He asked if Richemont was present, and was told no: where-upon he seemed to grow calmer.

Before long he did more; he became resigned, and, continuing all the while to give La Tremoille occasional proofs of his former favor, he fully accepted De Richemont's influence and the new direction which the constable imposed upon his government.
War was continued nearly everywhere, with alternations of success and reverse which deprived none of the parties of hope without giving victory to any.

Peace, however, was more and more the general desire.

Scarcely had one attempt at pacification failed when another was begun.

The constable De Richemont's return to power led to fresh overtures.