Question

Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Response to

Parliament's Request That She Marry.
For I assure you (what credit my assurance may have
with you, I cannot tell, but what credit it shall deserve to
have, the sequel shall declare) I will never in that matter
conclude any thing that shall be prejudicial to the realm.
For the weal, good and safety whereof, I will never shun
to spend my life.
Which excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the
Troops at Tilbury shares the common purpose of
persuading her audience that she is willing to do what is
best for England?
O We have been persuaded by some that are careful of
our safety to take heed how we commit ourselves to
armed multitudes, for fear of treachery.
O I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not
for my recreation and disport, but being resolved in
the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die among
you all.
O I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble
woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king,
and of a king of England too.
O By your obedience to my general, by your concord in
the camp, and your valour in the field, we shall shortly
have a famous victory over those enemies of God, of

Answer 1

Answer: I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble

woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king,

and of a king of England too.

Explanation: Due to her comparing herself to the king.