Note 48 — Chapter V · HENRY OF TRASTAMARA AND ISABELLA OF CASTILE
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In this battle it was somewhat singular to see two eminent ecclesiastical dignitaries, the cardinal De Mendoza and the archbishop of Toledo, fighting on opposite sides. There was something not exactly apostolic in the former’s hastening along the Castilian ranks, with a crucifix borne before him, shouting, “Knaves, fight away! have ye not a cardinal with you?”
[In honour of this victory Isabella walked barefoot in a religious procession through the streets.]