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    Men of Iron
    Men of Iron
    Men of Iron
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    Men of Iron

    By Howard Pyle

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    THE YEAR 1400 opened with more than usual pea-cefulness in England. Only a few months before, Richard II—weak, wicked, and treacherous—had been dethroned, and Henry IV declared King in his stead. But it was only a seeming peacefulness, lasting but for a little while; for though King Henry proved himself a just and a merciful man—as justice and mercy went with the men of iron of those days—and though he did not care to shed blood needlessly, there were many noble families who had been benefited by King Richard during his reign, and who had lost somewhat of their power and prestige from the co-ming in of the new King.


    Among these were a number of great lords—the Dukes of Albemarle, Surrey, and Exeter, the Marquis of Dorset, the Earl of Gloucester, and others—who had been degra-ded to their former titles and estates, from which King Richard had lifted them. These and others brewed a secret plot to take King Henry's life, which plot might have succeeded had not one of their own number betrayed them.


    Their plan had been to fall upon the King and his adherents, and to massacre them during a great tournament, to be held at Oxford. But Henry did not appear at the lists; whereupon, knowing that he had been lodging at Windsor with only a few attendants, the conspirators marched thither against him.


    In the mean time the King had been warned of the plot, so that, instead of finding him in the royal castle, they discovered through their scouts that he had hurried to London, whence he was even then marching against them at the head of a considerable army. So nothing was left them but flight. Some betook themselves one way, some another; some sought sanctuary here, some there; but one and another, they were all of them caught and killed.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublishereKitap Projesi
    Release dateNov 20, 2017
    ISBN9786059496872
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    Howard Pyle

    Howard Pyle (1853-1911) was an American author and illustrator known for his classic stories and stunning visuals. In 1883, he produced a groundbreaking novel based on English folklore called The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood. The majority of Howard’s work caters to younger audiences, often focusing on medieval heroes and villains. Some of his most notable titles include Otto of the Silver Hand, and The Story of King Arthur and His Knights.

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