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legh's half-brother, 6-His
schemes of colonization, 10,
37-Elizabeth grants him a
charter, 10-His first attempt
at colonization,11-Writings
about the North-Western
passage, 39-Second attempt
to plant a colony on New-
foundland, 41, 42-His death,
43.

Glass, Venetian, 86.

Golden Hind (Drake's), 40:
Gorges, Sir Arthur, 78, 115,
117.

Gorges, Sir Ferdinando, 127.
Gomera, 222.
Gravelines, 65.
Gravesend, 241.
Greenwich, 241.
Grenville, Sir Richard, his
Icharacter, 45, 46-Quarrels
with Lane, 46-Returns to
Virginia, 49-Leaves fifteen
men at Roanoke, 50-Sails
for the Azores, 70-Sur-
rounded by the Spanish fleet,
71-His brave fighting and
death, 72, 74.
Grey, Lord de Wilton, Deputy
in Ireland, 17-Marches to
Smerwick, 18-His severity,
19-Disagreement with Ra-
legh, 20.

Grey, Lord de Wilton, son of
Deputy, joins the Catholic
plot, 156-His trial, 174-
Preparations for his execu-
tion, 176, 177.
Grey, Lady Jane, 142.
Guard, Captain of the, Ralegh
made, 33-Allowed to re-
sume his duties as, 112-
Made to resign the office,
149.
Guiana, nature of, 87-Ex-
plored by Spaniards, 88-
Explored by Capt. Whiddon,

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HARIOT, THOMAS, his letter

about Virginia, 50, 51-Aids
Ralegh in his studies, 184.
"Harry," Ralegh's Indian ser-
vant, 224.
Hart, 240, 241.

Harvey, Sir George, Lieuten-
ant of the Tower, 183.
Hatton, Sir Christopher, his
character, 27-Jealousy of
Ralegh, 28, 29.

Hayes, Manor House of, 5.
Hawkins, Sir John, 60, 63, 79,
Heneage, 28, 29.
[102.
Henry II., 13.
Henry VII., 14.
Henry VIII, his dealings with
Ireland, 14- His right to
dispose of the crown, 140.
Henry III. of France, 29.
Henry IV. of France, Elizabeth

wishes to meet him, 133-
Becomes a Catholic, 190-
His opposition to Spain, 190
-His agreement with Bar-
neveldt, 191-His assassin-
ation, 191-His support to
German Protestants, 194.
Henry, Prince, proposed mar-
riage with French Princess,
152 His character, 185-
His admiration for Ralegh,
186-Asks Ralegh for advice
about shipbuilding, 186
about his marriage, 186

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about the marriage with Sa- | Irish wars, Supplies needed for,
voy, 192-Objection to marry

133, 134.

a Catholic, 193-Death of, 195 | Irish affairs, 121.
-Ralegh sends him a cordial,
196-His love for his sister,
196-Grief at his death, 196
-The loss to Ralegh, 196,
209.

Indians, Treatment of by Ra-
legh, 93.

Herbert, 240, 241.
Historical study, State of,
in England, 203-Ralegh's
views about, 206.
History of the World, its mys-
ticism, 205-Vast scheme of,
205-First publication of,
208-Its style, 208-James'
opinion of, 209-Cromwell's
opinion of, 209.

Hooker, his Ecclesiastical Polity,
207.

Howards, The, their power with
James I., 158.

Howard, Lord, of Effingham,

views about the state of the
navy, 59-Preparations to
meet the Armada, 60-Fol-
lows the Armada, 61-His
tactics, 62, 63-Leaves pur-
suit of the Spaniards, 65-
Lends a ship for the Guiana
expedition, 89-Commands
the fleet which attacks Cadiz,
102-107-Made Earl of Not-
tingham, 119.

Howard, Lord Henry, his
correspondence with James,
143, 162-Made Earl of
Northampton, 162-Com-
missioner at Ralegh's trial,
165.

Howard, Lord Thomas, 70, 73,
113, 118.

Huguenots in France, 8-10, 58

-in America, 44.

IRELAND, State of, 13-16, 20,
123-Essex in, 124.

Indiamen, Projected attack on
fleet of, 113, 115, 118.
Infanta Ann, 191, 213.
Infanta Isabella, her claim to
the English crown, 128, 140
Given sovereignty over
the Netherlands, 151.
Inga, The Emperor, 95.

JAMES VI. of Scotland. (See
James I.)
James I., relations with Essex,
130-His probable succes-
sion, 131-Proclamation an-
nouncing his accession, 139-
Foundation of his claim, 142
-His attempts to make a
party for himself in England,
143-Starts for London, 144
-His appearance, 144-His
character, 144-146- His
learning, 145 - His views
about Ralegh, 147, 150-
His dislike of war, 150, 152
-Extravagance of his court,
152-Visits the Tower, 181
-His love of negotiations,
186-His views about Prince
Henry's marriage, 193-
Makes treaty with Protestant
Union in Germany, 194-
Desires to ally himself with
the chief powers of Europe,
195 His favourites, 197,
199 His management of
state affairs, 198, 199-Dis-
like of criticism of his go-
vernment, 202-His opinion
of Ralegh's History, 209-
Turns to Spain, 213-Tries
to pacify Sarmiento, 216—
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with Spain, 219-Anxious to
propitiate Spain, 234 - His
answer to the commissioners
about the Guiana expedition,
244, 245- His decision about
Ralegh's execution, 247.
Jersey, Office of Governor of,
given to Ralegh, 131, 132-
Taken from him, 177.
Jesuits in Ireland, 17, 19.
Jewels, Ralegh's love of, 242.
Jonson, Ben, at the "Mermaid,"
210-Aids Ralegh with his
History, 210-Travels with
his son, 210, 220.
Julio, Dr., 25.

KEYMIS, Capt., explores Guiana
on foot, 96-Sails for Guiana,
99-His examination, 171-
Commands a ship on second
Guiana expedition, 221
Character, 226-Commands
expedition up the Orinoco,
226-Ralegh's instructions
to him, 226, 227-His want of
wisdom, 228, 230-Ralegh's
anger with him, 231-He
commits suicide, 232.
King, Capt., with Ralegh at
Plymouth, 236-Tries to
make Ralegh escape, 236-
Takes Lady Ralegh to Lon-
don, 238- Makes prepara-
tions for Ralegh's escape to
France, 240-Arrested by
Stukeley, 241.
Knolles, Richard, his History
of the Turks, 204.

LANCEROTE, 221, 223.
Lane, Ralph, his character, 45
-He explores Virginia, 48
-Deserts the colony, 49.
Leicester, Robert Dudley, Earl
of, his character, 24, 25-
His marriage, 24--introduces

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MACHIAVELLI, influence of his

writings upon Ralegh, 202.
Madre de Dios, The capture of,
78-Spoils of, 79-83.
Manoa, 87, 97.

Manourie, Dr., helps Ralegh
to counterfeit sickness, 237,
238.

Markham, Sir Griffin, 155, 176,
177.

Marriage, double, with France,
152.

Mary of England, 15.
Mary, Queen of Scots, 57, 130,
139, 142.

Mary dei Medici, Regent of
France, 191.

Maurice, Prince of Orange,

194.

Maxims of State, 201, 202.
Medina-Sidonia, Duke of, 61,
64, 105.
Mexico, 86, 87, 97.
Moncontour, 9.
Monopolies, 32, 135, 136.
Montmorency, Adml. of France
-Ralegh's communications
with, 217.

Mountjoy, Lord, Deputy in Ire-

land, 138-Subdues rebels,

138.

Munster, Ralegh in, 20-State
of, 21.

Muscovy Company, 38.

NAUNTON, Secretary, 243.
Netherlands, the, Anjou elected
sovereign of, 29-Treatment
of by Anjou, 32-Help in
the attack on Cadiz, 102, 106
-Aid in the Island Voy-
age, 113, 116, 117-Settle-
ment of affairs in, 151.
Newfoundland, 38, 41, 132,
233.

Norfolk, Duke of, 130.
Norman families in Ireland,
13.
Nottingham, Charles, Lord
Howard, Earl of, Essex's
jealousy of, 119. - Arrests
Essex, 128.

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Paulet, Sir Amias, 129.
Pensions, Spanish, 198, 199.
Penn, 86, 87.

Philip II., of Spain, views
about Ireland, 15-Promises
aid to Desmond, 16-Strug-
gle of Netherlands against,
29-And Mary of Scotland,
57- -Determines to crush
England, 58- His schemes
to restore Popery, 74-Death
of, 120-He settles affairs in
the Netherlands, 151 His
aims, 187, 188.
Philip III., of Spain, his cha-
racter, 187-Ruled by Lerma
187-Desires Ralegh's exe-
cution, 246.
Philips, Sergeant, 171.
Piacoa, The, 96.

Piracy in Spanish waters, 40, 54.
Plague, The, in the Tower, 164,

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182-and on Tower Hill,
182-Her despondency, 184
-She raises money for the
Guiana expedition, 216-
Meets her husband at Ply-
mouth, 235-Bids farewell
to her husband, 251-Gets
her husband's body, 255.
Ralegh, Carew, birth of, 182.
Ralegh, George, 226, 230.
Ralegh, Walter, Sir Walter's
eldest son, educated with
Cecil's son, 127-His educa-
tion, 220-His pranks, 220
-Starts on Guiana expedi-
tion, 221-Death of, 229.
Reformation, Results of, in
Ireland, 14.

Regulations of Ralegh's fleet,

221.

Revenge, The, 72.
Robsart, Amy, 24.
Roanoke, Island of, its charac-
ter, 45-Lane builds a fort
on it, 17-Drake touches
there, 49-Grenville leaves
fifteen men there, 50-White
lands there, 53.
Rochester, Robert Carr, Vis-
count of, influence in state
affairs, 198.
Russia, 38, 39.
Ruffs, 35.

SALISBURY, Earl of, Waad's
letters to, 183-His views
about a Spanish marriage,
172-Foreign policy of, 194,
195, 212-His death, 195.
(See Cecil.)
Salisbury, Ralegh at, 237-239.
San Felipe, The, 104.
San Thome, 100, 228, 229, 230,
232, 247.
Sarmiento, Diego de Acuna,
Count of Gondomar, Spanish
ambassador in England, 212

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-His alarm at Ralegh's ex-
pedition, 216-Tries to stop
it, 218-His complaints of
Ralegh's conduct, 234.
Savoy, Duke of, sends ambas-
sadors with marriage propo-
sals, 192-Ralegh's opinion
of, 192--Proposed marriage
with, 193-Ralegh's views
about it, 193.
Scaligers, The, 204.
Sidney, Sir Henry, 16.
Sidney, Sir Philip, 29, 30, 207.
Sidney, Sir Robert, 112.
Shakspeare, 98, 210.
Sherborne Castle acquired by
Ralegh, 84-Improved, 85-
Saved from confiscation, 178
- Ralegh's conveyance of,
178.

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Smerwick, 16, 18.
Somerset, Robert Carr, Earl
of, favours Spain, 213.
Southampton, Earl of, 128, 129.
Spain, English hatred of, 41

-Decline of power, 120-
Ralegh's hatred of, 159, 235
-Weakness of, 169-Peace
concluded with, 186-Ac-
knowledges independence of
Dutch Republic, 194.
Spanish troops in Ireland, 16,18.
Spaniards in Guiana, 93-
Cruelties of, 246.
Spenser, Edmund, 21, 68, 70.
Squirrel, The, 43.
St. Bartholomew, Massacre of,

10.

St. Christopher's, 232.
St. Germains, Peace of, 9.
St. Margaret's Church, 255.
St. Mary's Port, 106.
Stannaries, Wardenship of,
given to Ralegh, 33-Levies
of men in, 60-Wages of
men in, 135-Taken from
Ralegh, 177.

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