Note 50 — Chapter II · 1553-1554
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The only warrant for the seasick story is that contained in a letter from Bedford and Fitzwalter in Spain to the Council, saying that the Prince “was wont to be very sick upon the sea,” and proposing that some preparations should be made at Plymouth for his landing there in case of need. But, in fact, Philip had a smooth voyage, and remained at anchor on the Espiritu Santo in Southampton harbour for nearly twenty-four hours before he landed, and was in perfect health.