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There are four instances of Henry II in four chapters.
Normalized frequency of Henry II in the Essays
upon the arrival of Pope Clement, my neighbor?∗ Did you not see one of our kings get killed in a game?∗ Did one of his ancestors not die …
cloth a year, in compliance with the court, for the mourning of Henry II, but that silks were already grown into such contempt with every one, …
whose names are most ready upon the tongue. I myself have seen Henry II, when he could not for his heart hit of a gentleman’s name …
the best method in breaking horses, was Monsieur de Carnavalet, who served our King Henry II. I have seen a man ride with both his feet upon the …