, 1862-11-20


began to hew at the arches on which his fortunes
were founded; and displayed an envy, mean
ness, and malice, showing all the greater that
they claimed IN stand so high by birth, while he
who lowered above them, and, in fact, had lord.
lier pride, was born little better than the equal
Of one Of their vassals, or Of those who served
in the kitchens and stablings Of their palaces
Being bert upon his ruin, they pursued their
work and though they succeeded finally, still,
like Sampson in his fa he pulled ruin around
their own heads: alessOn to manin general, that
II he seeks to mount to greatness on anothers
neck, it is risk which thihking men would
pause at since the game is one that often goes
against the winner-who only wins for brief
period, to lose all at last. . .t .gsE, si
The Kings divorce from Catherine oi ATragon,
in which the Cardinal assisted, was the hrst step
the delay Of the Roman Court irritating Henry
against all around bin.
Henfy's Union with Anne Boleyn was the next
step, since he had sought to hinder the marriage
and 10 1929 the Dukes OF Norfolk and SUFFOLK
were commissioned to demand the great seal Of
England from him. e wv
He had already made compulsory presenta-
ton Of his superb palace Of Hampton Court
Quilt at his own expense) to Henry and now
he was ordered to quit York Palace, also built
by himself and which, as well as whitehall. sub
ture, plate, and household requisites were seized
BY the rapacious King, and he was ordered 10
retire to Esher, where he had seat as Bishop Of
Westminster.
Fast and heavy fell the cruel blows upon his
bowed head, though he bore all with . stately
dignity which commanded respect
The only true and loyal friend be had, even to
the last moment Of his life, was his secretary,
Thomas Cromwell, who, on a charge being
brought against WOlsey, before the house Of
Lords, defended bis master with such ability and
vigor, that his enemies were utterly bailed
There were times, too, when in his solitude and
fallen state, the meek, fair face ol Alice-the be
loved Alice Of the dear old tilne--eafhe to him in
his reveries and his dreams. Times, too, that
with sad, fond smile, she seemed to point out to
him some haven Of rest, where bis worn frame,
his wearIed soul might find rebose. AN this time,
during these years, where was she had he ever
sou0ht 10 sec her-to know aueht Of herf
Absorbed in his ambition. he had forgotten
her. as il Is the wont Of man 70 forget in the tur
mol Of the world, all that in his tender and gen
erous youth was most dear to him and now he
tpTns Win homeless yeSrninr IN the hitter days q
despondeney and despair for one look, one smile,
one word from the one so cOldly saciHcedl
Meantime. nv dint Of plottinRs and bv the
eonntenance Hourv rave 10 their plans. WolseV
Vvas made the victim ol 4 sentence putting him
ont II the KINGS protection. Gorteisine an his
lands and goods. and declaring him liable to per
petual Imprisonment
The capricious King, however, granted hirn q
pardon. possibly having satisfied his rapacity,
and finding littie more 10 he got save public in
hmv. by the persecution Of 4 helpl,s IS old man
until, all at once, the Earl Of Northumberland re-
ce;vsd order ~ arrest him for hirh treason
and in 1880 in the month of November. he be.
Oan b,s Anal iournev to London. 10 take his trial
which IN this world a least. was never destined
One oltter, wintrE aNeruoon. hItet seoPpeu
before tne gates Of Lelecster Aooey, ~ Ineh