The memoirs of Philip de Commines, Lord of Argenton, Volume 2 (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 2 (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
At the same time there arose a great quarrel between the king’s officers
belonging to the Court of Aids, and one of the beadles of the University
of Paris, for some affront the said beadle had given to two counsellors
of the same court; for which misdemeanor the said beadle was put into
the common gaol of Paris; which method of proceeding the whole University
highly resented, and were so extremely displeased with it, that, till the
affair was accommodated, and the beadle restored to his liberty, they
refused either to preach, pray, or read to the people; but, upon his
enlargement, they were well satisfied, and performed their usual duty.
About this time a certain person, called Anthony the Bastard of Burgundy,
came into Paris in a disguise, and staid there only one day and a night;
and when the inhabitants of the city were informed of his coming in
that manner, several officers and men of note could not imagine what
should be the meaning of it, and immediately despatched certain persons
to carry the news of it to the king, who spoke very favourably of the
citizens, and declared they were not in the least privy to his coming
in that clandestine way. Upon which the king in all haste sent the
Marshal de Loheac, and M. John Bureau, Treasurer of France, to inquire
into the truth of the relation that was brought him, and to take all the
care imaginable to prevent whatever designs this emissary of the house
of Burgundy might have formed in the city. At the same time also the
citizens of Paris, (to free themselves from all manner of suspicion of
their consenting to his coming _incognito_,) deputed some of the chief of
their citizens, among whom were M. John de Lolive, Doctor of Divinity,
and the Chancellors of the Church of Paris, Nicholas de Louviers, M.
John Clerebourg, Master of the Mint; M. John Lullier, Town Clerk;
James Rebours, Attorney; John Volant, Merchant, and several others, to
represent the matter fairly to the king. His majesty received them very
graciously; and, after they had ended their speech, which was made to
clear their innocence, he was extremely well satisfied with them, and
having given them a very mild and gracious answer, they returned to Paris
with great joy and gladness of heart.
At that time M. Robert Destouteville, who was mayor of Paris, was
committed prisoner to the Bastille, and afterwards to the Louvre, by the
command of the Marshal de Loheac and M. John Bureau; for some injustice
and abuses he had committed in the exercise of his office, though it
was never fairly proved upon him. About that time also several rude
and uncivil actions were committed by M. John Advin, counsellor of the
parliament of Paris, in the house of the said Destouteville, such as
searching of boxes, trunks, and other places for letters; not to mention
the several incivilities he offered to the Lady Ambroise de Lore, his
wife, who was a woman of great virtue, honour, and wisdom.
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