To remain in France without abjuring heresy was thenceforth a mortal crime, to be expiated upon the gallows.

As a matter of course, all Huguenots were instantaneously incapacitated from public office, the mixed chambers of justice were abolished, and the cautionary towns were to be restored.

On the other hand, the Guise faction were to receive certain cities into their possession, as pledges that this sanguinary edict should be fulfilled.
Thus did Henry III.

abjectly kiss the hand which smote him.

His mother, having since the death of Anjou no further interest in affecting to favour the Huguenots, had arranged the basis of this treaty with the Spanish party.