Note 26 — I.—INTRODUCTION.

The policy of the duc d’Orléans was opposed to that of the duc de Bourgogne not only in France, but also with regard to the empire as a whole. He took the side of Wenceslas, rival for the crown of the empire of Robert of Bavaria. He used this position to repair his losses in Italy by acquiring possessions and position elsewhere, and succeeded so well that he was able in 1402 to occupy part of Luxembourg. The danger of this new power became so great that in December 1402, the diet of Spires discussed means of minimizing it. (Cf. Lavisse, Histoire de France, t. IV., p. 327-8).