Massacres of the South (1551-1815) - Celebrated Crimes by Alexandre Dumas père
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privileges be restored to them.
'Granted on condition that they take the oath of fidelity to the king. "4. That the Parliament of Languedoc be reestablished on its ancient footing, and with all its former privileges. 'The king reserves decision on this point. "5. That the province of Languedoc be exempted from the poll tax for ten years, this to apply, to Catholics and Protestants alike, both sides having equally suffered. 'Refused. "6. That the cities of Perpignan, Montpellier, Cette, and Aiguemortes be assigned us as cities of refuge. 'Refused. "7. That the inhabitants of the Cevennes whose houses were burnt or otherwise destroyed during the war be exempt from taxes for seven years. 'Granted. "8. That it may please His Majesty to permit Cavalier to choose 2000 men, both from among his own troops and from among those who may be delivered from the prisons and galleys, to form a regiment of dragoons for the service of His Majesty, and that this regiment when formed may at once be ordered to serve His Majesty in Portugal. |
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