“I wish your majesty to allow me assistance in the labors of the office of intendant.”
“The post would lose its value.”
“It would gain in security.”
“Choose your colleagues.”
“Messieurs Breteuil, Marin, Harvard.”
“To-morrow the ordonnance shall appear.
“Sire, I thank you.”
“Is that all you ask?
“No, sire, one thing more.”
“What is that?”