I am Elizabeth Brydges. I work as a Maid of Honour to Queen Elizabeth the First. I was born in 1574. My father was Giles Brydges, 3rd Baron Chandos. He was a very important man, and was very wealthy. Honestly, I wouldn’t be working as a Maid of Honour, but I have debts. And my cousin stole one of my estates. Well, never mind. My mother used to say that there was no use crying over spilled milk, so I work for Queen Elizabeth. It’s not awfully bad. I get to live in the palace and sometimes my lady will give me jewellery. I am very popular at court, because I can try to persuade my lady to listen to someone.
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Elizabeth Brydges 
Why do you think it was Robert Cecil?
I don’t know if it was Robert Cecil, but he is always going on about that he wants salt for his food.
can you ask him why he needs the salt for
Why would your lady give you jewellery?
She sometimes gives me jewellery when I have done a good job. Just two weeks ago she gave me a silver ring, because I mended all of her clothes. I made them look like new.
What’s the point of her giving you jewellery if you cant wear it?
Do you wear a lot of jewellery?
Not really. I am allowed to wear a little bit of jewellery, usually earrings, rings and a necklace. My Lady wears much more, and she looks beautiful with all the shining diamonds and other precious stones.
so that makes you a suspect for steling the salt celler
Why do you think you saw Robert Cecil on the bridge?
Well, Robert Cecil always wears grey clothes and the man I saw was wearing grey. Also the man I saw had a humpback, and Robert Cecil walks a little stooped.
Why did you go to the plum orchid?
I had heard so much about the famous plum orchard of Fulham Palace. I really wanted to see it in person. That’s why I went after the feast, because I wasn’t sure I would get time otherwise. I can tell you, I am really glad I went because it really is beautiful.
who do you think stole the salt celler and why?
Who do you think stolen Salt Cellar?