to assassinate his brother, the Bearnese, as fresh antagonisms, affinities; combinations, were developed, detected, neutralized almost daily, became rapidly an adept in Medicean state-chemistry.

Charles IX.

in his grave, Henry III.

on the throne, Alencon in the Huguenot camp--Henry at last made his escape.

The brief war and peace of Monsieur succeeded, and the King of Navarre formally abjured the Catholic creed.