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An abridgement of the book of acts and monuments of the ChurchAn abridgement of the booke of acts and monumentes of the Church
An abridgement of the book of acts and monuments of the Church: written by that Reverend Father, Master John Fox: and now abridged by Timothy Bright, Doctor of Physic, for such as either through want of leisure, or ability have not the use of so necessary an historyAn abridgement of the booke of acts and monumentes of the Church: written by that Reuerend Father, Maister Iohn Fox: and now abridged by Timothe Bright, Doctour of Phisicke, for such as either through want of leysure, or abilitie haue not the vse of so necessary an history
London: printed by I. Windet, 1589
Volume 1 › Book 4: The fourth book.Volume 1 › Book 4: The fourth booke.
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In the mean season, while the Citizens were on their journey, it was suggested to the king by Radolph, Bishop of Chichester, and Lord Chancellor, that it was dangerous to raise up the rude multitude for fear of sedition. Moreover, what shall be said (quoth he) among the Frenchmen, & other Nations, but thus (jestingly, and in mockery) see what a kind bird is this young king of England, that seeketh to ⟨p. 205⟩devour his old Nurse, under whose wings he hath been brought up in his youth? With which words the king being moved, sent in all hast after the army, willing them to retire. One of the Messengers (for he sent two) made great speed, and showed the kings pleasure in good time: the other (desiring the destruction of Hubert) lingered in his way, and notwithstanding he rode but a soft pace, fell of his horse, that by chance stumbled, and brake his neck.
In the meane season, while the Citizens were on their iournie, it was suggested to the king by Radolph, Bishop of Chichester, and Lord Chancellour, that it was dangerous to raise vp the rude multitude for feare of sedition. Moreouer, what shalbe said (quoth he) among the Frenchmen, & other Nations, but thus (iestingly, and in mockerie) see what a kinde birde is this young king of England, that séeketh to ⟨p. 205⟩deuoure his olde Nurse, vnder whose winges he hath béene brought vp in his youth? With which words the king being moued, sent in all hast after the armie, willing them to retire. One of the Messengers (for he sent two) made great spéede, and shewed the kings pleasure in good time: the other (desiring the destruction of Hubert) lingred in his way, and notwithstanding he rode but a soft pace, fel of his horse, that by chance stumbled, and brake his neck.
After this, the Archb. of Dublin, with great suite entreated, and obtained of the K. to grant Hubert respite till the xij. of January, to provide him of his answer. Whereupon, Hubert taking some confidence, and (as it were) coming to himself) took his journey to S. Edmondsburie, where his wife was: and passing through Essex, inned at a certain Town, belonging to the B. of Norwich. Whereof, when the king was certified, (fearing least he should make some commotion in the Realm) sendeth in hasty anger after him, Sir Godfrey Crancombe, knight with 300. men, commanding them under pain of hanging, that they should bring him to the Tower of London. Which commandment was accomplished in hast. Hubert having intelligence of their coming, (rose out of his bed, naked as he was) & ran to the Chapel near to the Inn where he was, and there with one hand holdeth the cross, and with the other the sacrament of the Lords body. Godfrey entering the Chapel with his armed Soldiers, and taking the Cross and Sacrament out of his hands,