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41 15 la ligne: in the French and English armies the term la ligne, 'the line, is applied ordinarily to the infantry of the regular army as opposed to the militia, cavalry, artillery, etc. In America the line includes all that part of the regular army whose business is actual fighting. 41 24 Crusoé: the final e of English proper names terminating in -oe is ordinarily pronounced in French; cf.
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.
In 1557 he had charge of the army sent into Italy at the request of Paul IV., to undertake the conquest of the kingdom of Naples. After the disastrous defeat of Saint-Quentin, he was placed in command of all the armies, both within and without the kingdom; then followed a series of brilliant victories for the French, resulting in the capture of Calais, Guines, and Thionville.
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