A Cardinal in Full Catharine Savage Brosman - MARCH 01, 2012 PRINT PAGE | SEND TO FRIEND In his Testament politique, Armand-Jean du Plessis, Cardinal Duc de Richelieu, wrote, “A capable prince represents a great treasure in a state. A skillful counsel . . . is no less a treasure.” Surely Richelieu had himself in mind, as well as his sovereign, Louis XIII (1601-43). PLEASE SUBSCRIBE OR LOGIN WITH YOUR SUBSCRIPTION CREDENTIALS TO SEE THE FULL ARTICLE