An argument, to say no worse of him, that he intended to eternise only his own Tuscanes.
"Ex Voto"
Samuel Butler
Had your Lordship seen, he wrote to Burghley, with what thankful hearts these countries receive all her Majesty's subjects, what multitudes of people they be, what stately cities and buildings they have, how notably fortified by art, how strong by nature, flow fertile the whole country, and how wealthy it is, you would, I know, praise the Lord that opened your lips to undertake this enterprise, the continuance and good success whereof will eternise her Majesty, beautify her crown, with the most shipping, with the most populous and wealthy countries, that ever prince added to his kingdom, or that is or can be found in Europe.
"Project Gutenberg History of The Netherlands, 1555-1623, Complete"
John Lothrop Motley