Crudelitas Gallica

Peace made with men, so that war may be waged against God.

and with those forces which God willed to be in our domain and power. For we cannot use these better, nor can we explain them better, if we wish to do what is pleasing to Him, he has opportunely granted us the peace so much desired, which we do not wish to be disturbed in any way by these established institutions of the heretics, who are enemies and foes of our religion and doctrine. Wherefore, in the meantime, while we cannot apply ourselves with such great zeal, as is necessary, to this method,

† You do not know what the wild evening brings.

† (that which we will be able to do, once we have explained those things which pertain to confirming peace with our dearest and most beloved son-in-law and brother,

† There is no great shortage of men of this kind.

the Catholic King) we have decided to send certain men, † good men, endowed with authority, into the provinces and prefectures and domains of our Kingdom, whose authority will be both to cast out these heresies, and to avenge, and to punish; wherefore we will that you, and the other judges and officials, assist them with every aid, favor, authority, whatever will be needed: † even with armed hand, if it should be necessary: having summoned for this matter all kinds of garrisons, prefects, marshals, and guards,

† Thus the chief priests sent Judas with clubs and arms, to apprehend the naked Christ.

† so that, as victors, our power and authority may remain. To these things, we will also station our cavalry in necessary places, which may come as a subsidy if there is need. You, however, will not neglect what is your duty; you will apply every

† The outcome taught to whom the victory pertains.

diligence