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The armies of the French have thus become mixed, partly mercenary

and partly national, both of which arms together are much better

than mercenaries alone or auxiliaries alone, but much inferior to

one's own forces. And this example proves it, for the kingdom of

France would be unconquerable if the ordinance of Charles had

been enlarged or maintained.

[3] Charles VII of France, surnamed "The Victorious," born 1403,

died 1461.

[4] Louis XI, son of the above, born 1423, died 1483.