The Campaign of 1346, Ending with the Battle of Crecy; An Historical Drama in Five Acts with Notes, and Memoirs of Some of the Most Eminent Characters

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1836. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... NOTES. Note 1, Page 2. But Where's his Highness? In early ages the titles of Highness and Grace only were given to kings. Ferdinand, King of Arragon, and his Queen Isabella, of Castile, had the title of Highness; so had Henry the Eighth; he then assumed that of Majesty, which was given to him, or at least he was so ad- dressed by Francis the First, in the celebrated interview in the field of die Cloth of Gold. Note 2, P. 3. IfArteville be dead, James D'Arteville, a native of Ghent, who, of low origin, by various fortuitous events, attained first the high station of Governor; then became the tyrant of his country. This man was in strict alliance with Edward, who was a good judge of men, and of those who could serve him. D'Arteville was a useful instrument of the King's in his wars with France, and had always an army at his service. The tyranny of D'Arteville, particularly his last act, in attempting to disinherit the young Prince of Flanders, and of vesting the Earldom of Flanders in Edward and his successors, caused a revolt in the city of Ghent, in which he was deservedly put to death. Note 3, P. 3. Affiance their young Prince Edward, still desirous of having the same firm footing in Flanders after D'Arteville's death, proposed his daughter Isabel in marriage with the young Earl of Flanders; and the Earls of Northampton and Arundel were despatched to Flanders to form a treaty. This was agreeable to the people of Flanders; but the Prince had a rooted objection to the match, and resisted. His people were so much enraged, that they actually placed him in honorable confinement. To obtain his liberty, he pretended to acquiesce, and a day was appointed for the King and Queen of England to repair to and sojourn at the Abbey of Burgues with the fair Isabel; th...