When after so much talking and tampering, there began to be recrimination among the leaguers, Philip was very angry with his subordinate.
"Here is Mucio," said he, "trying to throw the blame of all the difficulties, which have arisen, upon us.

Not hastening, not keeping his secret, letting the execution of the enterprise grow cold, and lending an ear to suggestions about peace, without being sure of its conclusion, he has turned his followers into cowards, discredited his cause, and given the King of France opportunity to strengthen his force and improve his party.

These are all very palpable things.

I am willing to continue my friendship for them, but not, if, while they accept it, they permit themselves to complain, instead of manifesting gratitude." On the whole, however, the affairs of the League seemed prosperous.

There was doubtless too much display among the confederates, but there was a growing uneasiness among the royalists.