176.
** Burnet, vol.i.p.

322.
*** 34 and 35 Henry VIII.c.

1.
The reformers began to entertain hopes that this great power of the crown might still be employed in their favor.

The king married Catharine Par, widow of Nevil, Lord Latimer; a woman of virtue, and somewhat inclined to the new doctrine.

By this marriage Henry confirmed what had formerly been foretold in jest, that he would be obliged to espouse a widow.