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Rh worst of all states of mind, when the independence of one’s country is thought no longer a paramount and sacred object. 'What can the English do to us worse than the thing we suffer at the hands of our own princes?' was a common exclamation among the poor people of France."

1415. Henry invades France, takes Harfleur, and wins the great battle of Agincourt.

1417 — 1419. Henry conquers Normandy. The French Dauphin assassinates the Duke of Burgundy, the most powerful of the French nobles at Montereau. The successor of the murdered duke becomes the active ally of the English. 1420. The treaty of Troyes is concluded between Henry V. of England, and Charles VI. of France; and Philip, Duke of Burgundy. By this treaty it was stipulated that Henry should marry the Princess Catherine of France; that King Charles, during his life-time, should keep the title and dignity of King of France, but that Henry should succeed him, and should at once be entrusted with the administration of the government, and that the French crown should descend to Henry's heirs; that France and England should for ever be united under one king; but should still retain their several usages, customs, and privileges; that all the princes, peers, vassals, and