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his father, but discountenanced those who had favoured his own unnatural conduct.

2. A cruel massacre of the Jews.

3. Richard takes upon him the cross--with difficulty raises the required funds confers honours on his brother John.

4. Richard joins Philip King of France in the crusade they assemble their troops on the plains of Vezelay - Richard soon after marries Berengaria daughter of Sanchez King of Navarre.

5. Richard captures Acre- defeats the Sultan Saladín quarrels with the Christian leaders- quits the Holy Landtravels in disguise-is detected and given up to the Duke of Austria transferred to the Emperor-imprisoned, but released after fourteen months' confinement-story of Blondel the minstrel.

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6. Richard received in London with great joy-the wealth of the citizens displayed on this occasion-he commences war with France- generously forgives his brother John. 7. Richard's death-occasion of it.

LESSON 56.

John began to reign 1199-died 1216.

100. From a perusal of English History give a connected account of John, in which the following heads are neatly and clearly developed :

1. John brother of Richard ascends the throne in 1199 to the prejudice of his nephew Arthur who had a nearer claim -why John preferred? a war ensued at length sup

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2. Arthur's fate-John implicated-consequence of this -contest with the king of France.

3. The pope's interference with John- the pope's interdict John's humiliation.

4. The object of Magna Charta — on what occasion granted its benefits - how observed by John.

5. Louis, son of the French king called in many nobles deserted to his standard -Louis's imprudence strengthens John's party-death of John - remarks.

LESSON 57.

Edward I. began to reign 1272- died 1307.

101. From a perusal of English History give a connected account of Edward I., in which the following heads are neatly and clearly developed :

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1. Edward I. son of Henry III. was on a crusade at the death of his father. When in the Holy Land he nearly lost his life by treachery - but was preserved.

2. After his return home he formed the plan of uniting the whole island of Britain under one sceptre. He asserts his claim over Wales - summons Llewellyn to do homage who refuses a war ensues-result of this.

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3. The Welsh revoltare subdued. death of Llewellyn - cruelty towards prince David.

4. Edward's reasons for interfering with Scotland -- his claim as superior lord over Scotland.

5. Edward having been swindled out of Guienne declares war against France-appoints his brother general — result of the contest.

6. The affairs of Wales and Scotland again claim Edward's interference the result of each.

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connected account of Edward III., in which the following heads are neatly and clearly developed :

1. At the death of the unfortunate Edward II. his son

Edward was young- the kingdom under the control of Mortimer Earl of March, and the Queen. — In 1330, at the instigation of the young king, Mortimer was seized in Nottingham Castle accused before Parliament tried condemnedand hanged - the Queen confined to the manor of Risings. 2. Edward invades Scotland-battle of Halidon Hill

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3. Edward lays claim to the throne of France-the grounds of this the measures which he adopts to secure his claim

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4. Battle of Cressy — the arrangements of both parties — the result.

5. Siege of Calais - noble conduct of Eustace de St. Pierre -Queen Philippa's interposition.

6. Battle of Poictiers-numbers of each-the conflictresult.

7. The close of Edward the Third's days. 3. Improvements in his reign- remarks.

LESSON 59.

Henry V. began to reign 1413-died 1422.

103. From a perusal of English History give a connected account of Henry V., in which the following heads are neatly and clearly developed:

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8. Henry divorces his Queen Catherine-marries Anne Boleyn consequence of this to the nation.

9. Cranmer appointed Archbishop of Canterbury — his scruples-protest-remarks on this.

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11. War with France and Scotland against England. 12. Death of Henry VIII.- remarks.

LESSON 61.

Elizabeth began to reign 1558-died 1603.

105. From a perusal of English History give a connected account of Elizabeth, in which the following heads are neatly and clearly developed:

1. Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VIII. ascended the throne in 1558 her accession received with great joy by the people. 2. Philip of Spain proposes marriage—his proposal rejected.

3. Elizabeth's coronation.

4. Elizabeth, acting under the advice of Cecil, proceeds with caution in the work of reform-the Reformation finally established-debates upon.

5. Elizabeth's prudence and moderation with regard to foreign affairs at this time.

6. The Reformation in Scotland.

7. Flight of Mary Queen of Scots to England-the cause of this.

8. Massacre of St. Bartholomew-its consequences.

9. Elizabeth aids the Dutch.

10. Philip of Spain disappointed prepares to invade England-preparations for defence.

11. The Invincible Armada-object of-number of ships -conflict with-fate.

12. Elizabeth's last illness-death-remarks.

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