CHAP. XLII.
THE KING OF FRANCE SETS OUT FROM GRENOBLE, TO CROSS THE ALPS ON HIS MARCH TO NAPLES.
THE KING OF FRANCE SETS OUT FROM GRENOBLE, TO CROSS THE ALPS ON HIS MARCH TO NAPLES.
OnFriday, the 29th of August, the king, having heard mass and taken leave of his queen, set out from Grenoble to dine at a place called La Meure, a village dependant on a barony belonging to the count of Dunois. He thence went to sup and lie at the small town of Escoy, where he was honourably received by the burghers and inhabitants. On the morrow, he dined at St Bonnet, and went to lodge at a small city in Dauphiny, called Gap. The next day he dined at Forges, and supped at Embrun[115], where he was joyfully receivedby all ranks, and lodged at the bishop's palace, who was then absent on an embassy from the king to the pope.
On Monday morning, having heard mass in the church of our Lady, the king left Embrun for St Crespin, where he lay, and thence went to Briançon[116]. He was received with every honour by the clergy and people, and conducted to an immense inn without the town, as the most convenient lodgings for him. He and his company were there served with plentiful cheer, and excellent wines. On the 2d of September the king dined at Serzene; and in the evening was at the provostship of Ourse, where, after his repast, a tall man, native of la Poille, was brought before him, as charged with being one of the 'principaux maistres de la vau-perte[117].' After the king had heard what he had to say, he delivered him into the hands of his officers of justice, who, having duly examined the charge laid against him, caused him to be publicly hanged on a tree.
The ensuing day, the king dined at Chaumont, and immediately after entered Savoy, to lie at Suse. The duchess of Savoy, accompanied by many lords, ladies, and damsels, had come thither to meet him, and entertained him handsomely. On quitting Suse, he dined at St Jousset, entered Piedmont, and lodged at Villanne[118],—and wherever he came, he was received with all due honours. On the morrow, he made preparations for his entry into Turin, as described in the following chapter.
FOOTNOTES:[115]Embrun—is 24 leagues from Grenoble, and 8 from Gap.[116]Briançon,—capital of the Briançonnois, 9 leagues from Embrun, 19 from Grenoble.[117]Vau-perte,—a sodomite.——Du Cange.
[115]Embrun—is 24 leagues from Grenoble, and 8 from Gap.
[115]Embrun—is 24 leagues from Grenoble, and 8 from Gap.
[116]Briançon,—capital of the Briançonnois, 9 leagues from Embrun, 19 from Grenoble.
[116]Briançon,—capital of the Briançonnois, 9 leagues from Embrun, 19 from Grenoble.
[117]Vau-perte,—a sodomite.——Du Cange.
[117]Vau-perte,—a sodomite.——Du Cange.