CHAPTER VIII

The Treaty of Angoulême--The death of Henry de Richelieu--The meeting at Couzières--The Queen-mother at Angers--Richelieu’s influence for peace--The battle of the Ponts-de-Cé--Intrigues of the Duc de Luynes--Marriage of Richelieu’s niece--The campaigns in Béarn and Languedoc--The death of Luynes--The Bishop of Luçon becomes a Cardinal Pages 116-130