The chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 04 [of 13] : $b 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 countriesMonstrelet, Enguerrand de
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The chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 04 [of 13] : $b 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
Monstrelet, Enguerrand de
Europe -- History -- 476-1492 -- Sources; France -- History -- House of Valois, 1328-1589; Hundred Years' War, 1339-1453
'Item, should it be necessary, sir Aubert shall have given to him
copies in writing of the answers which the king made to the complaints
of the duke of Burgundy, and of the acts that he said had been done to
his prejudice, for him to show such answers to the barons, knights,
esquires, and others of the nobility who may be attached to, or in the
service of the duke of Burgundy.
'Given at Paris, the 2nd day of August, in the year of Grace 1417.'
'Signed by the king: countersigned, Ferrement.'
Here follows a copy of the answers which the duke of Burgundy made to
the articles of the instructions in the name of the king, and given to
sir Aubert de Canny, lord de Varennes.
'In the first place, with regard to the astonishment of the king at the
conduct which the duke of Burgundy holds in opposition to his majesty,
considering how nearly related he is to him by blood, and how very much
he has been obliged to him,--the duke replies, that he is in truth his
relation and vassal, and bound to serve him before all and against all;
and it is from his warm affection and attachment that he is so anxious
and pressing to procure a reform in the government of the realm, as
well in regard to what personally concerns the king, the queen, and his
children, as in the repairs of his palaces the maintenance of strict
justice, and a more equitable management of the public finances, as may
be clearly proved by various royal ordinances.
'These reforms have been solemnly sworn to be pursued by the
perseverance of the duke of Burgundy, in the presence of the king
holding a bed of justice; but, through the intrigues of those who now
surround the throne, and who shall hereafter be named, these measures
have not only been interrupted, and then laid aside, but the finances
of the king, his realm, and in general of all the resident subjects in
the kingdom, have been most shamefully dissipated.
'They have even attempted to destroy, in body and estate, the duke of
Burgundy, his wellwishers, and such of them as they could apprehend;
and have employed the arms of the spiritual court against them, to
effect the dishonour and damnation of his fair reputation, and of the
renown of himself, and posterity; but the duke of Burgundy did obtain
from the council of Constance a sentence in his favour, which clearly
demonstrates the upright conduct of the duke, and the wickedness and
hatred of his enemies.
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The chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet, Vol. 04 [of 13] : $b 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 — John Shaqi
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