The True History of the State Prisoner, commonly called the Iron Mask. Dover George Agar Ellis

      Intention of Estrades to leave Venice.

      Continued delay of Matthioli.

      Powers granted to Pomponne, to treat with Matthioli.

      Promises his protection to the Duke.

      Interview of Pinchesne with Don Joseph Varano.

      A courier sent to Venice with a new cypher.

      Catinat sent to Pignerol.

      D’Asfeld sent to Venice.

      Arrival of d’Asfeld at Venice.

      Delays of Matthioli, and of the Duke of Mantua.

      Further Delays of Matthioli.

      Interviews with Matthioli. – Further Delays in the Ratification of the Treaty.

      Reasons for the Duke of Mantua’s delay in going to Casale.

      Arrangements for the Exchange of the Ratifications of the Treaty.

      Suspicions of the House of Austria respecting the Negociations.

      Arrest of d’Asfeld. – Departure of the Duke of Mantua from Venice.

      Letter of Credence to be presented to Matthioli by Catinat.

      Complaints of the Delays in the Conclusion of the Negociation.

      Suspicions of the Fidelity of Matthioli.

      Reports of Catinat being at Pignerol. – Different Rumours respecting the Negociation.

      Rumours of Catinat’s being at Pignerol. – Civilities of Saint-Mars to him.

      Continued Suspicions of Matthioli.

      Confirmation of the Suspicions respecting Matthioli’s want of fidelity.

      Order to receive Matthioli as a Prisoner.

      Further confirmation of the Treachery of Matthioli.

      Arrest of Matthioli.

      Intelligence respecting Matthioli’s Papers.

      Inventory sent by Catinat to Louvois, of the Papers which Matthioli had about his person.

      First Examination of Matthioli.