CHAPTER VII

DISGRACE AND DEATH

Gloucester's waning interest in political life: his appearance as a patron of letters--Negotiations for peace with France: Gloucester's opposition; his manifesto against Beaufort and Cardinal Kemp: his manifesto against the release of the Duke of Orleans, and the King's reply--Gloucester's declining importance--Trial and imprisonment of the Duchess of Gloucester for sorcery and treason--Consequent loss of influence to Gloucester--The marriage of Henry VI. to Margaret of Anjou--Gloucester's war policy--Triumph of the Beaufort faction--The Parliament of Bury--Arrest and death of Gloucester, 255-294