Chapter VIII

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From this reading CHARLOTTE MARGUERITE DE MONTMORENCY, PRINCESSE DE CONDÉ 104 From an engraving by Barbant.

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From this reading HENRI IV, KING OF FRANCE 136 CONCINO CONCINI, MARÉCHAL D’ANCRE 184 From an engraving by Aubert.

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From this reading HENRI IV, KING OF FRANCE 136 CONCINO CONCINI, MARÉCHAL D’ANCRE 184 From an engraving by Aubert.

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From this reading CHARLES D’ALBERT, DUC DE LUYNES, CONSTABLE OF FRANCE 238 From a contemporary print.

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From this reading FACING PAGE GABRIELLE D’ESTRÉES, DUCHESSE DE BEAUFORT 24 HENRIETTE DE BALSAC D’ENTRAGUES, MARQUISE DE VERNEUIL 78 From an engraving by Aubert.

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From this reading PHILIP IV, KING OF SPAIN 290 From the painting by Velasquez. A Gallant of Lorraine

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From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

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From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

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From this reading FACING PAGE GABRIELLE D’ESTRÉES, DUCHESSE DE BEAUFORT 24 HENRIETTE DE BALSAC D’ENTRAGUES, MARQUISE DE VERNEUIL 78 From an engraving by Aubert.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

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From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

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From this reading FACING PAGE GABRIELLE D’ESTRÉES, DUCHESSE DE BEAUFORT 24 HENRIETTE DE BALSAC D’ENTRAGUES, MARQUISE DE VERNEUIL 78 From an engraving by Aubert.

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From this reading FACING PAGE GABRIELLE D’ESTRÉES, DUCHESSE DE BEAUFORT 24 HENRIETTE DE BALSAC D’ENTRAGUES, MARQUISE DE VERNEUIL 78 From an engraving by Aubert.

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From this reading CHARLOTTE MARGUERITE DE MONTMORENCY, PRINCESSE DE CONDÉ 104 From an engraving by Barbant.

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From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

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From this reading FACING PAGE GABRIELLE D’ESTRÉES, DUCHESSE DE BEAUFORT 24 HENRIETTE DE BALSAC D’ENTRAGUES, MARQUISE DE VERNEUIL 78 From an engraving by Aubert.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

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From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I FRANÇOIS, SEIGNEUR DE BASSOMPIERRE, MARQUIS D’HAROUEL, MARÉCHAL DE FRANCE _Frontispiece_ From an engraving by Lasne.

a document containing the terms of surrender

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

plural of “casualty” — someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading CHARLES D’ALBERT, DUC DE LUYNES, CONSTABLE OF FRANCE 238 From a contemporary print.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading CHARLOTTE MARGUERITE DE MONTMORENCY, PRINCESSE DE CONDÉ 104 From an engraving by Barbant.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

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From this reading HENRI IV, KING OF FRANCE 136 CONCINO CONCINI, MARÉCHAL D’ANCRE 184 From an engraving by Aubert.

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From this reading HENRI IV, KING OF FRANCE 136 CONCINO CONCINI, MARÉCHAL D’ANCRE 184 From an engraving by Aubert.

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From this reading CHARLOTTE MARGUERITE DE MONTMORENCY, PRINCESSE DE CONDÉ 104 From an engraving by Barbant.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

characteristic of the present

From this reading CHARLES D’ALBERT, DUC DE LUYNES, CONSTABLE OF FRANCE 238 From a contemporary print.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

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From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

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From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

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From this reading CHARLES D’ALBERT, DUC DE LUYNES, CONSTABLE OF FRANCE 238 From a contemporary print.

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From this reading HENRI IV, KING OF FRANCE 136 CONCINO CONCINI, MARÉCHAL D’ANCRE 184 From an engraving by Aubert.

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From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

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From this reading FACING PAGE GABRIELLE D’ESTRÉES, DUCHESSE DE BEAUFORT 24 HENRIETTE DE BALSAC D’ENTRAGUES, MARQUISE DE VERNEUIL 78 From an engraving by Aubert.

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From this reading FACING PAGE GABRIELLE D’ESTRÉES, DUCHESSE DE BEAUFORT 24 HENRIETTE DE BALSAC D’ENTRAGUES, MARQUISE DE VERNEUIL 78 From an engraving by Aubert.

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From this reading I FRANÇOIS, SEIGNEUR DE BASSOMPIERRE, MARQUIS D’HAROUEL, MARÉCHAL DE FRANCE _Frontispiece_ From an engraving by Lasne.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

plural of “disposition” — your usual mood

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

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From this reading CHARLES D’ALBERT, DUC DE LUYNES, CONSTABLE OF FRANCE 238 From a contemporary print.

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From this reading FACING PAGE GABRIELLE D’ESTRÉES, DUCHESSE DE BEAUFORT 24 HENRIETTE DE BALSAC D’ENTRAGUES, MARQUISE DE VERNEUIL 78 From an engraving by Aubert.

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From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

a print made from an engraving

From this reading I FRANÇOIS, SEIGNEUR DE BASSOMPIERRE, MARQUIS D’HAROUEL, MARÉCHAL DE FRANCE _Frontispiece_ From an engraving by Lasne.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading FACING PAGE GABRIELLE D’ESTRÉES, DUCHESSE DE BEAUFORT 24 HENRIETTE DE BALSAC D’ENTRAGUES, MARQUISE DE VERNEUIL 78 From an engraving by Aubert.

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From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

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From this reading I FRANÇOIS, SEIGNEUR DE BASSOMPIERRE, MARQUIS D’HAROUEL, MARÉCHAL DE FRANCE _Frontispiece_ From an engraving by Lasne.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

an ornamental facade

From this reading I FRANÇOIS, SEIGNEUR DE BASSOMPIERRE, MARQUIS D’HAROUEL, MARÉCHAL DE FRANCE _Frontispiece_ From an engraving by Lasne.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

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From this reading FACING PAGE GABRIELLE D’ESTRÉES, DUCHESSE DE BEAUFORT 24 HENRIETTE DE BALSAC D’ENTRAGUES, MARQUISE DE VERNEUIL 78 From an engraving by Aubert.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

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From this reading HENRI IV, KING OF FRANCE 136 CONCINO CONCINI, MARÉCHAL D’ANCRE 184 From an engraving by Aubert.

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From this reading FACING PAGE GABRIELLE D’ESTRÉES, DUCHESSE DE BEAUFORT 24 HENRIETTE DE BALSAC D’ENTRAGUES, MARQUISE DE VERNEUIL 78 From an engraving by Aubert.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I FRANÇOIS, SEIGNEUR DE BASSOMPIERRE, MARQUIS D’HAROUEL, MARÉCHAL DE FRANCE _Frontispiece_ From an engraving by Lasne.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS VOL.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

a single distinct event

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading HENRI IV, KING OF FRANCE 136 CONCINO CONCINI, MARÉCHAL D’ANCRE 184 From an engraving by Aubert.

plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

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From this reading I FRANÇOIS, SEIGNEUR DE BASSOMPIERRE, MARQUIS D’HAROUEL, MARÉCHAL DE FRANCE _Frontispiece_ From an engraving by Lasne.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS VOL.

an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits

From this reading PHILIP IV, KING OF SPAIN 290 From the painting by Velasquez. A Gallant of Lorraine

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

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From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum

From this reading CHARLOTTE MARGUERITE DE MONTMORENCY, PRINCESSE DE CONDÉ 104 From an engraving by Barbant.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading I FRANÇOIS, SEIGNEUR DE BASSOMPIERRE, MARQUIS D’HAROUEL, MARÉCHAL DE FRANCE _Frontispiece_ From an engraving by Lasne.

a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess

From this reading FACING PAGE GABRIELLE D’ESTRÉES, DUCHESSE DE BEAUFORT 24 HENRIETTE DE BALSAC D’ENTRAGUES, MARQUISE DE VERNEUIL 78 From an engraving by Aubert.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

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From this reading I FRANÇOIS, SEIGNEUR DE BASSOMPIERRE, MARQUIS D’HAROUEL, MARÉCHAL DE FRANCE _Frontispiece_ From an engraving by Lasne.

a department of northwestern France in the Pays de la Loire region

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

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From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

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From this reading CHARLOTTE MARGUERITE DE MONTMORENCY, PRINCESSE DE CONDÉ 104 From an engraving by Barbant.

plural of “mountaineer” — someone who climbs mountains

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

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From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading FACING PAGE GABRIELLE D’ESTRÉES, DUCHESSE DE BEAUFORT 24 HENRIETTE DE BALSAC D’ENTRAGUES, MARQUISE DE VERNEUIL 78 From an engraving by Aubert.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading PHILIP IV, KING OF SPAIN 290 From the painting by Velasquez. A Gallant of Lorraine

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading PHILIP IV, KING OF SPAIN 290 From the painting by Velasquez. A Gallant of Lorraine

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From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

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From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

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From this reading CHARLOTTE MARGUERITE DE MONTMORENCY, PRINCESSE DE CONDÉ 104 From an engraving by Barbant.

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading CHARLES D’ALBERT, DUC DE LUYNES, CONSTABLE OF FRANCE 238 From a contemporary print.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

join again

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

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From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

a man of rank in the ancient regime

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading PHILIP IV, KING OF SPAIN 290 From the painting by Velasquez. A Gallant of Lorraine

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

propel through the air

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

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From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

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From this reading PHILIP IV, KING OF SPAIN 290 From the painting by Velasquez. A Gallant of Lorraine

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From this reading FACING PAGE GABRIELLE D’ESTRÉES, DUCHESSE DE BEAUFORT 24 HENRIETTE DE BALSAC D’ENTRAGUES, MARQUISE DE VERNEUIL 78 From an engraving by Aubert.

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From this reading LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS VOL.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

during the time that

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

in the company of; together with

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

people who are wounded

From this reading Château of Picqueos--Dispositions of the besieging army--Narrow escape of Bassompierre while reconnoitring the advanced-works of the town--A gallant Swiss--Death of the Comte de Fiesque--Heavy casualties amongst the besiegers--The Seigneur de Tréville--Bassompierre and the women of Montauban--Death of Mayenne--The Spanish monk--An amateur general--Disastrous results of carrying out his orders--Furious sortie of the garrison--Bassompierre is wounded in the face--An amusing incident--The Cévennes mountaineers endeavour to throw reinforcements into Montauban--A midnight _mêlée_.....pp. 299-319

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading A new War of Religion breaks out in France--Luynes created Constable--Louis XIII and Duplessis-Mornay--Bassompierre joins the Royal army before Saint-Jean d’Angély--Capitulation of the town--Bassompierre returns with Créquy to Paris--He is “in great consideration” amongst the ladies--Apparent anxiety of Luynes for the marriage of his niece to Bassompierre--The King and the Constable resolve to lay siege to Montauban--Bassompierre decides to rejoin the army without waiting for orders from the latter--He arrives at the King’s quarters at the