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A dispute between France and England then broke out over Edward's refusal to pay homage to the French king for the territory of Gascony.

After several bungled attempts to regain the territory, Edward sent his wife, Isabella, to negotiate peace terms.

Overjoyed, Isabella arrived in France in March 1325.

She was now able to visit her family and native land as well as escape the Despensers and the king, all of whom she now detested.