A.D. 1413. cumbered and hampered with baggage and prisoners remained outside, at which they were very discontented; so that many of them to relieve themselves sold their goods and prisoners to the people of the town in order to have ready money and to cross the water, for they cared little if they could only get to England. And there were plenty of them that put their prisoners to a nominal ransom, and released them conditionally on their word, and that day men gave through the said scarcity what was worth ten nobles for four, and made no account of what bread cost if only they could have some to eat.

King Henry, who, as you have heard, was at Guines, was informed of the great hardships and want of his men who were round the town of Calais, so he provided for it without delay; for with all diligence he sent to provide boats in which his men-at-arms crossed over with their baggage and prisoners, those who had any, some to Dover, and the rest to Sandwich; and they were very joyful when they found themselves on the other side of the sea, so that each could go to his home to feast and relate the details of their victories.

How King Henry came to Calais, and thence crossed over to England where he was received with great gladness. CHAPTER XIII.

AFTER the King of the English had sojourned some days at his castle of Guines, he departed thence and went to Calais; and in his progress he conversed with the French princes whom he had as prisoners, and consoled them very amiably, like a gracious personage; and when the king with all his noble company arrived there, he was respectfully received by all and entertained; and the clergy even came in procession to meet him out side the town, saying altogether, "Te

Deum laudamus," for joy at his victory; and all were A.D. 1415. rejoiced to see him, and said, "Welcome to the king, our sovereign lord!" and the little children cried, "Noel!" Thus joyfully, as you hear, King Henry entered his town of Calais, where he sojourned a while, and kept the feast of All Saints with great profusion, then made ready his fleet to cross into England. And when all was ready he went on board his vessel on St. Martin's day, the eleventh of November, with his whole brigade. But before his departure from Calais there came to him all the prisoners 1 from Harfleur as they had promised him.

Soon after the vessels got away from land, the sea became boisterous, and a high wind rose, which so dispersed the fleet that two of the Lord of Cornwall's ships perished with all that were in them; likewise some vessels that were full of prisoners were driven to the port of Cerixe, in Holland; but the king arrived safely at Dover, where he landed.

King Henry was greatly praised and thanked by the clergy and people of his realm, for the splendid victory of Azincourt and the conquest of Harfleur, as was quite right; and to meet him came the Archbishop of Canterbury, and with him the abbot and all the monks in procession; and he alighted at the portal of St. Thomas's church, where he said his prayers, kissed the relics, and made his offering. Then he went to lodge at the neighbouring abbey of St. Augustine, outside the walls of the town.

When the king had sojourned there two days, he took the road to London, and when he came near the city he found the rectors of all the churches and parishes coming to meet him with crosses and gonfalons, carrying likewise the Host and reliquaries,

1 This is the reading of H. The text in A. is corrupt (see page 189).

A.D. 1415. and singing melodiously, "Te Deum laudamus;" and afterwards came the mayor of London and the burgesses in great splendour. When he entered into the city he found the streets draped and decorated; the windows and balconies filled with dames and young ladies, wives and daughters of burgesses, who all cried with loud voice, "Welcome to our sovereign lord, the "King of England." And thus all the way to the church of St. Paul they never ceased to welcome and praise him for the honour of the splendid victories which God had sent him. The king entered St. Paul's church, where he paid his devotions and offerings, and this done, he got into a barge on the Thames, and went down to his palace at Westminster, which he found richly decorated and carpeted, as well befitted his own person, and also to do honour to the princes of France; his prisoners.

Thus, as you have heard, King Henry of England came to his kingdom in great triumph, and was highly honoured and congratulated, as was very right. So we shall leave speaking of him for a little, and shall tell of those who died at the battle of Azincourt, and also of the captive lords.

Here it makes mention of the dukes, counts, barons, knights, and nobles who died at the battle of Azincourt; and of those who were made prisoners there. CHAPTER XIV.

HEREAFTER follow some of the names of the noble men who fell in the battle of Azincourt on the French side: First there died in the said battle, of the officers of the King of France, the constable, Sir Charles de Labrech, and Marshal Boucicault was carried

as a prisoner to England, where he died; Sir Jacques A.D. 1415. de Châtillon, Lord of Dompièrre, Admiral of France; the Lord of Rambures, master of the cross-bowmen; and Sir Guichard Daulphin, master of the king's household.

Of princes: Duke Anthony of Brabant, brother of John, Duke of Burgundy; Duke Edward of Bar; the Duke of Alençon; Count Philip of Nevers, brother of the said Duke of Burgundy; Sir Robert de Bar, Count of Marle; the Count of Vaudemon; John, brother of the said Duke of Bar, Lord of Granpré; the Count of Roussy, Sir Louis of Bourbon, son of the Lord of Praiaux.

Of barons and great lords, as well of Picardy as elsewhere: first the vidame of Amiens; the Lord of Croy and Sir John, his son; the Lord of Wavrin and his son; the Lord of Aussy; the Lord of Brimeu; the Lord of Poix; the standard-bearer, Lord of Crequy; the Lord of Longroy; Sir Wicard de Bours; Sir Philip d'Aussy and his son; the Lord of Rayneval and his brother; the Lord of Longueval and Sir Allain, his brother; the Lord of Mailly and his eldest brother; the Lord of Incy; Sir William de Saveuse; the Lord of Neufville and his son; the governor of Lens Castle; Sir John de Moroeil; Sir Roghues de Poix; Sir John de Bethune; the Lord of Clary; Sir John de Maroel-en-Brye; Sir Symon de Craon; the Lord of la Roche-Guyon, and his brother the vidame of Lannois; the Lord of Gallingny; the Lord of L'Alyegre in Auvergne; the Lord of Bauffremont in Champague; Sir Jacques de Hem; the Lord of St. Bris, Philip de Fosseux; Sir Regnault de Crequy, and his son Sir Philip; the Lord of Maumez and his brother Lancelot; Matthew and John de Humieres, brothers; Sir Louis de Branchault; the Lord of Roncq; Sir Raoul de Manny; Sir Oudart de Renty and two of his brothers; the Lord of

A.D. 1415. Happlaincourt and his son Sir Jacques; Sir Louis de Guistelle; the Lord of Lyedequerque; Sir Jacques de Lescuyelle; the Lord of la Seine; the Lord of Hammes; the Lord of Houdestate; the Lord of Poucques; Sir John de Bailleul; Sir Raoul de Flandres; Sir Collard de Fosseux; the Lord of Rosimbos and his brother; the Lord of Thyennes; the Lord of Azincourt and his son Sir Hustin Quieret; le Besque de Tayeu and his brother Payen; the Lord of Wareignies; the Lord of Auffemont and his son Sir Raoulquin; Sir Raoul de Nelle; the Lord of St. Crespin; the Viscount of Quesnes; Sir Pierre de Beauvoir; the Lord of Vermendois; Sir John de Lugny, and his brother Sir Griffon; the Lord of St. Symon and his brother Gallois; Collard de la Porte, Lord of Bellincourt; Sir Yvain de Gramais; the Lord of Servy in Lannois; Sir Drieu d'Argines, Lord of Bethencourt; Sir Gobert de la Bonne; the Lord of Channensy; the Lord of Blanville; the Lord of Ivry, and his son Sir Charles; the Lord of Blanville and his son; Sir John Mateil; the Lord of le Cret; the Seneschal of Eu; the Lord of la Riviere de Thibauville; the Lord of Coursy; he of Courteneue; the Lord of Beaumaisnil; the Lord of Combomes; the Lord of La Heuse; the Lord of Saint Cler; the Lord of Moncheu; the Lord of Omfreville; Sir Enguerand de Fontaines, and his brother Sir Charles; Sir Amourry de Craon; the Lord of Crollay; the Lord of Mont St. Jan; the Lord of la Haye; the Lord of Lille Bouchard; Sir John de Craon, Lord of Mobason; the Lord of Buel Daimont sur Loire; the Lord of Craon le Dasse; the Lord of La Tour; the Lord of Lille-Gomort; Sir John de Dreuz; Sir Gauvain de Dreuz; the Viscount of Tramery; Sir Robert de Bonnan; Sir Robert de Challus; Sir John de Bonnebant; the Lord of Montgaquier; Sir John de Wallecourt; the Lord of Sainteron; Sir Ferry de