London and the Kingdom; A History Derived Mainly from the Archives at Guildhall in the Custody of the Corporation of the City of London Volume 1 (Paperback)

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. 1894 edition. Excerpt: ...of the purest gold, in a gold casket, with these w1th A IiO words: --"Most crist en prince the good folk of youre notable "Cite of London, otherwise clepedyour Chambre, besechen "in her most lowely wise that they mowe be recomanded "un to yor hynefse, ant can like youre noble grace to "resceyve this lit ell yefte yoven with as good will and " lovyng hertes as any yefte was yoven to eny erthly "prince." The king having graciously acknowledged the gift, the deputation returned to the city.1 Beaufort, who had returned home in time for Gloucester's the coronation, had again set out for France with Beaufort and the king, and Gloucester took advantage of their absence to renew his attack on his rival. Letters of pr&munire were drawn up in anticipation of the cardinal's return, and additional offence was given by the seizure of the cardinal's plate and jewels at Dover. On learning of Gloucester's schemes, Beaufort determined to give up a projected visit to Rome, and to return home in time for the opening of parliament (12th May, I432).2 He desired to learn why he had been thus "strangely demeened" contrary to his deserts. When parliament met and the cardinal asked who were his accusers, Gloucester held his 1 A full descriptive account of Henry's reception on his return from France is set out 1n the City Records (Letter Book K, fos. 1030-1040). It pur1xjrts to be an account sent by John Carpenter, the Town Clerk, to a fr1end, and has been printed at the end of the Liber Albus (Rolls Series); Cf. Gregory's Chron., pp. 173-175. 'He informed the City of his intention by letter, dated from Ghent the I3th April.--Letter Book K, fo. 105. tongue, and the king expressed his confidence in the cardinal's...