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We mean, with God's help, to make their downs red and black, and to let out every acre of our ground for a thousand of their lives, besides our own." The Welshman was no braggart, and had proved often enough that he was more given to performances than promises.

"We doubt not your Majesty will succour us," he said, "for our honest mind and plain dealing toward your royal person and dear country;" adding, as a bit of timely advice, "Royal Majesty, believe not over much your peacemakers.

Had they their mind, they will not only undo your friend's abroad, but, in the end, your royal estate." Certainly it was from no want of wholesome warning from wise statesmen and blunt soldiers that the Queen was venturing into that labyrinth of negotiation which might prove so treacherous.