[19]. caisses d'orangers, boxes in which orange-trees were planted.

[20]. crêpés, frizzled.

[21]. tirés, drawn up.

[22]. roses, rose-diamonds.

[23]. Watteau, a celebrated French painter (1684-1721).

[24]. demi-science mondaine, partial knowledge of the world.

[25]. Voltaire, one of the most celebrated French writers (1694-1778).

[26]. pension, allowance.

[27]. ne doit point te suffire, can't be sufficient for you.

[28]. ce serait (vous), could it be you (that has taken it)?