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He now created the compagnies d’ordonnance, and endeavoured to organize the militia of the francs archers.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various

En obtenant ainsi le concours des compagnies pour le transport des colis internationaux, M. le Ministre devait évidemment être frappé des conditions dans lesquelles allait se trouver la circulation des colis à l'intérieur.

From The Development of Rates of Postage An Historical and Analytical Study by Smith, A. D.

As the French Ambassador informed his Government: "Pour lever cette défense, quatres autres compagnies, qui y sont encore, offrent déjà cent mille francs, lesquels pourront bien leur en ordonner la permission."

From Shakespearean Playhouses A History of English Theatres from the Beginnings to the Restoration by Adams, Joseph Quincy

Il faudrait apporter au service des colis postaux dea perfectionnements que les compagnies se refuseront à effectuer et qui semblent plutôt du ressort de l'Administration.

From The Development of Rates of Postage An Historical and Analytical Study by Smith, A. D.

The Huguenots became bold: "En toutes compagnies, assemblées et lieux publicz, ilz huguenotz avoient le hault parler."

From History of the Rise of the Huguenots Vol. 1 by Baird, Henry Martyn