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If you are not located in the United States, you -will have to check the laws of the country where you are located before -using this eBook. - -Title: The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 06 [of 13] - Containing an account of the cruel civil wars between the houses - of Orleans and Burgundy - -Author: Enguerrand de Monstrelet - -Translator: Thomas Johnes - -Release Date: March 28, 2021 [eBook #64948] - -Language: English - -Character set encoding: UTF-8 - -Produced by: Graeme Mackreth and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team - at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images - generously made available by The Internet Archive) - -*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE CHRONICLES OF ENGUERRAND DE -MONSTRELET, VOL. 06 [OF 13] *** - - - - - - THE - - CHRONICLES - - OF - - ENGUERRAND DE MONSTRELET. - - - - - _H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars, London_ - - - - - THE - - CHRONICLES - - OF - - ENGUERRAND DE MONSTRELET; - - CONTAINING - - AN ACCOUNT OF THE CRUEL CIVIL WARS BETWEEN THE HOUSES OF - - ORLEANS AND BURGUNDY; - - OF THE POSSESSION OF - - PARIS AND NORMANDY BY THE ENGLISH; - - _THEIR EXPULSION THENCE_; - - AND OF OTHER - - MEMORABLE EVENTS THAT HAPPENED IN THE KINGDOM OF FRANCE, - AS WELL AS IN OTHER COUNTRIES. - - - _A HISTORY OF FAIR EXAMPLE, AND OF GREAT PROFIT TO THE - FRENCH_, - - _Beginning at the Year_ MCCCC. _where that of Sir JOHN - FROISSART finishes, and ending at the Year_ MCCCCLXVII. _and - continued by others to the Year_ MDXVI. - - - TRANSLATED - - BY THOMAS JOHNES, ESQ. - - IN THIRTEEN VOLUMES.... VOL. VI. - - - LONDON: - - PRINTED FOR LONGMAN, HURST, REES, ORME, AND BROWN, PATERNOSTER-ROW; - AND J. WHITE AND CO. FLEET-STREET. - - 1810. - - - - -CONTENTS - -OF - -_THE SIXTH VOLUME_. - - - PAGE - - CHAP. I. - - Charles VI. king of France, dies in his hôtel - of St Pol, and is interred at Saint Denis - with his ancestors 1 - - CHAP. II. - - Information of the death of king Charles - the well-beloved is carried to his only son - Charles the dauphin. Other matters 8 - - CHAP. III. - - Charles the dauphin is crowned king of - France, in consequence of his father's - death 11 - - CHAP. IV. - - The Parisians send an embassy to England, to - young king Henry and to his ministers. - Other matters 13 - - CHAP. V. - - The captains of king Charles assemble in - great numbers to raise the siege of Meulan. - The duke of Bedford treats with - the garrison 17 - - CHAP. VI. - - A copy of the treaty of Meulan 19 - - CHAP. VII. - - The French take the fortress of Dommart in - Ponthieu by scalado. And many other - events 24 - - CHAP. VIII. - - The dukes of Bedford, Burgundy and - Brittany, meet at Amiens, and form a - triple alliance 29 - - CHAP. IX. - - Poton de Saintrailles and Lyonnel de Wandonne - perform a combat at arms at Arras, - in the presence of the duke of Burgundy 35 - - CHAP. X. - - The earl of Salisbury besieges the castle of - Mont-Aquilon, which surrenders to him. - Other matters 39 - - CHAP. XI. - - King Charles of France has the town of - Crevant besieged by the constable of - Scotland and the count de Ventadour 43 - - CHAP. XII. - - Many events briefly spoken of 51 - - CHAP. XIII. - - Sir James de Harcourt holds a conference - with sir Raoul le Bouteiller for the surrender - of Crotoy 55 - - CHAP. XIV. - - Several events briefly touched upon 62 - - CHAP. XV. - - The town of Compiègne is delivered up to - the English. The town and castle of - Crotoy are surrendered to the duke of - Bedford 69 - - CHAP. XVI. - - Two masters of arts are sent to Tournay to - admonish the people, and to keep alive - their affection to king Charles 73 - - CHAP. XVII. - - Sir John de Luxembourg besieges the castle - of Wiege. He lays an ambush, in which - Poton de Saintrailles and his companions - are made prisoners 76 - - CHAP. XVIII. - - A large body of English arrive at Calais. - Sir John de Luxembourg besieges the - town of Guise. Other matters briefly - spoken of 78 - - CHAP. XIX. - - The lord de Longueval and many other - French lords turn to the party of king - Charles 83 - - CHAP. XX. - - The duke of Bedford marches a large army - to keep his appointment before Ivry. - That town and castle surrender to him 86 - - CHAP. XXI. - - The duke of Bedford combats the French - before Verneuil 90 - - CHAP. XXII. - - The inhabitants of Tournay rebel against - their magistrates 97 - - CHAP. XXIII. - - The garrison of Guise capitulate to sir John - de Luxembourg and sir Thomas Rampstone 98 - - CHAP. XXIV. - - The dukes of Bedford and of Burgundy - endeavour to make up the quarrel between - the dukes of Glocester and of - Brabant 109 - - CHAP. XXV. - - The duke and duchess of Glocester leave - Calais for Hainault, to receive the allegiance - of the principal towns of that - country. The duke of Burgundy makes - preparations to aid his cousin the duke of - Brabant 113 - - CHAP. XXVI. - - The duke of Glocester sends a letter to the - duke of Burgundy. A copy thereof 117 - - CHAP. XXVII. - - Copy of the answer of the duke of Burgundy - to, the letter from the duke of - Glocester 122 - - CHAP. XXVIII. - - Copy of the second letter sent by the duke - of Glocester to the duke of Burgundy 128 - - CHAP. XXIX. - - The duke of Burgundy returns to Flanders, - whence he sends his answer to the duke - of Glocester's letter. A copy thereof 132 - - CHAP. XXX. - - The town of Braine in Hainault taken and - destroyed by the allies of the duke of - Brabant 136 - - CHAP. XXXI. - - Pope Martin sends his bull to duke John of - Brabant. Its contents 144 - - CHAP. XXXII. - - After the departure of the duke of Glocester, - a war takes place in Hainault. The - duchess Jacquiline writes to the duke of - Glocester for assistance. The contents - of her letter 146 - - CHAP. XXXIII. - - The dukes of Bedford and of Burgundy - meet in the town of Dourlens. Other - matters 156 - - CHAP. XXXIV. - - The sultan of Egypt and Saracens determine - to conquer the whole kingdom of Cyprus 159 - - CHAP. XXXV. - - The duke of Burgundy makes great preparations - to combat the duke of Glocester. - Other matters 162 - - CHAP. XXXVI. - - The duchess Jacqueline of Bavaria escapes - in disguise from Ghent, and goes to - Holland 166 - - CHAP. XXXVII. - - The duke of Bedford prevents the combat - between the dukes of Burgundy and - Glocester. Other events 168 - - CHAP. XXXVIII. - - The lord Fitzwalter arrives in Holland to - the aid of the duchess Jacquiline 172 - - CHAP. XXXIX. - - The duke of Burgundy returns to Holland, - and besieges the town of Zeneuberche, - which surrenders to him. Other matters 178 - - CHAP. XL. - - The Saracens return to Cyprus. A battle - between them and the Cypriots, in which - the king is made prisoner, and carried to - the sultan 181 - - CHAP. XLI. - - The castle of Moyennes in Champagne surprised - by the French. The pope gives - sentence in favour of the duke of Brabant. - The fortress of Oripecte in Provence - won by treachery 196 - - CHAP. XLII. - - The duke of Bedford lays siege to Montargis. - The siege is raised by the French. - Other events briefly touched on 199 - - CHAP. XLIII. - - The castle of Malmaison, belonging to the - bishop of Cambray, is taken by sir John - Blondel. Other events 205 - - CHAP. XLIV. - - Sir John Blondel surrenders the castle of - Malmaison, which he had taken from the - bishop of Cambray 208 - - CHAP. XLV. - - The duke of Burgundy returns to Holland, - and attacks the town of Hermontfort. - Other events 211 - - CHAP. XLVI. - - The sultan of Babylon writes letters to the - princes in Christendom. The tenour of - these letters 214 - - CHAP. XLVII. - - The English invade Brittany, where they do - great damages. Other matters 216 - - CHAP. XLVIII. - - Sir John de Luxembourg besieges Beaumont - in Argonne 224 - - CHAP. XLIX. - - A treaty concluded between the duke of - Burgundy and the duchess Jacquiline, - which ends the war in Holland. The - contents of this treaty. 226 - - CHAP. L. - - The earl of Salisbury arrives in France with - great reinforcements to the duke of Bedford. - The duke of Burgundy escorts - the duchess Jacquiline into Hainault 228 - - CHAP. LI. - - The townsmen of Tournay again rebel 231 - - CHAP. LII. - - The earl of Salisbury conquers Gergeau and - other places near Orleans. The duke of - Bedford wants to lay hands on the revenues - of the church 232 - - CHAP. LIII. - - The earl of Salisbury lays siege to the town - of Orleans. He is there slain 234 - - CHAP. LIV. - - A preacher called friar Thomas, converts - many persons, and inveighs against the - extravagant dresses of the women, in - different places 239 - - CHAP. LV. - - A grand tournament in the city of Brussels 244 - - CHAP. LVI. - - The count de Namur dies, and makes the - duke of Burgundy his heir 246 - - CHAP. LVII. - - The English, marching to reinforce the - siege of Orleans, are met and attacked by - the French 249 - - CHAP. LVIII. - - A maiden, named Joan, waits on king - Charles at Chinon, where he resided. - The king retains her in his service 254 - - CHAP. LIX. - - Ambassadors are sent by king Charles, and - the burghers of Orleans, to Paris, to negotiate - a treaty with the regent, that - the town of Orleans may remain in - peace 257 - - CHAP. LX. - - The maid with many noble French captains - of great renown reinforce and revictual - the town of Orleans, and afterward raise - the siege 260 - - CHAP. LXI. - - The king of France, at the requests of the - maid Joan and the noble captains in Orleans, - sends them a large reinforcement - of men at arms to pursue his enemies 265 - - CHAP. LXII. - - The maid Joan, with the constable of France, - the duke d'Alençon, and their men, conquer - the town of Gergeau. The battle - of Pataye, when the French defeat the - English 268 - - CHAP. LXIII. - - The duke of Burgundy, at the request of - the duke of Bedford, comes to Paris, - when they renew their alliances 276 - - CHAP. LXIV. - - King Charles of France takes the field with - a numerous body of chivalry and men - at arms. Many towns and castles submit - to him on his march 280 - - CHAP. LXV. - - King Charles of France with a noble chivalry - and a numerous body of men at arms, - arrives at Rheims, where he is crowned - by the archbishop of Rheims 283 - - CHAP. LXVI. - - The duke of Bedford assembles a large army - to combat king Charles. He sends a - letter to the king 287 - - CHAP. LXVII. - - The armies of Charles king of France and - of the regent duke of Bedford meet near - to Mont Epiloy 292 - - CHAP. LXVIII. - - King Charles of France sends ambassadors - to the duke of Burgundy at Arras 296 - - CHAP. LXIX. - - The lord de Longueval conquers the castle - of Aumale from the English 299 - - CHAP. LXX. - - The town of Compiègne surrenders to the - French. The return of the French embassy - which had been sent to the duke of - Burgundy 301 - - CHAP. LXXI. - - The king of France makes an attack on the - city of Paris 303 - - CHAP. LXXII. - - The duke of Burgundy sends ambassadors - to Amiens, to keep up his interest with - the inhabitants 307 - - CHAP. LXXIII. - - Charles king of France returns to Touraine - and Berry 309 - - CHAP. LXXIV. - - Duke Philip of Burgundy conducts his sister - back to Paris, in great pomp to her lord - the duke of Bedford 310 - - CHAP. LXXV. - - The French and Burgundians attack each - other, notwithstanding the truce 315 - - CHAP. LXXVI. - - The lord de Saveuses and the bastard de St - Pol are made prisoners by the French, - near to Paris. A party of French gain the - town of St Denis by scalado 318 - - CHAP. LXXVII. - - The English make many conquests 321 - - CHAP. LXXVIII. - - The duke of Burgundy marries, for the - third time, the lady Isabella, daughter to - the king of Portugal 325 - - CHAP. LXXIX. - - Estienne de Vignolles, surnamed La Hire, - surprises and takes the town of Louviers, - in Normandy 327 - - CHAP. LXXX. - - The duke of Burgundy institutes, this year, - the order of the golden fleece 328 - - CHAP. LXXXI. - - The lord de Crevecoeur and sir Robert de - Saveuses are attacked by the French on - their march to Clermont in the Beauvoisis 331 - - CHAP. LXXXII. - - Five Frenchmen combat five Burgundians at - Arras, and other matters 332 - - CHAP. LXXXIII. - - The duke of Burgundy quarters his army at - Gournay sur Aronde 336 - - CHAP. LXXXIV. - - The duke of Burgundy lays siege to the - castle of Choisy, which he conquers in a - few days 339 - - CHAP. LXXXV. - - Joan the maid overthrows Franquet d'Arras, - and has his head cut off 342 - - CHAP. LXXXVI. - - Réné duke of Bar lays siege to Chappes, - near to Troyes in Champagne 343 - - CHAP. LXXXVII. - - The maid is taken prisoner by the Burgundians - before Compiègne 345 - - CHAP. LXXXVIII. - - Young king Henry of England disembarks - at Calais and comes to France 348 - - CHAP. LXXXIX. - - After the capture of the maid, the duke of - Burgundy encamps his army before Compiègne 349 - - CHAP. XC. - - The Liegeois raise a large army, and invade - the country of Namur 352 - - CHAP. XCI. - - The duke of Burgundy sends the lord de - Croy to the county of Namur against the - Liegeois 355 - - CHAP. XCII. - - The earl of Huntingdon comes to the aid of - the duke of Burgundy before Compiègne 357 - - CHAP. XCIII. - - An adventurer named Toumelaire, with - some of the townsmen of Rheims, lays - siege to the castle of Champigneux 361 - - CHAP. XCIV. - - The death of Philip duke of Brabant. The - duke of Burgundy takes possession of his - duchy 362 - - CHAP. XCV. - - Sir John de Luxembourg takes the command - of the siege of Compiègne. The orders - he gives, and other events 366 - - CHAP. XCVI. - - The prince of Orange is conquered by the - French 370 - - CHAP. XCVII. - - The French march to Compiègne and raise - the siege 373 - - CHAP. XCVIII. - - The marshal de Bousac lays siege to the castle - of Clermont in the Beauvoisis 387 - - CHAP. XCIX. - - A large body of English and Burgundians, - on their march to besiege Guerbigny, are - attacked and conquered by the French 388 - - CHAP. C. - - The French offer battle to the duke of Burgundy - and his army, which the duke, by - advice of his council refuses 393 - - - - - HERE BEGINNETH - THE SIXTH VOLUME - OF THE - CHRONICLES - OF - ENGUERRAND DE MONSTRELET. - - - - -CHAP. I. - - CHARLES VI. KING OF FRANCE, DIES IN HIS HÔTEL OF SAINT POL, AND IS - INTERRED AT SAINT DENIS WITH HIS ANCESTORS. - - -In these days, Charles king of France was confined to his bed by -illness; and on the 22d day of October, the feast of the eleven -thousand virgins, he departed this life at his hôtel of St Pol. Only -his chancellor, his first chamberlain, his confessor, almoner, and a -very few of his household, were present at his decease. - -Shortly after his death was made public, the lords of his council, the -members of his parliament, the chamber of accounts, the university of -Paris, many of the colleges, the sheriffs, burghers, and multitudes of -the common people, went to see him as he lay on his bed. - -His attendants placed the body in a leaden coffin, when it was very -reverently borne by knights and esquires to the chapel within his -hôtel, where it remained for twenty whole days, until the duke of -Bedford were returned to Paris from Normandy in the following month of -November. During these twenty days, masses were daily celebrated in the -king's chapel, in the same manner as in his lifetime by the priests -attached to it,--after which, the service for the dead was celebrated. -The four orders of mendicant friars, and the canons from the different -colleges, daily performed alternate services. The university caused one -grand one to be celebrated, as did the college of the Quatre Nations, -and in general this was done by all the parishes in Paris. - -On the 10th of November, the king's body was carried from his hôtel of -St Pol to the cathedral of Nôtre Dame, in grand procession, preceded -by the members of the different churches dressed in their robes, each -according to his rank. The prelates were on the right hand, namely, -the bishops of Paris, of Chartres, of Terouenne,--the abbots of St -Magloire, of St Germain des Pres, of St Maur, and of St Genevieve. On -the left hand were the heads of the universities and doctors, equally -near as the prelates to the body, which was borne by the king's -foresters and by those of his stable. Then followed the maitres d'hôtel -and the esquires of the stable. - -On the left of the body were the provosts of Paris and of the -merchants, having sergeants at arms between them; and near to the body -was the king's first valet de chambre. The members of the court of -parliament bore the pall, at the head of which was the king's first -chamberlain, and the others in succession. After them came the king's -pages, and then at a little distance, the duke of Bedford, as regent -of the Kingdom. None of the princes of the royal blood of France -attended the funeral, which was a melancholy consideration, when it was -remembered what great power and prosperity the king had enjoyed during -the early part of his reign. - -Then came, after the duke of Bedford, the chancellor of France, -the masters of requests, the members of the chamber of accounts, -secretaries, notaries, burghers, and a great multitude of the -commonalty of Paris. - -The body was placed on a handsome litter, over which was a canopy of -cloth of gold on a ground of vermilion and azure, besprinkled with -flowers de luce. Over the coffin was an image of the late king, bearing -a rich crown of gold and diamonds, and holding two shields,--one of -gold, the other of silver: the hands had white gloves on, and the -fingers were adorned with very precious rings. This image was dressed -with cloth of gold on a vermilion ground, with close sleeves, and a -mantle of the same lined with ermine: the stockings were black, and the -shoes of blue velvet besprinkled with flowers de luce. - -In this state was he solemnly carried to the church of Nôtre Dame, -where a mass for the defunct was chaunted by the patriarch of -Constantinople. When the service was finished, the procession moved to -St Denis. The body was borne by the attendants of his stable as far as -a cross, half way between Paris and St Denis, when the measurers and -carriers of salt in Paris took it from them, having each a flower de -luce on his breast. They carried the body to a cross near St Denis, -where the abbot, attended by his monks and all the clergy of the town, -with great multitudes of people bearing lighted torches, received it. -Thence with chaunting and singing, recommending his soul to God, was it -carried to the church of St Denis. - -During this whole time, neither the duke of Bedford nor any of -those before mentioned quitted the body. On the body being placed -in the church, another service was celebrated by the patriarch of -Constantinople; but a night intervened between the two services. No one -but the duke of Bedford went to the offering. - -There were full twenty thousand pounds of wax expended at these two -services; and sixteen thousand persons attended the almsgiving, when -three blancs of royal money were given to each. - -When the last service had been performed in the church of Saint Denis, -and the king's body laid in the sepulchre of his forefathers, the -patriarch gave his benediction in the usual manner,--on which the -late king's ushers at arms broke their staves and threw them into the -grave, and turned their maces downward. Then Berry, king at arms, -attended by many heralds and poursuivants, cried over the grave, 'May -God shew mercy and pity to the soul of the late most puissant and most -excellent Charles VI. king of France, our natural and sovereign lord!' -Immediately after Berry cried, 'May God grant long life to Henry by the -grace of God king of France and of England, our sovereign lord!' which -cry he again repeated. After this, the sergeants at arms, and ushers, -returned their maces, and shouted together, 'Long live the king! long -live the king!' - -When the ceremony was over, the lords returned to Paris, which had been -placed under the guard of sir Guy le Bouteiller and the bastard de -Thian, with a very large body of men at arms. They had also under their -command different detachments in the environs, with able captains, to -prevent any surprise or attempts of the Dauphinois. - -The duke of Bedford was now regent and sole governor of the realm, in -the name of his nephew the young king Henry, in so far as to those -parts under his obedience. - -Thus ended the life of the most noble king Charles in the 43rd year of -his reign, during great part of which the kingdom was sorely troubled -and ruined by the continual quarrels of the princes of his blood with -each other. May God, through his infinite goodness, have mercy on and -receive his soul! - - - - -CHAP. II. - - INFORMATION OF THE DEATH OF KING CHARLES THE WELL-BELOVED IS CARRIED - TO HIS ONLY SON CHARLES THE DAUPHIN.--OTHER MATTERS. - - -News of the death of king Charles the well-beloved was soon carried -to his only son the dauphin, then residing at a small castle called -Espally, near to Puy in Auvergne, and belonging to the bishop of -that place. The dauphin was very much grieved on receiving this -intelligence, and wept abundantly. - -By the advice of his ministers, he instantly dressed himself in -mourning, and on the morrow, when he heard mass, was clothed in a -vermilion coloured robe, attended by several officers at arms, in -their emblazoned coats. The banner of France was then displayed in the -chapel, and all present shouted 'Vive le Roi!' After this, the service -of the church was performed without any other ceremony; but henceforth -all that were attached to the party of the dauphin styled him King of -France. - -When the duke of Burgundy was returned to Artois, after the death of -the king of England, he held a council of his captains in Arras, when -it was determined, that sir John de Luxembourg should assemble a body -of men at arms to subdue the Dauphinois in the county of Guise and in -the adjacent parts,--for they were harassing greatly the Cambresis and -the Vermandois. Sir John therefore fixed his place of rendezvous for -his men at and about Peronne. - -At this time, the lord de l'Isle-Adam obtained his liberty, through -the solicitations of the duke of Burgundy. He had been for a long time -prisoner in the bastille of St Anthony, by orders of the late king -of England. He was restored to his possessions, and, in part, to the -offices he had held. - -Many knights and esquires of Picardy were now sent to St Valery to -summon sir James de Harcourt to surrender the place according to his -promise. The gates of the town were thrown open to their summons,--and -sir John de Blondel was made governor thereof. - -On Martinmas-night, by means that had been practised before, the town -of Rue was given up to sir James de Harcourt, and the inhabitants swore -allegiance to the dauphin, thus violating the peace that had been made. -Sir James appointed the lord de Verduisant governor; and, as his force -was inadequate for its defence, he sent for a reinforcement from the -county of Guise, which, on its arrival, oppressed the country much. - -About this same time, the lord de Bosqueaux, who had long been most -active to serve the Dauphin and Orleans-party, was made prisoner in the -castle of Thoisy-sur-Oise and carried to Paris, where he was beheaded -and quartered, for having, some time past, maliciously murdered sir Guy -de Harcourt, bailiff of the Vermandois. - - - - -CHAP. III. - - CHARLES THE DAUPHIN IS CROWNED KING OF FRANCE, IN CONSEQUENCE OF HIS - FATHER'S DEATH. - - -After the death of the king of France, his only son Charles the -dauphin, by the advice of the nobles of his party, was crowned king, in -the town of Poitiers,--and from that day was called King of France by -his adherents, as his father had been before him. A short time prior to -this, he had narrowly escaped being killed; for while he was holding -a council in the town of la Rochelle, part of the chamber in which he -was sitting fell in, when John de Bourbon, lord of Prèaux, and some -more were killed. The dauphin was slightly wounded; but his attendants -hastily extricated him from his danger, and carried him to a place of -security, where he soon recovered his health. - -In this year, sir Mansart d'Esne was made prisoner in the castle of -Vitry, of which he was governor, by la Hire, both of them being -adherents to the dauphin, and notwithstanding they had long been -intimate friends. Sir Mansart, however, was deprived of all his -effects, of his castle, and a high price withal fixed for his ransom, -while he was kept in close confinement for a length of time. It was -commonly reported, that John Raoullet was a party concerned with la -Hire in playing this trick. - -When sir John de Luxembourg had collected his men at arms at Peronne, -he entered the country of Guise, and having soon subdued the forts -of Buissy-sur-Fontaines, Proisy and some others, and conquered that -country, he returned homeward, and disbanded his troops, when they all -retired to the places they had come from. - - - - -CHAP. IV. - - THE PARISIANS SEND AN EMBASSY TO ENGLAND, TO YOUNG KING HENRY AND TO - HIS MINISTERS.--OTHER MATTERS. - - -In this year, the Parisians sent a solemn embassy to king Henry, and to -the queen of England, to request they would speedily order a sufficient -force to France, to oppose the daily advances of the party of the new -king of France, the late dauphin of Vienne. - -The ambassadors were, the bishop of Terouenne, master John de Mailly, -sir Bourdin de Salignies, Michault Lallier, and other persons of note. -They took their road through Lille, to have a conference with the duke -of Burgundy, and thence to Calais, where they embarked for England. - -They were joyfully received by the king and queen, and promised -effectual and speedy succours by their ministers. Having thus -accomplished the object of their embassy, they returned to France. - -On the 14th of January in this year, the fortress on the bridge of -Meulan was surprised by the French under the command of sir John de -Grasville. He had with him some able captains and a body of five -hundred combatants who slew all the English they found there, and used -great diligence to put the place in better repair, and to revictual it; -for they intended to defend the town and castle against their enemies. - -At this time, the countess-dowager of Hainault was defied by a noted -plunderer of the name of L'Escremont Castel, a native of Ligny, in the -Cambresis, and then captain of the tower of Beaumont under sir John -de Luxembourg. Having sent his defiance to the countess, he attacked -many of her towns, and made war on her subjects and vassals for a -considerable space of time. - -About Christmas in this year, some of the burghers of Paris formed a -conspiracy against king Henry, with the intent to deliver up Paris to -the Dauphinois; but it was discovered, and many arrested, some of whom -were beheaded. A woman that had been concerned therein was burnt: -the rest saved themselves by flight (among the latter was Michault -Lallier), and their property was confiscated to king Henry. - -At this period, the town of La Ferté-Milon was won by the French, with -the consent of the inhabitants; but the castle was well defended by the -garrison, who sent in haste for succour to the lord de l'Isle-Adam, -to the lord de Castillon, and to the bastard de Thiam. The lord de -l'Isle-Adam collected a force of five or six hundred men, and marched -them secretly in the rear of the castle, whence, at an hour previously -agreed on with the garrison, they made a joint attack on the town, -which was soon gained without any great resistance being made; and the -greater part of those found within it were put to death without mercy, -and all their effects carried off. - -Shortly after the capture of Meulan, the duke of Bedford, who styled -himself regent of France, assembled a large body of combatants, -English, Normans, Picards and others, and led them to lay siege to the -bridge of Meulan on each side of the river. He had bombards, and other -warlike engines erected against the gates and walls to destroy them, -and continued this siege with great perseverance from the beginning -of January until the following March, when the besieged offered to -capitulate. - -In the month of February, while this siege was carrying on, sir John -de Luxembourg conquered the forts of Franquemez, Neufville, Endorans, -Vironfosse and Canaple. He had with him the lord de Saveuses, sir -Daviod de Poix, and many expert and tried men at arms. After these -conquests, he returned before the town of Guise, and had a grand -skirmish with its garrison. Having thus succeeded, sir John returned to -his castle of Beaurevoir, where he dismissed his captains and men at -arms. - - - - -CHAP. V. - - THE CAPTAINS OF KING CHARLES ASSEMBLE IN GREAT NUMBERS TO RAISE THE - SIEGE OF MEULAN.--THE DUKE OF BEDFORD TREATS WITH THE GARRISON. - - -Toward the end of February, a large body of combatants attached to -king Charles, from the country of Berry, assembled under the command -of the count d'Aumarle, the earl of Buchan, a Scotsman, the viscounts -de Narbonne, d'Annechy, de Châtel Breton and others: they amounted -to about six thousand men, and were marched to within six leagues of -Meulan, where they formed themselves in battle-array; but a quarrel -arose among their leaders, so that they broke up in a very disorderly -manner, and departed without advancing farther. They lost great numbers -of men from the sallies made by the garrisons of Chartres, and other -places in the hands of the English, while retreating in such disorder. - -The besieged in Meulan, hearing of what had happened, were exceedingly -enraged that they had failed of having the promised succour. In their -rage, they tore down the banner of king Charles that had been displayed -over the gate, and flung it to the ground. Many gentlemen ascended the -battlements, and in sight of the English tore to pieces the crosses -they had worn as badges of king Charles, and loudly abused those who -had been sent to their relief for perjured traitors. - -The garrison was not long before they held a parley with the duke's -officers; and persons were chosen on each side to conclude a treaty. -On the part of the English were deputed the earl of Salisbury, sir -John Fastolfe, sir Pierre de Fontenay, sir John de Poulligny lord -de la Motte, Richard Widville, Nicholas Bourdee, grand butler of -Normandy, and Pierre le Verrad. The deputies from the town were sir -John de Grasville, sir Louis Martel, sir Adam de Croisines, knights, -John d'Estainbourg, Jean de Mirot, Roger de Boissie, Oudin de Boissie -and Jean Marie, esquires. These deputies having met several times, at -length agreed to a treaty, the terms whereof were as follow. - - - - -CHAP. VI. - - A COPY OF THE TREATY OF MEULAN. - - -In the first place, the besieged shall surrender the bridge and -fortress into the hands of my lord duke of Bedford, or to his -commissaries, fully repaired, and with all its cannons, powder, -cross-bows and all other warlike stores, without fraud or deceit, and -without committing any damages to these articles. The said bridge and -fort shall be thus honestly surrendered three days after to-morrow; -that is to say, on the 5th day of this present month of March. - -Secondly, all persons now within the fort of the bridge of Meulan, -whatever may be their rank, shall submit themselves, with the utmost -humility, to the will of my lord the regent, who, in consideration -of this their very humble obeisance, and from motives of mercy and -religion, in honour of God, and with due reverence to this holy time -of Lent, shall grant them their lives, excepting those who shall have -formerly been subjects to the late king of England, (whose soul may God -pardon!) and such as shall have sworn to the observance of the last -peace between the kingdoms of France and England; those who shall have -been in any way accomplices in the murder of duke John of Burgundy; all -Welsh, Irish and Scots, should any there be, are also excepted; and -more particularly so, John Dourdas, Savary, a bernardine monk, Olivier -de Launoy, the cannoneers, and those who formed the ambuscade by which -the bridge was surprised: all these last are to remain at the disposal -of the lord regent. - -Thirdly, it is agreed, that if any gentleman or others (excepting such -as have been before excepted) be willing to submit themselves to the -obedience of the king our sovereign lord of France and of England, -and to my lord regent, as true and loyal subjects, and carry on a war -against his enemies, in the manner they had done against the king,--my -lord regent will receive them into his favour, and acquit them of all -imprisonment and ransom, provided they give sufficient pledges for -their future good conduct. - -Item, all persons now within the fort of the bridge of Meulan who may -hold any towns or castles, by themselves or others, against our said -king, shall deliver them up to the lord regent, or to his commissioners -deputed for that purpose; and they shall exert themselves to the utmost -that their relations or friends shall in like manner surrender all -castles or towns they may be possessed of. And until all these things -shall be done, they are to remain at the disposal of the regent, who -engages, on their due accomplishment, to restore them to liberty. - -Item, if any persons now within the fort of the bridge of Meulan -shall detain there, or elsewhere, any prisoners, english, french or -burgundians, or merchants having sworn allegiance to the king of -England, they shall release them without calling on them or their -securities for any ransom whatever. - -Item, it is agreed, that the besieged shall, the day after to-morrow, -either by themselves or others, carry to one or more appointed places, -all their armours, without any way damaging the smallest article of -them; and they will also have carried to another part all gold and -silver plate, money, jewels, and every article of value within the said -fortress, without concealing any part thereof or destroying it. They -will deliver to the commissaries of the lord regent exact lists of the -same without fraud or deception, under pain of forfeiting all benefit -of this treaty, and of the grace of the lord regent. - -Item, they will also deliver up their horses at an appointed place in -the state they are now in, with their armours, to the said commissaries -of the lord regent, on pain of forfeiture as above. - -Item, under similar penalty, the besieged shall not, until the full -accomplishment of the treaty, suffer any person or persons to depart -from, or to enter the said fortress, without the express leave of the -lord regent first had and obtained. - -Item, under pain of the above, they shall denounce and deliver up to -the said commissioners all those who have been especially named. And -in order that all these articles may be fully complied with, the -commissioners and deputies of either party have thereto set their -seals, this first day of March; in the year 1422. - -This treaty was fully completed; and in consequence of it, the -fortresses of Marcoussy, of Montlehery, and several others held -by the besieged were yielded up to the regent. On the day Meulan -was surrendered, one hundred gentlemen, and two hundred others of -the garrison, took the oaths before required, and swore faith and -allegiance to the lord regent: even the lord de Grasville took these -oaths: when they were conducted prisoners to Rouen, until all the -articles of the treaty should be accomplished. The lord de Grasville -certified to the regent's commissioners, that king Charles was in full -health when he parted from him to come to Meulan,--but that he had been -hurt by the falling in of a room at la Rochelle, where he was holding a -council, as has been before mentioned. - - - - -CHAP. VII. - - THE FRENCH TAKE THE FORTRESS OF DOMMART IN PONTHIEU BY SCALADO.--AND - MANY OTHER EVENTS. - - -On the 20th day of March in this year, the French escaladed and won the -castle of Dommart in Ponthieu,--in which were the borgne de Fosseux, -knight, and Jacques de Craon his son-in-law, who made their escape, -with a few attendants, by a postern, on hearing the tumult and the -numbers of the enemy. Sir Simon de Boulenviller, John de Douceure, and -others within the castle, with the lady of de Fosseux, were detained -prisoners. - -All the effects, which were very abundant, were seized as lawful prey -and carried off. - -Shortly after, the lord de Crotoy, with three or four hundred -combatants, fixed his quarters at a castle belonging to the bishop of -Amiens, called Pernois, about a league distant from Dommart, to make -head against and oppose the farther progress of the French. A treaty -was concluded with the French some days after the lord de Crotoy's -arrival, by which they were to return unmolested, with their plunder, -on condition they surrendered Dommart. The chief of this expedition was -one called Dandonet. - -At this period, the duke of Glocester married Jacqueline duchess of -Bavaria, countess of Hainault and of Holland, who had for some time -resided in England, notwithstanding that Jacqueline had been married -to duke John of Brabant, then living. This marriage astonished many -persons. - -In this same year, the king of Arragon went to Italy, at the request -of queen Johanna, wife to sir James de Bourbon, as her elected heir. -On his arrival he drove the duke of Anjou, who styled himself king of -Sicily, and all his people, out of that country. He then attached to -his service all the great captains of the queen of Naples, namely, -Sforza, Braccia-Monte and Tartaglia, with others of the leading men in -Italy, who, uniting with the king of Arragon, made the queen Johanna -prisoner. Thus was she punished in the same way she had treated her -former lord sir James de Bourbon. The king of Arragon, by these means, -remained for a considerable time master of great part of Italy: even -the pope joined his party, and sent the cardinal of St Angelo to -conclude a treaty of friendship with him. This cardinal, while on the -journey, fell from a plank, as he entered a fort, into the ditch, and -was so grievously bruised that he died soon after. - -News was now brought to France that the heretics at Prague were in -great force, and attempting to subdue all the Christian castles and -fortresses. Their heresy was more powerful and extended than it had -ever been, in so much that the emperor, unable to resist them, was -returned to Hungary without effecting any thing. - -About this time also, sir James de Harcourt's men made several secret -inroads to the countries of Vimeu, Ponthieu and Artois, and seized and -carried away many ploughs from the farmers of Mont St Eloy, near to -Arras, which they sold, with other booty, in the town of Crotoy, so -that the farmers were afraid of residing on or working their lands. - -On the other hand, the French, quartered at Guise, made frequent visits -to Crotoy and Rue, by which the country was sorely harrassed by each -party,--and justice was no where obeyed. - -The Burghers and commonalty of Tournay had, at this time, great -dissentions, and assembled in arms under the banners of the different -trades, that is to say, the great against the small. The commonalty -admitted the lord de Moy into the town, who was attached to the party -of king Charles, as well as themselves; and they elected several men -of low degree for their captains, in place of the provost and their -rulers. This time, however, the quarrel was appeased without coming -to blows; but similar agitations and changes frequently took place -afterward within the town of Tournay. - -Two thousand five hundred English were now assembled in Normandy -under the command of the lord de la Pole, sir Thomas Berry and other -captains, who marched them through the country of Maine, wasting every -part they passed through, to Angers, where they did much damage, and -made numbers of prisoners. They returned with them and their plunder to -a large town, called Busignes de la Graville, where they halted many -days. - -While these things were passing, John count d'Aumarle, who had received -from the country people intelligence of this expedition together with -the baron de Colilouvre, the lord de Fontaines in Anjou, and sir Peter -le Porc, collected a large body of men at arms and common people, and -lay wait for the enemy in handsome array not far from La Graville. When -the English perceived them, they dismounted, and posted the baggage in -their rear. The French were mounted, and began the attack with great -vigour, but the English defended themselves with such courage, the -conflict was very severe and doubtful; but at length the English were -conquered, and left full twelve hundred men on the field. The lord de -la Pole, was made prisoner, and thirty other gentlemen at the least. -Of the commonalty on the side of the French, six score persons were -killed. - - - - -[A.D. 1423.] - -CHAP. VIII. - - THE DUKES OF BEDFORD, BURGUNDY AND BRITTANY, MEET AT AMIENS, AND FORM - A TRIPLE ALLIANCE. - - -In the beginning of this year, the dukes of Bedford, Burgundy and -Brittany, met in the town of Amiens, attended each by a large company -of knights and esquires. With the duke of Bedford, who styled himself -regent of France, came the great council of the young king Henry of -England; and with the duke of Brittany was his brother Arthur count de -Richemont. - -These princes, on their arrival at Amiens, paid each other the utmost -respect, and every outward symptom of affection; and the duke of -Bedford splendidly and royally entertained them at dinner at the -bishop's palace, where he lodged. When this had been done, they formed -a triple alliance, in the form and manner following, signed with their -hands and sealed with their seals. - -'John, governor and regent of the kingdom of France, Philip duke of -Burgundy, and John duke of Brittany, to all to whom these presents -shall come, greeting. - -'Know ye, that in consideration of our friendships, and the approaching -near connection about to take place by the marriages concluded between -us, John duke of Bedford, regent of France, on the one part, with our -very dear and well-beloved companion and cousin Anne of Burgundy on the -other part; and between our very dear and well-beloved brother Arthur -count de Richemont, de Montfort and of Ivry, on one part, with our -very dear and well-beloved sister and cousin, Margaret of Burgundy, -on the other part; and for the general welfare of the king our lord, -and of his kingdoms of France and England, for ourselves and for our -lordships, lands and vassals, do faithfully swear and promise to -each other eternal friendship and love so long as we shall live, as -affectionate brothers ought to do; and we will defend the honour of -each both publicly and in private, without fraud or any dissimulation, -and we will mutually inform each other of whatever may be for the -advantage or disadvantage, the glory or disgrace, of ourselves or of -our territories and subjects. - -'Should any persons make evil reports to us of either in his absence, -we will not put any belief in such reports, but detain all those who -shall make such in safe custody, and give immediate notice to him of -whom such reports shall have been made. - -'Should either of us feel himself bound in honour, or for the safeguard -of his inheritances, to make war, each of us binds himself to aid -the other, when called upon, with five hundred men at arms, or with -an equivalent number of archers, according to the will of the person -making such demand for aid. He who shall send the succour shall be -obliged to pay them for the first month, and the supplicant to pay -them for so long as they shall remain with him more than the time of -one month. - -'Should a greater number of men be required by either of us, the others -shall furnish him therewith to the utmost of their power, without, -however, leaving their countries defenceless. - -'Item, we engage to exert ourselves to the very utmost to the relief -of the poor of this realm who have suffered, and are now suffering -greatly, from poverty,--and to the driving out all foreign bands from -the kingdom, so that peace and tranquillity may be restored, that God -may be properly served and honoured, and commerce and labour be renewed. - -'We, and each of us, do loyally promise, on the word of a prince, to -fulfil all the above articles of alliance so long as we shall live, -without doing any one thing to the contrary, under pain of forfeiting -our honour in this world and our salvation in the next. In testimony of -which, we have set our respective seals to these presents, and signed -the same with our own hands, in the town of Amiens, this 27th day of -April, in the year 1423.' - -With this treaty, the intended marriages were confirmed, between the -duke of Bedford, regent, with Anne sister to the duke of Burgundy,--and -Arthur of Brittany with Margaret, sister also to the said duke, who had -been before married to the eldest son of the late king Charles, duke of -Acquitaine and dauphin of Vienne. - -In truth, the duke of Burgundy gave with his sister Anne, the county of -Artois, with all its dependancies, to the duke of Bedford, to inherit -for ever, in case he had by this marriage legal heirs. - -When all these things had been settled, the dukes of Bedford and -Burgundy quitted Amiens, and returned together to Paris. The count de -Richemont went to Arras; and the duke of Brittany, having received six -thousand crowns to defray the expenses of his journey, by orders from -the regent returned home with his Bretons. - -During the time these dukes were at Amiens, the duke of Burgundy -requested of the regent, that in case the castlewicks of Peronne, Roye -and Mondidier were placed under subjection to king Henry, he might have -the towns of Amiens, Abbeville, Montrieul, Dourleans, Beauquesne, with -all their appurtenances, given to him in exchange. The regent replied, -that he would lay the matter before the grand council. - -The duke of Bedford, after a short stay in Paris, went to Troyes -in Champagne with a very grand attendance of English,--whither was -conducted, in a most honourable manner, from Burgundy, Anne sister to -duke Philip, magnificently attended by the lady of Rochefort and the -lady of Salins, the lord de St George, and many other great barons of -Burgundy. With them came one John de Quielong, whom the duke had sent -to the duchess-dowager, to make preparations for this ceremony. The -regent espoused the lady Anne on her arrival at Troyes, and the wedding -was celebrated solemnly and royally. After some days the ladies who had -accompanied the duchess, took their leaves, but not without many tears, -and returned to Burgundy. The duke and duchess of Bedford journeyed -towards Paris; but on the road he attacked the town of Pont-sur-Seine -with such courage it was taken by storm, and all the French within it -cruelly put to the sword. He then continued his journey, and resided a -considerable time in the hôtel des Tournelles in Paris, which he had -caused to be magnificently fitted up for his reception. - - - - -CHAP. IX. - - POTON DE SAINTRAILLES AND LYONNEL DE WANDONNE PERFORM A COMBAT AT ARMS - AT ARRAS, IN THE PRESENCE OF THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY. - - -In these days, a combat at arms was performed at Arras, in the presence -of the duke of Burgundy as judge of the lists, between Poton de -Saintrailles and Lionnel de Wandonne. Poton had demanded of Lyonnel -to break six lances with him, and Lyonnel, in return, had required, -afterward, a combat with battle-axes so long as they should hold out. - -When the preparations had been finished, and the day of combat was -arrived, Poton entered the lists first as the appellant, handsomely -accompanied by his friends, and having made his reverence to the duke, -who was seated as judge, he retired to his pavilion. Soon after, -Lyonnel, entered the lists, attended by sir John de Luxembourg, who, -during the fight, supplied him with lances, and some other lords and -friends. He, like Poton, went to make his bow to the duke, and then -retired to the end of the lists, when the combat began. Many strokes -were given with great vigour, and several lances broken and damaged on -both sides. However, toward the end, the helmet of Lyonnel was somewhat -fractured by the point of the lance of his adversary, and his head -slightly wounded. When the duke saw this, he put an end for this day to -any further combat on horseback. - -On the morrow, the duke of Burgundy returned to the lists about ten -o'clock in the morning, accompanied by the count de Richemont and the -lords of his council, to be ready for the champions who were to fight -on foot. Shortly after came Lyonnel, attended, as before by sir John -de Luxembourg, and, having made his obeisance to the duke, withdrew to -his pavilion to wait for his opponent. Poton was not long in making his -appearance, and, saluting the duke retired to his pavilion also. - -Upon this, the usual proclamation was made by an herald, for all -persons to clear the lists, and to give no hindrance to the champions -on pain of death. Lyonnel de Wandonne then, as appellant, issued from -his tent, his battle-axe on his wrist, and marched with long strides -toward his adversary, who, seeing him approach, advanced to meet him. -Lyonnel made a gallant attack, and gave Poton many back-hand strokes -with his battle-axe, without drawing breath. Poton coolly received and -parried them as well as he could; but, watching his opportunity, closed -with Lyonnel, and struck him such repeated blows with the point of his -axe under the vizor of his helmet that he broke it, and the face of his -opponent was clearly seen. On finding his danger, Lyonnel grappled and -seized the end of the axe under his arm, and Poton, taking hold of the -broken part of the helmet, scratched his face with his gauntlet. While -the struggle lasted, Lyonnel nearly replaced his vizor but the duke put -an end to the contest, by causing them both to be conducted to him by -those who had charge of the lists, and ordered them henceforth to be -good friends, for that they had well performed their combat. On this, -they returned to their lodgings, where Poton kept up a great expense -with his companions. - -The next day a tilting took place with lances between Rifflard de -Champremy, attached to king Charles, and the bastard de Rosebecque. -They broke many lances, but, in the end, Rifflard was pierced through -his armour and side but not mortally hurt. The duke then put an end to -the business; and each party retired to his lodgings with his friends. -Within a few days after this last combat, Poton, with his companions -went back to the county of Guise. - - - - -CHAP. X. - - THE EARL OF SALISBURY BESIEGES THE CASTLE OF MONT-AQUILON, WHICH - SURRENDERS TO HIM.--OTHER MATTERS. - - -At this period, the earl of Salisbury, by orders from the duke of -Bedford, who called himself regent of France, laid siege to the castle -of Mont Aquilon in Champagne. Lord Salisbury was then governor of the -countries of Champagne and of Brie. - -This siege, notwithstanding the many attacks that were made, and the -warlike engines employed, lasted for six months, or thereabout. The -garrison consisted of full six score combatants, under the command of -the lords de la Bourbe, de Cotigny, and a man at arms named Bourghenon. -Very many of these six score left the place, so that toward the end no -more than about thirty remained, who were so much distressed that they -were forced to eat their horses. - -At length, the earl of Salisbury accepted their surrender, on condition -that they paid twenty-two thousand saluts of gold for their lives being -spared; and for the payment of which, they were to give four of the -principal men at arms as pledges. The garrison now departed in their -bare pourpoints, under safe escorts, excepting those who had sworn -to the observance of the last peace between the kings of France and -England; and then the castle was demolished and razed to the ground. - -About this same time sir Mauriod de St Leger was arrested in Arras, -by command of the duke of Burgundy, many complaints having been made -against him to the duke, and particularly for having plundered his -town of Auchin. He was carried prisoner to the castle of Chavetignes, -where he remained a whole year and was delivered therefrom by the -solicitations of his friends. - -The duke of Bedford now caused the strong castle of Orsay, between -Paris and Montlehery, to be besieged by his English. It held out -for about six weeks and then was unconditionally surrendered. The -garrison were led to Paris bareheaded, in their under doublets, some -with cords round their necks, and others with the points of their -swords turned to their bosoms. In this manner they were brought before -the duke and duchess of Bedford, at the hôtel des Tournelles, when -the duke commanded them to be carried instantly to the Châtelet; but -the duchess, moved by pity, pressed the duke so urgently for mercy -that they were all set at liberty, without any other punishment, and -went whithersoever they pleased. Some joined the English, and others -returned to their own party. - -In the month of May, seven hundred English marched from Rouen and the -territory of Caux, under the command of the bailiff of Caux, through -Abbeville, to besiege the castle of Noëlle on the sea side, belonging -to sir James de Harcourt. Those within the castle being doubtful of -succour, after a few days, surrendered it, on condition that their -lives and fortunes should be spared. - -Sir James de Harcourt, on hearing this, hastily remanded his men from -Rue, and abandoned that town, without any defence, to his enemies. The -English lost no time in taking possession of it, and much harrassed the -poor inhabitants who had remained. They made it a frontier-town, to -oppose that of Crotoy, as you will hear. - -In this month of May, a severe battle was fought near to Naples, -between Alphonso king of Aragon and the great captains of Italy, who -had revolted from him. The defeat was so complete that Alphonso was -forced to fly with a few attendants, or he would have been slain or -made prisoner by his enemies. - -About St John Baptist's day following, the English besieged Crotoy by -sea and land, under the command of sir Raoul le Bouteiller, who having -posted his men very advantageously, had his camp strongly fortified. -Sir James de Harcourt prepared for an obstinate defence, and pointed -many cannon and other warlike engines to annoy the enemy, and to -prevent their nearer approach. The country people round were very much -rejoiced at this siege. - - - - -CHAP. XI. - - KING CHARLES OF FRANCE HAS THE TOWN OF CREVANT BESIEGED BY THE - CONSTABLE OF SCOTLAND AND THE COUNT DE VENTADOUR. - - -In the beginning of the month of July, king Charles ordered a large -body of forces to cross the Loire and besiege the town of Crevant, -which was of the burgundian party. The chief of this expedition was the -constable of Scotland who had under him many great lords and expert -captains: and they vigorously assaulted the town by their engines of -war. - -As neither the English nor Burgundians seemed to attend to this siege, -the duchess-dowager of Burgundy sent in haste to the nobles of that -country, to require, in the name of her son the duke, that they would -assemble their men, and march to the relief of Crevant. The lord de -Toulongeon, marshal of Burgundy, in consequence, assembled his men, -and, with the united forces of the other lords, advanced to Auxerre to -join the earl of Salisbury, the earl of Suffolk, the lord Willoughby, -and other English lords, whom the duke of Bedford had sent thither to -the amount of four thousand combatants, all picked men and tried in -arms. To do these English honour, the count de Joigny, the borgne de -Toulongeon, the lord du Vergy, sir John and sir William de Vienne, sir -Regnier Pot, the lord de Rochefort, and many more notable lords, went -out of Auxerre, to meet them on their march. - -On their meeting, very great and mutual respects were shewn on both -sides; and they rode together in handsome array into the town, where -the earl of Salisbury was lodged in the bishop's palace. When they had -somewhat refreshed themselves with meat and drink, the English and -Burgundians assembled in the cathedral, and there entered into such -resolutions as you shall hear. - -This united force began their march toward Crevant; and when within a -long quarter of a league from the town they dismounted. It was at the -time very sultry; and they suffered much thus marching on foot, by the -weight of their armour and from the extreme heat of the sun. This day -were knighted William de Vienne, son to the lord de St George, John -lord of Auxi, Philip lord de Trenont and Coppin de la Viefville. - -The regulations that had been made by the chiefs of the English and -Burgundians, when in the cathedral of Auxerre, were as follow: - -First, that on the morrow, Friday, they would march away at ten o'clock -in the morning, to fix their quarters near to Crevant. - -Secondly, two marshals were to be appointed to overlook and inspect the -army, namely, the lord du Vergy for the Burgundians, and sir Gilbert de -Hallesal for the English. - -Thirdly, it was to be proclaimed that the Burgundians and English -should live in good harmony with each other, without quarrels or -strife, on pain of being severely punished by their commanders. - -Fourthly, that the whole should form one army; and that there should -be six score men at arms, namely sixty English and sixty Burgundians, -with as many archers, sent forward as scouts to gain intelligence. - -Fifthly, it was ordered that when the army should arrive near any -spot where a battle was likely to take place, proclamation should be -instantly made for every one to dismount,--and those who refused should -be put to death: the horses were to be led half a league in the rear; -and all that should be found nearer the army should be seized and -confiscated. - -It was also ordered, that every archer should provide himself with a -stake with two sharp points, to plant before him should it be found -necessary. - -Item, that no person, whatever might be his rank, should dare attempt -making any prisoners on the day of battle until the field should be -fairly won. Should any such be made, the prisoner was to be instantly -put to death, and with him the person who had taken him, should he -refuse to obey. - -Item, that every man should provide himself with provision for two -days; and that the town of Auxerre should send after the army as much -provision as could possibly be collected, for which they were to be -well and truly paid. - -Item, it was then also ordered that no one should precede or remain -behind their captains, but that every man should keep the station that -had been assigned him, under pain of corporal punishment. - -All these regulations and orders were proclaimed by sound of trumpet -throughout Auxerre; and on the ensuing day, after having heard mass -with great devotion, and drank a cup, they departed from Auxerre in -much brother-like affection, and fixed their quarters within a short -league of their enemies. - -On the following Saturday, they decamped at ten o'clock in the morning, -and advanced in handsome array toward the French, whom they saw posted -on a mountain in front of the town of Crevant, and where they had -remained the preceding night waiting the arrival of more men. - -Upon the English and Burgundians crossing to the other side of the -river Yonne, near to Coulogne les Vimeus or Vigneuses, the French -descended the mountain, and marched toward the enemy with great -appearance of courage; and each party formed their order of battle, in -which they remained without doing any thing more for three hours, as -the river Yonne was between them. The English and Burgundians, however, -made an advance, and gained possession of a bridge, whence they annoyed -the French greatly, those in Crevant, at the same time, making a -sally, and attacking them briskly in their rear. The battle now began -in earnest on both sides, and, finally, the English and Burgundians -won the day and the field; the greater part of the Scots, amounting -to three thousand, who were in the front ranks, were either killed or -taken. - -The constable of Scotland surrendered himself prisoner to the lord de -Châtellux, but with the loss of an eye. In like manner, the lord de -Ventadour surrendered to the lord de Gamaches,--and he also had lost -an eye. Stephen and John de Farimeres[1], scots, knights, with several -gentlemen of note, to the number of four hundred were made prisoners. - -The nephew of the earl of Buchan was slain, as were sir Thomas -Secron[2], sir William Hambon[3] and his son, all three knights of -Scotland, John Pillot[4], a scots captain and bastard to the king, -with many others, to the amount of twelve hundred or thereabout. - -The english and burgundian captains assembled together in great harmony -and joy after the victory, and entered the town of Crevant rendering -thanks to the Creator for their success. They were received with every -demonstration of joy, and their men lodged within and near to it. - -Perrinet, however, and some others followed the runaways, and took -and slew several in the pursuit. On the Monday following, when all -their men were returned, the army separated: the Burgundians went -home, and the earls of Salisbury and Suffolk returned to the siege of -Mont-Aquilon, whence they had come, having left a sufficient force to -blockade the place. - -Soon after the battle of Crevant, the earl of Suffolk laid siege to -the town of Coussy, which was yielded up to him within a few days. -He thence marched into the Maconnois, where he subdued many castles -held by the French. He ordered one of his captains, called Claidas, to -besiege the strong castle of la Roche, which in the end surrendered to -him. - -FOOTNOTES: - -[Footnote 1: To clear up, if possible, these misnomers, I consulted -my friend, Dr Robert Anderson, at Edinburgh. 'He thinks, that Stephen -and John de Farimeres may perhaps mean Ferrier, or Ferrieres, which -are scottish names. It may be Farmer, or Farnihurst, or Fernihurst, -the ancient title of the family of Lothian. Stephen, however, is a -Christian name of but rare occurrence. - -_The nephew of the earl of Buchan_ is doubtful. Robert Stewart was -active in raising the levies, but whether he attended his uncle to -France, and was killed at Crevant, is uncertain.] - -[Footnote 2: Sir Thomas Secron is probably sir Thomas Swinton, who -is mentioned by our historians among the gentlemen of reputation and -honour who fell at this battle. This is almost certain.] - -[Footnote 3: Sir William Hambon is evidently sir William Hamilton. Hume -mentions him among those who were left on the field of battle.] - -[Footnote 4: John Pillot does not apply to any Scottish name, except -perhaps Pollock, which seems probable. Of the bastard of the king, I -find no name.'] - - - - -CHAP. XII. - - MANY EVENTS BRIEFLY SPOKEN OF. - - -While these things were passing, the duke of Burgundy left Artois, and, -making Paris in his road, went to Burgundy, where he remained until the -month of February following. He took with him the count de Richemont, -who there espoused his sister, as this marriage had been agreed on some -time before. - -At the end of July, a body of French assembled from the borders of -Mousson, the county of Guise and other parts, and suddenly shut up -within Bethlehem the bailiff of the Vermandois, and the bastard de -St Pol; but sir John de Luxembourg, and the earl marshal of England -instantly collected a number of their men, and hastened to raise the -siege. The French, on hearing this, decamped as speedily as they could -for their own territories, and were pursued full twenty leagues by the -earl marshal and sir John de Luxembourg, who hastened after with the -intent to combat them. - -In this year, a numerous army of Castilians and Arragones arrived at -the port of Naples, and took by storm that town, which was plundered -and sacked. Eight hundred of the principal inhabitants were made -prisoners and sent to Arragon, where the greater number of them died. -A third part of the town was burnt and totally destroyed, to the great -grief of king Louis; but he shortly after, by the succours sent him -from the duke of Milan reconquered it and several other towns. - -In August following, sir John de Luxembourg took by storm the fortress -of Arsie, in which were about thirty pillagers of the party of king -Charles, some of whom were beheaded, others hung, and the place -demolished. Sir John went thence to besiege Landrecy, where he -remained until October battering the wall with his engines of war. In -the end, however, the garrison surrendered, on having their lives and -great part of their fortunes spared; and the castle was also demolished. - -At the same time, the earl marshal of England, with about six hundred -combatants, entered the Laonnois; and those of the party of king -Charles assembled a body of men to repel him,--but the earl, having -notice thereof, marched against them, and forced them to fly. Part of -them, in their flight, took shelter in a fort wherein they were so -closely besieged by the earl that they surrendered at discretion, when -many of them were hanged, and the fort demolished. - -In this month of August, the governor of la Buisserie, between -Tornus and Mâcon, who was attached to king Charles, fixed a day for -the surrender of that castle to the lord de Toulongeon, marshal of -Burgundy, on payment of a sum that had been previously settled between -them; but on that day the governor placed two ambuscades near to the -town, and when the lord de Toulongeon had passed the first with but -a dozen persons, those in ambush fell on him so suddenly that few -escaped being carried with their lord prisoners into the castle. After -a certain time, he was exchanged for the count de Ventadour, made -prisoner at the battle of Crevant, as has been related. - -In this year also, sir John de Luxembourg reduced to obedience the -strong places which king Charles held in the Cambresis and Tierrache; -and all the lands in that country belonging to the count de Pontieuvre -were placed in the hands of the count de Hainault by the lord de -Havrech, governor thereof,--because it was suspected that the count de -Pontieuvre would not garrison the strong places which he had there, -such as Landrecy, Avesnes, and others. - - - - -CHAP. XIII. - - SIR JAMES DE HARCOURT HOLDS A CONFERENCE WITH SIR RAOUL LE BOUTEILLER - FOR THE SURRENDER OF CROTOY. - - -Sir Raoul le Bouteiller having continued the siege of Crotoy by sea -and land until the month of October, then held a parley with sir James -de Harcourt, when each of them appointed commissioners to draw up a -treaty, truces having been agreed on for the intermediate time. - -After a short delay, the following were the terms proposed by their -commissioners, and ratified by them. - -Articles of a treaty concluded between sir Raoul le Bouteiller, knight, -and William Miners, esquire, as deputies for that most excellent -prince John duke of Bedford, regent of France, on the one part, and -sir James de Harcourt, knight, lieutenant-general of Picardy for king -Charles,--he the said sir James answering for the clergy, nobles and -inhabitants of the town and castle of Crotoy on the other part. - -In the first place, my lord regent, or his deputies, shall, on the -first day of March next, appear in arms in the plain between Crotoy and -Rue, and for three successive days, from sun-rise until three o'clock -in the afternoon; when if they should not be combated by the said sir -James so powerfully that the field of battle shall remain to the said -sir James de Harcourt, he, the said sir James, engages loyally to -deliver up the town and castle of Crotoy to the said lord regent, or -to whomever else he may appoint. This is to be accomplished at three -o'clock in the afternoon of the said ensuing third day of March. - -Item, the said sir James de Harcourt and all such as may please shall -have full liberty to depart from the town and castle of Crotoy, on the -day of its surrender, excepting those who may have been implicated in -the death of the late duke of Burgundy, should any such be there, who -are to remain at the discretion of the lord regent. - -Item, sir James shall leave within the castle all the powder, -cross-bows and bolts, without any way injuring or damaging them, with -the exception of nine veuglaires, two kegs of powder, twenty three -cross-bows, and nine boxes of bolts. His men to be allowed to carry -with them their armour, clothes and other effects. - -Item, in case any of the men at arms, or inhabitants of the said town -and castle shall wish to take the oaths of allegiance to the lord -regent, all their effects, moveable and immoveable, shall be preserved -to them, and sufficient certificates given them thereof. - -Item, the said sir James shall have the use of part of the fleet -before Crotoy, namely, the great hulk and the barge, Colin l'Anglois, -Plumeterre, Balenier, Jacquese and Martinet,--and he shall leave behind -all other vessels. The boats of the fishermen shall remain to their -owners, on condition that they take the oaths of allegiance. - -Item, sir James shall deliver up all the prisoners whom he may have at -this moment in the town and castle of Crotoy, and, in return, sir Raoul -le Bouteiller will give up one of his men, whom he has captured. - -Item, during the whole intermediate time henceforth to the first day -of March, all those within the said town and castle shall abstain from -making war either secretly or openly, saving that sir James de Harcourt -may carry on the war wheresoever he pleases on the other side of the -Seine. - -Item, it is strictly forbidden any persons that belong to the lord -regent to make any inroads, or to plunder the lands appertaining to the -said town and castle, or on the lands of any of their allies, during -this said space of time. - -Item, from henceforward to the first day of March, the inhabitants of -Crotoy may carry on commerce with the towns of Rue, Abbeville and Saint -Valery, provided they obtain leave from the governors of these towns, -but not otherwise. They shall also have liberty to traffic by sea, and -to bring wines and other provision for sale, but not in sufficient -quantities to revictual the town or castle, but solely for their daily -supply during the aforesaid term. - -Item, all persons attached to the lord regent shall have liberty to -enter the town of Crotoy on business, provided they first obtain leave -from the governor. - -Item, should it happen, that during this intermediate time, any armed -vessel, or other having men at arms on board, appear before Crotoy, -such shall not be admitted into the harbour, nor receive any succour -from the vessels then within the port. Sir James de Harcourt shall not, -during this aforesaid term, in any way strengthen or demolish the said -town and castle. - -Item, the lord regent, or his commissioners, shall, at the time of -surrender, grant passports to all within the town and castle to go -whithersoever they may please to join their party, and carry with them -all their effects,--for the moving of which they shall be allowed -fifteen days, and passports to continue for fifteen days more. - -Item, sir James de Harcourt shall in like manner have passports for -himself, his children and family, to depart by sea or land, as he may -please, and whithersoever he shall choose. - -Item, for the due performance of these articles, the said sir James -shall deliver as hostages the lord Pierre de Hergicourt, knight, -Boort de Fiefiez, Jean Sarpe, and Percival Combiet, esquires, Jean -d'Estampes, Gilles le Roi, and Jean de Gonne, burghers of the town of -Crotoy. These hostages shall be set at liberty on the surrender of -Crotoy; and in case that he who calls himself their king shall, by -himself or others, come to their succour, and remain victorious, these -said hostages shall have their liberty as before. - -On the signing this treaty, and the delivery of the hostages, the siege -was broken up. Sir James de Harcourt, had all his stores of provision -in Abbeville and elsewhere sold, and ordered his children from Hainault -to the castle of Hamesche, whence, on their arrival, he sent them to -Monstreul-Bellay. - -After sir James had disposed of his stores, he embarked with a part of -his people and his immense wealth, leaving sir Choquart de Cambronne -his lieutenant in the castle of Crotoy. He sailed for Mont St Michel, -where he was received honourably, and thence to visit his children at -Monstreul-Bellay, where he deposited the greater part of his wealth. - -Some days after, he waited on king Charles, who received him very -kindly, and made him kingly presents. He thence took his way to visit -the lord de Partenay, uncle to his lady, who was attached to the -Burgundy interest. When the lord de Partenay had shewn him much honour -and liberal entertainment, sir James required his uncle to give up his -castle to his guard, and that he would quit the duke of Burgundy, whose -quarrels he had hitherto espoused, and he (sir James) would make his -peace with king Charles, so that he should keep up his usual state. - -The lord de Partenay replied, that it was his intention to remain lord -of his own castle and lands, and that those to whom they would belong -after his decease might then do with them as they listed. Upon this, -sir James, having formed his plan so that it could not fail, laid -hands on the lord de Partenay, and made him prisoner in the name of -king Charles. Sir James's people raised the drawbridge of the castle; -but in doing so, they made a noise which alarmed the townsmen, who -hastened in crowds to enquire what was the matter,--and as the bridge -was neither fastened by bolt nor latch, they pulled it down again, and -entered the castle so suddenly that they put to death sir James, Jean -de Huselames, Jean de Frousieres, Philip de Neufville, and others of -his men. Thus did sir James de Harcourt find a sudden and cruel death -through somewhat too much covetousness,--although this has been related -in various other manners. - - - - -CHAP. XIV. - - SEVERAL EVENTS BRIEFLY TOUCHED UPON. - - -In these days, the county of Hainault was in great alarm and -tribulation for fear of a war between the dukes of Glocester and of -Brabant, which now seemed very probable, for both of them had espoused -the heiress of these territories; and each styled himself lord of the -country as a matter of right. - -The lords of these parts were also divided, some declaring for the duke -of Brabant, and others for the duke of Glocester, notwithstanding they -had all sworn fidelity to the duke of Brabant, and had, for a long time -acknowledged him for their legal lord. - -The dukes of Bedford and of Burgundy met at Amiens, having with them -many of their council, to adjust the differences between these two -dukes; but not being able to do so, they adjourned the business for -final determination at Paris, and fixed a day for meeting there. - -About this time, the regent caused the castle of Ivry to be strongly -besieged by his English, in conjunction with the lord of Isle-Adam and -the bastard de Thyan. The count d'Aumarle, the bastard d'Alençon and -other captains, assembled a large force to raise this siege. On their -march for this purpose they met the governor of Avranches, brother to -the earl of Suffolk, who, returning from an excursion, had dismissed -a part of his men. The French instantly charged and defeated his -remaining force, and made him prisoner; and supposing that Avranches -would have now but a small garrison, they pressed forward to the -attack, thinking to conquer it. They did indeed make a sharp assault; -but the townsmen defended themselves so courageously, that many were -slain and wounded, and left in the ditches. The French, having heard -that the duke of Bedford was on his march to combat them, departed with -all speed for the duchy of Touraine, but not without being closely -pursued by the English. - -On the third day of October, in this year, the town of Hamme sur Somme -was taken by scalado by a party of king Charles's men, under the -command of Poton de Saintrailles, through neglect of the night-guard. -Sir John de Luxembourg was so much vexed at this event, (as that town -belonged to him) that he instantly collected a body of men at arms, -and on the third day after the capture advanced thither. He had it -suddenly attacked, and with great courage; and ordered a detachment to -cross the river with his banner, which was valiantly borne on that day -by a man at arms called Jacotin de Cambray. In short, sir John speedily -reconquered the town, and cruelly put to death the greater part of his -enemies. Poton de Saintrailles escaped as quickly as he could, and lied -to Tierrache, but was pursued by the burgundians,--and many of his men -were taken. In this attack on Hamme, two men at arms were grievously -wounded, namely, sir John de Fontenelle and Valerien de St Germain; but -this last was almost immediately beheaded, by orders from sir John de -Luxembourg. - -About this time, king Charles's queen was brought to bed of a son, -who was christened Louis, dauphin of Vienne. This birth caused great -rejoicings throughout all parts under his dominion, more especially in -Tours, where bonefires were made in all the streets, carols sung, and -every sign of joy manifested. - -The French gained also the castle of Beaumont sur Oise, which was, -however, soon after besieged by orders from the duke of Bedford, -reconquered and demolished. - -The commonalty of Tournay again rose in rebellion, with displayed -banners, because they were suspicious of the lords de Moy and de -Conflans, who, having great weight in the town, would introduce a -garrison sufficiently strong to keep them in awe. This rebellion was -soon appeased without coming to blows; but the two above-mentioned -lords quitted the town for fear of the populace,--and the lord de Moy -fixed his residence at Liége. - -About this time, the town of Compiègne was won by scalado by a party -of king Charles's men, through neglect of the watch, they amounted to -nearly three hundred combatants, under the command of Yvon du Puis, -Angerot de Laux, and Broussart, who, instantly on winning the town, -imprisoned all the English and Burgundians, with those attached to them -and seized their effects. - -Shortly after, the lord de l'Isle-Adam, Lyonnel de Bornouville, the -lord de Thyan, with others, appeared before it, to reconquer it; but -they did little or nothing, although the country round suffered great -oppressions from them. - -In these same days, the town of la Charite sur Loire was retaken from -king Charles, by an adventurer attached to the duke of Burgundy, called -Perrinet Crasset, who had a long time before carried on a successful -war in the country of Berry and in that neighbourhood. The French were -much grieved and vexed at this loss; for they were prevented crossing -the Loire, which would have been of great utility to them. - -In this year, Arthur count of Richemont, notwithstanding his marriage -with Margaret of Burgundy, and the oaths and alliances he had made -with the late king Henry and his successors, joined king Charles, -owing, as it was said, to a quarrel between him and the duke of -Bedford. King Charles received him with the utmost joy, and instantly -made him constable of France: but very many wondered at this change, -considering how lately he had connected himself with the duke of -Burgundy. - -In the month of January of this year, the dukes of Bedford and of -Burgundy, the count de Conversan, the bishop of Tournay his brother, -sir John de Luxembourg, with a number of other notable persons, the -ministers of each prince, and commissioners from the dukes of Glocester -and Brabant, assembled in the town of Amiens. Although the matter of -dispute between these two last had been frequently discussed, nothing -amicable could be concluded. The meeting was therefore broken up, and -the commissioners ordered to meet them again on Trinity-day following. - - - - -CHAP. XV. - - THE TOWN OF COMPIÈGNE IS DELIVERED UP TO THE ENGLISH.--THE TOWN AND - CASTLE OF CROTOY ARE SURRENDERED TO THE DUKE OF BEDFORD. - - -About this period, the duke of Bedford went to the town of Mondidier, -where he staid five or six days: he thence gave orders for his -captains, as well burgundian as english, to lay siege to Compiègne, and -appointed the lord de Saveuses chief of the expedition. The principal -captains were the bailiff of Rouen, the governor of Gisors, called -Malberry, the lord de l'Isle-Adam, sir Lyonnel de Bournouville, the -bastard de Thyan, the lord de Crevecoeur and Robert de Saveuses. - -In obedience to these orders, they assembled their men with all speed -at the bridge of St Maixence, and thence marched in good array toward -Compiègne. The lord de Saveuses advanced with the English on the -side toward Mondidier, and fixed his quarters in a meadow near to -a town called Venvette,--while the lord de l'Isle-Adam, Lyonnel de -Bournouville and other captains, advanced on the opposite side of the -river to the abbey of Royaulieu, and then besieged the town on both -sides of the river for about three weeks. - -During this time, many considerable skirmishes took place; but at -length the French, not having any hope of succour, entered into a -treaty with the English to surrender the town within three weeks from -that time, if they were not delivered by their king, and on condition -they should depart in safety with all their effects. They gave hostages -for the due performance of the above, and were likewise to deliver up -the lord de Soral, who had been made prisoner by the besieged. - -On the conclusion of this treaty, every one returned to his home. On -the appointed day, no succours arrived, and the place was put into the -hands of the English by command of the duke of Bedford, who styled -himself regent of France. The lord de Montferrant, who had received the -surrender of Compiègne, nominated the lord de l'Isle-Adam governor -thereof. - -About the end of February, the duke of Bedford went to Abbeville, with -a large army, to keep the appointment that had been made for him to -meet the French before Crotoy: but as the duke had received certain -assurances that the French would not appear, he sent sir Raoul le -Bouteiller to command in his stead, while he remained at Abbeville. Sir -Raoul kept the field on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of March; when, about 12 -o'clock on that day, sir Cloquart de Cambronne surrendered the castle -and town of Crotoy into the hands of sir Raoul, who returned him the -hostages, and gave him passports for himself and his men to join their -king, or to go whithersoever they pleased on the other side of the -Seine. - -When sir Raoul le Bouteiller had made his entry, he received the -oaths of allegiance from the inhabitants of Crotoy and from such as -had remained within the town and castle. He was appointed by the -regent governor general of that place and its dependancies; but this -surrender was not very agreeable to many of the neighbouring lords and -commonalty, for they suspected that the connexion between the English -and the duke of Burgundy would not be of long duration, and that by -means of this place they would be totally ruined, notwithstanding that -many of them had been already great sufferers. - -In this year died Pedro della Luna, who called himself Pope Benedict: -he had been, ever since the council of Constance, rebellious and -contumacious to the roman church, being resolved to die pope. The -cardinals of his party attempted to elect another on his decease; but -they soon returned to a proper obedience to the church, and to the holy -father pope Martin, and thus perfect union was restored to the whole -Christian church. - - - - -CHAP. XVI. - - TWO MASTERS OF ARTS ARE SENT TO TOURNAY TO ADMONISH THE PEOPLE, AND TO - KEEP ALIVE THEIR AFFECTION TO KING CHARLES. - - -In this year, two masters of arts were sent to Tournay by king Charles, -to admonish the burghers and commonalty, and to press them to continue -in the loyalty they had for some time borne to him, promising, on the -word of a king, that should he, through the grace of God, succeed in -regaining his kingdom, he would most handsomely reward them. - -These ambassadors were received by the nobles and commonalty with every -honour and respect; rich presents were made them, and their expenses -were most liberally paid by the municipality. When they had staid -some time in Tournay, one of them departed for Berry; but the other -remained behind, and made many harangues to induce the inhabitants -to keep steady to the interests of king Charles,--but at length his -establishment was lessened, and those in Tournay were cooled in their -attachment to him, and began to repent having made him such large -presents on his first arrival. - -In the month of April following, sir John de Luxembourg assembled -his men at arms, and in company with sir Thomas Ramstone, an english -knight, went to lay siege to Oysi in Tierrache. Within a few days, le -Cadet, the governor, treated conditionally to surrender the place on -the 5th of May next, if he were not relieved before that day. Thus the -siege was broken up, and the surrender took effect. - -Nearly at the same time, sir John de Luxembourg besieged the church of -Broissi, which some pillagers of king Charles's party had fortified, -and committed great ravages over the country. He also besieged the -tower of le Borgne; and at the capture of both places, about fourscore -of these marauders were taken, with one of their captains, called -le Gros Breton; and they were all hung on trees near to Sery les -Maizieres. - -In this year, a mischievous fire burnt about six hundred houses in the -town of St Amand, with the gates of the lower court of the abbey, and -the apartments of two monks of that place: only two small houses were -saved within the gates of the town; and the poor inhabitants were in -the utmost distress and affliction. - -The truces were now broken, that had subsisted for thirteen years, -between the sultan of Babylon and the king of Cyprus,--owing to -falsities told the sultan by renegado Christians, that the king of -Cyprus put to death the sultan's subjects whenever he could lay hands -on them. - -On this report, the sultan, without any declaration of war, sent six -galleys full of Saracens to invade Cyprus and destroy the country with -fire and sword. They first burnt and demolished the town of Lymessa, -and many other parts. When the king of Cyprus was informed of this, -he sent one of his knights, sir Philip Prevost, with a large body of -men, to oppose them; but at the first skirmish, he was sorely wounded -by an arrow in the face, and fell from his horse,--when the Saracens, -advancing, cut off his head, and seizing his golden spurs, carried both -with them to their galleys, and made sail for Syria. - - - - -CHAP. XVII. - - SIR JOHN DE LUXEMBOURG BESIEGES THE CASTLE OF WIEGE.--HE LAYS AN - AMBUSH, IN WHICH POTON DE SAINTRAILLES AND HIS COMPANIONS ARE MADE - PRISONERS. - - -Sir John de Luxembourg now besieged the castle of Wiege with a numerous -army. The siege lasted for three weeks, during which he continually -battered the walls and gates with his engines. At length, the besieged, -losing all hope of relief, made a treaty with sir John to surrender the -place, on condition they should depart in safety with their effects -promising not to bear arms again on that side of the Loire, except -when in company with king Charles. On the signing of the treaty they -went away for Guise, and the castle was demolished. - -One or two days after this, sir John decamped, with some of the most -trusty of his men, and formed a plan for taking Poton de Saintrailles, -as you shall hear. Sir John on the departure of the garrison, placed -an ambuscade behind a small church, on the borders of the country of -Guise, to watch the motions of the enemy, and to be prepared should -they attempt any incursions on that side. - -Poton de Saintrailles, l'Estandart de Mailly, the lord de Verduisant, -with some others expert in arms, made a sally from Guise, near to where -the ambuscade had been posted. When they were far enough advanced, -sir John, profiting of his advantage, made so vigorous a charge that -they were instantly, thrown into confusion,--and Poton, the lord de -Verduisant, and a few more were taken prisoners. But l'Estandart de -Mailly, on the first shock, pointed his lance against Lyonnel de -Vandonne, unhorsed him, and gave him so violent a blow on the shoulder -that ever after the said Lyonnel was lame on that side. L'Estandart -finding, however, that prowess would avail nothing, and that numbers -were against him, wheeled about, and returned as quickly as his horse -could carry him to the town of Guise. - -Sir John de Luxembourg pursued for a long time the others, who fled -different ways. On his return, he collected his men together, and, -rejoicing at his good fortune, carried the prisoners to his castle of -Beaurevoir, where he dismissed his captains until further orders. - - - - -[A.D. 1424.] - -CHAP. XVIII. - - A LARGE BODY OF ENGLISH ARRIVE AT CALAIS.--SIR JOHN DE LUXEMBOURG - BESIEGES THE TOWN OF GUISE.--OTHER MATTERS BRIEFLY SPOKEN OF. - - -At the beginning of this year, sixteen hundred combatants, or -thereabout, were landed at Calais from England,--the greater part of -whom went to the duke of Bedford at Paris, and the rest to sir John de -Luxembourg on the borders of the country of Guise. - -Sir John consented to treat with Poton de Saintrailles and the other -prisoners, on condition that they would, with their men, abandon Guise, -and cross the river Loire without harrassing the country, and promise -never to return unless in company with king Charles. By this treaty, -and a considerable sum paid down as ransom, Poton and his companions -obtained their liberty, and marched away to the country on the other -side of the Loire. - -In this year La Hire, Jean Roullet, and some other of king Charles's -captains, assembled a large body of men on the borders of Champagne, -whom they led toward the Ardennes and the Rethelois, and besieged -Olivier d'Estanevelle in his castle. - -About this time, sir John de Luxembourg, by orders from the dukes of -Bedford and Burgundy, made great preparations, with men and artillery, -to lay siege to the town of Guise in Tierrache. When all was ready, -he marched thither, accompanied by the lord de Picquigny, the vidame -of Amiens, the lords d'Antoing, de Saveuses, sir Colart de Mailly, his -brother Ferry de Mailly, sir Daviod de Poix, Maufroy de St Leger, sir -Lyonnel de Bournouville, the bastard de St Pol, and very many more. - -Sir Thomas Ramstone and a certain number of English were also with him. -On commencing their attacks, they met with great resistance from the -garrison within the town, who, to prevent the enemy from approaching, -had set fire to the suburbs, where many handsome houses were burnt. - -But this availed them nothing; for sir John instantly surrounded the -place with his men, and had his engines pointed against the walls and -gates on the side next the suburbs. Intelligence of this siege was -immediately sent to Réné duke of Bar, to the count de Guise, and to the -duke of Lorraine, his father-in-law, by John lord de Proisy governor of -Guise, who informed them of the urgent necessity there was of instant -relief being sent him. - -This news was very displeasing to the two dukes, who held many councils -thereon, and assembled men at arms, in compliance with the governor's -request; but, fearful of incurring war with the young king of England -and the duke of Burgundy, they abstained from any open hostilities. - -The siege continued for a considerable time without any material -occurrences, excepting that the garrison made frequent sallies to annoy -the enemy,--but it would take too much time to enter into the detail of -each. - -About St John Baptist's day, in this year, the earl of Salisbury, -governor of Champagne and Brie, and very renowned in arms, besieged -a good little town called Sodune, in the county of Vertus, which was -taken by storm, by means of a mine, and the greater part of those -within were cruelly put to death, to the amount of two hundred at -least, and the rest made prisoners. Their effects were pillaged, their -women ravished, and the place demolished. - -The lord de Châtillon was with the earl of Salisbury, and created a -knight by the hand of the earl within the mine. The governor of the -town was a valiant man at arms called William Marin, who was slain with -the others at the storming. - -While this was passing, the duke of Bedford caused the castle of -Gaillon, a very strong place belonging to the archbishop of Rouen, to -be besieged, as it was held by the partisans of king Charles. It was -battered so effectually, that the garrison surrendered on having their -lives spared,--and the place was utterly destroyed. - -In the month of June, the duke of Bedford ordered the town and castle -of Ivry to be besieged. The first was soon won; but the castle, being -strong and well garrisoned, held out for about a month, when the -garrison capitulated to deliver up the fort to the English on the night -of the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin, in case king Charles -should not appear before that day with a sufficient force to combat -them with success. When the treaty had been signed, and proper hostages -given for its performance, the siege was broken up. - -The English and Burgundians at this time besieged many places on the -borders of Normandy. Neelle in Tardenois submitted to king Henry; and -Alardin de Monsay treated with the duke of Bedford for the castle of -La Fere, and stipulated that he would not make further war against him -if he should be suffered to keep it, unless king Charles should muster -forces enough to cross the Seine, and advance to Champagne. The French -were at this time much the weakest. - - - - -CHAP. XIX. - - THE LORD DE LONGUEVAL AND MANY OTHER FRENCH LORDS TURN TO THE PARTY OF - KING CHARLES. - - -In this year the lord de Longueval, his brother Reginald, John Blondel, -the lord de Saint-Simon, John de Mailly, the lord de Maucourt, and -several other knights and gentlemen of the Vermandois, who had always -been attached to the Burgundy-party, assembled at Roye to consider on -the most effectual means of opposing the bodies of men at arms who -frequently despoiled their towns, and who had likewise very improperly -taken possession of their lands on their return from the expeditions of -sir John de Luxembourg to conquer the county of Guise. - -On their meeting at Roye, many of them formed an alliance to resist -these intruders; but others, fearing sir John de Luxembourg, excused -themselves, and advised that the meeting should be adjourned to another -day. In the mean time, a conciliatory message was sent to sir John de -Luxembourg, to know his opinion, and whether it were with his consent -that such depredations had been committed on their lands, and if he -would order his men away. - -Nevertheless some among them did not intend that matters should be -carried to the lengths they were, and quietly forbore their attendance -at similar meetings. However, the lord de Longueval, his brother sir -Reginald, John Blondel, the lord de Maucourt, Pierre de Recourt, and -several more, continued the business, and in the end determined to turn -to the party of king Charles. They placed strong garrisons in many -places under their command; but as their intentions were soon made -known, they were forced to hide themselves with the utmost care,--for -all their towns, castles, and estates were put into the hands of the -king of England, and themselves publicly banished. - -In consequence, they openly espoused the cause of king Charles, -carrying on a warfare night and day against king Henry and the duke -of Burgundy, which surprised very many,--for the lord de Longueval -and others of the aforesaid had long served the duke of Burgundy, -and followed his interests. They excused themselves by saying, that -they thus acted to revenge the insults they had received, and were -daily receiving, from the men of sir John de Luxembourg; and that it -was better to risk the loss of every thing than be reduced to such -subjection, which they had borne as long as they were able. Some of -them, for their conduct, were executed, as will be seen hereafter. - - - - -CHAP. XX. - - THE DUKE OF BEDFORD MARCHES A LARGE ARMY TO KEEP HIS APPOINTMENT - BEFORE IVRY.--THAT TOWN AND CASTLE SURRENDER TO HIM. - - -History relates, that about the 8th day of August in this year, the -duke of Bedford assembled a considerable force of men at arms and -archers, under the command of the earls of Salisbury and of Suffolk, -the lord Willoughby, and several other captains, as well from Normandy -as elsewhere, to the amount of eighteen hundred men at arms and eight -thousand archers. He marched them to be present at the surrender of -Ivry, of which mention has been made, and arrived before that place on -the eve of the Assumption of our Lady. - -That whole day he remained, in battle-array, expecting his enemies, -who were very numerous, and but three leagues distant, and amounting -to eighteen thousand combatants, under the command of the duke -d'Alençon, the counts d'Aumale, de Ventadour, de Tonnerre, the earls of -Douglas, Buchan, and Murray, the viscount de Narbonne, the lord de la -Fayette, and many other lords and princes of great renown. They sent -off forty of their most expert and best mounted men, to reconnoitre -the enemy,--who, having observed the duke of Bedford's army in such -handsome array, hastened back, but not without being closely pursued by -the English, to relate what they had seen. - -The french lords, finding they had not any way the advantage, turned -about and marched in a body to the town of Verneuil in Perche, which -was in the possession of the English, and gave the inhabitants to -understand that they had completely defeated the english army, and -forced the regent to fly with a very few attendants. On hearing this, -the garrison opened the gates of Verneuil, and shewed them all -obedience in the name of king Charles. After the surrender of the -place, passports were granted, according to the stipulations of the -treaty, to the English within it, who were sent with their baggage to -the duke of Bedford. - -Gerard de la Pailliere, governor of Ivry, seeing the hour for his -relief was passed, waited on the duke, who was in the front of his -army expecting the enemy, and presented to him the keys of the castle, -demanding at the same time, in conformity to the articles, passports -for himself and his men, which were instantly granted. The duke, in the -presence of Gerard, pulled out some letters, and, shewing them to him, -said, 'I perceive that eighteen great barons attached to my lord king -Henry have this day failed in their promises of bringing me succour.' -Their seals were affixed to these letters; and immediately afterward, -four gentlemen of Gerard's friends were put in confinement as security -for them. - -The duke of Bedford now ordered that the French should be pursued by a -body of men, under the command of the earl of Suffolk, to the amount of -sixteen hundred combatants. The earl marched to Damville, and thence to -Breteuil in Perche, within two leagues of Verneuil, where the whole of -the french force was. The duke went with the remainder of his army to -Evreux, whither the earl of Suffolk sent him information that the whole -of the french army was in Verneuil. - -The duke, on hearing this, advanced with his force to join the earl -of Suffolk and offer them combat. Verneuil had belonged to the -English,--but, as I have before said, the French gained it by the false -information of their having defeated the English. This battle took -place on the 16th day of August, in the manner you shall now hear. - - - - -CHAP. XXI. - - THE DUKE OF BEDFORD COMBATS THE FRENCH BEFORE VERNEUIL. - - -When the duke of Bedford had gained the town and castle of Ivry, -he appointed a knight of Wales, renowned in arms, governor, with a -sufficient garrison to defend them. He detached the earl of Suffolk in -pursuit of the French, who had advanced to within three leagues for -its relief, and went with the rest of his army to Evreux. He there -received intelligence that the French had won Verneuil by stratagem, -and were with their whole force within it. He instantly dislodged, and -marched for Verneuil; but the French, having had information thereof, -made all haste to prepare for his reception, and drew their men up in -battle-array without the town, ready for the combat. They only formed -one grand division, without any advanced guard,--and ordered the -Lombards, with others, to remain on horseback, under the command of -the borgne Cameran, du Rousin, Poton, and La Hire, to break the ranks -of the enemy on their flanks and rear. - -The grand battalion of the French was on foot,--which being observed -by the duke of Bedford, he ordered his army to be formed in the same -manner, without any vanguard, and not having any party on horseback. -The archers were posted in front, each having a sharp-pointed stake -stuck in the ground before him; and the stoutest of these men were -placed at the two ends of the battalion, by way of wings. Behind the -men at arms were the pages, the horses, and such as were unfit for the -combat. The archers tied the horses together by their collar-pieces and -tails, that the enemy might not surprise and carry them off. The duke -of Bedford ordered two thousand archers to guard them and the baggage. - -Very many new knights were now created on both sides; and when all was -ready, these two powerful armies met in battle, about three o'clock in -the afternoon, on the 16th day of August, The English, as usual, set -up a grand shout as they advanced, which alarmed the French much; and -the conflict raged with the utmost violence for three quarters of an -hour,--and it was not in the memory of man that such armies had been so -long and warmly engaged without victory declaring for either of them. - -That division of the French which had been ordered to remain mounted -to attack the rear of the English, while the combat was going on, came -to the horses and baggage of the enemy, but could make no impression -from the resistance of the guard of archers: they, however, seized -some of the cavalry and baggage with which they fled, leaving their -army fighting on foot. The archers then, finding themselves thus -disembarrassed from the enemy, were fresh to join their companions in -the front, which they did with loud shouts. - -The French now began to fail; and the English, with great bravery, -broke through their ranks in many places, and, taking advantage of -their success, obtained the victory, but not without much effusion -of blood on both sides: for it was afterward known by the kings at -arms, heralds, pursuivants, and from other persons worthy of belief, -that there were slain of the French and left on the field of battle, -from four to five thousand, great part of whom were Scotsmen, and two -hundred made prisoners. - -On the part of the English, sixteen hundred were killed, as well from -England, as from Normandy,--the principal persons of whom were two -captains of the name of Dudley and Charleton. The following is a list -of those of name who fell on the side of the French. - -Jean count d'Aumale, the son of the count de Harcourt, the count de -Tonnerre, the count de Ventadour, the earl, of Douglas, sir James -Douglas his son the earl of Buchan, at that time constable to king -Charles, the earl of Murray, the lord de Graville the elder, the lord -de Montenay, sir Anthony Beausault, Hugh de Beausault his brother, -the lord de Belloy and his brother, the lord de Mauny, the lord de -Combrest, the lord de Fontenay, the lord de Bruneil, the lord de -Tumblet, the lord de Poissy. From Dauphiny, the lord de Mathe, the -lord de Rambelle. From Languedoc and Scotland, sir Walter Lindsay, sir -Gilles de Gamaches, Godfrey de Malestroit, James Douglas, sir Charles -de Boin, sir John de Vretasse, sir Gilles Martel, the son of Harpedame, -sir Brunet d'Auvergne, sir Raoul de la Treille, Guy de Fourchonivere, -sir Pochart de Vienne, sir John de Murat, the lord de Vertois, sir -Charles de Gerammes, Dragon de la Salle, the lord de Rambouillet, the -bastard de Langlan, the viscount de Narbonne, whose body, when found -on the field, was quartered, and hung on a gibbet, because he had been -an accomplice in the murder of the late duke of Burgundy,--the lord de -Guictry, sir Francis de Gangeaux, sir Robert de Laire, sir Louis de -Teyr, the lord de Foregny, Moraut de la Mothe, sir Charles d'Anibal -and his brother Robinet d'Anibal, Pierre de Courçeilles, sir Aymery de -Gresille, Andrew de Clermont, sir Tristan Coignon, Colinet de Vicomte, -Guillaume Remon, sir Louis de Champagne, Peron de Lippes, sir Louis de -Bracquemont, the lord de Thionville, the lord de Rochebaron, sir Philip -de la Tour, and Anselin de la Tour. - -The principal prisoners were the duke d'Alençon, the bastard d'Alençon, -the lord de la Fayette, the lord de Hormit, sir Pierre Herrison, sir -Louis de Vaucourt, Roger Brousset, Huchet de St Mare, and Yvon du Puys; -but there were numbers of others, whose names I cannot remember. - -When the duke of Bedford had gained this important victory at Verneuil, -he assembled his princes and captains around him, and with great -humility, with uplifted hands and eyes, he returned thanks to the -Creator for the great success he had given him. The dead were then -stripped, and whatever was valuable taken away. - -The duke encamped that night round Verneuil, and appointed a strong -guard to prevent any surprise from the enemy. On the morrow, the French -within the town and castle were summoned to surrender. They were so -much terrified by the defeat and carnage of their army that they -instantly obeyed, on condition that their lives and fortunes should be -spared. The lord de Rambures, governor, was also permitted to depart. -After the duke had regarrisoned Verneuil and its castle, he marched his -army into Normandy. - -On the very day that this battle took place, a number of knights and -esquires from Normandy and the adjacent parts deserted from the duke's -army, although they had before sworn loyalty and obedience to him. For -this offence, some of them were afterward severely punished in their -bodies by the duke, and all their estates and effects confiscated to -the use of king Henry. In the number were, the lord de Choisy and the -lord de Longueval. - -About this time, the lord de Maucour was taken, who had been implicated -by the lord de Longueval, and others accused before master Robert le -Jeune, bailiff of Amiens: he was beheaded by orders from the council of -king Henry, in the town of Amiens, his body hung on a gibbet, and his -fortune confiscated to the king. In like manner was afterward taken, -Pierre de Recourt implicated likewise with the above, by one named -Raoul de Gaucourt, who sent him to sir John de Luxembourg; and sir John -sent him to Paris, where his body was quartered, and parts of it hung -up at the usual places. - -Very soon was intelligence of this unfortunate battle carried to king -Charles, who was sorely affected at the destruction of his princes and -chivalry, and for a long time was mightily grieved, seeing that all his -plans were now unsuccessful. - - - - -CHAP. XXII. - - THE INHABITANTS OF TOURNAY REBEL AGAINST THEIR MAGISTRATES. - - -In the beginning of the month of September, the inhabitants of -Tournay rose in rebellion,--the burghers against the magistrates and -others of rank,--namely, those of the market-place, and of the old -precincts, against those within the walls. This commotion was caused -by a blacksmith having fastened a chain during the night about the -slaughter-houses, for which he was banished the town. In consequence -of this banishment, those within the old precincts, to a large number, -put on, as badges, an upright cross; while those of the market-place -raised the bridges, and erected many bulwarks against them. They began -hostilities with courage; but in the end a truce was agreed on, for the -sake of their annual procession,--and at last peace was established, -without any great harm being done to either party. - - - - -CHAP. XXIII. - - THE GARRISON OF GUISE CAPITULATE TO SIR JOHN DE LUXEMBOURG AND SIR - THOMAS RAMPSTONE. - - -When sir John de Luxembourg and sir Thomas Rampstone had, with great -perseverance, continued their siege of Guise and its castle until the -month of September,--the garrison finding provisions grow short, and -losing all hope of relief offered to capitulate with the two aforesaid -lords, on the following terms. - -'To all to whom these presents shall come, we John de Luxembourg lord -de Beaurevoir, and Thomas Rampstone knight, chamberlain to the lord -regent, and governors of this district for the king of France and of -England, our sovereign lord, by the appointment of my lords the regent -and the duke of Burgundy, send health and greeting. - -'Know ye, that we have this day signed a treaty in the names of our -lords aforesaid, with John de Proisy governor and captain of the town -and castle of Guise, and with the churchmen, gentlemen, men at arms, -and the burghers of the said town, according to the terms and articles -hereafter to be declared. - -'First, the governor and the persons aforesaid, residing within the -town and castle of Guise, do promise truly and faithfully to surrender -the said town and castle to one of us, or to such other person or -persons as the king of France and England may depute for that purpose, -on the first day of March next ensuing, provided that on or before that -day they be not relieved by the princes or others of the same party -as themselves, by combating us between the town of Sains and the house -of Fouquausuins, which spot we have fixed on, in conjunction with the -garrison of Guise, for the field of battle. - -'Should those of the party of king Charles be defeated in fair combat, -by the forces of the king of France and England, or put to flight, the -garrison of Guise shall hold themselves bounden to deliver up the town -and castle. In case the contrary should happen, and we of the party of -the king of France and of England be beaten, or afraid to appear on -the appointed day, we shall be bounden to return without ransom the -hostages which shall have been given to us for the due observance of -this treaty. - -'Item, my lord the regent, and my lord of Burgundy, or those -commissioned by them, shall be bound to appear with such force as they -may please on the first day of March, to hold the wager of battle -namely, from sun-rise of that day until sunset; and if they shall not -then be fought with nor defeated, the garrison shall, without fail, or -any fraud whatever, surrender the town and castle immediately after -sunset, on receiving back the hostages whom they had given. - -'Item, during the term of this treaty, and within one month afterward, -the governor and all others within the said town and castle, of -whatever rank they may be, shall have free liberty to depart singly -or in companies across the river Seine, to such places as are held -by their party, and carry with them, or have carried, their armour, -horses, baggage and all their effects; and for their greater security -we promise to deliver to them sufficient passports in the name of my -lord the regent, if so required, that shall include not more than -twenty in a company. Should any of them wish to go out of the kingdom, -even to Hainault, they must do so at their peril. - -'Item, should any now resident within Guise be inclined to remain -there, or elsewhere, under the dominion of our lord the king, or -of our lords the regent and the duke of Burgundy, they shall have -full liberty, on taking the oaths of allegiance, and on swearing to -preserve the last-made peace between the kingdoms of France and -England, with the free enjoyment of all their effects and inheritances -that may not before have been disposed of. Should they wish to depart, -they shall not carry with them any of their moveables. - -'Item, the inhabitants of Guise having passports from the conservators -of the articles of this treaty, who are bounden to give them, may go to -such towns as we have notified, and enter the same with the permission -of their captains or governors, namely, St Quentin, Riblemont, Laon, -Bruyeres, Crespy, Marle, Aubenton, Vertus and the adjacent villages, -to procure provision and other necessaries for money, so that the -quantities be not more than sufficient for their sustenance, until the -capitulation be expired. - -'Item, the inhabitants of Guise may pursue their lawful and just debts -before the said conservators, who will take cognisance thereof and do -justice between the parties, on hearing each side. - -'Item, if during the terms of this treaty, any of the king's party -shall take by scalado, or otherwise, the town and castle of Guise, we -will exert ourselves to the utmost of our loyal power to force them to -evacuate the same,--and we will replace them in their former state for -we will neither attempt to take them ourselves, nor suffer others to do -so during the said term. - -'Item, in like manner those within Guise shall not, during the same -term, gain openly or secretly any places dependant on the king or his -allies, nor carry on any manner of warfare against his or their vassals. - -'Item, a general pardon shall take place with regard to all persons -indiscriminately within Guise, excepting, however, those who may have -been implicated in the murder of the late duke of Burgundy, whose -soul may God pardon! those who have sworn to observe the articles of -the last peace concluded between France and England; those guilty of -treason on the person of the duke of Brittany; all English and Irish -who may be in the said town or castle; all of whom must be delivered -up to justice. For the better knowledge of the aforesaid persons, the -governor of Guise shall give to us in writing the names and surnames of -all men at arms now within that town and castle. - -'Item, should any violences be committed, contrary to the above -articles, by either party, during the said term, this treaty shall not -thereby be infringed nor violated; but the conservators shall have full -powers to arrest and punish those, guilty of any violence, and to make -restitution of whatever things may have been unlawfully plundered. - -'Item, the garrison of Guise shall not, during the said term, although -they have possession of the castle and town, carry on any warfare, nor -give aid or support to any of their party that may be so inclined. -Should it happen that any persons acting hostilely be pursued by the -king's party, and chaced visibly into the said town or castle, the -governor shall cause them to be delivered up to those who had thus -pursued them, to be dealt with like prisoners. - -'Item, the inhabitants of Guise shall not, during the said term, -demolish any part of the fortifications or outworks of the said town -and castle,--nor shall they in any way add to their strength. - -'Item, so soon as we shall have withdrawn all our cannon, artillery, -stores and engines of war, to a place of security, we will raise -the siege, and depart from before the said town and castle, to go -whithersoever we shall please. - -'Item, the governor, the gentlemen and burghers within the said town, -to the number of twenty-four persons, shall solemnly swear punctually -to observe all the above articles, and promise faithfully not to -infringe any one of them in the smallest degree, and those who may have -a seal shall seal these articles with their seal. - -'Item, for the better observance of these articles, eight persons -shall be given as hostages, namely, Jean de Regnault, du Hamel, Jean -de Cadeville, Jean de Beauvoir, Jean de St Germain, the elder Wautier, -sir Walerant du Mont, and Jean Flangin de Noulles. In case any of the -above shall die, or make their escape, during the time aforesaid, those -of Guise shall be bounden alway to find eight sufficient hostages, on -demand of the besiegers. - -'Item, the inhabitants of Guise, in conjunction with us, have -unanimously appointed as conservators of this treaty sir Daviod de -Poix knight, and Collart de Proisy, or his deputy. To this sir Daviod -de Poix, or to his deputy, we have given full powers and authority to -grant to the said inhabitants of Guise good and sufficient passports, -and to determine all suits at law that may be brought before him from -either party, according to what has been before mentioned. - -'Item, we have promised and sworn and do by these presents promise -and swear to fulfil all things contained in these said articles, -most loyally and honourably, to the utmost of our powers, and that -we will have them faithfully observed and maintained by all subjects -and vassals under the obedience of our lord the king, of our lord the -regent, and of our lord of Burgundy. - -'Item, for the greater security of the above, we will have these -articles confirmed by our said lord the regent, in manner hereafter to -be declared. In testimony of which, we have affixed our seals to these -presents. Given at our camp before the town and castle of Guise, the -18th day of September, in the year 1424.' - -When the treaty had been signed, and the hostages delivered, the siege -of Guise was broken up. Sir John de Luxembourg returned to his castle -of Beaurevoir, and dismissed his captains; and sir Thomas Rampstone -went with the English to wait on the duke of Bedford, at Paris, by whom -he was most graciously received. - -About this time, the lord de Montagu, a Burgundian, concluded a treaty -with Estienne de Vignolles, called La Hire, of the opposite party, -that Vitry en Pertois, and other fortresses held by La Hire, should -be surrendered to the lord de Montagu on the first Sunday in Lent, in -case they were not relieved on or before that time by king Charles. No -succour arrived, and in consequence they were yielded up according to -the agreement. - -In these days, sir Manfroy de St Leger and the bastard de St Pol -assembled from four to five hundred combatants, and led them into -Barrois, where they committed infinite mischiefs, and gathered much -riches, with which they returned in safety, and without opposition to -their own country. - -In the month of October, the duke of Glocester and Jacqueline of -Bavaria, countess of Hainault, of Holland and of Zealand, (whom the -duke of Glocester had married some time before in England, although -duke John of Brabant, her first husband, was still alive,) disembarked -at Calais with five thousand english combatants, intending to make a -powerful invasion on Hainault, and gain the government thereof, as -belonging of right to the said Jacqueline. The earl marshal of England -was commander in chief of these men at arms. - - - - -CHAP. XXIV. - - THE DUKES OF BEDFORD AND OF BURGUNDY ENDEAVOUR TO MAKE UP THE QUARREL - BETWEEN THE DUKES OF GLOCESTER AND OF BRABANT. - - -About the end of October the dukes of Bedford and of Burgundy met at -Paris, with their confidential ministers, according to what had been -agreed on when they were last at Amiens, to discuss the differences -that had arisen between the dukes of Glocester and of Brabant. The -matter was most fully debated during several days before their council, -notwithstanding a suit was still pending at the court of Rome. At -length, the dukes of Bedford and Burgundy agreed on the terms of a -pacification, according to the opinions of their counsellors, and sent -them to the dukes of Glocester and of Brabant. The ambassadors who went -to the duke of Glocester and his lady, at Calais, were sir Raoul le -Bouteiller and the abbot Fouquans. When they showed their credentials, -and the terms that had been agreed on, they had a direct negative from -the duke and the lady, who declared they would not abide by them, but -would march a powerful army into Hainault to take possession of that -country. On receiving this answer, the ambassadors returned to Paris. - -Those who had been sent to duke John of Brabant, were graciously -received; and he declared, with the advice of his council, that he was -very willing to accept the terms agreed on by the dukes of Bedford and -Burgundy, and was well contented therewith. - -On these answers being carried to the two dukes in Paris, they were -much troubled that the duke of Glocester would not accept of the terms -which they had settled,--more particularly the duke of Burgundy, who -plainly told his brother-in-law, the duke of Bedford, that since -he found his brother the duke of Glocester would not listen to any -reasonable terms, he should assist his cousin, the duke of Brabant, -with all his power, to enable him to preserve his honour and -territories against the duke of Glocester. - -The duke of Bedford was much angered against his brother at heart, -for his obstinacy, and greatly feared, that from this quarrel, all -connexions of the English with the duke of Burgundy would be done away, -and their power in France destroyed. - -The dukes of Bedford and of Burgundy kept each at his hôtel in Paris -the feast of All-saints, with much solemnity; and some days afterward, -the duke of Burgundy had the marriage of sir John de la Trimouille -lord de Jonvelles, with the damsel of Rochebaron, sister to the lord -d'Amboise, (who at that time resided with the queen of France, widow of -the late king, in company with the lady of La Ferté) celebrated at his -hôtel of Artois, and at his own expense. - -At this marriage were present the said queen of France, the duke and -duchess of Bedford, sister to the duke of Burgundy, attended by the -earl and countess of Salisbury, the earl of Suffolk, the bishop of -Therouenne, the lord d'Estable, and many noble knights, esquires, -ladies and damsels of high degree, who were all magnificently -entertained by the duke of Burgundy and his officers. There was a -grand display of every costly viand and wines, followed by dancings, -tiltings, and other amusements. - -The dukes of Bedford and Burgundy even tilted themselves with other -princes and knights. When this feast was over the duke of Burgundy -returned from Paris to his residence in Burgundy, where he united -himself in marriage, by an apostolical dispensation, with the widow -of his uncle the count de Nevers, who had been slain at the battle of -Azincourt. This lady was much renowned for her pious life: she had two -children by the count de Nevers, and was sister-german to the count -d'Eu, then a prisoner in England, and sister by the half blood to -Charles de Bourbon count de Clermont. - -At this time died John of Bavaria formerly bishop of Liége, uncle to -the duke of Burgundy, and to Jacqueline of Bavaria; and because he had -not had any children by his lady, he declared the duke of Burgundy his -heir and successor, thus putting aside Jacquiline of Bavaria his niece. - - - - -CHAP. XXV. - - THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF GLOCESTER LEAVE CALAIS FOR HAINAULT, TO - RECEIVE THE ALLEGIANCE OF THE PRINCIPAL TOWNS OF THAT COUNTRY.--THE - DUKE OF BURGUNDY MAKES PREPARATIONS TO AID HIS COUSIN THE DUKE OF - BRABANT. - - -Toward the end of November the duke and duchess of Glocester marched -their great army from Calais, and taking their route by Hesdin, and -passing by Lens in Artois, arrived in Hainault. As they marched through -the territories of the duke of Burgundy, no disorders were suffered to -be committed, but all provisions were courteously paid for. - -They were liberally received at Bouchain and Mons, whither they went -first, and many lords and gentlemen of the country came thither to pay -obedience and homage to the duke and to his lady. Shortly after, all -the principal towns in Hainault, dependant on the lady Jacquiline took -oaths of allegiance to the duke of Glocester; for she declared herself -his wife, and all the lords and gentlemen did the same excepting the -single town of Halx, which held for the duke of Brabant. - -In like manner did the count de Conversan lord of Anghien support duke -John and sir Angilbert d'Anghien, with Jean de Jumont, and all their -garrisons and dependants. The remainder, as well towns as nobles, -breaking the oaths they had formerly taken to the duke of Brabant, now -openly espoused the cause of the duke of Glocester and the duchess -Jacquiline. - -Some days after the marriage of the duke of Burgundy, he quitted the -duchess and went to Mâcon, where he had a conference with the duke of -Savoy, and with ambassadors from the duke of Brittany, the principal -of whom was Arthur count de Richemont. While these conferences were -holding, Charles de Bourbon count de Clermont, the archbishop of -Rheims, the bishop of Puy, and some others, came to Mâcon, by orders -of king Charles, who among different matters, treated for a marriage -between the count de Clermont and Agnes, sister-german to the duke of -Burgundy. Charles de Bourbon promised the said archbishop, on the word -of a prince, that he would espouse her at the time that had been fixed. -When this, and other great affairs had been discussed and settled, they -separated, and each returned to the place he had come from. - -Philip duke of Burgundy, hearing of the arrival of Humphrey duke of -Glocester in Hainault, was very indignant thereat, and issued his -summonses to the men at arms, and others accustomed to serve him -in war, throughout his countries of Flanders, Artois and his other -dominions, which were proclaimed in the usual places, ordering all -nobles, and others of every degree, able to bear arms, to prepare -themselves to support the duke of Brabant against the duke of -Glocester, under the orders of sir John de Luxembourg, the lords -de Croy, de l'Isle-Adam, and such other captains as should be -commissioned to command and conduct them. - -In consequence of these proclamations, very many men at arms assembled -under the aforesaid lords, who marched them to Philip count de St Pol, -brother to duke John of Brabant, he having been appointed by the duke -commander in chief in this war against the duke of Glocester. - -The principal adviser of the count de St Pol was Pierre de Luxembourg -count de Conversan, and Braine lord d'Anghien. There were also with him -sir Angilbert d'Anghien, le Damoiseau de Vissemale, de Rosbarre, and -other great lords and bannerets of the country of Brabant, a multitude -of the commonalty, and an infinity of warlike engines. - -A bitter war now commenced, with fire and sword, throughout Hainault, -to the ruin of the poor people, for the duke of Glocester had strongly -garrisoned with English all the towns in that country under his -obedience; and in like manner had the count de St Pol done to those -on the borders, and what remained in Hainault subject to the duke -of Brabant. These garrisons made frequent sallies on their enemy's -country, and committed every kind of mischief. - - - - -CHAP. XXVI. - - THE DUKE OF GLOCESTER SENDS A LETTER TO THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY.--A COPY - THEREOF. - - -When the duke of Glocester heard that the duke of Burgundy had issued -his summons for men at arms to assemble against him, in support of the -duke of Brabant, he was highly displeased, and wrote to the duke of -Burgundy a letter, of which the following is an exact copy: - -'High and potent prince, very dear and well-beloved cousin,--we have -heard that in your lands and territories a proclamation has been made -for all able men at arms to assemble and march under the orders of sir -John de Luxembourg and others, to the support of my cousin of Brabant, -against me, my friends, allies and subjects, and stating, as reasons -for the above, many charges contrary to the truth, which I have -discovered, in a copy of certain letters said to be written by you, in -your town of Dijon, the 21st day of last December. - -'These letters, I am convinced, have been written with your knowledge, -and by your orders, although you cannot have forgotten all that I have -done in times past at your request and solicitation; nor how often -I have submitted the whole of my dispute with our cousin of Brabant -to the arbitration of my brother the regent and yourself,--what -appointments I have made, and what things I offered to relinquish to -my prejudice,--and which you know those of the party of the duke of -Brabant would not accept nor enter into any treaty, notwithstanding -these letters I allude to have given a contrary colour to the business, -as will be apparent if you compare the copy I inclose with the -originals. - -'I know also, that what I have formerly done has not escaped your good -memory. You must also feel, that if proximity of lineage is of any -avail, you should be more inclined to serve me than my adversary, -seeing that my companion and spouse is your cousin-german by two lines, -and that my said cousin of Brabant is not so nearly related to you. - -'You are likewise bounden to assist me by the treaty of peace solemnly -sworn to by us,--which the duke of Brabant has never done, but on the -contrary, as you know, made alliances inimical to your interests, which -should move you to act against him. The treaty between us has never -been infringed by me; and it would have grieved me to have even thought -of it,--for I should believe, that had I broken it, nothing fortunate -would have ever happened to me. I am also persuaded, that during your -life, you will not act contrary to it. - -'You must likewise have noticed, that ever since I have been on this -side of the sea, I have alway endeavoured so to act as would be most -agreeable to you; that I have never, in the smallest degree done, or -suffered to be done, any damage to your subjects or your lands, but -have acted toward them as if they had been my own proper subjects, as -they can truly inform you. - -'I have lately written to you, to declare I ask for nothing but what is -my own, but am contented to have what belongs to me in right of my said -companion, your cousin, and which, with the aid of God, I will guard -and preserve so long as she shall live, for that fortune is sufficient -for me. - -'Should any circumstances have induced me to act against my said cousin -of Brabant, I am not as you know, any way to blame, but constrained -thereto by his enterprises, in the defence of my own honour, and for -the preservation of my country, which will make me exert myself to the -utmost of my power. - -'Now as you are perfectly well acquainted with all that I have -mentioned, I can scarcely persuade myself that these said letters -have been written with your knowledge; and I most earnestly intreat, -most high and potent prince, my very dear and well beloved cousin, -that you would maturely consider of all that I have done for your -service, the different conduct of my adversary toward you, the -nearness of the relationship, the treaty of peace between us, which I -have never violated, and the enterprises of my opponent. I am firmly -convinced, that supposing the measures hitherto followed have had your -approbation, when you shall have maturely reconsidered the whole of -mine and of my adversary's conduct, you will be of a contrary opinion. - -'Should, however, your intentions remain unaltered, God, to whom -nothing is hidden, will defend my just rights, if you be regardless of -the oath you have taken for the same purpose. High and potent prince, -my very dear and well-beloved cousin, let me know your intentions -by the bearer of this, and if there is any thing I can do for your -service, I will most heartily employ myself therein, as our lord knows, -and to his care I commend you. - -'Written at my town of Mons, and signed with my signet, this 12th day -of January. High and potent prince, very dear and well-beloved cousin, -I send with this letter copies of the letters I have alluded to, -signed 'de Croy.' - -The address on this letters was, 'To the high and potent prince, my -very dear and well-beloved cousin, the duke of Burgundy;' and lower -down, 'Your cousin the duke of Glocester, count of Hainault, of -Holland, of Zealand, and lord of Frizeland.' - -The duke of Burgundy, on receiving this letter, laid it before the -whole of his council, and, after due deliberation, returned the -following answer to the duke of Glocester. - - - - -CHAP. XXVII. - - COPY OF THE ANSWER OF THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY TO THE LETTER FROM THE DUKE - OF GLOCESTER. - - -'High and mighty prince Humphrey duke of Glocester, I, Philip duke of -Burgundy, earl of Flanders and of Artois, have received your letter -addressed to me, and written at Mons in Hainault, under your signet, -the 12th day of January last, containing, among other things, that -you have heard of proclamations having been issued throughout my -dominions, for all well disposed men at arms to assemble, and to march -under the command of our very dear and well-beloved cousin sir John de -Luxembourg and others, for the service and support of our very dear -and well-beloved cousin the duke of Brabant, in opposition to you, -your friends, allies and subjects, and which proclamations contained, -according to the tenour of your letter, many charges contrary to -truth,--the which, and other things, you have discovered in the copy -sent me, of certain letters said to have been written by me, on the -21st day of December, in my town of Dijon. - -'With regard to this, high and mighty prince, and the greater part of -your letter, I shall forbear repeating, or making any reply thereto; -for as there is nothing but what touches my honour that I shall -consider, and this I will not suffer any one to treat or to blame -unjustly. - -'You say, however, that the writings, of which you have inclosed a -copy, have been done with my knowledge, and by my command. To this I -answer, that I was moved thereto by your refusal to conform to the -articles of pacification entered into with great deliberation of -council, between your fair brother the regent and myself at Paris, to -put an end to the discord between you and our very dear cousin the duke -of Brabant. - -'On the contrary, the duke of Brabant, (to gain the favour of God, -and to please your said brother and myself) agreed to abide by these -said articles, while you, persisting in your refusal, and without -waiting for the final decisions of your suit at the court of Rome, have -entered the country of Hainault with a powerful army, with the intent -of driving therefrom our said cousin of Brabant, and taking possession -of the same. These have been the reasons for my said letter, which -contains truths which you cannot any way deny, or be ignorant of. - -'I have not therefore given any thing to be understood contrary to -truth, or by way of lie, with which you seem most wrongfully to charge -me in your letter, which I shall carefully preserve to shew in proper -time and place. - -'I am sufficiently aware of all that you are attempting against our -said cousin of Brabant, and very displeasing has it been to me, -without your endeavouring to tarnish our own honour and fair fame, -which I will not endure from you nor from any one; and I am persuaded -that those with whom I am connected by blood, all my loyal friends, -subjects and vassals, who have been greatly attached to and have served -my predecessors, will not suffer such a slur to be passed over with -impunity. I therefore now summon and require of you to recall all that -you have said in your letter, touching what you have therein declared -to have been asserted by me contrary to the truth. - -'Should you be unwilling to do this, and to support the charges you -have made against my honour and fame, I am ready to defend myself -personally against you, and to combat you, with the aid of God and our -lady, within a reasonable time, in the presence of that most excellent -and most potent prince, the emperor, my very clear lord and cousin. - -'But that you and all the world may witness that I am anxious to -bring this matter to a speedy conclusion, and instantly to repel all -attempts on my honour, I am contented, should it be more agreeable to -you, that we choose for the judge of our combat your fair brother the -regent duke of Bedford, which you cannot reasonably refuse; for he is -such a prince that I know he will do the utmost justice between us, as -between the most indifferent persons. And for the honour of God, and -to avoid the effusion of Christian blood, and the destruction of the -poor people, whose sufferings I in my heart compassionate, you and I, -who are youthful knights, ought to accept of this proposal (supposing -you be determined to maintain what you have written), as it personally -concerns us, rather than engage in public warfare, by which numberless -gentlemen and others of each party will have their days miserably -shortened; and I must add, that it will be highly disagreeable to me -if this last mode shall be resorted to. It ought to be matter of regret -to us and all catholic princes, that Christian people should engage -in war one against another; for my part I repeat that it will be very -unwillingly that I shall engage in a public warfare, unless urgent -necessity forces me to it. - -'High and mighty prince, have the goodness to send me a speedy -answer to the contents of this letter by the bearer, or by any more -expeditious mode, without prolonging matters by letters; for I am -impatient, that every thing touching my honour may be as briefly -settled as possible, and I will not that matters concerning it remain -as they now are. - -'I should sooner have replied to your letter on this subject, had I not -been delayed by several concerns of high import that have retarded me. - -'That you may be assured this letter is mine, I have signed it with my -own hand, and affixed my signet. - -'Written the 3rd day of March, in the year 1424.' - -This letter was read by the duke of Glocester with great attention, in -the presence of his council: in reply, he sent the following letter. - - - - -CHAP. XXVIII. - - COPY OF THE SECOND LETTER SENT BY THE DUKE OF GLOCESTER TO THE DUKE OF - BURGUNDY. - - -'High and mighty prince, Philip duke of Burgundy, earl of Flanders, of -Artois, and of Burgundy,--I Humphrey duke of Glocester, son, brother -and uncle to the kings of England, count of Hainault, of Holland, -of Zealand, lord of Frizeland, and high chamberlain to the king of -England, have received your letter in form of a placart, addressed to -me, and written on the 3rd day of this month; which letter, that it -may appear to be from yourself, you have signed with your own hand, -and sealed with your signet. The contents of the greater part thereof -concern me as little as those of mine did you, addressed and written -in my good town of Mons in Hainault, under my signet, the 12th day of -January last past, excepting what you say of my refusing to agree to -terms of pacification between me and my cousin the duke of Brabant, -which is not true; for my very dear and well-beloved brother the regent -of France and the whole of the french council, as well as yourself, -know how I have acted therein. Should you wish to be ignorant thereof, -it is not in your power. - -'You say, that I have in my letter wrongfully and falsely offended your -honour, by charges therein made, and that you were sufficiently hurt -at my attempts against my said cousin the duke of Brabant, without my -having attacked your honour and fame. You therefore summon and require -of me to recant what I have thus written in my letter, or else you -are ready to defend your honour in a personal combat with me. I make -known to you, that I hold for true the whole of the contents of my -said letter, and shall remain in the firm belief thereof, which has -indeed been confirmed by what your people have done and perpetrated in -my country of Hainault conformably to the tenour of your summons; nor -shall you nor any one force me to recal my words, but with the aid of -God, of our lady, and of my lord St George, I will, by personal combat, -oblige you to own their truth, before either of the judges you have -named, for they are both of them to me indifferent. - -'I am equally desirous with yourself that the matter should be brought -to a short and speedy issue; but solely because my fair brother is -nearest at hand am satisfied to perform the combat before him, and -accept of him as judge of the field. Since you leave the appointment -of the day of combat to me, I shall fix on the feast of St George next -ensuing for that purpose, or any other day more convenient for my -brother, when, with God's favour, I shall be ready prepared to meet you -without fail. - -'Should my said brother decline the office of judge of the field, I -am willing that the combat take place before the very high and potent -prince the emperor; and should he in like manner decline it, our -brother of Oldeberth[5], or any other indifferent person, may be the -judge. - -'But, as I am doubtful whether you will abide by the terms under your -signet, I summon and require of you, by the bearer of this letter, that -you send me other terms sealed with your seal, in like manner as I have -done to these presents. - -'With regard to the duke of Brabant, if you shall dare to say that -his right is superior to mine in this present dispute,--I am ready to -attack you body to body, on the day above-mentioned, and prove that I -have the better right, with the favour of God, of our lady, and of St -George. That these presents may appear fully authentic, and to shew -that I am resolved to abide by their contents, I have signed my name to -them, and have likewise affixed my seal. - -'Written in my town of Soignies, the 16th day of March, in the year -1424.' - -FOOTNOTES: - -[Footnote 5: Oldeberth,--probably Oldenbourg.] - - - - -CHAP. XXIX. - - THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY RETURNS TO FLANDERS, WHENCE HE SENDS HIS ANSWER - TO THE DUKE OF GLOCESTER'S LETTER.--A COPY THEREOF. - - -During the time of this correspondence between these two princes, the -duke of Burgundy returned to Flanders, and ordered a considerable force -to march thence to the aid of the duke of Brabant. He likewise sent an -answer to the duke of Glocester's last letter, accepting the day he had -fixed for their combat, the tenour of which was as follows. - -'High and mighty prince Humphrey duke of Glocester, I, Philip, duke of -Burgundy, earl of Flanders and of Artois, have this day received your -letter, written and signed with your own hand, in answer to mine of the -3rd of this present month, in which I said that you had, after mature -deliberation, refused the terms of pacification between you and our -cousin of Brabant, that had been agreed on by my brother-in-law the -regent and myself. - -'To this you reply, that it is not true. My fair brother the regent -and the whole council of France know full well to the contrary: I am -not ignorant thereof,--and were I inclined to be so, it is out of my -power. You persist in denying what the ambassadors sent to you by my -brother the regent and myself with a copy of these articles, can most -satisfactorily prove; and in the direct face of them you have invaded -the country of Hainault, notwithstanding my fair cousin of Brabant had -accepted of our terms; and you have called all these things which I had -written to you falsehoods. Your conduct toward my cousin of Brabant -was to me dishonourable and displeasing enough, without adding insults -against my honour. - -'For this did I summon you to recant all that you have thus -offensively written; otherwise I was ready to defend my honour in -personal combat, in the presence of my fair brother the regent, or -before the emperor. You in reply maintain the truth of what you had -written, and that you shall remain in that belief, for what my troops -had done in Hainault was a full confirmation of the truth of what -you had advanced, and that you would not for me, nor for any one -else, recal your words, but would force me, by personal combat, to -acknowledge their truth, before either of the aforesaid judges. - -'You add, that as the said regent is nearer at hand, you are content -to name him as judge, and fix on St George's day next ensuing, or -any other more agreeable to the regent, for the day of combat, being -equally desirous with myself that this matter should be speedily -brought to issue. - -'I make for answer, that in regard to the judge and the day I am well -satisfied, and, with the aid of God and of our lady, I will defend -myself, and maintain the contrary to what you have advanced, with my -bodily strength, and prove fairly on which side the lie rests, to the -clearance of my loyalty and honour. - -'With respect to what my troops may have done in Hainault, should it -be for the honour and success of my fair cousin of Brabant, I shall be -very much rejoiced. As you express a doubt whether our said brother the -regent will accept of the office of judge between us, I shall instantly -send him notable ambassadors earnestly to intreat that he would accept -of it; but should he refuse, I am willing, as I have said in my former -letter, that the emperor take his place. - -'As to what you declare, that should I dare to say our cousin of -Brabant has the better right, you will force me by combat to retract -it publicly before the judge,--I reply, that the sentence of our holy -father the pope (before whom the suit is now pending) will make it -clearly known whose is the right, against which I am not inclined to -derogate or disobey. It therefore does not belong to either of us to -determine who has the right. - -'And I have such confidence in our Lord Jesus Christ, and in his -glorious virgin-mother, that before the end of the combat thus fixed -on by you, I shall defend my good cause with such vigour that you will -not be soon forward to advance such novelties again. Since you require -that I send you a copy of my former letter which was sealed with my -signet, under my seal, I have complied with your request. And what I -have written I am fully determined to abide by and fulfil.' - - - - -CHAP. XXX. - - THE TOWN OF BRAINE IN HAINAULT TAKEN AND DESTROYED BY THE ALLIES OF - THE DUKE OF BRABANT. - - -While these quarrelsome letters were passing between the dukes of -Burgundy and Glocester, a very large army was raised by Philip count -de Ligny and de St Pol, brother to the duke of Brabant, having in his -company the count de Conversan, the lord d'Anghien, the lords de Croy, -de l'Isle-Adam, sir Andrew de Malines, the bastard de St Pol, with -other captains, banners, and gentlemen, together with thirty or forty -thousand common men, whom he led before the town of Braine-le-Comte in -the country of Hainault. - -There were not more than about two hundred English of the duke of -Glocester's party, in addition to the commonalty within the place. -It was closely besieged on all sides; but after it had been well -battered for eight days by their cannon and other engines, the -garrison, considering the great force of the enemy, entered into -terms of capitulation, that the English might depart with safety to -their persons, and with part of their baggage, and that the town -should return to the obedience of the duke of Brabant, taking oaths of -allegiance to him or to his commissioners, and withal paying a certain -sum of money by way of ransoming the town from pillage. - -When this treaty had been signed, and the English were ready to march -out of it, a body of the common people who had come with the count de -St Pol rushed in by different gates, and slew the greater part of these -English, with many of the townsmen. They then plundered the houses, -and set them on fire, so that the whole town was completely burnt and -destroyed. - -Thus did they break through the treaty which their captains had made, -and no prayers or entreaties could prevail on them to desist, which -greatly angered their leaders. However, some of the English were saved -by the exertions of the gentlemen and nobles, and sent away in safety. - -At this siege of Braine, there were with the count de St Pol, Poton -de Saintrailles, Regnaut de Longueval, and others, all firm friends -of king Charles. When the town had been thus destroyed, the army of -the Brabanters remained where they had been encamped; for news of the -intended combat between the dukes of Burgundy and Glocester before the -regent had been notified to them, so that all warfare was suspended -between the Brabanters and the duke of Glocester, until victory should -declare for one of the dukes in their personal combat. - -Shortly after, the count de St Pol marched away from before Braine, -on his return with the army to Brabant; but as the duke of Glocester -was with his lady in Soignies, the Brabanters were afraid of being -attacked, and therefore all the nobles and gentlemen marched in the -same array as if they were about to engage in battle. The commonalty -were likewise well drawn up; and they had not advanced far, when the -scouts, whom they had left in their rear to bring them information, -gave notice that the English had taken the field. - -This was true, for some of the duke of Glocester's captains, having his -permission, collected, at most, eight hundred men to see the Brabanters -decamp. They advanced so near as to be visible to all, although there -were some ditches between the two parties. The count de St Pol drew his -men in array, on the ascent of a mountain, namely, the gentlemen and -archers, and so did the english: and in the mean time some skirmishing -took place between the outposts of each, in which several were killed, -wounded and unhorsed, but in no great numbers. The two parties remained -thus for a considerable time in battle array, each waiting for the -other to depart first. While they were in this position, certain -intelligence was brought to the count de St Pol of the day of combat -having been fixed between the dukes of Burgundy and of Glocester, and -that all warfare was to cease until that was over. - -On this being made public, and because evening was coming on, the -English marched away to the duke of Glocester in Soignies, and the -count de St Pol with his men to Halx and that neighbourhood, where they -kept a strict watch. - -It is a truth that the greater part of the commonalty of Brabant, who -were in the count's army, had been panic-struck, and deserted in great -confusion, leaving suits of armour, without number, carts, cars and -all their warlike instruments dispersed over the fields, although they -were, as I said before, from thirty to forty thousand men, so that -very few remained with their commander and other captains, and it was -not their fault that they did not on that day receive much loss and -disgrace. - -The town and castle of Guise was by treaty to have been surrendered -on the first day of March; but sir John de Luxembourg practised so -successfully with John de Proisy the governor, that they were yielded -up to him on the 26th of February, without waiting for the appointed -day. In like manner he gained possession of the fortress of Irechon. - -He was, by this means, obeyed throughout the whole county of Guise, to -the great displeasure of Réné d'Anjou duke of Bar, to whom this county -belonged as its true lord. Those who had assembled to be present at the -surrender on the first of March, as well English as Picards, hearing -what had passed, returned to their quarters. Sir John de Luxembourg -gave liberty to the hostages, and passports for them to go whither they -pleased. He also appointed sir Daviod de Poix governor of Guise. - -When the count Philip de St Pol and the Brabant-nobles were returned -to Brussels, and the Picards quartered on the borders of Hainault, the -duke of Glocester retreated with his duchess and army from Soignies to -Mons, where he met the countess-dowager of Hainault. Having conferred -with her and some of the nobility, it was determined that he and his -English should return to England, to prepare himself for the combat -that was to take place with the duke of Burgundy. - -When he was on the point of his departure, his mother-in-law, the -countess of Hainault, and the nobles and deputies from the principal -towns, requested that he would leave the duchess Jacquiline, whom -he called his wife, and their lady behind. This he assented to, on -condition that they would solemnly swear to him that they would guard -and defend her against all who might attempt to injure her; and more -especially the burghers and inhabitants of Mons were to take this oath, -as she intended to reside within that town. - -The duke and duchess of Glocester now separated with many tears and -lamentations; and he departed with from four to five thousand english -combatants for St Gillart, and thence to Yvins near Bohain, where he -lay the first night: he then continued his route by Vy, and after -some days arrived at Calais; but in all the countries through which -he passed he committed no waste, but paid for all his provision very -peaceably. - -He carried with him to England Eleanor de Cobham, whom he had brought -with him as companion to the duchess Jacquiline, and was afterward -married to her. - -Toward the end of this year king Charles sent ambassadors to the court -of Rome, the principal of whom was the bishop of Leon in Brittany, who -offered, in the king's name, his submission to pope Martin, the which -was very graciously received. - - - - -CHAP. XXXI. - - POPE MARTIN SENDS HIS BULL TO DUKE JOHN OF BRABANT.--ITS CONTENTS. - - -In the beginning of this year, copies of a letter, in the manner of -a bull, from pope Martin to duke John of Brabant, were published -throughout the duke's dominions, the tenour of which was as follows: - -'Martin, bishop, and servant to the servants of God, to our dear son -John duke of Brabant health and benediction. Whereas there has lately -come to our knowledge from persons worthy of belief what is very -displeasing to us, namely, that certain papers have been divulged and -publicly read, as coming from us, and in our name, by way of bull, in -divers parts of Hainault, and in the bishopricks of Utrecht, Liége -and Cambray, purporting (as it has been affirmed to us), that we have -confirmed the marriage-contract between our dear son Humphrey duke of -Glocester, and our dear daughter in Jesus Christ Jacquiline, a noble -lady and duchess of Bavaria; and that we have reprobated your marriage -with the said duchess, having judged it invalid. - -'Now although such writings have never been issued by us, and have been -published to our great scandal and dishonour, we will that the suit -respecting this said marriage shall be determined according to the -decision of common law. - -'And we notify to you, by these presents, that you bear not any -malice nor sorrow in your mind, but firmly hold that the papers thus -scandalously published do not come from us, but from wicked men not -having the fear of God before their eyes, who delight in novelties, -falsehoods and dissentions. - -'We will also, that the movers and promoters of such scandal shall, for -the honour of us and of the apostolical chair, be punished in a manner -adequate to the heinousness of the crime they have committed. For this -reason, we have written to our venerable brethren the bishops of -Utrecht, Liége and Cambray, and to each of them, apostolical mandates, -directing them to read this our letter publicly from their pulpits to -the people, to undeceive them relative to the aforesaid scandalous -papers, to excommunicate all who shall henceforth read them in their -presence, or promulgate them, and also to confine them in their persons -until they shall receive further orders on this subject from us. - -'Given at Rome, at the church of the holy Apostles, on the ides of -February, in the 8th year of our papacy.' - - - - -CHAP. XXXII. - - AFTER THE DEPARTURE OF THE DUKE OF GLOCESTER, A WAR TAKES PLACE IN - HAINAULT.--THE DUCHESS JACQUILINE WRITES TO THE DUKE OF GLOCESTER FOR - ASSISTANCE.--THE CONTENTS OF HER LETTER. - - -Not long after the duke of Glocester had left Hainault, the men at -arms of duke John of Brabant and the Picards began an open and severe -warfare against the towns in that country under obedience to the duke -of Glocester, as well as on those belonging to the lords of his party, -by which the inhabitants were sorely oppressed and the country ruined. - -To remedy these evils, the countess dowager of Hainault had many -conferences with the duke of Burgundy, her nephew, and with the -ambassadors from the duke of Brabant at Douay, Lille and Oudenarde, -when it was concluded that Hainault should be restored to the -government of the duke of Brabant, who was to promise a general amnesty -to the inhabitants. The duchess Jacquiline was also to be put under -the wardship of the duke of Burgundy, who was to receive a certain sum -of money for her establishment, and she was to remain under his guard -until the suit pending at the court of Rome should be determined. - -While this treaty was negotiating, many of the principal towns revolted -from their lady, and placed themselves under the obedience of the dukes -of Burgundy and of Brabant, namely, Valenciennes, Condê, Bouchain and -some others, so that there remained to her scarcely more than the bare -town of Mons, which was nearly blockaded by her enemies, and very small -quantities of provision permitted to be carried into the town. - -The inhabitants, seeing themselves in great danger, were much -exasperated against their lady, and told her plainly, that if she did -not make peace, they would deliver her into the hands of the duke of -Brabant: at the same time, they imprisoned many of her attendants, some -of whom they judicially put to death, as shall be hereafter told. - -The duchess Jacquiline, greatly alarmed at this sudden change, and -fearing the worst, from what she had witnessed, and from what she had -heard from her lady mother, namely, that she was to be put under the -wardship of the duke of Burgundy, and carried to Flanders, sent letters -in haste, describing her situation, to the duke of Glocester; but these -letters were intercepted, and carried to the duke of Burgundy. Their -contents were as follow. - -'My very dear and redoubted lord and father, in the most humble of -manners in this world, I recommend myself to your kind favour. May it -please you to know, my very redoubted lord and father, that I address -myself to your glorious power, as the most doleful, most ruined, and -most treacherously-deceived woman living; for, my very dear lord, on -Sunday the 13th of this present month of June, the deputies of your -town of Mons returned, and brought with them a treaty that had been -agreed on between our fair cousin of Burgundy and our fair cousin of -Brabant, which treaty had been made in the absence, and without the -knowledge of my mother, as she herself signifies to me, and confirmed -by her chaplain master Gerard le Grand. - -'My mother, most redoubted lord, has written to me letters, certifying -the above treaty having been made; but that, in regard to it, she knew -not how to advise me, for that she was herself doubtful how to act. -She desired me, however, to call an assembly of the principal burghers -of Mons, and learn from them what aid and advice they were willing to -give me. - -'Upon this, my sweet lord and father, I went on the morrow to the town -house, and remonstrated with them, that it had been at their request -and earnest entreaties that you had left me under their safeguard, and -on their oaths that they would be true and loyal subjects, and take -especial care of me, so that they should be enabled to give you good -accounts on your return,--and these oaths had been taken on the holy -sacrament at the altar, and on the sacred evangelists. - -'To this my harangue, my dear and honoured lord, they simply replied -that they were not sufficiently strong within the town to defend and -guard me; and instantaneously they rose in tumult, saying that my -people wanted to murder them; and, my sweet lord, they carried matters -so far that, in despite of me, they arrested one of your sergeants, -called Maquart, whom they immediately beheaded, and hanged very many -who were of your party, and strongly attached to your interest, such -as Bardoul de la Porte, his brother Colart, Gilet de la Porte, Jean du -Bois, Guillaume de Leur, Sanson your sergeant, Pierre, Baron, Sandart, -Dandre and others, to the number of two hundred and fifty of your -adherents. - -'They also wished to seize sir Baldwin the treasurer, sir Louis de -Montfort, Haulnere, Jean Fresne and Estienne d'Estre; but though they -did not succeed, I know not what they intend doing,--for my very dear -lord, they plainly told me, that unless I make peace, they will deliver -me into the hands of the duke of Brabant, and that I shall only remain -eight days longer in their town, when I shall be forced to go into -Flanders, which will be to me the most painful of events; for I very -much fear that unless you shall hasten to free me from the hands I am -now in, I shall never see you more. - -'Alas! my most dear and redoubted father, my whole hope is in your -power, seeing, my sweet lord and only delight, that all my sufferings -arise from my love to you. I therefore entreat, in the most humble -manner possible, and for the love of God, that you would be pleased to -have compassion on me and on my affairs; for you must hasten to succour -your most doleful creature, if you do not wish to lose her for ever. I -have hopes that you will do as I beg, for, dear father, I have never -behaved ill to you in my whole life, and so long as I shall live I will -never do any thing to displease you, but I am ready to die for love of -you and your noble person. - -'Your government pleases me much, and by my faith, my very redoubted -lord and prince, my sole consolation and hope, I beg you will consider, -by the love of God and of my lord St George, the melancholy situation -of myself and my affairs more maturely than you have hitherto done, for -you seem entirely to have forgotten me. - -'Nothing more do I know at present than that I ought sooner have -sent sir Louis de Montfort to you; for he cannot longer remain here, -although he attended me when all the rest deserted me; and he will tell -you more particularly all that has happened than I can do in a letter. -I entreat, therefore, that you will be a kind lord to him, and send me -your good pleasure and commands, which I will most heartily obey. This -is known to the blessed Son of God, whom I pray to grant you a long and -happy life, and that I may have the great joy of seeing you soon. - -'Written in the false and traitorous town of Mons, with a doleful -heart, the 6th day of June.' The signature below was, 'Your -sorrowful and well beloved daughter, suffering great grief by your -commands,--your daughter de Quienebourg.' - -With the above was found another of the following tenour: - -'Very dear and well-beloved cousin I commend myself to you. May it -please you to know, that at this present moment, I am grieved at heart -from having been wickedly and falsely betrayed, and am so overwhelmed -that I cannot write particulars; but if you will have the goodness to -make enquiries from our very dear and redoubted lord, he will tell you -more than you may wish to hear. - -'I have nothing more to say, but that you retain in hand what you are -possessed of, in case my dear lord should come. With regard to what you -advise for me to cross the sea, it is now too late. Hasten as fast as -you can, with the greatest force you can raise, to deliver me from the -hands of the Flemings, for within eight days I shall be given up into -their power. - -'Very dear and beloved cousin, I pray God to give you a long and happy -life. Written in this false and traitorous town of Mons, the 6th day of -June. Jacquiline de Quienebourg.' - -It appears by the above letters, that the duchess was much afraid of -going to Flanders. - -When the deputies of Mons were returned from their conference with the -dukes of Burgundy and of Brabant, it was known that many things had -been agreed on contrary to the interest of the countess-dowager of -Hainault, and of the duchess Jacquiline her daughter. And on the 13th -day of June, Jacqueline, having no means of resistance, departed from -the town of Mons accompanied by the prince of Orange, and other lords -commissioned for this purpose by the duke of Burgundy, who conducted -her to the town of Ghent, where she was lodged in, the ducal palace, -and had an establishment suitable to her rank. - -Duke John of Brabant, according to the treaty, took on him the -government of Hainault, whence he ordered all the men at arms, and -published a general amnesty for all that had passed. - -Thus did the inhabitants of Mons deliver their lady and legal princess -into the hands of the duke of Burgundy against her will, although they -had, a short time before, promised and sworn to the duke of Glocester -that they would guard and defend her against all who should attempt any -way to hurt her. - - - - -CHAP. XXXIII. - - THE DUKES OF BEDFORD AND OF BURGUNDY MEET IN THE TOWN OF - DOURLENS.--OTHER MATTERS. - - -On the vigil of the feast of St Peter and St Paul, the duke of -Bedford, the regent, accompanied by his duchess, arrived in the town -of Corbie, escorted by about eight hundred horsemen. There were with -him the bishop of Therouenne, chancellor of France for king Henry, the -president of the parliament, and many other noblemen members of the -council. - -Two days after, the duke of Burgundy came thither to see the regent and -his sister, when they gave each other a hearty welcome, particularly -on the part of the duke of Burgundy. Soon after, this duke went to -Luchen, where his cousin-german the count de St Pol resided; and on the -morrow, about four o'clock in the afternoon he returned to Dourlens -with the count de St Pol. He thence conducted the regent and his sister -to his castle of Hesdin, where he lodged them and their attendants, and -entertained them magnificently. They all remained there for six days, -passing the time joyously in feasting, drinking, dancing, hunting, and -in divers other amusements. At the end of six days the duke and duchess -of Bedford departed with their attendants, and went from Hesdin to -Abbeville, where they staid some time. - -They thence went to Crotoy, where the duke d'Alençon was prisoner, whom -the regent sent for into his presence, and reasoned long to prevail -on him to take the oath of allegiance to king Henry of Lancaster, as -then he would be released from his confinement, and all his lands and -lordships restored to him, adding, that should he refuse to comply, he -would run much personal danger. - -The duke d'Alençon replied, that he was firmly resolved never, during -his life, to take any oath contrary to his loyalty to king Charles of -France, his true and legal lord. On hearing this answer, the regent -ordered him from his presence into confinement, and then, passing -through the country of Caux, returned to Paris. - -During the time the regent was at Hesdin, the bastard de St Pol and -Andrew de Humieres appeared there with silver rings on their right -arms, whereon was painted a sun with its rays. They had put them on as -a challenge to the English and their allies, maintaining that duke John -of Brabant had a more just right to the government and possession of -Hainault and the other territories of Jacquiline of Bavaria, his lady, -than the duke of Glocester. - -The regent was at first desirous that these rings should be taken from -them by some of his men, for he had been given to understand that their -wearing them was owing to another quarrel, for which they wanted to -fight with the English; but, in the end, he was well satisfied with -them,--and nothing farther was done in the matter. - -When the duke of Glocester was returned to London, he was sharply -reprimanded by the council, in presence of the young king Henry, on his -expedition into Hainault, and on the manner in which he had conducted -himself in regard to the duke of Burgundy, the most potent prince of -the blood-royal of France: he was much blamed,--because they said from -such conduct a coolness might arise between the king and the duke, the -alliances between them broken, and all their conquests in France lost. -The duke of Glocester was plainly told, that he would not, in this -business, have any aid of men or money from the king, which very much -dissatisfied him, but, at the moment, he could not remedy it. - - - - -CHAP. XXXIV. - - THE SULTAN OF EGYPT AND SARACENS DETERMINE TO CONQUER THE WHOLE - KINGDOM OF CYPRUS. - - -When the Saracens, whom we have before mentioned, left Cyprus, they -waited on the Sultan, and, as a sign of their victory, carried with -them the head and spurs of the knight whom they had slain with a lance. -They proclaimed throughout the town of Cairo that it was the head of -the brother to the king of Cyprus, Henry prince of Galilee,--but in -this they lied. - -Nevertheless, the sultan and his courtiers were so much puffed up with -this victory, that they resolved to raise so large an army as should -destroy the whole kingdom of Cyprus. There was at this time in the town -of Damascus a great, powerful and rich Saracen, who was considered -throughout Syria as a saint: he was much reverenced by the sultan, -although a cordial friend to the king of Cyprus. - -When this holy man heard of the destruction which the six saracen -gallies had done in Cyprus, he went to Cairo, and reproved and blamed -the sultan for having thus commenced a war, insomuch that the sultan -repented of what he had done, and consented that a peace should be -made. To accomplish this purpose the holy Saracen determined to send -his son to Cyprus to treat thereof; but, on his arrival in the island, -the king would not admit him to his presence, but sent his ministers -to inquire into his business. He would not explain the cause of his -coming to them, but said, if he could have a personal interview with -the king, he would engage that an honourable peace should be made with -the sultan. The ministers of the king of Cyprus remonstrated with him -on the folly of the sultan in beginning the war, because he would have -all Christendom against him. The Saracen replied, that the sultan was -perfectly well informed of the state of Christendom; that the king of -France, his most mortal enemy, had now so much on his hands that he no -way feared him. - -After this conversation, he returned to his father in Damascus, and -related to him the reception he had met with in Cyprus, and that -the king would not even see or hear him. The holy man was so much -exasperated against the king of Cyprus, that he became, ever after, -his most mortal enemy, and was continually urging the sultan to make -war on Cyprus, declaring there could be no doubt but that he would be -victorious over his enemies. - - - - -CHAP. XXXV. - - THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY MAKES GREAT PREPARATIONS TO COMBAT THE DUKE OF - GLOCESTER.--OTHER MATTERS. - - -The duke of Burgundy lost no time in making his preparations, as well -in armour as in housings for his horses, to be ready for the day of -combat with the duke of Glocester. The greater part of his armour he -had forged within his castle of Hesdin. He also exercised himself with -all diligence, and was very abstemious, the better to strengthen his -breath; for in truth he was very impatient for the arrival of the day, -that he might combat his enemy, as he well knew that his brother-in-law -the regent and his council were endeavouring, by all means, to procure -a reconciliation, and that measures for the same effect were pursuing -with the duke of Glocester in England. - -In the mean time, the regent ordered the earl of Salisbury to besiege -the castle of Rambouillet, in the possession of king Charles's -partisans, who at times made excursions even to the gates of Paris, and -heavily oppressed the people. The castle held out some time, and then -surrendered to the earl, on condition that the garrison should carry -away their effects. - -About the feast of St John Baptist, the people of Tournay again -rebelled, and gained the government of the town to rule it as it -had formerly been done by one named Passecarte, with another called -Blarie and others of low degree, who for their misconduct had been -banished the town. The populace, however, with displayed banners and -in arms, brought them back in triumph, and replaced them in their -situations contrary to the will of the higher ranks of burghers and the -magistrates, some of whom were imprisoned and in great danger of their -lives; but all was after some time appeased. - -In this year, the sultan of Egypt required the aid of the king of Tunis -to carry on his war against Cyprus, which was granted him. He then -collected the largest possible force of armed vessels from all his -dependancies, which he victualled and filled with men, and sent them, -under the command of one of his admirals, to make a descent on Cyprus, -near to Famagousta, where, having effected a landing, they overran the -country and committed innumerable mischiefs. - -At this period, the king of Cyprus lay dangerously ill; for which -reason, he appointed his brother, the prince of Galilee, captain and -commander in chief of his army. The prince collected the whole force of -Cyprus, and advanced to where the Saracens were to offer them combat; -but they, having intelligence of his motions, retreated to their -vessels. - -The prince pursued them; but when near to them, he found that the -greater part of his vessels had deserted, which forced him to return to -Nicosia; and the Saracens relanded, behaving worse than they had done -before, so that the country was destroyed wherever they came. - -After they had gorged themselves with plunder and rapine, they returned -to Syria with numbers of Christian prisoners. They carried off with -them a gentleman of high renown, called Ragonnet de Picul, who had -been taken in the large tower of Lymissa, and presented him to the -sultan for he had defended himself like a man of valour. - -The sultan attempted strongly to persuade him to renounce the religion -of Jesus Christ, promising to make him a great lord if he would so do; -but he would never listen to such proposals, and even in the presence -of the sultan contemned the doctrines of Mohammed, which so much -exasperated the sultan that he caused his body to be sawn in twain. - -It was afterward assured for truth, by many persons worthy of belief, -that on the spot where he had been buried they saw a crown of fire -descend from heaven to earth, and repose on the aforesaid grave. - -When the earl of Salisbury had conquered the castle of Rambouillet, he -went to lay siege to the town of Mans St Julien. Having surrounded it, -he was some time combating the garrison with his engines of war; but -the inhabitants, despairing of succour, offered to capitulate. - -The bishop and other churchmen waited on the earl, and, with all -humility, besought him to take pity on them, to avoid further -effusion of Christian blood. The earl inclined to their prayers, and -concluded a treaty, that if within eight days they were not relieved -by king Charles's party, they were to surrender the town with all its -artillery, arms and stores, and to swear allegiance to king Henry. In -return, they were to enjoy all their effects unmolested. Upon this, -they gave sufficient hostages for their due performance of the above; -and as they were not succoured by any one, they delivered the town up -to the earl of Salisbury, who, after placing a new garrison within it, -returned to the duke of Bedford at Rouen. - - - - -CHAP. XXXVI. - - THE DUCHESS JACQUILINE OF BAVARIA ESCAPES IN DISGUISE FROM GHENT, AND - GOES TO HOLLAND. - - -The duchess Jacquiline, finding her confinement in Ghent very irksome, -began about the beginning of September to look for means of escape. -One evening, when her guards were at supper, she dressed herself in -man's clothes, as did one of her women, and, quitting her apartments -unobserved, they mounted horses which were waiting for them, and, -escorted by two men, rode off full gallop from Ghent to Antwerp, where -she reassumed her female dress, and thence proceeded on a car to Breda, -and to la Garide[6], where she was honourably received, and obeyed as -their princess. - -She there ordered the lord de Montfort, her principal adviser, to meet -her, and many of the noble barons of Holland, to take council with them -on the state of her affairs. Knowledge of this event was soon carried -to the duke of Burgundy, who was much troubled thereat, and sent in -haste for men at arms from all quarters: he collected numerous vessels -to pursue the duchess into Holland, whither he also went in person. - -On his arrival in Holland, many of the principal towns opened their -gates to him, such has Harlem, Dordrecht, Rotterdam, and some others. -Then began a serious war between the duke of Burgundy and the duchess -Jacquiline of Bavaria, his cousin-german. - -FOOTNOTES: - -[Footnote 6: La Garide. Q. if not meant for Gertruydenberg?] - - - - -CHAP. XXXVII. - - THE DUKE OF BEDFORD PREVENTS THE COMBAT BETWEEN THE DUKES OF BURGUNDY - AND GLOCESTER.--OTHER EVENTS. - - -In the month of September, the duke of Bedford, who styled himself -regent of France, assembled in the city of Paris many of the nobles of -France, some learned men from the three estates, and the ambassadors -from England, to consider on the combat that had been declared between -the dukes of Burgundy and of Glocester. Having for several days -discussed the origin of this quarrel, and all matters appertaining -thereto in council, it was concluded, after mature deliberation, that -there was no cause for a combat; and although a day had been fixed for -it to take place, it was annulled; and it was declared that neither -party was bound to make any satisfaction to the other. - -There were present at this meeting, on the part of the duke of -Burgundy, the bishop of Tournay: from the duke of Glocester, the bishop -of London: each of them attended by some of their lord's council. - -On the 17th of this same month, the marriage between Charles de Bourbon -count de Clermont, son and heir to the duke of Bourbon, a prisoner -in England, and Agnes, sister to the duke of Burgundy, was solemnly -celebrated in the city of Autun. The duchess-dowager of Burgundy, -sister to the duke de Bourbon, was present at the ceremony and feasts; -and when they were finished she returned to Dijon, where she suddenly -departed this life, and was buried in the church of the Carthusians, -without the walls of Dijon, being followed to the grave by the -universal sorrow and lamentations of the Burgundians, who loved her -much; for she was a good and pious lady toward God and man. - -In this year, an embassy was sent to the holy father in Rome from -the two kingdoms of France and England, consisting of the abbot of -Orcamp and two knights from France, and of the abbot of Beaulieu and -two knights from England, to summon the pope, (in like manner as had -been done previously to the last general council held at Constance) -to convoke a council to perfect and accomplish those things that had -been left unfinished at the last council, notifying to him, at the -same time, that he had too long delayed this, which was hurtful to the -universal church. - -In this year, a great quarrel took place in England between the duke -of Glocester and the cardinal of Winchester. The cause of this discord -arose from the duke wishing to have the government of his nephew the -young king, who had been by his father king Henry given in wardship to -the cardinal. - -The cardinal, overpowered by force, was constrained to take refuge, -from the duke of Glocester, in the tower of London, where he remained -six days, without daring to venture abroad, for eight or ten of his -people had been slain. At length peace was made between them; and the -parliament was assembled to take cognisance of their dispute. During -its sitting, the young king Henry was frequently brought thither, and -seated on the royal throne: the earl-marshal was then created a duke. -This parliament lasted a considerable time, in which many weighty -matters were discussed, relative to affairs in France as well as in -England. - -In the month of December the duke and duchess of Bedford, attended -by about five hundred combatants, left Paris for Amiens, where they -staid some days. While the duke was at Amiens, there were in that -neighbourhood about a thousand pillagers, well mounted, under the -command of one Sauvage de Fermanville, who was not in favour with the -regent. Sauvage was quartered at Esclusiers, near Peronne, and hearing -that the duke was to leave Amiens, for Dourlens, lightly accompanied, -was in hopes of taking him by surprise, and to this effect he marched -his men from Esclusiers, and hastily advanced to Beauquesne, where he -halted; but the duke had passed by, and was lodged in Dourlens, and -thence went to Calais, by St Pol, and Therouenne. He embarked from -Calais to England, whither he went to reprimand and check his brother -Humphrey of Glocester, for his conduct toward the duke of Burgundy. - -When the duke of Bedford learnt the intentions of Sauvage de -Fermanville he was very indignant, and so managed that some time -afterward, he was severely punished, as you shall hear, for this and -others of his evil deeds. - - - - -CHAP. XXXVIII. - - THE LORD FITZWALTER ARRIVES IN HOLLAND TO THE AID OF THE DUCHESS - JACQUELINE. - - -While the duke of Burgundy was carrying on a deadly warfare in Holland -against his cousin the duchess Jacquiline, about five hundred English, -all picked men, arrived at Zuricksee in Zealand, under the command -of the lord Fitzwalter, calling himself lieutenant for the duke of -Glocester in the countries of Holland and Zealand. This body of men -advanced toward the duchess to aid her to support the war. - -The duke of Burgundy was at Leyden when he heard of the landing of this -reinforcement; he departed thence with about four thousand combatants, -whom he had assembled from his different territories, and marched to -Rotterdam, where he embarked with the intent to meet the English and -offer them battle. In the mean time, a party of Burgundians, falling in -with them, were defeated, slain or made prisoners by the English. - -The duke having had intelligence that his enemies, Dutch, Zealanders, -and English, amounted from two to three thousand combatants, and were -at the port of _Branvers[7] en une aduene_, he marched thither, and -made so successful an attack on them that they were soon discomfited. -From seven to eight hundred of his enemies lay dead on the field: the -rest fled in great confusion toward the sea-shore, and great part saved -themselves on board their vessels. Among those who escaped were the -lord Fitzwalter and the lord de Hentredée. - -On the part of the duke of Burgundy, the only man of note that was -killed, was sir Andrew de Valines: Robert de Brimeu was carried away -so badly wounded that he died thereof. After this victory, the duke -collected his men around him, and most humbly returned thanks to his -Creator for the fortunate issue of the day. Having strengthened the -garrisons of those towns under his obedience, he returned to Flanders -to collect reinforcements to carry on his war in Holland against the -duchess with greater vigour. - -On the duke of Burgundy's leaving Holland, the duchess Jacquiline -assembled a large force, and led it before Harlem, which she closely -blockaded. The captains for the duke within the town were the damoiseau -Ysambergue and sir Roland de Hultquerre knight, with a sufficient -garrison. During the siege, sir John de Hultquerre, son to sir Roland, -assembled in haste a body of men, from seven to eight hundred, of -nobles and common people, from Flanders, whom he conducted into -Holland by forced marches to succour his father; but his intentions -were known to the duchess, who detached a force to meet him,--and he -was found near the sea with his men in great disorder, so that, when -attacked, he was speedily routed: the greater part were made prisoners: -the others escaped with sir John de Hultquerre. - -The duchess was delighted with her victory, but cruelly caused the -prisoners to be put to death: and after this, from fear of the arrival -of the duke of Burgundy, who was raising an immense army in Flanders -and Artois, she raised the siege of Harlem. - -In this year, the earl of Salisbury besieged the castle of Moyennes in -Champagne, which was beyond measure strong and well garrisoned with -men at arms. During the siege, there were many severe skirmishes on -each side. In one of them, Valerien de Bournouville, brother to sir -Lyonnel de Bournouville, was slain by a lance passing through his body. -However, notwithstanding the obstinate resistance of the garrison, from -the length of the siege, they were forced to capitulate, with liberty -to depart with their baggage and effects. The castle was afterward -razed to the ground. - -When the duke of Burgundy was in Flanders, he had many conferences with -his cousin the duke of Brabant and his council, respecting the affairs -of Holland. Many great lords there joined him, and a noble chivalry -from Burgundy under the command of the prince of Orange. With these -and a large body of Picards and Flemings, the duke returned to Holland -about Mid-Lent, and renewed his war more earnestly than before against -the duchess Jacquiline and her adherents. - -Although several of the principal towns soon surrendered to him, the -duchess collected about four thousand combatants, and led them to the -town of Horn, on the borders of Frizeland to conquer it by surprise. -Within the place was the lord de l'Isle-Adam, the bastard de St Pol, -and about five hundred combatants, who with great gallantry sallied out -against the enemy, and fought them with such determined courage that -they conquered and put them to flight. - -Four hundred were left dead on the field, and the numbers of the -wounded were very great indeed. On the part of the duke of Burgundy -were slain the bastard de la Viefville and about ten archers; and in -consequence of this defeat, the greater part of Holland submitted to -him. There were very many severe rencounters between the two parties in -Holland, but it would be too tedious to relate them in detail: suffice -it to say, that in general the success of them was against the duchess -Jacquiline,--for the duke's men had been long experienced in arms, and -were expert in war; add to this, he had plenty of archers, to whose -mode of fighting the Hollanders had not been accustomed. - -FOOTNOTES: - -[Footnote 7: Branvers. Q. Brouvershaven?] - - - - -[A.D. 1426.] - -CHAP. XXXIX. - - THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY RETURNS TO HOLLAND, AND BESIEGES THE TOWN OF - ZENEUBERCHE[8], WHICH SURRENDERS TO HIM.--OTHER MATTERS. - - -At the beginning of this year, the duke of Burgundy assembled a -great body of men at arms from his countries of Flanders, Artois and -Burgundy, whom, after he had finished his preparations, he led into -Holland, to the attack of a strong town called Zeneuberche, which, with -its lord, had supported the party of the duchess Jacquiline of Bavaria, -and, in consequence, had carried on a severe warfare by sea and land -against the friends of the duke of Burgundy. - -The town was surrounded on all sides, and vigorously attacked; but the -lord of it had a numerous garrison, with whom he for a considerable -time made a gallant defence,--but at length the lord de Zeneuberche was -forced to capitulate, and on the hard terms that he should surrender -the town, its inhabitants and dependancies to the duke, and also that -he and all the gentlemen with him should yield themselves up to the -will of the duke, on having their lives spared, and promise to remain -prisoners on their parole, in any place whithersoever he might please -to order them. - -The whole of the stores in the town and castle were given up to the -duke, as well as the shipping: the foreign soldiers were allowed to -march away, on taking an oath that they would never make war on any -of the territories of the duke of Burgundy. All the prisoners of -the duke's party were set at liberty, among whom were the lord de -Moyencourt, the damoiseau d'Ercle and others. - -The burghers and inhabitants of the town took the oaths of allegiance -to the duke, or to his commissioners,--and on paying a certain sum -of money they remained in peace. Thus was the lord de Zeneuberche -deprived of his town and fortune, and, in addition, carried to Lille. - -The duke, having regarrisoned the place with his own men, marched his -army back to Flanders and Artois; but the lord de Humbercourt, sir -Manfroy de St Leger, and some others, died of an epidemical disorder in -their march home. - -The duke of Bedford, after a residence of eight months in England -with his duchess, returned to Calais, escorted by three thousand -combatants, and thence to Paris, where he remained some time, to -regulate the affairs of France. He thence went to Lille, where he and -his duchess were joyfully received by the duke of Burgundy. They had -many conferences together on the subject of the dissentions between the -dukes of Burgundy and Glocester; but as the regent could not any way -succeed in bringing about a pacification, he returned to Paris. - -In these days, the duke of Glocester, on the departure of his brother, -the duke of Bedford, for France, issued his summonses for the raising -a large force to succour the duchess Jacquiline in Holland, whom he -called his wife. The earl of Salisbury and many other great lords had -connected themselves with him, in opposition to the duke of Burgundy; -but the duke of Bedford, hearing of these movements, sent in haste -ambassadors to his brother of Glocester, who prevailed on him to give -up his intentions, on the conclusion of a truce for a certain period, -in the hope that, in the course of time, peace might be made between -them. The abbot of Orcamp and master John le Duc were the ambassadors -on this occasion. - -FOOTNOTES: - -[Footnote 8: Zeneuberche. Q. Nieuverkerk?] - - - - -CHAP. XL. - - THE SARACENS RETURN TO CYPRUS.--A BATTLE BETWEEN THEM AND THE - CYPRIOTS, IN WHICH THE KING IS MADE PRISONER, AND CARRIED TO THE - SULTAN. - - -About this period, many knights and esquires arrived at Cyprus, in -consequence of the king of Cyprus's solicitations, to oppose the -Saracens, who were daily expected to return thither. The king collected -all the forces within the island, whom he provided with lodging, food -and money, as well as he could, according to their different ranks. - -While they were thus expecting the Saracens, his army, which was -collected from various nations, mutinied, so that the king had much -difficulty to keep peace among them, and knew not whom to appoint -as commander in chief, who would be agreeable to them. During these -dissentions, the Saracens came before Cyprus in prodigious numbers, and -landed at Lymeson: they besieged the great tower, and, notwithstanding -it had been much strengthened, and was full of men at arms, they took -it by storm, and killed the governor, Estienne de Buyserse, and all his -men. - -The king, hearing of this, assembled his council, and demanded what -measures he should pursue. The greater part proposed that he should -remain in the town of Nicosia, saying that a country wasted was better -than a country lost; but all the foreigners were of a contrary -opinion, and advised him to march his army into the plain, and combat -boldly an enemy who was destroying his kingdom, and putting to death -his subjects. The king, on this, determined to march his army to meet -the Saracens; and on the second day after, when he was mounted, his -horse, at the first step, fell on its knees to the ground. The prince -of Galilee also, his brother, let his sword fall out of the scabbard on -the earth: many persons thought these such omens of ill success, that -they had but little hopes of victory. - -This day, the king advanced three leagues, and fixed his quarters at a -very beautiful spot called Beaulieu. On the Saturday following, for on -the Thursday, he had taken the field, he marched in handsome array to -a town called Citolye[9]. On the ensuing Sunday, the 6th day of July, -after the king had attended mass, and was seated at table, and while he -and his army were at dinner, a great smoke was seen in different parts -not far distant, and intelligence was brought that the Saracens were -advancing against him. - -The commander of Cyprus, with some of the knights of Rhodes, the lord -de Varemboulais, and several gentlemen from France, hearing this, -requested the king's permission to go and reconnoitre the enemy. It was -very unwillingly granted. They advanced so far that they fell in with -the Saracens, with whom they skirmished, and killed a few; but numbers -were so much against them that they could not longer resist, and, -leaving nearly thirty dead behind them, retreated as well as they could -to their army, which they met, with the king, advancing at a quick pace. - -The king of Cyprus marched his army without much order for some time, -and at last came in sight of the Saracens near to a town called Domy. -He had near him his brother the prince of Galilee, the constable of -Jerusalem, two german counts, and the flower of his own chivalry. -The king charged the Saracens very gallantly and rapidly, insomuch -that at the onset they suffered much; but fortune seemed unwilling -to continue her favours, for the king's horse fell under him to the -ground and burst the girths of the saddle; so that when the king was -remounted, and engaged in the combat, the saddle turned, and he fell -to the ground: the horse galloped off, and necessity forced him to -mount a small horse of one of his esquires, named Anthony Kaire, for -the boys had fled for fear with all the war-horses. By reason of this -accident, most of the Cypriots believed their king was killed, and -were panic-struck. The Saracens were beginning to retreat toward the -coast, but, observing some disorder in the enemy's army, recovered -their courage, and with their main body charged the Christians with -such vigour that the king was obliged to retire to Citolye, whence he -had departed; but when almost close to it, he was surrounded by the -Saracens, and his entrance cut off. - -The Christians were now discomfited, and began to fly on all sides as -fast as they could. The king retired to an eminence, alway attended by -his brother the prince of Galilee, who said to him, 'My lord, you see -clearly that your men are flying, and that all resistance against the -enemy is vain: deign, therefore, to save yourself, and take compassion -on your kingdom, for should you be made prisoner we shall all be -ruined. Take with you therefore some of your most faithful servants, -and retire to a place of safety. In the mean time, I will remain here -with the banners until I shall be sure that you have escaped, and will -then save myself in the manner God shall be pleased to point out to me.' - -The king, on hearing these words, looked with much tenderness on his -brother, and replied, 'Fair brother, God forbid that I should separate -myself from you: go, and comfort and rally my people, and urge them to -the assistance of their natural lord and sovereign in his distress.' - -The prince of Galilee departed, but was met by a large body of -Saracens, by whom, after displaying acts of valour worthy of a prince, -he was slain and left dead on the field. On the other hand, the king -was so hardly pressed that, finding himself abandoned by his men, -he descended the eminence and made for a small valley; but he was -pursued, wounded in four places, and at length struck off his horse. - -The Saracens, ignorant that it was the king, rushed on him from all -quarters to put him to death, when a knight from Catalonia, called sir -Galleran Savary, throwing himself over the king's body, cried out, -in the syrian language, 'It is the king! it is the king!' upon which -a saracen captain made a sign with his hand, when all around dropped -their swords to the ground, and the captain thrust his own into the -scabbard. He then advanced to the king, took him by the hand, and, -addressing him in Greek, said, that it had pleased God to deliver him -into the hands and power of the sultan. 'You will come before him; -but take comfort, for I have the greatest hopes that he will be a -good friend to you.' The catalonian knight was made prisoner with the -king; for his life was spared on account of the great courage he had -displayed. - -Thus was the king of Cyprus made captive by the Saracens, who fastened -a chain round his neck: and, shortly after, a body of saracen infantry -came up, who wanted, by all means, to put the king to death, but God, -from his kind mercy saved him, for he was a man of great charity, and -of a pious life toward his God. - -The army of Cyprus, after its defeat, saved itself as well as it could, -and the greater part fled to the mountains: there remained dead on the -field from sixteen to seventeen hundred. The Saracens carried the king -to the coast where their shipping lay, and put him under a strong guard. - -There were in this battle two counts from Germany, namely, the count -de Humberche and the count de Noorch, protector of Cologne, with a -certain number of their vassals. There were also from Savoy the lord -de Varembon and sir John de Champaigns lord de Gruffy,--and all these -gentlemen escaped death and imprisonment. - -When the news of this defeat and capture of the king was known -throughout Cyprus, sir Gilles de Lusignan, brother to the king and -archbishop of Nicosia, sir James de Caffran marshal of Cyprus, who -had remained as guard to the royal children, were much troubled at -these melancholy events; and, about midnight of this same Sunday, they -left the city of Nicosia, carrying with them the king's sister and -his children, to the castle of Cerines, on the sea coast, about five -leagues distant from Nicosia, where they remained until the king's -return. - -On the morrow, Monday, the commonalty of the town hastened to the -palace to learn some news of the king; but finding no one to speak -with, they returned home, and taking their wives, children and effects, -quitted the town, leaving the whole abandoned to old beggars and blind -men. Some of them fled to Famagousta, others to Cerines, to divers -towns, or to the mountains, so that it was a piteous spectacle. - -On the second day after the battle, the chief of the Saracens marched -his army to Nicosia, which he found abandoned. He was lodged in the -royal palace, and caused a proclamation to be instantly issued for all -the inhabitants to return to their houses and occupations, on promise -of not being disturbed, or any way molested. In consequence of this -proclamation, from ten to twelve thousand persons returned to the city. - -The king of Cyprus and the grand master of Rhodes had at this time -a considerable fleet at sea, on board of which were the bastard of -Burgundy, brother to duke Philip, the lord de Roubaix, and many other -great lords from divers countries, very impatient to combat the -Saracens, but they never could have a favorable wind to carry them near -the infidels. The bastard of Burgundy had arrived at Baffa, in hopes of -being present at the battle in which the king was captured; but hearing -of the unfortunate issue of that day, he and his men returned and -embarked again on board of the fleet. - -At length, the Christians had a favourable wind, which brought them in -a short time within sight of the enemy's fleet. The commander of the -Saracens was then on board, and, seeing the Christians so numerous, -sent messengers in haste to the governor of Nicosia, ordering him, on -pain of being reputed a traitor, to return with his men to his ship -without delay. This order he obeyed, but not until he had plundered -the city of all that he could, and reduced the inhabitants to poverty. -He also set fire to the royal palace and to several other parts of the -town, and then marched for Salina, where the saracen fleet lay. On -their march, they forcibly took many children from the breasts of their -mothers, and flung them on thorns among the hedges, and then stoned -them to death. - -On the other hand, the Saracens, who had the guard of the king of -Cyprus, made him write letters to the admiral of the Christian fleet, -containing in substance that he must be careful not to do any damage -to the saracen ships, if he valued the life of the king. Sir Galeran -Savary was the bearer of these letters in a small galliot. The admiral -obeyed these orders, which, according to the opinions of many, he ought -not to have done; but there was a good deal of fighting between the -vessels before these orders arrived, particularly by the bowmen, in -which there were very many killed and wounded. - -At this affair, Guy bastard of Burgundy, brother to duke Philip, Simon -de Lan, Robert lord de Rebecque, and others from different countries -were made knights, although no vessel was taken on either side, but one -having pilgrims on board, as shall be now mentioned. While the fleets -were drawing up against each other, a ship filled with pilgrims eager -to acquire honour, concluding for certain, that as the Christian fleet -was in sight of the Saracens, a combat must insue, advanced so near -that of the infidels that they could not put back; and notwithstanding -succour was instantly sent them, and that they were in sight of the -king of Cyprus, they were all hacked to pieces, as butchers would chop -meat in a market, excepting a very few who were detained prisoners. -Some days after, the saracen fleet, having the king of Cyprus on board, -sailed for Egypt. - -On the arrival of the Saracens in Egypt, they conducted the king of -Cyprus to Cairo to the sultan of Babylon, and the other Christian -prisoners chained two and two like beasts. They dragged after them the -banner of the holy virgin reversed on the ground, and then followed the -king mounted on a small mule without saddle and bound with chains. In -this manner were they led into the presence of the sultan of Babylon, -and constrained to bow their heads nine times to the very ground, -kissing it each time. When they arrived in front of the sultan, who was -seated in great pomp in a high gallery, he kept them a full hour in his -presence, and then had them conducted to a tower for their prison so -long as he should stay in Cairo, where the sultan was served royally -and abundantly with all sorts of provision, excepting wine; but this -was secretly supplied to him by Christian merchants. The other Cypriot -prisoners were confined in divers places. - -While the king of Cyprus thus remained prisoner to the sultan of -Babylon in Cairo, the archbishop of Nicosia, brother to the king, sent -for sir Peter de Lusignan, constable of Jerusalem, and resigned to -him the government of the island of Cyprus. He was no sooner in the -possession thereof than he executed rigorous justice by punishing all -who in these times of tribulation had attempted to revolt. Shortly -after, the archbishop returned to Nicosia, which by degrees was -repeopled. - -In the course of time, a genoese merchant, named Benedict Percussin, -moved by compassion, required of the regency at Cyprus, that he might -be sent to Cairo, for that he had great hopes of obtaining the king's -liberty. He was accordingly sent thither, and was so successful with -the sultan that he ransomed the king of Cyprus for two hundred thousand -ducats, and on condition that he would also pay an annual tribute to -the sultans of Babylon of five thousand ducats. - -Thus was peace made between the sultan and the king of Cyprus, and on -the feast of the Assumption of our Lady, the latter was delivered from -chains. After this, the sultan frequently sought opportunities of -conversing with him, and put different questions by way of tempting him -to abandon the Christian faith; but the king made such sagacious and -prudent answers, that the sultan not knowing how to reply, ordered him -refreshments of all sorts and then dismissed him,--for on the ransom -being agreed on, the sultan had him taken from his prison and lodged in -the town. - -The king was often permitted to make excursions into the country -for his amusement, well mounted, but alway attended by some of the -Saracens. When part of his ransom was paid, and security accepted for -the remainder, on Palm Sunday he had his full liberty, and embarked on -board a galley in the port of Alexandria. In company with the admiral -of Rhodes, he disembarked at Cerines, where he was met by his sister, -his children and all the nobles and gentlemen of the island, who most -reverently and humbly gave thanks to our Lord Jesus Christ for his safe -return. - -Some days afterward he left Cerines, and went to Nicosia, where he was -joyfully received by his subjects, and was lodged at the mansion of -the constable of Jerusalem, wherein he ever after remained, because -his own palace had been burnt and destroyed by the Saracens. After -the death of his queen Charlotte, he never remarried, nor, as his -attendants firmly believed, had he connection with any other woman: he -lived after this for a considerable length of time. - -FOOTNOTES: - -[Footnote 9: Citolye. Q. Chiti.] - - - - -CHAP. XLI. - - THE CASTLE OF MOYENNES IN CHAMPAGNE SURPRISED BY THE FRENCH.--THE POPE - GIVES SENTENCE IN FAVOUR OF THE DUKE OF BRABANT.--THE FORTRESS OF - ORIPECTE IN PROVENCE WON BY TREACHERY. - - -In these days, the castle of Moyennes in Champagne was surprised by a -party from king Charles, through the treachery of an Englishman of the -garrison. It was, however, instantly besieged by the earl of Salisbury, -who remained so long before it that it was forced to surrender. The -French within it were allowed to depart in safety; but those who had -been attached to the english and burgundian party were punished with -death,--and among them was a gentleman called Gilles de Clary. Sir John -de Luxembourg was present at the surrender; and when the walls had been -completely demolished, he returned to his castle of Beaurevoir. - -The pope this year published his definitive sentence in the suit of the -duke of Brabant, by which he declared that the marriage between the -duke of Glocester and Jacquiline duchess of Bavaria was null and void; -and that if the duke of Brabant should die, the said duke of Glocester -and the duchess Jacquiline could not be legally married to each other. - -The duke of Glocester, on being informed of this sentence of the pope, -took to wife a woman of low degree compared with his rank, named -Eleanor Cobham, of whom mention has been before made. The duke had for -some time lived with her as his mistress; and her character was not -spotless in regard to her connexions with others beside the duke. This -created much wonder in France and in England, considering that the duke -did not act conformably to the blood he sprung from. - -At this period sir John Blondel, accompanied by John Blondel, his -cousin german, and eight others his companions in arms, by means of -the chaplain, gained the fortress of Oripecte in Provence, of which -John Cadart was governor, and made him prisoner, expecting to receive -a large sum for his ransom. News of this was soon spread over the -country; and the place was so expeditiously and strongly besieged that -those who had won it were glad to be allowed to depart in safety, and -without carrying away any thing. Notwithstanding this treaty, on their -marching out, John Blondel was slain by the peasants, and the chaplain -who had done the treason was beheaded. - - - - -CHAP. XLII. - - THE DUKE OF BEDFORD LAYS SIEGE TO MONTARGIS.--THE SIEGE IS RAISED BY - THE FRENCH.--OTHER EVENTS BRIEFLY TOUCHED ON. - - -This year, the duke of Bedford, who styled himself regent of France for -king Henry, had the town and castle of Montargis besieged by the earls -of Warwick and Suffolk. With them were the lord de la Pole, brother to -the earl of Suffolk, sir Henry Bisset and other captains, having under -them three thousand combatants. - -The town was so situated that it required three different sieges, -which could with difficulty afford assistance to each other: however, -the English formed lodgements all around it and fortified them. The -earl of Warwick was quartered in a nunnery on one side of the town. -They soon threw bridges over different parts of the river to serve for -communications between their quarters. - -Having done this, they made vigorous approaches toward the town, which -they damaged very much by their cannon and engines of war. The besieged -made so good a defence, that the business was continued for more than -two months, during which time they sent notice to king Charles that -unless speedy succours were afforded them, they must surrender to -his enemies. The king, hearing this, assembled his council, when it -was resolved to raise the siege, or at least to throw reinforcements -of men and provision into the place. This was attempted but without -effect. An assembly of men at arms was then ordered by king Charles -at Orleans, and the command of them given by the king to the count -de Dunois bastard of Orleans. He had with him sir William d'Albreth -lord d'Orval, the lords de Graville, de Villag, de Gaucourt, Estienne -Vignolles surnamed La Hire, sir Gilles de St Simon, Gaultier Boussart, -and many other captains, amounting to sixteen hundred combatants, all -men of tried courage. They commenced their march with a large train of -forage-carts, intending only to revictual the town, and not to raise -the siege. - -When they were arrived within half a league of the enemy's camp, they -held a council as secretly as they could, and determined to attack -the nearest quarters of the English. They had some of the garrison of -Montargis with them as guides,--and in the number was one called le -Petit Breton. - -La Hire was appointed leader of one of the parties, and fell on the -English quarters with great courage, shouting, 'Montjoye St Denis!' -The English were quite unprepared,--and their camp was soon on fire in -various parts,--and much slaughter was committed near to where the lord -de la Pole was lodged: indeed the whole of that part was defeated, and -the lord de la Pole escaped with eight others in a small boat. - -The garrison of the town had dammed up the river so high that the -bridges the English had made were overflowed, and most of them who -attempted to escape over them fell into the water and were drowned. - -The bastard of Orleans, while this was going forward, made a vigorous -attack on the quarters of sir Henry Bisset: he had dismounted, and -began to be hard pressed, when those who had destroyed the lord de -la Pole's quarters opportunely came to his support, for the lord de -Graville had been wounded. - -The English, finding that fortune was against them, began to retreat -toward the quarters of the earl of Warwick; but crossing a bridge -in haste, and too many at once, it broke down with their weight and -great numbers lost their lives. Add to this, that the garrison made a -well-timed sally to assist their friends, and killed great numbers and -made many prisoners. - -In the mean time, the earl of Warwick assembled his men around him as -speedily as he could; but when he perceived the greatness of his loss, -for from one thousand to fifteen hundred had been slain, drowned or -taken, he formed his men in order of battle, and thus retreated to a -small eminence, covered with vineyards, above his quarters. - -The French, who had fought hard and were fatigued, entered Montargis. -When night came on, the English collected their men together, the -greater part of whom were now on foot, and retreated to castle Landonin -Nemours, and to other places under their dominion. The French remained -in Montargis, making good and hearty cheer, being rejoiced that with -the aid of God they had accomplished the purpose they had been sent on. -They afterward returned to king Charles of France, who received them -most graciously. - -In this year, duke John of Brabant after a very severe illness, -departed this life in his castle of Leneure[10], repeating most -devoutly, 'Miserere mei Deus,' &c. He was buried in the chapel of -this castle, near to the body of his father. On his decease, his -brother Philip count de Ligny and de St Pol took possession of all -his territories. Thus was the duchess Jacquiline deprived of her two -husbands,--for, as I have before said, the duke of Glocester had -married another woman, and the duke of Brabant was dead. - -During the life of the duke of Brabant, a person named John Chevalier -had engaged at the request as it was said, of the countess-dowager of -Hainault, to put an iron collar round the duke's neck, for which this -chevalier was arrested at Brussels and beheaded. - -At the same time, the fortress of Escandeur, near to Cambray, was put -into the hands of sir John de Luxembourg, with the consent of the -duke of Burgundy, and was the cause why sir Louis, bastard-brother -to the duchess Jacquiline, to whom it had belonged, carried war and -tribulation through that country in fighting the battles of his sister, -but he lost his inheritance for so doing. - -In these days, a terrible combat took place near to Mont St Michel, -between the English who had possession of Mont de Hellem[11] on the -one side, and the French and Bretons on the other; but in the end the -French were victorious, having killed or put to flight the English and -consequently gained the castle. - -FOOTNOTES: - -[Footnote 10: Leneure. The annotations at the beginning of the volume, -french edition, suppose it to be Geneppe or Gueneppe, a summer -residence of the dukes of Brabant, whither Louis XI. when dauphin, fled -to, and resided at during his stay in Brabant.] - - - - -[A.D. 1427.] - -CHAP. XLIII. - - THE CASTLE OF MALMAISON, BELONGING TO THE BISHOP OF CAMBRAY, IS TAKEN - BY SIR JOHN BLONDEL.--OTHER EVENTS. - - -In the beginning of this year, the fortress of Malmaison, situated two -leagues from the castle of Cambresis, belonging to Jean de Lens, lord -of Liéequerque and bishop of Cambray, in right of his bishoprick, was -surprised by sir John Blondel of king Charles's party, accompanied by a -few men. The governor for the bishop was a fair esquire, called Walter -de Baillon, whom they caught in bed. - -Sir John Blondel having traversed the ditches, though full of water, -scaled the walls by means of ladders, and entering the lower court, -seized the guard, and his troops posted themselves in ambuscade near -the bridge of the dungeon. In the morning, when the porter lowered the -drawbridge, they rushed upon him with drawn swords, and put him to -death; after which, they entered without further opposition, although -it was the strongest of all the forts in that country. - -The adjacent parts were greatly alarmed at this conquest, even those -within the castle of Cambresis; and the bishop of Cambray, being then -there, was much surprised how and by whom it could have been taken, for -at that time the whole country was at peace. The bishop, however, sent -some of his people, and the inhabitants of Cambresis to Malmaison, to -learn who had done this, and by what means. - -On their arrival, they had a parley with those who had taken it; -but they, through mischief, replied by shouting the war-cries of -Burgundy and Luxembourg, and those who had come thither returned to -Château Cambresis. Sir John Blondel having soon provided himself with -provision, stores, and men in abundance, began to make inroads on the -country of Cambresis, and the parts adjoining, committing irreparable -injuries, and in some of these he was joined by parties attached to the -duke of Burgundy and sir John de Luxembourg. - -In the mean time, the bishop sent to the duke of Burgundy, to know if -it had been with his consent that his castle had been taken. The duke -replied, that so far from having consented, he would send him such -assistance that his castle should be restored to him. - -Some time after the decease of duke John of Brabant, a grand assembly -of the nobility was held at Valenciennes, at which were present the -duke of Burgundy, the counts de Namur, de Penthievre, and de Conversan, -the prince of Orange, sir John de Luxembourg, the bishops of Tournay -and of Arras, with many other churchmen, to consider who was to have -the government of Hainault. After long and mature deliberation, it was -resolved it should remain in the hands of the duke of Burgundy, who in -consequence nominated various officers for the due government thereof. - -In this year, the earl of Warwick and other Englishmen besieged -the town of Pontorson, and forced the garrison to surrender on -capitulation, provided they were not relieved by a certain day, -and that the French and Bretons should not be sufficiently strong -to conquer the English. As they were not relieved, the place was -surrendered according to the terms of the capitulation. - -FOOTNOTES: - -[Footnote 11: Mont de Hellem must be Tombelaine (probably a corruption -of _Tombe d' Heléne_), a small rock near to Mont St Michel.] - - - - -CHAP. XLIV. - - SIR JOHN BLONDEL SURRENDERS THE CASTLE OF MALMAISON, WHICH HE HAD - TAKEN FROM THE BISHOP OF CAMBRAY. - - -When the meeting broke up at Valenciennes, the duke of Burgundy went -to Mons in Hainault, attended by a great part of his council, and -while there, constituted (as I have said) different officers, natives -of Hainault, for the well governing that country. - -During his stay at Mons, sir John Blondel came thither on a passport -from the duke, and was by him more than once summoned and required to -restore the castle of Malmaison to the bishop of Cambray. Sir John -would not consent to this, but gave evasive answers. The duke then -resolved to afford the bishop such aid as should recover for him the -castle; and the bishop sent summonses to all his friends to come to his -assistance. - -The duke of Burgundy made sir William de Lalain, bailiff of Hainault, -the bégue de Launoy, knight, governor of Lille, with some other -nobles, commanders of the aid which he sent to the bishop; but sir -John Blondel, hearing of these preparations, and knowing that the duke -was displeased at his conduct, condescended to treat, and offered to -surrender the castle on condition that his peace was made with the -dukes of Bedford and Burgundy, that all his lands and castles, which -had been confiscated to king Henry of Lancaster, were restored to him, -that he and his men were to carry away all their effects, and that he -was to be paid four thousand crowns for his expenses. - -High as these terms were, they were in the end agreed to, and -securities given for their due performance. Thus was Malmaison -delivered into the hands of Balthazar, bastard of Quesnoy, who had been -appointed by the duke of Burgundy to take possession and the charge of -it for a certain time. - -To pay the ransom-money, and other expenses, a heavy tax was laid on -all ranks throughout the country of Cambresis, as well on churchmen as -others, the payment of which was most rigorously exacted. - -When these matters had been settled, the castle of Malmaison was -razed to the ground, with the consent of the bishop and others of -that country. It was a great pity, for it was a nonpareil, and the -best built and strongest place in all those parts. Sir John Blondel, -by means of his misconduct, succeeded in his intentions, for all his -castles, lands and manors, were restored to him. - - - - -CHAP. XLV. - - THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY RETURNS TO HOLLAND, AND ATTACKS THE TOWN OF - HERMONTFORT.[12]--OTHER EVENTS. - - -The duke of Burgundy, having finished his business in Hainault, -returned to Holland with a great force of men at arms to punish those -who, after having sworn allegiance to him, had revolted. On his march, -he attacked a town fortified with thick hedges and deep ditches, called -Hermontfort, which attack lasted a long time, and was very severe. - -The duke crossed the ditches, and valiantly fought in person with his -enemies, who defended themselves with the utmost courage, regardless -of their lives. In this attack the lord de Voydanquin, a valiant and -powerful knight, who had with him some very expert warriors, was slain. -The good lord de Saveuses was also wounded, and so badly, that he -was obliged to be carried from the field, with many more in the same -condition. The duke, seeing the loss he was suffering, took council, -and ordered the retreat to be sounded, which was done, and they lodged -themselves near to the town, where they were badly off that night for -all sorts of necessaries. On the morrow, the duke marched away in -another direction. - -The town of Utrecht had now joined the party of the duchess Jacquiline, -and the dukes of Gueldres and of Cleves that of Burgundy, by which -means war and misery were daily increased throughout that country. - -At this time, about five hundred combatants, as well men at arms as -archers, were assembled on the confines of Picardy, and, by orders from -the duke of Burgundy (at the request of a knight called sir Phillebert -Andrinet,) were conducted by sir Charles de Moyencourt, Matthieu -d'Hermieres, John de Longueval and other gentlemen, to the aid of Amé -duke of Savoy, uncle to the duke of Burgundy, then at war with the duke -of Milan. - -This body of men at arms, after many days marches, arrived in Savoy, -and were joyfully received by the duke. They were thence ordered to -the borders of Lombardy, where they committed numberless mischiefs, -insomuch that, through fear of them, and from compassion to the poor -natives, these two princes concluded a peace. - -When this was done, duke Amé of Savoy gave orders for the Picards to -return home, thanking them greatly for their effective services, and -presenting to some of the principal captains pieces of damask and other -precious ornaments. The Picards were now marched home again. The origin -of this war was owing to the duke of Milan having forcibly taken Novara -and the city of Vercelli from the duke of Savoy, which were restored to -him. - -After the duke of Burgundy had visited many parts of Holland, and -placed garrisons on the frontiers of Gouda, where the duchess -Jacquiline resided, leaving some of his most expert captains for the -defence of the country, such as the lord de l'Isle-Adam, sir Lyonnel de -Bournouville, and others, he returned to Flanders. - -In this year, there were great earthquakes in Spain, Catalonia and -Languedoc, which overthrew many towns and handsome edifices; and the -people remained for a long time in the utmost trouble and dismay. - -FOOTNOTES: - -[Footnote 12: Hermontfort. Q. if not Herenthuls?] - - - - -CHAP. XLVI. - - THE SULTAN OF BABYLON WRITES LETTERS TO THE PRINCES IN - CHRISTENDOM.--THE TENOUR OF THESE LETTERS. - - -In these days, the sultan of Babylon sent letters to all the kings and -princes in Christendom, of the following tenour: - -'Baldadoch, son of Aire, constable of Jericho, provost of the -terrestrial paradise, nephew of the gods, king of kings, prince of -princes, sultan of Babylon, of Persia, of Jerusalem, of Chaldea, of -Barbary, prince of Africa, and admiral of Arcadia, lord de Siche, des -Ainces, des Payens, and des Maritans,--master Archipotel, protector of -Amazone, guardian of the islands, dean of the abbeys, commander of the -temples, crusher of helmets, splitter of shields, piercer of hauberks, -breaker of armour, lancer of spears, overturner of war-horses, -destroyer of castles, flower of chivalry, a wild boar for courage, an -eagle for liberality, the fear of his enemies, the hope of his friends, -the raiser up of the discomfited, standard of Mohammed, lord of all the -world. - -'To the kings of Germany, of France, and of England, and to all other -kings, dukes and counts, and generally to all on whom our courtesy may -condescend, greeting, and love in our grace. - -'Whereas it is very commendable for all who please to relinquish error, -through wisdom,--we send to you that you may not delay coming to us to -receive your fiefs and inheritances from our hands, by denying your -God and the Christian faith, and laying aside your errors, in which -you and your predecessors have been too long involved. Should you not -instantly obey these our commands, our indignation will be raised, and -our powerful sword turned against you, with which we will have your -heads as a recompense, without sparing yourselves or your countries.' - -These letters were dated the vigil des Ambassadiens, the 10th year from -our coronation, and the 2d from our noble victory and destruction of -the unfortunate country of Cyprus. - - - - -CHAP. XLVII. - - THE ENGLISH INVADE BRITTANY, WHERE THEY DO GREAT DAMAGES.--OTHER - MATTERS. - - -This year, the earl of Suffolk and sir Thomas Rampstone, on account -of the duke of Brittany having joined king Charles, made an inroad on -his duchy with about twelve hundred combatants, and advanced even to -Rennes, where the duke resided. They committed great waste, and made -a very considerable booty in prisoners and effects, with which they -returned to a large village in that country, called Tintenarch[13]. -On the morrow, they marched back to lower Normandy with all they had -gained without any opposition. - -Soon afterward, sir Thomas fixed his quarters in a small town, called -St James de Beuvron, which had been destroyed; but he had it repaired -and refortified to serve him as a post to carry on the war against the -Bretons, for it was but half a league from their country. Sir Thomas -was deputy to the earl of Suffolk, the governor of lower Normandy, and -thence he led the English on different excursions through Brittany, -carrying on a severe warfare. - -The duke, to oppose them, assembled a large force of his nobles, -whom he gave in charge to his brother the count de Richemont, -lately made constable of France. The count led them straight to St -James de Beuvron, which he instantly besieged, and commenced his -operations with a grand skirmish. Having surrounded it on all sides, -he established his quarters, and had his engines pointed against the -walls, which greatly damaged them. He attacked the place by storm, -which lasted for a considerable time very sharply. - -A party of Bretons from the lower parts of the duchy had been posted -below the town, near to a pond; and to get near the walls, it was -necessary to cross the head of this pond, which was very narrow. There -was beside it a small bulwark under the command of an english knight, -sir Nicholas Bourdet, having with him from sixty to eighty combatants, -and near to it was one of the town-gates well guarded by the English. - -When these Bretons were descending the ditch in great numbers to attack -the walls, they heard on each side of them the English shouting, -'Salisbury! Suffolk!' which threw the Bretons into great confusion. Sir -Nicholas, seizing the opportunity of their dismay, vigorously fell on -them, and, meeting scarcely any defence, put to death or drowned in -the pond from seven to eight hundred, and made about fifty prisoners. -The English won eighteen standards, and one banner. News of this defeat -was speedily carried to the count, who was storming the town on the -opposite side. He was much hurt at the intelligence, and ordered the -retreat to be sounded, for the siege had been raised on the other side -of the place. - -When the count had collected his men together, he held a council on -what should now be done, and it was resolved, that considering the -great loss they had sustained, it would be prudent to march away, which -was carried into effect; but he waited until midnight, when he returned -to the town of Fougeres in a disorderly manner, leaving behind great -quantities of provision, stores, bombards, and other artillery. Sir -Thomas, with his six hundred men, for he had no more, and the greater -part of them were wounded, remained in the town very much rejoiced -at his good fortune; and he caused all the things the enemy had left -behind them to be brought thither. - -Two days after this affair, the earl of Suffolk joined sir Thomas with -fifteen hundred combatants, whom the latter conducted with some of his -own men, to a strong monastery that soon surrendered. The earl thence -advanced farther into the country, toward the city of Dol, with the -intent to reside there. In the mean time, the duke of Brittany sent a -poursuivant with letters to the earl, to request that he would consent -to a suspension of arms, according to the inclosed terms, which being -agreed to, he remanded sir Thomas and his men, who returned to St James -de Beauvron with a very rich booty. - -A negotiation now took place, when a truce was signed to last for three -months; and the earl of Suffolk had four thousand five hundred francs -for consenting to it. The truce was well kept until the end of June, -which terminated it, as the two parties could not agree on a final -peace, so that the war recommenced, and the English daily committed -great waste on the country by fire and sword. - -To obviate these evils, the duke, and his brother the constable, had -the town of Pontorson, which divides Normandy from Brittany, and is two -leagues from Mont St Michel, well repaired and fortified, to serve as a -barrier town against the English. - -A few days after this, the earl of Suffolk was dismissed from his -government, and the earl of Warwick appointed in his stead, who -assembled a considerable body of men and laid siege to Pontorson. - -During this siege, the English were in constant danger of having their -convoys of provision cut off by the garrisons of Mont St Michel and -other places. To prevent which, lord Scales was detached with five -hundred combatants to lower Normandy to escort the convoys. On his -return, the Bretons, who had been made acquainted therewith, placed -themselves, to the amount of fifteen hundred men, in ambuscade, near -to Mont Saint Michel, and, watching their opportunity, sallied out -on the English, as they were marching by. They found them, however, -in handsome array; and they made so valorous a resistance that the -Bretons were completely routed. Eight hundred were slain; and in the -number were the lord Château-Geron, the lord de Couesquen, the lord -de Chambourg, the baron de Chamboches, the lord de la Hunaudes, sir -Pierre le Porc, the commander of the Scotsmen, and many others of the -nobility. The lord de Rohan and several great lords were made prisoners. - -This event was known in Pontorson by the English having caused the -dead bodies of the baron de Soulenges and sir Pierre le Porc, and of -others, to be brought to the walls, and delivered to the garrison for -burial, and hastened their determination of surrendering to the earl of -Warwick, on having their lives spared, as they had no longer hopes of -succour. They were marched out of the town with white staves in their -hands, leaving all their baggage and effects behind them. Lord Scales -was made governor of the town. - -Toward the end of this year, sir John de Luxembourg assembled in -Picardy, and the parts adjacent, about a thousand combatants, men -at arms and archers, with the intent to besiege and reduce to his -obedience the town of Beaumont in Argonne, held by William de Flavy, of -the party of king Charles,--which Flavy, and those under his command, -did many injuries and oppressive acts to all the surrounding country. - -In these days, duke Philip of Burgundy again collected a large body of -troops from Flanders and Artois, to march into Holland and besiege the -duchess Jacquiline in the town of Gouda. On this occasion, he wrote to -inform his nobles, that he was resolved this campaign to finish the war -with Holland, and not return until it was ended. They had indeed often -been assembled for this purpose, and were almost tired with the war. - -The duke led this armament to Sluys, and there embarked for Holland. -During these tribulations, the English continued a severe warfare on -the borders and in Brittany. A very sharp combat took place between -them and the Bretons, under the command of the constable de Richemont, -in which numbers were slain on both sides; but, in the end, the earl -of Warwick and his English gained the day. - -FOOTNOTES: - -[Footnote 13: Tintenarch,--probably Tinteniac, a village near St Malo.] - - - - -[A.D. 1428.] - -CHAP. XLVIII. - - SIR JOHN DE LUXEMBOURG BESIEGES BEAUMONT IN ARGONNE. - - -Sir John de Luxembourg, in the beginning of this year, had besieged -Beaumont in Argonne. He was attended by many of the nobles from -Picardy, and frequent skirmishes took place between the besieged and -besiegers. In one of them, a vigorous and subtle man at arms, named -Enguerrand de Brigonval, was made prisoner, which much troubled sir -John de Luxembourg, who feared he was wounded or killed,--for William -de Flavy had wickedly caused a coffin to be buried with great ceremony, -meaning to have it understood that Enguerrand was dead. He had also a -solemn funeral service performed, intending at the same time to send -Enguerrand secretly out of the town to some safer place, knowing him to -be a rich man and able to pay a heavy ransom. - -Notwithstanding the obstinate defence of the besieged, they were soon -so closely blockaded that no one could go out of the town without -danger of his life. William de Flavy, therefore, losing all hope of -succour, and foreseeing that he must in the end yield, entered into a -treaty with sir John de Luxembourg to surrender the place toward the -latter end of May, on condition that he and his men should march away -in safety with their baggage and effects. - -By this means sir John gained possession of Beaumont, in which -he placed his own garrison, and appointed as governor Valeran de -Bournouville. Enguerrand de Brigonval was likewise given up to him, -safe and well. While this siege was carrying on, a truce was agreed to -between sir John de Luxembourg and the townsmen of Mouzon, until the -feast of St Remy ensuing; and in the interval the burghers were to go -to king Charles, to learn if they might depend on succours from him, -or whether they were to surrender to sir John. - -When these matters had been concluded, sir John dismissed his troops, -and returned to his castle of Beaurevoire. William de Flavy, in like -manner, disbanded those who had served under him and went with a few -attendants, under passports, to the mansion of his lord and father; for -during the time he was besieged in Beaumont, the duke of Bar had caused -one of his fortresses, called Neufville sur Meuse, to be destroyed, -which was held by a garrison of his, and wherein he had placed all his -treasures. - - - - -CHAP. XLIX. - - A TREATY CONCLUDED BETWEEN THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY AND THE DUCHESS - JACQUILINE, WHICH ENDS THE WAR IN HOLLAND.--THE CONTENTS OF THIS - TREATY. - - -On the return of the duke of Burgundy, with such vast preparations -of stores and men at arms, into Holland, to besiege the duchess -Jacquiline in the town of Gouda, whither she had retired with -her adherents, the country was greatly alarmed. The duchess, in -consequence, held a council of her most faithful friends, when, having -considered the great power of the duke, that the majority of the nobles -and commonalty were already turned to his party, and that it was very -doubtful if she could further resist, it was determined that she should -offer terms of peace to her adversary the duke; and a treaty of the -following import was concluded by the commissioners from each party. - -The duchess Jacquiline shall acknowledge and avow that the duke of -Burgundy is the true and legal heir to all her territories, and that -henceforth she shall appoint him governor and guardian of them, -promising to give him possession of all the towns and castles she now -holds, in which the duke shall place such captains as he may please. - -The duchess promises also never to marry but with the consent of the -said duke; and the town and castle of Zeneuberche is to be given up -to the duke of Burgundy. When this treaty had been signed, a day was -appointed for the meeting of the parties in the town of Delft,--when, -after mutual salutations and gratulations, they received, by themselves -or by their commissaries, the oaths of many of the principal towns. -Thus was Holland, after having long suffered the miseries of war, -restored to peace; and the duke of Burgundy, having disbanded his -Picards, returned to his countries of Flanders and Artois. - - - - -CHAP. L. - - THE EARL OF SALISBURY ARRIVES IN FRANCE WITH GREAT REINFORCEMENTS - TO THE DUKE OF BEDFORD.--THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY ESCORTS THE DUCHESS - JACQUELINE INTO HAINAULT. - - -In the month of May ensuing, the earl of Salisbury, a knight very -expert, and of great renown in arms, by orders from king Henry and his -ministers, assembled a force of six thousand combatants, men tried in -war, great part of whom he was to carry to France to the aid of the -duke of Bedford, who styled himself regent of that kingdom. The earl -sent off a detachment of three thousand to Calais, whence they marched -to Paris, to carry on the war against king Charles. - -About Midsummer-day, the earl followed with the remainder of his men, -and, crossing to Calais, marched by St Pol, Dourlens and Amiens, to -Paris, where he was joyfully received by the duke of Bedford and the -council of France attached to the interests of king Henry. - -Instantly on his arrival, many councils were held respecting the war; -and it was resolved that the earl, after having subdued some trifling -towns held by the enemy, should lay siege to Orleans, which they said -had done them great injury. - -On the council breaking up, orders were issued for the Normans, -and others of the english party, to assemble immediately; and such -diligence was used, that within a very short time the earl of Salisbury -had upward of ten thousand combatants. The principal captains were -the earl of Suffolk, the lord Scales, the lord de Calaboche, the lord -Lisle, Classedach, and many valiant and expert men in arms. When they -had been well feasted and honoured in Paris, they departed, under the -command of the earl of Salisbury, to besiege the town of Nogent le Roi, -which was soon conquered, and great part of the garrison put to death: -the rest escaped by paying large ransoms. The earl marched thence to -Gergeau. - -While this was passing, the duke of Burgundy had returned to Holland -with his most faithful adherents, to make further arrangements with his -cousin the duchess Jacqueline, and to receive the oaths of fidelity -from divers others of the nobles and towns of that country. After these -matters were finished, the duke, and duchess Jacqueline went into -Hainault; and in all the towns through which they passed they received -similar oaths to what had been given in Holland and Zealand, from the -nobles, clergy and commonalty. In some places, they were received with -honour and respect, although very many were much dissatisfied with -these arrangements, but at present they saw no means to remedy them. - - - - -CHAP. LI. - - THE TOWNSMEN OF TOURNAY AGAIN REBEL. - - -In the month of July of this year, the inhabitants of Tournay again -mutinied against their magistrates, and rose more than once in arms, -as they had frequently done before. The cause of the present tumults -was the magistrates having laid a tax on beer, to aid them to pay the -demands of the duke of Burgundy. However, by the exertions of some -prudent persons in the town, peace was restored; and shortly after, one -of their leaders called John Isaac, a goldsmith, was arrested,--and -for various crimes by him committed, and for having been the cause -of Arnoul le Musi and Loctart de Villeries being beheaded, Isaac was -publicly hanged on the gibbet at Tournay. - -At this time, Réné duke of Bar laid siege to the castle of Passavant, -in which was a person named Varnencourt, who had for a long space -sorely harrassed and cruelly treated the inhabitants of the country -round that place. - - - - -CHAP. LII. - - THE EARL OF SALISBURY CONQUERS GERGEAU AND OTHER PLACES NEAR - ORLEANS.--THE DUKE OF BEDFORD WANTS TO LAY HANDS ON THE REVENUES OF - THE CHURCH. - - -The earl of Salisbury, on his arrival before Gergeau, caused it to be -surrounded on all sides, and very hotly attacked by his artillery, -insomuch that the garrison who held it for king Charles, fearing the -consequences, entered into a treaty with the earl to surrender it, on -being permitted to depart in safety. - -The earl, having regarrisoned it, advanced to Genville, which he -besieged on all sides; but the French being in force within it, -defended themselves valiantly. After a few days, however, they held -a parley with the earl, but they could not agree as to the terms of -delivering it up. On the French retiring, a skirmish took place between -the besiegers and the besieged, which occasioned the whole of the -English to arm themselves suddenly, and without command from the earl -to storm the place so vigorously that it was won, and numbers of the -French taken or killed, and other great disorders committed which it -would be tedious to relate. - -During these transactions, the regent duke of Bedford and king Henry's -ministers at Paris were earnestly attempting to acquire, for the king's -use, all the rents and revenues that had been given to the church for -the last forty years. To succeed in this, several great councils were -held in Paris, between the duke and his ministers and the members of -the university, in which the matter was fully and long debated: it was, -however, in the end negatived, and the church remained at peace in -regard to this demand. - -In this year, the king of Portugal raised a large army, in conjunction -with the duke of Cambray[14], who commanded the van division, and -the whole amounted to ten thousand combatants. They led his army to -an island against the infidels, where were the king of Albastre[15] -with twenty thousand Saracens, Turks, Tartars, Barbaresques, of which -the greater number were left dead on the field, and the said king of -Albastre made prisoner. The king of Portugal suffered but little loss, -and after the victory he returned with his army back to his own country. - -FOOTNOTES: - -[Footnote 14: Cambray. Q. Coimbra.] - -[Footnote 15: Albastre. Q.] - - - - -CHAP. LIII. - - THE EARL OF SALISBURY LAYS SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF ORLEANS.--HE IS THERE - SLAIN. - - -When the earl of Salisbury had subjected the towns of Gergeau, -Genville, Mehun, and several castles and forts in those parts, to the -obedience of king Henry of Lancaster, he made diligent preparations to -lay siege to the city of Orleans. His army came before it in the month -of October; but as the garrison and inhabitants had long expected -his arrival, they had provided themselves with all sorts of warlike -stores and provision, having determined to defend the place to the last -extremity. - -To prevent the earl from fixing his quarters in the suburbs, and -fortifying them, the French had demolished the whole, including many -excellent houses, and upward of twelve churches, belonging to the four -orders of mendicant friars, with several fine houses of recreation for -the burghers of Orleans. By thus doing they could discharge the cannon -from the ramparts freely all around. - -Lord Salisbury, notwithstanding this, and a violent opposition from -the garrison, who made many sallies, and fired on him from culverines, -and other instruments of death, to the wounding and killing many of -his men, quartered himself and his army near to the walls. The English -repulsed these attacks with the utmost courage, to the wonder of the -besieged; and while these skirmishings were going on, the earl ordered -the tower at the end of the bridge, over the Loire, to be stormed, -which was won, as well as a small bulwark hard by, in spite of the -defence of the French. The earl commanded a party to enter and guard -this tower, that the garrison might not unobserved make any sallies -from the town. He then, with his captains, made a lodgment in some of -the ruins that remained in the suburbs near the walls; and his men, -in their usual manner, raised huts of earth, to shelter themselves -from the effects of the arrows which were showered at them from the -battlements. - -The earl, on the third day after his arrival before Orleans, entered -the tower on the bridge, and ascended to the second story, whence -from a window that overlooked the town he was observing what was -passing within, and was considering on the best mode of reducing it -to obedience. While thus occupied, a stone from a veuglaire struck -the window, whence the earl, hearing the report, had withdrawn, but -too late, for the shot carried away part of his face, and killed a -gentleman behind him dead on the spot[16]. The army were greatly -grieved at this unfortunate accident, for he was much feared and -beloved by them, and considered as the most subtle, expert, and -fortunate in arms, of all the english captains. - -The earl, though so severely wounded, lived eight days; and having -summoned all his captains, he admonished them, in the name of the king -of England, to reduce the town of Orleans to his obedience without -fail: having done this, he was carried to Mehun, and there died, as I -have said, at the end of eight days. - -The earl of Suffolk was now the commander of the english army before -Orleans, having under him the lords Scales, Talbot, sir Lancelot de -Lisle, Classedach and others. The English, notwithstanding the loss -they had suffered in the death of the earl of Salisbury, recovered -their vigour, and exerted themselves in every way to carry the town. -They also erected block-houses in various parts, in which large -detachments were posted, to prevent any surprise from the enemy. - -King Charles, knowing that his ancient and inveterate enemies, the -English, were desirous to gain the city of Orleans, had resolved in -council, before they came before it, to defend the place to the last, -believing that should it be conquered, it would be the finishing stroke -to himself and his kingdom. For this reason, he had sent thither his -most expert and faithful officers, namely, Boussac, the lord d'Eu, the -bastard of Orleans, the lords de Gaucourt, de Graville, de Vilain, -Poton de Saintrailles, la Hire, sir Theolde de Valperghe, sir Louis de -Vaucourt, with others renowned in arms, and of great authority. - -They had under their daily command from twelve to fourteen hundred -combatants, well tried and enterprising; but sometimes more and -sometimes less,--for the town was not so completely surrounded but -that the besieged could replenish themselves with provision or stores -whenever they pleased. - -Very many sallies and skirmishes took place during the siege, but it -would be tiresome to relate the various successes that attended them; -but from what I have heard from well-informed persons, I do not find -that the besieged did any great damage to the enemy, except with their -cannon and other like instruments from their walls. By one of these was -slain sir Lancelot de Lisle, a very valiant english knight and renowned -in arms. - -FOOTNOTES: - -[Footnote 16: Sir Thomas Gargrave.] - - - - -CHAP. LIV. - - A PREACHER CALLED FRIAR THOMAS, CONVERTS MANY PERSONS, AND INVEIGHS - AGAINST THE EXTRAVAGANT DRESSES OF THE WOMEN, IN DIFFERENT PLACES. - - -In this year, a friar called Thomas Conecte, a native of Brittany, and -of the carmelite order, was much celebrated through parts of Flanders, -the Tournesis, Artois, Cambresis, Ternois, in the countries of Amiens -and Ponthieu, for his preachings. - -In those towns where it was known he intended to preach, the chief -burghers and inhabitants had erected for him in the handsomest square, -a large scaffold, ornamented with the richest cloths and tapestries, -on which was placed an altar, whereon he said mass, attended by some -monks of his order, and his disciples. The greater part of these last -followed him on foot wherever he went, he himself riding on a small -mule. - -Having said mass on this platform, he then preached long sermons, -blaming the vices and sins of each individual, more especially those -of the clergy, who publicly kept mistresses, to the breach of their -vows of chastity. In like manner, he blamed greatly the noble ladies, -and all others who dressed their heads in so ridiculous a manner, and -who expended such large sums on the luxuries of apparel. He was so -vehement against them that no woman thus dressed dared to appear in -his presence, for he was accustomed, when he saw any of them with such -dresses, to excite the little boys to torment and plague them, giving -them certain days of pardon for so doing, and which he said he had the -power of granting. He ordered the boys to shout after them, _Au hennin, -au hennin!_[17] even when the ladies were departed from him and from -hearing his invectives; and the boys pursuing them endeavoured to -pull down these monstrous head dresses, so that the ladies were forced -to seek shelter in places of safety. These cries caused many tumults -between those who raised them and the servants of the ladies. - -Friar Thomas, nevertheless continued his abuse and invectives so loudly -that no women with high head dresses any longer attended his sermons, -but dressed in caps somewhat like those worn by peasants and people of -low degree. - -The ladies of rank on their return from these sermons, were so much -ashamed by the abusive expressions of the preacher, that the greater -part laid aside their head dresses, and wore such as those of nuns. But -this reform lasted not long, for like as snails, when any one passes -by them, draw in their horns, and when all danger seems over, put them -forth again,--so these ladies, shortly after the preacher had quitted -their country, forgetful of his doctrine and abuse, began to resume -their former colossal head dresses, and wore them even higher than -before. - -Friar Thomas, however, acquired very great renown in the towns wherein -he preached from all ranks of people, for the boldness and justness of -his remonstrances, more especially for those addressed to the clergy. -He was received wherever he went with as much respect and reverence by -the nobles, clergy, and common people as if he had been an Apostle of -our Lord Jesus Christ, sent from Heaven to earth. - -He was followed by multitudes of people, and his mule was led by -knights, or those of high rank, on foot to the house wherein he was to -lodge, which was commonly that of the richest burgher in the town; and -his disciples, of whom he had many, were distributed among the best -houses; for it was esteemed a great favour when one of them lodged in -the house of any individual. - -When Friar Thomas arrived at his lodgings, he retired to a private -chamber, and would not be visited by any but those of the family, -except for a few moments. At the conclusion of his sermons, he -earnestly admonished the audience on the damnation of their souls, and, -on pain of excommunication, to bring to him whatever backgammon boards, -chess boards, ninepins, or other instruments for games of amusement -they might possess. In like manner did he order the women to bring -their hennins,--and having caused a great fire to be lighted in front -of his scaffold, he threw all those things into it. - -Friar Thomas remained in these parts for the space of six months, and -visited many great cities, such as Cambray, Tournay, Arras, Amiens and -Therouenne, wherein he made many celebrated sermons, to the delight of -the lower ranks, who sometimes assembled to hear him, to the number of -from sixteen to twenty thousand persons. At his sermons, he divided -the women from the men by a cord; for he said he had observed some sly -doings between them while he was preaching. He would not receive any -money himself, nor permit any of the preachers who attended him to -do so, but was satisfied if presents were made to him of rich church -ornaments, if his disciples were clothed and his own expenses paid. The -people were very happy in thus gratifying him. - -Many persons of note, in the conviction that to serve him would be a -pious act, believing him to be a prudent and holy man, followed him -every where, deserting their parents, wives, children and homes. In -this number was the lord d'Antoing, and some others of the nobility. -When he had remained any time, without the clergy attempting to confute -his reasonings, he departed with the love of the people, but with the -indignation of some churchmen. He embarked at the port of St Valery, to -return to Brittany, where he had been born. - -FOOTNOTES: - -[Footnote 17: _Au hennin._ This was the name given by the preacher to -those ridiculous colossal head dresses worn by the ladies in the 15th -century. For further particulars, see the French Encyclopedie, vol. -viii.] - - - - -CHAP. LV. - -A GRAND TOURNAMENT IN THE CITY OF BRUSSELS. - - -At this period, the duke of Burgundy set out grandly accompanied by the -nobles of his country, for Brussels, to be present at a tournament that -was to be given there during the carnival. The son of the demoisel de -Gazebeque was the founder of the prize. - -The duke of Burgundy was magnificently feasted by his cousin duke -Philip of Brabant, the great barons of the country, and by the city -of Brussels. On the day of the tournament, the two dukes were matched -against each other, as well as their nobles, by the advice of prudent -counsellors and heralds at arms, to avoid any accidents that might -happen. - -There were this day from seven to eight score helmets in the market -place at Brussels who made a fine show; for they were all richly -dressed, and adorned with their emblazoned surcoats. When the officers -at arms had made the usual proclamations, the tournament commenced, -and many hardy strokes were given; but the prize was adjudged to a -gentleman of Brabant, called Jean Linquart. - -On the morrow, and the ensuing day were great justings: on the first, -the duke of Brabant gained the prize, and on the second the lord de -Mamines won it. With regard to the dancings and banquets, there were -abundance of both, and crowds of ladies and damsels richly dressed -according to the fashions of the country. There were likewise very -many masquerades of the ladies and gentlemen. - -During the feast, the sword was given to the lord de Croy, knight to -the duke of Burgundy, who, having considered a while, had another -tournament proclaimed to be holden on an appointed day in the town of -Mons, in Hainault, but which, from certain causes that interfered at -that time, did not take place. - -The duke of Burgundy, having tarried in the city of Brussels from four -to five days, set out on his return home to Flanders, notwithstanding -the weather was then very severe, with frost and snow. The other lords -returned to the places whence they came. - - - - -CHAP. LVI. - - THE COUNT DE NAMUR DIES, AND MAKES THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY HIS HEIR. - - -The count de Namur, who was very old, died in the course of this year. -He had, some time before his death, sold to the duke of Burgundy his -county of Namur with its dependancies; and on his decease the duke -advanced thither, when peaceable possession was given to him of the -whole; and he appointed commissioners and captains to govern and defend -it at his pleasure. - -The Liegeois, who bordered on Namur, were not well pleased at this -accession of power to the duke of Burgundy, whom they feared before, -and very much disliked, because duke John his father, and duke William -his uncle, had formerly conquered them, as has been related in the -earlier part of this work. The Liegeois held, at this time, the strong -town of Mont-Orgueil, situated near to Bouvines[18], which was said -to belong to Namur, and, as such, the duke of Burgundy wished to have -it, but the Liegeois refused to yield it up, and hence began a quarrel -on each side. The duke, finding that he could not gain it amicably, -returned to Flanders and secretly raised a body of men at arms, whom he -dispatched, under the command of sir John Blondel and Gerard bastard -of Brimeu, to the country of Liége, with orders to win the tower of -Mont-Orgueil by force. - -When they had approached the walls, and were preparing their scaling -ladders, they were seen by the garrison, who made a sally and defeated -them. They then returned back, and the Liegeois kept up a stricter -watch than before; and their hatred to the duke of Burgundy was -increased. - -The English continued their siege of Orleans, and king Charles was in -very great distress; for the major part of his princes and nobles, -perceiving that his affairs were miserably bad, and every thing going -wrong, had quite abandoned him. Nevertheless, he had great hope and -confidence in God; and laboured earnestly to procure a peace with the -duke of Burgundy, and had sent him many embassies to solicit it, but, -hitherto, no terms could be agreed on between them. - -FOOTNOTES: - -[Footnote 18: Bouvines,--in the county of Namur, situated on the Meuse.] - - - - -CHAP. LVII. - - THE ENGLISH, MARCHING TO REINFORCE THE SIEGE OF ORLEANS, ARE MET AND - ATTACKED BY THE FRENCH. - - -The regent duke of Bedford, while at Paris, had collected about five -hundred carts and cars from the borders of Normandy and from the -Isle de France, which different merchants were ordered to load with -provision, stores and other things, and to have conveyed to the english -army before Orleans. When all was ready, the command of this convoy -was given to sir John Fascot[19] grand master of the duke's household, -and with him were the provost of Paris, named Simon Morbier, the -bastard de Thiam knight, bailiff of Senlis, the provost of Melun, and -several other officers from the Isle de France and that neighbourhood, -accompanied by sixteen hundred combatants and a thousand common men. - -This armament left Paris on Ash-Wednesday, under the command of sir -John Fastolfe, who conducted the convoy and his forces in good order by -short marches, until he came near the village of Rouvroy in Beauce, -situated between Genville and Orleans. - -Many french captains, having long before heard of his coming, were -there assembled to wait his arrival, namely, Charles duke of Bourbon, -the two marshals of France, the constable of Scotland and his son, the -lords de la Tour, de Chauvigny, de Graville, sir William d'Albreth, the -viscount de Thouars, the bastard d'Orleans, sir James de Chabannes, -the lord de la Fayette, Poton de Saintrailles, Estienne de Vignolles, -surnamed La Hire, sir Theolde de Valperghe, and others of the nobility, -having with them from three to four thousand men. The English had -been informed of this force being assembled from different garrisons -which they had in those parts, and lost no time in forming a square -with their carts and carriages, leaving but two openings,--in which -square they inclosed themselves, posting their archers as guards to -these entrances, and the men at arms hard by to support them. On the -strongest side of this inclosure were the merchants, pages, carters, -and those incapable of defending themselves, with all their horses. - -The English thus situated, waited two hours for the coming of the -enemy, who at length arrived with much noise, and drew up out of -bow-shot in front of the inclosure. It seemed to them, that considering -their superior numbers, the state of the convoy, and that there were -not more than six hundred real Englishmen, the rest being composed of -all nations, they could not escape falling into their hands, and must -be speedily conquered. Others, however, had their fears of the contrary -happening, for the french captains did not well agree together as to -their mode of fighting, for the Scots would combat on foot, and the -others on horseback. - -The lord Charles de Bourbon was there knighted by the lord de la -Fayette, with some others. In the mean time, the constable of Scotland, -his son and all their men, dismounted and advanced to attack their -adversaries, by whom they were received with great courage. - -The english archers, under shelter of the carriages, shot so well and -stifly that all on horseback within their reach were glad to retreat -with their men at arms. The constable of Scotland and his men attacked -one of the entrances of the inclosure, but they were soon slain on -the spot. Among the killed were sir John Stuart, his son, sir William -d'Albreth lord d'Orval, the lord de Châteaubrun, the lord de Mont -Pipel, sir John Larigot, the lord de Verduisant, the lord de Divray, -the lord de la Greve, sir Anthony de Puilly and others, to the amount -of six score gentlemen and five hundred common men, the greater part of -whom were Scotsmen. The other french captains retreated with their men -to the places whence they had come. - -The English, on their departure, refreshed themselves, and then marched -away in haste for their town of Rouvroy, where they halted for the -night. On the morrow, they departed in handsome array, with their -convoy and artillery, armed with every accoutrement becoming warriors, -and in a few days arrived before Orleans, very much rejoiced at their -good fortune in the late attack from the French, and at having so -successfully brought provision to their countrymen. - -This battle was ever afterward called the Battle of Herrings, because -great part of the convoy consisted of herrings and other articles of -food suitable to Lent. King Charles, on hearing the event, was sick -at heart, seeing that the state of his affairs was becoming worse and -worse. This battle of Rouvroy was fought on the night of the first -Sunday in Lent, about three hours after midnight. The English lost -only one man of note, called Bresanteau, nephew to sir Simon Morbier, -provost of Paris. - -On the part of the English were that day made knights, Galloy d'Aunoy, -lord d'Orville, the great Raoulin, and Louis de Luxu, a Savoyard. The -army of the English might have consisted of about seventeen hundred -combatants of tried courage, without including common men; and the -French, as I have said, were from three to four thousand at least. The -lord de Châteaubrun and some others were knighted at the same time with -Charles de Bourbon. Only one prisoner was made that day, and he was a -Scotsman. - -FOOTNOTES: - -[Footnote 19: Q. If not sir John Fastolfe.] - - - - -CHAP. LVIII. - - A MAIDEN, NAMED JOAN, WAITS ON KING CHARLES AT CHINON, WHERE HE - RESIDED.--THE KING RETAINS HER IN HIS SERVICE. - - -In the course of this year, a young girl called Joan, about twenty -years old, and dressed like a man, came to Charles king of France at -Chinon. She was born in the town of Droimy, on the borders of Burgundy -and Lorraine not far from Vaucouleurs, and had been for some time -hostler and chambermaid to an inn, and had shown much courage in riding -horses to water, and in other feats unusual for young girls to do. - -She was instructed how to act, and sent to the king by sir Robert de -Baudricourt, knight, governor of Vaucouleurs, who supplied her with -horses and from four to six men as an escort. She called herself a -Maiden inspired by the Divine Grace, and said that she was sent to -restore king Charles to his kingdom, whence he had been unjustly -driven, and was now reduced to so deplorable a state. - -She remained about two months in the king's household, frequently -admonishing him to give her men and support, and that she would repulse -his enemies, and exalt his name. The king and council in the mean time, -knew not how to act; for they put no great faith in what she said, -considering her as one out of her senses; for to such noble persons the -expressions she used are dangerous to be believed, as well for fear of -the anger of the Lord, as for the blasphemous discourses which they may -occasion in the world. - -After some time, however, she was promised men at arms and support: -a standard was also given her, on which she caused to be painted a -representation of our Creator. All her conversation was of God, on -which account great numbers of those who heard her had great faith in -what she said, and believed her inspired, as she declared herself to be. - -She was many times examined by learned clerks, and other prudent -persons of rank, to find out her real intentions; but she kept to her -purpose, and alway replied, that if the king would believe her, she -would restore to him his kingdom. In the mean time, she did several -acts which shall be hereafter related, that gained her great renown. - -When she came first to the king, the duke d'Alençon, the king's -marshal, and other captains were with him, for he had held a grand -council relative to the siege of Orleans: from Chinon the king went to -Poitiers, accompanied by the Maid. - -Shortly after, the marshal was ordered to convey provisions and stores, -under a strong escort, to the army within Orleans. Joan requested to -accompany him, and that armour should be given her, which was done. She -then displayed her standard and went to Blois, where the escort was to -assemble, and thence to Orleans, alway dressed in complete armour. On -this expedition many warriors served under her; and when she arrived at -Orleans great feasts were made for her, and the garrison and townsmen -were delighted at her coming among them. - - - - -[A.D. 1429.] - -CHAP. LIX. - - AMBASSADORS ARE SENT BY KING CHARLES, AND THE BURGHERS OF ORLEANS, TO - PARIS, TO NEGOTIATE A TREATY WITH THE REGENT, THAT THE TOWN OF ORLEANS - MAY REMAIN IN PEACE. - - -At the beginning of this year, the duke of Burgundy arrived at Paris -with about six hundred horse, and was most joyfully received by the -duke of Bedford and the duchess his sister. Soon after came thither -Poton de Saintrailles, Pierre d'Orgin, and other noble ambassadors -from king Charles, with envoys from the town of Orleans, to negotiate -with the duke-regent and king Henry's council for that town to remain -in peace, and that it should be placed in the hands of the duke of -Burgundy, for him to govern it at his pleasure, and to maintain its -neutrality. It was also pleaded, that the duke of Orleans and his -brother the count d'Angoulême, who had for a long time past been the -right owners of the town, were now prisoners in England, and had been -no way concerned in this war. - -The duke of Bedford assembled his council many times on this matter, -but they could not agree respecting it. Several urged the great -expenses king Henry had been put to for this siege, and the great -losses he had sustained of his principal captains,--adding, that the -town could not hold out much longer, for it was hard pressed for -provision, and that it was a place more advantageous for them to -possess than any other, supporting what they said by several weighty -reasons. Others were not pleased that it should be put into the hands -of the duke of Burgundy, saying that it was unreasonable, when king -Henry and his vassals had supported all the risks and danger, that the -duke of Burgundy should reap the profit and honour, without striking a -blow. - -One among them, called master Raoul le Saige, said, that he would -never be present when they should chew, for the duke of Burgundy to -swallow. In short, after much debating of the business, it was finally -concluded that the request of the ambassadors should not be granted, -and that the town should no otherwise be received in favour than by its -surrender to the English. The ambassadors, hearing this, made a reply, -which they had not, however, been charged with, that they knew well the -townsmen of Orleans would suffer the utmost extremities rather than -submit to such conditions. The ambassadors then returned to Orleans, to -report the answer they had received. - -The duke of Burgundy was very well pleased with their conduct in this -matter, and would not have disliked, had it been agreeable to the -regent and council, to have had the government of Orleans, as much from -his affection to his cousin of Orleans as to prevent it suffering the -perils likely to befall it; but the English, at that time, in full tide -of prosperity, never considered that the wheel of fortune might turn -against them. - -The duke of Burgundy, while at Paris, had made many requests to his -brother-in-law the regent, for himself and his adherents, which, -however, were but little attended to. Having staid at Paris about three -weeks, he returned to Flanders, where he was attacked by a severe -illness, but by the attentions of able physicians he recovered his -health. - - - - -CHAP. LX. - - THE MAID WITH MANY NOBLE FRENCH CAPTAINS OF GREAT RENOWN REINFORCE AND - REVICTUAL THE TOWN OF ORLEANS, AND AFTERWARD RAISE THE SIEGE. - - -The english captains had continued their siege of Orleans about seven -months, and had much straitened it by their batteries and towers, of -which they had erected not less than sixty. The besieged, sensible -of the peril they were in of being conquered, resolved to defend -themselves to the last, and sent to king Charles for reinforcements of -men, and a supply of stores and provision. - -From four to five hundred combatants were first sent; but they were -followed by seven thousand more, who escorted a convoy of provision up -the river Loire. With these last came Joan, the Maid, who had already -done some acts that had increased her reputation. - -The English attempted to cut off this convoy; but it was well defended -by the Maid and those with her, and brought with safety to Orleans, -to the great joy of the inhabitants, who made good cheer, and were -rejoiced at its safe arrival and the coming of the Maid. - -On the morrow, which was a Thursday, Joan rose early, and, addressing -herself to some of the principal captains, prevailed on them to arm, -and follow her,--for she wished, as she said, to attack the enemy, -being fully assured they would be vanquished. These captains and other -warriors, surprised at her words, were induced to arm and make an -assault on the tower of St Loup, which was very strong, and garrisoned -with from three to four hundred English. They were, notwithstanding -the strength of the blockhouse, soon defeated, and all killed or made -prisoners, and the fortification was set on fire and demolished. - -The Maid, having accomplished her purpose, returned with the nobles -and knights who had followed her to the town of Orleans, where she was -greatly feasted and honoured by all ranks. The ensuing day she again -made a sally, with a certain number of combatants, to attack another -of the english forts, which was as well garrisoned as the former one, -but which was in like manner destroyed by fire, and those within put to -the sword. On her return to the town after this second exploit, she was -more honoured and respected than ever. - -On the next day, Saturday, she ordered the tower at the end of the -bridge to be attacked. This was strongly fortified, and had within -it the flower of the english chivalry and men at arms, who defended -themselves for a long time with the utmost courage; but it availed them -nothing, for by dint of prowess they were overcome, and the greater -part put to the sword. On this occasion were slain, a valiant english -captain named Classendach, the lord Molins, the bailiff of Evreux, and -many more warriors of great and noble estate. - -The Maid, after this victory, returned to Orleans with the nobles who -had accompanied her, and with but little loss of men. Notwithstanding -that at these three attacks Joan was, according to common fame, -supposed to have been the leader, she had with her all the most expert -and gallant captains who for the most part had daily served at this -siege of Orleans, mention of whom has been before made. Each of these -three captains exerted himself manfully at these attacks, so that from -six to eight thousand combatants were killed or taken, while the French -did not lose more than one hundred men of all ranks. - -The ensuing Sunday, the english captains, namely, the earl of Suffolk, -lord Talbot, lord Scales and others, seeing the destruction of their -forts, and the defeat of their men, resolved, after some deliberation, -to form the remains of their army into one body, march out of their -camp, and wait prepared for any engagement, should the enemy be willing -to offer them battle, otherwise they would march away in good order -for such towns as were under their obedience. - -This resolution they instantly executed on Sunday morning, when -they abandoned their forts, setting fire to several, and drew up in -battle-array, expecting the French would come to fight with them; but -they had no such intentions, having been exhorted to the contrary by -Joan the Maid. The English, having waited a considerable time for them, -in vain, marched away, lest their forces might be further diminished, -without prospect of success. - -The townsmen of Orleans were greatly rejoiced on seeing themselves, by -their dishonourable retreat, delivered from such false and traitorous -enemies, who had for so long a time kept them in the utmost danger. -Many men at arms were dispatched to examine the remaining forts, in -which they found some provision, and great quantities of other things, -all of which were carried safely to the town, and made good cheer of, -for they had cost them nothing. The whole of these castles were soon -burnt, and razed to the ground, so that no men at arms, from whatever -country they might come, should ever lodge in them again. - - - - -CHAP. LXI. - - THE KING OF FRANCE, AT THE REQUESTS OF THE MAID JOAN AND THE NOBLE - CAPTAINS IN ORLEANS, SENDS THEM A LARGE REINFORCEMENT OF MEN AT ARMS - TO PURSUE HIS ENEMIES. - - -The French within Orleans, and the captains who accompanied the -Maid, with one common accord, sent messengers to the king of France, -to inform him of their vigorous exploits, and that the English had -retreated to their own garrisons,--requesting him, at the same time, -to send them as many men at arms as he could procure, with some of the -great lords, that they might be enabled to pursue his enemies, now -quite dismayed at their reverse of fortune, and praying that he himself -would advance toward the country where they were. - -This intelligence was very agreeable to the king and his council, and -the advice readily, as may be supposed, attended to. He instantly -summoned to his presence the constable, the duke d'Alençon, Charles -lord d'Albreth, and many other lords of renown, the greater part of -whom were sent to the town of Orleans. After some time, the king -advanced, with a considerable force, to Gien, where many councils were -held with the captains from Orleans and the nobles lately arrived, -whether or not they should pursue the English. To these councils the -first person summoned was the Maid, for she was now in high reputation. - -At length, on the 4th day of May, the siege of Orleans having been -raised, the French took the field with about five or six thousand -combatants, and marched straight for Gergeau, where the earl of Suffolk -and his brothers were quartered. - -The earl had sent frequent messages to the regent at Paris, to acquaint -him with the misfortunes that had happened at Orleans, and to request -speedy succours, or he would be in danger of losing several towns -and castles which he held in Beauce and on the river Loire. The duke -of Bedford was much angered and cast down at this intelligence; but -seeing the necessity of immediately attending to what was most urgent, -sent in haste for four or five thousand men from all the parts under -his dominion, whom he ordered toward the country of Orleans, under -the command of sir Thomas Rampstone, the bastard de Thian and others, -promising very soon to join them with the large reinforcements which he -was daily expecting from England. - - - - -CHAP. LXII. - - THE MAID JOAN, WITH THE CONSTABLE OF FRANCE, THE DUKE D'ALENÇON, AND - THEIR MEN, CONQUER THE TOWN OF GERGEAU.--THE BATTLE OF PATAYE, WHEN - THE FRENCH DEFEAT THE ENGLISH. - - -The constable of France, the duke d'Alençon, Joan the Maid, and other -captains, having, as I said, taken the field, advanced with their army -to Gergeau, wherein was the earl of Suffolk, and from three to four -hundred of his men, who, with the inhabitants, made all diligence -to put themselves in a posture of defence. The place was very soon -surrounded by the enemy, who commenced an instant assault on the walls. -This lasted a considerable space, and was very bloody; but the French -pushed on so boldly that the town was stormed in spite of the courage -of the besieged, and about three hundred of the English slain, among -whom was a brother to the earl of Suffolk. The earl and another of his -brothers, the lord de la Pole, were made prisoners, with sixty or more -of their men. - -Thus was the town and castle of Gergeau won by the French, who, after -their victory refreshed themselves at their ease. On departing thence, -they went to Mehun, which soon surrendered; and the English who were in -la Ferté-Imbaut fled in a body to Beaugency, whither they were pursued -by the French, always having the Maid with her standard in front, and -they quartered themselves near to Beaugency. The whole report of the -country now resounded with praises of the Maid, and no other warrior -was noticed. - -The principal english captains in Beaugency, observing that the fame of -this Maid had turned their good fortune, that many of their towns and -castles were now under the subjection of the enemy, some through force -of arms, others by composition,--and that their men were panic-struck -by their misfortunes, were very desirous of retiring into Normandy. -They were, however, uncertain how to act, or whether they should soon -receive succour; and thus situated, they treated with the French for -the delivery of the town, on condition that they might depart in safety -with their property. - -On the conclusion of this treaty, the English marched away through -Beauce toward Paris; and the French joyfully entered Beaugency, whence -they resolved, by the advice of the Maid, to advance to meet a party of -the English, who, they heard, were marching to offer them combat. They -again took the field and were daily reinforced by new comers. - -The constable ordered the marshal de Boussac, La Hire, Poton, and some -other captains, to form the vanguard; and the main body, under the -command of the duke d'Alençon, the bastard of Orleans, and the marshal -de Raix, amounting to eight or nine thousand combatants to follow it -close. - -The Maid was asked by some of the princes, what she would advise to -be done, or if she had any orders to give. She said, 'that she knew -full well their ancient enemies the English were on their march to -fight with them,--but in God's name, advance boldly against them, and -assuredly they shall be conquered.' Some present having asked, 'where -they should meet them?' she replied, 'Ride boldly forward, and you will -be conducted to them.' - -The army was then drawn up in battle-array, and advanced slowly, for -they had dispatched sixty or eighty of their most expert men at arms, -mounted on the fleetest horses, to reconnoitre the country and gain -intelligence of the enemy. They thus marched for some time, until they -came within half a league of a large village called Pataye. The men at -arms who had been sent to reconnoitre put up a stag, which ran straight -for the army of the English, who were assembling their men together, -namely those who had come from Paris, as has been mentioned, and those -who had marched from Beaugency,--and the English, seeing the stag dash -through them, set up a loud shout, not knowing the enemy was so near: -but this shout satisfied the scouts where the English were, and a -moment afterward they saw them quite plain. - -They sent back some of their companions with intelligence of what they -had seen, and they desired that the army might advance in order of -battle, for the hour of business was at hand. They immediately made -every preparation with great courage, and were soon in sight of the -enemy. - -The English, observing the French advance, made also their preparations -with diligence for the combat. Some of the captains proposed that they -should dismount where they then were, and take advantage of the hedge -rows to prevent being surprised on their rear; but others were of a -contrary opinion, and said they should be better off on the plain. -In consequence they retreated about half a quarter of a league from -their former position, which was full of hedges and bushes. The French -were very eager to come up with them; and the greater part dismounted, -turning their horses loose. - -The vanguard of the French were impatient for the attack, having -lately found the English very slack in their defence, and made so -sudden and violent a charge that they were unable to form themselves -in proper order. Sir John Fastolfe and the bastard de Thian had not -dismounted, and, to save their lives they, with many other knights, set -off full gallop. - -In the mean time those who had dismounted were surrounded by the French -before they had time to fortify themselves, as usual, with sharp -pointed stakes in their front; and, without doing any great mischief to -the French, they were soon completely defeated. - -About eighteen hundred English were left dead on the field, and from -one hundred to six score made prisoners, the principal of whom were -the lords Scales, Talbot, Hungerford, sir Thomas Rampstone and several -more. Some of the great lords were killed, and the rest were people -of low degree, of the same sort as those whom they were accustomed to -bring from their own country to die in France. - -When the business was over, which was about two o'clock in the -afternoon, all the french captains assembled together, and devoutly -and humbly returned thanks to their Creator for the victory. They were -very gay on their good fortune and lodged that night in the village of -Pataye, which is two leagues distant from Anville in Beauce; and this -battle will bear the name of that town for ever. - -On the morrow, the French returned to Orleans, and the adjacent parts, -with their prisoners. They were every where received with the utmost -joy; but the Maid especially seemed to have acquired so great renown, -it was believed that the king's enemies could not resist her, and that -by her means he would soon be acknowledged throughout his kingdom. She -accompanied the other captains to the king, who was much rejoiced at -their success, and gave them a gracious reception. - -Several councils were held in the presence of the king; and it was -resolved to collect as many men at arms as possible from all parts -under his dominion to pursue his enemies. - -On the day of the battle of Pataye before the English knew that their -enemies were so near, sir John Fastolfe one of the chief captains, -and who fled without striking a blow, assembled a council when he -remonstrated on the losses they had suffered before Orleans, at -Gergeau and other places, which had greatly lowered the courage of -their men, and on the contrary, raised that of the French, and which -made him now advise that they should retire to some of their strong -towns in the neighbourhood, and not think of combating the enemy until -their men were more reconciled to their late defeats, and until the -reinforcements should be sent them which the regent was expecting from -England. - -This language was not very agreeable to some of the captains, more -especially to lord Talbot, who declared, that if the enemy came, he -would fight them. - -Sir John Fastolfe was bitterly reproached by the duke of Bedford for -having thus fled from the battle,--and he was deprived of the order -of the Garter: however, in time, the remonstrances he had made in -council, previously to the battle, were considered as reasonable; and -this, with other circumstances and excuses he made, regained him the -order of the Garter. Nevertheless, great quarrels arose between him and -lord Talbot on this business, when the latter was returned from his -captivity. - -Prior to the battle of Pataye, Jacques de Milly, Gilles de St Simon, -Louis de Marconnay, Jean de la Haye and other valiant men, were made -knights by the French. - - - - -CHAP. LXIII. - - THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY, AT THE REQUEST OF THE DUKE OF BEDFORD, COMES TO - PARIS, WHEN THEY RENEW THEIR ALLIANCES. - - -When news of this unfortunate defeat was known to the duke of Bedford -and the council at Paris, he was very much disturbed,--and several, -on hearing of it, wept in the council. They were also informed, that -king Charles was assembling his forces to march and conquer all the -country before him. In consequence of this, the duke of Bedford and the -Parisians appointed a solemn embassy to duke Philip of Burgundy, to -make him acquainted with the strange events that had happened, and to -request that he would hasten to Paris, to advise with the regent and -his ministers how to act in these extraordinary circumstances. - -The ambassadors on this occasion, where the bishop of Noyon, two -celebrated doctors in theology from the university, and some of the -principal burghers of Paris. They found the duke at Hêdin, related to -him the cause of their coming and earnestly required of him, on the -part of his brother-in-law the regent and the Parisians, that he would -be pleased to come to Paris with all diligence, to concert measures -with them for the more effectually opposing their adversaries. - -The duke complied with their request, and promised to be at Paris -within a few days. He instantly assembled from seven to eight hundred -combatants from his territories in Artois, by whom he was escorted to -Paris. His arrival gave great joy to all ranks, and for many days he -and the regent held constant councils on the present state of affairs, -at the end of which they entered into the following mutual engagement, -namely, that each would exert his whole powers to resist their -adversary, Charles de Valois, and then solemnly renewed the alliances -that existed between them. - -When these things were done, the duke of Burgundy returned to Artois, -and carried his sister the duchess of Bedford with him, whom he -established with her household at Lens in Artois. The duke of Bedford -dispatched messengers to England, with orders to send him, without -delay, as large a body of the most expert men at arms as could be -raised. In like manner he called to him the different garrisons in -Normandy, and from other parts under his government, with all nobles -and others accustomed to bear arms. - -Some little time before, about four thousand combatants had been -sent from England to the regent, under the command of the cardinal of -Winchester, who crossed the sea with them to Calais, and thence marched -to Amiens. The cardinal went from Amiens to Corbie, to meet the duke -of Burgundy and his sister-in-law the duchess of Bedford, who were on -their return from Paris. - -After they had conferred together some time, the cardinal went back to -Amiens, and conducted his men to the regent, who was much rejoiced at -their arrival. In these days, John, bastard of St Pol, was sent to the -duke of Bedford with a certain number of men from Picardy, by orders of -the duke of Burgundy. The regent appointed him governor of the town and -castle of Meaux in Brie, and gave him the sovereign command of all the -adjacent country, to defend it against the power of king Charles, who -was daily expected in these parts. - - - - -CHAP. LXIV. - - KING CHARLES OF FRANCE TAKES THE FIELD WITH A NUMEROUS BODY OF - CHIVALRY AND MEN AT ARMS.--MANY TOWNS AND CASTLES SUBMIT TO HIM ON HIS - MARCH. - - -While these things were passing, Charles king of France assembled at -Bourges in Berry a very great force of men at arms and archers, among -whom were the duke d'Alençon, Charles de Bourbon count of Clermont, -Arthur count of Richemont constable of France, Charles of Anjou, -brother-in-law to the king, and son to Réné king of Sicily, the bastard -of Orleans, the cadet of Armagnac, Charles lord d'Albreth, and many -other nobles and powerful barons from the countries of Acquitaine, -Gascony, Poitou, Berry and different parts, whom he marched to Gien on -the Loire. He was alway accompanied by the Maid and a preaching friar -of the order of St Augustin, called Richard, who had lately been driven -out of Paris, and from other places under subjection to the English, -for having in his sermons shown himself too favourable to the french -party. - -From Gien the king marched toward Auxerre; but the constable went with -a large detachment to Normandy and Evreux, to prevent the garrisons in -that country joining the duke of Bedford. On the other hand, the cadet -d'Armagnac was dispatched into the Bourdelois to guard Acquitaine and -those parts. - -The king on his march reduced two towns to his obedience, Gergeau and -St Florentin, the inhabitants of which promised henceforward to be -faithful to him, and to conduct themselves as loyal subjects should do -to their lord: and they obtained the king's promise that he would rule -them justly, and according to their ancient customs. - -He thence marched to Auxerre, and sent to summon the inhabitants to -surrender to their natural and legal lord. At first, the townsmen were -not inclined to listen to any terms, but commissioners being appointed -on each side, a treaty was concluded, in which they engaged to render -similar obedience to what the towns of Troyes, Châlons and Rheims, -should assent to. They supplied the king's army with provision for -money, and remained peaceable, for the king held them excused this time. - -The king marched next to Troyes, and encamped his men around it. He was -three days there before the inhabitants would admit him as their lord: -however, in consideration of certain promises made them, they opened -the gates and permitted him and his army to enter their town, where he -heard mass. When the usual oaths had been received and given on each -side, the king returned to his camp, and caused it to be proclaimed -several times throughout the camp and town, that no one, under pain of -death should molest the inhabitants of Troyes, or those of the other -towns which had submitted to his obedience. - -On this expedition, the two marshals, namely, Boussac and the lord de -Raix, commanded the van division, and with them were la Hire, Poton de -Saintrailles and other captains. Very many great towns and castles -submitted to king Charles on his march, the particulars of which I -shall pass over for the sake of brevity. - - - - -CHAP. LXV. - - KING CHARLES OF FRANCE WITH A NOBLE CHIVALRY AND A NUMEROUS BODY OF - MEN AT ARMS, ARRIVES AT RHEIMS, WHERE HE IS CROWNED BY THE ARCHBISHOP - OF RHEIMS. - - -During the time king Charles remained at Troyes in Champagne, deputies -arrived from Châlons, who brought him the keys of their town, with -promises of perfect obedience to his will. The king, upon this, went -to Châlons, where he was kindly, and with great humility received. In -like manner, the keys of the city of Rheims were presented to him, with -promises to admit him as their king, and to pay him due obedience. - -The lord de Saveuses had been lately made governor of Rheims, having a -certain number of men at arms under him, to keep the town steady to the -dukes of Bedford and Burgundy. On the arrival of the lord de Saveuses, -the townsmen promised him that they would obey king Henry and the duke -of Burgundy until death. Nevertheless, from fear of the Maid, of whose -prowess they were told wonders, they resolved to surrender themselves -to king Charles, although the lord de Chastillon and the lord de -Saveuses wanted to persuade them to the contrary. These lords, noticing -their obstinacy, quitted the town of Rheims; for in answer to their -entreaties not to change sides, they had used very rough and strange -expressions. The two lords then went to Château-Thierry. - -The men of Rheims carried their resolution of submitting to king -Charles into effect, as you have heard, through the instigation of the -archbishop, who was chancellor to king Charles, and some others. - -The king made his public entry into Rheims on Friday the 6th day of -July, attended by a noble chivalry; and on the following Sunday, he was -crowned by the archbishop in the cathedral of Rheims, in presence of -all his princes, barons and knights, then with him. In the number were, -the duke d'Alençon, the count de Clermont, the lord de la Trimouille, -his principal minister, the lord de Beaumanoir, a Breton, the lord de -Mailly, in Touraine, who were dressed in coronation-robes, to represent -the noble peers of France absent at this ceremony. They had been, -however, called over at the great altar by France king at arms, in the -usual manner. - -When the coronation was over, the king went to the archiepiscopal -palace to dinner, attended by his princes and nobles. The archbishop -was seated at the king's table, and the king was served by the duke -d'Alençon, the count de Clermont, and other great lords. The king, on -his coronation, created, while in the church, three knights, of whom -the youth of Commercis was one. On his leaving Rheims, he appointed -sir Anthony de Hollande, nephew to the archbishop, governor; and on -the morrow of his departure, he went on a pilgrimage to Corbeni, to -pay adoration to St Marcou. Thither came deputies from Laon, to submit -themselves to his obedience in the manner other towns had done. - -From Corbeni, the king went to Provins and Soissons, which places, -without hesitation, opened their gates to him. He made La Hire bailiff -of the Vermandois, in the room of sir Colart de Mailly, who had been -appointed to that office by king Henry. - -The king and his army next came before Château-Thierry, in which were -the lord de Châtillon, John de Croy, John de Brimeu and other great -lords of the burgundian party, with about four hundred combatants. -These gentlemen, perceiving the townsmen inclined to submit to the -king, and not expecting any speedy succour, and being withal poorly -provided for defence, yielded up the town and castle to king Charles, -and marched away with their effects and baggage undisturbed. They went -to the duke of Bedford at Paris, who was then collecting a sufficient -body of men at arms to combat the French. - - - - -CHAP. LXVI. - - THE DUKE OF BEDFORD ASSEMBLES A LARGE ARMY TO COMBAT KING CHARLES.--HE - SENDS A LETTER TO THE KING. - - -At this period, the regent duke of Bedford, having collected about ten -thousand combatants from England, Normandy and other parts, marched -them from Rouen toward Paris, with the intent to meet king Charles -and offer him battle. He advanced, through the country of Brie, to -Montereau-faut-Yonne, whence he sent ambassadors to the said king, with -a sealed letter of the following tenour. - -'We John of Lancaster, regent of France, and duke of Bedford, make -known to you Charles de Valois, who were wont to style yourself -Dauphin of Vienne, but at present without cause call yourself king, -for wrongfully do you make attempts against the crown and dominion -of the very high, most excellent and renowned prince Henry, by the -grace of God, true and natural lord of the kingdoms of France and -England,--deceiving the simple people by your telling them you come to -give peace and security, which is not the fact, nor can it be done by -the means you have pursued, and are now following to seduce and abuse -ignorant people, with the aid of superstitious and damnable persons, -such as a woman of a disorderly and infamous life, and dissolute -manners, dressed in the clothes of a man, together with an apostate and -seditious mendicant friar, as we have been informed, both of whom are, -according to holy scripture, abominable in the sight of God. - -'You have also gained possession, by force of arms, of the country of -Champagne, and of several towns and castles appertaining to my said -lord the king, the inhabitants of which you have induced to perjure -themselves by breaking the peace which had been most solemnly sworn -to by the then king's of France and England, the great barons, peers, -prelates and three estates of the realm. - -'We, to defend and guard the right of our said lord the king, and to -repulse you from his territories, by the aid of the All-Powerful, have -taken the field in person, and with the means God has given us, as you -may have heard, shall pursue you from place to place in the hope of -meeting you, which we have never yet done. - -'As we most earnestly and heartily desire a final end to the war, we -summon and require of you, if you be a prince desirous of gaining -honour, to take compassion on the poor people, who have, on your -account, been so long and so grievously harrassed, that an end may be -put to their afflictions, by terminating this war. Choose, therefore, -in this country of Brie, where we both are, and not very distant from -each other, any competent place for us to meet, and having fixed on a -day, appear there with the abandoned woman, the apostate monk, and all -your perjured allies, and such force as you may please to bring, when -we will, with God's pleasure, personally meet you in the name and as -the representative of my lord the king. - -'Should it then please you to make any proposals respecting peace, we -will do every thing that may be expected from a catholic prince, for -we are always inclined to conclude a solid peace, not such a false -and treacherous one as that of Montereau-faut-Yonne, when, through -your connivance, that most horrid and disgraceful murder was committed -contrary to every law of chivalry and honour, on the person of our late -very dear and well-beloved father duke John of Burgundy, whose soul may -God receive! - -'By means of this peace so wickedly violated by you, upwards of one -hundred nobles have deserted your realm, as may be clearly shewn by the -letters patent under your hand and seal, by which you have absolutely -and unreservedly acquitted them of every oath of loyalty, fealty and -subjection. - -'However, if from the iniquity and malice of mankind peace cannot be -obtained, we may each of us then with our swords defend the cause of -our quarrel before God, as our judge, and to whom and none other will -my said lord refer it. We therefore most humbly supplicate the Almighty -as knowing the right of my lord in this matter, that he would dispose -the hearts of this people so that they may remain in peace without -further oppressions; and such ought to be the object of all Christian -kings and princes in regard to their subjects. - -'We, therefore, without using more arguments or longer delay, make -known our proposals to you, which should you refuse, and should -further murders and mischiefs be, through your fault, committed by a -continuation of the war, we call God to witness, and protest before him -and the world, that we are no way the cause, and that we have done and -do our duty. We therefore profess our willingness to consent to a solid -and reasonable peace, and, should that be rejected, then to resort to -open combat becoming princes, when no other means can accommodate their -differences. In testimony whereof, we have had these presents sealed -with our seal. - -'Given at Montereau-faut-Yonne the 7th day of August, in the year of -Grace 1429.' Signed by my lord the regent of France and duke of Bedford. - - - - -CHAP. LXVII. - - THE ARMIES OF CHARLES KING OF FRANCE AND OF THE REGENT DUKE OF BEDFORD - MEET NEAR TO MONT EPILOY. - - -The duke of Bedford, finding that he could not meet the army of king -Charles to his advantage, and that many towns were surrendering to the -king without making any resistance, withdrew his forces toward the isle -of France, to prevent the principal towns in that district following -their examples. - -King Charles, in the mean while, advanced to Crespy, where he had been -received as king, and, passing through Brie, was making for Senlis, -when the two armies of the king and the duke came within sight of each -other at Mont Epiloy near to the town of Baron. - -Both were diligent in seizing the most advantageous positions for the -combat. The duke of Bedford chose a strong post, well strengthened, -on the rear and wings, with thick hedge-rows. In the front, he drew -up his archers in good array on foot, having each a sharp-pointed -stake planted before them. The regent himself was with his lords in -one battalion close to the archers, where, among the banners of the -different lords, were displayed two having the arms of France and of -England: the banner of St George was likewise there, and borne that day -by Jean de Villiers, knight, lord of Isle Adam. - -The regent had with him from six to eight hundred combatants from -the duke of Burgundy, the chief leaders of whom were the lord de -l'Isle-Adam, Jean de Croy, Jean de Crequi, Anthony de Bethune, Jean -de Fosseux, the lord de Saveuses, sir Hugh de Launoy, Jean de Brimeu, -Jean de Launoy, sir Simon de Lalain, Jean bastard de St Pol, and other -warriors, some of whom were then knighted. The bastard de St Pol -received that honour from the hand of the duke of Bedford, and Jean de -Crequi, Jean de Croy, Anthony de Bethune, Jean de Fosseux, le Liegeois -de Humieres, by the hands of other knights. - -When these matters were ordered, the English were drawn up together -on the left wing, and the Picards, with those of the French in king -Henry's interest, opposite to them. They thus remained in battle-array -for a considerable time, and were so advantageously posted that the -enemy could not attack them without very great risk to themselves; add -to which, they were plentifully supplied with provision from the good -town of Senlis, near to which they were. - -King Charles had drawn up his men with his most expert captains in -the van division, the others remained with him in the main battalion, -excepting a few posted, by way of rear-guard, toward Paris. The king -had a force of men at arms with him much superior in numbers to -the English. The Maid was also there, but perpetually changing her -resolutions: sometimes she was eager for the combat, at other times -not. The two parties, however, remained in this state, ever prepared -to engage, for the space of two days and two nights, during which -were many skirmishes and attacks. To detail them all would take too -much time; but there was one very long and bloody, that took place on -the wing where the Picards were posted, and which lasted for an hour -and a half. The royal army fought with the utmost courage, and their -archers did much mischief with their arrows, insomuch that many persons -thought, seeing the numbers engaged, that it would not cease until one -or other of the parties were vanquished. They, however, separated, but -not without many killed and wounded on each side. - -The duke of Bedford was very well pleased with the Picards for the -gallantry and courage they had displayed; and when they had retreated, -he rode down their ranks, addressing them kindly, and saying, 'My -friends, you are excellent people, and have valiantly sustained for us -a severe shock, for which we humbly thank you; and we entreat, that -should any more attacks be made on your post, you will persevere in the -same valour and courage.' - -Both parties were violently enraged against each other, so that no man, -whatever his rank, was that day ransomed, but every one put to death -without mercy. I was told, that about three hundred men were killed in -these different skirmishes; but I know not which side lost the most. At -the end of two days, the armies separated without coming to a general -engagement. - - - - -CHAP. LXVIII. - - KING CHARLES OF FRANCE SENDS AMBASSADORS TO THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY AT - ARRAS. - - -About this time, ambassadors were sent to the duke of Burgundy, at -Arras, by king Charles of France, to treat of a peace between them. -The principal persons of this embassy were, the archbishop of Rheims, -Christopher de Harcourt, the lords de Dammartin, de Gaucourt and de -Fontaines, knights, with some counsellors of state. Having demanded an -audience, some few days after their arrival, they remonstrated through -the mouth of the archbishop with the duke of Burgundy, most discreetly -and wisely on the cause of their coming, and, among other topics, -enlarged on the perfect affection the king bore him, and on his earnest -desire to be at peace with him,--for which purpose, he was willing to -make condescensions and reparations even more than were becoming royal -majesty. - -They excused him of the murder committed on the person of the late duke -of Burgundy, on the score of his youth, alledging that he was then -governed by persons regardless of the welfare of the kingdom, but whose -measures at that time he dared not oppose. - -These and other remonstrances from the archbishop were kindly listened -to by the duke and his council; and when he had finished speaking, one -of the duke's ministers replied, 'My lord and his council have heard -with attention what you have said: he will consider on it, and you -shall have his answer within a few days.' - -The archbishop and his companions now returned to their hôtel, much -respected by all ranks, for the majority of the states were very -desirous of a peace between the king and the duke of Burgundy. Even -those of the middle ranks, although there was neither truce nor peace, -came to the chancellor of France at Arras, to solicit letters of grace -and remission, as if the king had been in the full possession of his -power,--which grants, however, they obtained from the archbishop as -chancellor. - -The duke of Burgundy held many consultations with those of his privy -council, which much hastened the conclusion of this business. - - - - -CHAP. LXIX. - - THE LORD DE LONGUEVAL CONQUERS THE CASTLE OF AUMALE FROM THE ENGLISH. - - -The lord de Longueval, having been deprived of his estates, had turned -to king Charles, and, by the means of a priest resident in Aumale, -had gained the castle of the town, the chief place of that country, -and held by the English. Four or five Englishmen were found within -it, who were put to death; but the inhabitants were spared, on their -making oath to behave in future like good Frenchmen, and paying a heavy -ransom for the deliverance. This castle was shortly after repaired, -revictualled, and reinforced with men at arms, who carried on a -continual warfare against the English and their allies in these parts. -The duke of Bedford was much vexed at this; but he could not, by reason -of more important matters, at the time go thither, nor provide any -remedy. - -At this time also, the castle of Estrepagny was taken by storm from -the lord de Rambures and his men; but on the other hand, the fortress -of Château-Gaillard was reduced to the obedience of king Charles, which -is excellently situated and is very strong. In this castle had been -confined for a long time that valiant knight the lord de Barbasan, who -had been made prisoner, as has been said, by king Henry's army at Melun. - -By means of this lord de Barbasan was Château-Gaillard won, and himself -freed from prison. He gave the command of it to some of his people, and -soon after joined king Charles, by whom he was most joyfully received -and honoured. - -The castle of Torcy was also put into the hands of the French by -some of the country people, who had connexions with the English, and -who betrayed it to the enemy. Thus in a short time were four of the -strongest castles of the enemy recovered; and in consequence of their -capture, those parts were very much harassed; both by the French and -English. - - - - -CHAP. LXX. - - THE TOWN OF COMPIÈGNE SURRENDERS TO THE FRENCH.--THE RETURN OF THE - FRENCH EMBASSY WHICH HAD BEEN SENT TO THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY. - - -When king Charles was marching from near Senlis, where he and the duke -of Bedford had been within sight of each other, he was detained at -Crespy in Valois, and there he received intelligence that the town of -Compiègne was willing to submit to his obedience. He lost no time in -going thither, and was received by the inhabitants with great joy, and -lodged in the royal palace. His chancellor and the other ambassadors to -the duke of Burgundy, there met him, and informed him, that although -they had held many conferences with the ministers of the duke of -Burgundy, nothing had been finally concluded, except that the duke had -agreed to send ambassadors to king Charles to confer further on the -subject. - -They had learnt that the majority of the duke's council were very -desirous that peace should be established between the king and him, but -that master John de Tourcy, bishop of Tournay and sir Hugh de Launoy -had been charged by the duke of Bedford to remind the duke of Burgundy -of his oaths to king Henry, and were against a peace with the king -of France. This had delayed the matter,--and further time had been -required by the duke to send his ambassadors. He had however, nominated -sir John de Luxembourg, the bishop of Arras, sir David de Brimeu, with -other discreet and noble persons for the purpose. - -About this time, sir Lyonnel de Bournouville, who had lost his town and -castle of Creil, requested some men at arms from the duke of Bedford to -reconquer one of his castles called Breteictre, which the French had -won. His request was granted, and he took the fort by storm, putting to -death all within it,--but he was so severely wounded himself that he -died soon after. - - - - -CHAP. LXXI. - - THE KING OF FRANCE MAKES AN ATTACK ON THE CITY OF PARIS. - - -During king Charles's stay at Compiègne, news was brought him that the -regent-duke of Bedford had marched with his whole army to Normandy, -to combat the constable near to Evreux, where he was despoiling the -country. The king did not leave Compiègne for ten or twelve days, when -he marched for Senlis appointing sir William de Flavy the governor. -Senlis surrendered on capitulation to the king, who fixed his quarters -in the town, and distributed his army in the country about it. - -Many towns and villages now submitted to the king's obedience, namely, -Creil, Beauvais, Choisy, le Pont de St Maixence, Gournay sur l'Aronde, -Remy la Neuville en Hez, Moignay, Chantilly, Saintry and others. - -The lords de Montmorency and de Moy took the oaths of allegiance to -him; and in truth, had he marched his army to St Quentin, Corbie, -Amiens, Abbeville, and to other strong towns and castles the majority -of the inhabitants were ready to acknowledge him for their lord, and -desired nothing more earnestly than to do him homage, and open their -gates. - -He was, however, advised not to advance so far on the territories of -the duke of Burgundy, as well from there being a considerable force -of men at arms as because he was in the expectation that an amicable -treaty would be concluded between them. - -After king Charles had halted some days in Senlis, he dislodged and -marched to St Denis, which he found almost abandoned, for the richer -inhabitants had gone to Paris. He quartered his men at Aubervilliers, -Montmartre, and in the villages round Paris. The Maid Joan was with -him, and in high reputation, and daily pressed the king and princes to -make an attack on Paris. - -It was at length determined that on Monday, the 12th day of the month, -the city should be stormed, and, in consequence, every preparation was -made for it. - -On that day, the king drew up his army in battle-array between -Montmartre and Paris: his princes, lords and the Maid were with him: -the van division was very strong; and thus, with displayed banner, he -marched to the gate of St Honoré, carrying thither scaling ladders, -fascines, and all things necessary for the assault. - -He ordered his infantry to descend into the ditches: and the attack -commenced at ten o'clock, which was very severe and murderous, and -lasted four or five hours. The Parisians had with them Louis de -Luxembourg, the bishop of Therouenne king Henry's chancellor and -other notable knights, whom the duke of Burgundy had sent thither, -such as the lord de Crequi, the lord de l'Isle-Adam, sir Simon de -Lalain, Valeran de Bournouville, and other able men, with four hundred -combatants. They made a vigorous defence, having posted a sufficient -force at the weakest parts before the attack began. Many of the French -were driven back into the ditches, and numbers were killed and wounded -by the cannon and culverines from the ramparts. Among the last was the -Maid, who was very dangerously hurt; she remained the whole of the day -behind a small hillock until vespers, when Guichard de Thiembronne came -to seek her. - -A great many of the besieged suffered also. At length the french -captains, seeing the danger of their men, and that it was impossible -to gain the town by force against so obstinate a defence, and that the -inhabitants seemed determined to continue it, without any disagreement -among themselves, sounded the retreat. They carried off the dead and -wounded, and returned to their former quarters. On the morrow, king -Charles, very melancholy at the loss of his men, went to Senlis, to -have the wounded attended to and cured. - -The Parisians were more unanimous than ever, and mutually promised each -other to oppose, until death, king Charles, who wanted to destroy them -all. Perhaps, knowing how much they had misbehaved by forcing him to -quit Paris, and by putting to death some of his most faithful servants -they were afraid of meeting with their deserts. - - - - -CHAP. LXXII. - - THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY SENDS AMBASSADORS TO AMIENS, TO KEEP UP HIS - INTEREST WITH THE INHABITANTS. - - -In these days, the duke sent, as ambassadors, to Amiens, the bishops of -Noyon, of Arras, the vidame of Amiens and others to remind the mayor -and townsmen of the good affection which he and his predecessors had -ever shewn them; and to say, that if there was any thing he or his -friends could do for them, they were at their commands; requesting -them, in return, to persevere in their attachment to his interests, -like good friends and neighbours. - -The townsmen of Amiens, seeing themselves thus honoured and courted by -such ambassadors from so mighty a prince were in the highest spirits, -and said among themselves, that it would be well to put their town -under his protection, on his abolishing all taxes. They replied to the -ambassadors, that they would shortly send commissioners, to the duke to -declare their intentions. They did send commissioners, in conjunction -with deputies from Abbeville, Montrieul, St Riquier, Dourlens and -others, who were instructed to demand an abolition of taxes. This -was not granted by the duke; but he promised them his support and -assistance to obtain their demand from king Henry. - -At this time, the duke of Burgundy summoned, from Picardy and the -adjacent parts, all those who had been accustomed to bear arms, to be -ready prepared to join and march with him where he might please to -lead them. They were soon assembled in great bodies, and passed muster -at Beauquêne, where they took the oaths before sir James de Brimeu, -constituted marshal for this purpose. They advanced toward Abbeville -and St Riquier, where they remained a considerable time waiting for -the duke of Burgundy, which was a heavy oppression to those parts. - - - - -CHAP. LXXIII. - - CHARLES KING OF FRANCE RETURNS TO TOURAINE AND BERRY. - - -King Charles, finding the city of Paris unwilling to submit to his -obedience, resolved with those of his council to appoint governors to -all the towns and castles which had surrendered to him, and to return -himself to Touraine and Berry. Having determined on this, he made -Charles de Bourbon count of Clermont governor in chief of the Isle -de France and of Beauvoisis: his chancellor had the command in the -town of Beauvais, the count de Vendôme at Senlis, William de Flavy at -Compiègne, sir James de Chabannes at Creil. - -The king attended by the other great lords who had come with him, went -from Senlis to Crespy, and thence, by Sens and Burgundy, to Touraine; -for the truce between the Burgundians and French did not expire until -Easter. The passage of the Pont de St Maixence, of which the French -now had possession, was again intrusted to the hands of Regnault de -Longueval,--so that all that part of France was at this time sorely -distressed by the french and english garrisons making daily inroads on -each other; in consequence of which, the villages were deserted, by the -inhabitants retiring to the strong towns. - - - - -CHAP. LXXIV. - - DUKE PHILIP OF BURGUNDY CONDUCTS HIS SISTER BACK TO PARIS, IN GREAT - POMP TO HER LORD THE DUKE OF BEDFORD. - - -On the 20th of September in this year, the duke of Burgundy left Hêdin, -with his sister the duchess of Bedford, grandly accompanied, and lay -that night at Dourlens. They proceeded the next day to Corbie, where -they remained some days to wait the arrival of men at arms who were -coming to them from all quarters. - -From Corbie they went to Mondidier, and thence to Chastenay, quartering -the men at arms, who amounted to from three to four thousand, in the -country round. They crossed the river Oise at Pont St Maixence, and, -passing by Senlis, were lodged at Louvres-en-Parisis. - -The duke marched his men in handsome order, sir John de Luxembourg -commanding the van, and the duke the main body. Near to him was his -sister, mounted on a good trotting horse, attended by eight or ten -ladies on hackneys. The lord de Saveuses and other knights, with a -certain number of men at arms, followed by way of rear-guard. - -The duke was much looked at by the French, who had come out of Senlis -in great numbers on foot and on horseback, armed or not as they pleased -on account of the existing truce. He was completely armed except the -head, and mounted on a beautiful horse, and handsomely dressed and -equipped, followed by seven or eight pages on excellent coursers. - -The archbishop of Rheims, chancellor of France came first to meet and -do him reverence in the plains without Senlis, and shortly after came -the count de Clermont, with about sixty knights. When they had drawn -near to the duke they both pulled off their hoods, bowed their heads, -and addressed each other in obliging terms, but did not embrace through -love and joy, as those nearly allied by blood are accustomed to do. - -After these first salutations, the count de Clermont went to embrace -his sister-in-law the duchess of Bedford, who was on the right hand -of his brother-in-law the duke of Burgundy,--and having made a short -acquaintance with her he returned to the duke; but observing that he -did not seem willing to enter into any conversation, or have much to -say to him, they took leave of each other and separated on the spot -where they had met. Charles de Bourbon and the chancellor went back -to Senlis, and the duke pursued his march to Louvres, where as I have -said, he intended to pass the night. - -On the morrow, he directed his march toward Paris, whither the duke of -Bedford was returned from Normandy. On their meeting, joyous was the -reception on both sides, and great and numerous were the embracings. - -The men at arms of the duke of Burgundy were drawn up in array near to -Paris, where they waited a considerable time before the harbingers had -settled their quarters within the town. This done the princes and the -duchess made their public entry with their men at arms. The Parisians -were highly delighted at the arrival of the duke of Burgundy, and sung -carols in all the streets through which he passed. They conducted the -regent and his duchess to the palace of the Tournelles, and then the -duke to his hôtel of Artois. - -Great councils were held on the following day respecting the present -state of public affairs; and, among other things the duke of Burgundy -was required by the Parisians to be pleased to take on him the command -of Paris, whose inhabitants had so strong an affection for him, and -were ready and willing to support his and his late father's quarrels. -They added, that it was absolutely necessary that he should comply with -their wishes, considering the very many weighty matters the regent had -on his hands in Normandy and elsewhere. - -The duke of Burgundy granted their request until the ensuing Easter, -but it was very much against his inclinations. The two dukes then -determined to bring forward all their forces about Easter, in the -spring of the year, to reconquer those towns in the Isle of France -and on the Oise which had turned against them. Having arranged these -matters, the duke of Bedford, with his duchess and the English, -departed from Paris. - -The duke of Burgundy appointed the lord de l'Isle-Adam governor of -Paris, with a small number of men at arms at St Denis, the Bois de -Vincennes, at the bridge of Charenton, and at other necessary posts. -Having settled this business, and tarried in Paris the space of three -weeks, he took leave of the queen of France, mother to king Charles, -and returned, by the same route by which he had come, to Artois, and -thence to Flanders. With him departed several of the burghers of Paris -and some merchants. - - - - -CHAP. LXXV. - - THE FRENCH AND BURGUNDIANS ATTACK EACH OTHER, NOTWITHSTANDING THE - TRUCE. - - -Although a truce had been concluded between king Charles and the duke -of Burgundy, it was very little respected on either side, for they -frequently attacked each other. To cover their proceedings, some of the -Burgundians joined the English, with whom no truce had been made, and -thus carried on open war against the French. - -The French acted in the same way, by making war on the Burgundians, -under pretence of mistaking them for English, so that the truce -afforded no manner of security. Among others, a gallant act was done -by a valiant man at arms from England, called Foulkes, with whom some -of the Burgundians had united themselves; and they were quartered in a -handsome castle at Neuville le Roi, which they had repaired. - -They formed a plan to surprise the town of Creil and plunder it, and -placed an ambuscade near that place, that if the enemy should pursue -them, they might fall into it. What they had supposed did happen; for -sir James de Chambannes, the governor, hearing a disturbance, instantly -armed, and, mounting his horse, galloped into the plain, to attack the -English. At the first onset, Georges de Croix was made prisoner, and -several unhorsed. - -A grand skirmish ensued; but, in the end, by the valour and -perseverance of the said Foulkes, sir James and two other knights were -made prisoners, together with some of their ablest men. In this action, -however, Foulkes was struck on the uncovered part of his neck with the -sharp point of a spear, so that he instantly died, though the wound was -very small. - -All those of his party who knew him greatly lamented his death, and -were sorry at heart, for they looked on him as one of the most valiant -and expert men at arms in England. - -The remaining English now collected together, under their leaders, -Bohart de Boyentin and Robinet Eguetin, and returned with the prisoners -to their castle. Within a few days they concluded a treaty with sir -James de Chabannes, giving him his liberty on his paying a certain sum -of money, and delivering up Georges de Croix. - -The duke of Bedford perceiving that Château Gaillard, from its -situation and strength, greatly annoyed the adjacent countries in -Normandy, resolved to have it besieged before the enemy could revictual -it, or reinforce it. The siege lasted from six to seven months, and it -was then surrendered from want of provisions,--and the garrison were -allowed to march away with their baggage and effects. - - - - -CHAP. LXXVI. - - THE LORD DE SAVEUSES AND THE BASTARD DE ST POL ARE MADE PRISONERS BY - THE FRENCH, NEAR TO PARIS.--A PARTY OF FRENCH GAIN THE TOWN OF ST - DENIS BY SCALADO. - - -About this time, the duke of Burgundy sent the lord de Saveuses and -John de Brimeu, with five hundred combatants, to assist the Parisians -against the French, who were daily making excursions on all sides of -the town, to the great loss of the inhabitants. - -They quartered themselves in St Denis, and gained several advantages -over the enemy in their many skirmishes; but one day, the French, -having formed a junction with some of the garrisons on the side of -Montlehery, advanced to Paris, leaving a detachment in ambuscade at a -small village. At that time the lord de Saveuses and the bastard de -St Pol were in Paris, and, hearing the disturbance, hastily mounted -their horses, and set out instantly in pursuit of the enemy with few -attendants, and without waiting for their men at arms. The French, in -their flight, made for the ambuscade, where these two knights, finding -resistance vain, were taken prisoners by them, and carried away, with a -few of their attendants, to one of their castles. - -The bastard de St Pol was badly wounded in the neck by a lance before -he was taken, and was some time in danger of his life. The two knights, -however, on paying a heavy ransom, soon returned to Paris, to the great -joy of the inhabitants. - -On the other hand, the French, under the command of Allain Geron, -Gaucher de Bruissart, and other captains, advanced, at the break of -day, to St Denis; in which town, John de Brimeu was lately arrived with -some men at arms, whom he had brought from Artois, and he had also -some of the men of the lord de Saveuses. A party of the French gained -admittance by means of ladders, and, opening one of the gates, their -whole body rushed in, shouting, 'Town won!' and, battering down the -doors and windows of all the houses wherein they thought there were any -Burgundians, who, on hearing the noise, were much alarmed. - -Some retreated to the strong parts of the town, and John de Brimeu -with many to the abbey; the bastard de Saveuses to the gate leading to -Paris, and others saved themselves under different gates; while great -part, sallying out of their quarters to join their captains, were made -prisoners or slain. Among the prisoners were Anthony de Wistre, Thierry -de Manlingehem, and from twelve to sixteen others, mostly gentlemen. -Thevenin de Thenequestes, Jean de Hautecloque, and a few more were -killed. - -While the affray was going on, John de Brimeu and his companions -recovered their courage, and began to assemble in different parts -where they heard their war-cries; and having introduced a valiant man -at arms, called Guillaume de Beauval, he collected a body of men and -attacked the enemy, who were more intent on pillaging than on keeping -good order, and drove them out of the town, with the loss of eight or -ten of their men. - -The lord de Saveuses, then in Paris hearing of this attack, assembled -in haste as many men as he could, and galloped off to succour his -friends at St Denis; but before his arrival, the French were gone, and -had retreated toward Senlis, and others of their garrisons, carrying -with them many horses from those in St Denis. - -At this same time, the English besieged the lord de Rambays -in his castle of Estrepaigny, the inheritance of the count de -Tancarville,--and remained so long battering it with their engines that -the lord de Rambays, hopeless of succour, treated with the English for -its surrender, on condition that he and his men should depart in safety -with their baggage. - - - - -CHAP. LXXVII. - - THE ENGLISH MAKE MANY CONQUESTS. - - -In this year the duke of Bedford had the castle of Torcy besieged, -which was the best built and strongest in all that part of the -country. The command of the besieging army was given to the bastard -of Clarence, who by his cannon and other engines, which he kept -continually playing against it, greatly damaged the walls. At the end -of six months, the besieged seeing no hope of relief, and finding -that their provision began to fail, entered into a treaty with the -bastard of Clarence for their surrender, on condition that some of the -principal inhabitants might depart whither they pleased with their -effects; and that from ten to twelve others, who had formerly been of -the english party, but who had even aided the French to win the castle, -should remain at their pleasure. These were very cruelly put to death, -and the castle was then demolished and razed to the ground. - -In the month of January of this year, sir Thomas Kiriel, an Englishman, -with four hundred combatants, most part of whom were his countrymen, -marched from Gournay in Normandy, where they had been in garrison, -passing by Beauvais toward Beauvoisis and the county of Clermont. He -committed much mischief in those parts, seized many cattle, especially -horses, and made several prisoners. He advanced even to the suburbs of -Clermont, and then set out on his return to his garrison. - -The count de Clermont was then at Beauvais, and hearing of this -enterprise of sir Thomas, quickly collected from all the neighbouring -garrisons attached to king Charles eight hundred or more combatants. To -these were added a multitude of peasants, as well from Beauvais as from -the adjacent parts,--and all of them hastened to meet and fight the -English. - -Sir Thomas had heard from his scouts of their coming, and had drawn -up his men in battle-array, about a league off Beauvais, to wait for -them. They were on foot, having a wood on their rear, and sharp stakes -in front to prevent the horse from charging without great danger to -themselves. The French, nevertheless, began the attack, and very -severe it was on both sides, but, as they were on horseback, were soon -repulsed by the arrows of the archers, and thrown into confusion: the -English then, seizing their opportunity, rushed on them with such -courage that the enemy were defeated, very many being slain, and upward -of a hundred of these peasants made prisoners. They gained the field -of battle,--for the horsemen had retreated, very melancholy at their -loss, to Beauvais. Sir Thomas, rejoiced at his victory, carried his -prisoners and plunder safe to his garrison of Gournay. - -The earl of Suffolk, about this time laid siege to the castle of -Aumale, of which the lord de Rambures was governor, having under him -six score combatants. The castle was surrounded on all sides; and -at the end of twenty-four days it was constrained to surrender, on -condition that the lord de Rambures and his men should have their lives -spared, with the exception of about thirty who were hanged, because -they had formerly taken oaths of fidelity to the English and had been -of their party. Soon afterward, the lord de Rambures was carried to -England, where he remained prisoner five or six years before he could -obtain his liberty. The castle was revictualled and regarrisoned. Thus -did the English regain, this year, many strong places which the French -had won, with scarcely any loss of men. - - - - -CHAP. LXXVIII. - - THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY MARRIES, FOR THE THIRD TIME, THE LADY ISABELLA, - DAUGHTER TO THE KING OF PORTUGAL. - - -On the 9th day of January, in this year was solemnised in the city of -Bruges, in a house that had been expressly prepared for that purpose, -the marriage of Philip duke of Burgundy with the lady Isabella, -daughter to the king of Portugal. The feast was very grand and -magnificent: all the principal streets of the town were hung with rich -cloths and the finest tapestry; and there were present at it his two -sisters, the duchess of Bedford and duchess of Cleves, the countess of -Namur, the countess of Lielse, the countess of Conversan, sir John de -Luxembourg, the lady of Beaurevoir, the bishop of Liége, and many other -great lords and ladies. - -These personages displayed the richest dresses, themselves, their -attendants and horses being each day clothed in different liveries, -more especially the bishop of Liége, John bastard de St Pol, sir John -d'Hornes and others. When the duchess landed (for she had been brought -by sea by one of her brothers, together with the ambassadors from the -duke of Burgundy, the principal of whom were the lord de Roubais and -master Gilles d'Escornay provost of Harlebecque,) near to Bruges, the -burghers in great pomp went out to meet her. They had with them one -hundred and sixty-four trumpets which sounded very melodiously. - -With regard to the various entertainments, which were continued for -about eight days, it would take too much time to detail them. Suffice -it to say, that there was the greatest profusion of meats and wines, -and representations of unicorns and other beasts, from which flowed -rose-water, wines, and different liquors, for the entertainment of -the guests at this feast. The duke had never made such a display of -magnificence at any of his former marriages,--and this was the third. -There were tiltings, and various amusements, for many days, between -knights and esquires of name and renown; and this feast must have cost -the duke immense sums of money. - - - - -CHAP. LXXIX. - - ESTIENNE DE VIGNOLLES, SURNAMED LA HIRE, SURPRISES AND TAKES THE TOWN - OF LOUVIERS, IN NORMANDY. - - -In these days, Estienne de Vignolles, surnamed La Hire, took the town -of Louviers, in Normandy, by surprise, having entered it with scaling -ladders. He had with him from five to six hundred men, who found -therein such plenty that they were greatly enriched. On their entrance, -about thirty townsmen, English and others, were killed. After the -capture, the majority of the inhabitants took the oaths of allegiance, -to whom La Hire restored their houses and the greater part of their -effects: the rest saved themselves as well as they could, leaving their -wealth behind them. - -La Hire and his companions soon made a severe warfare on the districts -around, and at times even advanced as far as Rouen. The poor people -were much harrassed by them, to the great vexation of the English, for -at the time they could not assist them by reason of the more weighty -matters they had on hand. - - - - -CHAP. LXXX. - - THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY INSTITUTES, THIS YEAR, THE ORDER OF THE GOLDEN - FLEECE. - - -In this year, the duke of Burgundy established, in honour of God and -St Andrew, whose cross he bore in his arms, an order or fraternity -of twenty-four knights without reproach, and gentlemen from four -generations, to each of whom he gave a collar of gold handsomely -wrought with his device, namely, 'Du Fusil,'--to each of which, collars -were suspended in front, like as great ladies wear crosses, clasps or -diamonds,--and in the centre thereof was a golden fleece, similar to -what Jason conquered in old times as is written in the history of Troy, -and which no Christian prince had ever before made use of. The duke, -therefore, called this order, The Order of the Golden Fleece. - -He, in conjunction with his council selected twenty-four knights to -be of this order: the names of some of them follow First, the duke, -the founder, then William de Vienne lord de St George, sir Regnier Pot -lord de la Roche, the lord de Roubaise, the lord de Montagu, sir Roland -de Huquerque, sir Anthony du Vergy count de Dammartin, sir David de -Brimeu lord de Ligny, sir Hugh de Launoy lord de Santes, sir John lord -de Commines, sir Anthony de Toulongeon marshal of Burgundy, sir Petro -de Luxembourg count de Conversan, sir John de la Trimouille lord de -Jonvelles, sir John de Luxembourg lord de Beaurevoir, sir Gillebert de -Launoy lord de Villerval, sir John de Villiers lord de l'Isle-Adam, -sir Anthony lord de Croy and de Renty, sir Florimont de Brimeu lord -de Massincourt, sir Robert lord de Mamines, sir James de Brimeu lord -de Grigny, sir Baudouin de Launoy lord de Moulembais, sir Peter de -Bauffremont lord de Chargny, sir Philip lord de Ternant, sir John de -Crequi, sir John de Croy lord de Tours sur Marne. - -These knights and their successors were, on receiving the order, -to enter into and sign solemn statutes and engagements for its -preservation, and the maintaining it in due splendour, which shall be -hereafter more fully detailed when the order shall have had its full -number of knights,--for after the first institution of it, many others -were added to those above named. The heirs of any knight were bounden, -on his decease, to deliver up the collar of the order to the duke of -Burgundy, for him to give it to another knight. - - - - -CHAP. LXXXI. - - THE LORD DE CREVECOEUR AND SIR ROBERT DE SAVEUSES ARE ATTACKED BY THE - FRENCH ON THEIR MARCH TO CLERMONT IN THE BEAUVOISIS. - - -In the month of February of this year, the lord de Crevecoeur, -governor of Clermont in Beauvoisis, set out from Amiens to go thither, -accompanied by sir Robert de Saveuses and about eight score combatants, -as an escort to carts and cars laden with provision for Lent, and other -matters. - -Having passed St Just, near to St Remy en l'Aire, they were watched -by the French, who knew of their coming and instantly attacked. The -leaders of the French were sir Theolde Valperghue, sir Regnault de -Fontaines, sir Louis de Vaucourt and others, having a much superior -force to the enemy. Notwithstanding this, the lords de Crevecoeur and -Saveuses dismounted with their men, the greater part of whom were -archers, and defended themselves valiantly for the space of four hours -or more, during which many men and horses were killed and severely -wounded on both sides. At length, the French seeing their loss, and -that they could not conquer the enemy, returned to their garrisons, and -the lord de Crevecoeur and sir Robert de Saveuses continued their march -to Clermont, where they remained until the ensuing year waiting for the -coming of the duke of Burgundy. - - - - -CHAP. LXXXII. - - FIVE FRENCHMEN COMBAT FIVE BURGUNDIANS AT ARRAS,--AND OTHER MATTERS. - - -On the 20th of February, in this same year, a combat took place in the -great market-place at Arras, in the presence of the duke of Burgundy as -judge of the field, between five Frenchmen of the party of king Charles -and five Burgundians, who had challenged each other to break a certain -number of lances. The french knights were sir Theolde de Valperghue, -Poton de Saintrailles, sir Philibert d'Abrecy, sir William de Bes, -and l'Estandart de Nully: the Burgundians were sir Simon de Lalain, -the lord de Chargny, sir John de Vaulde, sir Nicolle de Menton and -Philibert de Menton. - -This Tournament lasted five days; and a large spot was inclosed for -the purpose covered with sand, and the lists constructed with wood, -with a division so that the horses of the two knights could not run -against each other. The first day, sir Simon de Lalain and sir Theolde -de Valperghue performed gallantly against each other; but toward the -end sir Theolde and his horse were struck to the ground. In like manner -were the ensuing days employed, and very many lances were broken. The -lord de Chargny, however at the thirteenth course against sir Philibert -d'Abrecy, struck off the vizor of his helmet, and drove the lance into -his lace, so that he was instantly carried to his lodgings in the -utmost danger. - -On the last day, sir l'Estandart de Nully was hit exactly in the -same manner, by the same Philibert de Menton, and, like the other -was conducted to his lodgings in such great pain that he could with -difficulty sit his horse: he had behaved with much gallantry, and had -broken several lances against his adversary. - -The French were served with lances by an expert and active man at arms -called Alardin de Mousay, and most of the Burgundians by sir John de -Luxembourg. Each day the duke came to the seat prepared for him grandly -attended by his chivalry, and nobly dressed. - -When this tournament was over, and the French had been well -entertained, and presented with handsome gifts by the duke, they -departed from the town of Arras for Compiègne, very disconsolate that -they had been so unsuccessful. They left the two wounded knights -behind, to be attended by the duke's surgeons, who in the end cured -them. - -In these days, the French on the borders of Beauvoisis, on the river -Oise, made daily excursions against those of the Burgundy-party, who -returned the compliment, although a truce had been sworn to last until -the ensuing Easter; and these continual excursions caused the villages -and country to be nearly deserted. - -Duke Philip of Burgundy summoned a large body of men at arms to meet -him at Peronne, where he and his duchess solemnised the feast of -Easter. This done, he marched them to Mondidier, where he remained some -days. - -During these tribulations, the town and castle of Melun surrendered to -king Charles. It had been given in charge to the lord de Humieres, who -had appointed some of his brothers to defend it with a certain number -of men at arms, but the inhabitants rose against them and drove them -out of the town. King Charles and his party were much rejoiced at this -event, because they could, by means of its bridge, cross the Seine when -they pleased, and it was beside the strongest place in all that part of -the country. - - - - -[A. D. 1430.] - -CHAP. LXXXIII. - - THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY QUARTERS HIS ARMY AT GOURNAY SUR ARONDE. - - -At the commencement of this year, the duke of Burgundy marched his army -from Mondidier, and fixed his quarters at Gournay sur Aronde, in front -of the castle, which belonged to Charles de Bourbon count de Clermont, -his brother-in-law. He summoned Tristan de Maguillers, the governor, to -surrender, or he would storm it. Tristan, seeing he could no way hold -out against the duke's forces, concluded a treaty, by which he engaged -to yield it up on the first day of next August, if he was not before -relieved by king Charles or his party: he also promised, that neither -he himself nor his garrison would, during that time, make war on any of -the duke's partisans,--and by this means Tristan remained in peace. - -This compromise had been hastily concluded, because the duke and sir -John de Luxembourg had received intelligence to be depended upon, -that the damoiseau de Commercy, Yvon du Puys and other captains, with -a very large force, had besieged the castle of Montagu. Commercy, to -whom this castle belonged, had marched thither secretly a great number -of combatants, with bombards, veuglaires and other warlike engines, -intending, by an unexpected and sharp assault, to recover the place; -but it was well defended by those whom sir John de Luxembourg had -placed therein. The principal leaders of the garrison were two notable -men at arms, one of whom was an englishman, and the other Georges de la -Croix. - -They were frequently summoned to surrender, but would not listen to the -summons, for they had not a doubt but that they should be very shortly -succoured. At length, the besiegers having learnt that the duke of -Burgundy was marching against them, and that they must stand the chance -of a battle, were panic-struck, and so great was their fear that they -marched away about midnight for their own garrisons, leaving their -cannon, bombards, and all their stores behind. Information of this was -instantly dispatched to the duke and sir John de Luxembourg, who made -all diligence to attack them, and the duke marched his whole army to -Noyon. - -In these days sir John de Luxembourg advanced against Beauvais, and on -the countries of the enemy, particularly against sir Louis de Vaucourt -and his men, who had remained there for a considerable time during the -winter, and set fire to a castle which they had repaired. The enemy -retired within the town of Beauvais; and sir John encamped before the -castle of Prouveulieu, which some Englishmen had refortified, and, -by their excursions from thence, frequently oppressed the town of -Mondidier, and the territories of the duke of Burgundy. They were soon -forced to submit to sir John, who had the greater part executed and the -rest sent to different prisons: having done this, he returned to the -duke of Burgundy at Noyon. - - - - -CHAP. LXXXIV. - - THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY LAYS SIEGE TO THE CASTLE OF CHOISY, WHICH HE - CONQUERS IN A FEW DAYS. - - -When the duke of Burgundy had remained for about eight days in Noyon, -he departed, to lay siege to the castle of Choisy sur Oise, in which -was Louis de Flavy, holding it for sir William de Flavy. The duke's -engines did so much mischief to the walls of the castle that the -garrison capitulated, on being allowed to march away with their baggage -in safety. So soon as they had quitted the castle, it was demolished -and razed to the ground. - -The duke built a bridge over the Oise, to enable himself and his army -to cross toward Compiègne on the side of Mondidier. During this time, -the lord de Saveuses and John de Brimeu had been appointed to guard the -suburbs of Noyon, with their men, and those of the lord Montgomery and -of other English captains quartered at Pont l'Evêque, to prevent the -garrison of Compiègne from cutting of the supplies from the duke's army. - -It happened on a certain day, that those in Compiègne, namely, Joan -the Maid, sir James de Chabannes, sir Theolde de Valperghue, sir -Regnault de Fontaines, Poton de Saintrailles, and others of the French -captains, accompanied by about two thousand combatants, came to Pont -l'Evêque between day-break and sun-rise, and attacked the quarters -of the English with great courage. A sharp conflict took place; and -the lord de Saveuses with John de Brimeu, with their men, hastened to -their support, which renewed the vigour of the English; they together -repulsed the French, who had made good progress in their quarters. -About thirty were killed on each side,--and the French retreated to -Compiègne, whence they had come. The English from that day strengthened -their position on all sides, to avoid a similar attack. - -Shortly afterward, John de Brimeu going to the duke of Burgundy -with about one hundred combatants, was suddenly attacked by a party -of French in the forest of Crespy in the Valois, who had come from -Attichy for this purpose, and to seek adventures, and without much -defence made prisoner. The reason of his being thus taken was because -his men followed in a file, and were unable to form into battle-array -until the attack had commenced. He was put into the hands of Poton de -Saintrailles, who, in the end, gave him his liberty on paying a heavy -ransom. - -When the duke of Burgundy had demolished the castle of Choisy, he -quartered himself in the fortress of Coudun, within a league of -Compiègne, and sir John de Luxembourg was lodged in Claroi. Sir Baudo -de Noielle was ordered to post himself with a certain number of men at -arms on the causeway of Marigny, and the lord Montgomery and his men -were quartered along the meadows of La Venette. The duke was joined by -some reinforcements from his different countries, having the intention -to besiege the town of Compiègne, and reduce it to the obedience of -king Henry of England. - - - - -CHAP. LXXXV. - - JOAN THE MAID OVERTHROWS FRANQUET D'ARRAS, AND HAS HIS HEAD CUT OFF. - - -At the beginning of the month of May, a valiant man at arms named -Franquet of Arras, attached to the duke of Burgundy, was overthrown and -taken. He had made an excursion with about three hundred combatants -toward Lagny sur Marne, but, on his return, was met by Joan the Maid -and four hundred French. Franquet and his men attacked them valiantly -several times; and, by means of his archers whom he had dismounted, -made so vigorous a resistance that the Maid, finding they gained -nothing, sent hastily for succours from the garrisons of Lagny and -other castles under the dominion of king Charles. They came in great -numbers with culverines, cross-bows and other warlike instruments, so -that in the end the Burgundians, after doing great mischief to the -enemy's cavalry, were conquered, and the better part of them put to -the sword. The Maid even caused Franquet to be beheaded, whose death -was exceedingly lamented by his party,--for he was a man of most -valiant conduct. - - - - -CHAP. LXXXVI. - - RÉNÉ DUKE OF BAR LAYS SIEGE TO CHAPPES, NEAR TO TROYES IN CHAMPAGNE. - - -About this period, the duke of Bar, called Réné of Sicily, collected -from his duchies of Lorraine and Bar, and the borders of Germany, -a considerable force of men at arms, commanded by that prudent and -valiant knight the lord de Barbasan, who, as has been said, was -detained by the English for a long time prisoner. The duke's troops -might amount to three or four thousand combatants; and he led them -to besiege the town of Chappes, three leagues from Troyes in which -were the lord d'Aumont, his brother and many warriors, who diligently -applied themselves to its defence. - -They also sent to the lords of Burgundy, to entreat that they would -come to their aid in this time of need. In consequence, sir Anthony de -Toulongeon marshal of Burgundy, the count de Joigny, sir Anthony and -sir John du Vergy, the lord de Jonvelle, the lord de Chastellux, le -veau de Bar, and in general the greater part of the burgundian nobles, -to the number of four thousand combatants, assembled, and advanced -toward the quarters of the duke of Bar, to offer him battle. - -The duke, knowing of their coming, was drawn up ready to receive them, -when the Burgundians were soon thrown into disorder, and returned to -their own country. About sixty were killed or taken: of the latter -number were the lord de Plansi and Charles de Rochefort. The lord -d'Aumore was also made prisoner, with several of his men, when sallying -out of the town to support his friends. His brother was likewise taken, -and he was forced to deliver up the castle to the duke of Bar, who -completely destroyed it. - - - - -CHAP. LXXXVII. - - THE MAID IS TAKEN PRISONER BY THE BURGUNDIANS BEFORE COMPIÈGNE. - - -During the time that the duke of Burgundy was quartered at Coudun, -and his men at arms in the villages between Coudon and Compiègne, it -happened, that about five o'clock in the afternoon, on Ascension-eve, -the Maid, Poton and other valiant french captains, having with them -from five to six hundred combatants horse and foot, sallied out of -Compiègne by the gate of the bridge leading to Mondidier, with the -intent to attack the post of sir Baudo de Noielle, at the end of the -causeway of Marigny. - -At this time, sir John de Luxembourg, the lord de Crequi, and eight or -ten gentlemen, but with very few attendants were with sir Baudo. They -had rode thither to consult with him on the best mode of directing -their attacks on Compiègne. - -The French were very near to Marigny, before the greater part of the -men who were unarmed could prepare themselves; but they soon collected -together, and a severe conflict commenced,--during which the cries of -'To arms!' were echoed through all the english and burgundian quarters. -The english, who were encamped on the meads of Venette, formed -themselves into battle-array against the French, and were near five -hundred men. - -On the other hand, sir John de Luxembourg's men quartered at Claroi, -hastened to the relief of their lord and captain, who was engaged in -the heat of the skirmish, and under whom the most part rallied. In this -encounter the lord de Crequi was dangerously wounded in the face. - -After some time, the French, perceiving their enemies multiply so fast -on them, retreated toward Compiègne, leaving the Maid, who had remained -to cover the rear, anxious to bring back the men with little loss. But -the Burgundians, knowing that reinforcements were coming to them from -all quarters, pursued them with redoubled vigour, and charged them on -the plain. In the conclusion, as I was told, the Maid was dragged from -her horse by an archer, near to whom was the bastard de Vendôme, and to -him she surrendered and pledged her faith. He lost no time in carrying -her to Marigny, and put her under a secure guard. With her was taken -Poton the Burgundian, and some others, but in no great number. - -The French re-entered Compiègne doleful and vexed at their losses, more -especially for the capture of Joan: while, on the contrary, the English -were rejoiced, and more pleased than if they had taken five hundred -other combatants, for they dreaded no other leader or captain so much -as they had hitherto feared the Maid. - -The duke of Burgundy came soon after from Coudun to the meadows before -Compiègne, where he drew up his army, together with the English and the -troops from their different quarters, making a handsome appearance, -and with shoutings and huzzas expressed their joy at the capture of -the Maid. After this, the duke went to the lodgings where she was -confined, and spoke some words to her; but what they were I do not now -recollect although I was present. - -The duke and the army returned to their quarters, leaving the Maid -under the guard of sir John de Luxembourg, who shortly after sent her, -under a strong escort, to the castle of Beaulieu, and thence to that -of Beaurevoir, where she remained, as you shall hear, a prisoner for a -long time. - - - - -CHAP. LXXXVIII. - - YOUNG KING HENRY OF ENGLAND DISEMBARKS AT CALAIS AND COMES TO FRANCE. - - -In this year, king Henry of England, then about eight years of age, -disembarked about ten o'clock in the morning of St George's day, from -his vessel at Calais. Having mounted his horse, he went to hear mass -at the church of St Nicholas attended by the cardinal of Winchester, -the duke of York, the earls of Huntingdon, Warwick, Stafford, Arundel -and Suffolk, the counts de Bonneterre, de Hemme, the lords de Roye, de -Beaumont, d'Escaillon, de Grez, and many more. - -He was likewise accompanied by master Pierre de Cauchon, bishop of -Beauvais, who had been sent to meet him. His attendants then followed; -and he was escorted from Calais to Rouen by his army, where he remained -a long time. - - - - -CHAP. LXXXIX. - - AFTER THE CAPTURE OF THE MAID, THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY ENCAMPS HIS ARMY - BEFORE COMPIÈGNE. - - -On the morrow of the feast of the Ascension, the duke of Burgundy -changed his quarters from Coudun to La Venette, where he was lodged -in the abbey, and his men in the town and near to it. Sir John de -Luxembourg was quartered at Marigny. They had soon erected an earthen -bulwark within a bow-shot from the outworks of Compiègne, and huts of -wood and earth were built still nearer to the ramparts, in which men at -arms kept guard day and night. They had a deep ditch of communication -sunk from the bulwark to these huts, so that the guard could safely -pass and repass, without fear of the guns from the walls, which were -continually firing. - -The duke had some large engines pointed against the gates of the town, -which, by the huge stones they cast, did great damage to the gates, -bridges and mills: some of the last were rendered quite useless, to the -great distress of the inhabitants. Among other mischiefs done by these -machines, a young gentleman of twenty-two years old, called Louis de -Flavy, son to sir William de Flavy governor of Compiègne, was struck -dead. All present were much grieved at this accident on account of sir -William, who, although he was much affected, concealed his feelings, to -avoid discouraging his men, and soon after, by way of heartening them, -caused his minstrels to sound before him as usual; and ordered the -ramparts to be more diligently defended notwithstanding they had been -greatly damaged by these engines. - -There had been constructed within the ditch small wooden huts, in which -the guard were sheltered from danger. Some mines were also begun on -by orders of sir John de Luxembourg, which, though very deep and well -concealed, were of little service, but had cost much. - -While these different measures were pursuing, many skirmishes took -place, in which the besiegers had numbers killed and wounded. The -principal persons among the dead were sir John de Belles, knight, -Alain d'Escaussines, Thibault de Caitigines, and many others, as well -Burgundians as English. - - - - -CHAP. XC. - - THE LIEGEOIS RAISE A LARGE ARMY, AND INVADE THE COUNTRY OF NAMUR. - - -At this time, the Liegeois were instigated by some arrogant men -attached to the party of king Charles, such as John de Beaurain, John -de Saumain, Everard de la Marche, with others, and, by the hatred and -malice they had long borne the duke of Burgundy on account of former -quarrels, which have been already detailed in the preceding part of -this work, to rise in arms, and invade the territories of the duke, -more especially the county of Namur, and despoil it. John de Heneberg, -their bishop, remonstrated with them strongly on this subject; but -his attempts to dissuade them from executing their plans were vain, -although he plainly shewed that very great misfortunes might befall -Liége in consequence. The Liegeois were much displeased with these -remonstrances, and being determined to pursue hostile measures against -the duke of Burgundy, the bishop considered, that should he not take -part and support them, he might be deprived of his bishoprick. He -therefore, having advised with his council, resolved to save his own -honour, by sending letters of defiance to the duke before he made war -upon him. The tenour of these letters was as follows. - -'Most high, most noble, and most puissant prince Philip, duke of -Burgundy, count of Artois, Flanders and Burgundy, palatine of Namur, &c. - -'Notwithstanding that I, John de Heneberg, bishop of Liége and count -de Loz, in virtue of certain statements that have passed between us, -have made frequent applications to you for reparation according to -the claims declared in these aforesaid statements, which have been -but little attended to, and that divers great and abominable outrages -have been committed by your captains and servants on my country and -subjects, which, if it may please you to remember, have been fully -detailed in the complaints that were made to you thereon. - -'Nevertheless, most high, noble and puissant prince, although your -answers have been very gracious, and although you declare your -intentions of preserving a good understanding between us, your promises -have hitherto been without effect; and these matters are now so much -entangled with others, no wise concerning them, that it is very -grievous to us, and most highly displeasing. - -'Most high, noble and puissant prince, you must, in your wisdom, know, -that by reason of my oath to remain faithful to my church and country, -it behoves me to support and defend their rights against all who may -attempt to infringe them, with the whole force I shall be possessed of. - -'For this reason, most high, noble and puissant prince, after my humble -salutations and excuses, I must again inform you of these things, and, -should they be continued, opposition will be made thereto, so that my -honour may be preserved. - -'Given under my seal, appended to these presents, the 10th day of July, -in the year 1430.' Then signed, by command of my lord, 'J. Berrard.' - -In like manner were challenges sent to the duke from different lords, -allies and friends of the bishop, namely, the count de Beaurienne, -Picard de la Grace lord de Quinquempoix, Rasse de Rabel, Gerard -d'Edevant, John de Valle, Henry de Gayel, John de Boilleur, John de la -Barre, John de Gemblais, Corbeau de Belle-Goule, Thierry Ponthey, and -several others. - - - - -CHAP. XCI. - - THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY SENDS THE LORD DE CROY TO THE COUNTY OF NAMUR - AGAINST THE LIEGEOIS. - - -When the duke of Burgundy learnt that the bishop of Liége and the -Liegeois were preparing to invade his county of Namur, he determined -with his council to send thither the lord de Croy to guard and defend -the town and castle of Namur, and the whole of that country. The lord -de Croy, in consequence, departed from before Compiègne, having -about eight hundred men under his command, and entered Namur, where -the Liegeois had already commenced the war, by taking of Beaufort and -setting fire to it. - -The lord de Croy remained inactive in Namur, for about ten days: after -this, he began his operations, by the storming of the town of Fosse, -which he burnt, with the exception of the monastery. On the ensuing -day, from forty to eighty Liegeois were put to death at Florennes, and -forty made prisoners. - -With the lord de Croy were his brother sir John de Croy, the lords de -Mainsnèe, de Rambures, de Fauquemberg and de d'Juselle, le Galois de -Roly, the lord de Framesant, Robert de Neufville and other nobles. The -lord de Rambures was ordered to Polvache, where in a sally, he was -mortally wounded and made prisoner. The lord de Senlis was then sent -thither, who surrendered the place to the Liegeois, and they set fire -to and burnt it. - -The Liegeois were led by their bishop, and amounted to fifty thousand -men. When they had gained Polvache, they laid siege to Bouvines, and -took and burnt Golesme. While they were thus engaged, the lord de Croy -made frequent attacks on them, and in these different skirmishes slew -and took from seven to eight hundred. - - - - -CHAP. XCII. - - THE EARL OF HUNTINGDON COMES TO THE AID OF THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY BEFORE - COMPIÈGNE. - - -About this time, the earl of Huntingdon, de Robersac, and others, with -a thousand archers from England, came to the assistance of the duke -of Burgundy before Compiègne. They were quartered in the town of la -Venette, where the duke had lodged before he had moved to the fort -between Compiègne and Marigny: the duke's men were posted at Marigny, -whence the governor, sir John de Luxembourg, and his people had -dislodged and gone to Soissons, which, through some connexions he had -in the town had surrendered to him, with other places in those parts. - -On the arrival of the earl of Huntingdon, the lord Montgomery marched -his English back to Normandy. The duke of Burgundy laboured diligently -day and night, to destroy a rampart in front of the town-bridge, which -much annoyed his men, and which had held out for upwards of two months. -At length by an unexpected attack made at night it was won, and from -eight to ten men taken in it, who made no great defence although well -supplied with stores. - -After its capture, the ditches were filled, and its batteries turned -against the town, and manned by a strong force of men at arms. During -the assault, some were drowned in the Oise from being in too great a -hurry to escape. - -The duke had a bridge thrown over the Oise near to la Venette, and -well guarded, which the English and Burgundians frequently crossed in -their excursions to skirmish with the French near to Pierrefons. The -earl of Huntingdon one day passed this bridge with all the English, -and advanced to Crespy in the Valois, and thence to Sainctrines, which -submitted to his obedience. He then marched to quarter himself for -the night at Verberie, and made a sharp attack on the church whither -the peasants had retreated, who in the end were constrained to yield -themselves to his mercy. He hanged one of them, called Jean de d'Ours, -who was their leader, because he had refused to obey his first summons. -The rest of the peasants escaped by paying ransoms, and losing all -their effects. The earl then returned with what he had gained to his -quarters before Compiègne. - -During all this time, the lord de Crevecoeur and Robert de Saveuses -remained with their men at Clermont in the Beauvoisis, to guard that -frontier against the French in Creil and Beauvais, and to prevent the -escorts with wine and other necessaries going to the duke's army, from -being cut off. - -The duchess of Burgundy had fixed her residence with her household -at Noyon, whence she from time to time visited her lord the duke. -The period for the surrender of Gournay now approached, and the duke -marched his army thither to keep the appointment: he was accompanied by -the duke of Norfolk and the earl of Huntingdon, with about a thousand -combatants, to support him, should there be occasion; but when the day -came, no one from the french king appeared: the governor, therefore, -seeing no hope of succour, yielded the place into the hands of the duke -of Burgundy, who made the lord de Crevecoeur governor of it. - -The duke then returned to his siege of Compiègne with the earl of -Huntingdon, having left a sufficiency of men at arms to keep the -garrison in check, and to guard his camp. The duke of Norfolk went to -Paris. - - - - -CHAP. XCIII. - - AN ADVENTURER NAMED TOUMELAIRE, WITH SOME OF THE TOWNSMEN OF RHEIMS, - LAYS SIEGE TO THE CASTLE OF CHAMPIGNEUX - - -In these days, an adventurer called Toumelaire, whom king Charles had -appointed provost of Laon, having collected five or six hundred men -from the town of Rheims and that neighbourhood, led them to besiege the -castle of Champigneux, in which were some English and Burgundians that -much harrassed the country of Champagne. - -He instantly laid close siege to it on all sides, expecting to gain -possession thereof; but that did not happen, for within a few days, -William Corain, an Englishman, and Georges de la Croix, then at -Montagu, assembled as many men as they could, and, without delay, gave -battle to these peasants, who unable to make any good defence, were -soon conquered, and the greater part killed or taken. - -Toumelaire, however, and some others escaped; but there remained from -six to seven score dead on the field, and a party of them were burnt -in a house whither they had retreated. They left behind many cannons, -cross-bows, and other warlike stores, which they had brought with them. -William Corain and Georges de la Croix, having repaired the castle, -returned to Montagu much rejoiced at their victory. - - - - -CHAP. XCIV. - - THE DEATH OF PHILIP DUKE OF BRABANT. THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY TAKES - POSSESSION OF HIS DUCHY. - - -At this time, duke Philip of Brabant, who had for a long time before -been in a languishing state, died in the town of Louvain. Some of his -domestics were suspected of having caused his death, and several of -them were severely tortured, in divers manners, to force them to a -confession; but the matter was not the more cleared up. Physicians -declared, that he died of a natural death, occasioned by excesses in -his younger years in tilting and other things. He was buried by the -side of his ancestors. - -His death was soon notified to the duke of Burgundy at the siege of -Compiègne, because the nobles of the duchy of Brabant and the greater -part of the commonalty considered him as the lawful successor to the -late duke Philip, for he had never been married; while others said, -that the countess-dowager of Hainault, aunt to these two dukes, was the -nearest of kin, and of course that the succession was hers. - -The duke of Burgundy, on hearing of this event, appointed some of his -most confidential captains to carry on the siege of Compiègne, namely, -sir James de Brimeu marshal of the army, sir Hugh de Launoy, the lord -de Saveuses and some others, who were to co-operate with the earl of -Huntingdon and his Englishmen. He likewise sent messengers with letters -to recal sir John de Luxembourg from the Soissonois, and to entreat -that he would, without delay, return to Compiègne to take the chief -command of the army, relating to him, at the same time, the event that -had happened, and the necessity there was for him to set out instantly -for Brabant. - -When these matters were done, the duke of Burgundy having provided -every thing for the continuance of the siege, and well garrisoned the -great fort opposite to the gate of the town, of which he made sir Baudo -de Noyelle captain, he first took leave of the earl of Huntingdon and -set out for Noyon. He thence, after some days, went to Lille, and -having held a council of his most confidential advisers, resolved to -take possession of the duchy of Brabant and its dependancies. - -The duchess of Burgundy, when the duke left her, returned to the -country of Artois. The duke was received in all the towns of Brabant -as their lord, although the countess-dowager of Hainault, as I have -said before, laid claim to the succession of duke Philip; but when -she considered the great power of the duke of Burgundy, and that the -nobility and principal towns had acknowledged him for their lord, she -desisted from further pursuing it. - -At the same time, the lady of Luxembourg, sister to count Waleran, -now advanced in years, and who was at the castle of Beaurevoir, -under the wardship of sir John de Luxembourg, her nephew, seized and -took possession, in his name, of all the lordships that had formerly -belonged to the said count Waleran, her brother, and which were now -again escheated to her, as the heiress, by her father's side, to her -fair nephew the duke of Brabant, lately deceased. All the oaths of -the officers were renewed to her,--and from that time she was called -the countess of Ligny, and of St Pol. From her great affection to her -nephew, sir John de Luxembourg, she bequeathed to him the greater part -of these estates after her decease, which was very displeasing to the -count de Conversan lord d'Enghien, elder brother to sir John, and they -had many quarrels concerning it,--however, in the end, they made up -their differences, and were good friends. - - - - -CHAP. XCV. - - SIR JOHN DE LUXEMBOURG TAKES THE COMMAND OF THE SIEGE OF - COMPIÈGNE.--THE ORDERS HE GIVES,--AND OTHER EVENTS. - - -Soon after the departure of the duke of Burgundy from the siege of -Compiègne. Sir John de Luxembourg and his men arrived, and he took the -chief command of the siege, according to the commands of the duke. He -lost no time in strengthening the fort in front of the bridge, and -erected two smaller ones on the river toward Noyon: the command of one -he gave to Guy de Roye and Aubert de Folleville,--and that of the other -to a common man from the Boulonois, named Branart, who had under him -some genoese and portuguese cross-bows, and other foreigners. - -Having done this, sir John crossed the river by the bridge at la -Venette, and went to lodge at the abbey of Royaulieu. He was followed -by sir James de Brimeu marshal of the army, sir Hugh de Launoy, the -lord de Crequi, the lords de Saveuses, de Humieres, sir Daviod de Poix, -Ferry de Mailly, sir Florimont de Brimeu and several other noble men, -who were lodged as well in the abbey as in the village, which was much -deserted, and among the vineyards and gardens in that neighbourhood. - -The earl of Huntingdon remained in his quarters at la Venette. During -this time the besieged made many sallies on foot and on horseback, when -some were killed and wounded on both sides, but in no great number. -This caused the besiegers to erect another great fort a bow-shot and a -half distant from the town, near to the gate of Pierrefons, the guard -of which was given to the marshal, the lord de Crequi, sir Florimont -de Brimeu, having under them three hundred combatants: they lodged -themselves within it before it was quite finished, and remained there a -long time. - -The besieged now suffered severely from famine, and no provisions were -to be had in the town for money, since, for the space of four months, -none had been publicly sold in the markets. Several messengers were in -consequence sent to the marshal de Bousac, to the count de Vendôme, and -to other captains of king Charles, to inform them of their distress, -and to require instant aid if they wished to save the town and its -inhabitants. - -While this misery was suffered, the marshal de Bousac, Poton de -Saintrailes, Theolde de Valperghue, and other french leaders, laid -siege to Proissy sur Oise, in which was the bastard de Chevereuse, with -about forty combatants. They were soon forced to submit, and the most -part were put to death by the guisarmes of the marshal, and the castle -totally demolished. In like manner were subjected the strong monastery -of Cathu le Chastel, and some other places, and those found within them -were generally put to death. The marshal and his companions, however, -did not make any attempt on the besieging army of Compiègne, as is -usual in similar cases, until the last, when the siege was raised, as -shall be hereafter told. - -At this period, the duke of Norfolk, commanded a powerful army in the -countries bordering on Paris, and subjected many towns to the obedience -of king Henry, such as Dammartin and others. On the other hand, the -earl of Stafford took by storm the town of Bray-comte-Robert: the -castle, which was exceedingly strong, immediately surrendered. The earl -then crossed the Seine, and foraged the whole country so far as Sens in -Burgundy, and returned with a great booty to the place whence he had -set out, without meeting with the least opposition, or even seeing the -enemy. He took, soon after, Le Quene en Brie, Grand Puys and Rappelton: -he had four score handed of those whom he found in Le Quene. - -He also took the strong tower of Bus, which, with the other places, -were dismantled. Sir James de Milly and sir John de la Have were in -Bray-comte-Robert, when it was taken, and made prisoners, but afterward -obtained their liberty by paying a large ransom. - - - - -CHAP. XCVI. - - THE PRINCE OF ORANGE IS CONQUERED BY THE FRENCH. - - -On Trinity-day in this year, the prince of Orange, having assembled -about twelve hundred fighting men marched them into Languedoc, where he -gained many castles from the partisans of king Charles. He did the same -in Dauphiny, which displeased the king and his council so much that -they resolved to oppose him, and that the lord de Gaucour, governor of -Dauphiny, sir Ymbert de Grolée, seneschal of Lyons, and Roderick de -Villandres, should collect their forces, and with the loyal nobles and -gentlemen defend the country against these Burgundians. On mustering -their forces, they amounted to about sixteen hundred combatants, whom -they marched to lay siege to a castle called Colomier, which in a short -time submitted to them. - -In the mean time, the prince of Orange had retreated, knowing that -his enemies, with a superior force, had taken the field and moreover -had won a castle garrisoned by his men. He lost no time in sending -messengers with letters to the nobles and gentry in Burgundy, and to -his friends and allies, to request aid. He was so diligent that, within -few days, he collected very many of the nobles, whom he led to those -parts where he knew the enemy was, in hopes of regaining the castle of -Colomier. - -The French having been apprised by their spies of the coming of the -Burgundians, had made preparations for receiving them, and in handsome -array advanced to meet them, which they did between Colomier and -Autane. The Burgundians, having a wood to pass through, could not -immediately form in battle-array, nor instantly resist the vigorous -charge of the French. The combat was however, severe, and the victory -long disputed. Among those who were dismounted on the part of the -Burgundians was a valiant knight called sir Louis de la Chapelle: he -was soon slain, and the French remained masters of the field by the -defeat of the enemy. - -Two or three hundred were left dead of the Burgundians and six score, -or more made prisoners. The principal among the last were the lord de -Bussy, son to the lord de St Georges, the lord de Varembon, whose nose -was cut off by a stroke of a sword, sir John Louis son to the lord -de Conches, the lord de la Frete, Thibault de Rougemont, the lord de -Ruppes, the lord d'Escabonne, sir John de Vienne, the lord de Raix, -John de Baudè, sir Duc de Sicon, Gerard de Beauvoir and others, to the -number before stated. - -On the day of battle, many of the Burgundians, to the amount of sixteen -or eighteen hundred combatants, fled in great disorder, the principal -were the prince of Orange, (who was pursued as far as Autane, wherein -with difficulty he saved himself) the count de Fribourg, the lord de -Montagu, by name sir John de Neuf-Chastel, who bore the order of the -Golden Fleece, but of which he was afterward deprived, the lord de -Pesmes, and many more notable gentlemen, who fled different ways. - -This engagement, in which Roderick de Villandras, who commanded the van -of the French behaved most gallantly, took place about eight o'clock in -the morning. When the business was over, the French assembled together -in great joy, and returned thanks and praises to the Creator for the -happy issue of the day. In consequence of this victory, they won many -towns and castles from the Burgundians: one was Aubrune, belonging to -the prince of Orange, which after its capture was demolished. - - - - -CHAP. XCVII. - - THE FRENCH MARCH TO COMPIÈGNE AND RAISE THE SIEGE. - - -The earl of Huntingdon and John de Luxembourg laboured long at the -siege Compiègne, and, by cutting off all provision from entering the -town, and by their continued attacks from the forts, were in daily -hopes of forcing the garrison to submit to their will. But on the -Tuesday before All-Saints' day the French, to the number of four -thousand fighting men, under the command of the marshal de Bousac, -the count de Vendôme, sir James de Chabannes, Poton de Saintrailles, -sir Regnault de Fontaines, the lord de Longueval, sir Louis de -Vaucourt, Alain Giron and other captains, who had frequently been most -earnestly pressed by William de Flavy, the governor, and inhabitants of -Compiègne, to come to their assistance, at length quartered themselves -at La Verberie, attended by a multitude of peasants with spades, -mattocks, saws, and other implements, to repair the roads which the -Burgundians had destroyed, by felling down trees, digging deep ditches, -and various other hindrances to the march of an army. - -The besiegers were soon made acquainted with their arrival, and a -council was holden of the chiefs, to consider whether it would be -more advantageous to advance and offer them battle or wait for them -in their entrenchments. Many were for fighting them before they -proceeded further; but others offered solid reasons why it would be -better to strengthen their camp and wait their arrival,--adding, that -should they quit the siege, to march to the French, and leave their -forts unprotected, the besieged who were impatient to get out of their -distressed situation, would demolish them, or at least they would -make their escape from the town to a place of safety. This had such -weight that the majority of the council agreed to it; and they resolved -unanimously to wait the event, and exert themselves to the utmost to -resist their enemies. - -The following orders were issued. The earl of Huntingdon was to cross -the river very early on the morrow, Wednesday, with his Englishmen, -at the new bridge, and march to Royaulieu, where he was to draw up in -order of battle, with sir John de Luxembourg, leaving in the abbey of -La Venette, which was strong, all useless hands, with the horses and -baggage, with a few of his men to guard them and defend the passage of -the bridge. - -Item, all carts, cars, merchandise and stores were to be secured in -the abbey of Royaulieu, and the guard of it was given to sir Philip de -Fosseux and the lord de Cohen. - -Item, sir James de Brimeu with three hundred combatants were to remain -in their fort, on promise from the lords, that should they be attacked, -they would hasten to their support, having agreed on the signal they -were to make, should they require aid. - -Item, it was ordered, that the grand fort near the bridge of Marigny -should be on a similar footing, as well as the two smaller ones on the -river side toward Cleroi. - -When these orders had been issued, the captains retired to their tents, -and exhorted their men to be ready prepared on the morrow to meet the -enemy. A strong guard was also ordered, of horse as well as foot, for -the night, at all the avenues likely to be attacked. - -On the morrow, in conformity to these regulations, the earl of -Huntingdon marched six hundred English to join sir John de Luxembourg -in order of battle between Royaulieu and the adjoining forest, near -which they expected the enemy would advance. The remainder of the army -posted themselves at the different quarters ready to defend them should -they be attempted. - -The French in Verberie took the field at break of day; and, by orders -from the marshal de Bousac and other captains, a detachment of about -one hundred men were sent toward Choisy, with provision to throw into -the town, and exhort the garrison to make a strong sally against the -enemy's fort. - -On the other hand, Poton de Saintrailles, with two or three hundred -combatants, advanced by the high road toward Pierrefons, to attack that -fort, while the marshal, the count de Vendôme, and the other leaders, -marched across the Oise, when, having passed the forest, they drew up -in array about a bow-shot and a half distant from the Burgundians: they -were all on horseback, with the reserve of some guisarmes and inferior -people. - -The English and Burgundians were on foot, excepting a few that had been -ordered to remain on horseback. Sir John de Luxembourg then created -some new knights, such as Andrew lord de Humieres, Ferry de Mailly, -L'Aigle de Sains, Gilles de Saucourt and others. With sir John de -Luxembourg were Hugh de Launoy lord de Xaintes, the lord de Saveuses, -sir Daviod de Poix, sir John de Fosseux and many nobles impatient for -the combat,--which could not well take place, for the French were on -horseback and themselves on foot, and besides it was necessary that -they should be in readiness to succour their forts if attacked. - -There were nevertheless many skirmishes in the course of the day; in -one of them, the count de Vendôme was repulsed, but no great damage -was done on either side. However a valiant man at arms attached to the -marshal de Bousac, having charged the picard archers, thinking that he -was followed by his men, was instantly pulled off his horse by these -archers, and cruelly put to death. - -In the mean time the detachment that had been sent to Choisy announced -the arrival and plans of their friends to the besieged, who, rejoiced -at the news, and with a fervour of courage arising therefrom, as well -as from hatred to those who had caused them such distress, made a -numerous sally from the town, with scaling ladders and other warlike -instruments, to attack the grand fort, in which were the marshal, -sir James de Brimeu, and the lord de Crequi. They made a gallant -defence and repulsed them into the town, but, fresh men rushing out, -recommenced the assault, which lasted a long time,--but, as in the -former one, they were again driven out of the ditches which were not -deep nor wide, for, as I have said, the works had not been completed. - -At this moment, Poton de Saintrailles advanced with his men from the -forest and, near the high road leading to Pierrefons, joined those from -the town and, thus united, made a fresh attack on this fort. William -de Flavy was very active himself, and encouraged his men to do their -duty; and even the women assisted greatly, no way sparing themselves to -annoy their adversaries. - -Notwithstanding the courage of the Burgundians, the fort was stormed in -spite of their defence, and upward of eight score warriors were slain, -the principal of whom were the lord de Ligniers, knight, Archambault de -Brimeu, Guillaume de Poilly, Druot de Sonis, Lyonnel de Touleville and -many other gentlemen. Those made prisoners were instantly carried into -Compiègne, namely, sir James de Brimeu marshal of the duke's household, -the lord de Crequi, sir Florimon de Brimeu, sir Valerian de Beauval, -Arnoul de Crequi, Colart de Bertanecourt, lord de Rolepot, Regnauit -de Saincts, Thierry de Mazingien de Reteslay, the bastard de Remy and -other noblemen, who, after some time obtained their liberties by paying -great ransoms. - -Sir John de Luxembourg having promised his friends succour if they -were attacked, hearing what was passing, was desirous of fulfilling -his engagement, and going thither with his whole power, but he was -advised to remain where he was lest the enemy should take advantage of -his absence, and worse happen. This induced him to remain, and the day -passed away. - -The marshal de Bousac, the count de Vendôme and the other captains, now -entered the town of Compiègne with their men, where they were joyously -received,--but from the great scarcity of provision suffered much that -night from want of food. They, however, consoled themselves with their -good success, and heartily congratulated each other thereon, expecting -on the morrow to drive away the enemy from before the town. - -They constructed in haste a bridge of boats, by which they crossed -the river to attack a fort on its banks, guarded by forty or fifty -combatants, Genoese, Portuguese and other foreigners, which was -quickly won, and all within put to death, except a common man from the -Boulonois, very expert in arms, named Branart, who was carried prisoner -into the town of Compiègne. - -Aubert de Folleville, who commanded in another fort hard by, observing -what was passing, and fearing to be stormed, set fire to his works, -and retreated to the quarters of the English. The French made a grand -attack on the fourth fort, at the end of the bridge, which was of some -continuance. Sir Baudo de Noyelle guarded it so well, and had such -a force of men at arms and artillery that the enemy was obliged to -withdraw into the town, seeing they could not then succeed in taking it. - -It was late in the evening, when the French retreated into Compiègne, -vespers having sounded some time. The earl of Huntingdon and sir John -de Luxembourg, knowing they should not be attacked that evening, called -a council of the principal captains to consult on their situation and -determine how they were to act. It was resolved that, on returning to -their quarters, they should that night sleep in their armour, and, on -the morrow, draw up in battle-array before the town, to see if their -adversaries were inclined to combat them, expecting from the great -dearth of provision they could not remain in such numbers therein -without making some sallies. - -When this had been settled, the earl of Huntingdon with his English -returned to their quarters at la Venette: he promised to have the -bridge well guarded, so that none of their men should go away without -leave. Sir John de Luxembourg retreated with his force to Royaulieu, -and established a strong guard round his quarters, but, notwithstanding -this, a great part of his men collected together, and took upon them to -depart without sound of trumpet, and go whither they pleased. The most -of them crossed this bridge, which, although promised, had not been -sufficiently guarded. With them went also some of the earl's men. - -When the captains heard of this, they changed the plan they had -determined on the preceding evening, namely, to appear in battle-array -before the town; and sir John de Luxembourg, and the others, made -preparations to pass the Oise with the earl of Huntingdon. This was -done on the Thursday morning early,--on which day the French sallied -out of Compiègne in great force, sending forward scouts to learn what -was become of the enemy, who soon found they had marched off; and when -this was made known to those who had sent them, they and their men were -greatly rejoiced. - -They hastily made for the abbey of Royaulieu, wherein they found plenty -of provision and wines, which they devoured till they were satisfied, -and made excellent cheer, for it had cost them nothing. Finding the -English and Burgundians were decamped, the better-armed part of the -French went to the bridge near la Venette, which they destroyed without -any great opposition, and threw it into the river in sight of the -enemy, abusing them with many villanous expressions; for the French -were now no longer afraid of the Burgundians hurting them, since the -bridge was demolished. - -They also this day made a serious attack, with all the large cannon -from the town, on the fort commanded by Baudo de Noyelle, which damaged -it much. But the earl of Huntingdon and sir John de Luxembourg, having -again advised with their captains, concluded, that as it was impossible -at that moment to withstand their enemies with hopes of success, or to -keep their men together, it was advisable to withdraw to Noyon, and -thence to dismiss their men to their homes. In consequence, they sent -orders to sir Baudo to set fire to his fort, and march away, which he -punctually obeyed. - -The Burgundians decamped about vespers, in a very disorderly manner, -for Pont l'Evêque, shamefully leaving behind in their quarters, and in -the large fort, a great number of huge bombards, cannon, culverines, -veuglaires, with other artillery and very many stores, belonging to the -duke of Burgundy,--all of which fell into the hands of their enemies. - -Sir John de Luxembourg was vexed at heart at this retreat but he could -not avoid it. On the Saturday, they left Pont l'Evêque, and went to -Roye, and thence, without making any stay, each departed to his own -country, or to different garrisons. - -The garrison of Compiègne, on their departure, repaired the bridge -over the Oise, and issued in large bodies, with displayed banners, -over those parts that had been possessed by the enemy, bringing back -all stragglers, whom they put to death. They burnt many buildings and -villages, committing great cruelties in a short time, so that they were -dreaded by the country round, and scarcely any person would, from fear -of them, venture out of the fortified towns or castles. - -In short, they created such terror that the following places -surrendered to them, without waiting for an attack or striking a blow, -namely, Ressons sur Mas, Gournay sur Aronde, le Pont de Remy, le Pont -de St Maixence, Longueil Sainte Marie, the town and strong castle -of Bertheuil, the castle of Leigny les Chastigniers, the tower of -Vermeil, and others, in which they found abundance of wealth. Having -regarrisoned them, they sorely harrassed the adjoining countries, more -especially those parts that were of the english or burgundian party. - - - - -CHAP. XCVIII. - - THE MARSHAL DE BOUSAC LAYS SIEGE TO THE CASTLE OF CLERMONT IN THE - BEAUVOISIS. - - -While these things were passing, the marshal de Bousac collected a -great part of the French who had raised the siege of Compiègne, and -marched away, with cannon and other artillery, to lay siege to the -castle of Clermont in the Beauvoisis, at the instigation of some of the -townsmen of Beauvais, wherein he and his men were lodged. - -The lord de Crevecoeur, his brother Jean de Barentin, the bastard -Lamon, with about fifty combatants, were in the castle, and vigorously -defended it against the French, who made many assaults, but in vain. -Several of their men were killed and wounded: nevertheless, they -continued the siege for about twelve days; at which time, Boort de -Buyentin, with ten combatants and a trumpet, secretly entered the -castle during the night, by a postern that opened to a vineyard, to -assure the lord de Crevecoeur that he would very shortly be relieved. - -This was true; for the earl of Huntingdon, who had lately retreated -to Gournay in Normandy, again took the field, having with him sir -John bastard of St Pol, and a thousand fighting men, with the intent -to raise the siege. The French hearing of this, marched off one -morning very early, leaving behind them the cannon they had brought -from Compiègne. They returned to their garrisons, and with them many -Burgundians from Clermont who had joined their party. The lord de -Crevecoeur was well pleased at their departure. - - - - -CHAP. XCIX. - - A LARGE BODY OF ENGLISH AND BURGUNDIANS, ON THEIR MARCH TO BESIEGE - GUERBIGNY, ARE ATTACKED AND CONQUERED BY THE FRENCH. - - -Duke Philip of Burgundy was in Brabant when he heard that the French -had forced his men to raise the siege of Compiègne. He was much -troubled thereat, as well for the loss of his troops in killed and -wounded as for the great sums of money he had expended on this siege. -He, however, made preparations to return to Artois with all the men at -arms he had with him, and summoned his nobles to assemble as large a -force as they possibly could. - -The duke advanced to Peronne, and sent forward sir Thomas Kiriel, an -Englishman, James de Helly, sir Daviod de Poix, Anthony de Vienne, -and other captains, with five or six hundred combatants, by way of -vanguard, to post themselves at Lihons in Santerre. The duke, in the -mean time, was preparing to follow them, having intentions to lodge at -Guerbigny, to wait for the arrival of the main body of his men; for -the French had possession of the castle, whence they much annoyed the -country. - -It happened that these captains whom the duke had sent in advance, -dislodged one morning from their quarters at Lihons, and took the road -toward Guerbigny, in separate bodies, without keeping any order on -their march, or sending scouts forward, as experienced men at arms -always do, more especially when near their adversaries. - -Gerard bastard de Brimeu, the governor of Roye, now joined them -with about forty combatants, and they advanced together to a town -called Bouchoire. On their march, they put up many hares, which they -pursued with much hooting and hallowing, for their captains were very -inattentive in not preserving better order,--and many of them had not -even put on their armour, for which neglect they suffered severely, as -you shall hear. - -This same day, Poton de Saintrailles had arrived very early at -Guerbigny, and taking the garrison with him, advanced into the open -country. He had altogether full twelve hundred fighting men, the -greater part well experienced in war, whom he led toward Lihons -in Santerre, and prudently sent his scouts before him. These, on -approaching Bouchoire, heard the shoutings, and saw the state of the -enemy, and returned with all haste to give an account of what they had -seen and heard. - -Poton, on learning this, ordered his men instantly to prepare -themselves, and led them straight to the enemy, admonishing them to do -their duty well against adversaries no way in a state for the combat. - -Poton and his men advancing thus suddenly, and with a great noise, -charged the enemy, and soon threw them into confusion: most part of -them were unhorsed by the lances of the French. The leaders, however, -and some others, rallied under the banner of sir Thomas Kiriel, and -made a gallant defence; but it was in vain, for their men were so -scattered and confused that most of them saved themselves by flight as -well as they could. - -Those who had stood their ground were either killed or taken: in the -number of the first were James de Helly and Anthony de Vienne, with -fifty or sixty Burgundians and English. From four score to a hundred -were made prisoners, the chief of whom were sir Thomas Kiriel and two -of his kinsmen, valiant men at arms, Robert and William Courouan, sir -Daviod de Poix, l'Aigle de Saincts, knight, l'Hermite de Beauval and -others, to the numbers aforesaid. - -Sir Gerard de Brimeu attempted to escape, after the defeat, to Roye, -whence he had come; but, the trappings of his horse being very -brilliant with silversmith's work, he was closely pursued, and carried -away prisoner with the others. - -When the business was over, Poton, having collected his men, led his -prisoners to Guerbigny, but not before they had stripped the dead, -among whom were not more than four or five of the French. He and his -men refreshed themselves that day and night at Guerbigny, and on the -morrow he departed with his whole force, leaving the castle in charge -with the townsmen. In like manner, he dislodged the garrison of La -Boissiere, and set it on fire. He went to Ressons sur Mas, and thence -to Compiègne, with his prisoners, where he was joyfully received, on -account of the victory he had gained over the enemy. James de Helly was -interred in the church, with a few others of the dead: the rest were -buried in the church-yard near to the place where they had been slain. - - - - -CHAP. C. - - THE FRENCH OFFER BATTLE TO THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY AND HIS ARMY, WHICH - THE DUKE, BY ADVICE OF HIS COUNCIL, REFUSES. - - -The duke of Burgundy received the news of this unfortunate defeat at -Peronne on the very day when it happened. He was greatly affected -by it, more especially for the loss of James de Helly and Anthony -de Vienne, and instantly called together the captains then with -him, namely, sir John de Luxembourg, the vidame of Amiens, the lord -d'Antoing, the lord de Saveuses, and others of his household, with -whom he determined to fix his quarters at Lihons in Santerre,--and he -marched thither that day. - -On the morrow, he advanced to Roye in the Vermandois, where he remained -eight days waiting for the earl of Stafford, the earl of Arundel and -other Englishmen to whom he had sent orders to join him. - -During this time, many of the captains of king Charles collected a -body of about sixteen hundred combatants; and under the command of -the marshal de Bousac, the count de Vendôme, sir James de Chabannes, -William de Flavy, Poton de Saintrailles, the lord de Longueval, sir -Regnault de Fontaines, sir Louis de Vaucourt, Alain Guyon, Boussart -Blanchefort, marched in good array near to Mondidier, and thence went -to quarter themselves at two villages two leagues distant from Roye. - -Very early on the ensuing day, they held a council, and unanimously -determined to offer combat to the duke of Burgundy and his army, if he -would meet them in the open country; and that their intentions might be -publicly known, they sent a herald to the duke with their challenge. - -The duke, on receiving it, agreed to meet them in battle. The matter, -however, was delayed by his council, who remonstrated with him on the -impropriety of risking his person and honour against such people, as -they had not with them any prince of equal rank with himself for him to -contend with. They also stated, that he was weak in numbers, and that -his troops were dispirited from the defeat they had lately suffered, -and the loss of James de Helly, as well as by their retreat from before -Compiègne. - -The duke, much grieved that he could not follow his own inclinations, -assented to the advice of his council. They sent, therefore, an answer -to the French, that if they would wait until the morrow, they should be -unmolested in their quarters; that even provision should be sent them, -and that then sir John de Luxembourg would engage them in battle, for -which he was willing to give sufficient securities. - -The French, on receiving this answer, said, they would not consent -to it; but that if the duke of Burgundy was willing to advance into -the plain, they were ready to combat him. While these messages were -passing, the duke drew his men up in battle-array without the town of -Roye: the French were also in order of battle, fronting him; but it -was difficult to pass from one army to the other, by reason of the -deep marshes that were between them. Some skirmishing, nevertheless, -took place until night-fall, which forced the French to retire toward -Compiègne, very indignant at the duke's conduct, and making great -mockeries of him and his men, saying they were afraid to fight them. - -Thus the two armies separated, and the duke re-entered the town of -Roye,--when shortly after arrived the earl of Stafford, with about six -hundred combatants. The duke now left Roye, and went to quarter himself -at Leigny-les-Chastiniers, where was a small castle, in which was the -abbot de St Pharon de Meaux, brother to the lord de Gamaches, with -about forty of the French. - -The duke summoned them to surrender, which they refused,--and he -instantly made an attack which gained him the lower court. Finding they -could not hold out longer, they submitted themselves to the duke, who -gave them up to sir John de Luxembourg, for him to do his will with -them, and the castle was burnt and razed. - -The inhabitants of Noyon sent to request of the duke, that he would -deliver them from the garrison of the castle of Irle; but as it was -now winter, and the duke had not those with him whom he looked for, -he returned to Montdidier, wherein he placed a garrison, and thence -by Corbie to Arras, and to Flanders. The earl of Stafford marched his -Englishmen back to Normandy. - -In this year, the town of Coulomiers en Brie, was taken by scalado, at -day-break, by part of king Henry's garrison from Meaux. The governor -of Coulomiers for king Charles was Denis de Chally, who, hearing the -disturbance, escaped with many others over the walls, abandoning their -effects. The town was full of all sorts of wealth, for it had not -been taken during the whole of the war by either party: it was now -completely pillaged, and the inhabitants who had remained were heavily -ransomed. - -In this year, Pierre de Luxembourg count de Conversan and Brayne, -and successor to the inheritances of the count de St Pol, made some -agreement with his two brothers, namely, Louis bishop of Therouenne and -sir John de Luxembourg respecting this succession. In consequence of -which the bishop was to have the castle of Hucties, in the Boulonois, -and the castlewick of Tingry with its dependancies: sir John de -Luxembourg was to have for himself and his heirs the county of Ligny in -Barrois, the lands in Cambresis, formerly belonging to Waleran count de -St Pol, namely, Bohain, Serin, Helincourt, Marcoin Cautaig and other -great lordships. From this time, sir John de Luxembourg bore the titles -of count de Ligny Lord de Beaurevoir and de Bohain. - -The whole of the remaining estates and lordships were enjoyed by sir -Pierre de Luxembourg, who, henceforward, took the titles of Count de St -Pol, de Conversan, de Brayne, and lord of Enghien. - -On the 30th day of September, in this year, the duchess of Burgundy was -brought to bed, in the town of Brussels, of a son, who was christened -Anthony; which event, caused the greatest rejoicings in that town and -country. At this time, the count de Nuche, nephew to the emperor of -Germany, was in Brussels, where he kept a noble estate; and he and some -of his attendants, when they went abroad wore green chaplets on their -heads to signify that they were bachelors, although the weather was -very severe. - -The count de Nuchy stood godfather for the new born son of the duke of -Burgundy, who was christened by the bishop of Cambray. The godmothers -were the duchess of Cleves and the countess of Namur. There were three -hundred torches, as well from the palace of the duke as from those of -the town. - -The child died in the following year; and when news of it was carried -to the duke, he was much vexed, and said, 'I wish to God I had died -when so young, for I should then have been much happier.' - -In this same year, sir Anthony de Bethune lord of Maruel was captured -in his castle of Auchel, together with about thirty fighting men. It -had been besieged by the count de Vendôme, Toumelaire provost of Laon, -whom I have before noticed, with great numbers of the commonalty. Sir -Anthony, seeing that resistance would be vain, agreed to surrender the -place, on condition that he and his men might march away in safety. - -Notwithstanding this engagement, when he was about to depart, he -was seized and put to death by these common people, together with a -gentleman called Franquet de Beguynes. The count de Vendôme was much -grieved at the event, but he could not prevent it. - -The castle was burnt and razed, to the great indignation of sir John -de Luxembourg, when he heard what had passed because sir Anthony was -cousin-german to the lady Jane de Bethune, his wife, daughter to the -viscount de Meaux; and he conceived a great hatred against those of -Laon for so doing. - - -END OF VOL. VI. - - - H. 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Bryer, Printer, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars, London</i></p> - - -<div class="hidehand"> -<p class="center"> -<img src="images/cover.jpg" alt="cover" /> -</p></div> - - -<p class="ph4" style="margin-top: 20em;">THE</p> - -<p class="ph2">CHRONICLES</p> - -<p class="ph5">OF</p> - -<p class="ph2">ENGUERRAND DE MONSTRELET;</p> - -<p class="ph5">CONTAINING</p> - -<p class="ph3">AN ACCOUNT OF THE CRUEL CIVIL WARS BETWEEN THE HOUSES OF</p> - -<p class="ph4">ORLEANS AND BURGUNDY;</p> - -<p class="ph5">OF THE POSSESSION OF</p> - -<p class="ph4">PARIS AND NORMANDY BY THE ENGLISH;</p> - -<p class="ph3"><i>THEIR EXPULSION THENCE</i>;</p> - -<p class="ph5">AND OF OTHER</p> - -<p class="ph3">MEMORABLE EVENTS THAT HAPPENED IN THE KINGDOM OF FRANCE, -AS WELL AS IN OTHER COUNTRIES.</p> - -<p class="ph3"><i>A HISTORY OF FAIR EXAMPLE, AND OF GREAT PROFIT TO THE -FRENCH</i>,</p> - -<p class="ph4"><i>Beginning at the Year</i> <span class="smcap">MCCCC.</span> <i>where that of Sir JOHN FROISSART finishes, and ending -at the Year</i> <span class="smcap">MCCCCLXVII.</span> <i>and continued by others to the Year</i> <span class="smcap">MDXVI.</span> -</p> -<p class="ph4">TRANSLATED</p> - -<p class="ph3">BY THOMAS JOHNES, ESQ.</p> - -<p class="ph3">IN THIRTEEN VOLUMES.... VOL.VI.</p> - -<p class="ph4" style="margin-top: 5em;">LONDON:</p> - -<p class="ph4">PRINTED FOR LONGMAN, HURST, REES, ORME, AND BROWN, PATERNOSTER-ROW; -AND J. WHITE AND CO. FLEET-STREET.</p> - -<p class="ph5">1810.</p> - - - - - -<p class="ph2">CONTENTS</p> - -<p class="ph5">OF</p> - -<p class="ph3"><i>THE SIXTH VOLUME</i>.</p> - - -<table summary="toc" width="80%"> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="right"><small>PAGE</small></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_I">CHAP. I.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Charles VI. king of France, dies in his hôtel -of St Pol, and is interred at Saint Denis -with his ancestors</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_1">1</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_II">CHAP. II.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Information of the death of king Charles -the well-beloved is carried to his only son -Charles the dauphin. Other matters</td> <td class="tdr" ><a href="#Page_8">8</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_III">CHAP. III.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Charles the dauphin is crowned king of -France, in consequence of his father's -death</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_11">11</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_IV">CHAP. IV.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The Parisians send an embassy to England, to -young king Henry and to his ministers. -Other matters</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_13">13</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_V">CHAP. V.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The captains of king Charles assemble in -great numbers to raise the siege of Meulan. -The duke of Bedford treats with -the garrison</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_17">17</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_VI">CHAP. VI.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>A copy of the treaty of Meulan</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_19">19</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_VII">CHAP. VII</a>.</td></tr> - -<tr><td>The French take the fortress of Dommart in -Ponthieu by scalado. And many other -events</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_24">24</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#AD_1424">CHAP. VIII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The dukes of Bedford, Burgundy and -Brittany, meet at Amiens, and form a -triple alliance</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_29">29</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_IX">CHAP. IX.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Poton de Saintrailles and Lyonnel de Wandonne -perform a combat at arms at Arras, -in the presence of the duke of Burgundy</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_35">35</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_X">CHAP. X.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The earl of Salisbury besieges the castle of -Mont-Aquilon, which surrenders to him. -Other matters</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_39">39</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XI">CHAP. XI.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>King Charles of France has the town of -Crevant besieged by the constable of -Scotland and the count de Ventadour</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_43">43</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XII">CHAP. XII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Many events briefly spoken of</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_51">51</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XIII">CHAP. XIII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Sir James de Harcourt holds a conference -with sir Raoul le Bouteiller for the surrender -of Crotoy</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_55">55</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XIV">CHAP. XIV.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Several events briefly touched upon</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_62">62</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XV">CHAP. XV.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The town of Compiègne is delivered up to -the English. The town and castle of -Crotoy are surrendered to the duke of -Bedford </td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_69">69</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XVI">CHAP. XVI.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Two masters of arts are sent to Tournay to -admonish the people, and to keep alive -their affection to king Charles</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_73">73</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XVII">CHAP. XVII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Sir John de Luxembourg besieges the castle -of Wiege. He lays an ambush, in which -Poton de Saintrailles and his companions -are made prisoners</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_76">76</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#AD_1424">CHAP. XVIII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>A large body of English arrive at Calais. -Sir John de Luxembourg besieges the -town of Guise. Other matters briefly -spoken of</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_78">78</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XIX">CHAP. XIX.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The lord de Longueval and many other -French lords turn to the party of king -Charles</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_83">83</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XX">CHAP. XX.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The duke of Bedford marches a large army -to keep his appointment before Ivry. -That town and castle surrender to him</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_86">86</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XXI">CHAP. XXI.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The duke of Bedford combats the French -before Verneuil</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_90">90</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XXII">CHAP. XXII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The inhabitants of Tournay rebel against -their magistrates</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_97">97</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XXIII">CHAP. XXIII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The garrison of Guise capitulate to sir John -de Luxembourg and sir Thomas Rampstone</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_98">98</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XXIV">CHAP. XXIV.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The dukes of Bedford and of Burgundy -endeavour to make up the quarrel between -the dukes of Glocester and of -Brabant</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_109">109</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XXV">CHAP. XXV.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The duke and duchess of Glocester leave -Calais for Hainault, to receive the allegiance -of the principal towns of that -country. The duke of Burgundy makes -preparations to aid his cousin the duke of -Brabant</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_113">113</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XXVI">CHAP. XXVI.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The duke of Glocester sends a letter to the -duke of Burgundy. A copy thereof</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_117">117</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XXVII">CHAP. XXVII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Copy of the answer of the duke of Burgundy -to, the letter from the duke of -Glocester</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_122">122</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XXVIII">CHAP. XXVIII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Copy of the second letter sent by the duke -of Glocester to the duke of Burgundy</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_128">128</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XXIX">CHAP. XXIX.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The duke of Burgundy returns to Flanders, -whence he sends his answer to the duke -of Glocester's letter. A copy thereof</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_132">132</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XXX">CHAP. XXX.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The town of Braine in Hainault taken and -destroyed by the allies of the duke of -Brabant</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_136">136</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XXXI">CHAP. XXXI.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Pope Martin sends his bull to duke John of -Brabant. Its contents</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_144">144</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XXXII">CHAP. XXXII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>After the departure of the duke of Glocester, -a war takes place in Hainault. The -duchess Jacquiline writes to the duke of -Glocester for assistance. The contents -of her letter</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_146">146</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XXXIII">CHAP. XXXIII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The dukes of Bedford and of Burgundy -meet in the town of Dourlens. Other -matters</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_156">156</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XXXIV">CHAP. XXXIV.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The sultan of Egypt and Saracens determine -to conquer the whole kingdom of Cyprus</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_159">159</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XXXV">CHAP. XXXV.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The duke of Burgundy makes great preparations -to combat the duke of Glocester. -Other matters</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_162">162</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XXXVI">CHAP. XXXVI.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The duchess Jacqueline of Bavaria escapes -in disguise from Ghent, and goes to -Holland</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_166">166</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XXXVII">CHAP. XXXVII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The duke of Bedford prevents the combat -between the dukes of Burgundy and -Glocester. Other events</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_168">168</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XXXVIII">CHAP. XXXVIII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The lord Fitzwalter arrives in Holland to -the aid of the duchess Jacquiline</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_172">172</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#AD_1426">CHAP. XXXIX.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The duke of Burgundy returns to Holland, -and besieges the town of Zeneuberche, -which surrenders to him. Other matters</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_178">178</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XL">CHAP. XL.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The Saracens return to Cyprus. A battle -between them and the Cypriots, in which -the king is made prisoner, and carried to -the sultan</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_181">181</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XLI">CHAP. XLI.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The castle of Moyennes in Champagne surprised -by the French. The pope gives -sentence in favour of the duke of Brabant. -The fortress of Oripecte in Provence -won by treachery</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_196">196</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XLII">CHAP. XLII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The duke of Bedford lays siege to Montargis. -The siege is raised by the French. -Other events briefly touched on</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_199">199</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#AD_1427">CHAP. XLIII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The castle of Malmaison, belonging to the -bishop of Cambray, is taken by sir John -Blondel. Other events</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_205">205</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XLIV">CHAP. XLIV.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Sir John Blondel surrenders the castle of -Malmaison, which he had taken from the -bishop of Cambray</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_208">208</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XLV">CHAP. XLV.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The duke of Burgundy returns to Holland, -and attacks the town of Hermontfort. -Other events</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_211">211</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XLVI">CHAP. XLVI.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The sultan of Babylon writes letters to the -princes in Christendom. The tenour of -these letters</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_214">214</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XLVII">CHAP. XLVII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The English invade Brittany, where they do -great damages. Other matters</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_216">216</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#AD_1428">CHAP. XLVIII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Sir John de Luxembourg besieges Beaumont -in Argonne</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_224">224</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XLIX">CHAP. XLIX.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>A treaty concluded between the duke of -Burgundy and the duchess Jacquiline, -which ends the war in Holland. The -contents of this treaty.</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_226">226</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_L">CHAP. L.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The earl of Salisbury arrives in France with -great reinforcements to the duke of Bedford. -The duke of Burgundy escorts -the duchess Jacquiline into Hainault</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_228">228</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LI">CHAP. LI.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The townsmen of Tournay again rebel</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_231">231</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LII">CHAP. LII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The earl of Salisbury conquers Gergeau and -other places near Orleans. The duke of -Bedford wants to lay hands on the revenues -of the church</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_232">232</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LIII">CHAP. LIII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The earl of Salisbury lays siege to the town -of Orleans. He is there slain</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_234">234</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LIV">CHAP. LIV.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>A preacher called friar Thomas, converts -many persons, and inveighs against the -extravagant dresses of the women, in -different places</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_239">239</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LV">CHAP. LV.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>A grand tournament in the city of Brussels</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_244">244</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LVI">CHAP. LVI.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The count de Namur dies, and makes the -duke of Burgundy his heir</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_246">246</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LVII">CHAP. LVII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The English, marching to reinforce the -siege of Orleans, are met and attacked by -the French </td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_249">249</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LVIII">CHAP. LVIII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>A maiden, named Joan, waits on king -Charles at Chinon, where he resided. -The king retains her in his service</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_254">254</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#AD_1429">CHAP. LIX.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Ambassadors are sent by king Charles, and -the burghers of Orleans, to Paris, to negotiate -a treaty with the regent, that -the town of Orleans may remain in -peace </td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_257">257</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LX">CHAP. LX.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The maid with many noble French captains -of great renown reinforce and revictual -the town of Orleans, and afterward raise -the siege</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_260">260</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXI">CHAP. LXI.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The king of France, at the requests of the -maid Joan and the noble captains in Orleans, -sends them a large reinforcement -of men at arms to pursue his enemies</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_265">265</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXII">CHAP. LXII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The maid Joan, with the constable of France, -the duke d'Alençon, and their men, conquer -the town of Gergeau. The battle -of Pataye, when the French defeat the -English</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_268">268</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXIII">CHAP. LXIII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The duke of Burgundy, at the request of -the duke of Bedford, comes to Paris, -when they renew their alliances</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_276">276</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXIV">CHAP. LXIV.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>King Charles of France takes the field with -a numerous body of chivalry and men -at arms. Many towns and castles submit -to him on his march</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_280">280</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXV">CHAP. LXV.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>King Charles of France with a noble chivalry -and a numerous body of men at arms, -arrives at Rheims, where he is crowned -by the archbishop of Rheims</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_283">283</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXVI">CHAP. LXVI.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The duke of Bedford assembles a large army -to combat king Charles. He sends a -letter to the king</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_287">287</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXVII">CHAP. LXVII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The armies of Charles king of France and -of the regent duke of Bedford meet near -to Mont Epiloy</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_292">292</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXVIII">CHAP. LXVIII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>King Charles of France sends ambassadors -to the duke of Burgundy at Arras</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_296">296</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXIX">CHAP. LXIX.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The lord de Longueval conquers the castle -of Aumale from the English</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_299">299</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXX">CHAP. LXX.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The town of Compiègne surrenders to the -French. The return of the French embassy -which had been sent to the duke of -Burgundy</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_301">301</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXXI">CHAP. LXXI.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The king of France makes an attack on the -city of Paris</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_303">303</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXXII">CHAP. LXXII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The duke of Burgundy sends ambassadors -to Amiens, to keep up his interest with -the inhabitants</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_307">307</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXXIII">CHAP. LXXIII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Charles king of France returns to Touraine -and Berry</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_309">309</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXXIV">CHAP. LXXIV.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Duke Philip of Burgundy conducts his sister -back to Paris, in great pomp to her lord -the duke of Bedford</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_310">310</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXXV">CHAP. LXXV.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The French and Burgundians attack each -other, notwithstanding the truce</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_315">315</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXXVI">CHAP. LXXVI.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The lord de Saveuses and the bastard de St -Pol are made prisoners by the French, -near to Paris. A party of French gain the -town of St Denis by scalado</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_318">318</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXXVII">CHAP. LXXVII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The English make many conquests</td> <td><a href="#Page_321">321</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXXVIII">CHAP. LXXVIII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The duke of Burgundy marries, for the -third time, the lady Isabella, daughter to -the king of Portugal</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_325">325</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXXIX">CHAP. LXXIX.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Estienne de Vignolles, surnamed La Hire, -surprises and takes the town of Louviers, -in Normandy</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_327">327</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXXX">CHAP. LXXX.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The duke of Burgundy institutes, this year, -the order of the golden fleece</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_328">328</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXXXI">CHAP. LXXXI.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The lord de Crevecoeur and sir Robert de -Saveuses are attacked by the French on -their march to Clermont in the Beauvoisis</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_331">331</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXXXII">CHAP. LXXXII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Five Frenchmen combat five Burgundians at -Arras, and other matters</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_332">332</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#A_D_1430">CHAP. LXXXIII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The duke of Burgundy quarters his army at -Gournay sur Aronde</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_336">336</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXXXIV">CHAP. LXXXIV.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The duke of Burgundy lays siege to the -castle of Choisy, which he conquers in a -few days</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_339">339</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXXXV">CHAP. LXXXV.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Joan the maid overthrows Franquet d'Arras, -and has his head cut off</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_342">342</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXXXVI">CHAP. LXXXVI.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Réné duke of Bar lays siege to Chappes, -near to Troyes in Champagne</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_343">343</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXXXVII">CHAP. LXXXVII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The maid is taken prisoner by the Burgundians -before Compiègne</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_345">345</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXXXVIII">CHAP. LXXXVIII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Young king Henry of England disembarks -at Calais and comes to France</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_348">348</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_LXXXIX">CHAP. LXXXIX.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>After the capture of the maid, the duke of -Burgundy encamps his army before Compiègne</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_349">349</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XC">CHAP. XC.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The Liegeois raise a large army, and invade -the country of Namur</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_352">352</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XCI">CHAP. XCI.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The duke of Burgundy sends the lord de -Croy to the county of Namur against the -Liegeois</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_355">355</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XCII">CHAP. XCII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The earl of Huntingdon comes to the aid of -the duke of Burgundy before Compiègne</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_357">357</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XCIII">CHAP. XCIII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>An adventurer named Toumelaire, with -some of the townsmen of Rheims, lays -siege to the castle of Champigneux</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_361">361</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XCIV">CHAP. XCIV.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The death of Philip duke of Brabant. The -duke of Burgundy takes possession of his -duchy</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_362">362</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XCVI">CHAP. XCV.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>Sir John de Luxembourg takes the command -of the siege of Compiègne. The orders -he gives, and other events</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_366">366</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XCVI">CHAP. XCVI.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The prince of Orange is conquered by the -French</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_370">370</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XCVII">CHAP. XCVII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The French march to Compiègne and raise -the siege</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_373">373</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XCVIII">CHAP. XCVIII.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The marshal de Bousac lays siege to the castle -of Clermont in the Beauvoisis</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_387">387</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_XCIX">CHAP. XCIX.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>A large body of English and Burgundians, -on their march to besiege Guerbigny, are -attacked and conquered by the French</td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_388">388</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="#CHAP_C">CHAP. C.</a></td></tr> - -<tr><td>The French offer battle to the duke of Burgundy -and his army, which the duke, by -advice of his council refuses </td> <td class="tdr"><a href="#Page_393">393</a></td></tr> -</table> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_1" id="Page_1">[Pg 1]</a></span></p> - - - - - -<p class="ph6">HERE BEGINNETH</p> -<p class="ph3">THE SIXTH VOLUME</p> -<p class="ph6">OF THE</p> -<p class="ph3">CHRONICLES</p> -<p class="ph6">OF</p> -<p class="ph4">ENGUERRAND DE MONSTRELET.</p> - - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_I" id="CHAP_I">CHAP. I.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>CHARLES VI. KING OF FRANCE, DIES IN HIS HÔTEL OF SAINT POL, AND IS -INTERRED AT SAINT DENIS WITH HIS ANCESTORS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop">I<span class="smcap">n</span> these days, Charles king of France was confined to his bed by -illness; and on the 22d day of October, the feast of the eleven -thousand virgins, he departed this life at his hôtel of St Pol. Only -his chancellor, his first chamberlain, his confessor, almoner, and a -very few of his household, were present at his decease.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_2" id="Page_2">[Pg 2]</a></span></p> - -<p>Shortly after his death was made public, the lords of his council, the -members of his parliament, the chamber of accounts, the university of -Paris, many of the colleges, the sheriffs, burghers, and multitudes of -the common people, went to see him as he lay on his bed.</p> - -<p>His attendants placed the body in a leaden coffin, when it was very -reverently borne by knights and esquires to the chapel within his -hôtel, where it remained for twenty whole days, until the duke of -Bedford were returned to Paris from Normandy in the following month of -November. During these twenty days, masses were daily celebrated in the -king's chapel, in the same manner as in his lifetime by the priests -attached to it,—after which, the service for the dead was celebrated. -The four orders of mendicant friars, and the canons from the different -colleges, daily performed alternate services. The university caused one -grand one to be celebrated, as did the college of the Quatre Nations, -and in general this was done by all the parishes in Paris.</p> - -<p>On the 10th of November, the king's<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_3" id="Page_3">[Pg 3]</a></span> body was carried from his hôtel of -St Pol to the cathedral of Nôtre Dame, in grand procession, preceded -by the members of the different churches dressed in their robes, each -according to his rank. The prelates were on the right hand, namely, -the bishops of Paris, of Chartres, of Terouenne,—the abbots of St -Magloire, of St Germain des Pres, of St Maur, and of St Genevieve. On -the left hand were the heads of the universities and doctors, equally -near as the prelates to the body, which was borne by the king's -foresters and by those of his stable. Then followed the maitres d'hôtel -and the esquires of the stable.</p> - -<p>On the left of the body were the provosts of Paris and of the -merchants, having sergeants at arms between them; and near to the body -was the king's first valet de chambre. The members of the court of -parliament bore the pall, at the head of which was the king's first -chamberlain, and the others in succession. After them came the king's -pages, and then at a little distance, the duke of Bedford, as regent -of the Kingdom. None of the princes<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_4" id="Page_4">[Pg 4]</a></span> of the royal blood of France -attended the funeral, which was a melancholy consideration, when it was -remembered what great power and prosperity the king had enjoyed during -the early part of his reign.</p> - -<p>Then came, after the duke of Bedford, the chancellor of France, -the masters of requests, the members of the chamber of accounts, -secretaries, notaries, burghers, and a great multitude of the -commonalty of Paris.</p> - -<p>The body was placed on a handsome litter, over which was a canopy of -cloth of gold on a ground of vermilion and azure, besprinkled with -flowers de luce. Over the coffin was an image of the late king, bearing -a rich crown of gold and diamonds, and holding two shields,—one of -gold, the other of silver: the hands had white gloves on, and the -fingers were adorned with very precious rings. This image was dressed -with cloth of gold on a vermilion ground, with close sleeves, and a -mantle of the same lined with ermine: the stockings were black, and the -shoes of blue velvet besprinkled with flowers de luce.</p> - -<p>In this state was he solemnly carried to<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_5" id="Page_5">[Pg 5]</a></span> the church of Nôtre Dame, -where a mass for the defunct was chaunted by the patriarch of -Constantinople. When the service was finished, the procession moved to -St Denis. The body was borne by the attendants of his stable as far as -a cross, half way between Paris and St Denis, when the measurers and -carriers of salt in Paris took it from them, having each a flower de -luce on his breast. They carried the body to a cross near St Denis, -where the abbot, attended by his monks and all the clergy of the town, -with great multitudes of people bearing lighted torches, received it. -Thence with chaunting and singing, recommending his soul to God, was it -carried to the church of St Denis.</p> - -<p>During this whole time, neither the duke of Bedford nor any of -those before mentioned quitted the body. On the body being placed -in the church, another service was celebrated by the patriarch of -Constantinople; but a night intervened between the two services. No one -but the duke of Bedford went to the offering.</p> - -<p>There were full twenty thousand pounds of wax expended at these two -ser<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_6" id="Page_6">[Pg 6]</a></span>vices; and sixteen thousand persons attended the almsgiving, when -three blancs of royal money were given to each.</p> - -<p>When the last service had been performed in the church of Saint Denis, -and the king's body laid in the sepulchre of his forefathers, the -patriarch gave his benediction in the usual manner,—on which the -late king's ushers at arms broke their staves and threw them into the -grave, and turned their maces downward. Then Berry, king at arms, -attended by many heralds and poursuivants, cried over the grave, 'May -God shew mercy and pity to the soul of the late most puissant and most -excellent Charles VI. king of France, our natural and sovereign lord!' -Immediately after Berry cried, 'May God grant long life to Henry by the -grace of God king of France and of England, our sovereign lord!' which -cry he again repeated. After this, the sergeants at arms, and ushers, -returned their maces, and shouted together, 'Long live the king! long -live the king!'</p> - -<p>When the ceremony was over, the lords returned to Paris, which had been -placed under the guard of sir Guy le<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_7" id="Page_7">[Pg 7]</a></span> Bouteiller and the bastard de -Thian, with a very large body of men at arms. They had also under their -command different detachments in the environs, with able captains, to -prevent any surprise or attempts of the Dauphinois.</p> - -<p>The duke of Bedford was now regent and sole governor of the realm, in -the name of his nephew the young king Henry, in so far as to those -parts under his obedience.</p> - -<p>Thus ended the life of the most noble king Charles in the 43rd year of -his reign, during great part of which the kingdom was sorely troubled -and ruined by the continual quarrels of the princes of his blood with -each other. May God, through his infinite goodness, have mercy on and -receive his soul!</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_8" id="Page_8">[Pg 8]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_II" id="CHAP_II">CHAP. II.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>INFORMATION OF THE DEATH OF KING CHARLES THE WELL-BELOVED IS CARRIED -TO HIS ONLY SON CHARLES THE DAUPHIN.—OTHER MATTERS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop">N<span class="smcap">ews</span> of the death of king Charles the well-beloved was soon carried -to his only son the dauphin, then residing at a small castle called -Espally, near to Puy in Auvergne, and belonging to the bishop of -that place. The dauphin was very much grieved on receiving this -intelligence, and wept abundantly.</p> - -<p>By the advice of his ministers, he instantly dressed himself in -mourning, and on the morrow, when he heard mass, was clothed in a -vermilion coloured robe, attended by several officers at arms, in -their emblazoned coats. The banner of France was then displayed in the -chapel, and all present shouted 'Vive le Roi!' After this, the service -of the church was performed without any other ceremony; but henceforth -all that were attached to the party of the dauphin styled him King of -France.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_9" id="Page_9">[Pg 9]</a></span></p> - -<p>When the duke of Burgundy was returned to Artois, after the death of -the king of England, he held a council of his captains in Arras, when -it was determined, that sir John de Luxembourg should assemble a body -of men at arms to subdue the Dauphinois in the county of Guise and in -the adjacent parts,—for they were harassing greatly the Cambresis and -the Vermandois. Sir John therefore fixed his place of rendezvous for -his men at and about Peronne.</p> - -<p>At this time, the lord de l'Isle-Adam obtained his liberty, through -the solicitations of the duke of Burgundy. He had been for a long time -prisoner in the bastille of St Anthony, by orders of the late king -of England. He was restored to his possessions, and, in part, to the -offices he had held.</p> - -<p>Many knights and esquires of Picardy were now sent to St Valery to -summon sir James de Harcourt to surrender the place according to his -promise. The gates of the town were thrown open to their summons,—and -sir John de Blondel was made governor thereof.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_10" id="Page_10">[Pg 10]</a></span></p> - -<p>On Martinmas-night, by means that had been practised before, the town -of Rue was given up to sir James de Harcourt, and the inhabitants swore -allegiance to the dauphin, thus violating the peace that had been made. -Sir James appointed the lord de Verduisant governor; and, as his force -was inadequate for its defence, he sent for a reinforcement from the -county of Guise, which, on its arrival, oppressed the country much.</p> - -<p>About this same time, the lord de Bosqueaux, who had long been most -active to serve the Dauphin and Orleans-party, was made prisoner in the -castle of Thoisy-sur-Oise and carried to Paris, where he was beheaded -and quartered, for having, some time past, maliciously murdered sir Guy -de Harcourt, bailiff of the Vermandois.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_11" id="Page_11">[Pg 11]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_III" id="CHAP_III">CHAP. III.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>CHARLES THE DAUPHIN IS CROWNED KING OF FRANCE, IN CONSEQUENCE OF HIS -FATHER'S DEATH.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">After</span> the death of the king of France, his only son Charles the -dauphin, by the advice of the nobles of his party, was crowned king, in -the town of Poitiers,—and from that day was called King of France by -his adherents, as his father had been before him. A short time prior to -this, he had narrowly escaped being killed; for while he was holding -a council in the town of la Rochelle, part of the chamber in which he -was sitting fell in, when John de Bourbon, lord of Prèaux, and some -more were killed. The dauphin was slightly wounded; but his attendants -hastily extricated him from his danger, and carried him to a place of -security, where he soon recovered his health.</p> - -<p>In this year, sir Mansart d'Esne was made prisoner in the castle of -Vitry, of which he was governor, by la Hire, both<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_12" id="Page_12">[Pg 12]</a></span> of them being -adherents to the dauphin, and notwithstanding they had long been -intimate friends. Sir Mansart, however, was deprived of all his -effects, of his castle, and a high price withal fixed for his ransom, -while he was kept in close confinement for a length of time. It was -commonly reported, that John Raoullet was a party concerned with la -Hire in playing this trick.</p> - -<p>When sir John de Luxembourg had collected his men at arms at Peronne, -he entered the country of Guise, and having soon subdued the forts -of Buissy-sur-Fontaines, Proisy and some others, and conquered that -country, he returned homeward, and disbanded his troops, when they all -retired to the places they had come from.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_13" id="Page_13">[Pg 13]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_IV" id="CHAP_IV">CHAP. IV.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE PARISIANS SEND AN EMBASSY TO ENGLAND, TO YOUNG KING HENRY AND TO -HIS MINISTERS.—OTHER MATTERS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> this year, the Parisians sent a solemn embassy to king Henry, and to -the queen of England, to request they would speedily order a sufficient -force to France, to oppose the daily advances of the party of the new -king of France, the late dauphin of Vienne.</p> - -<p>The ambassadors were, the bishop of Terouenne, master John de Mailly, -sir Bourdin de Salignies, Michault Lallier, and other persons of note. -They took their road through Lille, to have a conference with the duke -of Burgundy, and thence to Calais, where they embarked for England.</p> - -<p>They were joyfully received by the king and queen, and promised -effectual and speedy succours by their ministers. Having thus -accomplished the object of their embassy, they returned to France.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_14" id="Page_14">[Pg 14]</a></span></p> - -<p>On the 14th of January in this year, the fortress on the bridge of -Meulan was surprised by the French under the command of sir John de -Grasville. He had with him some able captains and a body of five -hundred combatants who slew all the English they found there, and used -great diligence to put the place in better repair, and to revictual it; -for they intended to defend the town and castle against their enemies.</p> - -<p>At this time, the countess-dowager of Hainault was defied by a noted -plunderer of the name of L'Escremont Castel, a native of Ligny, in the -Cambresis, and then captain of the tower of Beaumont under sir John -de Luxembourg. Having sent his defiance to the countess, he attacked -many of her towns, and made war on her subjects and vassals for a -considerable space of time.</p> - -<p>About Christmas in this year, some of the burghers of Paris formed a -conspiracy against king Henry, with the intent to deliver up Paris to -the Dauphinois; but it was discovered, and many arrested, some of whom -were beheaded. A woman that<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_15" id="Page_15">[Pg 15]</a></span> had been concerned therein was burnt: -the rest saved themselves by flight (among the latter was Michault -Lallier), and their property was confiscated to king Henry.</p> - -<p>At this period, the town of La Ferté-Milon was won by the French, with -the consent of the inhabitants; but the castle was well defended by the -garrison, who sent in haste for succour to the lord de l'Isle-Adam, -to the lord de Castillon, and to the bastard de Thiam. The lord de -l'Isle-Adam collected a force of five or six hundred men, and marched -them secretly in the rear of the castle, whence, at an hour previously -agreed on with the garrison, they made a joint attack on the town, -which was soon gained without any great resistance being made; and the -greater part of those found within it were put to death without mercy, -and all their effects carried off.</p> - -<p>Shortly after the capture of Meulan, the duke of Bedford, who styled -himself regent of France, assembled a large body of combatants, -English, Normans, Picards and others, and led them to lay siege to the -bridge of Meulan on each side of the ri<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_16" id="Page_16">[Pg 16]</a></span>ver. He had bombards, and other -warlike engines erected against the gates and walls to destroy them, -and continued this siege with great perseverance from the beginning -of January until the following March, when the besieged offered to -capitulate.</p> - -<p>In the month of February, while this siege was carrying on, sir John -de Luxembourg conquered the forts of Franquemez, Neufville, Endorans, -Vironfosse and Canaple. He had with him the lord de Saveuses, sir -Daviod de Poix, and many expert and tried men at arms. After these -conquests, he returned before the town of Guise, and had a grand -skirmish with its garrison. Having thus succeeded, sir John returned to -his castle of Beaurevoir, where he dismissed his captains and men at -arms.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_17" id="Page_17">[Pg 17]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_V" id="CHAP_V">CHAP. V.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE CAPTAINS OF KING CHARLES ASSEMBLE IN GREAT NUMBERS TO RAISE THE -SIEGE OF MEULAN.—THE DUKE OF BEDFORD TREATS WITH THE GARRISON.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">Toward</span> the end of February, a large body of combatants attached to -king Charles, from the country of Berry, assembled under the command -of the count d'Aumarle, the earl of Buchan, a Scotsman, the viscounts -de Narbonne, d'Annechy, de Châtel Breton and others: they amounted -to about six thousand men, and were marched to within six leagues of -Meulan, where they formed themselves in battle-array; but a quarrel -arose among their leaders, so that they broke up in a very disorderly -manner, and departed without advancing farther. They lost great numbers -of men from the sallies made by the garrisons of Chartres, and other -places in the hands of the English, while retreating in such disorder.</p> - -<p>The besieged in Meulan, hearing of<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_18" id="Page_18">[Pg 18]</a></span> what had happened, were exceedingly -enraged that they had failed of having the promised succour. In their -rage, they tore down the banner of king Charles that had been displayed -over the gate, and flung it to the ground. Many gentlemen ascended the -battlements, and in sight of the English tore to pieces the crosses -they had worn as badges of king Charles, and loudly abused those who -had been sent to their relief for perjured traitors.</p> - -<p>The garrison was not long before they held a parley with the duke's -officers; and persons were chosen on each side to conclude a treaty. -On the part of the English were deputed the earl of Salisbury, sir -John Fastolfe, sir Pierre de Fontenay, sir John de Poulligny lord -de la Motte, Richard Widville, Nicholas Bourdee, grand butler of -Normandy, and Pierre le Verrad. The deputies from the town were sir -John de Grasville, sir Louis Martel, sir Adam de Croisines, knights, -John d'Estainbourg, Jean de Mirot, Roger de Boissie, Oudin de Boissie -and Jean Marie, esquires. These deputies having met several times, at -length agreed to a treaty, the terms whereof were as follow.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_19" id="Page_19">[Pg 19]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_VI" id="CHAP_VI">CHAP. VI.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>A COPY OF THE TREATY OF MEULAN.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> the first place, the besieged shall surrender the bridge and -fortress into the hands of my lord duke of Bedford, or to his -commissaries, fully repaired, and with all its cannons, powder, -cross-bows and all other warlike stores, without fraud or deceit, and -without committing any damages to these articles. The said bridge and -fort shall be thus honestly surrendered three days after to-morrow; -that is to say, on the 5th day of this present month of March.</p> - -<p>Secondly, all persons now within the fort of the bridge of Meulan, -whatever may be their rank, shall submit themselves, with the utmost -humility, to the will of my lord the regent, who, in consideration -of this their very humble obeisance, and from motives of mercy and -religion, in honour of God, and with due reverence to this holy time -of Lent, shall grant them their lives, excepting those who shall have<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_20" id="Page_20">[Pg 20]</a></span> -formerly been subjects to the late king of England, (whose soul may God -pardon!) and such as shall have sworn to the observance of the last -peace between the kingdoms of France and England; those who shall have -been in any way accomplices in the murder of duke John of Burgundy; all -Welsh, Irish and Scots, should any there be, are also excepted; and -more particularly so, John Dourdas, Savary, a bernardine monk, Olivier -de Launoy, the cannoneers, and those who formed the ambuscade by which -the bridge was surprised: all these last are to remain at the disposal -of the lord regent.</p> - -<p>Thirdly, it is agreed, that if any gentleman or others (excepting such -as have been before excepted) be willing to submit themselves to the -obedience of the king our sovereign lord of France and of England, -and to my lord regent, as true and loyal subjects, and carry on a war -against his enemies, in the manner they had done against the king,—my -lord regent will receive them into his favour, and acquit them of all -imprisonment and<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_21" id="Page_21">[Pg 21]</a></span> ransom, provided they give sufficient pledges for -their future good conduct.</p> - -<p>Item, all persons now within the fort of the bridge of Meulan who may -hold any towns or castles, by themselves or others, against our said -king, shall deliver them up to the lord regent, or to his commissioners -deputed for that purpose; and they shall exert themselves to the utmost -that their relations or friends shall in like manner surrender all -castles or towns they may be possessed of. And until all these things -shall be done, they are to remain at the disposal of the regent, who -engages, on their due accomplishment, to restore them to liberty.</p> - -<p>Item, if any persons now within the fort of the bridge of Meulan -shall detain there, or elsewhere, any prisoners, english, french or -burgundians, or merchants having sworn allegiance to the king of -England, they shall release them without calling on them or their -securities for any ransom whatever.</p> - -<p>Item, it is agreed, that the besieged shall, the day after to-morrow, -either by themselves or others, carry to one or more<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_22" id="Page_22">[Pg 22]</a></span> appointed places, -all their armours, without any way damaging the smallest article of -them; and they will also have carried to another part all gold and -silver plate, money, jewels, and every article of value within the said -fortress, without concealing any part thereof or destroying it. They -will deliver to the commissaries of the lord regent exact lists of the -same without fraud or deception, under pain of forfeiting all benefit -of this treaty, and of the grace of the lord regent.</p> - -<p>Item, they will also deliver up their horses at an appointed place in -the state they are now in, with their armours, to the said commissaries -of the lord regent, on pain of forfeiture as above.</p> - -<p>Item, under similar penalty, the besieged shall not, until the full -accomplishment of the treaty, suffer any person or persons to depart -from, or to enter the said fortress, without the express leave of the -lord regent first had and obtained.</p> - -<p>Item, under pain of the above, they shall denounce and deliver up to -the said commissioners all those who have been especially named. And -in order that all<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_23" id="Page_23">[Pg 23]</a></span> these articles may be fully complied with, the -commissioners and deputies of either party have thereto set their -seals, this first day of March; in the year 1422.</p> - -<p>This treaty was fully completed; and in consequence of it, the -fortresses of Marcoussy, of Montlehery, and several others held -by the besieged were yielded up to the regent. On the day Meulan -was surrendered, one hundred gentlemen, and two hundred others of -the garrison, took the oaths before required, and swore faith and -allegiance to the lord regent: even the lord de Grasville took these -oaths: when they were conducted prisoners to Rouen, until all the -articles of the treaty should be accomplished. The lord de Grasville -certified to the regent's commissioners, that king Charles was in full -health when he parted from him to come to Meulan,—but that he had been -hurt by the falling in of a room at la Rochelle, where he was holding a -council, as has been before mentioned.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_24" id="Page_24">[Pg 24]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_VII" id="CHAP_VII">CHAP. VII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE FRENCH TAKE THE FORTRESS OF DOMMART IN PONTHIEU BY SCALADO.—AND -MANY OTHER EVENTS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">On</span> the 20th day of March in this year, the French escaladed and won the -castle of Dommart in Ponthieu,—in which were the borgne de Fosseux, -knight, and Jacques de Craon his son-in-law, who made their escape, -with a few attendants, by a postern, on hearing the tumult and the -numbers of the enemy. Sir Simon de Boulenviller, John de Douceure, and -others within the castle, with the lady of de Fosseux, were detained -prisoners.</p> - -<p>All the effects, which were very abundant, were seized as lawful prey -and carried off.</p> - -<p>Shortly after, the lord de Crotoy, with three or four hundred -combatants, fixed his quarters at a castle belonging to the bishop of -Amiens, called Pernois, about a league distant from Dommart, to make -head against and oppose the farther progress of<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_25" id="Page_25">[Pg 25]</a></span> the French. A treaty -was concluded with the French some days after the lord de Crotoy's -arrival, by which they were to return unmolested, with their plunder, -on condition they surrendered Dommart. The chief of this expedition was -one called Dandonet.</p> - -<p>At this period, the duke of Glocester married Jacqueline duchess of -Bavaria, countess of Hainault and of Holland, who had for some time -resided in England, notwithstanding that Jacqueline had been married -to duke John of Brabant, then living. This marriage astonished many -persons.</p> - -<p>In this same year, the king of Arragon went to Italy, at the request -of queen Johanna, wife to sir James de Bourbon, as her elected heir. -On his arrival he drove the duke of Anjou, who styled himself king of -Sicily, and all his people, out of that country. He then attached to -his service all the great captains of the queen of Naples, namely, -Sforza, Braccia-Monte and Tartaglia, with others of the leading men in -Italy, who, uniting with the king of Arragon, made the queen<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_26" id="Page_26">[Pg 26]</a></span> Johanna -prisoner. Thus was she punished in the same way she had treated her -former lord sir James de Bourbon. The king of Arragon, by these means, -remained for a considerable time master of great part of Italy: even -the pope joined his party, and sent the cardinal of St Angelo to -conclude a treaty of friendship with him. This cardinal, while on the -journey, fell from a plank, as he entered a fort, into the ditch, and -was so grievously bruised that he died soon after.</p> - -<p>News was now brought to France that the heretics at Prague were in -great force, and attempting to subdue all the Christian castles and -fortresses. Their heresy was more powerful and extended than it had -ever been, in so much that the emperor, unable to resist them, was -returned to Hungary without effecting any thing.</p> - -<p>About this time also, sir James de Harcourt's men made several secret -inroads to the countries of Vimeu, Ponthieu and Artois, and seized and -carried away many ploughs from the farmers of Mont St<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_27" id="Page_27">[Pg 27]</a></span> Eloy, near to -Arras, which they sold, with other booty, in the town of Crotoy, so -that the farmers were afraid of residing on or working their lands.</p> - -<p>On the other hand, the French, quartered at Guise, made frequent visits -to Crotoy and Rue, by which the country was sorely harrassed by each -party,—and justice was no where obeyed.</p> - -<p>The Burghers and commonalty of Tournay had, at this time, great -dissentions, and assembled in arms under the banners of the different -trades, that is to say, the great against the small. The commonalty -admitted the lord de Moy into the town, who was attached to the party -of king Charles, as well as themselves; and they elected several men -of low degree for their captains, in place of the provost and their -rulers. This time, however, the quarrel was appeased without coming -to blows; but similar agitations and changes frequently took place -afterward within the town of Tournay.</p> - -<p>Two thousand five hundred English were now assembled in Normandy -under the command of the lord de la Pole, sir<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_28" id="Page_28">[Pg 28]</a></span> Thomas Berry and other -captains, who marched them through the country of Maine, wasting every -part they passed through, to Angers, where they did much damage, and -made numbers of prisoners. They returned with them and their plunder to -a large town, called Busignes de la Graville, where they halted many -days.</p> - -<p>While these things were passing, John count d'Aumarle, who had received -from the country people intelligence of this expedition together with -the baron de Colilouvre, the lord de Fontaines in Anjou, and sir Peter -le Porc, collected a large body of men at arms and common people, and -lay wait for the enemy in handsome array not far from La Graville. When -the English perceived them, they dismounted, and posted the baggage in -their rear. The French were mounted, and began the attack with great -vigour, but the English defended themselves with such courage, the -conflict was very severe and doubtful; but at length the English were -conquered, and left full twelve hundred men on the field. The lord de -la Pole, was made prisoner, and thirty other gentlemen at<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_29" id="Page_29">[Pg 29]</a></span> the least. -Of the commonalty on the side of the French, six score persons were -killed.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="AD_1423" id="AD_1423">[<span class="smcap">A.D.</span> 1423.]</a></p> - -<p class="ph3">CHAP. VIII.</p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUKES OF BEDFORD, BURGUNDY AND BRITTANY, MEET AT AMIENS, AND FORM -A TRIPLE ALLIANCE.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> the beginning of this year, the dukes of Bedford, Burgundy and -Brittany, met in the town of Amiens, attended each by a large company -of knights and esquires. With the duke of Bedford, who styled himself -regent of France, came the great council of the young king Henry of -England; and with the duke of Brittany was his brother Arthur count de -Richemont.</p> - -<p>These princes, on their arrival at Amiens, paid each other the utmost -respect, and every outward symptom of affection; and the duke of -Bedford splendidly and royally entertained them at<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_30" id="Page_30">[Pg 30]</a></span> dinner at the -bishop's palace, where he lodged. When this had been done, they formed -a triple alliance, in the form and manner following, signed with their -hands and sealed with their seals.</p> - -<p>'John, governor and regent of the kingdom of France, Philip duke of -Burgundy, and John duke of Brittany, to all to whom these presents -shall come, greeting.</p> - -<p>'Know ye, that in consideration of our friendships, and the approaching -near connection about to take place by the marriages concluded between -us, John duke of Bedford, regent of France, on the one part, with our -very dear and well-beloved companion and cousin Anne of Burgundy on the -other part; and between our very dear and well-beloved brother Arthur -count de Richemont, de Montfort and of Ivry, on one part, with our -very dear and well-beloved sister and cousin, Margaret of Burgundy, -on the other part; and for the general welfare of the king our lord, -and of his kingdoms of France and England, for ourselves and for our -lordships, lands and vassals, do faithfully swear and promise to -each<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_31" id="Page_31">[Pg 31]</a></span> other eternal friendship and love so long as we shall live, as -affectionate brothers ought to do; and we will defend the honour of -each both publicly and in private, without fraud or any dissimulation, -and we will mutually inform each other of whatever may be for the -advantage or disadvantage, the glory or disgrace, of ourselves or of -our territories and subjects.</p> - -<p>'Should any persons make evil reports to us of either in his absence, -we will not put any belief in such reports, but detain all those who -shall make such in safe custody, and give immediate notice to him of -whom such reports shall have been made.</p> - -<p>'Should either of us feel himself bound in honour, or for the safeguard -of his inheritances, to make war, each of us binds himself to aid -the other, when called upon, with five hundred men at arms, or with -an equivalent number of archers, according to the will of the person -making such demand for aid. He who shall send the succour shall be -obliged to pay them for the first month,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_32" id="Page_32">[Pg 32]</a></span> and the supplicant to pay -them for so long as they shall remain with him more than the time of -one month.</p> - -<p>'Should a greater number of men be required by either of us, the others -shall furnish him therewith to the utmost of their power, without, -however, leaving their countries defenceless.</p> - -<p>'Item, we engage to exert ourselves to the very utmost to the relief -of the poor of this realm who have suffered, and are now suffering -greatly, from poverty,—and to the driving out all foreign bands from -the kingdom, so that peace and tranquillity may be restored, that God -may be properly served and honoured, and commerce and labour be renewed.</p> - -<p>'We, and each of us, do loyally promise, on the word of a prince, to -fulfil all the above articles of alliance so long as we shall live, -without doing any one thing to the contrary, under pain of forfeiting -our honour in this world and our salvation in the next. In testimony of -which, we have set our respective seals to these presents, and signed -the same with our own hands, in the<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_33" id="Page_33">[Pg 33]</a></span> town of Amiens, this 27th day of -April, in the year 1423.'</p> - -<p>With this treaty, the intended marriages were confirmed, between the -duke of Bedford, regent, with Anne sister to the duke of Burgundy,—and -Arthur of Brittany with Margaret, sister also to the said duke, who had -been before married to the eldest son of the late king Charles, duke of -Acquitaine and dauphin of Vienne.</p> - -<p>In truth, the duke of Burgundy gave with his sister Anne, the county of -Artois, with all its dependancies, to the duke of Bedford, to inherit -for ever, in case he had by this marriage legal heirs.</p> - -<p>When all these things had been settled, the dukes of Bedford and -Burgundy quitted Amiens, and returned together to Paris. The count de -Richemont went to Arras; and the duke of Brittany, having received six -thousand crowns to defray the expenses of his journey, by orders from -the regent returned home with his Bretons.</p> - -<p>During the time these dukes were at Amiens, the duke of Burgundy -re<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_34" id="Page_34">[Pg 34]</a></span>quested of the regent, that in case the castlewicks of Peronne, Roye -and Mondidier were placed under subjection to king Henry, he might have -the towns of Amiens, Abbeville, Montrieul, Dourleans, Beauquesne, with -all their appurtenances, given to him in exchange. The regent replied, -that he would lay the matter before the grand council.</p> - -<p>The duke of Bedford, after a short stay in Paris, went to Troyes -in Champagne with a very grand attendance of English,—whither was -conducted, in a most honourable manner, from Burgundy, Anne sister to -duke Philip, magnificently attended by the lady of Rochefort and the -lady of Salins, the lord de St George, and many other great barons of -Burgundy. With them came one John de Quielong, whom the duke had sent -to the duchess-dowager, to make preparations for this ceremony. The -regent espoused the lady Anne on her arrival at Troyes, and the wedding -was celebrated solemnly and royally. After some days the ladies who had -accompanied the duchess, took their leaves, but not without many tears, -and returned to Burgun<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_35" id="Page_35">[Pg 35]</a></span>dy. The duke and duchess of Bedford journeyed -towards Paris; but on the road he attacked the town of Pont-sur-Seine -with such courage it was taken by storm, and all the French within it -cruelly put to the sword. He then continued his journey, and resided a -considerable time in the hôtel des Tournelles in Paris, which he had -caused to be magnificently fitted up for his reception.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_IX" id="CHAP_IX">CHAP. IX.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>POTON DE SAINTRAILLES AND LYONNEL DE WANDONNE PERFORM A COMBAT AT ARMS -AT ARRAS, IN THE PRESENCE OF THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> these days, a combat at arms was performed at Arras, in the presence -of the duke of Burgundy as judge of the lists, between Poton de -Saintrailles and Lionnel de Wandonne. Poton had demanded of Lyonnel -to break six lances with him, and Lyonnel, in return, had required, -afterward, a combat with battle-axes so long as they should hold out.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_36" id="Page_36">[Pg 36]</a></span></p> - -<p>When the preparations had been finished, and the day of combat was -arrived, Poton entered the lists first as the appellant, handsomely -accompanied by his friends, and having made his reverence to the duke, -who was seated as judge, he retired to his pavilion. Soon after, -Lyonnel, entered the lists, attended by sir John de Luxembourg, who, -during the fight, supplied him with lances, and some other lords and -friends. He, like Poton, went to make his bow to the duke, and then -retired to the end of the lists, when the combat began. Many strokes -were given with great vigour, and several lances broken and damaged on -both sides. However, toward the end, the helmet of Lyonnel was somewhat -fractured by the point of the lance of his adversary, and his head -slightly wounded. When the duke saw this, he put an end for this day to -any further combat on horseback.</p> - -<p>On the morrow, the duke of Burgundy returned to the lists about ten -o'clock in the morning, accompanied by the count de Richemont and the -lords of his council, to be ready for the cham<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_37" id="Page_37">[Pg 37]</a></span>pions who were to fight -on foot. Shortly after came Lyonnel, attended, as before by sir John -de Luxembourg, and, having made his obeisance to the duke, withdrew to -his pavilion to wait for his opponent. Poton was not long in making his -appearance, and, saluting the duke retired to his pavilion also.</p> - -<p>Upon this, the usual proclamation was made by an herald, for all -persons to clear the lists, and to give no hindrance to the champions -on pain of death. Lyonnel de Wandonne then, as appellant, issued from -his tent, his battle-axe on his wrist, and marched with long strides -toward his adversary, who, seeing him approach, advanced to meet him. -Lyonnel made a gallant attack, and gave Poton many back-hand strokes -with his battle-axe, without drawing breath. Poton coolly received and -parried them as well as he could; but, watching his opportunity, closed -with Lyonnel, and struck him such repeated blows with the point of his -axe under the vizor of his helmet that he broke it, and the face of his -opponent was clearly seen. On finding<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_38" id="Page_38">[Pg 38]</a></span> his danger, Lyonnel grappled and -seized the end of the axe under his arm, and Poton, taking hold of the -broken part of the helmet, scratched his face with his gauntlet. While -the struggle lasted, Lyonnel nearly replaced his vizor but the duke put -an end to the contest, by causing them both to be conducted to him by -those who had charge of the lists, and ordered them henceforth to be -good friends, for that they had well performed their combat. On this, -they returned to their lodgings, where Poton kept up a great expense -with his companions.</p> - -<p>The next day a tilting took place with lances between Rifflard de -Champremy, attached to king Charles, and the bastard de Rosebecque. -They broke many lances, but, in the end, Rifflard was pierced through -his armour and side but not mortally hurt. The duke then put an end to -the business; and each party retired to his lodgings with his friends. -Within a few days after this last combat, Poton, with his companions -went back to the county of Guise.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_39" id="Page_39">[Pg 39]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_X" id="CHAP_X">CHAP. X.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE EARL OF SALISBURY BESIEGES THE CASTLE OF MONT-AQUILON, WHICH -SURRENDERS TO HIM.—OTHER MATTERS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">At</span> this period, the earl of Salisbury, by orders from the duke of -Bedford, who called himself regent of France, laid siege to the castle -of Mont Aquilon in Champagne. Lord Salisbury was then governor of the -countries of Champagne and of Brie.</p> - -<p>This siege, notwithstanding the many attacks that were made, and the -warlike engines employed, lasted for six months, or thereabout. The -garrison consisted of full six score combatants, under the command of -the lords de la Bourbe, de Cotigny, and a man at arms named Bourghenon. -Very many of these six score left the place, so that toward the end no -more than about thirty remained, who were so much distressed that they -were forced to eat their horses.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_40" id="Page_40">[Pg 40]</a></span></p> - -<p>At length, the earl of Salisbury accepted their surrender, on condition -that they paid twenty-two thousand saluts of gold for their lives being -spared; and for the payment of which, they were to give four of the -principal men at arms as pledges. The garrison now departed in their -bare pourpoints, under safe escorts, excepting those who had sworn -to the observance of the last peace between the kings of France and -England; and then the castle was demolished and razed to the ground.</p> - -<p>About this same time sir Mauriod de St Leger was arrested in Arras, -by command of the duke of Burgundy, many complaints having been made -against him to the duke, and particularly for having plundered his -town of Auchin. He was carried prisoner to the castle of Chavetignes, -where he remained a whole year and was delivered therefrom by the -solicitations of his friends.</p> - -<p>The duke of Bedford now caused the strong castle of Orsay, between -Paris and Montlehery, to be besieged by his English. It held out -for about six weeks<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_41" id="Page_41">[Pg 41]</a></span> and then was unconditionally surrendered. The -garrison were led to Paris bareheaded, in their under doublets, some -with cords round their necks, and others with the points of their -swords turned to their bosoms. In this manner they were brought before -the duke and duchess of Bedford, at the hôtel des Tournelles, when -the duke commanded them to be carried instantly to the Châtelet; but -the duchess, moved by pity, pressed the duke so urgently for mercy -that they were all set at liberty, without any other punishment, and -went whithersoever they pleased. Some joined the English, and others -returned to their own party.</p> - -<p>In the month of May, seven hundred English marched from Rouen and the -territory of Caux, under the command of the bailiff of Caux, through -Abbeville, to besiege the castle of Noëlle on the sea side, belonging -to sir James de Harcourt. Those within the castle being doubtful of -succour, after a few days, surrendered it, on condition that their -lives and fortunes should be spared.</p> - -<p>Sir James de Harcourt, on hearing<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_42" id="Page_42">[Pg 42]</a></span> this, hastily remanded his men from -Rue, and abandoned that town, without any defence, to his enemies. The -English lost no time in taking possession of it, and much harrassed the -poor inhabitants who had remained. They made it a frontier-town, to -oppose that of Crotoy, as you will hear.</p> - -<p>In this month of May, a severe battle was fought near to Naples, -between Alphonso king of Aragon and the great captains of Italy, who -had revolted from him. The defeat was so complete that Alphonso was -forced to fly with a few attendants, or he would have been slain or -made prisoner by his enemies.</p> - -<p>About St John Baptist's day following, the English besieged Crotoy by -sea and land, under the command of sir Raoul le Bouteiller, who having -posted his men very advantageously, had his camp strongly fortified. -Sir James de Harcourt prepared for an obstinate defence, and pointed -many cannon and other warlike engines to annoy the enemy, and to -prevent their nearer approach. The country people round were very much -rejoiced at this siege.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_43" id="Page_43">[Pg 43]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XI" id="CHAP_XI">CHAP. XI.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>KING CHARLES OF FRANCE HAS THE TOWN OF CREVANT BESIEGED BY THE -CONSTABLE OF SCOTLAND AND THE COUNT DE VENTADOUR.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> the beginning of the month of July, king Charles ordered a large -body of forces to cross the Loire and besiege the town of Crevant, -which was of the burgundian party. The chief of this expedition was the -constable of Scotland who had under him many great lords and expert -captains: and they vigorously assaulted the town by their engines of -war.</p> - -<p>As neither the English nor Burgundians seemed to attend to this siege, -the duchess-dowager of Burgundy sent in haste to the nobles of that -country, to require, in the name of her son the duke, that they would -assemble their men, and march to the relief of Crevant. The lord de -Toulongeon, marshal of Burgundy, in consequence, assembled his<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_44" id="Page_44">[Pg 44]</a></span> men, -and, with the united forces of the other lords, advanced to Auxerre to -join the earl of Salisbury, the earl of Suffolk, the lord Willoughby, -and other English lords, whom the duke of Bedford had sent thither to -the amount of four thousand combatants, all picked men and tried in -arms. To do these English honour, the count de Joigny, the borgne de -Toulongeon, the lord du Vergy, sir John and sir William de Vienne, sir -Regnier Pot, the lord de Rochefort, and many more notable lords, went -out of Auxerre, to meet them on their march.</p> - -<p>On their meeting, very great and mutual respects were shewn on both -sides; and they rode together in handsome array into the town, where -the earl of Salisbury was lodged in the bishop's palace. When they had -somewhat refreshed themselves with meat and drink, the English and -Burgundians assembled in the cathedral, and there entered into such -resolutions as you shall hear.</p> - -<p>This united force began their march toward Crevant; and when within a -long quarter of a league from the town they<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_45" id="Page_45">[Pg 45]</a></span> dismounted. It was at the -time very sultry; and they suffered much thus marching on foot, by the -weight of their armour and from the extreme heat of the sun. This day -were knighted William de Vienne, son to the lord de St George, John -lord of Auxi, Philip lord de Trenont and Coppin de la Viefville.</p> - -<p>The regulations that had been made by the chiefs of the English and -Burgundians, when in the cathedral of Auxerre, were as follow:</p> - -<p>First, that on the morrow, Friday, they would march away at ten o'clock -in the morning, to fix their quarters near to Crevant.</p> - -<p>Secondly, two marshals were to be appointed to overlook and inspect the -army, namely, the lord du Vergy for the Burgundians, and sir Gilbert de -Hallesal for the English.</p> - -<p>Thirdly, it was to be proclaimed that the Burgundians and English -should live in good harmony with each other, without quarrels or -strife, on pain of being severely punished by their commanders.</p> - -<p>Fourthly, that the whole should form<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_46" id="Page_46">[Pg 46]</a></span> one army; and that there should -be six score men at arms, namely sixty English and sixty Burgundians, -with as many archers, sent forward as scouts to gain intelligence.</p> - -<p>Fifthly, it was ordered that when the army should arrive near any -spot where a battle was likely to take place, proclamation should be -instantly made for every one to dismount,—and those who refused should -be put to death: the horses were to be led half a league in the rear; -and all that should be found nearer the army should be seized and -confiscated.</p> - -<p>It was also ordered, that every archer should provide himself with a -stake with two sharp points, to plant before him should it be found -necessary.</p> - -<p>Item, that no person, whatever might be his rank, should dare attempt -making any prisoners on the day of battle until the field should be -fairly won. Should any such be made, the prisoner was to be instantly -put to death, and with him the person who had taken him, should he -refuse to obey.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_47" id="Page_47">[Pg 47]</a></span></p> - -<p>Item, that every man should provide himself with provision for two -days; and that the town of Auxerre should send after the army as much -provision as could possibly be collected, for which they were to be -well and truly paid.</p> - -<p>Item, it was then also ordered that no one should precede or remain -behind their captains, but that every man should keep the station that -had been assigned him, under pain of corporal punishment.</p> - -<p>All these regulations and orders were proclaimed by sound of trumpet -throughout Auxerre; and on the ensuing day, after having heard mass -with great devotion, and drank a cup, they departed from Auxerre in -much brother-like affection, and fixed their quarters within a short -league of their enemies.</p> - -<p>On the following Saturday, they decamped at ten o'clock in the morning, -and advanced in handsome array toward the French, whom they saw posted -on a mountain in front of the town of Crevant, and where they had -remained the preceding night waiting the arrival of more men.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_48" id="Page_48">[Pg 48]</a></span></p> - -<p>Upon the English and Burgundians crossing to the other side of the -river Yonne, near to Coulogne les Vimeus or Vigneuses, the French -descended the mountain, and marched toward the enemy with great -appearance of courage; and each party formed their order of battle, in -which they remained without doing any thing more for three hours, as -the river Yonne was between them. The English and Burgundians, however, -made an advance, and gained possession of a bridge, whence they annoyed -the French greatly, those in Crevant, at the same time, making a -sally, and attacking them briskly in their rear. The battle now began -in earnest on both sides, and, finally, the English and Burgundians -won the day and the field; the greater part of the Scots, amounting -to three thousand, who were in the front ranks, were either killed or -taken.</p> - -<p>The constable of Scotland surrendered himself prisoner to the lord de -Châtellux, but with the loss of an eye. In like manner, the lord de -Ventadour surrendered to the lord de Gamaches,—and he also had lost<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_49" id="Page_49">[Pg 49]</a></span> -an eye. Stephen and John de Farimeres<a name="FNanchor_1_1" id="FNanchor_1_1"></a><a href="#Footnote_1_1" class="fnanchor">[1]</a>, scots, knights, with several -gentlemen of note, to the number of four hundred were made prisoners.</p> - -<p>The nephew of the earl of Buchan was slain, as were sir Thomas -Secron<a name="FNanchor_2_2" id="FNanchor_2_2"></a><a href="#Footnote_2_2" class="fnanchor">[2]</a>, sir William Hambon<a name="FNanchor_3_3" id="FNanchor_3_3"></a><a href="#Footnote_3_3" class="fnanchor">[3]</a> and his son, all three knights of -Scotland, John Pillot<a name="FNanchor_4_4" id="FNanchor_4_4"></a><a href="#Footnote_4_4" class="fnanchor">[4]</a>, a scots<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_50" id="Page_50">[Pg 50]</a></span> captain and bastard to the king, -with many others, to the amount of twelve hundred or thereabout.</p> - -<p>The english and burgundian captains assembled together in great harmony -and joy after the victory, and entered the town of Crevant rendering -thanks to the Creator for their success. They were received with every -demonstration of joy, and their men lodged within and near to it.</p> - -<p>Perrinet, however, and some others followed the runaways, and took -and slew several in the pursuit. On the Monday following, when all -their men were returned, the army separated: the Burgundians went -home, and the earls of Salisbury and Suffolk returned to the siege of -Mont-Aquilon, whence they had come, having left a sufficient force to -blockade the place.</p> - -<p>Soon after the battle of Crevant, the earl of Suffolk laid siege to -the town of Coussy, which was yielded up to him<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_51" id="Page_51">[Pg 51]</a></span> within a few days. -He thence marched into the Maconnois, where he subdued many castles -held by the French. He ordered one of his captains, called Claidas, to -besiege the strong castle of la Roche, which in the end surrendered to -him.</p> - -<div class="footnotes"><p class="ph3">FOOTNOTES:</p> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_1_1" id="Footnote_1_1"></a><a href="#FNanchor_1_1"><span class="label">[1]</span></a> To clear up, if possible, these misnomers, I consulted -my friend, Dr Robert Anderson, at Edinburgh. 'He thinks, that Stephen -and John de Farimeres may perhaps mean Ferrier, or Ferrieres, which -are scottish names. It may be Farmer, or Farnihurst, or Fernihurst, -the ancient title of the family of Lothian. Stephen, however, is a -Christian name of but rare occurrence. -</p> -<p> -<i>The nephew of the earl of Buchan</i> is doubtful. Robert Stewart was -active in raising the levies, but whether he attended his uncle to -France, and was killed at Crevant, is uncertain.</p></div> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_2_2" id="Footnote_2_2"></a><a href="#FNanchor_2_2"><span class="label">[2]</span></a> Sir Thomas Secron is probably sir Thomas Swinton, who -is mentioned by our historians among the gentlemen of reputation and -honour who fell at this battle. This is almost certain.</p></div> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_3_3" id="Footnote_3_3"></a><a href="#FNanchor_3_3"><span class="label">[3]</span></a> Sir William Hambon is evidently sir William Hamilton. Hume -mentions him among those who were left on the field of battle.</p></div> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_4_4" id="Footnote_4_4"></a><a href="#FNanchor_4_4"><span class="label">[4]</span></a> John Pillot does not apply to any Scottish name, except -perhaps Pollock, which seems probable. Of the bastard of the king, I -find no name.'</p></div></div> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XII" id="CHAP_XII">CHAP. XII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>MANY EVENTS BRIEFLY SPOKEN OF.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">While</span> these things were passing, the duke of Burgundy left Artois, and, -making Paris in his road, went to Burgundy, where he remained until the -month of February following. He took with him the count de Richemont, -who there espoused his sister, as this marriage had been agreed on some -time before.</p> - -<p>At the end of July, a body of French assembled from the borders of -Mousson, the county of Guise and other parts, and suddenly shut up -within Bethlehem the bailiff of the Vermandois, and the bastard de -St Pol; but sir John de Luxembourg, and the earl marshal of England -instantly<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_52" id="Page_52">[Pg 52]</a></span> collected a number of their men, and hastened to raise the -siege. The French, on hearing this, decamped as speedily as they could -for their own territories, and were pursued full twenty leagues by the -earl marshal and sir John de Luxembourg, who hastened after with the -intent to combat them.</p> - -<p>In this year, a numerous army of Castilians and Arragones arrived at -the port of Naples, and took by storm that town, which was plundered -and sacked. Eight hundred of the principal inhabitants were made -prisoners and sent to Arragon, where the greater number of them died. -A third part of the town was burnt and totally destroyed, to the great -grief of king Louis; but he shortly after, by the succours sent him -from the duke of Milan reconquered it and several other towns.</p> - -<p>In August following, sir John de Luxembourg took by storm the fortress -of Arsie, in which were about thirty pillagers of the party of king -Charles, some of whom were beheaded, others hung, and the place -demolished. Sir<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_53" id="Page_53">[Pg 53]</a></span> John went thence to besiege Landrecy, where he -remained until October battering the wall with his engines of war. In -the end, however, the garrison surrendered, on having their lives and -great part of their fortunes spared; and the castle was also demolished.</p> - -<p>At the same time, the earl marshal of England, with about six hundred -combatants, entered the Laonnois; and those of the party of king -Charles assembled a body of men to repel him,—but the earl, having -notice thereof, marched against them, and forced them to fly. Part of -them, in their flight, took shelter in a fort wherein they were so -closely besieged by the earl that they surrendered at discretion, when -many of them were hanged, and the fort demolished.</p> - -<p>In this month of August, the governor of la Buisserie, between -Tornus and Mâcon, who was attached to king Charles, fixed a day for -the surrender of that castle to the lord de Toulongeon, marshal of -Burgundy, on payment of a sum that had been previously settled between -them; but on that day the go<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_54" id="Page_54">[Pg 54]</a></span>vernor placed two ambuscades near to the -town, and when the lord de Toulongeon had passed the first with but -a dozen persons, those in ambush fell on him so suddenly that few -escaped being carried with their lord prisoners into the castle. After -a certain time, he was exchanged for the count de Ventadour, made -prisoner at the battle of Crevant, as has been related.</p> - -<p>In this year also, sir John de Luxembourg reduced to obedience the -strong places which king Charles held in the Cambresis and Tierrache; -and all the lands in that country belonging to the count de Pontieuvre -were placed in the hands of the count de Hainault by the lord de -Havrech, governor thereof,—because it was suspected that the count de -Pontieuvre would not garrison the strong places which he had there, -such as Landrecy, Avesnes, and others.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_55" id="Page_55">[Pg 55]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XIII" id="CHAP_XIII">CHAP. XIII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>SIR JAMES DE HARCOURT HOLDS A CONFERENCE WITH SIR RAOUL LE BOUTEILLER -FOR THE SURRENDER OF CROTOY.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">Sir</span> Raoul le Bouteiller having continued the siege of Crotoy by sea -and land until the month of October, then held a parley with sir James -de Harcourt, when each of them appointed commissioners to draw up a -treaty, truces having been agreed on for the intermediate time.</p> - -<p>After a short delay, the following were the terms proposed by their -commissioners, and ratified by them.</p> - -<p>Articles of a treaty concluded between sir Raoul le Bouteiller, knight, -and William Miners, esquire, as deputies for that most excellent -prince John duke of Bedford, regent of France, on the one part, and -sir James de Harcourt, knight, lieutenant-general of Picardy for king -Charles,—he the said sir James answering for the clergy, nobles and -inhabitants of the town and castle of Crotoy on the other part.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_56" id="Page_56">[Pg 56]</a></span></p> - -<p>In the first place, my lord regent, or his deputies, shall, on the -first day of March next, appear in arms in the plain between Crotoy and -Rue, and for three successive days, from sun-rise until three o'clock -in the afternoon; when if they should not be combated by the said sir -James so powerfully that the field of battle shall remain to the said -sir James de Harcourt, he, the said sir James, engages loyally to -deliver up the town and castle of Crotoy to the said lord regent, or -to whomever else he may appoint. This is to be accomplished at three -o'clock in the afternoon of the said ensuing third day of March.</p> - -<p>Item, the said sir James de Harcourt and all such as may please shall -have full liberty to depart from the town and castle of Crotoy, on the -day of its surrender, excepting those who may have been implicated in -the death of the late duke of Burgundy, should any such be there, who -are to remain at the discretion of the lord regent.</p> - -<p>Item, sir James shall leave within the castle all the powder, -cross-bows and<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_57" id="Page_57">[Pg 57]</a></span> bolts, without any way injuring or damaging them, with -the exception of nine veuglaires, two kegs of powder, twenty three -cross-bows, and nine boxes of bolts. His men to be allowed to carry -with them their armour, clothes and other effects.</p> - -<p>Item, in case any of the men at arms, or inhabitants of the said town -and castle shall wish to take the oaths of allegiance to the lord -regent, all their effects, moveable and immoveable, shall be preserved -to them, and sufficient certificates given them thereof.</p> - -<p>Item, the said sir James shall have the use of part of the fleet -before Crotoy, namely, the great hulk and the barge, Colin l'Anglois, -Plumeterre, Balenier, Jacquese and Martinet,—and he shall leave behind -all other vessels. The boats of the fishermen shall remain to their -owners, on condition that they take the oaths of allegiance.</p> - -<p>Item, sir James shall deliver up all the prisoners whom he may have at -this moment in the town and castle of Crotoy, and, in return, sir Raoul -le Bou<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_58" id="Page_58">[Pg 58]</a></span>teiller will give up one of his men, whom he has captured.</p> - -<p>Item, during the whole intermediate time henceforth to the first day -of March, all those within the said town and castle shall abstain from -making war either secretly or openly, saving that sir James de Harcourt -may carry on the war wheresoever he pleases on the other side of the -Seine.</p> - -<p>Item, it is strictly forbidden any persons that belong to the lord -regent to make any inroads, or to plunder the lands appertaining to the -said town and castle, or on the lands of any of their allies, during -this said space of time.</p> - -<p>Item, from henceforward to the first day of March, the inhabitants of -Crotoy may carry on commerce with the towns of Rue, Abbeville and Saint -Valery, provided they obtain leave from the governors of these towns, -but not otherwise. They shall also have liberty to traffic by sea, and -to bring wines and other provision for sale, but not in sufficient -quantities to revictual the town or castle, but solely for their daily -supply during the aforesaid term.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_59" id="Page_59">[Pg 59]</a></span></p> - -<p>Item, all persons attached to the lord regent shall have liberty to -enter the town of Crotoy on business, provided they first obtain leave -from the governor.</p> - -<p>Item, should it happen, that during this intermediate time, any armed -vessel, or other having men at arms on board, appear before Crotoy, -such shall not be admitted into the harbour, nor receive any succour -from the vessels then within the port. Sir James de Harcourt shall not, -during this aforesaid term, in any way strengthen or demolish the said -town and castle.</p> - -<p>Item, the lord regent, or his commissioners, shall, at the time of -surrender, grant passports to all within the town and castle to go -whithersoever they may please to join their party, and carry with them -all their effects,—for the moving of which they shall be allowed -fifteen days, and passports to continue for fifteen days more.</p> - -<p>Item, sir James de Harcourt shall in like manner have passports for -himself, his children and family, to depart by<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_60" id="Page_60">[Pg 60]</a></span> sea or land, as he may -please, and whithersoever he shall choose.</p> - -<p>Item, for the due performance of these articles, the said sir James -shall deliver as hostages the lord Pierre de Hergicourt, knight, -Boort de Fiefiez, Jean Sarpe, and Percival Combiet, esquires, Jean -d'Estampes, Gilles le Roi, and Jean de Gonne, burghers of the town of -Crotoy. These hostages shall be set at liberty on the surrender of -Crotoy; and in case that he who calls himself their king shall, by -himself or others, come to their succour, and remain victorious, these -said hostages shall have their liberty as before.</p> - -<p>On the signing this treaty, and the delivery of the hostages, the siege -was broken up. Sir James de Harcourt, had all his stores of provision -in Abbeville and elsewhere sold, and ordered his children from Hainault -to the castle of Hamesche, whence, on their arrival, he sent them to -Monstreul-Bellay.</p> - -<p>After sir James had disposed of his stores, he embarked with a part of -his people and his immense wealth, leaving<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_61" id="Page_61">[Pg 61]</a></span> sir Choquart de Cambronne -his lieutenant in the castle of Crotoy. He sailed for Mont St Michel, -where he was received honourably, and thence to visit his children at -Monstreul-Bellay, where he deposited the greater part of his wealth.</p> - -<p>Some days after, he waited on king Charles, who received him very -kindly, and made him kingly presents. He thence took his way to visit -the lord de Partenay, uncle to his lady, who was attached to the -Burgundy interest. When the lord de Partenay had shewn him much honour -and liberal entertainment, sir James required his uncle to give up his -castle to his guard, and that he would quit the duke of Burgundy, whose -quarrels he had hitherto espoused, and he (sir James) would make his -peace with king Charles, so that he should keep up his usual state.</p> - -<p>The lord de Partenay replied, that it was his intention to remain lord -of his own castle and lands, and that those to whom they would belong -after his decease might then do with them as they listed. Upon this, -sir James, having formed his<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_62" id="Page_62">[Pg 62]</a></span> plan so that it could not fail, laid -hands on the lord de Partenay, and made him prisoner in the name of -king Charles. Sir James's people raised the drawbridge of the castle; -but in doing so, they made a noise which alarmed the townsmen, who -hastened in crowds to enquire what was the matter,—and as the bridge -was neither fastened by bolt nor latch, they pulled it down again, and -entered the castle so suddenly that they put to death sir James, Jean -de Huselames, Jean de Frousieres, Philip de Neufville, and others of -his men. Thus did sir James de Harcourt find a sudden and cruel death -through somewhat too much covetousness,—although this has been related -in various other manners.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XIV" id="CHAP_XIV">CHAP. XIV.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>SEVERAL EVENTS BRIEFLY TOUCHED UPON.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> these days, the county of Hainault was in great alarm and -tribulation for fear of a war between the dukes of<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_63" id="Page_63">[Pg 63]</a></span> Glocester and of -Brabant, which now seemed very probable, for both of them had espoused -the heiress of these territories; and each styled himself lord of the -country as a matter of right.</p> - -<p>The lords of these parts were also divided, some declaring for the duke -of Brabant, and others for the duke of Glocester, notwithstanding they -had all sworn fidelity to the duke of Brabant, and had, for a long time -acknowledged him for their legal lord.</p> - -<p>The dukes of Bedford and of Burgundy met at Amiens, having with them -many of their council, to adjust the differences between these two -dukes; but not being able to do so, they adjourned the business for -final determination at Paris, and fixed a day for meeting there.</p> - -<p>About this time, the regent caused the castle of Ivry to be strongly -besieged by his English, in conjunction with the lord of Isle-Adam and -the bastard de Thyan. The count d'Aumarle, the bastard d'Alençon and -other captains, assembled a large force to raise this siege.<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_64" id="Page_64">[Pg 64]</a></span> On their -march for this purpose they met the governor of Avranches, brother to -the earl of Suffolk, who, returning from an excursion, had dismissed -a part of his men. The French instantly charged and defeated his -remaining force, and made him prisoner; and supposing that Avranches -would have now but a small garrison, they pressed forward to the -attack, thinking to conquer it. They did indeed make a sharp assault; -but the townsmen defended themselves so courageously, that many were -slain and wounded, and left in the ditches. The French, having heard -that the duke of Bedford was on his march to combat them, departed with -all speed for the duchy of Touraine, but not without being closely -pursued by the English.</p> - -<p>On the third day of October, in this year, the town of Hamme sur Somme -was taken by scalado by a party of king Charles's men, under the -command of Poton de Saintrailles, through neglect of the night-guard. -Sir John de Luxembourg was so much vexed at this event, (as that town -belonged to him) that he<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_65" id="Page_65">[Pg 65]</a></span> instantly collected a body of men at arms, -and on the third day after the capture advanced thither. He had it -suddenly attacked, and with great courage; and ordered a detachment to -cross the river with his banner, which was valiantly borne on that day -by a man at arms called Jacotin de Cambray. In short, sir John speedily -reconquered the town, and cruelly put to death the greater part of his -enemies. Poton de Saintrailles escaped as quickly as he could, and lied -to Tierrache, but was pursued by the burgundians,—and many of his men -were taken. In this attack on Hamme, two men at arms were grievously -wounded, namely, sir John de Fontenelle and Valerien de St Germain; but -this last was almost immediately beheaded, by orders from sir John de -Luxembourg.</p> - -<p>About this time, king Charles's queen was brought to bed of a son, -who was christened Louis, dauphin of Vienne. This birth caused great -rejoicings throughout all parts under his dominion, more especially in -Tours, where bonefires were made in<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_66" id="Page_66">[Pg 66]</a></span> all the streets, carols sung, and -every sign of joy manifested.</p> - -<p>The French gained also the castle of Beaumont sur Oise, which was, -however, soon after besieged by orders from the duke of Bedford, -reconquered and demolished.</p> - -<p>The commonalty of Tournay again rose in rebellion, with displayed -banners, because they were suspicious of the lords de Moy and de -Conflans, who, having great weight in the town, would introduce a -garrison sufficiently strong to keep them in awe. This rebellion was -soon appeased without coming to blows; but the two above-mentioned -lords quitted the town for fear of the populace,—and the lord de Moy -fixed his residence at Liége.</p> - -<p>About this time, the town of Compiègne was won by scalado by a party -of king Charles's men, through neglect of the watch, they amounted to -nearly three hundred combatants, under the command of Yvon du Puis, -Angerot de Laux, and Broussart, who, instantly on winning the town, -imprisoned all the English and Burgundians, with those attached to them -and seized their effects.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_67" id="Page_67">[Pg 67]</a></span></p> - -<p>Shortly after, the lord de l'Isle-Adam, Lyonnel de Bornouville, the -lord de Thyan, with others, appeared before it, to reconquer it; but -they did little or nothing, although the country round suffered great -oppressions from them.</p> - -<p>In these same days, the town of la Charite sur Loire was retaken from -king Charles, by an adventurer attached to the duke of Burgundy, called -Perrinet Crasset, who had a long time before carried on a successful -war in the country of Berry and in that neighbourhood. The French were -much grieved and vexed at this loss; for they were prevented crossing -the Loire, which would have been of great utility to them.</p> - -<p>In this year, Arthur count of Richemont, notwithstanding his marriage -with Margaret of Burgundy, and the oaths and alliances he had made -with the late king Henry and his successors, joined king Charles, -owing, as it was said, to a quarrel between him and the duke of -Bedford. King Charles received him with the utmost joy, and instantly -made him constable of France: but very many<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_68" id="Page_68">[Pg 68]</a></span> wondered at this change, -considering how lately he had connected himself with the duke of -Burgundy.</p> - -<p>In the month of January of this year, the dukes of Bedford and of -Burgundy, the count de Conversan, the bishop of Tournay his brother, -sir John de Luxembourg, with a number of other notable persons, the -ministers of each prince, and commissioners from the dukes of Glocester -and Brabant, assembled in the town of Amiens. Although the matter of -dispute between these two last had been frequently discussed, nothing -amicable could be concluded. The meeting was therefore broken up, and -the commissioners ordered to meet them again on Trinity-day following.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_69" id="Page_69">[Pg 69]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XV" id="CHAP_XV">CHAP. XV.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE TOWN OF COMPIÈGNE IS DELIVERED UP TO THE ENGLISH.—THE TOWN AND -CASTLE OF CROTOY ARE SURRENDERED TO THE DUKE OF BEDFORD.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">About</span> this period, the duke of Bedford went to the town of Mondidier, -where he staid five or six days: he thence gave orders for his -captains, as well burgundian as english, to lay siege to Compiègne, and -appointed the lord de Saveuses chief of the expedition. The principal -captains were the bailiff of Rouen, the governor of Gisors, called -Malberry, the lord de l'Isle-Adam, sir Lyonnel de Bournouville, the -bastard de Thyan, the lord de Crevecoeur and Robert de Saveuses.</p> - -<p>In obedience to these orders, they assembled their men with all speed -at the bridge of St Maixence, and thence marched in good array toward -Compiègne. The lord de Saveuses advanced with the English on the -side toward Mondidier, and fixed his quarters in a<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_70" id="Page_70">[Pg 70]</a></span> meadow near to -a town called Venvette,—while the lord de l'Isle-Adam, Lyonnel de -Bournouville and other captains, advanced on the opposite side of the -river to the abbey of Royaulieu, and then besieged the town on both -sides of the river for about three weeks.</p> - -<p>During this time, many considerable skirmishes took place; but at -length the French, not having any hope of succour, entered into a -treaty with the English to surrender the town within three weeks from -that time, if they were not delivered by their king, and on condition -they should depart in safety with all their effects. They gave hostages -for the due performance of the above, and were likewise to deliver up -the lord de Soral, who had been made prisoner by the besieged.</p> - -<p>On the conclusion of this treaty, every one returned to his home. On -the appointed day, no succours arrived, and the place was put into the -hands of the English by command of the duke of Bedford, who styled -himself regent of France. The lord de Montferrant, who had received the -surrender of Compiègne,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_71" id="Page_71">[Pg 71]</a></span> nominated the lord de l'Isle-Adam governor -thereof.</p> - -<p>About the end of February, the duke of Bedford went to Abbeville, with -a large army, to keep the appointment that had been made for him to -meet the French before Crotoy: but as the duke had received certain -assurances that the French would not appear, he sent sir Raoul le -Bouteiller to command in his stead, while he remained at Abbeville. Sir -Raoul kept the field on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of March; when, about 12 -o'clock on that day, sir Cloquart de Cambronne surrendered the castle -and town of Crotoy into the hands of sir Raoul, who returned him the -hostages, and gave him passports for himself and his men to join their -king, or to go whithersoever they pleased on the other side of the -Seine.</p> - -<p>When sir Raoul le Bouteiller had made his entry, he received the -oaths of allegiance from the inhabitants of Crotoy and from such as -had remained within the town and castle. He was appointed by the -regent governor general of that place and its dependancies; but this -surrender<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_72" id="Page_72">[Pg 72]</a></span> was not very agreeable to many of the neighbouring lords and -commonalty, for they suspected that the connexion between the English -and the duke of Burgundy would not be of long duration, and that by -means of this place they would be totally ruined, notwithstanding that -many of them had been already great sufferers.</p> - -<p>In this year died Pedro della Luna, who called himself Pope Benedict: -he had been, ever since the council of Constance, rebellious and -contumacious to the roman church, being resolved to die pope. The -cardinals of his party attempted to elect another on his decease; but -they soon returned to a proper obedience to the church, and to the holy -father pope Martin, and thus perfect union was restored to the whole -Christian church.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_73" id="Page_73">[Pg 73]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XVI" id="CHAP_XVI">CHAP. XVI.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>TWO MASTERS OF ARTS ARE SENT TO TOURNAY TO ADMONISH THE PEOPLE, AND TO -KEEP ALIVE THEIR AFFECTION TO KING CHARLES.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> this year, two masters of arts were sent to Tournay by king Charles, -to admonish the burghers and commonalty, and to press them to continue -in the loyalty they had for some time borne to him, promising, on the -word of a king, that should he, through the grace of God, succeed in -regaining his kingdom, he would most handsomely reward them.</p> - -<p>These ambassadors were received by the nobles and commonalty with every -honour and respect; rich presents were made them, and their expenses -were most liberally paid by the municipality. When they had staid -some time in Tournay, one of them departed for Berry; but the other -remained behind, and made many harangues to induce the inhabitants -to keep<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_74" id="Page_74">[Pg 74]</a></span> steady to the interests of king Charles,—but at length his -establishment was lessened, and those in Tournay were cooled in their -attachment to him, and began to repent having made him such large -presents on his first arrival.</p> - -<p>In the month of April following, sir John de Luxembourg assembled -his men at arms, and in company with sir Thomas Ramstone, an english -knight, went to lay siege to Oysi in Tierrache. Within a few days, le -Cadet, the governor, treated conditionally to surrender the place on -the 5th of May next, if he were not relieved before that day. Thus the -siege was broken up, and the surrender took effect.</p> - -<p>Nearly at the same time, sir John de Luxembourg besieged the church of -Broissi, which some pillagers of king Charles's party had fortified, -and committed great ravages over the country. He also besieged the -tower of le Borgne; and at the capture of both places, about fourscore -of these marauders were taken, with one of their captains, called -le Gros<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_75" id="Page_75">[Pg 75]</a></span> Breton; and they were all hung on trees near to Sery les -Maizieres.</p> - -<p>In this year, a mischievous fire burnt about six hundred houses in the -town of St Amand, with the gates of the lower court of the abbey, and -the apartments of two monks of that place: only two small houses were -saved within the gates of the town; and the poor inhabitants were in -the utmost distress and affliction.</p> - -<p>The truces were now broken, that had subsisted for thirteen years, -between the sultan of Babylon and the king of Cyprus,—owing to -falsities told the sultan by renegado Christians, that the king of -Cyprus put to death the sultan's subjects whenever he could lay hands -on them.</p> - -<p>On this report, the sultan, without any declaration of war, sent six -galleys full of Saracens to invade Cyprus and destroy the country with -fire and sword. They first burnt and demolished the town of Lymessa, -and many other parts. When the king of Cyprus was informed of this, -he sent one of his knights, sir Philip Prevost, with a large body of<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_76" id="Page_76">[Pg 76]</a></span> -men, to oppose them; but at the first skirmish, he was sorely wounded -by an arrow in the face, and fell from his horse,—when the Saracens, -advancing, cut off his head, and seizing his golden spurs, carried both -with them to their galleys, and made sail for Syria.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XVII" id="CHAP_XVII">CHAP. XVII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>SIR JOHN DE LUXEMBOURG BESIEGES THE CASTLE OF WIEGE.—HE LAYS AN -AMBUSH, IN WHICH POTON DE SAINTRAILLES AND HIS COMPANIONS ARE MADE -PRISONERS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">Sir</span> John de Luxembourg now besieged the castle of Wiege with a numerous -army. The siege lasted for three weeks, during which he continually -battered the walls and gates with his engines. At length, the besieged, -losing all hope of relief, made a treaty with sir John to surrender the -place, on condition they should depart in safety with their effects -promising not to bear arms again on<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_77" id="Page_77">[Pg 77]</a></span> that side of the Loire, except -when in company with king Charles. On the signing of the treaty they -went away for Guise, and the castle was demolished.</p> - -<p>One or two days after this, sir John decamped, with some of the most -trusty of his men, and formed a plan for taking Poton de Saintrailles, -as you shall hear. Sir John on the departure of the garrison, placed -an ambuscade behind a small church, on the borders of the country of -Guise, to watch the motions of the enemy, and to be prepared should -they attempt any incursions on that side.</p> - -<p>Poton de Saintrailles, l'Estandart de Mailly, the lord de Verduisant, -with some others expert in arms, made a sally from Guise, near to where -the ambuscade had been posted. When they were far enough advanced, -sir John, profiting of his advantage, made so vigorous a charge that -they were instantly, thrown into confusion,—and Poton, the lord de -Verduisant, and a few more were taken prisoners. But l'Estandart de -Mailly, on the first shock, pointed his lance against Lyonnel de -Vandonne, unhorsed him, and gave him so violent a blow on the shoulder -that ever<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_78" id="Page_78">[Pg 78]</a></span> after the said Lyonnel was lame on that side. L'Estandart -finding, however, that prowess would avail nothing, and that numbers -were against him, wheeled about, and returned as quickly as his horse -could carry him to the town of Guise.</p> - -<p>Sir John de Luxembourg pursued for a long time the others, who fled -different ways. On his return, he collected his men together, and, -rejoicing at his good fortune, carried the prisoners to his castle of -Beaurevoir, where he dismissed his captains until further orders.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="AD_1424" id="AD_1424">[<span class="smcap">A.D.</span> 1424.]</a></p> - -<p class="ph3">CHAP. XVIII.</p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>A LARGE BODY OF ENGLISH ARRIVE AT CALAIS.—SIR JOHN DE LUXEMBOURG -BESIEGES THE TOWN OF GUISE.—OTHER MATTERS BRIEFLY SPOKEN OF.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">At</span> the beginning of this year, sixteen hundred combatants, or -thereabout, were landed at Calais from England,—the greater<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_79" id="Page_79">[Pg 79]</a></span> part of -whom went to the duke of Bedford at Paris, and the rest to sir John de -Luxembourg on the borders of the country of Guise.</p> - -<p>Sir John consented to treat with Poton de Saintrailles and the other -prisoners, on condition that they would, with their men, abandon Guise, -and cross the river Loire without harrassing the country, and promise -never to return unless in company with king Charles. By this treaty, -and a considerable sum paid down as ransom, Poton and his companions -obtained their liberty, and marched away to the country on the other -side of the Loire.</p> - -<p>In this year La Hire, Jean Roullet, and some other of king Charles's -captains, assembled a large body of men on the borders of Champagne, -whom they led toward the Ardennes and the Rethelois, and besieged -Olivier d'Estanevelle in his castle.</p> - -<p>About this time, sir John de Luxembourg, by orders from the dukes of -Bedford and Burgundy, made great preparations, with men and artillery, -to lay siege to the town of Guise in Tierrache.<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_80" id="Page_80">[Pg 80]</a></span> When all was ready, -he marched thither, accompanied by the lord de Picquigny, the vidame -of Amiens, the lords d'Antoing, de Saveuses, sir Colart de Mailly, his -brother Ferry de Mailly, sir Daviod de Poix, Maufroy de St Leger, sir -Lyonnel de Bournouville, the bastard de St Pol, and very many more.</p> - -<p>Sir Thomas Ramstone and a certain number of English were also with him. -On commencing their attacks, they met with great resistance from the -garrison within the town, who, to prevent the enemy from approaching, -had set fire to the suburbs, where many handsome houses were burnt.</p> - -<p>But this availed them nothing; for sir John instantly surrounded the -place with his men, and had his engines pointed against the walls and -gates on the side next the suburbs. Intelligence of this siege was -immediately sent to Réné duke of Bar, to the count de Guise, and to the -duke of Lorraine, his father-in-law, by John lord de Proisy governor of -Guise, who informed them of the urgent neces<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_81" id="Page_81">[Pg 81]</a></span>sity there was of instant -relief being sent him.</p> - -<p>This news was very displeasing to the two dukes, who held many councils -thereon, and assembled men at arms, in compliance with the governor's -request; but, fearful of incurring war with the young king of England -and the duke of Burgundy, they abstained from any open hostilities.</p> - -<p>The siege continued for a considerable time without any material -occurrences, excepting that the garrison made frequent sallies to annoy -the enemy,—but it would take too much time to enter into the detail of -each.</p> - -<p>About St John Baptist's day, in this year, the earl of Salisbury, -governor of Champagne and Brie, and very renowned in arms, besieged -a good little town called Sodune, in the county of Vertus, which was -taken by storm, by means of a mine, and the greater part of those -within were cruelly put to death, to the amount of two hundred at -least, and the rest made prisoners. Their effects were<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_82" id="Page_82">[Pg 82]</a></span> pillaged, their -women ravished, and the place demolished.</p> - -<p>The lord de Châtillon was with the earl of Salisbury, and created a -knight by the hand of the earl within the mine. The governor of the -town was a valiant man at arms called William Marin, who was slain with -the others at the storming.</p> - -<p>While this was passing, the duke of Bedford caused the castle of -Gaillon, a very strong place belonging to the archbishop of Rouen, to -be besieged, as it was held by the partisans of king Charles. It was -battered so effectually, that the garrison surrendered on having their -lives spared,—and the place was utterly destroyed.</p> - -<p>In the month of June, the duke of Bedford ordered the town and castle -of Ivry to be besieged. The first was soon won; but the castle, being -strong and well garrisoned, held out for about a month, when the -garrison capitulated to deliver up the fort to the English on the night -of the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin, in case king Charles -should not<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_83" id="Page_83">[Pg 83]</a></span> appear before that day with a sufficient force to combat -them with success. When the treaty had been signed, and proper hostages -given for its performance, the siege was broken up.</p> - -<p>The English and Burgundians at this time besieged many places on the -borders of Normandy. Neelle in Tardenois submitted to king Henry; and -Alardin de Monsay treated with the duke of Bedford for the castle of -La Fere, and stipulated that he would not make further war against him -if he should be suffered to keep it, unless king Charles should muster -forces enough to cross the Seine, and advance to Champagne. The French -were at this time much the weakest.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XIX" id="CHAP_XIX">CHAP. XIX.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE LORD DE LONGUEVAL AND MANY OTHER FRENCH LORDS TURN TO THE PARTY OF -KING CHARLES.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> this year the lord de Longueval, his brother Reginald, John Blondel, -the lord<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_84" id="Page_84">[Pg 84]</a></span> de Saint-Simon, John de Mailly, the lord de Maucourt, and -several other knights and gentlemen of the Vermandois, who had always -been attached to the Burgundy-party, assembled at Roye to consider on -the most effectual means of opposing the bodies of men at arms who -frequently despoiled their towns, and who had likewise very improperly -taken possession of their lands on their return from the expeditions of -sir John de Luxembourg to conquer the county of Guise.</p> - -<p>On their meeting at Roye, many of them formed an alliance to resist -these intruders; but others, fearing sir John de Luxembourg, excused -themselves, and advised that the meeting should be adjourned to another -day. In the mean time, a conciliatory message was sent to sir John de -Luxembourg, to know his opinion, and whether it were with his consent -that such depredations had been committed on their lands, and if he -would order his men away.</p> - -<p>Nevertheless some among them did not intend that matters should be -carried to the lengths they were, and quietly for<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_85" id="Page_85">[Pg 85]</a></span>bore their attendance -at similar meetings. However, the lord de Longueval, his brother sir -Reginald, John Blondel, the lord de Maucourt, Pierre de Recourt, and -several more, continued the business, and in the end determined to turn -to the party of king Charles. They placed strong garrisons in many -places under their command; but as their intentions were soon made -known, they were forced to hide themselves with the utmost care,—for -all their towns, castles, and estates were put into the hands of the -king of England, and themselves publicly banished.</p> - -<p>In consequence, they openly espoused the cause of king Charles, -carrying on a warfare night and day against king Henry and the duke -of Burgundy, which surprised very many,—for the lord de Longueval -and others of the aforesaid had long served the duke of Burgundy, -and followed his interests. They excused themselves by saying, that -they thus acted to revenge the insults they had received, and were -daily receiving, from the men of sir John de Luxembourg; and that it -was better to risk the loss of every thing<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_86" id="Page_86">[Pg 86]</a></span> than be reduced to such -subjection, which they had borne as long as they were able. Some of -them, for their conduct, were executed, as will be seen hereafter.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XX" id="CHAP_XX">CHAP. XX.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUKE OF BEDFORD MARCHES A LARGE ARMY TO KEEP HIS APPOINTMENT -BEFORE IVRY.—THAT TOWN AND CASTLE SURRENDER TO HIM.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">History</span> relates, that about the 8th day of August in this year, the -duke of Bedford assembled a considerable force of men at arms and -archers, under the command of the earls of Salisbury and of Suffolk, -the lord Willoughby, and several other captains, as well from Normandy -as elsewhere, to the amount of eighteen hundred men at arms and eight -thousand archers. He marched them to be present at the surrender of -Ivry, of which mention has been made, and arrived before that place on -the eve of the Assumption of our Lady.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_87" id="Page_87">[Pg 87]</a></span></p> - -<p>That whole day he remained, in battle-array, expecting his enemies, -who were very numerous, and but three leagues distant, and amounting -to eighteen thousand combatants, under the command of the duke -d'Alençon, the counts d'Aumale, de Ventadour, de Tonnerre, the earls of -Douglas, Buchan, and Murray, the viscount de Narbonne, the lord de la -Fayette, and many other lords and princes of great renown. They sent -off forty of their most expert and best mounted men, to reconnoitre -the enemy,—who, having observed the duke of Bedford's army in such -handsome array, hastened back, but not without being closely pursued by -the English, to relate what they had seen.</p> - -<p>The french lords, finding they had not any way the advantage, turned -about and marched in a body to the town of Verneuil in Perche, which -was in the possession of the English, and gave the inhabitants to -understand that they had completely defeated the english army, and -forced the regent to fly with a very few attendants. On hearing this, -the garrison opened the gates of Verneuil, and<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_88" id="Page_88">[Pg 88]</a></span> shewed them all -obedience in the name of king Charles. After the surrender of the -place, passports were granted, according to the stipulations of the -treaty, to the English within it, who were sent with their baggage to -the duke of Bedford.</p> - -<p>Gerard de la Pailliere, governor of Ivry, seeing the hour for his -relief was passed, waited on the duke, who was in the front of his -army expecting the enemy, and presented to him the keys of the castle, -demanding at the same time, in conformity to the articles, passports -for himself and his men, which were instantly granted. The duke, in the -presence of Gerard, pulled out some letters, and, shewing them to him, -said, 'I perceive that eighteen great barons attached to my lord king -Henry have this day failed in their promises of bringing me succour.' -Their seals were affixed to these letters; and immediately afterward, -four gentlemen of Gerard's friends were put in confinement as security -for them.</p> - -<p>The duke of Bedford now ordered that the French should be pursued by a<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_89" id="Page_89">[Pg 89]</a></span> -body of men, under the command of the earl of Suffolk, to the amount of -sixteen hundred combatants. The earl marched to Damville, and thence to -Breteuil in Perche, within two leagues of Verneuil, where the whole of -the french force was. The duke went with the remainder of his army to -Evreux, whither the earl of Suffolk sent him information that the whole -of the french army was in Verneuil.</p> - -<p>The duke, on hearing this, advanced with his force to join the earl -of Suffolk and offer them combat. Verneuil had belonged to the -English,—but, as I have before said, the French gained it by the false -information of their having defeated the English. This battle took -place on the 16th day of August, in the manner you shall now hear.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_90" id="Page_90">[Pg 90]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XXI" id="CHAP_XXI">CHAP. XXI.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUKE OF BEDFORD COMBATS THE FRENCH BEFORE VERNEUIL.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">When</span> the duke of Bedford had gained the town and castle of Ivry, -he appointed a knight of Wales, renowned in arms, governor, with a -sufficient garrison to defend them. He detached the earl of Suffolk in -pursuit of the French, who had advanced to within three leagues for -its relief, and went with the rest of his army to Evreux. He there -received intelligence that the French had won Verneuil by stratagem, -and were with their whole force within it. He instantly dislodged, and -marched for Verneuil; but the French, having had information thereof, -made all haste to prepare for his reception, and drew their men up in -battle-array without the town, ready for the combat. They only formed -one grand division, without any advanced guard,—and ordered the -Lombards, with others, to remain on horseback, under the command of -the<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_91" id="Page_91">[Pg 91]</a></span> borgne Cameran, du Rousin, Poton, and La Hire, to break the ranks -of the enemy on their flanks and rear.</p> - -<p>The grand battalion of the French was on foot,—which being observed -by the duke of Bedford, he ordered his army to be formed in the same -manner, without any vanguard, and not having any party on horseback. -The archers were posted in front, each having a sharp-pointed stake -stuck in the ground before him; and the stoutest of these men were -placed at the two ends of the battalion, by way of wings. Behind the -men at arms were the pages, the horses, and such as were unfit for the -combat. The archers tied the horses together by their collar-pieces and -tails, that the enemy might not surprise and carry them off. The duke -of Bedford ordered two thousand archers to guard them and the baggage.</p> - -<p>Very many new knights were now created on both sides; and when all was -ready, these two powerful armies met in battle, about three o'clock in -the afternoon, on the 16th day of August, The English, as usual, set -up a grand shout as they ad<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_92" id="Page_92">[Pg 92]</a></span>vanced, which alarmed the French much; and -the conflict raged with the utmost violence for three quarters of an -hour,—and it was not in the memory of man that such armies had been so -long and warmly engaged without victory declaring for either of them.</p> - -<p>That division of the French which had been ordered to remain mounted -to attack the rear of the English, while the combat was going on, came -to the horses and baggage of the enemy, but could make no impression -from the resistance of the guard of archers: they, however, seized -some of the cavalry and baggage with which they fled, leaving their -army fighting on foot. The archers then, finding themselves thus -disembarrassed from the enemy, were fresh to join their companions in -the front, which they did with loud shouts.</p> - -<p>The French now began to fail; and the English, with great bravery, -broke through their ranks in many places, and, taking advantage of -their success, obtained the victory, but not without much effusion -of blood on both sides: for it was after<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_93" id="Page_93">[Pg 93]</a></span>ward known by the kings at -arms, heralds, pursuivants, and from other persons worthy of belief, -that there were slain of the French and left on the field of battle, -from four to five thousand, great part of whom were Scotsmen, and two -hundred made prisoners.</p> - -<p>On the part of the English, sixteen hundred were killed, as well from -England, as from Normandy,—the principal persons of whom were two -captains of the name of Dudley and Charleton. The following is a list -of those of name who fell on the side of the French.</p> - -<p>Jean count d'Aumale, the son of the count de Harcourt, the count de -Tonnerre, the count de Ventadour, the earl, of Douglas, sir James -Douglas his son the earl of Buchan, at that time constable to king -Charles, the earl of Murray, the lord de Graville the elder, the lord -de Montenay, sir Anthony Beausault, Hugh de Beausault his brother, -the lord de Belloy and his brother, the lord de Mauny, the lord de -Combrest, the lord de Fontenay, the lord de Bruneil, the lord de -Tumblet, the lord de Poissy. From Dauphiny, the<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_94" id="Page_94">[Pg 94]</a></span> lord de Mathe, the -lord de Rambelle. From Languedoc and Scotland, sir Walter Lindsay, sir -Gilles de Gamaches, Godfrey de Malestroit, James Douglas, sir Charles -de Boin, sir John de Vretasse, sir Gilles Martel, the son of Harpedame, -sir Brunet d'Auvergne, sir Raoul de la Treille, Guy de Fourchonivere, -sir Pochart de Vienne, sir John de Murat, the lord de Vertois, sir -Charles de Gerammes, Dragon de la Salle, the lord de Rambouillet, the -bastard de Langlan, the viscount de Narbonne, whose body, when found -on the field, was quartered, and hung on a gibbet, because he had been -an accomplice in the murder of the late duke of Burgundy,—the lord de -Guictry, sir Francis de Gangeaux, sir Robert de Laire, sir Louis de -Teyr, the lord de Foregny, Moraut de la Mothe, sir Charles d'Anibal -and his brother Robinet d'Anibal, Pierre de Courçeilles, sir Aymery de -Gresille, Andrew de Clermont, sir Tristan Coignon, Colinet de Vicomte, -Guillaume Remon, sir Louis de Champagne, Peron de Lippes, sir Louis de -Bracquemont, the lord de Thionville, the lord de Rochebaron, sir Philip -de la Tour, and Anselin de la Tour.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_95" id="Page_95">[Pg 95]</a></span></p> - -<p>The principal prisoners were the duke d'Alençon, the bastard d'Alençon, -the lord de la Fayette, the lord de Hormit, sir Pierre Herrison, sir -Louis de Vaucourt, Roger Brousset, Huchet de St Mare, and Yvon du Puys; -but there were numbers of others, whose names I cannot remember.</p> - -<p>When the duke of Bedford had gained this important victory at Verneuil, -he assembled his princes and captains around him, and with great -humility, with uplifted hands and eyes, he returned thanks to the -Creator for the great success he had given him. The dead were then -stripped, and whatever was valuable taken away.</p> - -<p>The duke encamped that night round Verneuil, and appointed a strong -guard to prevent any surprise from the enemy. On the morrow, the French -within the town and castle were summoned to surrender. They were so -much terrified by the defeat and carnage of their army that they -instantly obeyed, on condition that their lives and fortunes should be -spared. The lord de Rambures, gover<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_96" id="Page_96">[Pg 96]</a></span>nor, was also permitted to depart. -After the duke had regarrisoned Verneuil and its castle, he marched his -army into Normandy.</p> - -<p>On the very day that this battle took place, a number of knights and -esquires from Normandy and the adjacent parts deserted from the duke's -army, although they had before sworn loyalty and obedience to him. For -this offence, some of them were afterward severely punished in their -bodies by the duke, and all their estates and effects confiscated to -the use of king Henry. In the number were, the lord de Choisy and the -lord de Longueval.</p> - -<p>About this time, the lord de Maucour was taken, who had been implicated -by the lord de Longueval, and others accused before master Robert le -Jeune, bailiff of Amiens: he was beheaded by orders from the council of -king Henry, in the town of Amiens, his body hung on a gibbet, and his -fortune confiscated to the king. In like manner was afterward taken, -Pierre de Recourt implicated likewise with the above, by one<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_97" id="Page_97">[Pg 97]</a></span> named -Raoul de Gaucourt, who sent him to sir John de Luxembourg; and sir John -sent him to Paris, where his body was quartered, and parts of it hung -up at the usual places.</p> - -<p>Very soon was intelligence of this unfortunate battle carried to king -Charles, who was sorely affected at the destruction of his princes and -chivalry, and for a long time was mightily grieved, seeing that all his -plans were now unsuccessful.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XXII" id="CHAP_XXII">CHAP. XXII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE INHABITANTS OF TOURNAY REBEL AGAINST THEIR MAGISTRATES.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> the beginning of the month of September, the inhabitants of -Tournay rose in rebellion,—the burghers against the magistrates and -others of rank,—namely, those of the market-place, and of the old -precincts, against those within the walls. This commotion was caused -by a blacksmith having fastened a chain during the night<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_98" id="Page_98">[Pg 98]</a></span> about the -slaughter-houses, for which he was banished the town. In consequence -of this banishment, those within the old precincts, to a large number, -put on, as badges, an upright cross; while those of the market-place -raised the bridges, and erected many bulwarks against them. They began -hostilities with courage; but in the end a truce was agreed on, for the -sake of their annual procession,—and at last peace was established, -without any great harm being done to either party.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XXIII" id="CHAP_XXIII">CHAP. XXIII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE GARRISON OF GUISE CAPITULATE TO SIR JOHN DE LUXEMBOURG AND SIR -THOMAS RAMPSTONE.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">When</span> sir John de Luxembourg and sir Thomas Rampstone had, with great -perseverance, continued their siege of Guise and its castle until the -month of September,—the garrison finding provisions grow short, and -losing all hope of relief offered to capitulate with the two aforesaid -lords, on the following terms.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_99" id="Page_99">[Pg 99]</a></span></p> - -<p>'To all to whom these presents shall come, we John de Luxembourg lord -de Beaurevoir, and Thomas Rampstone knight, chamberlain to the lord -regent, and governors of this district for the king of France and of -England, our sovereign lord, by the appointment of my lords the regent -and the duke of Burgundy, send health and greeting.</p> - -<p>'Know ye, that we have this day signed a treaty in the names of our -lords aforesaid, with John de Proisy governor and captain of the town -and castle of Guise, and with the churchmen, gentlemen, men at arms, -and the burghers of the said town, according to the terms and articles -hereafter to be declared.</p> - -<p>'First, the governor and the persons aforesaid, residing within the -town and castle of Guise, do promise truly and faithfully to surrender -the said town and castle to one of us, or to such other person or -persons as the king of France and England may depute for that purpose, -on the first day of March next ensuing, provided that on or before that -day they be not relieved by the princes or others of the<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_100" id="Page_100">[Pg 100]</a></span> same party -as themselves, by combating us between the town of Sains and the house -of Fouquausuins, which spot we have fixed on, in conjunction with the -garrison of Guise, for the field of battle.</p> - -<p>'Should those of the party of king Charles be defeated in fair combat, -by the forces of the king of France and England, or put to flight, the -garrison of Guise shall hold themselves bounden to deliver up the town -and castle. In case the contrary should happen, and we of the party of -the king of France and of England be beaten, or afraid to appear on -the appointed day, we shall be bounden to return without ransom the -hostages which shall have been given to us for the due observance of -this treaty.</p> - -<p>'Item, my lord the regent, and my lord of Burgundy, or those -commissioned by them, shall be bound to appear with such force as they -may please on the first day of March, to hold the wager of battle -namely, from sun-rise of that day until sunset; and if they shall not -then be fought with nor defeated, the garrison shall, without fail, or -any fraud whatever, sur<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_101" id="Page_101">[Pg 101]</a></span>render the town and castle immediately after -sunset, on receiving back the hostages whom they had given.</p> - -<p>'Item, during the term of this treaty, and within one month afterward, -the governor and all others within the said town and castle, of -whatever rank they may be, shall have free liberty to depart singly -or in companies across the river Seine, to such places as are held -by their party, and carry with them, or have carried, their armour, -horses, baggage and all their effects; and for their greater security -we promise to deliver to them sufficient passports in the name of my -lord the regent, if so required, that shall include not more than -twenty in a company. Should any of them wish to go out of the kingdom, -even to Hainault, they must do so at their peril.</p> - -<p>'Item, should any now resident within Guise be inclined to remain -there, or elsewhere, under the dominion of our lord the king, or -of our lords the regent and the duke of Burgundy, they shall have -full liberty, on taking the oaths of allegiance, and on swearing to -preserve<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_102" id="Page_102">[Pg 102]</a></span> the last-made peace between the kingdoms of France and -England, with the free enjoyment of all their effects and inheritances -that may not before have been disposed of. Should they wish to depart, -they shall not carry with them any of their moveables.</p> - -<p>'Item, the inhabitants of Guise having passports from the conservators -of the articles of this treaty, who are bounden to give them, may go to -such towns as we have notified, and enter the same with the permission -of their captains or governors, namely, St Quentin, Riblemont, Laon, -Bruyeres, Crespy, Marle, Aubenton, Vertus and the adjacent villages, -to procure provision and other necessaries for money, so that the -quantities be not more than sufficient for their sustenance, until the -capitulation be expired.</p> - -<p>'Item, the inhabitants of Guise may pursue their lawful and just debts -before the said conservators, who will take cognisance thereof and do -justice between the parties, on hearing each side.</p> - -<p>'Item, if during the terms of this treaty, any of the king's party -shall take<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_103" id="Page_103">[Pg 103]</a></span> by scalado, or otherwise, the town and castle of Guise, we -will exert ourselves to the utmost of our loyal power to force them to -evacuate the same,—and we will replace them in their former state for -we will neither attempt to take them ourselves, nor suffer others to do -so during the said term.</p> - -<p>'Item, in like manner those within Guise shall not, during the same -term, gain openly or secretly any places dependant on the king or his -allies, nor carry on any manner of warfare against his or their vassals.</p> - -<p>'Item, a general pardon shall take place with regard to all persons -indiscriminately within Guise, excepting, however, those who may have -been implicated in the murder of the late duke of Burgundy, whose -soul may God pardon! those who have sworn to observe the articles of -the last peace concluded between France and England; those guilty of -treason on the person of the duke of Brittany; all English and Irish -who may be in the said town or castle; all of whom must be delivered -up to justice.<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_104" id="Page_104">[Pg 104]</a></span> For the better knowledge of the aforesaid persons, the -governor of Guise shall give to us in writing the names and surnames of -all men at arms now within that town and castle.</p> - -<p>'Item, should any violences be committed, contrary to the above -articles, by either party, during the said term, this treaty shall not -thereby be infringed nor violated; but the conservators shall have full -powers to arrest and punish those, guilty of any violence, and to make -restitution of whatever things may have been unlawfully plundered.</p> - -<p>'Item, the garrison of Guise shall not, during the said term, although -they have possession of the castle and town, carry on any warfare, nor -give aid or support to any of their party that may be so inclined. -Should it happen that any persons acting hostilely be pursued by the -king's party, and chaced visibly into the said town or castle, the -governor shall cause them to be delivered up to those who had thus -pursued them, to be dealt with like prisoners.</p> - -<p>'Item, the inhabitants of Guise shall<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_105" id="Page_105">[Pg 105]</a></span> not, during the said term, -demolish any part of the fortifications or outworks of the said town -and castle,—nor shall they in any way add to their strength.</p> - -<p>'Item, so soon as we shall have withdrawn all our cannon, artillery, -stores and engines of war, to a place of security, we will raise -the siege, and depart from before the said town and castle, to go -whithersoever we shall please.</p> - -<p>'Item, the governor, the gentlemen and burghers within the said town, -to the number of twenty-four persons, shall solemnly swear punctually -to observe all the above articles, and promise faithfully not to -infringe any one of them in the smallest degree, and those who may have -a seal shall seal these articles with their seal.</p> - -<p>'Item, for the better observance of these articles, eight persons -shall be given as hostages, namely, Jean de Regnault, du Hamel, Jean -de Cadeville, Jean de Beauvoir, Jean de St Germain, the elder Wautier, -sir Walerant du Mont, and Jean Flangin de Noulles. In case any of the -above shall die, or make their escape, during the time aforesaid, those -of Guise shall be<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_106" id="Page_106">[Pg 106]</a></span> bounden alway to find eight sufficient hostages, on -demand of the besiegers.</p> - -<p>'Item, the inhabitants of Guise, in conjunction with us, have -unanimously appointed as conservators of this treaty sir Daviod de -Poix knight, and Collart de Proisy, or his deputy. To this sir Daviod -de Poix, or to his deputy, we have given full powers and authority to -grant to the said inhabitants of Guise good and sufficient passports, -and to determine all suits at law that may be brought before him from -either party, according to what has been before mentioned.</p> - -<p>'Item, we have promised and sworn and do by these presents promise -and swear to fulfil all things contained in these said articles, -most loyally and honourably, to the utmost of our powers, and that -we will have them faithfully observed and maintained by all subjects -and vassals under the obedience of our lord the king, of our lord the -regent, and of our lord of Burgundy.</p> - -<p>'Item, for the greater security of the above, we will have these -articles confirmed by our said lord the regent, in<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_107" id="Page_107">[Pg 107]</a></span> manner hereafter to -be declared. In testimony of which, we have affixed our seals to these -presents. Given at our camp before the town and castle of Guise, the -18th day of September, in the year 1424.'</p> - -<p>When the treaty had been signed, and the hostages delivered, the siege -of Guise was broken up. Sir John de Luxembourg returned to his castle -of Beaurevoir, and dismissed his captains; and sir Thomas Rampstone -went with the English to wait on the duke of Bedford, at Paris, by whom -he was most graciously received.</p> - -<p>About this time, the lord de Montagu, a Burgundian, concluded a treaty -with Estienne de Vignolles, called La Hire, of the opposite party, -that Vitry en Pertois, and other fortresses held by La Hire, should -be surrendered to the lord de Montagu on the first Sunday in Lent, in -case they were not relieved on or before that time by king Charles. No -succour arrived, and in consequence they were yielded up according to -the agreement.</p> - -<p>In these days, sir Manfroy de St<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_108" id="Page_108">[Pg 108]</a></span> Leger and the bastard de St Pol -assembled from four to five hundred combatants, and led them into -Barrois, where they committed infinite mischiefs, and gathered much -riches, with which they returned in safety, and without opposition to -their own country.</p> - -<p>In the month of October, the duke of Glocester and Jacqueline of -Bavaria, countess of Hainault, of Holland and of Zealand, (whom the -duke of Glocester had married some time before in England, although -duke John of Brabant, her first husband, was still alive,) disembarked -at Calais with five thousand english combatants, intending to make a -powerful invasion on Hainault, and gain the government thereof, as -belonging of right to the said Jacqueline. The earl marshal of England -was commander in chief of these men at arms.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_109" id="Page_109">[Pg 109]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XXIV" id="CHAP_XXIV">CHAP. XXIV.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUKES OF BEDFORD AND OF BURGUNDY ENDEAVOUR TO MAKE UP THE QUARREL -BETWEEN THE DUKES OF GLOCESTER AND OF BRABANT.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">About</span> the end of October the dukes of Bedford and of Burgundy met at -Paris, with their confidential ministers, according to what had been -agreed on when they were last at Amiens, to discuss the differences -that had arisen between the dukes of Glocester and of Brabant. The -matter was most fully debated during several days before their council, -notwithstanding a suit was still pending at the court of Rome. At -length, the dukes of Bedford and Burgundy agreed on the terms of a -pacification, according to the opinions of their counsellors, and sent -them to the dukes of Glocester and of Brabant. The ambassadors who went -to the duke of Glocester and his lady, at Calais, were sir Raoul le -Bouteiller and the abbot Fouquans. When they showed<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_110" id="Page_110">[Pg 110]</a></span> their credentials, -and the terms that had been agreed on, they had a direct negative from -the duke and the lady, who declared they would not abide by them, but -would march a powerful army into Hainault to take possession of that -country. On receiving this answer, the ambassadors returned to Paris.</p> - -<p>Those who had been sent to duke John of Brabant, were graciously -received; and he declared, with the advice of his council, that he was -very willing to accept the terms agreed on by the dukes of Bedford and -Burgundy, and was well contented therewith.</p> - -<p>On these answers being carried to the two dukes in Paris, they were -much troubled that the duke of Glocester would not accept of the terms -which they had settled,—more particularly the duke of Burgundy, who -plainly told his brother-in-law, the duke of Bedford, that since -he found his brother the duke of Glocester would not listen to any -reasonable terms, he should assist his cousin, the duke of Brabant, -with all his power, to enable him<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_111" id="Page_111">[Pg 111]</a></span> to preserve his honour and -territories against the duke of Glocester.</p> - -<p>The duke of Bedford was much angered against his brother at heart, -for his obstinacy, and greatly feared, that from this quarrel, all -connexions of the English with the duke of Burgundy would be done away, -and their power in France destroyed.</p> - -<p>The dukes of Bedford and of Burgundy kept each at his hôtel in Paris -the feast of All-saints, with much solemnity; and some days afterward, -the duke of Burgundy had the marriage of sir John de la Trimouille -lord de Jonvelles, with the damsel of Rochebaron, sister to the lord -d'Amboise, (who at that time resided with the queen of France, widow of -the late king, in company with the lady of La Ferté) celebrated at his -hôtel of Artois, and at his own expense.</p> - -<p>At this marriage were present the said queen of France, the duke and -duchess of Bedford, sister to the duke of Burgundy, attended by the -earl and countess of Salisbury, the earl of Suffolk, the bishop of -Therouenne, the lord d'Estable, and many<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_112" id="Page_112">[Pg 112]</a></span> noble knights, esquires, -ladies and damsels of high degree, who were all magnificently -entertained by the duke of Burgundy and his officers. There was a -grand display of every costly viand and wines, followed by dancings, -tiltings, and other amusements.</p> - -<p>The dukes of Bedford and Burgundy even tilted themselves with other -princes and knights. When this feast was over the duke of Burgundy -returned from Paris to his residence in Burgundy, where he united -himself in marriage, by an apostolical dispensation, with the widow -of his uncle the count de Nevers, who had been slain at the battle of -Azincourt. This lady was much renowned for her pious life: she had two -children by the count de Nevers, and was sister-german to the count -d'Eu, then a prisoner in England, and sister by the half blood to -Charles de Bourbon count de Clermont.</p> - -<p>At this time died John of Bavaria formerly bishop of Liége, uncle to -the duke of Burgundy, and to Jacqueline of Bavaria; and because he had -not had any children by his lady, he declared the<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_113" id="Page_113">[Pg 113]</a></span> duke of Burgundy his -heir and successor, thus putting aside Jacquiline of Bavaria his niece.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XXV" id="CHAP_XXV">CHAP. XXV.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF GLOCESTER LEAVE CALAIS FOR HAINAULT, TO -RECEIVE THE ALLEGIANCE OF THE PRINCIPAL TOWNS OF THAT COUNTRY.—THE -DUKE OF BURGUNDY MAKES PREPARATIONS TO AID HIS COUSIN THE DUKE OF -BRABANT.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">Toward</span> the end of November the duke and duchess of Glocester marched -their great army from Calais, and taking their route by Hesdin, and -passing by Lens in Artois, arrived in Hainault. As they marched through -the territories of the duke of Burgundy, no disorders were suffered to -be committed, but all provisions were courteously paid for.</p> - -<p>They were liberally received at Bouchain and Mons, whither they went -first, and many lords and gentlemen of the<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_114" id="Page_114">[Pg 114]</a></span> country came thither to pay -obedience and homage to the duke and to his lady. Shortly after, all -the principal towns in Hainault, dependant on the lady Jacquiline took -oaths of allegiance to the duke of Glocester; for she declared herself -his wife, and all the lords and gentlemen did the same excepting the -single town of Halx, which held for the duke of Brabant.</p> - -<p>In like manner did the count de Conversan lord of Anghien support duke -John and sir Angilbert d'Anghien, with Jean de Jumont, and all their -garrisons and dependants. The remainder, as well towns as nobles, -breaking the oaths they had formerly taken to the duke of Brabant, now -openly espoused the cause of the duke of Glocester and the duchess -Jacquiline.</p> - -<p>Some days after the marriage of the duke of Burgundy, he quitted the -duchess and went to Mâcon, where he had a conference with the duke of -Savoy, and with ambassadors from the duke of Brittany, the principal -of whom was Arthur count de Richemont. While these conferences were -holding, Charles de Bourbon count de Clermont, the archbishop of<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_115" id="Page_115">[Pg 115]</a></span> -Rheims, the bishop of Puy, and some others, came to Mâcon, by orders -of king Charles, who among different matters, treated for a marriage -between the count de Clermont and Agnes, sister-german to the duke of -Burgundy. Charles de Bourbon promised the said archbishop, on the word -of a prince, that he would espouse her at the time that had been fixed. -When this, and other great affairs had been discussed and settled, they -separated, and each returned to the place he had come from.</p> - -<p>Philip duke of Burgundy, hearing of the arrival of Humphrey duke of -Glocester in Hainault, was very indignant thereat, and issued his -summonses to the men at arms, and others accustomed to serve him -in war, throughout his countries of Flanders, Artois and his other -dominions, which were proclaimed in the usual places, ordering all -nobles, and others of every degree, able to bear arms, to prepare -themselves to support the duke of Brabant against the duke of -Glocester, under the orders of sir John de Luxembourg, the lords -de Croy, de l'Isle-Adam, and such<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_116" id="Page_116">[Pg 116]</a></span> other captains as should be -commissioned to command and conduct them.</p> - -<p>In consequence of these proclamations, very many men at arms assembled -under the aforesaid lords, who marched them to Philip count de St Pol, -brother to duke John of Brabant, he having been appointed by the duke -commander in chief in this war against the duke of Glocester.</p> - -<p>The principal adviser of the count de St Pol was Pierre de Luxembourg -count de Conversan, and Braine lord d'Anghien. There were also with him -sir Angilbert d'Anghien, le Damoiseau de Vissemale, de Rosbarre, and -other great lords and bannerets of the country of Brabant, a multitude -of the commonalty, and an infinity of warlike engines.</p> - -<p>A bitter war now commenced, with fire and sword, throughout Hainault, -to the ruin of the poor people, for the duke of Glocester had strongly -garrisoned with English all the towns in that country under his -obedience; and in like manner had the count de St Pol done to those -on the borders, and what remained in Hainault<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_117" id="Page_117">[Pg 117]</a></span> subject to the duke -of Brabant. These garrisons made frequent sallies on their enemy's -country, and committed every kind of mischief.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XXVI" id="CHAP_XXVI">CHAP. XXVI.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUKE OF GLOCESTER SENDS A LETTER TO THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY.—A COPY -THEREOF.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">When</span> the duke of Glocester heard that the duke of Burgundy had issued -his summons for men at arms to assemble against him, in support of the -duke of Brabant, he was highly displeased, and wrote to the duke of -Burgundy a letter, of which the following is an exact copy:</p> - -<p>'High and potent prince, very dear and well-beloved cousin,—we have -heard that in your lands and territories a proclamation has been made -for all able men at arms to assemble and march under the orders of sir -John de Luxembourg and others, to the support of my cousin of Brabant, -against me, my friends, allies and subjects, and stating, as reasons -for<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_118" id="Page_118">[Pg 118]</a></span> the above, many charges contrary to the truth, which I have -discovered, in a copy of certain letters said to be written by you, in -your town of Dijon, the 21st day of last December.</p> - -<p>'These letters, I am convinced, have been written with your knowledge, -and by your orders, although you cannot have forgotten all that I have -done in times past at your request and solicitation; nor how often -I have submitted the whole of my dispute with our cousin of Brabant -to the arbitration of my brother the regent and yourself,—what -appointments I have made, and what things I offered to relinquish to -my prejudice,—and which you know those of the party of the duke of -Brabant would not accept nor enter into any treaty, notwithstanding -these letters I allude to have given a contrary colour to the business, -as will be apparent if you compare the copy I inclose with the -originals.</p> - -<p>'I know also, that what I have formerly done has not escaped your good -memory. You must also feel, that if proximity of lineage is of any -avail, you<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_119" id="Page_119">[Pg 119]</a></span> should be more inclined to serve me than my adversary, -seeing that my companion and spouse is your cousin-german by two lines, -and that my said cousin of Brabant is not so nearly related to you.</p> - -<p>'You are likewise bounden to assist me by the treaty of peace solemnly -sworn to by us,—which the duke of Brabant has never done, but on the -contrary, as you know, made alliances inimical to your interests, which -should move you to act against him. The treaty between us has never -been infringed by me; and it would have grieved me to have even thought -of it,—for I should believe, that had I broken it, nothing fortunate -would have ever happened to me. I am also persuaded, that during your -life, you will not act contrary to it.</p> - -<p>'You must likewise have noticed, that ever since I have been on this -side of the sea, I have alway endeavoured so to act as would be most -agreeable to you; that I have never, in the smallest degree done, or -suffered to be done, any damage to your subjects or your lands, but -have acted toward them as if they<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_120" id="Page_120">[Pg 120]</a></span> had been my own proper subjects, as -they can truly inform you.</p> - -<p>'I have lately written to you, to declare I ask for nothing but what is -my own, but am contented to have what belongs to me in right of my said -companion, your cousin, and which, with the aid of God, I will guard -and preserve so long as she shall live, for that fortune is sufficient -for me.</p> - -<p>'Should any circumstances have induced me to act against my said cousin -of Brabant, I am not as you know, any way to blame, but constrained -thereto by his enterprises, in the defence of my own honour, and for -the preservation of my country, which will make me exert myself to the -utmost of my power.</p> - -<p>'Now as you are perfectly well acquainted with all that I have -mentioned, I can scarcely persuade myself that these said letters -have been written with your knowledge; and I most earnestly intreat, -most high and potent prince, my very dear and well beloved cousin, -that you would maturely consider of all that I have done for your -service, the<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_121" id="Page_121">[Pg 121]</a></span> different conduct of my adversary toward you, the -nearness of the relationship, the treaty of peace between us, which I -have never violated, and the enterprises of my opponent. I am firmly -convinced, that supposing the measures hitherto followed have had your -approbation, when you shall have maturely reconsidered the whole of -mine and of my adversary's conduct, you will be of a contrary opinion.</p> - -<p>'Should, however, your intentions remain unaltered, God, to whom -nothing is hidden, will defend my just rights, if you be regardless of -the oath you have taken for the same purpose. High and potent prince, -my very dear and well-beloved cousin, let me know your intentions -by the bearer of this, and if there is any thing I can do for your -service, I will most heartily employ myself therein, as our lord knows, -and to his care I commend you.</p> - -<p>'Written at my town of Mons, and signed with my signet, this 12th day -of January. High and potent prince, very dear and well-beloved cousin, -I send<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_122" id="Page_122">[Pg 122]</a></span> with this letter copies of the letters I have alluded to, -signed 'de Croy.'</p> - -<p>The address on this letters was, 'To the high and potent prince, my -very dear and well-beloved cousin, the duke of Burgundy;' and lower -down, 'Your cousin the duke of Glocester, count of Hainault, of -Holland, of Zealand, and lord of Frizeland.'</p> - -<p>The duke of Burgundy, on receiving this letter, laid it before the -whole of his council, and, after due deliberation, returned the -following answer to the duke of Glocester.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XXVII" id="CHAP_XXVII">CHAP. XXVII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>COPY OF THE ANSWER OF THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY TO THE LETTER FROM THE DUKE -OF GLOCESTER.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop">'<span class="smcap">High</span> and mighty prince Humphrey duke of Glocester, I, Philip duke of -Burgundy, earl of Flanders and of Artois, have received your letter -addressed to me, and written at Mons in Hainault, under<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_123" id="Page_123">[Pg 123]</a></span> your signet, -the 12th day of January last, containing, among other things, that -you have heard of proclamations having been issued throughout my -dominions, for all well disposed men at arms to assemble, and to march -under the command of our very dear and well-beloved cousin sir John de -Luxembourg and others, for the service and support of our very dear -and well-beloved cousin the duke of Brabant, in opposition to you, -your friends, allies and subjects, and which proclamations contained, -according to the tenour of your letter, many charges contrary to -truth,—the which, and other things, you have discovered in the copy -sent me, of certain letters said to have been written by me, on the -21st day of December, in my town of Dijon.</p> - -<p>'With regard to this, high and mighty prince, and the greater part of -your letter, I shall forbear repeating, or making any reply thereto; -for as there is nothing but what touches my honour that I shall -consider, and this I will not suffer any one to treat or to blame -unjustly.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_124" id="Page_124">[Pg 124]</a></span></p> - -<p>'You say, however, that the writings, of which you have inclosed a -copy, have been done with my knowledge, and by my command. To this I -answer, that I was moved thereto by your refusal to conform to the -articles of pacification entered into with great deliberation of -council, between your fair brother the regent and myself at Paris, to -put an end to the discord between you and our very dear cousin the duke -of Brabant.</p> - -<p>'On the contrary, the duke of Brabant, (to gain the favour of God, -and to please your said brother and myself) agreed to abide by these -said articles, while you, persisting in your refusal, and without -waiting for the final decisions of your suit at the court of Rome, have -entered the country of Hainault with a powerful army, with the intent -of driving therefrom our said cousin of Brabant, and taking possession -of the same. These have been the reasons for my said letter, which -contains truths which you cannot any way deny, or be ignorant of.</p> - -<p>'I have not therefore given any thing to be understood contrary to -truth,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_125" id="Page_125">[Pg 125]</a></span> or by way of lie, with which you seem most wrongfully to charge -me in your letter, which I shall carefully preserve to shew in proper -time and place.</p> - -<p>'I am sufficiently aware of all that you are attempting against our -said cousin of Brabant, and very displeasing has it been to me, -without your endeavouring to tarnish our own honour and fair fame, -which I will not endure from you nor from any one; and I am persuaded -that those with whom I am connected by blood, all my loyal friends, -subjects and vassals, who have been greatly attached to and have served -my predecessors, will not suffer such a slur to be passed over with -impunity. I therefore now summon and require of you to recall all that -you have said in your letter, touching what you have therein declared -to have been asserted by me contrary to the truth.</p> - -<p>'Should you be unwilling to do this, and to support the charges you -have made against my honour and fame, I am ready to defend myself -personally against you, and to combat you, with the aid of God and our -lady, within a<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_126" id="Page_126">[Pg 126]</a></span> reasonable time, in the presence of that most excellent -and most potent prince, the emperor, my very clear lord and cousin.</p> - -<p>'But that you and all the world may witness that I am anxious to -bring this matter to a speedy conclusion, and instantly to repel all -attempts on my honour, I am contented, should it be more agreeable to -you, that we choose for the judge of our combat your fair brother the -regent duke of Bedford, which you cannot reasonably refuse; for he is -such a prince that I know he will do the utmost justice between us, as -between the most indifferent persons. And for the honour of God, and -to avoid the effusion of Christian blood, and the destruction of the -poor people, whose sufferings I in my heart compassionate, you and I, -who are youthful knights, ought to accept of this proposal (supposing -you be determined to maintain what you have written), as it personally -concerns us, rather than engage in public warfare, by which numberless -gentlemen and others of each party will have their days miserably -shortened; and I must add, that it will<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_127" id="Page_127">[Pg 127]</a></span> be highly disagreeable to me -if this last mode shall be resorted to. It ought to be matter of regret -to us and all catholic princes, that Christian people should engage -in war one against another; for my part I repeat that it will be very -unwillingly that I shall engage in a public warfare, unless urgent -necessity forces me to it.</p> - -<p>'High and mighty prince, have the goodness to send me a speedy -answer to the contents of this letter by the bearer, or by any more -expeditious mode, without prolonging matters by letters; for I am -impatient, that every thing touching my honour may be as briefly -settled as possible, and I will not that matters concerning it remain -as they now are.</p> - -<p>'I should sooner have replied to your letter on this subject, had I not -been delayed by several concerns of high import that have retarded me.</p> - -<p>'That you may be assured this letter is mine, I have signed it with my -own hand, and affixed my signet.</p> - -<p>'Written the 3rd day of March, in the year 1424.'</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_128" id="Page_128">[Pg 128]</a></span></p> - -<p>This letter was read by the duke of Glocester with great attention, in -the presence of his council: in reply, he sent the following letter.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XXVIII" id="CHAP_XXVIII">CHAP. XXVIII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>COPY OF THE SECOND LETTER SENT BY THE DUKE OF GLOCESTER TO THE DUKE OF -BURGUNDY.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop">'<span class="smcap">High</span> and mighty prince, Philip duke of Burgundy, earl of Flanders, of -Artois, and of Burgundy,—I Humphrey duke of Glocester, son, brother -and uncle to the kings of England, count of Hainault, of Holland, -of Zealand, lord of Frizeland, and high chamberlain to the king of -England, have received your letter in form of a placart, addressed to -me, and written on the 3rd day of this month; which letter, that it -may appear to be from yourself, you have signed with your own hand, -and sealed with your signet. The contents of the greater part thereof -concern me as little as those of mine did<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_129" id="Page_129">[Pg 129]</a></span> you, addressed and written -in my good town of Mons in Hainault, under my signet, the 12th day of -January last past, excepting what you say of my refusing to agree to -terms of pacification between me and my cousin the duke of Brabant, -which is not true; for my very dear and well-beloved brother the regent -of France and the whole of the french council, as well as yourself, -know how I have acted therein. Should you wish to be ignorant thereof, -it is not in your power.</p> - -<p>'You say, that I have in my letter wrongfully and falsely offended your -honour, by charges therein made, and that you were sufficiently hurt -at my attempts against my said cousin the duke of Brabant, without my -having attacked your honour and fame. You therefore summon and require -of me to recant what I have thus written in my letter, or else you -are ready to defend your honour in a personal combat with me. I make -known to you, that I hold for true the whole of the contents of my -said letter, and shall remain in the firm belief thereof,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_130" id="Page_130">[Pg 130]</a></span> which has -indeed been confirmed by what your people have done and perpetrated in -my country of Hainault conformably to the tenour of your summons; nor -shall you nor any one force me to recal my words, but with the aid of -God, of our lady, and of my lord St George, I will, by personal combat, -oblige you to own their truth, before either of the judges you have -named, for they are both of them to me indifferent.</p> - -<p>'I am equally desirous with yourself that the matter should be brought -to a short and speedy issue; but solely because my fair brother is -nearest at hand am satisfied to perform the combat before him, and -accept of him as judge of the field. Since you leave the appointment -of the day of combat to me, I shall fix on the feast of St George next -ensuing for that purpose, or any other day more convenient for my -brother, when, with God's favour, I shall be ready prepared to meet you -without fail.</p> - -<p>'Should my said brother decline<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_131" id="Page_131">[Pg 131]</a></span> the office of judge of the field, I -am willing that the combat take place before the very high and potent -prince the emperor; and should he in like manner decline it, our -brother of Oldeberth<a name="FNanchor_5_5" id="FNanchor_5_5"></a><a href="#Footnote_5_5" class="fnanchor">[5]</a>, or any other indifferent person, may be the -judge.</p> - -<p>'But, as I am doubtful whether you will abide by the terms under your -signet, I summon and require of you, by the bearer of this letter, that -you send me other terms sealed with your seal, in like manner as I have -done to these presents.</p> - -<p>'With regard to the duke of Brabant, if you shall dare to say that -his right is superior to mine in this present dispute,—I am ready to -attack you body to body, on the day above-mentioned, and prove that I -have the better right, with the favour of God, of our lady, and of St -George. That these presents may appear fully authentic, and to shew -that I am resolved to abide by their contents, I have signed my name to -them, and have likewise affixed my seal.</p> - - - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_132" id="Page_132">[Pg 132]</a></span></p> - -<p>'Written in my town of Soignies, the 16th day of March, in the year -1424.'</p> - -<div class="footnotes"><p class="ph3">FOOTNOTES:</p> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_5_5" id="Footnote_5_5"></a><a href="#FNanchor_5_5"><span class="label">[5]</span></a> Oldeberth,—probably Oldenbourg.</p></div></div> - -<hr class="chap" /> - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XXIX" id="CHAP_XXIX">CHAP. XXIX.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY RETURNS TO FLANDERS, WHENCE HE SENDS HIS ANSWER -TO THE DUKE OF GLOCESTER'S LETTER.—A COPY THEREOF.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">During</span> the time of this correspondence between these two princes, the -duke of Burgundy returned to Flanders, and ordered a considerable force -to march thence to the aid of the duke of Brabant. He likewise sent an -answer to the duke of Glocester's last letter, accepting the day he had -fixed for their combat, the tenour of which was as follows.</p> - -<p>'High and mighty prince Humphrey duke of Glocester, I, Philip, duke of -Burgundy, earl of Flanders and of Artois, have this day received your -letter, written and signed with your own hand, in answer to mine of the -3rd of this<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_133" id="Page_133">[Pg 133]</a></span> present month, in which I said that you had, after mature -deliberation, refused the terms of pacification between you and our -cousin of Brabant, that had been agreed on by my brother-in-law the -regent and myself.</p> - -<p>'To this you reply, that it is not true. My fair brother the regent -and the whole council of France know full well to the contrary: I am -not ignorant thereof,—and were I inclined to be so, it is out of my -power. You persist in denying what the ambassadors sent to you by my -brother the regent and myself with a copy of these articles, can most -satisfactorily prove; and in the direct face of them you have invaded -the country of Hainault, notwithstanding my fair cousin of Brabant had -accepted of our terms; and you have called all these things which I had -written to you falsehoods. Your conduct toward my cousin of Brabant -was to me dishonourable and displeasing enough, without adding insults -against my honour.</p> - -<p>'For this did I summon you to recant all that you have thus -offensively<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_134" id="Page_134">[Pg 134]</a></span> written; otherwise I was ready to defend my honour in -personal combat, in the presence of my fair brother the regent, or -before the emperor. You in reply maintain the truth of what you had -written, and that you shall remain in that belief, for what my troops -had done in Hainault was a full confirmation of the truth of what -you had advanced, and that you would not for me, nor for any one -else, recal your words, but would force me, by personal combat, to -acknowledge their truth, before either of the aforesaid judges.</p> - -<p>'You add, that as the said regent is nearer at hand, you are content -to name him as judge, and fix on St George's day next ensuing, or -any other more agreeable to the regent, for the day of combat, being -equally desirous with myself that this matter should be speedily -brought to issue.</p> - -<p>'I make for answer, that in regard to the judge and the day I am well -satisfied, and, with the aid of God and of our lady, I will defend -myself, and maintain the contrary to what you have<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_135" id="Page_135">[Pg 135]</a></span> advanced, with my -bodily strength, and prove fairly on which side the lie rests, to the -clearance of my loyalty and honour.</p> - -<p>'With respect to what my troops may have done in Hainault, should it -be for the honour and success of my fair cousin of Brabant, I shall be -very much rejoiced. As you express a doubt whether our said brother the -regent will accept of the office of judge between us, I shall instantly -send him notable ambassadors earnestly to intreat that he would accept -of it; but should he refuse, I am willing, as I have said in my former -letter, that the emperor take his place.</p> - -<p>'As to what you declare, that should I dare to say our cousin of -Brabant has the better right, you will force me by combat to retract -it publicly before the judge,—I reply, that the sentence of our holy -father the pope (before whom the suit is now pending) will make it -clearly known whose is the right, against which I am not inclined to -derogate or disobey. It therefore does not belong to either of us to -determine who has the right.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_136" id="Page_136">[Pg 136]</a></span></p> - -<p>'And I have such confidence in our Lord <span class="smcap">Jesus Christ</span>, and in -his glorious virgin-mother, that before the end of the combat thus -fixed on by you, I shall defend my good cause with such vigour that you -will not be soon forward to advance such novelties again. Since you -require that I send you a copy of my former letter which was sealed -with my signet, under my seal, I have complied with your request. And -what I have written I am fully determined to abide by and fulfil.'</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XXX" id="CHAP_XXX">CHAP. XXX.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE TOWN OF BRAINE IN HAINAULT TAKEN AND DESTROYED BY THE ALLIES OF -THE DUKE OF BRABANT.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">While</span> these quarrelsome letters were passing between the dukes of -Burgundy and Glocester, a very large army was raised by Philip count -de Ligny and de St Pol, brother to the duke of Brabant,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_137" id="Page_137">[Pg 137]</a></span> having in his -company the count de Conversan, the lord d'Anghien, the lords de Croy, -de l'Isle-Adam, sir Andrew de Malines, the bastard de St Pol, with -other captains, banners, and gentlemen, together with thirty or forty -thousand common men, whom he led before the town of Braine-le-Comte in -the country of Hainault.</p> - -<p>There were not more than about two hundred English of the duke of -Glocester's party, in addition to the commonalty within the place. -It was closely besieged on all sides; but after it had been well -battered for eight days by their cannon and other engines, the -garrison, considering the great force of the enemy, entered into -terms of capitulation, that the English might depart with safety to -their persons, and with part of their baggage, and that the town -should return to the obedience of the duke of Brabant, taking oaths of -allegiance to him or to his commissioners, and withal paying a certain -sum of money by way of ransoming the town from pillage.</p> - -<p>When this treaty had been signed,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_138" id="Page_138">[Pg 138]</a></span> and the English were ready to march -out of it, a body of the common people who had come with the count de -St Pol rushed in by different gates, and slew the greater part of these -English, with many of the townsmen. They then plundered the houses, -and set them on fire, so that the whole town was completely burnt and -destroyed.</p> - -<p>Thus did they break through the treaty which their captains had made, -and no prayers or entreaties could prevail on them to desist, which -greatly angered their leaders. However, some of the English were saved -by the exertions of the gentlemen and nobles, and sent away in safety.</p> - -<p>At this siege of Braine, there were with the count de St Pol, Poton -de Saintrailles, Regnaut de Longueval, and others, all firm friends -of king Charles. When the town had been thus destroyed, the army of -the Brabanters remained where they had been encamped; for news of the -intended combat between the dukes of Burgundy and Glocester before the -regent had been notified to<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_139" id="Page_139">[Pg 139]</a></span> them, so that all warfare was suspended -between the Brabanters and the duke of Glocester, until victory should -declare for one of the dukes in their personal combat.</p> - -<p>Shortly after, the count de St Pol marched away from before Braine, -on his return with the army to Brabant; but as the duke of Glocester -was with his lady in Soignies, the Brabanters were afraid of being -attacked, and therefore all the nobles and gentlemen marched in the -same array as if they were about to engage in battle. The commonalty -were likewise well drawn up; and they had not advanced far, when the -scouts, whom they had left in their rear to bring them information, -gave notice that the English had taken the field.</p> - -<p>This was true, for some of the duke of Glocester's captains, having his -permission, collected, at most, eight hundred men to see the Brabanters -decamp. They advanced so near as to be visible to all, although there -were some ditches between the two parties. The count de St Pol drew his -men in array, on the<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_140" id="Page_140">[Pg 140]</a></span> ascent of a mountain, namely, the gentlemen and -archers, and so did the english: and in the mean time some skirmishing -took place between the outposts of each, in which several were killed, -wounded and unhorsed, but in no great numbers. The two parties remained -thus for a considerable time in battle array, each waiting for the -other to depart first. While they were in this position, certain -intelligence was brought to the count de St Pol of the day of combat -having been fixed between the dukes of Burgundy and of Glocester, and -that all warfare was to cease until that was over.</p> - -<p>On this being made public, and because evening was coming on, the -English marched away to the duke of Glocester in Soignies, and the -count de St Pol with his men to Halx and that neighbourhood, where they -kept a strict watch.</p> - -<p>It is a truth that the greater part of the commonalty of Brabant, who -were in the count's army, had been panic-struck, and deserted in great -confusion, leaving<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_141" id="Page_141">[Pg 141]</a></span> suits of armour, without number, carts, cars and -all their warlike instruments dispersed over the fields, although they -were, as I said before, from thirty to forty thousand men, so that -very few remained with their commander and other captains, and it was -not their fault that they did not on that day receive much loss and -disgrace.</p> - -<p>The town and castle of Guise was by treaty to have been surrendered -on the first day of March; but sir John de Luxembourg practised so -successfully with John de Proisy the governor, that they were yielded -up to him on the 26th of February, without waiting for the appointed -day. In like manner he gained possession of the fortress of Irechon.</p> - -<p>He was, by this means, obeyed throughout the whole county of Guise, to -the great displeasure of Réné d'Anjou duke of Bar, to whom this county -belonged as its true lord. Those who had assembled to be present at the -surrender on the first of March, as well English as Picards, hearing -what had passed, returned to their quarters. Sir John de<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_142" id="Page_142">[Pg 142]</a></span> Luxembourg -gave liberty to the hostages, and passports for them to go whither they -pleased. He also appointed sir Daviod de Poix governor of Guise.</p> - -<p>When the count Philip de St Pol and the Brabant-nobles were returned -to Brussels, and the Picards quartered on the borders of Hainault, the -duke of Glocester retreated with his duchess and army from Soignies to -Mons, where he met the countess-dowager of Hainault. Having conferred -with her and some of the nobility, it was determined that he and his -English should return to England, to prepare himself for the combat -that was to take place with the duke of Burgundy.</p> - -<p>When he was on the point of his departure, his mother-in-law, the -countess of Hainault, and the nobles and deputies from the principal -towns, requested that he would leave the duchess Jacquiline, whom -he called his wife, and their lady behind. This he assented to, on -condition that they would solemnly swear to him that they would guard -and defend her against all who might attempt<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_143" id="Page_143">[Pg 143]</a></span> to injure her; and more -especially the burghers and inhabitants of Mons were to take this oath, -as she intended to reside within that town.</p> - -<p>The duke and duchess of Glocester now separated with many tears and -lamentations; and he departed with from four to five thousand english -combatants for St Gillart, and thence to Yvins near Bohain, where he -lay the first night: he then continued his route by Vy, and after -some days arrived at Calais; but in all the countries through which -he passed he committed no waste, but paid for all his provision very -peaceably.</p> - -<p>He carried with him to England Eleanor de Cobham, whom he had brought -with him as companion to the duchess Jacquiline, and was afterward -married to her.</p> - -<p>Toward the end of this year king Charles sent ambassadors to the court -of Rome, the principal of whom was the bishop of Leon in Brittany, who -offered, in the king's name, his submission to pope Martin, the which -was very graciously received.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_144" id="Page_144">[Pg 144]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XXXI" id="CHAP_XXXI">CHAP. XXXI.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>POPE MARTIN SENDS HIS BULL TO DUKE JOHN OF BRABANT.—ITS CONTENTS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> the beginning of this year, copies of a letter, in the manner of -a bull, from pope Martin to duke John of Brabant, were published -throughout the duke's dominions, the tenour of which was as follows:</p> - -<p>'Martin, bishop, and servant to the servants of God, to our dear son -John duke of Brabant health and benediction. Whereas there has lately -come to our knowledge from persons worthy of belief what is very -displeasing to us, namely, that certain papers have been divulged and -publicly read, as coming from us, and in our name, by way of bull, in -divers parts of Hainault, and in the bishopricks of Utrecht, Liége -and Cambray, purporting (as it has been affirmed to us), that we have -confirmed the marriage-contract between our dear son Humphrey duke of -Glocester, and our dear daughter<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_145" id="Page_145">[Pg 145]</a></span> in <span class="smcap">Jesus Christ</span> Jacquiline, -a noble lady and duchess of Bavaria; and that we have reprobated your -marriage with the said duchess, having judged it invalid.</p> - -<p>'Now although such writings have never been issued by us, and have been -published to our great scandal and dishonour, we will that the suit -respecting this said marriage shall be determined according to the -decision of common law.</p> - -<p>'And we notify to you, by these presents, that you bear not any -malice nor sorrow in your mind, but firmly hold that the papers thus -scandalously published do not come from us, but from wicked men not -having the fear of God before their eyes, who delight in novelties, -falsehoods and dissentions.</p> - -<p>'We will also, that the movers and promoters of such scandal shall, for -the honour of us and of the apostolical chair, be punished in a manner -adequate to the heinousness of the crime they have committed. For this -reason, we have written to our venerable brethren the bishops of<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_146" id="Page_146">[Pg 146]</a></span> -Utrecht, Liége and Cambray, and to each of them, apostolical mandates, -directing them to read this our letter publicly from their pulpits to -the people, to undeceive them relative to the aforesaid scandalous -papers, to excommunicate all who shall henceforth read them in their -presence, or promulgate them, and also to confine them in their persons -until they shall receive further orders on this subject from us.</p> - -<p>'Given at Rome, at the church of the holy Apostles, on the ides of -February, in the 8th year of our papacy.'</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XXXII" id="CHAP_XXXII">CHAP. XXXII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>AFTER THE DEPARTURE OF THE DUKE OF GLOCESTER, A WAR TAKES PLACE IN -HAINAULT.—THE DUCHESS JACQUILINE WRITES TO THE DUKE OF GLOCESTER FOR -ASSISTANCE.—THE CONTENTS OF HER LETTER.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">Not</span> long after the duke of Glocester had left Hainault, the men at -arms of duke<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_147" id="Page_147">[Pg 147]</a></span> John of Brabant and the Picards began an open and severe -warfare against the towns in that country under obedience to the duke -of Glocester, as well as on those belonging to the lords of his party, -by which the inhabitants were sorely oppressed and the country ruined.</p> - -<p>To remedy these evils, the countess dowager of Hainault had many -conferences with the duke of Burgundy, her nephew, and with the -ambassadors from the duke of Brabant at Douay, Lille and Oudenarde, -when it was concluded that Hainault should be restored to the -government of the duke of Brabant, who was to promise a general amnesty -to the inhabitants. The duchess Jacquiline was also to be put under -the wardship of the duke of Burgundy, who was to receive a certain sum -of money for her establishment, and she was to remain under his guard -until the suit pending at the court of Rome should be determined.</p> - -<p>While this treaty was negotiating, many of the principal towns revolted -from their lady, and placed themselves under the obedience of the dukes -of Burgundy<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_148" id="Page_148">[Pg 148]</a></span> and of Brabant, namely, Valenciennes, Condê, Bouchain and -some others, so that there remained to her scarcely more than the bare -town of Mons, which was nearly blockaded by her enemies, and very small -quantities of provision permitted to be carried into the town.</p> - -<p>The inhabitants, seeing themselves in great danger, were much -exasperated against their lady, and told her plainly, that if she did -not make peace, they would deliver her into the hands of the duke of -Brabant: at the same time, they imprisoned many of her attendants, some -of whom they judicially put to death, as shall be hereafter told.</p> - -<p>The duchess Jacquiline, greatly alarmed at this sudden change, and -fearing the worst, from what she had witnessed, and from what she had -heard from her lady mother, namely, that she was to be put under the -wardship of the duke of Burgundy, and carried to Flanders, sent letters -in haste, describing her situation, to the duke of Glocester; but these -letters were intercepted, and carried to the duke of Burgundy. Their -contents were as follow.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_149" id="Page_149">[Pg 149]</a></span></p> - -<p>'My very dear and redoubted lord and father, in the most humble of -manners in this world, I recommend myself to your kind favour. May it -please you to know, my very redoubted lord and father, that I address -myself to your glorious power, as the most doleful, most ruined, and -most treacherously-deceived woman living; for, my very dear lord, on -Sunday the 13th of this present month of June, the deputies of your -town of Mons returned, and brought with them a treaty that had been -agreed on between our fair cousin of Burgundy and our fair cousin of -Brabant, which treaty had been made in the absence, and without the -knowledge of my mother, as she herself signifies to me, and confirmed -by her chaplain master Gerard le Grand.</p> - -<p>'My mother, most redoubted lord, has written to me letters, certifying -the above treaty having been made; but that, in regard to it, she knew -not how to advise me, for that she was herself doubtful how to act. -She desired me, however, to call an assembly of the principal burghers -of Mons, and learn<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_150" id="Page_150">[Pg 150]</a></span> from them what aid and advice they were willing to -give me.</p> - -<p>'Upon this, my sweet lord and father, I went on the morrow to the town -house, and remonstrated with them, that it had been at their request -and earnest entreaties that you had left me under their safeguard, and -on their oaths that they would be true and loyal subjects, and take -especial care of me, so that they should be enabled to give you good -accounts on your return,—and these oaths had been taken on the holy -sacrament at the altar, and on the sacred evangelists.</p> - -<p>'To this my harangue, my dear and honoured lord, they simply replied -that they were not sufficiently strong within the town to defend and -guard me; and instantaneously they rose in tumult, saying that my -people wanted to murder them; and, my sweet lord, they carried matters -so far that, in despite of me, they arrested one of your sergeants, -called Maquart, whom they immediately beheaded, and hanged very many -who were of your party, and strongly attached<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_151" id="Page_151">[Pg 151]</a></span> to your interest, such -as Bardoul de la Porte, his brother Colart, Gilet de la Porte, Jean du -Bois, Guillaume de Leur, Sanson your sergeant, Pierre, Baron, Sandart, -Dandre and others, to the number of two hundred and fifty of your -adherents.</p> - -<p>'They also wished to seize sir Baldwin the treasurer, sir Louis de -Montfort, Haulnere, Jean Fresne and Estienne d'Estre; but though they -did not succeed, I know not what they intend doing,—for my very dear -lord, they plainly told me, that unless I make peace, they will deliver -me into the hands of the duke of Brabant, and that I shall only remain -eight days longer in their town, when I shall be forced to go into -Flanders, which will be to me the most painful of events; for I very -much fear that unless you shall hasten to free me from the hands I am -now in, I shall never see you more.</p> - -<p>'Alas! my most dear and redoubted father, my whole hope is in your -power, seeing, my sweet lord and only delight, that all my sufferings -arise from my love to you. I therefore entreat, in the most<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_152" id="Page_152">[Pg 152]</a></span> humble -manner possible, and for the love of God, that you would be pleased to -have compassion on me and on my affairs; for you must hasten to succour -your most doleful creature, if you do not wish to lose her for ever. I -have hopes that you will do as I beg, for, dear father, I have never -behaved ill to you in my whole life, and so long as I shall live I will -never do any thing to displease you, but I am ready to die for love of -you and your noble person.</p> - -<p>'Your government pleases me much, and by my faith, my very redoubted -lord and prince, my sole consolation and hope, I beg you will consider, -by the love of God and of my lord St George, the melancholy situation -of myself and my affairs more maturely than you have hitherto done, for -you seem entirely to have forgotten me.</p> - -<p>'Nothing more do I know at present than that I ought sooner have -sent sir Louis de Montfort to you; for he cannot longer remain here, -although he attended me when all the rest deserted me; and he will tell -you more particularly all that<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_153" id="Page_153">[Pg 153]</a></span> has happened than I can do in a letter. -I entreat, therefore, that you will be a kind lord to him, and send me -your good pleasure and commands, which I will most heartily obey. This -is known to the blessed Son of God, whom I pray to grant you a long and -happy life, and that I may have the great joy of seeing you soon.</p> - -<p>'Written in the false and traitorous town of Mons, with a doleful -heart, the 6th day of June.' The signature below was, 'Your -sorrowful and well beloved daughter, suffering great grief by your -commands,—your daughter de Quienebourg.'</p> - -<p>With the above was found another of the following tenour:</p> - -<p>'Very dear and well-beloved cousin I commend myself to you. May it -please you to know, that at this present moment, I am grieved at heart -from having been wickedly and falsely betrayed, and am so overwhelmed -that I cannot write particulars; but if you will have the goodness to -make enquiries from our very dear and redoubted lord, he will<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_154" id="Page_154">[Pg 154]</a></span> tell you -more than you may wish to hear.</p> - -<p>'I have nothing more to say, but that you retain in hand what you are -possessed of, in case my dear lord should come. With regard to what you -advise for me to cross the sea, it is now too late. Hasten as fast as -you can, with the greatest force you can raise, to deliver me from the -hands of the Flemings, for within eight days I shall be given up into -their power.</p> - -<p>'Very dear and beloved cousin, I pray God to give you a long and happy -life. Written in this false and traitorous town of Mons, the 6th day of -June. Jacquiline de Quienebourg.'</p> - -<p>It appears by the above letters, that the duchess was much afraid of -going to Flanders.</p> - -<p>When the deputies of Mons were returned from their conference with the -dukes of Burgundy and of Brabant, it was known that many things had -been agreed on contrary to the interest of the countess-dowager of -Hainault, and of the duchess Jacquiline her daughter. And on<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_155" id="Page_155">[Pg 155]</a></span> the 13th -day of June, Jacqueline, having no means of resistance, departed from -the town of Mons accompanied by the prince of Orange, and other lords -commissioned for this purpose by the duke of Burgundy, who conducted -her to the town of Ghent, where she was lodged in, the ducal palace, -and had an establishment suitable to her rank.</p> - -<p>Duke John of Brabant, according to the treaty, took on him the -government of Hainault, whence he ordered all the men at arms, and -published a general amnesty for all that had passed.</p> - -<p>Thus did the inhabitants of Mons deliver their lady and legal princess -into the hands of the duke of Burgundy against her will, although they -had, a short time before, promised and sworn to the duke of Glocester -that they would guard and defend her against all who should attempt any -way to hurt her.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_156" id="Page_156">[Pg 156]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XXXIII" id="CHAP_XXXIII">CHAP. XXXIII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUKES OF BEDFORD AND OF BURGUNDY MEET IN THE TOWN OF -DOURLENS.—OTHER MATTERS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">On</span> the vigil of the feast of St Peter and St Paul, the duke of -Bedford, the regent, accompanied by his duchess, arrived in the town -of Corbie, escorted by about eight hundred horsemen. There were with -him the bishop of Therouenne, chancellor of France for king Henry, the -president of the parliament, and many other noblemen members of the -council.</p> - -<p>Two days after, the duke of Burgundy came thither to see the regent and -his sister, when they gave each other a hearty welcome, particularly -on the part of the duke of Burgundy. Soon after, this duke went to -Luchen, where his cousin-german the count de St Pol resided; and on the -morrow, about four o'clock in the afternoon he returned to Dourlens -with the count de St Pol. He thence conducted the regent and his sister -to his castle of Hesdin, where he lodged them and their attendants, and -entertained them magnificently. They all remained there for six days, -passing the<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_157" id="Page_157">[Pg 157]</a></span> time joyously in feasting, drinking, dancing, hunting, and -in divers other amusements. At the end of six days the duke and duchess -of Bedford departed with their attendants, and went from Hesdin to -Abbeville, where they staid some time.</p> - -<p>They thence went to Crotoy, where the duke d'Alençon was prisoner, whom -the regent sent for into his presence, and reasoned long to prevail -on him to take the oath of allegiance to king Henry of Lancaster, as -then he would be released from his confinement, and all his lands and -lordships restored to him, adding, that should he refuse to comply, he -would run much personal danger.</p> - -<p>The duke d'Alençon replied, that he was firmly resolved never, during -his life, to take any oath contrary to his loyalty to king Charles of -France, his true and legal lord. On hearing this answer, the regent -ordered him from his presence into confinement, and then, passing -through the country of Caux, returned to Paris.</p> - -<p>During the time the regent was at Hesdin, the bastard de St Pol and -Andrew de Humieres appeared there with silver<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_158" id="Page_158">[Pg 158]</a></span> rings on their right -arms, whereon was painted a sun with its rays. They had put them on as -a challenge to the English and their allies, maintaining that duke John -of Brabant had a more just right to the government and possession of -Hainault and the other territories of Jacquiline of Bavaria, his lady, -than the duke of Glocester.</p> - -<p>The regent was at first desirous that these rings should be taken from -them by some of his men, for he had been given to understand that their -wearing them was owing to another quarrel, for which they wanted to -fight with the English; but, in the end, he was well satisfied with -them,—and nothing farther was done in the matter.</p> - -<p>When the duke of Glocester was returned to London, he was sharply -reprimanded by the council, in presence of the young king Henry, on his -expedition into Hainault, and on the manner in which he had conducted -himself in regard to the duke of Burgundy, the most potent prince of -the blood-royal of France: he was much blamed,—because they said<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_159" id="Page_159">[Pg 159]</a></span> from -such conduct a coolness might arise between the king and the duke, the -alliances between them broken, and all their conquests in France lost. -The duke of Glocester was plainly told, that he would not, in this -business, have any aid of men or money from the king, which very much -dissatisfied him, but, at the moment, he could not remedy it.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XXXIV" id="CHAP_XXXIV">CHAP. XXXIV.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE SULTAN OF EGYPT AND SARACENS DETERMINE TO CONQUER THE WHOLE -KINGDOM OF CYPRUS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">When</span> the Saracens, whom we have before mentioned, left Cyprus, they -waited on the Sultan, and, as a sign of their victory, carried with -them the head and spurs of the knight whom they had slain with a lance. -They proclaimed throughout the town of Cairo that it was the head of -the brother to the king of Cyprus, Henry prince of Galilee,—but in -this they lied.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_160" id="Page_160">[Pg 160]</a></span></p> - -<p>Nevertheless, the sultan and his courtiers were so much puffed up with -this victory, that they resolved to raise so large an army as should -destroy the whole kingdom of Cyprus. There was at this time in the town -of Damascus a great, powerful and rich Saracen, who was considered -throughout Syria as a saint: he was much reverenced by the sultan, -although a cordial friend to the king of Cyprus.</p> - -<p>When this holy man heard of the destruction which the six saracen -gallies had done in Cyprus, he went to Cairo, and reproved and blamed -the sultan for having thus commenced a war, insomuch that the sultan -repented of what he had done, and consented that a peace should be -made. To accomplish this purpose the holy Saracen determined to send -his son to Cyprus to treat thereof; but, on his arrival in the island, -the king would not admit him to his presence, but sent his ministers -to inquire into his business. He would not explain the cause of his -coming to them, but said, if he could have a personal interview with -the king,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_161" id="Page_161">[Pg 161]</a></span> he would engage that an honourable peace should be made with -the sultan. The ministers of the king of Cyprus remonstrated with him -on the folly of the sultan in beginning the war, because he would have -all Christendom against him. The Saracen replied, that the sultan was -perfectly well informed of the state of Christendom; that the king of -France, his most mortal enemy, had now so much on his hands that he no -way feared him.</p> - -<p>After this conversation, he returned to his father in Damascus, and -related to him the reception he had met with in Cyprus, and that -the king would not even see or hear him. The holy man was so much -exasperated against the king of Cyprus, that he became, ever after, -his most mortal enemy, and was continually urging the sultan to make -war on Cyprus, declaring there could be no doubt but that he would be -victorious over his enemies.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_162" id="Page_162">[Pg 162]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XXXV" id="CHAP_XXXV">CHAP. XXXV.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY MAKES GREAT PREPARATIONS TO COMBAT THE DUKE OF -GLOCESTER.—OTHER MATTERS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">The</span> duke of Burgundy lost no time in making his preparations, as well -in armour as in housings for his horses, to be ready for the day of -combat with the duke of Glocester. The greater part of his armour he -had forged within his castle of Hesdin. He also exercised himself with -all diligence, and was very abstemious, the better to strengthen his -breath; for in truth he was very impatient for the arrival of the day, -that he might combat his enemy, as he well knew that his brother-in-law -the regent and his council were endeavouring, by all means, to procure -a reconciliation, and that measures for the same effect were pursuing -with the duke of Glocester in England.</p> - -<p>In the mean time, the regent ordered the earl of Salisbury to besiege -the castle of Rambouillet, in the possession of king<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_163" id="Page_163">[Pg 163]</a></span> Charles's -partisans, who at times made excursions even to the gates of Paris, and -heavily oppressed the people. The castle held out some time, and then -surrendered to the earl, on condition that the garrison should carry -away their effects.</p> - -<p>About the feast of St John Baptist, the people of Tournay again -rebelled, and gained the government of the town to rule it as it -had formerly been done by one named Passecarte, with another called -Blarie and others of low degree, who for their misconduct had been -banished the town. The populace, however, with displayed banners and -in arms, brought them back in triumph, and replaced them in their -situations contrary to the will of the higher ranks of burghers and the -magistrates, some of whom were imprisoned and in great danger of their -lives; but all was after some time appeased.</p> - -<p>In this year, the sultan of Egypt required the aid of the king of Tunis -to carry on his war against Cyprus, which was granted him. He then -collected the largest possible force of armed vessels from all his -dependancies, which he victualled<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_164" id="Page_164">[Pg 164]</a></span> and filled with men, and sent them, -under the command of one of his admirals, to make a descent on Cyprus, -near to Famagousta, where, having effected a landing, they overran the -country and committed innumerable mischiefs.</p> - -<p>At this period, the king of Cyprus lay dangerously ill; for which -reason, he appointed his brother, the prince of Galilee, captain and -commander in chief of his army. The prince collected the whole force of -Cyprus, and advanced to where the Saracens were to offer them combat; -but they, having intelligence of his motions, retreated to their -vessels.</p> - -<p>The prince pursued them; but when near to them, he found that the -greater part of his vessels had deserted, which forced him to return to -Nicosia; and the Saracens relanded, behaving worse than they had done -before, so that the country was destroyed wherever they came.</p> - -<p>After they had gorged themselves with plunder and rapine, they returned -to Syria with numbers of Christian prisoners. They carried off with -them a gentleman of high renown, called Ragonnet de Picul,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_165" id="Page_165">[Pg 165]</a></span> who had -been taken in the large tower of Lymissa, and presented him to the -sultan for he had defended himself like a man of valour.</p> - -<p>The sultan attempted strongly to persuade him to renounce the religion -of <span class="smcap">Jesus Christ</span>, promising to make him a great lord if he -would so do; but he would never listen to such proposals, and even in -the presence of the sultan contemned the doctrines of Mohammed, which -so much exasperated the sultan that he caused his body to be sawn in -twain.</p> - -<p>It was afterward assured for truth, by many persons worthy of belief, -that on the spot where he had been buried they saw a crown of fire -descend from heaven to earth, and repose on the aforesaid grave.</p> - -<p>When the earl of Salisbury had conquered the castle of Rambouillet, he -went to lay siege to the town of Mans St Julien. Having surrounded it, -he was some time combating the garrison with his engines of war; but -the inhabitants, despairing of succour, offered to capitulate.</p> - -<p>The bishop and other churchmen waited on the earl, and, with all -humility,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_166" id="Page_166">[Pg 166]</a></span> besought him to take pity on them, to avoid further -effusion of Christian blood. The earl inclined to their prayers, and -concluded a treaty, that if within eight days they were not relieved -by king Charles's party, they were to surrender the town with all its -artillery, arms and stores, and to swear allegiance to king Henry. In -return, they were to enjoy all their effects unmolested. Upon this, -they gave sufficient hostages for their due performance of the above; -and as they were not succoured by any one, they delivered the town up -to the earl of Salisbury, who, after placing a new garrison within it, -returned to the duke of Bedford at Rouen.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XXXVI" id="CHAP_XXXVI">CHAP. XXXVI.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUCHESS JACQUILINE OF BAVARIA ESCAPES IN DISGUISE FROM GHENT, AND -GOES TO HOLLAND.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">The</span> duchess Jacquiline, finding her confinement in Ghent very irksome, -began about the beginning of September to look<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_167" id="Page_167">[Pg 167]</a></span> for means of escape. -One evening, when her guards were at supper, she dressed herself in -man's clothes, as did one of her women, and, quitting her apartments -unobserved, they mounted horses which were waiting for them, and, -escorted by two men, rode off full gallop from Ghent to Antwerp, where -she reassumed her female dress, and thence proceeded on a car to Breda, -and to la Garide<a name="FNanchor_6_6" id="FNanchor_6_6"></a><a href="#Footnote_6_6" class="fnanchor">[6]</a>, where she was honourably received, and obeyed as -their princess.</p> - -<p>She there ordered the lord de Montfort, her principal adviser, to meet -her, and many of the noble barons of Holland, to take council with them -on the state of her affairs. Knowledge of this event was soon carried -to the duke of Burgundy, who was much troubled thereat, and sent in -haste for men at arms from all quarters: he collected numerous vessels -to pursue the duchess into Holland, whither he also went in person.</p> - -<p>On his arrival in Holland, many of<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_168" id="Page_168">[Pg 168]</a></span> the principal towns opened their -gates to him, such has Harlem, Dordrecht, Rotterdam, and some others. -Then began a serious war between the duke of Burgundy and the duchess -Jacquiline of Bavaria, his cousin-german.</p> - -<div class="footnotes"><p class="ph3">FOOTNOTES:</p> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_6_6" id="Footnote_6_6"></a><a href="#FNanchor_6_6"><span class="label">[6]</span></a> La Garide. Q. if not meant for Gertruydenberg?</p></div></div> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XXXVII" id="CHAP_XXXVII">CHAP. XXXVII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUKE OF BEDFORD PREVENTS THE COMBAT BETWEEN THE DUKES OF BURGUNDY -AND GLOCESTER.—OTHER EVENTS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> the month of September, the duke of Bedford, who styled himself -regent of France, assembled in the city of Paris many of the nobles of -France, some learned men from the three estates, and the ambassadors -from England, to consider on the combat that had been declared between -the dukes of Burgundy and of Glocester. Having for several days -discussed the origin of this quarrel, and all matters appertaining -thereto in council, it was concluded, after mature deliberation, that -there was no<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_169" id="Page_169">[Pg 169]</a></span> cause for a combat; and although a day had been fixed for -it to take place, it was annulled; and it was declared that neither -party was bound to make any satisfaction to the other.</p> - -<p>There were present at this meeting, on the part of the duke of -Burgundy, the bishop of Tournay: from the duke of Glocester, the bishop -of London: each of them attended by some of their lord's council.</p> - -<p>On the 17th of this same month, the marriage between Charles de Bourbon -count de Clermont, son and heir to the duke of Bourbon, a prisoner -in England, and Agnes, sister to the duke of Burgundy, was solemnly -celebrated in the city of Autun. The duchess-dowager of Burgundy, -sister to the duke de Bourbon, was present at the ceremony and feasts; -and when they were finished she returned to Dijon, where she suddenly -departed this life, and was buried in the church of the Carthusians, -without the walls of Dijon, being followed to the grave by the -universal sorrow and lamentations of the Burgundians, who loved her -much; for she was a good and pious lady toward God and man.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_170" id="Page_170">[Pg 170]</a></span></p> - -<p>In this year, an embassy was sent to the holy father in Rome from -the two kingdoms of France and England, consisting of the abbot of -Orcamp and two knights from France, and of the abbot of Beaulieu and -two knights from England, to summon the pope, (in like manner as had -been done previously to the last general council held at Constance) -to convoke a council to perfect and accomplish those things that had -been left unfinished at the last council, notifying to him, at the -same time, that he had too long delayed this, which was hurtful to the -universal church.</p> - -<p>In this year, a great quarrel took place in England between the duke -of Glocester and the cardinal of Winchester. The cause of this discord -arose from the duke wishing to have the government of his nephew the -young king, who had been by his father king Henry given in wardship to -the cardinal.</p> - -<p>The cardinal, overpowered by force, was constrained to take refuge, -from the duke of Glocester, in the tower of London, where he remained -six days, without daring to venture abroad, for eight or ten of his<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_171" id="Page_171">[Pg 171]</a></span> -people had been slain. At length peace was made between them; and the -parliament was assembled to take cognisance of their dispute. During -its sitting, the young king Henry was frequently brought thither, and -seated on the royal throne: the earl-marshal was then created a duke. -This parliament lasted a considerable time, in which many weighty -matters were discussed, relative to affairs in France as well as in -England.</p> - -<p>In the month of December the duke and duchess of Bedford, attended -by about five hundred combatants, left Paris for Amiens, where they -staid some days. While the duke was at Amiens, there were in that -neighbourhood about a thousand pillagers, well mounted, under the -command of one Sauvage de Fermanville, who was not in favour with the -regent. Sauvage was quartered at Esclusiers, near Peronne, and hearing -that the duke was to leave Amiens, for Dourlens, lightly accompanied, -was in hopes of taking him by surprise, and to this effect he marched -his men from Esclusiers, and hastily advanced to Beauquesne, where he -halted; but the duke had passed by, and<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_172" id="Page_172">[Pg 172]</a></span> was lodged in Dourlens, and -thence went to Calais, by St Pol, and Therouenne. He embarked from -Calais to England, whither he went to reprimand and check his brother -Humphrey of Glocester, for his conduct toward the duke of Burgundy.</p> - -<p>When the duke of Bedford learnt the intentions of Sauvage de -Fermanville he was very indignant, and so managed that some time -afterward, he was severely punished, as you shall hear, for this and -others of his evil deeds.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XXXVIII" id="CHAP_XXXVIII">CHAP. XXXVIII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE LORD FITZWALTER ARRIVES IN HOLLAND TO THE AID OF THE DUCHESS -JACQUELINE.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">While</span> the duke of Burgundy was carrying on a deadly warfare in Holland -against his cousin the duchess Jacquiline, about five hundred English, -all picked men, arrived at Zuricksee in Zealand, under the command -of the lord Fitzwalter, calling himself lieutenant for the duke of -Glo<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_173" id="Page_173">[Pg 173]</a></span>cester in the countries of Holland and Zealand. This body of men -advanced toward the duchess to aid her to support the war.</p> - -<p>The duke of Burgundy was at Leyden when he heard of the landing of this -reinforcement; he departed thence with about four thousand combatants, -whom he had assembled from his different territories, and marched to -Rotterdam, where he embarked with the intent to meet the English and -offer them battle. In the mean time, a party of Burgundians, falling in -with them, were defeated, slain or made prisoners by the English.</p> - -<p>The duke having had intelligence that his enemies, Dutch, Zealanders, -and English, amounted from two to three thousand combatants, and were -at the port of <i>Branvers<a name="FNanchor_7_7" id="FNanchor_7_7"></a><a href="#Footnote_7_7" class="fnanchor">[7]</a> en une aduene</i>, he marched thither, and -made so successful an attack on them that they were soon discomfited. -From seven to eight hundred of his enemies lay dead on the field: the -rest fled in great confusion toward the sea-shore, and great part saved -themselves on board their vessels. Among those who escaped were the<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_174" id="Page_174">[Pg 174]</a></span> -lord Fitzwalter and the lord de Hentredée.</p> - -<p>On the part of the duke of Burgundy, the only man of note that was -killed, was sir Andrew de Valines: Robert de Brimeu was carried away -so badly wounded that he died thereof. After this victory, the duke -collected his men around him, and most humbly returned thanks to his -Creator for the fortunate issue of the day. Having strengthened the -garrisons of those towns under his obedience, he returned to Flanders -to collect reinforcements to carry on his war in Holland against the -duchess with greater vigour.</p> - -<p>On the duke of Burgundy's leaving Holland, the duchess Jacquiline -assembled a large force, and led it before Harlem, which she closely -blockaded. The captains for the duke within the town were the damoiseau -Ysambergue and sir Roland de Hultquerre knight, with a sufficient -garrison. During the siege, sir John de Hultquerre, son to sir Roland, -assembled in haste a body of men, from seven to eight hundred, of -nobles and common people, from Flanders, whom he conducted<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_175" id="Page_175">[Pg 175]</a></span> into -Holland by forced marches to succour his father; but his intentions -were known to the duchess, who detached a force to meet him,—and he -was found near the sea with his men in great disorder, so that, when -attacked, he was speedily routed: the greater part were made prisoners: -the others escaped with sir John de Hultquerre.</p> - -<p>The duchess was delighted with her victory, but cruelly caused the -prisoners to be put to death: and after this, from fear of the arrival -of the duke of Burgundy, who was raising an immense army in Flanders -and Artois, she raised the siege of Harlem.</p> - -<p>In this year, the earl of Salisbury besieged the castle of Moyennes in -Champagne, which was beyond measure strong and well garrisoned with -men at arms. During the siege, there were many severe skirmishes on -each side. In one of them, Valerien de Bournouville, brother to sir -Lyonnel de Bournouville, was slain by a lance passing through his body. -However, notwithstanding the obstinate resistance of the garrison, from -the length of the siege, they<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_176" id="Page_176">[Pg 176]</a></span> were forced to capitulate, with liberty -to depart with their baggage and effects. The castle was afterward -razed to the ground.</p> - -<p>When the duke of Burgundy was in Flanders, he had many conferences with -his cousin the duke of Brabant and his council, respecting the affairs -of Holland. Many great lords there joined him, and a noble chivalry -from Burgundy under the command of the prince of Orange. With these -and a large body of Picards and Flemings, the duke returned to Holland -about Mid-Lent, and renewed his war more earnestly than before against -the duchess Jacquiline and her adherents.</p> - -<p>Although several of the principal towns soon surrendered to him, the -duchess collected about four thousand combatants, and led them to the -town of Horn, on the borders of Frizeland to conquer it by surprise. -Within the place was the lord de l'Isle-Adam, the bastard de St Pol, -and about five hundred combatants, who with great gallantry sallied out -against the enemy, and fought them with such determined courage that -they conquered and put them to flight.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_177" id="Page_177">[Pg 177]</a></span></p> - -<p>Four hundred were left dead on the field, and the numbers of the -wounded were very great indeed. On the part of the duke of Burgundy -were slain the bastard de la Viefville and about ten archers; and in -consequence of this defeat, the greater part of Holland submitted to -him. There were very many severe rencounters between the two parties in -Holland, but it would be too tedious to relate them in detail: suffice -it to say, that in general the success of them was against the duchess -Jacquiline,—for the duke's men had been long experienced in arms, and -were expert in war; add to this, he had plenty of archers, to whose -mode of fighting the Hollanders had not been accustomed.</p> - - - - - -<div class="footnotes"><p class="ph3">FOOTNOTES:</p> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_7_7" id="Footnote_7_7"></a><a href="#FNanchor_7_7"><span class="label">[7]</span></a> Branvers. Q. Brouvershaven?</p></div></div> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_178" id="Page_178">[Pg 178]</a></span></p> - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="AD_1426" id="AD_1426">[<span class="smcap">A.D.</span> 1426.]</a></p> - -<p class="ph3">CHAP. XXXIX.</p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY RETURNS TO HOLLAND, AND BESIEGES THE TOWN OF -ZENEUBERCHE<a name="FNanchor_8_8" id="FNanchor_8_8"></a><a href="#Footnote_8_8" class="fnanchor">[8]</a>, WHICH SURRENDERS TO HIM.—OTHER MATTERS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">At</span> the beginning of this year, the duke of Burgundy assembled a -great body of men at arms from his countries of Flanders, Artois and -Burgundy, whom, after he had finished his preparations, he led into -Holland, to the attack of a strong town called Zeneuberche, which, with -its lord, had supported the party of the duchess Jacquiline of Bavaria, -and, in consequence, had carried on a severe warfare by sea and land -against the friends of the duke of Burgundy.</p> - -<p>The town was surrounded on all sides, and vigorously attacked; but the -lord of it had a numerous garrison, with whom<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_179" id="Page_179">[Pg 179]</a></span> he for a considerable -time made a gallant defence,—but at length the lord de Zeneuberche was -forced to capitulate, and on the hard terms that he should surrender -the town, its inhabitants and dependancies to the duke, and also that -he and all the gentlemen with him should yield themselves up to the -will of the duke, on having their lives spared, and promise to remain -prisoners on their parole, in any place whithersoever he might please -to order them.</p> - -<p>The whole of the stores in the town and castle were given up to the -duke, as well as the shipping: the foreign soldiers were allowed to -march away, on taking an oath that they would never make war on any -of the territories of the duke of Burgundy. All the prisoners of -the duke's party were set at liberty, among whom were the lord de -Moyencourt, the damoiseau d'Ercle and others.</p> - -<p>The burghers and inhabitants of the town took the oaths of allegiance -to the duke, or to his commissioners,—and on paying a certain sum -of money they remained in peace. Thus was the lord de<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_180" id="Page_180">[Pg 180]</a></span> Zeneuberche -deprived of his town and fortune, and, in addition, carried to Lille.</p> - -<p>The duke, having regarrisoned the place with his own men, marched his -army back to Flanders and Artois; but the lord de Humbercourt, sir -Manfroy de St Leger, and some others, died of an epidemical disorder in -their march home.</p> - -<p>The duke of Bedford, after a residence of eight months in England -with his duchess, returned to Calais, escorted by three thousand -combatants, and thence to Paris, where he remained some time, to -regulate the affairs of France. He thence went to Lille, where he and -his duchess were joyfully received by the duke of Burgundy. They had -many conferences together on the subject of the dissentions between the -dukes of Burgundy and Glocester; but as the regent could not any way -succeed in bringing about a pacification, he returned to Paris.</p> - -<p>In these days, the duke of Glocester, on the departure of his brother, -the duke of Bedford, for France, issued his summonses for the raising -a large force to suc<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_181" id="Page_181">[Pg 181]</a></span>cour the duchess Jacquiline in Holland, whom he -called his wife. The earl of Salisbury and many other great lords had -connected themselves with him, in opposition to the duke of Burgundy; -but the duke of Bedford, hearing of these movements, sent in haste -ambassadors to his brother of Glocester, who prevailed on him to give -up his intentions, on the conclusion of a truce for a certain period, -in the hope that, in the course of time, peace might be made between -them. The abbot of Orcamp and master John le Duc were the ambassadors -on this occasion.</p> - -<div class="footnotes"><p class="ph3">FOOTNOTES:</p> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_8_8" id="Footnote_8_8"></a><a href="#FNanchor_8_8"><span class="label">[8]</span></a> Zeneuberche. Q. Nieuverkerk?</p></div></div> - - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XL" id="CHAP_XL">CHAP. XL.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE SARACENS RETURN TO CYPRUS.—A BATTLE BETWEEN THEM AND THE -CYPRIOTS, IN WHICH THE KING IS MADE PRISONER, AND CARRIED TO THE -SULTAN.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">About</span> this period, many knights and esquires arrived at Cyprus, in -consequence of the king of Cyprus's solicitations, to op<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_182" id="Page_182">[Pg 182]</a></span>pose the -Saracens, who were daily expected to return thither. The king collected -all the forces within the island, whom he provided with lodging, food -and money, as well as he could, according to their different ranks.</p> - -<p>While they were thus expecting the Saracens, his army, which was -collected from various nations, mutinied, so that the king had much -difficulty to keep peace among them, and knew not whom to appoint -as commander in chief, who would be agreeable to them. During these -dissentions, the Saracens came before Cyprus in prodigious numbers, and -landed at Lymeson: they besieged the great tower, and, notwithstanding -it had been much strengthened, and was full of men at arms, they took -it by storm, and killed the governor, Estienne de Buyserse, and all his -men.</p> - -<p>The king, hearing of this, assembled his council, and demanded what -measures he should pursue. The greater part proposed that he should -remain in the town of Nicosia, saying that a country wasted was better -than a country lost; but all<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_183" id="Page_183">[Pg 183]</a></span> the foreigners were of a contrary -opinion, and advised him to march his army into the plain, and combat -boldly an enemy who was destroying his kingdom, and putting to death -his subjects. The king, on this, determined to march his army to meet -the Saracens; and on the second day after, when he was mounted, his -horse, at the first step, fell on its knees to the ground. The prince -of Galilee also, his brother, let his sword fall out of the scabbard on -the earth: many persons thought these such omens of ill success, that -they had but little hopes of victory.</p> - -<p>This day, the king advanced three leagues, and fixed his quarters at a -very beautiful spot called Beaulieu. On the Saturday following, for on -the Thursday, he had taken the field, he marched in handsome array to -a town called Citolye<a name="FNanchor_9_9" id="FNanchor_9_9"></a><a href="#Footnote_9_9" class="fnanchor">[9]</a>. On the ensuing Sunday, the 6th day of July, -after the king had attended mass, and was seated at table, and while he -and his army were at dinner, a great smoke was<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_184" id="Page_184">[Pg 184]</a></span> seen in different parts -not far distant, and intelligence was brought that the Saracens were -advancing against him.</p> - -<p>The commander of Cyprus, with some of the knights of Rhodes, the lord -de Varemboulais, and several gentlemen from France, hearing this, -requested the king's permission to go and reconnoitre the enemy. It was -very unwillingly granted. They advanced so far that they fell in with -the Saracens, with whom they skirmished, and killed a few; but numbers -were so much against them that they could not longer resist, and, -leaving nearly thirty dead behind them, retreated as well as they could -to their army, which they met, with the king, advancing at a quick pace.</p> - -<p>The king of Cyprus marched his army without much order for some time, -and at last came in sight of the Saracens near to a town called Domy. -He had near him his brother the prince of Galilee, the constable of -Jerusalem, two german counts, and the flower of his own chivalry. -The king charged the Saracens very gallantly and rapidly, insomuch -that at the onset they suffered much; but fortune seemed<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_185" id="Page_185">[Pg 185]</a></span> unwilling -to continue her favours, for the king's horse fell under him to the -ground and burst the girths of the saddle; so that when the king was -remounted, and engaged in the combat, the saddle turned, and he fell -to the ground: the horse galloped off, and necessity forced him to -mount a small horse of one of his esquires, named Anthony Kaire, for -the boys had fled for fear with all the war-horses. By reason of this -accident, most of the Cypriots believed their king was killed, and -were panic-struck. The Saracens were beginning to retreat toward the -coast, but, observing some disorder in the enemy's army, recovered -their courage, and with their main body charged the Christians with -such vigour that the king was obliged to retire to Citolye, whence he -had departed; but when almost close to it, he was surrounded by the -Saracens, and his entrance cut off.</p> - -<p>The Christians were now discomfited, and began to fly on all sides as -fast as they could. The king retired to an eminence, alway attended by -his brother the prince of Galilee, who said to him, 'My<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_186" id="Page_186">[Pg 186]</a></span> lord, you see -clearly that your men are flying, and that all resistance against the -enemy is vain: deign, therefore, to save yourself, and take compassion -on your kingdom, for should you be made prisoner we shall all be -ruined. Take with you therefore some of your most faithful servants, -and retire to a place of safety. In the mean time, I will remain here -with the banners until I shall be sure that you have escaped, and will -then save myself in the manner God shall be pleased to point out to me.'</p> - -<p>The king, on hearing these words, looked with much tenderness on his -brother, and replied, 'Fair brother, God forbid that I should separate -myself from you: go, and comfort and rally my people, and urge them to -the assistance of their natural lord and sovereign in his distress.'</p> - -<p>The prince of Galilee departed, but was met by a large body of -Saracens, by whom, after displaying acts of valour worthy of a prince, -he was slain and left dead on the field. On the other hand, the king -was so hardly pressed that, finding himself abandoned by his men, -he descended<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_187" id="Page_187">[Pg 187]</a></span> the eminence and made for a small valley; but he was -pursued, wounded in four places, and at length struck off his horse.</p> - -<p>The Saracens, ignorant that it was the king, rushed on him from all -quarters to put him to death, when a knight from Catalonia, called sir -Galleran Savary, throwing himself over the king's body, cried out, -in the syrian language, 'It is the king! it is the king!' upon which -a saracen captain made a sign with his hand, when all around dropped -their swords to the ground, and the captain thrust his own into the -scabbard. He then advanced to the king, took him by the hand, and, -addressing him in Greek, said, that it had pleased God to deliver him -into the hands and power of the sultan. 'You will come before him; -but take comfort, for I have the greatest hopes that he will be a -good friend to you.' The catalonian knight was made prisoner with the -king; for his life was spared on account of the great courage he had -displayed.</p> - -<p>Thus was the king of Cyprus made captive by the Saracens, who fastened -a chain round his neck: and, shortly after,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_188" id="Page_188">[Pg 188]</a></span> a body of saracen infantry -came up, who wanted, by all means, to put the king to death, but God, -from his kind mercy saved him, for he was a man of great charity, and -of a pious life toward his God.</p> - -<p>The army of Cyprus, after its defeat, saved itself as well as it could, -and the greater part fled to the mountains: there remained dead on the -field from sixteen to seventeen hundred. The Saracens carried the king -to the coast where their shipping lay, and put him under a strong guard.</p> - -<p>There were in this battle two counts from Germany, namely, the count -de Humberche and the count de Noorch, protector of Cologne, with a -certain number of their vassals. There were also from Savoy the lord -de Varembon and sir John de Champaigns lord de Gruffy,—and all these -gentlemen escaped death and imprisonment.</p> - -<p>When the news of this defeat and capture of the king was known -throughout Cyprus, sir Gilles de Lusignan, brother to the king and -archbishop of Nicosia, sir James de Caffran marshal of<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_189" id="Page_189">[Pg 189]</a></span> Cyprus, who -had remained as guard to the royal children, were much troubled at -these melancholy events; and, about midnight of this same Sunday, they -left the city of Nicosia, carrying with them the king's sister and -his children, to the castle of Cerines, on the sea coast, about five -leagues distant from Nicosia, where they remained until the king's -return.</p> - -<p>On the morrow, Monday, the commonalty of the town hastened to the -palace to learn some news of the king; but finding no one to speak -with, they returned home, and taking their wives, children and effects, -quitted the town, leaving the whole abandoned to old beggars and blind -men. Some of them fled to Famagousta, others to Cerines, to divers -towns, or to the mountains, so that it was a piteous spectacle.</p> - -<p>On the second day after the battle, the chief of the Saracens marched -his army to Nicosia, which he found abandoned. He was lodged in the -royal palace, and caused a proclamation to be instantly issued for all -the inhabitants to return to their houses and occupations,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_190" id="Page_190">[Pg 190]</a></span> on promise -of not being disturbed, or any way molested. In consequence of this -proclamation, from ten to twelve thousand persons returned to the city.</p> - -<p>The king of Cyprus and the grand master of Rhodes had at this time -a considerable fleet at sea, on board of which were the bastard of -Burgundy, brother to duke Philip, the lord de Roubaix, and many other -great lords from divers countries, very impatient to combat the -Saracens, but they never could have a favorable wind to carry them near -the infidels. The bastard of Burgundy had arrived at Baffa, in hopes of -being present at the battle in which the king was captured; but hearing -of the unfortunate issue of that day, he and his men returned and -embarked again on board of the fleet.</p> - -<p>At length, the Christians had a favourable wind, which brought them in -a short time within sight of the enemy's fleet. The commander of the -Saracens was then on board, and, seeing the Christians so numerous, -sent messengers in haste to the governor of Nicosia, or<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_191" id="Page_191">[Pg 191]</a></span>dering him, on -pain of being reputed a traitor, to return with his men to his ship -without delay. This order he obeyed, but not until he had plundered -the city of all that he could, and reduced the inhabitants to poverty. -He also set fire to the royal palace and to several other parts of the -town, and then marched for Salina, where the saracen fleet lay. On -their march, they forcibly took many children from the breasts of their -mothers, and flung them on thorns among the hedges, and then stoned -them to death.</p> - -<p>On the other hand, the Saracens, who had the guard of the king of -Cyprus, made him write letters to the admiral of the Christian fleet, -containing in substance that he must be careful not to do any damage -to the saracen ships, if he valued the life of the king. Sir Galeran -Savary was the bearer of these letters in a small galliot. The admiral -obeyed these orders, which, according to the opinions of many, he ought -not to have done; but there was a good deal of fighting between the -vessels before these<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_192" id="Page_192">[Pg 192]</a></span> orders arrived, particularly by the bowmen, in -which there were very many killed and wounded.</p> - -<p>At this affair, Guy bastard of Burgundy, brother to duke Philip, Simon -de Lan, Robert lord de Rebecque, and others from different countries -were made knights, although no vessel was taken on either side, but one -having pilgrims on board, as shall be now mentioned. While the fleets -were drawing up against each other, a ship filled with pilgrims eager -to acquire honour, concluding for certain, that as the Christian fleet -was in sight of the Saracens, a combat must insue, advanced so near -that of the infidels that they could not put back; and notwithstanding -succour was instantly sent them, and that they were in sight of the -king of Cyprus, they were all hacked to pieces, as butchers would chop -meat in a market, excepting a very few who were detained prisoners. -Some days after, the saracen fleet, having the king of Cyprus on board, -sailed for Egypt.</p> - -<p>On the arrival of the Saracens in Egypt, they conducted the king of -Cy<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_193" id="Page_193">[Pg 193]</a></span>prus to Cairo to the sultan of Babylon, and the other Christian -prisoners chained two and two like beasts. They dragged after them the -banner of the holy virgin reversed on the ground, and then followed the -king mounted on a small mule without saddle and bound with chains. In -this manner were they led into the presence of the sultan of Babylon, -and constrained to bow their heads nine times to the very ground, -kissing it each time. When they arrived in front of the sultan, who was -seated in great pomp in a high gallery, he kept them a full hour in his -presence, and then had them conducted to a tower for their prison so -long as he should stay in Cairo, where the sultan was served royally -and abundantly with all sorts of provision, excepting wine; but this -was secretly supplied to him by Christian merchants. The other Cypriot -prisoners were confined in divers places.</p> - -<p>While the king of Cyprus thus remained prisoner to the sultan of -Babylon in Cairo, the archbishop of Nicosia, brother to the king, sent -for sir Peter<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_194" id="Page_194">[Pg 194]</a></span> de Lusignan, constable of Jerusalem, and resigned to -him the government of the island of Cyprus. He was no sooner in the -possession thereof than he executed rigorous justice by punishing all -who in these times of tribulation had attempted to revolt. Shortly -after, the archbishop returned to Nicosia, which by degrees was -repeopled.</p> - -<p>In the course of time, a genoese merchant, named Benedict Percussin, -moved by compassion, required of the regency at Cyprus, that he might -be sent to Cairo, for that he had great hopes of obtaining the king's -liberty. He was accordingly sent thither, and was so successful with -the sultan that he ransomed the king of Cyprus for two hundred thousand -ducats, and on condition that he would also pay an annual tribute to -the sultans of Babylon of five thousand ducats.</p> - -<p>Thus was peace made between the sultan and the king of Cyprus, and on -the feast of the Assumption of our Lady, the latter was delivered from -chains. After this, the sultan frequently sought<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_195" id="Page_195">[Pg 195]</a></span> opportunities of -conversing with him, and put different questions by way of tempting him -to abandon the Christian faith; but the king made such sagacious and -prudent answers, that the sultan not knowing how to reply, ordered him -refreshments of all sorts and then dismissed him,—for on the ransom -being agreed on, the sultan had him taken from his prison and lodged in -the town.</p> - -<p>The king was often permitted to make excursions into the country -for his amusement, well mounted, but alway attended by some of the -Saracens. When part of his ransom was paid, and security accepted for -the remainder, on Palm Sunday he had his full liberty, and embarked on -board a galley in the port of Alexandria. In company with the admiral -of Rhodes, he disembarked at Cerines, where he was met by his sister, -his children and all the nobles and gentlemen of the island, who most -reverently and humbly gave thanks to our Lord <span class="smcap">Jesus Christ</span> for -his safe return.</p> - -<p>Some days afterward he left Cerines, and went to Nicosia, where he was -joy<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_196" id="Page_196">[Pg 196]</a></span>fully received by his subjects, and was lodged at the mansion of -the constable of Jerusalem, wherein he ever after remained, because -his own palace had been burnt and destroyed by the Saracens. After -the death of his queen Charlotte, he never remarried, nor, as his -attendants firmly believed, had he connection with any other woman: he -lived after this for a considerable length of time.</p> - -<div class="footnotes"><p class="ph3">FOOTNOTES:</p> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_9_9" id="Footnote_9_9"></a><a href="#FNanchor_9_9"><span class="label">[9]</span></a> Citolye. Q. Chiti.</p></div></div> - - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XLI" id="CHAP_XLI">CHAP. XLI.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE CASTLE OF MOYENNES IN CHAMPAGNE SURPRISED BY THE FRENCH.—THE POPE -GIVES SENTENCE IN FAVOUR OF THE DUKE OF BRABANT.—THE FORTRESS OF -ORIPECTE IN PROVENCE WON BY TREACHERY.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> these days, the castle of Moyennes in Champagne was surprised by a -party from king Charles, through the treachery of an Englishman of the -garrison. It was, however, instantly besieged by the earl of Salisbury, -who remained so long<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_197" id="Page_197">[Pg 197]</a></span> before it that it was forced to surrender. The -French within it were allowed to depart in safety; but those who had -been attached to the english and burgundian party were punished with -death,—and among them was a gentleman called Gilles de Clary. Sir John -de Luxembourg was present at the surrender; and when the walls had been -completely demolished, he returned to his castle of Beaurevoir.</p> - -<p>The pope this year published his definitive sentence in the suit of the -duke of Brabant, by which he declared that the marriage between the -duke of Glocester and Jacquiline duchess of Bavaria was null and void; -and that if the duke of Brabant should die, the said duke of Glocester -and the duchess Jacquiline could not be legally married to each other.</p> - -<p>The duke of Glocester, on being informed of this sentence of the pope, -took to wife a woman of low degree compared with his rank, named -Eleanor Cobham, of whom mention has been before made. The duke had for -some time lived with her<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_198" id="Page_198">[Pg 198]</a></span> as his mistress; and her character was not -spotless in regard to her connexions with others beside the duke. This -created much wonder in France and in England, considering that the duke -did not act conformably to the blood he sprung from.</p> - -<p>At this period sir John Blondel, accompanied by John Blondel, his -cousin german, and eight others his companions in arms, by means of -the chaplain, gained the fortress of Oripecte in Provence, of which -John Cadart was governor, and made him prisoner, expecting to receive -a large sum for his ransom. News of this was soon spread over the -country; and the place was so expeditiously and strongly besieged that -those who had won it were glad to be allowed to depart in safety, and -without carrying away any thing. Notwithstanding this treaty, on their -marching out, John Blondel was slain by the peasants, and the chaplain -who had done the treason was beheaded.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_199" id="Page_199">[Pg 199]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XLII" id="CHAP_XLII">CHAP. XLII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUKE OF BEDFORD LAYS SIEGE TO MONTARGIS.—THE SIEGE IS RAISED BY -THE FRENCH.—OTHER EVENTS BRIEFLY TOUCHED ON.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">This</span> year, the duke of Bedford, who styled himself regent of France for -king Henry, had the town and castle of Montargis besieged by the earls -of Warwick and Suffolk. With them were the lord de la Pole, brother to -the earl of Suffolk, sir Henry Bisset and other captains, having under -them three thousand combatants.</p> - -<p>The town was so situated that it required three different sieges, -which could with difficulty afford assistance to each other: however, -the English formed lodgements all around it and fortified them. The -earl of Warwick was quartered in a nunnery on one side of the town. -They soon threw bridges over different parts of the river to serve for -communications between their quarters.</p> - -<p>Having done this, they made vigorous approaches toward the town, which<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_200" id="Page_200">[Pg 200]</a></span> -they damaged very much by their cannon and engines of war. The besieged -made so good a defence, that the business was continued for more than -two months, during which time they sent notice to king Charles that -unless speedy succours were afforded them, they must surrender to -his enemies. The king, hearing this, assembled his council, when it -was resolved to raise the siege, or at least to throw reinforcements -of men and provision into the place. This was attempted but without -effect. An assembly of men at arms was then ordered by king Charles -at Orleans, and the command of them given by the king to the count -de Dunois bastard of Orleans. He had with him sir William d'Albreth -lord d'Orval, the lords de Graville, de Villag, de Gaucourt, Estienne -Vignolles surnamed La Hire, sir Gilles de St Simon, Gaultier Boussart, -and many other captains, amounting to sixteen hundred combatants, all -men of tried courage. They commenced their march with a large train of -forage-carts, intending only to revictual the town, and not to raise -the siege.</p> - - - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_201" id="Page_201">[Pg 201]</a></span></p> - -<p>When they were arrived within half a league of the enemy's camp, they -held a council as secretly as they could, and determined to attack -the nearest quarters of the English. They had some of the garrison of -Montargis with them as guides,—and in the number was one called le -Petit Breton.</p> - -<p>La Hire was appointed leader of one of the parties, and fell on the -English quarters with great courage, shouting, 'Montjoye St Denis!' -The English were quite unprepared,—and their camp was soon on fire in -various parts,—and much slaughter was committed near to where the lord -de la Pole was lodged: indeed the whole of that part was defeated, and -the lord de la Pole escaped with eight others in a small boat.</p> - -<p>The garrison of the town had dammed up the river so high that the -bridges the English had made were overflowed, and most of them who -attempted to escape over them fell into the water and were drowned.</p> - -<p>The bastard of Orleans, while this was going forward, made a vigorous -at<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_202" id="Page_202">[Pg 202]</a></span>tack on the quarters of sir Henry Bisset: he had dismounted, and -began to be hard pressed, when those who had destroyed the lord de -la Pole's quarters opportunely came to his support, for the lord de -Graville had been wounded.</p> - -<p>The English, finding that fortune was against them, began to retreat -toward the quarters of the earl of Warwick; but crossing a bridge -in haste, and too many at once, it broke down with their weight and -great numbers lost their lives. Add to this, that the garrison made a -well-timed sally to assist their friends, and killed great numbers and -made many prisoners.</p> - -<p>In the mean time, the earl of Warwick assembled his men around him as -speedily as he could; but when he perceived the greatness of his loss, -for from one thousand to fifteen hundred had been slain, drowned or -taken, he formed his men in order of battle, and thus retreated to a -small eminence, covered with vineyards, above his quarters.</p> - -<p>The French, who had fought hard and were fatigued, entered Montargis.<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_203" id="Page_203">[Pg 203]</a></span> -When night came on, the English collected their men together, the -greater part of whom were now on foot, and retreated to castle Landonin -Nemours, and to other places under their dominion. The French remained -in Montargis, making good and hearty cheer, being rejoiced that with -the aid of God they had accomplished the purpose they had been sent on. -They afterward returned to king Charles of France, who received them -most graciously.</p> - -<p>In this year, duke John of Brabant after a very severe illness, -departed this life in his castle of Leneure<a name="FNanchor_10_10" id="FNanchor_10_10"></a><a href="#Footnote_10_10" class="fnanchor">[10]</a>, repeating most -devoutly, 'Miserere mei Deus,' &c. He was buried in the chapel of -this castle, near to the body of his father. On his decease, his -brother Philip count de Ligny and de St Pol took possession<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_204" id="Page_204">[Pg 204]</a></span> of all -his territories. Thus was the duchess Jacquiline deprived of her two -husbands,—for, as I have before said, the duke of Glocester had -married another woman, and the duke of Brabant was dead.</p> - -<p>During the life of the duke of Brabant, a person named John Chevalier -had engaged at the request as it was said, of the countess-dowager of -Hainault, to put an iron collar round the duke's neck, for which this -chevalier was arrested at Brussels and beheaded.</p> - -<p>At the same time, the fortress of Escandeur, near to Cambray, was put -into the hands of sir John de Luxembourg, with the consent of the -duke of Burgundy, and was the cause why sir Louis, bastard-brother -to the duchess Jacquiline, to whom it had belonged, carried war and -tribulation through that country in fighting the battles of his sister, -but he lost his inheritance for so doing.</p> - -<p>In these days, a terrible combat took place near to Mont St Michel, -between the English who had possession of Mont<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_205" id="Page_205">[Pg 205]</a></span> de Hellem<a name="FNanchor_11_11" id="FNanchor_11_11"></a><a href="#Footnote_11_11" class="fnanchor">[11]</a> on the -one side, and the French and Bretons on the other; but in the end the -French were victorious, having killed or put to flight the English and -consequently gained the castle.</p> - -<div class="footnotes"><p class="ph3">FOOTNOTES:</p> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_10_10" id="Footnote_10_10"></a><a href="#FNanchor_10_10"><span class="label">[10]</span></a> Leneure. The annotations at the beginning of the volume, -french edition, suppose it to be Geneppe or Gueneppe, a summer -residence of the dukes of Brabant, whither Louis XI. when dauphin, fled -to, and resided at during his stay in Brabant.</p></div></div> - -<hr class="chap" /> - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="AD_1427" id="AD_1427">[<span class="smcap">A.D.</span> 1427.]</a></p> - -<p class="ph3">CHAP. XLIII.</p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE CASTLE OF MALMAISON, BELONGING TO THE BISHOP OF CAMBRAY, IS TAKEN -BY SIR JOHN BLONDEL.—OTHER EVENTS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> the beginning of this year, the fortress of Malmaison, situated two -leagues from the castle of Cambresis, belonging to Jean de Lens, lord -of Liéequerque and bishop of Cambray, in right of his bishoprick, was -surprised by sir John Blondel of king Charles's party, accompanied by a -few men. The governor for the bishop was a fair esquire,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_206" id="Page_206">[Pg 206]</a></span> called Walter -de Baillon, whom they caught in bed.</p> - -<p>Sir John Blondel having traversed the ditches, though full of water, -scaled the walls by means of ladders, and entering the lower court, -seized the guard, and his troops posted themselves in ambuscade near -the bridge of the dungeon. In the morning, when the porter lowered the -drawbridge, they rushed upon him with drawn swords, and put him to -death; after which, they entered without further opposition, although -it was the strongest of all the forts in that country.</p> - -<p>The adjacent parts were greatly alarmed at this conquest, even those -within the castle of Cambresis; and the bishop of Cambray, being then -there, was much surprised how and by whom it could have been taken, for -at that time the whole country was at peace. The bishop, however, sent -some of his people, and the inhabitants of Cambresis to Malmaison, to -learn who had done this, and by what means.</p> - -<p>On their arrival, they had a parley with those who had taken it; -but they,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_207" id="Page_207">[Pg 207]</a></span> through mischief, replied by shouting the war-cries of -Burgundy and Luxembourg, and those who had come thither returned to -Château Cambresis. Sir John Blondel having soon provided himself with -provision, stores, and men in abundance, began to make inroads on the -country of Cambresis, and the parts adjoining, committing irreparable -injuries, and in some of these he was joined by parties attached to the -duke of Burgundy and sir John de Luxembourg.</p> - -<p>In the mean time, the bishop sent to the duke of Burgundy, to know if -it had been with his consent that his castle had been taken. The duke -replied, that so far from having consented, he would send him such -assistance that his castle should be restored to him.</p> - -<p>Some time after the decease of duke John of Brabant, a grand assembly -of the nobility was held at Valenciennes, at which were present the -duke of Burgundy, the counts de Namur, de Penthievre, and de Conversan, -the prince of Orange, sir John de Luxembourg, the bishops of Tournay -and of Arras, with many other church<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_208" id="Page_208">[Pg 208]</a></span>men, to consider who was to have -the government of Hainault. After long and mature deliberation, it was -resolved it should remain in the hands of the duke of Burgundy, who in -consequence nominated various officers for the due government thereof.</p> - -<p>In this year, the earl of Warwick and other Englishmen besieged -the town of Pontorson, and forced the garrison to surrender on -capitulation, provided they were not relieved by a certain day, -and that the French and Bretons should not be sufficiently strong -to conquer the English. As they were not relieved, the place was -surrendered according to the terms of the capitulation.</p> - -<div class="footnotes"><p class="ph3">FOOTNOTES:</p> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_11_11" id="Footnote_11_11"></a><a href="#FNanchor_11_11"><span class="label">[11]</span></a> Mont de Hellem must be Tombelaine (probably a corruption -of <i>Tombe d' Heléne</i>), a small rock near to Mont St Michel.</p></div></div> - - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XLIV" id="CHAP_XLIV">CHAP. XLIV.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>SIR JOHN BLONDEL SURRENDERS THE CASTLE OF MALMAISON, WHICH HE HAD -TAKEN FROM THE BISHOP OF CAMBRAY.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">When</span> the meeting broke up at Valenciennes, the duke of Burgundy went -to<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_209" id="Page_209">[Pg 209]</a></span> Mons in Hainault, attended by a great part of his council, and -while there, constituted (as I have said) different officers, natives -of Hainault, for the well governing that country.</p> - -<p>During his stay at Mons, sir John Blondel came thither on a passport -from the duke, and was by him more than once summoned and required to -restore the castle of Malmaison to the bishop of Cambray. Sir John -would not consent to this, but gave evasive answers. The duke then -resolved to afford the bishop such aid as should recover for him the -castle; and the bishop sent summonses to all his friends to come to his -assistance.</p> - -<p>The duke of Burgundy made sir William de Lalain, bailiff of Hainault, -the bégue de Launoy, knight, governor of Lille, with some other -nobles, commanders of the aid which he sent to the bishop; but sir -John Blondel, hearing of these preparations, and knowing that the duke -was displeased at his conduct, condescended to treat, and offered to -surrender the castle on condition that his peace was made with the -dukes of Bedford and<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_210" id="Page_210">[Pg 210]</a></span> Burgundy, that all his lands and castles, which -had been confiscated to king Henry of Lancaster, were restored to him, -that he and his men were to carry away all their effects, and that he -was to be paid four thousand crowns for his expenses.</p> - -<p>High as these terms were, they were in the end agreed to, and -securities given for their due performance. Thus was Malmaison -delivered into the hands of Balthazar, bastard of Quesnoy, who had been -appointed by the duke of Burgundy to take possession and the charge of -it for a certain time.</p> - -<p>To pay the ransom-money, and other expenses, a heavy tax was laid on -all ranks throughout the country of Cambresis, as well on churchmen as -others, the payment of which was most rigorously exacted.</p> - -<p>When these matters had been settled, the castle of Malmaison was -razed to the ground, with the consent of the bishop and others of -that country. It was a great pity, for it was a nonpareil, and the -best built and strongest place in all those parts. Sir John Blondel, -by means of his mis<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_211" id="Page_211">[Pg 211]</a></span>conduct, succeeded in his intentions, for all his -castles, lands and manors, were restored to him.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XLV" id="CHAP_XLV">CHAP. XLV.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY RETURNS TO HOLLAND, AND ATTACKS THE TOWN OF -HERMONTFORT.<a name="FNanchor_12_12" id="FNanchor_12_12"></a><a href="#Footnote_12_12" class="fnanchor">[12]</a>—OTHER EVENTS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">The</span> duke of Burgundy, having finished his business in Hainault, -returned to Holland with a great force of men at arms to punish those -who, after having sworn allegiance to him, had revolted. On his march, -he attacked a town fortified with thick hedges and deep ditches, called -Hermontfort, which attack lasted a long time, and was very severe.</p> - -<p>The duke crossed the ditches, and valiantly fought in person with his -enemies, who defended themselves with the utmost courage, regardless -of their lives. In this attack the lord de Voydanquin, a valiant<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_212" id="Page_212">[Pg 212]</a></span> and -powerful knight, who had with him some very expert warriors, was slain. -The good lord de Saveuses was also wounded, and so badly, that he -was obliged to be carried from the field, with many more in the same -condition. The duke, seeing the loss he was suffering, took council, -and ordered the retreat to be sounded, which was done, and they lodged -themselves near to the town, where they were badly off that night for -all sorts of necessaries. On the morrow, the duke marched away in -another direction.</p> - -<p>The town of Utrecht had now joined the party of the duchess Jacquiline, -and the dukes of Gueldres and of Cleves that of Burgundy, by which -means war and misery were daily increased throughout that country.</p> - -<p>At this time, about five hundred combatants, as well men at arms as -archers, were assembled on the confines of Picardy, and, by orders from -the duke of Burgundy (at the request of a knight called sir Phillebert -Andrinet,) were conducted by sir Charles de Moyencourt, Matthieu -d'Hermieres, John de Longueval and other<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_213" id="Page_213">[Pg 213]</a></span> gentlemen, to the aid of Amé -duke of Savoy, uncle to the duke of Burgundy, then at war with the duke -of Milan.</p> - -<p>This body of men at arms, after many days marches, arrived in Savoy, -and were joyfully received by the duke. They were thence ordered to -the borders of Lombardy, where they committed numberless mischiefs, -insomuch that, through fear of them, and from compassion to the poor -natives, these two princes concluded a peace.</p> - -<p>When this was done, duke Amé of Savoy gave orders for the Picards to -return home, thanking them greatly for their effective services, and -presenting to some of the principal captains pieces of damask and other -precious ornaments. The Picards were now marched home again. The origin -of this war was owing to the duke of Milan having forcibly taken Novara -and the city of Vercelli from the duke of Savoy, which were restored to -him.</p> - -<p>After the duke of Burgundy had visited many parts of Holland, and -placed garrisons on the frontiers of Gouda, where the duchess -Jacquiline resided, leaving<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_214" id="Page_214">[Pg 214]</a></span> some of his most expert captains for the -defence of the country, such as the lord de l'Isle-Adam, sir Lyonnel de -Bournouville, and others, he returned to Flanders.</p> - -<p>In this year, there were great earthquakes in Spain, Catalonia and -Languedoc, which overthrew many towns and handsome edifices; and the -people remained for a long time in the utmost trouble and dismay.</p> - -<div class="footnotes"><p class="ph3">FOOTNOTES:</p> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_12_12" id="Footnote_12_12"></a><a href="#FNanchor_12_12"><span class="label">[12]</span></a> Hermontfort. Q. if not Herenthuls?</p></div></div> - - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XLVI" id="CHAP_XLVI">CHAP. XLVI.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE SULTAN OF BABYLON WRITES LETTERS TO THE PRINCES IN -CHRISTENDOM.—THE TENOUR OF THESE LETTERS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> these days, the sultan of Babylon sent letters to all the kings and -princes in Christendom, of the following tenour:</p> - -<p>'Baldadoch, son of Aire, constable of Jericho, provost of the -terrestrial paradise, nephew of the gods, king of kings, prince of -princes, sultan of Babylon, of Persia, of Jerusalem, of Chaldea, of -Barbary, prince of Africa, and admiral of Arcadia, lord de<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_215" id="Page_215">[Pg 215]</a></span> Siche, des -Ainces, des Payens, and des Maritans,—master Archipotel, protector of -Amazone, guardian of the islands, dean of the abbeys, commander of the -temples, crusher of helmets, splitter of shields, piercer of hauberks, -breaker of armour, lancer of spears, overturner of war-horses, -destroyer of castles, flower of chivalry, a wild boar for courage, an -eagle for liberality, the fear of his enemies, the hope of his friends, -the raiser up of the discomfited, standard of Mohammed, lord of all the -world.</p> - -<p>'To the kings of Germany, of France, and of England, and to all other -kings, dukes and counts, and generally to all on whom our courtesy may -condescend, greeting, and love in our grace.</p> - -<p>'Whereas it is very commendable for all who please to relinquish error, -through wisdom,—we send to you that you may not delay coming to us to -receive your fiefs and inheritances from our hands, by denying your -God and the Christian faith, and laying aside your errors, in which -you and your predecessors have been too long involved. Should you not -instantly<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_216" id="Page_216">[Pg 216]</a></span> obey these our commands, our indignation will be raised, and -our powerful sword turned against you, with which we will have your -heads as a recompense, without sparing yourselves or your countries.'</p> - -<p>These letters were dated the vigil des Ambassadiens, the 10th year from -our coronation, and the 2d from our noble victory and destruction of -the unfortunate country of Cyprus.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XLVII" id="CHAP_XLVII">CHAP. XLVII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE ENGLISH INVADE BRITTANY, WHERE THEY DO GREAT DAMAGES.—OTHER -MATTERS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">This</span> year, the earl of Suffolk and sir Thomas Rampstone, on account -of the duke of Brittany having joined king Charles, made an inroad on -his duchy with about twelve hundred combatants, and advanced even to -Rennes, where the duke resided. They committed great waste, and made -a very considerable booty in<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_217" id="Page_217">[Pg 217]</a></span> prisoners and effects, with which they -returned to a large village in that country, called Tintenarch<a name="FNanchor_13_13" id="FNanchor_13_13"></a><a href="#Footnote_13_13" class="fnanchor">[13]</a>. -On the morrow, they marched back to lower Normandy with all they had -gained without any opposition.</p> - -<p>Soon afterward, sir Thomas fixed his quarters in a small town, called -St James de Beuvron, which had been destroyed; but he had it repaired -and refortified to serve him as a post to carry on the war against the -Bretons, for it was but half a league from their country. Sir Thomas -was deputy to the earl of Suffolk, the governor of lower Normandy, and -thence he led the English on different excursions through Brittany, -carrying on a severe warfare.</p> - -<p>The duke, to oppose them, assembled a large force of his nobles, -whom he gave in charge to his brother the count de Richemont, -lately made constable of France. The count led them straight to St -James de Beuvron, which he instant<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_218" id="Page_218">[Pg 218]</a></span>ly besieged, and commenced his -operations with a grand skirmish. Having surrounded it on all sides, -he established his quarters, and had his engines pointed against the -walls, which greatly damaged them. He attacked the place by storm, -which lasted for a considerable time very sharply.</p> - -<p>A party of Bretons from the lower parts of the duchy had been posted -below the town, near to a pond; and to get near the walls, it was -necessary to cross the head of this pond, which was very narrow. There -was beside it a small bulwark under the command of an english knight, -sir Nicholas Bourdet, having with him from sixty to eighty combatants, -and near to it was one of the town-gates well guarded by the English.</p> - -<p>When these Bretons were descending the ditch in great numbers to attack -the walls, they heard on each side of them the English shouting, -'Salisbury! Suffolk!' which threw the Bretons into great confusion. Sir -Nicholas, seizing the opportunity of their dismay, vigorously fell on -them, and, meeting scarcely any defence, put<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_219" id="Page_219">[Pg 219]</a></span> to death or drowned in -the pond from seven to eight hundred, and made about fifty prisoners. -The English won eighteen standards, and one banner. News of this defeat -was speedily carried to the count, who was storming the town on the -opposite side. He was much hurt at the intelligence, and ordered the -retreat to be sounded, for the siege had been raised on the other side -of the place.</p> - -<p>When the count had collected his men together, he held a council on -what should now be done, and it was resolved, that considering the -great loss they had sustained, it would be prudent to march away, which -was carried into effect; but he waited until midnight, when he returned -to the town of Fougeres in a disorderly manner, leaving behind great -quantities of provision, stores, bombards, and other artillery. Sir -Thomas, with his six hundred men, for he had no more, and the greater -part of them were wounded, remained in the town very much rejoiced -at his good fortune; and he caused all the things the enemy had left -behind them to be brought thither.</p> - - - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_220" id="Page_220">[Pg 220]</a></span></p> - -<p>Two days after this affair, the earl of Suffolk joined sir Thomas with -fifteen hundred combatants, whom the latter conducted with some of his -own men, to a strong monastery that soon surrendered. The earl thence -advanced farther into the country, toward the city of Dol, with the -intent to reside there. In the mean time, the duke of Brittany sent a -poursuivant with letters to the earl, to request that he would consent -to a suspension of arms, according to the inclosed terms, which being -agreed to, he remanded sir Thomas and his men, who returned to St James -de Beauvron with a very rich booty.</p> - -<p>A negotiation now took place, when a truce was signed to last for three -months; and the earl of Suffolk had four thousand five hundred francs -for consenting to it. The truce was well kept until the end of June, -which terminated it, as the two parties could not agree on a final -peace, so that the war recommenced, and the English daily committed -great waste on the country by fire and sword.</p> - -<p>To obviate these evils, the duke, and<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_221" id="Page_221">[Pg 221]</a></span> his brother the constable, had -the town of Pontorson, which divides Normandy from Brittany, and is two -leagues from Mont St Michel, well repaired and fortified, to serve as a -barrier town against the English.</p> - -<p>A few days after this, the earl of Suffolk was dismissed from his -government, and the earl of Warwick appointed in his stead, who -assembled a considerable body of men and laid siege to Pontorson.</p> - -<p>During this siege, the English were in constant danger of having their -convoys of provision cut off by the garrisons of Mont St Michel and -other places. To prevent which, lord Scales was detached with five -hundred combatants to lower Normandy to escort the convoys. On his -return, the Bretons, who had been made acquainted therewith, placed -themselves, to the amount of fifteen hundred men, in ambuscade, near -to Mont Saint Michel, and, watching their opportunity, sallied out -on the English, as they were marching by. They found them, however, -in handsome array; and they made so valorous a resistance that the -Bretons were<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_222" id="Page_222">[Pg 222]</a></span> completely routed. Eight hundred were slain; and in the -number were the lord Château-Geron, the lord de Couesquen, the lord -de Chambourg, the baron de Chamboches, the lord de la Hunaudes, sir -Pierre le Porc, the commander of the Scotsmen, and many others of the -nobility. The lord de Rohan and several great lords were made prisoners.</p> - -<p>This event was known in Pontorson by the English having caused the -dead bodies of the baron de Soulenges and sir Pierre le Porc, and of -others, to be brought to the walls, and delivered to the garrison for -burial, and hastened their determination of surrendering to the earl of -Warwick, on having their lives spared, as they had no longer hopes of -succour. They were marched out of the town with white staves in their -hands, leaving all their baggage and effects behind them. Lord Scales -was made governor of the town.</p> - -<p>Toward the end of this year, sir John de Luxembourg assembled in -Picardy, and the parts adjacent, about a thousand combatants, men -at arms and<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_223" id="Page_223">[Pg 223]</a></span> archers, with the intent to besiege and reduce to his -obedience the town of Beaumont in Argonne, held by William de Flavy, of -the party of king Charles,—which Flavy, and those under his command, -did many injuries and oppressive acts to all the surrounding country.</p> - -<p>In these days, duke Philip of Burgundy again collected a large body of -troops from Flanders and Artois, to march into Holland and besiege the -duchess Jacquiline in the town of Gouda. On this occasion, he wrote to -inform his nobles, that he was resolved this campaign to finish the war -with Holland, and not return until it was ended. They had indeed often -been assembled for this purpose, and were almost tired with the war.</p> - -<p>The duke led this armament to Sluys, and there embarked for Holland. -During these tribulations, the English continued a severe warfare on -the borders and in Brittany. A very sharp combat took place between -them and the Bretons, under the command of the constable de Richemont, -in which numbers were slain on both<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_224" id="Page_224">[Pg 224]</a></span> sides; but, in the end, the earl -of Warwick and his English gained the day.</p> - -<div class="footnotes"><p class="ph3">FOOTNOTES:</p> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_13_13" id="Footnote_13_13"></a><a href="#FNanchor_13_13"><span class="label">[13]</span></a> Tintenarch,—probably Tinteniac, a village near St Malo.</p></div></div> - -<hr class="chap" /> - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="AD_1428" id="AD_1428">[<span class="smcap">A.D.</span> 1428.]</a></p> - -<p class="ph3">CHAP. XLVIII.</p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>SIR JOHN DE LUXEMBOURG BESIEGES BEAUMONT IN ARGONNE.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">Sir</span> John de Luxembourg, in the beginning of this year, had besieged -Beaumont in Argonne. He was attended by many of the nobles from -Picardy, and frequent skirmishes took place between the besieged and -besiegers. In one of them, a vigorous and subtle man at arms, named -Enguerrand de Brigonval, was made prisoner, which much troubled sir -John de Luxembourg, who feared he was wounded or killed,—for William -de Flavy had wickedly caused a coffin to be buried with great ceremony, -meaning to have it understood that Enguerrand was dead. He had also a -solemn funeral service performed, intending at the same<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_225" id="Page_225">[Pg 225]</a></span> time to send -Enguerrand secretly out of the town to some safer place, knowing him to -be a rich man and able to pay a heavy ransom.</p> - -<p>Notwithstanding the obstinate defence of the besieged, they were soon -so closely blockaded that no one could go out of the town without -danger of his life. William de Flavy, therefore, losing all hope of -succour, and foreseeing that he must in the end yield, entered into a -treaty with sir John de Luxembourg to surrender the place toward the -latter end of May, on condition that he and his men should march away -in safety with their baggage and effects.</p> - -<p>By this means sir John gained possession of Beaumont, in which -he placed his own garrison, and appointed as governor Valeran de -Bournouville. Enguerrand de Brigonval was likewise given up to him, -safe and well. While this siege was carrying on, a truce was agreed to -between sir John de Luxembourg and the townsmen of Mouzon, until the -feast of St Remy ensuing; and in the interval the burghers were to go -to king Charles,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_226" id="Page_226">[Pg 226]</a></span> to learn if they might depend on succours from him, -or whether they were to surrender to sir John.</p> - -<p>When these matters had been concluded, sir John dismissed his troops, -and returned to his castle of Beaurevoire. William de Flavy, in like -manner, disbanded those who had served under him and went with a few -attendants, under passports, to the mansion of his lord and father; for -during the time he was besieged in Beaumont, the duke of Bar had caused -one of his fortresses, called Neufville sur Meuse, to be destroyed, -which was held by a garrison of his, and wherein he had placed all his -treasures.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XLIX" id="CHAP_XLIX">CHAP. XLIX.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>A TREATY CONCLUDED BETWEEN THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY AND THE DUCHESS -JACQUILINE, WHICH ENDS THE WAR IN HOLLAND.—THE CONTENTS OF THIS -TREATY.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">On</span> the return of the duke of Burgundy, with such vast preparations -of stores and<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_227" id="Page_227">[Pg 227]</a></span> men at arms, into Holland, to besiege the duchess -Jacquiline in the town of Gouda, whither she had retired with -her adherents, the country was greatly alarmed. The duchess, in -consequence, held a council of her most faithful friends, when, having -considered the great power of the duke, that the majority of the nobles -and commonalty were already turned to his party, and that it was very -doubtful if she could further resist, it was determined that she should -offer terms of peace to her adversary the duke; and a treaty of the -following import was concluded by the commissioners from each party.</p> - -<p>The duchess Jacquiline shall acknowledge and avow that the duke of -Burgundy is the true and legal heir to all her territories, and that -henceforth she shall appoint him governor and guardian of them, -promising to give him possession of all the towns and castles she now -holds, in which the duke shall place such captains as he may please.</p> - -<p>The duchess promises also never to marry but with the consent of the -said duke; and the town and castle of Zeneuberche is to be given up -to the duke of Burgundy. When this treaty had been signed, a day was<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_228" id="Page_228">[Pg 228]</a></span> -appointed for the meeting of the parties in the town of Delft,—when, -after mutual salutations and gratulations, they received, by themselves -or by their commissaries, the oaths of many of the principal towns. -Thus was Holland, after having long suffered the miseries of war, -restored to peace; and the duke of Burgundy, having disbanded his -Picards, returned to his countries of Flanders and Artois.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_L" id="CHAP_L">CHAP. L.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE EARL OF SALISBURY ARRIVES IN FRANCE WITH GREAT REINFORCEMENTS -TO THE DUKE OF BEDFORD.—THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY ESCORTS THE DUCHESS -JACQUELINE INTO HAINAULT.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> the month of May ensuing, the earl of Salisbury, a knight very -expert, and of great renown in arms, by orders from king Henry and his -ministers, assembled a force of six thousand combatants, men tried in -war, great part of whom he was to carry to France to the aid of the -duke of Bedford,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_229" id="Page_229">[Pg 229]</a></span> who styled himself regent of that kingdom. The earl -sent off a detachment of three thousand to Calais, whence they marched -to Paris, to carry on the war against king Charles.</p> - -<p>About Midsummer-day, the earl followed with the remainder of his men, -and, crossing to Calais, marched by St Pol, Dourlens and Amiens, to -Paris, where he was joyfully received by the duke of Bedford and the -council of France attached to the interests of king Henry.</p> - -<p>Instantly on his arrival, many councils were held respecting the war; -and it was resolved that the earl, after having subdued some trifling -towns held by the enemy, should lay siege to Orleans, which they said -had done them great injury.</p> - -<p>On the council breaking up, orders were issued for the Normans, -and others of the english party, to assemble immediately; and such -diligence was used, that within a very short time the earl of Salisbury -had upward of ten thousand combatants. The principal captains were -the earl of Suffolk, the lord Scales, the lord de Calaboche, the lord -Lisle, Classedach, and many valiant<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_230" id="Page_230">[Pg 230]</a></span> and expert men in arms. When they -had been well feasted and honoured in Paris, they departed, under the -command of the earl of Salisbury, to besiege the town of Nogent le Roi, -which was soon conquered, and great part of the garrison put to death: -the rest escaped by paying large ransoms. The earl marched thence to -Gergeau.</p> - -<p>While this was passing, the duke of Burgundy had returned to Holland -with his most faithful adherents, to make further arrangements with his -cousin the duchess Jacqueline, and to receive the oaths of fidelity -from divers others of the nobles and towns of that country. After these -matters were finished, the duke, and duchess Jacqueline went into -Hainault; and in all the towns through which they passed they received -similar oaths to what had been given in Holland and Zealand, from the -nobles, clergy and commonalty. In some places, they were received with -honour and respect, although very many were much dissatisfied with -these arrangements, but at present they saw no means to remedy them.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_231" id="Page_231">[Pg 231]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LI" id="CHAP_LI">CHAP. LI.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE TOWNSMEN OF TOURNAY AGAIN REBEL.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> the month of July of this year, the inhabitants of Tournay again -mutinied against their magistrates, and rose more than once in arms, -as they had frequently done before. The cause of the present tumults -was the magistrates having laid a tax on beer, to aid them to pay the -demands of the duke of Burgundy. However, by the exertions of some -prudent persons in the town, peace was restored; and shortly after, one -of their leaders called John Isaac, a goldsmith, was arrested,—and -for various crimes by him committed, and for having been the cause -of Arnoul le Musi and Loctart de Villeries being beheaded, Isaac was -publicly hanged on the gibbet at Tournay.</p> - -<p>At this time, Réné duke of Bar laid siege to the castle of Passavant, -in which was a person named Varnencourt, who had for a long space -sorely harrassed and cruelly treated the inhabitants of the country -round that place.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_232" id="Page_232">[Pg 232]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LII" id="CHAP_LII">CHAP. LII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE EARL OF SALISBURY CONQUERS GERGEAU AND OTHER PLACES NEAR -ORLEANS.—THE DUKE OF BEDFORD WANTS TO LAY HANDS ON THE REVENUES OF -THE CHURCH.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">The</span> earl of Salisbury, on his arrival before Gergeau, caused it to be -surrounded on all sides, and very hotly attacked by his artillery, -insomuch that the garrison who held it for king Charles, fearing the -consequences, entered into a treaty with the earl to surrender it, on -being permitted to depart in safety.</p> - -<p>The earl, having regarrisoned it, advanced to Genville, which he -besieged on all sides; but the French being in force within it, -defended themselves valiantly. After a few days, however, they held -a parley with the earl, but they could not agree as to the terms of -delivering it up. On the French retiring, a skirmish took place between -the besiegers and the besieged, which occasioned the whole of the -English to arm<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_233" id="Page_233">[Pg 233]</a></span> themselves suddenly, and without command from the earl -to storm the place so vigorously that it was won, and numbers of the -French taken or killed, and other great disorders committed which it -would be tedious to relate.</p> - -<p>During these transactions, the regent duke of Bedford and king Henry's -ministers at Paris were earnestly attempting to acquire, for the king's -use, all the rents and revenues that had been given to the church for -the last forty years. To succeed in this, several great councils were -held in Paris, between the duke and his ministers and the members of -the university, in which the matter was fully and long debated: it was, -however, in the end negatived, and the church remained at peace in -regard to this demand.</p> - -<p>In this year, the king of Portugal raised a large army, in conjunction -with the duke of Cambray<a name="FNanchor_14_14" id="FNanchor_14_14"></a><a href="#Footnote_14_14" class="fnanchor">[14]</a>, who commanded the van division, and -the whole amounted to ten thousand combatants. They<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_234" id="Page_234">[Pg 234]</a></span> led his army to -an island against the infidels, where were the king of Albastre<a name="FNanchor_15_15" id="FNanchor_15_15"></a><a href="#Footnote_15_15" class="fnanchor">[15]</a> -with twenty thousand Saracens, Turks, Tartars, Barbaresques, of which -the greater number were left dead on the field, and the said king of -Albastre made prisoner. The king of Portugal suffered but little loss, -and after the victory he returned with his army back to his own country.</p> - -<div class="footnotes"><p class="ph3">FOOTNOTES:</p> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_14_14" id="Footnote_14_14"></a><a href="#FNanchor_14_14"><span class="label">[14]</span></a> Cambray. Q. Coimbra.</p></div> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_15_15" id="Footnote_15_15"></a><a href="#FNanchor_15_15"><span class="label">[15]</span></a> Albastre. Q.</p></div></div> - -<hr class="chap" /> - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LIII" id="CHAP_LIII">CHAP. LIII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE EARL OF SALISBURY LAYS SIEGE TO THE TOWN OF ORLEANS.—HE IS THERE -SLAIN.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">When</span> the earl of Salisbury had subjected the towns of Gergeau, -Genville, Mehun, and several castles and forts in those parts, to the -obedience of king Henry of Lancaster, he made diligent preparations to -lay siege to the city of Orleans. His army came before it in the month -of October;<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_235" id="Page_235">[Pg 235]</a></span> but as the garrison and inhabitants had long expected -his arrival, they had provided themselves with all sorts of warlike -stores and provision, having determined to defend the place to the last -extremity.</p> - -<p>To prevent the earl from fixing his quarters in the suburbs, and -fortifying them, the French had demolished the whole, including many -excellent houses, and upward of twelve churches, belonging to the four -orders of mendicant friars, with several fine houses of recreation for -the burghers of Orleans. By thus doing they could discharge the cannon -from the ramparts freely all around.</p> - -<p>Lord Salisbury, notwithstanding this, and a violent opposition from -the garrison, who made many sallies, and fired on him from culverines, -and other instruments of death, to the wounding and killing many of -his men, quartered himself and his army near to the walls. The English -repulsed these attacks with the utmost courage, to the wonder of the -besieged; and while these skirmishings were going on, the earl ordered -the tower at the end of the bridge, over the Loire, to be stormed, -which was won,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_236" id="Page_236">[Pg 236]</a></span> as well as a small bulwark hard by, in spite of the -defence of the French. The earl commanded a party to enter and guard -this tower, that the garrison might not unobserved make any sallies -from the town. He then, with his captains, made a lodgment in some of -the ruins that remained in the suburbs near the walls; and his men, -in their usual manner, raised huts of earth, to shelter themselves -from the effects of the arrows which were showered at them from the -battlements.</p> - -<p>The earl, on the third day after his arrival before Orleans, entered -the tower on the bridge, and ascended to the second story, whence -from a window that overlooked the town he was observing what was -passing within, and was considering on the best mode of reducing it -to obedience. While thus occupied, a stone from a veuglaire struck -the window, whence the earl, hearing the report, had withdrawn, but -too late, for the shot carried away part of his face, and killed a -gentleman behind him dead on the spot<a name="FNanchor_16_16" id="FNanchor_16_16"></a><a href="#Footnote_16_16" class="fnanchor">[16]</a>. The army were greatly<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_237" id="Page_237">[Pg 237]</a></span> -grieved at this unfortunate accident, for he was much feared and -beloved by them, and considered as the most subtle, expert, and -fortunate in arms, of all the english captains.</p> - -<p>The earl, though so severely wounded, lived eight days; and having -summoned all his captains, he admonished them, in the name of the king -of England, to reduce the town of Orleans to his obedience without -fail: having done this, he was carried to Mehun, and there died, as I -have said, at the end of eight days.</p> - -<p>The earl of Suffolk was now the commander of the english army before -Orleans, having under him the lords Scales, Talbot, sir Lancelot de -Lisle, Classedach and others. The English, notwithstanding the loss -they had suffered in the death of the earl of Salisbury, recovered -their vigour, and exerted themselves in every way to carry the town. -They also erected block-houses in various parts, in which large -detachments were posted, to prevent any surprise from the enemy.</p> - -<p>King Charles, knowing that his an<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_238" id="Page_238">[Pg 238]</a></span>cient and inveterate enemies, the -English, were desirous to gain the city of Orleans, had resolved in -council, before they came before it, to defend the place to the last, -believing that should it be conquered, it would be the finishing stroke -to himself and his kingdom. For this reason, he had sent thither his -most expert and faithful officers, namely, Boussac, the lord d'Eu, the -bastard of Orleans, the lords de Gaucourt, de Graville, de Vilain, -Poton de Saintrailles, la Hire, sir Theolde de Valperghe, sir Louis de -Vaucourt, with others renowned in arms, and of great authority.</p> - -<p>They had under their daily command from twelve to fourteen hundred -combatants, well tried and enterprising; but sometimes more and -sometimes less,—for the town was not so completely surrounded but -that the besieged could replenish themselves with provision or stores -whenever they pleased.</p> - -<p>Very many sallies and skirmishes took place during the siege, but it -would be tiresome to relate the various successes that attended them; -but from what I have heard from well-informed persons, I do not find<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_239" id="Page_239">[Pg 239]</a></span> -that the besieged did any great damage to the enemy, except with their -cannon and other like instruments from their walls. By one of these was -slain sir Lancelot de Lisle, a very valiant english knight and renowned -in arms.</p> - -<div class="footnotes"><p class="ph3">FOOTNOTES:</p> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_16_16" id="Footnote_16_16"></a><a href="#FNanchor_16_16"><span class="label">[16]</span></a> Sir Thomas Gargrave.</p></div></div> - - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LIV" id="CHAP_LIV">CHAP. LIV.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p >A PREACHER CALLED FRIAR THOMAS, CONVERTS MANY PERSONS, AND INVEIGHS -AGAINST THE EXTRAVAGANT DRESSES OF THE WOMEN, IN DIFFERENT PLACES.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> this year, a friar called Thomas Conecte, a native of Brittany, and -of the carmelite order, was much celebrated through parts of Flanders, -the Tournesis, Artois, Cambresis, Ternois, in the countries of Amiens -and Ponthieu, for his preachings.</p> - -<p>In those towns where it was known he intended to preach, the chief -burghers and inhabitants had erected for him in the handsomest square, -a large scaffold, ornamented with the richest cloths and tapestries, -on which was placed an altar, whereon he said mass, attended by some -monks of his order,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_240" id="Page_240">[Pg 240]</a></span> and his disciples. The greater part of these last -followed him on foot wherever he went, he himself riding on a small -mule.</p> - -<p>Having said mass on this platform, he then preached long sermons, -blaming the vices and sins of each individual, more especially those -of the clergy, who publicly kept mistresses, to the breach of their -vows of chastity. In like manner, he blamed greatly the noble ladies, -and all others who dressed their heads in so ridiculous a manner, and -who expended such large sums on the luxuries of apparel. He was so -vehement against them that no woman thus dressed dared to appear in -his presence, for he was accustomed, when he saw any of them with such -dresses, to excite the little boys to torment and plague them, giving -them certain days of pardon for so doing, and which he said he had the -power of granting. He ordered the boys to shout after them, <i>Au hennin, -au hennin!</i><a name="FNanchor_17_17" id="FNanchor_17_17"></a><a href="#Footnote_17_17" class="fnanchor">[17]</a> even when the ladies were departed from him and from -hearing his invectives; and the boys pur<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_241" id="Page_241">[Pg 241]</a></span>suing them endeavoured to -pull down these monstrous head dresses, so that the ladies were forced -to seek shelter in places of safety. These cries caused many tumults -between those who raised them and the servants of the ladies.</p> - -<p>Friar Thomas, nevertheless continued his abuse and invectives so loudly -that no women with high head dresses any longer attended his sermons, -but dressed in caps somewhat like those worn by peasants and people of -low degree.</p> - -<p>The ladies of rank on their return from these sermons, were so much -ashamed by the abusive expressions of the preacher, that the greater -part laid aside their head dresses, and wore such as those of nuns. But -this reform lasted not long, for like as snails, when any one passes -by them, draw in their horns, and when all danger seems over, put them -forth again,—so these ladies, shortly after the preacher had quitted -their country, forgetful of his doctrine and abuse, began to resume -their former colossal head dresses, and wore them even higher than -before.</p> - -<p>Friar Thomas, however, acquired very<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_242" id="Page_242">[Pg 242]</a></span> great renown in the towns wherein -he preached from all ranks of people, for the boldness and justness of -his remonstrances, more especially for those addressed to the clergy. -He was received wherever he went with as much respect and reverence by -the nobles, clergy, and common people as if he had been an Apostle of -our Lord <span class="smcap">Jesus Christ</span>, sent from Heaven to earth.</p> - -<p>He was followed by multitudes of people, and his mule was led by -knights, or those of high rank, on foot to the house wherein he was to -lodge, which was commonly that of the richest burgher in the town; and -his disciples, of whom he had many, were distributed among the best -houses; for it was esteemed a great favour when one of them lodged in -the house of any individual.</p> - -<p>When Friar Thomas arrived at his lodgings, he retired to a private -chamber, and would not be visited by any but those of the family, -except for a few moments. At the conclusion of his sermons, he -earnestly admonished the audience on the damnation of their souls, and, -on pain of excommunication, to bring to him whatever backgammon boards, -chess boards, ninepins, or<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_243" id="Page_243">[Pg 243]</a></span> other instruments for games of amusement -they might possess. In like manner did he order the women to bring -their hennins,—and having caused a great fire to be lighted in front -of his scaffold, he threw all those things into it.</p> - -<p>Friar Thomas remained in these parts for the space of six months, and -visited many great cities, such as Cambray, Tournay, Arras, Amiens and -Therouenne, wherein he made many celebrated sermons, to the delight of -the lower ranks, who sometimes assembled to hear him, to the number of -from sixteen to twenty thousand persons. At his sermons, he divided -the women from the men by a cord; for he said he had observed some sly -doings between them while he was preaching. He would not receive any -money himself, nor permit any of the preachers who attended him to -do so, but was satisfied if presents were made to him of rich church -ornaments, if his disciples were clothed and his own expenses paid. The -people were very happy in thus gratifying him.</p> - -<p>Many persons of note, in the conviction that to serve him would be a -pious act,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_244" id="Page_244">[Pg 244]</a></span> believing him to be a prudent and holy man, followed him -every where, deserting their parents, wives, children and homes. In -this number was the lord d'Antoing, and some others of the nobility. -When he had remained any time, without the clergy attempting to confute -his reasonings, he departed with the love of the people, but with the -indignation of some churchmen. He embarked at the port of St Valery, to -return to Brittany, where he had been born.</p> - -<div class="footnotes"><p class="ph3">FOOTNOTES:</p> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_17_17" id="Footnote_17_17"></a><a href="#FNanchor_17_17"><span class="label">[17]</span></a> <i>Au hennin.</i> This was the name given by the preacher to -those ridiculous colossal head dresses worn by the ladies in the 15th -century. For further particulars, see the French Encyclopedie, vol. -viii.</p></div></div> - -<hr class="chap" /> - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LV" id="CHAP_LV">CHAP. LV.</a></p> - -<blockquote> -<p>A GRAND TOURNAMENT IN THE CITY OF BRUSSELS.</p> -</blockquote> - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">At</span> this period, the duke of Burgundy set out grandly accompanied by the -nobles of his country, for Brussels, to be present at a tournament that -was to be given there during the carnival. The son of the demoisel de -Gazebeque was the founder of the prize.</p> - -<p>The duke of Burgundy was magni<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_245" id="Page_245">[Pg 245]</a></span>ficently feasted by his cousin duke -Philip of Brabant, the great barons of the country, and by the city -of Brussels. On the day of the tournament, the two dukes were matched -against each other, as well as their nobles, by the advice of prudent -counsellors and heralds at arms, to avoid any accidents that might -happen.</p> - -<p>There were this day from seven to eight score helmets in the market -place at Brussels who made a fine show; for they were all richly -dressed, and adorned with their emblazoned surcoats. When the officers -at arms had made the usual proclamations, the tournament commenced, -and many hardy strokes were given; but the prize was adjudged to a -gentleman of Brabant, called Jean Linquart.</p> - -<p>On the morrow, and the ensuing day were great justings: on the first, -the duke of Brabant gained the prize, and on the second the lord de -Mamines won it. With regard to the dancings and banquets, there were -abundance of both, and crowds of ladies and damsels richly dressed -according to the fashions of the country. There were likewise very -many<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_246" id="Page_246">[Pg 246]</a></span> masquerades of the ladies and gentlemen.</p> - -<p>During the feast, the sword was given to the lord de Croy, knight to -the duke of Burgundy, who, having considered a while, had another -tournament proclaimed to be holden on an appointed day in the town of -Mons, in Hainault, but which, from certain causes that interfered at -that time, did not take place.</p> - -<p>The duke of Burgundy, having tarried in the city of Brussels from four -to five days, set out on his return home to Flanders, notwithstanding -the weather was then very severe, with frost and snow. The other lords -returned to the places whence they came.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LVI" id="CHAP_LVI">CHAP. LVI.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE COUNT DE NAMUR DIES, AND MAKES THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY HIS HEIR.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">The</span> count de Namur, who was very old, died in the course of this year. -He had, some time before his death, sold to the duke of Burgundy his -county of<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_247" id="Page_247">[Pg 247]</a></span> Namur with its dependancies; and on his decease the duke -advanced thither, when peaceable possession was given to him of the -whole; and he appointed commissioners and captains to govern and defend -it at his pleasure.</p> - -<p>The Liegeois, who bordered on Namur, were not well pleased at this -accession of power to the duke of Burgundy, whom they feared before, -and very much disliked, because duke John his father, and duke William -his uncle, had formerly conquered them, as has been related in the -earlier part of this work. The Liegeois held, at this time, the strong -town of Mont-Orgueil, situated near to Bouvines<a name="FNanchor_18_18" id="FNanchor_18_18"></a><a href="#Footnote_18_18" class="fnanchor">[18]</a>, which was said -to belong to Namur, and, as such, the duke of Burgundy wished to have -it, but the Liegeois refused to yield it up, and hence began a quarrel -on each side. The duke, finding that he could not gain it amicably, -returned to Flanders and secretly raised a body of men at arms, whom he -dispatched, under the command of sir John Blondel and Gerard<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_248" id="Page_248">[Pg 248]</a></span> bastard -of Brimeu, to the country of Liége, with orders to win the tower of -Mont-Orgueil by force.</p> - -<p>When they had approached the walls, and were preparing their scaling -ladders, they were seen by the garrison, who made a sally and defeated -them. They then returned back, and the Liegeois kept up a stricter -watch than before; and their hatred to the duke of Burgundy was -increased.</p> - -<p>The English continued their siege of Orleans, and king Charles was in -very great distress; for the major part of his princes and nobles, -perceiving that his affairs were miserably bad, and every thing going -wrong, had quite abandoned him. Nevertheless, he had great hope and -confidence in God; and laboured earnestly to procure a peace with the -duke of Burgundy, and had sent him many embassies to solicit it, but, -hitherto, no terms could be agreed on between them.</p> - - - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_249" id="Page_249">[Pg 249]</a></span></p> - -<div class="footnotes"><p class="ph3">FOOTNOTES:</p> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_18_18" id="Footnote_18_18"></a><a href="#FNanchor_18_18"><span class="label">[18]</span></a> Bouvines,—in the county of Namur, situated on the Meuse.</p></div></div> - - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LVII" id="CHAP_LVII">CHAP. LVII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE ENGLISH, MARCHING TO REINFORCE THE SIEGE OF ORLEANS, ARE MET AND -ATTACKED BY THE FRENCH.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">The</span> regent duke of Bedford, while at Paris, had collected about five -hundred carts and cars from the borders of Normandy and from the -Isle de France, which different merchants were ordered to load with -provision, stores and other things, and to have conveyed to the english -army before Orleans. When all was ready, the command of this convoy -was given to sir John Fascot<a name="FNanchor_19_19" id="FNanchor_19_19"></a><a href="#Footnote_19_19" class="fnanchor">[19]</a> grand master of the duke's household, -and with him were the provost of Paris, named Simon Morbier, the -bastard de Thiam knight, bailiff of Senlis, the provost of Melun, and -several other officers from the Isle de France and that neighbourhood, -accompanied by sixteen hundred combatants and a thousand common men.</p> - -<p>This armament left Paris on Ash-Wednesday, under the command of sir -John Fastolfe, who conducted the convoy and his forces in good order by -short marches,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_250" id="Page_250">[Pg 250]</a></span> until he came near the village of Rouvroy in Beauce, -situated between Genville and Orleans.</p> - -<p>Many french captains, having long before heard of his coming, were -there assembled to wait his arrival, namely, Charles duke of Bourbon, -the two marshals of France, the constable of Scotland and his son, the -lords de la Tour, de Chauvigny, de Graville, sir William d'Albreth, the -viscount de Thouars, the bastard d'Orleans, sir James de Chabannes, -the lord de la Fayette, Poton de Saintrailles, Estienne de Vignolles, -surnamed La Hire, sir Theolde de Valperghe, and others of the nobility, -having with them from three to four thousand men. The English had -been informed of this force being assembled from different garrisons -which they had in those parts, and lost no time in forming a square -with their carts and carriages, leaving but two openings,—in which -square they inclosed themselves, posting their archers as guards to -these entrances, and the men at arms hard by to support them. On the -strongest side of this inclosure were the merchants, pages, carters, -and those incapable of defending themselves, with all their horses.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_251" id="Page_251">[Pg 251]</a></span></p> - -<p>The English thus situated, waited two hours for the coming of the -enemy, who at length arrived with much noise, and drew up out of -bow-shot in front of the inclosure. It seemed to them, that considering -their superior numbers, the state of the convoy, and that there were -not more than six hundred real Englishmen, the rest being composed of -all nations, they could not escape falling into their hands, and must -be speedily conquered. Others, however, had their fears of the contrary -happening, for the french captains did not well agree together as to -their mode of fighting, for the Scots would combat on foot, and the -others on horseback.</p> - -<p>The lord Charles de Bourbon was there knighted by the lord de la -Fayette, with some others. In the mean time, the constable of Scotland, -his son and all their men, dismounted and advanced to attack their -adversaries, by whom they were received with great courage.</p> - -<p>The english archers, under shelter of the carriages, shot so well and -stifly that all on horseback within their reach were glad to retreat -with their men at arms. The con<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_252" id="Page_252">[Pg 252]</a></span>stable of Scotland and his men attacked -one of the entrances of the inclosure, but they were soon slain on -the spot. Among the killed were sir John Stuart, his son, sir William -d'Albreth lord d'Orval, the lord de Châteaubrun, the lord de Mont -Pipel, sir John Larigot, the lord de Verduisant, the lord de Divray, -the lord de la Greve, sir Anthony de Puilly and others, to the amount -of six score gentlemen and five hundred common men, the greater part of -whom were Scotsmen. The other french captains retreated with their men -to the places whence they had come.</p> - -<p>The English, on their departure, refreshed themselves, and then marched -away in haste for their town of Rouvroy, where they halted for the -night. On the morrow, they departed in handsome array, with their -convoy and artillery, armed with every accoutrement becoming warriors, -and in a few days arrived before Orleans, very much rejoiced at their -good fortune in the late attack from the French, and at having so -successfully brought provision to their countrymen.</p> - -<p>This battle was ever afterward called<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_253" id="Page_253">[Pg 253]</a></span> the Battle of Herrings, because -great part of the convoy consisted of herrings and other articles of -food suitable to Lent. King Charles, on hearing the event, was sick -at heart, seeing that the state of his affairs was becoming worse and -worse. This battle of Rouvroy was fought on the night of the first -Sunday in Lent, about three hours after midnight. The English lost -only one man of note, called Bresanteau, nephew to sir Simon Morbier, -provost of Paris.</p> - -<p>On the part of the English were that day made knights, Galloy d'Aunoy, -lord d'Orville, the great Raoulin, and Louis de Luxu, a Savoyard. The -army of the English might have consisted of about seventeen hundred -combatants of tried courage, without including common men; and the -French, as I have said, were from three to four thousand at least. The -lord de Châteaubrun and some others were knighted at the same time with -Charles de Bourbon. Only one prisoner was made that day, and he was a -Scotsman.</p> - - - -<div class="footnotes"><p class="ph3">FOOTNOTES:</p> - -<div class="footnote"> - -<p><a name="Footnote_19_19" id="Footnote_19_19"></a><a href="#FNanchor_19_19"><span class="label">[19]</span></a> Q. If not sir John Fastolfe.</p></div></div> - - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_254" id="Page_254">[Pg 254]</a></span></p> - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LVIII" id="CHAP_LVIII">CHAP. LVIII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>A MAIDEN, NAMED JOAN, WAITS ON KING CHARLES AT CHINON, WHERE HE -RESIDED.—THE KING RETAINS HER IN HIS SERVICE.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> the course of this year, a young girl called Joan, about twenty -years old, and dressed like a man, came to Charles king of France at -Chinon. She was born in the town of Droimy, on the borders of Burgundy -and Lorraine not far from Vaucouleurs, and had been for some time -hostler and chambermaid to an inn, and had shown much courage in riding -horses to water, and in other feats unusual for young girls to do.</p> - -<p>She was instructed how to act, and sent to the king by sir Robert de -Baudricourt, knight, governor of Vaucouleurs, who supplied her with -horses and from four to six men as an escort. She called herself a -Maiden inspired by the Divine Grace, and said that she was sent to -restore king Charles to his kingdom, whence he<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_255" id="Page_255">[Pg 255]</a></span> had been unjustly -driven, and was now reduced to so deplorable a state.</p> - -<p>She remained about two months in the king's household, frequently -admonishing him to give her men and support, and that she would repulse -his enemies, and exalt his name. The king and council in the mean time, -knew not how to act; for they put no great faith in what she said, -considering her as one out of her senses; for to such noble persons the -expressions she used are dangerous to be believed, as well for fear of -the anger of the Lord, as for the blasphemous discourses which they may -occasion in the world.</p> - -<p>After some time, however, she was promised men at arms and support: -a standard was also given her, on which she caused to be painted a -representation of our Creator. All her conversation was of God, on -which account great numbers of those who heard her had great faith in -what she said, and believed her inspired, as she declared herself to be.</p> - -<p>She was many times examined by learned clerks, and other prudent -persons of rank, to find out her real intentions;<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_256" id="Page_256">[Pg 256]</a></span> but she kept to her -purpose, and alway replied, that if the king would believe her, she -would restore to him his kingdom. In the mean time, she did several -acts which shall be hereafter related, that gained her great renown.</p> - -<p>When she came first to the king, the duke d'Alençon, the king's -marshal, and other captains were with him, for he had held a grand -council relative to the siege of Orleans: from Chinon the king went to -Poitiers, accompanied by the Maid.</p> - -<p>Shortly after, the marshal was ordered to convey provisions and stores, -under a strong escort, to the army within Orleans. Joan requested to -accompany him, and that armour should be given her, which was done. She -then displayed her standard and went to Blois, where the escort was to -assemble, and thence to Orleans, alway dressed in complete armour. On -this expedition many warriors served under her; and when she arrived at -Orleans great feasts were made for her, and the garrison and townsmen -were delighted at her coming among them.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_257" id="Page_257">[Pg 257]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="AD_1429" id="AD_1429">[<span class="smcap">A.D.</span> 1429.]</a></p> - -<p class="ph3">CHAP. LIX.</p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>AMBASSADORS ARE SENT BY KING CHARLES, AND THE BURGHERS OF ORLEANS, TO -PARIS, TO NEGOTIATE A TREATY WITH THE REGENT, THAT THE TOWN OF ORLEANS -MAY REMAIN IN PEACE.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">At</span> the beginning of this year, the duke of Burgundy arrived at Paris -with about six hundred horse, and was most joyfully received by the -duke of Bedford and the duchess his sister. Soon after came thither -Poton de Saintrailles, Pierre d'Orgin, and other noble ambassadors -from king Charles, with envoys from the town of Orleans, to negotiate -with the duke-regent and king Henry's council for that town to remain -in peace, and that it should be placed in the hands of the duke of -Burgundy, for him to govern it at his pleasure, and to maintain its -neutrality. It was also pleaded, that the duke of Orleans and his -brother the count d'Angoulême, who had for<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_258" id="Page_258">[Pg 258]</a></span> a long time past been the -right owners of the town, were now prisoners in England, and had been -no way concerned in this war.</p> - -<p>The duke of Bedford assembled his council many times on this matter, -but they could not agree respecting it. Several urged the great -expenses king Henry had been put to for this siege, and the great -losses he had sustained of his principal captains,—adding, that the -town could not hold out much longer, for it was hard pressed for -provision, and that it was a place more advantageous for them to -possess than any other, supporting what they said by several weighty -reasons. Others were not pleased that it should be put into the hands -of the duke of Burgundy, saying that it was unreasonable, when king -Henry and his vassals had supported all the risks and danger, that the -duke of Burgundy should reap the profit and honour, without striking a -blow.</p> - -<p>One among them, called master Raoul le Saige, said, that he would -never be present when they should chew, for the duke of Burgundy to -swallow. In<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_259" id="Page_259">[Pg 259]</a></span> short, after much debating of the business, it was finally -concluded that the request of the ambassadors should not be granted, -and that the town should no otherwise be received in favour than by its -surrender to the English. The ambassadors, hearing this, made a reply, -which they had not, however, been charged with, that they knew well the -townsmen of Orleans would suffer the utmost extremities rather than -submit to such conditions. The ambassadors then returned to Orleans, to -report the answer they had received.</p> - -<p>The duke of Burgundy was very well pleased with their conduct in this -matter, and would not have disliked, had it been agreeable to the -regent and council, to have had the government of Orleans, as much from -his affection to his cousin of Orleans as to prevent it suffering the -perils likely to befall it; but the English, at that time, in full tide -of prosperity, never considered that the wheel of fortune might turn -against them.</p> - -<p>The duke of Burgundy, while at Paris, had made many requests to his -brother-in-law the regent, for himself and<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_260" id="Page_260">[Pg 260]</a></span> his adherents, which, -however, were but little attended to. Having staid at Paris about three -weeks, he returned to Flanders, where he was attacked by a severe -illness, but by the attentions of able physicians he recovered his -health.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LX" id="CHAP_LX">CHAP. LX.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE MAID WITH MANY NOBLE FRENCH CAPTAINS OF GREAT RENOWN REINFORCE AND -REVICTUAL THE TOWN OF ORLEANS, AND AFTERWARD RAISE THE SIEGE.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">The</span> english captains had continued their siege of Orleans about seven -months, and had much straitened it by their batteries and towers, of -which they had erected not less than sixty. The besieged, sensible -of the peril they were in of being conquered, resolved to defend -themselves to the last, and sent to king Charles for reinforcements of -men, and a supply of stores and provision.</p> - -<p>From four to five hundred combatants<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_261" id="Page_261">[Pg 261]</a></span> were first sent; but they were -followed by seven thousand more, who escorted a convoy of provision up -the river Loire. With these last came Joan, the Maid, who had already -done some acts that had increased her reputation.</p> - -<p>The English attempted to cut off this convoy; but it was well defended -by the Maid and those with her, and brought with safety to Orleans, -to the great joy of the inhabitants, who made good cheer, and were -rejoiced at its safe arrival and the coming of the Maid.</p> - -<p>On the morrow, which was a Thursday, Joan rose early, and, addressing -herself to some of the principal captains, prevailed on them to arm, -and follow her,—for she wished, as she said, to attack the enemy, -being fully assured they would be vanquished. These captains and other -warriors, surprised at her words, were induced to arm and make an -assault on the tower of St Loup, which was very strong, and garrisoned -with from three to four hundred English. They were, notwithstanding -the strength of the blockhouse, soon defeated, and all killed or<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_262" id="Page_262">[Pg 262]</a></span> made -prisoners, and the fortification was set on fire and demolished.</p> - -<p>The Maid, having accomplished her purpose, returned with the nobles -and knights who had followed her to the town of Orleans, where she was -greatly feasted and honoured by all ranks. The ensuing day she again -made a sally, with a certain number of combatants, to attack another -of the english forts, which was as well garrisoned as the former one, -but which was in like manner destroyed by fire, and those within put to -the sword. On her return to the town after this second exploit, she was -more honoured and respected than ever.</p> - -<p>On the next day, Saturday, she ordered the tower at the end of the -bridge to be attacked. This was strongly fortified, and had within -it the flower of the english chivalry and men at arms, who defended -themselves for a long time with the utmost courage; but it availed them -nothing, for by dint of prowess they were overcome, and the greater -part put to the sword. On this occasion were slain, a valiant english -captain named Classendach, the lord Molins, the<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_263" id="Page_263">[Pg 263]</a></span> bailiff of Evreux, and -many more warriors of great and noble estate.</p> - -<p>The Maid, after this victory, returned to Orleans with the nobles who -had accompanied her, and with but little loss of men. Notwithstanding -that at these three attacks Joan was, according to common fame, -supposed to have been the leader, she had with her all the most expert -and gallant captains who for the most part had daily served at this -siege of Orleans, mention of whom has been before made. Each of these -three captains exerted himself manfully at these attacks, so that from -six to eight thousand combatants were killed or taken, while the French -did not lose more than one hundred men of all ranks.</p> - -<p>The ensuing Sunday, the english captains, namely, the earl of Suffolk, -lord Talbot, lord Scales and others, seeing the destruction of their -forts, and the defeat of their men, resolved, after some deliberation, -to form the remains of their army into one body, march out of their -camp, and wait prepared for any engagement, should the enemy be willing -to offer them battle, otherwise they would<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_264" id="Page_264">[Pg 264]</a></span> march away in good order -for such towns as were under their obedience.</p> - -<p>This resolution they instantly executed on Sunday morning, when -they abandoned their forts, setting fire to several, and drew up in -battle-array, expecting the French would come to fight with them; but -they had no such intentions, having been exhorted to the contrary by -Joan the Maid. The English, having waited a considerable time for them, -in vain, marched away, lest their forces might be further diminished, -without prospect of success.</p> - -<p>The townsmen of Orleans were greatly rejoiced on seeing themselves, by -their dishonourable retreat, delivered from such false and traitorous -enemies, who had for so long a time kept them in the utmost danger. -Many men at arms were dispatched to examine the remaining forts, in -which they found some provision, and great quantities of other things, -all of which were carried safely to the town, and made good cheer of, -for they had cost them nothing. The whole of these castles were soon -burnt,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_265" id="Page_265">[Pg 265]</a></span> and razed to the ground, so that no men at arms, from whatever -country they might come, should ever lodge in them again.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXI" id="CHAP_LXI">CHAP. LXI.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE KING OF FRANCE, AT THE REQUESTS OF THE MAID JOAN AND THE NOBLE -CAPTAINS IN ORLEANS, SENDS THEM A LARGE REINFORCEMENT OF MEN AT ARMS -TO PURSUE HIS ENEMIES.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">The</span> French within Orleans, and the captains who accompanied the -Maid, with one common accord, sent messengers to the king of France, -to inform him of their vigorous exploits, and that the English had -retreated to their own garrisons,—requesting him, at the same time, -to send them as many men at arms as he could procure, with some of the -great lords, that they might be enabled to pursue his enemies, now -quite dismayed at their reverse of fortune, and praying that he himself -would advance toward the country where they were.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_266" id="Page_266">[Pg 266]</a></span></p> - -<p>This intelligence was very agreeable to the king and his council, and -the advice readily, as may be supposed, attended to. He instantly -summoned to his presence the constable, the duke d'Alençon, Charles -lord d'Albreth, and many other lords of renown, the greater part of -whom were sent to the town of Orleans. After some time, the king -advanced, with a considerable force, to Gien, where many councils were -held with the captains from Orleans and the nobles lately arrived, -whether or not they should pursue the English. To these councils the -first person summoned was the Maid, for she was now in high reputation.</p> - -<p>At length, on the 4th day of May, the siege of Orleans having been -raised, the French took the field with about five or six thousand -combatants, and marched straight for Gergeau, where the earl of Suffolk -and his brothers were quartered.</p> - -<p>The earl had sent frequent messages to the regent at Paris, to acquaint -him with the misfortunes that had happened at Orleans, and to request -speedy suc<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_267" id="Page_267">[Pg 267]</a></span>cours, or he would be in danger of losing several towns -and castles which he held in Beauce and on the river Loire. The duke -of Bedford was much angered and cast down at this intelligence; but -seeing the necessity of immediately attending to what was most urgent, -sent in haste for four or five thousand men from all the parts under -his dominion, whom he ordered toward the country of Orleans, under -the command of sir Thomas Rampstone, the bastard de Thian and others, -promising very soon to join them with the large reinforcements which he -was daily expecting from England.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_268" id="Page_268">[Pg 268]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXII" id="CHAP_LXII">CHAP. LXII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE MAID JOAN, WITH THE CONSTABLE OF FRANCE, THE DUKE D'ALENÇON, AND -THEIR MEN, CONQUER THE TOWN OF GERGEAU.—THE BATTLE OF PATAYE, WHEN -THE FRENCH DEFEAT THE ENGLISH.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">The</span> constable of France, the duke d'Alençon, Joan the Maid, and other -captains, having, as I said, taken the field, advanced with their army -to Gergeau, wherein was the earl of Suffolk, and from three to four -hundred of his men, who, with the inhabitants, made all diligence -to put themselves in a posture of defence. The place was very soon -surrounded by the enemy, who commenced an instant assault on the walls. -This lasted a considerable space, and was very bloody; but the French -pushed on so boldly that the town was stormed in spite of the courage -of the besieged, and about three hundred of the English slain, among -whom was a brother to the earl<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_269" id="Page_269">[Pg 269]</a></span> of Suffolk. The earl and another of his -brothers, the lord de la Pole, were made prisoners, with sixty or more -of their men.</p> - -<p>Thus was the town and castle of Gergeau won by the French, who, after -their victory refreshed themselves at their ease. On departing thence, -they went to Mehun, which soon surrendered; and the English who were in -la Ferté-Imbaut fled in a body to Beaugency, whither they were pursued -by the French, always having the Maid with her standard in front, and -they quartered themselves near to Beaugency. The whole report of the -country now resounded with praises of the Maid, and no other warrior -was noticed.</p> - -<p>The principal english captains in Beaugency, observing that the fame of -this Maid had turned their good fortune, that many of their towns and -castles were now under the subjection of the enemy, some through force -of arms, others by composition,—and that their men were panic-struck -by their misfortunes, were very desirous of retiring into Normandy. -They were, however, uncertain how to act, or<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_270" id="Page_270">[Pg 270]</a></span> whether they should soon -receive succour; and thus situated, they treated with the French for -the delivery of the town, on condition that they might depart in safety -with their property.</p> - -<p>On the conclusion of this treaty, the English marched away through -Beauce toward Paris; and the French joyfully entered Beaugency, whence -they resolved, by the advice of the Maid, to advance to meet a party of -the English, who, they heard, were marching to offer them combat. They -again took the field and were daily reinforced by new comers.</p> - -<p>The constable ordered the marshal de Boussac, La Hire, Poton, and some -other captains, to form the vanguard; and the main body, under the -command of the duke d'Alençon, the bastard of Orleans, and the marshal -de Raix, amounting to eight or nine thousand combatants to follow it -close.</p> - -<p>The Maid was asked by some of the princes, what she would advise to -be done, or if she had any orders to give. She said, 'that she knew -full well their<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_271" id="Page_271">[Pg 271]</a></span> ancient enemies the English were on their march to -fight with them,—but in God's name, advance boldly against them, and -assuredly they shall be conquered.' Some present having asked, 'where -they should meet them?' she replied, 'Ride boldly forward, and you will -be conducted to them.'</p> - -<p>The army was then drawn up in battle-array, and advanced slowly, for -they had dispatched sixty or eighty of their most expert men at arms, -mounted on the fleetest horses, to reconnoitre the country and gain -intelligence of the enemy. They thus marched for some time, until they -came within half a league of a large village called Pataye. The men at -arms who had been sent to reconnoitre put up a stag, which ran straight -for the army of the English, who were assembling their men together, -namely those who had come from Paris, as has been mentioned, and those -who had marched from Beaugency,—and the English, seeing the stag dash -through them, set up a loud shout, not knowing the enemy was so near: -but this shout satisfied the scouts<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_272" id="Page_272">[Pg 272]</a></span> where the English were, and a -moment afterward they saw them quite plain.</p> - -<p>They sent back some of their companions with intelligence of what they -had seen, and they desired that the army might advance in order of -battle, for the hour of business was at hand. They immediately made -every preparation with great courage, and were soon in sight of the -enemy.</p> - -<p>The English, observing the French advance, made also their preparations -with diligence for the combat. Some of the captains proposed that they -should dismount where they then were, and take advantage of the hedge -rows to prevent being surprised on their rear; but others were of a -contrary opinion, and said they should be better off on the plain. -In consequence they retreated about half a quarter of a league from -their former position, which was full of hedges and bushes. The French -were very eager to come up with them; and the greater part dismounted, -turning their horses loose.</p> - -<p>The vanguard of the French were impatient for the attack, having -lately<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_273" id="Page_273">[Pg 273]</a></span> found the English very slack in their defence, and made so -sudden and violent a charge that they were unable to form themselves -in proper order. Sir John Fastolfe and the bastard de Thian had not -dismounted, and, to save their lives they, with many other knights, set -off full gallop.</p> - -<p>In the mean time those who had dismounted were surrounded by the French -before they had time to fortify themselves, as usual, with sharp -pointed stakes in their front; and, without doing any great mischief to -the French, they were soon completely defeated.</p> - -<p>About eighteen hundred English were left dead on the field, and from -one hundred to six score made prisoners, the principal of whom were -the lords Scales, Talbot, Hungerford, sir Thomas Rampstone and several -more. Some of the great lords were killed, and the rest were people -of low degree, of the same sort as those whom they were accustomed to -bring from their own country to die in France.</p> - -<p>When the business was over, which<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_274" id="Page_274">[Pg 274]</a></span> was about two o'clock in the -afternoon, all the french captains assembled together, and devoutly -and humbly returned thanks to their Creator for the victory. They were -very gay on their good fortune and lodged that night in the village of -Pataye, which is two leagues distant from Anville in Beauce; and this -battle will bear the name of that town for ever.</p> - -<p>On the morrow, the French returned to Orleans, and the adjacent parts, -with their prisoners. They were every where received with the utmost -joy; but the Maid especially seemed to have acquired so great renown, -it was believed that the king's enemies could not resist her, and that -by her means he would soon be acknowledged throughout his kingdom. She -accompanied the other captains to the king, who was much rejoiced at -their success, and gave them a gracious reception.</p> - -<p>Several councils were held in the presence of the king; and it was -resolved to collect as many men at arms as possible from all parts -under his dominion to pursue his enemies.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_275" id="Page_275">[Pg 275]</a></span></p> - -<p>On the day of the battle of Pataye before the English knew that their -enemies were so near, sir John Fastolfe one of the chief captains, -and who fled without striking a blow, assembled a council when he -remonstrated on the losses they had suffered before Orleans, at -Gergeau and other places, which had greatly lowered the courage of -their men, and on the contrary, raised that of the French, and which -made him now advise that they should retire to some of their strong -towns in the neighbourhood, and not think of combating the enemy until -their men were more reconciled to their late defeats, and until the -reinforcements should be sent them which the regent was expecting from -England.</p> - -<p>This language was not very agreeable to some of the captains, more -especially to lord Talbot, who declared, that if the enemy came, he -would fight them.</p> - -<p>Sir John Fastolfe was bitterly reproached by the duke of Bedford for -having thus fled from the battle,—and he was deprived of the order -of the Garter: however, in time, the remon<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_276" id="Page_276">[Pg 276]</a></span>strances he had made in -council, previously to the battle, were considered as reasonable; and -this, with other circumstances and excuses he made, regained him the -order of the Garter. Nevertheless, great quarrels arose between him and -lord Talbot on this business, when the latter was returned from his -captivity.</p> - -<p>Prior to the battle of Pataye, Jacques de Milly, Gilles de St Simon, -Louis de Marconnay, Jean de la Haye and other valiant men, were made -knights by the French.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXIII" id="CHAP_LXIII">CHAP. LXIII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY, AT THE REQUEST OF THE DUKE OF BEDFORD, COMES TO -PARIS, WHEN THEY RENEW THEIR ALLIANCES.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">When</span> news of this unfortunate defeat was known to the duke of Bedford -and the council at Paris, he was very much disturbed,—and several, -on hearing of it, wept in the council. They<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_277" id="Page_277">[Pg 277]</a></span> were also informed, that -king Charles was assembling his forces to march and conquer all the -country before him. In consequence of this, the duke of Bedford and the -Parisians appointed a solemn embassy to duke Philip of Burgundy, to -make him acquainted with the strange events that had happened, and to -request that he would hasten to Paris, to advise with the regent and -his ministers how to act in these extraordinary circumstances.</p> - -<p>The ambassadors on this occasion, where the bishop of Noyon, two -celebrated doctors in theology from the university, and some of the -principal burghers of Paris. They found the duke at Hêdin, related to -him the cause of their coming and earnestly required of him, on the -part of his brother-in-law the regent and the Parisians, that he would -be pleased to come to Paris with all diligence, to concert measures -with them for the more effectually opposing their adversaries.</p> - -<p>The duke complied with their request, and promised to be at Paris -within a few days. He instantly assembled from<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_278" id="Page_278">[Pg 278]</a></span> seven to eight hundred -combatants from his territories in Artois, by whom he was escorted to -Paris. His arrival gave great joy to all ranks, and for many days he -and the regent held constant councils on the present state of affairs, -at the end of which they entered into the following mutual engagement, -namely, that each would exert his whole powers to resist their -adversary, Charles de Valois, and then solemnly renewed the alliances -that existed between them.</p> - -<p>When these things were done, the duke of Burgundy returned to Artois, -and carried his sister the duchess of Bedford with him, whom he -established with her household at Lens in Artois. The duke of Bedford -dispatched messengers to England, with orders to send him, without -delay, as large a body of the most expert men at arms as could be -raised. In like manner he called to him the different garrisons in -Normandy, and from other parts under his government, with all nobles -and others accustomed to bear arms.</p> - -<p>Some little time before, about four<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_279" id="Page_279">[Pg 279]</a></span> thousand combatants had been -sent from England to the regent, under the command of the cardinal of -Winchester, who crossed the sea with them to Calais, and thence marched -to Amiens. The cardinal went from Amiens to Corbie, to meet the duke -of Burgundy and his sister-in-law the duchess of Bedford, who were on -their return from Paris.</p> - -<p>After they had conferred together some time, the cardinal went back to -Amiens, and conducted his men to the regent, who was much rejoiced at -their arrival. In these days, John, bastard of St Pol, was sent to the -duke of Bedford with a certain number of men from Picardy, by orders of -the duke of Burgundy. The regent appointed him governor of the town and -castle of Meaux in Brie, and gave him the sovereign command of all the -adjacent country, to defend it against the power of king Charles, who -was daily expected in these parts.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_280" id="Page_280">[Pg 280]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXIV" id="CHAP_LXIV">CHAP. LXIV.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>KING CHARLES OF FRANCE TAKES THE FIELD WITH A NUMEROUS BODY OF -CHIVALRY AND MEN AT ARMS.—MANY TOWNS AND CASTLES SUBMIT TO HIM ON HIS -MARCH.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">While</span> these things were passing, Charles king of France assembled at -Bourges in Berry a very great force of men at arms and archers, among -whom were the duke d'Alençon, Charles de Bourbon count of Clermont, -Arthur count of Richemont constable of France, Charles of Anjou, -brother-in-law to the king, and son to Réné king of Sicily, the bastard -of Orleans, the cadet of Armagnac, Charles lord d'Albreth, and many -other nobles and powerful barons from the countries of Acquitaine, -Gascony, Poitou, Berry and different parts, whom he marched to Gien on -the Loire. He was alway accompanied by the Maid and a preaching friar -of the order of St Augustin, called Richard, who had lately been driven -out of Paris,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_281" id="Page_281">[Pg 281]</a></span> and from other places under subjection to the English, -for having in his sermons shown himself too favourable to the french -party.</p> - -<p>From Gien the king marched toward Auxerre; but the constable went with -a large detachment to Normandy and Evreux, to prevent the garrisons in -that country joining the duke of Bedford. On the other hand, the cadet -d'Armagnac was dispatched into the Bourdelois to guard Acquitaine and -those parts.</p> - -<p>The king on his march reduced two towns to his obedience, Gergeau and -St Florentin, the inhabitants of which promised henceforward to be -faithful to him, and to conduct themselves as loyal subjects should do -to their lord: and they obtained the king's promise that he would rule -them justly, and according to their ancient customs.</p> - -<p>He thence marched to Auxerre, and sent to summon the inhabitants to -surrender to their natural and legal lord. At first, the townsmen were -not inclined to listen to any terms, but commissioners being appointed -on each side, a treaty<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_282" id="Page_282">[Pg 282]</a></span> was concluded, in which they engaged to render -similar obedience to what the towns of Troyes, Châlons and Rheims, -should assent to. They supplied the king's army with provision for -money, and remained peaceable, for the king held them excused this time.</p> - -<p>The king marched next to Troyes, and encamped his men around it. He was -three days there before the inhabitants would admit him as their lord: -however, in consideration of certain promises made them, they opened -the gates and permitted him and his army to enter their town, where he -heard mass. When the usual oaths had been received and given on each -side, the king returned to his camp, and caused it to be proclaimed -several times throughout the camp and town, that no one, under pain of -death should molest the inhabitants of Troyes, or those of the other -towns which had submitted to his obedience.</p> - -<p>On this expedition, the two marshals, namely, Boussac and the lord de -Raix, commanded the van division, and with them were la Hire, Poton de -Saintrailles<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_283" id="Page_283">[Pg 283]</a></span> and other captains. Very many great towns and castles -submitted to king Charles on his march, the particulars of which I -shall pass over for the sake of brevity.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXV" id="CHAP_LXV">CHAP. LXV.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>KING CHARLES OF FRANCE WITH A NOBLE CHIVALRY AND A NUMEROUS BODY OF -MEN AT ARMS, ARRIVES AT RHEIMS, WHERE HE IS CROWNED BY THE ARCHBISHOP -OF RHEIMS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">During</span> the time king Charles remained at Troyes in Champagne, deputies -arrived from Châlons, who brought him the keys of their town, with -promises of perfect obedience to his will. The king, upon this, went -to Châlons, where he was kindly, and with great humility received. In -like manner, the keys of the city of Rheims were presented to him, with -promises to admit him as their king, and to pay him due obedience.</p> - -<p>The lord de Saveuses had been lately<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_284" id="Page_284">[Pg 284]</a></span> made governor of Rheims, having a -certain number of men at arms under him, to keep the town steady to the -dukes of Bedford and Burgundy. On the arrival of the lord de Saveuses, -the townsmen promised him that they would obey king Henry and the duke -of Burgundy until death. Nevertheless, from fear of the Maid, of whose -prowess they were told wonders, they resolved to surrender themselves -to king Charles, although the lord de Chastillon and the lord de -Saveuses wanted to persuade them to the contrary. These lords, noticing -their obstinacy, quitted the town of Rheims; for in answer to their -entreaties not to change sides, they had used very rough and strange -expressions. The two lords then went to Château-Thierry.</p> - -<p>The men of Rheims carried their resolution of submitting to king -Charles into effect, as you have heard, through the instigation of the -archbishop, who was chancellor to king Charles, and some others.</p> - -<p>The king made his public entry into Rheims on Friday the 6th day of<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_285" id="Page_285">[Pg 285]</a></span> -July, attended by a noble chivalry; and on the following Sunday, he was -crowned by the archbishop in the cathedral of Rheims, in presence of -all his princes, barons and knights, then with him. In the number were, -the duke d'Alençon, the count de Clermont, the lord de la Trimouille, -his principal minister, the lord de Beaumanoir, a Breton, the lord de -Mailly, in Touraine, who were dressed in coronation-robes, to represent -the noble peers of France absent at this ceremony. They had been, -however, called over at the great altar by France king at arms, in the -usual manner.</p> - -<p>When the coronation was over, the king went to the archiepiscopal -palace to dinner, attended by his princes and nobles. The archbishop -was seated at the king's table, and the king was served by the duke -d'Alençon, the count de Clermont, and other great lords. The king, on -his coronation, created, while in the church, three knights, of whom -the youth of Commercis was one. On his leaving Rheims, he appointed -sir Anthony de Hollande, nephew to the archbishop, go<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_286" id="Page_286">[Pg 286]</a></span>vernor; and on -the morrow of his departure, he went on a pilgrimage to Corbeni, to -pay adoration to St Marcou. Thither came deputies from Laon, to submit -themselves to his obedience in the manner other towns had done.</p> - -<p>From Corbeni, the king went to Provins and Soissons, which places, -without hesitation, opened their gates to him. He made La Hire bailiff -of the Vermandois, in the room of sir Colart de Mailly, who had been -appointed to that office by king Henry.</p> - -<p>The king and his army next came before Château-Thierry, in which were -the lord de Châtillon, John de Croy, John de Brimeu and other great -lords of the burgundian party, with about four hundred combatants. -These gentlemen, perceiving the townsmen inclined to submit to the -king, and not expecting any speedy succour, and being withal poorly -provided for defence, yielded up the town and castle to king Charles, -and marched away with their effects and baggage undisturbed. They went -to the duke of Bedford at Paris, who was then<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_287" id="Page_287">[Pg 287]</a></span> collecting a sufficient -body of men at arms to combat the French.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXVI" id="CHAP_LXVI">CHAP. LXVI.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUKE OF BEDFORD ASSEMBLES A LARGE ARMY TO COMBAT KING CHARLES.—HE -SENDS A LETTER TO THE KING.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">At</span> this period, the regent duke of Bedford, having collected about ten -thousand combatants from England, Normandy and other parts, marched -them from Rouen toward Paris, with the intent to meet king Charles -and offer him battle. He advanced, through the country of Brie, to -Montereau-faut-Yonne, whence he sent ambassadors to the said king, with -a sealed letter of the following tenour.</p> - -<p>'We John of Lancaster, regent of France, and duke of Bedford, make -known to you Charles de Valois, who were wont to style yourself -Dauphin of Vienne, but at present without cause call yourself king, -for wrongfully do you make attempts against the crown and dominion -of the<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_288" id="Page_288">[Pg 288]</a></span> very high, most excellent and renowned prince Henry, by the -grace of God, true and natural lord of the kingdoms of France and -England,—deceiving the simple people by your telling them you come to -give peace and security, which is not the fact, nor can it be done by -the means you have pursued, and are now following to seduce and abuse -ignorant people, with the aid of superstitious and damnable persons, -such as a woman of a disorderly and infamous life, and dissolute -manners, dressed in the clothes of a man, together with an apostate and -seditious mendicant friar, as we have been informed, both of whom are, -according to holy scripture, abominable in the sight of God.</p> - -<p>'You have also gained possession, by force of arms, of the country of -Champagne, and of several towns and castles appertaining to my said -lord the king, the inhabitants of which you have induced to perjure -themselves by breaking the peace which had been most solemnly sworn -to by the then king's of France and England, the great barons, peers, -prelates and three estates of the realm.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_289" id="Page_289">[Pg 289]</a></span></p> - -<p>'We, to defend and guard the right of our said lord the king, and to -repulse you from his territories, by the aid of the All-Powerful, have -taken the field in person, and with the means God has given us, as you -may have heard, shall pursue you from place to place in the hope of -meeting you, which we have never yet done.</p> - -<p>'As we most earnestly and heartily desire a final end to the war, we -summon and require of you, if you be a prince desirous of gaining -honour, to take compassion on the poor people, who have, on your -account, been so long and so grievously harrassed, that an end may be -put to their afflictions, by terminating this war. Choose, therefore, -in this country of Brie, where we both are, and not very distant from -each other, any competent place for us to meet, and having fixed on a -day, appear there with the abandoned woman, the apostate monk, and all -your perjured allies, and such force as you may please to bring, when -we will, with God's pleasure, personally meet you in the name and as -the representative of my lord the king.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_290" id="Page_290">[Pg 290]</a></span></p> - -<p>'Should it then please you to make any proposals respecting peace, we -will do every thing that may be expected from a catholic prince, for -we are always inclined to conclude a solid peace, not such a false -and treacherous one as that of Montereau-faut-Yonne, when, through -your connivance, that most horrid and disgraceful murder was committed -contrary to every law of chivalry and honour, on the person of our late -very dear and well-beloved father duke John of Burgundy, whose soul may -God receive!</p> - -<p>'By means of this peace so wickedly violated by you, upwards of one -hundred nobles have deserted your realm, as may be clearly shewn by the -letters patent under your hand and seal, by which you have absolutely -and unreservedly acquitted them of every oath of loyalty, fealty and -subjection.</p> - -<p>'However, if from the iniquity and malice of mankind peace cannot be -obtained, we may each of us then with our swords defend the cause of -our quarrel before God, as our judge, and to whom<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_291" id="Page_291">[Pg 291]</a></span> and none other will -my said lord refer it. We therefore most humbly supplicate the Almighty -as knowing the right of my lord in this matter, that he would dispose -the hearts of this people so that they may remain in peace without -further oppressions; and such ought to be the object of all Christian -kings and princes in regard to their subjects.</p> - -<p>'We, therefore, without using more arguments or longer delay, make -known our proposals to you, which should you refuse, and should -further murders and mischiefs be, through your fault, committed by a -continuation of the war, we call God to witness, and protest before him -and the world, that we are no way the cause, and that we have done and -do our duty. We therefore profess our willingness to consent to a solid -and reasonable peace, and, should that be rejected, then to resort to -open combat becoming princes, when no other means can accommodate their -differences. In testimony whereof, we have had these presents sealed -with our seal.</p> - -<p>'Given at Montereau-faut-Yonne the<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_292" id="Page_292">[Pg 292]</a></span> 7th day of August, in the year of -Grace 1429.' Signed by my lord the regent of France and duke of Bedford.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXVII" id="CHAP_LXVII">CHAP. LXVII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE ARMIES OF CHARLES KING OF FRANCE AND OF THE REGENT DUKE OF BEDFORD -MEET NEAR TO MONT EPILOY.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">The</span> duke of Bedford, finding that he could not meet the army of king -Charles to his advantage, and that many towns were surrendering to the -king without making any resistance, withdrew his forces toward the isle -of France, to prevent the principal towns in that district following -their examples.</p> - -<p>King Charles, in the mean while, advanced to Crespy, where he had been -received as king, and, passing through Brie, was making for Senlis, -when the two armies of the king and the duke came within sight of each -other at Mont Epiloy near to the town of Baron.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_293" id="Page_293">[Pg 293]</a></span></p> - -<p>Both were diligent in seizing the most advantageous positions for the -combat. The duke of Bedford chose a strong post, well strengthened, -on the rear and wings, with thick hedge-rows. In the front, he drew -up his archers in good array on foot, having each a sharp-pointed -stake planted before them. The regent himself was with his lords in -one battalion close to the archers, where, among the banners of the -different lords, were displayed two having the arms of France and of -England: the banner of St George was likewise there, and borne that day -by Jean de Villiers, knight, lord of Isle Adam.</p> - -<p>The regent had with him from six to eight hundred combatants from -the duke of Burgundy, the chief leaders of whom were the lord de -l'Isle-Adam, Jean de Croy, Jean de Crequi, Anthony de Bethune, Jean -de Fosseux, the lord de Saveuses, sir Hugh de Launoy, Jean de Brimeu, -Jean de Launoy, sir Simon de Lalain, Jean bastard de St Pol, and other -warriors, some of whom were then knighted. The bastard de St Pol -re<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_294" id="Page_294">[Pg 294]</a></span>ceived that honour from the hand of the duke of Bedford, and Jean de -Crequi, Jean de Croy, Anthony de Bethune, Jean de Fosseux, le Liegeois -de Humieres, by the hands of other knights.</p> - -<p>When these matters were ordered, the English were drawn up together -on the left wing, and the Picards, with those of the French in king -Henry's interest, opposite to them. They thus remained in battle-array -for a considerable time, and were so advantageously posted that the -enemy could not attack them without very great risk to themselves; add -to which, they were plentifully supplied with provision from the good -town of Senlis, near to which they were.</p> - -<p>King Charles had drawn up his men with his most expert captains in -the van division, the others remained with him in the main battalion, -excepting a few posted, by way of rear-guard, toward Paris. The king -had a force of men at arms with him much superior in numbers to -the English. The Maid was also there, but perpetually changing her -resolutions: sometimes she was eager<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_295" id="Page_295">[Pg 295]</a></span> for the combat, at other times -not. The two parties, however, remained in this state, ever prepared -to engage, for the space of two days and two nights, during which -were many skirmishes and attacks. To detail them all would take too -much time; but there was one very long and bloody, that took place on -the wing where the Picards were posted, and which lasted for an hour -and a half. The royal army fought with the utmost courage, and their -archers did much mischief with their arrows, insomuch that many persons -thought, seeing the numbers engaged, that it would not cease until one -or other of the parties were vanquished. They, however, separated, but -not without many killed and wounded on each side.</p> - -<p>The duke of Bedford was very well pleased with the Picards for the -gallantry and courage they had displayed; and when they had retreated, -he rode down their ranks, addressing them kindly, and saying, 'My -friends, you are excellent people, and have valiantly sustained for us -a severe shock, for which we humbly<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_296" id="Page_296">[Pg 296]</a></span> thank you; and we entreat, that -should any more attacks be made on your post, you will persevere in the -same valour and courage.'</p> - -<p>Both parties were violently enraged against each other, so that no man, -whatever his rank, was that day ransomed, but every one put to death -without mercy. I was told, that about three hundred men were killed in -these different skirmishes; but I know not which side lost the most. At -the end of two days, the armies separated without coming to a general -engagement.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXVIII" id="CHAP_LXVIII">CHAP. LXVIII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>KING CHARLES OF FRANCE SENDS AMBASSADORS TO THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY AT -ARRAS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">About</span> this time, ambassadors were sent to the duke of Burgundy, at -Arras, by king Charles of France, to treat of a peace between them. -The principal persons of this embassy were, the archbishop<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_297" id="Page_297">[Pg 297]</a></span> of Rheims, -Christopher de Harcourt, the lords de Dammartin, de Gaucourt and de -Fontaines, knights, with some counsellors of state. Having demanded an -audience, some few days after their arrival, they remonstrated through -the mouth of the archbishop with the duke of Burgundy, most discreetly -and wisely on the cause of their coming, and, among other topics, -enlarged on the perfect affection the king bore him, and on his earnest -desire to be at peace with him,—for which purpose, he was willing to -make condescensions and reparations even more than were becoming royal -majesty.</p> - -<p>They excused him of the murder committed on the person of the late duke -of Burgundy, on the score of his youth, alledging that he was then -governed by persons regardless of the welfare of the kingdom, but whose -measures at that time he dared not oppose.</p> - -<p>These and other remonstrances from the archbishop were kindly listened -to by the duke and his council; and when he had finished speaking, one -of the duke's ministers replied, 'My lord and<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_298" id="Page_298">[Pg 298]</a></span> his council have heard -with attention what you have said: he will consider on it, and you -shall have his answer within a few days.'</p> - -<p>The archbishop and his companions now returned to their hôtel, much -respected by all ranks, for the majority of the states were very -desirous of a peace between the king and the duke of Burgundy. Even -those of the middle ranks, although there was neither truce nor peace, -came to the chancellor of France at Arras, to solicit letters of grace -and remission, as if the king had been in the full possession of his -power,—which grants, however, they obtained from the archbishop as -chancellor.</p> - -<p>The duke of Burgundy held many consultations with those of his privy -council, which much hastened the conclusion of this business.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_299" id="Page_299">[Pg 299]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXIX" id="CHAP_LXIX">CHAP. LXIX.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE LORD DE LONGUEVAL CONQUERS THE CASTLE OF AUMALE FROM THE ENGLISH.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">The</span> lord de Longueval, having been deprived of his estates, had turned -to king Charles, and, by the means of a priest resident in Aumale, -had gained the castle of the town, the chief place of that country, -and held by the English. Four or five Englishmen were found within -it, who were put to death; but the inhabitants were spared, on their -making oath to behave in future like good Frenchmen, and paying a heavy -ransom for the deliverance. This castle was shortly after repaired, -revictualled, and reinforced with men at arms, who carried on a -continual warfare against the English and their allies in these parts. -The duke of Bedford was much vexed at this; but he could not, by reason -of more important matters, at the time go thither, nor provide any -remedy.</p> - -<p>At this time also, the castle of Es<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_300" id="Page_300">[Pg 300]</a></span>trepagny was taken by storm from -the lord de Rambures and his men; but on the other hand, the fortress -of Château-Gaillard was reduced to the obedience of king Charles, which -is excellently situated and is very strong. In this castle had been -confined for a long time that valiant knight the lord de Barbasan, who -had been made prisoner, as has been said, by king Henry's army at Melun.</p> - -<p>By means of this lord de Barbasan was Château-Gaillard won, and himself -freed from prison. He gave the command of it to some of his people, and -soon after joined king Charles, by whom he was most joyfully received -and honoured.</p> - -<p>The castle of Torcy was also put into the hands of the French by -some of the country people, who had connexions with the English, and -who betrayed it to the enemy. Thus in a short time were four of the -strongest castles of the enemy recovered; and in consequence of their -capture, those parts were very much harassed; both by the French and -English.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_301" id="Page_301">[Pg 301]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXX" id="CHAP_LXX">CHAP. LXX.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE TOWN OF COMPIÈGNE SURRENDERS TO THE FRENCH.—THE RETURN OF THE -FRENCH EMBASSY WHICH HAD BEEN SENT TO THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">When</span> king Charles was marching from near Senlis, where he and the duke -of Bedford had been within sight of each other, he was detained at -Crespy in Valois, and there he received intelligence that the town of -Compiègne was willing to submit to his obedience. He lost no time in -going thither, and was received by the inhabitants with great joy, and -lodged in the royal palace. His chancellor and the other ambassadors to -the duke of Burgundy, there met him, and informed him, that although -they had held many conferences with the ministers of the duke of -Burgundy, nothing had been finally concluded, except that the duke had -agreed to send ambassadors to king Charles to confer further on the -subject.</p> - -<p>They had learnt that the majority<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_302" id="Page_302">[Pg 302]</a></span> of the duke's council were very -desirous that peace should be established between the king and him, but -that master John de Tourcy, bishop of Tournay and sir Hugh de Launoy -had been charged by the duke of Bedford to remind the duke of Burgundy -of his oaths to king Henry, and were against a peace with the king -of France. This had delayed the matter,—and further time had been -required by the duke to send his ambassadors. He had however, nominated -sir John de Luxembourg, the bishop of Arras, sir David de Brimeu, with -other discreet and noble persons for the purpose.</p> - -<p>About this time, sir Lyonnel de Bournouville, who had lost his town and -castle of Creil, requested some men at arms from the duke of Bedford to -reconquer one of his castles called Breteictre, which the French had -won. His request was granted, and he took the fort by storm, putting to -death all within it,—but he was so severely wounded himself that he -died soon after.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_303" id="Page_303">[Pg 303]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXXI" id="CHAP_LXXI">CHAP. LXXI.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE KING OF FRANCE MAKES AN ATTACK ON THE CITY OF PARIS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">During</span> king Charles's stay at Compiègne, news was brought him that the -regent-duke of Bedford had marched with his whole army to Normandy, -to combat the constable near to Evreux, where he was despoiling the -country. The king did not leave Compiègne for ten or twelve days, when -he marched for Senlis appointing sir William de Flavy the governor. -Senlis surrendered on capitulation to the king, who fixed his quarters -in the town, and distributed his army in the country about it.</p> - -<p>Many towns and villages now submitted to the king's obedience, namely, -Creil, Beauvais, Choisy, le Pont de St Maixence, Gournay sur l'Aronde, -Remy la Neuville en Hez, Moignay, Chantilly, Saintry and others.</p> - -<p>The lords de Montmorency and de Moy took the oaths of allegiance to -him;<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_304" id="Page_304">[Pg 304]</a></span> and in truth, had he marched his army to St Quentin, Corbie, -Amiens, Abbeville, and to other strong towns and castles the majority -of the inhabitants were ready to acknowledge him for their lord, and -desired nothing more earnestly than to do him homage, and open their -gates.</p> - -<p>He was, however, advised not to advance so far on the territories of -the duke of Burgundy, as well from there being a considerable force -of men at arms as because he was in the expectation that an amicable -treaty would be concluded between them.</p> - -<p>After king Charles had halted some days in Senlis, he dislodged and -marched to St Denis, which he found almost abandoned, for the richer -inhabitants had gone to Paris. He quartered his men at Aubervilliers, -Montmartre, and in the villages round Paris. The Maid Joan was with -him, and in high reputation, and daily pressed the king and princes to -make an attack on Paris.</p> - -<p>It was at length determined that on Monday, the 12th day of the month, -the city should be stormed, and, in con<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_305" id="Page_305">[Pg 305]</a></span>sequence, every preparation was -made for it.</p> - -<p>On that day, the king drew up his army in battle-array between -Montmartre and Paris: his princes, lords and the Maid were with him: -the van division was very strong; and thus, with displayed banner, he -marched to the gate of St Honoré, carrying thither scaling ladders, -fascines, and all things necessary for the assault.</p> - -<p>He ordered his infantry to descend into the ditches: and the attack -commenced at ten o'clock, which was very severe and murderous, and -lasted four or five hours. The Parisians had with them Louis de -Luxembourg, the bishop of Therouenne king Henry's chancellor and -other notable knights, whom the duke of Burgundy had sent thither, -such as the lord de Crequi, the lord de l'Isle-Adam, sir Simon de -Lalain, Valeran de Bournouville, and other able men, with four hundred -combatants. They made a vigorous defence, having posted a sufficient -force at the weakest parts before the attack began. Many of the French -were<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_306" id="Page_306">[Pg 306]</a></span> driven back into the ditches, and numbers were killed and wounded -by the cannon and culverines from the ramparts. Among the last was the -Maid, who was very dangerously hurt; she remained the whole of the day -behind a small hillock until vespers, when Guichard de Thiembronne came -to seek her.</p> - -<p>A great many of the besieged suffered also. At length the french -captains, seeing the danger of their men, and that it was impossible -to gain the town by force against so obstinate a defence, and that the -inhabitants seemed determined to continue it, without any disagreement -among themselves, sounded the retreat. They carried off the dead and -wounded, and returned to their former quarters. On the morrow, king -Charles, very melancholy at the loss of his men, went to Senlis, to -have the wounded attended to and cured.</p> - -<p>The Parisians were more unanimous than ever, and mutually promised each -other to oppose, until death, king Charles, who wanted to destroy them -all. Perhaps, knowing how much they had mis<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_307" id="Page_307">[Pg 307]</a></span>behaved by forcing him to -quit Paris, and by putting to death some of his most faithful servants -they were afraid of meeting with their deserts.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXXII" id="CHAP_LXXII">CHAP. LXXII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY SENDS AMBASSADORS TO AMIENS, TO KEEP UP HIS -INTEREST WITH THE INHABITANTS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> these days, the duke sent, as ambassadors, to Amiens, the bishops of -Noyon, of Arras, the vidame of Amiens and others to remind the mayor -and townsmen of the good affection which he and his predecessors had -ever shewn them; and to say, that if there was any thing he or his -friends could do for them, they were at their commands; requesting -them, in return, to persevere in their attachment to his interests, -like good friends and neighbours.</p> - -<p>The townsmen of Amiens, seeing themselves thus honoured and courted by -such ambassadors from so mighty a<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_308" id="Page_308">[Pg 308]</a></span> prince were in the highest spirits, -and said among themselves, that it would be well to put their town -under his protection, on his abolishing all taxes. They replied to the -ambassadors, that they would shortly send commissioners, to the duke to -declare their intentions. They did send commissioners, in conjunction -with deputies from Abbeville, Montrieul, St Riquier, Dourlens and -others, who were instructed to demand an abolition of taxes. This -was not granted by the duke; but he promised them his support and -assistance to obtain their demand from king Henry.</p> - -<p>At this time, the duke of Burgundy summoned, from Picardy and the -adjacent parts, all those who had been accustomed to bear arms, to be -ready prepared to join and march with him where he might please to -lead them. They were soon assembled in great bodies, and passed muster -at Beauquêne, where they took the oaths before sir James de Brimeu, -constituted marshal for this purpose. They advanced toward Abbeville -and St Riquier, where<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_309" id="Page_309">[Pg 309]</a></span> they remained a considerable time waiting for -the duke of Burgundy, which was a heavy oppression to those parts.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXXIII" id="CHAP_LXXIII">CHAP. LXXIII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>CHARLES KING OF FRANCE RETURNS TO TOURAINE AND BERRY.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">King</span> Charles, finding the city of Paris unwilling to submit to his -obedience, resolved with those of his council to appoint governors to -all the towns and castles which had surrendered to him, and to return -himself to Touraine and Berry. Having determined on this, he made -Charles de Bourbon count of Clermont governor in chief of the Isle -de France and of Beauvoisis: his chancellor had the command in the -town of Beauvais, the count de Vendôme at Senlis, William de Flavy at -Compiègne, sir James de Chabannes at Creil.</p> - -<p>The king attended by the other great lords who had come with him, went -from<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_310" id="Page_310">[Pg 310]</a></span> Senlis to Crespy, and thence, by Sens and Burgundy, to Touraine; -for the truce between the Burgundians and French did not expire until -Easter. The passage of the Pont de St Maixence, of which the French -now had possession, was again intrusted to the hands of Regnault de -Longueval,—so that all that part of France was at this time sorely -distressed by the french and english garrisons making daily inroads on -each other; in consequence of which, the villages were deserted, by the -inhabitants retiring to the strong towns.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXXIV" id="CHAP_LXXIV">CHAP. LXXIV.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>DUKE PHILIP OF BURGUNDY CONDUCTS HIS SISTER BACK TO PARIS, IN GREAT -POMP TO HER LORD THE DUKE OF BEDFORD.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">On</span> the 20th of September in this year, the duke of Burgundy left Hêdin, -with his sister the duchess of Bedford, grandly accompanied, and lay -that night at Dour<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_311" id="Page_311">[Pg 311]</a></span>lens. They proceeded the next day to Corbie, where -they remained some days to wait the arrival of men at arms who were -coming to them from all quarters.</p> - -<p>From Corbie they went to Mondidier, and thence to Chastenay, quartering -the men at arms, who amounted to from three to four thousand, in the -country round. They crossed the river Oise at Pont St Maixence, and, -passing by Senlis, were lodged at Louvres-en-Parisis.</p> - -<p>The duke marched his men in handsome order, sir John de Luxembourg -commanding the van, and the duke the main body. Near to him was his -sister, mounted on a good trotting horse, attended by eight or ten -ladies on hackneys. The lord de Saveuses and other knights, with a -certain number of men at arms, followed by way of rear-guard.</p> - -<p>The duke was much looked at by the French, who had come out of Senlis -in great numbers on foot and on horseback, armed or not as they pleased -on account of the existing truce. He was completely armed except the -head, and mounted on a beautiful horse, and hand<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_312" id="Page_312">[Pg 312]</a></span>somely dressed and -equipped, followed by seven or eight pages on excellent coursers.</p> - -<p>The archbishop of Rheims, chancellor of France came first to meet and -do him reverence in the plains without Senlis, and shortly after came -the count de Clermont, with about sixty knights. When they had drawn -near to the duke they both pulled off their hoods, bowed their heads, -and addressed each other in obliging terms, but did not embrace through -love and joy, as those nearly allied by blood are accustomed to do.</p> - -<p>After these first salutations, the count de Clermont went to embrace -his sister-in-law the duchess of Bedford, who was on the right hand -of his brother-in-law the duke of Burgundy,—and having made a short -acquaintance with her he returned to the duke; but observing that he -did not seem willing to enter into any conversation, or have much to -say to him, they took leave of each other and separated on the spot -where they had met. Charles de Bourbon and the chancellor went back -to Senlis, and the duke pursued his march to Louvres, where as I have -said, he intended to pass the night.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_313" id="Page_313">[Pg 313]</a></span></p> - -<p>On the morrow, he directed his march toward Paris, whither the duke of -Bedford was returned from Normandy. On their meeting, joyous was the -reception on both sides, and great and numerous were the embracings.</p> - -<p>The men at arms of the duke of Burgundy were drawn up in array near to -Paris, where they waited a considerable time before the harbingers had -settled their quarters within the town. This done the princes and the -duchess made their public entry with their men at arms. The Parisians -were highly delighted at the arrival of the duke of Burgundy, and sung -carols in all the streets through which he passed. They conducted the -regent and his duchess to the palace of the Tournelles, and then the -duke to his hôtel of Artois.</p> - -<p>Great councils were held on the following day respecting the present -state of public affairs; and, among other things the duke of Burgundy -was required by the Parisians to be pleased to take on him the command -of Paris, whose inhabitants had so strong an affection for<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_314" id="Page_314">[Pg 314]</a></span> him, and -were ready and willing to support his and his late father's quarrels. -They added, that it was absolutely necessary that he should comply with -their wishes, considering the very many weighty matters the regent had -on his hands in Normandy and elsewhere.</p> - -<p>The duke of Burgundy granted their request until the ensuing Easter, -but it was very much against his inclinations. The two dukes then -determined to bring forward all their forces about Easter, in the -spring of the year, to reconquer those towns in the Isle of France -and on the Oise which had turned against them. Having arranged these -matters, the duke of Bedford, with his duchess and the English, -departed from Paris.</p> - -<p>The duke of Burgundy appointed the lord de l'Isle-Adam governor of -Paris, with a small number of men at arms at St Denis, the Bois de -Vincennes, at the bridge of Charenton, and at other necessary posts. -Having settled this business, and tarried in Paris the space of three -weeks, he took leave of the queen of France, mother to king Charles, -and re<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_315" id="Page_315">[Pg 315]</a></span>turned, by the same route by which he had come, to Artois, and -thence to Flanders. With him departed several of the burghers of Paris -and some merchants.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXXV" id="CHAP_LXXV">CHAP. LXXV.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE FRENCH AND BURGUNDIANS ATTACK EACH OTHER, NOTWITHSTANDING THE -TRUCE.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">Although</span> a truce had been concluded between king Charles and the duke -of Burgundy, it was very little respected on either side, for they -frequently attacked each other. To cover their proceedings, some of the -Burgundians joined the English, with whom no truce had been made, and -thus carried on open war against the French.</p> - -<p>The French acted in the same way, by making war on the Burgundians, -under pretence of mistaking them for English, so that the truce -afforded no manner of security. Among others, a gallant act was done -by a valiant man at arms from<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_316" id="Page_316">[Pg 316]</a></span> England, called Foulkes, with whom some -of the Burgundians had united themselves; and they were quartered in a -handsome castle at Neuville le Roi, which they had repaired.</p> - -<p>They formed a plan to surprise the town of Creil and plunder it, and -placed an ambuscade near that place, that if the enemy should pursue -them, they might fall into it. What they had supposed did happen; for -sir James de Chambannes, the governor, hearing a disturbance, instantly -armed, and, mounting his horse, galloped into the plain, to attack the -English. At the first onset, Georges de Croix was made prisoner, and -several unhorsed.</p> - -<p>A grand skirmish ensued; but, in the end, by the valour and -perseverance of the said Foulkes, sir James and two other knights were -made prisoners, together with some of their ablest men. In this action, -however, Foulkes was struck on the uncovered part of his neck with the -sharp point of a spear, so that he instantly died, though the wound was -very small.</p> - -<p>All those of his party who knew him<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_317" id="Page_317">[Pg 317]</a></span> greatly lamented his death, and -were sorry at heart, for they looked on him as one of the most valiant -and expert men at arms in England.</p> - -<p>The remaining English now collected together, under their leaders, -Bohart de Boyentin and Robinet Eguetin, and returned with the prisoners -to their castle. Within a few days they concluded a treaty with sir -James de Chabannes, giving him his liberty on his paying a certain sum -of money, and delivering up Georges de Croix.</p> - -<p>The duke of Bedford perceiving that Château Gaillard, from its -situation and strength, greatly annoyed the adjacent countries in -Normandy, resolved to have it besieged before the enemy could revictual -it, or reinforce it. The siege lasted from six to seven months, and it -was then surrendered from want of provisions,—and the garrison were -allowed to march away with their baggage and effects.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_318" id="Page_318">[Pg 318]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXXVI" id="CHAP_LXXVI">CHAP. LXXVI.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE LORD DE SAVEUSES AND THE BASTARD DE ST POL ARE MADE PRISONERS BY -THE FRENCH, NEAR TO PARIS.—A PARTY OF FRENCH GAIN THE TOWN OF ST -DENIS BY SCALADO.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">About</span> this time, the duke of Burgundy sent the lord de Saveuses and -John de Brimeu, with five hundred combatants, to assist the Parisians -against the French, who were daily making excursions on all sides of -the town, to the great loss of the inhabitants.</p> - -<p>They quartered themselves in St Denis, and gained several advantages -over the enemy in their many skirmishes; but one day, the French, -having formed a junction with some of the garrisons on the side of -Montlehery, advanced to Paris, leaving a detachment in ambuscade at a -small village. At that time the lord de Saveuses and the bastard de -St Pol were in Paris, and, hearing the disturbance, hastily mounted -their horses, and set out<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_319" id="Page_319">[Pg 319]</a></span> instantly in pursuit of the enemy with few -attendants, and without waiting for their men at arms. The French, in -their flight, made for the ambuscade, where these two knights, finding -resistance vain, were taken prisoners by them, and carried away, with a -few of their attendants, to one of their castles.</p> - -<p>The bastard de St Pol was badly wounded in the neck by a lance before -he was taken, and was some time in danger of his life. The two knights, -however, on paying a heavy ransom, soon returned to Paris, to the great -joy of the inhabitants.</p> - -<p>On the other hand, the French, under the command of Allain Geron, -Gaucher de Bruissart, and other captains, advanced, at the break of -day, to St Denis; in which town, John de Brimeu was lately arrived with -some men at arms, whom he had brought from Artois, and he had also -some of the men of the lord de Saveuses. A party of the French gained -admittance by means of ladders, and, opening one of the gates, their -whole body rushed in, shouting, 'Town won!'<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_320" id="Page_320">[Pg 320]</a></span> and, battering down the -doors and windows of all the houses wherein they thought there were any -Burgundians, who, on hearing the noise, were much alarmed.</p> - -<p>Some retreated to the strong parts of the town, and John de Brimeu -with many to the abbey; the bastard de Saveuses to the gate leading to -Paris, and others saved themselves under different gates; while great -part, sallying out of their quarters to join their captains, were made -prisoners or slain. Among the prisoners were Anthony de Wistre, Thierry -de Manlingehem, and from twelve to sixteen others, mostly gentlemen. -Thevenin de Thenequestes, Jean de Hautecloque, and a few more were -killed.</p> - -<p>While the affray was going on, John de Brimeu and his companions -recovered their courage, and began to assemble in different parts -where they heard their war-cries; and having introduced a valiant man -at arms, called Guillaume de Beauval, he collected a body of men and -attacked the enemy, who were more intent on pillaging than on keeping -good order, and drove them out of the town, with the loss of eight or -ten of their men.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_321" id="Page_321">[Pg 321]</a></span></p> - -<p>The lord de Saveuses, then in Paris hearing of this attack, assembled -in haste as many men as he could, and galloped off to succour his -friends at St Denis; but before his arrival, the French were gone, and -had retreated toward Senlis, and others of their garrisons, carrying -with them many horses from those in St Denis.</p> - -<p>At this same time, the English besieged the lord de Rambays -in his castle of Estrepaigny, the inheritance of the count de -Tancarville,—and remained so long battering it with their engines that -the lord de Rambays, hopeless of succour, treated with the English for -its surrender, on condition that he and his men should depart in safety -with their baggage.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXXVII" id="CHAP_LXXVII">CHAP. LXXVII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE ENGLISH MAKE MANY CONQUESTS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> this year the duke of Bedford had the castle of Torcy besieged, -which was the best built and strongest in all that part of the -country. The command of the besieg<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_322" id="Page_322">[Pg 322]</a></span>ing army was given to the bastard -of Clarence, who by his cannon and other engines, which he kept -continually playing against it, greatly damaged the walls. At the end -of six months, the besieged seeing no hope of relief, and finding -that their provision began to fail, entered into a treaty with the -bastard of Clarence for their surrender, on condition that some of the -principal inhabitants might depart whither they pleased with their -effects; and that from ten to twelve others, who had formerly been of -the english party, but who had even aided the French to win the castle, -should remain at their pleasure. These were very cruelly put to death, -and the castle was then demolished and razed to the ground.</p> - -<p>In the month of January of this year, sir Thomas Kiriel, an Englishman, -with four hundred combatants, most part of whom were his countrymen, -marched from Gournay in Normandy, where they had been in garrison, -passing by Beauvais toward Beauvoisis and the county of Clermont. He -committed much mischief in those parts, seized many cattle, especially -horses, and made several prisoners. He advanced<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_323" id="Page_323">[Pg 323]</a></span> even to the suburbs of -Clermont, and then set out on his return to his garrison.</p> - -<p>The count de Clermont was then at Beauvais, and hearing of this -enterprise of sir Thomas, quickly collected from all the neighbouring -garrisons attached to king Charles eight hundred or more combatants. To -these were added a multitude of peasants, as well from Beauvais as from -the adjacent parts,—and all of them hastened to meet and fight the -English.</p> - -<p>Sir Thomas had heard from his scouts of their coming, and had drawn -up his men in battle-array, about a league off Beauvais, to wait for -them. They were on foot, having a wood on their rear, and sharp stakes -in front to prevent the horse from charging without great danger to -themselves. The French, nevertheless, began the attack, and very -severe it was on both sides, but, as they were on horseback, were soon -repulsed by the arrows of the archers, and thrown into confusion: the -English then, seizing their opportunity, rushed on them with such -courage that the enemy were defeated, very many being slain, and upward -of a hundred of these peasants made prisoners.<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_324" id="Page_324">[Pg 324]</a></span> They gained the field -of battle,—for the horsemen had retreated, very melancholy at their -loss, to Beauvais. Sir Thomas, rejoiced at his victory, carried his -prisoners and plunder safe to his garrison of Gournay.</p> - -<p>The earl of Suffolk, about this time laid siege to the castle of -Aumale, of which the lord de Rambures was governor, having under him -six score combatants. The castle was surrounded on all sides; and -at the end of twenty-four days it was constrained to surrender, on -condition that the lord de Rambures and his men should have their lives -spared, with the exception of about thirty who were hanged, because -they had formerly taken oaths of fidelity to the English and had been -of their party. Soon afterward, the lord de Rambures was carried to -England, where he remained prisoner five or six years before he could -obtain his liberty. The castle was revictualled and regarrisoned. Thus -did the English regain, this year, many strong places which the French -had won, with scarcely any loss of men.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_325" id="Page_325">[Pg 325]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXXVIII" id="CHAP_LXXVIII">CHAP. LXXVIII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY MARRIES, FOR THE THIRD TIME, THE LADY ISABELLA, -DAUGHTER TO THE KING OF PORTUGAL.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">On</span> the 9th day of January, in this year was solemnised in the city of -Bruges, in a house that had been expressly prepared for that purpose, -the marriage of Philip duke of Burgundy with the lady Isabella, -daughter to the king of Portugal. The feast was very grand and -magnificent: all the principal streets of the town were hung with rich -cloths and the finest tapestry; and there were present at it his two -sisters, the duchess of Bedford and duchess of Cleves, the countess of -Namur, the countess of Lielse, the countess of Conversan, sir John de -Luxembourg, the lady of Beaurevoir, the bishop of Liége, and many other -great lords and ladies.</p> - -<p>These personages displayed the richest dresses, themselves, their -attendants and horses being each day clothed in differ<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_326" id="Page_326">[Pg 326]</a></span>ent liveries, -more especially the bishop of Liége, John bastard de St Pol, sir John -d'Hornes and others. When the duchess landed (for she had been brought -by sea by one of her brothers, together with the ambassadors from the -duke of Burgundy, the principal of whom were the lord de Roubais and -master Gilles d'Escornay provost of Harlebecque,) near to Bruges, the -burghers in great pomp went out to meet her. They had with them one -hundred and sixty-four trumpets which sounded very melodiously.</p> - -<p>With regard to the various entertainments, which were continued for -about eight days, it would take too much time to detail them. Suffice -it to say, that there was the greatest profusion of meats and wines, -and representations of unicorns and other beasts, from which flowed -rose-water, wines, and different liquors, for the entertainment of -the guests at this feast. The duke had never made such a display of -magnificence at any of his former marriages,—and this was the third. -There were tiltings, and various amusements, for many days, be<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_327" id="Page_327">[Pg 327]</a></span>tween -knights and esquires of name and renown; and this feast must have cost -the duke immense sums of money.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXXIX" id="CHAP_LXXIX">CHAP. LXXIX.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>ESTIENNE DE VIGNOLLES, SURNAMED LA HIRE, SURPRISES AND TAKES THE TOWN -OF LOUVIERS, IN NORMANDY.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> these days, Estienne de Vignolles, surnamed La Hire, took the town -of Louviers, in Normandy, by surprise, having entered it with scaling -ladders. He had with him from five to six hundred men, who found -therein such plenty that they were greatly enriched. On their entrance, -about thirty townsmen, English and others, were killed. After the -capture, the majority of the inhabitants took the oaths of allegiance, -to whom La Hire restored their houses and the greater part of their -effects: the rest saved themselves as well as they could, leaving their -wealth behind them.</p> - -<p>La Hire and his companions soon<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_328" id="Page_328">[Pg 328]</a></span> made a severe warfare on the districts -around, and at times even advanced as far as Rouen. The poor people -were much harrassed by them, to the great vexation of the English, for -at the time they could not assist them by reason of the more weighty -matters they had on hand.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXXX" id="CHAP_LXXX">CHAP. LXXX.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY INSTITUTES, THIS YEAR, THE ORDER OF THE GOLDEN -FLEECE.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> this year, the duke of Burgundy established, in honour of God and -St Andrew, whose cross he bore in his arms, an order or fraternity -of twenty-four knights without reproach, and gentlemen from four -generations, to each of whom he gave a collar of gold handsomely -wrought with his device, namely, 'Du Fusil,'—to each of which, collars -were suspended in front, like as great ladies wear crosses, clasps or -diamonds,—and in the centre<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_329" id="Page_329">[Pg 329]</a></span> thereof was a golden fleece, similar to -what Jason conquered in old times as is written in the history of Troy, -and which no Christian prince had ever before made use of. The duke, -therefore, called this order, The Order of the Golden Fleece.</p> - -<p>He, in conjunction with his council selected twenty-four knights to -be of this order: the names of some of them follow First, the duke, -the founder, then William de Vienne lord de St George, sir Regnier Pot -lord de la Roche, the lord de Roubaise, the lord de Montagu, sir Roland -de Huquerque, sir Anthony du Vergy count de Dammartin, sir David de -Brimeu lord de Ligny, sir Hugh de Launoy lord de Santes, sir John lord -de Commines, sir Anthony de Toulongeon marshal of Burgundy, sir Petro -de Luxembourg count de Conversan, sir John de la Trimouille lord de -Jonvelles, sir John de Luxembourg lord de Beaurevoir, sir Gillebert de -Launoy lord de Villerval, sir John de Villiers lord de l'Isle-Adam, -sir Anthony lord de Croy and de Renty, sir Florimont de Brimeu lord -de Massincourt, sir Robert<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_330" id="Page_330">[Pg 330]</a></span> lord de Mamines, sir James de Brimeu lord -de Grigny, sir Baudouin de Launoy lord de Moulembais, sir Peter de -Bauffremont lord de Chargny, sir Philip lord de Ternant, sir John de -Crequi, sir John de Croy lord de Tours sur Marne.</p> - -<p>These knights and their successors were, on receiving the order, -to enter into and sign solemn statutes and engagements for its -preservation, and the maintaining it in due splendour, which shall be -hereafter more fully detailed when the order shall have had its full -number of knights,—for after the first institution of it, many others -were added to those above named. The heirs of any knight were bounden, -on his decease, to deliver up the collar of the order to the duke of -Burgundy, for him to give it to another knight.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_331" id="Page_331">[Pg 331]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXXXI" id="CHAP_LXXXI">CHAP. LXXXI.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE LORD DE CREVECOEUR AND SIR ROBERT DE SAVEUSES ARE ATTACKED BY THE -FRENCH ON THEIR MARCH TO CLERMONT IN THE BEAUVOISIS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> the month of February of this year, the lord de Crevecoeur, -governor of Clermont in Beauvoisis, set out from Amiens to go thither, -accompanied by sir Robert de Saveuses and about eight score combatants, -as an escort to carts and cars laden with provision for Lent, and other -matters.</p> - -<p>Having passed St Just, near to St Remy en l'Aire, they were watched -by the French, who knew of their coming and instantly attacked. The -leaders of the French were sir Theolde Valperghue, sir Regnault de -Fontaines, sir Louis de Vaucourt and others, having a much superior -force to the enemy. Notwithstanding this, the lords de Crevecoeur and -Saveuses dismounted with their men, the greater part of whom were -archers, and<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_332" id="Page_332">[Pg 332]</a></span> defended themselves valiantly for the space of four hours -or more, during which many men and horses were killed and severely -wounded on both sides. At length, the French seeing their loss, and -that they could not conquer the enemy, returned to their garrisons, and -the lord de Crevecoeur and sir Robert de Saveuses continued their march -to Clermont, where they remained until the ensuing year waiting for the -coming of the duke of Burgundy.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXXXII" id="CHAP_LXXXII">CHAP. LXXXII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>FIVE FRENCHMEN COMBAT FIVE BURGUNDIANS AT ARRAS,—AND OTHER MATTERS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">On</span> the 20th of February, in this same year, a combat took place in the -great market-place at Arras, in the presence of the duke of Burgundy as -judge of the field, between five Frenchmen of the party of king Charles -and five Burgundians, who had challenged each other to<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_333" id="Page_333">[Pg 333]</a></span> break a certain -number of lances. The french knights were sir Theolde de Valperghue, -Poton de Saintrailles, sir Philibert d'Abrecy, sir William de Bes, -and l'Estandart de Nully: the Burgundians were sir Simon de Lalain, -the lord de Chargny, sir John de Vaulde, sir Nicolle de Menton and -Philibert de Menton.</p> - -<p>This Tournament lasted five days; and a large spot was inclosed for -the purpose covered with sand, and the lists constructed with wood, -with a division so that the horses of the two knights could not run -against each other. The first day, sir Simon de Lalain and sir Theolde -de Valperghue performed gallantly against each other; but toward the -end sir Theolde and his horse were struck to the ground. In like manner -were the ensuing days employed, and very many lances were broken. The -lord de Chargny, however at the thirteenth course against sir Philibert -d'Abrecy, struck off the vizor of his helmet, and drove the lance into -his lace, so that he was instantly carried to his lodgings in the -utmost danger.</p> - -<p>On the last day, sir l'Estandart de<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_334" id="Page_334">[Pg 334]</a></span> Nully was hit exactly in the -same manner, by the same Philibert de Menton, and, like the other -was conducted to his lodgings in such great pain that he could with -difficulty sit his horse: he had behaved with much gallantry, and had -broken several lances against his adversary.</p> - -<p>The French were served with lances by an expert and active man at arms -called Alardin de Mousay, and most of the Burgundians by sir John de -Luxembourg. Each day the duke came to the seat prepared for him grandly -attended by his chivalry, and nobly dressed.</p> - -<p>When this tournament was over, and the French had been well -entertained, and presented with handsome gifts by the duke, they -departed from the town of Arras for Compiègne, very disconsolate that -they had been so unsuccessful. They left the two wounded knights -behind, to be attended by the duke's surgeons, who in the end cured -them.</p> - -<p>In these days, the French on the borders of Beauvoisis, on the river -Oise, made daily excursions against those of the Burgundy-party, who -returned the<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_335" id="Page_335">[Pg 335]</a></span> compliment, although a truce had been sworn to last until -the ensuing Easter; and these continual excursions caused the villages -and country to be nearly deserted.</p> - -<p>Duke Philip of Burgundy summoned a large body of men at arms to meet -him at Peronne, where he and his duchess solemnised the feast of -Easter. This done, he marched them to Mondidier, where he remained some -days.</p> - -<p>During these tribulations, the town and castle of Melun surrendered to -king Charles. It had been given in charge to the lord de Humieres, who -had appointed some of his brothers to defend it with a certain number -of men at arms, but the inhabitants rose against them and drove them -out of the town. King Charles and his party were much rejoiced at this -event, because they could, by means of its bridge, cross the Seine when -they pleased, and it was beside the strongest place in all that part of -the country.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_336" id="Page_336">[Pg 336]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="A_D_1430" id="A_D_1430">[<span class="smcap">A. D</span>. 1430.]</a></p> - -<p class="ph3">CHAP. LXXXIII.</p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY QUARTERS HIS ARMY AT GOURNAY SUR ARONDE.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">At</span> the commencement of this year, the duke of Burgundy marched his army -from Mondidier, and fixed his quarters at Gournay sur Aronde, in front -of the castle, which belonged to Charles de Bourbon count de Clermont, -his brother-in-law. He summoned Tristan de Maguillers, the governor, to -surrender, or he would storm it. Tristan, seeing he could no way hold -out against the duke's forces, concluded a treaty, by which he engaged -to yield it up on the first day of next August, if he was not before -relieved by king Charles or his party: he also promised, that neither -he himself nor his garrison would, during that time, make war on any of -the duke's partisans,—and by this means Tristan remained in peace.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_337" id="Page_337">[Pg 337]</a></span></p> - -<p>This compromise had been hastily concluded, because the duke and sir -John de Luxembourg had received intelligence to be depended upon, -that the damoiseau de Commercy, Yvon du Puys and other captains, with -a very large force, had besieged the castle of Montagu. Commercy, to -whom this castle belonged, had marched thither secretly a great number -of combatants, with bombards, veuglaires and other warlike engines, -intending, by an unexpected and sharp assault, to recover the place; -but it was well defended by those whom sir John de Luxembourg had -placed therein. The principal leaders of the garrison were two notable -men at arms, one of whom was an englishman, and the other Georges de la -Croix.</p> - -<p>They were frequently summoned to surrender, but would not listen to the -summons, for they had not a doubt but that they should be very shortly -succoured. At length, the besiegers having learnt that the duke of -Burgundy was marching against them, and that they must stand the chance -of a battle, were panic-struck, and so great was their fear that they<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_338" id="Page_338">[Pg 338]</a></span> -marched away about midnight for their own garrisons, leaving their -cannon, bombards, and all their stores behind. Information of this was -instantly dispatched to the duke and sir John de Luxembourg, who made -all diligence to attack them, and the duke marched his whole army to -Noyon.</p> - -<p>In these days sir John de Luxembourg advanced against Beauvais, and on -the countries of the enemy, particularly against sir Louis de Vaucourt -and his men, who had remained there for a considerable time during the -winter, and set fire to a castle which they had repaired. The enemy -retired within the town of Beauvais; and sir John encamped before the -castle of Prouveulieu, which some Englishmen had refortified, and, -by their excursions from thence, frequently oppressed the town of -Mondidier, and the territories of the duke of Burgundy. They were soon -forced to submit to sir John, who had the greater part executed and the -rest sent to different prisons: having done this, he returned to the -duke of Burgundy at Noyon.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_339" id="Page_339">[Pg 339]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXXXIV" id="CHAP_LXXXIV">CHAP. LXXXIV.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY LAYS SIEGE TO THE CASTLE OF CHOISY, WHICH HE -CONQUERS IN A FEW DAYS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">When</span> the duke of Burgundy had remained for about eight days in Noyon, -he departed, to lay siege to the castle of Choisy sur Oise, in which -was Louis de Flavy, holding it for sir William de Flavy. The duke's -engines did so much mischief to the walls of the castle that the -garrison capitulated, on being allowed to march away with their baggage -in safety. So soon as they had quitted the castle, it was demolished -and razed to the ground.</p> - -<p>The duke built a bridge over the Oise, to enable himself and his army -to cross toward Compiègne on the side of Mondidier. During this time, -the lord de Saveuses and John de Brimeu had been appointed to guard the -suburbs of Noyon, with their men, and those of the lord Montgomery and -of other English<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_340" id="Page_340">[Pg 340]</a></span> captains quartered at Pont l'Evêque, to prevent the -garrison of Compiègne from cutting of the supplies from the duke's army.</p> - -<p>It happened on a certain day, that those in Compiègne, namely, Joan -the Maid, sir James de Chabannes, sir Theolde de Valperghue, sir -Regnault de Fontaines, Poton de Saintrailles, and others of the French -captains, accompanied by about two thousand combatants, came to Pont -l'Evêque between day-break and sun-rise, and attacked the quarters -of the English with great courage. A sharp conflict took place; and -the lord de Saveuses with John de Brimeu, with their men, hastened to -their support, which renewed the vigour of the English; they together -repulsed the French, who had made good progress in their quarters. -About thirty were killed on each side,—and the French retreated to -Compiègne, whence they had come. The English from that day strengthened -their position on all sides, to avoid a similar attack.</p> - -<p>Shortly afterward, John de Brimeu going to the duke of Burgundy -with<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_341" id="Page_341">[Pg 341]</a></span> about one hundred combatants, was suddenly attacked by a party -of French in the forest of Crespy in the Valois, who had come from -Attichy for this purpose, and to seek adventures, and without much -defence made prisoner. The reason of his being thus taken was because -his men followed in a file, and were unable to form into battle-array -until the attack had commenced. He was put into the hands of Poton de -Saintrailles, who, in the end, gave him his liberty on paying a heavy -ransom.</p> - -<p>When the duke of Burgundy had demolished the castle of Choisy, he -quartered himself in the fortress of Coudun, within a league of -Compiègne, and sir John de Luxembourg was lodged in Claroi. Sir Baudo -de Noielle was ordered to post himself with a certain number of men at -arms on the causeway of Marigny, and the lord Montgomery and his men -were quartered along the meadows of La Venette. The duke was joined by -some reinforcements from his different countries, having the intention -to besiege the town of Compiègne, and reduce it to the obedience of -king Henry of England.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_342" id="Page_342">[Pg 342]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXXXV" id="CHAP_LXXXV">CHAP. LXXXV.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>JOAN THE MAID OVERTHROWS FRANQUET D'ARRAS, AND HAS HIS HEAD CUT OFF.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">At</span> the beginning of the month of May, a valiant man at arms named -Franquet of Arras, attached to the duke of Burgundy, was overthrown and -taken. He had made an excursion with about three hundred combatants -toward Lagny sur Marne, but, on his return, was met by Joan the Maid -and four hundred French. Franquet and his men attacked them valiantly -several times; and, by means of his archers whom he had dismounted, -made so vigorous a resistance that the Maid, finding they gained -nothing, sent hastily for succours from the garrisons of Lagny and -other castles under the dominion of king Charles. They came in great -numbers with culverines, cross-bows and other warlike instruments, so -that in the end the Burgundians, after doing great mischief to the -enemy's cavalry, were conquered, and the better part of them put<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_343" id="Page_343">[Pg 343]</a></span> to -the sword. The Maid even caused Franquet to be beheaded, whose death -was exceedingly lamented by his party,—for he was a man of most -valiant conduct.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXXXVI" id="CHAP_LXXXVI">CHAP. LXXXVI.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>RÉNÉ DUKE OF BAR LAYS SIEGE TO CHAPPES, NEAR TO TROYES IN CHAMPAGNE.</p></blockquote> - - -<p>About this period, the duke of Bar, called Réné of Sicily, collected -from his duchies of Lorraine and Bar, and the borders of Germany, -a considerable force of men at arms, commanded by that prudent and -valiant knight the lord de Barbasan, who, as has been said, was -detained by the English for a long time prisoner. The duke's troops -might amount to three or four thousand combatants; and he led them -to besiege the town of Chappes, three leagues from Troyes in which -were the lord d'Aumont, his brother and many warriors, who diligently -applied themselves to its defence.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_344" id="Page_344">[Pg 344]</a></span></p> - -<p>They also sent to the lords of Burgundy, to entreat that they would -come to their aid in this time of need. In consequence, sir Anthony de -Toulongeon marshal of Burgundy, the count de Joigny, sir Anthony and -sir John du Vergy, the lord de Jonvelle, the lord de Chastellux, le -veau de Bar, and in general the greater part of the burgundian nobles, -to the number of four thousand combatants, assembled, and advanced -toward the quarters of the duke of Bar, to offer him battle.</p> - -<p>The duke, knowing of their coming, was drawn up ready to receive them, -when the Burgundians were soon thrown into disorder, and returned to -their own country. About sixty were killed or taken: of the latter -number were the lord de Plansi and Charles de Rochefort. The lord -d'Aumore was also made prisoner, with several of his men, when sallying -out of the town to support his friends. His brother was likewise taken, -and he was forced to deliver up the castle to the duke of Bar, who -completely destroyed it.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_345" id="Page_345">[Pg 345]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXXXVII" id="CHAP_LXXXVII">CHAP. LXXXVII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE MAID IS TAKEN PRISONER BY THE BURGUNDIANS BEFORE COMPIÈGNE.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">During</span> the time that the duke of Burgundy was quartered at Coudun, -and his men at arms in the villages between Coudon and Compiègne, it -happened, that about five o'clock in the afternoon, on Ascension-eve, -the Maid, Poton and other valiant french captains, having with them -from five to six hundred combatants horse and foot, sallied out of -Compiègne by the gate of the bridge leading to Mondidier, with the -intent to attack the post of sir Baudo de Noielle, at the end of the -causeway of Marigny.</p> - -<p>At this time, sir John de Luxembourg, the lord de Crequi, and eight or -ten gentlemen, but with very few attendants were with sir Baudo. They -had rode thither to consult with him on the best mode of directing -their attacks on Compiègne.</p> - -<p>The French were very near to Ma<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_346" id="Page_346">[Pg 346]</a></span>rigny, before the greater part of the -men who were unarmed could prepare themselves; but they soon collected -together, and a severe conflict commenced,—during which the cries of -'To arms!' were echoed through all the english and burgundian quarters. -The english, who were encamped on the meads of Venette, formed -themselves into battle-array against the French, and were near five -hundred men.</p> - -<p>On the other hand, sir John de Luxembourg's men quartered at Claroi, -hastened to the relief of their lord and captain, who was engaged in -the heat of the skirmish, and under whom the most part rallied. In this -encounter the lord de Crequi was dangerously wounded in the face.</p> - -<p>After some time, the French, perceiving their enemies multiply so fast -on them, retreated toward Compiègne, leaving the Maid, who had remained -to cover the rear, anxious to bring back the men with little loss. But -the Burgundians, knowing that reinforcements were coming to them from -all quarters, pur<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_347" id="Page_347">[Pg 347]</a></span>sued them with redoubled vigour, and charged them on -the plain. In the conclusion, as I was told, the Maid was dragged from -her horse by an archer, near to whom was the bastard de Vendôme, and to -him she surrendered and pledged her faith. He lost no time in carrying -her to Marigny, and put her under a secure guard. With her was taken -Poton the Burgundian, and some others, but in no great number.</p> - -<p>The French re-entered Compiègne doleful and vexed at their losses, more -especially for the capture of Joan: while, on the contrary, the English -were rejoiced, and more pleased than if they had taken five hundred -other combatants, for they dreaded no other leader or captain so much -as they had hitherto feared the Maid.</p> - -<p>The duke of Burgundy came soon after from Coudun to the meadows before -Compiègne, where he drew up his army, together with the English and the -troops from their different quarters, making a handsome appearance, -and with shoutings and huzzas expressed their joy at the capture of -the Maid. After this, the duke<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_348" id="Page_348">[Pg 348]</a></span> went to the lodgings where she was -confined, and spoke some words to her; but what they were I do not now -recollect although I was present.</p> - -<p>The duke and the army returned to their quarters, leaving the Maid -under the guard of sir John de Luxembourg, who shortly after sent her, -under a strong escort, to the castle of Beaulieu, and thence to that -of Beaurevoir, where she remained, as you shall hear, a prisoner for a -long time.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXXXVIII" id="CHAP_LXXXVIII">CHAP. LXXXVIII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>YOUNG KING HENRY OF ENGLAND DISEMBARKS AT CALAIS AND COMES TO FRANCE.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> this year, king Henry of England, then about eight years of age, -disembarked about ten o'clock in the morning of St George's day, from -his vessel at Calais. Having mounted his horse, he went to hear mass -at the church of St Nicholas attended by the cardinal of Winchester,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_349" id="Page_349">[Pg 349]</a></span> -the duke of York, the earls of Huntingdon, Warwick, Stafford, Arundel -and Suffolk, the counts de Bonneterre, de Hemme, the lords de Roye, de -Beaumont, d'Escaillon, de Grez, and many more.</p> - -<p>He was likewise accompanied by master Pierre de Cauchon, bishop of -Beauvais, who had been sent to meet him. His attendants then followed; -and he was escorted from Calais to Rouen by his army, where he remained -a long time.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_LXXXIX" id="CHAP_LXXXIX">CHAP. LXXXIX.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>AFTER THE CAPTURE OF THE MAID, THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY ENCAMPS HIS ARMY -BEFORE COMPIÈGNE.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">On</span> the morrow of the feast of the Ascension, the duke of Burgundy -changed his quarters from Coudun to La Venette, where he was lodged -in the abbey, and his men in the town and near to it. Sir John de -Luxembourg was quartered at<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_350" id="Page_350">[Pg 350]</a></span> Marigny. They had soon erected an earthen -bulwark within a bow-shot from the outworks of Compiègne, and huts of -wood and earth were built still nearer to the ramparts, in which men at -arms kept guard day and night. They had a deep ditch of communication -sunk from the bulwark to these huts, so that the guard could safely -pass and repass, without fear of the guns from the walls, which were -continually firing.</p> - -<p>The duke had some large engines pointed against the gates of the town, -which, by the huge stones they cast, did great damage to the gates, -bridges and mills: some of the last were rendered quite useless, to the -great distress of the inhabitants. Among other mischiefs done by these -machines, a young gentleman of twenty-two years old, called Louis de -Flavy, son to sir William de Flavy governor of Compiègne, was struck -dead. All present were much grieved at this accident on account of sir -William, who, although he was much affected, concealed his feelings, to -avoid discouraging his men, and soon after, by way of hearten<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_351" id="Page_351">[Pg 351]</a></span>ing them, -caused his minstrels to sound before him as usual; and ordered the -ramparts to be more diligently defended notwithstanding they had been -greatly damaged by these engines.</p> - -<p>There had been constructed within the ditch small wooden huts, in which -the guard were sheltered from danger. Some mines were also begun on -by orders of sir John de Luxembourg, which, though very deep and well -concealed, were of little service, but had cost much.</p> - -<p>While these different measures were pursuing, many skirmishes took -place, in which the besiegers had numbers killed and wounded. The -principal persons among the dead were sir John de Belles, knight, -Alain d'Escaussines, Thibault de Caitigines, and many others, as well -Burgundians as English.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_352" id="Page_352">[Pg 352]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XC" id="CHAP_XC">CHAP. XC.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE LIEGEOIS RAISE A LARGE ARMY, AND INVADE THE COUNTRY OF NAMUR.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">At</span> this time, the Liegeois were instigated by some arrogant men -attached to the party of king Charles, such as John de Beaurain, John -de Saumain, Everard de la Marche, with others, and, by the hatred and -malice they had long borne the duke of Burgundy on account of former -quarrels, which have been already detailed in the preceding part of -this work, to rise in arms, and invade the territories of the duke, -more especially the county of Namur, and despoil it. John de Heneberg, -their bishop, remonstrated with them strongly on this subject; but -his attempts to dissuade them from executing their plans were vain, -although he plainly shewed that very great misfortunes might befall -Liége in consequence. The Liegeois were much displeased with these -remonstrances, and being determined to pursue hostile measures against -the duke of Bur<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_353" id="Page_353">[Pg 353]</a></span>gundy, the bishop considered, that should he not take -part and support them, he might be deprived of his bishoprick. He -therefore, having advised with his council, resolved to save his own -honour, by sending letters of defiance to the duke before he made war -upon him. The tenour of these letters was as follows.</p> - -<p>'Most high, most noble, and most puissant prince Philip, duke of -Burgundy, count of Artois, Flanders and Burgundy, palatine of Namur, &c.</p> - -<p>'Notwithstanding that I, John de Heneberg, bishop of Liége and count -de Loz, in virtue of certain statements that have passed between us, -have made frequent applications to you for reparation according to -the claims declared in these aforesaid statements, which have been -but little attended to, and that divers great and abominable outrages -have been committed by your captains and servants on my country and -subjects, which, if it may please you to remember, have been fully -detailed in the complaints that were made to you thereon.</p> - -<p>'Nevertheless, most high, noble and<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_354" id="Page_354">[Pg 354]</a></span> puissant prince, although your -answers have been very gracious, and although you declare your -intentions of preserving a good understanding between us, your promises -have hitherto been without effect; and these matters are now so much -entangled with others, no wise concerning them, that it is very -grievous to us, and most highly displeasing.</p> - -<p>'Most high, noble and puissant prince, you must, in your wisdom, know, -that by reason of my oath to remain faithful to my church and country, -it behoves me to support and defend their rights against all who may -attempt to infringe them, with the whole force I shall be possessed of.</p> - -<p>'For this reason, most high, noble and puissant prince, after my humble -salutations and excuses, I must again inform you of these things, and, -should they be continued, opposition will be made thereto, so that my -honour may be preserved.</p> - -<p>'Given under my seal, appended to these presents, the 10th day of July, -in the year 1430.' Then signed, by command of my lord, 'J. Berrard.'</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_355" id="Page_355">[Pg 355]</a></span></p> - -<p>In like manner were challenges sent to the duke from different lords, -allies and friends of the bishop, namely, the count de Beaurienne, -Picard de la Grace lord de Quinquempoix, Rasse de Rabel, Gerard -d'Edevant, John de Valle, Henry de Gayel, John de Boilleur, John de la -Barre, John de Gemblais, Corbeau de Belle-Goule, Thierry Ponthey, and -several others.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XCI" id="CHAP_XCI">CHAP. XCI.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY SENDS THE LORD DE CROY TO THE COUNTY OF NAMUR -AGAINST THE LIEGEOIS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">When</span> the duke of Burgundy learnt that the bishop of Liége and the -Liegeois were preparing to invade his county of Namur, he determined -with his council to send thither the lord de Croy to guard and defend -the town and castle of Namur, and the whole of that country. The lord -de Croy, in consequence, de<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_356" id="Page_356">[Pg 356]</a></span>parted from before Compiègne, having -about eight hundred men under his command, and entered Namur, where -the Liegeois had already commenced the war, by taking of Beaufort and -setting fire to it.</p> - -<p>The lord de Croy remained inactive in Namur, for about ten days: after -this, he began his operations, by the storming of the town of Fosse, -which he burnt, with the exception of the monastery. On the ensuing -day, from forty to eighty Liegeois were put to death at Florennes, and -forty made prisoners.</p> - -<p>With the lord de Croy were his brother sir John de Croy, the lords de -Mainsnèe, de Rambures, de Fauquemberg and de d'Juselle, le Galois de -Roly, the lord de Framesant, Robert de Neufville and other nobles. The -lord de Rambures was ordered to Polvache, where in a sally, he was -mortally wounded and made prisoner. The lord de Senlis was then sent -thither, who surrendered the place to the Liegeois, and they set fire -to and burnt it.</p> - -<p>The Liegeois were led by their bishop,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_357" id="Page_357">[Pg 357]</a></span> and amounted to fifty thousand -men. When they had gained Polvache, they laid siege to Bouvines, and -took and burnt Golesme. While they were thus engaged, the lord de Croy -made frequent attacks on them, and in these different skirmishes slew -and took from seven to eight hundred.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XCII" id="CHAP_XCII">CHAP. XCII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE EARL OF HUNTINGDON COMES TO THE AID OF THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY BEFORE -COMPIÈGNE.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">About</span> this time, the earl of Huntingdon, de Robersac, and others, with -a thousand archers from England, came to the assistance of the duke -of Burgundy before Compiègne. They were quartered in the town of la -Venette, where the duke had lodged before he had moved to the fort -between Compiègne and Marigny: the duke's men were posted at Marigny, -whence the governor, sir John de Luxembourg, and his people had -dislodged<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_358" id="Page_358">[Pg 358]</a></span> and gone to Soissons, which, through some connexions he had -in the town had surrendered to him, with other places in those parts.</p> - -<p>On the arrival of the earl of Huntingdon, the lord Montgomery marched -his English back to Normandy. The duke of Burgundy laboured diligently -day and night, to destroy a rampart in front of the town-bridge, which -much annoyed his men, and which had held out for upwards of two months. -At length by an unexpected attack made at night it was won, and from -eight to ten men taken in it, who made no great defence although well -supplied with stores.</p> - -<p>After its capture, the ditches were filled, and its batteries turned -against the town, and manned by a strong force of men at arms. During -the assault, some were drowned in the Oise from being in too great a -hurry to escape.</p> - -<p>The duke had a bridge thrown over the Oise near to la Venette, and -well guarded, which the English and Burgundians frequently crossed in -their excursions to skirmish with the French near to Pierre<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_359" id="Page_359">[Pg 359]</a></span>fons. The -earl of Huntingdon one day passed this bridge with all the English, -and advanced to Crespy in the Valois, and thence to Sainctrines, which -submitted to his obedience. He then marched to quarter himself for -the night at Verberie, and made a sharp attack on the church whither -the peasants had retreated, who in the end were constrained to yield -themselves to his mercy. He hanged one of them, called Jean de d'Ours, -who was their leader, because he had refused to obey his first summons. -The rest of the peasants escaped by paying ransoms, and losing all -their effects. The earl then returned with what he had gained to his -quarters before Compiègne.</p> - -<p>During all this time, the lord de Crevecoeur and Robert de Saveuses -remained with their men at Clermont in the Beauvoisis, to guard that -frontier against the French in Creil and Beauvais, and to prevent the -escorts with wine and other necessaries going to the duke's army, from -being cut off.</p> - -<p>The duchess of Burgundy had fixed her residence with her household -at Noyon,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_360" id="Page_360">[Pg 360]</a></span> whence she from time to time visited her lord the duke. -The period for the surrender of Gournay now approached, and the duke -marched his army thither to keep the appointment: he was accompanied by -the duke of Norfolk and the earl of Huntingdon, with about a thousand -combatants, to support him, should there be occasion; but when the day -came, no one from the french king appeared: the governor, therefore, -seeing no hope of succour, yielded the place into the hands of the duke -of Burgundy, who made the lord de Crevecoeur governor of it.</p> - -<p>The duke then returned to his siege of Compiègne with the earl of -Huntingdon, having left a sufficiency of men at arms to keep the -garrison in check, and to guard his camp. The duke of Norfolk went to -Paris.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_361" id="Page_361">[Pg 361]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XCIII" id="CHAP_XCIII">CHAP. XCIII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>AN ADVENTURER NAMED TOUMELAIRE, WITH SOME OF THE TOWNSMEN OF RHEIMS, -LAYS SIEGE TO THE CASTLE OF CHAMPIGNEUX</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">In</span> these days, an adventurer called Toumelaire, whom king Charles had -appointed provost of Laon, having collected five or six hundred men -from the town of Rheims and that neighbourhood, led them to besiege the -castle of Champigneux, in which were some English and Burgundians that -much harrassed the country of Champagne.</p> - -<p>He instantly laid close siege to it on all sides, expecting to gain -possession thereof; but that did not happen, for within a few days, -William Corain, an Englishman, and Georges de la Croix, then at -Montagu, assembled as many men as they could, and, without delay, gave -battle to these peasants, who unable to make any good defence, were -soon conquered, and the greater part killed or taken.</p> - -<p>Toumelaire, however, and some others<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_362" id="Page_362">[Pg 362]</a></span> escaped; but there remained from -six to seven score dead on the field, and a party of them were burnt -in a house whither they had retreated. They left behind many cannons, -cross-bows, and other warlike stores, which they had brought with them. -William Corain and Georges de la Croix, having repaired the castle, -returned to Montagu much rejoiced at their victory.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XCIV" id="CHAP_XCIV">CHAP. XCIV.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE DEATH OF PHILIP DUKE OF BRABANT. THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY TAKES -POSSESSION OF HIS DUCHY.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">At</span> this time, duke Philip of Brabant, who had for a long time before -been in a languishing state, died in the town of Louvain. Some of his -domestics were suspected of having caused his death, and several of -them were severely tortured, in divers manners, to force them to a -confession; but the matter was not the more cleared up. Physicians -declared, that he died of a natural death, occasioned<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_363" id="Page_363">[Pg 363]</a></span> by excesses in -his younger years in tilting and other things. He was buried by the -side of his ancestors.</p> - -<p>His death was soon notified to the duke of Burgundy at the siege of -Compiègne, because the nobles of the duchy of Brabant and the greater -part of the commonalty considered him as the lawful successor to the -late duke Philip, for he had never been married; while others said, -that the countess-dowager of Hainault, aunt to these two dukes, was the -nearest of kin, and of course that the succession was hers.</p> - -<p>The duke of Burgundy, on hearing of this event, appointed some of his -most confidential captains to carry on the siege of Compiègne, namely, -sir James de Brimeu marshal of the army, sir Hugh de Launoy, the lord -de Saveuses and some others, who were to co-operate with the earl of -Huntingdon and his Englishmen. He likewise sent messengers with letters -to recal sir John de Luxembourg from the Soissonois, and to entreat -that he would, without delay, return to Compiègne<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_364" id="Page_364">[Pg 364]</a></span> to take the chief -command of the army, relating to him, at the same time, the event that -had happened, and the necessity there was for him to set out instantly -for Brabant.</p> - -<p>When these matters were done, the duke of Burgundy having provided -every thing for the continuance of the siege, and well garrisoned the -great fort opposite to the gate of the town, of which he made sir Baudo -de Noyelle captain, he first took leave of the earl of Huntingdon and -set out for Noyon. He thence, after some days, went to Lille, and -having held a council of his most confidential advisers, resolved to -take possession of the duchy of Brabant and its dependancies.</p> - -<p>The duchess of Burgundy, when the duke left her, returned to the -country of Artois. The duke was received in all the towns of Brabant -as their lord, although the countess-dowager of Hainault, as I have -said before, laid claim to the succession of duke Philip; but when -she considered the great power of the duke of Burgundy, and that the -nobility and<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_365" id="Page_365">[Pg 365]</a></span> principal towns had acknowledged him for their lord, she -desisted from further pursuing it.</p> - -<p>At the same time, the lady of Luxembourg, sister to count Waleran, -now advanced in years, and who was at the castle of Beaurevoir, -under the wardship of sir John de Luxembourg, her nephew, seized and -took possession, in his name, of all the lordships that had formerly -belonged to the said count Waleran, her brother, and which were now -again escheated to her, as the heiress, by her father's side, to her -fair nephew the duke of Brabant, lately deceased. All the oaths of -the officers were renewed to her,—and from that time she was called -the countess of Ligny, and of St Pol. From her great affection to her -nephew, sir John de Luxembourg, she bequeathed to him the greater part -of these estates after her decease, which was very displeasing to the -count de Conversan lord d'Enghien, elder brother to sir John, and they -had many quarrels concerning it,—however, in the end, they made up -their differences, and were good friends.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_366" id="Page_366">[Pg 366]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XCV" id="CHAP_XCV">CHAP. XCV.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>SIR JOHN DE LUXEMBOURG TAKES THE COMMAND OF THE SIEGE OF -COMPIÈGNE.—THE ORDERS HE GIVES,—AND OTHER EVENTS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">Soon</span> after the departure of the duke of Burgundy from the siege of -Compiègne. Sir John de Luxembourg and his men arrived, and he took the -chief command of the siege, according to the commands of the duke. He -lost no time in strengthening the fort in front of the bridge, and -erected two smaller ones on the river toward Noyon: the command of one -he gave to Guy de Roye and Aubert de Folleville,—and that of the other -to a common man from the Boulonois, named Branart, who had under him -some genoese and portuguese cross-bows, and other foreigners.</p> - -<p>Having done this, sir John crossed the river by the bridge at la -Venette, and went to lodge at the abbey of Royaulieu. He was followed -by sir James de Brimeu<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_367" id="Page_367">[Pg 367]</a></span> marshal of the army, sir Hugh de Launoy, the -lord de Crequi, the lords de Saveuses, de Humieres, sir Daviod de Poix, -Ferry de Mailly, sir Florimont de Brimeu and several other noble men, -who were lodged as well in the abbey as in the village, which was much -deserted, and among, the vineyards and gardens in that neighbourhood.</p> - -<p>The earl of Huntingdon remained in his quarters at la Venette. During -this time the besieged made many sallies on foot and on horseback, when -some were killed and wounded on both sides, but in no great number. -This caused the besiegers to erect another great fort a bow-shot and a -half distant from the town, near to the gate of Pierrefons, the guard -of which was given to the marshal, the lord de Crequi, sir Florimont -de Brimeu, having under them three hundred combatants: they lodged -themselves within it before it was quite finished, and remained there a -long time.</p> - -<p>The besieged now suffered severely from famine, and no provisions were -to be had in the town for money, since,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_368" id="Page_368">[Pg 368]</a></span> for the space of four months, -none had been publicly sold in the markets. Several messengers were in -consequence sent to the marshal de Bousac, to the count de Vendôme, and -to other captains of king Charles, to inform them of their distress, -and to require instant aid if they wished to save the town and its -inhabitants.</p> - -<p>While this misery was suffered, the marshal de Bousac, Poton de -Saintrailes, Theolde de Valperghue, and other french leaders, laid -siege to Proissy sur Oise, in which was the bastard de Chevereuse, with -about forty combatants. They were soon forced to submit, and the most -part were put to death by the guisarmes of the marshal, and the castle -totally demolished. In like manner were subjected the strong monastery -of Cathu le Chastel, and some other places, and those found within them -were generally put to death. The marshal and his companions, however, -did not make any attempt on the besieging army of Compiègne, as is -usual in similar cases, until the last, when the siege was raised, as -shall be hereafter told.</p> - -<p>At this period, the duke of Norfolk,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_369" id="Page_369">[Pg 369]</a></span> commanded a powerful army in the -countries bordering on Paris, and subjected many towns to the obedience -of king Henry, such as Dammartin and others. On the other hand, the -earl of Stafford took by storm the town of Bray-comte-Robert: the -castle, which was exceedingly strong, immediately surrendered. The earl -then crossed the Seine, and foraged the whole country so far as Sens in -Burgundy, and returned with a great booty to the place whence he had -set out, without meeting with the least opposition, or even seeing the -enemy. He took, soon after, Le Quene en Brie, Grand Puys and Rappelton: -he had four score handed of those whom he found in Le Quene.</p> - -<p>He also took the strong tower of Bus, which, with the other places, -were dismantled. Sir James de Milly and sir John de la Have were in -Bray-comte-Robert, when it was taken, and made prisoners, but afterward -obtained their liberty by paying a large ransom.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_370" id="Page_370">[Pg 370]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XCVI" id="CHAP_XCVI">CHAP. XCVI.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE PRINCE OF ORANGE IS CONQUERED BY THE FRENCH.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">On</span> Trinity-day in this year, the prince of Orange, having assembled -about twelve hundred fighting men marched them into Languedoc, where he -gained many castles from the partisans of king Charles. He did the same -in Dauphiny, which displeased the king and his council so much that -they resolved to oppose him, and that the lord de Gaucour, governor of -Dauphiny, sir Ymbert de Grolée, seneschal of Lyons, and Roderick de -Villandres, should collect their forces, and with the loyal nobles and -gentlemen defend the country against these Burgundians. On mustering -their forces, they amounted to about sixteen hundred combatants, whom -they marched to lay siege to a castle called Colomier, which in a short -time submitted to them.</p> - -<p>In the mean time, the prince of Orange had retreated, knowing that -his enemies, with a superior force, had taken<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_371" id="Page_371">[Pg 371]</a></span> the field and moreover -had won a castle garrisoned by his men. He lost no time in sending -messengers with letters to the nobles and gentry in Burgundy, and to -his friends and allies, to request aid. He was so diligent that, within -few days, he collected very many of the nobles, whom he led to those -parts where he knew the enemy was, in hopes of regaining the castle of -Colomier.</p> - -<p>The French having been apprised by their spies of the coming of the -Burgundians, had made preparations for receiving them, and in handsome -array advanced to meet them, which they did between Colomier and -Autane. The Burgundians, having a wood to pass through, could not -immediately form in battle-array, nor instantly resist the vigorous -charge of the French. The combat was however, severe, and the victory -long disputed. Among those who were dismounted on the part of the -Burgundians was a valiant knight called sir Louis de la Chapelle: he -was soon slain, and the French remained masters of the field by the -defeat of the enemy.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_372" id="Page_372">[Pg 372]</a></span></p> - -<p>Two or three hundred were left dead of the Burgundians and six score, -or more made prisoners. The principal among the last were the lord de -Bussy, son to the lord de St Georges, the lord de Varembon, whose nose -was cut off by a stroke of a sword, sir John Louis son to the lord -de Conches, the lord de la Frete, Thibault de Rougemont, the lord de -Ruppes, the lord d'Escabonne, sir John de Vienne, the lord de Raix, -John de Baudè, sir Duc de Sicon, Gerard de Beauvoir and others, to the -number before stated.</p> - -<p>On the day of battle, many of the Burgundians, to the amount of sixteen -or eighteen hundred combatants, fled in great disorder, the principal -were the prince of Orange, (who was pursued as far as Autane, wherein -with difficulty he saved himself) the count de Fribourg, the lord de -Montagu, by name sir John de Neuf-Chastel, who bore the order of the -Golden Fleece, but of which he was afterward deprived, the lord de -Pesmes, and many more notable gentlemen, who fled different ways.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_373" id="Page_373">[Pg 373]</a></span></p> - -<p>This engagement, in which Roderick de Villandras, who commanded the van -of the French behaved most gallantly, took place about eight o'clock in -the morning. When the business was over, the French assembled together -in great joy, and returned thanks and praises to the Creator for the -happy issue of the day. In consequence of this victory, they won many -towns and castles from the Burgundians: one was Aubrune, belonging to -the prince of Orange, which after its capture was demolished.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XCVII" id="CHAP_XCVII">CHAP. XCVII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE FRENCH MARCH TO COMPIÈGNE AND RAISE THE SIEGE.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">The</span> earl of Huntingdon and John de Luxembourg laboured long at the -siege Compiègne, and, by cutting off all provision from entering the -town, and by their continued attacks from the forts, were in daily -hopes of forcing the garrison to submit to their will. But on<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_374" id="Page_374">[Pg 374]</a></span> the -Tuesday before All-Saints' day the French, to the number of four -thousand fighting men, under the command of the marshal de Bousac, -the count de Vendôme, sir James de Chabannes, Poton de Saintrailles, -sir Regnault de Fontaines, the lord de Longueval, sir Louis de -Vaucourt, Alain Giron and other captains, who had frequently been most -earnestly pressed by William de Flavy, the governor, and inhabitants of -Compiègne, to come to their assistance, at length quartered themselves -at La Verberie, attended by a multitude of peasants with spades, -mattocks, saws, and other implements, to repair the roads which the -Burgundians had destroyed, by felling down trees, digging deep ditches, -and various other hindrances to the march of an army.</p> - -<p>The besiegers were soon made acquainted with their arrival, and a -council was holden of the chiefs, to consider whether it would be -more advantageous to advance and offer them battle or wait for them -in their entrenchments. Many were for fighting them before<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_375" id="Page_375">[Pg 375]</a></span> they -proceeded further; but others offered solid reasons why it would be -better to strengthen their camp and wait their arrival,—adding, that -should they quit the siege, to march to the French, and leave their -forts unprotected, the besieged who were impatient to get out of their -distressed situation, would demolish them, or at least they would -make their escape from the town to a place of safety. This had such -weight that the majority of the council agreed to it; and they resolved -unanimously to wait the event, and exert themselves to the utmost to -resist their enemies.</p> - -<p>The following orders were issued. The earl of Huntingdon was to cross -the river very early on the morrow, Wednesday, with his Englishmen, -at the new bridge, and march to Royaulieu, where he was to draw up in -order of battle, with sir John de Luxembourg, leaving in the abbey of -La Venette, which was strong, all useless hands, with the horses and -baggage, with a few of his men to guard them and defend the passage of -the bridge.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_376" id="Page_376">[Pg 376]</a></span></p> - -<p>Item, all carts, cars, merchandise and stores were to be secured in -the abbey of Royaulieu, and the guard of it was given to sir Philip de -Fosseux and the lord de Cohen.</p> - -<p>Item, sir James de Brimeu with three hundred combatants were to remain -in their fort, on promise from the lords, that should they be attacked, -they would hasten to their support, having agreed on the signal they -were to make, should they require aid.</p> - -<p>Item, it was ordered, that the grand fort near the bridge of Marigny -should be on a similar footing, as well as the two smaller ones on the -river side toward Cleroi.</p> - -<p>When these orders had been issued, the captains retired to their tents, -and exhorted their men to be ready prepared on the morrow to meet the -enemy. A strong guard was also ordered, of horse as well as foot, for -the night, at all the avenues likely to be attacked.</p> - -<p>On the morrow, in conformity to these regulations, the earl of -Huntingdon marched six hundred English to join<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_377" id="Page_377">[Pg 377]</a></span> sir John de Luxembourg -in order of battle between Royaulieu and the adjoining forest, near -which they expected the enemy would advance. The remainder of the army -posted themselves at the different quarters ready to defend them should -they be attempted.</p> - -<p>The French in Verberie took the field at break of day; and, by orders -from the marshal de Bousac and other captains, a detachment of about -one hundred men were sent toward Choisy, with provision to throw into -the town, and exhort the garrison to make a strong sally against the -enemy's fort.</p> - -<p>On the other hand, Poton de Saintrailles, with two or three hundred -combatants, advanced by the high road toward Pierrefons, to attack that -fort, while the marshal, the count de Vendôme, and the other leaders, -marched across the Oise, when, having passed the forest, they drew up -in array about a bow-shot and a half distant from the Burgundians: they -were all on horseback, with the reserve of some guisarmes and inferior -people.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_378" id="Page_378">[Pg 378]</a></span></p> - -<p>The English and Burgundians were on foot, excepting a few that had been -ordered to remain on horseback. Sir John de Luxembourg then created -some new knights, such as Andrew lord de Humieres, Ferry de Mailly, -L'Aigle de Sains, Gilles de Saucourt and others. With sir John de -Luxembourg were Hugh de Launoy lord de Xaintes, the lord de Saveuses, -sir Daviod de Poix, sir John de Fosseux and many nobles impatient for -the combat,—which could not well take place, for the French were on -horseback and themselves on foot, and besides it was necessary that -they should be in readiness to succour their forts if attacked.</p> - -<p>There were nevertheless many skirmishes in the course of the day; in -one of them, the count de Vendôme was repulsed, but no great damage -was done on either side. However a valiant man at arms attached to the -marshal de Bousac, having charged the picard archers, thinking that he -was followed by his men, was instantly pulled off his horse by these -archers, and cruelly put to death.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_379" id="Page_379">[Pg 379]</a></span></p> - -<p>In the mean time the detachment that had been sent to Choisy announced -the arrival and plans of their friends to the besieged, who, rejoiced -at the news, and with a fervour of courage arising therefrom, as well -as from hatred to those who had caused them such distress, made a -numerous sally from the town, with scaling ladders and other warlike -instruments, to attack the grand fort, in which were the marshal, -sir James de Brimeu, and the lord de Crequi. They made a gallant -defence and repulsed them into the town, but, fresh men rushing out, -recommenced the assault, which lasted a long time,—but, as in the -former one, they were again driven out of the ditches which were not -deep nor wide, for, as I have said, the works had not been completed.</p> - -<p>At this moment, Poton de Saintrailles advanced with his men from the -forest and, near the high road leading to Pierrefons, joined those from -the town and, thus united, made a fresh attack on this fort. William -de Flavy was very active himself, and encouraged his<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_380" id="Page_380">[Pg 380]</a></span> men to do their -duty; and even the women assisted greatly, no way sparing themselves to -annoy their adversaries.</p> - -<p>Notwithstanding the courage of the Burgundians, the fort was stormed in -spite of their defence, and upward of eight score warriors were slain, -the principal of whom were the lord de Ligniers, knight, Archambault de -Brimeu, Guillaume de Poilly, Druot de Sonis, Lyonnel de Touleville and -many other gentlemen. Those made prisoners were instantly carried into -Compiègne, namely, sir James de Brimeu marshal of the duke's household, -the lord de Crequi, sir Florimon de Brimeu, sir Valerian de Beauval, -Arnoul de Crequi, Colart de Bertanecourt, lord de Rolepot, Regnauit -de Saincts, Thierry de Mazingien de Reteslay, the bastard de Remy and -other noblemen, who, after some time obtained their liberties by paying -great ransoms.</p> - -<p>Sir John de Luxembourg having promised his friends succour if they -were attacked, hearing what was passing, was desirous of fulfilling -his engagement, and going thither with his whole power, but<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_381" id="Page_381">[Pg 381]</a></span> he was -advised to remain where he was lest the enemy should take advantage of -his absence, and worse happen. This induced him to remain, and the day -passed away.</p> - -<p>The marshal de Bousac, the count de Vendôme and the other captains, now -entered the town of Compiègne with their men, where they were joyously -received,—but from the great scarcity of provision suffered much that -night from want of food. They, however, consoled themselves with their -good success, and heartily congratulated each other thereon, expecting -on the morrow to drive away the enemy from before the town.</p> - -<p>They constructed in haste a bridge of boats, by which they crossed -the river to attack a fort on its banks, guarded by forty or fifty -combatants, Genoese, Portuguese and other foreigners, which was -quickly won, and all within put to death, except a common man from the -Boulonois, very expert in arms, named Branart, who was carried prisoner -into the town of Compiègne.</p> - -<p>Aubert de Folleville, who command<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_382" id="Page_382">[Pg 382]</a></span>ed in another fort hard by, observing -what was passing, and fearing to be stormed, set fire to his works, -and retreated to the quarters of the English. The French made a grand -attack on the fourth fort, at the end of the bridge, which was of some -continuance. Sir Baudo de Noyelle guarded it so well, and had such -a force of men at arms and artillery that the enemy was obliged to -withdraw into the town, seeing they could not then succeed in taking it.</p> - -<p>It was late in the evening, when the French retreated into Compiègne, -vespers having sounded some time. The earl of Huntingdon and sir John -de Luxembourg, knowing they should not be attacked that evening, called -a council of the principal captains to consult on their situation and -determine how they were to act. It was resolved that, on returning to -their quarters, they should that night sleep in their armour, and, on -the morrow, draw up in battle-array before the town, to see if their -adversaries were inclined to combat them, expecting from the great -dearth of provi<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_383" id="Page_383">[Pg 383]</a></span>sion they could not remain in such numbers therein -without making some sallies.</p> - -<p>When this had been settled, the earl of Huntingdon with his English -returned to their quarters at la Venette: he promised to have the -bridge well guarded, so that none of their men should go away without -leave. Sir John de Luxembourg retreated with his force to Royaulieu, -and established a strong guard round his quarters, but, notwithstanding -this, a great part of his men collected together, and took upon them to -depart without sound of trumpet, and go whither they pleased. The most -of them crossed this bridge, which, although promised, had not been -sufficiently guarded. With them went also some of the earl's men.</p> - -<p>When the captains heard of this, they changed the plan they had -determined on the preceding evening, namely, to appear in battle-array -before the town; and sir John de Luxembourg, and the others, made -preparations to pass the Oise with the earl of Huntingdon. This was -done on the Thursday morning early,—on which day the French sallied -out of<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_384" id="Page_384">[Pg 384]</a></span> Compiègne in great force, sending forward scouts to learn what -was become of the enemy, who soon found they had marched off; and when -this was made known to those who had sent them, they and their men were -greatly rejoiced.</p> - -<p>They hastily made for the abbey of Royaulieu, wherein they found plenty -of provision and wines, which they devoured till they were satisfied, -and made excellent cheer, for it had cost them nothing. Finding the -English and Burgundians were decamped, the better-armed part of the -French went to the bridge near la Venette, which they destroyed without -any great opposition, and threw it into the river in sight of the -enemy, abusing them with many villanous expressions; for the French -were now no longer afraid of the Burgundians hurting them, since the -bridge was demolished.</p> - -<p>They also this day made a serious attack, with all the large cannon -from the town, on the fort commanded by Baudo de Noyelle, which damaged -it much. But the earl of Huntingdon and<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_385" id="Page_385">[Pg 385]</a></span> sir John de Luxembourg, having -again advised with their captains, concluded, that as it was impossible -at that moment to withstand their enemies with hopes of success, or to -keep their men together, it was advisable to withdraw to Noyon, and -thence to dismiss their men to their homes. In consequence, they sent -orders to sir Baudo to set fire to his fort, and march away, which he -punctually obeyed.</p> - -<p>The Burgundians decamped about vespers, in a very disorderly manner, -for Pont l'Evêque, shamefully leaving behind in their quarters, and in -the large fort, a great number of huge bombards, cannon, culverines, -veuglaires, with other artillery and very many stores, belonging to the -duke of Burgundy,—all of which fell into the hands of their enemies.</p> - -<p>Sir John de Luxembourg was vexed at heart at this retreat but he could -not avoid it. On the Saturday, they left Pont l'Evêque, and went to -Roye, and thence, without making any stay,<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_386" id="Page_386">[Pg 386]</a></span> each departed to his own -country, or to different garrisons.</p> - -<p>The garrison of Compiègne, on their departure, repaired the bridge -over the Oise, and issued in large bodies, with displayed banners, -over those parts that had been possessed by the enemy, bringing back -all stragglers, whom they put to death. They burnt many buildings and -villages, committing great cruelties in a short time, so that they were -dreaded by the country round, and scarcely any person would, from fear -of them, venture out of the fortified towns or castles.</p> - -<p>In short, they created such terror that the following places -surrendered to them, without waiting for an attack or striking a blow, -namely, Ressons sur Mas, Gournay sur Aronde, le Pont de Remy, le Pont -de St Maixence, Longueil Sainte Marie, the town and strong castle -of Bertheuil, the castle of Leigny les Chastigniers, the tower of -Vermeil, and others, in which they found abundance of wealth. Having -regarrisoned them, they sorely harrassed the adjoining countries, more -especially those parts that were of the english or burgundian party.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_387" id="Page_387">[Pg 387]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XCVIII" id="CHAP_XCVIII">CHAP. XCVIII.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE MARSHAL DE BOUSAC LAYS SIEGE TO THE CASTLE OF CLERMONT IN THE -BEAUVOISIS.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">While</span> these things were passing, the marshal de Bousac collected a -great part of the French who had raised the siege of Compiègne, and -marched away, with cannon and other artillery, to lay siege to the -castle of Clermont in the Beauvoisis, at the instigation of some of the -townsmen of Beauvais, wherein he and his men were lodged.</p> - -<p>The lord de Crevecoeur, his brother Jean de Barentin, the bastard -Lamon, with about fifty combatants, were in the castle, and vigorously -defended it against the French, who made many assaults, but in vain. -Several of their men were killed and wounded: nevertheless, they -continued the siege for about twelve days; at which time, Boort de -Buyentin, with ten combatants and a trumpet, secretly entered the -castle during the<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_388" id="Page_388">[Pg 388]</a></span> night, by a postern that opened to a vineyard, to -assure the lord de Crevecoeur that he would very shortly be relieved.</p> - -<p>This was true; for the earl of Huntingdon, who had lately retreated -to Gournay in Normandy, again took the field, having with him sir -John bastard of St Pol, and a thousand fighting men, with the intent -to raise the siege. The French hearing of this, marched off one -morning very early, leaving behind them the cannon they had brought -from Compiègne. They returned to their garrisons, and with them many -Burgundians from Clermont who had joined their party. The lord de -Crevecoeur was well pleased at their departure.</p> - - - -<hr class="chap" /> -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_XCIX" id="CHAP_XCIX">CHAP. XCIX.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>A LARGE BODY OF ENGLISH AND BURGUNDIANS, ON THEIR MARCH TO BESIEGE -GUERBIGNY, ARE ATTACKED AND CONQUERED BY THE FRENCH.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">Duke</span> Philip of Burgundy was in Brabant when he heard that the French -had forced his men to raise the siege of Com<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_389" id="Page_389">[Pg 389]</a></span>piègne. He was much -troubled thereat, as well for the loss of his troops in killed and -wounded as for the great sums of money he had expended on this siege. -He, however, made preparations to return to Artois with all the men at -arms he had with him, and summoned his nobles to assemble as large a -force as they possibly could.</p> - -<p>The duke advanced to Peronne, and sent forward sir Thomas Kiriel, an -Englishman, James de Helly, sir Daviod de Poix, Anthony de Vienne, -and other captains, with five or six hundred combatants, by way of -vanguard, to post themselves at Lihons in Santerre. The duke, in the -mean time, was preparing to follow them, having intentions to lodge at -Guerbigny, to wait for the arrival of the main body of his men; for -the French had possession of the castle, whence they much annoyed the -country.</p> - -<p>It happened that these captains whom the duke had sent in advance, -dislodged one morning from their quarters at Lihons, and took the road -toward Guerbigny, in separate bodies, without keeping any order<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_390" id="Page_390">[Pg 390]</a></span> on -their march, or sending scouts forward, as experienced men at arms -always do, more especially when near their adversaries.</p> - -<p>Gerard bastard de Brimeu, the governor of Roye, now joined them -with about forty combatants, and they advanced together to a town -called Bouchoire. On their march, they put up many hares, which they -pursued with much hooting and hallowing, for their captains were very -inattentive in not preserving better order,—and many of them had not -even put on their armour, for which neglect they suffered severely, as -you shall hear.</p> - -<p>This same day, Poton de Saintrailles had arrived very early at -Guerbigny, and taking the garrison with him, advanced into the open -country. He had altogether full twelve hundred fighting men, the -greater part well experienced in war, whom he led toward Lihons -in Santerre, and prudently sent his scouts before him. These, on -approaching Bouchoire, heard the shoutings, and saw the state of the -enemy, and returned with all haste to give an account of what they had -seen and heard.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_391" id="Page_391">[Pg 391]</a></span></p> - -<p>Poton, on learning this, ordered his men instantly to prepare -themselves, and led them straight to the enemy, admonishing them to do -their duty well against adversaries no way in a state for the combat.</p> - -<p>Poton and his men advancing thus suddenly, and with a great noise, -charged the enemy, and soon threw them into confusion: most part of -them were unhorsed by the lances of the French. The leaders, however, -and some others, rallied under the banner of sir Thomas Kiriel, and -made a gallant defence; but it was in vain, for their men were so -scattered and confused that most of them saved themselves by flight as -well as they could.</p> - -<p>Those who had stood their ground were either killed or taken: in the -number of the first were James de Helly and Anthony de Vienne, with -fifty or sixty Burgundians and English. From four score to a hundred -were made prisoners, the chief of whom were sir Thomas Kiriel and two -of his kinsmen, valiant men at arms, Robert and William Courouan, sir -Daviod de Poix, l'Aigle de Saincts, knight, l'Hermite de Beauval and -others, to the numbers aforesaid.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_392" id="Page_392">[Pg 392]</a></span></p> - -<p>Sir Gerard de Brimeu attempted to escape, after the defeat, to Roye, -whence he had come; but, the trappings of his horse being very -brilliant with silversmith's work, he was closely pursued, and carried -away prisoner with the others.</p> - -<p>When the business was over, Poton, having collected his men, led his -prisoners to Guerbigny, but not before they had stripped the dead, -among whom were not more than four or five of the French. He and his -men refreshed themselves that day and night at Guerbigny, and on the -morrow he departed with his whole force, leaving the castle in charge -with the townsmen. In like manner, he dislodged the garrison of La -Boissiere, and set it on fire. He went to Ressons sur Mas, and thence -to Compiègne, with his prisoners, where he was joyfully received, on -account of the victory he had gained over the enemy. James de Helly was -interred in the church, with a few others of the dead: the rest were -buried in the church-yard near to the place where they had been slain.</p> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_393" id="Page_393">[Pg 393]</a></span></p> - - - - -<p class="ph2"><a name="CHAP_C" id="CHAP_C">CHAP. C.</a></p> - -<blockquote> - -<p>THE FRENCH OFFER BATTLE TO THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY AND HIS ARMY, WHICH -THE DUKE, BY ADVICE OF HIS COUNCIL, REFUSES.</p></blockquote> - - -<p class="drop"><span class="smcap">The</span> duke of Burgundy received the news of this unfortunate defeat at -Peronne on the very day when it happened. He was greatly affected -by it, more especially for the loss of James de Helly and Anthony -de Vienne, and instantly called together the captains then with -him, namely, sir John de Luxembourg, the vidame of Amiens, the lord -d'Antoing, the lord de Saveuses, and others of his household, with -whom he determined to fix his quarters at Lihons in Santerre,—and he -marched thither that day.</p> - -<p>On the morrow, he advanced to Roye in the Vermandois, where he remained -eight days waiting for the earl of Stafford, the earl of Arundel and -other Englishmen to whom he had sent orders to join him.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_394" id="Page_394">[Pg 394]</a></span></p> - -<p>During this time, many of the captains of king Charles collected a -body of about sixteen hundred combatants; and under the command of -the marshal de Bousac, the count de Vendôme, sir James de Chabannes, -William de Flavy, Poton de Saintrailles, the lord de Longueval, sir -Regnault de Fontaines, sir Louis de Vaucourt, Alain Guyon, Boussart -Blanchefort, marched in good array near to Mondidier, and thence went -to quarter themselves at two villages two leagues distant from Roye.</p> - -<p>Very early on the ensuing day, they held a council, and unanimously -determined to offer combat to the duke of Burgundy and his army, if he -would meet them in the open country; and that their intentions might be -publicly known, they sent a herald to the duke with their challenge.</p> - -<p>The duke, on receiving it, agreed to meet them in battle. The matter, -however, was delayed by his council, who remonstrated with him on the -impropriety of risking his person and honour against such people, as -they had not with them any prince of equal rank with himself for him to -con<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_395" id="Page_395">[Pg 395]</a></span>tend with. They also stated, that he was weak in numbers, and that -his troops were dispirited from the defeat they had lately suffered, -and the loss of James de Helly, as well as by their retreat from before -Compiègne.</p> - -<p>The duke, much grieved that he could not follow his own inclinations, -assented to the advice of his council. They sent, therefore, an answer -to the French, that if they would wait until the morrow, they should be -unmolested in their quarters; that even provision should be sent them, -and that then sir John de Luxembourg would engage them in battle, for -which he was willing to give sufficient securities.</p> - -<p>The French, on receiving this answer, said, they would not consent -to it; but that if the duke of Burgundy was willing to advance into -the plain, they were ready to combat him. While these messages were -passing, the duke drew his men up in battle-array without the town of -Roye: the French were also in order of battle, fronting him; but it -was difficult to pass from one army to the other, by reason of the -deep marshes that were between them.<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_396" id="Page_396">[Pg 396]</a></span> Some skirmishing, nevertheless, -took place until night-fall, which forced the French to retire toward -Compiègne, very indignant at the duke's conduct, and making great -mockeries of him and his men, saying they were afraid to fight them.</p> - -<p>Thus the two armies separated, and the duke re-entered the town of -Roye,—when shortly after arrived the earl of Stafford, with about six -hundred combatants. The duke now left Roye, and went to quarter himself -at Leigny-les-Chastiniers, where was a small castle, in which was the -abbot de St Pharon de Meaux, brother to the lord de Gamaches, with -about forty of the French.</p> - -<p>The duke summoned them to surrender, which they refused,—and he -instantly made an attack which gained him the lower court. Finding they -could not hold out longer, they submitted themselves to the duke, who -gave them up to sir John de Luxembourg, for him to do his will with -them, and the castle was burnt and razed.</p> - -<p>The inhabitants of Noyon sent to request of the duke, that he would -deliver them from the garrison of the castle of<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_397" id="Page_397">[Pg 397]</a></span> Irle; but as it was -now winter, and the duke had not those with him whom he looked for, -he returned to Montdidier, wherein he placed a garrison, and thence -by Corbie to Arras, and to Flanders. The earl of Stafford marched his -Englishmen back to Normandy.</p> - -<p>In this year, the town of Coulomiers en Brie, was taken by scalado, at -day-break, by part of king Henry's garrison from Meaux. The governor -of Coulomiers for king Charles was Denis de Chally, who, hearing the -disturbance, escaped with many others over the walls, abandoning their -effects. The town was full of all sorts of wealth, for it had not -been taken during the whole of the war by either party: it was now -completely pillaged, and the inhabitants who had remained were heavily -ransomed.</p> - -<p>In this year, Pierre de Luxembourg count de Conversan and Brayne, -and successor to the inheritances of the count de St Pol, made some -agreement with his two brothers, namely, Louis bishop of Therouenne and -sir John de Luxembourg respecting this succession. In consequence<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_398" id="Page_398">[Pg 398]</a></span> of -which the bishop was to have the castle of Hucties, in the Boulonois, -and the castlewick of Tingry with its dependancies: sir John de -Luxembourg was to have for himself and his heirs the county of Ligny in -Barrois, the lands in Cambresis, formerly belonging to Waleran count de -St Pol, namely, Bohain, Serin, Helincourt, Marcoin Cautaig and other -great lordships. From this time, sir John de Luxembourg bore the titles -of count de Ligny Lord de Beaurevoir and de Bohain.</p> - -<p>The whole of the remaining estates and lordships were enjoyed by sir -Pierre de Luxembourg, who, henceforward, took the titles of Count de St -Pol, de Conversan, de Brayne, and lord of Enghien.</p> - -<p>On the 30th day of September, in this year, the duchess of Burgundy was -brought to bed, in the town of Brussels, of a son, who was christened -Anthony; which event, caused the greatest rejoicings in that town and -country. At this time, the count de Nuche, nephew to the emperor of -Germany, was in Brussels, where he kept a noble estate; and he and some -of his attendants, when they went abroad<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_399" id="Page_399">[Pg 399]</a></span> wore green chaplets on their -heads to signify that they were bachelors, although the weather was -very severe.</p> - -<p>The count de Nuchy stood godfather for the new born son of the duke of -Burgundy, who was christened by the bishop of Cambray. The godmothers -were the duchess of Cleves and the countess of Namur. There were three -hundred torches, as well from the palace of the duke as from those of -the town.</p> - -<p>The child died in the following year; and when news of it was carried -to the duke, he was much vexed, and said, 'I wish to God I had died -when so young, for I should then have been much happier.'</p> - -<p>In this same year, sir Anthony de Bethune lord of Maruel was captured -in his castle of Auchel, together with about thirty fighting men. It -had been besieged by the count de Vendôme, Toumelaire provost of Laon, -whom I have before noticed, with great numbers of the commonalty. Sir -Anthony, seeing that resistance would be vain, agreed to surrender the -place, on condition that he and his men might march away in safety.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_400" id="Page_400">[Pg 400]</a></span></p> - -<p>Notwithstanding this engagement, when he was about to depart, he -was seized and put to death by these common people, together with a -gentleman called Franquet de Beguynes. The count de Vendôme was much -grieved at the event, but he could not prevent it.</p> - -<p>The castle was burnt and razed, to the great indignation of sir John -de Luxembourg, when he heard what had passed because sir Anthony was -cousin-german to the lady Jane de Bethune, his wife, daughter to the -viscount de Meaux; and he conceived a great hatred against those of -Laon for so doing.</p> - - -<p class="center" style="margin-top: 5em;">END OF VOL. VI.</p> - - -<p><small> -<span style="margin-left: 0.5em;">H. 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