CARDINAL Wolsie. OB. 1330. FROM THE ORIGINAL OF HOLBEIN. IN THE COLLECTION AT CHRIST CHURCH, OXFORD.   portrait of Cardinal Wolsey   

THE NEGOTIATIONS OF THOMAS WOOLSEY, The great Cardinal of England, Containing his life and Death, viz.  

1. The original of his promotion.  
2. The Continuance in his Magnificence.  
3. His Fall, Death, and burial.   
Composed by one of his own Servants, being his gentleman-usher.  
LONDON, Printed for William shears. 1641.   

THE PREFACE.  
IT seemeth no wisdom to credit every light tale, blazed abroad in the mouths of vulgars', for we daily hear how with their blasphemous trump they spread abroad innumerable lies, without either shame or honesty, which prima fancy showeth forth a visage of Truth, as though it were an absolute verity, though indeed nothing less; And amongst the better sort, those babblings are of no validity.  
I have read the allegations of divers worthy authors against such false rumours and opinions of the common people, who delight in nothing more, then to hear strange things, and to see new alterations of Authority, rejoicing sometimes in such Novelties, which afterwards do produce Repentance. Thus may all men of understanding conceive the madness of the rude multitude, and not give too much credence to every sudden rumour, until the truth be perfectly known by the report of some approved and credible persons, that commonly have the best Intelligence.  
I have heard, and also seen set forth in divers printed Books, some untrue imaginations, after the death of divers persons (who in their lives were in great estimation) invented rather to bring their honest names in question then otherwise.  
Now forasmuch as I intend to write here some special proceedings of Cardinal Woolsey, the great Archbishop, his ascending unto honour and great promotion, his continuance in it, and sudden falling from the same. A great part whereof shall be of mine own knowledge, and some part from credible persons informations.  
This Cardinal was my Lord and Master, whom in his life-time I served, and so remained with him in his fall continually, during the time of all his troubles, both in the South and North parts until he died. In all which time I punctually observed all his demeanours, as also in his great Triumph and glorious estate.  
And since his departure I have heard divers surmised and imagined Tales concerning his proceedings, and dealings, which I myself have certainly known to be most untrue, unto which I could have sufficiently answered according to truth; But conceiving it to be much better to be silent, then to reply against their untruths, whereby I might perhaps have rather kindled a great flame of displeasure, then have quenched one spark of their untrue reports; Therefore I did refer the truth thereof to the Almighty, who knows the truth of all things.  
Nevertheless, whatsoever any man hath conceived of him in his life, or since his death; Thus much I dare say without offence to any, that in my judgement I never saw this realm in better obedience, and quiet, than it was in the time of his Authority, nor justice better administered without partiality, as I could justly prove, if I should not be taxed with too much affection.  
I will therefore here desist to speak any further by the way of apology, and proceed. Now to speak of his original, and ascending through fortune's favour to high dignity and abundance of wealth.   

An Advertisement to the Reader.  
WHo pleaseth to read this History advisedly may well perceive the immutability of honour, the tottering state of earthly Dignity, the deceit of flattering friends, and the instability of Prince's favours.  
This great Cardinal having experience of all this, witness his fleeting from Honour, the loss of Friends, Riches and Dignities, being forgotten of his Prince, whilst Fortune smiled, having satiety of all these; And she bending her brow, deprived him of all terrestrial joys, who by twenty years' study and pains, had obtained so great wealth and dignity, and in less than one year lost all.  
And thus was his honour laid in the Dust.   

THE TABLE.  

CHAP. I. OF the Cardinal his original, and who he was.  
CHAP. II. Of the Cardinal his speedy dispatch to the Emperors Maximilian.  
CHAP. III. Of King Henry his invading France in his own person with the Cardinal's assistance.  
CHAP. IV. The King's promoting his Almoner being made Cardinal and Lord Chancellor of England.  
CHAP. V. Of the Order and Offices of his House and chapel:  
CHAP. VI. Of his second Embassage to the Emperor Charles the fifth.  
CHAP. VII. Of the manner of his going to Westminster-Hall.  
CHAP. VIII. Of the Cardinal's magnificence in his house.  
CHAP. ix.. Of the original Instrument of the Cardinal's fall, Mistress Anne Bullen.  
CHAP. X. Of Mistress Anne Bullen her favour with the King.  
CHAP. XI. Of the variance between the French King and the Duke of Bourbon, &c.  
CHAP. XII. Of the Duke of Bourbon's stratagem and victory wherein the French King was taken prisoner.  
CHAP. XIII. Of the French King's redemption out of captivity, and the Cardinal's Embassage into France.  
CHAP. XIV. Of the French ambassadors entertainment and dispatch.  
CHAP. XV. Of the King's discovery of his love to Mistress Anne Bullen to the Cardinal with his dislike, &c.  
CHAP. XVI. A new Court erected to determine the King's case, two Cardinals being judges, and of the issue.  
CHAP. XVII. Of certain passages conducing to the Cardinal's fall.  
CHAP. XVIII. The Cardinal accused of high treason in the Parliament house, and Master Cromwel's defence for him.  
CHAP. XIX. Of the Cardinal's fall, and how he was arrested of high treason.  
CHAP. XX. Of the Cardinal's entertainment by the Earl of Shrewsbury, and of his death and burial.    

CHAP. I. Of the Cardinal his original, and who he was.  
TRuth it is Cardinal Woolsey was an honest poor man's son in the town of Ipswitch in the county of Suffolk, and there borne, who being but a child was very apt to learn, wherefore by means of his parents and other his good friends, he was maintained at the university of Oxford, where in a short time he prospered so well, that in a small time (as he told me with his own mouth) he was made bachelor of Arts when he was but fifteen years of age, and was most commonly called the Boy bachelor. Thus prospering 
He was bachelor of Arts at 15. years of Age.  in learning, he was made fellow of Magdalene college in Oxford, after that he was made Master of Magdalene school, at which time were the Lord marquess Dorset sons there at school, committing unto him as well their education as their instructions and learning.  
It pleased this Lord marquess against Christmas to send as well for the schoolmaster as for the scholar's home to his house, for their recreation in that pleasant and honourable forest. They being a while there, the Lord marquess their Father perceiving them to be well improved in learning for the time. He was so well contented, that he having a Benefice in his gift (being at that present void) gave the school Master the same, in regard of his diligence. After Christmas at his departure to the university, and he having the presentation thereof repaired to the ordinary for his Institution. And being then furnished with all his Instruments at the Ordinaries hands for his preferment made haste without any further delay to his Benefice to take possession thereof. Now you shall understand that the schoolmaster had not been long there, but one Sir James Pawlet Knight dwelling in the Country thereabouts, took an occasion of displeasure against him, but upon what ground I know not; Insomuch that Sir James was so bold as to set the Schoolmaster by the heels during his displeasure, which affront was afterwards neither forgotten, nor forgiven; For when the schoolmaster mounted so high as to be Lord chancellor of England, he was not forgetful of his old displeasure most cruelly ministered unto him by Sir James, but sent for him, and after a very sharp reproof enjoined him not to depart out of London without licence first obtained, so that he continued in the middle Temple the space of five or six years, who afterwards lay in the Gatehouse next the stairs, which he re-edefied and sumptuously beautified the same all over on the outside, with the Cardinal's arms, his hat, his Cognizance and Badges, with other devices in so glorious a manner as he thought thereby to have appeased his old displeasure.  
This may be a good precedent for men in authority, which work their own wills without wit, to remember that greatness may decay. And those whom they do punish more of humour then justice may afterwards he advanced to great honour (as this Cardinal was) and they abased as low as this Sir James was, which seek revenge. Who would have thought that when Sir Jam's Pawlet punished this poor schoolmaster that ever he should have mounted to so great dignity as to be chancellor of England, considering his mean parentage and friends. These be the wonderful works of God's providence. And I would wish that all men in authority would fear God in all ages in the time of their triumph and greatness. considering that advancement and authority are not permanent, but many times slide and vanish suddenly away, as Prince's pleasures altars and change, or as all living creatures must of necessity pay the debt due to nature which no earthly creature can resist.  
Shortly after it chanced the said Lord marquess died, after whose decease the schoolmaster thinking himself but a weak beneficed man, and that he had left his fellowship in the college, for (as I understand) if a fellow of that house be once promoted to a Benefice, he shall by the rules of the same house be dismissed of his fellowship; and now being also destitute of his singular good Lord, as well as of his fellowship which was most of his relief; thought long to be provided of some other help to defend him from all such storms as he might meet with. In his travel thereabouts he grew acquainted with a very great and ancient Knight, who had a great place in Calais under King Henry the seventh. This Knight he served and behaved himself so discreetly that he obtained the special favour of his said Master. In so much that for his wit and gravity he committed all the care and charge of his said office to his said chaplain. And as I understand his office was the Treasurer-ship of Calais, who in regard of his great age shortly after was discharged of his said office, and so returned into England, intending to live a more private life. But through his instant labour and good favour his chaplain was preferred to be the King's chaplain. And when he had once cast Anchor in the Port of promotion how he then bestirred himself I shall now declare.  
He having then just occasion to be daily in sight of the King in his Closet, not spending the rest of the day in idleness would attend those men whom he thought to bear most rule in the council, and were most in favour with the King which at that time was Doctor Fox Bishop of Winchester and Lord privy seal; And also Sir Thomas Lovel Knight, a very sage and wise counsellor being Master of the wards and Constable of the Tower.  
These ancient and grave counsellors in process of time perceiving this chaplain to be a man of a very acute wit, thought him a meet Instrument to be employed in greater affairs.  
Not long after it happened that the King had an urgent occasion to send an ambassador to Maximilian the Emperor, who lay at that present in the Low Countries at Flanders and not far from Calais.  
Now the Bishop of Winchester and Sir Thomas Lovel whom the King most esteemed as the chiefest of his counsel, one day advising and debating with themselves upon this Ambassage; and by this time they saw they had a convenient occasion to prefer the King's chaplain, whose excellent eloquence and learning they highly commended unto the King's highness, who giving ear unto them, and being a Prince of an excellent judgement and modesty, he commanded them to bring his chaplain (whom they so commended) before his Grace, and being come, his majesty (to prove his ability) entered into discourse with him, concerning matters of State, whereby the King had so well informed himself that he found him to be a man of a sharp with and of such excellent parts, that he thought him worthy to be put in trust with matters of greater consequence.   

CHAP. II. Of the Cardinal his speedy dispatch in his first Ambassage to the Emperor Maximilian.  
THe King being now resolved to employ him in this Ambassage commanded him thereupon to prepare himself for his journey; and for his dispatch wished him to repair to his Grace and his council, of whom he should receive his Commission and instruction. By means whereof he had then a fit occasion to repair from time to time into the King's presence, who had thereby daily experience of his singular wisdom and sound judgement. Thus having his dispatch, he took his leave of the King at Richmond, about four of the clock in the afternoon, where he lancheth forth in Gravesend Barge with a prosperous wind and tide; and his happy speed was such, that he arrived at Gravesend in little more than three hours: where he tarried no longer than the Post-horses were provided, and he traveled so speedily, that he came to Dover the next morning, where the Passengers were under sail to pass to Calais; So that long before noon he arrived there, and having Post-horses prepared, departed from thence without tarrying, making such hasty speed that he was that night with the Emperor: who understanding of the arrival of the King of England's ambassador, would in no wise delay time but sent for him incontinently, for his affection to the King of England was such, that he was glad of any opportunity to do him a courtesy.  
The ambassador declares the sum of his embassy unto the Emperor, of whom he craved speedy expedition, which was granted him, so that the next day he was clearly dispatched, and all the King's requests fully accomplished and granted. At which time he made no further stay, but took Post-horses that night and road without intermission to Calais, being conducted thither by divers Nobles appointed by the Emperor; and at the opening of the gates of Calais he came thither, where the Passengers were ready to return for England: insomuch that he arrived at Dover between ten and eleven of the clock in the forenoon.  
And having Post-horses in a readiness, came to the Court at Richmond that same night, where (taking his repose until morning) he presented himself unto his majesty at his first coming out of his bedchamber to his Closet to mass, whom when he saw he checked for that he was not in his journey.  
Sir quoth he, If it may please your highness, I have already been with the Emperor and dispatched your affairs I trust to your grace's contentation; and thereupon presented the King with his Letters of Credence from the Emperor. The King wondering at his speedy return (he being so well furnished with all his proceedings) for the present dissembled his admiration and imagination in that matter, and demanding of him whether he encountered with his pursuivant which he sent unto him with Letters, imagining him to be scarce out of London, which concerned very material passages which were omitted in their Consultation, which the King earnestly desired should have been dispatched in his Ambassage.  
Yes forsooth (quoth he) I met with him yesterday by the way, and though I had no knowledge thereof, yet notwithstanding I have been so bold (upon mine own discretion) perceiving the matter to be very necessary, in that behalf I dispatched the same. And forasmuch as I have been so bold to exceed my Commission, I most humbly crave your royal remission and pardon.  
The King inwardly rejoicing, replied, We do not only pardon you, but give you our Princely thanks, both for your good exploit and happy expedition. And dismissed him for that present, and bade him return to him again after dinner, for a further relation of his Ambassage, and so the King went to mass.  
It is not to be doubted but this ambassador had all this while visited his great Friends, the Bishop of Winchester, and Sir Thomas Lovel; to whom he had declared the effect of his Ambassage; and also his majesty's commendations of him did not a little rejoice the worthy counsellors, forasmuch as he was of their preferment. And shortly after the King gave him for his diligent service the deanery of Lincoln, which was in those days one of the greatest promotions that he gave under the degree of a Bishop. And he grew more and more in estimation and authority, and was afterwards promoted to be Almaner.  
Now not long after when Death (that favoureth no Estates, nor King nor Kezar) had taken away the wise King Henry the seventh out of this present life; It was a wonder to see what practices and devices were then used about the young Prince Henry the Eight; The great provision that was then made for the funeral of the one, and for the Coronation of the other, by the now-queen Katherine, and Mother after the Queen's highness that now is, whose virtuous life jesu long preserve.  
After the solemnisations and costly triumphs, our natural, young, courageous, lusty Prince, and sovereign Lord King Henry the Eight entering into his flower and lusty youth, took upon him the royal sceptre and imperial diadem of this fertile Nation, the two and twentieth of April, Anno Dom 1509. which at that time flourished with all abundance of riches, whereof the King was most inestimably furnished, called then the golden world.  
Now shortly after the Almaner seeing he had a plain pathway to promotion, behaved himself so politicly, that he was made one of the King's privy council, and increased in favour daily: to whom he gave a house at Bridewell near fleet-street, where he kept his house for his family, and so he daily attended upon the King being in special favour.  
His sentences in the Star-chamber were ever so pithy & witty, that upon all occasions they assigned him for the fluent eloquence of his tongue, to be the Expositor to the King in all their proceedings. In whom the King received so great content, that he called him still nearer to his person; and the rather because he was most ready to advance the Kings own will and pleasure, having no respect to the Case.  
Now the King being young, and much given to his pleasure, his old councillors advised him to have recourse sometimes to the council about his weighty affairs; but the Almaner on the contrary, persuaded him to mind his pleasure, and he would take his care and charge upon himself, (if his majesty would countenance him with his authority) which the King liked well. And thus none was like to the Almaner in favour with the King.   

CHAP. III. Of King Henry's invading France in his own person with the Cardinal's assistance.   portrait of Thomas Wolsey 
This Almoner climbing up fortune's wheel, that no man was in estimation with the King but only he for his witty qualities and wisdom.  
He had an especial gift of natural Eloquence and a filed tongue to pronounce the same, that he was able 
He was naturally eloquent.  therewith to persuade and allure all men to his purposes, in the time of his continuance in fortune's favour.  
In the fift year of the reign of King Henry the Eight, it chanced that the realm of England and France was 
King Henry in the fifth year of his reign invaded France.  at variance, but upon what ground or occasion, I know not, Insomuch that the King was fully resolved in his own person to invade France with a puissant Army; It was therefore thought very necessary, that his royal enterprises should be speedily provided and furnished in every degree, in things apt and convenient for the same; For expedition thereof the King thought no man's wit so meet for policy and painful travel as the Almoner to whom he committed his whole affiance, and trust therein; And he being nothing scrupulous in any thing 
The King relieth upon the almaners' policy.  that the King would command, although it seemed very difficult, took upon him the whole charge of the business, and proceeded so therein, that he brought all things to good effect in direct order for all manner of victuals and provision convenient for so noble a voyage and Army.  
All things being thus prepared by him in order, the King not intending to neglect or delay any time, but with noble and valiant courage to advance his royal enterprise, passed the Seas between Dover and Calais, where he prosperously arrived. And after he had there made his arrival, and landed all his provision and munition, and 
He besieged the strong town of Turwine.  sat in Consultation about his weighty affairs marched forth in good order of battle, till he came to the strong town of Turwine, to the which he laid strong siege, and made a sharp assault, so that in short space it was yielded unto him, unto which place the Emperor Maximilian resorted unto him with a great Army like a mighty Prince, taking of the King wages.  
Thus after the King had taken this strong town, and taken possession thereof, & set all things in good order for the defence and preservation thereof to his majesty's use, than he retired from thence, and marched towards Turney, 
He besiegeth the town? of Turney.  and there laid siege in like manner to which he gave so fierce assault, that the Enemies were constrained to render the town to his majesty. At which time the King gave unto the Almoner the bishopric of the same Sea towards his pains and diligence sustained in that journey. And when he had established all things according to his princely mind and pleasure, and furnished the same with men and captains of war for the safeguard of the town he prepared for his return to England.  
But now you shall understand by the way, that whilst the King was absent with a great power in France the Scottish King invaded England against whom the 
The Scots in the King's absence invade England.  Queen sent a great Army, the Earl of Surrey being general, where he overthrew the Scots at Blamston called Hoddenfield, where the King of Scots was slain with divers of his Nobility, and eighteen thousand men, and they took all his munition for war.  
By this time the King returned into England, and took with him divers Noble personages of France being prisoners; As the Duke of Longuido, Viscount Clerimond, with divers others that were taken in a skirmish.  
And thus God gave him victory at home, and victory abroad, being in the fift year of his reign, Anno Dom. one thousand five hundred and thirteen.   portrait of Henry VIII  

CHAP. iv. The King's promoting his Almoner, being made Cardinal, and Lord Chancellor of England.  
THe King being returned into England, the Sea of Lincoln became void by the death of Doctor Smith late Bishop there, which bishopric the King gave to the Almoner Elect of Turney, who was not negligent to take possession thereof, but made all speed for his Consecration, the solemnization thereof being ended, he found a way to get into his hands all his predecessors goods, whereof I have seen divers parts that furnished his house.  
It was not long after but Doctor Bambrige Archbishop of York died at Rohan in France, being there the King's ambassador, unto which Sea the King presented the last new Bishop of Lincoln, so that he had three bishoprics in his hands at one time, all in one year given him. Then prepared he again for his translation from the Sea of Lincoln to that of York, as he did before to his Installation.  
After which Solemnization done, and being then Archbishop and Primus Angliae, thought himself sufficient to compare with that of Canterbury, and did thereupon advance his Crosses in the Courts, and every other place, as well in the Precinct and jurisdiction of Canterbury, as any other place; And forasmuch as Canterbury claimeth a superiority over York, as well as over any other bishopric within England, and for that cause claimeth an acknowledgement, as in ancient obedience of York to abate advancement of his Crosses, to the Crosses of Canterbury.  
Notwithstanding York not desisting to bear the same although Canterbury gave York a cheek for the same, and told him it was presumption, by reason whereof there engendered some grudge between them; But shortly after he obtained to be made Cardinal and Legatus de Literis unto whom the Pope sent the Cardinal's Cap, and certain Bulls for his authority in that behalf, whereupon he was Installed at Westminster in great Triumph, which was executed by all bishops with their Mitres, caps, and other ornaments; And after all this he was made chancellor of England, and Canterbury who was the chancellor was dismissed.  
Now he being in the chancellorship, and endowed with the promotions of Archbishop and Cardinal de Litera, thought himself so fully furnished; that he was now able to surmount Canterbury in all jurisdictions; And in all Ecclesiastical powers to Convocate Canterbury and all other Bishops, & spiritual persons to assemble at his Convocations, where he would assign and take upon him the conversion of all Ministers, and others within their jurisdictions, and visited all the spiritual houses in their diocese, and all manner of spiritual Ministers, as Commissioners, Scribes, Apparators, and all other necessary Officers to furnish his Courts, and did convent by convention, whom he pleased through this realm and Dominion, and all other persons to the glory of his dignity. Then had he two great Crosses of silver, whereof one was of his archbishopric, and the other of his Legasie, borne before him wheresoever he rode or went by two of the tallest Priests that he could get in this realm.  
And to the increase of his gain he had in his hand the bishopric of Durham, and S. Albon in Commendum; Also when Doctor Fox Bishop of Winchester died, he did surrender Durham to the King, and took himself to Winchester. He had also, as it were in farm the bishoprics of Bath, Worcester, and Hereford, for the Incumbents of them were strangers. He had also attending upon him men of great possessions, and the tallest Yeomen for his guard in the realm.   

CHAP. V. Of the Orders and Offices of his house and chapel.  
ANd first for his House you shall understand that he had in his Hall three Boards kept with three several Officers (that is to say) a Steward, that was always a Priest, a Treasurer, that was ever a Knight, and a Controller that was an Esquire; Also a Confessor, a Doctor; Three marshals, three ushers in the Hall, besides two Almoners and grooms.  
Then had he in the hall-kitchin two clerks, a clerk controller, and a Surveyor over the Dresser; A clerk in the Spycerie which kept continually a mess together in the Hall; Also he had in the Hall-kitchin two cooks and labourers, and children, twelve persons; four men of the Scullery, two yeomen of the Pastry, with two other Past-layers under the yeomen.  
Then had he in his kitchen a master Cook, who went daily in Velvet or Satin, with a gold chain, besides two other cooks, and six Labourers in the same room.  
In the Larder one Yeoman and a groom; In the Scullery one Yeoman and two grooms; In the Buttery two yeomen, and two grooms; In the ewery so many; In the cellar, three Yeomen, three Pages; In the Chandery, two yeomen; In the Wayfary two yeomen; In the wardrobe of Beds, the Master of the wardrobe, and twenty persons besides; in the Laundery, a yeoman and a groom, and thirteen Pages, two yeomen purveyors, and a groom Purveyor; In the Bakehouse two yeomen and grooms; In the Woodyard, one yeoman and a groom; In the barn one yeoman; Porters at the Gate, two Yeomen and two grooms; A Yeoman in his Barge, and a Master of his Horse; a clerk of the Stables, and a Yeoman of the same; a Farrier, and a yeoman of the stirrup; a Maltlour and sixteen grooms, every one of them keeping four Geldings.  
Now will I declare unto you the Officers of his chapel 
The Officers of his chapel.  and singing men of the same. First he had there a Dean, a great Divine, and a man of excellent learning, and a sub-dean a Repeatout of the choir, a gospeler, an Epistler of the singing Priests, a Master of the children; In the Vestrey a yeoman, and two grooms, besides other Retainers that came thither at principal Feasts.  
And for the furniture of his chapel, it passeth my weak capacity to declare the number of the costly Ornaments, and rich jewels that were occupied in the same; For I have seen in procession about the Hall, forty four rich Copes of one settle worn, besides the rich Candlesticks, and other necessary Ornaments to the furniture of the same.  
Now you shall understand that he had two cross-bearer, 
Officersin his privy Chamber.  and two Pillar-bearers in his great Chamber, and his privy Chamber, all these persons; The chief chamberlain, a vice-chamberlain, a gentleman usher, beside one of his privy Chamber; he had also twelve waiters, and six gentlemen waiters; Also he had nine or ten Lords, who had each of them two or three men to wait upon him, except the Earl of Darby who had five men.  
Then he had gentlemen-Cup-bearers, and Carvers, and of the Sewers, both of the great Chamber, and of the privy chamber forty persons; six yeomen ushers, eight grooms of his Chamber; Also he had of alms, who were daily waiters of his board at Dinner; Twelve Doctors and chaplains, besides them of his, which I never rehearsed; a clerk of his Closet, and two Secretaries, and two clerks of his Signet; four counsellors learned in the Law.  
And for that he was chancellor of England, it was necessary to have officers of the chancery to attend him for the better furniture of the same.  
First, he had a riding clerk, a clerk of the crown, a clerk of the Hamper, a chaffer; Then had he a clerk of the check, as well upon the chaplains, as upon the yeomen of the Chamber; He had also four footmen garnished with rich running coats, whensoever he had any journey. Then he had a herald of arms, a sergeant of arms; a physician, an apothecary; four minstrels, a keeper of his Tents, an Armourer; An Instructor of his Wards, an Instructor of his wardrobe of robes, a Keeper of his Chamber continually; he had also in his house a Surveyor of York, a clerk of the green-cloth. All these were daily attending down-lying and uprising. And at meat he had Eight continual Boards for the chamberlains and gentlemen Officers, having a mess of young Lords, and another of Gentlemen; Besides this, there was never a Gentleman or Officer, or other worthy person, but he kept some two, some three persons to wait upon them; And all other at the least had one which did amount to a great number of persons.  
Now having declared the order according to the chain Roll, use his house, and what Officers he had daily attending to furnish the same, besides retainers and other persons being suitors dined in the Hall. And when shall we see any more such Subjects that shall keep such a Noble house; Therefore here is an end of his household, the number of persons in the Cheyne were Eight hundred persons.   

CHAP. VI. Of his second Embassage to the Emperor Charles the Fifth.  
A After he was thus furnished in manner as I have before rehearsed unto you; he was sent twice on Embassage to the Emperor Charles the Fifth, that now reigneth, and Father to King Philip now, our Lord and sovereign; Forasmuch as the old Emperor Maximilian was dead, and for divers other urgent occasions touching his majesty; It was thought fit that about such weighty matters, and to so noble a Prince the Cardinal was most meet to be sent on this Embassage, and he being one ready to take the charge thereof upon him, was furnished in every respect most like a great Prince, which was much to the honour of his majesty, and of this realm; For first he proceeded forth like to a Cardinal having all things correspondent, his Gentlemen being very many in number were clothed in livery Coats of Crimson Velvet of the best, and chains of gold about their necks; And his yeomen and all his mean officers were clad in fine Scarlet guarded with black Velvet one hand breadth. Thus furnished, he was twice sent in this manner to the Emperor in Flanders, then lying at Bridges, whom he did most nobly entertain, discharging all his own charges, and his men's. There was no house in the town of Bridges, wherein any of my Lord's Gentlemen were lodged or had recourse, but that the owners of the houses were commanded by the Emperor's Officers upon the pain of their lives to take no money for any thing that the Cardinal's men did take of any kind of victuals; No, although they were disposed to make costly Banquets, further commanding their said hosts that they should want nothing which they honestly required, or desired to have.  
Also the Emperor's Officers every night went through the town from house to house, where any Englishmen had recourse or lodged, and served their Livery for all night, which was done on this manner. First the Officers brought into the house a Casteele of fine Manchet, then two silver pots of Wine, and a pound of Sugar, white lights, and yellow lights, a bowl of silver, and a Goblet to drink in, and every night a staff Torch. This was their order of their Livery every night; And then in the morning when the Officers came to fetch away their stuff, they would account for the gentlemen's costs the day before.  
Thus the Emperor entertained the Cardinal, and his train during the time of his embassy. And that done, he returned into England with great Triumph, being no less in estimation with the King than he was before, but rather much more, for he increased daily in the King's favour by reason of wits and readiness to do the King pleasure in all things.  
In the one and twentieth year of King Henry the Eighths rain, Anno Dom. 1529. This Emperor Charles the Fifth came into England, who was nobly entertained.   

CHAP. VII. Of the manner of his going to Westminster Hall.  
NOw must I declare the manner of his going to Westminster Hall in the term time. First, when he came out of his privy Chamber, he most commonly heard two Masses in his chapel or Chamber. And I heard one of his chaplains say since (that was a man of credit, and excellent learning) that what business soever the Cardinal had in the day time, that he never went to bed with any part of his service unsaid; no not so much as one Collect, in which I think he deceived many a man: then going into his Chamber again, he demanded of some of his servants if they were in readiness, and had furnished his chamber of Presence, and waiting Chamber: he being then advertised, came out of his privy Chamber about eight of the clock, ready apparelled, and in Red like a Cardinal, his upper vesture was all of Scarlet, or else of fine Crimson taffeta, or crimson satin ingraned, his Pillion Scarlet, with a black Velvet tippet of Sables about his neck, holding in his hand, an Orange the meat or substance thereof being taken out and filled again with a part of Sponge, with vinegar and other Confections against pestilent airs, the which he most commonly held to his nose, when he came to the presses, or when he was pestered with many suitors; And before him was borne the broad seal of England, and the Cardinal's Hat, by some Lord, or some Gentleman of worship right solemnly; And as soon as he was entered into his Chamber of Presence, where there were daily attending on him as well Noblemen of this realm, as other worthy Gentlemen of his own family, his two great Crosses were there attending upon him; Then cry the Gentlemen ushers that go before him bareheaded. On Masters before, and make room for my Lord. Thus went he down into the Hall with a sergeant of arms before him, bearing a great maze of silver, and two Gentlemen carrying two great Plates of Silver; And when he came to the Hall door there his Mule stood trapped all in crimson Velvet, with a Saddle of the same.  
Then was attending him, when he was mounted his two cross-bearer, his two Pillow-bearers, all upon great horses, all in fine Scarlet, than he marched on with a train of gentry, having four footmen about him, bearing every one of them a Pole-axe in his hand; And thus passed he forth till he came to Westminster, and there alighted and went in this manner up to the chancery, and stayed a while at a bar, made for him beneath the Chancery, and there he communed sometimes with the Judges, and sometimes with other persons, and then went up to the chancery, and sat there till eleven of the clock, to hear suits, and to determine causes; And from thence he would go into the star-chamber as occasion served him; he neither spared high nor low, but did judge every one according to right.  
Every Sunday he would resort to the Court being then at Greenwich, with his former rehearsed train and Triumph, taking his Barge at his own stairs, furnished with Yeomen standing upon the sails, and his Gentlemen within and about, and landed at the three Cranes in the Vine-tree, and from thence he rode upon his Mule with his Crosses, his Pillars, his Hat, and his broad seal carried before him on horseback along Thames-street until he came to Billingsgate, and there he took his Barge, and so went to Greenwich, where he was Nobly entertained of the Lords in the King's house, being there with staves in their hands, as the Treasurer, controller, with many others, and conveyed into the King's Chamber, and so went home again in the like Triumph.   

CHAP. VIII. Of the Cardinal's magnificence in his houses.  
He lived a long season Ruling all things in this realm appertaining to the King by his wisdom, and all other matters of foreign Regions with whom the King had any occasion to meddle. All ambassadors of foreign Potentates were ever disposed by the Cardinal's wisdom to whom they had continual access for their dispatch.  
His house was always resorted unto like a King's house with Noblemen and Gentlemen; And when it 
Great resort to his house as to the King.  pleased the King's majesty (as many times it did) he would for his recreation resort unto the Cardinal's house, against whose coming there wanted no preparation or goodly furnitures, with victuals of the finest sort that could be had for money or friendship.  
Such pleasures were here devised for the King's delight, 
His entertainment of the King in a Masque.  as could be invented or imagined; Banquets set with Masquers and Mummers, in such costly manner, that it was glorious to behold, there wanted no damsels meet to dance with the Masquers, or to garnish the place for the time with variety of other pastimes. Then was there divers kinds of music, and many choice men and women Singers appointed to sing, who had excellent voices. I have seen the King come suddenly thither in a Masque, with a dozen Masquers all in garments like shepherds made of fine cloth of gold and silver wire, and six torchbearers, besides their drummers and others attending on them with visards, and clothed all in satin. And before his entering into the Hall, you shall understand that he came by water to the water-gate without any noise, where were laid divers Chambers and guns charged with shot, and at his landing they were discharged, which made such a rattling noise in the air, that it was like thunder; It made all the Noblemen, Gentlemen and Ladies to muse what it should mean coming so suddenly, they sitting quietly at a Banquet. In this sort you shall understand, that the Tables were set in the Chamber of Presence covered, and my Lord Cardinal sitting under his cloth of State, and there having all his service alone; And then was there set a Lady and a Nobleman, a Gentleman and a Gentlewoman, throughout all the Tables in the Chambers on the one side, which were made all joining, as it were, but one Table. All which order was done by my Lord Sands, than Lord chamberlain to the King, and by Sir Henry Guilford, than controller of the King's house.  
Then immediately after this great shot of guns, the Cardinal desired the Lord chamberlain to see what it did mean, as though he knew nothing of the matter; They then looked out of the window into the Thames, and returning again told him, that they thought they were Noblemen and strangers arrived at the Bridge, and coming as ambassadors from some foreign Prince; With that said the Cardinal, I desire you, because you can speak French, to take the pains to go into the Hall, there to receive them into the Chamber, where they shall see us, and all those Noble personages being merry at our Banquet, desiring them to sit down with us, and take part of our Fare.  
Then went they incontinently into the Hall, where 
The King & his Company conducted into the chamber.  they were received with twenty Torches, and conveyed up into the Chamber with such a number of Drums and Flutes, as I have seldom seen together at one time and place.  
Then at their arrival into the Chamber, they went two and two together directly before the Cardinal where he sat, and saluted them very reverently; To whom the Lord chamberlain for them said; Sir, forasmuch as they are strangers, and cannot speak English, they have desired me to declare unto you, that they having understanding of this your triumphant Banquet, were assembled such a number of fair Dames, they could do no less (under the supportation of your Grace) then to view as well their incomparable beauties, as to accompany them at Mumchance, and after that to dance with them, so to beget their better acquaintance.  
And furthermore they require of your Grace, licence to accomplish this cause of their coming.  
When the Cardinal said he was willing, and very well content they should do so.  
Then went the Masquers and first saluted all the 
The Masquers salute the Ladies.  Dames, and then returned to the most worthiest, and there opened the great Cup of gold filled with crowns, and other pieces to cast at.  
Thus perusing all the Gentlewomen, of some they won, and to some they lost. And having viewed all the Ladies, they returned to the Cardinal with great Reverence, pouring down all their gold, which was above two hundred crowns. At all quoth the Cardinal, and casting the Dye he won it, whereat was made 
The Cardinal casts at two hundred crowns.  great joy.  
Then quoth the Cardinal to my Lord chamberlain; I pray you go tell them, that to me it seemeth that there should be a Nobleman amongst them, that better deserves to sit in this place than I, to whom I should gladly surrender the same, according to my duty if I knew him.  
Then spoke my Lord chamberlain to them in French, declaring my Lord Cardinals words, and they rounding him again in the ear, the Lord Chamberlain said unto my Lord Cardinal;  
Sir (quoth he) they confess that among them is such a Noble personage, whom if your Grace can point out from the rest, he is contented to disclose himself, and to accept of your place most willingly.  
With that the Cardinal taking good advice, went amongst them, and at the last (quoth he) it seemeth to me, that the Gentleman with the black beard should be he, and with that he rose out of his chair, and offered the same to the Gentleman with the black Beard, with the Cup in his hand; But the Cardinal was mistaken, for the person to whom he then offered his chair 
The Cardinal mistaken,  was Sir Edward Nevil, a comely Knight, and of a goodly personage, who did more resemble his majesty's person than any other in that Masque.   portrait of Anne Boleyn 
Then the King took his seat under the cloth of Estate, commanding every person to sit still as they did before; And then came in a new Banquet before his majesty of two hundred dishes, and so they passed the night in banqueting, and dancing until morning, which much rejoiced the Cardinal, to see his sovereign Lord so pleasant at his house.   

CHAP. ix.. Of the original Instrument of the Cardinal's fall: Mistress Anne Bullen.  
NOw you shall understand that the young Lord of Northumberland attended upon my Lord Cardinal, who when the Cardinal went to Court, would ever have conference with Mistress Anne Bullen, who then was one of the maids of Honour to Queen Katherine, insomuch, that at last they were contracted together, which when the King heard, he was much moved thereat (for he had a private affection to her himself) which was not yet discovered to any, and then advised the Cardinal to send for the Earl of Northumberland, his Father, and take order to dissolve the Contract made between the said parties, which the Lord Cardinal did after a sharp reprehension, in regard he was Contracted without the King and his father's knowledge; he sent for his Father, who came up to London very speedily, and came first to my Lord Cardinal, as all great Personages did, that in such sort were sent for, of whom they were advertised of the cause of their sending for; And when the Earl was come, he 
The Earl come to the Cardinal.  was presently brought to the Cardinal into the Gallery. After whose meeting, my Lord Cardinal and he were in secret communication a long space; after their long discourse, and drinking a cup of Wine, the Earl departed, and at his going away, he sat down at the Gallery end in the Hall upon a form, and being set, called his son unto him, and said;  
Son (quoth he) even as thou art, and ever hast been 
His sharp reproof of his son.  a proud, disdainful, and very unthrifty Master, so thou hast now declared thyself, wherefore what joy, what pleasure, what comfort, or what solace can I conceive in thee? That thus without discretion hast abused thyself, having neither regard to me thy natural Father, nor unto thy natural sovereign Lord, to whom all honest and loyal Subjects bear faithful obedience, nor yet to the prosperity of thy own estate; But hast so unadvisedly ensnared thyself to her for whom thou hast purchased the King's high displeasure intolerable for any Subject to sustain. And but that the King doth consider the lightness of thy head, and wilful qualities of thy person his displeasure and indignation, were sufficient to cast me, and all my posterity into utter ruin and destruction. But he being my singular good Lord, and favourable Prince, and my Lord Cardinal my very good friend, hath, and doth clearly excuse me in thy lewdness, and do rather lament thy folly, then malign thee, and hath advised an order to be taken for thee, to whom both I and you are more bound, than we conceive of. I pray to God that this may be a sufficient Admonition unto thee, to use thyself more wisely hereafter; For assure thyself, that if thou dost not amend thy prodigality. Thou wilt be the last Earl of our house; For thy natural inclination, thou art Masterfull and prodigal to consume all that thy Progenitors have with great travel gathered and kept together with honour. But having the King's majesty my singular good Lord, I trust (I assure thee) so to order my succession, that thou shalt consume thereof but a little.  
For I do not intend (I tell thee) truly to make thee 
The Earl doth intend to disinherit him.  heir, for (Thanks be to God) I have more boys, that I trust will use themselves much better, and prove more like to wise and honest men, of whom I will choose the most likely to succeed me.  
Now good Masters and Gentlemen (quoth he) unto 
He speaks to the servants.  us, it may be your chances hereafter, when I am dead, to see those things that I have spoken to my son prove as true as I now speak them, yet in the mean time I desire you all to be his friends, and tell him his faults in what he doth amiss, wherein you shall show yourselves friendly to him, and so I take my leave of you; And son go your ways unto my Lord your Master, and serve him diligently; And so parted and went down into the Hall, and so took his Barge.  
Then after long and large debating the matter about 
He goes to the King.  the Lord Percies assurance to Mistress Anne Bullen, it was devised that the Contract should be infringed, and dissolved; And that the Lord Piercy should marry one of the Earl of Shrewsbury's Daughters. And so indeed not long after he did, whereby the former Contract was broken 
The Contract between Lord Percy and Mistress Anne Bullen dissolved. She much displeased thereat.  and dissolved, wherewith Mistress Anne was greatly displeased, promising, that if ever it lay in her power she would do the Cardinal some displeasure, which indeed she afterwards did. But yet he was not altogether to be blamed, for he did nothing but what the King commanded; whereby the Lord Piercy was charged to avoid her company. And so was she for a time discharged 
she is discharged the Court.  the Court, and sent home to her Father, whereat she was much troubled and perplexed. For all this time she knew nothing of the King's intended purpose. But we may see when Fortune doth begin to frown, how she can compass a matter of displeasure, through a far fetched mark; Now therefore of the grudge how it began, that in process of time wrought the Cardinals utter destruction.   

CHAP. X. Of Mistress Anne Bullen her favour with the King.  
OH Lord, what a great God art thou, that workest thy wonders so secretly, that they are not perceived, until they be brought to pass and finished.  
Attend now good Reader to this story following, and note every circumstance, and thou shalt at the end perceive a wonderful work of God against such as forget him and his benefits.  
Therefore, I say, consider after this my Lord Percyes troublesome business was over, and all things brought to an end; Then Mistress Anne Bullen was again admitted 
Her admittance again to Court.  to the Court, where she flourished in great estimation and favour, having always a prime grudge against my Lord Cardinal for breaking the Contract between the Lord Peircy and herself supposing it had been his own device and no others. And she at last knowing the King's pleasure, and the depth of his secrets, then began to look very haughtily and stout, lacking no manner of rich apparel, or Jewels that money could purchase.  
It was therefore imagined by many through the Court, that she being in such favour, might do much with the King, and obtain any suit of him for her friends. All this while she being in this estimation in all places, there was no doubt but good Queen Katherine, having this Gentlewoman daily attending upon her, both heard by report, and saw with her eyes how all things tended against her good ladyship, although she seemed neither to Mistress Anne Bullen, nor the King to carry any spark of discontent, or displeasure, but accepted all things in 
Queen Katherine her patience.  good part, and with great wisdom, and much patience dissembled the same, having Mistress Anne Bullen in more estimation for the King's sake, than when she was with her before, declaring herself indeed to be a very patient Grissel, as by her long patience in all her troubles shall hereafter most plainly appear.  
For the King was now so enamoured of this young Gentlewoman, that he knew not how sufficiently to advance her.  
This being perceived by all the great Lords of the Court, who bore a secret grudge against my Lord Cardinal, for that they could not rule in the kingdom as they would for him, because he was Dominus fac totum with the King, and ruled as well the great Lords, as the mean subjects; whereat they took an occasion to work him out of the King's favour, and consequently themselves into more estimation.  
And after long and secret consultation with themselves how to bring this matter to pass. They knew very 
A plot of the Nobility against the Cardinal.  well that it was somewhat difficult for them to do absolutely of themselves; Wherefore they perceiving the great affection and love the King bare to Mistress Anne Bullen, supposing in their judgements, that she would be a fit Instrument to bring their earnest intentions to pass, therefore they often consulted with her to that purpose, and she having both a very good wit, and also an inward grudge and displeasure against my Lord Cardinal, was ever as ready to accomplish their desires, as they were themselves, wherefore there was no more to do but only to imagine an occasion to work their malice by some pretended circumstances. Then did they daily invent divers devices how to effect their purpose, but the enterprise thereof was so dangerous, that though they would fain have attempted the matter with the King, yet durst they not, for they knew the great zeal the King did bear unto the Cardinal, and this they knew very well, that if the matter they should propound against him was not grounded upon a just and urgent cause, the King's love was such towards him, and his wit such withal, that he could with his policy vanquish all their enterprises, and then after that, requite them in the like nature, to their utter ruin.  
Therefore they were compelled to forbear their plots till they might have some better ground to work upon. And now the Cardinal perceiving the great zeal the King bore to this Gentlewoman, framed himself to please her, as well as the King. To that end therefore he prepares great Banquets and Feasts to entertain the King and her at his own house; she all 
The Cardinal endeavours to get her favour.  this while dissembling the secret grudge in her breast; Now the Cardinal began to grow into wonderful inventions not heard of before in England, and the love between this glorious Lady and the King, grew to such perfection, that divers things were imagined, whereof I forbear here to speak, until I come to the proper place.   

CHAP. XI. Of the Variance between the French King, and the Duke of Bourbon, who fled to the city of Pavia, where the King besieged him.  
THen began a certain grudge between the French King, and the Duke of Bourbon to break out; Insomuch that the Duke being now at variance with the house of France, was compelled for safeguard of his life to fly, and forsake his country, fearing the King's malice and indignation.  
The Cardinal having intelligence hereof, contrived 
A plot of the Cardinal.  that the King our sovereign Lord should obtain the Duke to be his general in his wars against the French King, with whom our King had then an occasion of war, and the rather, because the Duke of Bourbon was fled to the Emperor to invite him unto a like purpose, 
The Duke of Bourbon fled to the Emperor.  where he moved the King in this matter. And after the King was advised thereof, and conceived the Cardinal's invention, he mused more and more of this matter until it came into a Consultation amongst the council, so that it was concluded that an ambassador should be sent to the Emperor about this matter; And it was further 
King Henry joineth his forces with the Emperor against the French King. The Duke the King of England's general.  concluded, that the King and the Emperor should join in those wars against the French King, and that the Duke of Bourbon should be the King of England's Champion, and general in the field, who had a number of good soldiers over and besides the Emperor's Army which was not small, and that the King should pay the Duke monthly wages for himself and his retinue.  
For which purpose John Russell, who was afterwards Created Earl of Bedford lay continually beyond the Seas in a secret place, both to receive money from the King, and to pay the same monthly to the Duke, so that the Duke began the wars with the French King in his own Territories and dukedom which the King had gotten into his own hands, being not perfectly known to the Duke's enemies, that he had any aid from our sovereign 
The French King in person with an Army.  Lord, and thus he wrought the French King much displeasure, in as much that the French King was constrained to prepare a present Army, and in his own person to resist the Duke's power. And battle being joined, the King drove him to take Pavia, a strong 
The Duke flies to Pavia, and is there besieged by the French King.  town in Italy with his host of men for his security, where the King encamped himself wonderfully strong, intending to close the Duke within the town, lest he should issue out, and skirmish with him.  
The French King in his camp sent secretly into England a private person (being a very witty man) to treat of 
The French. Ambassador treats of peace with England.  a Peace between his Master, and our sovereign Lord, his name was John Jokin, who was kept as secretly as might be, no man having intelligence of his arrival; For he was no French man borne, but an Italian, a man of no great estimation in France, nor known to be much in his Master's favour, but taken to be a Merchant; And for his subtle wit, was elected to treat of such an Embassage as the French King had given him in Commission.  
This jokin was secretly conveyed to Richmond, and there stayed until such time as the Cardinal resorted thither to him, where after Easter term was ended, he kept his feast of Whitsuntide very solemnly; In which season my Lord Cardinal caused this jokin divers times to dine with him, who seemed to be both witty, and of good behaviour, he continued long in England after this, till at the last (as it should seem) he had brought the 
Command sent to Sir John Russell to detain the Kings pay.  matter, which he had in Commission to pass; Whereupon the King sent out immediately a restraint unto Sir John Russell, that he should retain that month pay still in his hands, until the King's pleasure should be further made known, which should have been paid to the Duke, being then encamped within the town of Pavia. For want of which money the Duke and his men were much dismayed, when they saw no money come as it was wont to do, and being in this dangerous case where victuals began to be scant, and very dear, they imagined many ways what should be the reason that the King's money came not, some said this, and some said that, mistrusting nothing less than the true cause thereof.   

CHAP. XII. Of the Duke of Bourbon's Stratagem and victory, wherein the French King was taken prisoner.  
NOw the Duke and his soldiers were in great 
The Duke & his soldiers in extreme want.  misery for want of Victuals and other necessaries, which they could by no means get within the town; Hereupon the captains and soldiers began to grudge and murmur, being for want of Victuals all like to perish, and being in this extremity came before the Duke, and said, Sir, we must of force and necessity yield to our enemies; And better were it for us so to do, then to starve like dogs. But when the Duke heard this, he replied with weeping tears; Sirs, (quoth he) you have proved yourselves valiant 
The Duke's loving advice, A general consent.  men, and of noble hearts in this service; and for your necessity, whereof I myself do participate, I do not a little lament; But I shall desire you, as you are noble in heart and courage, so to take patience for two or three days, and if succour come not then from the King of England, (as I doubt nothing less) I will then consent to you all to put ourselves and lives unto the mercy of our Enemies; whereunto they all agreed, and tarried till two days were past, expecting relief from the King; Then the Duke seeing no remedy, called his noble captains and soldiers before him, and weeping, said; You Noblemen and captains, we must yield ourselves unto our Enemies, or else famish, and to yield the town and ourselves, I know well the cruelty of our Enemies, as for my part I pass not for their cruelties, for I shall suffer death (I know very well) most cruelly, if I come once into their hands; It is not therefore for myself that I do lament, it is for your sakes, it is for your lives, and for the safeguard of your persons, for so that you might escape your enemy's hands, I would willingly suffer death; good Companions, and noble soldiers, (I do require you all) considering the miserable calamities and dangers we are in at this present to sell our lives most dearly, rather than to be murdered like beasts; Therefore if you all consent with me, we will take upon 
The Duke's subtle device.  us this night to give our enemy's assault, and by that means we may either escape, or else give them an overthrow, for it were better to die in the field like men, then to live prisoners miserably in captivity, to which they all agreed.  
Then (quoth the Duke) you all perceive the enemy's camp is strong, and there is no way to enter upon them but one, and that entry is planted with great Ordnance and strength of men, so that it is impossible to attain to our enemies, that way to fight with them in their camp; And also now of late you perceive they have had but small doubt of us, in regard they have kept but slender Watch.  
Therefore mine advice is, there shall issue out of the town, in the dead time of the night from us a certain number of you, that be the most likely to assault the camp, and they shall give the assault secretly against the place of the entry, which is most strong and invincible, which force and valiant assault shall be to them of the camp so doubtful, that they will turn the strength of the entry, that lieth over against your assault, to beat you from your purpose. Then will I enter out at the postern gate, and come to the place of their strength newly turned, and there ere they be aware will I enter and fight with them in the camp, and win their Ordnance, which they have newly turned, and beat them with their own pieces, and then may you come and join with me in the field; So this device pleased them all wonderful well, & they did then prepare themselves all that day for that device, and kept themselves secret and close without any noise or shot of pieces in the town, which gave the enemy the less fear of the assault, for at night they went all to their Tents, and couched quietly, nothing mistrusting what after happened; So in the dead of the night, when they all were at rest, the assailents issued out of the town, and there according to the Duke's appointment, they gave so cruel and fierce an assault, that they in the camp had much ado to withstand them. And then (as the Duke before declared) they within were compelled to turn the shot that 
They issue out in the night.  lay at the entry against the assault; Then issued out the Duke, and with him about fifteen or sixteen hundred men or more, secretly in the night. The enemy being ignorant 
The Duke issues out with 150. or 160. men. He flew the enemies, and took the guns. He won the field.  of his coming until he entered the Field, and at his entry he took all the Ordnance that lay there, and slew the Gunners, then charged the pieces against the enemies, and slew them wonderfully, and cut down their Tents and pavilions. and murdered many therein ere they were aware of his coming, suspecting nothing less than his entry, so that he won the field ere the King could arise; So the King was taken in his lodging, before he was harnessed. And when the Duke had won the field, the French King taken, and his men slain, his Tents robbed and spoiled, and the King's coffers searched, The Duke of Bourbon found the league under the great seal of England, newly made between the King of England and the French King, whereby he perceived the impediment of his money which should have come to him from the King, having upon due search of this matter further intelligence, that all this business was devised by the Cardinal of England. Whereupon the Duke 
He intended to sack Rome, but was there slain.  conceived such indignation against the Cardinal, that he went immediately to Rome, and there intended to sack the town, and to have taken the Pope; But at the first assault of the town, the Duke was the first man that was there slain, notwithstanding the captains continued their assaults. And at last many of the town fled with the Pope to the Castle of angel, where he continued in great calamity.  
I have written this history more at large, because it was thought of all this mischief, wherefore you may see whatsoever a man doth purpose, be he Prince or Prelate, yet God dispatcheth all things at his pleasure and will; It being a folly for any wise man to take upon him any weighty enterprise of his own will without calling upon God for his grace and assistance in all his proceedings.  
I have seen Princes, either when they would call a Parliament, or any other great Assembly, that they would first call to God most reverently for his grace therein. And now I see the contrary, as it seems they trust more to their own minds and wills, than to God's good grace, And even thereafter oftentimes do their matters take effect; Wherefore not only in this History, but divers others, may be perceived most evident examples. Yet I see no man almost in authority, or high estate regard the same, which is the greater pity, and the more to be lamented. Now here I desist to speak any further of this matter; and to proceed to others.   

CHAP. XIII. Of the French King's redemption out of captivity, and the Cardinal's Embassage into France.  
Upon the taking of the French King, there were divers Consultations and various opinions amongst the counsel: Some hold that our sovereign Lord the King could invade the realm of France, he might easily conquer the same, for as much as the King with the most part of the noblemen of France were in captivity. 
easy to invade France.  Some said again, that the King our Master ought to have had the French King prisoner, forasmuch as he was taken by our King's Champion, and captain general the 
King Henry ought to have the French King captive.  Duke of Bourbon and the Emperor. Insomuch that the King was advised thereby to occasion of war against the Emperor, because he kept the King of France out of our King's possession, with divers imaginations and devices as their fantasies served, which were too long here to relate.  
Thus were they in long consideration, whereof every 
Divers ambassadors from Fuance to King Henry to take order for their King's release.  man in the Court talked as his fancy served him, until at the last divers ambassadors from the realm of France came to the King our Lord, desiring him to take order with the Emperor for the French King's delivery, as his highness' wisdom should think best, wherein my Lord Cardinal bore great rule. So that after great deliberation and advise taken, it was thought good by the Cardinal that the Emperor should deliver the French King out of his ward upon sufficient pledges.  
And afterwards it was thought meet, that the Kings two sons (that is to say) the Dolphin and the Duke of Orleans should be delivered in hostage for security of the Emperor, and the King our sovereign Lord, upon all such demands and requests as should be demanded of the French King, as well by the Emperor as by our sovereign Lord.  
The Cardinal lamenting the French King's captivity, and the Pope's great adversity (who yet remained in the Castle) angel, either as prisoner, or else for defence against his enemies, endeavoured and laboured all that he 
The Cardinal endevoureth the peace of the Pope, and the French King.  could with the King and his counsel to take some order for the quietness of them both.  
At the last as you heard before, divers of the great States and Lords of the council with my Lady Anne lay in continual wait to spy a convenient occasion to take the Cardinal in a snare.  
Therefore they consulted with the Cardinal, and informed him that they thought it a necessary time for him 
The counsel advised the Cardinal to go of the Embassage to France.  to take upon him the King's Commission, to travel beyond the seas, and by his wisdom to compass a present peace amongst these great Princes and Potentates, encouraging him thereto, and alleging that it was more meet for his wisdom, discretion, and authority to bring so weighty a matter to pass then any other within this realm, their intent was no other but to get him from the King that they might adventure by the help of their chief Mistresses 
This was a plot.  to deprave him unto the King, and so in his absence bring him into his disgrace, or at the least to be in less estimation.  
Well the matter was so handled that the Cardinal was commanded to prepare himself for the journey which 
The Cardinal doth prepare for his journey.  he took upon him, but whether willingly or not I cannot say. But this I know, that he made so short abode after the perfect resolution thereof, that he caused all things to be prepared speedily for his journey. And every one of his servants were appointed that should attend him in the same.  
When all things were concluded and provided for this noble journey, he advanced forwards in the name of God. My Lord had with him such of the Lords and Bishops as were not of the conspiracy.  
Then marched he forward from his new house at Westminster through all London, over London bridge, having a great many of Gentlemen in a rank before him in. Velvet Coats, and the most part of them with chains of gold about their necks. And all his yeomen followed him with noble men, and great men's servants all in orange-tawny coats, and the Cardinal's hat with T. and C. for Thomas Cardinal embroidered upon them, as well upon his own servants coats, as all the rest of the Gentlemen, and his sumpter Mules which were twenty and more in number: And when all his carriages and carts and other his train were passed before, he rode very sumptuously like a Cardinal with the rest of his train on his Mule with his spare Mule, and his spare horse covered with crimson Velvet, and gilt stirrups, following him. And before him he had his two great silver Crosses, his two Pillars of silver, the King's broad seal of England, and his Cardinal's hat, and a Gentleman carrying his balance, otherwise called his cloak-bag, which was 
See his Magnificence.  made of fine scarlet all embroidered very richly with gold. Thus he passed through London as I said before, and all the way in his said journey he was thus furnished, having his harbingers in every place before which prepared lodgings for him and his said train.  
The first journey he made was two miles beyond Debtford in Kent unto Sir Richard Wiltshires' house, the rest of his train were lodged in Debtford, and in the country thereabouts.  
The next day he marched to Rochester, where he lay in the Bishop's palace, and the rest were lodged in the city  
The third day he rode from thence to Feversham, and there lodged in the Abbey, and his train in the town, and some about in the country.  
The fourth day he rode to Canterbury, where he was 
He came to Canterbury.  kindly entertained by the Bishop of the city, and there he continued four or five days. In which season was the jubilee, and a great fair in the town, by reason it was the feast of Saint Thomas their Patron, upon which day there was a solemn procession wherein my Lord Cardinal was in his Legantine Ornaments, with his hat upon his head, who commanded the Monks and the choir to sing the Latin after this sort: Sancta Maria or a pro 
The Cardinal commandeth the monks to pray for the Pope.  Papa nostra Clement, and in this manner perused the Latin through: My Lord Cardinal kneeling at a stool before the choir door prepared for him, with Carpets and Cushions: All the monks and the choir stood in the body singing the litany. At which time I saw my Lord Cardinal weep tenderly, the which James, I, and 
The Cardinal wept.  others conceived to be for grief, that the Pope was in such calamity and danger of the Lance Knights.  
The next day I was sent with Letters from my Lord to a Cardinal in Callice in post, so that I was the same night in Callice. At my arrival I found standing upon the 
He arrived at Callice.  peer without the lanthorn-gate all the council of the town, to whom I delivered up my message, and my Letters before I entered the town, where I lay until my Lord came thither, who arrived two days after my coming thither before eight of the clock in the morning, and was received of all the noble Officers and council of the town, and the Major of the staple with procession, the clerks being in rich Copes having many rich Crosses.  
In the lanthorn-gate a stool with Cushions and Carpets was set for him where he kneeled, and made his prayers: At which time they fenced him in with Seizures of silver, and sprinkled water, that done they passed on before him in procession, until he came unto Saint Mary's Church, where at the high Altar turning him to the people he gave them his Benediction and pardon, and 
He gave the people pardon.  then he repaired with a great number of Noblemen and Gentlemen to a place in the town, called the Chequer, where he kept his house so long as he abode in the town, going immediately into his naked Bed, because he was some what troubled with sickness by reason of his passage by Sea.  
That night he called unto him monsieur de Bees, captain of Boulogne, with divers other Gallants and Gentlemen, who had dined with him that day, and having some further consultation with my Lord Cardinal, he and the rest of the Gentlemen departed again to Boulogne.  
Thus my Lord was daily visited with one or other of the French Nobility.  
When all his train and carriage was landed, and all things prepared for his journey, his Grace called all his Noblemen and Gentlemen into the privy Chamber, where being assembled before him, he said; I have called 
The Cardicalls all his followers into his privy Chamber.  you hither to declare unto you, that I would have you both consider the duty you owe to me, and the good will I semblably bear to you for the same. Your intendment of service is to further the Authority I have by Commission from the King, which diligent observance of yours, I will hereafter recommend to his majesty, as also to show you the Nature of the Frenchmen, and withal to instruct you with Reverence, you shall use me 
The Cardinal's instructions to his followers.  for the high honour of the King's majesty, and to inform you how you shall entertain, and accompany the Frenchmen, when you meet at any time.  
Concerning the first point you shall understand for divers weighty affairs of his graces and for mere advancement of his royal dignity, he hath assigned me in this Journey to be his Lieutenant, what reverence therefore belongeth to me for the same I will show you.  
By virtue therefore of my Commission and Lieutenantship, I assume and take upon me to be esteemed in all honour and degrees of service as unto his highness is 
Their duty to him expressed.  meet and due, and that by me nothing be neglected that to his State is due and appertinent, for my part you shall see that I will not omit one jot thereof: Therefore one of your chief causes of your Assembly at this time is to inform you that you be not ignorant of your duty in this; I wish you therefore as you would have my favour, and also charge you all in the King's name, that you do not forget the same in time and place, but that every of you do observe his duty to me according as you will at your return avoid the King's indignation, or deserve his highness' thanks; the which I will set forth at our return, as each of you shall deserve.  
Now to the second point the nature of the Frenchmen 
The nature of the Frenchmen.  is such that at their first meeting they will be as familiar with you, as if they had known you by long acquaintance, and will commune with you in their French tongue as if they knew every word, therefore use them in a kind manner and be as familiar with them as they are with you; if they speak to you in their natural tongue speak to them in English, for if you understand not them, no more shall they you. Then speaking merrily to one of the Gentlemen being a Welshman, Rice, (quoth he) speak thou welsh to them and doubt not, but thy speech will be more difficult to them then their French shall be to thee. Moreover he said unto them all, let your entertainment and behaviour be according to all gentlemen's in humility, that it may be reported after our departure from thence, that you were Gentlemen of very good behaviour and humility; That all men may know, you understand your duties to your King. and to your Master. Thus shall you not only obtain to yourselves great commendations and praises; But also greatly advance your Prince and country.  
Now being admonished of these things prepare yourselves against tomorrow, for than we purpose to set forward. Therefore we his servants being thus instructed, and all things being in a readiness proceeded forwards the next day being Mary Magdalen's day, my Lord Cardinal 
The Cardinal and his train go from Calais.  advanced out of Calais with such a number of black Coats as hath been seldom seen, with the ambassador went all the peers of Calais, and groins. All other Gentlemen, besides those of his train were garnished with black Velvet coats and chains of gold. Thus passed he forward, with his troop before three in a rank, which compass extended three quarters of a mile in length, having his Crosses, and all other his accustomed 
His troops 3. inranke extended three quarters of a mile.  glorious furniture carried before him, as I have formerly related except the Broad seal, the which he left with Doctor Taylor, than Master of the Rolls until his return.  
Thus passing on his way, we had scarce gone a mile, but it began to reign so vehemently, that I have not seen the like for the time, which endured until we came 
The Cardinal of Lorraine meets my Lord.  to Boulogne, and ere we came to Standingfield, the Cardinal of Lorraine a goodly young Gentleman gave my Lord a meeting, and received him with much joy and reverence, and so passed forth with my Lord in communication until we came near the said Standingfield, which is a religious place standing between the English, French, and imperial Dominions, being a Newter, holding of neither of them. Then there we waited for my Lord le Count Brian captain of Picardy, with a great 
captain of Picardy.  number of Stradigatts or Arboncies standing in array in a great piece of green oats, all in harness upon light horses, passing on with my Lord in a wing into Boulogne, and so after into Picardy, for my Lord doubted that the Emperor would lay some Ambushment to betray him, for which cause he commanded them to attend 
The French king sent a Convoy.  my Lord for the safety of his own person, to conduct him from the danger of his enemies.  
Thus rode he accompanied until he came nigh to Boulogne within an English mile, where all the worshipful Citizens of Boulogne came and met him, having a learned man that made an Oration in Latin to him, unto the which my Lord made answer, and that done, Monsieur de Bees captain of Boulogne with his retinue met him on horseback with all his assembly. Thus he marched into the town, lighting at the Abbey gate, from whence he was conveyed into the Abbey with procession, and there they presented him with the Image of 
His entertainment in Boulogne.  our Lady, commonly called our Lady of Boulogne, where was always great offerings; That done, he gave his blessing to the people, with certain days of pardon; Then went he into the Abbey to his lodging, but all his train were lodged in the high base town.  
The next day after he had heard mass, he rode to Muterell, 
Also at Muterell.  where he was in like manner saluted by the worshipful of the town all in livery alike, where also a learned Oration was made to him in Latin, which his 
A Latin Oration.  Grace answered again in Latin. And as he entered in at the gate, there was a canopy of silk embroidered with like Letters, as his men had on their coats. And when he was alighted, his Footmen had it as due to their Office. There was also made Pageants for joy of his 
Pageants made for joy.  coming, who was called in the French tongue, whither ever he rode or came, Le Cardinall de Patifagus, and in Latin Cardinalus Patifagus, who was accompanied all that night with the Gentlemen of the Country thereabouts.  
The next day he took his journey towards Abovile, where he was in like manner entertained, and conveyed 
His entertainment at Abovile.  into the town, and most honourably welcomed with divers kinds of Pageants both costly, and wittily contrived to every turning of the streets: as he rode through the town, having a canopy borne over him, richer than at Muterill, and so conveyed him to his lodging which was a fair house newly built with Brick, at which house the French King Lowis was married to the King's Sister, which was married after to the Duke of Suffolk. In this town of Abovile he remained eight or nine days, where resorted unto him divers of the French King's counsel, every day continually feasting, and entertaining him, and the other Lords.  
At the time of his departing out of the town, he rode to a Castle beyond the water, called by some, Le Channell Percequeine, standing & adjoining to the said water upon a great Hill and Rock, within the which there was a college of Priests; The situation whereof was much like to the Castle of Windsor in England, and there he was received with a solemn procession, conveying him first to the Church, and then to the Castle upon the Bridge over the water of Some, where King Edward the Fourth met with the French King, as you may read at large in the Chronicles of England.  
My Lord was no sooner seated in his lodging, but 
I left my Lord and road to Amience to see the King.  I heard, that the French King would come that day to the City of Amience which was not above six English miles from thence. And being desirous to see his coming thither, I took with me two of my Lord's Gentlemen and rode presently thither: And being but strangers we took up our lodging at the sign of the angel, directly over against the west door of the cathedral Church de nostre Dame, where we stayed in expectation of the Kings coming: And about four of the clock came madam Regent the King's Mother riding in a very rich chariot, and with her within was the Queen of 
First came Madam Regent.  Navarre, her Daughter, attended with a hundred or more of Ladies and Gentlewomen following, every one riding upon a white Palfrey, also her guard which was no small number. And within two days after the King 
Two days after the King, attended by Swithers, Burgonians, French, and Scottish.  came in with a great Shot of guns, & there was divers Pageants made only for joy of his coming, having about his person and before him a great number of Noblemen and Gentlemen in three companies: The first, were of Swithers and Burgonians with guns; The second, were Frenchmen with Bowes; The third, were le carp-fall Scottishmen, who were more comely persons than all the rest. The French guard and Scottish had all one Livery, being apparelled with rich coats of white cloth with a rich guard of silver Bullione of a handful broad: The King came riding on a rich Jennet, and did alight at the said great Church and was conveyed with procession to the Bishop's palace where he was lodged. The next morning, I rode again to Picegueny to attend upon my Lord, and when I came, my Lord was ready to go on horseback to ride towards Amience, and passing on his way, he was saluted by divers Noble personages making him Orations in Latin, to whom my Lord made answer ex tempore.  
Then was word brought him that the King was ready to meet him, wherefore he had no other shift, but to light at an old chapel that stood hard by the 
The Cardinal put on rich raiments.  high way, and there he newly apparelled himself in rich array; and so mounted again upon an other Mule very richly trapped with a foot cloth of crimson velvet purled with gold and fringed about the edges with a fringe of gold very costly, his stirrups of silver guilt, the Bosses of the same, and the checks of his Mules bit were all guilt with fine gold, and by that time he was mounted again in this gorgeous manner; the King was come very near within less than an English quarter of a mile his guard standing in array upon the top of an high hill expecting my Lord's coming; to whom my Lord made as much hast as conveniently he could until he came within a pair of butts length, and there he stayed. The King perceiving that, caused Monsieur van de Mount to issue from him, and to ride to my Lord Cardinal to know the cause of his tarrying, and so Monsieur van de Mount being mounted upon a very fair Jennet took his race with his horse till he came even to my Lord, and then he caused his horse to come aloft twice or thrice so near my Lord's Mule, that he was in doubt of his horse and so alighted, and in humble reverence did his Message to my Lord, that done he repaired to the King. 
The French King and the Cardinal meet.   
And then the King advanced forwards, seeing my Lord do the like, and in the mid way, they meet embracing each other with amiable countenances. Then came into the place all Noblemen and Gentlemen on both parts who made a mighty press.  
Then the King's Officers cried penant de la vaunt march march: So the King with the Lord Cardinal on his right 
They March, the Cardinal on the King's right hand.  hand rode towards Amience; Every English Gentleman being accompanied with an other of France. The train of these two great Princes was two miles in length, that is to say from the place of their meeting unto Amience where they were nobly received with guns and Pageants, until the King had brought my Lord to his lodging, and then departed for that night. The King being lodged in the Bishop's palace: And the next day after dinner, my Lord rode with a great train of English Noblemen and Gentlemen unto the Court to the King, at which time, the King kept his Bed, yet nevertheless, my Lord came into his Bedchamber where on the one side of the Bed sat the King's Mother, and on the other side, the Cardinal of Lorraine accompanied with divers other Gentlemen of France, and after some communication, and drinking of wine with the King's Mother, my Lord departed and returned to his own lodging accompanied with divers other Lords and Gentlemen.  
Thus continued my Lord at Amience and also the King 
The King and Cardinal at Amience 14. days.  14. days feasting each other divers times, and there one day at mass, the King and my Lord received the holy Sacrament, as also the Queen Regent and the Queen of Navarre, after that it was determined, that the King and my Lord should remove, and so they rode to a City called Campaine which was more than 20. miles from 
They removed from Amience to Campaines.  Amience, unto which town I was sent to provide lodging for my Lord, and in my travel, I having occasion to stay by the way at a little Village to show my horse; There came to me a servant from the Castle, there perceiving me to be an Englishman, and one of my Lord Legates servants (as they then called my Lord) desired me to go into the Castle to the Lord his Master, whom he thought would be very glad to see me, to whom I consented, because I desired acquaintance with strangers, especially with men of authority and honourable rank; so I went with him, who conducted me to the Castle, and at my first entrance, I was among the Watchmen who kept the first ward being very tall men and comely persons, who saluted me very kindly; and knowing the cause of my coming, they advertised their Lord and Master: and forthwith the Lord of the Castle came out unto me, whose name was Monsieur Crookesly a Nobleman borne; and at his coming, he embraced 
Monsieur Crookesley his going to invite the King and the Cardinal to his Castle.  me, saying, that I was heartily welcome, and thanked me; that was so gentle as to visit him, and his Castle, saying that he was preparing to meet the King, and my Lord Cardinal, and to invite them to his Castle: and when he had showed me the strength of his Castle, and the Walls which were 14. foot broad, and I had seeh all the houses, he brought me down into a fair inner Court where his Jennet stood ready for him with 12. other of the fairest Jennets that ever I saw, especcially his own, which was a Mare: which Jennet he told me, he had 400. crowns offered for her; Upon these 12. Jennets were mounted 12. goodly Gentlemen, called Pages of honour, they rode all bareheaded in coats of cloth of gold guarded with black velvet, and they had all of them boots of read Spanish leather.  
Then took he his leave of me, commanding his Steward, 
The Cardinal's servant nobly entertained.  and other of his Gentlemen to conduct me to his Lady to dinner; So they led me up to the Gatehouse, where then their Lady and Mistress lay for the time that the King and the Cardinal should tarry there. And after a short time the Lady Crookesley came out of her Chamber into the dining room, where I attended her coming, who did receive me very Nobly, like herself, she having a train of twelve Gentlemen that did attend on her. Forasmuch (quoth she) as you are an English Gentleman, whose custom is to kiss all Ladies and Gentlewomen in your country without offence, yet it is not so in this realm; Notwithstanding, I will be so bold as 
The Lady salutes him herself.  to kiss you, and so shall you salute all my maids. After this we went to dinner, being as nobly served as ever I saw any in England, passing all dinner time in pleasing discourses.  
And shortly after dinner I took my leave, and was constrained that night to lie short of Campanie, at a great walled town called Moundrodrey, the suburbs whereof my Lord of Suffolk had lately burned; and early in the morning I came to Campanie, being Saturday, and Market day, where at my first coming I took up my inn over against the Market place, and being set at dinner in a fair Chamber that looked out into the street, I heard a great noise and clattering of Bills; and looking out, I saw the Officers of the town bringing a Prisoner to execution, and with a Sword cut off his head. I demanded what was the offence, they answered me, for killing of Red dear in the forest near adjoining. And incontinently they held the poor man's head upon a Pole in the Market place between the stag's horns, and his four quarters set up in four places of the forest.  
Having prepared my Cardinal's lodgings in the great Castle of the town, and seen it furnished, my Lord had the one half assigned, and the King the other half, and in like manner they divided the Gallery between them; 
The French King the Lord Cardinal, and the Queen Regent lodged all in one Castle.  And in the midst thereof, there was made a strong Wall with a Window and a door, where the King and my Lord did often meet and talk, and divers times go one to the other through the same door. Also there was lodged in the same Castle Madam Regent the King's Mother, and all the Ladies and Gentlewomen that did attend on her.  
Not long after came the Lord chancellor of France, a very witty man, with all the Kings grave counsellors, where they took great pains daily in consultation. At which time I heard my Lord Cardinal fall out 
The Cardinal fell out with the chancellor of France.  with the chancellor of France, laying to his charge, that he went about to hinder the League which was before his coming concluded upon, by the King our sovereign Lord, and the French King their Master. Insomuch that my Lord stomached him stoutly, and told him it was not he that should infringe the amiable friendship. And if the French King his Master being there present would follow his the chancellors counsel, he should not fail shortly after his return to feel the smart, what it was to maintain war against the King of England, and thereof he should be well assured; insomuch that his angry speech and bold countenance made them all doubt how to quiet him to the counsel, who 
The Cardinal departs in anger.  was then departed in a great fury.  
Now here was sending, here was coming, here was entreating, and here was great submission and intercession 
Great means used to bring him again to consultation.  made unto him to reduce him to his former communication, who would in no ways relent until madam Regent came to him herself, who handled the matter so well that she brought him to his former communication, and by that means, he brought all things to pass, that before he could not compass, which was more out of fear then affection the French King had to the matter in hand; for now he had got the heads of all the council under his girdle.  
The next morning early after this conflict, the Cardinal arose about 4. of the clock, and sat him down to write Letters into England unto the King, commanding one of his chaplains to prepare him ready; Insomuch that the chaplain stood ready in his Vestures until four of the clock in the afternoon. All which season my Lord never rose to eat any meat, but continually writ Letters with his own hand; And about four of the 
The Cardinal writes Letters into England.  clock in the afternoon he made an end of writing, commanding one Christopher Gunner the King's sergeant to 
He sends post into England.  prepare himself without delay to ride Post into England with his Letters whom he dispatched away ere ever he drank. That done, he went to mass and matins, and other devotions with his chaplain, as he was accustomed to do, and then went to walk in a Garden the space of an hour and more, and then said Evening song, and so went to dinner and supper, making no long stay, and so went to bed.  
The next night following, my Lord caused a great supper to be made, or rather a Banquet for Madam Regent 
The Cardinal feasts two Queens.  and the Queen of Navarre, and other Noble Personages, Lords and Ladies. At which supper was Madam Lewis, one of the Daughters of Lewis the last King, whose sister lately died, these two Sisters were of their Mother inheritors of the duchy of Britain. And forasmuch as King Francis had married one of the Sisters by which he had one moiety of the said duchy, he kept the said Madam Lewis the other Sister without marriage to the intent the whole duchy might descend to him or his successors after his death for lack of issue of her.  
But now let us return to the Supper or Banquet, where all those noble personages were highly feasted. And at the midst of the said Banquet the French King 
In comes the French King, and the King of Navarre.  and the King of Navarre came suddenly in, who took their places in the lowest part thereof; There was not only plenty of fine meats, but also much mirth and solace as well in merry communication, as also the noise of my Lord's music, who played there all that night so cunningly, that the two Kings took great delight therein, insomuch that the French King desired my Lord to lend them unto him for the next night. And after the Supper or Banquet ended, the Lords fell to dancing amongst 
The French King much taken with my Lord's music.  whom one Madam fountain had the praise. And thus passed they the most part of the night ere they parted.  
The next day the King took my Lord's music, and rode to a nobleman's house, where was some living Image to whom he had vowed a night's pilgrimage. And to perform his devotion when he came there (which was in the night) he danced and caused others to do the same, and the next morning he returned to Campanie.  
The King being at Campanie, gave order that a wild 
The French King hunted the wild boar.  Bore should be lodged for him in the forest, whether my Lord Cardinal went with him to see him hunt the wild Bore, where the Lady Regent with a number of Ladies and Damsels were standing in Chariots looking upon the toil, amongst these Ladies stood my Lord Cardinal, to regard the hunting in the Lady Regents Chariot. And within the toil was the King with divers Ladies of France ready furnished for the high and dangerous enterprise of hunting of this perilous wild Swine.  
The King being in his Doublet and Hose all of sheep's colour cloth richly trimmed, in his slip a brace of very great Gray-hounds, who were armed as their manner there is to defend them from the violence of the Beasts tusks. And the rest of the King's Gentlemen that were appointed to hunt, were likewise in their Doublets and Hose, holding each of them a very sharp boar's spear. Then the King commanded the Keepers to uncouch the boar; And that every person within the toil should go to a standing, among whom were divers Gentlemen of England.  
The boar presently issued out of his den, and being pursued by a hound came into the plain, where he stayed a while gazing upon the people, and the hound drawing near him, he espied a Bush upon a bank; under the bush lay two Frenchmen, who fled thither, thinking there to be safe; But the Bore smelling them, and thrusting his head into the Bush, these two men came away from thence, as men use to fly from the danger of death.  
Then was the boar by violence of the Hunters driven from thence, who' ran straight to one of my Lord's Footmen being a very tall man, who had in his hand an English Javelin, with which he defended himself a great while. But the Bore continued foaming at him with his great tusks; at the last the boar broke in sunder his Javelin, so that he was glad to draw his sword, and therewith stood upon his guard until the Hunters came and rescued him, and put the boar once again to flight to an other Gentleman of England, one Master Ratcliff, who was son and heir to the Lord Fitzwalter, now Earl of Sussex, who by his boars spear rescued himself. There were many other passages, but I forbear prolixity, and return to the matter in hand.  
Many days were spent in consultation, and expectation of Christopher Gunners return, who was formerly sent post into England with Letters, as I said before; At last he returned with Letters, upon receipt whereof, my 
Preparation to return into Bngland.  Lord prepared with all expedition to return to England.  
That mourning that my Lord intended to remove being at mass in his Closet, he Consecrated the chancellor of France, a Cardinal, and put his Hat on his head, and his cap of Scarlet, and then took his journey, 
The Cardinal that morning he came away made the chancellor of France a Cardinal.  and returned into England with all the expedition he could, and came to Sayne, and was there nobly entertained of my Lord Stanes, who was captain of that place, and from thence went to Calais, where he stayed a while for shipping of his goods. And in the mean time he established a work to be there kept for all Nations. But how long, or in what sort it continued, I know not; For I never heard of any great good it did, or of any Assembly of Merchants or traffic of merchandise that were brought thither for so great and mighty a matter, as was intended for the good of the town; This being established, he took shipping for Dover, and from thence rode post to Court.  
The King being then in his progress at Sir Henry Wyat's house in Kent, of whom I and other of his servants thought he should have been nobly entertained, as well of the King himself as of the Nobles: But we were all deceived in our expectations: Notwithstanding 
He arrives at the court.  he went immediately to the King after his return, with whom he had long talk, and continued two or three days after in the Court, and then retired to his house at Westminster where he remained till Michaelmas Term, which was within a fortnight after, and there he exercised his place of Chancellorship, as he had done before.  
And immediately after the beginning of the term he caused to be assembled in the star-chamber all the noble men, judges and justices of the peace of every shire throughout England, and were at Westminster-Hall then present. And there he made a long Oration, declaring the cause of his Embassage into France, and of his proceedings 
The Cardinal maketh an oration in the Star-chamber.  therein, saying that he had concluded such an Amity and peace, as never was heard of in this realm, between our sovereign Lord the King's Majesty, the Emperor and the French King; for a perpetual peace which shall be confirmed in writing, under the seals of both realms engraven in gold: Offering further that our King should receive yearly by that name out of the 
A perpetual peace made with France.  duchy of Normandy, all the charges and losses he had sustained in the wars.  
And also for as much as there was a restraint made of the French Queen's Dowry (whom the Duke of Suffolk had married) for many years together during the wars: It was concluded that she should not only receive the same according to her just right, but also the arrearages being unpaid during the said restraint should be perfected shortly after. The resort of ambassadors out of France should be such a great number of Noblemen and Gentlemen to confirm the same as hath not been seen heretofore repair hither out of one realm.  
This peace thus concluded, there shall be such an amity between them of each realm, and intercourse of Merchandise, that it shall be seen to all men to be but one monarchy. Gentlemen and others may travel from one country to an other for their recreations and pleasure. And Merchants of either country may traffic safely without fear of danger. So that this realm shall ever after flourish.  
Therefore may all Englishmen well rejoice and set forth the truth of this embassy in the country. Now my Masters I beseech you and require you in the King's behalf, that you show yourselves as loving and obedient subjects in whom the King may much rejoice, &c. And so he ended his Oration, and broke up the Court for that time.   

CHAP. XIIII. Of the French ambassadors entertainment and dispatch.  
NOw the great long looked for ambassadors are arrived, being in number eight persons of the Noblest and most worthy Gentlemen in all France, who were nobly received from place to place, and so conveyed through London to the Bishop's Palace in Paul's churchyard, where they were lodged, to whom divers Noblemen resorted and gave them noble presents (especially the Maior of the city of London) as Wines, Sugars, Beeves, Muttons, Capons, wild fowl, wax, and other necessary things in abundance for the expenses of his house.  
They resorted to the Court being then at Greenwich on Sunday, and were received of the King's majesty of 
The ambassadors establish our King in the order of France.  whom they were entertained highly.  
They had a Commission to establish our King's highness in the order of France, to whom they brought for that intent a collar of fine gold, with a Michael hanging thereat, and Robes to the said order appertaining, which were of blue velvet, and richly embroidered, wherein I saw the King pass to the Closet, and after in the same to mass.  
And to gratify the French King for his great honour, 
The King of England sent Ambasse into France to establish the French King in the order of the Garter.  he sent incontinently noblemen here in England of the order of the Garter, which Garter the herald carried into France unto the French King, to establish him in the order of the Garter, with a rich choler and Garter, and Robes according to the same: The French Ambassadors still remaining here, until the return of the English.  
All things being then determined and concluded concerning the perpetual peace; upon solemn Ceremonies and oaths contained in certain Instruments concerning the same. It was concluded there should be a solemn mass song in the cathedral Church of Paul's in London by the Cardinal, the King being present at the same in his traverse to perform all things determined.  
And for the preparation thereof, there was a Gallery from the west-door of Paul's Church through the body of the same up to the Quite, and so to the high Altar into the Traverse. My Lord Cardinal prepared himself to sing the mass, associated with twenty four mitres of Bishops and Abbots, who attended him with such Ceremonies, as to him were then due by reason of his Legative Prerogative.  
And after the last Agnus the King rose out of the traverse and kneeled upon a Carpet and Cushions before the high Altar, and the like did the great Master of France chief ambassador, that here presented the King's person 
The King of England and France ambassadors receive the Sacraments to confirm the perpetual peace.  of France, between whom the Lord Cardinal divided the blessed Sacrament, as a perfect oath and bond for security of the said Covenants, of the said perpetual peace.  
That done, the King went again into the traverse, this mass being ended, which was solemnly sung both by the Quite of the same Church, and all the King's chapel.  
Then my Lord took and read the Articles of peace openly before the King and all other, both English and 
The Articles of peace read by the Cardinal.  French, and there in sight of all the people the King put his hand to the gold seal, and subscribed with his own hand, and delivered the same to the grand mast of France, as his deed, who semblably did the like; that 
The King subscribeth and sealeth.  done they departed and rode home with the Cardinal, and dined with him, passing all the day after in consultation of weighty affairs touching the Articles and conclusion of the said peace.  
Then the King departed to Greenwich by water, at 
The French Nobility conveyed to Richmond.  whose departure it was concluded by the Kings devise, that all the Frenchmen should remove to Richmond and hunt there: And from thence to Hampton Court, and there to hunt likewise. And the Lord Cardinal there to make a Banquet or Supper or both, and from thence they should ride to Windsor, and there hunt: And after return to the King at Greenwich, and there to banquet with him before their departure.  
This determined they all repaired to their lodgings, then was there no more to do, but to make preparation in all things for the entertainment of this great Assembly at Hampton Court at the time appointed by my Lord Cardinal, who called before him all his chief Officers, as Stewards, Treasurers, clerks, and Comptrollers of his kitchen, to whom he declared his whole mind touching the entertainment of the Frenchmen at Hampton court, to whom he also gave command, neither to spare for any cost or expense, nor pains to make them such a triumphant Banquet, as they might not only wonder at it here; but also make a glorious report to the great honour of our King and this realm.  
Thus having made known his pleasure, to accomplish his commandment, they sent out all the carrier's Purveyors and other persons to my Lord's friends to prepare: Also they sent to all expert Cooks, and cunning persons in the art of cookery in London, or else where that might be gotten to beautify the noble Feast.  
Then the purveyors provided, and my Lord's friends sent in such provision that it was a wonder to see it.  
The Cooks they wrought both day and night in many curious devices, where was no lack of gold, silver, or any other costly thing: the Yeomen and Grooms of his Wardrobe were busied in hanging the Chambers with costly Hangings, and furnishing the same with beds of silk and other furniture for the same in every degree.  
Then my Lord sent me being his Gentleman usher, and two other of my fellows to foresee all things touching 
The rooms richly hung.  our rooms to be richly garnished, wherein our pains was not small. But daily we traveled up and down from Chamber to Chamber to see things fitted.  
Then wrought joiners, Carpenters, Painters, and all other Artificers needful, that there was nothing wanting to adorn this noble Feast: There was carriage and recarriage of plate, stuff, and other rich employments, so that there was nothing lacking that could be devised or imagined for the purpose. There were also provided two hundred and eighty beds with all manner of furniture to them, too long here to be related. 
200. and 80. beds prepared.   
The day assigned to the Frenchmen being come, they were ready assembled before the hour of their appointment, wherefore the Officers caused them to ride to Hannorth, a park of the Kings within three miles of Hampton Court, there to spend the time in hunting till night, which they did, and then returned, and every of them were conveyed to their several Chambers having in them good fires and store of wine, where they remained till Supper was ready. 
The ordering of the banqueting rooms.   
The Chambers where they supped and banqueted, were adorned thus.  
First the great waiting Chamber was hung with very rich cloth of Arras, and so all the rest some better than others, and furnished with tall yeomen to serve: There were set Tables round about the Chambers, Banquetwise covered: Also a cupboard garnished with white plate, having also in the same chamber four great plates to give the more light, set with great lights, agreat fire of wood and coals.  
The next Chamber was the Chamber of presence, richly hanged also with cloth of Arras, and a sumptuous cloth of State furnished with many goodly Gentlemen to serve. The Tables were ordered in manner as the other were, save only the high table was removed beneath the cloth of State, towards the midst of the Chamber with six desks of plate, garnished all over with fine gold, saving one pair of Candlesticks of silver and guilt, with lights in the same, the Cubberd was barred about that no man could come very near it, for there were divers pieces of great store of plate to use, besides the plates that hung on the walls to give light, were silver and guilt with wax lights.  
Now were all things in readiness, and supper fit, the principal Officers caused the Trumpets to blow, to warn them to supper. Then the Officers conducted 
The Frenchmen conducted to supper.  the Noblemen where they were to sup, and they being set the service came up, in such abundance both costly and full of devices with such a pleasant noise of music, that the Frenchmen (as it seemed) were wrapped up in a heavenly paradise. You must understand, that my Lord Cardinal was not there all this while. But the French Monsieurs were very merry, with their rich fare and curious cates and knacks. But before the second course, my Lord Cardinal came in booted and spurred suddenly 
The Cardinal comes in ere the second course.  amongst them, at whose coming there was great joy every man rising from his place, whom my Lord Cardinal caused to sit still and keep their places, and being in his riding apparel, called for his chair and sat him down in the midst of the high Table, and was there as merry and pleasant as ever I saw him in my life.  
Presently after came up the second course, which was above 100 several devices, which were so goodly and costly, that I think, the Frenchmen never saw the like.  
But the rarest curiosity of all the rest, they all wondered at (which indeed was worthy of wonder) were castles with Images in the same like Saint Paul's Church for the model of it, there were beasts, birds, fowls, personages most excellently made, some fighting with swords, some with guns, other with crossbows, some dancing with Ladies, some on horseback with complete armour, justling with long and sharp spears, with many more strange devices, which I cannot describe: Amongst all, I noted, there was a chesboard made of spice plate with men of the same, and of good proportion.  
And because the Frenchmen are very expert at that sport. My Lord Cardinal gave that same to a French Gentleman, commanding, that there should be made a good case to convey the same into his Country.  
Then called my Lord for a great bowl of gold filled with hippocras, and putting of his cap said, I drink a 
The Cardinal drinks a health to both Kings.  health to the King my sovereign Lord, and next unto the King your Master. And when he had drunk a hearty draught, he desired the grand Master to pledge him a cup, which cup was worth 500 Marks; And so all the Lords in order pledged these great Princes.  
Then went the cup merrily about, so that many of the Frenchmen were led to their beds; then went my Lord into his privy Chamber making a short supper or rather a short repast, and then returned again into the presence Chamber amongst the Frenchmen, behaving himself in such a loving sort and so familiarly towards them, that they could not sufficiently commend him.  
And while they were in communication and pastime, all their livery were served to theirs Chambers, every Chamber had a basin and Ewer of silver, & a great livery pot with plenty of wine and sufficient of every thing.  
Thus furnished was every room about the house, when all was done, than were they conducted to their lodgings.  
In the morning after they had heard mass, they stayed & dined with my Lord, and so departed towards Windsor: And as soon as they were gone, my Lord returned to London, because it was the midst of the term.  
You must conceive, the King was privy to this magnificent feast, who then intended far to exceed the same, which I refer to the French men's return. Now the King had given command to his Officers to provide a far more sumptuous Banquet for the Strangers, than they had at the Cardinals, which was not neglected. After the return of these Strangers from Windsor which place they much commended for the situation thereof, the King invited them to the Court where they dined, and after dinner, they danced, and had their pastime till supper time.  
Then was the Banquet Chamber in the little Yard at Greenwich furnished for the entertainment of these 
His majesty invites the Stangers to the Court.  Strangers, to which place they were conducted by the greatest personages then being in the Court, where they did both sup and banquet, but to describe to you the order hereof, the variety of costly dishes, and the curious devices my weak ability and shallow capacity would much eclipse the magnificence thereof. But thus much take notice of that although, that Banquet at Hampton Court was marvelous sumptuous, yet this Banquet excelled the same as much, as gold doth silver in value. And for my part I never saw the like.  
In the midst of the Banquet, there was turning at the Barriers of lusty gent: in complete Armour very gorgeous on foot and the like on horseback: And after all this, there was such an excellent interlude made in Latin, that I never saw nor heard the like, the actors apparel being so gorgeous, and of such strange devices, that it passeth my poor capacity to relate them.  
This being ended, there came a great company of Ladies and Gentlewomen, the chiefest beauties in the realm of England being as richly attired as cost could make, or art devise to set forth their gestures proportions or beauties, that they seemed to the Beholders, rather like celestial Angels then terrestrial Creatures, and in my judgement worthy of admiration, with whom the gent: of France danced and masked every man choosing his Lady as his fancy served: That done and the Masquers departed; came in an other Masque of Ladies and Gentlewomen so richly attired, as I cannot express; These Lady's Masquers took each of them one of the French men to dance, and here note that these Noble women spoke all of them good French, which delighted them much to hear the Ladies speak to them in their own language.  
Thus triumphantly did they spend the whole night from five of the clock at the night, unto two or three of the clock in the morning, at which time the Gallants drew all to their lodgings to take their rest.  
As neither health, wealth, nor pleasure can always last, so ended this triumphant Banquet, which being past, seemed in the morning to the Beholders, as a fantastic dream.  
Now after all this solemn banqueting, they prepared 
Their preparation for France.  with bag and Baggage to return. And thereupon repaired to the King, and in order, every man took his leave of his Majesty, and the Nobles, by whom the King sent his princely pleasure and commendations to the King their Master, thanking them for their pains. And after great communication had with the 
They take leave of the King.  great Master of that Ambassage, he bade them adieu.  
Then they came to Westminster to my Lord Cardinal to do the like, of whom he received the King's reward, which I shall hereafter relate.  
First, every man of honour and estimation had plate, 
The King's reward.  some to the value of 2. or 300. pounds, and some of 400. pounds, besides the great gifts before received of his Majesty; As gowns of velvet with rich furs, great chains of gold, and some had goodly horses of great value, with divers other gifts of great value, which I cannot call to remembrance; but the worst of them had 
And also of the Cardinal.  the sum of 20. crowns, and thus being nobly rewarded my Lord after humble commendations to the French King bade them farewell, and so they departed.  
The next day, they were conveyed to Dover to the Sea side, withal their furniture being accompanied with many English young gallants, and what report of their royal entertainment, they made in their own Country I never heard.   

CHAP. 15. Of the King's discovery of his love to Mistress Anne Boulogne to the Cardinal, with the Cardinal's dislike, and also the opinions of all the learned Bishops in England and foreign universities.  
AFter this began new matters which troubled the heads and imaginations of all the Court, wherewith all their stomachs were full, but little digestion, viz. the long concealed affection of the King to Mistress Anne Boulogne now broke out, which his Majesty disclosed to the Cardinal, whose often persuasions on his knees took no effect.  
My Lord thereupon being compelled to declare to his Majesty his opinion and wisdom in the advancement of the King's desires, thought it not safe for him to wade too far alone, or to give rash judgement in so weighty a matter, but desired leave of the King to ask counsel of men of ancient and famous learning both in the Divine and civil laws.  
Now this being obtained, he by his Legatine Authority sent out his Commissions for the Bishops of this realm, who not long after assembled all at Westminster before my Lord Cardinal. And not only these Prelates, but also the most learned men of both universities, and some from divers cathedral colleges in this realm, who were thought sufficiently able to resolve this doubtful question.  
At this learned assembly was the King's Case consulted of, debated, argued and judged from day to day. 
The King's Case discussed by an assembly of Bishops.  But in conclusion when these ancient Fathers of Law and Divinity parted, they were all of one judgement, and that contrary to the expectation of most men. And I heard some of the most famous and learned amongst them say, the King's Case was too obscure for any man, and the points therein were doubtful to have any resolution therein, and so at that time with a general consent departed, without any Resolution or judgement.  
In this assembly of Bishops and divers other learned men, it was thought very expedient that the King should send out his Commissioners into all universities in Christendom, as well here in England, as foreign Regions, there to have this Case argued substantially, and to bring with them from thence every definition of their opinions of the same, under the seal of every university, and thus for this time were their determinations.  
And thereupon divers Commissioners were presently appointed for this design: So some were sent to Cambridge, some to Oxford, some to Lorraigne, others to Paris, some to Orleans, others to Padua, all at 
Commissioners sent to all the foreign universities.  the proper costs and charges of the King, which in the whole amounted to a great sum of money: and all went out of this Real me, besides the charge of the Embassage to those famous and notable persons of all the universities, especially such as bare the rule, or had the custody of the university Seales, were fed by the Commissioners with such great sums of money, that they did easily condescend to their requests, and grant their desires.  
By reason whereof all the Commissioners returned with their purpose, furnished according to their Commissions under the seal of every several University, whereat there was no small joy conceived of the principal parties. Insomuch that ever after the Commissioners were had in great estimation, and highly advanced, and liberally rewarded far beyond their worthy deserts. Notwithstanding they prospered, and the matter went still forward, having now as they thought, a sure staff to lean upon.  
These proceedings being declared unto my Lord 
The Cardinal sends again for the bishop.  Cardinal, he sent again for the Bishops, to whom he declared the effect of these Commissioners pains, and for assurance thereof, showed them the instruments of each university under their several seals, and the business being thus handled, they went again to consultation how things should be ordered.  
At last it was concluded that it was very meet the King should send unto the Pope his holiness, the opinions of both universities of England, and also foreign universities, which were manifestly authorized by their common seals. And it was also thought fit the opinions of the worthy Prelates of England should be sent to the Pope, comprised in an Instrument which was not long time in finishing.  
Nor was it long after that the ambassadors were assigned for this design, who took their journey accordingly, having certain instruments, that if the Pope would not thereupon consent to give judgement definitively in the King's Case, then to require an other 
ambassadors sent to th' pope  Commission from his holiness to be granted to his Legate, to establish a Court here in England, for that purpose only, to be directed to my Lord Cardinal Legate of England, and to Cardinal Campain Bishop of Bath, which the King gave him at a certain time, when he was sent ambassador hither from the Pope his holiness, to determine and rightly judge according to their Consciences. To the which, 
The Pope doth grant their suit.  after long suit made, and for the good will of the said Cardinal, the Pope granted their suit.  
Then they returned into England, relating unto the King that his grace's pleasure should be now brought to pass substantially, being never more likely, considering the state of the judges.  
Long was the expectation on both sides for the coming 
The Pope sends his Legate into England.  over of the legate from Rome, who at last arrived in England with his Commission, and being much troubled with the Gout, his journey was long and tedious ere he could get to London, who should have been most solemnly received at Black-heath; but he desired not to be so entertained with pomp and vainglory; and therefore he came very privately on his own Horse without Temple-bar called Bath-place, where he lay: The House being furnished of all manner of Provision of my Lords. So after some deliberation and consultation in the ordering of the King's business now in hand by his Commission and Articles of his Ambassage, which being read, it was determined that the King and the good Queen his lawful Wife, should be judged at Bridewell and in Blackfriers, and some place thereabouts the Court to be kept for the disputation and determination of the causes and differences between the King and the Queen, where they were to repair before these two Legates, who sat as judges; before whom the King and Queen were cited and summoned to appear; which was a strange sight, and the newest device that ever was heard or read of in any Story or Chronicle: A King and a Queen to be compelled to appear in a Court as common persons within their own realm and Dominions, and to abide the judgements and decrees of their Subjects, being a Prerogative belonging to the royal Diadem.   portrait of Catherine d'Autriche  

CHAP. 16. A new Court erected to determine the King's case, two Cardinals being judges, having power to convent the King and Queen, the issue thereof.  
IT is a wonderful thing to consider the strength of Prince's wills when they are bent to have their pleasure fulfilled, wherein no reasonable persuasions will serve the turn; how little do they regard the dangerous sequels that may ensue as well to themselves as to their Subjects. And amongst all things there is nothing that makes them more wilful than carnal Love, and various affecting of voluptuous desires, wherein nothing could be of greater experience then to see what inventions were furnished, what laws were enacted, what costly Edifices of noble and ancient Monasteries were there overthrown, what diversities of opinions than arose, what extortions were then committed, how many learned and good men were then put to Death, and what alterations of good ancient laws, customs, and Charitable foundations were turned from the relief of the poor, to the utter destruction and desolation, almost to the subversion of this noble realm.  
It is a thousand pities to understand the things that since have happened to this Land, the proof whereof hath taught all us Englishmen lamentable experience. If men's eyes be not blind they may see, and if their ears be not stopped they may hear; and if pity be not exiled, their hearts may relent and lament at the sequel of this inordinate Love, although it lasted but a while. O Lord God withhold thine indignation from us.  
You shall understand as I said before, that there was a Court erected at Blackfriars London, where these two Cardinals sat as Judges: Now will I describe unto you the order of the Court.  
First, there were many tables and benches set in manner of a Consistory, one seat being higher than another for the Judges aloft, above them three degrees high was a Cloth of Estate hanged, and a chair royal under the same, wherein sat the King, and some distance off sat the Queen, and at the judge's feet sat the Scribes and Officers for the execution of the process; the chief Scribe was Doctor Stevens after Bishop of Winchester, and the apparator who was called Doctor of the Court, who was one cook of Westminster. Then before the King, and the judges sat the Archbishop of Canterbury Doctor Warham, and all other Bishops, there stood at both ends within, Counsellors Learned in the spiritual laws, as well on the King's side, as the Queen's side. Doctor Samson, 
King's council.  afterwards Bishop of Chichester, and Doctor Hall after Bishop of Worcester, with divers others, and Proctors in the same Law, were Doctor Peter, who was afterwards chief secretary, and Doctor Tregunmill with divers others. 
Queen's counsel.   
Now on the other side, there were counsel for the Queen, Doctor Fisher Bishop of Rochester, and Dr. Standish, Bishop of St. Asaph in Wales, two brave Noble Divines, especially the Bishop of Rochester a very Godly man, whose death many Noble men and 
The Bishop of Rochester lost his head for the Queen's sake.  many worthy Divines much lamented, who lost his head about this cause ere it was ended upon Tower hill, as also another ancient Doctor called Doctor Ridley, a little man but a great Divine. The Court being thus ordered as is before expressed, the judges commanded the crier to proclaim silence, whilst the commission was both read to the Court & to the people there assembled: that done, and silence being again proclaimed, the Scribes commanded the crier to call King Henry of 
The King and Queen called by the crier.  England, whereunto the King answered and said, here; Then called he again the Queen of England, by the name of Katherine Queen of England, come into the Court, &c. Who made no answer thereunto, but rose immediately out of her chair where she sat: and because she could not come to the King directly, by reason of the distance, therefore she came round about the Court to the King, and kneeled down at his feet saying these words in broken English as followeth: viz.  
Sir, quoth she, I beseech you do me justice and 
The Queen on her knees pleads for herself.  right, and take some pity upon me for I am a poor woman and a stranger, borne out of your Dominions, having here no indifferent counsel, and less assurance of friendship: alas Sir how have I offended you, what offence have I given you, intending to abridge me of life in this sort, I take God to witness, I have been to you a true and loyal wife, ever conformable to your will and Pleasure, never did I contrary or gainsay your mind, but always submitted myself in all things, wherein you had any delight or dalliance, whether it were little or much, without grudging or any sign of discontent: I have loved for your sake all men whom you have loved, whether I had cause or not, were they friends or foes, I have been your wife this twenty years, by whom you had many Children: And when I first came to your Bed, I take God to witness, I was a Virgin, whether it were true or no, I put it to your Conscience, if there be any cause that you can allege, either of dishonesty, or of any other matter, lawful to put me from you, I am willing to depart with shame and rebuke, but if there be none, than I pray you let me have justice at your hands.  
The King your Father was a man of such an excellent 
She commendeth K Henry the 7.  wit in his time, that he was accounted a second Solomon, and the King of Spain my father Ferdinand, was taken for one of the wisest Kings that reigned in Spain these many years. So they were both wise men and noble Princes; and it is no question but they had wise counsellors of either realm, as be now at this day, who thought at the marriage of you and me, to hear what new devices are now invented against me, to cause me to stand to the order of this Court. And I conceive you do me much wrong, may you condemn me for not answering, having no council but such as you have assigned me: You must consider that they cannot be indifferent on my part, being your own Subjects, and such as you have made choice of out off your own council whereunto they are privy, and dare not disclose your pleasure.  
Therefore I most humbly beseech you to spare me until I know how my friends in Spain will advise me: But if you will not, then let your pleasure be done.  
And with that she rose, making a low courtesy to the King, and departed from thence: all the people thinking she would have returned again to her former seat; but she went presently out of the Court leaning upon the arm of one of her Servants, who was her general receiver, one Mr. Griffith.  
The King seeing that we was ready to go out of the Court, commanded the crier to call her again by these words, Katherine Queen of England, come into the Court. lo, quoth M. Griffith, you are called again: go on, quoth she, it is no matter, It is no indifferent 
She goes out of the Court.  Court for me, therefore I will not tarry; go on your way; and so they departed without any further answer at that time, or any appearance in any other Court after that.  
The King seeing she was departed thus, and considering her words, said to the Audience these few words in effect.  
Forasmuch, quoth he as the Queen is gone, I will 
The King's commendations of his Qu. in her absence  in her absence declare unto you all: she hath been to me a true obedient wife, and as comfortable as I could wish or desire, she hath all the virtues and good qualities that belong to a woman of her Dignity, or in any of meaner estate, her conditions will well declare the same.  
Then quoth my Lord Cardinal, I humbly beseech your highness to declare unto this Audience whether I have been the first and chief mover of this matter unto your highness, or no, for I am much suspected of all men.  
My Lord Cardinal quoth the King, you have rather 
The King declares himself to the whole Court.  advised me to the contrary then been any mover of the same. The special cause that moved me in this matter, is a certain scruple that pricked my conscience, upon certain words spoken by the Bishop of Bayon the French ambassador, who came hither to consult of a Marriage between the Princess our daughter the Lady Mary and the Duke of Orleans, second son to the King of France, and upon resolution, and determination, he desired respite to advertise the King his Master thereof, whether our daughter Mary should be legitimate in respect of my marriage with this woman being sometimes my brother's wife, which words (I pondering) begot such a scruple in my conscience that I was much troubled at it, whereby I thought myself in danger of God's heavy displeasure, and indignation, and the rather because he sent us no issue Male, for all the issue Male that I have had by my wife died 
All the King's Issue Male by the Queen died.  incontinently after they came into the world, which caused me to fear God's displeasure in the particular. Thus my conscience being tossed in that waves of troublesome doubts, and partly in despair to have any other issue, than I had already by this Lady my now wife: It behoved me to consider the estate of this realm and the danger it stands in for lack of a Prince to succeed me, I thought it therefore good, in release of this mighty burden on my Conscience, as also for the quiet estate of this realm, to attempt a trial in 
The chief point in the King's case:  the Law herein: Whether I might lawfully take another wife without stain of carnal concupiscence, by which God may send more issue, in case this my first copulation was not good: I not having any displeasure in the person, or age of the Queen, with whom I could be well contented to continue, (if our Marriage may stand with the Law of God) as with any woman alive, 
The King affirms he hath no dislike of the Queen,  in which point consisteth all the doubt that we go about, now to know by the Learned wisdom of you our Prelates and Pastors, of this Realm and Dominion now here assembled for that purpose, to whose Consciences and learning I have committed the care and Judgement, according to which I will (God willing) be well contented to submit myself, and obey the same: And when my Conscience was so troubled, I moved it to you my Lord of Lincoln in confession, then being my Ghostly Father: And forasmuch, as you were then in some doubt, you moved me to ask counsel of the rest of the Bishops, whereupon I moved it to you my Lord Cardinal to have your licence, forasmuch as you are Metropolitan, to put this matter in question, and so I did to all you my Lords, to which you all granted under your seals, which is here to 
The King produceth the Licence sealed by the Card. and the rest of the Bishops.  show, that is truth quoth the Bishop of Canterbury, and I doubt not but my Brothers will acknowledge the same. No Sir, not so, under correction, quoth the Bishop of Rochester, for you have not my hand and seal, no quoth the King, is not this your hand and seal, and showed it to him in the Instrument with seals? no forsooth quoth the Bishop, how say you to that, quoth the King, to the Bishop of Canterbury? Sir, It is his hand and seal, quoth the Bishop of Canterbury. No my Lord quoth the Bishop of Rochester, indeed you were in hand with me to have both my hand and seal, as other of the Lords had done, but I answered 
The Bishop of Rochester doth deny that he ever sealed or subscribed.  that I would never consent to any such act, for it was much against my Conscience. And therefore my hand and seal shall never be set to such an instrument (God willing) with many other words to that purpose: You say truth quoth the Bishop of Cantorbury, such words you used, but you were fully resolved at the last that I should subscribe your name, and put to your seal, and you would allow of the same, all which quoth the Bishop of Rochester, under correction my Lord is untrue: Well quoth the King, we will not stand in argument with you, you are but one: And so the King arose up, and the Court was adjourned until 
The Court adiourned  the next day, at which time the Cardinals sat again, and the counsel on both sides were there present to answer.  
The King's counsel allege the matrimony not good, 
The King's counsel allege the Matrimony not good nor lawful.  nor lawful at the beginning: Because of the carnal copulation that Prince Arthur had with the Queen: This matter was very narrowly scanned on that side, and to prove the carnal Copulation they had many Reasons and fimilitudes of truth, and being answered negatively again on the other side, it seemed that all their former allegations, were doubtful to be tried, and that no man knew. Yes quoth the Bishop of Rochester, I know the truth, how can you know the truth quoth the Cardinal, more 
The Queen's Counsel speak  than any other person: Yes forsooth my Lord quoth he, I know that God is the Truth itself, and never saith but 
Bishop of Rochester.  truth, and he saith thus. Quos Deus conjunxit, homo non separet. And for as much as this marriage was joined and made by God to a good intent, therefore I said I knew the truth and that man cannot break upon any wilful action that which God hath made and constituted: So much do all faithfullmen know, quoth my Lord Cardinal, as well as you, therefore this reason is not sufficient in this case, for the King's counsel do allege many presumptions to prove that it was not lawful at the beginning Ergo it was not ordained by God, for God doth nothing without a good end, Therefore it is not to be doubted, but if the presumptions be true which they allege to be most true, than the Conjunction neither was nor could be of God. Therefore I say unto you my Lord of Rochester, you know not the truth unless you can avoid their presumptions upon just reasons.  
Then quoth Doctor Ridley, it is a great shame and dishonour 
Doctor Ridley.  to this honourable presence, that any such presumtions should be alleged in this open Court, what quoth my Lord Cardinal Domine Doctor reverend. No my Lord there belongs no reverence to this matter, for an unreverent matter may be unreverently answered: And so left off, and then they proceeded to other matters. Thus passed this Court from Session to Session, and day to day, till 
The King sent for the Cardinal.  a certain day the King sent for the Cardinal to Bridewell, who went into the privy Chamber to him where he was, about an hour, and then departed from the King, and went to Westminster in his Barge, the Bishop of Carlisle being with him said, it is a hot day today, yea quoth the Cardinal, if you had been as well chafed 
The Cardinal returns and goes home to bed.  as I have been within this hour, you would say you were very hot: my Lord no sooner came home but he went to bed, where he had not lain above two hours, but my Lord of Wiltshire Mistress Anne Boulogne's Father, came to speak with him from the King: my Lord commanded he should be brought to his bed's side, who told him it was the King's mind he should forthwith go with the Cardinal to the Queen, being then at Bridewell in her chamber, and to persuade her through their wisdoms to put the whole matter into the Kings own hands, by her consent, which should be much better for her honour, then stand to the trial at Law, and thereby be condemned, which would tend much to her dishonour and discredit.  
To perform the King's pleasure, my Lord said he was ready, and so prepared to go, but quoth he further to my Lord of Wiltshire, you and others of the Lords of the counsel, have put fancies into the head of the King, whereby you trouble all the realm, but at the length you will get but small thanks both of God and the world, with many other earnest words and reasons, which did cause my Lord of Wiltshire to be silent kneeling by my Lord's beds-side, and in conclusion departed.  
And then my Lord rose and took his barge and went to Bathhouse to Card. Campaines, and so went together to Bridewell to the Queen's lodgings, she being then in her Chamber of Presence, they told the Gentleman-Usher that they came to speak with the Queen's grace, who told the Queen the Cardinals were come to speak 
The two Cardinals went on a message from the King to the Queen.  with her, than she rose up having a skein of red silk about her neck (Being at work with her maids) and came to the Cardinals, where they stayed attending her coming, at whose approach quoth she. Alack my Lords, I am sorry that you have atended on me so long what is your pleasures with me: If it please your grace, quoth the Cardinal, to go to your privy Chamber, we will show you the cause of our coming.  
My Lord said she, if you have any thing to say to me, speak it openly before all these folk, for I fear nothing that you can say to me or against me, but that I am willing all the world should both see & hear it, and therefore speak your minds openly.  
Then began my Lord to speak to her in Latin: nay good my Lord speak to me in English, quoth she, although I do 
The Cardinal declares the cause of their going.  understand some Latin, Forsooth quoth my Lord, good Madam, if it please your Grace, we come both to know your mind what you are disposed to do in this matter, and to declare to you secretly our Counsels and opinions, which we do for very zeal and obedience to your Grace.  
My Lords quoth she, I thank you for your good 
Queen's answer  wills, but to make answer to your requests I cannot so suddenly, for I was set amongst my maids at work, little thinking of any such matter, wherein is requisite some deliberation, and a better head than mine to make answer, for I need counsel in this case which concerns me so near, and friends here I have none, they are in Spain in my own country: Also my Lords, I am a poor woman of too weak capacity to answer such noble persons of wisdom as you are, in so weighty a matter. And therefore I pray you be good to me a woman destitute of friendship here in a foreign Region, and your counsel I also shall be glad to hear, and therewith she took my Lord by the hand and led him into her privy Chamber, with the other Cardinal, where they stayed a while, and I heard her voice loud, but what she said I know not.  
This done, they went to the King, and made a Relation unto him of the passages between the Queen and them, and so they departed.  
This strange case proceeded and went forwards from Court day to Court day, until it came to that, that every man expected to hear judgement given, at which time all their proceedings were openly read in Latin, That done, the King's counsel at the bar moved for judgement, quoth Cardinal 
Cardinal Campains refused to give judgement.  Campaines, I will not give judgement until I have related the whole proceedings to the Pope, whose counsel and Commandment I will in this Case observe: The matter is too high for us to give hasty judgement, considering the persons and the doubtful occasions alleged, and also whose Commissioners we are by whose authority we sit.  
It is good reason therefore that we make our chief 
He makes a speech.  Lord of counsel in the same before we proceed to judgement definitive: I came not to please for any Favour, Reward, or fear of any person alive, be he King or otherwise, I have no such respect to the person, that I should offend my Conscience. And the party Defendant will make no answer here; but rather doth appeal from us; I am an old man both weak and sickly, and look every day for Death; what shall it avail me to put my soul in danger of God's displeasure to my utter damnation, for the favour of any Prince in this World. My being here is only to see Justice administered according to my Conscience.  
The Defendant supposeth that we be not indifferent Judges, considering the King's high dignity and authority within his realm. And we being both his Subjects, she thinks we will not do her justice: and therefore to avoid all these Ambiguities, I adjourn the Court for the Time according to the Court of Rome, from whence our jurisdiction is derived: For if we should go further than our Commission doth warrant us, it were but a folly and blame worthy; because than we shall be breakers of the Orders from whom we have (as I said) our authority derived; and so the Court was dissolved and no more done.  
Thereupon by the King's Commandment stepped up the Duke of Suffolk, and with a haughty countenance 
The Duke of Suffolk confronts the Cardinals.  uttered these words:  
It was never thus in England until we had Cardinals amongst us. Which Words were set forth with such vehemency, that all men marvailed what he intended, the Duke further expressing some opprobrious Words.  
My Lord Cardinal perceiving his vehemency, soberly said: Sir, of all men in this realm you have least cause to dispraise Cardinals, for if I poor Cardinal 
The Cardinals mild answer.  had not been, you should not at this present have had a head on your shoulders, wherewith to make such a brag in dispute of us, who wish you no harm; neither have given you such cause to be offended with us. I would have you think my Lord, I and my Brother wish the King as much happiness, and the realm as much honour, Wealth, and peace, as you, or any other Subject of what degree soever he be within this realm, and would as gladly accomplish his lawful desires.  
And now my Lord, I pray you show me what you 
His reason why he proceeds not to judgement.  would do in such a Case as this, if you were one of the King's Commissioners in a foreign Region about some weighty matter, the consultation whereof was very doubtful to be decided; would you not advertise the King's Majesty ere you went through with the same: I doubt not but you would; and therefore abate your malice and spite, and consider we are Commissioners for a Time, and cannot by virtue of a Commission proceed to judgement without the knowledge and consent of the head of the authority and licence obtained from him, who is the Pope.  
Therefore do we neither more nor less than our Commission allows us: and if any man will be offended with us, he is an unwise man: Therefore pacify yourself my Lord, and speak like a man of Honour and wisdom, (or hold your peace) speak not reproachfully of your friends, you best know what friendship I have shown you: I never did reveal to any person till 
The Duke deharted discontented.  now, either to mine own praise, or your dishonour. Whereupon the Duke went his way, and said no more, being much discontented.  
This matter continued thus a long Season, and the 
The King offended. The Cardinal's commission his excuse.  King was in displeasure against my Lord Cardinal, because his Suit had no better success to his purpose.  
Notwithstanding the Cardinal excused himself by his Commission which gave him no authority to proceed to judgement without the knowledge of the Pope, who reserved the same to himself. At last they were advertised by a Post that they should take deliberation in the matter until his council were opened, which should not be till Bartholomew-tide next.  
The king thinking it would be too long ere it would be determined, sent an Ambassador to the Pope to persuade him to show so much favour to his Majesty, as that it might be sooner determined.  
On this Embassage went Doctor Stephen Gardener, 
Dr. Gardener sent ambassador to th' pope  then called by the name of Doctor Steven, Secretary to the King, afeer wards Bishop of Winchester. This ambassador stayed there till the latter end of Summer, of whose return you shall hereafter hear.   

CHAP. 17. Of certain passages conducing to the Cardinal's fall.  
NOW the King commanded the Queen to be removed from the Court, and sent to another; place & presently after the King rod on progress, and had in his Company Mistress Anne Bolloigne; in which time Cardinal Campadnes made suit to be discharged, and sent home to Rome: & in the interim returned Mr. Secretary, and it was concluded that my Lord should come to the King to Grafton in Northamptonshire; as also 
The Cardinal sent for to the Court.  Cardiall Campaines being a stranger, should be conducted thither by my Lord Cardinal. And so the next Sunday there were divers opinions that the King would not speak with my Lord; whereupon there were many great Wagers laid.  
These two Prelates being come to the Court, and lighting, expected to be received of the great Officers as the manner was, but they found the contrary: nevertheless because the Cardinal Campaine was a stranger, the Officers met him with staves in their hands in the outward Court, and so conveyed him to his lodging prepared for him; and after my Lord had brought him to his lodging he departed, thinking to have gone to his Chamber as he was wont to do. But it was told him he had no lodging or Chamber appointed 
He found but small content.  for him in the Court; which news did much astonish him.  
Sir Henry Norris who was then groom of the stool, came unto him, and desired him to take his Chamber for a while until an other was provided for him, for I assure you, quoth he, here is but little room in this House for the King, and therefore I humbly beseech your Grace accept of mine for a Season. My Lord thanking him for his courtesy, went to his Chamber, where he shifted his riding apparel.  
In the mean time came divers Noblemen of his friends to welcome him to the Court, by whom my Lord was advertised of all things touching the King's favour or displeasure; and being thus informed of the Cause thereof, he was more able to excuse himself.  
So my Lord made him ready, and went to the Chamber of Presence with the other Cardinal, where the Lords of the council stood all of a Row in order in the Chamber, and all the Lords saluted them both: And there were present many Gentlemen which came on purpose to observe the 
Great supposition of the K. displeasure.  meeting and countenance of the King to my Lord Cardinal: Then immediately after, the King came into the Chamber of Presence standing under the cloth of State.  
Then my Lord Cardinal took Cardinal Campaine by the hand, and kneeled down before the King, but what he said unto him, I know not, but his Countenance was amiable, and his Majesty stooped down, and with both his hands took him up, and then took him by the hand, and went to the Window with him, and there talked with him a good while.  
Then to have beheld the Countenance of the Lords and Noblemen that had laid Wagers, it would have made you smile, especially those that had laid their money that the King would not speak with him.  
Thus were they deceived, for the King was in earnest discourse with him, insomuch that I could hear the King say, how can this be, is not this your hand, and pulled a Letter out of his own bosom and showed the same to my Lord. And as I perceived, my Lord so answered the same, that the King had no more to say; but said to my Lord, go to your Dinner, and take my Lord Cardinal to keep you company, and after Dinner I will speak further with you, and so they departed. And the King that day dined with Mistress Anne Bulloign in her Chamber.  
Then was there set up in the Presence Chamber a Table for my Lord, and other Lords of the council, where they dined together; and sitting at Dinner telling of divers matters, The King should do well, quoth my Lord Cardinal, to send his Bishops and chaplains home to their Cures and Benefices. Yea marry, quoth my Lord of Norfolk, and so it were meet for you to do also. I would be very well contented therewith, quoth my Lord, if it were the King's pleasure to licence me with his Graces leave to go to my Cure at Winchester: Nay quoth my Lord of Norfolk, to your Benefice at York; where your greatest Honour and Charge is. Even as it shall please the King, quoth my Lord Cardinal; and so they fell upon other Discourses. For indeed the Nobility were loath he should be so near the King, as to continue at Winchester. Immediately after Dinner they fell to council till the Waiters had also dined.  
I heard it reported by those that waited on the King at dinner, that Mistress Anne Boulogne was offended as much as she durst, that the King did so graciously 
Mistress Anne Boulogne offended for the Cardinal's entertainment.  entertain my Lord Cardinal. Saying, Sir, Is it not a marvelous thing to see into what great debt and danger he hath brought you, with all your Subjects? How so, quoth the King? Forsooth, quoth she, there is not a man in all your whole realm of England, worth a hundred pounds, but he hath indebted you to him, (meaning of Loane, which the King had of 
She complains of him.  his Subjects. Well, well, quoth the King, for that matter there was no blame in him, for I know that matter better than you, or any else.  
Nay, quoth she, besides that, what exploits hath he wrought in several parts and places of this realm, to your great slander and disgrace? There is never a Nobleman, but if he had done half so much as he hath done, were well worthy to lose his head. Yea, if my Lord of Norfolk, my Lord of Suffolk, my Father, or any other man had done much less than he hath done, they should have lost their heads ere this.  
Then I perceive (quoth the King) you are none of my Lord Cardinals friends. Why Sir, quoth she, I have no cause, nor any that love you? No more hath your Grace, if you did well consider his indirect and unlawful doings.  
By that time the Waiters had dined and took up the Table and so for that time ended their Communication.  
You may perceive by this how the old malice was not forgotten: but begins to kindle and be set on fire, which was stirred by his ancient enemies, whom I have formerly named in this treatise.  
The King for that time departed from Mistress Anne Boulogne, and came to the Chamber of Presence, and called for my Lord, and in the great window had a long discourse with him, but of what I know not, afterwards the King took him by the hand and led him into the privy Chamber, and sat in Consultation with him all alone without any other of the Lords, till it was dark night, which blanked all his enemies very soer, who had no other way but by Mistress Anne Boulogne, in whom was all their trust and affiance, for the accomplishment of their enterprises, for without her they feared all their purposes would be frustrate.  
Now at night was warning given me, that there was no room for my Lord to lodge in the Court, so that I was forced to provide my Lord a lodging in the country about Easton at one Mr. Empstons' house, where my Lord came to supper by torchlight, being late before my Lord parted from the King, who willed him to resort to him in the morning, for that he would talk further with him about the same matter, and in the morning my Lord came again, at whose coming the King's Majesty was ready to ride, willing my Lord to consult with the Lords in his absence, and said he would not talk with him, commanding my Lord to depart with Cardinal Campaine who had 
The King would not talk with the Cardinal.  already taken his leave of the King.  
This sudden departure of the Kings, was the especial labour of Mistress Anne Boulogne who rode with him purposely to draw him away, because he should not return till the departure of the Cardinals. The King rode that morning to view a piece of ground, to make a park of, which was afterwards and is at this time, called Harewell park, where Mistress Anne had provided him a place to dine in, fearing his return before my Lord Cardinal's departure,  
So my Lord rode away after dinner with Cardinal Campaine, who took his journey towards Rome, with the King's reward, but what it was I am not certain.  
After their departure, it was told the King, that Cardinal Campaine was departed and had great Treasure with him of my Lord Cardinals of England to be conveyed in great sums to Rome, whither they surmised he would secretly repair out of this realm. Insomuch that they caused a Post to ride after the Cardinal to search him, who overtook him at Calais, and stayed him until search was made, but there was found 
They search the Cardinal at Calais.  no more than was received of the King for a reward.  
Now after Cardinal Campaine was gone, Michaellmas term drew on, against which time my Lord Cardinal repaired to his house at Westminster, and when the term began, he went into the Hall in such manner as he was accustomed to do, and sat in the Chancery, being then Lord Chancellor of England, after which day he never sat more, the next day he stayed at home for the coming of my Lord of Norfolk and Suffolk, who came not that day, but the next: And did declare unto my Lord that it was the King's pleasure he should surrender up the great seal of England 
The King sends for the great seal.  into their hands, and that he should depart unto Ashur, which is a house near unto Hampton Court belonging unto the bishopric of Winchester.  
The Cardinal demanded of them to see their Commission that gave them such authority, who answered again, they were sufficient Commissioners, and had Authority to do no less from the Kings own mouth, notwithstanding, he would in no wise agree to their demand in that behalf, without further knowledge of their Authority, telling them that the great seal 
He refuseth to deliver up the broad Seal  was delivered to him by the Kings own person to enjoy the Ministration thereof, together with the Chancellorship during the term of his life, whereof for surety he had the King's Letters, Patents to show, which matter was much debated between him and the Dukes with many great words which he took patiently, insomuch that the Dukes were fain to depart without their purpose at that time, and returned to Windsor to the King, and the next day they returned to my Lord with the King's Letters, whereupon in obedience to the King's command, my Lord delivered to them the broad seal, which they brought to Windsor to the King.  
Then my Lord called his Officers before him and took account of all things they had in their charge, and in his 
The Card. sets his house in order.  Gallery were set divers Tables upon which were laid divers and great store of rich stuffs, as whole pieces of silk of all colours, Velvets, satins, musks, taffetas, Grogarams, Scarlets, and divers rich Commodities. Also there were 1000 pieces of fine Hollands, and the hangings of the Gallery with cloth of Gold, and cloth of Silver, and rich cloth of Bodkin of divers colours, which were hanged in expectation of the Kings coming.  
Also of one side of the Gallery were hanged the rich suits of Copes of his own providing, which were made for colleges at Oxford and Ipswich, they were the richest that ever I saw in all my life; Then had he two chambers adjoining to the Gallery, the one most commonly called the guilt Chamber, the other the council Chamber, wherein were set two broad and long Tables, whereupon was set such abundance of Plate of all sorts, as was almost incredible to be believed, a great part being all of clean gold, and upon every table and cupboard where the Plate was set were books importing every kind of plate and every piece with the contents and the weight thereof.  
Thus were all things furnished and prepared giving the charge of the said stuff, with other things remaining in every office, to be delivered to the King, as he gave charge, all things being ordered as is before rehearsed, my Lord prepared to depart and resolved to go by water, but before his going: Sir William Gascoigne being his Treasurer came unto him and said, Sir quoth he, I am sorry for your Grace, for I hear you are straight to go to the Tower; Is this the best comfort quoth my Lord, you can give to your master in adversity? It hath always been your inclination to be light of credit, and much lighter in reporting of lies, I would you should know Sir William and all those reporters too, that it is untrue, for I never deserved to come there: Although it hath pleased the King to take my house ready furnished for his pleasure, at this time I would all the world should know, I have nothing but it is of right for him, and of him I received all that I have: It is therefore convenient and reason to tender the same to him again.  
Then my Lord with his train of Gentlemen and yeomen which was no small company, took his barge at his privy stairs, and went by water to Putney, at which time upon the water were abundance of boats filled with people, expecting to have seen my Lord Cardinal go to the Tower, which they longed to see. Oh wondering and new-fangled world, is it not a time to consider the mutability of this uncertain world! for the common people ever desire things for novelties sake, which after turn to their small profit or advantage. For if you mark the sequel, they had small cause to rejoice at his fall, I cannot see but all men in favour are envied by the common people, though they do minister justice truly.  
Thus continued my Lord at Ashur, 3. or 4. weeks without either Beds, sheets, tablecloths or dishes to eat their meat in, or wherewith to buy any. But there was good store of all kind of victuals, & of beer and wine plenty, but afterwards my Lord borrowed some Plate and dishes of the Bishop of Carlisle.  
Thus continued my Lord in this strange estate till after Alhollantide, and being one day at dinner; Mr. Crumwell told him that he ought in Conscience to consider the true and good service, that he and other of his servants had done him, who never forsook him in weal nor woe, than quoth my Lord alas Tom: you know I have nothing to give you nor them; which makes me both ashamed and sorry that I have nothing to requite your faithful services, whereupon Master Cromwell told my Lord that he had abundance of chaplains that were preferred by his Grace to Benefices of some 1000 pound, and others 500 pound, some more and some less, and we your poor servants who take more pains in one days' service, than all your idle Chaplains have done in a year, and therefore if they will not impart liberally to you in your great indigence, it is pity they should live, and all the world will have them in iudignation for their great ingratitude to their Master.  
Afterwards my Lord commanded me to call all his Gentlemen and Yeomen up into the great Chamber, commanding all the Gentlemen to stand on the right hand, and the Yeomen on the left side, at last my Lord came out in his Rochet, upon a Violet gown like a Bishop, who went with his chaplains to the upper end of the Chamber where was a great window, beholding his goodly number of servants, who could not speak to them until the tears ran down his checks, which being perceived of his servants, caused fountains of tears to gush out of their sorrowful eyes in such sort as would cause my heart to relent. 
He speaks to them all.   
At last my Lord spoke to them to this effect and purpose saying, most faithful Gentlemen and true-hearted Yeomen, I much lament that in my prosperity I did not so much for you as I might have done, and was in my power to do, I consider that if in my prosperity I should have preferred you to the King, then should I have incurred the King's Servants displeasure, who would not spare to report behind my back that there could no office in the Court escape the Cardinal and his servants, and by that means I should have run into open slander of all the world, but now it is come to pass: that it hath pleased the King to take all that I have into his hands, so that I have now nothing to give you, for I have nothing left me but the bare clothes on my back, with many other words in their phrase, and so he giving them all hearty thanks, went away, and afterwards many of his servants departed from him, some to their wives, some to their friends, Master Cromwell to London, it being then the beginning of the Parliament.   

CHAP. 18. The Cardinal is accused of high Treason in the Parliament House, against which accusation Mr. Cromwell (late servant to him) being a burgess in the Parliament made defence.  
THe aforesaid Master Cromwell after his departure from my Lord, devised with himself to be one of the Burgesses of the Parliament: And being at London he chanced to meet one Sir Thomas Russell Knight, a special friend of his, whose son was one of the Burgesses of the Parliament, of whom by means he obtained his room, and so put his feet into the Parliament house, and 3. days after his depature from my Lord, he came again to Ashur, and I being there with my Lord, he said unto me with a pleasant Countenance: I have adventured my feet where I will be better regarded, ere the Parliament be dissolved: And after he had some talk with my Lord, he made haste to London, because he would not be absent from the Parliament, to the intent he might acquaint my Lord what was there objected against him, thereby 
He informed his Lord what was objected against him.  the better to make his defence, insomuch that there was nothing at any time objected against my Lord, but he was ready to make answer thereunto, by means whereof he being earnest in his Master's behalf was reputed the most faithful servant to his Master of all other, and was generally of all men highly commended.  
Then was there brought a Bill of Articles into the Parliament house to have my Lord condemned of high 
Articles against the Cardinal disannulled by Mr. Cromwell.  Treason, against which Bill Master Cromwell did inveigh so discreetly and with such witty persuasions, that the same would take no effect; Then were his enemies constrained to indite him of a praemunire, & all was to entitle the King to all his goods and possessions, which he had obtained and purchased for the maintenance of 
They charge him with a praemunire.  his colleges of Oxford and Ipswich, which were both most sumptuous buildings. To the Judges that were sent to take my Lord's answer here in he thus 
judges sent to examine the Cardinal. His answer.  answered.  
My Lord's Judges quoth he; the King knoweth, whether I have offended or no in using my Preogative for the which I am indicted, I have the King's licence in my Coffer to show under his hand and broad seal, for the executing and using thereof in most large manner, the which now are in the hands of mine enemies, but because I will not here stand to contend with his Majesty in his own case, I will here presently before 
The Cardinal doth submit to the King.  you confess the Indictment, and put myself wholly to the mercy and grace of the King, trusting that he hath a conscience and reason to consider the truth, and my humble submission and obedience wherein I might well stand to my trial with Justice. Thus much may you say to his highness, that I wholly submit myself under his obedience in all things to his Princely will and pleasure whom I never disobeyed or repugned, but was always contented and glad to please him before God, whom I ought most chiefly to have believed and obeyed, which I now repent: I most heartily desire you to have me commended to him, for whom I shall during my life pray to God to send him much prosperity, honour and victory over his enemies. And so they left him.  
After which Mr. Shelley the Judge was sent to speak with my Lord, who understanding he was come issued out of his privy Chamber and came to him to know his business, who after due salutation did declare unto him that the King's pleasure was to demand my Lord's house called york-place near Westminster belonging to the bishopric of York, And that you do pass the 
The King demands York house.  same according to the laws of this realm, his highness hath sent for all his judges and learned counsel to know their opinions for your assurance thereof, who be fully resolved that your grace must make a Recognizance and before a judge acknowledge and confess the right thereof to belong to the King and his Successors, and so his highness shall be assured thereof.  
Wherefore it hath pleased the King to send me hither to take of you the Recognizance, having in your Grace such affiance that you will not refuse to do so, therefore I do desire to know your grace's pleasure therein.  
Master Shelley quoth my Lord, I know the King of 
The Cardinal's answer.  his own nature is of a royal spirit, not requiring more than reason shall lead him to by the law. And therefore I counsel you and all other judges and learned men of his counsel to put no more into his head then Law, that may stand with Conscience for when you tell him, that although this be law, yet it is not Conscience, for Law without conscience is not fit to be ministered by a King nor his counsel, nor by any of his Ministers, for every counsel to a King ought to have respect to Conscience, before the rigour of the Law: Laus est facere quod decet, non quod licet. The King ought for his royal dignity and prerogative to mitigate the rigour of the law, and therefore in his Princely place he hath constituted a chancellor, to order for him the same, and therefore the Court of chancery hath been commonly called the Court of Conscience, for that it hath jurisdiction to command the Law in every case, to desist from the rigour of the execution: And now I say to you Master Shelley, have I a power, or may I with Conscience give that away which is now mine for me and my Successors? if this be Law and Conscience, I pray you show me your opinion.  
Forsooth quoth he, there is no great conscience in it, but having regard to the King's great power, it may the better stand with Conscience, who is sufficient to rcompence the Church of York with the double value.  
That I know well quoth my Lord, but there is no such condition, but only a bare and simple departure of others rights, if every Bishop should do so, then might every Prelate give away the Patrimony of the Church, and so in process of timeleave nothing for their Successors to maintain their dignities, which would be but little to the King's honour.  
Well quoth my Lord, let me see your Commission which was showed to him, than quoth my Lord, tell his highness that I am his most faithful Subject and obedient beadsman, whose command I will in no wife disobey, but will in all things fulfil his pleasure, as you the Fathers of the Law say I may. Therefore I charge your Conscience to discharge me, and show his highness from me that I must desire his Majesty to remember, there is both heaven and hell, and thereupon the clerk took and wrote the Recognizance and after some secret talk they departed.  
Thus continued my Lord at Ashur, receiving daily messages from the Court, some good, and some bad, but more ill than good, for his enemies perceiving the good affection the King bare always to him, devised a means to disquiet his patience, thinking thereby to give him occasion to fret and chafe, that death should rather ensue then otherwise, which they most desired, for they feared him more after his fall, than they did in his prosperity. Fearing he should by reason of the King's favour rise again, and be again in favour, and great at the Court, they his enemies might be in danger of their lives, for their cruelty wrongfully ministered unto him, and by their malicious surmises invented and brought to pass against him, And did continually find new matters against him to make him vex and fret, but he was a wise man, and did arm himself with much patience.  
At Christmas he fell very sore sick most likely 
He fell sick.  to die, the King hearing thereof was very sorry, 
The King sends his physician.  and sent Doctor Butts his physician unto him, who found him very dangerously sick in bed, and returned to the King. The King demanded saying, have you seen yonder man? yes Sir quoth he, how do you like him quoth the King? Sir quoth he, if you will have him dead, I will warrant you he will be dead within these four days, if he receive no comfort from you shortly  
Marry God forbid, quoth the King, that he should die, for I would not lose him for twenty Thousand pounds. I pray you go to him, and do your care to him.  
Then must your Grace, quoth Doctor butts, send him some comfortable message; So I will, quoth the King by you; therefore make speed to him again, and you shall deliver him this Ring from me for a Token. In the which Ring was the King's Image engraven with a 
Th' King sends his ring in token of favour.  Ruby as like the King, as might be devised; This Ring he knoweth well, for he gave me the same; and tell him that I am not offended with him in my heart for any thing. And that shall be known shortly; therefore bid him pluck up his heart, & be of good comfort: And I charge you come not from him till you have brought him out of the danger of Death, if it be possible.  
Then spoke the King to Mistress Anne Bulloign, good 
And Mistress Anne Bulloign her Tablet.  Sweet heart as you love me, send the Cardinal a Token at my Request, and in so doing you shall deserve our thanks: she being disposed not to offend the King, would not disobey his loving Request; but took incontinently her Tablet of gold that hung at her side, and delivered it to Doctor butts, with very gentle and loving Words; and so he departed to Ashur with speed; and after him the King sent Doctor Cromer, Doctor Clement, and Doctor Wotton to consult and advise with Doctor butts for my Lord's recovery.  
Now after Doctor butts had been with him, and delivered him the Tokens from the King and Mistress Anne Boulogne, with the most comfortable Words he could devise on the Kings and Mistress Anne's behalf, he advanced himself in his Bed, and received the Tokens very joyfully, giving him many thanks for his pains and good comfort, he told him further, that the King's pleasure was, that he should minister unto him for his Health. And for the better and more assured ways, he hath also sent Doctor Cromer, Doctor Clement, and Doctor Wotton, all to join for your recovery. Therefore my Lord, quoth Doctor butts, it were well they were called to visit you, and to consult with them for your disease.  
At which motion my Lord was contented, and sent for them to hear their judgements; but he trusted more to Doctor Cromer, than all the rest, because he was the very means to bring him from Paris to England, and gave him partly his exhibition in Paris. To be short, in four days they set him again 
In four days they cured him.  upon his feet, and he had gotten him a good stomach to meat. All this done, and my Lord in a right good way of amendment, they took their leaves and departed, to whom my Lord offered his Reward; but they refused, saying, the King hath given a special Commandment that they should take nothing of him, for at their return he would reward them of his own cost.  
After this, my Lord continued at Ashur till candlemas, before and against which Feast, the King caused to be sent to my Lord three or four loads of stuff; and most thereof, except Beds and kitchen-stuff, 
The Kingsent three or four loads of household stuff.  was loaded in Standars, wherein was both plate and rich Hangings, and chapel stuff, which was done without the knowledge of the Lords of the council; for all which, he rendered the King most humble and hearty thanks: And afterwards made suit unto the King to be removed from Ashur to Richmond, which request was granted.  
The House of Richmond a little before was repaired by my L. to his great cost, for the K. had made an exchange with him for Hampton-court. Had the Lords of the counsel known of these favours from the King to the Cardinal, they would have persuaded the King to the contrary, for they feared lest his now abode near the King, might move the King at some season to resort unto him, and to call him home again, considering the great and daily affection the King bare unto him. Therefore they moved the King that my Lord might go down to the North, to his benefice there, where he might be a good stay (as they alleged) to the country, to which the King condescended thinking no less but that all had been true according to their relation, being with such colour of deep consideration, that the King was straightway persuaded to their conclusion, whereupon my Lord of Norfolk by Master Cromwell who daily did resort to my Lord, that he should say to him that he must go home to his Benefice, well than Thomas quoth my Lord, we will go then to Winchester: I will then quoth Master Cromwell tell my Lord of Norfolk what you say, and so he did at his next meeting of him: what should he do there quoth the Duke? let him go to the rich bishopric of York; where his greatest honour and charge lieth, and so show to him: The Lords who were not his friends perceiving that my Lord was disposed to plant himself so nigh the King, thought then to withdraw his appetite from Winchester, moved the King to give my Lord a pension of four thousand marks out of Winchester, and all the rest to be distributed amongst the nobility and his servants: And so likewise to divide the Revenues of Saint Albon, whereof some had 200. pound, and all his Revenues of his Lands belonging to his college at Oxford and Ipswich the King took into his own hands; whereof Master Cromwell had the receipt and government before by my Lord's assignment, wherefore it was thought very necessary that he should have the same still, who executed all things so well and exactly, that he was had in great estimation for his behaviour therein.  
Now it came to pass that those to whom the King had given any annuities or fees for term of life, or by patent could not be good but only for and during my Lord's life, for as much as the King had no longer estate therein, but what he had by my Lord's attainder in the praemunire: And to make their estate good and sufficient, there was no other way but to obtain my Lord's confirmation of their patents: And to bring this about there was no other means but by Master Cromwell who was thought the fittest Instrument for this purpose, and for his pains therein he was worthily rewarded: and his demeanour, his honesty and wisdom was such, that the King took great notice of him, as you shall hereafter hear.  
Still the Lords thought long till my Lord was removed further off the King's way, wherefore among others of the Lords, my Lord of Norfolk said, Master Cromwell, me thinks the Cardinal thy Master makes no haste to go Northwards, tell him, if he go not away, I will tear him with my teeth: Therefore I would advise him to prepare away with speed, or else I will set him forwards. These words reported Mr. Cromwell to my Lord at his next repair, which was then at Richmond, having obtained licence of the King to remove from Ashur to Richmond, and in the evening my Lord being accustomed to walk in the Garden, and I being with him standing in an Alley, I espied certain Images of Beasts counterfeited in Timber, which I went nearer to take the better view of them, among whom I there saw stand a dun Cow, whereat I most mused of all those beasts: My Lord then suddenly came upon me unawares, and speaking to me said, what have you spied there whereat you look so earnestly?  
Forsooth, quoth I, if it please your Grace I here behold these Images which I suppose were ordained to be set up in the King's Palace, but amongst them all I have most considered this cow which seems to me the Artificers masterpiece. Yea marry quoth my Lord, 
A prophecy.  upon this cow hangs a certain prophecy which perhaps you never heard of, I will show you, there is a saying,  
When the cow doth ride the Bull, 
When the cow rides the bull, Then Priest beware thy scull.   
Then Priest beware thy Scull.  
Which saying, neither my Lord that declared it nor I that heard it understood the effect, although the compass thereof was working, and then like to be brought to pass: this cow the King gave by reason of the earldom of Richmond which was Inheritance: This prophecy was afterwards expounded in this manner, The dun Cow, because it is the King's beast, betokens the King, and the Bull betokens Mistress Anne 
The prophecies expounded,  Boulogne, who after was Queen, her Father gave the black bull's head in his Cognizance, and was his Beast, so that when the King had married Queen Anne, it was thought of all men to be fulfilled, for what a number of Priests Religious and secular lost their heads for offending of those laws made, to bring this matter to pass, is not unknown to all the world, therefore it may well be judged that this prophecy is fulfilled. 
And fulfilled by the Cardinal's fall.   
You have heard what words the Duke of Norfolk spoke to Master Cromwell touching my Lords going into the North, then said my Lord, Tom: It is time to be going, therefore I pray you go to the King, and tell him I would go to my Benefice at York, but for lack of moneys desiring his Grace to help him to some, and you may say that the last money I had from his Grace was too little to pay my debts, and to compel me to pay the rest of my debts were too much extremity, seeing all my goods are taken from me: Also show my Lord of Norfolk and the rest of the counsel, that I would depart if I had money. Sir quoth Master Cromwell, I shall do my best, & so after other communication departed and came to London, then in the beginning of Lent, my Lord removed his lodging into the Charterhous at Richmond where he lay in a lodging that Dr. Collet made for himself, and every afternoon for the time of his residence there would he sit in contemplation with some one of the most ancient Fathers there, who converted him to dispose the vain glory of this world, and there they gave unto him shirts of hair to wear next his body, which he were divers times after. 
Shirt: of hair.   
The Lords assigned that my Lord should have 1000 Marks pension out of Winchester for his going down 
A thousand mark pension to the Cardinal.  into the North, which when the King heard of, he commanded that it should be forthwith paid unto Mr. Cromwell. And the King commanded Master Cromwell to repair to him again when he had received the said Sum, which he accordingly did: To whom his majesty said, show your Lord that I have sent him ten 
The King sent him 10000 p.  thousand pounds of my benevolence, and tell him he shall not lack, bid him be of good comfort. Master Cromwell, on my Lord's behalf thanked the King for his royal liberality towards my Lord, and with that departed to Richmond, to whom he delivered the money and the joyful tidings, wherein my Lord did not a little rejoice, forthwith there was a preparation made for his going, he had with him in his train one hundred and sixty persons, having 
The Cardinal goeth to his bishopric of York.  with him twelve Cartes to carry his goods which he sent from his college at Oxford besides other Cartes of his daily carriage of his necessaries for his buildings, he kept his solemn feast of Easter at Peterborow, and upon Palm-sunday, he bare his palm and went on procession with the monks, and upon Thursday he made his Mandy, having 59, poor people 
At Peterborowe he did wash 59 poor men's feet.  whose feet he washed and kissed, and after he had dried them, he gave every one of them twelve pence and three els of good Canvas to make them shirts, and each of them a pair of new shoes and a cask of Red-herring, on Easter-day he rose to the Resurrection, and that day he went in procession in his Cardinal's vestments, and having his hat on his head, and sung the high mass there himself solemnly, after his mass he gave his Benediction to all the hearers with clean remission. From Peterborow he took his journey into the North, but made some stay by the way, and many passages happened in his journey too tedious here to relate. At the last he came to Stoby where he continued till after Michaelmas exercising many deeds of charity, most commonly every sunday if the weather served would he go to some poor Parish-church thereabouts, and there would say the divine service and either said or heard mass, & then caused one of his chaplains to preach the word of God to the people, & afterwards he would dine in some honest house in the Town, 
Charity to the poor.  where should be distributed to the poor, alms as well of meat and drink, as money to supply the want of meat and drink, if the number of poor did exceed: thus with other good deeds practising himself during the time of his abode there between party and party, being at variance: About Michaelmas after heremoved from thence to Caywod Castle within 7. miles of the City of York, where he had much honour and love from all men high and low, where he kept a plentiful house for all comers, also he builded and repaired the Castle which was much decayed, having at the least three hundred persons daily in work to whom he paid Wages lying there: Where all the Doctors and Prebends of the Church of York did repair to my Lord according to their duties, as unto the chief Head, Patron, and Father of their spiritual dignities, who did most joyfully welcome him into those parts, Saying, it was no small comfort unto them, to see their Head among them, who had been so long absent from them, being like unto fatherless and comfortless Children for want of his Presence; and that they trusted shortly to see him amongst them in his own Church. To whom he made answer, That it was the most especial cause of his coming, to be amongst them as a Father, and a natural brother.  
Sir, quoth they, you must understand the Ordinances and Rules of our Church, whereof, although you be the Head and sole governor, yet you are not so well acquainted as we be therein: therefore, if it please your Grace, we shall (under favour) open unto you some part of our ancient laws and customs of our Church, that our head Prelate and Pastor as you now are, might 
Order in the Cathedral at York.  not come above our choir door, until by due Order he be installed. Nor if you should happen to die before your installation, you should not be buried above in the choir, but below in the nether part of the body of the Church. Therefore we humbly desire and beseech you, in the name of all our Brethren, that you would vouchsafe to do therein, as our ancient Fathers your predecessors have done, and that you will not break the laudable Customs of our Church; To the which we are obliged by Oath at our first admittance to observe that, and divers others, which in our Chapter doth remain upon Record.  
These Records (quoth my Lord) would I fain see, and then shall you know further of mine advice and mind in this business.  
A day was signed to bring their Records to my Lord, at which time they resorted to my Lord with their Register and books of Records, wherein were fairly Written their Institutions and Rules, which every Minister of their Church was most principally and chiefly bound to observe and infallibly keep and maintain.  
When my Lord had read the Records, he did intend to be at the cathedral Church of York the next Monday after allhallond-tide, against which Time due preparation was made for the same; but not in so sumptuous a wise as were his predecessors before him: Nor yet in such sort as the fame and common report was afterwards made of him, to his great slander. And to the false Reporters no small dishonesty to become a divulger of such notorious lies I am sure they did: For I myself was sent by my Lord to 
Preparation for the Cardinal's instalment at York.  York, to see that all things there should be ordered and provided for that Solemnity, in a very decent form to the honour of that ancient and worthy Monastery of York  
It came to pass that upon allhallond-day, one of the head and principal Officers of the said cathedral Church which should have had most doing at my Lord's Installation, was with my Lord at Caywood, and sitting at Dinner, they fell into Communication of this matter, and the Order and Ceremony thereof: he saying that my Lord Cardinal should go a foot from a chapel which stands without the Gates of the City called Saint James his chapel, unto the Minster upon cloth, which should be distributed to the poor after his said passage to the Church. Which my Lord hearing, replied and said, although perhaps our Predecessors have gone upon cloth, yet we intend to go on foot without any such pomp or glory in the vampes of our hoses. And therefore gave order to his Servants to go as humbly thither as might be without any sumptuous apparel; for I intend on Sunday to come to you to be installed, and to make but one Dinner for you at the close, and the next day to dine with the Major, and so return again hither.  
The day being not unknown to all the Country, the Gentlemen, Abbots, and Priors, such provision 
Store of good provision sent in by the Country.  sent in, that it was almost incredible for store and variety.  
The Common people held my Lord in great estimation for his purity and liberality, and also for his familiar gesture and good behaviour amongst them. By means whereof he gained much love of all the people in the North parts of England.   

CHAP. 19 Of the Cardinal's fall, and how he was arrested of high Treason.  
WHat chanced before his last troubles at Caywood as a sign or token from God, of that which should follow, I will now, God willing, declare. My L. enemies being then at Court about the King, in good estimation, and honourable dignities; seeing now my Lord in great favour, and fearing the King would now call him home again, they therefore did plot amongst themselves to dispatch him by means of some sinister Treason, or to bring him into the King's great indignation by some other means.  
This was their daily study and consultation, having for their especial help and furtherance as many vigilant attendants upon him, as the Poets fain Argus had eyes.  
The King with these their continual complaints, was moved to much indignation, and thought it good that the Cardinal should come up, and to stand to his trial in his own person; which his enemies did not like of. Notwithstanding, he was sent for, and after this sort.  
First, they devised that Sir Walter Welsh Knight, one of the King's privy Chamber should be sent down with a Commission into the North, and the Earl of Northumberland, who was sometimes brought up in the House of my Lord, being joined in Commission with him, should arrest my Lord of high Treason. This being resolved upon, Sir Walter Welsh prepared for his journey, with his Commission and certain instruments annexed to the same and took horse at the Court Gate upon allhallond-day, towards my Lord of Northumberland.  
Now will I declare what I promised before of a certain sign or token of my Lords trouble ensuing.  
Upon All-hallow-day my Lord sitting at dinner, having at his board's end divers of his chaplains to bear him Company for want of other Guests; you 
The Cardnals cross in the fall, broke Dr. Bonner's head.  shall now understand that my Lord's great cross which stood by fell, and in the fall broke Doctor Bonner's head, inasmuch that some blood ran down. My Lord perceiving the fall thereof, demanded of those that stood by him what was the matter that they stood so amazed, I showed him of the fall of his great cross upon Dr. Bonner's head: Quoth my Lord, hath it drawn any blood? yea quoth I, with that he cast his head aside and soberly said (Malum Omen) and thereupon suddenly said grace, and rose from table and went to his bedchamber, but what he did there I cannot tell. Now mark how my Lord expounded the meaning thereof (in his fancy) to meat Pontefract after his fall. First that the great cross that he bare as Archbishop of York betokened himself, and Doctor Austin the physician who overthrew the cross, was he that accused my Lord, whereby his enemies caught an occasion to overthrow him, it fell on Doctor Bonner's head, who was then master of my Lords' faculties, and spiritual jurisdiction, who was then damnified by the fall thereof, and moreover the drawing of blood betokeveth death, which did suddenly after follow.  
Now the appointed time drew near for Installation and sitting at dinner; the friday before the monday that he should have been installed at York: The Earl of Northumberland and M. Welsh with a great company of Gent of the Earls house, and of the Country whom they had gathered in the King's name, to accompany them, (yet not knowing to what end) came to the hall of Caywood (the Officers being at dinner) and my 
The Earl of Northumberland and Mr. Welsh come to caywood-hall.  Lord not fully dined, nor knowing any thing of the Earls being come.  
The first thing that the Earl did, after he had set the hall in order, he commanded the Porter to deliver the keys of the gates to him, which he would in no wise do, although he was threatened and commanded in the King's name to make deliverance thereof to one of the Earls servants, which he still refused, saying to the Earl, that the keys were delivered to him by his Lord and master, both by oath and other command.  
Now some of the Gent. that stood by the Earl hearing the porter speak so stoutly said, he is a good fellow and a faithful servant to his master, and speaks like an honest man, therefore give him your charge, and let him keep the keys still: then said my L. thou shalt well and truly keep the keys to the use of our sovereign Lord the King, and you shall let none pass in nor out of the Gates, but such as from time to time you shall be commanded by us, being the King's Commissioners during our stay here, and with that oath he received the keys of the Earl, and Master Welch's hands, but of all these doings knew my Lord nothing, for they had stopped the stairs that none should go to my L. chamber, and they that came down could not go up again. At the length one escaped up and showed my Lord that the Earl of Northumberland was in the hall, whereat my Lord wondered, and at the first believed him not, till he heard it confirmed by another: Then quoth my Lord, I am sorry we have dined, for I fear our Officers have not provided fish enough for the entertainment of him, with some honourable cheer fitting his estate and Dignity; And with that my Lord arose from the Table and commanded to let the cloth lie that the Earl might see how far forth they were at 
The Cardinal and the Earl meet.  their dinners, and as he was going down stairs, he encountered with my Lord of Northumberland, to whom my Lord said you are heartily welcome my Lord, and so they embraced each other: Then quoth my Lord Cardinal, if you had loved me, you would have sent me word before of your coming, that I might have entertained you according to your honour. Notwithstanding you shall have such cheer as I can make you for the present, with a right good will, trusting you will accept thereof in good part, hoping hereafter to see you oftener when I shall be more able to entertain you: this said, my Lord took him by the hand, and led him to his Chamber, whom followed all, the Earls servants, and they being there all alone, saving I which kept the door as my Office required being gentleman-usher, 
The Earl doth arrest the Cardinal.  these two Lords standing at a window, the Earl trembling said: I arrest you of high Treason, with which words, my Lord was well nigh astonished, standing still a good space without speaking one word.  
But at the last, quoth my Lord, what authority have you to arrest me, quoth the Earl, I have a Commission so to do: show it me, quoth my Lord, that I may see the contents thereof: nay Sir that you may not quoth the Earl. Then quoth my Lord, hold you contented, for I will not obey your arrest, for there hath been between your Ancestors and my Predecessors great contentions and debate, and therefore unless I see your authority I will not obey you. 
Master Welsh arrests Doctor Austin of high Treason.   
Even as they were debating the matter in the Chamber, so likewise was Master Welsh busy in arresting Dr. Austin at the door, saying, go in thou traitor, or I shall make thee: with that I opened the Portall door, and did thrust in Doctor Austin before him with violence. The matter on both sides astonished me very much, marveyling what all this should mean, until at the last, Master Welsh being entered my Lord Chamber, began to pluck of his hood being of the same cloth his cloak was, which hood he wore to the intent he should not be known, who kneeled down to my Lord; to whom my Lord said come hither Gentleman; and let me speak with you, commanding him to stand up, and said thus. My Lord of Northumberland hath arrested me, but by what authority I know not, if you be privy thereunto joined with him therein, I pray you show me. Indeed my Lord if it please your Grace, quoth Master Welsh, I pray have me excused; there is annexed to our Commission certain instructions, as you may not see nor be privy too: why quoth my Lord, be your Instructions such as I may not see nor be privy thereunto, yet paradventure if I be privy unto them, I may help you the better to perform them, for it is not unknown to you, that I have been of counsel in as weity matters as these are, and I doubt not, but I shall do well enough, for my part, prove myself a true man against the expectations of my cruel enemies, I see the matter whereupon it groweth, well there is no more to do I trow, you art of the privy Chamber, your name is Mr. Welsh, I am contented to yield to you, but not to the Earl, without I see his Commission, and also you are a sufficient Commissioner in this behalf, being one of the privy Chamber: Therefore put your Commission in execution, spare me not, I will obey you and the King, for I fear not the cruelty of mine enemies, no more than I do the truth of my Allegiance, wherein I take God to witness, I never offended his Majesty in word or deed, and therein I dare stand face to face with any, having a difference without partiality.  
Then came my Lord of Northumberland and commanded me to avoid the Chamber: And being loath to depart from my Master, I stood still and would not remove, to whom he spoke again and said, there is no remedy you must depart, with that I looked upon my Master, as who would have said shall I go, and perceiving by his countenance that it was not for me to stay, I departed and went into an other chamber, where were many Gentlemen and others to hear news, to whom I made a report of what I heard and saw, which was great heaviness to them all. 
The Earl takes the keys from my L.   
Then the Earl called into his Chamber divers of his own servants, and after he and Master Welsh had taken the keys from my Lord, he committed the keeping of my Lord unto five Gentlemen, and then they went about the house, and put all things in order, intending to depart the next day, and to certify the King and the rest of the Lords, what they had done.  
Then went they busy about to Convey Doctor Austin away to London with as much speed and privacy as they could possible, sending with him divers persons to conduct him, who was bound to his horse like a traitor.  
And this being done, when it was near night, the Commissioners sending two grooms of my Lords to attend him in his Chamber (where he lay all night) the rest of the Earls men watched in the Chamber, and all the house was watched, and the gates safe kept, that no man could pass or repass until next morning.  
About eight of the clock next morning, the Earl sent for me into his Chamber, and commanded me to go to my Lord; and as I was going, I met with Master Welsh, who called me unto him, and showed me how the King's Majesty bare unto me his principal favour for my love and diligent Service that I had performed to my Lord: wherefore, quoth he, the King's pleasure is, that you shall be about him as chief, in whom his highness putteth great confidence and trust; and thereupon gave me in Writing the Articles: Which when I had read, I said I was content to obey his majesty's pleasure, and would be sworn to the performance thereof; whereupon he gave me my Oath.  
That done, I resorted to my Lord, whom I found sitting in a chair, the Table being ready spread for him. But so soon as he perceived me come in, he fell into such a woeful lamentation, that would have forced a flinty-heart to mourn.  
I then comforted him as well as I could, but he would not; for quoth he, I am much grieved that I have nothing to reward you, and the rest of my true and faithful Servants, for all the good Service that they and you have done me, for which I do much lament.  
Upon Sunday following, the Earl and Master Welsh appointed to set forward, for my Lord's Horse and ours were brought ready into the inner Court, where we mounted, and coming towards the Gate ready to ride out, the Porter had no sooner opened the same, but we saw without ready attending a great number of Gentlemen and their Servants, such as the Earl had appointed for that Service to attend and Conduct my Lord to Pomfrait that night.  
But to tell you the Truth, there were also many of the people of the Country assembled at the Gate, lamenting his departure, in number above three Thousand, who after the opening of the Gate that they had a sight of him, cried out with a loud voice, God save your Grace, God save your Grace; the foul Evil take them that have taken you from us; we pray God that vengeance may light upon them. And thus they ran after him through the town of Caywood, for he was there very well beloved both of rich and poor.   

CHAP. 20. Of the Cardinal's entertainment at the Earl of Shrewsbury's, and of his death and burial at Leicester.  
AFter our departure from Cawood, we came to Doncaster, the third day we came to sheffield-park, where my Lord of Shrewsbury lived within the lodge, and the Earl and his Lady, and a great company of Gentlewomen and Servants stood without the Gate to attend my Lord's coming; at whose alightning the Earl received him with much honour, and embraced him, saying these words; My Lord you are most heartily welcome to my poor lodge, and I am glad to see you.  
Here my Lord stayed a fortnight, and was most nobly entertained; he spent most of his time and applied his mind to prayers continually in great devotion. It came to pass as he sat one day at dinner, I being there, perceived his colour divers times to change; I asked him if he was not well; who answered me with a loud voice: I am suddenly taken with a Thing at my stomach as cold as a whetstone, and am not well: Therefore take up the Table, and make a short dinner, and return to me again suddenly. I made but a little stay, but came to him again, where I found him still sitting very ill at ease: he desired me to go to the apothecary and ask him if he had any thing would break wind upwards: he told me he had: Then I went and showed the same to my Lord, who did command me to give him some thereof, and so I did, and it made him break wind exceedingly: lo quoth he, you may see it was but wind, for now I thank God I am well eased, and so he arose from the Table and went to prayers, as he used every day after dinner.  
In the afternoon my Lord of Shrewsbury sent for me to him, to whom he said, forasmuch as I have always perceived you to be a man in whom your Lord putteth great affiance, and I myself knowing you to be a man very honest, with many words of commendations and praise more than becometh me to rehearse, he said, your Lord and Master hath often desired me to write unto the King that he might answer his accusations before his enemies: And this day I have received Letters from his majesty by Sir William Kingston whereby I perceive that the King hath him in good opinion, and upon my request hath sent for him by the said Sr. William Kingston.  
Therefore now I would have you play your part wisely with him in such sort as he may take it quietly and in good part, for he is always full of sorrow and much heaviness at my being with him, that I fear he would take it ill if I bring him tidings thereof: And therein doth he not well, for I assure you that the King is his very good Lord, and hath given me most hearty thanks for his entertainment: And therefore go your way to him and persuade him I may find him in quiet at my coming, for I will not tarry long after you.  
Sir quoth I, and if it please your Lordship I shall endeavour to the best of my Power, to accomplish your lordship's command: But Sir, I doubt when I name this Sir William Kingston, that he will mistrust some ill, because he is Constable of the Tower, and captain of the guard, having in his company 24. of the Guard to accompany him: That is nothing quoth the Earl, what if he be Constable of the Tower and captain of the Guard? he is the fittest man for his wisdom and discretion to be sent about such a business, and for the Guard it is only to defend him from those that might intend him any ill. Besides that, the Guard are for the most part such of his old servants as the King hath took into his service to attend him most justly. Well Sir quoth I, I shall do what I can, and so departed and went to my Lord and found him in the Gallery with his staff and his beads in his hands, and seeing me come, he asked me what news, forsooth quoth I, the best news that ever you heard, if you can take it well I pray God it be true ● then quoth he; my Lord of Shrewsbury said, I your most assured friend, hath so provided by his letters to the King, that his majesty hath sent for you by Master Kingston, and 24. of the Guard to conduct you to his highness, Master Kingston quoth he, and clapped his hand on his Thigh and 
The Cardinal's causeless fears.  gave a great sigh.  
May it please your Grace (quoth I) I would you would take all things well, it would be much better for you, content yourself for God's sake, and think that God and your good friends have wrought for you, according to your own desires: And (as I conceive) you have much more cause to rejoice then lament or mistrust the matter, for I assure you that your friends are 
Enemies.  more afraid of you than you need be of them: And his majesty to show his love to you, hath sent Master Kingston to honour you, with as much honour as is your grace's due, and to convey you in such easy journeys as is fitting for you, and you shall command him to do, and that you shall have your request. And I humbly entreat you to imprint this my persuasion in your highness' discretion and to be of good cheer, wherewith you shall comfort yourself, and give your friends and poor servants great comfort and content.  
Well quoth he, I perceive more than you can imagine, or do know, presently after came my Lord to acquaint him with that I had so lately related, my L. Cardinal thanked the Earl for his great love, and called for Master Kingston who came to him presently, and kneeling down before him saluted him in the King's 
The Cardinal salutes Mr. Kingston  behalf, whom my Lord bareheaded offered to take up, but he would not, then quoth my Lord, Master Kingston I pray you stand up and leave your kneeling to me, for I am a wretch replete with misery, not esteeming myself, but as a mere abject utterly cast away, but without desert God he knows, therefore good Master Kingston stand up.  
Then Master Kingston said, the King's majesty hath him commended unto you. I thank his highness quoth my Lord, I hope he is in good health. Yea quoth Master Kingston, and he hath him commended unto you, and commanded me to bid you be of good cheer, 
Mr. Kingston tells him he is in the King's favour.  for he beareth you as much good will as ever he did.  
And whereas Report hath been made unto him, that you should commit against his majesty certain heynos crimes which he thinketh to be, but yet he for ministration of Justice in such Cases requisite, could do no less than send for you that you might have your trial, mistrusting nothing your truth and wisdom, but that you shall be able to acquit yourself of all complaints and accusations extended against you: And you may take your journey to him at your pleasure, commanding me to attend you.  
Master Kingston quoth my Lord, I thank you for your good news: And Sir hereof assure yourself, if I were as able and lusty as ever I was to ride, I would go with you post: But alas I am a diseased man having a sluxe (at which time it was apparent that he had poisoned himself) it hath made me very weak, but the Comfortable news you bring is of purpose (I doubt) to bring me into a fool's Paradise, for I know what is provided for me. Notwithstanding, I thank you for your good will, and pains taken about me, and I shall with speed make ready to ride with you.  
After this I was commanded to make all things ready for our departure the morrow after.  
When my Lord went to bed, he fell very sick of the Laske, which caused him to go to stool from time to 
The Cardinal near death  time all that night, insomuch that from that time till morning, he had 50. stools: And the matter that he voided was very black, which the physicians called Adustine, whose opinions were that he had not above 4. or 5. days to live.  
Notwithstanding, he would have ridden with Mr. Kingston the next day, had not the Earl of Shrewsbury advised him to the contrary, but the next day he took his journey with Master Kingston, and them of the Guard, who espying him could not abstain from weeping, considering he was their old Master, and now in such a miserable case, whom my Lord took by the hand, and would as he rode by the way sometimes talk with one, and sometimes with an other, till he came to a house of my Lords standing in the way called Hardwick hall, where he lay all that night very ill at case. The next day he came to Nottingham, and the next day to Leicester abbey, and the next day he waxed very sick that he had almost fallen from his horse, so that it was night ere he got to Leicester abbey, where at his coming in at the Gates, the Abbot with all their Covent met him with many lighted Torches, whom they honourably received and welcomed with great reverence.  
To whom my Lord said, Father Abbot, I am come to lay my bones amongst you, riding still on his mule till he came to the stairs of his Chamber where he alighted: Master Kingston holding him by the arm led him up the stairs, who told me afterwards that he never felt so heavy a burden in all his life, and as soon as he was in his Chamber he went straight to bed, this was upon Saturday, and so he continued.  
On Monday in the morning as I stood by is bedside about eight of the clock in the morning, the windows being close shut, and having wax lights burning upon the Cupboard, I thought I perceived him drawing on towards death. He perceiving my shadow upon the bedside asked who was there. Sir quoth I, 'tis I, how do you quoth he, well? I Sir quoth I, if I might see your Grace well, what is it a clock quoth he? I answered it was about eight of the Clock, quoth he that cannot be, rehearsing eight of the clock so many times. Nay quoth he that cannot be, for at eight of the clock you shall see your Master's time draw near that I must depart this world: with that quoth Doctor palms a worthy Gentleman standing by, bid me ask him if he would be shriven to make him ready for God, what ever chanced to fall out, which I did: but he was very angry with me, and asked what I had to do to ask him such a question? till at the last Master Doctor took my part and talked with him in Latin and pacified him.  
After dinner M. Kingston sent for me and said, Sir, The King hath sent unto me Letters by Mr. Vincent our old companion who hath been in trouble in the Tower for money that my Lord should have at his departure: A great part of which money cannot be found, wherefore the King at Master Vincent's request for the declaration of the truth hath sent him hither with his grace's Letters, that I should examine my Lord & have your counsel therein, that he may take it well and in good part. And this is the cause of my sending for you, therefore I desire your Counsel therein for acquittal of this poor Gentleman Master Vincent.  
Sir quoth I, according to my duty you shall, and by my advice you shall resort unto him in your own person to visit him, and in communication break the matter unto him: And if he will not tell you the truth therein, then may you certify the King thereof; But in any case name not nor speak of my fellow Vincent: Also I would not have you to detract the time, for he is very sick, and I fear that he will not live past a day or two, and accordingly Master Kingston went to my Lord and demanded the money, saying that my Lord of Northumberland found a book at Caywood-house that you had but lately borrowed 10000 pounds, & there is not so much as one penny to be found who hath made the King privy to the same, wherefore the King hath written to me, to know what is become thereof, for it were pity that it should be holden from you both. Therefore I require you in the King's name to tell me the truth, that I may make a just report thereof unto his majesty of your answer?  
With that quoth my Lord, oh good Lord, how much doth it grieve me that the King should think any such thing in me, that I should deceive him of one penny, seeing I have nothing nor never had (God be my judge) that I ever esteemed so much mine own as his Majesties, having but the bare use of it during my life, and after my death to leave it wholly to him; wherein his majesty hath prevented me. But for this money that you demand of me, I assure you it is none of my own, for I borrowed it of diverse of my friends to bury me, and to bestow amongst my servants, who have taken great pains about me, notwithstanding if it be your pleasure to know, I must be content, yet I beseech his majesty to see it satisfied for the discharge of my Conscience to them that I owed it to, who be they quoth Master Kingston? That shall I tell you quoth my Lord, I borrowed two hundred pounds of John Allen of London, another 200. p. of Sir Richard Gresham, and 200. pound of the Master of the Savoy, and also 200. pound of Doctor Highden Dean of my college at Oxford, 200 pound of the Treasurer of the Church, and 200. pound of Master Ellis my Chaplain: And an other 200. pound of a Priest, I hope the King will restore 
Divers sums of money borrowed by the Cardnal a little before he died.  it again, forasmuch as it is none of mine.  
Sir quoth Master Kingston, there is no doubt in the King whom you need not distrust, but Sir I pray you where is the money quoth he, I will not conceal it I warrant you, but I will declare it unto you before I die by the grace of God, have a little patience with me I pray you, for the money is safe enough in an honest man's hands, who will not keep one penny thereof from the King.  
So Master Kingston departed for that time, my Lord being very weak, and about four of the clock in the next morning, as I conceived, I asked him how he did, well quoth he if I had any meat, 
The Cardinal desires meat.  I pray you give me some.  
Sir quoth I, there is none ready, than he said (you are much too blame) for you should have always meat for me in readiness, whensoever that my stomach serves me, I pray you get some ready for me, for I mean to make myself strong to day to the intent I may go to confession and make me ready for God, quoth I, I will call up the cooks to prepare some meat, And also I will call Master Palmer that he may discourse with you till your meat be ready, with a good will quoth my Lord, and so I called Master Palmer who rose and came to my Lord.  
Then I went and acquainted Master Kingston that my Lord was very sick and not like to live. In good faith quoth Master Kingston, you are much too blame to make him believe he is sicker than he is. Well Sir quoth I, you cannot say but I gave you warning as I am bound to do, upon which words he arose and came unto him, but before he came my Lord Cardinal had eaten a spoonful or two of Calais made of chicken, and after that he was in his confession the space of an hour: And then Master Kingston came to him and bade him good morrow, and asked him how he did, Sir quoth he, I watch but God's pleasure to render up my poor soul to him. I pray you have me heartily commended unto his royal majesty, and beseech him on my behalf to call to his Princely remembrance all matters that have been between us from the beginning and the progress: And especially between good Queen Katherine and him, and then shall his grace's Conscience know whether I have offended him or not.  
He is a Prince of a most royal carriage and hath a Princely heart, and rather than he will miss or want any part of his will, he will endanger the one half of his kingdom.  
I do assure you I have often kneeled before him sometimes three hours together to persuade him from his will and appetite, but could not prevail: And Master Kingston, had I but served God as diligently as I have served the King, he would not have given me over in my grey hairs. But this is the just reward that I must receive for my diligent pains and study, not regarding my service to God, but only to my Prince, Therefore let me advise you, if you be one of the privy counsel, as by your wisdom you are fit, take heed what you put in the King's head, for you can never put it out again.  
And I desire you further to request his Grace in 
The Cardinals advise.  God's name, that he have a vigilant eye to suppress the hellish Luthrans, that they increase not through his great negligence, in such a sort as he be compelled to take up arms to subdue them, as the King of Bohemia was; whose Commons being infected with Wickliff's heresies, the King was enforced to take that course.  
Let him consider the Story of King Richard the Second, the second son of his Progenitor, who lived in the time of Wickliff's Seditions and heresies: Did not the Commons I pray you in his time rise against the nobility and chief governors of this realm, and at the last some of them were put to death without Justice or mercy, and under pretence of having all things common, did they not fall to spoiling and robbing, and at last took the King's person, and carried him about the city making him obedient to their proclamations?  
Did not also the traitorous heretics Sir John Oldcastle, Lord Cobham pitch a field with heretics against King Henry the fourth, where the King was in person and fought against them, to whom God gave the victory?  
Alas, if these be not plain precedents and sufficient persuasions to admonish a Prince: Then God will take away from us our prudent Rulers, & leave us to the hands of our enemies. And then will ensue mischief upon mischief, Inconveniences, barrenness and scarcity for want of good Orders in the commonwealth, from which God of his tender mercy defend us.  
Master Kingston farewell, I wish all things may have good success, my time draws on, I may not tarry with you, I pray you remember my words.  
Now began the time to draw near, for he drew his speech at length, and his tongue began to fail him, his eyes perfectly set in his head, his sight failed him. Then we began to put him in mind of Christ's passion, and caused the Yeoman of the Guard to stand by privately to see him die, and bear witness of his words and his departure, who heard all his communications.  
And then presently the clock struck eight, at which time he gave up the Ghost, and thus departed he this life, one of us looking upon an other, 
The Cardinal gave up the Ghost.  supposing he prophesied of his departure.  
We sent for the Abbot of the house to anoint him, who speedily came as he was ending his life, who said certain prayers before that the life was out of his body:  
Here is the end and fall of pride, for I assure you he was in his time the proudest man alive, having more regard to the honour of his Person then to his spiritual function, wherein he should have expressed more meekness and humility: For Pride and Ambition are both linked together; and Ambition is like choler, which is an humour that makes men active, earnest, and full of alacrity & stirring, if it be not stopped or hindered in its course: But if it be stopped, and cannot have its way, it becometh dust, and thereby malign and venomous. So Ambitions and proud men, if they find the way open for their rising and advancement, and still get forwards; they are rather busy then dangerous: But if they be checked in their desires, they become secretly discontent, and look upon men and matters with an evil eye, and are best pleased when things go backwards: but I forbear to speak any further herein.  
The Cardinal being departed, Master Kingston sent post to London one of the Guard, than was Master Kingston and the Abbot in consultation about the funeral, which was solemnised the day after, for Master Kingston would not stay the return of the Post.  
They thought good that the Major of Leicester and his Brethren should see him personally dead, to prevent false reports that he was alive And in the Interim, whilst the Major was sent for, his Bones were laid in the Coffin, and his shirt of hair and his over shirt of fine holland were taken off and were put into the Coffin together, with all such ornaments wherewith he was invested, when he was made Archbishop, as mitre, cross, Ring and Pall, with all other things due to his orders.  
Thus he lay all that day with his Coffin opon and bare faced: that all that desired might see him. And about 3. of the Clock he was buried of the Abbot with great solemnity. And being in the Church, his corpses were set in the Lady's chapel 
The Cardinal is buried in St Mary's chapel in Leicester.  with many Tapers or poor men about him holding Torches in their hands, who watched the corpse all that night, whilst the Canons sung divers dirges and other divine Orisons.  
And at 4. of the Clock the next morning, the Cardinal's servants and Master Kingston came to the Church to the execution of many Ceremonies in such manner as is usual to Bishops burials: And so he went to mass, where the Abbot did offer and divers others: And then went to bury the corpses in the middle of the said chapel, by this time it was fire of the clock, being St. An●●●●s day.  
Then we prepared for our journey to the Court, where we attended his majesty, the next day I was sent for to the King, conducted by Master Norris, where the King was in his night gown of Rochet velvet furred with sables, before whom I kneeled the space of an hour, during which time his majesty examined me of divers particulars concerning my Lord Cardinal wishing rather than twenty thousand pounds that he had lived.  
He asked me concerning the fifteen hundred pounds which Master Kingston moved to my Lord. Quoth I, I think I can perfectly tell your Grace where it is and who hath it, can you quoth the K. I pray you tell me, and you shall not be unrewarded.  
Sir quoth I, after the departure of Master Vincent from my Lord at Ser●oby, who had the custody thereof leaving it with my L. in divers bags he delivered it to a certain Priest safely to be kept to his use, is this true quoth the King? yea quoth I, without doubt, the Priest will not deny it before me, for I was at the delivery thereof, who hath gotten divers other rich Ornaments, which are not registered in the book of my Lord's inventory or other writings, whereby any man is able to charghim there with but myself.  
Then said the King, let me alone for keeping this secret between me and you. Howbeit three may keep counsel if two be away: And if I knew my Cap were privy to my counsel, I would cast it into the fire and burn it: And for your honesty and Truth, you shall be our servant in our Chamber, as you were with your Master.  
Therefore go you your ways to Sir John Gage our vicechamberlain, to whom we have spoken already, to admit you our servant in our Chamber, and then go to the Lord of Norfolk and he shall pay you your whole years' wages which is ten pounds, is not it so quoth the King? Yea forsooth and if it please your Grace quoth I. And withal said the King, you shall receive a reward the Duke of Norfolk.  
So I received ten pounds of the Duke for my wages, and twenty pounds for my reward, and his majesty gave me a Cart and six horses the best that I could chose out of my Lord's horses to carry my goods and five marks for my charge homewards.  
FINIS.