550
In Poland 552
Sympathy of the Genevese 554
Their Generosity and Danger 557
The Impression at Baden 558
Medals and Vindications 559
Disastrous Personal Effect on King Charles 560
How far was the Roman Church Responsible? 562
Gregory probably not aware of the intended Massacre 564
Paul the Fifth instigates the French Court 564
He counsels exterminating the Huguenots 565

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A New Account of the Massacre at Orleans 569

CHAPTER XX.

1572-1574.

THE SEQUEL OF THE MASSACRE, TO THE DEATH OF CHARLES THE NINTH 572
Widespread Terror 572
La Rochelle and other Cities in Huguenot Hands 573
Nismes and Montauban 573
La Rochelle the Centre of Interest 576
A Spurious Letter of Catharine 577
Designs on the City 577
Mission of La Noue 579
He is badly received 580
The Royal Proposals rejected 581
Marshal Biron appears before La Rochelle 582
Beginning of the Fourth Religious War 582
Description of La Rochelle 582
Resoluteness of the Defenders 583
Their Military Strength 584
Henry, Duke of Anjou, appointed to conduct the Siege 585
The Besieged pray and fight 585
Bravery of the Women 586
La Noue retires--Failure of Diplomacy 587
English Aid miscarries 588
Huguenot Successes in the South 5