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Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII, Volume 4, 1524-1530. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1875.

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'Henry VIII: December 1528, 2-10', in Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII, Volume 4, 1524-1530, ed. J S Brewer( London, 1875), British History Online https://prod.british-history.ac.uk/letters-papers-hen8/vol4/pp2170-2181 [accessed 16 November 2024].

December 1528



2 Dec. R. O.	4994. MAGNUS to BETON.
	Is glad he is recalled, Magnus believes by necessity, to the court of Scotland, where his counsels have long been for the weal of the realm and maintenance of justice. But for the troubles and variances that have been these three years between the Pope, the Emperor and the French king, the King and Wolsey would have held more communication with him. Has been during that time for the most part with the duke of Richmond in Yorkshire. Is anxious to promote concord between the two realms. Berwick, 2 Dec.
	P. 1. Headed: Copy of a letter sent to the archbishop of St. Andrew's from T. Magnus.
2 Dec. R. O.	4995. MAGNUS to ADAM OTTERBURN.
	Trusts that, according to their communications here and Magnus's late letters to James, he will consider what is to be done for the earl of Angus, that the King's letters may not be altogether without effect. "Practise you, and I shall do, for my part, to devise so much as may be, the honor of both the kings our masters saved," that no more unkindness arise on either side. A clear negative or denial would not be honorable in this case, the two Princes being so nearly related. Is much more influenced by his love for James than any affection for Angus, and is the more urgent as he has not seen any "fruitful answer" from the Scotch court. Berwick, 2 Dec.
	P. 1. Headed: Copy of a letter sent from T. Magnus to Mr. Adam Otterborne for the earl of Angus.
3 Dec. Cal. D. X. 319. B. M.	4996. FRANCIS I. to the BISHOP OF BAYONNE.
	* * * "... mon bon amy à Messieurs Gregoire [de Casal] ... cardinal de Ste. Croix devers nostre S[ainct Pere] ... sur l'accord qu'on dit secretement avoir esté [faict entre sa] Saincteté et l'Empereur par le moyen dudit Cardi[nal] ... et treuve les raisons que vous m'escripvez estre ... depesche estre si vives et si expresses qu'estant ... remonstrées à sa dite Saincteté comme ledit de Casel le saura [faire, je] ne faictz aucun doubte que elles ne soyent non seulle[ment] ... pour empescher nostre dit Sainct Pere de conclurre et faire ledit ... faict. Il ne la, mais pour le mectre en telle craincte ... perdre et estre mis hors de ses estatz, contenus en vostre dite lettre ... ayse et facille à le faire, pour le moins demeurer pour ne[utre] ... sans prester ne bailler aux Imperiaulx aucune ayde, fave[ur] ... comme il est tres raisonnable qu'il soit. Et affin [qu'il] ... congnoisse que nous sommes en toutes choses conform[ables] ... mesmement en oppinions, volontez et advis, jay faict [un] depesche au bailly de Rouen, et aultres mes ambas[sadeurs] estans de present pardevers nostre dit St. Pere, luy mandant [de tenir la] mesme langaige à sa Saincteté apres avoir le tout ... audit Messire Gregoire de Casal; à celle fin qu[e sa dite Saincteté] congnoisse que la parolle qui luy sera en cela por[tée] ... et consentement de nous deux, et que ce ... de part de l'ung n'est sans le conseil et ... qui me faict esperer que s'il na ... e ces remonstrances * * * ... pouvoir garder et empescher q ... viendra, je ne fauldray à incontinent ... vous faire entendre.
	"Au surplus, je vous vueil bien pour fin de lettre ... le faict de ceste contribucion que je pense tou ... vous avoir esté de ceste heure accordée et mis e[n] ... mains suyvant la promesse qui vous en avoit est[é] ... car la despence que j'ay si longuement portée et q[ue maintenant] je porte et soustiens seul en Italye me contra[inct] et force de ce faire, vous advisant bien qu'elle [n'est] pas moindre que de souldoyer au royaume de Napl[es] ... mil hommes de pied, et quatre ou cinq cens chev[aulx] ... lesquelz sont avecques le sieur Rence dedans Barlett[a et] aultres villes de la Poille, qui tiennent encores et s[ont] deliberez de tenir pour moy en esperance non seulle[ment] de tenir toute la Poille et l'Abrusse en subjection ve[u] le petit nombre enquoy sont reduictz les ennemys, mais de garder que de tout le royaume il ne se lieve pour l'Empereur ung seul escu, et que de la il parte ung seul homme pour venir secourir Anthoine de Leyve qui est dedans Millan en grande necessité de vivres ... devant lequel j'ay encores avecques * * * ... cinq mille Italyens et deux m[ille] ... [les]quelz et quelques gens que les Venitiens ... il esperoit bien tost nectoyer toutes les ... en Lumelyne et reserrer les ennemys jusq[use] ... qui est tout ce que pour cest yver ilz peuv[ent faire.]
	Mons. de Bayonne, je vous vueil bien advertir depuis ... que j'ay eu nouvelle[s] par la voye de Romme par lesquelles [je suis adverti] que le sieur Rance à son arrivée en la Poille avoit de ... mille hommes de pie qui estoient à Fabrisse Mar ... pris quelques pieces d'artillerye qu'ilz avoient ... ay en advertissement que à la Matrisse princi[palle ville] de l'Abrusse les gens de la ville s'estoient revol[tés et avoient] taillé en pieces de quatre à cinq cens chevaulx le[giers, qui la] estoient en garnison; qui sont choses de quoy je [vous ay] voullu advertir pour les faire entendre au Roy mon [bon frere] et perpetuel allye, et a Mons. le Cardinal mon bon a[my, vous] priant continuer à me faire savoir de vos nouvelles." Paris, 3 Dec. Signed.
	Add. Mutilated.
3 Dec. R. O.	4997. STRANGERS ARTIFICERS.
	Certificate of the commissioners appointed by Pat. 3 Dec. 20 Hen.VIII. to enquire within London and a compass of two miles from the suburbs, how many householders were strangers artificers and craftsmen not born in England, Ireland, Wales, Calais, or Berwick, with the number of their servants strangers; and to elect ten of the most substantial strangers cordwainers, being householders, to remain, with two alien servants each; the rest to be compelled either to do service with any of the King's native subjects, or to be commanded to leave the kingdom, and be expelled from the city. Transmit a book containing the number and names of all the said cordwainers strangers, and the number of artificers who have appeared before them. Have appointed the ten householders to remain, and have commanded the strangers cordwainers who have refused to serve with Englishmen to leave the kingdom. 1 Feb. 20 Hen. VIII. Signed: Per me, Sir John Aleyn—[Per m]e, Johannem Rastell—Per me, Edmundum Walsyngham—Per me, Sir Wyllyam Bayly—By me, Rychard Gybson, sargant ede(?)
	On parchment.
4 Dec. Harl. MS. 442, f. 97. B. M.	4998. CROSS BOWS and HAND GUNS.
	Proclamation to be published by the sheriffs of London, forbidding the using or keeping of cross bows and hand guns, and the playing at tennis, dice, and other unlawful games, contrary to the statutes for the maintenance of archery; and ordering the King's subjects to inform against regraters, forestallers, and engrossers of grain. Westm., 4 Dec. 20 Hen. VIII.
	Modern copy, pp. 8.
4 Dec. R. O. Rym. XIV. 275.	4999. SCOTLAND.
	Commission of James V. king of Scotland to Sir William Scott of Balvery, Adam Otterburn and Andrew Ker, to treat with the king of England for an abstinence of war. Edinburgh, 4 Dec. 1528.
	Lat.
5 Dec. R. O.	5000. INIGO DE MENDOZA to WOLSEY.
	Complains of certain vessels having been attacked by the French in the Camber, contrary to the late truce. Demands restoration of the goods, and punishment of the Frenchmen. From my house in the suburbs, 5 Dec. Signed.
	Lat., p. 1. Add. Endd.
Galba, B. IX. 222. B. M.	2. Petition of the consuls of the Spanish nation, and Jehan d'Accorde, to the Emperor. The ships of d'Accorde, after discharging their cargoes at London, were driven by the weather to Chambre, and there attacked by French ships, about the first of this present Dec. Two of the ships were sunk; the other four were driven ashore. The crews fled, and the French plundered the ships. They applied to the king of England, who ordered the remaining goods to be seized. They have as yet been only able to obtain the restitution of their ships, without the artillery or rigging; and ask the Emperor to grant them letters of marque or reprisal on English and French subjects. The damage amounts to 30,000 ducats.
	Fr., pp. 3. Endd.: Copy of a supplication to the Emperor's council resident in Flanders, by the Spaniards.
5 Dec. Vesp. C. IV. (302.) B. M.	5001. GHINUCCI and LEE to WOLSEY.
	Since their last letter on Nov. 20, the rumor of the Emperor's journey to Italy is much increased. Most people believe it. Hear daily of many preparations. The Emperor has called away from them the Comendador, who has hitherto accompanied them by his order. He was a captain in Italy when the French king was taken. Men are being raised here to go to Barcelona, where are thirty-two new galleys. There were ten or eleven ships ready to go to the Spicery, which have been stopped, and ordered to wait for the Emperor, who, it is said, will go to Barcelona after Christmas. Wish to know what to do if he go thither. Valladolid, 5 Dec. 1528.
	Lee's hand. Cipher, deciphered by Tuke; p. 1. Add. Endd.
5 Dec. Vesp. C. IV. 255. B. M.	5002. LEE to HENRY VIII.
	By his last letters of Nov. 20, sent by the governor of Bayonne, informed him of the rumor of the Emperor's going into Italy, and of the preparations being made here. It is now thought that he will go as soon as he can make ready, and will leave for Barcelona soon after Christmas, where there are thirty-two new galleys. Men are daily prepared and sent thither. The Emperor has just sent for the Comendador who has accompanied Lee. He thinks he shall be sent to Italy, for he was a captain there when the French king was taken. All are sorry that the Emperor is going, and wish he had nothing in Italy, and no title to Naples, for they are sure it will undo them. Wrote to the King of the messenger sent by the earl of Desmond, with dogs and hawks to the Emperor, and letters from the Earl and others in Ireland. The messenger told some of the Emperor's subjects, who told an Englishman, that his master would be under the Emperor, and that he desires the Emperor to send them military equipments. Heard this from Thomas Badcoc, who lives on the coast where the messenger landed. Has written to Suter at the court to watch the affair, and also to Batcoc to see what the man has with him at his return, and whether any ordnance is made for him at Biscay or Lepusqua. Valladolid, 5 Dec. 1528.
	Hol. Cipher, with decipher by Tuke. Add. Endd.
5 Dec. R. O.	5003. BISHOPRIC OF PALENCIA.
	Monition by Carolus Bacchius Aretinus, proctor of Ghinucci, auditor of the Apostolic Chamber, to the abbots, priors, and other officials of the diocese of Palencia, commanding them, on pain of excommunication, within six days after requisition, to pay to cardinal Wolsey or his representative the sum of 2,000 ducats a year out of the fruits of the bishopric; by virtue of papal letters sub plumbo granted by Leo X., of the date 6 id. Mart. 1519, 7 Leo X. Rome, 5 Dec. 1528, 5 (fn. 1) Clement VII. Signed: "Anthonius de Grangin, dictæ curiæ Canc' Cameræ Apostolicæs notarius." Added by De Grangia: Gratis pro reverendissimo Cardinali Car. locumt'.
R. O.	2. Duplicate of the above. Dated Rome, 5 Dec. 1528, 6 Clement VII. Signed as above.
	Endorsed by the notary to the effect that he on April 20 went to the bishop of Palencia on behalf of the Cardinal, and found him at the house of Alfonso de Arragon, count Ribagorsa, in via Prædicatorum nuncupata in the parish of St. Paul, Saragossa, and presented him with this monition from the auditor of the Chamber, desiring him to pay Wolsey his pension on the first fruits of Palencia. Gave him a copy of the monition. After reading it, he replied that he would do what he ought to do. Witnesses present: Barth, Butheler and Antony Male, of the dioceses "Tumiensis" and "Tornanensis," and Dominico Beltran, notary, of Saragossa.
	Certificate of Beltran, endorsed.
	Another certificate endorsed, name not legible, dated Saragossa, 20 April 1529.
5 Dec. Cal. B. VII. 121. B. M. St. P. IV. 543 (note).	5004. MAGNUS to OTTERBURN.
	His letters to the king of Scots, if their effect be noted, will show the regard he has for James's honor. Spoke with Patrick Sinclair on his return from England, and found he was not much pleased with the answer he had received. Urged him to encourage James to put no doubt in his uncle, from whose favor Magnus expected "great things should succeed" to him. Had a special reason for thinking so. Regrets to hear that Otterburn, who, he knows, desires the weal of the two kingdoms, seeks to win "other far foreign friends than England." For three years Henry's attention has been distracted by the variances of the Pope, the Emperor, and Francis; but they need not despair of the marriage with his daughter. He may suggest this to the Council, but only as coming from Magnus himself. Berwick, 5 Dec.
	Headed: Copy of a letter sent from T. Magnus to Mr. Adam Otterborne. Endd.: 6 December' 1528. Lettres written with the king of Scottis own hand to Mr. Magnus. Also a copy of Mr. Magnus lettres sent unto Mr. Adam Otturburn.
6 Dec. Cal. B. VII. 120 b. B. M. St. P. IV. 544.	5005. JAMES V. to MAGNUS.
	Praises his zeal for peace. Begs credence for Master "Adalm" (Otterburn). Edinburgh, 6 Dec.
	Hol., p. 1. Add.: Tyl our awin clerk, Master Thomas Magnus, arshdene of Estriden."
6 Dec. R. O.	5006. JAMES [BETON], ARCHBISHOP OF ST. ANDREW'S, to MAGNUS.
	Thanks him for his letter, dated Berwick, 2 Dec. Since Magnus left Scotland he has not haunted the court, but confined himself to his spiritual cure. Is here at the desire of his sovereign, and will be of the same mind as before for the good of both kingdoms. Knows how Magnus has been with the duke of Richmond as his director, chosen for his great wisdom, and expects as before he will do much to further the amity. Refers him to Adam Otterburn, who will be at this diet. Edinburgh, 6 Dec. Signed.
	P. 1. Add. Endd.
	* A blank leaf which was used as a wrapper to the above bears these words: "Letters from the archbishop of St. Andrew's to Mr. Magnus, of the 6th of December.—A copy of Mr. Magnus' letters unto the said Archbishop."
Cal. D. x. 258. B. M.	5007. [VANNES to WOLSEY.]
	"[III. et R.] Domine, Domine mi, &c. Interea dum Domini B[riani adventum ex]pecto, agere cœpi cum Vahacano [de tran]sfretatione, quem audio navem ha[bere] ... atis, tum ad maris impetum sustinend[um, tum ad] arcendos insultus. Hæc heri a Calet[o venit s]ed vi ventorum in planiciem quandam a ... miliaria hinc procul, quam dicunt d ... appellere coacta est, et ubi advene[rit] Brianus, aspiraverintque venti, hanc n[avem,] hic si liceat, vel ubi nunc subsistit [as]cendemus, nunc totus in expendendis ... taudis instructionibus versor, ut, quod ... et ingenium nequit præstare, id fide ... et voluntate assequor.
	"Accurate deinde exploravi quid actum [sit] de navibus illis Hispanis, quas regis[Franciæ] orator in insidiis latitare suspicaba[t] ... nil tale esse; sed duas naviculas [quas] dicunt adversa tempestate coacta[s] ... a Sandwico mare pacatius e ... mox illinc ad biduum solverunt ... [op]time nobiscum actum iri, si non ... a ... tus h[o]stis m ..." * * *
	Hol., mutilated.
6 Dec. R. O.	5008. BRYAN and VANNES to WOLSEY.
	After a severe tempest, arrived at Calais at 8 o'clock, after dreadful nausea and vomiting of blood by one of us, whom we do not wish to particularise. Will proceed on their journey without delay. Sylvester [Darius] and Thaddeus sailed for England the moment we arrived, and we had therefore no communication with them. Hear from one who attended on the new Venetian ambassador that St. Pôl is in Alexandria, and the duke of Urbino at Pavia. Expect to pass safely by the letters of the French king, the duke of Urbino, and the Count. Calais, 6 Dec. 1528.
	Pp. 2. Holograph by Vannes, signed by Bryan. Latin, except Bryan's signature. Add. and sealed. Endd.
6 Dec. R. O.	5009. VANNES to WOLSEY.
	After their united letter, heard from an Englishman that 200 Spaniards and others were at Gravelines. The commander treated the Englishman well, and said they would have no war with England; and he inquired about the divorce. About 500 Spaniards are near St. Omer, as they are afraid that the French, in consequence of their loss in Italy, will make some attempts hereabouts. Calais, 6 Dec. 1528.
	Hol., Lat., p. 1. Add. and sealed. Endd.
6 Dec. R. O.	5010. LONDON.
	Writ of certiorari to the mayor and aldermen of London, concerning a recognizance for 315l. of Nic. Waren, salter, of London, to Nic. Matok, chamberlain of the City. Westm., 6 Dec. 20 Hen. VIII.
	Endd.
7 Dec. Vit. B. x. 161. B. M.	5011. PHILIP DE SENIS, Dean of the Apostolic Chamber, to [WOLSEY].
	Desires him to allow certain alum in London to be delivered to ... and Geronimo de Spinulis, agents for John and Pasquale de Spinulis, of Genoa. Rome, 7 Dec. 1528. Signed.
	Lat., p. 1, mutilated.
7 Dec. Vit. B. XXI. 45. B. M.	5012. FERDINAND OF AUSTRIA to HENRY VIII.
	Desires credence for Charles of Burgundy, "D ... Bredam et Louregham." Vienna, 7 Dec. 1528. Signed.
	Lat., p. 1, mutilated. Add. Endd.
7 Dec. Vit. B. x. 162. B. M.	5013. SIR FRANCIS BRYAN and PETER VANNES to WOLSEY.
	Cannot travel with speed, owing to the shortness of the days and the bad state of the roads. Arrived last night at Boulogne, where they were well received by the captain. He told them that the bailiff of Rouen had returned to France, and that the count of St. Pôl is in good case at Alexandria, and Renzo is successfully promoting the French cause in the kingdom of Naples. This morning the captain and the Venetian ambassador conducted them hither. Were told by an Englishman that the French king has received letters from Renzo; that the French have still a strong army in the kingdom of Naples, and it was only the pestilence that prevented their taking the town, and he hoped that the whole kingdom would be shortly in the power of Francis.
	Public rejoicings have been held in consequence of this news. The King went from St. Germain's to the abbey of St. Genevra, and thence to St. Mary of Boleyne, not far from Paris, thanking God and St. Mary. Shortly after, taking a piece of the Holy Cross, he went with public thanksgiving to Notre Dame de Paris. Heard these reports while on their journey. Montreuil, 7 Dec. 1528. Signed.
	Lat., pp. 2. Address pasted on the following letter.
8 Dec. R. O.	5014. The DIVORCE.
	Instructions to Sir Francis Bryan and Peter Vannes.
	Are to go to the French court with Dr. Tayler; where Master Peter, "because the French king perfectly understandeth the Italian tongue," shall say that the King's highness has received letters from his ambassadors in Spain, with the Emperor's answer to Sylvester Darius touching the devices proposed for peace. Though Francis may have been informed of them by Darius, now returning home, the King thinks right to communicate the same, and to do nothing without their mutual consent.
	News is come, through Jacopo Salviati, that the Pope has been successful in his services with the Emperor, and that there is good hope of peace.
	Francis is inclined to send the bailiff of Roan (Rouen) to know further of these purposes. Henry commends his intention; and as Francis has sent a gentleman to the Pope for this matter, the King likewise has despatched Sir Francis Bryan and Vannes to the court of Rome on like commission, &c. Here the ambassadors shall exhibit the answer made in French by the Emperor, through Sylvester, insinuating that it was a crafty device to sow mistrust between the two crowns, as he proposes a particular peace between England and the Emperor, before the former take upon himself the place of moderator, &c.
	The King is resolved to do nothing until due notification be sent to Francis. It is thought that the Emperor has advertised his mind to the Pope by the general of the Cordeliers. The King therefore advises that the French agents at Rome should be furnished with a general but sufficient commission. As, however, the Emperor may not be sincere, it will be necessary to be watchful, especially as he may have a purpose of getting the Pope more into his power, his only intention being to establish his affairs in Italy. The Emperor and his Council give ear to a prophecy that there shall be a Pope named Angell, who shall go barefoot. This is the name of the General, whom the Emperor evidently wishes to exalt to the Papacy, and thereby obtain possession of the Church; and he is now engaged in preparing a great army, proposing to pass into Italy.
	This thing should be looked to. The King has dispatched Bryan and Vannes to admonish the Pope and put him on his guard, assuring him his safety depends on France and England, and to offer him some contributions for the support of an army. They shall ask the King whether he consents to these proposals, and for his ambassadors at Rome to act with the English.
	In the event that the Emperor is only using deceit, and not favorable to peace, the Pope is to be urged to declare him an enemy, using all the efforts he can to promote the peace; in the securing of which the two crowns can so act together that it may appear that their friendship is indissoluble. No intercourse is to take place between England and the Emperor, except such as shall conduce to the French king's purposes; and in England's mediation there will be a marvellous benefit to the French king's affairs, considering the state they are now in. With these precautions the Emperor's overture might be a basis for negotiation. They are to learn the French king's determination.
	They shall also show that, since the arrival of the legate Campeggio, little has been done in the matter of the doubt depending on the King's marriage, in consequence of the Legate being marvellously vexed with the gout; and though the King has repaired to a place near the Legate's lodgings, it was ten days after his arrival before he was able to come into the King's presence. Even then he had to be borne in a chair, and has ever since kept his chamber. The King and the Queen have familiarly and apart visited him; so that more knowledge will be had of the validity of the marriage, which the King will communicate to Francis. Bryan and Vannes, residing at Rome, will be ready to execute any orders, and the King will send shortly thither his principal secretary; so that, if the peace be treated of at Rome, there will not lack persons to take part in the negotiations. They shall beg letters from Francis, and deliver their letters to the Queen mother.
	Headed by Tayler: "Instructions ab Anglia, 8 Dec. 1528," &c.
	Pp. 13. Apostyled by Tayler. Endd.
8 Dec. R. O.	5015. SIR ROB. WINGFIELD and SIR RIC. WEYSTON to WOLSEY.
	Think it will be superfluous to repeat what has been reported already by Master Daunce, Baron Hales, and Chr. Hales, lately sent to make inquiries at Calais, as well as by my Lord Chamberlain now here, of the damages done to this town. Calais, 8 Dec. Signed.
	P. 1. Add.
9 Dec. Le Grand, III. 231.	5016. DU BELLAY to MONTMORENCY.
	Since Bryant's departure little has occurred here. I expect they will not go on further about the marriage, whatever they say, till they have an answer about his mission. The King goes and comes between this and Greenwich. I think he may make a journey to Hampton Court or Richmond, and the Queen also, who will perhaps not return for some time. Mademoiselle de Boulan is at last come thither, and the King has lodged her in a very fine lodging, which he has prepared for her close by his own. Greater court is now paid to her every day than has been to the Queen for a long time. I see they mean to accustom the people by degrees to endure her, so that when the great blow comes it may not be thought strange. However, the people remain quite hardened, and I think they would do more if they had more power; but great order is continually taken. Among other things, it has been commanded that only ten shopkeepers of each nation shall be allowed to remain in London, which will take away at least 15,000 Flemings. (fn. 2) There has also been a search for hackbutts and cross-bows, and all that have been found in the town have been taken, so that no worse weapon remains than the tongue. In the country also a continual watch is kept, so that it is not apparent that any great trouble will ensue, as the enemy would fain believe; for the King has told the nobles his intention so plainly that they speak more soberly than they did. He is far more irritated against the Emperor than those of his Council pretend, in consequence of the threat held out of ousting him from his kingdom by his own subjects. A short time ago Wolsey reported this saying in the presence of 100 gentlemen, blaming the Emperor's ingnatitude and ambition, and asking what they thought of it; yet they all remained so obstinate to the spur that they answered not a word, except one who said that by this word the Emperor had lost the hearts of 100,000 Englishmen, and that if he got hold of his Chancellor, who used such terms, he would kill him. Wolsey uses all the means he can to bring the Emperor into hatred, and Francis into favor; but it is hard work to fight against nature. I know it has been suggested in their most secret council that the Emperor, being more enraged against England than against France, will agree with Francis and leave England in the lurch; to which Wolsey replied, offering to bear the whole blame, if such should be the case. Still their suspicions are not abated.
	Yesterday evening I went to Wolsey, who told me of the news they had from Rome, and the great offers made by the Emperor to the Pope to restore Florence, Ravenna, Cervia, Reggio and Modena; to put the duchy of Milan in the hands of some one who would give security not to come into Italy, and not to conclude peace, except through his mediation; and, moreover, this done, to go in person against the Turks, and do everything else that could be asked of him, provided the Pope will enter into alliance with him. In this Wolsey sees very great danger, fearing that the Pope will be led to it, unless his demands are acceded to, viz., that Ravenna and Cervia be placed as deposits in the hands of these two Kings; in which case he promises to remain neutral; and if the Emperor, after being warned by him, refuses to come to peace, he will openly take part with you in an offensive league. Wolsey begs me to signify this again to Francis, in addition to what Master Briant has represented to him. I forbear to tell you all that he said to me upon the subject, and my answers. For the rest, he said, that when news came of the surrender of Saona, they were so far advanced in their understanding with Andrea Doria, that, but for that event, the matter promised a good issue; but this loss has broken his heart. (fn. 3) Wolsey has spoken, and the King even more fully, to the ambassador of Venice, about their matter, having expressly sent for him about it, and promised marvels if they will come to the point, using great threats if they do not agree to it. The ambassador seems not to have taken very ill what was said. The two Cardinals were present.
	Campeggio told me in conversation about the Emperor's intention to go to Italy, that at this moment he has a great mind to attempt it, which was matter for serious apprehension, for if he came the Pope would be obliged to take his part. This subject we debated a whole afternoon before Briant's departure; and I showed him there was very little likelihood of the Emperor's doing this, and that, if he did, it would be his total destruction, such order being taken everywhere, as there would undoubtedly be, besides that which exists at present. With this the Cardinal seemed wonderfully satisfied, and at our last conversation told me he had written of it, by Bryant, so fully to the Pope that he hoped that he had greatly reassured him; but that he had advised him in his letters, that if that took place he should not be obstinate as he was before, but withdraw himself out of danger, whatever force he had at his command. This advice Campeggio thinks the Pope will follow, and that he will remain meanwhile neutral, favoring your affairs to the best of his power; and so he will wager his head that he will do, unless his great disappointment about Ravenna and Cervia cause him to do something unreasonable. He promises to write again to the Pope by Dr. Knight, who is to follow Bryant; and I think he is either in earnest, or he is wonderfully holy. (fn. 4)
	The Spaniards, who have so long laid siege to our money, have been encountered off Rye, a short distance from land, by the great galleon of Lartigues, commanded by a gentleman named La Barre, by whom they have been driven to land, and compelled to surrender, though they were six in number and well equipped. Both parties have been arrested by the governor of Kent. The Spaniards have made complaint to Wolsey, demanding justice; in which I have been their advocate, as one whom they the day before caused to lose 100 pieces of wine, and who lost a ship and mariners in trying to escape them. Briefly it has been agreed that both Frenchmen and Spaniards should remain in arrest, and their sails being put in custody they should come hither to plead their cause. But Wolsey will immediately allow the galleon to conduct Dr. Knight till he is out of the Downs, where it may go at liberty, the others remaining in arrest; and he has assured me that they shall remain so long that I shall have plenty of time to hear news from you. I have already secured some of the English to oppose their deliverance, so that I trust that it will be near the end of the truce before their arrest comes to an end; and when that takes place you will have to think about it. For, to say the truth, although the ruffians have done a good deal of injury to the poor merchants, I fear it cannot be proved that they were the assailants; and even if they had been, they will say they ought not to lose their goods, but to be punished by the conservators as violators of the truce. You will think what is to be done, and who should have them. I understand they are six fine vessels, as La Chapelle can tell you, for he has viewed them closely; and I assure you La Barre has behaved so valiantly that he is highly praised here, and the Spaniards greatly reproached; and as the English say it we must believe it. Moreover, he has expressed himself so honorably to the King's officers that both the King and Wolsey are very well satisfied. Also the King's ships laden with his provision of wine returned from Bordeaux two days ago, and both the King and Wolsey desired to thank Francis for the good treatment shown to them at Bordeaux. Of this the King has desired me to write in the absence of Parliament. It must be owned that those who daily come from Rouen, and have to do with the Parliament, are not so well satisfied, and make many complaints to the King and Wolsey, but I cannot believe they are so illtreated as they say.
	Our disputers of Flanders have arrived, but have not yet had audience. The matter remains as when I last wrote, except that the Queen shows a brief, rather more ample than the bull, and of the same date; but that is not of much consequence. London, 9 Dec.
	Fr. Add.
9 Dec. R. O.	5017. INIGO DE MENDOSA to WOLSEY.
	Complains of the detention of certain Spanish vessels at the Camber. Thinks the reasons for their non-restitution are frivolous, as it is not at all likely that Spanish merchant vessels with a valuable cargo would fire upon French men-of-war. From my house in the suburbs, 9 Dec. Signed.
	Lat., p. 1. Add. and sealed. Endd.
Tit. B. I. 282. B. M.	5018. BRIAN TUKE to GARDINER.
	Sends a letter from Vannes to Wolsey, received from Bonvixi, and one from Haket to Tuke, brought by Spanish merchants in London, who say it came yesterday from lady Margaret. The latter mentions another letter, of 6 Dec., in cipher, about a matter of great importance, which Tuke has not received. Sent all he received to Wolsey. In this letter there are certain words in cipher, which Tuke has deciphered; but he does not understand what they mean, unless Haket, by handling the matter so closely, and referring to a former letter not arrived, or perhaps not sent, wants to find a pretext for being sent for; or perhaps there is some peace in practice apart by the king of Portugal. The Almoner in his last letters wrote that a servant of Don Fernando king of Boheme passed into Spain through France, with a Portuguese, vassal to the French king. Has written to Hacket to say that he received no such letter in cipher, and does not understand the matter; and asking him to send by a special man a full letter in cipher, and to ask if he hears of any chance of a commission being sent for a truce. If Wolsey wishes anything else to be written, another letter can be sent, and Tuke will pay for this. Wrote also that Wolsey would send Frere West to him, sufficiently instructed touching the heretics, and that answer should be sent about his money by the next. Sends Hacket's letters to West, which Wolsey saw on Friday. West knows nothing of them, so Wolsey can do as he pleases with them. Asked Derby to find out whether Wolsey wished him (Tuke) to go to the Emperor's ambassador; for, hearing that letters were come from lady Margaret, he doubted whether it would be of any use going. Derby could not speak with Gardiner about it, and Tuke was loth to go to the ambassador lest he might suspect something, as he has never spoken to him, except once, by Wolsey's order, at the treaty for the last truce. Wishing, however, to know somewhat of him, sent Bawdewyn, his Flemish clerk, to say that Wolsey had ordered letters to be made to Sir Edw. Guldeford and others about the delivery of the Spanish ships, and he wished to know particulars about them; intending afterwards, according to Wolsey's instructions, to show the ambassador, as of himself, about Vandosme's preparations. As to the Spanish ships, the ambassador answered that letters were come from my Lady, which he had sent on to the Court, and he could say nothing till he had an answer; as to the other matters, he had heard largely of the Frenchmen's brags, "and how hot war they will make, and how rich they be;" but that the French king's mother had sent secretly to lady Margaret, desiring prorogation of the truce; to which she answered that she had no commission, but if she might have a safe-conduct she would send to the Emperor to know his pleasure. This was granted, and Wm. des Barres, with her maistre d'hostel, have passed into Spain, and the ambassador hopes shortly to hear of a good answer. Thinks by this means they have picked as much from him as if he had gone himself, for it is likely my Lady has no power. Whether there is any mystery in sending Des Barres and the maistre d'hostel, who seem too many to go only for knowledge of the Emperor's pleasure, he leaves to Wolsey's wisdom. Does not like the French king's going in person to the Spanish frontiers, though it be to make war, "wherein I will be no more scrupulous than needeth." Will follow Wolsey's directions whether he shall speak to the Emperor's ambassador any further. Is busy with the King's debtors, whom he has sent for to prepare their money against the beginning of this term. London, Monday.
	Hol., pp. 4. Add.: To, &c., Dr. Stephens, secretary to my lord Legate.
9 Dec. R. O.	5019. THOS. WYNTER to WOLSEY.
	Writes by Florentius (Volusenus). Has suspended his studies to allow him to go to England. Is studying Greek and Latin, the rudiments of mathematics and astronomy, and scholastic questions; which last please him more than any other study, by their ingenious subtilty. Other authors seem to be on the surface, but they to go to the bottom of things. Was talking one day in the King's chamber to the Venetian ambassador, who said that no one would ever be of extraordinary learning in philosophy or theology, without studying the schoolmen, a fact which he said Wolsey knew well. Asks him to direct Florentius as to what he should study. Wishes Wolsey to send him back speedily; for we shall all expect him daily after Christmas. Paris, 5 id. Dec.
	Lat., Hol., p. 1. Add.: R., &c., card. Ebor. Angliæ Primati a latere Legato, &c. Endd.: Literæ D. Decani Wellen., 5 idus Dec. Parisiis datis.
9 Dec. R. O.	5020. SIR WILLIAM COMPTON.
	Bill of Wm. Botrye, of London, mercer, to the executors of Sir Wm. Compton, 9 Dec. 1528.
	For 12 yds. black camlet, delivered 14 May 1524, at 2s. 8d. 30 Dec. 1524,½ yd. black sarcenet, 2s. 2d. 15 Feb. 1524, 2½ yds. black velvet, at 12s. 18 Sept. 1525, 3/4 yd. black velvet, 9s. 11 Aug. 1525, I ell black taffata, 10s. 21 Nov. 1525, 2 yds. black damask, 15s. 4d.; 18 March 1528,½ yd. black velvet, 5s. 6d.; 3½ yds. black buckram, 21d.=5l. 5s. 9d.
	The debt of Sir Fras. Cheney, 9 Dec. 1528.
	18 June 1511, 2½ yds. crimson satin, 45s.; 4¾ yds. camlet with silver, at 40s.; 4½ yds. green satin, at 9s.; 4 yds. plunked satin, at 8s.; 10 yds. crimson velvet, at 14s.=21l. 5s. 3d., as appears by a bill of Avery Rawson, mercer, and Wm. Abery, servant of Sir Fras. Cheney. Cheney also owes Botry 10l., as appears by a warrant dated 12 July 3 Hen. VIII., to his cousin John Cheney, receiver of his lands in the Isle of Sheppey. Compton also owes Botrye 10l. for the debt of Sir John Carr, which he received of Robt. Beniar, his servant, which he ought not to have had.
	Pp. 2. Endd.
9 Dec. R. O.	5021. WOLSEY to the ABBOT OF ST. MARY'S, YORK.
	Commands him to pay, out of the King's money in his keeping, to the earl of Northumberland, warden of the East and Middle Marches, 1,000 marks due for his last year's fee, over and above 500 marks received by him from the Abbot at his entry into the office; and if the Earl wish to redeem any portion of his plate, which is in the Abbot's hands, to deliver it at the value for which it lies to gage. Westm., 9 Dec. Signed.
	P.1. Add.
10 Dec.	5022. SIR EDW. KNYVET.
	His will, 22 Oct. 1528. Proved 10 Dec. 1528. Printed in Nicolas' Testamenta Vetusta, p. 635.