ANNE DE MONTMORENCY._The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac

Of the sanguinary character of this constable of France some idea may be

formed by the specimen which Brantome has given of his favourite

orders.--“Go! Let me see those rascals stabbed or shot directly! Hang me

that fellow on yonder tree! Hack me to pieces those scoundrels this

moment, who dared to defend that church against the king’s forces! Set

fire to that village, d’ye hear! Burn me all the country for a mile

round this spot!”

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[Illustration: ~Fac-simile of a French Assignat for Ten Sous,~

The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac · 第 1044 / 1847 题