... axe-the symbols of I I his bloody reign-attach a deep and unwearying interest c D -to many of these portraits. The beautiful Anne Boleyn, l 8 whose little neck, so white and beautiful, was so soon 1, to be severed in twain, sits arrayed by the old painter ...

... Edward I. and his first wife, Eleanor of dastile. Anne Boleyne's pedigree is traced to Edward I. and the second wife of that monarch, Margaret of France; Jane Seymour to Edward I. and Elea. nor; Anne of Cleves to Edward I. anid Eleanor; Katharine Howard ...

... T. Boleyn, who acted ill the same capacity at the coronation of 1Ivenrv VIII. T'his honour was counterclaimed by the Marquis of Ormond, to whom it was decided to belong, the rights of the Bolbyns having merged in the crown on the. marriage of Anne Dolcyn ...