See "Archæologia," vol. xiii. p. 201.
[51] "Archæologia," vol. ii. p. 169.
[52] Strype's "Annals," vol. i. p. 398.
[53] A seeming contradiction to the assertions in the text may be discovered in the circumstance that Elizabeth is the nominal foundress of Jesus College Oxford. But it was at the expense, as well as at the suggestion, of Dr. Price, a patriotic Welshman, that this seminary of learning, designed for the reception of his fellow-countrymen, was instituted. Her name, a charter of incorporation dated June 27th 1571, and some timber from her forests of Stow and Shotover, were the only contributions of her majesty towards an object so laudable, and of which the inadequate funds of the real founder long delayed the accomplishment.
[54] Melvil's "Memoirs," passim.
[55] It is on the authority of Strype's "Annals" that this offer of Charles IX. to Elizabeth is recorded. Hume, Camden, Rapin, are all silent respecting it; but as it seems that Catherine dei Medici was at the time desirous of the appearance of a closer connexion with Elizabeth, it is not improbable that she might throw out some hint of this nature without any real wish of bringing about an union in all respects so unsuitable.
[56] Naunton's "Fragmenta Regalia."
[57] Naunton's "Fragmenta Regalia."
[58] "Worthies in Leicestershire."
[59] In the original, "and Prometheus," but evidently by a mere slip of the pen.