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Monitors on Royal Defence and Unrest Over a Favourite
The Monitor recalls how the king was pressed to call in trusted men to defend the crown while popular anger grew. Citizens warned that Bishop Winchester and the Potæovins must go, or risk a new king. The piece cites Edward II and his fall as a lesson against courting favourites who strengthen tyranny. Favourites were executed by the barons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Edward the Second
Gaveston
Hugh Spencer