Politique Observation.

SUch victories as these, being founded upon the invincible generosity of the King, assisted with the incomparable prudence of the Cardinal, cannot be suf∣ficiently admired. Whence it comes, that leaving the usual method of this History, I shall turn the Politique Observations into Praises. Is it not to be concluded, that there is nothing which equalizeth his Courage and good Fortune; both which con∣spire in emulation of one another, to render him the most Illustrious and most Glorious Monarque of he whole Universe? Doth not truth oblige us to acknow∣ledge, that he is both the greatest and wisest Captain, that every yet was, and that the Rayes of h•s Valour do obscure the light of those brave Commanders, whom Antiquitie d•d so much admire? In the Ages which shall succeed us, his victories will be proposed as an Example to all who shall weyld the Scepter. The Generous∣ness of his Actions shall be as a looking Glasse, and a School to all such as would follow his tracts. The Reputation of his Arms and so many graces, and admirable vertues wherewith Heaven endued him; had much contributed to the conquest of all those Countries, which justly belong to him, if the mis-fortunes of this Kingdom, and those who are of neerest relation to it, had not obstructed and opposed it. There was not any one Enemy, who durst present himself before him with his Arms but soon carried away the Marks of his Valour: And it seems that those have in particular had no other advantage, admit it were in the siege of a Place, where a hundred might beat a 1000, or where the quantities of their Forces did much ex∣ceed his Majesty Numbers. But to add new Rayes to his Glory, never durst they stay to expect him, and they placed their safety in the swiftnesse of their feet, and a shameful flight.