Before leaving the Continent Henry Tudor (S314) had promised the
Yorkist party that he would marry Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Edward
IV (see Genealogical Table, p. 179), and sister to the young Princes
murdered by Richard III (S310). Such a marriage would unite the rival
houses of Lancaster and York, and put an end to the civil war.
A few months after the new King's accession the wedding was duly
celebrated, and in the beautiful east window of stained glass in Henry
VII's Chapel, Westminster Abbey, the Roses are seen joined; so that,
as the quaint verse of that day says:
"Both roses flourish--red and white--
In love and sisterly delight;
The two that were at strife are blended,
And all old troubles now are ended."
Peace came from the union, but it was peace interrupted by
insurrections which lasted for several years.