launched. The Frenchmen landed at Rie, as some thought, for fear of the Flemings lying at the Lands-end, chiefly because they saw our Ships were let by the Wind that they could not come out. 6. Sir Peter Meutas, at Dover, was commanded to come to Rie to meet Monsieur le Mareschal, who so did; and after he had delivered his Letters, written with Mine own Hand, and made my Recommendations, he took order for Horses and Carts for Monsieur le Mareschal, in which he made such Provision as was possible to be for the suddain. 7. Monsieur le Mareschal set forth from Rie, and in his Journey Mr. Culpepper, and divers other Gentlemen, and their Men, to the number of 1000 Horse, well furnished, met him, and so brought him to Maidston that Night. Removing to Westminster. 8. Monsieur le Mareschal came to Mr. Bakers, where he was very well feasted and banqueted. 9. The same came to my Lord Cobhams to Dinner, and at Night to Gravesend. Proclamation made that a Testourn should go at 9d. and a Groat at 3d. in all Places of the Realm at once. At this time came the Sweat into London, which was more vehement than the Old Sweat; for if one took cold, he died within three hours; and if he escaped, held him but nine hours or ten at the most: also if he slept the first six hours, as he should be very desirous to do, then he roved, and should die roving. 11. It grew so much, for in London the 10th day there died 100 in the Liberties, and this day 120; and also one of my Gentlemen, another of my Grooms feil sick and died, that I removed to Hampton-Court with very few with Me. The same night came the Mareschal, who was saluted with all my Ships being in the Thames, fifty and odd, all with shot well furnished, and so with the Ordnance of the 13. Because of the Infection at London, he came this day to Richmond, where he lay with a great Band of Gentlemen, at least 400, as it was by divers esteemed, where that night he hunted. 14. He came to Me at Hampton-Court at nine of the Clock, being met by the Duke of Somerset at the Wall-end, and so covered first to Me; where after his Masters Recommendations and Letters, he went to his Chamber on the Queen's-side, all hanged with Cloth of Arras, and so was the Hall, and all my Lodging. He dined with Me also. After Dinner, being brought into an Inner-Chamber, he told Me, he was come, not only for delivery of the Order, but also for to declare the great Friendship the King his Master bore Me; which he desired I would think to be such to Me as a Father beareth to his Son, or Brother to Brother. And although there were divers Persuasions, as he thought, to dissuade Me from the King his Master's Friendship, and Witless Men made divers Rumours, yet he trusted I would not believe them. Furthermore, that as good Ministers on the Frontiers do great good, so ill much harm. For which cause he desired no Innovation should be made on things had been so long in controversy by Hand-strokes, but rather by Commissioners talk. I answered him, That I thanked him for his Order, and also his Love, &c. and I would shew like Love in all Points. For Rumours, they were not always to be believed, and that I did sometime provide for the worst, but never did any harm upon their hearing. For Ministers, I said, I would rather appease these Controversies with words, than do any thing by force. So after, he was conveyed to Richmond again. 17. He came to present the Order of Monsiegneur Michael; where after with Ceremonies accustomed, he had put on the Garments, he, and Monsieur Gye likewise of the Order, came one at my right Hand, the other at my left to the Chappel, where-after the Communion celebrated, each of them kissed my Cheek. After that they dined with Me, and talked after Dinner, and saw some Pastime, and so went home again. 18. A Proclamation made against Regrat ters, and Forestallers, and the words of the Statute recited with the Punishment of the Offenders. Also Letters were sent to all Officers and Sheriffs for the executing thereof. 19. Another Proclamation made for punishment of them that would blow Rumours of abasing and enhaunsing of the Coin to make things dear withal. The same night Monsieur le Mareschal St. Andre supped with Me; after Supper saw a dozen Courses, and after I came and made Me ready. 20. The next Morning he came to Me to mine Arraying, and saw my Bed-Chamber, and went a hunting with Hounds; and saw Me shoot, and saw all my Guards shoot together. He dined with Me, heard Me play on the Lute, Ride; came to Me to my Study, supped with Me, and so departed to Richmond. 19. The Scots sent an Ambassador hither for receiving the Treaty, sealed with the Great Seal of England, which was delivered him. Also I sent Sir Thomas Chaloner, Clerk of my Council, to have the Seal of them, for Confirmation of the last Treaty at North ampton. 17. This day my Lord Marquess and the Commissioners coming to treat of the Marriage, offered by later Instructions 600000 Crowns, after 400000l. and so departed for an hour. Then seeing they could get no better, came to the French Offer of 200000 Crowns, half to be paid at the Marriage, half six months after. Then the French agreed that her Dote should be but 10000 Marks of Lawful Money of England. Thirdly, It was agreed, that if I died, she should not have the Dote, saying, They did that for Friendships-sake without president. 19. The Lord Marquess having received and delivered again the Treaty sealed, took his leave, and so did all the rest. At this time was there a bickering at Parma between the French and the Papists, for Monsieur de Thermes, Petro Strozi, and Fontivello, with divers other Gentlemen to the number of thirty, with 15000 Souldiers, entered Parma, Gonzaga with the Emperors and Popes Band lay near the Town. The French made Sallies, and overcame, slaying the Prince of Macedonia, and the Seigniour Baptista the Pope's Nephew. 22. Mr. Sidney made one of the four chief Gentlemen. 23. Monsieur de Mareschal came to Me, declaring the King his Masters well-taking my readiness to this Treaty; and also how much his Master was bent that way. He presented Monsieur Bois Dolphine to be Ambassador here, as my Lord Marquess the 19th day did present Mr. Pickering. 26. Monsieur de Mareschal dined with Me. After Dinner saw the strength of the English Archers. After he had so done, at his departure I gave him a Diamond from my finger, worth, by estimation, 150l. both for l'ains, and also for my Memory. Then he took his leave. 27. He came to a hunting to tell me the News, and shew the letter his Master had sent him, and doubtless of Monsieur Termes and Marignans Letters, being Ambassador with the Emperor. 28. Monsieur le Mareschal came to Dinner to Hide-Park, where there was a fair House made for him, and he saw the Coursing there. 30. He came to the Earl of Warwick's, lay there one night, and was well received. 29. He had his Reward, being worth 3000l. in Gold, of currant Money. Monsieur de Gye 1000l. Monsieur Chenault 1000l. Monsieur Movillier 5001. the Secretary 500l. and the Bishop Peregrueux 500l. August. 3. Monsieur le Mareschal departed to Bolleign, and had certain of my Ships to conduct him thither. 9. Four and twenty Lords of the Council met at Richmond, to commune of my Sister Mary's matter; who at length agreed, That it was not meet to be suffered any longer, making thereof an Instrument signed with their Hands, and sealed, to be on Record. 11. The Lord Marquess, with the most part of his Band, came home, and delivered the Treaty sealed. 12. Letters sent for Rochester, Inglefield, and Walgrave to come the 13th day, but they came not till another Letter was sent to them the 13th day. 14. My Lord Marquess's Reward was delivered at Paris, worth 500l. my Lord of Ely's 200. Mr. Hobbey's 150; the rest all about one scantling. 14. Rochester, &c. had commandment neither to hear nor to suffer any kind of Service, but the Common and Orders set forth at large by Parliament, and had a Letter to my Lady's House from my Council for their Credit, another to herself from me. Also appointed that I should come and sit at Council when great matters were debating, or when I would. This last month Monsieur de Termes, with 500 Frenchmen, came to Parma, and entred safely; afterward certain issued out of the Town, and were overthrown, as Scipiaro, Dandelot, Petro, and others, were taken, and some slain; after they gave a Skirmish, entred the Camp of Gonzaga, and spoiled a few Tents, and returned. 15. Sir Robert Dudley and Barnabe sworn two of the six ordinary Gentlemen. The last month the Turks Navy won a little Castle in Sicily. 17. Instructions sent to Sir James Croftes for divers purposes, whose Copy is in the Secretary's hands. The Testourn cried down from 9d, to 6d. the Groat from 3d. to 2d. the 2d. to 1d. the Penny to an Half-penny, the Half-penny to a Farthing, &c. 1. Monsieur Termes and Scipiero overthrew three Ensigns of Horsemen at three times; took one despatch sent from Don Fernando to the Pope concerning this War, and another from the Pope to Don Fernando ; Discomfited four Ensigns of Footmen; took the Count Camillo of Castilion, and slew a Captain of the Spaniards. 22. Removing to Windsor. 23. Rochester, &c. returned, denying to do openly the charge of the Lady Mary's House for displeasing her. 26. The Lord Chancellor, Mr. Comptroller, |