She appears as "fair Brydges" in George Gascoigne's poem Hundreth Sundrie Flowers (1573), and in a poem by George Whetstone apparently celebrating Mary Hopton, the wife of her brother William Brydges, 4th Baron Chandos.
Christian, Lady Sandys wrote several letters to Sir Robert Cecil asking for help and forgiveness.
[4] In September 1601 he helped host the French ambassador, the Duc de Biron, during his visit to Basing House.
[5] According to John Stow, the furnishings at The Vyne were augmented with silver plate, tapestry, and beds from the royal wardrobe at the Tower and Hampton Court.
[6] Elizabeth came to the Vyne and delayed saluting the Duke to make a point in etiquette, then after he had ridden behind her a while she took off her riding mask and acknowledged him.