CHAPTER XVII

Philip and Mayenne--The English attack upon Lisbon--Assassination of Henry III.--Philip’s plans in France--The war of the League--The battle of Ivry--Philip’s attitude towards Mayenne--Farnese enters France--Relief of Paris--Retirement of Farnese--Philip changes his plans in France--Farnese’s second campaign--Henry IV. goes to mass--Enters Paris as king--Exit of the Spaniards.....237