The Memoirs of Philip de Commines, Lord of Argenton: Containing the Histories of Louis XI. and Charles VIII. Kings of France and of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. To which is Added, The Scandalous Chronicle, Or Secret History of Louis XI., by Jean de Troyes, Volume 1G. Bell and sons, 1892 |
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... Monsieur Oliver , to treat with the Citizens of Ghent · - 350 355 CH . XIV . - How Master Oliver , the King's Barber , not succeeding in his Designs upon Ghent , finds out a Way to secure Tournay for the King CH . XV . Of the ...
... Monsieur Oliver , to treat with the Citizens of Ghent · - 350 355 CH . XIV . - How Master Oliver , the King's Barber , not succeeding in his Designs upon Ghent , finds out a Way to secure Tournay for the King CH . XV . Of the ...
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... Monsieur de Brezey ‡ , the Grand Seneschal of Normandy , the Admiral of France § , who was of the house of Montauban , and several other officers , as- sisted : and in conclusion , whatever had been said either for or against it , his ...
... Monsieur de Brezey ‡ , the Grand Seneschal of Normandy , the Admiral of France § , who was of the house of Montauban , and several other officers , as- sisted : and in conclusion , whatever had been said either for or against it , his ...
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... Monsieur Anthony le Breton , an ancient gentle- man of Luxembourg , came up to him and told him the French had rallied their forces on the field of battle , and if he followed the pursuit any further he would certainly be lost ; yet ...
... Monsieur Anthony le Breton , an ancient gentle- man of Luxembourg , came up to him and told him the French had rallied their forces on the field of battle , and if he followed the pursuit any further he would certainly be lost ; yet ...
Page 43
... Monsieur Gerault , a very famous engineer , who had been previously on the king's side , but was taken prisoner at the battle of Montlhery . In short , the enemy were obliged to abandon their post , and retire to Paris . The very same ...
... Monsieur Gerault , a very famous engineer , who had been previously on the king's side , but was taken prisoner at the battle of Montlhery . In short , the enemy were obliged to abandon their post , and retire to Paris . The very same ...
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... Monsieur de Bueil and some others on the bridge , to whom he delivered his message . That night the truce ended . Our bridge was so large that three of our men - at - arms , with their lances in rest , might pass easily abreast ...
... Monsieur de Bueil and some others on the bridge , to whom he delivered his message . That night the truce ended . Our bridge was so large that three of our men - at - arms , with their lances in rest , might pass easily abreast ...
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