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The chief industry of the place consists in its woolen factories. Here, on October 15, 1558, the plenipotentiaries appointed by the French met those of Spain, with whom were associated the ambassadors of Mary of England and of the Duke of Savoy.

Madame de (Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne) La Fayette - La Princesse De Clèves par Mme de La Fayette : Edited with Introduction and Notes

At the age of twenty-three he was taken into the confidence of Henry II. and gained universal favor by his agreeable and flattering address. In early life he was appointed Archbishop of Rheims and not long after was made cardinal. At first he was inclined to favor the Protestants, but subsequently used his influence toward their extermination.

Madame de (Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne) La Fayette - La Princesse De Clèves par Mme de La Fayette : Edited with Introduction and Notes

Published under the direction of the committee of general Literature and Education, appointed by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. London, Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1880. London, Chatto and Windus, 1882. Robert Burns, three lectures, by Rev. DAVID MACRAE. Dundee, J. P. Mathew and Co, 1886. London, Elliot Stock, 1887.

Auguste Angellier - Robert Burns: Vol. II., Les Oeuvres

He was one of the hostages sent into England to confirm the treaty of peace between the two countries. In 1558 he was placed in command of the armies in Piedmont. After the battle of Gravelines, he was appointed lieutenant-général of the kingdom, but soon relinquished this office in favor of the Prince of Condé.

Madame de (Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne) La Fayette - La Princesse De Clèves par Mme de La Fayette : Edited with Introduction and Notes