"That is evident."
"And, in endeavouring to imitate him, taste would become purified."
"At the time of the Renaissance taste became universally excellent, because it was modelled on that of the aristocracy, which was exquisite."
"By the serious turn which the question has taken," said M. d'Harville, gaily, "I see that we have only to address a petition to the Chambers for the establishment of the office of grand master of French elegance."
"And as the Deputies have credit for possessing very elevated, very artistic, and very magnificent ideas, of course it will be voted by acclamation."
"Whilst we are waiting the decision which shall establish as a right the supremacy which Saint-Remy exercises in fact," said M. d'Harville, "I will ask him his opinion as to the gallery which I propose to erect; for I have been struck with his ideas as to the right splendour of fêtes."
"My faint lights are at your service, D'Harville."
"And when shall we commence our magnificences, my dear fellow?"
"Next year, I suppose, for I intend to begin my works without delay."
"How full of projects you are!"