The Life and Administration of Cardinal Wolsey

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T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1812 - 268 pàgines
 

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The admiral of France sent to Londongains the favour of Wolsey
49
Measures of the cardinal in carrying the treaty into effect
54
Meeting of the courts of France and England between Ardres and Guisnes
60
BOOK III
67
Institutes a court with censorial jurisdiction over the priesthood
74
Henrys book on the seven sacraments procures for him the title of Defender
81
Impeached and ordered for trial
87
Changes arising from the decay of the feudal system Coalitions inconsistent
98
His overtures with the Parliament not so successful Obtains a grant of only
106
Masterly view of the moral and political state of Europe transmitted to Rome
121
Francis conveyed prisoner to Spain Unfeeling conduct of Charles towards him
127
Ambassadors sent to demand from Charles an immediate fulfilment of the terms
134
The seizure and pillage of Rome by the imperialists under Bourbon
139
Bold diplomatic artifice by which Wolsey attained the objects of his mission
147
Ceremony of the exchange of Francis for the dauphin and the duke of Orleans
151
Heralds from France and England demand and obtain audience of the emperor
157
Character of the irish peopletheir customs and amusements
165
The earl of Ossory appointed deputy Acquittal of Kildare who returns and
171
The Reformation one of the most important occurrences in the history of human
180
Aim of Wolseys design in reforming the churchFirst general result of
187
Progress of the ornamental arts in Italy favoured by the repose which that coun
196
Period at which Wolsey came forward as the patron of national instruction
202
Projects an institution to be founded in London for the study of law
209
Conscientious scruples of Henry VII respecting this marriage His dying exhor
215
Interest of the people in favour of the queen and their dissatisfaction at
222
BOOK II
275
Letter to cardinal Wolsey shewing why he received the pension from Charles xix
xxi
Francis betrays his intention not to fulfil the treaty of Madrid Distracted state
xxii
Measures of the cardinal for ascertaining the extent of his resources for prose
xxvii
Marriage proposed between him and Mary Henrys younger sister The nego
xxxi
The copie of my lord cardinalls lres sent to the lord Dacre of the North
xxxii
Rebellion of the duke of Bourbon His character
xxxvii
Gawin Douglas bishop of Dunkeld to cardinal Wolsey
xxxviii
Thomas Magnus to cardinal Wolsey on scottish affairs
xlix
Thomas Magnus to cardinal Wolsey on scottish affairs
lvii
Thomas Magnus to cardinal Wolsey on scottish affairs
lxiv
From cardinal Wolsey to the kings ambassadors with the emperor
lxxii
Instructions given by the kings highness to his trusty and right welbeloved
lxxxv
Extract of letters sent to my lord cardinal in cifres by Mr i e sir Thomas
xcvii
BOOK IV
cxii
Various and busy period of the administration of Wolsey Agitated state of the pub
cxix
Cardinal Wolsey to the kings ambassadors at the imperial court
cxx
From lord Surrey to cardinal Wolsey
cxxxi
From cardinal Wolsey to the kings ambassadors at the imperial court
cli
Margaret regent of the Low Countries to cardinal Wolsey
clxxvi
Alchemy Cases of transmutation quoted
clxxxvi
BOOK VI
cxcvi
Copy of a letter to Mr Cromwell in relation to a bastard daughter of cardinal
ccxi
Deplorable condition of the scottish government at the close of the year 1524
ccxvii
120
ccxxiii

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Pàgina 94 - You are my true and honourable wife; As dear to me, as are the ruddy drops That visit my sad heart.
Pàgina 266 - Well, well, Master Kingston," quoth he, "I see the matter against me how it is framed; but if I had served God as diligently as I have done the king, he would not have given me over in my grey hairs.
Pàgina 158 - That there were such creatures as witches he made no doubt at all ; for, first, the scriptures had affirmed so much. Secondly the wisdom of all nations had provided laws against such persons, which is an argument of their confidence of such a crime.
Pàgina ccv - Also the said lord cardinal, of his further pompous and presumptuous mind, hath enterprised to join and imprint the cardinal's hat under your arms in your coin of groats made at your city of York, which like deed hath not been seen to be done by any subject within your realm before this time.
Pàgina ccii - Also by his authority legatine, the same lord cardinal hath visited the most part of the religious houses and colleges of this your realm, and hath taken from them the twenty-fifth part of their livelihood, to the great extortion of your subjects, and derogation of your laws and prerogative, and no law hath been to bear him so to do.
Pàgina cxcvii - Also the said lord cardinal, being your ambassador in France, sent a commission to sir Gregory de Cassalis, under your great seal, in your grace's name, to conclude a treaty of amity with the duke of Ferrara ; without any commandment or warrant of your highness, nor your said highness advertised or made privy to the same.
Pàgina cxcv - In the mean time, to owe you my service, and then look what thing in this world I can imagine to do you pleasure in, you shall find me the gladdest woman in the world to do it. And next unto the King's grace, of one thing I make you full promise, to be assured to have it, and that is my hearty love unfeignedly...
Pàgina 243 - Before him rideth two priests strong, And they bear two crosses right long, Gaping in every man's face. After them follow two laymen secular; And each of them holding a pillar In their hands, 'stead of a mace.
Pàgina cxciv - Federston of your own inditing, when he hath read it that I may see it, for it shall be a great comfort to me to see you keep your Latin, and fair writing and all.
Pàgina cxcix - ... after the restraint hath been made thereof, for his own lucre and singular advantage of him and his servants, for to send thither ; as he bare secret favour, without your grace's warrant or knowledge thereof. " 12. Also the said lord cardinal used many years together, not only to write unto all your ambassadors resident with other princes in his own name, all advertisements concerning your grace's affairs, being in their charge : and in the same his...

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