It has been evident for some time that the king has been in weak health.

The dauphin is but a child.

A regency with the queen as its nominal head, and Richelieu as its staff and ruler, would be possible; but without Richelieu the prospect would be a very dark one, and I cannot think of it without apprehension.

However, I must continue to do as I have been doing ever since Bouillon fell out with the court; I must think only that I am a soldier, prepared to strike where ordered, whether against a foreign foe or a rebellious subject.
"Happily my family troubles are over.

I hear that there is a probability that, now Bouillon has been restored to favour, he will obtain the command of the army in Italy, which will just suit his active spirit." Three days later Turenne with his staff crossed the Alps, and journeying across the south of France reached Perpignan.