Marguerite de Navarre
In 1536 he put himself under the protection of Marguerite de Navarre, queen of Navarre, who made him her "valet de chambre". He acted as the queen's secretary, and transcribed the "Heptaméron" for her. It is probable that his duties extended beyond those of a mere copyist, and some writers have gone so far as to say that the "Heptaméron" was his work.