Edward himself seemed at this moment freed from the last danger of revolt at home, for after some helpless wanderings Henry the Sixth was betrayed into the hands of his enemies and brought in triumph to London.

His feet were tied to the stirrups, he was led thrice round the pillory, and then sent as a prisoner to the Tower.

But Edward had little time to enjoy his good luck at home and abroad.

No sooner had the army of the League broken up than its work was undone.

The restless genius of Lewis detached prince from prince, won over the houses of Britanny and Anjou to friendship, snatched back Normandy in January 1466, and gathered an army in Picardy to meet attack either from England or Count Charles.