des francs archers : a sort of militia, also created by

Charles VIL in 1448. The archers took an oath of fidelity to the king and swore to keep ready to march at the first signal.

32. la taille : this tax, which was created by Philip IV. (1285-1314), was at first levied only in case of war. 6. 5, Grenoble : a fortified town, now capital of the department of Isère.