Charles V. has been described as more of a Fleming than a Spaniard, and his son Philip as more of a Spaniard than a Fleming. But the Prince bore a strong resemblance to his sire, though he was not so tall as the Emperor, and more slightly and elegantly formed than that martial2 monarch3. Apparently4, Philip must have looked like a Scotsman, since he was compared by a Highlander5, John Elder, “the Redshank,” who saw him on his entrance into London, to “John Hume, my Lord of Jedward’s kinsman6.” The Redshank seems to have been greatly struck by the royal Spaniard’s personal appearance and deportment, for he says, “his pace is princely, and gait so straight and upright as he loses no inch of height;” adding, “he is so well-proportioned of body, arm, and leg, as nature cannot work a more perfect pattern.”
But we have Philip actually brought before us as he lived and moved at the period in question in the portraits of Titian and Sir Antonio More. There we see his slight and singularly elegant figure, and admire his striking costume. There we may peruse7 his remarkable8 lineaments, every trait of which has been preserved by the great painters with extraordinary fidelity9. Philip’s face was a perfect oval, and all the features good, except the mouth, the lower lip of 23which was too full, and projected beyond the upper—a defect inherited by the Prince from his father, who was considerably10 under-jawed. Philip’s complexion11 was fair, of almost feminine delicacy12 and clearness, his eyes large and blue, and shaded by thick brows meeting over the nose. His hair, worn short, according to the Spanish mode, was of a golden yellow—a circumstance which, no doubt, caused the Redshank to liken him to “my Lord of Jedward’s kinsman;”—and his pointed13 beard of the same hue14. His forehead was lofty, and white as marble, and his nose long, straight, and perfectly15 proportioned. In regard to his attire16, he was extremely particular, affecting dark colours, as they best suited him; and he had the good taste to dispense17 with embroidery18 and ornament19. On the present occasion he had in no wise departed from his rule. Black velvet20 haut-de-chausses, black taffetas hose, velvet buskins, doublet of black satin, all fitting to perfection, constituted his habiliments. Over all, he wore a short black damask mantle21 furred with sable22. His neck was encircled by the collar of the Golden Fleece, and on his head sat a black velvet cap, having a small chain of gold as its sole ornament.
This costume, chosen with great judgment23, was admirably calculated to display the graces of his person, and set off the extreme fairness of his complexion. Moreover, the Prince’s demeanour was marked by extraordinary loftiness, and an ineffable24 air of the highest breeding pervaded25 his every look and gesture.
Philip was only nineteen when he was first married. Do?a Maria of Portugal, the Princess to whom he was then united, died in giving birth to a son, the half-crazed and savage-natured Don Carlos, whose fate is involved in mystery, though it is supposed he was poisoned by his father’s orders. It will be seen, as we proceed, how Philip treated his second consort26; but we may mention that to neither of those who succeeded her—he was twice again married—did he manifest much affection. To his third wife, the young and beautiful Elizabeth de Valois, eldest27 daughter of Henri II. and Catherine de Medicis, he was unaccountably indifferent, repaying her tenderness and devotion by constant neglect and infidelities. At all times, he seems to have preferred any other female society to that of the one 24entitled to his regard. His fourth wife, Anne of Austria, was but little better treated than her predecessors28. Philip long survived her, and would have married again if he could have found among the royal families of Europe an alliance sufficiently29 tempting30. The sole being he entirely31 loved was the Infanta Isabella, his daughter by his third wife. She served him as his secretary, during his retirement32 in the Escurial in his latter days, and when dying, he commended her to his son and successor in these terms: “Philip, I charge you to have always the greatest care of the Infanta, your sister. She has been the light of my eyes.”
At the period under consideration, the darker qualities inherent in Philip’s nature had not become developed. He grew more impassive, sterner, and severer, as he gained power, and advanced in years. He was a profound dissembler, and his designs were inscrutable. None knew when they had forfeited33 his favour. He caressed34 those he meant to destroy; whence it was said that there was no difference between the King’s smile and the knife. His self-restraint offered a striking contrast to the fiery35 impetuosity of his father. His policy was subtle, perfidious36, Machiavellian37. He had not Charles’s sagacity, nor Charles’s towering ambition, but he had more craft and hypocrisy38 than the Emperor, equal love of power, and equal capacity for rule. His industry was astonishing, and when his mighty39 monarchy40 devolved upon him, comprehending Spain, Flanders, Burgundy, the Two Sicilies, the Indies, and the New World, he passed many hours of each day, and often of each night, in reading petitions, annotating41 upon memorials, writing dispatches, and other toils42 of the cabinet. No sovereign ever wrote so much as Philip. Everything was submitted to his inspection44. In hatred45 implacable, in severity unrelenting, fickle46 in friendship—if, indeed, he could form a friendship—he was equally inconstant in love matters, so that no syren could long hold him in her thrall47. His affairs of gallantry, like all the rest of his proceedings49, were shrouded50 in mystery. To none did he give his full confidence, and not even his confessor was allowed to peer into the inmost recesses51 of his breast. More inflexible52 than his father, if he had once formed a resolution, whether for 25good or ill, it was unalterable. But he was slow in coming to a decision. In religion he was bigoted53, and firmly believed he was serving the cause of the Romish Church by the rigour he displayed towards heretics. He declared he would rather put to death a hundred thousand people than the new doctrines54 should take root in his dominions55. Throughout his reign43 the terrible tribunal of the Inquisition was constantly in action. Such was the detestation felt for him in the Low Countries and in England, that he was called the “Demon of the South;” while his Spanish subjects spoke56 of him, under their breath, as the “Father of Dissimulations.” Despite, however, his perfidy57, his bigotry58, and his severity, he was a great monarch, and raised the power of Spain to its highest point. After him its splendour began to decline.
In his latter years, Philip led the life of a religious recluse59, shutting himself up almost entirely in the Escurial, and performing devotional exercises, vigils, fastings, and penances60, with as much zeal61 as a brother of some severe order. Yet, notwithstanding this austere63 life, he continued to the last to conduct the affairs of state from his closet. His end was a grand and solemn scene, of which full details have been left us.
After receiving extreme unction, Philip said to his son, “I have sent for you that you may know what death is.” He then caused his coffin64, which had already been prepared, to be brought into the chamber65 where he lay, and the crown to be placed on a death’s head on a table beside him. Then taking from a coffer a priceless jewel, he said to the Infanta, “Isabella Eugenia Clara, my daughter, this jewel was given me by the Queen, your mother. It is my parting gift to you.” He next gave a paper to his son, saying, “You will see, from this, how you ought to govern your kingdom.” A blood-stained scourge66 was then brought him, and taking it in his hand, he said, “This blood is mine, yet it is not mine own, but that of my father, who used the discipline. I mention this, that the relic67 may be the more valued.” After another paroxysm, he again received extreme unction, and feeling his end approach, he asked for a crucifix, which the Emperor held in his hands when he breathed his last, and which he also desired to hold when dying. In 26another hour he became speechless, and so continued to the end, his dying gaze being fixed68 on a taper69 of Our Lady of Montserrat, burning on the high altar of the church, which was visible through the open door.
We have stood in the little chamber in the church of the Escurial in which Philip died, and have looked from it at the altar whereon burnt the sacred flame that attracted his last regards.
Philip’s suit, as we have already intimated, comprised several nobles of the highest importance, who had been ordered to attend upon him by the Emperor. Besides the Duke of Alva, there was the scarcely less important Duke de Medina Celi, Don Ruy Gomez de Silva, Prince of Eboli, the Admiral of Castile, who was in command of the fleet, the Marquis de Pescara, the Marquis del Valle, the Marquis D’Aguillara, the Conde de Feria, the Conde Olivares, the Conde de Saldana, the Count D’Egmont, and several others equally distinguished70. Each of these haughty71 hidalgos had a train of attendants with him.
With the Prince, also, was the Alcalde of Galicia, the Bishop72 of Cuen?a, Father Alfonso de Castro, and several other priests.
Moreover, he had a great painter in his train, Sir Antonio More, who had been previously73 sent into England to take the Queen’s portrait (which may still be seen in the gallery at Madrid), and had now the honour of accompanying the Prince on his voyage.
Two other important personages had preceded Philip to England—namely, the Marquis de las Naves74, previously referred to, and Don Juan Figueroa, Regent of the Council of Aragon, a nobleman much in the Emperor’s confidence, and to whom an important part had been assigned in the approaching ceremonial.
Shortly after his discourse75 with the Duke of Alva which we have reported, Philip withdrew to his state cabin to perform his orisons, and listen to a discourse from the Bishop of Cuen?a. On his reappearance, he found most of his nobles assembled on deck, making, as they were all superbly attired76, a very gallant48 show. Only three or four of their number removed their plumed78 and jewelled caps on the Prince’s approach. The rest being grandees79 of Spain, and 27entitled to remain covered in the presence of royalty80, asserted their privilege. Foremost in the group were the Duke of Alva, the Duke of Medina Celi, Ruy Gomez de Silva, and the valiant81 Marquis de Pescara—one of the great captains of the age. All these had the cross of Santiago on their mantles82. Some of the assemblage were Knights83 of Calatrava, others Knights of St. Lazarus, or of St. John of Jerusalem, and all wore their orders. Numbering about fifteen, they presented a remarkable array of noble-looking figures, all more or less characterised by pride of look and haughtiness84 of deportment. It would have been easy to discern at a glance that they belonged to the most vain-glorious people then existing—a people, however, as valiant as they were vain-glorious.
As we cannot describe these haughty personages in detail, we shall select one or two from the group. The most striking among them was undoubtedly85 the Duke of Alva, whose remarkable sternness of look arrested attention, and acted like a spell on the beholder86. There was a fatal expression in Alva’s regards that seemed to forbode the atrocities87 he subsequently committed in the Low Countries. His gaze was fierce and menacing, and the expression of his countenance88 truculent89 and bloodthirsty. His complexion was swarthy, and his short-clipped hair and pointed beard were jet-black. His figure was lofty, well proportioned, and strongly built, and his manner excessively arrogant90 and imperious. His attire was of deep-red velvet and damask. His mantle was embroidered91 with the Cross of Santiago, and round his neck he wore the collar of the Golden Fleece.
Full as noble-looking as Alva, and far less arrogant, was the Count D’Egmont, whose tall and symmetrical figure was arrayed in a doublet of crimson92 damask. His hose were of black taffetas, and his boots of bronzed chamois. His black silk mantle was passmented with gold, and his velvet hat was adorned93 with a tall panache94 of black and white feathers. Like Alva, he wore the order of the Golden Fleece.
Next to D’Egmont stood Sir Antonio More, for whom the Count had a great friendship. The renowned95 painter was a man of very goodly appearance, and richly dressed, though 28not with the magnificence that characterised the hidalgos around him. A doublet of black satin, paned with yellow, with hose to match, constituted his attire; his hair and beard being trimmed in the Spanish fashion.
Such was the assemblage which met the Prince, as he came forth96 for the second time that morning. Returning their salutations with the dignity and solemnity of manner habitual97 to him, he seated himself on a throne-like chair, covered with purple velvet, which had been set for him on the raised deck.
By this time the fleet had passed the Solent Sea, and was off Cowes. The extreme beauty of the Isle98 of Wight, as seen from this point, might have excited Philip’s admiration99, had not his attention been drawn100 to the English and Flemish fleets, which could now be seen advancing to meet him. On came the two armaments, proudly and defiantly102, as if about to give him battle, or oppose his progress. When they got within a mile of the Prince, the English ships were ordered to heave to, and soon became stationary103; but the Flemish squadron continued to advance until it met the Spaniards, when it wore round and came on with them.
As yet no salute104 had been fired by the Lord High Admiral.
“I do not understand such matters,” said the Duke of Alva, approaching the Prince; “but it seems to me that the English Admiral gives your Highness but a cold reception.”
Philip made no reply, but, after a moment, observed, “Those are fine ships.”
“They are so,” replied Alva; “but their commander should be taught to show due respect to his sovereign.”
Just then an incident occurred which caused the utmost astonishment105, not unmixed with indignation, throughout the Spanish fleet. A shot was fired by the Lord High Admiral across the bows of the Spanish ship nearest him. Philip was made instantly aware of the occurrence, and for a moment exhibited unwonted emotion. His pale cheek flushed, and he sprang from his seat, seeming about to give an angry order, but he presently became calmer. Not so the grandees around him. They were furious; and the Duke of Alva counselled the Prince immediately to fire upon the insolent106 offender107.
29“I am as eager to resent the affront as the Duke,” said Count D’Egmont; “but first let an explanation be demanded.”
“Make the inquiry108 with our cannon,” said Alva, fiercely; adding, with a scornful look at D’Egmont, “timid counsels smack109 of treason.”
Regarding the Duke with a glance as disdainful as his own, D’Egmont said, “My loyalty110 to the Emperor has been often approved. His Highness will be better served by prudence111 than by rashness. There must be some mistake.”
“There can be no mistake, and no explanation ought to be accepted,” cried Alva, yet more fiercely. “The affront is a stain upon the honour of our country, and can only be avenged112 by the destruction of that insolent fleet. Count D’Egmont is not a Spaniard, and therefore does not feel it.”
“I should regard the matter differently, if I could believe that insult was intended,” rejoined D’Egmont. “But I cannot think so.”
“Here comes the explanation,” said Philip, as the Admiral of Castile approached. “How now, my lord?” he added to him. “What means this interruption? For what reason was that shot fired?”
“Because our topsails were not lowered in deference113 to the English navy in these narrow seas,” replied the Admiral. “It is the custom to exact this homage114 to the flag, and Lord Clinton will not abate115 a jot116 of his demands. I am come to ascertain117 your Highness’s pleasure.”
“Pour a broadside into the insolent fellow,” said Alva. “That is the only answer to return consistent with your Highness’s dignity.”
“It is not for me to offer counsel,” said D’Egmont; “but it is better, methinks, to submit to this affront, which, after all, may not be intended as such, than to hazard the loss of a prize that is so nearly gained.”
Philip looked thoughtful for a moment, and then said, in an authoritative118 tone, “Let the topsails be lowered—in this ship—and throughout the fleet. Since the demand is warranted, we ought to comply with it.”
The Admiral instantly gave the requisite119 orders to the officers near him, and ere another minute the topsails were 30lowered, amid the murmurs120 of the Spanish grandees, whose glowing cheeks and flashing eyes proclaimed their wrath121.
“I did not think this affront would have been endured,” cried Alva.
“Nor I,” cried the Marquis de Pescara, and some others.
“Be patient, my lords—be patient,” observed Philip, significantly. “Our turn will come anon.”
In another minute all the vessels123 in the Spanish fleet had followed the example of the “Santissima Trinidada.”
This was no sooner done than a loud salute was fired from all the guns in the English navy.
Before the smoke had rolled away, the Spanish fleet replied by a deafening124 roar of artillery125. Lusty cheers were then given by the sailors thronging126 the ropes and cross-bars of the English ships, and amid the beating of drums and the shriller music of the fife, a large boat was lowered from the Lord High Admiral’s ship, in which Lord Clinton, attended by several officers of distinction, was rowed towards the “Santissima Trinidada.”
On coming on board, the Lord High Admiral was ceremoniously received by Count D’Egmont, who acted as the Prince’s major-domo, and, after a brief interchange of compliments, on the Admiral’s request to be presented to his Highness, he was ushered127 through two lines of bronze-visaged and splendidly-equipped harquebuzeros to the bulk-head, where Philip was seated, with his nobles drawn up on either side. By all the latter, Clinton was regarded haughtily128 and menacingly, but, apparently heedless of their displeasure, he made a profound reverence129 to the Prince, who received him with a graciousness that offered a marked contrast to the defiant101 looks of his entourage.
“In the Queen’s name, I bid your Highness welcome to her dominions,” said the Admiral; “and I trust I shall be excused if I have appeared uncourteous in the discharge of my duty, which is to maintain her Majesty130’s sovereignty in these seas.”
“No need of apologies, my lord,” replied Philip. “The fault was ours, not yours. We ought to have recollected131 that we are now in English waters. How fares her Majesty?”
31“Right well,” said the Admiral, “and only anxious for your Highness’s safe arrival.”
“Is she at Southampton?” pursued Philip.
“No, my lord,” rejoined the Admiral. “Her Grace came these two days past to Winchester, where she will await your Highness’s coming. I had tidings of her so late as yester-morn, brought by my nephew, who is now with me.”
“Is this your nephew, my lord?” inquired Philip, glancing at a tall, well-proportioned young man, standing62 behind the Admiral.
The blooming complexion, clear blue eyes, brown waving locks, and features of this very handsome young man, proclaimed his Saxon origin.
“Ay, my lord, this is my nephew, Osbert Clinton,” replied the Admiral, eyeing the youth with a pride which the good looks and gallant bearing of the latter might perhaps justify132. “He is fresh from her Majesty’s presence, as I have just declared to your Highness. Stand forward, Osbert, and tell the Prince all thou knowest.”
On this, the young man advanced, and bowing gracefully133 to Philip, gave him particulars of the Queen’s journey from London, of her stay at Guildford, of her meeting with the Marquis de las Naves, and of her arrival at Winchester—to all of which the Prince listened with apparent interest.
“What office do you fill at court, young Sir, for I conclude you have some post there?” demanded Philip, when young Clinton had done.
“I am merely one of her Majesty’s gentlemen,” replied Osbert.
“I would willingly have made a seaman134 of him,” interposed the Admiral, “and but that he dislikes the service, he might now be in command of one of yon gallant ships. Sorry am I to say that he prefers a court life.”
“He is in the right,” said Philip. “Unless I am mistaken, he has qualities which will be better displayed in that field than in the one your lordship would have chosen for him—qualities which, if properly employed, must lead to his distinction.”
“Your Highness judges me far too favourably,” said Osbert, bowing profoundly.
“Not a whit,” rejoined Philip; “and to prove my confidence 32in you, I will attach you—if you list—to my own person.”
“My nephew cannot quit the Queen’s service without her Majesty’s consent,” said the Admiral, in a tone which, though deferential135, showed his dislike of the proposition.
“That is always implied,” said Philip. “But supposing her Majesty agreeable, what says the young man to the arrangement?”
“I am entirely at your Highness’s commands,” replied Osbert, overwhelmed with gratitude136.
“And ready to become a Spaniard, and forswear your country, if need be, I make no doubt,” observed the Admiral, gruffly.
“I shall violate no duty to the Queen by serving her consort,” said his nephew; “and England and Spain will be so closely linked together by this most propitious137 union, that they will become as one land, wherein there will be no divided service or interests.”
“That time is not yet arrived, and never will arrive,” muttered the Admiral.
“You are doubtless anxious to return to your ship, my lord,” said Philip. “I will no longer detain you.”
“I thank your Highness,” replied the Admiral. “We will make all haste we can, but there is little wind, and I fear it will be somewhat late ere we can reach Southampton.”
“It matters not,” said Philip. “I shall not disembark till to-morrow.”
“Your Highness will exercise a wise discretion138 in the delay, as a better reception can be given you,” returned the Admiral. “I humbly139 take my leave. Come, nephew.”
“It is my pleasure that your nephew should remain with we, my lord,” said Philip.
“But I am about to despatch140 him in a swift galley141 to her Majesty,” remonstrated142 the Admiral.
“You must find a fresh messenger, my lord,” said Philip. “I have other business for him. However, I would place no constraint143 upon the young man. He can depart with your lordship if he is so minded.”
“Nay, I desire nothing so much as to remain with your Highness,” cried Osbert, eagerly.
33“The Prince was right in saying he was born a courtier,” muttered the Admiral. “I can do nothing with him.”
Making another obeisance144, he then quitted the Prince’s presence, and, being formally conducted by D’Egmont to the head of the vessel122’s stairs, re-entered the boat, and was rowed back to his ship, in no very good humour.
On reaching it, he immediately issued orders to his fleet to make all way to Southampton, and the noble vessels were soon bending in that direction. The Spanish and Flemish fleets followed in the same track. But so slight was the breeze, that some time elapsed before they passed Calshot Castle and entered Southampton Water.
As the Admiral had predicted, evening was at hand ere the fleets had cleared the broad and beautiful estuary145, at the northern end of which stood the ancient and then highly picturesque146 town of Southampton. The grey walls circling the town, the spires147 of the churches, and the castle on the hill, were glowing in the last rays of the setting sun.
Crowds could be seen gathered upon the quays148, and upon every point of observation. A loud salvo was fired from the castle batteries, and from the ordnance150 placed on the walls and on the gates. Except the “Santissima Trinidada,” the Lord High Admiral’s ship, and that commanded by the Vice-Admiral of the Netherlands, all the other vessels now cast anchor. The three large vessels got as near the port as they could, and then came likewise to an anchor, the ship containing the Prince occupying the foremost position. These movements excited great interest amongst the spectators, whose shouts were loud and continuous.
Intimation having been given to the authorities of the town that the Prince’s disembarkation would not take place till next day, his Highness needing repose151 after his long voyage, no one went on board the royal ship. The ceremonial of the reception, and all public rejoicings and festivities connected with it, were postponed152 to the morrow; but it was not until it grew dusk, and they had in some measure satiated their curiosity by gazing at the superb vessel which had brought the illustrious stranger to their port, that the crowd on the quays began to disperse153 and return to their own dwellings154.
34It was at this hour that Philip called Osbert Clinton to his state cabin, and, dismissing his attendants, said to the young man, as soon as they were gone,—
“I intend to go ashore155, incognito156, to-night, and pass an hour in Southampton. I would judge with my own eyes of the people I shall have to govern. You shall go with me—I think I can trust myself with you.”
“I will guard your Highness with my life,” said Osbert, resolutely157. “But I cannot conceal158 from you that it is a hazardous159 step you are about to take.”
“Hazardous or not, I am resolved upon it,” said Philip. “I like a nocturnal adventure, and the opportunity for one now offers, under circumstances that heighten its zest160. My nobles would infallibly oppose my design, and therefore must know nothing of it. One person alone can be trusted, the Count D’Egmont, and he will lend me aid. I must about it at once, for it grows late.”
“Your Highness will be in time, for this will be a night of revel161 and rejoicing in the town,” said Osbert. “Pray Heaven no ill may come of the adventure!”
D’Egmont was then summoned, and on his appearance the Prince disclosed his plan to him. The Count strongly opposed it, representing its danger, as Osbert had done, but in the end he was obliged to yield.
“For an hour you and I will change parts,” pursued Philip to D’Egmont. “You shall be the Prince, and I the Count. The Count will remain here, and the Prince will go ashore with this young Englishman as if sent on some special errand. None will be the wiser—not even Alva or Ruy Gomez. Go, order a boat to be got ready instantly. Make some change in your attire. Put on the long dark mantle I have seen you wear at night, and a black cap without a plume77. Speak to the attendants as you pass, and tell them you are going ashore.”
“It shall be done,” replied the Count, departing.
While he was gone, Philip retired162 into an inner chamber and made some change in his own apparel. Just as he had completed his preparations, D’Egmont returned, habited as the Prince had directed. Philip took the Count’s mantle, and wrapping himself in it, said, so as to be heard by the attendants, “See the Count D’Egmont and the English 35caballero to the boat, and let watch be kept for their return. Till then I would not be disturbed.”
Having uttered these words, he muffled163 up his features and went forth, followed by Osbert. The ushers164 took him for the person he represented, and attended him to the stairs.
In this manner the Prince and his companion got into the boat without stoppage of any kind, and were rowed to a landing-place at the quay149 near the South-gate of the town.
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