—[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)?