The Life of Marie de Medicis, Queen of France, Consort of Henri IV, and Regent of the Kingdom under Louis XIII — Volume 2

The Life of Marie de Medicis, Queen of France, Consort of Henri IV, and Regent of the Kingdom under Louis XIII — Volume 2

Preparations for the coronation of Marie de MedicisWherefore deferredThey are resumedThe Cathedral of St. DenisGorgeous coup d'oeilThe processionIndignation of the ex-Queen MargueriteThe Comte and Comtesse de Soissons leave ParisMagnificence of Marie de Medicis and her CourtThe coronationThe Queen is affectionately received by the King on reaching the PalaceThe banquetThe Court returns to the LouvreLast advice given by the King to the Queen-RegentGloomy forebodingsThe Queen's toiletThe Due de Vendme and the AstrologerThe King's coachAssassination of Henri IVThe Queen and the ChancellorThe royal children are placed under the care of M. de VitryExamination of the royal bodyThe King's heartThe state bierThe royal funeral Self-possession of Marie de MedicisThe Ducs de Guise and d'Epernon assemble the nobilityPrecautions for the security of the metropolisThe first audience of the widowed QueenImpolicy of SullyThe [pg vi] Duc d'Epernon announces to the Parliament the authorized regency of MarieBy whom it is ratifiedPrecarious position of the Queen-motherThe first night of widowhoodInjudicious apathy of Marie de Medicis on the subject of her husband's murderHer incautious display of favour towards the Duc d'EpernonThe Duke is suspected of having been an accessory to the assassination of Henri IVHe demands the punishment of the authors of the rumourA lawyer and a courtierFearless reply of the President de Harlay to the rebuke of the RegentSuspicions against Philip of SpainLouis XIII holds his first Bed of JusticeThe Queen requests the support of the ParliamentReturn of the Court to the LouvreThe Due de Sully visits the QueenEffect of his receptionThe Princess-Dowager of Cond urges the return of her son to CourtM. de Soissons is invited by Marie de Medicis to the capitalHis disappointmentHis arroganceA courtly falsehoodReception of M. de Soissons at the gates of ParisHis numerous retinueThe recompense of obedienceCongratulatory deputationsTrial of the regicide RavaillacHis executionArrival of the Duc de Bouillon in ParisHis quarrel with the Duc de SullyThey are reconciledThe Court attend a funeral service at Notre-DamePresumption of the Duc d'EpernonMarie de Medicis devotes herself to state affairsJealousy of the Princes of the Blood and great noblesMarie endeavours to conciliate themThe Spanish Minister endeavours to prevent the return of the Prince de CondWithout successThe Regent forms a councilPretensions of the noblesThe Duc d'Epernon takes possession of apartments in the LouvreHe leagues with the Comte de Soissons against the Prince de CondSpeculations of the MinistersTheir policyBoyhood of Louis XIIIA delicate positionA royal rebukeCourt favourThe visionary GovernmentDiscontent of the citizens of ParisUnpopularity of the RegentThe ex-Queen's entertainmentImprudence of Marie de MedicisConfirmation of the Edict of NantesReturn of the Prince de CondThe Regent is alarmed by his popularityDouble-dealing of the Duc d'EpernonThe Prince de Cond declares his intention to uphold the interests of the RegentHis reception at the LouvreHe rejoins his wifeThe Court of the Htel de CondA cabalMarie is advised to arrest the Prince de CondShe refusesThe secret councilIndignation of SullyMischievous advice of the Duc de Bouillon-Munificence of the Regent to M. de CondThe royal treasuryVenality of the French PrincesThe English AmbassadorRoyal pledgesPhilip of Spain proposes a double alliance with FranceThe Regent welcomes the offerPolicy of PhilipThe secret pledgeMadame de Verneuil urges her claim to the hand of the Duc de GuiseThe important documentA ducal dilemmaThe Regent discountenances the claim of the MarquiseMadame de Verneuil is induced by Jeannin to withdraw her pretensionsHer subsequent obscurity. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 11600
Author: Pardoe, Miss (Julia)
Release Date: Mar 1, 2004
Format: eBook
Language: English