[47] This, according to Fitz-Stephen, was the first cause of quarrel with the king. p. 215.
[48] See throughout this epistle of Arnulf of Lisieux, Bouquet, p. 230. This same Arnulf was a crafty and double-dealing prelate. Grim and Roger de Pontigny say that he suggested to Henry the policy of making a party against Becket among the English bishops, while to Becket he plays the part of confidential counsellor.—Grim, p. 29. R. P., p. 119. Will. Canterb., p. 6. Compare on Arnulf, Epist. 346, v. 11, p. 189.
[49] These are the words which Fitz-Stephen places in the mouths of the king's courtiers.
[50] Herbert de Bosham, p. 109. Fitz-Stephen, p. 209, et seq.
[51] "Dicens se observaturos regias consuetudines bonâ fide."
[52] Compare W. Canterb., p. 6.
[53] Grim, p. 29.
[54] Dr. Lingard supposes that Becket demanded that the customs should be reduced to writing. This seems quite contrary to his policy; and Edward Grim writes thus: "Nam domestici regis, dato consentiente consilio, securem fecerant archepiscopum, quod nunquam scriberentur leges, nunquam illarum fieret recordatio, si eum verbo tantum in audientiâ procerum honorâsset," &c.—P. 31.
[55] See the letter of Gilbert Foliot, of which I do not doubt the authenticity.
[56] According to the Cottonian copy, published by Lord Lyttelton, Constitutions xii. xv. iv.