Philip prolonged his stay at Southampton from Friday, the 20th of July, 1554, the day on which he made his public entry into the town, till the following Monday. Before leaving, he dismissed his fleet, which set sail for Cadiz, under the command of the Admiral of Castile. The Flemish squadron also departed at the same time. Nothing was allowed to transpire2 publicly in regard to the Queen’s secret visit to Southampton. After protecting the French ambassador from the Prince’s vengeance3, in the manner previously4 related, Mary returned to Winchester, taking Constance Tyrrell with her. Next day, the Count D’Egmont, attended by Osbert Clinton, brought her Majesty5 a set of diamonds, of inestimable value, as a present from Philip. Somewhat later in the same day, the noble Spanish dames6, the Duchess of Medina Celi, the Marchionesses Pescara, de Farria, and del Valle, the Countesses Olivares, de Saldana, and de Modica, with several other gentlewomen, who had accompanied their consorts7 to be present at the approaching solemnity, arrived at Wolvesey Castle in magnificent chariots and litters provided for them by the Queen.
Meantime, Southampton continued in a fever of excitement, nothing being thought of in the town but revelry and 125rejoicing. On Sunday, Philip heard mass in Saint Michael’s Church, and rode forth8 afterwards with his train to Netley Abbey, then in possession of the Marquis of Winchester, Lord High Treasurer9, to whom it had been granted on the dissolution of the monasteries10, and after being sumptuously11 entertained by his noble host, he returned, in the cool of a most delicious evening, by water to Southampton.
About noon on Monday, the 22nd, the Prince quitted Southampton, attended by a magnificent escort, comprising, in addition to his own suite12, the Duke of Norfolk, the Marquis of Winchester, the Earls of Arundel, Derby, Worcester, Bedford, Rutland, Pembroke, and Surrey; with the Lords Clinton, Cobham, Darcie, Matravers, Talbot, and many others, numbering, with their gentlemen and esquires, upwards13 of two thousand horse. Never before had such a vast and splendid cavalcade14 passed through the Bar-gate. Stationed at the gate were Sir Bevis, with the Princess Josyan seated behind him on the broad back of Arundel, Ascapart, Canute, and Xit—the latter mounted on his little piebald horse—and when the royal cortége had passed by, these personages followed it at a short distance. Hundreds of persons on foot accompanied the cavalcade, which proceeded at a slow pace, half way to Winchester, when it encountered another large company of noblemen and gentlemen sent to meet it by the Queen. Amongst these were the Count D’Egmont and Osbert Clinton. Swelled15 by this addition, the cavalcade, which had now assumed the proportions of an army, pursued its course towards Winchester, the trees by which the valley of the Itchen was shaded affording protection from the scorching16 sunbeams. Ere long Philip came upon the hospital of Saint Croix, the secluded17 beauty of which might have attracted more of his attention had not Winchester itself, at the same moment, burst upon his view. Cries of admiration18 broke from the Spaniards as they caught sight of the ancient and picturesque19 city.
From Saint Croix to the South-gate the road was lined on either side by well-dressed spectators of both sexes, who cheered the Prince loudly as he rode by on his Andalusian barb20. A roar of artillery21 from the castle batteries announced his entrance into the city to the Queen.
126Philip was now close to the cathedral, which rose before him in all its majesty. Passing through a gateway22, he reached the great western entrance, in the wide place in front of which some fifteen hundred horsemen were now drawn23 up, forming a most imposing24 spectacle.
Beneath the central portico25, with its noble arch supported by clustered columns, and its tabernacles containing statues of the saints Peter and Paul, stood Gardiner, in his full pontificals, mitre, stole, chasuble, rochet, alb, and amice. His crosier was borne by a priest, who stood behind him. Beetle-browed, swarthy of complexion26, hook-nosed, and harsh of feature, Gardiner, notwithstanding his forbidding looks and stern, searching glances, which seemed to read the hearts of those he looked upon, and inspired more dread27 than love, had a countenance28 replete29 with intelligence, while his imperious looks and manner, untamed by reverse of fortune, showed the confidence he felt in his own mental powers and resources. With Gardiner were Bonner, Bishop30 of London, Tonstal, Bishop of Durham, Day, Bishop of Chichester, Thirlby, Bishop of Ely, Heath, Bishop of Worcester, and other prelates, all in mitres and copes. Behind the bishops31 were the clergy32 belonging to the cathedral in their vestments.
As Philip dismounted before the porch, and bent33 the knee to Gardiner, who advanced to meet him, the bishop spread his arms over him, pronouncing a solemn benediction34 upon his head.
After bowing with profound respect to the other prelates, all of whom reverently35 returned his salutation, the Prince entered the cathedral and proceeded towards the choir36, Gardiner and the other bishops leading the way. Ere many minutes, the nave37 was half filled by the nobles and gentlemen composing Philip’s retinue38. The furthest stall on the right of the choir was assigned to the Prince by Gardiner. Every other stall had a noble occupant; the one next to Philip being tenanted by the Duke of Norfolk.
High mass was then celebrated39, Gardiner and the bishops officiating at the altar. After Te Deum had been solemnly sung, Philip retired40 into the sacristy adjoining the Silkstede Chapel41 with Gardiner, where a brief, but very kindly42, conference took place between them. To the Prince’s inquiries43 127as to when he might be permitted to see the Queen, Gardiner replied, that the public presentation could not, according to court etiquette44, take place till the morrow, but that he would engage to procure46 his Highness a private interview with her Majesty that evening.
On quitting the cathedral, the Prince was ceremoniously conducted by the Earl of Arundel to the deanery, which had been prepared for his reception. Here a grand banquet was subsequently served, at which the Lord Chancellor47 and all the principal English and Spanish nobles sat down.
In the evening, while Philip was alone, the Earl of Arundel and the Grand Chamberlain, Sir John Gage45, were introduced, and informed him that they were enjoined48 by her Majesty to conduct him to her presence. Expressing the liveliest satisfaction, the Prince said he was ready to accompany them at once, and, immediately arising, he went forth with them into the deanery garden, whence, by a private way, he was brought to a postern in the walls of Wolvesey Castle. Of this postern Sir John Gage possessed49 the key, and the door being unlocked, gave them admittance to the gardens of the castle.
After tracking a long arcade50 of formally clipped yew-trees, they came upon a wide glass-plot, soft as velvet51 to the foot, laid out in front of the keep-tower, wherein, as we have already stated, were the Queen’s apartments. Close to this charming lawn were parterres, embellished52 with knots of flowers, in the taste of the period. At the farther end stood the stately donjon reared by stout53 Henry de Blois, between which and the grass-plot lay a broad terrace-walk. This scene, beautiful at all times, was now rendered doubly beautiful by the light of a full summer moon hanging right above the keep, and flooding the place with radiance.
As the Prince and his attendants entered this fairy region, three persons were walking upon the grass-plot. These were the Queen, Gardiner, and one of her Majesty’s ladies—the latter, however, being at some distance from the other two.
“There is her Majesty,” observed the Lord Chamberlain. “Shall I announce your Highness?”
Receiving Philip’s prompt assent54, Sir John Gage advanced towards Mary, and after an instant’s consultation55 with her, 128Philip was formally presented—the Lord Chamberlain withdrawing as soon as he had performed his office. Gardiner also retired with the lady in attendance, and the royal pair were left alone together. Mary was very richly attired56, and, viewed by this witching light, really looked attractive. Some excuse may therefore be found for the impassioned admiration which Philip expressed on beholding57 her features, now for the first time revealed to his gaze.
Mary was small of stature58, with beautiful hands and feet. Her person was well made, but too thin, and her carriage, though majestic59, was exceedingly stiff, and lacked the grace which ease alone can impart. In her younger days she had been accounted good-looking, but she could scarcely be considered so now. Her eyes were large and grey, and her glances keen and steady. Her face was round, her tresses inclining to red, if they did not even actually attain60 that hue61, and the nose too flat and large. Her lips, too, were thin and compressed. Altogether, there was a hardness and severity about her face that destroyed its pleasing character, while premature62 wrinkles about the eyes and brow gave her age.
If Mary did not inherit the beauty either of her father or mother, she had many of the qualities by which both were characterised. She had the courage, firmness, and obstinacy63 of Henry VIII., and she had all the virtues64 belonging to the unfortunate Katherine of Aragon. Her conduct under the trials to which she was exposed was most exemplary, and even her enemies could find no fault with it. Firmly attached to the principles of the Catholic religion, in which she had been brought up, she never wavered for a moment in her adherence65 to her faith, but would have suffered martyrdom rather than renounce66 it. When commanded by the council under Edward VI., to desist from the performance of mass, she still continued to celebrate it in private.
Mary spoke67 well in public, and possessed a voice so sonorous68 that she could be distinctly heard by a large assemblage. Her stirring address to the citizens at Guildhall gave the coup69 de grace to Wyat’s formidable rebellion. She also possessed many accomplishments70, playing so well upon the lute71 and spinet72 as to astonish and delight professed73 musicians by her skill. She also greatly excelled in embroidery74, 129and in other female work. Her intellectual accomplishments were of a high order, though they did not excite so much astonishment75 in those days of learned ladies as they would in our own. She spoke French and Spanish perfectly76, and read Italian with ease, though she did not speak it. She was also mistress of Latin. At the request of Catherine Parr, she translated into English Erasmus’s Paraphrase77 of the Gospel of St. John. Since her accession to the throne, all her time, except the hours of devotion, had been given to affairs of state. She arose at daybreak, performed her religious duties, heard mass, and thenceforward devoted78 herself to public business, being easy of access to all who desired to approach her. Bigoted79 Mary was, intolerant and severe towards those who differed with her on points of faith; but she had many redeeming80 qualities, which should have saved her from the obloquy81 to which she has been subjected.
Such was Mary when she met her affianced husband on that lovely moonlight night in the garden of Wolvesey Castle—a night ever after cherished in her memory as the happiest of her existence. Blissful, indeed, were her feelings as she paced to and fro upon that soft sward with her royal lover, listening to the vows82 he breathed in low and passionate83 tones, and believing all he said. Philip felt his power, and exercised it. From that moment to the latest of her existence, she fondly loved him. Ingrate84 that he was, he but poorly requited85 her affection.
We shall not record the words he uttered. Idle words were they, such as feigned86 passion has ever at command, but they produced the effect designed. Suspicious as Mary was by nature, she had no suspicion now. She persuaded herself that Heaven had rewarded her at last for all her sufferings by bestowing87 upon her a fond and faithful spouse88.
Two hours elapsed before their moonlight walk was over—two happy, happy hours to the Queen. Then she re-entered the keep, while Philip, attended by the Earl of Arundel and Sir John Gage, returned to the deanery.
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requited
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| v.报答( requite的过去式和过去分词 )；酬谢；回报；报复 | |
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feigned
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bestowing
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spouse
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| n.配偶(指夫或妻) | |
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