ABSTRACT

And when this was done and he had taken leave of the Pope and of the cardinals, he returned to Marseilles, where he found the countess, who was very joyous and content, especially when she was crowned Queen. And when all this was done King Charles and the Queen, his wife, entered France and came to Paris, and the two Queens always sat together in one seat, at which they were both much pleased. But if they were pleased, the King of France was displeased with what King Charles had done, and if he could have undone it he would have done so willingly. However, he could not fail his brother, but rather gave him all the succour and aid he could. And so also, all the barons of France helped him, some with gold, some with men, in such manner that he collected a great force and marched against King Manfred and entered his territory.