The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII

CHAPTER XX.

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Illness of Queen Catherine--Her physicians' report of her health---Her last letter to the Emperor--She sends for Chapuys-- Interview between Chapuys and Henry--Chapuys at Kimbolton--Death of Catherine--Examination of the body--Suspicion of poison-- Chapuys's opinion--Reception of the news at the Court--Message of Anne Boleyn to the Princess Mary--Advice of Chapuys--Unpopularity of Anne--Court rumours 371