Henry VIII: July 1517, 11-20

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Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII, Volume 2, 1515-1518. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1864.

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July 1517

11 July. Giust. Desp. II. 101.	3462. NIC. SAGUDINO to AL. FOSCARI.
	To do honor to the Flemish envoys, the ambassadors were invited to a joust on the 7th. The King entered the lists about two. First came the marshal in a surcoat of cloth of gold, surrounded by thirty footmen in yellow and blue livery; then came the drummers and trumpeters in white damask, followed by forty knights in cloth of gold; "and after them twenty young knights on very fine horses, all dressed in white, with doublets of cloth of silver and white velvet, and chains of unusual size, and their horses were barbed with silver chainwork, and a number of pendant bells, many of which rang. Next followed thirteen pages, singly, on extremely handsome horses, whose trappings were half of gold embroidery and the other half of purple velvet embroidered with gold stars. Then came fifteen jousters armed, their horse armor and surcoats being most costly; and alongside of each was one on horseback, sumptuously dressed, carrying his lance, with their footmen." Then appeared the King in silver bawdkin, with thirty gentlemen on foot, dressed in velvet and white satin. Among the jousters were the Duke of Suffolk, the Marquis of Dorset, and my Lord Admiral. The King jousted with Suffolk, and tilted eight courses, both shivering their lances at every time, to the great applause of the spectators. The jousts lasted four hours, but the honor of the day was awarded to the King and the Duke. Between the courses the King and other cavaliers made their horses jump and execute acts of horsemanship, to the delight of everybody. Under the windows were the Queens of England and France. The adjoining chamber was occupied by the Cardinal and his attendants.
	"The jousts being ended, a beam was brought, some twenty feet in length and nine inches in diameter, and was placed on the head of one of his majesty's favorites, by name Master Carol, who was one of the jousters, and he ran a long way with the beam on his head, to the marvel of every body." Of the two tents, one of cloth of gold cost the King 10,000 ducats, and was made when he crossed over to France in 1515 (1513); the other was of silk, surrounded by scaffolds, containing 50,000 persons. After the joust was a banquet, and at the head of the hall sat the King, between the Queens of England and France, and with them the Cardinal; at the side the ambassadors, with the handsomest ladies. "In the centre of the hall there was a stage on which were some boys, some of whom sang, and others played the flute, rebeck and harpsichord, making the sweetest melody. The banquet being ended, the King and the guests above mentioned betook themselves into another hall, where the damsels of the most serene Queen were, and dancing went on there for two hours, the King doing marvellous things, both in dancing and jumping, proving himself, as he in truth is, indefatigable." Returned next day to London. Everybody is talking of the late entertainment, 11 July 1517.
Vit. B. XX. 58. B. M.	3463. [PACE] to WOLSEY.
	"... the same how the Pop[e] ... [had] send to the Swiss for vj. [thousand men] against the late Duke of U[rbino, in which] thing his holiness hath use[d such] counsel, as he hath done in od[re thing]is, to his great dishonor and almost [total] ruin, if God do not help him." ... did send to Switzerland lately the captain of his g[uard] (a Swiss, but odious to the country for his frequent treason,) to demand the said aid, with his ambassadors resident there. The lords of Zurich immediately called a diet. While it was assembling, the secular ambassador suddenly went off with the captain, and made secret agreements with other captains, for the said * * * the consent of their superiors ... "was used only for to save ... for the Swiss be more charge ... they be sent out by command [th]an otherwise." The lords, seeing themselves deceived, and [see]ing also that the Pope had [not] paid them their annual pension due jure fœderis, and thinking that if they helped the Pope to overrun the Duke they might never get it, recalled all their captains and men on pain of death and forfeiture. The French King had granted them passage by the duchy of Milan; but the lords have written thither to the governors that no man is to have passage. This is thought to be a Frenche practise. The Bp. of Verulane is in trouble about this business. He can get, and is likely to get, no answer from the Swiss, "except ... [there be paid] unto them their pension without delay. And ... said late Duke of Urbi[no] ... to the cities and towns of ... at this time (as we do daily ... parties) very strong in arms ... favor of the people, because he [hath] unto this time prosperously succeeded. [Nam ita ele]ganter a Justino scriptum est: Quo fortun[a in]clinat, ibi et favor hominum." The Pope is in great extremity, and, what is worst in war, has no money. He has spent in this war against the Duke above 400,000 ducats. Had he followed his friend's advice, and spent a third of it in time, he [had] been clear out of the busi[ness]. He repents now, but is wise too late. Like many, when they will not they can, when they will they cannot. [Constance.]
	Hol., pp. 3, mutilated. A few words in cipher. Add.: D. Tho. &c., Cardli, &c.
11 July. P. S. Rym. XIII. 595.	3464. For the MONASTERY OF ST. MARY, COVENTRY.
	Assent to the election of John Webbe as prior. Greenwich, 4 July 9 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 11 July.
	Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 1.
	ii. Petition of John Pope, Th. Leke, Humph. Celler, Wm. Wynter, Roger Grene, Walter Warren, Th. Graie, Th. Coventre and Th. Lychefeld, monks of St. Mary's, for the above.
11 July. P. S.	3465. For JOHN SMYTH, remembrancer of the Treasury of the Exchequer.
	Wardship of Joan, a daughter and heir of Wm. Marston. Greenwich, 19 July 9 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 11 July.
	Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 2.
11 July.	3466. For WALTER PERCKEY.
	Inspeximus of a charter of Hen. II., granting David, the King's larderer (lardinarius) of York, one carncate of land in Kirksby, belonging to the honor of Pickering, &c. Westm., 11 July.
	Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 2.
11 July.	3467. JUSTICES OF ASSIZE.
	Northern Circuit.—Th. Strey with Sir Rob. Brudenell and Sir Humph. Conyngesby. Westm., 11 July.
	Home Circuit.—Simon Fitz with Sir John Fyneux and John More. Westm., 11 July.
	Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 6d.
	Midland Circuit.—John Jenour with Th. Pygot and Bryan Palmes. Westm., 11 July.
	Ib. m. 7d.
	Norfolk Circuit.—Wm. Mordaunt with Sir Rob. Rede and Sir John Butteler. Westm., 11 July.
	Western Circuit.—Th. Elyott with Sir Ric. Elyott and John Erneley. Westm., 11 July.
	Ib. p. 2, m. 15d.
12 July. R. O.	3468. SIR RICHARD WINGFIELD to WOLSEY.
	The French King is at Abbeville: tomorrow he leaves for Rouen, and will enter that town in five or six days. The chancellor of Burgundy, and Felinger, the Emperor's treasurer, ambassadors to France, arrived on Tuesday last. The King's commissioners return tomorrow to England. Calais, 12 July. Signed.
	P. 1. Add.
12 July. R. O.	3469. The BISHOP OF WORCESTER to HENRY VIII.
	The copies of the letters and the papal brief which he now sends will inform the King of the successes of the Turk in Arabia and Egypt. Begs the King will send some ambassador to Rome to advise on this occasion. Refers him to his letter to Wolsey. Rome, 12 July 1517. Signed.
	Lat., pp. 2. Add.
12 July. R. O.	3470. The BISHOP OF WORCESTER to WOLSEY.
	By the brief sent to the King will understand the Pope's anxiety in reference to the Turk. He wishes an ambassador to be sent to Rome from England to confer on this matter. Has written to Ammonius in cipher news of importance to be communicated to Wolsey. Rome, 12 July 1517. Signed.
	Lat., p. 1. Add.
12 July. R. O.	3471. ACCOUNT of the MASTER of the KING'S BARGE.
	29 June, 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8 July: for conveying the ambassadors of Burgoyne from the Tower to Greenwich and back again, by order of Lord Aburgayne and Sir Henry Marney. 30 June and 9 July: for conveying the same from the Crane in the Vyntre to the Cardinal's place. 11 and 12 July: for conveying the same from London to Gravesend. "For the ambasadors of France, 7s. 8d." (Other items illegible.) Total, 9l. 2s. 4d.; of which sum John Thurston, the master, acknowledges the receipt from Sir John Daunce.
	In form of a roll.
13 July. Galba, B. V. 278. B. M.	3472. TUNSTAL to HENRY VIII.
	Yesterday the Cardinal of Arragon, some time servant to Ferdinand King of Naples, came and attended the King of Castile to church with the young Cardinal de Croy, whose hat was brought him yesterday for the first time. After mass the papal nuncio set forth the reasons of this new creation. Then the Cardinal made his oath to the Pope, thanking God, the Pope, the King, and his uncle the Lord Chievres, by whose means he had obtained this advancement. Bad news has come from Holland. Aspre has been taken, the inhabitants cruelly slain. "The town of the Hay, because it is open, is left desolate, and the people fled for fear of them; howbeit they have not been, because there is no prey." The lords of Nassau, of Isilstein, and Mons. de Wasner, are assembling forces against them. The leader of the insurgents is a halberdier, late servant of Nassau. Certain troops cashiered by the French King have assembled on the edges of Burgundy. The business of Holland delays the King's preparations. My Lord Fiennes is dead. The King has returned thanks for the great cheer made his ambassadors in England. Myddleburgh, 13 July. Signed.
	Pp. 3, mutilated.
13 July. Vit. B. XX. 59 (fn. 1). B. M.	3473. HERMAN RYNCK to HENRY VIII.
	Sends by Henry Rynck, his son, letters in Latin and German, which he has just received from the court of the Emperor. Will study to deserve Henry's approbation. Cologne, 13 July 1517.
	P. 1, mutilated.
15 July. S. B.	3474. For SIR JOHN SEYMOUR, knight of the Body, and EDWARD his son.
	To be constables and doorwards of Bristol castle, in survivorship, with the appointment of two watchmen, and custody of a close of six acres within the precincts of the castle and of the moats of the same; as held by Giles Lord Daubeney. Del. Westm., 15 July.
	Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 2.
15 July. S. B.	3475. For TH. SHYRWYN of Claverdon, Warw.
	Lease, for 21 years, of the manor of Claverdon alias Claredon, parcel of Warwick's lands, with certain reservations,* at an annual rent of 16l. 16s. 7 ¼d. and 13s. 4d. of increase. Del. Westm., 15 July.
	Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 7.
15 July. P. S.	3476. For JOHN ARDERN of Kelingthorp near Magna Dryffeld, York.
	Exemption from serving on juries, &c. Greenwich, 1 April 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 15 July.
	Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 14.
16 July. Er. Ep. App. 148.	3477. MORE to ERASMUS.
	Is much grieved to learn that their friend Peter [Ægidius] is in bad health, and worse is expected. Is not surprised that that black Carmelite is so bitter against him and his Moria. Praises his forbearance. Is very anxious for the picture of Erasmus and Peter. The Cardinal (Wolsey) has made many loving inquiries about him. London, 16 July 1517.
	Sends him a packet from the Venetian ambassador, his secretary, and the Bishop of Rochester.
16 July. Galba, B. V. 276b. B. M.	3478. TUNSTAL to SPINELLY.
	Desiring that the Chancellor will not come to Brussels, as they are going to Louvain. Brussels, 16 July.
	Hol., p. 1, mutilated. Add.
16 July. S. B.	3479. For HEN. LORD DAWBENEY.
	Licence to alienate to Geo. Neville Lord Bergevenny, Sir Th. Neville, Sir Edw. Nevill, Ric. Weston, John Brent, Ric. Covert, John Goryng, Rob. Britte, Roger Grenefeld, Rob. Sheffeld, Wm. Rote, clk., John Rote, and Rob. Ormeston alias Dykynson, the manors of Southbrent and Penne, Southarp, Southpederton and Chillyngton, Longassheton, Somers; Bromsell, Hants; Tollard, Farnham, Dorset; Torrent and Hampreston, and messuages in Tollard, Farnham, Sublehampton, Empsith, and Hampreston: to be held of the King by them and their heirs, to the use of Lord Dawbeney and Eliz. his wife, a daughter of the said Lord Bergevenny, and the heirs and assigns of Lord Dawbeney. Del. Westm., 16 July 9 Hen. VIII.
16 July. P. S.	3480. For SIR EDW. FERRES.
	Wardship of John, s. and h. of John Beausoo, whose possessions came to the King's hands on his death or the death of Gerard Danet or Eliz. Beausoo, widow of the said John. Greenwich, 10 Feb. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 16 July 9 Hen. VIII.
	Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 2.
16 July. S. B.	3481. For ROGER WALFORD of Claverdon, Warw.
	Lease, for 21 years, of the site of the manor of Claverdon; two meadows called le Brodemedow and Bukkenam, arable lands called Caylandes, in Claverdon, lately held by Wm. Edwardes, and after him by Th. Walford; and two crofts called Asshewelles, and a field or close called Ermyngalefylde; a cottage in Claverdon, lately held by John Hamond, late vicar there; one croft and one acre of land in the tenure of Th. Walford, two crofts called Lyecroft and Pykerelles, at an annual rent of 4l. 3s. 2d. Del. Westm., 16 July 9 Hen. VIII.
	Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 6.
16 July. P. S.	3482. For JOHN PATE, page of the Wardrobe.
	To be usher of the exchange in the Tower of London, with the houses called the Martyn Tower, vice Ralf Jenet, as John Grenacres held the same. Greenwich, 30 June 9 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 16 July.
	Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 16.
16 July. P. S.	3483. For SIR WM. COMPTON.
	To be steward, &c. of the town and manor of Tewkesbury, Gloue. Of the lordships of Elmeley, Erlestrombe and Wyerpidell, Worc., Whittington, Chadworth, Lydner, Hanley, Upton on Severn and Bussheley, with 40s. a year. Master of the Hunt of Malvern Chase, and the parks of Busshley, Hanley and Blakemore, in the same chases, Worc., with 6l. 13s. 4d. a year. Greenwich, 15 July 9 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 16 July.
	Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 3.
16 July. S. B.	3484. For WM. SMYTH of Westminster, vintner, and ELIZ. his wife.
	Pardon. Del. Westm., 16 July 9 Hen. VIII. Signed: T. Carlis Ebor.
	Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 6.
16 July.	3485. COMMISSION OF THE PEACE.
	Devon.—H. Bp. of Exeter, Hen. Earl of Wiltshire, Rob. Willoughby Lord Broke, John Bourchier, Lord Fitzwaren, Sir Ric. Elliot, John Erneley, Sir Lewis Pollard, Sir Peter Eggecombe, Sir John Bassett, Sir John Kyrkham, Sir Th. Denys, Wm. Courteney, John Rowe, Rob. Yeo, John Gilbert, Th. Stukeley, Wm. Wadham, Ric. Reyne, John Crokker, And. Hillarseden, John Cayleway, Ric. Coffyn and Edm. Larder. Westm., 16 July.
	Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 1d.
17 July. Er. Ep. App. 150.	3486. ERASMUS to TUNSTALL.
	Had moved to Louvain with all his baggage. Is annoyed at the conduct of Faber, who has re-edited his notes on St. Paul without a single allusion to Erasmus, except in one place, where he takes occasion tacitly to condemn him. Has replied to him. Palgrave is gone to England; Lee studies Greek earnestly. Hears that two Cardinals have been degraded, and Cardinal St. George condemned to perpetual imprisonment. Hopes he will find some favor; were it only that he has always been well disposed to England. Louvain, 17 July 1517.
17 July. Shrews. MSS. P. 29. Coll. of Arms. Lodge, I. 30.	3487. THOMAS ALEN to GEORGE EARL OF SHREWSBURY.
	According to his letters, has received by Robert Knyveton 100l., 6 new goblets to be gilt, 6 old gilt goblets, and 11 cups of assay, which he hopes, with the 6 he brought up with him, will be at Sheffield on the day the Earl appointed. Will send measures for corn and ale, and weights for bread, as soon as he can have carriage. "I dare send no sultwiche until such time as I have above said, for here is good plenty of rain." Sends by the bearer, in a pack, five pieces of good canvas, to line hangings. Has three more at Coldharbour, which shall come at the next carriage. Though the breadth is scant, there are twelve score halves to the 100 by the rope, with advantage. Has sent in the pack, 6 pieces [of] say, 3 red and 3 green; and by Wm. Mold, 8 doz. quails, as many as he could get, for they are few and dear. No hares, oranges, or lemons have yet come. Has not yet made any bargain for lead, as he fears the price will fall. Merchants who bought lead a year ago have it still to sell, and wish to sell the old before buying any new. It would be well to sell some at Hull. Has delivered the letter to my Lord of Suffolk. Has the same answer he had before. He has sent the Earl a letter for respite of the same, which Alen supposes was made three weeks ago.
	The French Queen was yesterday delivered of a daughter. The Queen and my lady Princess will be godmothers, and the Abbot of St. Alban's godfather. Can get no money of Sir Wiston Browne. "He has driven me forth from day to day, and said I should have some; and now answers me I shall have none until such time as it may be received for such sale as hath been made of woods." Several men are come for money; wishes to know what answer he shall make them. Sends by the bearer three letters of news from Mr. Ursewick. "Thanked be God, Mr. Richard ... is well amended." Coldharbour, 17 July.
	Sir Robert Sheffield is put into the Tower again for the complaint he made to the King of the Cardinal. "Item, here is 3 score 15 couple of old lings. Item, 7 score 6 couple of new lings. Item, 33 couple of lobbs."
	Hol. Add.: To my Lord.
17 July. Vat. Tran. XXXVII. 50. B. M.	3488. HENRY VIII. to JOHN CARDINAL DE MEDICI, Protector for England.
	Requesting him to obtain permission of the Pope that Edmund Bp. of Ross may resign his bishopric to John Abbot of St. Mary di Fonte Vivo, and that the Abbot may hold the abbey and certain small benefices in commendam. Richmond, 17 July 1517. Signed by Ammonius.
17 July. Egerton, 985. f. 63b. B. M.	3489. CHARLES DUKE OF SUFFOLK.
	"The christening of the Lady Frances, first begotten daughter of Charles Duke of Suffolk and Mary the French Queen."
	Born at Bishop's Hatfield, Thursday, 17 July 1517, 9 Hen. VIII., between 2 and 3 in the morning. Christened on Saturday following. The road to the church was strewed with rushes; the church porch hung with rich cloth of gold and needlework; the church with arras of the history of Holofernes and Hercules; the chancel, with arras of silk and gold; and the altar with rich cloth of tissue, and covered with images, relics, and jewels. In the said chancel were, as deputies for the Queen and Princess, Lady Boleyn and Lady Elizabeth Grey. The Abbot of St. Alban's was godfather. The font was hung with a canopy of crimson satin, powdered with roses, half red and half white, with the sun shining, and fleur de lis gold, and the French Queen's arms in four places, all of needlework. On the way to church were eighty torches borne by yeomen, and eight by gentlemen. The basin, covered, was borne by Mr. Sturton, the taper by Mr. Richard Long, the salt by Mr. Humphrey Barnes, the chrism by Lady Chelton. Mrs. Dorothy Verney bore the young lady, was assisted by the Lord Powes and Sir Roger Pelston, and accompanied by sixty ladies and gentlemen, and the prelates Sir Oliver Poole and Sir Christopher, and other of my Lord's chaplains. She was named Frances, being born on St. Francis's day.
	Copy, temp. Eliz. or Jac. I. Pp. 2.
17 July. S. B.	3490. To CUTHBERT TUNSTAL, Master of the Rolls.
	To cancel two recognizances of 100l. each, made by John Villers of Brokesby, Leic., Edw. Elryngton of Wistneston, Sussex, Barth. Brokesby of Frysby, Leic., and John Malery of Walton upon the Wolde, Leic., 24 Nov., 22 Hen. VII.; and a recognizance for 200l. of the said John Villers, made the same day. Greenwich, 4 July 9 Hen. VIII. Del. 17 July to Mr. Tayllar, Tunstall's deputy.
18 July. R. O.	3491. LOAN to CHARLES OF CASTILE.
	1. Obligation of Charles King of Spain, for the repayment of 100,000 golden florins, lent him by Henry VIII., in three years, in English money, viz., 30,000 fl. a year, or 24,000 golden nobles in all, for the two first years, and 40,000 fl. or 16,000 golden nobles in the third. Middleburg, 18 July 1517, 2 Charles.
	Copy, Lat., pp. 4.
Galba, B. V. 277. B. M.	2. Draft of the above.
	Lat., pp. 3, mutilated.
18 July. R. O.	3. i. Procuration of Charles King of Spain to Bernard de Mesa Bp. of Helna and John de la Sauch to receive the sum of 20,000 angel nobles, which Henry VIII. has undertaken to deliver to the Spanish procurators in England in ready money, and 20,000 to be paid through Leonard Frescobald at Bruges or Antwerp. Middleburg, 18 July 1517, 2 Charles.
	ii. Copy of § 4.
	Copy, Lat., pp. 2.
Galba, B. V. 275. B. M.	4. Obligation of Philip de Cleves Lord de Ravestain, Charles de Croy Prince of Chimay, Henry Count of Nassau Lord de Breda, William de Croy Lord de Chievres, John la Sauvaige Lord de Scaubeke, and Anthony de Lalain Lord de Montigni, for repayment of 100,000 florins, equal to 40,000 golden nobles of England, lent by Henry VIII. to the Catholic King, principally for his journey to Spain. Middelburg in Zealand, 18 July 1517.
	Lat., pp. 4, mutilated.
19 July. Giust. Desp. II. 103.	3492. SEB. GIUSTINIAN to the COUNCIL OF TEN.
	The Spanish ambassadors have departed, and have received 100,000 crowns for their King's voyage into Spain. They had 7,000 ducats in presents, but the largest portion fell to the lot of Jaques de Luamburg (Lucemburg ?) Nothing is talked of here, but peace. No one cares about the Turks. "I will leave nothing undone to despatch the affair of the wines; but am of opinion that this delay in the settlement of the business proceeds from the Cardinal's wish to be cured of the squilentia, a disease under which he is just now suffering." London, 19 July 1517.
19 July. R. O.	3493. HADRIAN CARDINAL ST. CHRYSOGON to WOLSEY.
	Wrote on the 12th of the disturbances at Rome and his own troubles. Has inclosed his letters to the King in this to Wolsey. Begs his intercession with the King to procure his pardon from the Pope, and that he may remain at Venice and devote himself to letters. The Venetians are good friends to the King, and he was recommended to them by Henry VII. and Pope Julius. Venice, 19 July 1517.
	Hol., Lat., p. 1. Add.
19 July. S. B.	3494. For NIC. RAWSON.
	Lease, for 21 years, of land called "le Northmede" and "lez Sayes," and the herbage and pannage of a wood called Dawson Crofts, late held by Rob. Baker and Morgan Jones, and situate in the manor of Waynsted, Essex, acquired by Hen. VII. of Sir Ralph Hastynges; at an annual rent of 9l. 3s. 4d., and 6s. 8d. of increase. Del. Westm., 19 July 9 Hen. VIII.
	Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 6.
20 July. Vit. B. XIX. 375. B. M.	3495. [SION] to [SIR ROB. WINGFIELD].
	[Wrote from] Frankfort on the 21st inst., and again here in Augsburg, [assuring him] of the continued goodwill of the Emperor towards the King. The Emperor has doubts, by reason of the nonpayment of the 10,000 fl. so often asked for, and the other 6,000, that the King is beginning to fall off from his accustomed kindness. His correspondent can infer what evils are like to ensue. "Cumque totus mundus in maligno posit[sus sit, et] rara comperta fides, profecto ne mala malis et pericula pe[riculis] ... potius observandam quam dissolvendam judicaremus tantam amic[itiam et] filialis affectus vicissitudinem, et non tam vili pecunia, si [pecunia] in causa est, comparandam vel dirimendam." If those whom experience of mutual kindness and of blood have joined should quarrel, how will their enemies rejoice. The money is not of so much value that the friendship between the two Kings should be endangered for it. Begs him to inform the King and Cardinal that he had received no answer. Sends with this the latest news, and the substance of a new secret treaty commenced at Rome, with a copy of his own letters intended for his own agent at Rome. Begs that his faithful service may be offered to the King and Wolsey, and his state of exile and poverty mentioned. He is compelled by the rebellion excited under French auspices by Super-Saxo, to the damage of his church of Sion and his temporal dominions, to go to the Swiss against St. James's Day. If Henry, or the confederate kings, or the Pope wish anything to be done by his management there, he can very conveniently serve them under that cloak.
	Added in the Cardinal's own hand: "Scribimus ad longum Rom Card. quomodo Cæsar ad priora redit et multis argumentis et rationibus convincimus non esse negligendum neque tardandum neque parcendum illis modicis; pecuniis [misissem] (fn. 2) debebamus misisse [per A]ndream (fn. 3) sed febre inter scribendum correptus non potuit. Aste [?], 20 July 1717. "Hodie hinc ad Helvetios vado."
	Lat., pp. 2, mutilated.
	ii. Novitates undequaque co[llectae].
	The news is from Rome, that after the three cardinals, St. George, Sauli and Petrucci, had been [condemned] for high treason, and other crimes had been discovered they were degraded and stripped of their mitres on the 24th of last month (pti). It is said that St. George [has been forgiven] on payment of 150,000 ducats, and Sauli for 50,000. "De Senensi tanquam princi ... forte transeat." Thirty-two new cardinals have been created. "Vulteranus quoque et Hadrianus [hortati sunt con]sistorialiter, tacitis nominibus ut veniam peterent, vulnus aperirent et ... timore pudorem vincente ambo prostrati confessionem quod eis de Petruciis nefas apo ... tanquam familiæ Medices inviso, alii tanquam pontificatum ambienti et non revela ... venia eis data a s. d. n., sub poenaque anathematis prohibitis cardinalibus ne re[atum] aperirent etc. reatum Regum oratoribus sine nominibus s. d. n. revelavit. Adrianus aut[em] ... dies fugam cepit. Nomina cardinalium novorum, [Ludovicus] de Vandonia, Gallus, [Adrianus] Decanus Lovaniensis, pædagogus d. R[egis Castellæ], ... Lausanensis Allobrogus monachus niger lxxiiij. annorum, generalis Jacobitarum, de Gaieta ... novus generalis Callopodita, generalis Heremitarum, frater Ægidius, [Scaramutia Trivultius] Episcopus Comanus, et Augustinus, ambo Trivultius familia; Cavalicensis (fn. 4) Ligur, Alipamanus prothonotarius Venetus, Pistoriensis senex de Rubeis Aluisius, de Rodolfis et de Salviatis, omnes tres vel nepotes vel consanguinei Pontificis, omnes 4 Florentini [Sylvius Passerinus] Datarius [et Joannes] Florentinus. De Petruciis. alius Senensis [Raphael], castellanus Sancti Angeli, Episcopus Senensis, nepos Pii tertii f ... vesinus, proximus sanguine pontifici regens Cancellariæ, [Paulus] de Cæsis et Archiepiscopus frater domini... Archiepiscopus [Franciscus] de Comitibus, [Dominicus Jacobatius] Episcopus Lucerinus, [Pompeius] Episcopus de Colunna, [Andreas] Episcopus de Valle..., omnes quatuor Romani; [Franciscus] Hermelinus clericus Cameræ Aposiolicæ, [Ferdinandus] Pontzetti Thesaur[arius]... D. Franciscus [Guilielmus ?] Wick, Hispanus, D. Laurentius Campejus Episcopus Feltrensis, orator [Papæ], Yporegiensis Episcopus, filius generalis Sabaudiæ etc. et [Alfonsus] filius Regis Portugalliæ et de ... Mutinensis."
	Francis de Ruere has seized upon the marches of Ancona, and levied contributions. He has agreed with the Dux Camerinus, by the payment of 8,000 ducats, who tries to make peace between him and the Pope, whom he intends to with draw from the French. The matter was nearly settled on the 1st of this month. The Viceroy assists the latter with 500 lances and 3,000 foot. There is a good understanding between the Florentines and Lorenzo. The Swiss, not receiving their pay, have risen upon upon the captain of the guard and others whom they suspect of Gallicising. "Et quosdam alios quos Helvetii Gallissimos repu[tant]... milia peditum ad stipendia s. d. n. abducti fuissent, hoc intellecto nisi aufugissent detineri et capitaneum guardiæ capite truncatum iri etc., et passim tam pedites quam capitaneos capi per nuncios revocari et intercipi fecerunt, adeo ut dum crederetur forte 10,000 numero abituros; vix 2,000 effecti sint; D. quoque Verulanus se quasi retrahere fuit coactus, in dura valde verba data et in resolutione talia quod nedum pedites præstare non velint, sed nisi omnia impleverit, in eis contenta etiam repete nulla teneri, etc." They want two years' pension. "Sunt 80,000 * * * ...res eant dabunt per cosmet capitaneis datis, etc. Cæsarea Majestas ex ... te ligæ Suevicæ in Sanctum Jacobum hic constitutæ et resumptis viribus in rebelles et Sicken progredientur copiæ et Cæsar redibit Maguntiam in festum Sci Michaelis etc. completuris cum principibus imperii reliqua disponenda. [Dux de Wirt]enberg videtur timere sed et quærit reconciliari et soror Cæsaris instat. [Creditur quodre] consilietur." The scarcity of grain and grass in these parts is wonderful, &c. Sion is going to the Swiss on urgent private affairs.
	Lat., in the hand of Sion's clerk; pp. 2, mutilated.
Ib. f. 378.	2. A second copy, from which, though also mutilated, much of what is lost in the above has been supplied.
20 July. Vit. B. XIX. 382. B. M.	3496. [SION] to _.
	"compatiendoque qua rem... hactenus potuit malum et error ad malu[m]... nitas ipsa ad omnia corruendum, et quomodo Fran ... Cumque in maligno totus mundus constitutus hac... invaluit, cum et silvæ et deserta et invia homines... in detestationem existant et mala clamitent attentius cavend... juvat, vel sufficit cogitare, vel a cœptis practicis vel homi ... desistere, et in aliis vel ætate immaturis vel varietate et ... natione malo imbuti et consueti confidere"—(The remainder is in the Cardinal's own hand)—"(novit p. v. r. scrip... et in malo est sordescat adhuc.) Et plerumque res minus e ... tunica pluris ad condiendum aut deficiens ad insipien ... claret. Nescio si forte sint qui putent sine Cæs. etiam suffic... et anctoritas eorum sæpe qui multa posse credunt valet... actus impediuntur suo tempore in immensum valent, sed sicut... vel radices sed vicissitudine temporum singula, ita nec omnis pot... Arguit r. p. v. Cæsarem ob pecunias quandoque publica negligere... veritatem quæ nec ipsa forte novit quæ eundem angustia... propriorum desertio coangustat, et diripiunt alieni lab... tantæ felicitati regnorum successionumque. E diverso ne vel m... vel ne omnia in suam terrarum regna deditionem convin ... magnitudo revelationum eum extolleret quoque stimulus, sic Cæsari [dedit Deus] ita egere, cum omnia possidere videatur, et nisi id foret. Quid... tot revolutionum opportunitates obtinuisset vel occupasset desid... fingamus illius culpa omnia fieri. Cum tamen noscat Deus corda filiorum...consilia principum, si prorsus, pecunia opus est, quam tamen nec... nec ludit forsitan, sic eam urgente necessitate extrema in... tes, ne dixerim decipientes, deducunt; alius tribuit a ... dum etiam modicam comparative ad jacturam non malum foret... ne sese vel in multorum et suum proprium periculum dimergeret... iri. Si etenim quando ex Anglia usque ad Hagnow nuper ve[ni]... sumptuum descensus Cæsaris mecum attulissem; noveram etenim q... Cæsare et ejus necessitati opus et quid ex adverso suasionibus re... cionibus cavendis expediebat; et propterea apud p. v. r. ca... profecto crastino mei adventus kalendis Decembribus inferius... nec Gallicam pacem ratificasset, nec cum illis malis quicquam... deditio prohibita vel præventa fuisset; nec tot modi d...aut conveniendi cum Gallo Cæsarem, nec commercium tam... adinventis fuissent, et optata quævis suis po...omnia temporis habeant tempore uti, quia colligendi et lar... maxima prudentia. Et cum eousque non solum res... sortitæ non sint, sed cum et multas difficul[tates]... accumulaverit inposterum quid * * * vitae quasi subire et desuper convenire cep... fructus regia majtas culmine imperii habito ... minimam partem eorum annotare potuerim descripserim... majtas vel v. r. p. non tanti existimat. Cogitare tamen... Gallus id munus asseqeretur prout, Deo Optimo Max. teste, nisi... consequenter, ea ipsa omnia assequretur consecutione ejusdem. Qui ex... et quorumcumque nobilium, militum et peditum fere totius Germaniæ ... sus adhuc imperii comparavit, et quid eo potitus non obtinebit...bra tyranni et usurpatoris titulum evacuet et per omnia quæsita jugum... s faciet; et quis ei demum resisteret? Unde etsi regia majestas non pro ... e nominis et honoris et utilitatis tantæ cupiat, saltim ne Gallo nomini... in omni reliquorum interitum cedat, subeat. Nam certum est quod Cæsar vir[ibus e]xtenuatus, neque obsistere potest nec attemptabit. Quid in ejus nepotibus... tacebo. Neque leve aut parum censebit Cæsar tanti muneris asperna... llati. Qui de duobus aliis quoque nimium torquetur intrinsecus quoniam dum tecum... to contra Gallos cuncta pericula obiret, non secus quam pro proprio filio fidelique decerta[ret. Qui]dam regii subditi verba tam impudenter quam maligne fuderunt, eunde[m]... regiam maj. prodidisse atque detinuisse; quod quam alienum fuerit a suæ maj... tantur et hostes publici quos neque Cæsar prodere nec perdere novit, et univers... tus et acta edocent alterum; quia regia majs et v. r. p. nunc quoque creder...mare ceperint.
	Nuper in tractabilibus Cæsar [eandem maj.] (fn. 5) dum Catholici [oratores Ca]maracum irent ut Gallum deciperent jusserit, ac vellet ipse majs regia... quod a corde et ab ore illius alienissimum est. Ita jurat, et Deum judicem... erum forte ironice aliquid potuit se a Gallis et reliquis continuo... p. v. r. vel forsitan verius inquit ut seipsum deceperit Cæsar ... amaro corde mihi Cæsar ediceret: Deum sanctosque omnes cepi testes... reg. mtem vel r. p. v. talis esse credulitatis sive opinionis in ejus Cæsaream... nem non malum esse quod ista a mente suæ maj. modis omnibus eruantur...diis et respectibus. Nec tertium superadditum in despiciendo oblatum... Revelavit mihi quidam magnus p[ater] quod dum Cæsar electores alloqueretur qui ubi non... votis alluderent, in ira comminatum fuisse in faciem eorum, quod postquam et ex... ni Gallizarent, se etiam in eorum despectum alium imperatorem constituturum...[ce]ssurum imperium. Et mihi in faciem quoque dixit, Gallo imperium necessario... regia majestate cessurum; immo infremuit quasi spiritu et multis suspiriis... ius ingemuit, credo testor et Deum ita illum facturum et timeo... ia de desperatis obstinatis et deliberatis cavendis. Jamque alia etiam... ticum detrimentum et p. v. r. invehit per eundem admissa et ego... domine ne dissimulatione nec dilatione nec forsan parsimonia...erit. Nec putet p. r. v. me aliquid in introclusis... mo ea omnia a capite ad calcem legit, le[g]i audivit * * * illud reperiens electores Gallo quod Cæsarea [majestas] ... recesserit, et dummodo regia maj. onus s ... dixerit.
	Item, ubi ponitur quod Cæsar pro reg ... ecclesiæ contra eundem denuo bella subierit addi ... nepotum et regnorum eorundem evidentissimum periculum ... ubi de Bavaris quod Gallizent ponitur fit ads ... erant belli inter Comitem Palatinum et Duces Bavar ... quod tres ipsi nepotes Cæsaris inter se dissideant inst ... Gallicam zinzaniam et quod voluissent quoque ducem p ... mte C. (?) fratrem Palentini captivasse ejecisseque ... filiorum quod Ducis Ruperti, filii Palatini reliqua om[nia] ... paucis forte verbis, huic non tamen substantiam va ... Cæsaris scripsi, et quæ offeruntur offerre jussus fui. Ita ... animæ meæ. Quod si his omnibus vel singulis quippiam ... vel r. p. v. offendat, est, humil- limis efflagito precib[us]... fidelissimo suo indulgere ac monita non asper[nere] ... pro modulo suæ immensæ prudentiæ providere periculis ... regizæ mti commendationem facere et habere dignetur n ... exilii et servitutis in bono in Dominoque felicissim ... 20 July 1517. Nunc, nunc equum equum conscendo."
	Chiefly in Sion's hand; pp. 3, mutilated.
20 July. Vit. B. III. 163. B. M.	3497. CARDINAL _ to WOLSEY.
	On his promotion. Rome, 20 July 1517. Signature burnt off. Lat., p. 1, mutilated. Add.
20 July. P. S.	3498. For the PRIOR AND CONVENT OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, COLCHESTER.
Rym. XIII. 596.	Congé d'élire on the death of Wm. Sprowton. Greenwich, 28 June 9 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 20 July.
	Pat. 9 Hen. VIII. p. 1, m. 1.
	ii. Petition of John Stoke and Hen. Bumsted, brothers of the monastery, for the above. 5 June 9 Hen. VIII.

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