P. 432, c. 1—“Oldcastle,” Lord Cobham. An Englishman who, by his valor and talents, gained the favor of both Henry IV. and V.; but, becoming the leader of the Lollards, he was condemned, and in 1418 he was hanged.
P. 432, c. 1—“King of France.” Charles VI. is referred to.
P. 432, c. 2—“Queen Regent.” She aspired to royal power, and united with the Burgundians against her son.
P. 432, c. 2—“Orleanists.” The followers of the Duke of Orleans, the brother of the king.
P. 432, c. 2—“Burgundians.” Those who adhered to the Duke of Burgundy, who wished to obtain control of affairs.
P. 432, c. 2—“Pseudo.” The Greek for false.
P. 432, c. 2—“Claim.” The daughter of Philip the Fair, of France, had married Edward II. of England. The sons of Philip had died without male heirs, and Edward III., the son of Edward II., claimed the throne through his mother, though the Salic law, by which French succession was determined, denied the throne to women. In no case could this claim revert to Henry, who belonged to another family.
P. 432, c. 2—“Cressy,” krĕs´e. See The Chautauquan for March: “Pictures from English History.”
P. 432, c. 2—“Poictiers,” poi-tērz´. See The Chautauquan for March: “Pictures from English History.”
P. 431, c. 2—“In´dē-fēa´si-ble.” Not to be defeated.