[41] King Edward’s Journal (Burnet).
[42] In Sir William Cecil’s handwriting.
“Question:—
1552 Windsor. 23d Sep., 6ᵒ Ed. VI.
“1. Whether the K. Mt̅i̅e̅ shall enter into the ayd of the Emperor.
“Answer. He shall.
a pacto
“1. The Kyng is bound by the treaty, and if he will be helped by that treaty he must do the reciproque.
a periculo vitando
“2. If he do not ayde, the Emperor is like to ruyne and consequently the House of Burgundy come to the French possession, which is perilous to England, and herein the greatness of the French King is dreadfull.