CHAPTER VIII

SOME ASPECTS OF GLOUCESTER'S CAREER

The nature of Gloucester's death: growing conviction that he was murdered--The trial of his servants for treason--The effect of his death on English politics--His policy in Hainault--The nature of his rule in England: charges of oppression: tribute of his servants--His war policy--His ecclesiastical policy: relations with the Papacy--His connection with St. Albans Abbey--His character, 295-339