at still included some of Charles V's most trusted officers, but their role was minimal after the new king took the throne due to Charles V death. Almost none of the men who had been favored by the late king continued to prosper, and Thomas de Pizan's fortunes also diminished. He was retained as a member of the king's household, but with a lower income that was irregularly paid.
             Etienne passed away ten years later in 1390 in Beavais, France. The cause of death is not certain except to say it was an epidemic. Christine and Etienne's marriage had been a happy one, which left Christine with two children, Marie and Jean. Christine was also left with the sole responsibility of caring for her mother and niece. Christine's father had passed away in 1387. These three tragedies set the way for Christine's literary career (Life and Triumphs).
             The small amount of money left to Christine by Etienne was the subject of dispute. "When she
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