Note 110 — Chapter XVI · A.D. 1100-1200 (continued). THE JEWS IN ENGLAND.—JEWISH IMPOSTORS.
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It is said that, deceived probably by the long continuance of their immunity from ill-usage, the Jews had begun to make display of their wealth, in a manner which gave great offence to the citizens of London; who treated them, in consequence, with many indignities. This had reached the king’s ears, and he wrote a letter to them respecting it.