Chapter 1

1413-1414.

Henry of Monmouth's Accession. -- 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. -- Parliament at Leicester. -- Enactments against Lollards. -- Henry's Foundations at Shene and Sion. Page 1