The B. of Salisbury.The B. of Sarisburie.

The B. of Salisbury.

The B. of Sarisburie.

Here, M. Harding, ye stammer in your tale, and know not well, what to say. If the Pope gave away the Kingdom of France from the Prince, he did it, ye say, ⟨p. 407⟩to the intent to fear him. A pretty devise,¹ to fray a King, to pull the Crown Imperial from his head.

Here, M. Hardinge, ye stammer in your tale, and knowe not wel, what to saie. If the Pope gaue awaie the Kingedome of France from the Prince, he did it, ye saie, ⟨p. 407⟩to the intent to feare him. A prety diuise,¹ to fraie a Kinge, to pulle the Crowne Emperial from his heade.

1. 1Philippus. Bonifacius. 8.

First, this Pope Bonifacius is he, of whom it was said, Intravit, ut Vulpes: Regnavit, ut Lupus: Mortuus est, ut Canis: He entered into the Popedom as a Fox: He reigned as a Wolf: he died (in prison) as a Dog. In Solemn Procession he went attired with the Crown Imperial,¹ and Robe of Majesty, as an Emperor, and commanded the Naked sword to be borne before him. In the Story of his Life joined with his own Book,