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A Popular History of France From The Earliest Times

CHAPTER XXIV
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was.
La Tremoille showed an intention of resisting, and received a sword-thrust.

He was made to resign all his offices, and was sent under strict guard to the castle of Alontresor, the property of his nephew, Sire de Beuil.

The conspirators had concerted measures with La Tremoille's rival, the constable De Richemont, Arthur of Brittany, a man distinguished in war, who had lately gone to help Joan of Arc, and who was known to be a friend of peace at the same time that he was firmly devoted to the national cause.

He was called away from his castle of Parthenay, and set at the head of the government as well as of the army.
Charles VII.

at first showed anger at his favorite's downfall.


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