affirms this. Very little is known about Chapman's early life, but Mark Eccles uncovered records that reveal much about Chapman's difficulties and expectations.

As a young man, Chapman spent time in the household of Sir Ralph Sadler. Sadler, who had risen to prominence in the reign of Henry VIII, was a member of the Privy Council. He specialised in Anglo-Scottish diplomacy and enjoyed falconry in his free time. Rather than retiring to his country house