The Hector of Germany, or The Palsgrave, Prime Elector · chunk 16 of 31
Smith, William · published 1615 · first performed or written 1614 [c.1614-1615] (Annals) history; pseudo-history · Red Bull T10 England and France: war, embassy and pea typicality 0.80 · 510 words
Marked words are the most distinguishing words of T10: france, french, england, king, lord, english, edward, talbot, peace, lords.
But if I might advise your Majesty, By former losses you should be more wise, Then hazard France again to the like snoyle: Edward is fortunate in all his wars; And wise men will not strive against the streams Therefore be circumspect, and keep your own. This theme our counsel shall at large discuss, Till when, to England we'll embassage send, To advise King Edward not to be our foe, Left it offend us, that are friends to both: If the Dove speed not, we'll the Serpent prove. And win by craft, what may not be by love. Who shall have that employment? Not your Honour, because your spirit is rough and turbulent. No, if I might entreat these reverend Bishops, By them I would direct this Embassy: Since it concerns them, it behooves they stir, Who know the sweets, will cause no war. we'll undertake it, if the Emperor please. When I send thither, it shall be in thunder: Yet as the French King orders it proceed. You know your charge, be mild, but yet not base, Though we give ground, we will not lose our place. even now a bold conceit hath entered me, And that's to visit England in disguise: As well to further our conspiracy Against the Palsgrave and King Edward's life, As to survey the Country, and observe What haven's best to entertain a Fleet: The English Nation with my soul I hate, And would do any thing to win the State. Not possible my Lords to find those men? Are they so wily to deceive us all? Sure they are harboured by some near about, That does affect the English Diadem: He's worse than mad would aim at England's Crown, Though the Black Prince be dead, so many sons I have left to govern, which mars their rule. Edward himself has left a hopeful heir, The Princely Richard to inherit it. Plots yet, tricks yet, well we must hope the best. I rather think the ill was aimed at me, Because I came to move your Majesty. For the deposing of the Emperor: And it is known the Bastard is my foe, Witness the Wars in Germany and Spain: Treason by him is evermore in act, His brain coins faster than the English Mint; Treacherous proceedings, gold has many friends: And he must be a man of excellent virtue Whom it corrupts not. howsoe'er, I am sorry The Sailors did escape. Here are their cases. Under the which I think were better clothes, And for their Steeds, thought could not be more quick, Or we had took them. They were swift indeed. As swiftly with their flight vanish our fears. And now most Noble Palsgrave of the Rhine, Think yourself welcome to the English Court: And reverend Cullen. I do thank your Grace. Your Father loved me well, and for his sake, As well as for your own, I'll honour you: And after feasting we will try your force In friendly manner at a Tournament, Which as I think, you have prepared my Lords.
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But if I might aduise your Maiestie, By former losses you should be more wise, Then hazzard France againe to the like snoyle: Edward is fortunate in all his warres; And wise men will not striue against the streame Therefore be circumspect, and keepe your owne. This theame our counsel shal at large discusse, Till when, to England weele Ambassage send, To aduise King Edward not to be our foe, Left it offend vs, that are friends to both: If thé Doue speede not, weele the Serpent proue. And winne by craft, what may not be by loue. Who shall haue that imployment? Not your Honor, because your spirit is rough and turbulent. No, if I might intreat these reuerend Bishops, By them I would direct this Embassie: Since it concernes them, it behooues they stirre, Who know the sweetes, will cause no warre. Weele vndertake it, if the Emperour please. When I send thither, it shall be in thunder: Yet as the French King orders it proceede. You know your charge, be milde, but yet not base, Though we giue ground, we will not lose our place. Euen now a bold conceit hath entered me, And thats to visit England in disguise: As well to further our conspiracie Against the Palsgraue and King Edwards life, As to surueigh the Countrey, and obserue What Hauens best to entertaine a Fleete: The English Nation with my soule I hate, And would doe any thing to winne the State. Not possible my Lords to finde those men? Are they so wily to deceiue vs all? Sure they are harboured by some neere about, That does affect the English Diadem: He's worse then mad would ayme at Englands Crowne, Though the Blacke Prince be dead, so many sonnes I haue left to gouerne, which marres their rule. Edward himselfe has left a hopefull heyre, The Princely Richard to inherit it. Plots yet, tricks yet, well we must hope the best. I rather thinke the ill was aymd at me, Because I came to mooue your Maiestie. For the deposing of the Emperour: And it is knowne the Bastard is my foe, Witnesse the Warres in Germany and Spayne: Treason by him is euermore in act, His brayne coynes faster then the English Mynt; Tretcherous proceedings, gold has many friends: And he must be a man of excellent vertue Whom it corrupts not. Howsoere, I am sorry The Saylors did escape. Here are their cases. Vnder the which I thinke were better cloathes, And for their Steedes, thought could not be more quicke, Or we had tooke them. They were swift indeed. As swiftly with their flight vanish our feares. And now most Noble Palsgraue of the Rheine, Thinke your selfe welcome to the English Court: And reuerend Cullen. I doe thanke your Grace. Your Father lou'd me well, and for his sake, As well as for your owne, Ile honour you: And after feasting we will try your force In friendly manner at a Tournament, Which as I thinke, you haue prepard my Lords.