QUEEN MARY

By gods assistance and the power of heaven, We are instated in our brother's throne, And all those powers, that wared against our right, By help of heaven and your friendly aid, Disper'stand fled, here may we fit secure, Our hearts is joyful Lords, our peace is pure. Oh master Dodds we are indebted to you for your love, You stood us in great stead even in our ebb Of fortune, when our Hope's were near declined, And when our state did bear the lowest sail, Which we have reason to requited we know; Read his petition my good Lord Cardinal. Away with him, isle teach him know his place, To frown when we frown, smile on whom we grace. All those that seek our sisters cause to favour, Let them be lodged. Commit him to the Tower, Till time affords us and our counsel breathing space. Whence is that Post? A Horn within. Our Secretary, unseal them and return Us present answer of the contents, She speaks to the Lo: Constable. Whats the main business. Prepare to meet him Lords with all our Pomp. Set forwad Lords, this sudden news is sweet, Two royal lovers on the mid way mere. Exeunt omnes. Let her attend, we will find time to hear her. My Lord of Winchester, my Lord of Sussex. Lord Howard, Tame, and Shandoyse, Take you Commission to examine her Of all supposed Crimes; so to our Nuptials. Where is the Princess. Usher her in by torch light. Our favour shall be far above her desert, And she that hath been banished from the light, Shall once again behold our cheerful sighed. You my Lord shall step behind the arras, And hear our conference, weel show her Grace, For there shines too much mercy in your face. Wherefore do you cry? To see your self so low, or us so hie. Sister, I rather think they're tears of spleen. I, that's your grief. You'll not submit but end as you begin. You are not guilty then? I am not of your mind. How mean you that. You have been wrong imprisoned then. What ere we think arise and kiss our hand, Say God hath raised you friends. Promise, why? Sister this night your self shall feast with me, To morrow for the country you are free, Lights for the Princess conduct her to her chamber. Exit Eliz: Why should two hearts be forced to separate, I know your business but believe me sweet, My soul divines we never more shall meet. Read Sussex. Philip and Marry, by the grace of God, King and Queen of England, Spain, France and Ireland, King and Queen of Naples, Scifcillia, Leon and Aragon, Arch. Duke and Duchess of Assria, Burgon die, of Brabant Zeland, of Holland: Prince and Prin cease of Sweaue, Count and Countess Hasburdge, Maliorca, Sardinia, of the firm Land, and the main Ocean Sea, Palatins of Jerusalem, of Henolt ; Lord and Lady of Freeseland, and of the Isles : And Governor and Governess of all Africa, and Asia. Philip and Marry, by the grace of God, King and Queen of England, Spain, France and Ireland, King and Queen of Naples, Scifcillia, Leon and Aragon, Arch. Duke and Duchess of Assria, Burgon die, of Brabant Zeland, of Holland: Prince and Prin cease of Sweaue, Count and Countess Hasburdge, Maliorca, Sardinia, of the firm Land, and the main Ocean Sea, Palatins of Jerusalem, of Henolt ; Lord and Lady of Freeseland, and of the Isles : And Governor and Governess of all Africa, and Asia. They shall know, To whom their faithful duties they do owe, Since they the lymbes, the head would seek to sway, Before they govern, they shall learn t'obays See it severely ordered Winchester. My Lord of Tame and Shandoyse, You two shall have a firm Commission sealed, To fetch our sister young Elizabeth From Ashbridge where she lies, and with a band Of armed soldiers to conduct her up to London, Where we will hear her. Hark the redoubling echos of the people, Flourish. How it proclaims their loves; and welcome to this Union. How fares our Sister? Is she come along? Call the Princess. Exeunt for the Princess, Philip behind the arras. All forbear this place, except our sister now? Exeunt omnes. We know you can speak well: will you submit? Thus in the face of heave ̄ , & broad eye of all the multitude, We give a welcome to the Spanish Prince, Those plausive shouts which give you entertain, Echoes as much to the almighty's cares, And there they sound with pleasure, and excels The claymorous trumpets, and loud ringing Bells'. The 25. day of this month July.