human
Ha! she said (turning sharply upon him),
gpt
Then, said Southampton, who stood near,
human
Of whom speak ye?
gpt
Of one well beloved by thee, said Southampton.
human
See thou not the man there standing amidst the throng, somewhat behind the beefeaters?
gpt
I do, said Essex.
human
We will think of this matter, my Lord of Effingham, she said, in answer to something that noble had said.
gpt
I am ready, as thou hast seen, to arm for defence, but I make no wars.
human
Nevertheless, your majesty should strike a blow at Spain ere he recover the effects of his discomfiture. I hear again of formidable preparations being in contemplation to avenge the destruction of his ships. Nay, Philip hath affirmed, and that on oath, that he will be revenged even if he is reduced to pawn the last candlestick on his altar.
gpt
Nay, my Lord, said the Queen,
human
Nevertheless, your Majesty will, I trust, hear at a future opportunity what myself and my Lord of Essex have to urge in favour of an expedition against Spain.
gpt
It may be we will hear both, said the Queen,
human
she said, turning and looking after Essex,
gpt
I reproved him but with one word, and his choler is aroused even towards us, his benefactress.
human
Sir Thomas Lucy, she said,
gpt
And where your Highness shall ever find me when the foes of England are to be met,