| 单词 | Mayenne |
| 例句 | "It takes six months, on average, to find an appointment in my department of Mayenne; in Paris it takes two hours." France's health system under pressure of increasing demands 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z In the Mayenne region in northwestern France, the European Union's top grain-producing country, farmer Dominique Defay, said some corn plants have few ears and he is bracing for a crop 35% below his average. Droughts, Ukraine war push global grain stocks toward worrying decade low 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z She was receiving medical care after vanishing on Monday in the Mayenne region of France, east of Rennes. French 17-year-old feared abducted while jogging found alive 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z The 17-year-old, who has not been named, disappeared on Monday afternoon in the French district of Mayenne. French 17-year-old feared abducted while jogging 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z There are a rising number of cases in the north-west and in eastern regions, in particular in the north-western department of Mayenne. Masks mandatory in France amid new virus outbreaks 2020-07-20T04:00:00Z “In Mayenne, the situation is problematic today”, French health minister Olivier Veran told France Inter radio. France accelerates compulsory wearing of face masks over COVID-19 fears 2020-07-16T04:00:00Z Setting off from Normandy, the peloton will wind its way into Brittany, through the Mayenne province, ‘a wonderful visit of rural France’ says the northern France tourism board Tour de France website. Tour de France 2015: stage seven – live! 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z Police are evacuating Mayenne Place in Devizes following the arrest of a man earlier in the day. Town residential street evacuated 2013-05-21T18:49:39Z Did I not satisfy the cravings of Nemours and of Mayenne? Henry of Guise; (Vol. III of 3) or, The States of Blois 2012-04-11T02:00:29.713Z Authorities in Mayenne began calling for mandatory mask restrictions last week as cases soared in the department. Masks mandatory in France amid new virus outbreaks 2020-07-20T04:00:00Z The League, now led by the duke of Mayenne, Guise’s brother, declared war to the knife upon him and caused him to be excommunicated. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" 2012-02-24T03:00:27.173Z Setting off from Normandy, the peloton will wind its way into Brittany, through the Mayenne province, ‘a wonderful visit of rural France’ says the northern France tourism board Tour de France website. Tour de France 2015: stage seven – live! 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z Mayenne and D'Aumale, the Guise princes, more than once found it necessary to check the excesses of this party. For the Cause 2012-02-19T03:00:18.033Z "From his Highness of Mayenne," replied the messenger. Henry of Guise; (Vol. III of 3) or, The States of Blois 2012-04-11T02:00:29.713Z The Port Salut is quite a modern cheese, which originated in the abbey of that name in Mayenne; it is a thin, flat cheese of characteristic, and not unattractive odour and flavour. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z In the defence of Poitiers in 1569 with his brother, the duke of Mayenne, he showed more solid abilities as a soldier. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" 2011-12-16T03:00:12.320Z The Duke of Mayenne, at the head of the Catholics, declared against him; Philip II., king of Spain, claimed the crown; and several unsuccessful attempts were made to assassinate him. Monks, Popes, and their Political Intrigues 2011-10-12T02:00:43.383Z If the Duke of Mayenne comes back to-morrow, as our friend here says is likely--and I have heard the same myself--he will keep his men in better order. For the Cause 2012-02-19T03:00:18.033Z I instantly dispatched orders, in your Majesty's name, to my brother of Mayenne, to advance towards Piedmont with troops from Lyons. Henry of Guise; (Vol. III of 3) or, The States of Blois 2012-04-11T02:00:29.713Z It rises far up in the Breton peninsula, and before it empties itself into the Loire, it has been aggrandized by three great tributaries, the Loir, the Sarthe, and the Mayenne. Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine and the Loire Country 2011-08-27T02:00:22.057Z An account of the murder of Guise and of the subsequent measures taken by Mayenne, which was supplied by the Venetian ambassador, G. Mocenigo, to his government, is printed by H. Brown in the Eng. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" 2011-12-16T03:00:12.320Z The parlement of Paris declared against Mayenne, who was simply the mouthpiece of Spain, and Brissac, the governor, surrendered Abjuration of Henry IV., Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" 2011-05-15T02:00:07.897Z A little bird whispered to me as I came through the streets,"--it was the stranger who spoke--"that Mayenne and his riders would be in town to-morrow. For the Cause 2012-02-19T03:00:18.033Z Before the works had been well begun, Mayenne sent 5000 men to retake it. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" 2011-04-22T02:00:08.637Z He displayed conspicuous moral courage and constancy, not less than technical skill, in the fighting from Beaugency to the Loire, in his retreat to Le Mans, and in retiring to Laval behind the Mayenne. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" The Guises are good men, good men, The Cardinal, and Henry, and Mayenne, Mayenne! The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion Oats and barley are generally cultivated, the former more especially in the Parisian region, the latter in Mayenne and one or two of the neighbouring departments. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" 2011-05-15T02:00:07.897Z The King walked with his usual rapid pace; Mayenne, who had become excessively fat, and was troubled both with gout and sciatica, followed with difficulty, panting, limping, and growing red in the face. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 383, September 1847 Mayenne uses a mixture of aristocratic and somewhat haughty frankness with garrulous digression. A Short History of French Literature The Duke of Mayenne and the Admiral, the Guise and the Condé, were seen riding, conversing, and making parties of pleasure together. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 359, September 1845 If I read the signs of the times aright, the King of France will do Henry of Guise's business one of these days, while I shall have Mayenne on my hands. The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion He was immediately made canon of the cathedral of Le Mans and began to act as vicar to his uncle in Mayenne, who died in 1792. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" In the meantime, negotiations went on for the reconciliation of the Duke of Mayenne with his sovereign. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 383, September 1847 Still Paris was in the hands of the Duke of Mayenne, and a large part of the kingdom was yet held in subjection by the forces of the League. Henry IV, Makers of History He belonged to the old Huguenot phalanx, who, as the Duke de Mayenne said, "were always ready for death, from father to son." The Huguenots in France There they go," he whispered eagerly, "Guise and Mayenne together, Bar and the Cardinal behind—ah, there, it takes! The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion The exultant Parisians proclaimed the Cardinal of Bourbon king, under the title of Charles X., and the Duke of Mayenne, with a large army, marched forth to give battle to Henry. The Story of Paris Before this was accomplished, Mayenne, with the great bulk of his cavalry, advanced against the King himself. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 383, September 1847 Early in March, 1590, the armies of Henry IV. and of the Duke of Mayenne began to congregate in the vicinity of Ivry, about fifty miles west of Paris, for a decisive battle. Henry IV, Makers of History With five thousand men he withstood the Duc de Mayenne, who was pursuing him with twenty-five thousand, and gained the battle of Arques, in spite of the disparity. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History The Bearnais has beaten Mayenne and bought the others!" he cried; "France will be a quiet land for many days—no place for Jean-aux-Choux. The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion The Prince of Cond�, now a Catholic, the Duke of Mayenne, and a pack of nobles fell upon the royal treasury like hounds on their quarry. The Story of Paris One climbs up from the busy quay along the Mayenne into a city which is still the city of the Counts. Stray Studies from England and Italy Mayenne himself having passed, in order to secure his own safety, cruelly gave the command to destroy the bridge, leaving the unhappy men who had not yet crossed at the mercy of the victors. Henry IV, Makers of History Of Henry it was said, that he lost less time in bed than Mayenne lost at table; and that he wore out very little broad-cloth, but a great deal of boot-leather. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History The Guises are good men, good men, The Cardinal, and Henry, and Mayenne, Mayenne! The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion In November 1591 it was discovered that secret letters were passing between Brizard, an officer in the service of the Duke of Mayenne in Paris, and a royalist at St. Denis. The Story of Paris Pleasant boulevards curve away in a huge semicircle from the river, and between these boulevards and the Mayenne lies the dark old town pierced by steep lanes and break-neck alleys. Stray Studies from England and Italy The Duke of Nemours, younger brother of the Duke of Mayenne, hoping that Mayenne might yet bring relief, still continued the defense. Henry IV, Makers of History Henry got up at four in the morning, and Mayenne about ten. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History The site of Mayenne, sloping, like that of Mantes, down58 to a large river, has caused quite another arrangement. Sketches of Travel in Normandy and Maine The sections aimed at a theocratic democracy; another party favoured the Duke of Mayenne; a third, the Duke of Guise; a fourth, the Infanta of Spain. The Story of Paris Strangers in England, the three first Plantagenets are at home in the sunny fields along the Mayenne. Stray Studies from England and Italy The reconciliation of the king with the Pope presented a favorable opportunity for the Duke of Mayenne, consistently with his pride, to abandon the hopeless conflict. Henry IV, Makers of History He built fresh fortresses and exacted homage from Count Geoffrey of Mayenne. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History It lies in the old county and diocese of Maine, in the modern department of Mayenne, on the road between the towns of Mayenne and Evron. Sketches of Travel in Normandy and Maine Henry of Navarre became king of France as Henry IV, he found that a part of his subjects, under the duke of Mayenne, refused to submit to him. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8 The Duke of Mayenne, a brother of the victim, called indeed the Leaguers to arms; and made war upon the king. History of the English People, Volume IV Two regiments of Swiss Catholics, who had been sent to fight beneath the banners of Mayenne, had surrendered to the royal forces. Henry IV, Makers of History Mayenne might not after all return: and in that case the Sixteen would assuredly wreak their spite on all, however young or helpless, who might have had to do with the removal of the body. In Kings' Byways To the student of the twelfth century Mayenne is full of memories; to the student of earlier times its chief attraction will be that it is the most natural point of the journey to Jublains. Sketches of Travel in Normandy and Maine I will show you in the Limousin one of the establishments of the Congregation of the Holy Cross, or you can go into Mayenne and see twelve or fifteen of them. France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889 Paris opened her gates in the spring of 1594, and the chief of the Leaguers, the Duke of Mayenne, submitted at the close of the year. History of the English People, Volume IV Mayenne now marched to the relief of Paris. Henry IV, Makers of History If the Duke of Mayenne returns to-morrow, as our friend here says is likely—and I have heard the same myself—he will keep his men in better order. In Kings' Byways The castle, as at Mayenne, rises above the river, and still keeps a huge round donjon, patched somewhat, but still keeping several of its coupled Romanesque windows. Sketches of Travel in Normandy and Maine Henry rose at four in the morning, and Mayenne at about ten. Pushing to the Front It is parted into two by a river called the Mayenne, which is a small branch of the Loire, and again falls into the main river about five miles from the town. Travels through the South of France and the Interior of Provinces of Provence and Languedoc in the Years 1807 and 1808 Then turning to Mayenne, he added, "Tell me the truth, cousin, do I not walk a little too fast for you?" Henry IV, Makers of History A little bird whispered to me as I came through the streets,"—it was the stranger who spoke—"that Mayenne and his riders would be in town to-morrow. In Kings' Byways From Ambrières either the railway or, if the traveller likes it better, a road leading up and down over a series of low hills, will take him to another scene of William's victories at Mayenne. Sketches of Travel in Normandy and Maine The white plume of Navarre floated victorious on the field, and the black lilies of Mayenne were trampled. Heroes of Modern Europe E. J. will find Tubœuf is a town in France, in the department of Mayenne. Notes and Queries, Number 179, April 2, 1853. A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc This plan immediately introduced serious discord between Mayenne and his Spanish allies, as Mayenne hoped for the crown for himself. Henry IV, Makers of History It is said to have been destroyed by the Great Henry in his wars with the Duke of Mayenne. The Black Wolf's Breed A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening in the Reign of Louis XIV Before they arrived there Henry, Duke of Guise, with his brother the Duke of Mayenne, and other officers, threw themselves into the town. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS Mayenne, the leader of the opposite camp, drew him to Ivry, where a battle was fought on March 14th, resulting in the complete discomfiture of the Catholic Leaguers. Heroes of Modern Europe The victory seemed to open the way to the Loire, and the Vendeans steadily marched south through Mayenne and Laval, and arrived in front of Angers. No Surrender! A Tale of the Rising in La Vendee The Duke of Mayenne stood firmly behind the intrenchments of the capital, with an army much strengthened by re-enforcements of Spanish and Italian troops. Henry IV, Makers of History But the shrewd soldier had no idea of shutting himself up in a walled town, to be besieged there by Mayenne. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. Notwithstanding the justice of not confounding the Duke of Mayenne with the Parisians, I saw this advice was likely to be followed, and it certainly might have produced some very bad consequence. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 10 He had not yet completed his twenty-third year, for he was born at Mayenne on May 13, 1893. Three French Moralists and The Gallantry of France Alencon on the north has a strong garrison, at Mayenne on the west is a division, and the whole country beyond will be alive with troops on the search for fugitives. No Surrender! A Tale of the Rising in La Vendee The Duke of Mayenne was preparing to march to the relief of the city with an army of Spaniards. Henry IV, Makers of History Mayenne's thronging horsemen wavered and broke before this impetuous rush. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. But Palissy had a surer friend than Mayenne, who came to his rescue. The Red Book of Heroes The skirmish at Arques between the forces of Henry and Mayenne, resulting favorably to the former, was followed by the battle of Ivry. The Age of the Reformation Then Mayenne, the general of the League, who was a Guise, and his brothers successor as leader of the Catholic nobility, came to a breach with the fierce democracy of Paris. Lectures on Modern history But the Duke of Mayenne had also received large accessions. Henry IV, Makers of History Egmont, in command of Mayenne's right wing, attacked sharply, but after a brief success was killed and his men repulsed. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. This time it was actually one of the persecuting Guises, the duc de Mayenne, who saved him, and prevented the decree from being carried out. The Red Book of Heroes But Mayenne, who wished to be elected king by the States General, soon commenced hostilities. The Age of the Reformation When Mayenne sent the leaders of the populace to the scaffold, the defence became hopeless. Lectures on Modern history This decisive reprisal accomplished its purpose, and compelled Mayenne to be more merciful. Henry IV, Makers of History In a few minutes the forward movement of Mayenne's cavalry was checked. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. He said he divulged the secret to the Duke of Mayenne. The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened But even this miracle of fanaticism could not have saved the capital eventually, but for the timely invasion of France from the north by the Duke of Parma, who joined Mayenne on the Marne. The Age of the Reformation As much too hot, as Mayenne is too cool. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 07 The Duke of Mayenne hastened to meet him. Henry IV, Makers of History Immediately afterwards, Mayenne struck camp and marched away, leaving Henry master of the situation. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. M. de C. tried to follow him, more out of breath than the Duke of Mayenne, whom Henry IV. amused himself with making walk about, notwithstanding his corpulence. Ten Years' Exile Memoirs of That Interesting Period of the Life of the Baroness De Stael-Holstein, Written by Herself, during the Years 1810, 1811, 1812, and 1813, and Now First Published from the Original Manuscript, by Her Son. Philip II of Spain offered to support Mayenne as Lieutenant General of France if the League would make his daughter, as the heiress through her mother, Elizabeth of Valois, queen. The Age of the Reformation It possessed formerly a bust of Henry IV., which is supposed to have been placed there after the famous battle of Arques gained by Henry over the Duke of Mayenne in 1589. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One Mayenne was excessively corpulent, and lame with the gout. Henry IV, Makers of History Mayenne had under his command about four thousand horse and twenty thousand foot, while Henry's force consisted of three thousand horse and eight thousand foot. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. The Duc de Mayenne, brother of Henry of Guise, fought on the opposite side. Shakespeare Study Programs; The Comedies The duke of Mayenne poniarded one of his most devoted followers for having aspired to the hand of the duke's widowed daughter-in-law. The Age of the Reformation But at this date, in Mayenne's hands, they spell the men's destruction. Helmet of Navarre The Duke of Mayenne rigorously arrested all who were suspected of such designs, and four of the most prominent of the citizens were condemned to death. Henry IV, Makers of History Mayenne had no fancy for attacking those strong works in front. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. You understand that M. de Mayenne gave me fifty blows with a stirrup leather, in return for which I gave him one hundred with the sheath of my sword. The Forty-Five Guardsmen The Catholics, headed by the Duke of Mayenne, a brother of Guise, agreed to recognize him for six months in order that he might have the opportunity of becoming reconciled to the church. The Age of the Reformation I was despairing, when at length Mme. de Mayenne bethought herself that supper-time was at hand, and that no one was yet dressed. Helmet of Navarre "It takes Mayenne," said Henry, proudly, "more time to put on his boots than it does me to win a battle." Henry IV, Makers of History In company with a group of his officers, he gazed over the dark valley within which lay Mayenne's army. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. "But your fear of Mayenne is not serious?" The Forty-Five Guardsmen Enraged at seeing France escape from his clutches, Philip of Spain declared war, and he could still count on the support of Mayenne and the last remnant of the League. The Age of the Reformation My Lord Mayenne had not the reputation of being easily gulled. Helmet of Navarre And how was it in the army of the Duke of Mayenne? Henry IV, Makers of History The Duke of Mayenne pursued him with an army of some thirty-five thousand men. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. "But how can you, who fear M. de Mayenne so much, be defended by the soldiers of M. de Guise?" The Forty-Five Guardsmen Mayenne had placed upon the left of his squadron a body of four hundred mounted carabineers. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 3 The lackey was ordered to wait outside, while we followed his Grace of Mayenne across the council-room to that table by the window where he had sat with Lucas night before last. Helmet of Navarre The League immediately chose the Duke of Mayenne, a surviving brother of the Duke of Guise, as its head. Henry IV, Makers of History A year after the affair at Dieppe he marched suddenly and rapidly on Paris, and would have taken it had not Mayenne succeeded in throwing his army into the city when it was half captured. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. A devoted one, so that I keep away from M. de Mayenne. The Forty-Five Guardsmen The troopers of Mayenne wavered, and finally fled. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 3 Mayenne was quite the man to be kindly patron of the crafts, to pick out a rich present for a friend. Helmet of Navarre "Henry," remarked Pope Sextus V., sadly, "will surely, in the end, gain the day, for he spends less hours in bed than Mayenne spends at the table." Henry IV, Makers of History When the Sixteen and their adherents saw Mayenne departing with his wife and children, great were their alarm and wrath. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 "Well, I had a little affair to settle with M. de Mayenne, you remember?" The Forty-Five Guardsmen The rout of Mayenne's principal corps was quickly followed by the disintegration of his entire army. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 3 "I knew, of course, that you were up to some warlockry," Mayenne answered; "I did not concern myself to discover what." Helmet of Navarre Troops had been hurried into the city, and arrangements were made to hold out till Mayenne could bring them succor. Henry IV, Makers of History I was informed that the Constable of Castile, accompanied by the Duke of Mayenne, was crossing the River Sane with his army to come and succor the castle of this town. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 "Did you not see," continued Mayenne, "that I fought sword to sword with that man?" The Forty-Five Guardsmen "What for, pray?" said his brother, the Duke of Mayenne. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 4 I was Mayenne's cousin, but if he would save his secrets he must give up M. de Mar. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne skillfully avoided a battle, and still more skillfully threw abundant supplies into the city. Henry IV, Makers of History Mayenne went to visit him there on the 31st of January, 1596. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 Monsieur," said Mayenne to Ernanton, "my gratitude to you will be eternal; and, doubtless, some day we shall meet under more favorable circumstances. The Forty-Five Guardsmen When the white scarfs appeared, coming to the king's rescue, the Duke of Mayenne and his troops began shouting to them, 'Back! white scarfs; back! A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 4 Once the gallant M. de Champfleury, he who in pink silk had adorned Mme. de Mayenne's salon, passed close enough to touch her. Helmet of Navarre The Duke of Mayenne, however, held out, Paris being still in his possession, and several other important cities and fortresses being garrisoned by his troops. Henry IV, Makers of History The king, stepping forward to meet Mayenne, embraced him thrice, assuring him that he was welcome, and that he embraced him as cordially as if there had never been anything between them. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 But one thing disquiets me—if the letter was destroyed for M. de Mayenne, it is also destroyed for me. The Forty-Five Guardsmen Royalist writers report that he had been placed in personal communication with the friends of Henry de Guise, even with his sister the Duchess of Montpensier, and his brother the Duke of Mayenne. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 4 Still was Mayenne silent, drumming on the edge of the table. Helmet of Navarre The Duke of Mayenne, younger brother of the Duke of Guise, at the head of five thousand soldiers of the League, marched to the metropolis, where he was received by the Parisians with unbounded joy. Henry IV, Makers of History Mayenne was quite right: it was certainly the chiefest of all matters. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 "Your messenger, sire, who seemed to have a particular hatred of M. de Mayenne—" The king smiled. The Forty-Five Guardsmen This treaty was signed by all the negotiators, and specially by the queen-mother, the Cardinals of Bourbon and Guise, and the Dukes of Guise and Mayenne. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 4 I never thought it great matter whom one married," Mayenne said slowly: "one boy is much like another. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne was a rebel contending against his king. Henry IV, Makers of History Mayenne had submitted to him, and that submission had been death to the League. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 "That is unlucky, as it will prevent me from fulfilling the mission with which M. de Mayenne charged me." The Forty-Five Guardsmen The Duke of Mayenne, having come to Paris on the 15th of February, was solemnly received at Notre-Dame, amidst shouts of "Hurrah for the Catholic princes! hurrah for the house of Lorraine!" A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 4 Monsieur," she said slowly, "I am told that my cousin Mayenne offered a month ago to give me to you for your name on the roster of the League. Helmet of Navarre Can it be doubted that the ecclesiastics and the soldiers who surrounded the Duke of Mayenne, ready to lay down their lives for the Church, were also, many of them, sincere in their supplications? Henry IV, Makers of History The people of Paris," says De Thou, "were extravagant enough to suppose that this prince could not escape Mayenne. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 "Paris is all ready, but must wait," said Mayenne. The Forty-Five Guardsmen Let the Duc de Mayenne be my surety that I shall be treated as becomes my dignity, both by the King and his favourite, and I will again enter the capital. The Life of Marie de Medicis — Volume 3 Mme. de Mayenne's face was hot and angry, and bore marks of tears. Helmet of Navarre He raised large armies, and gave the command to the Duke of Anjou, the Duke of Guise, and to the brother of the Duke of Guise, the Duke of Mayenne. Henry IV, Makers of History Mayenne was to receive four millions of crowns a year and a Spanish army, which together would enable him to oppose Henry IV. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 "I will watch over M. de Mayenne, monsieur." The Forty-Five Guardsmen "You have always taught me to tell the truth," was the ready retort; and charged with this sincere and singular communication, M. de Mayenne returned to Fontainebleau. The Life of Marie de Medicis — Volume 2 "I will show who is mistress here," the Duchesse de Mayenne retorted. Helmet of Navarre He was taken prisoner at the battle of Ivry, and was created Marshal of France by the Due de Mayenne. The Life of Marie de Medicis — Volume 1 It even appears certain that Mayenne purposed not to keep any of these promises, and to emend his infamy by a breach of faith. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 The king rubbed his hands, and De Loignac made a sign to Ernanton, who spoke to his valet, and then followed M. de Mayenne. The Forty-Five Guardsmen I am about to arrest the Prince, together with the Ducs de Vend�me, de Mayenne, and de Bouillon. The Life of Marie de Medicis — Volume 2 Mayenne surveyed us deliberately, and at length said to M. le Comte: "I will look at your wares." Helmet of Navarre For a while we followed a quay with granite parapets, below which flowed the Mayenne, laden with drifting ice. My Days of Adventure The Fall of France, 1870-71 Villars had received from Mayenne the title and office of admiral of France, and he wished, at any price, to retain them on passing over to the king's service. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 The litter disappeared under the gateway, and Mayenne followed; an instant after, M. de Mayneville appeared on the balcony, and thanked the Parisians in the duke's name, but begged them to disperse and go home. The Forty-Five Guardsmen M. de Mayenne, who had hitherto remained in the capital, awaiting the progress of events, followed his example attended by a strong party of his friends. The Life of Marie de Medicis — Volume 2 I expected Mayenne to burst out laughing in Lucas's chagrined face. Helmet of Navarre Duke of Mayenne, brother of the slain Guises, was at the head of the government provisionally established by the League. Outline of Universal History When Henry IV. was King of France, and Catholic king, Villeroi tried to serve his cause with Mayenne, and induce Mayenne to be reconciled with him. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 When Mayenne had heard them all, he said, "I admire your strength, but I do not see the end you propose to yourselves." The Forty-Five Guardsmen Monsieur, I can but laugh over the mutations of this strange world; the Queen has found a seat for Zamet, and there is none for the Duc de Mayenne. The Life of Marie de Medicis — Volume 2 François de Brie—now there is a youngster, Paul," Mayenne interrupted himself to point out, "who has not a tithe of your cleverness; but he has the advantage of being on the spot when needed. Helmet of Navarre There was discord in the League, from the jealousy of Philip on the part of Mayenne. Outline of Universal History The inhabitants of Paris, dispensing with the passports which were refused them by Mayenne, had flocked in masses to St. Denis and been present at the ceremony. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 But then I might as well have waited for the knife of M. de Mayenne. The Forty-Five Guardsmen The death of Concini no sooner became known in the provinces than the Duc de Mayenne resigned Soissons and all the other towns and fortresses throughout his government into the hands of the King. The Life of Marie de Medicis — Volume 2 Her eyes travelled first to us, in anxiety; then with relief to Mayenne, sitting over the jewels; last, to Lucas, with startlement. Helmet of Navarre You have just arrived in time, Sir Ralph," the king said when Marshal Biron introduced him, "for to-morrow, or at latest the day after, we are likely to try our strength with Mayenne. By England's Aid Or, the Freeing of the Netherlands, 1585-1604 Mayenne himself did not hide from his confidants the gravity of the mischief and his own disquietude. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 "That wretch is M. le Duc de Mayenne, a prince equal in rank to many kings." The Forty-Five Guardsmen Let us destroy," continued Mayenne, "to the last man, that cursed race whom the king enriches, and let each of us charge ourselves with the life of one. Chicot the Jester Mademoiselle," Mayenne deliberately went on, "I have been over-fond with you. Helmet of Navarre The town of Mayenne is ancient and irregularly built, the river Mayenne running through it. A Visit to the Monastery of La Trappe in 1817 With Notes Taken During a Tour Through Le Perche, Normandy, Bretagne, Poitou, Anjou, Le Bocage, Touraine, Orleanois, and the Environs of Paris. Illustrated with Numerous Coloured Engravings, from Drawings Made on the Spot Another reconciliation, of less solemnity, but of great importance, that between the Duke of Mayenne and Henry IV., took place a week after the absolution pronounced by the pope. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 It was in the stable of this excellent Catholic, on a bed of straw, that M. de Mayenne recovered his consciousness. The Forty-Five Guardsmen Let him claim, mordieu!" said Mayenne; "he shall be comprised in his brother's act of abdication. Chicot the Jester The king can tell Mayenne that if Mar is tortured he will torture me! Helmet of Navarre At Mayenne, the river of that name divides the provinces. A Visit to the Monastery of La Trappe in 1817 With Notes Taken During a Tour Through Le Perche, Normandy, Bretagne, Poitou, Anjou, Le Bocage, Touraine, Orleanois, and the Environs of Paris. Illustrated with Numerous Coloured Engravings, from Drawings Made on the Spot This truce was, in point of fact, concluded by a preliminary treaty signed at Chalons, and by virtue of which Mayenne ordered his lieutenants to give up to the king the citadel of Dijon. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 "What!" cried Mayenne, rather disconcerted; "has not your majesty heard any reports unfavorable to us?" The Forty-Five Guardsmen Chicot laughed; the poor monk fancied he had received the blows given to Mayenne. Chicot the Jester "I am glad my nephew Paul bungled that affair of his," Mayenne went on at his own pace. Helmet of Navarre The river Mayenne, and a small branch of the Loire, divide the town. A Visit to the Monastery of La Trappe in 1817 With Notes Taken During a Tour Through Le Perche, Normandy, Bretagne, Poitou, Anjou, Le Bocage, Touraine, Orleanois, and the Environs of Paris. Illustrated with Numerous Coloured Engravings, from Drawings Made on the Spot M. de Mayenne, who was incommoded by a sciatica, followed as best he could, but some way behind, dragging his limbs after him very heavily. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 "Yes; but you, monsieur, how do you bring here a message from the Duc de Mayenne?" The Forty-Five Guardsmen Chicot did not reply, because he was occupied in beating M. de Mayenne, which gave him so much pleasure that he neither heard nor saw what was passing. Chicot the Jester "My dear Mayenne, none punishes the maunderings of the court jester." Helmet of Navarre The Catholics, or the "Leaguers" as they were called, were led by the Duke of Mayenne. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 08 Great Rulers Mayenne, on the contrary, seemed to have fallen into a lethargy; he had not yet been out of his quarters during the nearly eight and forty hours since he had taken them. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 "Yes, impossible; for I swore to M. de Mayenne to deliver it only to the duchesse herself." The Forty-Five Guardsmen Then Chicot saw the duke pass with about the same number, and afterwards Mayenne. Chicot the Jester Now it seemed to me that no king could nick the power of my Lord Mayenne. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne hath turned his rein, D'Aumale hath cried for quarter, the Flemish count is slain. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 08 Great Rulers And that was the state of Mayenne and the League. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 "Ah! true; continue, Mayenne, to do as you have done; I know how to appreciate the conduct of my subjects." The Forty-Five Guardsmen Mayenne only uttered groans, and made immense efforts to get through. Chicot the Jester Mayenne had not appeared aware of our existence, thirty feet up the passage, but now he inquired, as if we had been pieces of merchandise: "What have you there, Louis?" Helmet of Navarre You have just arrived in time, Sir Ralph," the king said when Marshal Biron introduced him, "for tomorrow, or at latest the day after, we are likely to try our strength with Mayenne. By England's Aid or the Freeing of the Netherlands (1585-1604) It remained intact, and Mayenne said no more about it. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 De Mayenne approached it, and the curtains were opened, and Ernanton thought he recognized his former page. The Forty-Five Guardsmen "M. de Mayenne, to whom you owed——" "Yes, sire; we are quits." Chicot the Jester Had Mayenne assured me in that quiet tone that he cared nothing whether I spoke, I should scarce have been able to utter my words fast enough. Helmet of Navarre Hence in Philip's eyes a closer union than ever between himself and the League—now headed by Mayenne, brother of the murdered Guise—became imperative. England under the Tudors Mayenne refused, it is not known on what pretext, to receive the communication of this decree on the same day on which it was voted by the Parliament. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 These were the deputies of the League, who were sent to thank M. de Mayenne for his visit, and to beg that his brothers would come also. The Forty-Five Guardsmen "The rest of the blows which I have owed you on account of the Duc de Mayenne, since that day when you jumped so quickly out of the window." Chicot the Jester He was on his feet, standing over Mayenne, his face blazing. Helmet of Navarre He was the private adviser of the Duke of Mayenne. Voyages of Samuel De Champlain — Volume 01 He was told that M. de Mayenne had caused them to-be removed. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 You are perfectly right," said Mayenne, "but it is also for them to judge of the proper time for action. The Forty-Five Guardsmen "Ma foi!" said Chicot to himself, "if he escapes being hung by Mayenne, he will have an abbey." Chicot the Jester But Mayenne, as we well knew, was no craven. Helmet of Navarre He negotiated the peace between Mayenne and Henry IV. Voyages of Samuel De Champlain — Volume 01 The Duke of Mayenne, military head of the League, or his uterine brother, the Duke of Nemours, or his nephew the young Duke of Guise, son of the Balafre? A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 M. de Mayenne, with whom they were so much occupied at the Louvre, set out from the Hotel Guise, booted and on horseback, as though he had just arrived. The Forty-Five Guardsmen Suddenly a noise was heard outside, and soon they distinguished blows struck on the door of the abbey, and Mayenne went to see what it was. Chicot the Jester Mayenne was silent, with knit brows, drumming his hand on the table. Helmet of Navarre There was not one breath of wind to ruffle the sleek surface of the Mayenne, and the wealth of timber of leafy Normandy stood out faintly blue over the tawny stretches of the wheatfields. Here, There and Everywhere But Mayenne also was an able soldier: he saw that the position the king had taken and the works he had caused to be thrown up rendered a direct attack very difficult. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 At last a horse's step was heard, and the usher almost immediately announced M. le Duc de Mayenne. The Forty-Five Guardsmen "He holds already the army and the bourgeois; the cardinal holds the Church, and Mayenne is their instrument; it is a great deal of power to be concentrated in one family." Chicot the Jester Instantly he was glad he had not killed the Duke of Mayenne, to be cut himself into dice by the guard. Helmet of Navarre On the fateful Saturday, August 1, 1914, I was at a little old Norman chateau standing on the banks of the placid river Mayenne. Here, There and Everywhere All was finished when the scouts of Mayenne appeared. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 "One word, monseigneur," said he to M. de Mayenne as he entered; "they suspect your arrival at the Louvre." The Forty-Five Guardsmen The Duc de Mayenne led away the new king, while the other two brothers exchanged an ironical smile. Chicot the Jester "I am at my ease, M. de Mayenne," my lord answered, with every appearance of truth. Helmet of Navarre In speaking of the Duc de Mayenne, Henry called him a great captain, but added, "I always have five hours the start of him." The True Citizen, How to Become One The Duke of Mayenne was nettled and humiliated; he had his prestige to recover. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 "Now you may go, my friend; and, parfandious, let M. de Mayenne look to himself." The Forty-Five Guardsmen The duke had already extended his hand to open the door, when Chicot heard the duchess say: "Not there, Mayenne; in that confessional to the left." Chicot the Jester My Lord Mayenne, it was no outrecuidance brought me here this morning. Helmet of Navarre So spake the deputies of the League- Parliament to the great captain of the League, the Duke of Mayenne. History of the United Netherlands, 1592-94 Mayenne struck his camp and took the road towards Amiens, to pick up a Spanish corps which he was expecting from the Low Countries. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 Mayenne, wounded in his body, and still more grievously in his self-love, would never forgive him. The Forty-Five Guardsmen But, although it is true that I hate you, I hate M. de Mayenne more; give me what will ruin him, and I will save you. Chicot the Jester A vague uneasiness, a fear which he would not own a fear, crept into Mayenne's eyes. Helmet of Navarre Thus Mayenne had formally broken with the democratic party, so called- with the market-halls oligarchy. History of the United Netherlands, 1590-92 Nicholas de Neufville, Lord of Villeroi, after having served Charles IX. and Henry III., had become, through attachment to the Catholic cause, a member of the League, and one of the Duke of Mayenne's confidants. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 He had neither betrayed the king, M. de Mayenne, nor himself. The Forty-Five Guardsmen Mayenne descended the staircase and came straight to where Chicot was hiding. Chicot the Jester Mayenne shrugged his shoulders, his face at its stolidest. Helmet of Navarre Then comes the husband of the dairy-maid and recounts to the grand-daughter of Henry IV. the victory won by her ancestor over the Duke of Mayenne. The Duchess of Berry and the Court of Charles X He had, amongst his points of superiority to the Duke of Mayenne, a marvellous gift of promptitude and vivacity, and far beyond the average. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 "But I had one, sire, but I was forced to destroy it, for M. de Mayenne ran after me to steal it from me." The Forty-Five Guardsmen "Now, Mayenne tells me you have done wonders for us; let us see." Chicot the Jester "I thank their graciousness, though I shall never need their offices," Mayenne said grandly. Helmet of Navarre Only the federates of Mayenne, Ile-et-Vilaine, and especially of Finisterre, were "young men well brought up and well informed about the cause they were going to support." The French Revolution - Volume 3 The Duke of Mayenne was incommoded by his great bodily bulk, which could not support the burden either of arms or of fatigue duty. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 "You know me, then?" said Mayenne, with a scrutinizing glance. The Forty-Five Guardsmen Chicot saw that they had been laughing at M. d'Anjou, and as he detested him, would willingly have embraced them for it, always excepting M. de Mayenne, and giving his share to his sister. Chicot the Jester What was as much to the point, the officer had no doubt of Mayenne's good faith. Helmet of Navarre In election of Mayenne,1344 and certainly also in many others, the principal domains are rented in this way. The Ancient Regime The provost tried to elude their entreaties by pleading that the Duke of Mayenne would think ill of their assembling. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 "I saved the life of M. de Mayenne, as I had saved that of your messenger." The Forty-Five Guardsmen "Of the success your discourse had met with, and the compliments paid to you by the Duc de Guise and M. de Mayenne." Chicot the Jester The deeper we penetrated the mighty pile, the fonder I grew of my friend Mayenne, by whose complaisance none of these doors would shut on me. Helmet of Navarre "Isn't that the Mayenne coach?" he said to his two officers. The Chouans "Then you are not the tradesmen's but M. de Mayenne's provost?" said one of them. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 "I am grieved at her highness's absence," said he, "for I had a communication of great importance to deliver to her from the Duc de Mayenne." The Forty-Five Guardsmen I have never prayed for vengeance on M. de Mayenne, author of my martyrdom, nor on Nicholas David, his instrument. Chicot the Jester "On the contrary, M. de Mayenne, I have come to persuade you to join the King." Helmet of Navarre Hulot and his command stopped at Ernee long enough to place the wounded in the hospital of the little town, and then, without further hindrance, they reached Mayenne. The Chouans "I am no Spaniard," answered the provost; "no more is M. de Mayenne; I am anxious to reconcile you to the Sixteen." A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 "Madame," said he, "I have already had the honor of telling M. de Mayenne that I serve a good master, who treats me too well for me to desire to seek another." The Forty-Five Guardsmen "Do not laugh so loud, sister," said the Duc de Mayenne, "they are hardly gone out, and might hear you." Chicot the Jester "You will leave the house unharmed," Mayenne said curtly. Helmet of Navarre You are to escort him with me to Mayenne; he will be in the coach with his mother. The Chouans The negotiations continued, and, in January, 1596, a royal edict, signed at Folembray, near Laon, regulated, in thirty-one articles and some secret articles, the conditions of peace between the king and Mayenne. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 "To follow M. de Mayenne, and I have followed him." The Forty-Five Guardsmen "Now, gentlemen," said the prince to the others, "give your names to M. de Mayenne, grand Master of France, and the day when I ascend the throne, you shall have the cordon bleu." Chicot the Jester Mayenne started, and then laughed to show his scorn of the flattery. Helmet of Navarre The greater part of them had belonged, like Hulot, to the famous battalions which capitulated at Mayenne under a promise not to serve again on the frontier, and the army called them "Les Mayencais." The Chouans No matter how strong the Bearnais was, it is doubtful whether he could have seized the crown, seeing how dearly the Duc de Mayenne and the remains of the Guise party sold it to him. Catherine De Medici "M. de Carmainges has seen M. de Mayenne lying wounded in a village beyond Orleans." The Forty-Five Guardsmen "Come out, M. David," said Mayenne, "we are alone." Chicot the Jester "We and M. de Mayenne are friends now." Helmet of Navarre You can get fresh troops here and accompany me to Mayenne, which I must reach this evening. The Chouans The city was defended by Geoffrey, lord of Mayenne, a valiant man who fills a large place in the local history. William the Conqueror "Well, monsieur, it seems you have a letter from M. de Mayenne." The Forty-Five Guardsmen "So that M. de Mayenne has sworn that he will have him broken on the wheel." Chicot the Jester He might even turn Mayenne from his bargain, upset all our triumph. Helmet of Navarre Shall we find other soldiers there, so that I might go on at once, without stopping at Mayenne? The Chouans Meanwhile Geoffrey of Mayenne refused to submit, and withstood the new Count of Maine in his stronghold. William the Conqueror "Do you belong to the king, or M. de Mayenne?" The Forty-Five Guardsmen I seemed to see clearly that Mayenne suspected us not in the least. Helmet of Navarre "But my cousin Mayenne is not won over." Helmet of Navarre A few days later the government despatched to Mayenne so strong a force of "patriotic conscripts," that Hulot was able to fill the ranks of his brigade. The Chouans William laid siege to Mayenne, and took it by the favoured Norman argument of fire. William the Conqueror The porter grew pale at these words, and at the idea that this blood belonged to M. de Mayenne. The Forty-Five Guardsmen "You saw fit to be absent last night," Mayenne went on indifferently, his eyes on the ring. Helmet of Navarre "Mayenne has not kept faith with you!" monsieur went on vehemently. Helmet of Navarre These soldiers belonged to a demi-brigade of infantry quartered at Mayenne. The Chouans He went back, leaving his wife and son under the guardianship of Geoffrey of Mayenne. William the Conqueror "Here is the gentleman from M. de Mayenne, madame," said the servant. The Forty-Five Guardsmen He is a Lorraine—Mayenne's nephew, and for years Mayenne's spy. Helmet of Navarre No; all Mayenne can do is to confine him at his good pleasure. Helmet of Navarre One of these shabby coaches was now plying between Mayenne and Fougeres. The Chouans He might very well hold us baffled, hour on hour, while the papers went to Mayenne. Helmet of Navarre "Firstly, I have seen M. de Mayenne wounded." The Forty-Five Guardsmen Mme. de Mayenne glanced instinctively at her dressing-table's rich accoutrements, touched in spite of herself by such care of her belongings. Helmet of Navarre Vigo might say comfortably that Mayenne dared not kill him, but I thought there were few things that gentleman dared not do. Helmet of Navarre "Madame," said Mademoiselle de Verneuil, after a pause, "may I ask if you are going to Mayenne?" The Chouans Mayenne was a well, the light shining down its sides a way, and far below the still surface of the water. Helmet of Navarre The Parisians, exasperated by the murder of the Duc de Guise, declared his brother, the Duc de Mayenne, the head of the League, and rose against the king, who was again obliged to fly. The Forty-Five Guardsmen Mayenne looked up from two rings he was comparing, one in each hand. Helmet of Navarre It was difficult to credit mademoiselle's tale, to believe that Mayenne could ever be in a rage. Helmet of Navarre "You are safer here than you would be at Mayenne." The Chouans Then M. Étienne, laughing a little, but watching Mayenne like a lynx, started to go by. Helmet of Navarre What Mayenne may dare is not good betting. Helmet of Navarre Last spring, before he came to you, he was here in Paris with Mayenne, making terms for your murder. Helmet of Navarre "You have guessed, M. de Mayenne, my errand?" Helmet of Navarre When the travellers were about three miles beyond Mayenne they heard a horseman riding after them with great rapidity. The Chouans The papers contained certain lists of names of Mayenne's officers pledged to support the king if he turn Catholic. Helmet of Navarre We hurried along now without precaution, knowing that the floor which had supported Mayenne would support us. Helmet of Navarre Among them I was quick to recognize Mme. de Mayenne, and I thought I knew vaguely one or two other faces as those I had seen before about her. Helmet of Navarre St. Quentin," Mayenne made quiet answer, "when I am in such case that nothing remains to me but to fall on my sword or to kneel to Henry, be assured I shall kneel to Henry. Helmet of Navarre The republican soldiers marched without drums and silently through the narrow suburb which led to the Mayenne high-road, forming a blue and red line among the trees and houses. The Chouans But now that monsieur's taken publicly to the Bastille, Mayenne dares not kill him there, by foul play or by law—the Duke of St. Quentin's son. Helmet of Navarre "Another point in your favour I had forgot," Mayenne observed, with his usual reluctance to show his cards even when the time had come to spread them. Helmet of Navarre Monsieur laughed out with a gay gusto; after a moment Mayenne laughed too. Helmet of Navarre "But M. de Mayenne can get him out if he choose." Helmet of Navarre This was our day; from Mayenne down, everybody went out of his way to pleasure us. Helmet of Navarre I had waited from moment to moment Mayenne's summons to his soldiers. Helmet of Navarre "Monsieur—" "I put a card in your hand," Mayenne said curtly. Helmet of Navarre He was standing over Mayenne with outstretched hand, but the chief delayed taking it. Helmet of Navarre I swore no son of mine should ever marry a Leaguer, but I have come to see the error of my ways, as you will see yours, Mayenne. Helmet of Navarre It had its advantage, this making friends with Mayenne. Helmet of Navarre Three years ago, after the king died, M. de Mayenne was endeavouring with all his might to bring the Duke of St. Quentin into the League. Helmet of Navarre And my cousin Mayenne never gave up entirely the notion of the marriage. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne's guard had set on him, and he was escaped by the skin of his teeth. Helmet of Navarre "M. de Mayenne sent for me then," she went on, wetting her lips. Helmet of Navarre On the way out, Mayenne met him and kept him while he chose a jewel. Helmet of Navarre "Morbleu," Mayenne cried, suddenly showing his teeth, "you will never go back to him if I choose to stop you!" Helmet of Navarre "I come on M. de Mayenne's business," he was expostulating, vehement, yet civil. Helmet of Navarre Sire, had I fought under your banner like a man, at Dieppe and Arques and Ivry, M. de Mayenne had never dreamed of marrying his ward to me. Helmet of Navarre I went in to M. de Mayenne; I begged him to come out with me to supper, to dismiss the tradespeople that I might talk with him there—anything. Helmet of Navarre I feared him no longer, for I believed in Mayenne's faith. Helmet of Navarre And she—" "Is cousin and ward to the Duke of Mayenne. Helmet of Navarre He had the beauty and presence of all the Guises; it needed not the star on his breast to tell me that this was Mayenne himself. Helmet of Navarre Of course," said I. "I suppose you would say 'of course' just like that to Mayenne himself. Helmet of Navarre M. de Mayenne spoke freely before them, as one does before common folk. Helmet of Navarre They say Mayenne himself favoured the marriage, but our duke wouldn't hear of it. Helmet of Navarre "He wore the liveries of M. de Mayenne." Helmet of Navarre "Of Mayenne," I echoed, thinking of what M. Étienne had said. Helmet of Navarre I am out of Mayenne's books: he made me overtures and I refused him. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne looked for a moment as if he repented of both. Helmet of Navarre You have said yourself Mayenne is likely to be behind Lucas. Helmet of Navarre Some high man is behind Lucas—I dare swear his Grace of Mayenne himself. Helmet of Navarre The other lady, whom I now guessed to be the Duchesse de Mayenne herself, turned somewhat sharply on her cousin of Montluc. Helmet of Navarre Every one of them must be either Mayenne's man, or Navarre's. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne sat as he was, in somewhat lowering silence. Helmet of Navarre "The Duke of Mayenne said himself he should not be touched." Helmet of Navarre "Monsieur opposed the marriage as long as Mayenne desired it; but now that Mayenne forbids it, stealing the demoiselle is another pair of sleeves." Helmet of Navarre Mayenne perched his lantern on a projecting stone. Helmet of Navarre He may, even as Mayenne had done, think himself compelled to offer it. Helmet of Navarre You should profit by that murderer's experience before you take a leaf from his book, M. de Mayenne. Helmet of Navarre M. de Mayenne, when you have submitted to the king, as you will one of these days, I shall have as delightful a kinsman as heart of man could wish. Helmet of Navarre "Come, come, Lorance," Mayenne interposed, his caution setting him ever on the side of compromise. Helmet of Navarre "Yes, I give you my word for that, too, Lorance," Mayenne added. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne offered me mademoiselle if I would come over. Helmet of Navarre Mme. de Mayenne raised her eyebrows and smiled, as one solemnly pledged to say no more. Helmet of Navarre They confronted each other in silence, till Mayenne's ever-increasing astonishment forced the cry from him: "How the devil come you here?" Helmet of Navarre I retreated a pace, that I might not be in the way of his jump, should Mayenne spring on him. Helmet of Navarre "In that case," returned Mayenne, "perhaps we might each continue on his way." Helmet of Navarre One of us was in love, and the other wore a sword for the first time, and all the power of Mayenne daunted us not. Helmet of Navarre "These vermin understand no French," Mayenne made answer. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne stood still for a space; then we heard his retreating footsteps, and the glimmer of his light slowly faded away. Helmet of Navarre "You have acted in a manner insulting to his Grace of Mayenne," M. Étienne repeated inexorably, and he glanced up the street and down the street to make sure the coast was clear. Helmet of Navarre "Then must we lay hands on the papers before they reach Mayenne, and all is saved," M. Étienne declared cheerfully. Helmet of Navarre The Duke of Mayenne, saluting with his, did the like. Helmet of Navarre "I shall have dismissed these people directly," Mayenne continued. Helmet of Navarre No; but Mayenne knows little of what goes on. Helmet of Navarre I reached the city one day at sundown, and entered without a passport at the St. Denis gate, the warders being hardly so strict as Mayenne supposed. Helmet of Navarre "That's as good as to say there is none," Mayenne answered; "for I have the boy." Helmet of Navarre I reflected that I was charged with business for my master, and that it was nothing to me what envoys might come to Mayenne. Helmet of Navarre And so long as he aspired to the hand of Mayenne's ward, so long was he helpless under Mayenne's will. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne had as soon expected to meet a lion in the tunnel as to meet a foe. Helmet of Navarre "Very well, then," said Mayenne; "our swords, if you are ready, will make adequate explanation." Helmet of Navarre M. de Mayenne, this encounter was none of my contriving. Helmet of Navarre You cannot buy such a service of me, M. de Mayenne. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne exclaimed, "you show me a different face from that of dinner-time." Helmet of Navarre I have naught to do with the Duke of Mayenne. Helmet of Navarre By accident I had given the officer the impression that we were friends of Mayenne. Helmet of Navarre "Yes, I have him," Mayenne answered with his tantalizing slowness. Helmet of Navarre He felt an instant's terror, I deem, lest Mayenne had betrayed him. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne little imagined how truly she spoke; but he could not look in her eyes and doubt her honesty. Helmet of Navarre "Yes, my dear monsieur, it is a little hard for M. de Mayenne's nephew—you are a nephew, are you not?—to explain how he comes to ride with the Duc de St. Quentin." Helmet of Navarre Mayenne asked, lifting his hand with shut fingers over the table and then opening them. Helmet of Navarre "You need not tell me that; I know it well enough," Mayenne answered. Helmet of Navarre "This is a great coil over a horse-boy," Mayenne said curtly. Helmet of Navarre "I have not his promise for that," Mayenne said dryly; "but the next time he comes after you, he may settle with your husband." Helmet of Navarre And then," I went on, not heeding his questions in sudden remembrance of my crowning news, "Mayenne and Lucas came in. Helmet of Navarre But Mayenne—sometimes he lies and sometimes not. Helmet of Navarre "Well," said Mayenne, sharply, "what about your boy?" Helmet of Navarre You are, it is well known, a patriot, toiling for the Church and the King of Spain, with never a thought for the welfare of Charles of Lorraine, Lord of Mayenne. Helmet of Navarre It was Lucas killed him—Lucas told Mayenne so. Helmet of Navarre The officer caught nothing but the name Mayenne. Helmet of Navarre And if so, what would Mayenne do next? Helmet of Navarre The Duke of Mayenne's house, like my duke's, was guarded by men-at-arms; but his grilles were thrown back while his soldiers lounged on the stone benches in the archway. Helmet of Navarre I saw well enough that mademoiselle did fear, at least, Mayenne's guilt. Helmet of Navarre "I could wish it were my good adversary Mayenne himself who was come to treat with us; but be assured his cousin shall lack no courtesy." Helmet of Navarre Mayenne started forward with half an oath, changing to a laugh. Helmet of Navarre "It is not worth your fret," Mayenne declared. Helmet of Navarre "That sounds ill on the lips that have but now called me villain and murderer," Mayenne returned. Helmet of Navarre "I do curse the day Henri was killed," Mayenne said soberly. Helmet of Navarre I marvelled that Mayenne and all his armies had been able to keep this man off his throne and in his saddle four long years. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne will no more give your lady to you now than he would give her to Félix. Helmet of Navarre "I took you into my household," Mayenne went on. Helmet of Navarre "Well," Mayenne rejoined, "get on with your tale." Helmet of Navarre They were going to hang him when Mayenne, worse luck, recognized him for a nephew. Helmet of Navarre I heard him confess it to M. de Mayenne. Helmet of Navarre "I never knew a failure yet but what the fault was fate's," Mayenne returned. Helmet of Navarre "It is the most foolish act of my life," Mayenne answered. Helmet of Navarre "I saw her and Mayenne and Lucas and ever so many things," I told him. Helmet of Navarre "You may go to Lorance with that question," Mayenne answered; "I have something else to attend to than the intrigues of my wife's maids." Helmet of Navarre "We have hardly opened the subject, M. de Mayenne—" "I have no wish to carry it further." Helmet of Navarre Lucas went on, Mayenne listening quietly, with no further word of blame. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne looked at him, half angry, half startled into some deeper emotion at this deft twisting of his own words. Helmet of Navarre "You have been crying, Lorance," Mayenne said in a softer tone. Helmet of Navarre "Yes," answered the other, in a voice as noncommittal as Mayenne's own. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne looked about, as if with some instinctive idea of seeking a weapon, of summoning his soldiers. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne jumped to his feet, bringing his fist down on the table. Helmet of Navarre "I am not sure about Lorance even then," said Mayenne, reflectively. Helmet of Navarre "Why, my pretty Lorance, I did not mean to harm him," Mayenne protested, smiling. Helmet of Navarre Had my hands been free, Mayenne had been startled to find a knife in his heart. Helmet of Navarre I suppose she never walked two streets in her life before, has she, M. de Mayenne? Helmet of Navarre "I tell you I did not mean to kill the boy," Mayenne said. Helmet of Navarre M. de Mayenne," she said, "I cannot see that you need trouble for the tales of boys—you, the lord of half France. Helmet of Navarre "That will be wise of you," Mayenne returned. Helmet of Navarre "You were the prettiest little creature ever was," Mayenne said abruptly. Helmet of Navarre The king," Monsieur went on, as immovably as Mayenne himself at his best, "with that warm heart of his pitying beauty in distress, is eager for mademoiselle's marriage with her lover Mar. Helmet of Navarre I thought he would leap over the table at one bound on Mayenne. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne's angry eye was on him but he did not move; and Lucas made no more steps. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne was still holding out his hand for her. Helmet of Navarre "I have Mayenne's word," I began, but his retort was to draw dagger. Helmet of Navarre If you send me to join my son, monsieur, you leave mademoiselle without a protector, friendless, penniless, in the midst of a hostile army cursing the name of Mayenne. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne, red and puffing, hurried into the room. Helmet of Navarre I had given him the lie then and there, but as I emerged from the darkness Mayenne commanded: "Take him out to the street, d'Auvray." Helmet of Navarre I brushed him aside as I demanded M. de Mayenne's man. Helmet of Navarre "Monsieur, you said you were done with the Leaguers—with M. de Mayenne." Helmet of Navarre Mayenne doubtless gauged it as such, but, at any rate, he suffered it to warm him. Helmet of Navarre Had I gone in with Mayenne I had won her. Helmet of Navarre We are all pawns in the game for M. de Mayenne to push about as he chooses. Helmet of Navarre "Asassination was not wont to be my cousin Mayenne's way," she said with an accent of confidence that rang as false as a counterfeit coin. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne's chosen rôle was the unmoved, the inscrutable, but Lucas beat him at his own game and drove him out into the open of passion and violence. Helmet of Navarre The truth was, both of us had our heads so full of mademoiselle, of Mayenne, and of Lucas, that we had forgotten the governor and his preposterous warrant. Helmet of Navarre "I ordered Antoine to wake me if you returned in the night," Mayenne went on gruffly. Helmet of Navarre "E'en then," spoke Mayenne, with the smile of the cat standing over the mouse—"e'en then I might change my mind." Helmet of Navarre Mayenne looked up at him as unmoved as if it were not in the power of mortal man to make him lose his temper. Helmet of Navarre I took this to be a sort of council-room of my Lord Mayenne. Helmet of Navarre "After supper M. de Mayenne went back to his cabinet and let out Paul de Lorraine." Helmet of Navarre "I have no desire to be King of France," Mayenne began angrily. Helmet of Navarre Pierre, for all his kind heart, could not save me from the Duke of Mayenne. Helmet of Navarre Then it is a question whether he could turn Mayenne. Helmet of Navarre Presently she asked reluctantly: "Does your master think this Lucas a tool of M. de Mayenne's?" Helmet of Navarre I have been your ally, your servant, your messenger to mademoiselle, your envoy to Mayenne. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne backed over to his chair and seated himself, laying his knife on the table in front of him. Helmet of Navarre I knew that as soon as I saw that my cousin Mayenne was not angry. Helmet of Navarre M. le Comte told me that since his father's coming to Paris M. de Mayenne made him offers to join the League, and he refused them. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne hitched his chair about, sidewise to the table and to us, facing the outer door. Helmet of Navarre He must be free by this time; they cannot keep Mayenne's nephew in the Bastille. Helmet of Navarre Lucas was strictly on the defensive; Mayenne, the less agile by reason of his weight, could make no chance to strike. Helmet of Navarre If Mayenne were, as Yeux-gris surmised, Lucas's backer, I marvelled that my master cared to enter his house; I marvelled that he cared to send his servant there. Helmet of Navarre Nor was I greatly alarmed for my own skin; I thought myself too small to be worth my Lord Mayenne's powder. Helmet of Navarre As Jean and I passed at a rapid pace the groups under the wine-shop lanterns, we caught always the names of Mayenne and Navarre. Helmet of Navarre One was a stranger; the other was Mayenne. Helmet of Navarre I perceived that this was the way with Mayenne: you knew what he said but you did not know what he thought. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne was yawning; he had a rumpled and dishevelled look like one just roused from sleep. Helmet of Navarre Mayenne ruminated over this, pulling off his gloves slowly. Helmet of Navarre Nom de dieu, Paul—" Mayenne cried, half rising; but Lucas, leaning forward on the table, riveting him with his keen eyes, went on: "Do not mistake me, monsieur uncle. Helmet of Navarre At its finish Mayenne said: "Come in here." Helmet of Navarre "It is a little early to sweat over the matter," Mayenne said, "since mademoiselle is not your wife nor ever likely to become so." Helmet of Navarre |
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