For a Queen's Love: the Stories of the Royal Wives of Philip Ii (1971)
“It was the month of November, the most significant day, said all Spaniards and some Englishmen, in England’s history. That morning, Philip, making his way to hear Mass in Westminster Abbey, had been accompanied by English, Spanish, and German guards, all clad in dazzling uniforms. The people in the streets had gathered to watch them—some with approval, some with lowering glances. “This is the return to God,” said some.
Others muttered: “Now we shall see terrible sights. Now we shall have the In...quisition in our land. That is why they made the Spanish marriage; this is the darkest day in English history.”
Thus the people were divided.
During the last four months there had been numerous affrays between Englishmen and Spaniards; many a Spaniard making his way through a lonely place was set upon and robbed. He might call for help, but no Englishman would succor him.
“Get back to your own country!” children shouted after the foreigners.
“These are the worst people in the world!”MoreLess
Others muttered: “Now we shall see terrible sights. Now we shall have the In...quisition in our land. That is why they made the Spanish marriage; this is the darkest day in English history.”
Thus the people were divided.
During the last four months there had been numerous affrays between Englishmen and Spaniards; many a Spaniard making his way through a lonely place was set upon and robbed. He might call for help, but no Englishman would succor him.
“Get back to your own country!” children shouted after the foreigners.
“These are the worst people in the world!”MoreLess
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