One would have said that he had made these sciences, and was still at work, adding, extending, fertilising, ever engendering.

The effect was incredible.

D'Aguesseau, a moment above himself, forgot the old man, received the infection of genius, and became great with the greatness of the other.

He had faith in the young man, and protected the Encyclopaedia."[98] A fresh privilege was procured (Jan.

21, 1746), and as Le Breton's capital was insufficient for a project of this magnitude, he invited three other booksellers to join him, retaining a half share for himself, and allotting the other moiety to them.