Chapter XIV
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THE FALL OF EDWARD II. AND THE RULE OF ISABELLA AND MORTIMER.
Aug. Renewed attack on the Scots. 289
Oct. Edward II.'s narrow escape at Byland. 289
Mar., 1323. Treason and execution of Andrew Harclay. 290
Incapacity of the Despensers as administrators. 290
Their quarrels with the old nobles. 290
1324. Their breach with Queen Isabella. 291
Their chief helpers: Walter Stapledon and Ralph Baldock. 292
Reaction against the Despensers. 293
1303-14. Relations of England and France. 294
1314-22. Edward's dealings with Louis X. and Philip V. 294
1322. Accession of Charles IV. 295
1324. Affair of Saint-Sardos. 295
Renewal of war. Sequestration of Gascony. Charles of Valois' conquest of the Agenais and La Réole. 296
Isabella's mission to Paris. 297
Edward of Aquitaine's homage to Charles IV. 297
1325. Treachery of Charles IV. and second sequestration of Gascony. 297
1326. Relations of Mortimer and Isabella. 298
The Hainault marriage. 298
23 Sept. Landing of Isabella and Mortimer. 299
Riots in London: murder of Stapledon. 299
26 Oct. Execution of the elder Despenser. 300
16 Nov. Capture of Edward and the younger Despenser. 300
Triumph of the revolution. 301
7 Jan., 1327. Parliament's recognition of Edward of Aquitaine as king. 301
20 Jan. Edward II.'s resignation of the crown. 302
24 Jan. Proclamation of Edward III. 302
22 Sept., 1328. Murder of Edward II. 303
1327-30. Rule of Isabella and Mortimer. 304
1327. Abortive Scottish campaign. 304
April, 1328. Treaty of Northampton; "the shameful peace". 305
Character and ambition of Mortimer. 306
Oct. Mortimer Earl of the March of Wales. 306
Henry of Lancaster's opposition to him. 307
Mar., 1330. Execution of the Earl of Kent. 307
Oct. Parliament at Nottingham. 308
19 Oct. Arrest of Mortimer. 308
29 Nov. His execution. 309
1330-58. Later life of Isabella. 309