“He was trying to make his escape when his design upon the queen became known. He sprang upon me when I was unaware, seized the bridle of my horse, and demanded that I give the animal to him.”
“Which you refused?”
“Which I refused to do, sir.”
“Did he recognize you?”
“Yes.”
“And you him?”
“Yes, Sir Francis.”
“Did you know that he was trying to escape from arrest?”
“Yes;” answered Francis again.
“Then why did you not let him have the horse?” queried Walsingham.