The Magnificent Rogue
“The victory was attributed to both the strength of the English Navy and Elizabeth’s own diplomatic brilliance, as exemplified by her skill in keeping James of Scotland from offering aid to the battered Spanish ships off his coast. Though the earl of Leicester’s role in the victory was less than glorious, Elizabeth still showed her esteem for him by making him commander of her army.
CraighdhuOctober 30, 1588 “Here’s a letter for you, Kate.” Gavin came into the hall and started toward the hearth ...where Kate sat on the floor playing with Patrick before the fire. “The courier is waiting at the dock for an answer.”
“From Robert?” she asked eagerly. Robert had been in Ireland for more than two months, protecting their holdings from the ruthlessness of Sir William Fitzwilliam, Elizabeth’s lord deputy of Ireland. It was the longest they had been separated since they had returned to Craighdhu. As she rose to her feet, her son immediately gave a howl of outrage and started pulling on the skirt of her gown.MoreLess
CraighdhuOctober 30, 1588 “Here’s a letter for you, Kate.” Gavin came into the hall and started toward the hearth ...where Kate sat on the floor playing with Patrick before the fire. “The courier is waiting at the dock for an answer.”
“From Robert?” she asked eagerly. Robert had been in Ireland for more than two months, protecting their holdings from the ruthlessness of Sir William Fitzwilliam, Elizabeth’s lord deputy of Ireland. It was the longest they had been separated since they had returned to Craighdhu. As she rose to her feet, her son immediately gave a howl of outrage and started pulling on the skirt of her gown.MoreLess
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