[130] Tome v., p. 59 (1755).

[131] Tome xiii., p. vii. (1765).

[132] Osborn adopts, without warrant we think, Isidore Geoffroy St. Hilaire’s notion, stating that he “shows clearly that his opinions marked three periods.” The writings of Isidore, the son of Étienne Geoffroy, have not the vigor, exactness, or depth of those of his father.

[133] Tome xiv., p. 326 (1766).

[134] Tome vi., pp. 59–60 (1756).

[135] Butler, l. c., pp. 145–146.

[136] Tome ix., p. 127, 1761 (ex Butler).

[137] Tome ix., p. 127, 1761 (ex Butler).

[138] Tome vi., p. 252, 1756 (quoted from Butler, l. c., pp. 123–126).

[139] Quoted from Osborn, who takes it from De Lanessan.