He was a bit of a 'chouan'; born in Brittany of a parliamentary family, and ennobled by Louis XVIII.

How old was he?
never mind about that; just say his loyalty was untarnished, his religion enlightened,--the poor old fellow hated churches and never set foot in one, but you had better make him out a 'pious vassal.' Bring in, gracefully, that he sang the song of Simeon at the accession of Charles X.The Comte d'Artois thought very highly of La Billardiere, for he co-operated in the unfortunate affair of Quiberon and took the whole responsibility on himself.

You know about that, don't you?
La Billardiere defended the King in a printed pamphlet in reply to an impudent history of the Revolution written by a journalist; you can allude to his loyalty and devotion.

But be very careful what you say; weigh your words, so that the other newspapers can't laugh at us; and bring me the article when you've written it.

Were you at Rabourdin's yesterday ?" "Yes, monseigneur," said du Bruel, "Ah! beg pardon." "No harm done," answered des Lupeaulx, laughing.
"Madame Rabourdin looked delightfully handsome," added du Bruel.