of Marshall de Thurenne had been routed by him,
most part where of have since taken an oath for the King.
It is the Regiment of the Crowne and another, upon whom
I heare the said Marshall never reposed much trust, confiding
chiefly upon the Foote he hath in Burgundy, which is
marching towards him, and the Horse also through the
Barrois.
The Body of his Forces hath at the same time surprised
Beaumont hard by Mouzon, a place of small importance.
Marshall de Breze is dead, eight dayes since at Saumur.
It is yet unknown upon whom the said Government shal be
bestowed; and as there are many that do pretend there unto
so this breeds jealousie among severall Courtiers, in the
number where of are Mr. de Servient, Mr. de Guitand and
others,
Cardinall Mazarin hath lost in gaming during the last
voyage of Normandy, 18000. Pistols, which Marshall de
Villeroy, Mr. de Crequi, and others have wonne from him.
This doth not help to restore him into the people's favour
who is already vexed enough at such profusions, during the
urgent necessities of this State.
The Duke of Bouillon is at his House at Limeuil upon the
Dordoigne above Bergerac. They doe suspect his conference
with the House of la Force. The Manifest that it spred
abroad from him, is the same that he made soon after the
Cardinall de Richelieu's death, whereof I could as yet
get no Copie.
Mr. Mangot de Villarseau Master of the Requests hath order
to hasten his journey into Burgundy, to dispose there the
Cities and Towns, to the receiving of their majesties, who
make account to go thither very speedily.
The Parliament of Dijon hath accepted of the king's
Letters, touching the Government of that Province, which
his Majesty gives by Commission to the Duke of Vendosme,
who is still at Auxerre.