Persuaded, in spite of his previous convictions, even as the honest Welsh colonel had been, of the upright character of the man, and feeling sure that a change had come over the feelings of Marnix himself in regard to the English alliance, Leicester at once interested himself in removing the prejudices entertained towards him by the Queen.
"Now a few words for Ste.

Aldegonde," said he in his earliest despatches from Holland; "I will beseech her Majesty to stay her judgment till I write next.

If the man be as he now seemeth, it were pity to lose him, for he is indeed marvellously friended.

Her Majesty will think, I know, that I am easily pacified or led in such a matter, but I trust so to deal as she shall give me thanks.

Once if he do offer service it is sure enough, for he is esteemed that way above all the men in this country for his word, if he give it.