CHAPTER XXXII.
Death of M.de Duras .-- Selfishness of the King .-- Anecdote of Puysieux .-- Character of Pontchartrain .-- Why He Ruined the French Fleet .-- Madame des Ursins at Last Resolves to Return to Spain .-- Favours Heaped upon Her .-- M.de Lauzun at the Army .-- His bon mot .-- Conduct of M.de Vendome .-- Disgrace and Character of the Grand Prieur.
VOLUME 5.
CHAPTER XXXIII A Hunting Adventure .-- Story and Catastrophe of Fargues .-- Death and Character of Ninon de l'Enclos .-- Odd Adventure of Courtenvaux .-- Spies at Court .-- New Enlistment .-- Wretched State of the Country .-- Balls at Marly..