But the produce of these taxes was so uncertain, that both parties doubted the worth of the promise.

Careful calculation went to prove that the subvention would suffice, at the very most, for the keep of no more than eight or nine thousand men.

The estates were urgent for a speedy compliance with their demands.

The dauphin persisted in his policy of delay.

He was threatened with a public and solemn session, at which all the questions should be brought before the people, and which was fixed for the 3d of November.