But James of England eagerly desired the alliance, seeing in it a means of winning back the palatinate for his daughter's husband, a hope which was encouraged by the diplomacy of Richelieu, who probably also worked upon the mind of Mary de' Medici, so that, in spite of her bigoted attachment to the Roman Catholic Church, the whole weight of her now powerful influence was thrown on the side of the marriage.
"Henrietta Maria"
Henrietta Haynes
He gave them many names of awakened persons in the palatinate:- Where, says John Yeardley, there is still a lively-spirited people who hold meetings for religious improvement; perhaps the descendants of those who were visited by W. Penn in former days.
"Memoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the Gospel"
John Yeardley
The flattery that surrounds a king thus gave him reason to think that his persecutions in the palatinate and his constant warfare were greatly to his glory.
"The Tapestry Book"
Helen Churchill Candee