My mortal foe can no ways wish me a greater harm than England's hate; neither should death be less welcome unto me than such a mishap betide me.

There is nothing about which I am more anxious than my country, and for its sake I am willing to die ten deaths, if that be possible.

There will never Queen sit in my seat with more zeal to my country, care to my subjects and that will sooner with willingness venture her life for your good and safety than myself. For it is my desire to live nor reign no longer than my life and reign shall be for your good. And though you have had, and may have, many princes more mighty and wise sitting in this seat, yet you never had nor shall have, any that will be more careful and loving.

Though God hath raised me high, yet this I account the glory of my reign, that I have reigned with your loves.

There is no jewel, be it of never so rich a price, which I set before this jewel; I mean your love.

Though after my death you may have many stepdames, yet shall you never have a more natural mother unto you all.