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
16. And seeing the king, during the said troubles, seized
into his hands the lands and lordships of Parthenay, Vouvent,
Mirebeau, Secondigny, Coudray, Salvart, and Chastellerault,
and conferred the same upon his uncle, the Count of Maine,
in prejudice to, and to the dispossessing of the Count of
Dunois of the said territories; it is agreed, for the public
tranquillity, towards which the Count of Dunois does much
contribute, that the Count of Maine shall surrender up all
those lands to the king, in due form, who shall effectually
re-convey them to the Count of Dunois, who shall enjoy them
peaceably, and without any molestation whatsoever.
17. And the king shall, by way of compensation to the Count du
Maine, confer upon him the land and signiory of Taillebourg.
18. The king restores Anthony de Chabannes, Count of Dammartin,
to all his honours, castles, territories, &c., as he and his
wife, Margaret de Nanteuil, enjoyed them in the time of the
late king. All his personal estate shall also be restored,
notwithstanding any decree of parliament to the contrary.
19. Both parties shall mutually swear to the exact observation
of all these articles, and enjoin them to be observed by all
their officers, parliaments, prelates, &c.; and if the king
would contravene any of them, they shall no manner of way
assist him therein.
20. Both parties shall swear and promise they will not seek
for a dispensation of their said oaths and promises, on any
occasion whatsoever.
Lastly. If any of the said lords shall attempt anything against
the king, in prejudice of the said treaty, the others shall be
obliged to assist the king against them.
CH. XV.—How the King recovered into his hands whatever had been given
to his Brother, by the Division between the Dukes of Normandy and
Bretagne.—1465.
But to return to the Dukes of Normandy and Bretagne, who had marched to
take possession of the Duchy of Normandy. It was not long after they had
made their entry into Rouen, before they began to fall out and differ
about the division of the spoil; for the persons of quality and officers
whom I have mentioned were still with them, and having been used to great
honours and preferments in the reign of Charles VII., perceiving the war
was at an end, and the king was not to be depended upon, they thought it
hard not to be advanced to some considerable post, and every man expected
the best place for himself.
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