...accompanied by the nobility of England and France, displayed such great magnificence upon the occasion, that the place of meeting was called "The Field of the Cloth of Gold," June, 1520. Before Henry left England he received a visit from the Emperor Charles V., who was anxious...

...in which the nobles and even the kings showed their skill. So great was the magnificence displayed that the place of meeting was called the Field of the Cloth of Gold. But though Henry VIII. behaved in a very friendly way to Francis I., he had really made up his mind...

...territory near Calais. From the gorgeous apparel of their retinues, and the magnificent banners and tents, the place of meeting was called the Field of the Cloth of Gold. After the pageant was over Henry visited Charles at Gravelines. Shortly after Henry's return to England...

...the reign of Francis the First ; but he once held an interview with the English king, near Calais. So much magnificence was displayed on both sides,...the Ninth became king of France. He was then a boy ten years old. His reign was disgraced by one of the bloodiest scenes in history. It is called the...

...took place in France between Henry and the French king ; and so great was the splendour displayed, that the place of meeting was called The Field of the Cloth of Gold. Pins were introduced from France by Catherine Howard. Cotton thread was invented. Beef and mutton sold...

...(Gheen), not far from Calais; and so gorgeous and costly were the preparations made by both courts, that the place of meeting was called the '' Field of the Cloth of Gold." Interviews and entertainments were continued more than two weeks; but Henry was already favorably disposed...