Rev._, xi., 675) speaks of the "full diplomatic correspondence which we possess"; the documents are these: (1) an undated letter (_L.

and P._, iv., App.

105) announcing the ambassador's arrival in England; (2) a letter of 21st March (iv., 2974); (3) a brief note of no importance to Dr.Brienne, dated 2nd April (_ibid._, 3012); (4) the formal commission of Francis I., dated 13th April (_ibid._, 3059); (5) the treaty of 30th April (3080); and (6) three brief notes from Turenne to Montmorenci, dated 6th, 7th and 24th April.

From Tarbes himself there are absolutely no letters relating to his negotiations, and it would almost seem as though they had been deliberately destroyed.

Our knowledge depends solely upon Dodieu's narrative.] [Footnote 555: _L.