CHAPTER III.

Political Changes--Fresh Instructions from the Pope to Campeggio-- His Delays--He unbosoms himself to Francis--A Prediction--Arrival of Campeggio--Wolsey's Uneasiness--Henry's Satisfaction--The Cardinal's Project--Campeggio's Reception--First Interview with the Queen and with the King--Useless Efforts to make Campeggio part with the Decretal--The Nuncio's Conscience--Public Opinion--Measures taken by the King--His Speech to the Lords and Aldermen-- Festivities--Wolsey seeks French Support--Contrariety, page 334