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
6. In consideration of this marriage, the Duke of Austria and
the states of his country, agree in their own names, and in
that of Duke Philip, that the countries of Artois, Burgundy,
the lands and signories of Maconnois, Auxerrois, Salins,
Bar-sur-Seine, and Noyers, shall be given in dower with her
to the dauphin, to be enjoyed by them, their heirs by that
marriage, whether male or female, for ever; but in failure
thereof, to return to Duke Philip and his heirs. And seeing
these countries, and the greatest part of the province of
Artois, are at present in the king’s possession, it is agreed
they shall be the dowry and inheritance of the said lady, to
be enjoyed by the dauphin her intended husband, and her heirs.
But in case those countries should come into any other hands
than those of the dauphin and the issue of this marriage, the
king, dauphin, and their successors, kings of France, may in
that case retain the said counties of Artois and Burgundy, with
the other signories, till the king’s pretensions to Lisle,
Douay, and Orchies are determined. And in case they are not
adjudged to return to him, he and his successors shall pretend
no right to them; but the earls and countesses of Flanders
shall enjoy them as formerly. Moreover, as soon as the said
lady shall arrive at Arras, she shall be there received and
declared Countess of Artois and Burgundy, and lady of the other
territories.
7. From thenceforward the said county of Artois, except the
castle and bailiwick of St. Omer, shall be governed according
to its ancient rights and privileges, as well the cities as the
open country, by and in the name of the dauphin her future
husband; and the domain and revenue, with the administration of
justice, and other privileges, shall appertain to him.
8. The same thing shall be done in respect to the county of
Burgundy and the other signories.
9. The king, at the request of the said duke and states,
shall restore Arras to its ancient government, under the
administration of the dauphin, by appointing officers for that
purpose; the king is content that the dauphin shall do so.
10. As to the town, castle, and bailiwick of St. Omer (which
is in the province of Artois), it is comprehended with the
said county of Artois in the dower of the said Lady Margaret,
and so shall be forthwith delivered into the possession of the
dauphin, upon the completing and consummation of the marriage
with her.
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