He that would climb a tree, my lord, must grasp by the branches, not by the blossom." "Well, well, well!" said Leicester impatiently; "I understand thy meaning--my heart shall neither fail me nor seduce me.

Have my retinue in order--see that their array be so splendid as to put down, not only the rude companions of Ratcliffe, but the retainers of every other nobleman and courtier.

Let them be well armed withal, but without any outward display of their weapons, wearing them as if more for fashion's sake than for use.

Do thou thyself keep close to me, I may have business for you." The preparations of Sussex and his party were not less anxious than those of Leicester.
"Thy Supplication, impeaching Varney of seduction," said the Earl to Tressilian, "is by this time in the Queen's hand--I have sent it through a sure channel.

Methinks your suit should succeed, being, as it is, founded in justice and honour, and Elizabeth being the very muster of both.