The government was by turns weak and oppressive.

The employment of foreign troops was regarded with the greatest hostility by the people, and the insolence of Mortimer alienated the great barons.

Finally, the murder of the dethroned king excited throughout the kingdom a feeling of horror and loathing against the queen.
"All this feeling, however, was confined to her, Edward, who was but a puppet in her hands, being regarded with affection and pity.

Soon after his succession the young king was married to our queen, Philippa of Hainault, who is as good as she is beautiful, and who is loved from one end of the kingdom to the other.

I can tell you, the city was a sight to see when she entered with the king.