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What is the evidence for Young Henry initiating divorce proceedings? Such a step would probably have jeopardized K.Henry II holding on to Gisors and the Vexin as her dowry, and him having to return these to Louis VII or Philip Augustus. E. Hallam (quoting the chronicles of Ralph of Diceto and Roger of Hoveden), and also Amy Kelly, have written that Margaret was dispatched to Paris for her safety and protection during the unrest between Young Henry and Richard. By that time, Henry had forgiven or even absolved William Marshal of any suspicion of involvement in a liaison with Margaret. The chronicler Roger of Hoveden makes light of the allegations of her infidelity. Trev

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