THE SPANISH INQUISITION, PART 3
Innocent was outraged at the affront to the Papacy of the assassination of de Castelnau, and he determined to avenge it with sword and fire; but popes have no armies at their command. However, a weapon lay ready to hand, and Innocent was quick to use it against Raymond V1 Toulouse. For, in 1170, Henry 11 of England’s alleged words “ Who will rid me of this turbulent priest?” were held by the Church to be incitement to murder: and although not personally present, he was held to be guilty by... Sign in to see full entry.