. Imperial courts of France, England, Russia, Prussia, Sardinia, and Austria. Richly illustrated with portraits of imperial sovereigns and their cabinet ministers' with biographical sketches . hat period had bloomed intowondrous beauty of personal and mental attractions. Onher return to England she at once became famed in allthe circles of nobility and fashion, for her personal worthand charms. King Henry soon made the discovery of herbeauty and worth. His advances and efforts to gain heraffections were at first repelled, which only added fuel tothe flame of passion in the heart of Henry. It w
. Imperial courts of France, England, Russia, Prussia, Sardinia, and Austria. Richly illustrated with portraits of imperial sovereigns and their cabinet ministers' with biographical sketches . hat period had bloomed intowondrous beauty of personal and mental attractions. Onher return to England she at once became famed in allthe circles of nobility and fashion, for her personal worthand charms. King Henry soon made the discovery of herbeauty and worth. His advances and efforts to gain heraffections were at first repelled, which only added fuel tothe flame of passion in the heart of Henry. It was at thispoint of time that a splendid farewell fete was given to theFrench ambassadors at Greenwich, May 5, 1527, and at themask with which the midnight ball concluded the Kinggave a public mark of his preference for Anne Boleyn byselecting her for his partner. In the print the King issupposed to be giving his hand to Anne Bole^n to leadher to the dance, and whispering some word of love inher ear, while the lady turns her head modestly awayfrom the Kings fond gaze. The musicians are seen in theorchestra above, striking up for the dance. The companyaroimd stand observant of the
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