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

CHAPTER VI.

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The Court at Blackfriars--The point at issue--The Pope's competency as judge--Catherine appeals to Rome--Imperial pressure upon Clement--The Emperor insists on the Pope's admission of the appeal--Henry demands sentence--Interference of Bishop Fisher-- The Legates refuse to give judgment--The Court broken up--Peace of Cambray 99