A true RELATION OF THE CONFERENCES AND PROCEEDINGS CONcerning the peace and mutual agreements between the King of France, and Prince of Conde. published TO THE glory of GOD, and the satisfaction of our Common-wealth, this ninth ofIVNE. 1616. Woodcut printer's device (not in McKerrow). LONDON, Printed by EDWARD GRIFFIN for Nathaniel Butter, and are to bee sold at his shop in Pauls Churchyard, at the sign of the Pyde-Bull, near St. Austins gate. 1616. ARTICLES FOR THE CESSATION AND SVSPENsion of arms, agreed vpon between the Deputies for the King, and my Lord the Prince. And afterward confirmed by his majesty. AT THE COVNTIE OF FONTENAY, In the house of Peter Little-Iohn, Printer and Stationer. 1616. Woodcut printer's device (not in McKerrow). By Commandement from the foresaid Lord the Prince. ARTICLES AGREED VPON ACCORDING to the good pleasure of the King, between my Lord of Brisac Marshall of France, and De Villeroy counsellor and secretary of Estate, delegated as Deputies in the behalf of his majesty on the one side, and my Lord the Prince of Conde, first Prince of the blood on the other side: for a conference and agreement for the sedation and pacification of the troubles of the whole realm and kingdom. First: THE King is well pleased to admit and entertain the said conference with my Lord the Prince,& other Princes, Dukes, peers, Officers of the crown, Barons, and all others, as well catholics, as of the Religion pretended Reformed, which haue been assisting unto, and are jointly united with him: comprehending all the Deputies of the said Religion assembled at Nismes. 2 The said conference shall bee in the town of Loudun, between certain Commissioners deputed by his majesty, for the debating of matters with my Lord the Prince,& the other Lords afore-named, to begin the tenth of February following, or next ensuing. 3 And to the end that nothing shall trouble or interrupt so good a work, it is purposely contrived and devised according to the good pleasure of his majesty, that there shall bee a cessation of arms and all actions military through the whole realm, and other countries under his majesties obeisance, as also within the soueraignties of Sedan and Raucourt: to begin for the behalf and regard of the provinces of poitiers, Xantogne, Augoume, Bretaigne, Touraine, Anjou and Berry on the same day, that these present articles shall bee ratified by his majesty, whose will and pleasure to the same purpose, the foresaid Prince, shall explain and discover within or before the thirtieth day of this present month: And in respect of the other provinces removed, and farther separated, the said suspension of arms shall begin as soon, or the self same day, that this is published within the said provinces by the Gouernours and Lieutenant-Generals of the same, to end and determime for all together, the first of March next ensuing, all which the said Lord Prince shall advertise the same time to all such as haue any authority or commandement within the places and limitation acknowledging his sovereignty, and united to his obedience. 4 And to bring to pass, that the said suspension of arms bee speedily put in practise, and executed through all the foresaid provinces of the realm, his majesty shall be humbly sued unto and supplicated, that all diligence and expedition bee used for the expedite and necessary publishing his commandements: and if it happen, that any person or persons, in giuing attendance on the said publication, shall be arrested as prisoners, after the said thirtieth day of the present month, it shall be published and reputed no good prise, and he or they shall bee presently released and discharged at the first motion and demand, made both of the one side and the other. 5 During the said suspension of arms neither of one side nor other, shall there be made or raised any bullwarkes, trenches or fortifications within the towns or other places taken and surprised, since the first of September last, nor any raising or levy of souldiers, or men of arms within the realm and countries subject to his majesties obedience. 6 And to prevent, lest the approach and proximity of the armies bring with it any alteration or disturbance to these proceedings, it is agreed unto, according to the will& good pleasure of his majesty, that none of his majesties troops be resident or pass over on this side the river of Clain: al so that during the said conference his majesties forces retire beyond the river of Vienne, not approaching or coming near the foresaid town of Loudun by eight leagues: But whereas the garrisons which may seem necessary for the search and security of all places remaining on this side the said riuers of Vienne and Claine, may yet raise a further suspicion and iealousy: By order and commission appointed from my Lord the said Prince, or such to whom he shall put in trust for these affairs, the number of men shall bee appointed and reviewed, which shal be admitted into the same places, and for the same purpose. 7 In like manner none of the troops of arms of my said Lord the Prince shall come near or approach to the town of poitiers during the said suspension and conference, by the space of six leagues, nor lodge beyond the river of thou, nor in the provinces of Anjou and Bretaigne beyond the said river of thou: and concerning the garrisons, which may seem necessary and convenient for security, and maintaining the places belonging to my said Lord the Prince, the which may also afford matter of iealousy and suspicion: there shall bee the same order appointed for the overseeing them by his majesty, or such to whom he shall commit the the trust of such affairs. 8 And for the behalf of the province of Xantoigne none of the troops shall lodge within Tailbourg, nor advance above the river of Charante. 9 Touching the other provinces his majesty and our said Lord the Prince, haue deputed and ordained, that every one shall rule and command the troops therein to live modestly, and conformable to good orders. 10 My said Lord the Prince during the conference, and for the security and patronizing the business, may lodge 100. men of arms in the town of the Ile of Bourchard, and about 800. men within the precincts of Loudun, as also 400. horse about the said town of Loudun in such places and quarters, which shall be after name,& thought convenient by his majesty, or such, whom it shall please him to delegate and appoint. 11 The troops of the said armies, who are to retire by the commandement or licenses of the said Gouernours, and seem willing to obey the pleasure of the said Lords, Princes, Dukes, peers, Officers of the crown, and Lieutenants of the King, may perform the same, and pass with all security and assurance, advertising the Gouernours of the towns and places, by which they must pass, or others to whom they are to be obedient, of their licenses and patents to depart accordingly: wherein notwithstanding they shall not troope above 20. and 20. at a time. These articles were decreed vpon and determined in the presence, and by the consent and advice of my Lord the Duke of nevers, in the town of Fountenay the county, the 20. of january, 1616. Signed Brisac, De Neufville, Henry of Bourbon, and Charles De Gonzague de Cleues, as present. These articles were published and exemplified in the presence of the King, accompanied with the queen his Mother, the Lords the Dukes of Guise and Elbeuf, my Lord the Chancellor, my Lord the Duke Espernon, the Lords Marshals of Boisdaupbin and Souure, the Lord President Ianin, and diuers other Lords and Princes of his council; which articles his majesty hath ratified, approved and agreed unto, willing and commanding, that they bee kept and observed from point to point, according to their form and tenor, and that all letters and dispatches for the necessary& expedient execution of the premises, be presently signed and sent forth. Concluded& determined the 23. of Ianuarie 1616. at Chastellerault. Signed LEWIS& MARY. And beneath PHELYPEAVX. By the Kings appointment and authority, and my Lord the Prince of Conde, first Prince of the Blood, and peer of FRANCE. MY Lord the Prince of Conde having always desired to make manifest and apparent his singular love and affection, which he hath ever born toward the establishing and confirming this Estate: and well pleased to hold the conference according to the following articles agreed vpon by the Lord of Brisac Marshall of France, and De Villeroy counsellor and secretary of Estate to his majesty, and his appointed Deputies for the same purpose, the 20. day of this present month of Ianuarie, and ratified by his majesty the 23. of the said month: doth ordain and command according to the said articles for the suspension of arms, and all actions ●●btaties, that they bee ratified, confirmed and observed through all the provinces, towns and places of the realm, lands and territories subject to his majesty, and under his command and jurisdiction, in the behalf of his majesty: to begin the day of the publication of these present ordinances, until the first day of March next ensuing: during which time there shall neither bee any attempt for the taking and surprising of prisoners of war, nor other practise of hostility of one side or other. To which end and purpose the said Lord the Prince doth will and command all Gouernours, and Lieutenant-Generals of his majesty over the said provinces, towns and places, bailiffs, Stewards, Marshals, Iudges, or their Deputies, Maiors, sheriffs, Consuls and Magistrates, Captaines in chief, Commanders and conductor of the men of arms, to whom it shall concern and appertain, to aclowledge his authority for the service, and in behalf of the King according to his own obedience to his majesty: and to make present publication of the same to see speedy execution, and prevent and amend any contradiction or transgression against the premises. Determined and concluded at Fountenay the county, the 13. of Ianuarie, 1616. Signed Henry of Bourbon, And beneath, By the Lord De la Grange.