CHAPTER XVI
Reform at Court.—Cardinal Delfini.—Pride of M. de Monaco.—Early Life
of Madame de Maintenon.—Madame de Navailles.—Balls at Marly.—An Odd
Mask.—Great Dancing—Fortunes of Langlee.—His Coarseness.—The Abbe de
Soubise.—Intrigues for His Promotion.—Disgrace and Obstinacy of
Cardinal de Bouillon.
CHAPTER XVII
A Marriage Bargain.—Mademoiselle de Mailly.—James II.—Begging
Champagne.—A Duel.—Death of Le Notre.—His Character.—History of
Vassor.—Comtesse de Verrue and Her Romance with M. de Savoie.—A Race of
Dwarfs.—An Indecorous Incident.—Death of M. de La Trappe.
VOLUME 3.
CHAPTER XVIII
Settlement of the Spanish Succession.—King William III.—New Party in
Spain.—Their Attack on the Queen.—Perplexity of the King.—His Will.—
Scene at the Palace.—News Sent to France.—Council at Madame de
Maintenon’s.—The King’s Decision.—A Public Declaration.—Treatment of
the New King.—His Departure for Spain.—Reflections.—Philip V. Arrives
in Spain.—The Queen Dowager Banished.
CHAPTER XIX
Marriage of Phillip V.—The Queen’s Journey.—Rival Dishes.—
A Delicate Quarrel.—The King’s journey to Italy.—The Intrigues against
Catinat.—Vaudemont’s Success.—Appointment of Villeroy.—The First
Campaign.—A Snuffbox.—Prince Eugene’s Plan.—Attack and Defence of
Cremona.—Villeroy Made Prisoner.—Appointment of M. de Vendome.
CHAPTER XX