[1] [2] After this, the earle tooke his iournie to Charles the French king, lieng then at Langes vpon the ri|uer of Loire,The earle of Richmond goeth to the French king and telleth him the cause of his cõming to whome (after great thanks giuen for manifold pleasures by him to the earle shewed) hée disclosed and manifested the cause and occasion of his accesse and repaire to his person. After that, hée required of him helpe and succour, to the intent that by his immortall benefit to him at that time shewed, hée might safelie returne vnto the nobilitie of his realme; of whome he was generallie called to take vpon him the crown & scepter of the realme, sith they much hated and abhorred the tyrannie of king Ri|chard. King Charles promised him aid and comfort, and bade him be of good courage, and make good cheare; for he assured him that he would gladlie shew to him his beneuolent mind and bountifull liberali|tie. Which king from thence remooued to Mountar|gis, leading with him the earle of Richmond, and all the noble personages of his retinue and faction.