It was in peace that he put his trust, both for himself and for his people.

Since the fathers were dead, he thought that the sons might forgive and forget.

He placed his hope in his cousin of Burgundy; and he was right, for the fortunes of the English were in the hands of Duke Philip.

Charles brought himself, or at any rate he was to bring himself later, to recognise the suzerainty of the King of England.

It is less important to consider the weakness of men than the force of circumstances.