Sir Mnrtiv Frohishrr. 7 



to sail in quest of the Northwest Passage, and it was one of no less 

 fame under Drake and Howard, for in 1588 lie wns knij^hted for service 

 under the High Admiral against the Armada. Hall's enthusiasm 



Martinus Frobisherts, Eques Auratus. 

 (From "The Three Voyages of Martin Frobisher,"' edited by Admiral Colliusou, K. N.) 



prompted him to say that the age of his Frobisher relies and the 

 remarkable circumstances attending them stamped them as worthy 

 gifts for Queen Victoria. Barrow had shown liim that tlio expcditlniis 



