[70] “Chron. de Bertrand du Guesclin,” Cuvelier, 14th century.
[71] Martin, “Hist. France.”
[72] Sauval.
[73] Abbé Choisy, “Hist. Charles V.”
[74] Montfaucon, “Monuments de la Monarchie française.”
[75] Some doubt has been thrown on the certainty of this occurrence, but an ancient chronicler of Du Guesclin gives an account which confirms the fact of the keys being laid on the coffin of the dead hero. (Guizot, “Hist. France,” t. ii. p. 201.)
[76] “Chronique des quatre premiers Valois.”
[77] He had couriers who rode night and day and brought him news from a distance of eighty leagues on the following day. (Martin, “Hist. France.”)
[78] “Hist. Cérémonial Français.” T. Godefroy.
[79] Christine de Pisan.