From his verses one would say that he was but the Captive of Lord Love.[1238] [Footnote 1238: _Les poesies de Charles d'Orleans_, ed.

A.
Champollion-Figeac, Paris, 1842, 8vo.

Pierre Champion, _Le manuscrit autographe des poesies de Charles d'Orleans_, Paris, 1907, 8vo.] He was left in ignorance of the affairs of his duchy; and, if he ever concerned himself about it, it was when he collected the books of King Charles V which had been bought by the Duke of Bedford and resold to London merchants;[1239] or when he commanded that on the approach of the English to Blois, its fine tapestries and his father's library should be carried off to La Rochelle.

After Beauty rich hangings and delicate miniatures were what he loved most in the world.[1240] The bright sunshine of France, the lovely month of May, dancing and ladies were what he longed for most.

He was cured of prowess and of chivalry.
[Footnote 1239: L.Delisle, _Recherches sur la librairie de Charles V_ (1907), vol.i, p.