The die is cast, at last.

There was a meeting yesterday at the Admiral's.

A messenger came to my mother from my cousin, Francois de la Noue.
The Admiral and Conde had received news, from a friend at court, that there had been a secret meeting of the Royal Council; and that it had been settled that the Prince should be thrown into prison, and Coligny executed.

The Swiss troops were to be divided between Paris, Orleans, and Poitiers.

The edict of toleration was to be annulled, and instant steps taken to suppress Huguenot worship by the sternest measures.
"In spite of this news the Admiral still urged patience; but his brother, D'Andelot, took the lead among the party of action; and pointed out that if they waited until they, the leaders, were all dragged away to prison, resistance by the Huguenots would be hopeless.