The Irish Nation Its History Its Biography volume 1
The Irish Nation Its History Its Biography volume 1
James Wills
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In aggravation of this offence, he was in the habit of sneering when she was spoken of in company, and fre- quently called her a " taylor's wife. " Her pride and her fears were equally excited. Her marriage with the king was an object of discon- tent to the English nobility; and she exerted herself with industrious malice for the ruin of one whose indiscretion had nigh been fatal to her ambition, and might yet injure her family. The occasion soon presented itself. Her father was to be raised to... sudden honours ; and having been made earl of Rivers, was to be further promoted by the high office of lord constable. The earl of Worcester held the office, but willingly resigned it, and was in recompense appointed lord deputy I. X Ir. 3'-'2 THE FITZGERALDS. in Ireland. It is thought that in coming over, Worcester was privately pledged to the adoption of the queen's resentment; and the supposition is affirmed by his conduct. His appointment excited Desmond's resentment, and we may infer that it was rash and outrageous.
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