But now it is laid upon me, God send the cause to take no harm, my grief must be the less.
"How far Mr.Heneage's commission shall deface me I know not.

He is wary to observe his commission, and I consent withal.

I know the time will be her Majesty will be sorry for it.

In the meantime I am too, too weary of the high dignity.

I would that any that could serve her Majesty were placed in it, and I to sit down with all my losses." In more manful strain he then alluded to the sufferings of his army.
"Whatsoever become of me," he said, "give me leave to speak for the poor soldiers.