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Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII, Volume 2, 1515-1518. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1864.

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'Henry VIII: April 1517, 1-15', in Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII, Volume 2, 1515-1518, ed. J S Brewer( London, 1864), British History Online https://prod.british-history.ac.uk/letters-papers-hen8/vol2/pp995-1011 [accessed 16 November 2024].

April 1517



1 April. Galba, B. V. 154. B. M.	3088. SPINELLY to HENRY VIII.
	Wrote last on the 30th March. News has arrived by Lamura, cousin of the President De la Roche, who went with La Shaw into Spain, that if the King does not take his departure an insurrection will ensue. They have suddenly been aroused at this intelligence, and delivered 20,000 florins to the victuallers and others in preparation; but the King cannot leave before September or the middle of August. The governors here are inclined to rule according to their own will, but cannot well do it whilst the Emperor remains there. If he do not return into Almain, considering the contemptuous way they have treated him, they will rule without his consent. The French ambassador La Roche came again yester-night from Paris, and reports that England had asked for new conventions, and been refused. Had they agreed, the Catholico and his subjects would effectually have perceived the love that England bears them. It was reported the Duke of Albany had been the instrument of these practices. The Audiencer doubts not that the treaty shall be confirmed, setting aside the compromise and the two words.
	The French King goes into Normandy. If any enterprise be intended against Tournay, the people of the country will take part with England, as he says; and knowing this disposition, he cannot believe the French will make the attempt. Lord Berghes has heard that 8,000 Almains have arrived in Champagne. The bruit is, they are going into Picardy. He has given notice of this to the Deputy of Tournay. The Bastard of Esmery has been commanded by the Emperor to assist the King's Lieutenant of Tournay if any necessity should arise. Great commotion has been excited in Naples because, at the intercession of the French, the Catholico had granted unto many of their party now in rebellion the restitution of such goods as they had there before its conquest by the late King Ferdinand. The King has returned from Evera. The Emperor is gone to Tornowt, thence to Bolduc. Brussels, 1 April 1517.
	Hol., part cipher, deciphered by Tuke; pp. 3, mutilated, and reversed in the binding. Add.: [To the] King's grace.
1 April. Vit. B. XX. 44. B. M.	3089. [PACE] to WOLSEY.
	"... letters from the ... the King's most [comfortable letter was] rede emongist all th ... fully acceptidde. And a ... to be made unto the sa ... that the diete was inst ... the cummynge off the say ... certayne there private ca[uses] ... whereunto they might nodre [add nor] diminusche ony thynge si[ne consensu] superiorum, and therefore itt was ... every orator beynge there ... to bere unto there superiors off ... a copy off the Kyngis sayde [letter, in order] to provide that answere m[ight be] made unto the same [before the] nexte diete that shall be [holden] in the cuntreye after Estre ... in ... mean tyme the l[ords] ... be there letters herein ... we must be well ware ... (as I dydde wryte unto your [grace in my la]st lettres) and let them do as ... [ne] injiciamus eis suspicionem [quod de eorum] fide dubitamus et quod astute vo ... hujuscemodi literas eos obligare ad ... ex humanitate sua sunt polli[citi]. Durynge the tyme of the late diet ... e a curror from the Emperor unto ... letters conteynynge that he and the Kyng [of Castile] had concluded perpetuam [pacem] cum rege Gallorum, and comprised them in [the sa]me, desiring them to accept it. But [they] have made unto him no manner [of a]nswere. The comminge of the sayde [lett]res whyls the Kinges were in the ... doth make me suspect that ... [h]adde some knowliege off the King's grace ... heder, and also hys desyre and ... cause sende his ... s to ... so doen I do litle esteme ... by sum crafte let ... impedire quin anim[us] ... optimus erga regiam ma ^tem sive ... praye God the Emperor ... did write unto me ... vz., deal with the Kinges grace ... prince and kepe his promyse ... he hath broken all redy ... your grace doth wryte in [your] ... letters that he and some off his ... writen to the King's grace goode ... your grace both he and they ... better letters to the French King ... doth sende in to Swicelande ... [ad] ostendendam veram amicitiam ... imperatorem, who in these partis ... [hath shown] hym self a playne Franshman [though] in Englaunde he be an Engli[shman] ... shall be the end of his p ... he woll pile as muche as [he can] * * * ... Cardinal of Medicis ... vij. off Marche ... here contain ing ... [Lauren]tio the Pope's nephew ... the felde agaynst the ... wyth 12,000 footmen and a ... off armis, not doubtynge but ... shortly by one way or other ... Pope's holiness hath commanded ... [his n]evewe not to fight, trusting [to have a pro]sperous end in that business ... the Emperor hath sent up his ... that the said Duke of Urbyne [hath att]empted this against the ... bi his consent and the Frenche [King ha]th ... sende in aid of the Pope ... whyche Mag^co Laurentio will not ... to him but lie in Parma and ... [si]gnifynge unto them to be stronge ... hys owne power agaynst hys ... Kynge of Castile in lyke ... t[o] cum frome ... e Mag^cos ... te orators off lyke ten ... to wryte unto the ... your grace that he his ... and true servant to the ... 1 April MDXV[II.] ...
	[P.S.] "Reverendus dñs Ep[iscopu]s Verulanius qui ... Maj. Regiam et d. v. ... negotiis regiis mirifice fa ... vehementer promovet."
	Hol., pp. 5. Add.: Tho. tt. S. [Cec]iliæ presb. Card. &c. Half the page burnt away.
Vit. B. XX. 42. B. M.	3090. [PACE] to WOLSEY.
	"P.S.—Since the writing ... [has] been truly informed ... of all the process of th[e negotiation] concludede betwixte [the Emperor and the] French King contrary to the said Emp[eror's promise] unto the King's grace at his descent [into Flan]dres." When the Emperor was at the town of Agno (Hagenau), [after he] did take his oath upon the [gospels for the observan]ce of the late league concluded between [himself and] England, "thither did come a secret [messen]ger from the French King sent for the [payment] of 60,000 fl. to the said Emperor under [this] condition, that he at his arrival into Flanders should make pe[ace with] him as he hath done, and no[t condescend] to the King's grace's desire. The Emperor did [consent] hereunto, binding the messenger [to pay] the said sum of money in Flan[ders], as he hath done. Item, Mons. de [Lautrec] with his French company hath ... for the said peace 25,000 fl. ... by French letters * * * Cardinal Sedun. and ... lde making them ... black should be white and ... to write so both to the ... e in Switzerland for ferre ... tinge, cognita hœc fraude; et [nos vid]imus, et qui vidimus testimonium perhi[b]uimus. And for this respect my said [Lord Se]dunensis in his last letters wri[tten from Flan]dre doth make a great exclama[tion con]tra perfidiam principum.
	[We have] here knowledge for certainty that [the Duke of Bourbon] woulde marry the French King's mother, but she [will no]ne of him, fearing a divorce post [solut]am pecuniam dotis. And the late [King] of Hungary's daughter (whom the [Emperor some] years passed was bound to marry [to the] King of Castile, intra annum, or take hyre [himsel]fe) hearing of this treaty of marri[age w]ithe the French King's mother is come desperately ... ke, and saith openly that the Emperor [shall be her] husband, and that she will none ... their be ... [d]iverce lords of Hungary wi[th a great] complaint of the Emperor [that he hath rece]vidde and expende a ver[y great part of the] moni off the duri off the [King of] Hungaris doghters. (fn. 1)
	Hol., part cipher, deciphered; pp. 3, mutilated. Add.: Card. Ebor.
1 April. Calig. E. I. 75. B. M.	3091. THUBIANVILLE to SIR EDWARD PONYNGES.
	Lately sent Jehan Gourdin to Rosemadon, who was formerly engaged under Ponynges at the works of Therouenne, to learn the truth as to the fortification of the town, who has sent him the enclosed news, of which he has informed the Deputy of Tournay. Has sent Gourdin again to the frontiers of Boulogne for further information. If the King wishes to have Boughienville, who is a subtle fellow, "ung bien fin homme," will undertake to deliver him secretly in the Tower of Risebank. Tournay, 1 April 1516, "avant Pasque." Signed.
	Fr., mutilated, p. 1. Add.: A mon tres honnore S^r, Mess^r Edouard Ponynges, Chancellor de lordre, conseillier du Roy notre S^r, et Grant Comptrolleur de son Ostel.
1 April. Vit. B. III. 137.* B. M.	3092. LANCELOT COLYNS, treasurer of York, to [WOLSEY].
	Had written before. Francis Maria Rovere has recovered his duchy with a small band of Spanish auxiliaries, and cannot be dislodged. Shortly after, he took sixteen mules loaded with the Duke's money, and intercepted a convoy of 30,000 crowns and upwards. The army of Lorenzo have quarrelled among themselves. It is said, however, that 8,000 Swiss are coming to the aid of the Pope. News has just arrived of the death of the Magnifico Lorenzo. This is positively asserted. Bologna, kal. April 1517.
	Hol., Lat., mutilated, p. 1.
1 April. P. S.	3093. For CHARLES DUKE OF SUFFOLK.
	Wardship of Edw., s. and h. of Sir Th. and h. of Sir Wm. Knyvet, and custody of the lands of the said Sir William, and of the reversion of the lands of Eleanor Fetyplace and Chas. Knyvet and have the wardship of Henry, his brother; and, if Henry die, the wardship of Ferdinand, another brother. Corff Castle, 25 Aug. 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 1 April.
2 April. Galba, B. V. 155. B. M.	3094. HENRY VIII.
	Commission to the Earl of Worcester, Tunstal and Wingfield to take the oath of Charles King of Castile to a treaty of 29 Oct. last, even if words or clauses be left out. London, 2 April 1517, 8 Hen. VIII.
	Lat.
2 April. Nero, B. VI. 191. B. M.	3095. _ to [WOLSEY ?]
	Had written to him yesterday at great length. Yesterday in the consistory the Pope created Chievres' nephew, administrator of the church of Cambray, a cardinal deacon. Lorenzo Duke of Urbino has been slightly wounded by a musket ball. The Cardinal of St. Maria in Porticu has been created legate.
	Lat., pp. 2.
2 April. S. B.	3096. For SIR JOHN CARRE.
	Pardon and release as late sheriff of Yorkshire; and release to Carre, Sir Hen. Sharnbourne of Sharnbourne, Norf., and Th. Empson of Eston, Northt., of their recognizance of 100 marks, made 5 Nov. 7 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 2 April 8 Hen. VIII.
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 19.
3 April. Calig. E. II. 87. B. M.	3097. JERNINGHAM to [HENRY VIII.]
	Has heard of a gentleman of Picardy, called Boughienville, a spy who had been in England as a merchant, and has lately come from Scotland to Picardy,—is supposed to have landed at Calais. His dress in England was "a coat of orayne colour, English cloth and also English fashion, a doublet [of] grey fustian pleyctyd at the mid arm, quilted with r[ed] thread. His hoses were white, his horse a rowan colour, four white feet; and many times he rideth upon a mea ... black, the which is gelt and very swift of running. His servant had a grey coat, and the one hose red, and th[e other] black; upon his coat a little coat of leather." The said gentleman has a nephew, who was on Thursday last, the [26] March, at Terouenne, where he received a letter from a Scotchman to the Queen mother. Some expedition intended by Francis against Calais. 1,400 Almains are on the borders of Champaigne,—others near Rheims. "... them be of the company of Mons. de S ... [Pont de] Rymye and some of Robert De la Marche." Has prepared the town against all surprises. Tournay, 3 April. Signed.
	Hol., pp. 3, mutilated.
3 April. R. O.	3098. JERNINGHAM to WOLSEY.
	Encloses account of moneys received from Jerome Fryskaball from time to time, with the prices current at Antwerp and Bruges. The payments have come so slackly that great inconvenience has been occasioned. Fryskaball's intention to sue for a higher price is unreasonable. He is bound by his indenture to pay money current at Antwerp and Bruges for the King's provisions in Flanders and Henode, as will appear by William Pawne's indenture. 28 March last was the payment for laborers and artificers. Payment for the garrison will be on 31 May. Hears that no merchants will exchange but after the rate of 29s. the pound. One Philip Calthrop, however, will change after 30s. the pound. Tournay, 3 April. Signed.
	Pp. 2. Add.: My Lord Cardinal of York. Endd.
	ii. "The parcels of money received of Jerome Fryskaball at the prices current in Antwerp and Bruges."
	From 21 Feb. to 21 March. Total, 2,467l. 14s. 8d. Remains to be paid, 532l. 5s. 4d.
4 April. Calig. E. II. 52. B. M.	3099. JERNINGHAM and the COUNCIL to [HENRY VIII.]
	Received yesterday the King's letters, dated Greenwich, 26th March, touching the appointments concluded between the King and the governors of Tournay. The copy of these appointments was not found enclosed. Will do their best to reduce the compensation for houses pulled down. Thinks that the receiver and his son intend wrong to his office. The appointment is in Jerningham's gift. The receiver is not favourable to the King's interest. Are willing to venture their lives in the King's service, but protest against enfeebling the garrison by any further discharge of horse and foot, as only encouraging the French to attack them. Thinks that the Emperor and the Spanish King are not to be trusted, especially considering the embassy sent by the former to France, proclaimed ten days ago at Paris. Wish to know his pleasure about the bulwarks. Tournay, 4 April. Signed: S^r Rychard Jarnegan, Richard Sampson, S^r Ric. Whettehill, S^r John Tremayle, John Wysman, kt.
	Pp. 4, mutilated.
4 April. R. O.	3100. [JERNINGHAM] to [WOLSEY.]
	Received on the 3rd of this month of April his letters dated Westminster, 27 March, giving him to understand that those who hold offices in the household must give their attendance in order. He is one of the esquires of the Body, and as he can only attend by deputy, being now at Tournay, is required to find a substitute. Would rather attend it in person than be where he is. Paid 200 marks for it to Sir William à Parr. Begs, therefore, it may not be taken from him. Desires an answer touching the town and bailliage. Has hitherto been able to show no commission, and the people therefore question his power. Is he to be deputy or bailly? Tournay, 4 April.
	Pp. 3, the two leaves found apart. Add.: My Lord Cardinal of York. Endd.
4 April. Galba, B. V. 160. B. M.	3101. The EARL OF WORCESTER, TUNSTAL and SIR ROBERT WINGFIELD to [HENRY VIII.]
	On the 1st, were informed by a letter from the Cardinal of Sion that the Emperor desired them to come to Antwerp, where he would give them audience in two days. Came hither accordingly, but found that the Emperor had left for Tournowe, on the way to Bolduke (Bois-le-duc). Marroton wrote next day to the Cardinal of Sion that it was uncertain whither he was going, and that the ambassadors had better write to him urging him to remain and not leave the business unfinished. After a consultation, the ambassadors, fearing that such a request might enable Maximilian to say that he had stayed on Henry's account, and give him an excuse for asking money, replied, that as the Emperor's coming to these parts was upon the affairs of the King of Castile, they trusted he would not leave until these were arranged.
	Yesterday the Cardinal of Sion told them he believed the Emperor was about to write to the King of Castile without the knowledge of his Council in order to set all things right; that he hoped Henry would consent to the omission of the words; and that he desired the ambassadors' advice upon it. As to the interview, Sion said the Emperor had only deferred treating till this confirmation were passed, in order that he might "convey" the King of Castile into Spain, when the governors would lose their authority; and that he might visit Henry on his way, when the three Kings could meet. A friend of the Cardinal said that rumors were spread by Charles's councillors that Henry was intriguing with France against the Emperor and the King of Castile, and that he thought it advisable the ambassadors should write to the Emperor to contradict this, and urge his Majesty to remain in those parts till he had finished the business he came for. Replied, first, as to the letter, if they saw a draft of it, they would state their opinions; secondly, as to the meeting, that Henry would be content with a delay if it would secure the presence of the King of Castile; thirdly, as to writing to the Emperor, they could not suppose he believed any such reports; and foruthly, made the same answer as formerly to the proposal that they should ask the Emperor to remain. After leaving the Cardinal, received a message from the Emperor, by the Provost of Brescia, that a number of footmen were collecting in Picardy, either against himself, Henry, or the King of Castile, and he therefore desired to retain those who had been discharged by the King of Castile: this he had already intimated to them by the Cardinal of Sion, and now wished to know if they had any answer. Replied that they had twice written on the subject to Henry, and would intimate his answer whenever it arrived.
	This morning waited on Cardinal Gurk, who, in the presence of Sion and Bannisius, told them that his chaplain, the Provost of Brescia, had brought him from the Emperor a schedule containing a message for Sion and the ambassadors, which he caused Bannisius to read, desiring them to remain till my Lady Margaret sent for them to Brussels, to conclude the confirmation, as he had written to her to act as mediator; that on account of this holy time of Easter nothing more could be done before Low Sunday. The ambassadors said they were content to do as he wished, but hoped the Lady Margaret would not send for them without knowing the King of Castile's mind. Antwerp, 4 April. Signed.
	Pp. 8, mutilated.
4 April. Galba, B. V. 169. B. M.	3102. The EARL OF WORCESTER and TUNSTAL to HENRY VIII.
	Will perceive by their other letters, in conjunction with Wingfield, that the Emperor, since the return of the councillors from Cambray, would give them no audience. He appears unwilling to hear anythiny more said against the governors, as he cannot help it, or of the confirmation, which he cannot arrange with Henry's wishes. The friend of the Cardinal Sion, mentioned in their other letters, is Master Nicholas Siegler, the Emperor's secretary for the Dutch tongue, and they believe his overture was really made by the Emperor's command. The object of it, according to the Cardinal, was to get the King of Castile into Spain, and deprive the governors of their authority. Think the Emperor's overture to Henry, that he should retain the foot soldiers of Friesland lately discharged, was made with a view of getting his own horsemen into Henry's service, of whom he has discharged 200. Henry may judge what chance there is of procuring the confirmation through the Emperor, when the Lady Margaret, by whom he hoped to effect it, is, he says, in despair. Two points must be considered relative to the footmen: first, how France might take it; and, secondly, whether it might not make the King of Castile think they were intended to keep him in subjection. Desire an answer, before Easter week be over, to all their letters since Richmond departed, especially as to what they shall do if the Emperor meet with the French King, or suddenly depart to Almayn. The lanceknights of Champagne have gone to Liège, and obtained a passport from the Bishop; but about 600 of the people are determined to resist them, and prevent their wasting the country. Antwerp, 4 April. Signed.
	Cipher, deciphered by Tuke; pp. 3, mutilated. Add.
4 April. R. O.	3103. TUNSTAL to WOLSEY.
	Has written to the King how matters stand. They are not like to have such speed as they looked for. Has delivered Wolsey's letters to Cardinal Gurk. Being much occupied in despatching Richmond, is not sure if he mentioned this before. Begs Wolsey to befriend his kinsman. Sion is here, and would fain have all things go well, if he knew how to bring it about. The Emperor is at Brydow, on the way to Holland. Some say he will go to Dordrygth. Antwerp, 4 April.
	Hol., pp. 2. Add.: Lord Cardinal of York.
4 April. Galba, B. V. 192. B. M.	3104. DE CREQUY to the EARL OF WORCESTER.
	Worcester informs him, by his letter of the 17th, that he had apprised the person they know of their matter. Has informed the other person. Desires to be able to make answer, considering with whom they have to deal; the more so on account of the illness of the Governor Jerningham. Will meet him privately wherever he pleases. They are collecting great numbers of men by land and sea; as they say, to go against the Turks. Tournay, 4 April.
	Hol., Fr., p. 1, mutilated. Add.: [A Monsei]gneur [le Chambe]llan [Conte de Wo]rcestres.
6 April. Calig. B. VI. 107. B. M.	3105. MARGARET QUEEN OF SCOTLAND.
	"Copy of the Queen of Scots' safeconduct at the last entering of her grace into Scotland." Edinburgh, 6 April 1517.
7 April. Galba, B. V. 164. B. M.	3106. WOLSEY to [SION].
	Has received his letter of the 27th ult. addressed to himself, and that of the 29th addressed to Wingfield. Though so near in point of date, their contents are widely different. The letter to himself promises that all things will go smooth, although it defers that hope to the time of the King Catholic's passage into Spain, and his brothers' being brought into Flanders; but that to Wingfield says that everything is going wrong; and Wolsey could not have believed that it was written by Sion unless he had seen it in his own hand. Cannot reconcile it with his prudence that he did not perceive what the Emperor meant by his open promises to Sion and the King of England, and that he now seeks a pretext for deserting a friend when he threatens to break with England unless the King will take those Frisian foot into his pay, and that there is a danger of their joining the French cavalry in Champagne. How is the inestimable loss Sion is afraid of likely to arise from a few Frisians joining the enemy? What ground has the Emperor for breaking with England? Did not Sion perceive that the Emperor was in need of money when he accepted 200,000 ducats for Verona? Was it modest in him to urge that the King should give 40,000 crowns for the preservation of Verona, and then 10,000 for the Emperor's going to Flanders, besides the 10,000 he got from the Archduchess, and promise 20,000 after the interview? And after all this had been fruitlessly spent, that 4,000 florins should be paid to these Frisians to prevent a rupture with the Emperor? Sion ought not to have endured the words of the Emperor, that he would not give audience to the English ambassadors, because, if refused the 4,000 florins, it might lead to a rupture. What if it did? the loss would be the Emperor's: the King would have other friends, and would not be deserted by God. There is not a promise to the Emperor he has not fulfilled, and even done more than he was bound to do. Would like to know what that debt was of which the Emperor ironically said it should be paid before the English ambassadors had audience. Why does he urge that he went into Flanders to meet Henry, and not the French King? as if Henry had desired his coming, and not rather the confirmation of the league, the diminution of the power of the Governors, and an arrangement for the interview, not one of which things has been done. The French, as he has already written, with reason laugh at the King of England for bringing the Emperor, at his own cost, into Flanders, which has only done good to them, and enabled them to make a new treaty. If, as Sion says, the Emperor complains of being defrauded by England, he has certainly no reason. The King does not complain of the 40,000 crowns that he gave for the defence of Verona, of the promises not kept towards himself of the league entered into without his knowledge, or of the confirmation of the treaty of Noyon. The threatened rupture the King will take with the same equanimity as the other misfortunes; but it was to have been expected that Sion would have sent him warning, and not mocked him by holding out hopes which can only be accomplished in six months, and most likely will not be verified then. Ex meis ædibus, 7 April 1517. Signed.
	Lat., pp. 6, mutilated.
7 April. Galba, B. V. 171. B. M.	3107. The EARL OF WORCESTER, TUNSTAL and WINGFIELD to [HENRY VIII.]
	This day Cardinal Gurk informed them that the Emperor was satisfied with their answer to the overture he had made to them; also that he (Gurk) had been in communication with divers persons about getting the King of Castile to agree to the confirmation; that it was thought he would confirm the amity with the omission of the words objected to, and write a letter to Henry, a draft of which they enclose, promising to conduct himself in such wise towards the Emperor that Henry shall be satisfied. Being asked their opinion on it, and finding that it did not tally with his speech, they thanked him for his good offices, pointed out some objections but offered to refer it to the King,—which he requested them to do. Afterwards the Cardinal of Sion read to them a letter in Dutch from Nicholas Segler, stating that the Emperor had commissioned Cardinal Gurk to speak with them, which showed that this overture came from his majesty; and that the Emperor would remain here till the King of Castile was in Spain. Antwerp, 7 April. Signed.
	Pp. 3, mutilated.
8 April. Galba, B. V. 173. B. M.	3108. SPINELLY to HENRY VIII.
	Wrote last on the 4th. Yesterday news came from the Lord Vyertatim and the Lieutenant of Luxemburg that the Almain foot were between Lorraine and Luxemburg. It is thought they will disperse. When it was expected they would be despatched to Tournay the Lords here showed a good mind for the defence of that town, and great unwillingness to trust the French ambassador's words. The Catholico having despatched Dr. Yngelet to the French King upon this subject he was put off with fair words, and not allowed to express what he had to say. These particulars, communicated by Yngelet on 5th May, have put the Chancellor in fear that the French will attempt by means of Gueldres some new trick before the King go into Spain.
	The match between Chievres' niece and the Lord Daussy was concluded at Alost in the presence of Chievres, the Chancellor, the Lords Montani and Fenys, and the receiver general of Flanders. It is arranged that on Chievres going into Spain with the King, Fenys shall remain Lieutenant General. The Duke of Arcos has taken into his hands the government of Sivilia, professing his allegiance to the crown, but refusing submission to the Cardinal. Ysysltain attends the King, with a pension of 6,000 florins. Heard from him some "fleyng taylles of Richardo de la Poola," not worth writing. The servant of the Master of the Posts has been several times at Metz, "and saw the said Richard that was returned out of France well arrayed, and had a chain of gold mytely good." Fyllinger arrived yesterday to procure money for his master's return to Almain. He is about Breda. Your grace is said to be in great practice to restore Tournay to the French, and make a new treaty. Brussels, 8 April 1517.
	By letters from Rome of 29 March, Raphael de Medicis has heard that a secretary of the Duke d'Urbino has been taken, and the Pope's affairs are prospering.
	Hol., part cipher, deciphered by Tuke; pp. 3, mutilated. Add.: [To the Ki]ng's grace.
9 April. Vit. B. XX. 47. B. M.	3109. [HENRY VIII.] to MAXIMILIAN.
	Thanks him for intimating through his ambassadors his suspicions of the designs of the French against Tournay. As to the request that Henry should for this reason take into his pay 3,000 [Germans], "[q]uum satis adversus repentinos insultus eidem nostræ urbi providerimus et contra ... quamvis fortium satis esse non possint, sed necesse fore ut nos longe majora validioraque auxilia mitteremus; id quod sine ... propria nostra persona contra nostros hostes re exigente trajicere, et nostram urbem tueri provide non judicamus, hos Germanos ... sumus; quod quum hoc ad utilitatem nostram pertineat si conducantur, et damnum si omittantur, nostri tamen oratores, et nonnulli alii vestræ ... ut Germani a nobis non conducantur vestræ Maj^ti non solum grave et molestum futurum, sed causam alienationis et confractionis inter ipsam ... vestræ Majestatis erga nos benevolentiam tam [imb]ecillam et infirmam esse ut sine ulla, sic enim put[amus], ratione, sed sinistra ... aura impulsa ... unt authores qui ista ad nos scribunt, q[uorum] gravitas facit ut eis credamus, rei autem, ut nobis ... ne credamus, nihil enim putam[us] ... quia in his quæ usui nobis esse possent ab ea dissentiamus, nec absimile esset si vestra Maj. ipsamet vellet dictos Germanos nostra pecunia ... et si non in omnibus ei morem gerere ratio aliqua nobis dissuaderet, ipsa protinus a nobis disjungeretur aut rupturam minaretur; nam quicqu[id] ... amore studio filialique affectu non timore aliquorum adversariorum nostrorum fecimus, aut facturi unquam sumus; nam putamus quamquam pusilli et ... maxima ... orbis pars exprimatur quam nobis timendum sit, siquidem circumfluo mari ac natura Deique protectione sumus, muniti, sane nihil ... tius posset quam ... vestra celsitudine suum a nobis amicum abalienaret; sed si nostrum seu potius Christianæ Reipublicæ infortunium ita tulerit, id semper nos cons ... nec fuisse [nec es]se posse culpam. Qua in re nihil nobis est laborandum, nam vestram Maj^tem sincero, non ficto nec simulato studio amoreque colimu[s] ... [Christi]anorum Princip[um] caput veneramur, et ad hoc natura ipsa non utilitate aut rerum temporumve necessitate ducimur; et si demum commodi alien ... vestræ Maj^ti persuaser[it] ut nos deserat (quod quidem incredibile nobis est), nec Deum, quem propitium nobis semper sumus experti, nec amicos alios ... plurimi faciunt ... saltem non spernant, putamus defuturos, nec facultas nobis eripitur res nostras divino imprimis auxilio, humana cura ... ibus ac viribus communiendi, Intelligimus item vestram Celsitudinem de nobis queri, quod quæ sibi promisimus non præstiterimus, quod etiam ex vestræ Maj^tis ore ... enim censemus eam tam nostrorum officiorum oblitam, ut promissis non stetisse nos accuset, quam supra datam fidem omnia præstitisse nos arbitr ... tate ac prudentia res, quæ inter nos transactæ sunt, ad animum reduxerit, promissa a nobis cumulatissime servata reperiet, na ... inter præcipua nostræ dignitatis decora collocamus, an paria in promissis nobis facta sint judicandum ei relinquimus, nos certa nihil quo ... ta pietate erga vestram Celsitudinem afficimur nec utilitate, aut inconsiderato nostro ardore movemur, nec ab amico, seu potius parente facile ... communibus nostris adversariis ex nostris discordiis, quas maxime optant, risum et voluptatem præbemus. In summa et naturali studio et rog[amus] ... toto animo adjuncti et connexi, sic etiam erimus quoad ipsa volet, et vita nobis suppetet. Verum de his omnibus uberius nostri oratores [v. M.] loquentur, quam impense rogamus ut eos solita benignitate ac facilitate audire, et ut sui optimi amici ac filii oratores velit tractare, nihil ... quod ad ipsius dignitatem, amplitudinem, incrementum et Christianæ Reipublicæ incolumitatem non maxime faciat. Res autem nostræ privatæ ... Ex Pal[atio]," 9 April 1517. Signature burnt off ... "et filius" is visible in Henry's hand.
	On parchment, much mutilated and shrivelled, p. 1. Add.: Sacratiss. ac potentiss. princip. Dño Maximilia[no], &c.
9 April. Vit. B. III. 136. B. M.	3110. HADRIAN CARDINAL ST. CHRYSOGON to WOLSEY.
	News came this day that the Turks had attacked the city of [Cairo], and had gained it "ex proditione cujusdam primatis." The Soldan had retreated. The news came from a merchant at Rhodes, who had received it from another at Damietta. Has seen letters from the Duchess de Bari to an auditor of the Rota, stating she had heard from Ragusa and Idrunto that the Turk had been routed, and, as many said, slain. Lorenzo the Duke of Urbino is not yet out of danger. [Rome], 9 April 1517.
	P.S. (fn. 2) —Protests against the ill offices done him by his enemies. The Duchess of Bari is the daughter of Ferdinand King of Naples, and a woman of great ability. Begs his letters may not be communicated to his enemies, and that he and Wolsey may continue good friends.
	Lat., pp. 2, mutilated. Add.
9 April. Galba, B. IV. 50. B. M.	3111. RAPHAEL DE MEDICIS to SPINELLY.
	"... a vostre et inteso prima (?) quello ... et pames la qualchosa credo et che ne succedera quello ... la m^ta del Re per te, chome credo quanto alla nuova d'Italia io ... mattina un fante del primo da Roma et di dua da Firenze et la ca ... et di quello dellioratori e stata perche il nipote di Cievres al primo di ... Cardinale, et quanto alle cose d'Urbino sappiate che per lettere di Ca[rdinale] abiamo che li nostril ... eron a champo a Mondelpho et speravono averlo que ... nel piantare lartiglierie la ex^tia del ducha fu ferito a una colourina ... illato di drieto, ma non li a fatto male che si lavesse anco unaltro minim ... facessi beffe tamen sufata medichara et non ve pericholo nessuno ... con tutta la sua gente anderon a Baroccj castello di Pesero et detta ... e furono sempre ributtati et la persona sua fu ferita di uno archibuso Inj^a ... lo passo da banda a banda, et fu portato a Urbino; et li nostri sono delibe[rati di] andare a trovare l'inimici si tosto aranno preso Mondelpho perfare ... e non lavolendo li costrignieranno ad andare et ritirarsi in Urbino dove per ... speron portarne la vettoria le lance Franzese eron a Rimino et questo e quant[o] ... da quella lardi(?) di S^ta M^a in Portico non e niente ne estato malato. Non so dove tro ... qua bugie, et altro non vidiro se vij, intendete altro, fatemene per te Iddio." Signed: R^lle de Medici, in Ampe, (fn. 3) addi 9 di Aprile 1517.
	Hol. Add.: M. Tommaso Spinelli, [im]basador del Re di Ingilterra a Borselles.
9 April. P. S.	3112. For EDW. SHERMAN.
	To be surveyor of the earldom of March and the lordship of Ruthin, with 20 marks a year, as held by Peter Newton: on surrender of patent 22 May 3 Hen. VIII., in favor of Edward Hatteclyff. Greenwich, 6 April 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 9 April.
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 23.
9 April. P. S.	3113. For EDW. TYNDALE.
	To be woodward in the lordship of Berkeley, Glouc, and Somers., (lately of the Marquis of Berkeley,) vice Th. Goodman. Greenwich, 6 April 8 Hen. VIII. Del. Westm., 9 April.
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 24.
10 April. R. O.	3114. LORENZO CARDINAL ST. QUATUOR to WOLSEY.
	Thanks him for the attention he has paid to his letters in behalf of John Francis de Bardi, a Florentine merchant. Rome, 10 April 1517. Signed.
	Lat., p. 1. Add.
10 April. S. B.	3115. For TH. HENEGE.
	Annuity of 10l. out of the issues of the lordship of Ruthyn. Del. Westm., 10 April 8 Hen. VIII.
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 18.
11 April. Galba, B. IV. 49. B. M.	3116. SPINELLY to WOLSEY.
	[Wrote] to the King and Wolsey, on the 8th, that he could not continue here unless he were [better] entertained. Prays to have an answer, and leave to come to the King's presence. Had no news till today, and what he has would be thought but little of by the King and Wolsey, as he has told the Lord Chamberlain and [the Master] of the Rolls. Will only stay here long enough to receive an answer. Yesterday a post came from Spain with letters dated 31 March. The King must go this summer, or his realm will be in great peril; for since the Constable of Castile has resisted the Cardinal, many lords and towns have followed his example, and their number increases. Though some are inclined to keep the King here, does not believe they will cast away both themselves and their master. "A post is coming in seven ... publication of the said Chievres' nephew unto the ... And as touching the Pope's success against the Duke of [Urbino]," received the letter enclosed from Raphael de Medici, "his kinsmen and solicitor" at Antwerp, saying that matters were prospering: but there are various reports. At the latter end of next week the King will go to Evra, Lord Chievres' place, where the marriage between his niece and Lord Fiennes' son will be celebrated. It is said the Emperor will be there, and take leave of his son to go to Almain. He is without money, and subject unto his subjects, and will do no more than his councillors and servants order him. "Touching the King's minor affairs, if I had spoken with your grace, I doubt not but some good mean had been found therein, who may truly suppose I say not this without ground." Brussels, 11 April.
	Hol., pp. 2. Add., f.50b: My Lord Cardinal's grace. Endd*.
12 April. R. O.	3117. NOEL DE NYMAY to the ENGLISH AMBASSADOR.
	The bearer has been at the place he knows of, and will explain what he has seen and heard. Has sent another into the south of Normandy, whose return he expects daily. Had a horseman, who only went four or five leagues and made a narrow escape, severely wounded in the face at a castle named Honnecour. Sends the present man (celui ci) on foot, as a footman gets off better than a man on horseback. Has paid him for his journey. If the ambassador will pay (sy contentray for si contenterez) the other on his return, the writer will give an account of his expenditure when he comes to Malines. Hopes his claims will not be forgotten with regard to his prisoner, if he be sent to England. Cambray, Easter Day (ce jour de bonne Pasque.)
	Hol., Fr., p. 1. Add.: A h[a]ult puysan tres redoutel Sieur Monsieur [I]enbasadeur du Roy de Engleterre et de France.
12 April. S. B.	3118. For GERALD DANET, squire of the Body.
	Lease, for 21 years, of the lordship of Enderby, Leic., late of Margaret Countess of Richmond, at an annual rent of 22l. 3s. 4d., and 3s. 4d. of increase. Del. Westm., 12 April 8 Hen. VIII.
	Pat. 8 Hen. VIII. p. 2, m. 18.
13 April. Giust. Desp. II. 56.	3119. SEB. GIUSTINIAN to the DOGE.
	As the King and the Cardinal have been engaged with the ceremonies of Holy Week, nothing has been done. Visited the King today, who said that the Emperor and the Kings of France and Spain had negociated expressly against Venice; and he repeated the word four times at least. He said further the Swiss were also the objects of the conspiracy, and that he and the Catholic King were forming a confederacy which would be joined by the Pope. Sebastian pretended to believe that the league was formed against the Turks. The King answered. "Domine Orator! you are sage, and of your prudence may comprehend that no general expedition against the Turks will ever be effected so long as such treachery prevails amongst the Christian powers, that their sole thought is to destroy one another; and think how I could quit this kingdom, when such ill will is borne me by certain persons; nor, in like manner, would your lords venture on leaving their dominions." He said, one Friar Nicholas, a German, secretary of Cardinal de Medici, had lately arrived here, sent by the Pope, Emperor and the King of France and Spain,—of whom Sebastian had heard from Chieregato an account he does not entirely believe. Pretended to the King he had received letters from the Pope, informing him that the friar had been sent to prevent the interview between the Emperor and the two Kings, and advise a league against the Turks. The King said the friar had not come to prevent the congress; adding, "The said friar was present when they negociated to destroy you and the Switzers." He asked about the ambassadors of Venice. Sebastian thanked the King for his good will to the Signory. Was told by Chieregato that a confidential secretary of the Cardinal (Ammonius ?) said, "Our masters here are incessantly plotting frauds and confederacies, but never effect anything; and that the Pope had written to the King a long brief full of gracious and submissive language, little to the dignity of his holiness." States the reason for the Pope's conduct to be the displeasure he has given to the potentates of Europe, especially to the King of England, for depriving the Cardinal of the see of Tournay. Popes are always disquieted by conferences between the great powers, as the first thing they discuss is the reformation of the Church. On this account the Pope has dissolved the session of the Lateran, which will not sit again. Has been assured that the friar has departed on his way to the Catholic King, and is to return shortly.
	The truce between England and Scotland has been arranged. The Queen is to return, but not admitted to the administration of the kingdom. She may take with her twenty-four Englishmen, and as many Scotch as she pleases, provided they be not rebels. Has been assured of this by Albany's secretary. London, 13 April 1517.
13 April. Calig. E. II. 53. B. M.	3120. JERNINGHAM and the COUNCIL OF TOURNAY to [HENRY VIII.]
	Received this day his letter dated Greenwich, the 9th, commanding them to set spies upon the French. Has two at Paris in the French court, one of whom he expects hourly. Has sent three into Normandy. Heard on Thursday, the 9th, of the departure of the Alm[ains] out of Champagne. Sent next day two "well languaged" men of the garrison, Robert Van Calise and Thomas Lewys, disguised as merchants, to ascertain the truth. Near those parts they met with a [captain] of the said Almains, and learned from him that they were all gone except 4,000 of the best; and that Rob. de la Marche's son had come, and wished to bring them over to the Duke of Guelders. The captain had left his company near Liege, because they demanded three months' wages of the French King. Learned by another spy that a captain of the Swiss in the French service has been discharged with others. [A large band] has been enrolled to attack Tournay. Are much obliged to my Lord Chamberlain for his advertisements touching the town. Do not think that Philip Galteroti can furnish the money they require. Tournay, 13 Ap[ril]. Signed: S^r Rychard Jarnegan, Richard Sampson, S^r Ric. Whettehill, S^r John Tremayle, Thomas Hert.
	Pp. 4, mutilated.
13 April. R. O.	3121. SAMPSON to WOLSEY.
	Has been with the Dean of Tournay, who has suggested what advantage it would be if peace were made between France and England, and expressed his great wish to have an interview with Wolsey for that purpose. Sampson expressed his own desire for the same, but could not undertake to write about it to Wolsey. The Dean has twice made peace between the two realms, and will be glad to do so again. Will shortly send such extracts as are required for Wolsey's business at Rome. Tournay, 13 April 1517.
	Hol., pp. 2. Add.
13 April. R. O.	3122. JULIUS DE MEDICI, Vicecancellarius, to HENRY VIII.
	The new English ambassador arrived three days since with letters from the King, but has not yet been introduced to the Pope. Will feel greater confidence in his work, in the anticipation of a firmer union between the King and the Pope. The present conjuncture of Christendom requires likewise the devotion of my Lord of York. Florence, 13 April. Signed.
	Lat., pp. 2. Add. and endd.
14 April. R. O.	3123. SAMPSON to WOLSEY.
	Wishes to know what is to be done touching the money demanded for certain pardons, "pro fabrica templi Divi Petri Romæ," accepted in the time of Lord Mountjoy. Is sure there is not so large a sum as 100l. in the chest. Will send by the next post the writings required for Wolsey's business. Tournay, 14 April 1517.
	Hol., p. 1. Add.: My Lord Cardinal.
15 April. R. O.	3124. ALBANY to DACRE.
	Understands by Sir Antony Des Arches, Baron of Ferriers and Lord of La Batie, the good redress made by Dacre. As in the truce now made, all rebels on either side are to be delivered up, desires him to send George Hume, the Prior his brother, and their accomplices. As to the Chamberlain's bastard son, whom Dacre desires to bring up, La Batie will explain his mind to him. Holyrood House, 15 (fn. 4) April. Signed.
	P.S.—Has told his intention touching the said bastard to William Hetheringtoun, Dacre's servant.
	P.1. Add.
15 April. R. O.	3125. CLARENCIEUX to DACRE.
	The provision for the Queen of Scots is granted in the form agreed between Dacre and De la Batie; also the letters of prorogation, but, on collating the latter, found certain points varied in the intitulation. The blame was thrown on the secretary. Today it is written out as it should be. Tomorrow it will be sealed and published. As to the deliverance of the King's confirmation, and receiving the like on the part of Scotland, will order himself according to the King's command. Has spoken as Dacre desired to the Duke for Robin Carr. The Duke and Council say he is the man who gave the worst advice to the Queen of Scots, and think he should not be suffered to be about the Queen. The Duke has given a safeconduct for Sir Christopher and 100 men in his company, for his voyage to and from St. Tryngen (St. Ninian's).
	Since writing, has received the patent of prorogation, the provision for the Queen of Scots, &c. Today the truce is to be published in Edinburgh. Leaves tomorrow for home. Edinburgh, Wednesday.
	Hol., p. 1. Add.
15 April. Galba, B. V. 177. B. M.	3126. The EARL OF WORCESTER and TUNSTAL to [HEN. VIII.]
	On the 8th received by Richmond Henry's letters, dated Greenwich, the 3rd inst., instructing them to obtain the confirmation, if possible, leaving the dispute about the words to the Emperor's arbitrament; if not, to pass it without them. Could not help expressing their opinion that, even if the King consented to the latter course, other difficulties would be raised. The Emperor himself seemed to despair of his own mediation. Wrote on the 7th of Gurk's overture, and of the answer they made touching the proposed letter. Richmond had not as yet arrived. On the 9th Tunstal reminded him of it, told him that Worcester, on a consultation, thought he might go thus far beyond his commission, to promote the King of Castile's going into Spain, as there was no time to be lost, summer being already begun; and said the Cardinal had not mentioned that he had made the overture at the Emperor's desire. Gurk replied he would write to the Emperor accordingly. Sion, to whom Tunstal next went, was as much delighted with the news as if he had gotten a great benefice.
	On the 11th his friend Sygler reported that the Emperor was exceedingly pleased with this way; that he would immediately arrange with the King of Castile for his departure; that the King of Castile should retain 1,500 of the discharged Frisians; that the remainder were dispatched by the Emperor to the frontiers of Gueldres, till he had answer from Henry; and that he had made them a prest of 2,000 florins. Yesterday Sion informed them that the Emperor had dispatched Sygler to them with a message, which he would give them in Latin, as Sygler could only speak High Dutch; and that after dispatching certain errands he was going to the Emperor at Lyer. The message was that the Emperor was much gratified by Worcester's towardness, and said, on hearing of it: "Now I see all such reports as have been showed unto me that my cousin, the King of England, should practise with the Frenchman against my son and me, be untrue;" and that the King of Castile and the Emperor will meet this day at the great procession at Malines to arrange the time of the King's departure, which would be declared to the estates of the country in May, along with the order of the governance in his absence.
	As to the form of the letter to be written to Henry by the King of Castile, in which reference was implied, but not absolutely promised, to the Emperor's arbitration, Gurk said if the King of Castile's Council did not adopt it word for word, he would see that it was worded to the like effect, and privately informed them that the King of Castile was bound by a bill of his own hand, of which none of his Council were aware, to be guided by the Emperor's advice, both in matters of war and peace. He told them also that the French King had been very anxious for a meeting with the Emperor, to which the King of Castile's Council were favorable; that he had offered to go to Cambray for that purpose, not bringing with him more than 300 spears, but had been refused by the Emperor, who did not wish to give the French occasion "to malign against his nephew" on his departure. After this, received the King's letters, dated Greenwich, the 9th, with one from him to the Emperor, which, being written in servere terms, they thought it best, under the circumstances, not to deliver: first, because it replied to words spoken by the Emperor in a passion before his Privy Council, which no one ought to know but those present; and, secondly, because the proposition made to them at Lyer for the support of the lanceknights was grounded upon a show of goodwill to England, and for the security of Tournay, while the letter to Wingfield was strictly private. When the Emperor was in that passion Sion remonstrated with him so strongly, that Cardinal Gurk, as he himself told Tunstal, had to interpose to pacify the altercation; and if the Emperor were now to find that Sion had blabbed about the matter, he would incur great indignation. Will not, therefore, at their audience, which is promised on the 17th, deliver the King's letter, but express to him as much of its contents as they have "outward knowledge" of. With regard to the instruction to retain men of war in case of an attack upon Tournay, Worcester desires to know in what number, and how he is to receive money for the purpose. Learns by a spy that the lanceknights dismissed from France are dispersed in small bands between Lorraine and Luxembourg, and, it is thought, will return to their country. Has sent to Tournay to prepare them against a surprise. A ship laden with victuals has been sent thither this week. Antwerp, 15 April. Signed.
	Pp. 9, mutilated.
15 April. Galba, B. V. 186. B. M.	3127. The EARL OF WORCESTER to [WOLSEY.]
	Encloses a letter from the Dean of Tournay, dated the 4th, and received on the 10th. Sent him a verbal message by Norroy, that he would shortly be there and answer him. Has had no word from him since, as Norroy has not yet returned; whom he sent thither to bring word how the town was provided with victuals. He is expected tomorrow or Friday. Received on Monday a letter from Wolsey, dated Greenwich, the 9th, and before that another by Richmond, dated Westminster, the 3rd, instructing him how to order himself with the Dean. Will not write to him, knowing that the Dean would send his letter to the Great Master; and the French ambassador with the King of Castile spreads reports that England is soliciting a stronger amity than formerly, and yet not sending regular ambassadors. Will do nothing more in the matter without instructions. Has received from the Master of the Rolls 100l. for his diets this journey, the last day of which will be Friday next. Wolsey will understand how the King's matters go from his joint letter this time with the Master of the Rolls. Antwerp, 15 April. Signed.
	Pp. 2, mutilated. Part of the address, with the endorsement pasted on, at ƒ. 192*b.
15 April. Galba, B. V. 218. B. M.	3128. TUNSTAL to WOLSEY.
	Has received his letter of the 9th, which greatly reassured him, as he had [some anxiety] in consequence of a clause in the King's letter [sent by] Richmond, reproaching him with obstinacy. Whether his advice be accepted or not, he will always conform to his instructions. The same reasons which induced them not to deliver the King's letter to the Emperor have made them also keep back Wolsey's to the Cardinal of Sion. The Cardinal favors England to the best of his power, and remonstrated so strongly when the Emperor was angry, that Gurk had to interpose between them to prevent scandal. His letter to Wingfield was written in pure friendship to show the private feelings by which the Emperor was actuated. Advises Wolsey to pretend he had not [seen] the letter to Wingfield. It is enough to know by it the Emperor's inward mind, and that the Cardinal would fain please two masters. As to the letter to be sent by the King of Castile to [Henry], the Emperor himself doubts if it can be had in as large [a manner] as Gurk offered it. Will do their best to secure it. Has advanced 100l., as instructed, to my Lord Chamberlain. Antwerp, 15 April.
	Hol., pp. 4, mutilated. Add.: Lord Cardinal of York.
15 April. R. O.	3129. SIR ROBERT WINGFIELD to WOLSEY.
	Bernard Stekkyr vehemently demanded of him, before the Lord Chamberlain, payment of his bond for the 6,000 fl. Desired him to wait till answer came to Worcester's letters from England. As Wolsey in that answer has not alluded to the subject, is obliged to write to him. Begs he will arrange for the payment. Antwerp, 15 April 1517.
	P.S.—On 16 June he will have been seven years in this "erumpnose" office. Begs leave to come home.
	Hol., pp.2. Add. and endd.
15 April. Galba, B. v. 125 b. B. M.	3130. PHILIP GUALTEROTTY to SPINELLY.
	In reference to what the Captain of Tournay has written to Spinelly touching the project for paying the garrison here, understands that from twelve to thirteen pounds sterling a year will be required to be advanced quarterly. Is willing, as he wrote at first, to make the said payment at Tournay, barring impediment of war, in which case he will do so at Bruges or Antwerp, at the rate of 30s. gros the pound sterling: but he wishes to have ready money in England at the beginning of the year. Raphael de Medici and he will bind themselves for the payment here, and John Cavelcanti and Peter Francis de Bardi in London. Spinelly knows his punctuality, and that he is generally in advance of the day rather than behind it. Cannot go at present to Tournay to arrange it, as his wife is ill, and he expects the bulls of Utrecht in favor of the Admiral, by order of his King. Antwerp, 15 April 1517.
	Hol., Fr., p. 1, mutilated. Add.: Messire Thomas Spinelly, chevalier et ambassadeur du Roy d'Angleterre en court a Malines.
15 April. R. O.	3131. BONIFACE COLLIS, S. D. N. Scutifer, to WOLSEY.
	Writes less frequently than he ought to do, considering the benefits he has received. Has met with many misfortunes since leaving England, in consequence of the changes in the duchy of Milan. Has never failed to speak honorably of Wolsey. Would have called to his remembrance the promise made him by Wolsey of a benefice, had not Ammonius assured him it was not forgotten. Rome, 15 April 1517.
	Hol., Lat., pp. 2. Add.