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, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm; to which, rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field.
In this excerpt, Queen Elizabeth is attempting to persuade troops that she
dislikes most European
has the qualities of a capable leader.
is physically able to fight as a sold

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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, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm; to which, rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field.
In this excerpt, Queen Elizabeth is attempting to persuade troops that she
dislikes most European 
has the qualities of a capable leader.
is physically able to fight as a sold

hope210 · Answer

What do you think it is?

osprey · Answer

qualities of a capable leader, if not the biceps of a "he man" - QE1 would leave that to her "champion subjects" in defence of the Realm (possibly even "This Sceptred Isle").