I would rather go to any extreme than suffer anything that is unworthy of my reputation, or of that of my crown.
I do not so much rejoice that God hath made me to be a Queen, as to be a Queen over so thankful a people.
Much suspected by me, Nothing proved can be
I do not choose that my grave should be dug while I am still alive.
I don't keep a dog and bark myself.
Although my royal rank causes me to doubt whether my kingdom is not more sought after than myself, yet I understand that you havefound other graces in me.