2. PANETIER, "head butler," from an old verb _paneter_, "to make bread,"
from Latin _panis_.
3. ÉCHANSON, "cup-bearer," from Low Latin _scancio_ = "I pour out to
drink." These ancient menial offices were revived and bestowed upon the
highest courtiers at the time of the establishment of the Court.
4. MACHINES, "devices"; they were spectacular representations of all
kinds.
5. INCARNAT, "incarnadine," a color about midway between cherry and
rose.
6. Brantôme writes: "Monsieur de Nemours wore yellow and black, two
colors which were very suitable to him, signifying as they do, joy and
steadfastness; for he was at that time (so it was rumored) enjoying the
favor of one of the most beautiful ladies in the world, and therefore he
ought to be steadfast and faithful to her by good reason."
PAGE 92.--1. "These four princes were the best men-at-arms to be found
anywhere... and it could not be told to whom special glory was to be
given; yet the king was one of the best and most skilful horsemen in the
realm" (Brantôme, iv., 104).
2. AVOIT FOURNI SA CARRIÈRE, "had run over the course," an expression of
the tournament. Similar phrases are: _franchir la carrière_, "to run the
distance"; _arriver au bout de la carrière_, "to reach the goal";
_parcourir la carrière_, etc.; these expressions are now used in a
figurative sense. The _carrière_ is a piece of ground enclosed by
barriers and arranged for races.
3. LE COMTE DE MONTGOMERY. Gabriel de Montgomery was the eldest son of
Jacques de Montgomery, Seigneur de Lorges. He took a prominent part in
political affairs under Francis I., and in 1545 was sent to Scotland
with some troops to render aid to Mary of Lorraine. After the
unfortunate encounter with Henry II., he retired to his estates in
Normandy. At the outbreak of the wars of religion, he took the part of
the Protestants against the Crown, was present at the taking of Rouen,
and narrowly avoided being captured. He was in Paris at the time of the
massacre of St. Bartholomew, and saved himself by flight. Shortly after,
he made his way to England, and in 1573 appeared before La Rochelle, in
command of an English fleet. A few months later he was again in France,
and fought bravely on the Huguenot side, but having been driven to
extremities, he surrendered at Domfront; he was immediately tried,
condemned, and executed on May 27, 1574.
4. QU'IL SE MÎT SUR LA LICE, "that he enter the lists." A similar
expression is: _entrer dans la lice_. _La lice_ = "a level space marked
off by a rope or railing, and surrounded with galleries for spectators."