But the English still had a considerable following there.

They had held it for three centuries; and they had always treated it well in respect of local liberties, agriculture, and commerce.

Charles VII., on recovering it, was less wise.

He determined to establish there forthwith the taxes, the laws, and the whole regimen of Northern France; and the Bordelese were as prompt in protesting against these measures as the king was in employing them.

In August, 1452, a deputation from the three estates of the province waited upon Charles at Bourges, but did not obtain their demands.