404.
*** Kymer, vol.i.p.

869.

M.Paris, p.

678.
{1272.} His brother, the king of the Romans, (for he never attained the title of emperor,) died about seven months before him.
The most obvious circumstance of Henry's character is his incapacity for government, which rendered him as much a prisoner in the hands of his own ministers and favorites, and as little at his own disposal, as when detained a captive in the hands of his enemies.

From this source, rather than from insincerity or treachery, arose his negligence in observing his promises; and he was too easily induced, for the sake of present convenience, to sacrifice the lasting advantages arising from the trust and confidence of his people.