conceal merits, though never allowed to regard the one as a compensation for the other. His conclusions are neither to be attack nor defence, invective nor panegyric; he is rather a judge than an advocate; on no account must he be a partisan. It is to be feared that, facts being closely followed and opinions plainly expressed, this work can find little favour either with the French or the English reader. Yet the time will come when those who have been most enamoured of warlike renown shall regard unjust aggression as not more wicked than it is disgraceful; and when they to whose ambition the independence or the freedom of their country has been sacrificed, shall no longer, to the lasting injury of mankind, be revered as its benefactors, but regarded only as criminals upon a large scale. Nearly the whole of this work was written a considerable time ago. It is indeed above five years since the first portion of it was printed. Rapid progress of the Reformation Its early History imperfectly preserved His Errors 1381. The popular turbulence unconnected with the Reformers Brought before the Parliament, and sentenced to be hanged and burnt Dec., 1417.-His Execution Reflections upon his fate . The Clergy support Henry's claim Display of zeal for the Church Intrigue with the Duke of Burgundy Infamous character of the Duke. Henry's intentions avowed in the Parliament Henry sends Representatives to Constance The Barons assist in preparations for War Parliament joins in it French success near Harfleur Aug., 1416.-Defeated by Bedford Sigismund's mediation rejected by Henry Burgundian's intrigues and ascendant Warlike spirit of the Clergy He advances on Paris Henry takes Caen; cruelties Further successes Refuses terms "Foul Raid," Scotch inroad Liberality of the Parliament France further distracted by the Factions Insurrection and Massacres of Paris Henry's affected devotions . 1418. Henry's great difficulties De Lore's achievements Negotiations at Alençon Bad faith of all parties |