There is also a bull of the Pope declaring my sovereign mistress illegitimate and an usurper, with other matters too odious for any prince or gentleman to name or hear.

In this bull the Pope saith that he hath dealt with the most Catholic King to employ all the means in his power to the deprivation and deposition of my sovereign, and doth charge her subjects to assist the army appointed by the King Catholic for that purpose, under the conduct of your Highness.

Therefore her Majesty would be satisfied from your Highness in that point, and will take satisfaction of none other; not doubting but that as you are a prince of word and credit; you will deal plainly with her Majesty.
Whatsoever it may be, her Majesty will not take it amiss against your Highness, so she may only be informed by you of the truth.

Wherefore I do require you to satisfy the Queen." "I am glad," replied the Duke, "that her Majesty and her commissioners do take in good part my good-will towards them.

I am especially touched by the good opinion her Majesty hath of my sincerity, which I should be glad always to maintain.