 Despite Isabeau 's efforts to keep the peace , the Armagnac – Burgundian Civil War broke out in 1411 . John gained the upper hand during the first year , but the Dauphin began to build a power base ; Christine de Pizan wrote of him that he was the savior of France . Still only 15 , he lacked the power or backing to defeat John , who fomented revolt in Paris . In retaliation against John the Fearless ' actions , Charles of Orléans denied funds from the royal treasury to all members of the royal family . In 1414 , instead of allowing her son , then 17 , to lead , Isabeau allied herself with Charles of Orléans . The Dauphin , in return , changed allegiance and joined John , which Isabeau considered unwise and dangerous . The result was continued civil war in Paris . Parisian commoners joined forces with John the Fearless in the <unk> Revolt , and at the height of the revolt a group of butchers entered Isabeau 's home in search of traitors , arresting and taking away up to 15 of her ladies @-@ in @-@ waiting . In his chronicles Pintoin wrote that Isabeau was firmly allied with the Orléanists and the 60 @,@ 000 Armagnacs who invaded Paris and Picardy . 
