A Popular History of France From the Earliest Times, volume 3
A Popular History of France From the Earliest Times, volume 3
Guizot (François)
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The Duke of Burgundy merelyengaged to use his influence with Prince Charles of France to induce himto be content with Brie and Champagne as appanage. The storm wasweathered; and Louis almost rejoiced at seeing himself called upon tochastise in person the Liegese, who had made him commit such a mistakeand run such a risk. Next day the two princes set out together, Charles with his army, andLouis with his modest train increased by three hundred men-at-arms, whomhe had sent for from France. On the... 27th of October they arrived beforeLiege. Since Duke Charles's late victories, the city had no longer anyramparts or ditches; nothing seemed easier than to get into it; but thebesieged could not persuade themselves that Louis was sincerely alliedwith the Duke of Burgundy, and they made a sortie, shouting, "Hurrah forthe king! Hurrah for France!" Great was their surprise when they sawLouis advancing in person, wearing in his hat the cross of St. Andrew ofBurgundy, and shouting, "Hurrah for Burgundy!" Some even amongst theFrench who surrounded the king were shocked; they could not reconcilethemselves to so little pride and such brazen falsehood.
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