Note 1441 — Chapter XIV

Ibid., For., No. 1,023, June 20, 1570, La Noue to the cardinal of Châtillon; ibid., No. 1,107, July 22, 1570; Hauser, La Noue, 20-22. He received the name “Iron Arm” (Bras-de-fer) from the circumstance that he afterward wore a mechanism made of iron, with which, at least, he was able to guide his horse.