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The three religious orders which had showed most opposition Jesuits, Theatins, and Capuchins were in a semi-polite manner virtually expelled from the Republic. For interesting details regarding the departure of the Jesuits, see Cornet, Paolo V. e la Republica Veneta, pp. 277-279. Not the least curious among the results of this state of things was the war of pamphlets.
He was indebted for the rank of King's Advocate to the Cardinal de Vendôme, and acquitted himself so admirably of the duties of his office as to justify the confidence of his patron. L'Etoile, vol. iii. pp. 255-257. Mézeray, vol. x. pp. 277-279. Daniel, vol. vii. p. 456. Marie de Balzac d'Entragues, in pursuit of whom the King incurred the risk of assassination.
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