He was told that it was the king's express order, and was what Francis II.

on his death-bed had himself impressed upon the King of Navarre.

Conde determined to set out for La Fere, a place belonging to his brother Anthony de Bourbon, and there await fresh orders from the king.

In February, 1561, he left La Fare for Fontainebleau.

On his road to Paris his friends flocked to him and made him a splendid escort.