He will think of nothing but his ruff and his shoulder-knots; his handsome figure assures me of this.

I know that he is gentle and weak; it was for this reason I preferred him to his elder brother.

He will do whatever we wish." "Ah, my lord," said the monk, with an expression of doubt, "I never place much reliance on people whose exterior is so calm; the hidden flame is often all the more dangerous.

Recollect the Marechal d'Effiat, his father." "But I tell you he is a boy, and I shall bring him up; while Gondi is already an accomplished conspirator, an ambitious knave who sticks at nothing.

He has dared to dispute Madame de la Meilleraie with me.