The latter, personally fearless, went straight to his end, crushing his enemies if they stood in his way, possessed of an indomitable will and unflinching determination.

Mazarin, if I mistake not, will try to gain his end by other means--by intrigues, by setting those who oppose him against each other, by yielding rather than by striking.

He is said to stand high in the queen's favour, and this will be a great aid to him; for those who might rebel against the authority of a cardinal will hesitate to do so when he has at his back the protection and authority of a queen.
However, we must hope for the best.

It is probable that Richelieu acquainted him with all his plans and projects, and urged him to carry them into effect.

I sincerely trust that he will do so; and in that case, if he comes to the head of affairs, I should assuredly serve him as willingly and faithfully as I served Richelieu, knowing that it will be for the good of France." It was, indeed, but a short time after the loss of his great adviser that the king followed him to the tomb.