CHAPTER XIX

Luynes succeeds to the power and wealth of Concini--Trial and execution of Concini’s widow, Leonora Galigaï--Luynes begins to direct affairs of State--His marriage to Marie de Rohan--Conduct of the Duc d’Épernon--His quarrel with Du Vair, the Keeper of the Seals--His disgrace--He begins to intrigue with the Queen-Mother--Escape of the latter from Blois--Treaty of Angoulême--The Court at Tours--Arnauld d’Andilly’s account of Bassompierre’s lavish hospitality--Favours bestowed by the King on Bassompierre--Meeting between Louis XIII and the Queen-Mother--Liberation of Condé--Bassompierre entertains the King at Monceaux--He is admitted to the Ordre du Saint-Esprit.....pp. 225-234