[_Lat. orig. autogr._--_Library of Geneva._ Vol. 106.]
[211] The city of Bourdeaux having risen in revolt against the
authority of the king on the ground of fresh taxation, the Constable
Montmorency, being commissioned to suppress the disturbances, acted
with relentless severity, and signalized his entry into the capital
of Guienne by frightful executions.--De Thou, Lib. v.
[212] Bucer wrote to Calvin:--"Earnestly entreat the Lord for
this republic that it may learn to put away its own will and obey
him."--Calv. _Opera_, Lib. ix. p. 46. But the magistrates had
already resolved to make their submission, which involved the
suppression of the Gospel in that unhappy city.
[213] Is the reference to the partisans of the Imperial Alliance?