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3. of Lewis XII. of France against the Spaniards; Albert had not the necessary abilitys for these difficult times.

On Ferdinand's demanding a passage through Navarre into France (when he intended attacking Guianne) & the possession of the strongest places in that Kingdom as security for a free return; Albert refus'd, thinking tho' he had made no Warlike preparations a little firmness might preserve his Crown which otherwise he would undoubtedly lose; Upon this Ferdinand sent the D. of Alba A. 1512. into this Kingdom at the head of an Army, & meeting no opposition, he in a few days reach'd Pampelona, this Capital instantly surrendring, the rest of the Kingdom follow'd its example, & Albert went to seek succour in France, that he might reconquer his Kingdom; tho' Lewis had the Emperor & the Kings of England & Spain at once on him, & fear'd a Visit from the Swiss or Italians; He detach'd a corp into Navarre, divided into three parts, the D. of Bourbon headed the first in the Country of Guippseoa; the Count of Angouleme, & the D. of Longueville