Windsor Castle

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First published: 1843
Pages: 268

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Windsor Castle is by William Harrison Ainsworth, and its contents list Book I, Anne Boleyn, Book II, Herne the Hunter, Book III, The History of the Castle, and Book IV, Cardinal Wolsey. The epigraphs speak of an old tale that Herne the hunter was Sometime a keeper here in Windsor forest, and call on elves to Search Windsor Castle, within and out. A character named Mark says he will drink the health of King Henry's lawful consort, Catherine of Arragon.

The Duke of Shoreditch says to the company, You have all heard him call the king a tyrant, and orders them to seize him. The text says that in 1484 Richard the Third kept the feast of Saint George at Windsor, and the building of the chapel was continued during his reign. A monk speaks of a way by which his secrecy may be purchased, and Norris replies by asking him to name it.

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William Harrison Ainsworth

William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882) was an English historical novelist and journalist, born in Manchester. He trained in law but did not pursue it, and instead met the publisher John Ebers in London, who introduced him to literary and theatrical circles. His titles include "Rookwood" and "The Lancashire Witches".