His attitude was dignified and determined throughout the interview.

The place appointed was St.Anthony's Abbey, before the gates of Paris.

Henry wore a cloak and the order of the Holy Ghost, and was surrounded by his council, the princes of the blood, and by more than four hundred of the chief gentlemen of his army.

After passing the barricade, the deputies were received by old Marshal Biron, and conducted by him to the king's chamber of state.

When they had made their salutations, the king led the way to an inner cabinet, but his progress was much impeded by the crowding of the nobles about him.