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by Gavestone's misfortunes even went beyond him in pride, avarice & prodigality. The Barons therefore once more combined to destroy this new favorite--This indignity to the King seemed to [[deletion]] [[unclear]] [[/deletion]] rouze him from his former lethargy and the Queen a bold haughty woman, endeavoured to stimulate him to revenge, an affront she had received from the governor of Leeds, refusing her the entrance of the Castle. The King raised an Army, besieged the Castle of Leeds, the Governor was taken & the Queen now had an opportunity of satiating her revenge by having him beheaded--
