[Quick set-up: The Earl of Tyrone had earlier led a resistance against the English crown during the Nine Years’ War. It was unsuccessful, ultimately, but he did eventually make a deal with the new king, James VI (successor to Queen Elizabeth I). However, making a deal with the guy turned out to be incredibly unpopular with both the English nobles (who had fought against him) and with the citizens. His travel to England was not an easy trip.]
As the crowds at the roadsides grew more volatile the authorities were forced to rush Tyrone to a hiding place a few miles outside London. On 8 June James issued a proclamation “commanding that no man abuse the Earl of Tyrone” so that he could be moved once more. Tyrone remained heavily guarded for his own protection.
Source:
Lisle, Leanda De. "The Beggars Have Come to Town" After Elizabeth: The Rise of James of Scotland and the Struggle for the Throne of England. New York: Ballantine, 2005. 199. Print.
Further Reading:
Aodh Mór Ó Néill (lit. Hugh the Great O’Neill) / Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone
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