NOT), / Z. 



thither to dinner, and waiting for to speak with the Queen, took occasion to tell 

 how I met you, as I passed through London ; and among other speeches, how 

 you lamented your misfortune to me, that remained as a withered branch of her 

 roots, which she had cherished and made to flourish in her service. I added 

 what I thought of your worth, and the expectation for all this, that the world 

 had of her princely goodness towards you ; which it pleased her majesty to con 

 fess, that indeed you began to frame very well, insomuch as she saw an amends 

 in those little supposed errors, avowing the respect she carried to the dead, with 

 very exceeding gracious inclination towards you. Some comparisons there fell 

 out besides, which I leave till we meet, which I hope shall be this week. It 

 pleased her withal to tell of the jewel you offered her by Mr. Vice-Chamberlain, 

 which she had refused, yet with exceeding praise. I marvel, that as a prince 

 she should refuse those havings of her poor subjects, because it did include a 

 small sentence of despair ; but either I deceive myself, or she was resolved 

 to take it ; and the conclusion was very kind and gracious. Sure as I will one 

 hundred pounds to fifty pounds that you shall be her solicitor and my friend ; 

 in which mind and for which mind I commend you to God. From the court, 

 this Monday in haste, 



Your true friend to be commanded by you, FOULKE GREVILI.. 



We cannot tell whether she come to , or stay here. I am much 



absent for want of lodging ; wherein my own man hath only been to blame. 

 Indorsed 17th of June, 1594. 



Letter from Lord Salisbury to Mr. Hyckes. 



Mr. Hycks, I pray you return to Mr. Owen thanks for that whereof this 

 nieu years gyft is the signe ; for though these externall things are welcome to 

 many for themselfs, yet I ptest (protest) to me they are nonly (not unaccept 

 able) because I know they are not sent with opinion to purchass my good will, 

 but to demonstrate theirs ; for otherwise I do take it rather unkindly of friends 

 then otherwise to have any such things given me. For your fine instruments to 

 way (weigh) perl I thank you, and till I see you will end your loving Friend, 

 Mr. Michael Hickes, Ro. CECYLL. 



3 Jan. 1601-2. 



Letter from F. Courtney to Mr. Hyckes. 



Good Mr. Hyckes, Your well approved faythful kindness hath mad me 

 have boldness towards you to entreate healpe and direction in a late fallen office, 

 what is by the death of Mr. Rycassius, one of the clerks of the sygnet ; and for 

 that my Lord Treasurer s furtherance maye muche avayle me, I doe most 

 earnestly entreatt your helpe in the procuringe thereof, only to second the sute, 

 when by some other yf it please him, not the Queen hath moved ; and in my 

 thankfulness I will deliver unto whom he will please to appoint 100. and to 

 yourself 100 angels. And that my office which I have may be no hindrance, 

 you know my attendance in court will be but one month, and my place at 

 Southampton affords a deputie ; so as all objection of denyal (if therein it stand) 

 will be taken away. Thus much have I presumed upon you, whereof I entreate 

 your answer, and even so do most heartily salute you, wishing you all happiness. 

 Dytton, this 28th of Apryll. Ever yours, FRA. COURTENAY. 



To the worshipful my very good friend, 

 Mr. Michall Hyckes, at the court. 



Letter from Bishop of Durham to Lord Burleigh. 



Right Honourable, Your L. having alwaies been an especiall patron to the 

 see of Duresme, wherein it hath now pleased God and her majesty to place me, 

 thoughe unworthie ; and myself reaping the fruite of your L. and extraordinarie 

 furtherance in obtayning the same, I could not without great note of ingratitude 

 (the monster of nature) but yelde your L. some signification of a thankful 



