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this the King consented, and | this the King consented, and | ||
bound himself as a Vassal to the | bound himself as a Vassal to the | ||
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Randulph his Nuncio into England, who offered his protection on condition, that John would swear to obey the Pontiff and to resign his Crown to him --To this the King consented, and bound himself as a Vassal to the Holy-See. The Barons of England fired with indignation, at this meanness and oppressed by the heavy taxes with which he had loaded them, had recourse to arms, and dimanded the reestablishment of Inocent of the Laws of Edward the Confessor, the King complied when he could no longer resist, and agreed to
