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In view, however, of the peculiar circumstances of the case, it was unanimously agreed that there should be no more blood publicly shed. Most of the councillors were in favor of slow poison. Montigny's meat and drink, they said, should be daily drugged, so that he might die by little and little.
The inquisition the great cause of the revolt The three varieties of the institution The Spanish inquisition described The Episcopal inquisition in the Netherlands The Papal inquisition established in the provinces by Charles V. His instructions to the inquisitors They are renewed by Philip Inquisitor Titelmann Instances of his manner of proceeding Spanish and Netherland inquisitions compared Conduct of Granvelle Faveau and Mallart condemned at Valenciennes "Journee des maubrulea" Severe measures at Valenciennes Attack of the Rhetoric Clubs Upon Granvelle Granvelle's insinuations against Egmont and Simon Renard Timidity of Viglius Universal hatred toward the Cardinal Buffoonery of Brederode and Lumey Courage of Granvelle Philip taxes the Netherlands for the suppression of the Huguenots in France Meeting of the Knights of the Fleece Assembly at the house of Orange Demand upon the estates for supplies Montigny appointed envoy to Spain Open and determined opposition to Granvelle Secret representations by the Cardinal to Philip, concerning Egmont and other Seigniors Line of conduct traced out for the King Montigny's representations in Spain Unsatisfactory result of his mission.
It was agreed that a paper, prepared by royal authority, and brought by Don Alonzo from Madrid, should be thrown into the corridor of Montigny's prison. This paper, written in Latin, ran as follows: "In the night, as I understand, there will be no chance for your escape.
He rode out of the gate at early dawn, contemptible and crest-fallen, at the head of his regiment of traitors, and shortly afterwards pillaging and levying black mail as he went made his way to Montigny's quarters.
It was not more certain that Montigny's answers to the interrogatories addressed to him had created a triumphant vindication of his course, than that such vindication would be utterly powerless to save his life.
Moreover he had rejoiced at Montigny's detention, for he had thought that to be out of the Netherlands was to be out of harm's way. On the whole, he claimed that in all those transactions of his which might be considered anti-Catholic, he had been governed entirely by the instructions of the Regent, and by her Accord with the nobles.
He thrust some gold into Montigny's ready palm, whispered to him to meet him again to-morrow, and as Montigny rejoined his friends he turned to leave the tavern. To his surprise he found himself confronted by Villon, who feigning intoxication barred his passage with an air of great hilarity. "You walk abroad late, honest soldier," he hiccoughed.
Moreover he had rejoiced at Montigny's detention, for he had thought that to be out of the Netherlands was to be out of harm's way. On the whole, he claimed that in all those transactions of his which might be considered anti-Catholic, he had been governed entirely by the instructions of the Regent, and by her Accord with the nobles.
A moderate degree of pomp, such as befitted a person of Montigny's quality, was to be allowed, and a decent tomb erected. A grand mass was also to be celebrated, with a respectable number, "say seven hundred," of lesser masses. As the servants of the defunct were few in number, continued the frugal King, they might be provided each with a suit of mourning.
René de Montigny stared at his interlocutor in a paroxysm of amazement. Here was his dearest secret loose on the lips of his questioner. It was the first time that he had ventured boldly to gaze into the face of authority and Villon returned his gaze defiantly. But there was no recognition in Montigny's eyes.
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