[Footnote 141: Louis le Gros, who is considered as the
father of this institution in France, did not begin his
reign till nine years (A.D. 1108) after Godfrey of Bouillon,
(Assises, c. 2, 324.) For its origin and effects, see the
judicious remarks of Dr. Robertson, (History of Charles V.
vol. i. p. 30 - 36, 251 - 265, quarto edition.)]