Condé arrested at Orleans.—Conspiracy against Antoine de Bourbon. —The Huguenot’s snare.—Death of Francis II.—Regency of Catherine. —States-General of Orleans.—Speech of the Chancellor l’Hospital, and of the orators of the three orders.—[Page 89-95.]

XIV.

The Reformation preached at Fontainebleau.—Great increase in the number of churches and pastors.—Disturbances in different places. —Intrigues of the Guises.—The triumvirate.—Edict of July. —[Page 95-100.]


[BOOK THE SECOND.]

FROM THE OPENING OF THE CONFERENCE OF POISSY TO THE EDICT OF NANTES.

(1561-1598.)

I.

Project of assembling a national council.—Opposition of the clergy. —Simple conference.—Misapprehensions of both parties.—Theodore de Bèze.—Biographical details.—Arrival of Bèze at Poissy.—Conversation with the Cardinal de Lorraine.—Petition of the pastors.—[Page 101-106.]

II.