THE
ORPHEUS C. KERR PAPERS.
THIRD SERIES.
Even M. Louvois, the prime-minister, taxed Sulli with his impudence, which, he said, by no means became a man who had no other recommendation but that of making people laugh. "Why, what the d—l!" cried Sulli; "you would do as much, if you were able!" ... and Sulli got the appointment.
Memoirs of the Opera.