Though God hath raised me high, yet this I count the glory of my crown: That I have reigned with your loves.
Elizabeth Iwe Princes are set as it were upon stages, in the sight and view of all the world. The least spot is soon spied in our garments, a blemish quickly noticed in our doings.
Elizabeth IIf I follow the inclination of my nature, it is this: beggar-woman and single, far rather than queen and married.
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