I am afraid that there may be some deception. However, there is
nothing that I would like better than to have the said Sieur
de Cimay, as you know. Therefore, pray find out how the matter
stands, and if you see that it is in good earnest work for it with
all diligence. Whatever you pledge I will hold to. Advise me of
everything.

"Written at Cléry, October 16th [1472].

"To our beloved and faithful councillor and chancellor, Sire du
Bouchage."[40]

But La Marche was not tempted, and was rewarded for his fidelity
by high office in a duchy which, shortly after these events, was
"annexed" to his master's domain.

[Footnote 1: _Journal de Jean de Roye_, i., 258.]

[Footnote 2: Commynes-Dupont, iii., 202.]

[Footnote 3: Plancher, iv., cccvi., May 28th.]

[Footnote 4: Rymer, _Foedera_, xi., 735. _Pro Ducissa Burgundiæ super
Lana claccanda_.]

[Footnote 5: _Lettres de Louis XI._, iv., 256.]

[Footnote 6: One of Guienne's retinue who, later, passed to Louis's
service.]