The Duke of Guise and his relations , Mayenne , Aumale , Elboef , Mercoeur and the Duke of Lorraine controlled extensive territory that was controlled by the League which also had a following among the urban middle classes .
The Duke of Guise and his relations , Mayenne , Aumale , Elboef , Mercoeur and the Duke of Lorraine controlled extensive territories that were loyal to the League . 
 The League also had a following among the urban middle classes .