But the quarrel was patched up, and the reconciliation was followed by the elevation of Bishop Arundel to the vacant Primacy in 1396.

In the preceding year Richard had crossed to Ireland and in a short autumn campaign reduced its native chiefs again to submission.

Fears of Lollard disturbances soon recalled him, but these died at the king's presence, and Richard was able to devote himself to the negotiation of a marriage which was to be the turning-point of his reign.

His policy throughout the recent years had been a policy of peace.

It was war which rendered the Crown helpless before the Parliament, and peace was needful if the work of constant progress was not to be undone.