The Earl of Pembroke was asked to give him the news but spoke in his favour to the king , saying that King James had loved him as well as any in the court of England .
In April 1626 Charles I discharged Francis from court .
The Earl of Pembroke was asked to give Francis the news but spoke in Francis ' favour to the king , saying that King James had loved him as well as any in the court of England .
In April 1626 Charles I discharged Francis from court .