He induced his master to agree to certain things which seem trifles in Paris, but are really of immense importance in the country.

After bringing about the appointment of a certain "juge de paix" at Beaumont and also at Isle-Adam, he had, in the same year, prevented the dismissal of a keeper-general of the Forests, and obtained the cross of the Legion of honor for the first cavalry-sergeant at Beaumont.

Consequently, no festivity was ever given among the bourgeoisie to which Monsieur and Madame Moreau were not invited.

The rector of Presles and the mayor of Presles came every evening to play cards with them.

It is difficult for a man not to be kind and hospitable after feathering his nest so comfortably.
A pretty woman, and an affected one, as all retired waiting-maids of great ladies are, for after they are married they imitate their mistresses, Madame Moreau imported from Paris all the new fashions.