Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth

24

Strype's Ecclesiastical Memorials.

25

Strype's Ecclesiastical Memorials.

26

Strype's Memorials.

27

Strype's Ecclesiastical Memorials.

28

History of English Poetry, vol. iii.

29

See Nichols's "Progresses," vol. i. p. 19.

30

The hint of "some honorable marriage" in the above letter, has been supposed to refer to the duke of Savoy; but if the date inscribed upon the copy which is found among the Harleian MSS. be correct (April 26th 1558), this could not well be; since the queen, early in the preceding year, had declined to interfere further in his behalf.

31

Bohun's "Character of Queen Elizabeth."

32

Naunton's "Fragmenta Regalia."

33

It is the Lord's doing, it is marvellous in our eyes.

34

I have chosen God for my helper.

35

"Fragmenta Regalia."

36

"Nugæ Antiquæ."

37

"Worthies" in Herts.