Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 Or, Memoirs of the Life and Character of Henry the Fifth, as Prince of Wales and King of England

CHAPTER XXIV.

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1415-1417.

Reasons for delaying a Second Campaign. -- Sigismund undertakes to mediate. -- Reception of Sigismund. -- French Ships scour the seas, and lay siege to Harfleur. -- Henry's vigorous measures thereupon. -- The Emperor declares for "Henry and his Just Rights." -- Joins with him in Canterbury Cathedral on a Day of Thanksgiving for Victory over the French. -- With him meets the Duke of Burgundy at Calais. (p. vi) -- The Duke also declares for Henry. -- Second Invasion of France. -- Siege of Caen. -- Henry's Bulletin to the Mayor of London. -- Hostile Movement of the Scots. Page 203