Philip II. of Spain

CHAPTER V

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French intrigue against Mary--England at war with France--Battle of St. Quintin--Philip’s tardiness--The English contingent--The loss of Calais--Feria goes to England--His negotiations--Condition of England--The English fleet used by Philip--Philip and Elizabeth--Negotiations for peace--Death of Mary--Plans for Elizabeth’s marriage--Peace of Cateau Cambresis--Philip’s policy in England.....53