Froude brought out this great truth, and to bring it out was a great service.

Unfortunately he went too far the other way, and impartial readers who had no sympathy with Cardinal Campeggio were revolted by what looked like a defence of cruel persecution.

The welfare of a nation is more important in history than the observance of any marriage; and if Henry had been guided by mere desire, there was no reason why he should marry Anne Boleyn at all.

Froude's achievement, which, despite all criticism, remains, was marred or modified by his too obvious zeal for upsetting established conclusions and reversing settled beliefs.
The moment that Froude had made up his mind, which was not till after long and careful research, he began to paint a picture.

The lights were delicately and adroitly arranged.