Chapter XIX: THE REIGN OF HENRY II. (concluded)

Events in Ireland--The Irish People--Henry's Designs in
Ireland--Nicholas Breakspeare (Pope Adrian IV.)--The King of
Leinster's Outrage--Dermot obtains Henry's Patronage--Siege of
Wexford--Strongbow in Ireland--Siege of Waterford--Henry and the
Norman Successes in Ireland--Arrival of Henry near Waterford--His
Court in Dublin--The King Returns to England--His Eldest Son
Rebels--The Younger Henry at the French Court--The English King's
Measures of Defence--Defeat of the Insurgent Princes--Success of
the King's Cause in England--Henry's Penance--Capture of King
William of Scotland--Revival of Henry's Popularity--The King
Forgives his Rebellious Sons--Period of Tranquillity--Fresh
Family Feuds--The King at Limoges--Death of Princes Henry and
Geoffrey--Affairs in Palestine--The Pope's Call to Arms for the
Cross--The Saladin Tithe--Richard's Quarrel with his Father--Henry
Sues for Peace--The Conference at Colombières--Death of the
King--Richard before his Father's Corpse--Character of Henry
II.--The Story of Fair Rosamond 199

CHAPTER XX.

NORMAN ARCHITECTURE.

Introduction of Norman Architecture--Remains of
Saxon Work--Canterbury Cathedral--St. Albans and
other Edifices--Periods of Norman Architecture--Its
Characteristics--Towers--Windows--Doorways--Porches--Arches--Piers
and Pillars--Capitals--Mouldings and Ornaments 212