ASSASSINATION OF HENRY OF GERMANY
Book XV.. Joseph-Francois Michaud .. Illustrated by Gustave Dore

History of the Crusades

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ASSASSINATION OF HENRY OF GERMANY

Passage by Viterbo, Philip witnessed the tragical end of one of the most illustrious of his companion in arms ; Henry d' Allemagne was attacked by Simon and Guy de Monfort, the sons of the earl of Leicester, pursued into a church, and massacred at the foot of the altar. Henry was nephew of the king of England. He had entered the church to hear Mass and suddenly was surprised by a well-known voice crying, "Traitor Henry, thou shall not escape me." Turning, he saw his two cousins running towards him with swords in their hands. The unfortunate prince threw himself on the altar, two priests interposed, but they were pushed aside. Henry was assassinated, his body mutilated, and then dragged to the door of the church. Thus, great crimes were joined with great calamities, to add to the cruel remembrances that this crusade was destined to leave behind it. - Book XV

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