She was formerly always in money-difficulties and in debt; now, she not only keeps out of debt, but she spends and gives more liberally than ever." [_Relations des Ambassadeurs venztzens,_ published by A.N.Tommaseo, t.i.

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427-429.] As soon as the reign of Charles IX.

and the queen-mother's government were established, notice was sent to the Prince of Conde that he was free.

He refused to stir from prison; he would wait, he said, until his accusers were confined there.