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"However, it must be done; for unless Anjou's advance is checked, the battle will be lost before Conde can arrive. You and your cousin had best put yourself at the head of your own troop." On reaching his men Francois gave the order: "Now, my men, is the time to show that you have profited by your drill. Keep in a solid body.
It bore my name, but the handwriting was unfamiliar. "One of Anjou's troopers!" I muttered. I walked slowly away, still accompanied by Felix and carrying the packet in my hand. I had no idea of the sender, nor of the contents, yet strangely enough, when we reached our room, my fingers trembled so much that I could hardly break the seal. "What is it?" asked Felix anxiously. "What do you fear?"
Count John, however; was indefatigable in arranging the finances of the proposed expedition, and in levying contributions among his numerous relatives and allies in Germany, while Louis had profited by the occasion of Anjou's passage into Poland, to acquire for himself two thousand German and French cavalry, who had served to escort that Prince, and who, being now thrown out of employment, were glad to have a job offered them by a general who was thought to be in funds.
Policy of electing Anjou as sovereign Commode et incommode Views of Orange Opinions at the French Court, Anjou relieves Cambray Parma besieges Tourney Brave defence by the Princess of Espinoy Honorable capitulation Anjou's courtship in England The Duke's arrival in the Netherlands Portrait of Anjou Festivities in Flushing Inauguration at Antwerp The conditions or articles subscribed to by the Duke Attempt upon the life of Orange The assassin's papers Confession of Venero Gaspar Anastro His escape Execution of Venero and Zimmermann Precarious condition of the Prince His recovery Death of the Princess Premature letters of Parma Further negotiations with Orange as to the sovereignty of Holland and Zealand Character of the revised Constitution Comparison of the positions of the Prince before and after his acceptance of the countship.
This monument naturally carried our thoughts back to the days when the valor of Anjou's counts, and their connection with the thrones of England and Sicily, gave this land an importance far beyond its natural value. King René himself, with his three titles, Count of Anjou, King of Sicily and Duke of Provence, seems to have been born to misfortune as the sparks fly upward.
The Cardinal of Lorraine had regained his old influence. The king appointed, as his preachers, four of the most violent advocates of persecution. The De Montmorencys, for a time, struggled successfully against the influence of the Cardinal of Lorraine; who sought supreme power, under cover of Henry of Anjou's name.
The probability of Anjou's marriage with Elizabeth was, in truth, a leading motive with Orange for his close alliance with the Duke. The political structure, according to which he had selected the French Prince as protector of the Netherlands, was sagaciously planned; but unfortunately its foundation was the shifting sandbank of female and royal coquetry.
I cannot tell, but it is worth running a little risk to discover." "He has chosen an odd time and an odd place." "He cannot meet us in broad day, and a thousand causes may prevent him from coming to this quarter. You must remember he is Anjou's servant, and he will not wish to draw suspicion upon himself." "Very well," said my comrade, "we will go. Carnaton and La Bonne are on duty to-night."
Anjou Affects to Be Jealous of the Guises. Dissuades the Queen-mother from Reposing Confidence in Marguerite. She Loses the Favour of the Queen-mother and Falls Sick. Anjou's Hypocrisy. He Introduces De Guise into Marguerite's Sick Chamber. Marguerite Demanded in Marriage by the King of Portugal. Made Uneasy on That Account. Contrives to Relieve Herself. The Match with Portugal Broken off.
The incidents of Anjou's administration, meantime, during the year 1582, had been few and of no great importance. After the pompous and elaborate "homage-making" at Antwerp, he had, in the month of July, been formally accepted, by writing, as Duke of Guelders and Lord of Friesland.
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