[The following takes place in 1520.]
Their [French] king gave them an example of smiles and flattery, was profuse in his admiration for English feats in the list and for English splendor in display.
It was no use. No use though Catherine, reassured by Canterbury, was at her most gracious, and played her part in the most genuine and friendly scene of the whole meeting when she and the French Queen, coming to kiss the pax and each holding back to yield precedence to the other, suddenly both laughed and kissed each other instead.
No use though Francis, when he sensed his guests’ suspicions, had ridden almost unattended into Henry’s camp, surprised his royal brother in bed, and offered gaily to act as his valet, proffering the morning cup and handing the royal shirt.
Source:
Mattingly, Garrett. “Part II: England’s Queen (1509-1527); Chapter Four, Section iv” Catherine of Aragon. New York: Quality Paperback , 1990. 212-13. Print.
Catalina de Aragón (Catherine of Aragon)
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