Excerpt from Henry of Monmouth, Vol. 2 of 2: Or, Memoirs of the Life and Character of Henry the Fifth, as Prince of Wales and King of England
Henry of Monmouth"s Accesion. - National rejoicings. - His Profound Sense of the Awfulness of the Charge Devolved Upon Him. - Coronation. - First Parliament. - Habits of Business. - He Removes the Remains of Richard to Westminster. - Redeems the Son of Hotspur, and Restores Him to His Forfeited Honours and Estates. - Generous Conduct Towards the Earl of March. - Parliment at Leicester. - Enactments Against Lollards. - Henry"s Foundations at Shene and Sion.
Henry IV. died at Westminster on Monday, March 20, 1413, and Henry of Monmouth"s proclamation bears date on the morrow, March 21. Never perhaps was the accession of any prince to the throne of a kingdom hailed with a more general or enthusiastic welcome.
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