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was written parchment, and having four
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slit labels, delivered the same the Court; and humbly craved that the lieutenant might be excused for his absence, and declared the cause thereof.
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Serjeant said, Er
abundantia cordis loquitur.
‘Stanley that effect. ”
Then was asked Indictment whereunto
words, viz. Even guilty
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John prayed serjeant lay aside
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ing, Mr. Sands. Mr. Sands asked him whom would tried. will tried, said John, God and good men, and shall
not remember the most the points.
Then said Mr. Serjeant Puckering unto him;
You shall remembered every matter piecemeal.
Sir John Perrot said, pray God the Lord not angry with these courses; there
words, John brake forth into these Speeches, IIere the Sheriff was commanded return “If were not for yonder pild and paltry
judge Heaven who knoweth all.
man were there give Evidence against the - Prisoner the bar behalf her majesty.
Then Serjeant Puckering rehearsed the
Jury the principal Points contained the In dictment aforesaid. But before he handled the
would proceed degrees; but would first
begin with his contemptuous Words, which contained them High-Treason.
Then serjeant Puck. shewed, That Ni cholas Bagnol, marshal Ireland, being with
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sword that lieth in the window, I would not majesty sending her letters unto him for the brook these comparisons: Speaking of her discharging many idle and unnecessary Pen majesty's Sword of Justice carried before him. sions, discharged among the rest one the
To this he answered, that he termed the archbishop's sons.
same after that sort, because the scabbard of was then declared, That whereas the office the same sword was old and worn ; and within the Clerk the Exchequer was void, and one week after he caused a new scabbard to that Mr. Errington had made humble suit unto be made. And then falling from that point to her majesty preferred that office, other idle discourse, my lord of Buckhurst told consideration his good and dutiful service; him, he was before a Bench very wise and her majesty directing her Letters John learned, and before a wise Jury; and therefore for admitting the said Mr. Errington into the if he spoke not to purpose, it would but hurt said office, the said sir John Perrot used
his cause, and give them occasion think that had nothing speak his own De
fence for had, would not from the same, and follow other frivolous and unne cessary matters.
Then was shewed that the queen having directed her Letters of commandment sir
these undutiful Speeches upon the receipt the said Letters, This fiddling woman troubles me out measure; God's wounds, he shall not have the office, will give sir Thomas Williams. ” This was proved the oath Philip Williams.
John Perrot the behalf Tibert Butler,
for the placing the said Tibert Butler
the barony Kaire, the said John being man,
moved therein the said Tibert Butler, Treasurer
the Council-Table the castle Dublin, used did beat him
these speeches, ‘Stick not much upon the said, did write the Master the Rolls, queen's letters commandment, for she may and Mr. Powle, touching the leud and undu
and said was naughty leud credit, and had abused my Lord
tiful behaviour of the said Williams.
Then was shewed that John having
To this matter sir John answered; He re
membered not what Speeches then used,
and said might used some speeches
cholerickly, naturally used do, for
was his disposition: but notwithstanding any
speeches whatsoever, yet said executed vants;’ being Lord Deputy, and servant her majesty's commandment therein and trust. This was spoken Philip Williams. added, that did always from time time Afterwards Philip Williams being his Secre
execute her majesty's commandments war
rants things whatsoever. —Then saido,
Lord Chamberlain, You are not charged
not executing her majesty's commandments, reading, bad Williams put them out saying, but with contemptuous speeches used against “He had little cause be sacrificed for her
her majesty the matter. —Then John going from the matter, and speaking more than
adding, “That
since the time against some ofhis men. ”
could not forcet her ever could not get justice her, her guard, for murdering some
was needful, my lord. Anderson willed him
have patience hear all, and then swer all. -
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Against Philip Williams John took excep
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letter; for the which he said, he his Chamber and further he
command what she will, but we will what we list. ’
received letters from her majesty, wherein she
checked hum for divers complaints, having read
the same Letter, used these undutiful
Speeches; ‘It not safe for her majesty break such unkind and sour bread to her ser
tary writing her majesty John Perrot's name, among other things said, “He would be sacrificed for her which words sir John
When was bruited abroad that the Span Then was shewed, that John calling ish Fleet was preparation for the invading
Parliament Dublin, among other matters England, sir John entering into communication moved suppress the cathedral church St. with Philip Williams touching the said army, Patrick Ireland and her majesty then Philip Williams said, “He hoped God would sending Letters the contrary, used these bless for her majesty's sake:’ whereunto words with stern countenance, ‘Nay, God's
wounds, think strange she should use me thus. ’ With these words the Bishop Meath was moved, and found fault with his undutiful demeanour; and said, spoke though the kingdom were his own, and not the queen's.
John Perrot answered, “God's wounds, and why for her sake Never the more for her sake. ”
To this matter John answered
This was proved the Deposition Williams. Here John called for Williams, that they might speak face face whereunto Mr. At
torney (sir John Popham) said, that Williams was the Tower the same state that was, and was answer matters of his Treason as well as he.
way Excuse, and said, that the abp. Dublin was
his mortal enemy, and that the reason why was moved suppress the said Cathedral
Church, was have
Then was shewed how the Queen sent him University erected Letter, wherein she wrote very favourably unto
thereupon but,
said
was withstood
him, advising him look well unto his Charge,
the said abp. because
ceived the said cathedral church 800 marks
a-year; and said further, that the said abp. now she shall not curb me, she shall not rule bare him the greater malice, that the queen's me; now, God's lady dear, shall her white
and children
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boy now again; doth she think to rule me now o'-Shortly after John Garland brought a Letter from her majesty to John Perrot, whereat conceived great discontentment; insomuch that he broke forth into these undu tiful terms following: “God's wounds, this serve base bastard piss-kitchin woman;
had served any prince Christendom, had not been dealt withal. ' Here prayed the
irreligious. Will any man Religion seek have men murdered? Will any man religion
stab man the cheek, and after bring him the fire be roasted, make him confess that knowethnot,and afterwards hang him mar
tial law? —Mr. Attorney, provesir John religion, further shewed, that John being
his chamber the Castle Dublin, looked out the window, and espied Dennys Oroughan, who knew his secret Treasons, and willed his chamberlain call unto him Stephen Seager; who being come, Sir John commanded away chamberlain, and locked the chamber, and willed Seager look out the window,
devil might take him body and soul, ever
uttered such words, and exclaimed against Gar
land. Sir John talking with Nath. Dillan,
Clerk the Council Ireland, asked him
this question, viz. “If her majesty should
distressed, dost not thou think that am the aad said, Seest thou not one beneath black
fittest man England have the keeping
her body This was verified the oath 'Nath. Dillan. —Talking with the abp. Dub
lin his chamber touching the coming the Spaniards, John said, “God’s wounds, let
them England what they can, we shall well enough Ireland her majesty were gone, we should here Ireland better
mantle? Seager said saw none there; Sir John said, There one there: you see how am crost some the council here, and
going the North with letters from some
the council move them against me; would have thee take these letters from him, kill him, cast him aside, and bring those letters me. Stephen Seager hereunto answered, that
than they England should do. ’ This was would rob him the letters, but would not 1justified by the oath the abp. Dublin. kill him with his hands; would give Whereunto said, renounced God's commandment hang him martial law, he
mercy ever spake any such words. And would see done. Whereupon sir John said, this, serj. Puckering said, did declare his “Go thy ways, thou art paltry fellow; did
malice against her majesty. My lord Buck but prove thee. " This was proved the hurst told him that those speeches did shew oath Seager.
disloyal mind. Here John exclaimed Sir John then called for Seager, speak with against the Witnesses, calling them leud and him face face, who justified that had wicked men, and saying was bought and said. —My lord Chamberlain said, Now you see sold. —When sir John Perrot said, that he you bad him kill one. —Then said John, wrote his Letters her majesty, desiring Because hath sworn will not reprove revoked and called home, and made suit sir him; may spake such words, but re Francis Waisingham that effect; Mr. Pop member not. -
ham told him, that when he saw him curbed, Mr. Attorney said, we have alledged these himself termed the Council, and that matters against you, shew you man could nothing without their privity; then Religion. —Whereat John stormed and
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he sought come away, with intent make was angry; saying, they went about not only
himself ruler Wales.
being known Traitor, and man that had Mr. Attorney then declared further, That
maintained religion from time time, and had one Richard Morrice, priest, notorious
Here
they proceeded
the Treasons.
make him traitor his prince, but trai tor God; which, said, they should never
do. —Mr. Solicitor (Egerton) told him that all Mr. Attorney declared that Dr. Craugh the Papists desired his government there.
seduced many people Ireland, and was Traitor, being
dangerous instrument suffered arts; and John being given hereof
derstand, did not use that diligence prehending him, became his place for after had given out warrants for the seeking
country, where John knew the said Craugh
and sent him Mr. Poor, the sheriff, be
sent the Castle Dublin, whereupon the friends of the said Morrice told them that
be; which did manifestly shew have him taken.
would not
My lord Buckhurst said
granted Warrants take him where was
not. Sir John said, there was God that never called more question. And this knew all; marvelling that having known was affirmed the Oath the abp. Ca religion these years, should charged with shell, and the said Poor, vivá voce. —Then favouring Priests and Massmongers. said Mr. Attorney, that Halie being man
Mr. Attorney willed him not stand upon that conversed with Craugh, and dealt with him Religion; for then, said he, shall prove you his Treasons, told him that Poor had
John, that
Morrice had better friends than they had and shortly after Morrice was discharged, and
passer from Ireland vis Spain, and from thence
Rome, confer
for England and Ireland, John Perrot know ing the said Morrice most dangerous person the state, would not give order for
those count Baltinglas
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him, then gave out countermand they the taking the said Morrice, should should use diligence apprehending him have done: but the bishop Cashell caused
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warrant to apprehend him and others: Where had spoiled the North part Ireland, with upon he told him, that he could be better other frivolous speeches.
trusted than twenty such as Poor was that Sir Brian Orurke, notable Traitor, and should take him; presuming upon the favour executed late Tyburn, about that time,
of John Perrot. —The abp. Cashell did Christmas, disposing himself villainy, took complain John that the said Halie was down Picture, and did write Elizabeth there motorious Traitor, and thereupon delivered upon and using the same most contemptu
John Articles against him and others, and ous and despiteful manner, tied the same desired John grant him Commission horse-tail, and with others dragged the for the apprehending them; praying him dirt, and hacked with gallow-glass axes, sig
the mean time keep the said Articles secret nifying how they would have used her majesty until they were apprehended: Notwithstanding, they had her their power. This traitorous
before they could apprehended, within three act being made known sir John Perrot, days, the self-same Articles were taken from would not give order for the apprehending one Patrick Young, being partner with the the said Orurke, justice upon him for said Halie his Treasons; and thereupon they horrible Treason; whereas might have
escaped. had him, had sent but his horse-boy for
Mr. Solicitor then said unto the Jury, You him, and after was known company see, Halie was accused Treasons, and the with him. To this he said little.
Accusations being delivered John secret, he sent them Halie before he could apprehended; which was plain Treason.
this was verified the bishop Cashell's ath.
Sir Dennis Oroughan being called testify against John Perrot, and the book being offered him swear, Sir John said was no matter whether were sworn not, for his word and his oath were all one for there was neither truth nor honesty him. —My lord
The lord Chamberlain said, You ought
have acquainted nobody with the cause, until Buckhurst said must sworn, for was for
they had been apprehended. Sir John pro
tested, and took God his record was norant what was become of him.
jesty; namely these three, Craugh, Morrice, covered this sir John Perrot, and Dennis and Halie, with others their confederates. was committed prison the Castle Dub
At what time Rebellion was raised the lin. —Sir John knowing that Dennis was North part Ireland divers the said rebels prison sent for him, come unto his bed made rhymes her majesty, wherein they chamber, where had conference with him, shewed themselves rebels and traitors, con and told sir John had brought him letter cerning her birth; traitors, concerning her from viscount Baltinglas Spain. —Sir John person; and traitors her royal dignity demanding Dennis why gave him not the which rhymes came the hands Rd. letter his first coming out Spain He an Bingham, and the rhymers taken and com swered, For fear being executed, one
Then Mr. Attorney turning the Jury said,
By this which hath been proved, you may see
how hath always been confederate and
maintainer notable Traitors against her ma would save the queen 100,000l. Poor dis
the queen.
The said Dennis Oroughan told Mr. Poor
that had been Spain, and had brought letters from viscount Baltinglas Feugh Mack heugh Ireland, and divers others; and said
that had news tell the lord deputy, that
the said rhymers doctor Halie late was: and he sent letter and
mitted prison, and one
sent John Perrot
Rd. Bingham sent them
fying him what had done, and prayed box Margaret Leanard, wife Dennis, did John Perrot write his pleasure what should shortly after deliver John Perrot his
Woodhouse. Sir token his wife, that she should bring hint Perrot, certi the same which was box; which letter and
done with them: whereupon John sent bed-chamber. For proof whereof one Rice him word discharge them all. Howbeit sir Thomas and Margaret Leanard both deposed,
pri that the said letter was delivered sir John son; but John afterward sent special Perrot declared. Feugh Mackheugh’s wife
Richard detained the chiefest them
warrant the said Richard discharge affirmed, that Dennis brought her husband him, taking bonds him for his appearance letter from Baltinglas Spain--Now Dennis
day: All which confessed true, being known have had conference with nota
saying, that virtue his patent might
pardon them. This was proved true Marbury and Woodhouse, vivá voce.
Whereunto Mr. Attorney answered, that could pardon Traitors her majesty's per son, but ought rather have proceeded jus tice against them. And here willed the Jury consider upon this point.
Sir John then said Mr. Attorney, By God,
the castle, and had access John early; and they sat for long time together, and had his meat and drink the porter's lodge the withdrawing chamber, next his bed-chamber, and other places, and commandment have wine and whatsoever wanted, and had pri vate way his bed-chamber. This did Dennis testify himself; whom John said, mis
never saw such man since was born, ray you down, and me speak; and turned his talk Woodhouse, and said
chief thee, pray God! Woe the time
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that ever thou wert born, or that ever I saw Dennis, and said, He was lousy villain, and
thee! One John London also justified, that the said Dennis had the favour and maintenance of John Perrot for half year together.
Here John Perrot being pressed the
queen's Counsel, said unto them, No one man
rogue, and had the pox upon him.
One Francis White, and others Ross, said,
that true was that the said Dennis was at Ross, ready for Spain, and came him
change silver into gold; but after fearing and suspecting some body the ship, would not
can answer such three grave learned men
are; you cloy me now cannot speak. -- himself, but procured one Davie carry
#. said lord Buckhurst unto him, Truth will answer itself, and innocency defend itself. —Then my lord Chamberlain said, That never was any man that came that place dealt withal favourably was; and greater
men than have not had that favour, bring their Writings and Letters with them.
Then sir John said, He thanked God and the Nurse Mercy, the queen's majesty, whom
called the Handmaid Jesus; and said,
always carried reverend opinion her,
that had she not been queen, would have
made her one, had lain his power.
Then was touched the extreme Malice sir
the said letters into Spain, with great charge the safe delivery thereof, and gave him five
pounds for his pains. was further declared, that John having conference with Wm. Stanley Ireland, John wished him re volt, assuring him that the Irish-men would live and die with him. Sir Wm. Stanley going from Ireland, have 1600 men for the Low Countries, Feugh Meckheugh, being known traitor, brought him certain men, and bad his men do sir Wm. Stanley would have them
do, whether were right wrong; and thereupon they shook hands and parted. —To
this John Perrot said, Stanley Trai John shewed against the Cavener; and the tor, what that me?
better execute his purpose, John found means that the Cavener should offend the law, making escape out prison; and
was proved that Thomas Williams sent Letters from Ireland into England, John Perrot, with strict charge given the bearer
being escaped, was after taken and hanged. that should deliver them safely his own This matter being urged against John, hands; and made them be sewed the said, You win men's lives away with words. lining his doublet within his bosom which
letters were delivered sir John Perrot York house. —John Burgh Abson had con ference with Wm. Stanley the Groine, who amongst other speeches asked him what places England were fittest for landing, the king Spain should invade England again? Burgh answered, Portsmouth. Sir Wm. Stan
leud man his life, marvel you would ley disliked that, saying knew nothing, commerce with him, and repose yourself but rather thought Milford-haven the fittest much upon his honesty. —A man religion place; affirming they should find better friends can Witness, said John; sor Wales than the queen had, and some them cerer and witch. To which he was answer were near the queen. —Letters were sent from ed, were defauned, why did you favour
My Lord Chamberlain said, fear me the Ca rener's blood will light upon you.
Now John Perrot began discredit the Testimony Dennis the priest, saying had ehanged his religion five times six years;
regish bishop. The queen's Attorney then said, were
and did counterfeit himself
hiin much How many pardons have you given him was said had given him two. Sir John proceeded against Dennis, and
said had counterfeited his hand above eight times; was common drunkard, common liar, and had been forsworn thousand times.
the duke Parma sir, John Perrot one Browne, and Answer from the said John
The Attorney then said,
man the world, yet was Perrot.
were the worst worse for John
Dennis was then called again, and said, That the Jury consider well that which had
sir John delivered him two Letters
carry been said, and willed them together. the king Spain, signifying that would Then sir John Perrot willed them consider
mean help him England and Ireland, their Charge, and have conscience the mat
Jhe might have Wales: but would have
the princes Germany have their dukedoms, that jure regio, prince and lord him self, and not depend any other, And herewithal delivered the said Dennis 50l. , and the said Dennis departed Ross. —The
said Dennis did farther swear, That sir John Perrot and sir Brian Orurke were confederates together the parliament; and that each
them swore other further the king Spain the action Fngland.
ter; and remember that his blood would be required their hands, they dealt further than their conscience did warrant them. Then
the Jury departed from the bar, and within three quarters hour returned the bar; and being demanded whether the Prisoner were guilty not the several Treasons comprised the Indictment, they answered, Guilty.
Then serjeant Puckering the queen's name began pray Judgment; and John Perrot
desired most humbly that might speak with
Here John Perrot waxed hot against
the said duke the said Browne, whom
the duke gave bark. that sent letters
come England, went about get pardon for his actions before would come over, wherein shewed
his guilty conscience.
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be pronounced. Whereunto they condescend
ed, and commanded he should be brought to
talk with them in the Chancery; where after
some communication had among them, they
repaired their places, and John came
the court King's-Bench being with them,
and Judgment was stayed, until her majesty's made, and the Lieut. the Tower called pleasure were further known. Then was the return his Writ, Warrant directed unto him
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Court adjourned the 2nd May; and for the bringio the forth. Then
save the queen
For the better understanding the afore said Arraignment sir John Perrot and the Judgment that followeth, known that
the time his Arraignment, being the 27th April, anno 34 Eliz. Mr. Puckering was the queen's serjeant law, Mr. Popham the
Attorney General, and Mr. Egerton Solicitor. But before the day was brought re
ceive Judgment, her majesty's said learned Counsel were removed followeth that say, Mr. Puckering was made Lord Keeper
the Great Seal; Mr Popham the Queen's-Bench, and Mr. Egerton Attorney
General. This making and removing Offi cers was done the court of Greenwich on
the Court ended, and every man said, God Mr. Crooke having the said Warrant, which
and sat judgment.
Then O-yes was
was written parchment, and having four
five seals of
slit labels, delivered the same the Court; and humbly craved that the lieutenant might be excused for his absence, and declared the cause thereof. Whereupon Mr. Sands, Clerk
and ordinary return Habeas Corpus.
Then Serjeant Snagg for the Queen, being
one her majesty's learned Counsel, moved the lords this effect, That whereas sir John Perrot was before that time indicted ofTreason
and arraigned, pleaded not Guilty, and put
himself the country, who found him guilty High Treason, therefore prayed, her
majesty's behalf, that Judgment might be given Westminster take his oath very honoura accordingly.
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ivers the queen's Commissioners, and
her learned Counsel being come the Hall, staid until the coming the Lord Chamber lain, whose coming they took their places
wax annexed the same
the Crown, taking the said Writ, and turn ing his face the Lord Chamberlain, read the return thereof, being Latin, the common
the 28th May 1592. My Lord Keeper went
bly with lords, knights and gentlemen, 4th June 1592, and that day sat first
Then Sands, Clerk the Crown, spake unto
John, saying, Thou hast been heretofore in
dicted High Treason the name John Perrot late London, knight, and being there
upon arraigned thereunto didst plead not Guilty; peared before the Commissioners; who were, and didst put thyself upon the country, who
Chancery. And Star-Chamber.
the 8th first sat
the the the
On the 26th
June sir. John Perrot ap
the Lord Chamberlain, the lord Buckhurst, sir Robert Cecil, secretary Woolley, Mr. Fortes cue, the the Pleas, justice Gaw die, justice Pennel, Mr. Rookesbie, one the
Masters the Court Requests.
First the said John Perrot that morning
found thee guilty High Treason: what hast thou now say for thyself, why thou shouldst not have Judgment die?
Sir John making low obeisance, answered; first, whether might permitted take any Exception against the Indictment, and
was brought coach from the Tower
the
might, then requested might there unto permitted.
Old Swan, and thence conveyed water
Westminster-bridge. Between the hours
and landed Westminster-bridge, and
was brought into Westminster-hall, being ac Then John made Protestation quar
companied with Mr. Crooke, son-in-law the ter Lieut. the Tower, his right hand, and mercy
Mr. Blunt, son the Lieut. his left hand,
and being strongly guarded divers the the world; and said, God forbid that ever yeomen the guard, with halberds, and the his heart should imagine Treason, utter such lieutenant's men with weapons round about unreverend speeches her sacred majesty, him: and that sort was brought the who had exalted him highly from the estate Queen's-bench bar, where stood for quar gentleman, and whose bounty and gra ter hour bare-headed, expecting the com cious favour had liberally tasted; but
ing the Commissioners. But Mr. Rookes bie, one the Commissioners, was sent, who
complained the hard and false dealings the witnesses towards him these causes, who, said, falsely, maliciously, and perjuriously
accused him; but said found fault the proceedings the law, but that had good and orderly proceedings therein: and then again extolling her majesty's great mercy and favour towards him, protested his innocency the cause be such, that forsook God's mercy and Saviour's merits, ever meant any treason treachery towards that gracious
had taken his place before the coming
John Perrot into the Hall, and tarried for the
coming the rest his associates—The said sir John Perrot was clothed doublet and
hose black Sattin plain, and gown wrought velvet furred, and square flat
crowned black felt hat, with small band, and
plain white ruff. The said Mr. Crooke and Mr. Blunt supplied the room the Lieutenant,
To this the Anderson answered, might not permitted.
hour long, wherein included the her majesty toward him, extolling her the only Mirror Mercy the princes
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queen Elizabeth; and said, that he knew her towards John the like effect, touching his majesty's great clemency and mercy towards Guiltiness and Trial, my Lord Chamberlain him proceeded from her majesty's own heart, had said before; adding further, That whereas by the mere providence of God, who knew his went about persuade the audience, that innocence in this cause, in staying him so long the cause which moved her majesty defer his from judgment, which he affirmed to be now
six times; especially after such heinous matters being proved against him, but, as he said, most falsely and untrue. -
Judgment, was her conceit some hard pro ceeding against him his Arraignment, which
Whereupon my
was not the cause indeed, that therein did injury the Judge, Jury and Witnesses; and
ing these
yo
Lord Chamberlain conceiv said was
to tend, that her majesty had
very evilly him, any done utter
so long deserted Judgment, being persuaded
Speeches
my lord himself had been and upon the Trial
thereunto of his innocency in the fact, and that
her majesty was persuaded that he had been
divers Traitors before that time, far sir John's betters, and said had seen divers Trai
hardly dealt withal, and unworthily condemn tors condemned Treason upon tenth part
ed: wherefore my Lord Chamberlain said, he
was much to blame to use any such speeches
to that end or purpose; and said, That the
conceit of his innocency was not the cause her
majesty deferred his Judgment so long; and used very vehement Speeches against the said
the evidence that was against him, and yet justly condemned Treason; and you, sir
John, are condemned justly mass Trea sons; and the said lord said, his conscience
thought him guilty most heinous Trea sons, and that was worthily condemned
sir John Perrot in that point, saying his Trea and said also, that divers and sundry wit sons were most manifest and apparent, and for nesses very sufficient had proved Treason his Trial he received more favour than any against him most manifest; and said withal, sir other Traitor that ever he saw, and there were John, would you have these, being many
\ more Witnesses of his own men and others number, testified against you, per
than ever he saw against any other Traitor. jured, and you only believed No, no, Whereupon John said, pray your lord not possible true, neither will any man
any such end saying further, that
ship interrupt me not: for the Lord Chamber
lain began these Speeches the midst . John's matter.
believe Sir John.
My Lord Chamberlain spake again and said,
There had been thirty Witnesses produced Then said my Lord Chamberlain, You must against him his Arraignment, who proved
be interrupted this point; and proceeded Treason against him and that was Trai more vehement and earnest against him than tor worthily condemned Treason; and said before. never saw any Traitor have such indifferent
Sir John Perrot prayed his lord-hip not Trial, and such sufficient proofs produced misconstrue his meaning, and said meant against him adding further, that might
such matter touching her majesty's conceit speak his will, but man would believe him
had spoken much already, but not spake.
Mr. Egerton, now Attorney, then stood up, had proved Treason against him. My Lord and directing his Speeches my Lord Cham Buckhurst said, He had both Irish and Eng
his hard usage, lordship took words and that for, said he, can recite my words true word
again, which effect were, that her majest Then
being the only prince mercy, had dealt with set forward and followed his enemies him most graciously, forbearing thus long Ireland, and that was condemned Irish with him for his Judgment. Witnesses all, and that one English Witness
berlain and the rest the bench, said, had thought have moved their lordships touching sir John Perrot's Speeches that point, which,
said, were protesting his innocency seduce and deceive the audience to think him
innocent, and not guilty Treason, and that had been injuriously condemned whereas
lish Witnesses, and those his own men. Sir
was most manifest that was most justly
condemned most heinous Treasons; and
that his Trial he received most favourable and threw his hand towards Mr. Rookesby. hearing. -
Whereunto John Perrot replied and said, Mr. Attorney, You did me wrong now, you
did me before. never did you wrong, said Mr. Attorney. You did me wrong, said sir John. Instance wherein did you wrong, said Mr. Attorney. You did me wrong, said
that they knew the same true; also said, that God would plague the prosecutors this cause against him for their corrupt deali:g therein. -
He also, with great provestation the midst his Speeches, utterly denied that ever in
tended meant murder any Iran,
3ohn. never did you wrong, said Mr. Attor was falsely accused; and said, that now lately
ney. All these Speeches were spoken with had found among his Writings Letter great vehemency each the other. that wicked fellow’s that accused him thereof,
My Lord Buckhurst directed his Speeches Stephen Seager, and said that had that VOL.
John alledged that the matter was
John said, was more than said, Philip Williams was
knew. Sands Englishman. Sir Treason and further said, That the Irish Witnesses had
John Perrot said, He proved
respect oath; and that for small value, man might procure number swear any thing. And for proof thereof, appealed
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Letter about him prove his Testimony false; and said that that matter grieved him more
than any other matter. He also with great protestation denied that was ever Papist
heart soul, ever favoured any them, but was sound Religion these years, ever since the 2nd year king Edward: and for trial thereof, referred himself divers there present, that were old Parliament-men,
his Speeches touching Religion divers Par liaments.
[1332
upon hurdle through the city
the place execution, and there
and cut down alive, and his bowels and privy-members cut off, and cast in the fire sight, head cut off, and his body cut four quarters, disposed
the Queen's pleasure, and God have mercy
upon thee. ’
Then said John, Seeing pleased God
and the Queen that should thus judged,
his life stood her majesty's merciful hands, My Lord Chamberlain answered him, That whose life wished, and prayed God that was not charged for murdering intending might three times, yea five times long
murder any person, although the same was she hath lived already; with divers other good proved his face his own man. Sir John and godly wishes her majesty: and pray
said, Although the same was not objected his Charge, was laid open against him make him infamous the world, which grieved
God that among her subjects the innocent lambs might known from the scabbed goats; and the living God who knew his innocency
him most all; and said, that Seager the would put into her princely heart merci end denied again. My Lord Chamberlain ful unto him for his life, that he would, said, denied not, but justified his always heretofore did, serve her majesty face. most faithfully against her malicious enemies;
Sir John said, that Seager said John told yea and stop the mouth cannon, and
him that did would do.
Then Anderson,
but prove
him what
the Pleas,
fight against the dogs the Spaniards; and said knew her majesty the Fountain Mercy, and wished that utter destruction might
ensue him and his progeny, ever meant
Treason against queen Elizabeth which very words he uttered and wished divers times be
London hanged,
had any thing
arrest Judgment? Sir John answered, Seeing pleased God and the queen should come
asked him whether
say
that pass, had nothing say, but humbly fore and after; and said, that shortly God submitted himself the law and their lordships. doubtless would make manifest his innocency,
My lord Anderson then asked had the and that her majesty and the world. —He queen's Pardon Then said, had Par also said, that wished not now live, rea-. don. son his infamy his country, and that his
Then my lord Anderson proceeding pro name and blood was corrupted, which had nounce Judgment, began with long discourse, been antient continuance, and never before reciting divers good blessings God upon this that time spotted and said, Woe unto me realm, namely, the establishing true Religion, that am the first my house and name that and governed with gracious prince,
and many other good blessings God bestow upon us; yet notwithstanding, divers wicked
and traitorous persons, discontented with the state, had practised divers and sundry treasons,
which the great and mighty Providence God, had been from time time revealed. " And omitting divers foreign Treasons, many treasons had been practised here home; and said, That himself had been the arraign
ment
ever was attainted suspected, and shook his hand and having carnation his hand, said, care not for death the value this flower, fear not and wished that he had never offended God more than he had offended the queen's majesty. Which words pro nounced contrary the first, but presently re formed them. —Then he declared he had cer
tain Petitions, which humbly desired their
lordships move her majesty his behalf. divers, namely Babington, Abing The first Petition was, That would please her ton, with others; adding, that the Treasons majesty her abundant mercy pardon his John Perrot far surpassed them all, most life, that might have better room, for his wickedly conspiring her majesty's death and lodging was short chamber, only room for his
deprivation, and invasion this realm fo bed and table, and that he never went out reign enemies, and taking the Spaniards, doors, nor had any air, comfort him. —To
the destruction many thousands good this my lord Chamberlain answered, That the and natural subjects. Lord Anderson consent room was such as was fit for such man as he
with the two other lords, that was worthily was. -The second Petition was, That might and justly condemned Treason, good and have Preacher appointed unto him, and that
sufficient proof; and said, that his Arraign ment had indifferency with favour, and com
might permitted receive the Sacra
mended the goodness and substantialness
inent, which
mitment
same my lord Treasurer's house. —To this
the Jury that tried him And then proceeded was him pronounced
his Arraignment. Judgment, which
Petition my Lord Chamberlain never heard that desired
answered, That
this effect: ‘That the Lieutenant the Tower, the Tower, which was the place from
such thing before, which
wished any had, might
should carried
whence came, and from thence drawn that had requested the Lieutenant for the
said did not since his com the Tower, but said received the
have been granted him. Sir John Perrot said,
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same twenty times; and said, Here is a man Chamberlain, said, excepted his lordship, for that knoweth the same, meaning and pointing that sat Commissioner her majesty, other at Mr. Crooke, standing next him on his right wise was true subject any England hand: which thing Mr. Crooke voluntarily and whosoever; and herewith clapped his hand without asking disavowed; and said he knew upon the bar mightily. And was depart no such thing. Then said John, Mr. Lieu ing from the bar, returned again towards the tenant well knoweth and will confess the lords, and said, could not dispend 1,200l. same. — My Lord Chamberlain said, should year, although was bruited could dispend have his Petition herein granted: And that many thousands. He also made mention they, the Justices and Commissioners, had au was debt.
thority grant the same without moving her majesty therein. —The third i’etition was, That should suffer death, that then their lord
Then was conveyed away from the bar the same manner was brought thither, and brought water the Old Swan, for that
ships would humble suitors her majesty, could not shoot the bridge, and the guard
that seeing was gentleman born, and that
had been advanced place and calling
her majesty, and served her majesty place honour, might die gentleman's death,
and spared from drawing through the streets,
and the rest the Judgment; and said, was gentleman ancient descent, and but
gentleman. —The fourth Petition was, That
they would move her majesty good and
gracious son, meaning Tho. Perrot,
and that they would put her majesty remem
brance her gracious promise made unto Philip Sidney and Tho. Perrot, that her
majesty would good them; especially
that her majesty would good that virtu ous and gracious lady my lady Dorothy and
then said, that never received any penny
her marriage, nor ever assured her any jointure,
for which was now very sorry; and said,
that something moved him do, which now
grieved him very sore. —He also said, that had made estates his lands, dozen, sixteen,
and others attending him wherries; and from the Old Swan he was conveved coach into
for my lords the queen's justices determine and twenty years past; for that had chil their commission; and then they cried, God
dren divers venters, and that would have his lands remain his name, and now he had but one son, the other having died her majesty's service. He said, Peradventure holes may now found the same; therefore again requested that their lordships would move her majesty good his son and his wife, and heard little son which they had, and which hereafter may her majesty service.
confusion him and his posterity were guilty Treason. And were, utterly renounced the merits and mercy his Saviour Jesus Christ. And then speaking my Lord
70. The Trial Rob ERT Earl
SouTHAMPTON, before the Lords, Westminster, for High
He also oftentimes protested with great pro testation that never meant evil, and wished
from malice and aversion, But while thus had hopes his life, fell sick, and died the Tower
Treason 43 ELIz. Feb. 19, 1600.
A SPACIOUS Court was made Westmin The C. B. sir Wm. Periam. Justices Gaw ster-hall, where the Lord Treasurer Buckhurst die, Fenner, Walmesley, Warburton, Kings— sat High Steward England, under cano mill, and Mr. Baron Clarke.
state; where sat also about the table, the earls, barons, and judges the land, according
their degrees. The Judges were these; the Popham, and Anderson.
These sat the Court next the bar, be fore the High Steward, seven Serjeants Arms
came with maces before the High Steward, and laid them down before him the Court.
the Tower,
was brought from the Tower that morning. He also secmed refer things God, who, said, best knew the secret this cause. Again and very zealously wished and hoped
that things should him made manifest; and protestations and speeches refer red him and his to God alone.
Then the Lords and Commissioners sitting
little space after John's departure, and until he tol barge, O-Yes was made, and the
Commission Oyer and Terminer was deter
Westminster his speeches
mined Proclamation made
following: All manner persons
and Ireland, that had any thing
Lords the queen's majesty's Justices Oyer and Terminer this present cause, may depart hence God's peace, and the queen's majesty's, and keep their day again upon new summons,
save the queen Amen. Then my lords arose, and was the stroke of ten of the clock at
night.
Afterwards the queen began appeased
towards him, and was often heard applaud that Rescript Theodosius, Honorius, and
Arcadius: “If any person speak the em
peror through
tency,
deserves pity; calls for mercy. ”
and inadver despised; out madness,
foolish
September following; but the queen granted his desire, suffering his estate his son, who had married the earl of Essex's sister.
Essex, and HENRY Earl
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STATE TRIALS, 43 Eliz. 1600. -Earls of Esser and Southampton, [1536
High Steward by chair estate, and one
her majesty's gentlemen ushers with his white
rod his hand on the other side. The Clerk
of the Crown and his assistant sat before him, Clerk of the Crown read the Indictinents. to read the common Indictments and Exami That being done, they were bid hold up
nations. The Captain the Guard (Sir Wal their hands again, which they did, and another ter Raleigh) and forty the queen's Guard Indictment was read, whereunto the earl were there to attend the service. Then the Essex was attentive. After which, the Clerk Serjeant Arms made three O-yes! and Pro the Crown asked them, whether they were clamation, That the Lord High Steward Eng Guilty, not Guilty: they pleaded not Guilty: land commanded silence, and hear the Com and for their Trials they put themselves upon mission read, upon pain imprisonment. Then God and their peers. They spake this sever the Clerk the Crown read the Commission, ally. Then my Lord High Steward few whereunto the earl Essex was very attentive. words gave the peers Charge, requiring them Another Proclamation was made, That the Lord have due regard their consciences.
High Steward England commanded Jus Then Serjeant Yelverton opened the Evi tices whom any writs had been directed for dence, shewed the effect the Indictment,
this service, bring them in, and certify the
same. Serjeant
held his hand, and said followeth
May please your grace (speaking the High Steward), about the 8th Feb. last, my lord Essex (there Prisoner the bar) went
Another Proclamation was made Arms, That the Lieutenant the London should return his Precept,
Tower
and bring forth his prisoners, Robert earl Essex, and Henry earl Southampton.
about with armed men very rebelliously dis-, inherit the queen her crown and dignity; which when came her majesty's ear, she
ampton, and summoned appear this day, make answer their names, upon pain and peril that will fall thereon.
Then the Lords were called, and answered
and appeared followeth: Edward earl Ox
ford, Gilbert earl Shrewsbury, Wm. earl Derby, Edw. earl Worcester, George earl
the
the way, that my lord Essex can way ex
cuse nor shadow this his rebellious purpose, nor turn his actions to, any other intent: for
the sending Temple his Secretary into Lon
don the night before, manifesteth his deter mination, without scruple question; for
hopes have had the
that means was
Cumberland, Robert earl Sussex, Edw. earl help the ocitizens, her majesty's most loyal
Hertford, Henry earl Lincoln, Charles earl
Nottingham. Tho. visco ont Bindon, Tho. lord best endeavours strengthen himself abroad,
s}e Ware, Edward lord Morley, Henry lord
Cobham, Henry lord Stafford, Tho. lord Grey,
Tho. lord Lumley, Henry lord Windsor, Wm.
lord Chandois, Robert lord Rich, Tho. lord
HDarcy, George lord IIunsdon, Oliver lord St. opinion the world, when he withstood John Bletso, Tho. lord Burleigh, Wm. lord divers her majesty's subjects standing her Compton, Tho. lord Howard, baron
Then the earl Essex desired my lord chief justice, whether
lord chief justice answered, No and Mr. At man do but the king,
torney General alledged Case Henry 8's death the law: for the head the time, my lord Darcy. Whereupon the earl Commonwealth, and his subjects mem
bad them on, hen the lord Grey was bers ought obey and stand with him. But
Southampton, and jogged him his sleeve.
Then they were cated hold their hands the bar, which they did. And then the
Then the Lord High Constable the Tower,
the Lieutenant the Tower, and the gentleman
porter, who carried the before the prison possible stop Rebellion: and who did she ers, came first and the prisoners followed send She sent (my lord) worse persons and made their appearance the bar, the gen than my Lord Keeper, my Justice tleman porter with the standing before them, England, the earl Worcester, and sir. Wm. with the ax's edge from them; and the Lieu Knowles; which went her majesty's tenant delivered his Precept into the Court. name, and commanded the earls and their ad The two earls (which were prisoners) kissed herents very strictly dissolve their Assem one another's hands, and embraced each other. blies, and lay down their Arms. But Another Proclamation was made, That the knowing very treacherously imprisoned the Serjeant Arms the queen's majesty re said Lords and Counsellors her majesty turn his Precept the Names the peers sent, and altogether, refused her majesty's au
Robert earl Essex, and Henry earl thority: and divers their Confederates cryed Southampton, the which delivered into the out, Kill them, kill them thereby putting her Court accordingly. Another Proclamation was majesty's council fear their lives; and made, That all earls, viscounts, and barons, withal, left them with Jo. Davis keep the realin England, which were peers Ro safe, lest they themselves should miscarry
bert earl Essex, and Henry earl South city. But, my lord, must tell you this
her abounding mercy sent see were
and loving subjects! and used not only his
but also fortified his house home with strong defence and ammunition; all which were tokens of his inclinations sudden and un
expected Rebellion, and were confirmed the
Walden. highness's right, and defence her peace,
know of against him and confederates. Good my might chal lord, beseech your grace, and you my lords lenge any the Peers no; whereunto the that are the peers, understand, That any
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abundantia cordis loquitur.
‘Stanley that effect. ”
Then was asked Indictment whereunto
words, viz. Even guilty
were guilty this he answered these
you are speak
Then words, and
Indictment.
John prayed serjeant lay aside
proceed the matter the
Whereunto answered, he
ing, Mr. Sands. Mr. Sands asked him whom would tried. will tried, said John, God and good men, and shall
not remember the most the points.
Then said Mr. Serjeant Puckering unto him;
You shall remembered every matter piecemeal.
Sir John Perrot said, pray God the Lord not angry with these courses; there
words, John brake forth into these Speeches, IIere the Sheriff was commanded return “If were not for yonder pild and paltry
judge Heaven who knoweth all.
man were there give Evidence against the - Prisoner the bar behalf her majesty.
Then Serjeant Puckering rehearsed the
Jury the principal Points contained the In dictment aforesaid. But before he handled the
would proceed degrees; but would first
begin with his contemptuous Words, which contained them High-Treason.
Then serjeant Puck. shewed, That Ni cholas Bagnol, marshal Ireland, being with
John Perrot his house, and entering communication together, and falling into hot
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sword that lieth in the window, I would not majesty sending her letters unto him for the brook these comparisons: Speaking of her discharging many idle and unnecessary Pen majesty's Sword of Justice carried before him. sions, discharged among the rest one the
To this he answered, that he termed the archbishop's sons.
same after that sort, because the scabbard of was then declared, That whereas the office the same sword was old and worn ; and within the Clerk the Exchequer was void, and one week after he caused a new scabbard to that Mr. Errington had made humble suit unto be made. And then falling from that point to her majesty preferred that office, other idle discourse, my lord of Buckhurst told consideration his good and dutiful service; him, he was before a Bench very wise and her majesty directing her Letters John learned, and before a wise Jury; and therefore for admitting the said Mr. Errington into the if he spoke not to purpose, it would but hurt said office, the said sir John Perrot used
his cause, and give them occasion think that had nothing speak his own De
fence for had, would not from the same, and follow other frivolous and unne cessary matters.
Then was shewed that the queen having directed her Letters of commandment sir
these undutiful Speeches upon the receipt the said Letters, This fiddling woman troubles me out measure; God's wounds, he shall not have the office, will give sir Thomas Williams. ” This was proved the oath Philip Williams.
John Perrot the behalf Tibert Butler,
for the placing the said Tibert Butler
the barony Kaire, the said John being man,
moved therein the said Tibert Butler, Treasurer
the Council-Table the castle Dublin, used did beat him
these speeches, ‘Stick not much upon the said, did write the Master the Rolls, queen's letters commandment, for she may and Mr. Powle, touching the leud and undu
and said was naughty leud credit, and had abused my Lord
tiful behaviour of the said Williams.
Then was shewed that John having
To this matter sir John answered; He re
membered not what Speeches then used,
and said might used some speeches
cholerickly, naturally used do, for
was his disposition: but notwithstanding any
speeches whatsoever, yet said executed vants;’ being Lord Deputy, and servant her majesty's commandment therein and trust. This was spoken Philip Williams. added, that did always from time time Afterwards Philip Williams being his Secre
execute her majesty's commandments war
rants things whatsoever. —Then saido,
Lord Chamberlain, You are not charged
not executing her majesty's commandments, reading, bad Williams put them out saying, but with contemptuous speeches used against “He had little cause be sacrificed for her
her majesty the matter. —Then John going from the matter, and speaking more than
adding, “That
since the time against some ofhis men. ”
could not forcet her ever could not get justice her, her guard, for murdering some
was needful, my lord. Anderson willed him
have patience hear all, and then swer all. -
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Against Philip Williams John took excep
tions; affirming the said Williams be his
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letter; for the which he said, he his Chamber and further he
command what she will, but we will what we list. ’
received letters from her majesty, wherein she
checked hum for divers complaints, having read
the same Letter, used these undutiful
Speeches; ‘It not safe for her majesty break such unkind and sour bread to her ser
tary writing her majesty John Perrot's name, among other things said, “He would be sacrificed for her which words sir John
When was bruited abroad that the Span Then was shewed, that John calling ish Fleet was preparation for the invading
Parliament Dublin, among other matters England, sir John entering into communication moved suppress the cathedral church St. with Philip Williams touching the said army, Patrick Ireland and her majesty then Philip Williams said, “He hoped God would sending Letters the contrary, used these bless for her majesty's sake:’ whereunto words with stern countenance, ‘Nay, God's
wounds, think strange she should use me thus. ’ With these words the Bishop Meath was moved, and found fault with his undutiful demeanour; and said, spoke though the kingdom were his own, and not the queen's.
John Perrot answered, “God's wounds, and why for her sake Never the more for her sake. ”
To this matter John answered
This was proved the Deposition Williams. Here John called for Williams, that they might speak face face whereunto Mr. At
torney (sir John Popham) said, that Williams was the Tower the same state that was, and was answer matters of his Treason as well as he.
way Excuse, and said, that the abp. Dublin was
his mortal enemy, and that the reason why was moved suppress the said Cathedral
Church, was have
Then was shewed how the Queen sent him University erected Letter, wherein she wrote very favourably unto
thereupon but,
said
was withstood
him, advising him look well unto his Charge,
the said abp. because
ceived the said cathedral church 800 marks
a-year; and said further, that the said abp. now she shall not curb me, she shall not rule bare him the greater malice, that the queen's me; now, God's lady dear, shall her white
and children
upon spake these words; “Ah silly woman,
about the time theSpaniards should come: where
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1321] STATE TRIALS, 34 Eliz. 1592. —for High Treason. [1322
boy now again; doth she think to rule me now o'-Shortly after John Garland brought a Letter from her majesty to John Perrot, whereat conceived great discontentment; insomuch that he broke forth into these undu tiful terms following: “God's wounds, this serve base bastard piss-kitchin woman;
had served any prince Christendom, had not been dealt withal. ' Here prayed the
irreligious. Will any man Religion seek have men murdered? Will any man religion
stab man the cheek, and after bring him the fire be roasted, make him confess that knowethnot,and afterwards hang him mar
tial law? —Mr. Attorney, provesir John religion, further shewed, that John being
his chamber the Castle Dublin, looked out the window, and espied Dennys Oroughan, who knew his secret Treasons, and willed his chamberlain call unto him Stephen Seager; who being come, Sir John commanded away chamberlain, and locked the chamber, and willed Seager look out the window,
devil might take him body and soul, ever
uttered such words, and exclaimed against Gar
land. Sir John talking with Nath. Dillan,
Clerk the Council Ireland, asked him
this question, viz. “If her majesty should
distressed, dost not thou think that am the aad said, Seest thou not one beneath black
fittest man England have the keeping
her body This was verified the oath 'Nath. Dillan. —Talking with the abp. Dub
lin his chamber touching the coming the Spaniards, John said, “God’s wounds, let
them England what they can, we shall well enough Ireland her majesty were gone, we should here Ireland better
mantle? Seager said saw none there; Sir John said, There one there: you see how am crost some the council here, and
going the North with letters from some
the council move them against me; would have thee take these letters from him, kill him, cast him aside, and bring those letters me. Stephen Seager hereunto answered, that
than they England should do. ’ This was would rob him the letters, but would not 1justified by the oath the abp. Dublin. kill him with his hands; would give Whereunto said, renounced God's commandment hang him martial law, he
mercy ever spake any such words. And would see done. Whereupon sir John said, this, serj. Puckering said, did declare his “Go thy ways, thou art paltry fellow; did
malice against her majesty. My lord Buck but prove thee. " This was proved the hurst told him that those speeches did shew oath Seager.
disloyal mind. Here John exclaimed Sir John then called for Seager, speak with against the Witnesses, calling them leud and him face face, who justified that had wicked men, and saying was bought and said. —My lord Chamberlain said, Now you see sold. —When sir John Perrot said, that he you bad him kill one. —Then said John, wrote his Letters her majesty, desiring Because hath sworn will not reprove revoked and called home, and made suit sir him; may spake such words, but re Francis Waisingham that effect; Mr. Pop member not. -
ham told him, that when he saw him curbed, Mr. Attorney said, we have alledged these himself termed the Council, and that matters against you, shew you man could nothing without their privity; then Religion. —Whereat John stormed and
*
he sought come away, with intent make was angry; saying, they went about not only
himself ruler Wales.
being known Traitor, and man that had Mr. Attorney then declared further, That
maintained religion from time time, and had one Richard Morrice, priest, notorious
Here
they proceeded
the Treasons.
make him traitor his prince, but trai tor God; which, said, they should never
do. —Mr. Solicitor (Egerton) told him that all Mr. Attorney declared that Dr. Craugh the Papists desired his government there.
seduced many people Ireland, and was Traitor, being
dangerous instrument suffered arts; and John being given hereof
derstand, did not use that diligence prehending him, became his place for after had given out warrants for the seeking
country, where John knew the said Craugh
and sent him Mr. Poor, the sheriff, be
sent the Castle Dublin, whereupon the friends of the said Morrice told them that
be; which did manifestly shew have him taken.
would not
My lord Buckhurst said
granted Warrants take him where was
not. Sir John said, there was God that never called more question. And this knew all; marvelling that having known was affirmed the Oath the abp. Ca religion these years, should charged with shell, and the said Poor, vivá voce. —Then favouring Priests and Massmongers. said Mr. Attorney, that Halie being man
Mr. Attorney willed him not stand upon that conversed with Craugh, and dealt with him Religion; for then, said he, shall prove you his Treasons, told him that Poor had
John, that
Morrice had better friends than they had and shortly after Morrice was discharged, and
passer from Ireland vis Spain, and from thence
Rome, confer
for England and Ireland, John Perrot know ing the said Morrice most dangerous person the state, would not give order for
those count Baltinglas
un the ap
Rebellions and Invasions
him, then gave out countermand they the taking the said Morrice, should should use diligence apprehending him have done: but the bishop Cashell caused
places, except the White Knights him apprehended his own authority,
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STATE TRIALS, 34 Eliz. 1592. -Trial of Sir John Perrot, [1324.
warrant to apprehend him and others: Where had spoiled the North part Ireland, with upon he told him, that he could be better other frivolous speeches.
trusted than twenty such as Poor was that Sir Brian Orurke, notable Traitor, and should take him; presuming upon the favour executed late Tyburn, about that time,
of John Perrot. —The abp. Cashell did Christmas, disposing himself villainy, took complain John that the said Halie was down Picture, and did write Elizabeth there motorious Traitor, and thereupon delivered upon and using the same most contemptu
John Articles against him and others, and ous and despiteful manner, tied the same desired John grant him Commission horse-tail, and with others dragged the for the apprehending them; praying him dirt, and hacked with gallow-glass axes, sig
the mean time keep the said Articles secret nifying how they would have used her majesty until they were apprehended: Notwithstanding, they had her their power. This traitorous
before they could apprehended, within three act being made known sir John Perrot, days, the self-same Articles were taken from would not give order for the apprehending one Patrick Young, being partner with the the said Orurke, justice upon him for said Halie his Treasons; and thereupon they horrible Treason; whereas might have
escaped. had him, had sent but his horse-boy for
Mr. Solicitor then said unto the Jury, You him, and after was known company see, Halie was accused Treasons, and the with him. To this he said little.
Accusations being delivered John secret, he sent them Halie before he could apprehended; which was plain Treason.
this was verified the bishop Cashell's ath.
Sir Dennis Oroughan being called testify against John Perrot, and the book being offered him swear, Sir John said was no matter whether were sworn not, for his word and his oath were all one for there was neither truth nor honesty him. —My lord
The lord Chamberlain said, You ought
have acquainted nobody with the cause, until Buckhurst said must sworn, for was for
they had been apprehended. Sir John pro
tested, and took God his record was norant what was become of him.
jesty; namely these three, Craugh, Morrice, covered this sir John Perrot, and Dennis and Halie, with others their confederates. was committed prison the Castle Dub
At what time Rebellion was raised the lin. —Sir John knowing that Dennis was North part Ireland divers the said rebels prison sent for him, come unto his bed made rhymes her majesty, wherein they chamber, where had conference with him, shewed themselves rebels and traitors, con and told sir John had brought him letter cerning her birth; traitors, concerning her from viscount Baltinglas Spain. —Sir John person; and traitors her royal dignity demanding Dennis why gave him not the which rhymes came the hands Rd. letter his first coming out Spain He an Bingham, and the rhymers taken and com swered, For fear being executed, one
Then Mr. Attorney turning the Jury said,
By this which hath been proved, you may see
how hath always been confederate and
maintainer notable Traitors against her ma would save the queen 100,000l. Poor dis
the queen.
The said Dennis Oroughan told Mr. Poor
that had been Spain, and had brought letters from viscount Baltinglas Feugh Mack heugh Ireland, and divers others; and said
that had news tell the lord deputy, that
the said rhymers doctor Halie late was: and he sent letter and
mitted prison, and one
sent John Perrot
Rd. Bingham sent them
fying him what had done, and prayed box Margaret Leanard, wife Dennis, did John Perrot write his pleasure what should shortly after deliver John Perrot his
Woodhouse. Sir token his wife, that she should bring hint Perrot, certi the same which was box; which letter and
done with them: whereupon John sent bed-chamber. For proof whereof one Rice him word discharge them all. Howbeit sir Thomas and Margaret Leanard both deposed,
pri that the said letter was delivered sir John son; but John afterward sent special Perrot declared. Feugh Mackheugh’s wife
Richard detained the chiefest them
warrant the said Richard discharge affirmed, that Dennis brought her husband him, taking bonds him for his appearance letter from Baltinglas Spain--Now Dennis
day: All which confessed true, being known have had conference with nota
saying, that virtue his patent might
pardon them. This was proved true Marbury and Woodhouse, vivá voce.
Whereunto Mr. Attorney answered, that could pardon Traitors her majesty's per son, but ought rather have proceeded jus tice against them. And here willed the Jury consider upon this point.
Sir John then said Mr. Attorney, By God,
the castle, and had access John early; and they sat for long time together, and had his meat and drink the porter's lodge the withdrawing chamber, next his bed-chamber, and other places, and commandment have wine and whatsoever wanted, and had pri vate way his bed-chamber. This did Dennis testify himself; whom John said, mis
never saw such man since was born, ray you down, and me speak; and turned his talk Woodhouse, and said
chief thee, pray God! Woe the time
bleTraitor Spain, and bring two notable Traitors into Ireland, and committed the Cas tle for Treason, was nevertheless set liberty
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that ever thou wert born, or that ever I saw Dennis, and said, He was lousy villain, and
thee! One John London also justified, that the said Dennis had the favour and maintenance of John Perrot for half year together.
Here John Perrot being pressed the
queen's Counsel, said unto them, No one man
rogue, and had the pox upon him.
One Francis White, and others Ross, said,
that true was that the said Dennis was at Ross, ready for Spain, and came him
change silver into gold; but after fearing and suspecting some body the ship, would not
can answer such three grave learned men
are; you cloy me now cannot speak. -- himself, but procured one Davie carry
#. said lord Buckhurst unto him, Truth will answer itself, and innocency defend itself. —Then my lord Chamberlain said, That never was any man that came that place dealt withal favourably was; and greater
men than have not had that favour, bring their Writings and Letters with them.
Then sir John said, He thanked God and the Nurse Mercy, the queen's majesty, whom
called the Handmaid Jesus; and said,
always carried reverend opinion her,
that had she not been queen, would have
made her one, had lain his power.
Then was touched the extreme Malice sir
the said letters into Spain, with great charge the safe delivery thereof, and gave him five
pounds for his pains. was further declared, that John having conference with Wm. Stanley Ireland, John wished him re volt, assuring him that the Irish-men would live and die with him. Sir Wm. Stanley going from Ireland, have 1600 men for the Low Countries, Feugh Meckheugh, being known traitor, brought him certain men, and bad his men do sir Wm. Stanley would have them
do, whether were right wrong; and thereupon they shook hands and parted. —To
this John Perrot said, Stanley Trai John shewed against the Cavener; and the tor, what that me?
better execute his purpose, John found means that the Cavener should offend the law, making escape out prison; and
was proved that Thomas Williams sent Letters from Ireland into England, John Perrot, with strict charge given the bearer
being escaped, was after taken and hanged. that should deliver them safely his own This matter being urged against John, hands; and made them be sewed the said, You win men's lives away with words. lining his doublet within his bosom which
letters were delivered sir John Perrot York house. —John Burgh Abson had con ference with Wm. Stanley the Groine, who amongst other speeches asked him what places England were fittest for landing, the king Spain should invade England again? Burgh answered, Portsmouth. Sir Wm. Stan
leud man his life, marvel you would ley disliked that, saying knew nothing, commerce with him, and repose yourself but rather thought Milford-haven the fittest much upon his honesty. —A man religion place; affirming they should find better friends can Witness, said John; sor Wales than the queen had, and some them cerer and witch. To which he was answer were near the queen. —Letters were sent from ed, were defauned, why did you favour
My Lord Chamberlain said, fear me the Ca rener's blood will light upon you.
Now John Perrot began discredit the Testimony Dennis the priest, saying had ehanged his religion five times six years;
regish bishop. The queen's Attorney then said, were
and did counterfeit himself
hiin much How many pardons have you given him was said had given him two. Sir John proceeded against Dennis, and
said had counterfeited his hand above eight times; was common drunkard, common liar, and had been forsworn thousand times.
the duke Parma sir, John Perrot one Browne, and Answer from the said John
The Attorney then said,
man the world, yet was Perrot.
were the worst worse for John
Dennis was then called again, and said, That the Jury consider well that which had
sir John delivered him two Letters
carry been said, and willed them together. the king Spain, signifying that would Then sir John Perrot willed them consider
mean help him England and Ireland, their Charge, and have conscience the mat
Jhe might have Wales: but would have
the princes Germany have their dukedoms, that jure regio, prince and lord him self, and not depend any other, And herewithal delivered the said Dennis 50l. , and the said Dennis departed Ross. —The
said Dennis did farther swear, That sir John Perrot and sir Brian Orurke were confederates together the parliament; and that each
them swore other further the king Spain the action Fngland.
ter; and remember that his blood would be required their hands, they dealt further than their conscience did warrant them. Then
the Jury departed from the bar, and within three quarters hour returned the bar; and being demanded whether the Prisoner were guilty not the several Treasons comprised the Indictment, they answered, Guilty.
Then serjeant Puckering the queen's name began pray Judgment; and John Perrot
desired most humbly that might speak with
Here John Perrot waxed hot against
the said duke the said Browne, whom
the duke gave bark. that sent letters
come England, went about get pardon for his actions before would come over, wherein shewed
his guilty conscience.
Here the queen's learned Counsel prayed
John Perrot was
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be pronounced. Whereunto they condescend
ed, and commanded he should be brought to
talk with them in the Chancery; where after
some communication had among them, they
repaired their places, and John came
the court King's-Bench being with them,
and Judgment was stayed, until her majesty's made, and the Lieut. the Tower called pleasure were further known. Then was the return his Writ, Warrant directed unto him
ng prisoner
Court adjourned the 2nd May; and for the bringio the forth. Then
save the queen
For the better understanding the afore said Arraignment sir John Perrot and the Judgment that followeth, known that
the time his Arraignment, being the 27th April, anno 34 Eliz. Mr. Puckering was the queen's serjeant law, Mr. Popham the
Attorney General, and Mr. Egerton Solicitor. But before the day was brought re
ceive Judgment, her majesty's said learned Counsel were removed followeth that say, Mr. Puckering was made Lord Keeper
the Great Seal; Mr Popham the Queen's-Bench, and Mr. Egerton Attorney
General. This making and removing Offi cers was done the court of Greenwich on
the Court ended, and every man said, God Mr. Crooke having the said Warrant, which
and sat judgment.
Then O-yes was
was written parchment, and having four
five seals of
slit labels, delivered the same the Court; and humbly craved that the lieutenant might be excused for his absence, and declared the cause thereof. Whereupon Mr. Sands, Clerk
and ordinary return Habeas Corpus.
Then Serjeant Snagg for the Queen, being
one her majesty's learned Counsel, moved the lords this effect, That whereas sir John Perrot was before that time indicted ofTreason
and arraigned, pleaded not Guilty, and put
himself the country, who found him guilty High Treason, therefore prayed, her
majesty's behalf, that Judgment might be given Westminster take his oath very honoura accordingly.
o
person.
ivers the queen's Commissioners, and
her learned Counsel being come the Hall, staid until the coming the Lord Chamber lain, whose coming they took their places
wax annexed the same
the Crown, taking the said Writ, and turn ing his face the Lord Chamberlain, read the return thereof, being Latin, the common
the 28th May 1592. My Lord Keeper went
bly with lords, knights and gentlemen, 4th June 1592, and that day sat first
Then Sands, Clerk the Crown, spake unto
John, saying, Thou hast been heretofore in
dicted High Treason the name John Perrot late London, knight, and being there
upon arraigned thereunto didst plead not Guilty; peared before the Commissioners; who were, and didst put thyself upon the country, who
Chancery. And Star-Chamber.
the 8th first sat
the the the
On the 26th
June sir. John Perrot ap
the Lord Chamberlain, the lord Buckhurst, sir Robert Cecil, secretary Woolley, Mr. Fortes cue, the the Pleas, justice Gaw die, justice Pennel, Mr. Rookesbie, one the
Masters the Court Requests.
First the said John Perrot that morning
found thee guilty High Treason: what hast thou now say for thyself, why thou shouldst not have Judgment die?
Sir John making low obeisance, answered; first, whether might permitted take any Exception against the Indictment, and
was brought coach from the Tower
the
might, then requested might there unto permitted.
Old Swan, and thence conveyed water
Westminster-bridge. Between the hours
and landed Westminster-bridge, and
was brought into Westminster-hall, being ac Then John made Protestation quar
companied with Mr. Crooke, son-in-law the ter Lieut. the Tower, his right hand, and mercy
Mr. Blunt, son the Lieut. his left hand,
and being strongly guarded divers the the world; and said, God forbid that ever yeomen the guard, with halberds, and the his heart should imagine Treason, utter such lieutenant's men with weapons round about unreverend speeches her sacred majesty, him: and that sort was brought the who had exalted him highly from the estate Queen's-bench bar, where stood for quar gentleman, and whose bounty and gra ter hour bare-headed, expecting the com cious favour had liberally tasted; but
ing the Commissioners. But Mr. Rookes bie, one the Commissioners, was sent, who
complained the hard and false dealings the witnesses towards him these causes, who, said, falsely, maliciously, and perjuriously
accused him; but said found fault the proceedings the law, but that had good and orderly proceedings therein: and then again extolling her majesty's great mercy and favour towards him, protested his innocency the cause be such, that forsook God's mercy and Saviour's merits, ever meant any treason treachery towards that gracious
had taken his place before the coming
John Perrot into the Hall, and tarried for the
coming the rest his associates—The said sir John Perrot was clothed doublet and
hose black Sattin plain, and gown wrought velvet furred, and square flat
crowned black felt hat, with small band, and
plain white ruff. The said Mr. Crooke and Mr. Blunt supplied the room the Lieutenant,
To this the Anderson answered, might not permitted.
hour long, wherein included the her majesty toward him, extolling her the only Mirror Mercy the princes
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queen Elizabeth; and said, that he knew her towards John the like effect, touching his majesty's great clemency and mercy towards Guiltiness and Trial, my Lord Chamberlain him proceeded from her majesty's own heart, had said before; adding further, That whereas by the mere providence of God, who knew his went about persuade the audience, that innocence in this cause, in staying him so long the cause which moved her majesty defer his from judgment, which he affirmed to be now
six times; especially after such heinous matters being proved against him, but, as he said, most falsely and untrue. -
Judgment, was her conceit some hard pro ceeding against him his Arraignment, which
Whereupon my
was not the cause indeed, that therein did injury the Judge, Jury and Witnesses; and
ing these
yo
Lord Chamberlain conceiv said was
to tend, that her majesty had
very evilly him, any done utter
so long deserted Judgment, being persuaded
Speeches
my lord himself had been and upon the Trial
thereunto of his innocency in the fact, and that
her majesty was persuaded that he had been
divers Traitors before that time, far sir John's betters, and said had seen divers Trai
hardly dealt withal, and unworthily condemn tors condemned Treason upon tenth part
ed: wherefore my Lord Chamberlain said, he
was much to blame to use any such speeches
to that end or purpose; and said, That the
conceit of his innocency was not the cause her
majesty deferred his Judgment so long; and used very vehement Speeches against the said
the evidence that was against him, and yet justly condemned Treason; and you, sir
John, are condemned justly mass Trea sons; and the said lord said, his conscience
thought him guilty most heinous Trea sons, and that was worthily condemned
sir John Perrot in that point, saying his Trea and said also, that divers and sundry wit sons were most manifest and apparent, and for nesses very sufficient had proved Treason his Trial he received more favour than any against him most manifest; and said withal, sir other Traitor that ever he saw, and there were John, would you have these, being many
\ more Witnesses of his own men and others number, testified against you, per
than ever he saw against any other Traitor. jured, and you only believed No, no, Whereupon John said, pray your lord not possible true, neither will any man
any such end saying further, that
ship interrupt me not: for the Lord Chamber
lain began these Speeches the midst . John's matter.
believe Sir John.
My Lord Chamberlain spake again and said,
There had been thirty Witnesses produced Then said my Lord Chamberlain, You must against him his Arraignment, who proved
be interrupted this point; and proceeded Treason against him and that was Trai more vehement and earnest against him than tor worthily condemned Treason; and said before. never saw any Traitor have such indifferent
Sir John Perrot prayed his lord-hip not Trial, and such sufficient proofs produced misconstrue his meaning, and said meant against him adding further, that might
such matter touching her majesty's conceit speak his will, but man would believe him
had spoken much already, but not spake.
Mr. Egerton, now Attorney, then stood up, had proved Treason against him. My Lord and directing his Speeches my Lord Cham Buckhurst said, He had both Irish and Eng
his hard usage, lordship took words and that for, said he, can recite my words true word
again, which effect were, that her majest Then
being the only prince mercy, had dealt with set forward and followed his enemies him most graciously, forbearing thus long Ireland, and that was condemned Irish with him for his Judgment. Witnesses all, and that one English Witness
berlain and the rest the bench, said, had thought have moved their lordships touching sir John Perrot's Speeches that point, which,
said, were protesting his innocency seduce and deceive the audience to think him
innocent, and not guilty Treason, and that had been injuriously condemned whereas
lish Witnesses, and those his own men. Sir
was most manifest that was most justly
condemned most heinous Treasons; and
that his Trial he received most favourable and threw his hand towards Mr. Rookesby. hearing. -
Whereunto John Perrot replied and said, Mr. Attorney, You did me wrong now, you
did me before. never did you wrong, said Mr. Attorney. You did me wrong, said sir John. Instance wherein did you wrong, said Mr. Attorney. You did me wrong, said
that they knew the same true; also said, that God would plague the prosecutors this cause against him for their corrupt deali:g therein. -
He also, with great provestation the midst his Speeches, utterly denied that ever in
tended meant murder any Iran,
3ohn. never did you wrong, said Mr. Attor was falsely accused; and said, that now lately
ney. All these Speeches were spoken with had found among his Writings Letter great vehemency each the other. that wicked fellow’s that accused him thereof,
My Lord Buckhurst directed his Speeches Stephen Seager, and said that had that VOL.
John alledged that the matter was
John said, was more than said, Philip Williams was
knew. Sands Englishman. Sir Treason and further said, That the Irish Witnesses had
John Perrot said, He proved
respect oath; and that for small value, man might procure number swear any thing. And for proof thereof, appealed
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Letter about him prove his Testimony false; and said that that matter grieved him more
than any other matter. He also with great protestation denied that was ever Papist
heart soul, ever favoured any them, but was sound Religion these years, ever since the 2nd year king Edward: and for trial thereof, referred himself divers there present, that were old Parliament-men,
his Speeches touching Religion divers Par liaments.
[1332
upon hurdle through the city
the place execution, and there
and cut down alive, and his bowels and privy-members cut off, and cast in the fire sight, head cut off, and his body cut four quarters, disposed
the Queen's pleasure, and God have mercy
upon thee. ’
Then said John, Seeing pleased God
and the Queen that should thus judged,
his life stood her majesty's merciful hands, My Lord Chamberlain answered him, That whose life wished, and prayed God that was not charged for murdering intending might three times, yea five times long
murder any person, although the same was she hath lived already; with divers other good proved his face his own man. Sir John and godly wishes her majesty: and pray
said, Although the same was not objected his Charge, was laid open against him make him infamous the world, which grieved
God that among her subjects the innocent lambs might known from the scabbed goats; and the living God who knew his innocency
him most all; and said, that Seager the would put into her princely heart merci end denied again. My Lord Chamberlain ful unto him for his life, that he would, said, denied not, but justified his always heretofore did, serve her majesty face. most faithfully against her malicious enemies;
Sir John said, that Seager said John told yea and stop the mouth cannon, and
him that did would do.
Then Anderson,
but prove
him what
the Pleas,
fight against the dogs the Spaniards; and said knew her majesty the Fountain Mercy, and wished that utter destruction might
ensue him and his progeny, ever meant
Treason against queen Elizabeth which very words he uttered and wished divers times be
London hanged,
had any thing
arrest Judgment? Sir John answered, Seeing pleased God and the queen should come
asked him whether
say
that pass, had nothing say, but humbly fore and after; and said, that shortly God submitted himself the law and their lordships. doubtless would make manifest his innocency,
My lord Anderson then asked had the and that her majesty and the world. —He queen's Pardon Then said, had Par also said, that wished not now live, rea-. don. son his infamy his country, and that his
Then my lord Anderson proceeding pro name and blood was corrupted, which had nounce Judgment, began with long discourse, been antient continuance, and never before reciting divers good blessings God upon this that time spotted and said, Woe unto me realm, namely, the establishing true Religion, that am the first my house and name that and governed with gracious prince,
and many other good blessings God bestow upon us; yet notwithstanding, divers wicked
and traitorous persons, discontented with the state, had practised divers and sundry treasons,
which the great and mighty Providence God, had been from time time revealed. " And omitting divers foreign Treasons, many treasons had been practised here home; and said, That himself had been the arraign
ment
ever was attainted suspected, and shook his hand and having carnation his hand, said, care not for death the value this flower, fear not and wished that he had never offended God more than he had offended the queen's majesty. Which words pro nounced contrary the first, but presently re formed them. —Then he declared he had cer
tain Petitions, which humbly desired their
lordships move her majesty his behalf. divers, namely Babington, Abing The first Petition was, That would please her ton, with others; adding, that the Treasons majesty her abundant mercy pardon his John Perrot far surpassed them all, most life, that might have better room, for his wickedly conspiring her majesty's death and lodging was short chamber, only room for his
deprivation, and invasion this realm fo bed and table, and that he never went out reign enemies, and taking the Spaniards, doors, nor had any air, comfort him. —To
the destruction many thousands good this my lord Chamberlain answered, That the and natural subjects. Lord Anderson consent room was such as was fit for such man as he
with the two other lords, that was worthily was. -The second Petition was, That might and justly condemned Treason, good and have Preacher appointed unto him, and that
sufficient proof; and said, that his Arraign ment had indifferency with favour, and com
might permitted receive the Sacra
mended the goodness and substantialness
inent, which
mitment
same my lord Treasurer's house. —To this
the Jury that tried him And then proceeded was him pronounced
his Arraignment. Judgment, which
Petition my Lord Chamberlain never heard that desired
answered, That
this effect: ‘That the Lieutenant the Tower, the Tower, which was the place from
such thing before, which
wished any had, might
should carried
whence came, and from thence drawn that had requested the Lieutenant for the
said did not since his com the Tower, but said received the
have been granted him. Sir John Perrot said,
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same twenty times; and said, Here is a man Chamberlain, said, excepted his lordship, for that knoweth the same, meaning and pointing that sat Commissioner her majesty, other at Mr. Crooke, standing next him on his right wise was true subject any England hand: which thing Mr. Crooke voluntarily and whosoever; and herewith clapped his hand without asking disavowed; and said he knew upon the bar mightily. And was depart no such thing. Then said John, Mr. Lieu ing from the bar, returned again towards the tenant well knoweth and will confess the lords, and said, could not dispend 1,200l. same. — My Lord Chamberlain said, should year, although was bruited could dispend have his Petition herein granted: And that many thousands. He also made mention they, the Justices and Commissioners, had au was debt.
thority grant the same without moving her majesty therein. —The third i’etition was, That should suffer death, that then their lord
Then was conveyed away from the bar the same manner was brought thither, and brought water the Old Swan, for that
ships would humble suitors her majesty, could not shoot the bridge, and the guard
that seeing was gentleman born, and that
had been advanced place and calling
her majesty, and served her majesty place honour, might die gentleman's death,
and spared from drawing through the streets,
and the rest the Judgment; and said, was gentleman ancient descent, and but
gentleman. —The fourth Petition was, That
they would move her majesty good and
gracious son, meaning Tho. Perrot,
and that they would put her majesty remem
brance her gracious promise made unto Philip Sidney and Tho. Perrot, that her
majesty would good them; especially
that her majesty would good that virtu ous and gracious lady my lady Dorothy and
then said, that never received any penny
her marriage, nor ever assured her any jointure,
for which was now very sorry; and said,
that something moved him do, which now
grieved him very sore. —He also said, that had made estates his lands, dozen, sixteen,
and others attending him wherries; and from the Old Swan he was conveved coach into
for my lords the queen's justices determine and twenty years past; for that had chil their commission; and then they cried, God
dren divers venters, and that would have his lands remain his name, and now he had but one son, the other having died her majesty's service. He said, Peradventure holes may now found the same; therefore again requested that their lordships would move her majesty good his son and his wife, and heard little son which they had, and which hereafter may her majesty service.
confusion him and his posterity were guilty Treason. And were, utterly renounced the merits and mercy his Saviour Jesus Christ. And then speaking my Lord
70. The Trial Rob ERT Earl
SouTHAMPTON, before the Lords, Westminster, for High
He also oftentimes protested with great pro testation that never meant evil, and wished
from malice and aversion, But while thus had hopes his life, fell sick, and died the Tower
Treason 43 ELIz. Feb. 19, 1600.
A SPACIOUS Court was made Westmin The C. B. sir Wm. Periam. Justices Gaw ster-hall, where the Lord Treasurer Buckhurst die, Fenner, Walmesley, Warburton, Kings— sat High Steward England, under cano mill, and Mr. Baron Clarke.
state; where sat also about the table, the earls, barons, and judges the land, according
their degrees. The Judges were these; the Popham, and Anderson.
These sat the Court next the bar, be fore the High Steward, seven Serjeants Arms
came with maces before the High Steward, and laid them down before him the Court.
the Tower,
was brought from the Tower that morning. He also secmed refer things God, who, said, best knew the secret this cause. Again and very zealously wished and hoped
that things should him made manifest; and protestations and speeches refer red him and his to God alone.
Then the Lords and Commissioners sitting
little space after John's departure, and until he tol barge, O-Yes was made, and the
Commission Oyer and Terminer was deter
Westminster his speeches
mined Proclamation made
following: All manner persons
and Ireland, that had any thing
Lords the queen's majesty's Justices Oyer and Terminer this present cause, may depart hence God's peace, and the queen's majesty's, and keep their day again upon new summons,
save the queen Amen. Then my lords arose, and was the stroke of ten of the clock at
night.
Afterwards the queen began appeased
towards him, and was often heard applaud that Rescript Theodosius, Honorius, and
Arcadius: “If any person speak the em
peror through
tency,
deserves pity; calls for mercy. ”
and inadver despised; out madness,
foolish
September following; but the queen granted his desire, suffering his estate his son, who had married the earl of Essex's sister.
Essex, and HENRY Earl
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STATE TRIALS, 43 Eliz. 1600. -Earls of Esser and Southampton, [1536
High Steward by chair estate, and one
her majesty's gentlemen ushers with his white
rod his hand on the other side. The Clerk
of the Crown and his assistant sat before him, Clerk of the Crown read the Indictinents. to read the common Indictments and Exami That being done, they were bid hold up
nations. The Captain the Guard (Sir Wal their hands again, which they did, and another ter Raleigh) and forty the queen's Guard Indictment was read, whereunto the earl were there to attend the service. Then the Essex was attentive. After which, the Clerk Serjeant Arms made three O-yes! and Pro the Crown asked them, whether they were clamation, That the Lord High Steward Eng Guilty, not Guilty: they pleaded not Guilty: land commanded silence, and hear the Com and for their Trials they put themselves upon mission read, upon pain imprisonment. Then God and their peers. They spake this sever the Clerk the Crown read the Commission, ally. Then my Lord High Steward few whereunto the earl Essex was very attentive. words gave the peers Charge, requiring them Another Proclamation was made, That the Lord have due regard their consciences.
High Steward England commanded Jus Then Serjeant Yelverton opened the Evi tices whom any writs had been directed for dence, shewed the effect the Indictment,
this service, bring them in, and certify the
same. Serjeant
held his hand, and said followeth
May please your grace (speaking the High Steward), about the 8th Feb. last, my lord Essex (there Prisoner the bar) went
Another Proclamation was made Arms, That the Lieutenant the London should return his Precept,
Tower
and bring forth his prisoners, Robert earl Essex, and Henry earl Southampton.
about with armed men very rebelliously dis-, inherit the queen her crown and dignity; which when came her majesty's ear, she
ampton, and summoned appear this day, make answer their names, upon pain and peril that will fall thereon.
Then the Lords were called, and answered
and appeared followeth: Edward earl Ox
ford, Gilbert earl Shrewsbury, Wm. earl Derby, Edw. earl Worcester, George earl
the
the way, that my lord Essex can way ex
cuse nor shadow this his rebellious purpose, nor turn his actions to, any other intent: for
the sending Temple his Secretary into Lon
don the night before, manifesteth his deter mination, without scruple question; for
hopes have had the
that means was
Cumberland, Robert earl Sussex, Edw. earl help the ocitizens, her majesty's most loyal
Hertford, Henry earl Lincoln, Charles earl
Nottingham. Tho. visco ont Bindon, Tho. lord best endeavours strengthen himself abroad,
s}e Ware, Edward lord Morley, Henry lord
Cobham, Henry lord Stafford, Tho. lord Grey,
Tho. lord Lumley, Henry lord Windsor, Wm.
lord Chandois, Robert lord Rich, Tho. lord
HDarcy, George lord IIunsdon, Oliver lord St. opinion the world, when he withstood John Bletso, Tho. lord Burleigh, Wm. lord divers her majesty's subjects standing her Compton, Tho. lord Howard, baron
Then the earl Essex desired my lord chief justice, whether
lord chief justice answered, No and Mr. At man do but the king,
torney General alledged Case Henry 8's death the law: for the head the time, my lord Darcy. Whereupon the earl Commonwealth, and his subjects mem
bad them on, hen the lord Grey was bers ought obey and stand with him. But
Southampton, and jogged him his sleeve.
Then they were cated hold their hands the bar, which they did. And then the
Then the Lord High Constable the Tower,
the Lieutenant the Tower, and the gentleman
porter, who carried the before the prison possible stop Rebellion: and who did she ers, came first and the prisoners followed send She sent (my lord) worse persons and made their appearance the bar, the gen than my Lord Keeper, my Justice tleman porter with the standing before them, England, the earl Worcester, and sir. Wm. with the ax's edge from them; and the Lieu Knowles; which went her majesty's tenant delivered his Precept into the Court. name, and commanded the earls and their ad The two earls (which were prisoners) kissed herents very strictly dissolve their Assem one another's hands, and embraced each other. blies, and lay down their Arms. But Another Proclamation was made, That the knowing very treacherously imprisoned the Serjeant Arms the queen's majesty re said Lords and Counsellors her majesty turn his Precept the Names the peers sent, and altogether, refused her majesty's au
Robert earl Essex, and Henry earl thority: and divers their Confederates cryed Southampton, the which delivered into the out, Kill them, kill them thereby putting her Court accordingly. Another Proclamation was majesty's council fear their lives; and made, That all earls, viscounts, and barons, withal, left them with Jo. Davis keep the realin England, which were peers Ro safe, lest they themselves should miscarry
bert earl Essex, and Henry earl South city. But, my lord, must tell you this
her abounding mercy sent see were
and loving subjects! and used not only his
but also fortified his house home with strong defence and ammunition; all which were tokens of his inclinations sudden and un
expected Rebellion, and were confirmed the
Walden. highness's right, and defence her peace,
know of against him and confederates. Good my might chal lord, beseech your grace, and you my lords lenge any the Peers no; whereunto the that are the peers, understand, That any
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