<P_201>

<font> Attorney Gen. </font> Yea , my Lord , you had three hundred Men
in Arms in your House ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.2)

why did you not dissolve them , being commanded upon your Allegiance
from the Queen to do it ? (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.3)

<font> Essex . </font> They hearing rumours of Men about my House
against them put them into such a Fear and Extasy , that it was not in
my power suddenly to dissolve them , or to quench their Passions ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.4)

and the rather , for that Sir <font> Walter Raleigh </font> desired Sir
<font> Ferdinando Gorges </font> to leave their Company , or else they
would all be lost ; so that they stood amazed , and knew not what to do
. (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.5)

<font> Southampton . </font> Mr. Attorney , you speak all this as if it
were as true as Gospel . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.6)

<font> Essex . </font> Good my Lord , let me intreat you to mark the
Circumstances : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.7)

Word was brought that Men were sent for into the Country , to take us
in our own Houses ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.8)

then we conceiving the thirsty Appetite of our private guard Enemies ,
took our selves to our Arms , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.9)

and were glad to stand upon our guard for our own Defence .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.10)

But as for the Lords of the Council that came to my House , we being
before advertised that we should be beset , thought it the securest way
for those of the Council to keep them there , not knowing what Mischief
would ensue . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.11)

<font> Attorney Gen. </font> My Lord , your Grace sees that this is
without Colour or Question ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.12)

for my Lord Chief Justice had proved it plain , that they would not
dissolve their Company that was up in Arms , being charged upon their
Allegiance so to do . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.13)

<font> Essex . </font> Good my Lord , know whether it were in my Lord
of <font> Southampton </font> 's power or in mine to withhold their
Purposes so suddenly : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.14)

For , not long before Sir <font> Walter Raleigh </font> had sent to my
House to have Sir <font> Ferdinando Gorges </font> come to him to
<font> Durham-House </font> ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.15)

and we fearing him to be a private Enemy , would not suffer Sir <font>
Ferdinando </font> to go thither , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.16)

but returned answer , that he would meet him on the Water upon equal
Terms : where Sir <font> Walter Raleigh </font> used the former
Speeches to Sir <font> Ferdinando Gorges </font> , wishing him to leave
our Company , or else he would be undone . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.17)

And whereas we are charged to have dealt with Papists , I assure your
Lordship , and it is most true , that Papists have been hired and
suborned to witness against me ; as by the means of one <font> Sudall
</font> , who was a Seminary Priest , and sent into <font> Ireland
</font> to deal with Sir <font> Christopher Blunt </font> , whom he
thought to be inward with me , to touch my Honour and Reputation .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.18)

Then <font> Bales </font> , the Scrivener in the <font> Old Baily
</font> , hath confessed under his hand to forge and counterfeit my
Hand in at least two Letters ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.19)

and these two honest Gentlemen can witness it .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.20)

<font> Attorney Gen. </font> Ay , by my troth this is true ,
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.21)

but it was by the Procurement of one of your own Men .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.22)

<font> Essex . </font> Thou swearest it , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.23)

but it is not on a Book ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.24)

that Man thou sayest I procured to do it , his name is <font> John
Daniel </font> , an arrant Thief , one that broke a Standard of mine ,
and stole a Casket of my Wife's , and many other things .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.25)

It is very probable that I should trust him so far , that had before
betrayed me , is it not ? (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.26)

But it is well known who set him at work to attempt against me so much
as he hath done , to procure my hand to be counterfeited ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.27)

and yet this Man , by your Judgment , must be a Practiser in such
Matters by my own Consent . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.28)

Well , Mr. <font> Attorney </font> , I thank God you are not my Judge
this Day , you are so uncharitable . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.29)

<font> Attorney Gen. </font> Well , my Lord , we shall prove you anon
what you are , which your Pride of Heart , and aspiring Mind , hath
brought you unto . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.30)

<font> Essex . </font> Ah ! Mr. <font> Attorney </font> , lay your Hand
upon your Heart , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.31)

and pray to God to forgive us both . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.32)

<font> Raleigh . </font> That Sir <font> Ferdinando Gorges </font> told
me upon the Water , that my Lord of <font> Essex . </font> had put
himself into a strong Guard at <font> Essex-House </font> , and this is
like to be the bloodiest day's work that ever was , wishing him to go
to Court with speed for prevention thereof : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.33)

Then Sir <font> Walter </font> wished Sir <font> Ferdinando Gorges
</font> to refuse their Company , else he would be undone .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.34)

To this Sir <font> Walter </font> was sworn . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.35)

<font> Essex . </font> Whatsoever Sir <font> Walter Raleigh </font>
hath said , differeth altogether from that which Sir <font> Ferdinando
Gorges </font> told us at <font> Essex-House </font> , upon his return
from the Water . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.36)

<font> Attorn. Gen. </font> Well , my Lord , what can you devise to say
for Sir <font> John Davis </font> , another of your Adherents , that
Papist ? (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.37)

for he hath confessed that he is a Papist and a Catholick , and drawn
in by Sir <font> Christopher Blount </font> , one of your chiefest
Counsel , and that he called for a Seminary Priest upon his Convertment
to absolve him . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.38)

<font> Essex . </font> If Sir <font> John Davis </font> were such a Man
, it $can $not {TEXT:cannot} be but strange to <P_202> me to hear it ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.39)

altho' I $can $not {TEXT:cannot} search into the Secrets of his Heart
to accuse him inwardly , yet I have seen him dutifully come to Prayers
, and to the Service of God in my own House with me ,
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.40)

and behaved himself very godlily ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.41)

and of this I can be witness . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.42)

And as for <font> Blunt </font> <paren> God is my Witness </paren> I
have been so far from Popery , as I have so earnestly dealt with him to
reform himself , insomuch that he hath told me , I have been very
passionate . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.43)

But whereas you say , we have committed Treason , first prove that true
. (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.44)

<font> Serjeant Yelvert. </font> Why , my Lord , if you deny the
raising the Power , why should so many Men come to your House that day
? (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.45)

<font> Southampton . </font> By your favour , Mr. Serjeant <font>
Yelverton </font> , a word , I hope ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.46)

for my coming thither , it was not strange news ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.47)

and when I came that same morning to <font> Essex-House </font> , I
protest I had not above ten or twelve men attending me , which was but
my usual Company , therefore far from purposing to raise a Tumult .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.48)

<font> Attorn. Gen. </font> Why , the reason of that was , for that you
thought all <font> London </font> would have risen with you ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.49)

but , good my Lord , I beseech your Grace to hear the Oath of Sir
<font> Ferdinando Gorges : </font> whose Evidence was read ,
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.50)

and himself there in person did justify the same .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.51)

<heading>

<font> Sir </font> Ferdinando Gorges <font> his Confession . </font>
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.53)

</heading>

He deposeth , That in <font> January </font> last the Earl of <font>
Essex </font> wrote to him a Letter , wherein he complained grievously
of his Misfortunes , and the miserable Estate he stood in , whereof he
purposed shortly to free himself , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.55)

and therefore prayed Sir <font> Ferdinando Gorges </font> to come up to
<font> London </font> to him : who coming accordingly , the Earl told
him how mightily he was crossed and discredited by his private Enemies
, which he could not endure ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.56)

for , saith he , I have Earls , Barons , and Gentlemen , that
participate in my discontented Humour , and will join with me ,
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.57)

and I desire your Help and Counsel therein . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.58)

One special Friend I have in the Court , whereby I have intelligence
from time to time : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.59)

And I hold our selves indifferently affected by the Citizens of <font>
London </font> , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.60)

and hope to have a good Party in <font> Wales </font> .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.61)

He confessed also , that they had two several Meetings at <font>
Drury-House </font> , to consult of these Matters ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.62)

and the Projects were , Whether it were better first to surprize the
Court , or to take the Tower of <font> London </font> , or to stir in
the City . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.63)

But most agreed , first to surprize the Court .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.64)

And then and there Sir <font> John Davis </font> took Pen , Ink , and
Paper , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.65)

and set down , That some should keep the Hall , some the Court-Gates ,
some the Guard-Chamber , and some the Presence-Chamber ; saying , many
of the Guard had been the Earl of <font> Essex </font> 's Servants ,
and were preferred to the Queen by him , and will be more indifferent
to deal with than others ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.66)

and so my Lord shall have a way thro' his own Guards to come to the
Privy-Chamber , and the Presence of the Queen .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.67)

And Sir <font> Ferdinando Gorges </font> said to the Earl of <font>
Essex </font> , Alas ! My Lord , what is so small a number of Men able
to do in so worthy an Action ? (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.68)

and so dissuaded the Earl from surprizing the Court ,
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.69)

and rather bade him submit himself to the Queen's Mercy , than proceed
any further . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.70)

And that the Earl of <font> Southampton </font> said at <font>
Essex-House </font> , Is it not three months since this Plot began ,
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.71)

and shall we resolve on nothing ? (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.72)

Then upon a sudden they all agreed , first to stir in <font> London
</font> , where they assured themselves of great Favour :
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.73)

And after the Council was lock'd up , this Deponent followed the Troops
into <font> London </font> ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.74)

and after some advice the Earl of <font> Essex </font> sent him back
again with a Token to deliver to the Lord Chief Justice only , by
colour of which Token he set at liberty the Lord Keeper and the rest .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.75)

Lastly , he confirmed , that he told Sir <font> Walter Raleigh </font>
first , upon the <font> Thames </font> , of my Lord of <font> Essex
</font> 's making his House a Guard , and putting his Friends into Arms
, as it is delivered by Sir <font> Walter Raleigh </font> .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.76)

<font> Queen's Counsel . </font> We desire , that the Examination of
Sir <font> Charles Davers </font> may be read ; <font> which being
produced , was then read to this effect : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.77)

<heading>

<font> Sir </font> Charles Davers's <font> Examination . </font>
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.79)

</heading>

He confesseth , That before <font> Christmas </font> last the Earl of
<font> Essex </font> entred into Consideration , how he might secure
himself to have access to the Queen's Presence without Resistance ; and
that the Resolution was agreeable to certain Articles written with the
Earl of <font> Essex </font> 's own Hand , and sent to the Earl of
<font> Southampton </font> to surpize the Court ; and that there were
divers Consultations about it , and the Points were these : First , to
take the <font> Tower </font> , for it would command <font> London
</font> , then to surprise the Court ; and after , the Court being
taken and possessed , to have assembled the rest of their Friends , and
to have presented themselves to the Queen : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.81)

and that being done , and the Guards secured , Sir <font> Christopher
Blount </font> should keep the outward Gates of the Court , Sir <font>
John Davis </font> the Hall and Water-gate , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.82)

Sir <font> Charles Davers </font> <paren> this Deponent </paren> should
keep the Presence and Guard-Chamber , and seize upon the Halberts and
Pensioners Battle-Axes . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.83)

The Intent was to surprize the Captain of the Guard at the Court , or
at his own House , and some others ; and then to surprize the Tower of
<font> London : </font> And that the Earl of <font> Essex </font>
resolved <paren> these things being accomplished </paren> immediately
to have called a Parliament to reform Disorders and private Grievances
. That this Deponent utterly disliked of these Courses ; and after the
Alarm was given at Court , he persuaded the Earl rather to flee into
<font> Wales </font> , or other parts beyond the Seas for his Security
, and avoiding the imminent Danger he was fallen into , than to trust
to the City . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.84)

And lastly , he protested , for his own part , what he had done in the
business , was merely for the Love he bore to the Earl of <font>
Southampton . </font> , and not for any Malice or private Discontent
otherwise . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.85)

When this was read , Mr. <font> Attorney General </font> produced the
Examination of Sir <font> John Davis </font> , which contained in
effect as follows : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.86)

<heading>

<font> Sir </font> John Davis's <font> Examination . </font>
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.88)

</heading>

He saith , That the Earl's Purpose was , to possess himself of the
Court , and to take the Tower of <font> London </font> ; and that they
had several <P_203> Meetings of Consultation , together with the Earl
of <font> Southampton </font> , Sir <font> Ferdinando Gorges , Jo.
Littleton </font> , Sir <font> Christopher Blount </font> , Sir <font>
Charles Davers </font> , and this Deponent . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.90)

And these Matters <paren> he confesseth </paren> the Earl of <font>
Essex </font> set down all with his own Hand , <font> viz. </font> Sir
<font> Christopher Blount </font> to keep the outward Gate of the Court
himself , this Deponent the Hall and Water-gate , and Sir <font>
Charles Davers </font> the Presence and Guard-Chamber ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.91)

then my Lord of <font> Essex </font> and his Forces would have come by
Land , and so have possessed the Presence of the Queen .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.92)

The question was asked the Earl of <font> Essex </font> <paren> as this
Deponent saith </paren> , How he would deal with Offenders , and such
as resisted him , after he should be possessed of these things ?
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.93)

He resolved them by way of Answer , That he meant to admit them all to
an honourable Trial . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.94)

Then was produced the Confession of Sir <font> Christopher Blount
</font> , which was as follows . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.95)

<heading>

<font> Sir </font> Christopher Blunt's <font> Examination . </font>
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.97)

</heading>

He confesseth that the Earl of <font> Essex </font> sent <font> Wiseman
</font> , about the of <font> January </font> , to visit his Wife with
Letters of Compliment , and to require him to come up unto him to
<font> London </font> , to settle his Estate according as he had
written unto him before some few days . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.99)

Being demanded to what End they went to the City , to join with such
strength as they hoped for there ; he confesseth , it was to secure the
Earl of <font> Essex </font> 's Life , against such Forces as should be
sent against him . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.100)

And being asked , What , against the Queen's Forces ? he answered ,
That must have been judged afterwards . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.101)

But being further asked , Whether he did advise to come unto the Court
over Night ? he saith , No ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.102)

for Sir <font> Ferdinando Gorges </font> did assure , that the Alarum
was taken of it at the Court , and the Guards doubled .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.103)

Being asked , Whether he thought any Prince could have endured to have
any Subject make the City his Mediator ? or , to gather force to speak
for him ? he saith , He is not read in stories of former times ; but he
doth not know , but that in former times Subjects have used Force for
their mediation . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.104)

Being asked , What should have been done by any of the Persons that
should have been removed from the Queen ? he answer'd , That he never
found my Lord disposed to shed Blood ; but that any that should have
been found , should have had indifferent Trial .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.105)

Being asked upon his Conscience , Whether the Earl of <font> Essex
</font> did not give him Comfort , that if he came to Authority , there
should be a Toleration for Religion ? he confesseth , he should have
been to blame to have denied it . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.106)

<font> Counsel . </font> There is another Examination of Sir <font>
Christopher Blount </font> 's ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.107)

I pray let that be read . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.108)

<heading>

<font> Sir </font> Christopher Blunt's <font> second Examination .
</font> (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.110)

</heading>

He saith , That four or five days before the Insurrection in <font>
London </font> , the Earl of <font> Essex </font> set down divers
Articles with his own Hand , with Petitions to the Earl of <font>
Southampton </font> , Sir <font> Charles Davers </font> , Sir <font>
John Davis </font> , Sir <font> Ferdinando Gorges , Jo. Littleton
</font> , and this Deponent ; which were to the effect before
remembered . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.112)

And further this Deponent remembereth , That the Earl of <font> Essex
</font> 's Purpose was <paren> after these things should be over-passed
and settled </paren> to alter the State of Government :
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.113)

And further this Deponent confesseth himself to be reconciled to the
Pope : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.114)

And moreover saith , that the Earl of <font> Essex </font> said , He
looked not that any should be troubled for Religion , and Liberty of
Conscience ; that he received Letters from the Earl of <font> Essex
</font> the of <font> January </font> , to come to <font> London
</font> , whereupon he came . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.115)

<heading>

<font> The Earl of </font> Rutland's <font> Examination . </font>
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.117)

</heading>

He saith , That being in <font> London </font> , with the Earl of
<font> Essex </font> , he heard him cry out in the Streets , <font>
England </font> is bought and sold to the <font> Spaniard : </font>
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.119)

and confesseth , when they had been possessed of <font> London </font>
, their Purpose was to have taken the Lord Keeper with them to the
Court , with the Earl of <font> Essex </font> 's Company ; and that the
Earl of <font> Southampton </font> and Sir <font> John Davis </font>
were in special Confederacy and Trust with the Earl of <font> Essex
</font> in these Causes . Lastly , That the Earl of <font> Essex
</font> said , he was sure of Sheriff <font> Smith : </font>
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.120)

and this Deponent specially noted , the Earl of <font> Southampton
</font> was very much discontented . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.121)

<heading>

<font> Lord </font> Cromwel's <font> Examination . </font>
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.123)

</heading>

He saith , He never heard of the Matter till the same Sunday-morning ,
when the Earl of <font> Essex </font> coming thro' <font> Fleet-street
</font> , where this Deponent lay , and being sent for by a Man of my
Lord's , he came into the Street to him ; where my Lord and divers of
his Followers took him by the Hand , and bade him welcome , praying him
to go along with him ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.125)

and the Earl of <font> Essex </font> cried , It is for the good of the
Queen , and of you all , my Masters . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.126)

First , he went to the Mayor's House , and then to Sheriff <font>
Smith's </font> House ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.127)

and being in <font> Grace-Church-Street </font> , and hearing of the
Proclamation , the Earl of <font> Essex </font> said , Where is the
Sheriff ? (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.128)

Let him bring Muskets and Pistols ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.129)

for I am credibly informed out of <font> Ireland </font> , that the
Kingdom of <font> England </font> is sold to the <font> Spaniard
</font> . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.130)

And so upon the Proclamation the Deponent left him and his Company .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.131)

<heading>

<font> Lord </font> Sandes's <font> Examination . </font>
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.133)

</heading>

He saith , He was sent for on Sunday-morning , the same day , by the
Earl of <font> Essex </font> ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.135)

and coming to <font> Essex-House </font> , he found then but a few
there : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.136)

but in a short time after , came the Earl of <font> Southampton </font>
with the rest . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.137)

This Deponent agreeth in divers other Circumstances with former
Examinations : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.138)

He confesseth , he went with the Earl into <font> London </font> , and
came back with him to <font> Ludgate </font> ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.139)

and there being repulsed , he heard my Lord of <font> Essex </font> cry
, Charge , charge ! and call for his Horse . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.140)

And he saith , that Sheriff <font> Smith </font> was as far in the
Matter as the best of them . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.141)

<font> Mr. Attorney . </font> Here Mr. <font> Attorney </font> urged ,
that there was a Combination ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.142)

and one <font> Pashell </font> affirm'd the burning of a black Purse by
the Earl of <font> Essex </font> , which my Lord confesseth ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.143)

but saith , that there was nothing in it , but a Key of an Iron-Chest ,
which he took out , and burnt a Paper in the same Purse , which did not
contain above five or six Lines of secret Matter : and , for that he
would not have so much as their Names drawn into question , which were
altogether ignorant of these Occurrents , did throw the Purse and Paper
into the Fire . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.144)

And also <font> Pashell </font> confesseth further , that when the Earl
of <font> Essex </font> came out of <font> London </font> to his House
, he told them , that he was beloved in the City .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.145)

<heading>

<font> Lord </font> Monteagle's <font> Examination . </font>
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.147)

</heading>

He saith , He had no Foreknowledge of these Matters ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.149)

but confesseth , <P_204> he followed the Earl of <font> Essex </font>
down <font> Fleet-street </font> , intending to go to the Mayor , and
so to his House in <font> Seething-Lane </font> .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.150)

And this Deponent being with the Earl of <font> Essex </font> in <font>
Grace-Church-Street </font> , confesseth he did hear the Earl <paren>
when the Lord <font> Burleigh </font> came with the Herald at Arms
</paren> command some of his Followers to bid the Herald stay ,
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.151)

for he would not hear him abuse the Queen's Name .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.152)

He saith also , he went back with the Earl to <font> Ludgate </font> ,
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.153)

and they were repulsed . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.154)

<font> Mr. Attorney </font> . Now , my Lord , I beseech your Grace ,
and you , my Lords , that be the Peers , let the due Consideration of
these several Examinations and Depositions enter into your Hearts ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.155)

and do but note , they have all agreed and jumped together in each
particular point , notwithstanding they were all severally examined :
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.156)

but I must needs think it the just Judgment of God , in his mere Mercy
towards our Sovereign , to have the Truth so marvellously reveal'd ;
coming from them of their own accords , without Rack or Torture to any
of them . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.157)

<font> Essex . </font> Mr. <font> Attorney </font> , I answer , then ,
this for that point ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.158)

The self-same Fear , and the self-same Examiner , may make these
several Examinations agree all in one , were they never so far distant
; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.159)

but , good my Lord , let me intreat your Lordship to consider who they
be that testify this against me : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.160)

My Lord , they are Men within the Danger of the Law , and such as speak
with a desire to live ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.161)

but I think they have much to answer for between God and their Souls
and me . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.162)

I see they charge me with the surprizing of the <font> Tower </font> ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.163)

but upon what ground do they speak ? (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.164)

They had only some particular Notes of my Friends Names ,
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.165)

but ever very scornfully dashed at me ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.166)

for when my Friends persuaded me to any course , this was my purpose ,
to have come with eight or nine honourable Persons , who had just Cause
of Discontentment <paren> tho' not equal with mine </paren> unto her
Majesty , and so by Petition , prostrating our selves at her Majesty's
feet , to have put our selves unto her Mercy .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.167)

And the Effect of our Desires should have been , that she would have
been pleased to have sever'd some from her Majesty , who , by reason of
their Potency with her , abused her Majesty's Ears with false
Informations ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.168)

and they were <font> Cobham , Cecil </font> , and <font> Raleigh :
</font> (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.169)

For we {COM:sic} thought my Lord <font> Cobham </font> carried himself
in such factious and dangerous Courses , as he told her Majesty many
Untruths ; which was a principal Cause <paren> as I think </paren> of
withdrawing her Favour from us . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.170)

And to that intent , to remove such from her Highness <paren> I confess
</paren> was the only desire we had to present our selves in all
Humility before her Majesty , but without any purpose of Hurt to her
Highness : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.171)

for , I protest before God , I do carry as reverent and loyal Duty to
her Majesty , as any Man in the World . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.172)

But now , my Lord , seeing that I have heard the Testimony of Sir
<font> Ferdinando Gorges </font> , and himself here in Court to testify
it , I will say no more , but that if it please her Majesty to be
merciful unto him , I will be glad , and pray for it ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.173)

yet whatsoever he hath said , let my Life and his Dealing testify the
Truth : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.174)

and , Sir <font> Ferdinando </font> , speak nothing to touch thy self ,
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.175)

and speak what thou wilt to me ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.176)

for I see thou desirest to live , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.177)

yet speak like a Man . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.178)

<font> Lord Admiral . </font> I desire , for the better Satisfaction of
my self and Fellow-Peers , that <font> Gorges </font> might unfold
openly what other Secrets have passed between him and my Lord of <font>
Essex </font> , touching the State . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.179)

<font> Essex . </font> Ah ! my Lord Admiral , assure your self , in
faith , no Treason : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.180)

But yet , I pray thee , good Sir <font> Ferdinando </font> , speak
openly whatsoever thou dost remember ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.181)

and with all my heart I desire thee to speak freely .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.182)

<font> Gorges . </font> All that I can remember , I have deliver'd in
my Examination ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.183)

and further , I $can $not {TEXT:cannot} say .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.184)

<font> Essex . </font> Yes , <font> Ferdinando </font> , if ever you
knew any other Matter , which contained any Thought of Treason or
Disloyalty , speak it ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.185)

for they are things not to be forgotten . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.186)

<font> Southampton . </font> Good Sir <font> Ferdinando </font> ,
satisfy the Court what was intended among all our Conferences ,
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.187)

and Talk of our Enemies , and Discontentments , and Consultations , and
what was our best Course for our Defence against them .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.188)

<font> Gorges . </font> Some delivered their Minds one way , some
another ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.189)

but , by the Oath I have taken , I did never know or hear any Thought
or Purpose of Hurt or Disloyalty intended to her Majesty's Person by my
Lord of <font> Essex . </font> (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.190)

<font> Lord Admiral . </font> I desire to know , for the better
Satisfaction of my Conscience , whether my Lord of <font> Essex </font>
did at any time deliver out any Articles in writing under his hand ,
therein laying open the Projects of his Purpose for surprizing the
Court and <font> Tower </font> . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.191)

<font> Southampton . </font> It was a foolish Action , I must needs
confess , the going thro' the Town , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.192)

and that was suddenly passed over : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.193)

But my Lord's purpose to have Men planted at the Court , was in regard
he feared hindrance by private Enemies , that would have stopped his
Passage to the Queen ; which , I protest , he intended to no other end
, but to prostrate himself at her Majesty's feet , and submit to her
Mercy , as ye have formerly heard . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.194)

<font> Cobham . </font> My Lord of <font> Essex </font> <paren> quoth
the Lord <font> Cobham </font> , standing up </paren> , let me know , I
intreat you , why you lay such Imputations upon me , as you have
deliver'd . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.195)

<font> Essex . </font> My Lord , I have forgiven all the World ,
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.196)

and therefore you shall not need to insist upon these Circumstances ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.197)

for I lay not my Cause upon aught that shall do your Lordship any harm
for my sake : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.198)

For , I protest , my Heart bears you no Malice ,
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.199)

but what I spake was freely , and in God's presence , hoping her
Majesty would have heard us , and our Complaints being true .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.200)

And I do further assure your Lordship , that I never spake it out of
fear of Death , or desire of Life . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.201)

<font> Bacon . </font> My Lord , may it please your Grace , whatsoever
my Lord of <font> Essex </font> hath here denied , in my conceit it
seemeth to be small . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.202)

I speak not to any ordinary Jury , but to prudent , grave and wise
Peers : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.203)

And this I must needs say , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.204)

It is evident that you , my Lord of <font> Essex </font> , had planted
a Pretence in your Hearts against the Government ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.205)

and now , under colour of excuse , you must lay the Cause upon
particular Enemies . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.206)

You put me in remembrance of one <font> Pisistratus </font> , that was
come into a City , and doting upon the Affections of the Citizens unto
him <paren> he having a purpose to procure the Subversion of a Kingdom
, and wanting Aid for the accomplishing his Humour </paren> thought it
the surest means for the winning of the Hearts of the Citizens unto him
, (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.207)

and so in that hope he entered the City , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.208)

and cut his Body over-thwart , to the end they might conjecture he had
been in danger : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.209)

and so by this means held the same Conceit as you and your Complices
did ; entering the City of <font> London </font> , persuading your
selves , if they had undertaken your Cause , all would have gone well
on your side . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.210)

And now , my Lord , all you have said , or can say , in answer to these
Matters , are but Shadows ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.211)

and <P_205> therefore , $me $thinks {TEXT:methinks} , it were your best
course to confess , and not to justify . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.212)

<font> Essex . </font> May it please your Lordship , I must produce Mr.
<font> Bacon </font> for a Witness ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.213)

for when the Course of private Persecution was in hand , and most
assail'd me , then Mr. <font> Bacon </font> was the Man that proffer'd
me Means to the Queen , and drew a Letter in my name , and in his
Brother Sir <font> Nicholas Bacon </font> 's name ; which Letter he
purposed to shew the Queen , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.214)

and <font> Gosnal </font> was the Man that brought them unto me :
wherein I did see Mr. <font> Bacon </font> 's Hand pleaded as orderly ,
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.215)

and appointed them out that were my Enemies , as directly as might be .
Which Letters I know Mr. Secretary <font> Cecil </font> hath seen ,
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.216)

and by him it will appear what Conceit he held of me , and no otherwise
than he here coloureth and pleadeth the contrary .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.217)

<font> Bacon . </font> My Lord , I spent more hours to make you a good
Subject , than upon any Man in the World besides ,
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.218)

but since you have stirred up this Point , my Lord , I dare Warrant you
this Letter will not blush : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.219)

for I did but perform the Part of an honest Man ,
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.220)

and ever laboured to have done you good , if it might have been , and
to no other end ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.221)

for what I intended for your Good , was wished from the Heart , without
Touch of any Man's Honour . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.222)

<font> Essex . </font> Well , my Lord , I do here protest before the
living God , that an honourable , grave , and wise Counsellor hath
lamented and grieved at the Courses he hath seen taken , and therewith
hath wished himself often dead ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.223)

and this I speak upon credible and honourable Information :
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.224)

But I can prove thus much from Sir <font> Robert Cecil </font> 's own
Mouth ; that he , speaking to one of his Fellow-Counsellors , should
say , that none in the World but the Infanta of <font> Spain </font>
had Right to the Crown of <font> England . </font>
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.225)

Here Sir <font> Robert Cecil </font> stepped forth into the Court
<paren> having kept himself private till then </paren>
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.226)

and humbly desired leave to speak to <font> Essex . </font>
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.227)

Sir <font> R. Cecil . </font> The Difference between you and me is
great ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.228)

for I speak in the Person of an honest Man , and you , my Lord , in the
Person of a Traitor : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.229)

so well I know , you have Wit at will . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.230)

The Preheminence hath been yours , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.231)

but I have Innocence , Truth of Conscience , and Honesty , to defend me
against the Scandal of slanderous Tongues , and aspiring Hearts ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.232)

and I protest before God , I have loved your Person , and justified
your Virtues : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.233)

and I appeal to God and the Queen , that I told her Majesty , your
Afflictions would make you a fit Servant for her .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.234)

And had I not seen your ambitious Affections inclined to Usurpation , I
could have gone on my Knees to her Majesty to have done you good ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.235)

but you have a Sheep's Garment in show , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.236)

and in appearance are humble and religious ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.237)

but God be thanked , we know you : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.238)

for indeed your Religion appears by <font> Blunt , Davis </font> and
<font> Tresham </font> , your chiefest Counsellors for the present :
and by promising Liberty of Conscience hereafter .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.239)

I stand for Loyalty , which I never lost ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.240)

you stand for Treachery , wherewith your Heart is possess'd :
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.241)

and you charge me with high things , wherein I defy you to the
vttermost . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.242)

You , my good Lords , Counsellors of State , have had many Conferences
, (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.243)

and I do confess I have said the King of <font> Scots </font> is a
Competitor , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.244)

and you I have said are a Competitor : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.245)

you would depose the Queen , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.246)

you would be King of <font> England </font> , and call a Parliament .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.247)

Ah , my Lord , were it but your own Case , the Loss had been the less ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.248)

but you have drawn a number of noble Persons and Gentlemen of Birth and
Quality into your Net of Rebellion , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.249)

and their Bloods will cry vengeance against you .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.250)

For my part , I vow to God , I wish my Soul was in Heaven , and my Body
at rest , so this had never been . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.251)

<font> Essex . </font> Ah , Mr. Secretary , I thank God for my Humbling
; that you , in the Ruff of your Bravery , came to make your Oration
against me here this day . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.252)

<font> Cecil . </font> My Lord , I humbly thank God that you did not
take me for a fit Companion for you and your Humours ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.253)

for if you had , you would have drawn me to betray my Sovereign , as
you have done : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.254)

but I would have you name the Counsellor you speak of ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.255)

name him , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.256)

name him , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.257)

name him if you dare , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.258)

if you dare , I defy you ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.259)

name him if you dare . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.260)

<font> Essex . </font> Here stands an honourable Person <paren> meaning
the Earl of <font> Southampton </font> </paren> that knows I speak no
Fables ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.261)

he heard it as well as I . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.262)

<font> Cecil . </font> Then , my Lord of <font> Southampton </font> , I
adjure you by the Duty you owe to God , Loyalty and Allegiance you owe
to your Sovereign , by all Tokens of true Christianity , and by the
antient Friendship and Acquaintance once between us , that you name the
Counsellor . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.263)

<font> Southampt. </font> Mr. Secretary , if you will needs have me
name the Counsellor , it was Mr. Comptroller .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.264)

Whereupon the Secretary falling down upon his Knees , said , I thank
God for this day ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.265)

and upon his knee desired the Lord High Steward , that a Gentleman of
the Privy-Chamber <paren> or one that might have access to the Queen
</paren> might go , and humbly intreat her Highness to command Mr.
Comptroller to come before his Grace . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.266)

Hereupon the Lord High Steward calling Mr. <font> Knevet </font>
<paren> a Gentleman of her Majesty's Privy-Chamber </paren> said unto
him , Go , Mr. <font> Knevet </font> , unto her Majesty ,
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.267)

and let her understand Mr. Secretary's Demand .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.268)

<font> Cecil . </font> Mr. <font> Knevet </font> , you shall have free
access unto her Majesty ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.269)

tell her , that I vow before the God of Heaven , that if she refuse to
send Mr. Comptroller , whereby I may clear my self of these open
Scandals , I will rather die at her foot , <paren> as her Subject and
Vassal </paren> than live to do her any more Service in this honourable
degree , wherein her Highness employs me . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.270)

And withal , let me adjure you , Mr. <font> Knevet </font> , that you
do not acquaint Mr. Comptroller with the Cause why you come for him .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.271)

Mr. <font> Knevet </font> went , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.272)

and not long after return'd with Mr. Comptroller , to whom the Lord
High Steward repeated the Cause why he was sent for ,
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.273)

and desir'd him to satisfy the Lords , whether Mr. Secretary did use
any such Speech in his Hearing , or to his Knowledge .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.274)

<font> Mr. Comptroller . </font> I remember that once in Mr.
Secretary's Company , there was a Book read , that treated of such
matters ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.275)

but I never did hear Mr. Secretary use any such words , or to that
effect . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.276)

Whereupon Mr. Secretary thanked God , that tho' the Earl stood there as
a Traitor , yet he was found an honest Man , and a faithful Subject :
withal saying , I beseech God to forgive you for this open wrong done
unto me , as I do openly pronounce I forgive you from the bottom of my
Heart . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.277)

<font> Essex . </font> And I , Mr. Secretary , do clearly and freely
forgive you with all my Soul ; because I mean to die in Charity .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.278)

<font> Bacon . </font> My Lord , you may now perceive that my Lord of
<font> Essex </font> went about to procure matter , and to give over on
the instant . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.279)

<P_206>

<font> South. </font> Well , I beseech your Lordship , let me satisfy
your Lordship and the rest thus much , that for my own part , I did
never know the Laws . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.281)

Now , to shew the Causes that made me adventure so far as I did :
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.282)

The first occasion that made me adventure into these Courses , was the
Affinity betwixt my Lord of <font> Essex </font> and me , I being of
his Blood , and marrying his Kinswoman ; so that for his sake I should
have hazarded my Life : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.283)

But what I have by my forwardness offended in Act , I am altogether
ignorant , but in Thought I am assured never .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.284)

And if thro' my ignorance in the Law I have offended , yet I humbly
submit my self to her Majesty , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.285)

and from the bottom of my Heart do beg her gracious Pardon , if it
please her : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.286)

and I hope that neither your Lordship nor any of the Peers will hold
any of the former Resolutions spoken of by these Orators for any
certainty , which depends no otherwise than one upon another .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.287)

For if any foolish Speeches have passed , I protest , as I shall be
saved , that they were never purposed by me , nor understood to be so
purposed by me , to the hurt of her Majesty's Person .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.288)

<font> Essex . </font> I beseech your Lordship to understand me , and
assure your self , that what I now speak , is not with any desire
<paren> I protest </paren> to spare one drop of my Blood ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.289)

and because some Honourable Persons are interested in the Cause , I
would <paren> under favour </paren> signify , because the Point hath
been so much urged by Mr. <font> Attorney </font> , that at our being
in <font> London </font> when we were past <font> Pauls </font> , word
was brought me , that the Chain was drawn at <font> Ludgate </font> ,
and that my Lord of <font> Cumberland </font> was there : which when I
heard , I was right glad ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.290)

for if there had been cause , I would have been glad to put my self
into so honourable a Person's hands as his : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.291)

but it was a false Report , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.292)

for my Lord was not then come thither . After which I sent to Sheriff
<font> Smith </font> 's House , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.293)

and after my coming thither , I sent the Sheriff and Mr. Alderman
<font> Watts </font> to my Lord Mayor , desiring him to come to us ; if
he would not , to send four of his Aldermen to see if we demeaned our
selves loyally , with intent to put our selves into their Hands to use
us as they would , or to put us into any Prison ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.294)

yet in regard of our private Enemies , and the fear of their Treachery
, we desired them to shut their Gates : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.295)

and this was the end for which we went into the City .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.296)

<font> Attor. </font> My Lord , if you had no other Purpose , why did
you go into <font> Grace-Church-Street </font> and <font>
Fen-Church-Street </font> , crying out all the way you went , <font>
England </font> is bought and sold to the <font> Spaniard ! </font>
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.297)

<font> Southamp. </font> Mr. <font> Attorney </font> , I protest
<paren> as I hope to have Mercy in Heaven </paren> I never heard my
Lord speak any such Word , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.298)

neither did I hear of the Proclamation you speak of , made by my Lord
<font> Burleigh </font> and the Herald at Arms ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.299)

neither did I see them : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.300)

and I deny <paren> my Soul and Conscience bearing me Witness </paren>
that I ever knew of any Intent and Meaning , or did ever mean or intend
any Treason , Rebellion , or other Action against my Sovereign or the
State ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.301)

but only what I did , was to assist my Lord of <font> Essex </font> in
his private Quarrel ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.302)

and therefore , Mr. <font> Attorney </font> , you have urged the matter
very far , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.303)

and you wrong me therein , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.304)

my Blood be upon your Head . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.305)

As for my Lord of <font> Rutland </font> , whereas he inferreth against
me to be a persuader and inviter of my Lord of <font> Essex </font> to
these Actions , he wrongeth me exceedingly ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.306)

for he was never the Man that saw me once discontented ,
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.307)

and therefore had small ground or reason so to say .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.308)

And you , Mr. <font> Attorney </font> , whereas you charge me for a
Papist , I protest most unfeignedly , I was never conversant with any
of that sort ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.309)

I only knew one <font> White </font> , a Priest , that went up and down
the Town , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.310)

yet did I never converse with him in all my Life .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.311)

<font> Essex . </font> My Lord , and you that be our Peers , I beseech
you give me hearing thus far ; not that I will speak it for the
safeguard of my Life , but with this my desire ,
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.312)

I charge the Souls of all them that be our Censurers or Triers :
because out of a Form and Custom of speaking , these Orators would make
them more odious that come to the Bar , that I may not be thought to
have done this upon Revenge : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.313)

for within these few days I purposed to have received the Communion ,
to be a Testimony that I was far from bearing of Malice to any , not so
much as {I_would_bear} to my private Enemies .
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.314)

But the falling out between the Earl of <font> Southampton </font> and
the Lord <font> Grey </font> , happening on a <font> Sunday </font> ,
hindered my Intent ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.315)

for so soon as I knew of it , I found my Affections to stir on it
exceedingly : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.316)

yet I have since that time laboured , and by my Prayers to God
earnestly desired , that I might be armed with Patience to endure all
Afflictions . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.317)

And here I protest before the ever-living God , as he may have Mercy on
me , That my Conscience is clear from any disloyal Thought or Harm to
her Majesty ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.318)

and my desire ever hath been to be free from Bloodshed , as Mr. <font>
Dove </font> can witness . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.319)

But if in all my Thoughts and Purposes I did not ever desire the good
Estate of my Sovereign and Country , as of my own Soul ; I beseech the
Lord then shew some Mark upon me and my Soul in this place , for a just
Vengeance of my Untruths to all the World . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.320)

And God , which knoweth the Secrets of all Hearts , knoweth that I
never sought the Crown of <font> England </font> , nor ever wished to a
higher degree than a Subject . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.321)

I greatly endeavoured to have brought my Conscience to peace , only by
seeking to secure my Access to the Presence of the Queen , that I might
speedily have unfolded my Griefs unto her Majesty against my private
Enemies ; but not to have shed one drop of their Blood :
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.322)

And this , my Lord , I speak , to the end I might put off all
imputation of being an Hypocrite , or an Atheist ;
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.323)

for I was never Papist , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.324)

neither did I ever favour any Sectary <paren> as my Lord of <font>
Canterbury </font> knoweth , and can testify </paren> :
(ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.325)

for my Religion , it is sound , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.326)

and as I live , I mean to die in it . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.327)

