The Duke d' Aumale very correctly judges that the cou-
rage and general character of the captive King made him a
favourite with the English barons. Customs and language
were common to both, and courtesy was as naturally ac-
cepted as it was heartily given. It was substantial of cha-
racter, as when the doughty Sir John Chandos sent four
hares to the King ; and when even the fair Countesses of
Pembroke and Warren addressed to the captive sovereign



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baskets of venison, game, and fish, the Duke anxiously bids
us beware of scandal ! There was no harm meant, he says.
