The elector Palatine is arrested in France; Grotius obtains his liberty VIII.

Grotius obtains the exchange of marshal Horn for John de Vert IX.

Renewal of the alliance between France and Sweden X.Deaths of cardinal Richelieu and the French king; the regency of Anne of Austria XI.

Cerisante is sent to France; Grotius demands to be recalled XII.

He sets out for Stockholm, and applies to the queen to obtain his dismission XIII.