[142] One of the steps in Alençon’s scheme for the seizure of Antwerp not noticed by Motley.

[143] These troubles were occasioned by Gebhard Truchsess von Waldburg, Archbishop of Cologne, having fallen in love with Agnes Mansfeld. He married her and became a Protestant, but tried notwithstanding to keep his see and electorate. See Motley, Rise of the Dutch Republic, Part VI. ch. vi., and United Netherlands, i. 31, 32, and elsewhere. For a full account, see Thuanus, iii. 582-8.

[144] See Motley, Rise of the Dutch Republic, Part VI. ch. vi.

[145] Busbecq hesitates to accept what is now known to have been Alençon’s version of the affair.

[146] It seems probable that Busbecq’s diplomacy was directed towards securing the governorship of the Netherlands to a member of the Austrian house. Hence his dislike of French interference. (Letters [I]. and [X].) Ernest did ultimately become Governor of the Netherlands in 1594.

[147] Jean Bodin was Alençon’s chancellor, and acted as his adviser during the Prince’s stay in England and the Netherlands. After Alençon’s death he settled down at Laon where he used his influence in favour of the League; after a time he changed his views, and induced the citizens to declare in favour of Henry IV. He was the author of a treatise On the Republic in six books, and other works.

[148] Catherine de Medici and Mary Queen of Scots; the latter, before her execution, disposed of money due to her from the King of France. See Froude, History of England, chap. lxix.

[149] See Letter [XLIX], note.

[150] See note, p. [82].

[151] See De l’Estoile, ii. 29.