CHAPTER XII

A MEDIÆVAL NIGHTMARE

Pact between Charles and Andrew of Hungary—Joan’s homage to the Papal Legate—Andrew ignored—Arrival of Andrew’s mother—Andrew upheld by the Pope—His reprisals—“The man must die”—The Queen’s conspiracy—Last meeting of Charles and Andrew—The hunting expedition—The banquet in the monastery—The murder—Tempest breaks over Joan’s head—An evil blow at Charles—Trial of Andrew’s murderers—A nightmare of cruelty and fear pp. 218-243