The memoirs of Philip de Commines, Lord of Argenton, Volume 1 (of 2) : $b 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.Commynes, Philippe de
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The memoirs of Philip de Commines, Lord of Argenton, Volume 1 (of 2) : $b 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.
Commynes, Philippe de
France -- History -- House of Valois, 1328-1589
the king’s brother, had a good bargain, in respect of what he had made
for himself in the late treaty in Bretagne, by which there was nothing
left him but a bare pension, as you have heard before. Afterwards the
king did me the honour to tell me, that I had done him some service in
that pacification.
_A Treaty of Peace between Louis XI., on the one part, and
Charles, the last Duke of Burgundy, on the other. Concluded at
Peronne, October 14. 1468._
The Duke of Burgundy having complained of infractions made
on the treaty of Conflans between us and him, and also on
the treaty of peace made at Arras between our late lord and
father and the late Philip, Duke of Burgundy, insomuch, that
we were ready to have recourse to arms on both sides, and that
the subjects of neither party durst converse with those of
the other; to prevent, therefore, an open rupture, we thought
fit to send our ambassadors first to them in Vermandois; and
afterwards the treaty being transferred to Peronne, here, to
prevent all the mischiefs and inconveniences that might ensue,
we do, in the most solemn manner, make, conclude, and promise
a firm, solemn peace, friendship, and amity, and we will
always observe the treaty of Arras, with the contents thereof,
as also the said treaty, and all that is contained therein
in reference to our cousin and brother the Duke of Burgundy,
and all the donations and transfers we have then and since
made to him. And we also promise and swear to observe all the
provisions and answers made to his grievances, complaints,
and requests hereafter specified. And notwithstanding this
present treaty of peace, and the things contained in those
of Arras and Conflans, we do freely consent that our said
brother and cousin shall observe all the alliances, and also
the treaty of truce and intercourse of trade with Edward our
enemy and the kingdom of England; but yet so as that our said
brother shall give no assistance to the English in invading
our kingdom and dominions. And by this peace we do declare
that no satisfaction shall be demanded and insisted for any
damages, hostilities, &c., on either side; but that whatever
places, lordships, heritages and possessions, have been seized
and occupied, shall be fully restored, and the owners may
re-enter without any form or process of law. More particularly,
we do, at the request of our said brother and cousin, consent
that the places, castles, towns, and territories taken by us
in the counties of Beaugé, the country of Bresse, and other
lands and signiories appertaining to him and his subjects,
shall be surrendered to him; and his subjects that are captive
shall be freely set at liberty; and the said Duke of Savoy,
our dear sister the Duchess of Savoy, the Bishop of Geneva,
the said Philip of Savoy, the Lord of Romont, and other allies
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