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POPISH PLOTS AND TREASONS From the beginning of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth. Illustrated with Emblems and explain'd in Verse.
First are describ'd the Cursed plots they laid. And on the side their wretched ends dis∣play'd.[illustration] depiction of a papal bull, with a medal featuring two fishermen in a boat pulling in their nets, into which are integrated the first two emblems below
The Popes bull.
IN NOMINE DOMINI incipit Omne Malum
[illustration] depiction of a triumphal pillar, into which are integrated the remaining emblems below, and in front of which stands a personification of the true church, crowned with a church and standing on top of a devil or demon in papal regalia
A THANKFVLL REMEMBRANCE OF GODS MERCIE by G.C..
Sanctvs est Dominvs In operIbvs svis
Ecclesia Vera
Malignant Church
Are to be sold by Iohn Garrett at the Royall Exchang in Cornhill
[illustration] depiction of two armed soldiers (Thomas Percy, earl of Northumberland, and Charles Neville, earl of Westmorland) kneeling to receive a blessing from a seated catholic priest; in the background another group of soldiers kneel as Pope Pius V is carried on the shoulders of more soldiers; in the distance a mass of soldiers
The Rebellion of Northu: & Westm:
[illustration] a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of Thomas Percy, earl of Northumberland, kneeling blindfolded with arms bound behind at an execution block, while the executioner stands over him with axe raised; in the background soldiers flee in all directions
Exurgit Deus dissi pantur Inimici
Figure 1.
THe Pope aloft on Armed Shoulders Rides,
And in vain Hopes the English spoils divides;
His Leaden Bull 'gainst good Eliza. roares,
And scatters dire Rebellion round our Shoars.
The Priest Blesses the Villians, Chears them on,
And promises Heav'ns Crown, when her Crown's won.
But God doth blast their Troops, their Counsels mock
And brings bold Traitors to'th' deserved Block.
[illustration] depiction of Don John of Austria receiving a blessing from Pope Gregory XIII
The treacherous practise of Don Jo: of Aust:
Perpe∣tuall Peace
[illustration] a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of Don John of Austria lying in a sickbed inside a tent
Mors peccatorum pessima
Figure 2.
Don John, who under Spain did with proud Hand
The then unsever'd Neitherlands Command,
Contrives for Englands Conquest, and does Hope
To Gain it by Donation from the Pope.
Yet to Amuse our Queen does still pretend
Perpetual peace, and needs will seem a friend;
But Heav'n looks through those Juggles and in's prime,
Grief Cuts off Him and's Hopes All at a time.
[illustration] depiction of Thomas Stukeley or Stukley kneeling to receive a blessing from a seated Pope Gregory XIII, while Philip II of Spain stands alongside
Stucely encouraged by P: & K: of Sp: rayseth rebell:
[illustration] a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of Thomas Stukeley or Stukley lying dead on the battlefield; in the background a battle
Sic Magnis excidit ausis
Figure 3.
Spains King, and Romes Triple-Crown'd Pelate Joyn,
And with them both bold Stukely does Combine
Ireland to conquer, And the Pope has sent,
For that Blest work, an Holy Regiment;
But in their way at Barbary they call,
Where at one Blow the Moors destroy them All.
See here, what such Ambitious Traitors Gain,
The shame of Christians is by Pagans Slain.
[illustration] depiction of two men (Sir John Fitzgerald and Gerald fitz James Fitzgerald) killing a man in bed in a tent, while a priest gives his blessing
Desmonds bloody practise approued
[illustration] a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of Sir John Fitzgerald lying face-down on the ground, while a soldier holds a spear to his neck; in the background a priest runs toward the woods
Sanguinary non dimidiabunt dies suos
Figure 4.
The Priests, with Crosses Ensigne-like displaid,
Prompt bloody Desmond to those spoiles he made
On Irish Protestants, and from afar
Blow Triumphs to Rebellions Holy War;
But against Providence all Arts are vain,
The Crafty, in their Craft are over-tane;
Behold where kill'd the Stubborn Traitor lies,
Whilst to the Woods his Ghostly Father flies;
[illustration] depiction of a priest handing a papal bull to another priest outside a monastery
Rebellion the effect of Monastaries
[illustration] a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of a priest hanging from a gallows
Raro antecedentem scelestum
Figure 5.
What trusty Janizaries are Monks to Rome,
From their dark Cells the blackest Treasons come.
By the Popes License horrid Crimes they Act,
And Guild with piety each Treacherous Fact.
A seminary Priest, like Comets Blaze,
Doth always Blood-shed and Rebellion Raise;
But still the fatal Gibbet's ready fixt
For such, where Treason's with Religion mixt.
[illustration] depiction of Queen Elizabeth I seated on a throne while outside her window three men have their swords drawn
Someruiles hast to Kill the Queene.
[illustration] a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of John Somerville in chains in a prison cell, strangling himself
Qualis vita finis Ita
Figure 6.
Mad Sommervil, by Cruel Priests inspir'd
To do whatever mischiefe they requir'd,
Swears that he instantly will be the death
Of good and Gracious Queen Elizabeth.
Assaults her Guards, but Heav'ns protecting pow'r
Defeats his rage makes him a Prisoner:
Where to avoid a just, though shameful Death,
Self-strangling hands do Stop his loathsome breath.
[illustration] depiction of Bernardino de Mendoza standing on a beach holding sensitive documents; in the background he is being escorted to a boat by two men, with ships in the distance
The Spa: Embas: thrust out of England
Popish noblemen
Englands hauens
[illustration] a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of Francis Throckmorton being hung from a gallows by another man
Reginam {pro}tegit Deus
Figure 7.
Whilst Spains Embassador here Leiger lies,
Designs are laid the English to surprize;
Two Catalogues his Secretary had Got
The better two effect the Hellish Plot.
One all our Havens Names, where Foes might Land,
To'ther what Papists were to lend an hand.
For this base Trick he's forc'd to pack to Spain
Whilst Tyburn greets confederates that remain.
[illustration] depiction of a ship or galleon with papers being blown through the air
Torne Papers blowne into the Ship
[illustration] a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of a priest seated at a table with torn pieces of paper
Non est consilium contra Dominuum
Figure 8.
View here a Miracle—A Priest Conveys,
In Spanish Bottom o're the path-less Seas,
Close treacherous Notes, whilst a Dutch Ship comes by
And streight Engag'd her well-known Enemy:
The Conscious Priest his Guilty Papers tears,
And over-board the scatter'd fragments bears;
But the just winds do force them back o'th' Decks,
And peice-meal all the lurking plot detects.
[illustration] depiction of William Parry standing behind Queen Elizabeth I holding a dagger in one hand with a cloak hung over the other arm
Parry not able to Kill the Queene
Popes absolution
[illustration] a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of William Parry hanging from a gallows
Deus Vindex
Figure 9.
The Jesuites vile Doctrines do Convince
Parry, 'Tis Merit for to kill his Prince,
The fatal Dagger he prepares with Art,
And means to sheath it in her Royal Heart.
〈◊〉〈◊〉 he Attemps, and is as oft put by,
By the Majestick Terrors of her Eye;
At last his Cursed Intentions he Confest
And So his welcom'd a sit Tvburn Guest;
[illustration] depiction of Anthony Babington and eight other men
Babington with his Complices
Hi mihi sunt Comites quos ipsa pericula ducunt
[illustration] a flag, on which is a representation of one man being hanged from a gallows, another on a table being quartered with an axe, while five more stand bound in the background
In qua quis peccat In eo punitur
Figure 10.
Here Babington and all his desperate Band,
Ready prepar'd for Royal Murder stand,
His Motto seems to glory in the Deed,
These my Companions are whom dangers lead.
Cowardly Traitors, so many Combine
To Cut off one poor Ladies vital Twine;
In vain,—Heaven's her Guard, and as for you;
Behold, the Hangman gives you all your due.
[illustration] depiction of William Stafford and eight other men including a priest gathered around a table studying documents
Stafford Clearing himselfe
[illustration] a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of the French ambassador Chateauneuf boarding a boat, with ships in the distance
Malum Consillium consultori pessimū
Figure 11.
Nor was't with Spain alone, Great Betty's Strife;
Now France attempts upon her pretious Life;
The Guises cause th' Ambassador to Bribe
Moody, and others, of the Roman Tribe,
To Cut her off. To which they soon Consent,
But watchful Heav'n does that Guilt prevent.
Stafford doth •••• the Councel All disclose,
And Home w•••••• shame perfidious Mounsieur goes.
[illustration] depiction of the Spanish Armada, or fleet of ships, in crescent formation passing along the English Channel between Calais in France and Tilbury in England, where ranks of armed soldiers await; an English ship, blown by a wind from heaven, is directed into the heart of the crescent
the Inuincible Armado
I blow and scatter
Calis
Tilbury
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[illustration] a flag with the cross of Saint George in one corner, on which is a representation of Noah's Ark
Dextra Dei fecit Salutem
Figure 12.
Spain's proud Armado, whom the Pope did Bless,
Attacques our Isle, Confident of success.
But Heav'ns just Blast doth Scatter all their force,
They fly and quite round Scotland take their Course:
So many taken, burnt, and Sunk i'th' Main,
Scarce one in Ten did e're get home Again;
Thus England like Noahs Ark, amidst the Waves
Indulgent providence from Danger saves.