[1] [2] During this parlement,Ambassadors from ye Frẽch king and from the duke of Burgognie there came to the king ambassadors, as well from the French king that was then in the hands of the Orlientiall faction, as also from the duke of Burgognie, for aid against that faction; promising more (as was said) than laie well in his power to performe. The king shortlie after sent ambassadors to them both, as the bishop of Dur|ham, and Norwich, with others.Creation of dukes. Moreouer at this parlement, Iohn the kings brother was created duke of Bedford, and his brother Humfrie duke of Glocester. Also, Thomas Beaufort, Harding. marquesse Dor|set, was created duke of Excester. Immediatlie af|ter,Ambassadors sent to Frãce. the king sent ouer into France his vncle the duke of Excester, the lord Greie admerall of Eng|land, the archbishop of Dubline, and the bishop of Norwich, ambassadors vnto the French king, with fiue hundred horsse, which were lodged in the temple house in Paris, keeping such triumphant cheere in their lodging, and such a solemne estate in their ri|ding through the citie, that the Parisiens and all the Frenchmen had no small meruell at their honora|ble port.