My Most Gracious Majesty;
I am so sorry you have lost your young innocence. Was it that scapegrace, Francis Drake tat has done this to you? I will, if you wish, seek vengeance upon him, though it seems he is your best chance of hurting those Borbon rascals who are plotting against you in Spain.Whatever happens in the affair of Sir Walter, please accept my proffered friendship. I am humbly Yours, RICO