However, by the intercession of prudent mediators peace was concluded; and if the conduct of these heroines was considered in a true light, perhaps it might serve for an example even to higher powers, by showing that the surest method to obtain a lasting and honourable peace, is to begin with vigorous war.

But leaving these reflections, which are above my capacity, permit me to repeat my desire of hearing often from you.

Your letters would be my greatest pleasure if I had flourished in the first years of Henry the Eighth's court; judge then how welcome they are to me in the present desolate state of this deserted town of London." Lady Mary's own morals were more than once assailed; but this did not prevent her humorous attack on society at large: "Those things [Bills of Divorce] grow more fashionable every day, and in a little time won't be at all scandalous.

The best expedient for the public, and to prevent the expense of private families, would be a general act of divorcing all the people of England.

You know those that pleased might marry again; and it would save the reputation of several ladies that are now in peril of being exposed every day." Not long after Lady Mary had returned to England, about the winter of 1720, she, who loved to retail malicious stories about others, found herself, to her great dismay, the subject of a first-class scandal.
When Lady Mary was in Paris, Remond was introduced to her by the Abbe Conti.