Most gracious lady, consider my long, true and faithful heart toward you, and let not this unfortunate place here bereave me of that which above all the world I esteem there, which is your favour and your presence… I do humbly and from my heart prostrate at your feet beg this grace at your sacred hands, that you will be pleased to let me return to my home service with your favour. - 23 May 1586
Robert Dudley and Elizabeth I Aesthetic -
Happy Birthday @alicehoffmans !







