[1] [2] The king of England louinglie interteined the messengers, and vpon consideration had of their of|fers, as well for that he detested the shamefull mur|ther of the duke of Orleance (which remained vnpu|nished by support of such as mainteined the duke of Burgognie, who (as it appeared) would keepe promise no longer than serued his owne turne) as also for that the same offers seemed to make greatlie both for his honor and profit, thought that by the office of a king he was bound in dutie to succour them that cri|ed for iustice, and could not haue it; and namelie sith in right they were his subiects and vassals, he ought to defend them in maintenance of his superioritie and seigniorie. Herevpon as duke of Guien, he tooke vpon him to succor and defend them against all men,The king of England ta|keth vpõ him to defend the Orleantiall faction. as their verie lord and souereigne, and so sending a|waie the messengers, promised to send them aid ve|rie shortlie.