William Shakespeare Henry VI: Second Part (Classic Reprint) internet üzerinden ibook

Comments THE SECOND PART OF he is foully assassinated by direction of theD uke of Suffolk. The populace, learning of the deed, are driven to desperation, and storm the palace, demanding the death or exile of Suffolk, who is forthwith banished, and afterwards is slain at sea by pirates. The powerless monarchs sway is marked by continued losses. News comes of the loss of the last of the French territories. Other tidings tell of an uprising in I reland. The lords, jealous of York spower, think to be rid of him by sending him against the I rish. York, however, is glad of the pretext to muster an army; and before he sets sail he incites a rebellion at home under Jack Cade, aK entish labourer. IV. After meeting with one or two small successes, seizing London Bridge, and entering the city, Cade sforces are dispersed by the royal troops. The populace renew allegiance to the King, and sue for pardon, which is granted. But a price is placed on the head of the fugitive Cade, and he is slain. York sconnection with this rebellion has been hidden; but upon hearing of its outcome he returns toE ngland at the head of his army, ostensibly to redress private wrongs, though really to assist his claim to the throne. V. The King holds parley withY ork near Blackheath, but the conference ends in open defiance on the part of the subject. The two armies meet in conflict on the field of Saint A lbans, where the King, who nov. represents theL ancastrians, is defeated and forced to fly towards London. The victorious York and Warwick resolve to march rapidly upon the capital. McS padden :S hakespearian Synopses. II. King Henry. There is something of irony in the scene with wliich the second part of Henry VI. opens.(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History,