The French and English meet for peace talks, despite false rumors that the other side is secretly attacking them elsewhere.

[**The following takes place in 1520.**] >The monarchs of France and England approached the Field of Cloth of Gold warily, the captains on each side eying the strength of the other as if preparing against ambush, the groups of French and English closing ranks instinctively whenever they came near each other, and fumbling at their sword hilts. In the midst of the festivities the English were alarmed by a rumor that the French were moving against Calais; another time an armed French party made ready to rescue Francis, captured they believed by the English. ___________________________ **Source:** Mattingly, Garrett. “Part II: England’s Queen (1509-1527); Chapter Four, Section iv” *Catherine of Aragon*. New York: Quality Paperback , 1990. 212. Print.