The history of England, from the first invasion by the Romans Volume 4

by John Lingard

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1823 edition. ... bent his knee to the king, and alluding to the reports which had been circulated, that the commons had no claim on him for advice. They had charged him with that which amounted to treason. Though he might be unworthy, he was still the son of a king, and one of the first lords in the nor would he sit down under the imputation, or apply to any business, till his character had been cleared. The blood which flowed in his veins, was the blood of men, who had been renowned for their faith and loyalty. There had never been a traitor among CHAP, his ancestors of either line, nor would he be the first to sully the fair fame of two noble families. Marvellous indeed it would be, if, bound as he was by nature to be loyal, and with more to lose by treason than any other man in the kingdom, he should still be a traitor. Let then his accusers come forth. He was ready to meet them, as if he were the poorest knight, either in single combat, or in any other way that the king and his peers might award.4 This speech created a considerable ferment. The prelates and lords arose together, surrounded the duke, and entreated him to be pacified, " for no mortal living would give credit " to such imputation." The commons then came and protested their belief of his innocence, and in proof of their sincerity, referred to the choice which they had previously made of Lancaster himself to be their principal counsellor. At last he suffered himself to be persuaded, consented to forget all that was past, and declared that he would be satisfied with the enactment of a severe law for the punishment of the inventors and propagators of similar falsehoods.5 After this pacification the commons, having Demands presented several petitions, were ordered to...

112 pages, Paperback

Published July 4, 2012

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Rev. Father John Lingard, D.D.