Madame de PompadourHarper & brothers, 1902 - 430 pages |
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Page 259 - Between you and me (for this example must go no farther), what do you think made our friend, Lord Albemarle, Colonel of a regiment of guards, Governor of Virginia, Groom of the Stole, and Ambassador to Paris ; amounting in all to sixteen or seventeen thousand pounds a year ? Was it his birth ? No, a Dutch gentleman only. Was it his estate ? No, he had none. Was it his learning, his parts, his political abilities and application ? You can answer these questions as easily, and as soon, as I can ask...
Page 255 - Ainsi donc vous réunissez Tous les arts, tous les goûts, tous les talents de plaire ; Pompadour, vous embellissez La cour, le Parnasse et Cythère. Charme de tous les cœurs, trésor d'un seul mortel, Qu'un sort si beau soit éternel...
Page 405 - She never dissembles her contempt or dislike of any man, in whatever degree of elevation. It is said she might have supplied the place of Madame de Pompadour, if she had pleased. She treats the ceremonies and pageants of courts as things beneath her : she possesses a most uncommon share of understanding, and has very high notions of honour and reputation.
Page 234 - St. Cloud, whither I shall send you. You will there find a young lady about to lie in." The King said nothing, and I was mute from astonishment. " You will be mistress of the house, and preside, like one of the fabulous goddesses, at the accouchement. Your presence is necessary, in order that everything may pass secretly, and according to the King's wish. You will be present at the baptism, and name the father and mother.
Page 236 - The young lady chatted with us after supper ; she appeared to be very naive. The next day, I talked to her in private. She said to me, " How is the Count ? " (It was the King whom she called by this title.) " He will be very sorry not to be with me now ; but he was obliged to set off on a long journey." I assented to what she said. " He is very handsome," said she, " and loves me with all his heart.
Page 259 - Between you and me, (for this must go no further,) what do you think made our friend Lord Albemarle colonel of a regiment of guards, governor of Virginia, groom of the stole, and ambassador to Paris — amounting in all to sixteen or seventeen thousand pounds a-year ? Was it his birth ? No ; — a Dutch gentleman only.
Page 256 - Mon Henri Quatre et ma Zaïre, Et mon Américaine Alzire, Ne m'ont valu jamais un seul regard du roi. J'avais mille ennemis avec très-peu de gloire; Les honneurs et les biens pleuvent enfin sur moi Pour une farce de la Foire.
Page 175 - Amhassador at Rome; who is, in my opinion, one of the prettiest men I ever knew in my life. I do not know a better model for you to form yourself upon ; pray observe and frequent him as much as you can. He will shew you what manners and graces are.
Page 259 - Colonel of a regimentof guards, Governor of Virginia, Groom of the Stole, and Ambassador to Paris ; amounting in all to sixteen or seventeen thousand pounds a year ? Was it his birth ? — No; a Dutch gentleman only. "Was it his estate ? — No ; he had none. Was it his learning, his parts, his political abilities...
Page 61 - IL sait aimer, il sait combattre : II envoie en ce beau séjour Un brevet digne d'Henri Quatre , Signé Louis , Mars et l'Amour. Mais les ennemis ont leur tour : Et sa valeur et sa prudence Donnent à Gand , le même jour, Un brevet de ville de France.