Richardot replied that the queen had very sagaciously provided for the
safety of her own kingdom, and had kept up the fire everywhere else in
order to shelter herself. There was more difficulty for this lady, he
said, than for any of the rest. She had shown herself very obstinate,
and had done them a great deal of mischief. They knew very well that the
King of France did not love her. Nevertheless, as they had resolved upon
a general peace, they were willing to treat with her as well as with the
others.