Randan

Since October of this year, Randan army has increased military operations in North Kivu province considered a hotbed for the Hutu rebels.

ANC Daily News Briefing 2000

“I want you to meet with Monsieur Randan and find some way, some form of words that we can agree.”

The Virgin's Lover Philippa Gregory 1996

He wrote that he was hopeful of agreement once Monsieur Randan, the French emissary for peace, could get instructions from Mary of Guise.

The Virgin's Lover Philippa Gregory 1996

If we let Randan speak with her she will order him to ask for one thing and then another; she will agree and then withdraw, she will hold us here until the autumn, and then the weather will destroy us.

The Virgin's Lover Philippa Gregory 1996

“Certainly I can meet with Monsieur Randan, and see if we can agree,” he said smoothly.

The Virgin's Lover Philippa Gregory 1996

“I think you will find that you have a hard negotiator to deal with,” Monsieur Randan said, smiling at Cecil.

The Virgin's Lover Philippa Gregory 1996

“Whatever Her Majesty desires of me,” Monsieur Randan declared.

The Virgin's Lover Philippa Gregory 1996

Cecil and Monsieur Randan could apparently agree on nothing, not even on the arrangements for their journey to Edinburgh from Newcastle.

The Virgin's Lover Philippa Gregory 1996

But Monsieur Randan never met the regent, never received his instructions, never came back to Cecil with a refusal.

The Virgin's Lover Philippa Gregory 1996

Cecil settled down to the long process of negotiating with the French commissioner for peace, Monsieur Randan.

The Virgin's Lover Philippa Gregory 1996