The Kings departure on the fifteenth of January, in the year one thousand six hundred twenty and nine, towards Piedmont.

THe same day, that his Majesty went to the Pallace, to publish his Declaration & Ordinances, and to cause the Power which he had comitted to the Queen his Mother to be read, he likewise departed out of Paris towards Cazal. But I may not passe by the observation of a singular act of Prudence, in his Majesty, who had already advanced the most part of his Forces to Auvergne, under the command of Monsieur de Thoyras, immediately after the taking of Rochel, that be might every day draw them neerer and neerer to the place, where he intended to make use of them, insomuch that he lost not one hours time, upon which he knew the successe of affairs did often depend. His Majesty, desired to go by the way of Bourgogne, and Champagne; as well to avoid the sickness, which was very hot, upon the Road of Lion, as also because he had not as yet, passed by the Towns of Troyes, Dion or Chaal us, Where he made his entrance with great Splendour and Magnificence shewing the people by this, what respect they were obliged to shew unto him.