It seems now that I am no longer necessary to the state, and that it will be easy to do without me.

I could have wished, considering my position, that the Parliament had not decided anything in a matter of such importance without consulting me.

However, I will do all that I find possible for me and that appears reasonable as to the two points of your representations." On the following day, 30th of June, Mayenne was dining with the Archbishop of Lyons, Peter d'Espinac; President Lemaitre was sent for, and the wrath of the lieutenant-general burst forth.

"The insult put upon me is too palpable for me to be quiet under it; since I am played fast and loose with in that way, I have resolved to quash the decree of the Parliament.

The Archbishop of Lyons is about to explain to you my feelings and my motives." [Illustration: Lemaitre, Mayenne, and the Archbishop of Lyons----53] The archbishop spoke long and bitterly, dwelling upon the expression that "the Parliament had played fast and loose " with the prince.