CHAPTER XIV.

THE FALL OF EDWARD II. AND THE RULE OF ISABELLA AND MORTIMER.

Aug. Renewed attack on the Scots. Oct. Edward II.'s narrow escape at Byland. Mar., 1323. Treason and execution of Andrew Harclay. Incapacity of the Despensers as administrators. Their quarrels with the old nobles. 1324. Their breach with Queen Isabella. Their chief helpers: Walter Stapledon and Ralph Baldock. Reaction against the Despensers. 1303-14. Relations of England and France. 1314-22. Edward's dealings with Louis X. and Philip V. 1322. Accession of Charles IV. 1324. Affair of Saint-Sardos. Renewal of war. Sequestration of Gascony. Charles of Valois' conquest of the Agenais and La Réole. Isabella's mission to Paris. Edward of Aquitaine's homage to Charles IV. 1325. Treachery of Charles IV. and second sequestration of Gascony. 1326. Relations of Mortimer and Isabella The Hainault marriage 23 Sept. Landing of Isabella and Mortimer Riots in London: murder of Stapledon 26 Oct. Execution of the elder Despenser 16 Nov. Capture of Edward and the younger Despenser Triumph of the revolution 7 Jan., 1327. Parliament's recognition of Edward of Aquitaine as king 20 Jan. Edward II.'s resignation of the crown 24 Jan. Proclamation of Edward III. 22 Sept., 1328. Murder of Edward II. 1327-30. Rule of Isabella and Mortimer 1327. Abortive Scottish campaign April, 1328. Treaty of Northampton; "the shameful peace" Character and ambition of Mortimer Oct. Mortimer Earl of the March of Wales Henry of Lancaster's opposition to him Mar., 1330. Execution of the Earl of Kent Oct. Parliament at Nottingham 19 Oct. Arrest of Mortimer 29 Nov. His execution 1330-58. Later life of Isabella