The Lords that are to be made acquainted with this matter are to consult on these points. To appoint only the Scottish Queen's chief officers and servant to assist at the execution, excluding the women. To direct the Earls what to do in case she shall desire any private speech. (Noted by Burghley) Not to refuse it, so it be to three or two at the least. Some especial person to be appointed to note her speech. Her servant(s) both (s) and (_sic_) for to be stayed for a time in this realm. (Noted by Burghley) To remain also in the Castle until further order. Sir Amias to be directed to the gates "strayte" after warning given to the Queen. The Earl to be appointed how many of the servants shall attend at the time of the execution. The body to be buried in the night in the parish church in such uppermost[205] place as by the two Earls shall be thought fit. [Footnote 205: This word interlined in Burghley's hand.] Whether not meet to be "barlmed" (embalmed). To send down the "shryve" (sheriff) of Northampton if he be here. The exec(utioner) to be sent down. To take order that her jewels and plate may not be embezzled by her servants. That Melvill and her principal women be acquainted therewith, and their seals to be put to the cases, etc.[206] [Footnote 206: The words are interlined by Burghley.] If the Sheriff by some great impediment cannot attend, to advise what then to be done. The Lords at the court[207] to give out that there will be no execution. [Footnote 207: _Ibid._] (The sheet of paper has been torn through from end to end, but has since been repaired.) Endorsed by Burghley--"2nd Feb. 1586. Memorial for the Scots Queen from Mr. Secretary Walsingham." Hist. MSS. Com., Hatfield House Papers, Part iii. No. 471. * * * * * THE PRIVY COUNCIL TO THE QUEEN (1586-87) 12th Feb.--We, your born, bound, and sworn subjects, servants, and counsellors, attending in your court, for your service only, do most lowly, humbly, and sorrowfully pray and beseech your Majesty, that you will suspend your heavy sensure against us, until we may declare the intention of our late councils for the orderly removing of the danger of your life, and the manner of our proceedings therin.