[18]. A servant of the Shrewsburys.

[19]. Daughters of William, Lord Howard of Effingham.

[20]. Blank In the MS.

[21]. Hunter’s Hallamshire.

[22]. In the light of after events this is a somewhat rash offer!

[23]. Corker had apparently eaten his words in a whining counter statement.

[24]. Hunter’s Hallamshire.

[25]. His death took place in 1575, but Mary did not hear of it till a year later.

[26]. Leader, Mary Queen of Scots in Captivity.

[27]. The Cavendish motto, meaning “Secure by taking care.”