Many rumors, fake news items, and pamphlets have been distributed in Paris throughout 1618 to justify Concini’s murder.

Luynes employs extreme measures against the pamphleteers of the time, but seeks peace in Italy and with the Protestants.

King Louis, still suspicious of the Bishop of Luçon, had in 1618, banished him to Avignon, where Richelieu has spent most of his time writing, composing a catechism entitled L'Instruction du chrétien.

The queen mother had in February 1619 escaped from her confinement in the Château de Blois, becoming the titular leader of an aristocratic rebellion headed by Louis's younger brother Gaston d'Orleans, which Louis's forces easily disperse.

The King and the Luynes recall Richelieu, believing that he will be able to reason with the Queen, an endeavor in which he is successful, mediating between her and her son.

Complex negotiations led by Luynes bear fruit when the Treaty of Angoulême is ratified on August 10; Marie de Médicis is given complete freedom, but will remain at peace with the King; she is allowed to hold a small court at Angers.