Note 90 — FIRST DISCOURSE (continued 3)
A. R. (Alfred Richard) Allinson translation
P. 156:
◆This more human reason is probably truer than the one generally given of Jean’s chivalrous conduct regarding his pledge.
◆Jean (surnamed le Bon), King of France, 1350–1364. Taken prisoner by Edward the Black Prince at the battle of Poitiers.