CHAPTER XIX.

Campaign of the Emperor in Africa--Uncertainties at Rome--Policy of Francis--English preparations for war--Fresh appeals to the Emperor--Delay in the issue of the censures--The Princess Mary-- Letter of Catherine to the Pope--Disaffection of the English Catholics--Libels against Henry--Cromwell and Chapuys--Lord Thomas Fitzgerald--Dangerous position of Henry--Death of the Duke of Milan--Effect on European policy--Intended Bull of Paul III.-- Indecision of Charles--Prospect of war with France--Advice of Charles to Catherine--Distrust of the Emperor at the Papal Court--Warlike resolution of the Pope restrained by the Cardinals 347