The wise Charles V., in his dying hours, had testified a desire that his son should seek alliances in Germany.

A son of the reigning duke, Stephen of Bavaria, had come to serve in the French army, and the Duke of Burgundy had asked him if there were any marriageable princess of Bavaria.

"My eldest brother," answered the Bavarian, "has a very beautiful daughter, aged fourteen." "That is just what we want," said the Burgundian: "try and get her over here; the king is very fond of beautiful girls; if she takes his fancy, she will be Queen of France." The Duke of Bavaria, being informed by his brother, at first showed some hesitation.

"It would be a great honor," said he, "for my daughter to be Queen of France; but it is a long way from here.

If my daughter were taken to France, and then sent back to me because she was not suitable, it would cause me too much chagrin.