[1] The king of England would not assaile the towne of Calis by giuing anie assault to it, for he knew he should but lose his labour, Froissard. and waste his people, it was so strong of it selfe, and so well furnished with men of warre. Capteine thereof also was one sir Iohn de Uienne, a valiant knight of Burgoigne, hauing with him diuerse other right hardie and ex|pert capteins,Sir Iohn de Uienne cap|teine of Calis. knights, and esquiers. When the said sir Iohn de Uienne saw the manner of the English host, and what the kings intention was, he constrei|ned all the poore and meane people to depart out of the towne. The king of England perceiuing that this was doone of purpose to spare vittels, would not driue them backe againe to helpe to consume the same, but rather pitied them; and therefore did not onelie shew them so much grace to suffer them to passe through his host,The king of Englands pitie towards the poore. but also gaue them meat and drinke to dinner, and moreouer two pence sterling to euerie person: which charitable déed wan him much praise, and caused manie of his enimies to praie right hartilie for his good successe and prosperitie. A most notable example of pitie and compassion, teaching other to be in like sort affected,The duke of Normandie sent for. and also to know, that

Spernit coelorum regem spretor miserorum.