Excerpt from Catherine De Medicis, Vol. 2

But the King was unable to wage war quickly. The Huguenots were the first in the field and the royal army could not assemble rapidly. Six regiments Of regular troops of the line were quickly brought together, but the gen darmes, or regular cavalry, lived in their houses, took care of their own arms and horses and could not be mustered at a moment's notice. It was difficult for the King to raise.

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