Note 87 — Chapter XVI · THE EARLY YEARS OF LOUIS XIII AND THE RISE OF RICHELIEU
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[In Richelieu’s Mémoires, which he intended to serve as historical material for his biography, it is stated that Richelieu in a single interview dramatically placed this gigantic scheme before the young king, and that Louis from this time was obedient to the minister. This, however, is hardly in agreement with the facts. Richelieu seems hardly to have found his policy at first; and he was not sure of Louis’ constancy until after his success at La Rochelle.]