Volume 4 — CONTENTS OF THE FOURTH VOLUME.
Thomas Johnes translation
CHAP. I.
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The chains are taken away from the streets of Paris. The Parisians are kept in great subjection. Other royal edicts are proclaimed 1
CHAP. II.
The duke of Burgundy holds a grand conference with his nobles in Arras, who promise to serve him against all his enemies 15
CHAP. III.
A grand council held, in the king's name at Paris 17
CHAP. IV.
The duke of Acquitaine leaves Paris, and joins the king of France at Senlis. He marches thence to lay siege to the town of Compiegne 22
CHAP. V.
The king of France marches his army from Compiegne to Soissons, which he besieges and takes by storm: it is pillaged and destroyed 26
CHAP. VI.
The king, after the capture of Soissons, marches to St Quentin, and thence to Peronne to facilitate his entrance into Artois 35
CHAP. VII.
The duke of Burgundy places garrisons in different towns and castles. The king of France marches his army from Peronne to besiege Bapaume 40
CHAP. VIII.
The inhabitants of Arras fortify their town very strongly, and burn and destroy several handsome edifices which were around it 46
CHAP. IX.
Charles king of France, having reduced Bapaume to his obedience, marches to lay siege to Arras, and to subject that city to his power 48
CHAP. X.
The duke of Brabant and the countess of Hainault visit the king of France when before Arras, and negociate a peace for their brother the duke of Burgundy and his allies 58
CHAP. XI.
The treaty of peace concluded at Arras, which was the fifth, is read in the presence of the duke of Aquitaine, and several other princes of the blood-royal, and the oaths that were taken in consequence 64
CHAP. XII.
Sigismund of Bohemia is elected emperor of Germany, and receives the oaths of the greater part of the lords of that country 73
CHAP. XIII.
The death of Ladislaus king of Naples. His rival king Louis sends the marshal of France to Naples, and other matters 79
CHAP. XIV.
The duke of Burgundy, on the king's departure from before Arras, marches a force into Burgundy. Other events that happened at that period 83
CHAP. XV.
Count Waleran de St Pol marches about six hundred combatants into the duchy of Luxembourg. The duke of Acquitaine goes to Mehun-sur-Yevre 88
CHAP. XVI.
The earl of Warwick and others from England attend the council of Constance. The king of France has solemn obsequies performed for his brother the duke of Orleans 91
CHAP. XVII.
The king and his grand council send forces to attack the Burgundians. Other events that happened 95
CHAP. XVIII.
Ambassadors arrive at Paris from England. The king of France holds a grand festival. The peace is every where preserved 99
CHAP. XIX.
Three Portuguese perform a deed of arms against three Frenchmen, in the presence of the king of France. The Portuguese are vanquished 114
CHAP. XX.
The peace of Arras solemnly sworn to in the presence of the king of France. It is afterwards sworn to in divers other places 116
CHAP. XXI.
The commonalty and clergy of Amiens are assembled to swear to the observance of the peace of Arras 119
CHAP. XXII.
The count Waleran de St Pol dies at Yvoix, in the county of Chiny in Luxembourg. The princes of the blood go to Melun, by orders from the queen and the duke of Acquitaine 121
CHAP. XXIII.
The king of England assembles a large army to invade France. Ambassadors sent him from that country. The answers they receive 128
CHAP. XXIV.
The duke of Burgundy sends ambassadors to the duke of Acquitaine. The answers they receive. He takes the oath 133
CHAP. XXV.
Henry king of England makes great preparations to invade France. He sends letters to the king of France at Paris 136
CHAP. XXVI.
The king of England, while at Southampton, discovers a conspiracy of his nobles against him. He lays siege to Harfleur, and wins that town 140
CHAP. XXVII.
The canons of St Gery in Cambray quarrel with the inhabitants. The duke of Burgundy, in consequence, makes war on Cambray 147
CHAP. XXVIII.
The king of France collects a great body of men at arms from all parts of his kingdom to oppose the English. The summons he issues on the occasion 152
CHAP. XXIX.
The king of England makes his entry into Harfleur. The regulations which he ordained. He resolves to march to Calais. The disposition and government of the French 158
CHAP. XXX.
The king of France and several of the princes of the blood royal hold a council at Rouen, and resolve on fighting the English 164
CHAP. XXXI.
The French and English meet in battle on the plains of Azincourt. The English gain the victory 172
CHAP. XXXII.
The names of the princes, and other lords from divers countries, who perished at this unfortunate battle, and of those who were made prisoners 185
CHAP. XXXIII.
On the departure of the English, many Frenchmen visit the field of battle to seek their friends, whom they bury, and other matters 195
CHAP. XXXIV.
King Henry embarks at Calais for England, where he is joyfully received on his late successes. The count de la Marche goes to Italy 199
CHAP. XXXV.
The king of France and his princes are much grieved on hearing the melancholy event of the battle of Azincourt. Of the duke of Burgundy, and other matters 200
CHAP. XXXVI.
The Parisians and members of the university of Paris wait on the duke of Acquitaine to propose certain measures of public safety. The death of the duke of Acquitaine. The arrival of the constable in Paris 205
CHAP. XXXVII.
The duke of Brittany arrives at Paris. The duke of Burgundy leaves Lagny sur Marne. The capture of sir Martelet du Mesnil and Ferry de Mailly 209
CHAP. XXXVIII.
The bishop of Arras causes the sentence that had been pronounced against master Jean Petit to be revoked. The emperor of Germany comes to Paris 212
CHAP. XXXIX.
A heavy tax is laid on the kingdom of France by the government, to the great discontent of the Parisians. Events that happened in consequence of it 218
CHAP. XL.
The emperor of Germany arrives in London. The brother to the king of Cyprus comes to Paris. The death of the duke of Berry. Many embassies take place between France and England 224
CHAP. XLI.
Jennet de Poix and others, by command of the duke of Burgundy, march secretly to Saint Denis, and make inroads on different parts of France 228
CHAP. XLII.
Lihons, in Santerre, pillaged by many captains who had taken up arms. The capture of the castle of Beaumont. The storming the castle of Neele. And other matters 230
CHAP. XLIII.
The duke of Burgundy increases his men at arms. The marriage of the lord de la Trimouille. The duke of Clarence embarks a large army for Harfleur 245
CHAP. XLIV.
The emperor of Germany and the king of England come to Calais. Duke John of Burgundy meets them there. The matters that were then transacted 247
CHAP. XLV.
The duke of Burgundy goes to Valenciennes, in obedience to a summons which he receives from the dauphin. They mutually swear friendship to each other 250
CHAP. XLVI.
Duke William count of Hainault carries his son-in-law the dauphin to St Quentin, and thence to Compiegne, where he dies. The conduct observed on this journey 254
CHAP. XLVII.
The Neapolitans rebel against their king, Jacques de la Marche, and make war on him. They take the queen prisoner. The consequences that follow 257
CHAP. XLVIII.
The earl of Dorset, governor of Harfleur, makes an incursion into the country of Caux, and is combated by the French. The emperor creates the count of Savoy a duke 260
CHAP. XLIX.
Duke William, count of Hainault, dies at Bouchain. John of Bavaria declares war against his niece, daughter to the late duke William 263
CHAP. L.
The duke of Burgundy sends letters to many of the principal towns in France, describing the state of those who govern the kingdom 265
CHAP. LI.
Sir Louis Bourbon, knight, is arrested and executed. The queen of France is banished to Blois, and thence to Tours 278
CHAP. LII.
The commonalty of Rouen put to death their bailiff, sir Raoul de Gaucourt. They seize the government of the town. The arrival of the dauphin at Rouen 280
CHAP. LIII.
The death of Louis king of Sicily. The conduct of the leaders of companies. The overthrow of Raymonnet de la Guerre. The destruction of the town of Aumale 285
CHAP. LIV.
The king's garrison in Peronne carries on a severe war against the countries attached to the duke of Burgundy 290
CHAP. LV.
The duke of Burgundy sends ambassadors to many of the king's principal towns, to form alliances with them. The oaths that were made on the occasion 292
CHAP. LVI.
King Henry of England returns to France with a large army, and takes many towns and fortresses. The council of Constance, where pope Martin is elected head of the church 297
CHAP. LVII.
The lord de Canny is sent by the king of France ambassador to the duke of Burgundy, whom he finds at Amiens. The answer he receives from the duke 300
CHAP. LVIII.
The lord de Canny, on his return from his embassy, to Paris, is accused by the royal council. Orders are issued against the duke of Burgundy 326
CHAP. LIX.
The duke of Burgundy continues his march toward Paris. Several towns and forts surrender to him, in which he places captains and governors 329
CHAP. LX.
The duke of Burgundy crosses the river Oise with his army at l'Isle-Adam. He besieges and conquers Beaumont and Pontoise, whence he removes his quarters to l'Arbre-Sec 334
CHAP. LXI.
The duke of Burgundy sends his herald to the king of France in Paris. The answer he receives. The siege of Montlehery, and other matters 344
CHAP. LXII.
The duke of Burgundy lays siege to Corbeil. He marches thence to Chartres and into Touraine, on the summons of the queen of France, who accompanies him on his return 355
CHAP. LXIII.
The queen, on her arrival at Chartres, writes to several of the principal towns in France. Some new ordinances are made for the better government of the kingdom 362
CHAP. LXIV.
Sir Elyon de Jacqueville is dragged out of the church of our lady in Chartres by Hector de Saveuses and his accomplices, who put him to death 369
CHAP. LXV.
The duke of Burgundy marches his whole army to Paris to force an entrance. He then carries the queen of France to Troyes, and other events 372
CHAP. LXVI.
John of Bavaria makes war on the duchess his niece in Holland. The conquests of Henry king of England in Normandy 378
CHAP. LXVII.
Sir James de Harcourt espouses the daughter of the count de Tancarville. The defeat of Hector de Saveuses. The constable lays siege to Senlis 381
CHAP. LXVIII.
The king of France sends ambassadors to Montereau-faut-Yonne to treat of a peace with the queen and the duke of Burgundy. The inhabitants of Rouen turn to the Burgundy faction 384
CHAP. LXIX.
The duke of Burgundy visits the emperor Sigismund. The count de Charolois takes the oaths of allegiance to the queen and his father the duke of Burgundy, the siege of Senlis is raised by the Picards 388
HERE BEGINNETH THE FOURTH VOLUME OF THE CHRONICLES OF ENGUERRAND DE MONSTRELET.