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Saint Bartholomew’s Eve

CHAPTER 18: A Visit Home
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You must remember that, when princes and princesses marry, they generally embrace the faith of their husbands; and when, lately, Queen Elizabeth was talking of marrying the Prince of Anjou, she made it one of the conditions that he should turn Protestant, and the demand was not considered to be insurmountable.

It may be that the time will come when Henry of Navarre may consider the throne of France, freedom of worship, and a general peace, cheaply purchased at the cost of attending mass.

If he does so, doubtless the Huguenots would be grieved and indignant; but so far as they are concerned, it would be the best thing.

But of course, we are only talking now of what he might do, should nought but his religion stand between him and the throne of France.

As King of Navarre, simply, his interest would be all the other way, and he would doubtless remain a staunch Huguenot.
"Of course, Philip, I am speaking without knowing this young prince.


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