This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1855. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER IV. SUMMARY. Increased importance of Mary's position in regard to the throne of England--Selfish po. icy of her father-in-law, Henry II.--Mary and Francis ratify the peace of Cambray--Mary's affectionate conduct to her husband--Forced by Henry II. to assume the arms of England at the tournament of the Tournelles--Present at the fatal accident to Henry II.--Her consort becomes King of France, as Francis II.--Leaves the Tournelles with him--Yielded precedence by Catherine de Medicis--Mary and Francis II. at St. Germain--She receives the jewels of the Queen-consort of France--Influences her husband in favor of her uncles--Her anxieties as Queen of Scots--Her failing health--At Villers-Cflterets--Gives audience there to Throckmorton--Progress of Mary and Francis II. to...

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