Self-possession of Marie de Medicis--The Ducs de Guise and d'Epernon assemble the nobility--Precautions for the security of the metropolis--The first audience of the widowed Queen--Impolicy of Sully--The Duc d'Epernon announces to the Parliament the authorized regency of Marie--By whom it is ratified--Precarious position of the Queen-mother--The first night of widowhood--Injudicious apathy of Marie de Medicis on the subject of her husband's murder--Her incautious display of favour towards the Duc d'Epernon--The Duke is suspected of having been an accessory to the assassination of Henri IV--He demands the punishment of the authors of the rumour--A lawyer and a courtier--Fearless reply of the …
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