But I think they sent rhetoricians, who could, allege of little grief, and speak pitiful, and truly I find your ears have been as pitiful in so timorously condemning me.

I assure you that her Majesty hath not a better servant than I nor a more faithful in these parts.

This I will prove with my flesh and blood.

Although I know there be divers flying reports spread by my enemies, which are come to my ears, I doubt not my virtue and truth will prove them calumniators and men of little.
So, good Mr.Wilkes, I pray you, consider gravely, give ear discreetly, and advertise into England soundly.

For me, I have been and am your friend, and glad to hear any admonition from one so wise as yourself." He then alluded ironically to the "good favour and money" with which he had been so contented of late, that if Mr.Wilkes would discharge him of his promise to Lord Leicester, he would take his leave with all his heart.