This, so far as Walsingham could divine, and Burghley fathom, was the present intention of the Queen.

He averred that he had ever sought most painfully to conform his conduct to her instructions as fast as they were received, and that he should continue so to do.

On the whole it was decided by the conference to let matters stand as, they were for a little longer, and until: after Heneage should have time once more to go and come.

"The same manner of proceeding that was is now," said Leicester, "Your pleasure is declared to the council here as you have willed it.

How it will fall out again in your Majesty's construction, the Lord knoweth." Leicester might be forgiven for referring to higher powers, for any possible interpretation of her Majesty's changing humour; but meantime; while Sir.