Those of the new religion were to take oaths of obedience to the authorities, and to abstain from meddling with the secular administration of affairs.

Preachers of both religions were forbidden to preach out of doors, or to make use of language tending to sedition.

All were to bind themselves to assist the magistrates in quelling riots, and in sustaining the civil government.
This example of religious peace, together with the active correspondence thus occasioned with the different state assemblies, excited the jealousy of the Catholic leaders and of the Walloon population.

Champagny, who despite his admirable qualities and brilliant services, was still unable to place himself on the same platform of toleration with Orange, now undertook a decided movement against the policy of the Prince.

Catholic to the core, he drew up a petition, remonstrating most vigorously against the draft for a religions peace, then in circulation through the provinces.