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The History of England

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Getting a Lot of Money From Parliament

Somerset was at the height of his power and influence. The earls of suffolk and pem ook egged him on to call parliament. James recorded later saying they encouraged him to think that my subjects did not hate me, which i know i did not deserve. One devious somerset took little part in the sessions that follow. He allowed winwood to get the job of secretary of state despite being from a rival faction. This would give the southampton pembroke patriot faction another kick in the guts. But here's one of their leading members getting the big prize, or cudly toy. A plot spoiler i can reveal to you on an advance

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