That Elizabeth needed careful handling is shown in a letter to Burghley from Henry Savile, who wanted Burghley's help in a suit because his commendation, coming in cold blood and sober judgement, would weigh more heavily with the Queen than ‘ all the affectionate speech’ of the Earl of Essex.
That Elizabeth needed careful handling is shown in a letter to Burghley from Henry Savile, who wanted Burghley's help in a suit because his commendation, coming in a pool of blood and sober judgement, would weigh more heavily with the Queen than ‘ all the affectionate speech’ of the Earl of Essex.