POPISH PLOTS AND TREASONS From the beginning of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth. Illustrated with Emblems and explained in Verse. First are described the Cursed plots they laid. And on the side their wretched ends displayed. depiction of a papal bull, with a medal featuring two fishermen in a boat pulling in their nets, into which are integrated the first two emblems below The Pope's bull. IN NOMINE DOMINI incipit Omne Malum depiction of a triumphal pillar, into which are integrated the remaining emblems below, and in front of which stands a personification of the true church, crowned with a church and standing on top of a devil or demon in papal regalia A THANKFUL REMEMBRANCE OF GOD'S MERCY by G.C.. Sanctus est Dominus In operibus svis Ecclesia Vera Malignant Church Tui Inven: Corn. Danckertsz. sculp Are to be sold by john Garrett at the Royal Exchange in Cornhill depiction of two armed soldiers (Thomas Percy, earl of Northumberland, and Charles Neville, earl of Westmorland) kneeling to receive a blessing from a seated catholic priest; in the background another group of soldiers kneel as Pope Pius V is carried on the shoulders of more soldiers; in the distance a mass of soldiers The Rebellion of Northu: & Westm: a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of Thomas Percy, earl of Northumberland, kneeling blindfolded with arms bound behind at an execution block, while the executioner stands over him with axe raised; in the background soldiers flee in all directions Exurgit Deus dissi pantur Inimici Figure 1. THe Pope aloft on Armed Shoulders Rides, And in vain Hopes the English spoils divides; His Leaden Bull ' 'gainst good Eliza. roars, And scatters dire Rebellion round our Shores. The Priest Blesses the villains, Cheers them on, And promises heavens Crown, when her Crown's won. But God doth blast their Troops, their Counsels mock And brings bold Traitors to'th' deserved Block. depiction of Don John of Austria receiving a blessing from Pope Gregory XIII The treacherous practice of Don Jo: of Aust: Perpetual Peace a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of Don John of Austria lying in a sickbed inside a tent Mors peccatorum pessima Figure 2. Don John, who under Spain did with proud Hand The then unsevered netherlands Command, Contrives for England's Conquest, and does Hope To Gain it by Donation from the Pope. Yet to Amuse our Queen does still pretend Perpetual peace, and needs will seem a friend; But Heaven looks through those Juggles and in's prime, Grief Cuts off Him and's Hopes All at a time. depiction of Thomas Stukeley or Stukley kneeling to receive a blessing from a seated Pope Gregory XIII, while Philip II of Spain stands alongside Stucely encouraged by P: & K: of Sparke: raiseth rebel: a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of Thomas Stukeley or Stukley lying dead on the battlefield; in the background a battle Sic Magnis excidit ausis Figure 3. Spain's King, and Rome's Triple-crowned Pelate Join, And with them both bold Stukely does Combine Ireland to conquer, And the Pope has sent, For that Blessed work, an Holy Regiment; But in their way at Barbary they call, Where at one Blow the Moors destroy them All. See here, what such Ambitious Traitor's Gain, The shame of Christians is by Pagans Slain. depiction of two men (Sir John Fitzgerald and Gerald fitz James Fitzgerald) killing a man in bed in a tent, while a priest gives his blessing Desmonds' bloody practice approved a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of Sir John Fitzgerald lying face-down on the ground, while a soldier holds a spear to his neck; in the background a priest runs toward the woods Sanguinary non dimidiabunt dies suos Figure 4. The Priests, with Crosses Ensigne-like displayed, Prompt bloody Desmond to those spoils he made On Irish Protestants, and from afar Blow Triumphs to Rebellions Holy War; But against Providence all Arts are vain, The Crafty, in their Craft are overta'en; Behold where killed the Stubborn Traitor lies, Whilst to the Woods his Ghostly Father flies; depiction of a priest handing a papal bull to another priest outside a monastery Rebellion the effect of Monasteries a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of a priest hanging from a gallows Raro antecedentem scelestum Figure 5. What trusty Janissaries are Monks to Rome, From their dark Cells the blackest Treasons come. By the Pope's Licence horrid Crimes they Act, And Guild with piety each Treacherous Fact. A seminary Priest, like Comets Blaze, Doth always Bloodshed and Rebellion Raise; But still the fatal Gibbet's ready fixed For such, where Treason's with Religion mixed. depiction of Queen Elizabeth I seated on a throne while outside her window three men have their swords drawn Someruiles' haste to Kill the Queen. a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of John Somerville in chains in a prison cell, strangling himself Qualis vita finis Ita Figure 6. Mad Sommervil, by Cruel Priests inspired To do whatever mischief they required, Swears that he instantly will be the death Of good and Gracious Queen Elizabeth. Assaults her Guards, but heavens protecting power Defeats his rage makes him a Prisoner: Where to avoid a just, though shameful Death, Self-strangling hands do Stop his loathsome breath. depiction of Bernardino de Mendoza standing on a beach holding sensitive documents; in the background he is being escorted to a boat by two men, with ships in the distance The Spa: Embas: thrust out of England Popish noblemen England's havens a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of Francis Throckmorton being hung from a gallows by another man Reginam ꝓtegit Deus Figure 7. Whilst Spain's Ambassador here Leaguer lies, Designs are laid the English to surprise; Two Catalogues his Secretary had Got The better two effect the Hellish Plot. One all our Havens Names, where Foes might Land, Tother what Papists were to lend an hand. For this base Trick he's forced to pack to Spain Whilst Tyburn greets confederates that remain. depiction of a ship or galleon with papers being blown through the air Torn Papers blown into the Ship a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of a priest seated at a table with torn pieces of paper Non est consilium contra Dominuum Figure 8. View here a Miracle— A Priest Conveys, In Spanish Bottom o'er the path-less Seas, Close treacherous Notes, whilst a Dutch Ship comes by And straight Engaged her well-known Enemy: The Conscious Priest his Guilty Papers tears, And overboard the scattered fragments bears; But the just winds do force them back o'th' Decks, And peice-meal all the lurking plot detects. depiction of William Parry standing behind Queen Elizabeth I holding a dagger in one hand with a cloak hung over the other arm Parry not able to Kill the Queen Pope's absolution a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of William Parry hanging from a gallows Deus Vindex Figure 9 The Jesuits vile Doctrines do Convince Parry, 'Tis Merit for to kill his Prince, The fatal Dagger he prepares with Art, And means to sheathe it in her Royal Heart. 〈◊〉 he Attempts, and is as oft put by, By the Majestic Terrors of her Eye; At last his Cursed Intentions he Confessed And So his welcomed a sit Tuburn Guest; depiction of Anthony Babington and eight other men Babington with his Complices Hi mihi sunt Comites quos ipsa pericula ducunt a flag, on which is a representation of one man being hanged from a gallows, another on a table being quartered with an axe, while five more stand bound in the background In qua quis peccat In eo punitur Figure 10. Here Babington and all his desperate Band, Ready prepared for Royal Murder stand, His Motto seems to glory in the Deed, These my Companions are whom dangers lead. Cowardly Traitors, so many Combine To Cut off one poor Ladies vital Twine; In vain,— Heaven's her Guard, and as for you; Behold, the Hangman gives you all your due. depiction of William Stafford and eight other men including a priest gathered around a table studying documents Stafford Clearing himself a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of the French ambassador Chateauneuf boarding a boat, with ships in the distance Malum Consillium consultori pessimum Figure 11. Nor was't with Spain alone, Great Betty's Strife; Now France attempts upon her precious Life; The Guise's cause th' Ambassador to Bribe Moody, and others, of the Roman Tribe, To Cut her off. To which they soon Consent, But watchful Heaven does that Gild prevent. Stafford doth ●● the Council All disclose, And Home w●●● shame perfidious Mounsieur goes. depiction of the Spanish Armada, or fleet of ships, in crescent formation passing along the English Channel between Calais in France and Tilbury in England, where ranks of armed soldiers await; an English ship, blown by a wind from heaven, is directed into the heart of the crescent the Invincible Armado I blow and scatter Calis Tilbury 88 a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of Noah's Ark Dextra Dei fecit Salutem Figure 12. Spain's proud Armado, whom the Pope did Bless, Attacques our Isle, Confident of success. But heavens just Blast doth Scatter all their force, They fly and quite round Scotland take their Course: So many taken, , and Sunk i'th' Main, Scarce one in Ten did get home Again; Thus England like Noah's Ark, amidst the Waves Indulgent providence from Danger saves. depiction of Rodrigo Lopez conversing with a priest or cardinal Quid dabitis Lopas compounding to poison the Queen a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of Rodrigo Lopez hanging from a gibbet outside a door Proditorum finis funis Figure 13. But now a private horrid Treason view Hatched by the Pope, the Devil, and a Jew; Lopez a Doctor must by Poison do What all their Plots have failed in hitherto: What will you give me then, the Judas Cries; Full fifty thousand Crowns, t' other replies. 'tis done— but hold, the wretch shall miss his hope, The Treasons known, and his Reward's the Rope. depiction of Hugh O'Neill kneeling in submission before Charles Blount, Baron Mountjoy, at his tent; in the background are ranks of armed soldiers Tyrones' false Submission afterwards rebelling a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of Hugh O'Neill running away with a scourge whip in his hand Conscientia mille testes Figure 14. The Great Tyrone that did so oft imbrue Ireland with Blood, and Popish Plots Renew: Here vanquished Swears, upon his bended Knee, To the Queen's Deputy fidelity. Yet breaks that vow, and loaded with the Gild Of perjuries and Blood which he had spilt. Being forced at last to fly his Native Land, Carries in's Breast a sting, a Scourge in's hand depiction of William Watson standing giving a blessing to ten kneeling men Watson Seducing Noblemen a flag, on which is a representation of a man kneeling at the execution block, with the executioner poised with his axe raised, as a third man inserts a letter of pardon between them; in the background kneel four other men Vide Clementiam Regis Pardon Figure 15. No Sooner James had blest the English Throne, But Traitorous Priests Conspire to pull him down. Watson the poisonous Maxims does Instill, And draws some Nobles to Join in the Ill: But Princes then appear the most divine, When they with unexpected Mercy Shine. Just as the Fatal Axe attempts the Stroke, Pardon steps in and does the Blow Revoke. depiction of Guy Fawkes standing outside Parliament with a covered lantern, but seen by the eye of heaven in a cloud The Powder Plot I see and smile Novemb the 5th a flag, on which is a representation of a bush or tree on fire Digitus Dei hic per ignem Figure 16. In this Cursed Powder-plot we plainly see The Quintessence of Romish Cruelty. King Lords and Commons at one Hellish Blast Had been destroyed, and half our Land laid waste, See Faux, with his dark Lantern, ready stands To Light the fatal Train with desperate hands, But Heavens Allseeing eye defeats their desire, And saves us as a Brand snatched from the fire; depiction of two hands holding up a heart to heaven over a table or altar Deo Liberatori QVIS SICUT TV DOMINE IN FORTIBUS Lift up hearts and hands and praise the Lord And now let us, with cheerful Hymns of praise, And Hearts inflamed with love an Altar raise Of Gratitude to God, who doth advance His outstretched Arm in our Deliverance, 'tis only He, that doth protect his Sheep, 'tis he alone doth this poor Island keep From Romish Wolves, which would us soon devour, If not Defended by his mighty power. 'tis he that doth our Church with freedom Crown, And beats the Popish Superstitions down. Under her feet, and may they never rise, Nor in vile Darkness Reinvolve our Eyes; Since Heaven whose mercies ever are most tender Hath both restored our Faith, and Faith's Defender. depiction of a ship approaching a shore with people on board and on land celebrating Deo Reduci Let us to both a strict Adherence pay, And for their preservation ever pray. Since thus Truth's happy Bark hath reached our shore O may it never, never Leaves us more. Sold by John Garret at his Shop, at the Exchange-Staires in Cornhill; where you may have choice of all Sorts of Large and Small Maps, Drawing Books, Copy books, and Pictures for Gentlewoman's works; and also very good originals of French and Dutch Prints.