Explore an in-depth account of Catherine of Aragon's divorce from Henry VIII as told by the Imperial Ambassador's Resident in the court.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1891 edition. Excerpt: ...despatch to him that he could give no Chap answer till he had communicated with Catherine, but--that he would write and recommend her to follow the course pointed out by his Holiness.1 The Spanish party suspected a trick. They thought that there might be an appearance of compliance with the Pope's brief. Catherine might be allowed a room in the Palace till the cause was removed from Rome. It was all but gained in the Rota; if referred back in the manner proposed, it would be delayed by appeals and other expedients till it became interminable. Their alternative was instant excommunication. But the Pope had the same answer. How could he do that? He did not know that the Emperor would take up arms. Were he to issue the censures, and were no effect to follow, the Apostolic See would be discredited. De Tarbes was asked to produce his commission from Henry to make suggestions in his name. It was found when examined to be insufficient. Henry himself, when he learnt what had been done, 'changed colour, 'crushed the letter in his hands, and exclaimed that 'the King of France had betrayed him.'2 But he had certainly made some concession or other. The time allowed in the last brief had run out. The French Cardinals did not relinquish their efforts. They demanded a suspension of six months, till Henry and Francis could meet again and arrange something which the Pope could accept. The Pope, false himself, suspected every one to be as false as he was. He suspected that a private arrangement was being made between Henry and the Emperor, and Cifuentes himself could Chap not or would not relieve his misgivings. In the midst 1 The Papal Nuncio to Charles "Chapuys to Charles V., Nov. 3, V., Oct. 22.--Spanish Calendar, 1533.--Ibid. pp. 839-41. vol. iv....

Excerpt from The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon: The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII Last efforts at Rome - Final sentence delivered by the Pope - The Pope's authority abolished in England; The Papal curse - Determined attitude of the Princess Mary - Chapuys desires to be heard in Parliament - Interview with the King - Permission refused - The Act of Succession - Catherine loses the title of Queen - More and Fisher refuse to swear to the statute - Prospects of rebellion in Ireland - The Emperor unwilling to interfere - Perplexity of the Catholic party - Chapuys before the Privy Council - Insists on Catherine's rights - Singular defence of the Pope's action - Chapuys's intrigues - Defiant attitude of Catherine - Fears for her life - Condition of Europe - Prospect of war between France and the Empire - Unwillingness of the Emperor to interfere in England - Disappointment of Catherine - Visit of Chapuys to Kimbolton; Prosecution of Lord Dacre - Failure of the Crown - Rebellion in Ireland - Lord Thomas Fitzgerald - Delight of the Catholic party - Preparations for a rising in England - The Princess Mary - Lord Hussey and Lord Darcy - Schemes for insurrection submitted to Chapuys - General disaffection among the English Peers - Death of Clement VII. - Election of Paul III. - Expectation at Rome that Henry would now submit - The expectation disappointed - The Act of Supremacy - The Italian conjuror - Reginald Pole - Violence and insolence of Anne Boleyn - Spread of Lutheranism - Intended escape of the Princess Mary out of England; Prospects of civil war - England and Spain - Illness of the Princess Mary - Plans for her escape - Spirit of Queen Catherine - The Emperor unwilling to interfere - Negotiations for a new treaty between Henry and Charles - Debate in the Spanish Council of State - The rival alliances - Disappointment of the confederate Peers - Advance of Lutheranism in England - Cromwell and Chapuys - Catherine and Mary the obstacles to peace - Supposed designs on Mary's life About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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