(being deceived in the hopes they had grounded upon the said
Marshals discontent) had besiedged Conde; which, if true,
would delay the Kings return; many question whether the
Spaniard would under take that siedge in such a Season as
this; for my part, I cannot believe it, but time will inform
us.
Its said the Pope has at last sent a Brief, by which he
nameth a Suffragan for the Archbishoprick of Paris, but this
nomination being contrary to the Liberties of the Gallioan
Church, its thought the Clerg[unr] of France will oppose themselves
thereunto; nevertheless, as the Pope has done it at the
Kings intreaty, it seems his Majesty will by his authority put
silence, where is shall be wanting.
Prince Thomas is Much amended, I question not but you
have been informed how all the Lorainish Troops (besides the
twelve hundred horse I mentioned by my last) have forsaken
the Spanish party, and withdrawn themselves in France towards
Landrecis; Prince Francis of Lorrain, and his two
sons, have done the like, being come with the said Troops
Its still reported that Duke Charls of Lorain has been set at
Liberty; but it is hardly to be believed the Spaniard would
let him go.
You will doubtless have heard of the Abjuration the Queen
of Sweden has made at Inspruck, of the Lutherian belief, and
how the pope has sent one thither to receive her Popish Consession
of Faith.
From Marseille, Nov. 23.
We have received the good news of the signing of the
Treaty between his Highness, my Lord Protector and this
Crown, whereof this City seems to be very joyful.
The Duke of Vendosm Speaks no more of his return to
Paris; he is in his principality of Martegues where he is resolved
to continue this Winter, all his Fleet is disarmed
save four ships, which he will suddenly send to Sea.
Cardinal Anthonio arived here five days since, from whence
he is now gone for Paris.