1568.—December 4. Elizabeth's Answer.

Goodall, vol. ii. p. 222, from Queen Mary's Register.

I think it very reasonable that she should be heard in her own cause, being so weighty; but to determine whom before, when and what, any time before I understand how they will verify their allegation, I am not as yet resolved.

THE PRIVY COUNCIL

1568.—Dec. 4. Proceedings of the Privy Council.

Goodall, vol. ii. p. 223, from the Journal of the Privy Council of England.

Die Sabbati, 4 Decembris 1568, Hora prima post meridiem.

Present.

The Queen's Majesty.

The Lord Keeper {Sir Nicholas Bacon}.Earl Leicester.
Duke of Norfolk.Lord Admiral {Lord Clinton}.
Marquis {of Northampton}.Lord Chamberlain {Lord Howard of Effingham}.
Lord Steward {Pembroke}.Sir William Cecil.
Earl Essex.Sir Ralph Sadler.
Earl Bedford.Sir Walt. Mildmay.