Attorney Gen. 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) Essex . 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 Walter Raleigh desired Sir Ferdinando Gorges 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) Southampton . Mr. Attorney , you speak all this as if it were as true as Gospel . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.6) Essex . 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) Attorney Gen. 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) Essex . Good my Lord , know whether it were in my Lord of Southampton 's power or in mine to withhold their Purposes so suddenly : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.14) For , not long before Sir Walter Raleigh had sent to my House to have Sir Ferdinando Gorges come to him to Durham-House ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.15) and we fearing him to be a private Enemy , would not suffer Sir Ferdinando to go thither , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.16) but returned answer , that he would meet him on the Water upon equal Terms : where Sir Walter Raleigh used the former Speeches to Sir Ferdinando Gorges , 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 Sudall , who was a Seminary Priest , and sent into Ireland to deal with Sir Christopher Blunt , whom he thought to be inward with me , to touch my Honour and Reputation . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.18) Then Bales , the Scrivener in the Old Baily , 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) Attorney Gen. 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) Essex . 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 John Daniel , 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. Attorney , I thank God you are not my Judge this Day , you are so uncharitable . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.29) Attorney Gen. 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) Essex . Ah ! Mr. Attorney , lay your Hand upon your Heart , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.31) and pray to God to forgive us both . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.32) Raleigh . That Sir Ferdinando Gorges told me upon the Water , that my Lord of Essex . had put himself into a strong Guard at Essex-House , 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 Walter wished Sir Ferdinando Gorges to refuse their Company , else he would be undone . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.34) To this Sir Walter was sworn . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.35) Essex . Whatsoever Sir Walter Raleigh hath said , differeth altogether from that which Sir Ferdinando Gorges told us at Essex-House , upon his return from the Water . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.36) Attorn. Gen. Well , my Lord , what can you devise to say for Sir John Davis , 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 Christopher Blount , one of your chiefest Counsel , and that he called for a Seminary Priest upon his Convertment to absolve him . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,201.38) Essex . If Sir John Davis were such a Man , it $can $not {TEXT:cannot} be but strange to 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 Blunt God is my Witness 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) Serjeant Yelvert. 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) Southampton . By your favour , Mr. Serjeant Yelverton , 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 Essex-House , 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) Attorn. Gen. Why , the reason of that was , for that you thought all London would have risen with you ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.49) but , good my Lord , I beseech your Grace to hear the Oath of Sir Ferdinando Gorges : whose Evidence was read , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.50) and himself there in person did justify the same . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.51) Sir Ferdinando Gorges his Confession . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.53) He deposeth , That in January last the Earl of Essex 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 Ferdinando Gorges to come up to London 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 London , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.60) and hope to have a good Party in Wales . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.61) He confessed also , that they had two several Meetings at Drury-House , 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 London , 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 John Davis 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 Essex '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 Ferdinando Gorges said to the Earl of Essex , 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 Southampton said at Essex-House , 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 London , 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 London ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.74) and after some advice the Earl of Essex 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 Walter Raleigh first , upon the Thames , of my Lord of Essex 's making his House a Guard , and putting his Friends into Arms , as it is delivered by Sir Walter Raleigh . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.76) Queen's Counsel . We desire , that the Examination of Sir Charles Davers may be read ; which being produced , was then read to this effect : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.77) Sir Charles Davers's Examination . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.79) He confesseth , That before Christmas last the Earl of Essex 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 Essex 's own Hand , and sent to the Earl of Southampton to surpize the Court ; and that there were divers Consultations about it , and the Points were these : First , to take the Tower , for it would command London , 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 Christopher Blount should keep the outward Gates of the Court , Sir John Davis the Hall and Water-gate , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.82) Sir Charles Davers this Deponent 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 London : And that the Earl of Essex resolved these things being accomplished 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 Wales , 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 Southampton . , and not for any Malice or private Discontent otherwise . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.85) When this was read , Mr. Attorney General produced the Examination of Sir John Davis , which contained in effect as follows : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.86) Sir John Davis's Examination . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,202.88) He saith , That the Earl's Purpose was , to possess himself of the Court , and to take the Tower of London ; and that they had several Meetings of Consultation , together with the Earl of Southampton , Sir Ferdinando Gorges , Jo. Littleton , Sir Christopher Blount , Sir Charles Davers , and this Deponent . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.90) And these Matters he confesseth the Earl of Essex set down all with his own Hand , viz. Sir Christopher Blount to keep the outward Gate of the Court himself , this Deponent the Hall and Water-gate , and Sir Charles Davers the Presence and Guard-Chamber ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.91) then my Lord of Essex 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 Essex as this Deponent saith , 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 Christopher Blount , which was as follows . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.95) Sir Christopher Blunt's Examination . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.97) He confesseth that the Earl of Essex sent Wiseman , about the of January , to visit his Wife with Letters of Compliment , and to require him to come up unto him to London , 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 Essex '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 Ferdinando Gorges 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 Essex 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) Counsel . There is another Examination of Sir Christopher Blount 's ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.107) I pray let that be read . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.108) Sir Christopher Blunt's second Examination . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.110) He saith , That four or five days before the Insurrection in London , the Earl of Essex set down divers Articles with his own Hand , with Petitions to the Earl of Southampton , Sir Charles Davers , Sir John Davis , Sir Ferdinando Gorges , Jo. Littleton , and this Deponent ; which were to the effect before remembered . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.112) And further this Deponent remembereth , That the Earl of Essex 's Purpose was after these things should be over-passed and settled 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 Essex said , He looked not that any should be troubled for Religion , and Liberty of Conscience ; that he received Letters from the Earl of Essex the of January , to come to London , whereupon he came . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.115) The Earl of Rutland's Examination . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.117) He saith , That being in London , with the Earl of Essex , he heard him cry out in the Streets , England is bought and sold to the Spaniard : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.119) and confesseth , when they had been possessed of London , their Purpose was to have taken the Lord Keeper with them to the Court , with the Earl of Essex 's Company ; and that the Earl of Southampton and Sir John Davis were in special Confederacy and Trust with the Earl of Essex in these Causes . Lastly , That the Earl of Essex said , he was sure of Sheriff Smith : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.120) and this Deponent specially noted , the Earl of Southampton was very much discontented . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.121) Lord Cromwel's Examination . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.123) He saith , He never heard of the Matter till the same Sunday-morning , when the Earl of Essex coming thro' Fleet-street , 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 Essex 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 Smith's House ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.127) and being in Grace-Church-Street , and hearing of the Proclamation , the Earl of Essex 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 Ireland , that the Kingdom of England is sold to the Spaniard . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.130) And so upon the Proclamation the Deponent left him and his Company . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.131) Lord Sandes's Examination . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.133) He saith , He was sent for on Sunday-morning , the same day , by the Earl of Essex ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.135) and coming to Essex-House , he found then but a few there : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.136) but in a short time after , came the Earl of Southampton 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 London , and came back with him to Ludgate ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.139) and there being repulsed , he heard my Lord of Essex cry , Charge , charge ! and call for his Horse . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.140) And he saith , that Sheriff Smith was as far in the Matter as the best of them . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.141) Mr. Attorney . Here Mr. Attorney urged , that there was a Combination ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.142) and one Pashell affirm'd the burning of a black Purse by the Earl of Essex , 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 Pashell confesseth further , that when the Earl of Essex came out of London to his House , he told them , that he was beloved in the City . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.145) Lord Monteagle's Examination . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.147) He saith , He had no Foreknowledge of these Matters ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,203.149) but confesseth , he followed the Earl of Essex down Fleet-street , intending to go to the Mayor , and so to his House in Seething-Lane . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.150) And this Deponent being with the Earl of Essex in Grace-Church-Street , confesseth he did hear the Earl when the Lord Burleigh came with the Herald at Arms 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 Ludgate , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.153) and they were repulsed . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.154) Mr. Attorney . 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) Essex . Mr. Attorney , 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 Tower ; (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 tho' not equal with mine 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 Cobham , Cecil , and Raleigh : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.169) For we {COM:sic} thought my Lord Cobham carried himself in such factious and dangerous Courses , as he told her Majesty many Untruths ; which was a principal Cause as I think of withdrawing her Favour from us . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.170) And to that intent , to remove such from her Highness I confess 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 Ferdinando Gorges , 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 Ferdinando , 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) Lord Admiral . I desire , for the better Satisfaction of my self and Fellow-Peers , that Gorges might unfold openly what other Secrets have passed between him and my Lord of Essex , touching the State . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.179) Essex . Ah ! my Lord Admiral , assure your self , in faith , no Treason : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.180) But yet , I pray thee , good Sir Ferdinando , 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) Gorges . 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) Essex . Yes , Ferdinando , 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) Southampton . Good Sir Ferdinando , 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) Gorges . 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 Essex . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.190) Lord Admiral . I desire to know , for the better Satisfaction of my Conscience , whether my Lord of Essex 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 Tower . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.191) Southampton . 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) Cobham . My Lord of Essex quoth the Lord Cobham , standing up , let me know , I intreat you , why you lay such Imputations upon me , as you have deliver'd . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,204.195) Essex . 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) Bacon . My Lord , may it please your Grace , whatsoever my Lord of Essex 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 Essex , 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 Pisistratus , that was come into a City , and doting upon the Affections of the Citizens unto him he having a purpose to procure the Subversion of a Kingdom , and wanting Aid for the accomplishing his Humour 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 London , 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 therefore , $me $thinks {TEXT:methinks} , it were your best course to confess , and not to justify . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.212) Essex . May it please your Lordship , I must produce Mr. Bacon 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. Bacon was the Man that proffer'd me Means to the Queen , and drew a Letter in my name , and in his Brother Sir Nicholas Bacon 's name ; which Letter he purposed to shew the Queen , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.214) and Gosnal was the Man that brought them unto me : wherein I did see Mr. Bacon '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 Cecil 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) Bacon . 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) Essex . 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 Robert Cecil 's own Mouth ; that he , speaking to one of his Fellow-Counsellors , should say , that none in the World but the Infanta of Spain had Right to the Crown of England . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.225) Here Sir Robert Cecil stepped forth into the Court having kept himself private till then (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.226) and humbly desired leave to speak to Essex . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.227) Sir R. Cecil . 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 Blunt , Davis and Tresham , 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 Scots 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 England , 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) Essex . 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) Cecil . 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) Essex . Here stands an honourable Person meaning the Earl of Southampton that knows I speak no Fables ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.261) he heard it as well as I . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.262) Cecil . Then , my Lord of Southampton , 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) Southampt. 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 or one that might have access to the Queen 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. Knevet a Gentleman of her Majesty's Privy-Chamber said unto him , Go , Mr. Knevet , unto her Majesty , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.267) and let her understand Mr. Secretary's Demand . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.268) Cecil . Mr. Knevet , 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 , as her Subject and Vassal 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. Knevet , that you do not acquaint Mr. Comptroller with the Cause why you come for him . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.271) Mr. Knevet 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) Mr. Comptroller . 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) Essex . 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) Bacon . My Lord , you may now perceive that my Lord of Essex went about to procure matter , and to give over on the instant . (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,205.279) South. 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 Essex 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) Essex . I beseech your Lordship to understand me , and assure your self , that what I now speak , is not with any desire I protest to spare one drop of my Blood ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.289) and because some Honourable Persons are interested in the Cause , I would under favour signify , because the Point hath been so much urged by Mr. Attorney , that at our being in London when we were past Pauls , word was brought me , that the Chain was drawn at Ludgate , and that my Lord of Cumberland 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 Smith 's House , (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.293) and after my coming thither , I sent the Sheriff and Mr. Alderman Watts 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) Attor. My Lord , if you had no other Purpose , why did you go into Grace-Church-Street and Fen-Church-Street , crying out all the way you went , England is bought and sold to the Spaniard ! (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.297) Southamp. Mr. Attorney , I protest as I hope to have Mercy in Heaven 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 Burleigh and the Herald at Arms ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.299) neither did I see them : (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.300) and I deny my Soul and Conscience bearing me Witness 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 Essex in his private Quarrel ; (ESSEXSTATE-E2-P2,206.302) and therefore , Mr. Attorney , 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 Rutland , whereas he inferreth against me to be a persuader and inviter of my Lord of Essex 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. Attorney , 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 White , 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) Essex . 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 Southampton and the Lord Grey , happening on a Sunday , 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. Dove 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 England , 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 as my Lord of Canterbury knoweth , and can testify : (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)