Note 690 — Chapter XIV · MASSACRE IN THE PROVINCES. [August to October, 1572.]
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When the Duke of Alençon revolted against Henry III., and the city rose in arms, Matignon was sent to reduce it, and as soon as the Protestants saw his banners, they opened the gates to him. Odolant Desnos: Mém. Hist. d’Alençon, ii. p. 285 (8vo. Alençon, 1787).