In this episode, King Jean and King Edward agree to a new treaty, one harsher than the previous. King Edward also holds weddings for two of his children. Meanwhile, as the Estates-General debates the new treaty, they also discuss a scheme from the King of Denmark.

Afterwards, we quickly explore medieval currency.

Dates:

1358

November: French fail to pay the first installment of King Jean's ransom

1359

January: negotiations begin on Second Treaty of London

March 24: The Second Treat of London is sealed by both Kings

May 

  • 19: Wedding of Margaret and earl of Pembroke / Estates-General open
  • 20: Wedding of John of Gaunt and Blanche of Lancaster

June: 

  • Estates-General reject Second Treaty of London
  • French Government negotiated with Waldemar III and Scottish delegations
  • Edward begins preparations for war with France

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