The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1908-03-15


toward the LAncasthAn party In England
and tho family Of John Of Gaunt, from whom
Isabella Of Portugal was descended. Only
the necessity for making a strong alliance
against Louis XII. finally lmpelled him to
seek q bride from the House Of York. In
the summer Of 1908 the matrimonial alliance
between Duke Charles and Margaret was
celebrated al Bruges. A full account Of
the wedding given by eve witnesses IL re-
produced In the book before us.
In the same year uISg occurred the
memorable Wait Of Louis ri, 10 PerohNe
which lie 20 effectively described by ST.
Walter scottin Quentin Durward. Charles
had undoubtedly made preparations TO
| combat Louis should II be needful, and
had chosen Peronne for his headquarters
with the purpose Of being able thence to
watch France. Az the same time he had
| published abroad that his military prepare
tons were made solely with the aim OF
keeping his obligations TO those who had
been his allies in the War Of Public Veal.
AZ IL happened these obligations had been
! removed momentarily by the action OF
, those same allies. Francis, Duke OF Brit
tany, had entered into ainioable relations
with his sovereign young Charles Of France
Duke Of Normandy, had accepted arbitra-
ton for the settlement Of the relations Of
the royal brothers, while the correspond
ence between Louis XI, and the revolted
town Of Iiege was still unknown 10 the
! Duke Of Burgundy. For the moment,
therefore, the latter had no definite quarrel
with the French King, but he was not In
the least anxious for an interview with
him. Charles. a frank, Straightforward
man, was as far as ever from understand
ing his subtle, treacherous cousin. Yet
even without definite knowledge OF LoIis's
efforts to make friends in the Netherlands
/ Charles suspected enough to turn his
youthful distrust Of the mans character
into tho mature conviction that friend
ship between them was impossible. He
could not. however, refuse the royal over
lures, and on October s., 1903, he gave his
self invited visitor a letter of safe conduct.
On the following day the King. who
was then at Ham. act out accompanied
by his Confessor, by the Duke OF Bourbon,
by Cardinal Baluo, the Constable st. Paul,
A few more mobiles and about eighty orchers
Of the Scottish Guard. As he rode toward
Peronne Count Philip OF CrevecGur, at the
head Of 200 lancas. met him to act as his
escort 10 the presence OF the Duke, who
awaited his guests a short distance out OF
the town. When Charles, appnsed OF the
Kings approach, rode forward to greet him
and came within sight OF his cousin he
bowed low to his saddle and was about to
dismount when Louis, his head barred,
prevented the action. Fervent were the
kisses pressed by the kingly lips upon the
Dukes cheeks, while Louis'o arm rested
lovingly about the latter's neck Then
he turned graciously TO the Outstanding
mobiles and greeted them each by name
His cousinly affection. however, was not
vet satisfied. Again he embraced Charles
and held him half az long as before in his
arms. so pleasant he was and so full Of
confidence toward this trusted cousin OF
his. The cavalcade now fell into line again,
with the two princes in the middle, and
having made q stately entry into Peronne
proceeded to the quarters prepared for
the King. Al the door Charles took his
leave and Louis entered alone with Cardinal
Balue and some attendants, nearly all
Of inferior birth. Going into the room
assigned for his use, Louis walked to the
window and looked out into the street.
The sight that met his view was disquiet-
ing. A party Of cavaliers wal on the point
Of entering the castle. and among them
Louis recognized several men who had no
cause 10 love him. To the King there
seemed dire menace in the mere presence
Of these persons who had heavy grievances
AGAINST him, and, unwilling TO remain
any longer in the private house prepared
for him, he sent a message to Charles ask
ing for private quarters within the castle,
which request was granted. This castle
had been used repeatedly as a prison.
For two or three days the desired con-
~ferences between Charles and Louis went
on without anything definite being accom-
plished, until the news reached Peronne
that the people Of Liege, who had been
temporarily quoted by Charles, had been
instigated by the Kings emiSAaries to
undertake a second uprising. There seems
10 be no doubt that at the time when Louis
XI. suddenly made up his mind to visit
Duke Charles his despatch OF a confidential
commission to Liege had wholly slipped
his memory. The discovery Of the double
dealing feariully excited Charles against his
cousin. Commines, who was an eye witness,
testihes that in his opinion II at that hour
Charles had found those to whom he could
appeal ready to ~sympathiEe with him and
advise him to work the King some mischief
he would have done 90, or at least would
have imprisoned him In the great tower
OF the fortress Commines also relates
that on the third night after the arrival
Of the news from Lege the Duke never I'M
dressed, but lay down two or three times on
his bed and then rose and walked to and fro.
Il lay that night in his chamber and talked
with him from time TO time. In the morn
ing his fury was greater than ever, his tone
very menacing. and he seemed ready 10 go
TO any extreme Finally he brought him
se!i 70 cay that II the King would veal to
keep the peace and would accompany him
to Liege to help punish the burghers he
would be satisfied. To both these demands
the King assented.
nthe ensuing eIpeditionagainst Liege the
Kings immediate escort was confined prin-
dpally 10 the Scottish Guard. but a body
Of three hundred troopers was permitted
10 follow him at a distance, while the Count
Of Dammartin. Grand Master Of France,
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