He had been a brave and distinguished officer, but his form and a certain coldness of temperament always remarked in him assisted him in his assumption of another sex.

There appears to be no truth in the story of his proceedings at the Russian Court, and his appearing in female attire was a surprise to those who must have known of any earlier affair of the sort.] At last, the event so long desired by the Queen, and by all those who wished her well, took place; her Majesty became enceinte.

The King was in ecstasies.

Never was there a more united or happier couple.

The disposition of Louis XVI.