... Mary I. (1517-1558). , J “Commend your souls to God, for our bodies are the foes.” —Simon de Montfort (1206-65) at the Battle of Evesham. “Do not let poor Nelly starve. —Charles 11. (1630-85), referring to Nell Gwynne. “I am not in the least afraid to die ...

... d'Ayville; Henry de Almaine, nephew of Henry HI., and others, After the disoomfiture of the rebellions barons at the battle of Evesham in 1265, Robert de Ferrers bound himself by oath to a forfeiture of his estates and honours, if ever he joined their ...

... It said that Lif.tle John, whose name was John the Nailor, with many others from the Midland Counties fought at the battle of Evesham, in Aug. A.D., 1265, and were utterly defeated. Tho«e who escaped were outlawed and were compelled to seek safety in ...

... descendant of the family Ferrers who waa earl of Derby, was one of the unlucky band of nobles who were defeated at the battle of Evesham in 1205, and compelled to crave the mercy of their off nded liege. Henry the 3rd pardoned Robert da Ferrers and restored ...

... marrow from their joints. The castle i supposed to have been demolished by the King's army in 1266 the year after the battle of Evesham. A difficult jcb they must have found it. but fire was a great help. Visitors to Bedford and Castle Cary will r6inember ...