Note 131 — Chapter I

Ibid., No. 146, April 4, 1560; ibid., For., 952, April 6. The cardinal of Lorraine justified the drastic policy of the government, saying: “It will be more than necessary to apply violent remedies and proceed to fire and sword, as otherwise, unless provision be made, the alienation of this kingdom, coupled with that of Germany and England and Scotland, would by force draw Spain and Italy and the rest of Christendom to the same result.”—Ibid., Ven., No. 142, March 28, 1560.