
329 Oaths and Libels
The History of England
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Catherine's Story Is Not Complete, but Will Come Back to It
She used the power that her relationships gave her, which i have to say, is entirely standard in court life. You created networks to wield power, influence and make yourself a bundle. But she went further than that, anding kick backs. In one instance, an unnamed citizen was due to pay a bond of 500 quid. So c Catherine said she'd use her influence to get it cancelled in return for 83 quid and a sable muff. Tragically for catherine, an attack of small pox in 16 19 destroyed the beauty, which she had also used to advantage. Cloly's sympathy for her was not universal. Lady anne clifford ate a lemon and then
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