Erskine, Sir Thomas, supplants R. in the Guard, [133];
his position with King James, [133]
Essays, Bacon issues his, [85]
Essex, Earl of, competes with R. for royal favour, [35];
demands R.'s sacrifice, [35], [36];
Court attacks on R., [40];
challenges R., ib.;
drives R. from Court, [42];
more friendly with R., [50];
perceives value of the Puritans, ib.;