Field of the Cloth of Gold

Field of the Cloth of Gold locality between Guines and Ardres, not far from Calais, in France, where in 1520 Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France met for the purpose of arranging an alliance. Both kings brought large retinues, and the name given the meeting place reflects the unexampled splendor of the pageantry. The political consequences were negligible, because Henry, who had been undecided whether to support Francis or Holy Roman Emperor Charles V , had already turned toward the emperor and shortly afterward made an alliance with him.

field Field of the Cloth of Gold the scene of a meeting between Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France near Calais in 1520, for which both monarchs erected elaborate temporary palaces, including a sumptuous display of golden cloth. Little of importance was achieved, although the meeting symbolized Henry's determination to play a full part in European dynastic politics.
fields have eyes and woods have ears one may always be spied on by unseen watchers or listeners; an urban equivalent is walls have ears (see wall). The saying is recorded from the early 13th century.

see also a fair field and no favour, out of left field at left1.