ABSTRACT
Beginning with Henrietta in Holland, this chapter explores her efforts to cultivate alliances, raise funds, and procure supplies in support of Charles's cause. Even from Holland, Henrietta continued her involvement in England's affairs of state and from her correspondence with Charles the chapter discovers how she constantly supplied her husband with military, diplomatic, and political advice. Throughout the spring and summer of 1642 the queen worked relentlessly, and with considerable success, at raising funds and procuring supplies for the king's cause; but keeping her operations secret proved difficult. On 22 February the queen finally landed at Bridlington, a small fishing port perilously situated midway between the parliamentary strongholds of Hull and Scarborough. After spending nine days at Bridlington, Henrietta set out for York where she was to await the next opportunity to join Charles at Oxford. By advertising her efforts, Henrietta recklessly endangered herself and the king.
