CHAPTER LXXIX.
Surprise of M.d'Orleans at the King's Death .-- My Interview with Him .-- Dispute about Hats .-- M.

du Maine at the Parliament .-- His Reception .-- My Protest .-- The King's Will .-- Its Contents and Reception .-- Speech of the Duc d'Orleans .-- Its Effect .-- His Speech on the Codicil .-- Violent Discussion .-- Curious Scene .-- Interruption for Dinner .-- Return to the Parliament .-- Abrogation of the Codicil .-- New Scheme of Government .-- The Regent Visits Madame de Maintenon .-- The Establishment of Saint-Cyr .-- The Regent's Liberality to Madame de Maintenon..