The murders that Catherine is accused of, with too great probability, are a fearful list: Queen Jane of Navarre, her own son Charles IX. the Viscount de Chartres, the Secretary Lomerica, Du Guast, favourite of Henri III. and others ad infinitum.
Epitaph.
I’ve lost my mistress, horse, and wife,
And when I think on human life,
It’s well it is no worse;
My mistress violent and bold,
My wife curst ugly and a scold;
I’m sorry for my horse!