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. |