Memoirs and Historical Chronicles of the Courts of Europe - Marguerite de Valois, Madame de Pompadour, and Catherine de Medici by Various
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Marguerite's Service.--The King of Navarre and the Duc d'Alençon
Secretly Leave the Court LETTER XI Queen Marguerite under Arrest.--Attempt on Torigni's Life.--Her Fortunate Deliverance LETTER XII The Peace of Sens betwixt Henri III. and the Huguenots LETTER XIII The League.--War Declared against the Huguenots.--Queen Marguerite Sets out for Spa LETTER XIV Description of Queen Marguerite's Equipage.--Her Journey to Liège Described.--She Enters with Success upon Her Mission.--Striking Instance of Maternal Duty and Affection in a Great Lady.--Disasters near the Close of the Journey LETTER XV The City of Liège Described.--Affecting Story of Mademoiselle de Tournon.--Fatal Effects of Suppressed Anguish of Mind LETTER XVI |
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