Memoirs and Historical Chronicles of the Courts of Europe / Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of France, Wife of Henri IV; of Madame de Pompadour of the Court of Louis XV; and of Catherine de Medici, Queen of France, Wife of Henri II

by King of France consort of Henry IV Queen Marguerite; Pierre de Bourdeille Brantôme; Mme. Du Hausset

LETTER XI

Queen Marguerite under Arrest.--Attempt on Torigni's Life.--Her Fortunate Deliverance

LETTER XII

The Peace of Sens betwixt Henri III. and the Huguenots

LETTER XIII

The League.--War Declared against the Huguenots.--Queen Marguerite Sets out for Spa

LETTER XIV

Description of Queen Marguerite's Equipage.--Her Journey to Liège Described.--She Enters with Success upon Her Mission.--Striking Instance of Maternal Duty and Affection in a Great Lady.--Disasters near the Close of the Journey

LETTER XV

The City of Liège Described.--Affecting Story of Mademoiselle de Tournon.--Fatal Effects of Suppressed Anguish of Mind