and the Huguenots, when least expected.

In consequence, the Duke of Guise was becoming very importunate for Philip's subsidies.

"Mucio comes begging to me," said Parma, "with the very greatest earnestness, and utters nothing but lamentations and cries of misery.

He asked for 25,000 of the 150,000 ducats promised him.

I gave them.