Whilst his men-of-war were fighting here and there, he opened negotiations.

Local and temporary truces were accepted, and agents of the king had conferences with others from the chiefs of the League.

The princes showed so exacting a spirit that there was no treating on such conditions; and Louis determined to see whether he could not succeed better than his agents.

He had an interview of two hours' duration in front of the St.

Anthony gate, with the Count of St.Poi, a confidant of the Count of Charolais.