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The Ceremonious Entry of the “Lady of the Crest” Saumur Tournament 1446

From “Le Livre des Tournois” Painted by King René

KING RENÉ D’ANJOU AND HIS SEVEN QUEENS

BY EDGCUMBE STALEY

AUTHOR OF “LORDS AND LADIES OF THE ITALIAN LAKES,” “GUILDS OF FLORENCE,” “FAIR WOMEN OF FLORENCE,” “TRAGEDIES OF THE MEDICI,” “DOGARESSAS OF VENICE,” “HEROINES OF GENOA AND THE RIVIERAS,” ETC.

WITH COLOURED FRONTISPIECE AND THIRTY-FIVE OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS

“FIDES VITAT SERVATA” King René’s Motto

LONDON JOHN LONG, LIMITED NORRIS STREET, HAYMARKET MCMXII

TO MY BROTHER VERNON AND HIS WIFE ETHEL