The Murder of Saint Thomas Becket).
1170 December 29th, Archbishop Thomas Becket murdered at Canterbury Cathedral. How far Henry II was directly responsible for the tragedy which soon after occurred on December 20th is not quite clear. Four knights; Reginald FitzUrse; Hugh de Morville; William de Tracy; and Richard le Breton, came from France demanded the absolution of the bishops. (Thomas Becket would not comply).They left for a space, but came back at Vesper time with a band of armed men. To their angry question,"Where is the traitor?" the saint boldly replied,"Here I am, no traitor, but archbishop and priest of God." They tried to drag him from the church, but were unable, and in the end they slew him where he stood, scattering his brains on the pavement. His faithful companion, (Edward Grim) who bore his cross, was wounded in the struggle.
1170 December 29th, Archbishop Thomas Becket murdered at Canterbury Cathedral. How far Henry II was directly responsible for the tragedy which soon after occurred on December 20th is not quite clear. Four knights; Reginald FitzUrse; Hugh de Morville; William de Tracy; and Richard le Breton, came from France demanded the absolution of the bishops. (Thomas Becket would not comply).They left for a space, but came back at Vesper time with a band of armed men. To their angry question,"Where is the traitor?" the saint boldly replied,"Here I am, no traitor, but archbishop and priest of God." They tried to drag him from the church, but were unable, and in the end they slew him where he stood, scattering his brains on the pavement. His faithful companion, (Edward Grim) who bore his cross, was wounded in the struggle.
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