In January, 1511, the gentlemen of the King's chapel were paid what would now be seventy-five pounds for praying for the Queen's safe delivery, and similar sums were no doubt paid on other occasions.[273] In 1513, Catherine thought Henry's success was all due to his zeal for religion,[274] and a year or two later Erasmus wrote that Henry's Court was an example to all Christendom for learning and piety.[275] [Footnote 271: _Sp.

Cal._, ii., 80, 89, 167, 175.] [Footnote 272: _Ven.

Cal._, ii., 1287; Giustinian, _Desp._, ii., App., 309; _L.

and P._, iii., 402.] [Footnote 273: These details are from the King's "Book of Payments" calendared at the end of _L.

and P._, vol.ii.] [Footnote 274: _L.